I gave up Facebook, again. Anyone who has read my blog over the last couple of years knows that I have one of those personalities that struggles with temperance when it comes to Facebook. I like to read the news, watch the Church, and engage in discussions with people. What I have discovered over the …
Theological Errors in Elizabeth Scalia’s Mo Rocca Article at Aleteia
Earlier today I read Elizabeth Scalia's latest article over at Aleteia that discusses Mo Rocca's presence as a reader at the papal Mass in New York City last week. As I read the article I realized rather quickly that I disagree with Scalia's assessment because it is theologically wrong in its understanding of what mortal …
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Pope Francis and the Problem of the Eldest Son
Last week as I watched Pope Francis address Congress and our nation a thought dawned on me. Since Pope Francis' election I have watched as certain groups within the Church and outside of the Church get themselves tied up in knots because of what he says and how he says it. These people are varied …
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Pope Francis’ Address to the UN: What I Learned About Him
The U.S. media is abuzz with constant coverage of Pope Francis' first visit to the U.S. I have stuck to news coverage from EWTN and other Catholic sites in order to avoid misinterpretations and agenda driven reporting. I encourage all of you to do the same. I have watched all of Pope Francis' large public …
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Catholic Exchange: St. Padre Pio’s Unification with Christ
I am going to be honest. The saint whose feast day the Church celebrates today both fascinates and intimidates me. St. Pio of Pietrelcina, also known as Padre Pio, was born the son of two peasant farmers on May 25, 1887. His given name was Francesco after St. Francis of Assisi and at the age …
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Catholic Exchange: A 9-11 Relief Worker’s Dark Night and Healing
On the morning of September 11, 2001 I was 20 years old and had been in the Navy just under two years. I was driving to work across the base I was stationed at just a few short miles from Washington DC when the first plane hit the twin towers. Like most people that morning …
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Catholic Exchange: Trust, History, and the Synod on the Family
Next month the second part of the Synod on the Family will commence in Rome. Articles, theories, and concerns have been flying around social media for over a year now. Discussion on the Synod is a good thing and should be encouraged. What I have seen in many circles however, is a sense of foreboding …
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Swimming the Depths 