Monthly Archives: July 2011

Why Confession?

Because there is great rejoicing in heaven when one sinner repents and turns back to the Lord. But why do I ask? Well a commentator on this post on the National Catholic Register proposed a throw down. “What does the … Continue reading

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He is Gay, he is Catholic, and he is Fine

The Little Catholic Bubble, has a terrific guest post by Steve Gershom (pseudonym) who is a faithful Catholic who happens to be gay and chooses to be celibate. Excerpt: When Leila asked me to write about gay marriage, the first … Continue reading

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Eucharistic Miracle in Minnesota?

Deacon Greg has a post up on the possibility: The mystery centers on a consecrated host that the Rev. John Echert of St. Augustine Church said fell to the floor last month during Holy Communion and turned “blood red” after being placed in … Continue reading

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In the News: Ireland Will not Excempt Confessions From Abuse Reporting

I have not been following the sex abuse scandal in the Irish Church as I just don’t have the  stomach for it.  My favorite deacon, however, has and he gave me a heads up on this rather shocking development. It … Continue reading

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Our Choices Shape Our Eternity

Posting has been infrequent around here lately.  While I do have a lot of projects on the table right now, that isn’t  the whole story. Truth be told if wasting time was an Olympic event, I would be, the not … Continue reading

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Polar Bears are from Ireland

My favorite deacon, who hails from Ireland, claims that almost everything originates from Ireland. Including Adam and Eve. I hate to encourage him, but in the case of polar bears, it appears that genetics are on his side. Excerpt: Researchers … Continue reading

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Dublin Pro Life Rally Draws 8,000 Protestors

Dublin, Ireland, Jul 7, 2011 / 06:22 am (CNA).- Thousands of people attended a large pro-life rally in Dublin to oppose attempts to force abortion on Ireland by changing its laws. Organizers said the July 2 “All Ireland Rally for … Continue reading

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The Fr. Corapi Saga Ends Badly

Sorry about not blogging in a while. My favorite deacon and I drove to Denver to visit my parents. It was great to spend time with Mom and Dad, but I really hate the drive. I spent all of my … Continue reading

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