Are you still engaged?
Friends, My latest on Fathers for Good. Even those not in a marital relationship will appreciate the message – ALL relationships require continual rekindling! http://www.fathersforgood.org/ffg/en/husband_wife/archive/engaged_forever.html
Will you be a Ninevite?
Today I discovered a beautiful apostolate, Will You Be a Ninevite, begun by a fellow Catholic writer from Minnesota, Barb Ernster. It’s a concrete way to spiritually combat the disintegration of the culture, particularly of the family, and is catching on fast throughout the country. Below is Barb’s message with instructions for subscribing to the email reminders to pray and … Continue reading
No time for Lenten services? Use the drive-thru.
A little cramped for time this Ash Wednesday? No problem. An Ohio Methodist minister, Rev. Patricia Anderson Cook, has found the solution for busy Christians on this holy day: Drive-thru ashes and reflection. From 5-6pm EST on Ash Wednesday, Rev. Cook, pastor of Mt. Healthy United Methodist Church, will be out in her church parking lot offering Lenten Ashes to … Continue reading
Living the Mass throughout our day
Lent begins tomorrow – Ash Wednesday. Have you chosen your Lenten striving yet? Perhaps you’d like to consider striving to really live the Mass throughout your day. How can that be done? I explain in my latest column for Fathers for Good. It’s directed to married couples, but the suggestions apply to all of us. When we offer, consecrate, and … Continue reading
Son Rise at 6:05am CST
Friends, Join Brian Patrick and I tomorrow (February 21) at 6:05am CST as we chat about the husband as king of his castle and what that means for a healthy marriage. Listen live or catch the podcast later here.
Landmark Ruling in Alabama
How refreshing to be able to share some truly good news with you! In case you’ve not yet seen this story from LifeSiteNews.com, I thought you’d like to know about the landmark ruling by the Alabama Supreme Court that “each person has a God-given right to life.” You can read the entire story here. Won’t you join me in prayers … Continue reading
Is your child’s lunch state approved?
This morning, The New American posted a sad and alarming article about school lunches. Apparently, even parents who pack their children’s lunches are under scrutiny. Whether or not we have children who attend a day care center or public school, we should be aware of this infringement on parents’ rights. Here’s the link: http://thenewamerican.com/culture/education/10880-state-inspector-girls-sack-lunch-unhealthy-she-must-eat-cafeteria-food
Fun stuff
I’ve got some fun stuff for you today. First, a snappy little video on Our Sunday Visitor’s website introducing their features books. As you may have guessed, Strengthening Your Family is one of them: http://www.osv.com/BooksNav/OSVBooksHome/tabid/80/Default.aspx It’s quite a humbling experience to see my book keeping company with Cardinal Wuerl’s and Kevin Lowry’s (among others) in OSV’s Press Room: http://www.osv.com/BooksNav/PressRoom/tabid/7967/Default.aspx And…there’s … Continue reading
Guest Blogger
Friends, I love it when folks comment on my blog! I also love the opportunity to post guest blogs, when they’re appropriate. Today I have a guest blog from author Carol Paur, who had some interesting and valid points regarding the controversial HHS mandate and ObamaCare. She wrote the following to me in response to my recent posts about the … Continue reading
HHS mandate – helpful links
The battle for our religious freedom not only continues, but has worsened. The HHS mandate forcing religious institutions to provide contraceptives, including abortion-causing drugs and sterilization, to all employees free of charge still holds, in spite of the wide-spread and determined protest of members of various denominations. The Obama Administration’s efforts to quiet the noise by offering a concession that … Continue reading