Well, well, evolution really does work. The Atheists now have a set of Ten Commandments, aka “The List for Life.” Apparently, the virtuous gene has replicated itself enough times that atheists are ready for something akin to Judea/Christian rules for behavior.
God’s rules protect humanity from a situation such as a man who birthed three children, seeking divorce so that he will soon be a single mother…or is that father? Many are confused because once you mess with Divine order, insanity rules.
Sometimes, when scientists are wrong it is no big deal. You mean coffee is not bad for me? Cool, pour me a cup. But other times, scientists get it so wrong it can affect the world. Consider the over-population myth. I’m not giving scientists complete blame, but years of over-population fears and dire…
A mother looks into the face of death after being stabbed by a blue marlin and experiences God for the first time. While deep sea fishing in Panama waters there was a tug on Denise LeBlanc’s line. She had joined a group of friends for a weeklong fishing excursion in Central America. Each…
Sitting in my third grade classroom on January 6 after returning to school from Christmas vacation, I recall my teacher telling us that it was the Feast of the Epiphany. She explained that it was the day the wise men visited the Christ Child bearing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. This…
With the glow of Christmas still burning brightly, it’s a good time to contemplate the New Year in light of the gift of the Christ child. What does his coming mean to you and how can you take that with you into 2013? Diet, exercise, and quitting smoking are typical New Year’s resolutions. Improved health…
Lessons from Santa * A few cookies on a plate are always appreciated. * A bowl full of jelly is happy food. * Don’t pout. * There’s always someone watching.
The Diocese of Bismarck, ND leaped from only one monsignor to seven this week, when six priests were given the title of monsignor, joining Msgr. Gerald Wash. Pope Benedict XV bestowed the honor at the request of Bishop David D. Kagan, D.D., P.A., and J.C.L. on five pastors and the president of University…
Spiritual Direction is often misunderstood, misused, or overlooked. To help unmask the intrigue and bring it out of obscurity, I asked three priests–Fr. Mitch Pacwa S.J., Fr. John McCloskey III STD, and Fr. Wayne Sattler –to share their thoughts on spiritual direction. I will introduce each separately, and then offer their reflections.
150 parents and students consecrated themselves to the Blessed Mother on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. While Fr. Joshua Waltz prepared his homily for the All Saint’s Day Mass at St. Mary’s High School in Bismarck, ND, he recalled a phone call from his brother Fr. Justin. “Don’t forget, if you plan to…
If a picture is worth a thousand words, what do you suppose a video image is worth? What about a video image of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament? I oversee our religious community’s web site. I had the idea to provide a live image of our Eucharistic Adoration chapel which…
A man experiencing poverty goes to Mass, gives what little he has, and is rewarded generously. “If you want more of something, then give away what you have,” Fr. Nick Schneider preached on a recent Sunday at the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. “If you want more joy, then give joy to…