I would have hugged her, but I figured I’d probably scare her half to death if I did. Actually, I think I could have scared her all the way to death – she was pretty old. This little old woman, hunched over, dressed all in black from head to toe Read more
I went to Mass this morning with a heavy heart. Perhaps this may surprise you, but I’ve gotten to the point that, sometimes, parenting just isn’t any fun. Not that I don’t love and appreciate my kids. I love and appreciate my kids. Really, I’d be lost without them. And Read more
Yesterday, President Obama awarded the 2009 Medal of Freedom to seven individuals. The Medal of Freedom is our nation’s highest honor awarded to civilians. The seven award winners included individuals who have adamantly promoted pro-abortion and homosexual platforms. http://www.lifesitenews.com/ldn/2009/jul/09073010.html And these are the people we’re supposed to hold up to Read more
How long do you think it will take some watchdog group to hit on President Obama for popularizng the drinking of alcoholic beverages? Even though I differ with our president in my political, moral and religious viewpoints (no duh, eh?), I do have sympathy for the fact that the President Read more
Are you a reverted or lapsed Catholic? If so, I’d like to hear from you for a new project. I want to know why you left, what kept you away and what brought you back. What was the defining moment for you in each of these stages? If you’re open Read more
Please take a look at Whispers in the Loggia. http://whispersintheloggia.blogspot.com/. Today’s post about the four Franciscan Friars who trekked 300 miles from Chicago to Washington will inspire you to the hilt. Their example of trust in God – and what that example evoked in others along their way – is Read more
Funny, I thought freedom of speech was one of the founding principles of this country. Ove the years, I’ve watched groups of various kinds fight tooth and nail – and win, mind you – for the right to print, show off, and sell some of the most vile and vulgar…errr…merchandise. Read more