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Pope Benedict XVI’s Intentions for January
For the month of January, the Holy Father asks our prayers for the following intentions: Young people and Social Communications MediaGeneral: That young people may learn to use modern means…
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Can’t Keep a Good Pope Down
Forget Timex… Pope Benedict XVI can take a lickin’ and keep on tickin’. Tonight, during the Midnight Mass (held at 10 p.m.) at St. Peter’s Basilica, a reportedly-disturbed woman jumped…
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for December
His general intention is “That children may be respected and loved and never be the victims of exploitation in its various forms.” His mission intention is “That at Christmas the…
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Catholic Politics
This is just a quick response to a story that I heard last week on NPR regarding how political and activist the Catholic Bishops were with the health care bill…
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for November
His general intention is “That all the men and women in the world, especially those who have responsibilities in the field of politics and economics, may never fail in their…
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Overheard at Sonic
Yes, can I get a kid-sized Sprite, a kid-sized Coke, a kid-sized Strawberry Limeaide, a kid-sized Ocean Water, a kid-sized Dr. Pepper and Route 44 Diet Coke, easy on the…
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From Peanuts to the Pressbox: A Book Review
Recently, as part of the Thomas Nelson Blogger Reviewer Program, I received a copy of Eli Gold’s From Peanuts to the Pressbox: Insider Sports Stories from a Life Behind the…
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Pope Benedict XVI’s Prayer Intentions for October
His general intention is “That Sunday may be lived as the day on which Christians gather to celebrate the risen Lord, participating in the Eucharist.” His mission intention is “That…
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Pope Benedict promotes Spiritual Direction
Pope Benedict XVI last week promoted the practice of spiritual direction. Spiritual direction, basically, is having a coach to help you progress on your spiritual journey. As much as living…
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Book Review: Christianity in Crisis – The 21st Century
I recently read Christianity in Crisis: The 21st Century by Hank Hanegraaf as part of a blogger reviewers program with Thomas Nelson Publishing. The majority of the book included an…