Links I Like (Week of Oct 25, 2014)
“The Princess Bride,” the Movie that Won the Internet Why Has My Congregation Stopped Singing? Here are five more reasons. Catholic High School Refuses Shoot of ‘Lesbian Drama’ Starring Ellen Page | #SchoolHasMySupport Do we need any more... Read More
[Announcement]: Need Help for Book on Youth Ministry
Over the years, I have seen the news when it comes to participation in youth groups. In many places, it is plummetting. And many who do spend a good amount of time in these groups are, sadly underprepared of knowing our faith, knowing why we believe,... Read More
Links I Like (Week of Oct 18, 2014)
The “Warm Welcome” I’ve Received From Catholics Message of the Synod Assembly on the pastoral challenges to the family in the context of evangelisation Rediscover that One Gift God wants to give you. | If “white privilege” really exists,... Read More
Wisdom – The Gift God Wants To Give You
This past Wednesday I had been invited to be the main speaker for a senior class day retreat. The theme for the retreat was “Praying Our Decision,” and in talking with the organizers, it was determined that, being seniors, they were on the... Read More
Links I Like (Week of Oct 11, 2014)
Too Many Songs! How to Master the Hymnal | Nick Alexander Dear Bank of America, this is why people hate you. You’re welcome. No thumbprint, no money, bank tells armless man. I give huge props to Lecrae, even though I’m not at all into the... Read More
Too Many Songs! How to Master the Hymnal
A few weeks ago I was speaking to a member of the choir at my church about the state of our music choices during liturgies. I am only a guy in the pew with my young family, but I thought there were certain times when the music choices reflected poorly... Read More
Links I Like (Week Ending Oct 4, 2014)
Father Benedict Groeschel (1933-2014) – one of the giants of the faith, may he RIP. My Recollections of the Giant, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, who died last night (in time for the Feast of St. Francis). In related news, looks like Iron Man 4 ain’t... Read More
Memories of A Giant: Fr. Benedict Groeschel
I am really shaken right now. One of the modern day unsung saints of our times has just passed away. Fr. Benedict Groeschel, founder of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, author of dozens of books, television and radio host, commentator, and public... Read More
Gospel Lessons from The Wizard of Oz
I have to share with you all a personal anecdote that has affected me of late. Reading the Book Over the last few weeks, I have been reading to my daughter “The Wizard of Oz”, the book by Frank L. Baum. This has been made possible because... Read More