As a Harry Potter fan, I love this article by Catholic columnist Matt C. Abbott (via MICH News) about Harry Potter and the historical link between witchcraft and contraception: In contrast to this historical sorcery and witchcraft, most of the characters in Harry Potter appear to follow the natural law in terms of marriage, family, and those rights and obligations … Read More
A Pro-Life Harry Potter?
You’ll have to forgive me, I am still in HP mode. I’m in the middle of writing a post about HP on Path to Holiness (I will put up a link to it when I am finished) and I remembered that I was going to relay a few of my favorite spots from the Deathly Hallows. First, there has always … Read More
Happy Potter Day! *Updated*
I know I’m not the only one excited about the release of the first of the last of the Harry Potter movies. My facebook news feed is full of Potter anticipation and several of my friends already went to see it at midnight early this morning. Have you seen it? Are you planning on seeing it this weekend? I won’t … Read More
Taking a “Potter” Break
Not to be confused with a “potty break” though hopefully it will be just as brief. I have been trying to keep up with posting while reading book 7 of the Harry Potter series, but I think it will be better and easier if I just finish the silly book first – especially since I am having to stay on … Read More
Weekend Quick Takes: I Love Pensacola!
Regretably, things have been pretty quiet on the blog this week. That’s because… 1. On Monday I had half of my wisdom teeth pulled. Is it just me or is this always such an incredibly unpleasant sight: Haven’t had to use prescription pain meds since Monday, but my mouth is still pretty sore…and a little swollen. Let’s just say I’m … Read More
Catch Me on EWTN Next Week!
Check out the guest list for EWTN’s “Life on the Rock“! See anyone you recognize??: Yes, that’s me! Next week I’ll be driving down to Birmingham – well, Irondale, really – to film an episode of Life on the Rock with Fr. Mark Mary and Doug Barry. I’ve been interviewed and done a lot of public speaking, but nothing quite … Read More
I Enjoyed Every Minute of It!
OK, so obviously it really takes me a while to get back into the swing of things after going on vacation. I did return safely Sunday afternoon from a very fun, but exhausting trip to Disney World. The Magic Kingdom was just as wonderful as I remembered. I managed to make it onto just about every ride – even Space … Read More
I’m Going to Disney World!!!
Dear readers, just a little not to let you know that I will be leaving this afternoon to spend a few days at the happiest place on earth! When I was younger and we lived in Florida, we used to go to Disney about once a year. The last time I went was the summer before my accident (about 9 … Read More
To Rowling’s Credit
No, I do not give Rowling credit for “outing” a beloved character, to many children by the way, after the series has come to a final and satisfying conclusion, without any major moral catastrophes – until now. That was unnecessary and, I think, unwise, given her large Christian fan base, which spends a sometimes exhaustive amount of time defending her … Read More
Audio: Roe v. Wade Oral Arguments
This is pretty fascinating, if not also very chilling (h/t Stacy Trasancos). Stacy highlighted a key exchange between Roe attorney Sarah Weddington and a few of the Justices (beginning at 20:37 in the second audio file): Justice Harry A. Blackmun: But tell me why you didn’t discuss the Hippocratic Oath. Mrs. Weddington: Okay. I guess it was– okay, in part, … Read More