Blessed is the Kingdom

Seeking The Kingdom In All Things

Homily on the recent HHS mandate.

| February 7, 2012

This is one of the most important homilies I have had to deliver in my time as a priest. I am not sure whether or not I did the subject justice, but all one can do is their best. You can listen here.

Papal Holy Cards

| February 4, 2012

The first set of Blessed is the Kingdom holy cards are in the mail. Thanks for all who requested them. This month, I am once again offering one of a kind holy cards that will celebrate the feast of the Chair of St. Peter. If you would like to have one, follow the simple instructions [...]

It’s Too Bad You Can’t Hug Every Nun

| February 4, 2012

By now, this eHarmony video has become famous. If you love cats, I am just as sorry for posting this as I am for the recent Nine Lives post. But I am not sorry for posting this video about those of you who like to hug nuns. Thanks to The Crescat for reminding us of [...]

How Do We Define Religious Liberty?

| February 3, 2012

Since posting Bishop Stika’s letter to the Diocese of Knoxville that states his opposition to the recent Health and Human Services mandate that will require certain Catholic institutions to provide insurance coverage for services such as sterilizations and certain abortion drugs, I have been engaged with many of my friends and acquaintances on the issue [...]

Bishop Stika Speaks Out Against HHS Mandate

| February 2, 2012

Upon returning from his Ad Limina visit this week, Bishop Richard Stika released this statement concerning the recent government mandate which would require the Catholic Church to provide health insurance benefits that include drugs and procedures that are in opposition to its belief. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: I write to you having just [...]

David’s Lamentation

| February 1, 2012

Today’s first reading recalls David’s grief at the death of his son Absalom. This song has always struck me as capturing the king’s sorrow very well.

A Scout Is Cheerful (and so is a Christian)

| January 31, 2012

Be Cheerful. Maxim #30 As a boy I was heavily involved with Scouting. In my opinion, Scouting has the ability to teach boys the values that will make them good men. The core of scouting can be summed up well in the Scout Law. One of the points of the Scout Law is: A Scout [...]