religious freedom

  • Humans + Animal Behavior: Offensive or Not?

    The Internet seems to have lost its collective brain cells again, this time thanks to boxing superstar and pride of the Philippines Manny Pacquiao’s statement on same sex “marriage”, saying, Common sense lang. Makakita ka ba ng any animals na… Continue reading

  • Where I Get My Pro-Life News and Commentary

    A friend, Francis B., requested a list of my sources for pro-life news. So, in no particular order, my favorites: General Crisis Magazine First Things Catholic World Report MercatorNet NewAdvent.org National Catholic Register Abortion Live Action News Americans United for… Continue reading

  • The BSA, Catholics, and Religious Freedom

    Last year, my 17-year-old Eagle Scout came home every weekend in summer, bubbling with energy and ENTHUSIASM (that word is all-capped for a reason and Scouts will understand why), regaling us with stories of how he taught the young boys… Continue reading

  • Where I’ve Been

    Faith: From Project: Sowing Seeds: 101!! Books to Read in this Year of Faith — includes some of my favorites, some that I’ve been meaning to read, and many that I’ve never heard of before. Poll: Catholics want pastors to… Continue reading

  • Videos, Information, and a Call to Action

    For a background on all of this, here again is the link to the video of Fr. Sammie Maletta’s homily + transcript. Last week, when we thought it couldn’t get any worse, we saw Sandra Fluke’s opening statement before the… Continue reading

  • Fr. Sammie Maletta’s Homily on Religious Liberty and the HHS Mandate (Transcript)

    Prayers for and cheers to this courageous priest-lawyer for speaking the truth! May more of our priests be like him. Spread the word. I’m posting the transcript of his homily here for my parents’ benefit. If you see any errors,… Continue reading