Faith
What is faith?
Flannery O’Connor honored with commemorative stamp
“The sex act is a religious act, and when it occurs without God it is a mock act or at best an empty act. …Two people can remain ‘in love’ … only if their common desire for one another unites in a greater desire for God.”
Read MoreA saint’s three rules for living
Callista Gingrich heading to the Vatican
The New York Times reports that Callista Gingrich, Newt Gingrich’s wife, is Donald Trump’s pick to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Vatican.
Ms. Gingrich is a cradle Catholic who attended college at Luther College here in Iowa. She and her husband co-produced a wonderful documentary on Pope John Paul II called, “9 days that changed the world.”
Read MoreIn memory of a beautiful life
“For the Holy Father! … Our Lady, Our Lady,
Holy Angels, Heart of Jesus, Heart of Jesus!
We are going, we are going.”
“Where?” asked Mother Celina
“To Heaven…”
“With whom?” asked Mother Celina
“With Our Lord … Our Lady … and the little Shepherds.”
Read MoreBlessed Mother, pray for our mothers on this special day
The contagious mass psychosis of October 13th, 1917
“Before the astonished eyes of the crowd, whose aspect was biblical as they stood bare-headed, eagerly searching the sky, the sun trembled, made sudden incredible movements outside all cosmic laws — the sun ‘danced’ according to the typical expression of the people.”
Read MoreThe oddity of Fatima
I juxtapose the events of 1917, 1968, and 1981 as one of life’s many mysteries.
Read MoreAmen, Mr. Walsh
I hate when people say "Jesus hung out with sinners." No, He didn't. He ministered to them. He didn't just sit by and watch them sin. — Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) May 9, 2017
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