Monthly Archives: November 2005
Pope’s Church
Today is the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome. The Basilica of St. John Lateran is the Cathedral Church of the Bishop of Rome – who also goes by the title “Pope.” (this is the facade of San Giovanni in Laterano) Most people [incorrectly] assume that St. Peter’s Basilica is the [...]
Happy Anniversary, Brothers!
Exactly one year ago today eight of my classmates and I were ordained deacons in the Catholic Church. — November sixth, in the year of the Lord 2004, St. Cecelia Cathedral, 10 o’clock in the morning. It seems as just yesterday to me. I wish all my brothers continued grace and blessings in their service [...]
Tim LaHaye missed Mass today
Today is the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – and it’s a shame that Tim LaHaye wasn’t with me at Mass this morning. You see, in the Epistle we hear St. Paul using the very language that LaHaye and his followers base their “rapture” theology on: For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, [...]
We Love You Terri
Last night I spent the evening with two remarkable people, Bob & Mary Schindler. They traveled to Omaha on the feast of All Saints to deliver a talk at Pro Sanctity’s annual Call to Holiness program. As you probably remember, they are the parents of Terri Schindler-Schiavo, who was deprived nutrition and hydration on March [...]