Fr. Christian Mathis | 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.
Fr. Christian Mathis | 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 [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | 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 [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | December 31, 2011
This past year has been very enjoyable for me as a Christian blogger. Writing continues to give me a place to share reflections and to engage in dialogue with old and new friends alike. As Blessed is the Kingdom moves into its fifth year, I thought it would be fun to take another look at the [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | October 1, 2011
Several friends have recommended my watching the video above which was created by Ray Comfort. Mr. Comfort makes the claim that his conversations with several young people, both on and off camera, caused them to re-evaluate their views when it comes to abortion and embrace a pro-life ethic. After watching the video, I’m not so [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | September 24, 2011
This most current commentary by Fr. Bob Barron is chilling in its description of an attitude of consumerism that is now effecting even matters of childbirth (or the lack thereof). It is alarming to listen to the logic many of these women use to justify killing their children. Fr. Barron describes, for example, how one [...]
Fr. Christian Mathis | September 13, 2011
Last week I wrote a post expressing my alarm at the outburst of applause during the Republican debate at the mere mention of the 234 people who have been put to death during Rick Perry’s tenure as Governor of Texas. Yesterday’s debate included yet another moment that should cause us to worry that we are [...]
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