Catholic thoughts

Catholic bishops should refuse to share a table with antisemitism

[vile antisemitic 9/11 conspiracy theory boosted by member of Religious Liberty Commission with Catholic bishops as members]

Jun 26 •

Why is Word on Fire undermining papal Catholic social teaching?

[a bad article misrepresents Benedict XVI and attacks social justice]

Jun 20 •

Meet Leo XIII: What’s in a name?

[what the last Pope Leo may suggest about the latest]

May 9 •

On Pope Francis: A brief homiletical note

[on Divine Mercy and the pilgrimage of hope]

Apr 22 •

Reflection on the Paschal Triduum

[on the holiest days of the Catholic liturgical year]

Apr 17 •

Passover and Easter: A tale of three calendars

[Judeo-Christian March/April Madness!]

Apr 12 •

Immigration, deportation, and Catholic principles: 21 points

[toward an argument against mass deportation]

Feb 21 •

How would you define Christianity?

[brief thoughts on a big question]

Jan 22 •

Hope does not disappoint

Reflection for the Baptism of the Lord, 2025 (U.S. Catholic)

Jan 8 •

Aside to homilists on preaching in 2025—especially Epiphany

UPDATED: Thoughts for (and from) fellow homilists on preaching in the 2025 Jubilee Year

Jan 1 •

Living in reality and gratitude: A Thanksgiving meditation

[AI-generated baby animals, getting a decent meal, and the perfection of happiness]

Nov 26, 2024 •

A religious epistemic hierarchy: What I believe in 18 theses, ranked

[an attempt to outline my beliefs as a Catholic Christian about God, Jesus, and faith]

Nov 22, 2024 •

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