Tag Archives: Evangelization

Baptism Booklet for the Extraordinary Form

Posted on October 6, 2018 by

In 2007, Pope Benedict XVI clarified that the older liturgical books (those approved and in use as of 1962) were never abrogated and thus could still be used. Therefore, since then, without there any longer being doubt or other hoops … Continue reading →

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Build A Bigger Church

Posted on October 2, 2018 by

The Servant of God Fulton J. Sheen made a great deal of money through his work on television and the talks and special media appearances he did besides. But one of the (surprising?) things we discover upon studying his life … Continue reading →

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Help Send A Good Book to Nicaragua

Posted on September 19, 2018 by

We recently welcomed a new religious order to the Diocese of Birmingham — the Fraternity Poor of Jesus Christ (link is to their Facebook page). The friars have set up a house at Blessed Sacrament Church, with three friars resident … Continue reading →

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Exorcism as An Argument for Infant Baptism

Posted on July 8, 2018 by

It has long been my sense that, in spite of all of the biblical evidence and the witness of the Fathers, many non-Catholic Christians simply are not open to reason when it comes to the topic of infant baptism. Many of … Continue reading →

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Walking the Road to God

Posted on September 16, 2017 by

A kind reader sent me a book called Walking the Road to God that I had had on my wish list. The author, Father Lawrence Carney, went to the same seminary as me, a year ahead of me. I remember … Continue reading →

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Eucharistic Congresses

Posted on March 8, 2017 by

For those who have ever been to a Eucharistic Congress: What are some of the things that you thought were successful and made it a beautiful and holy event? What are some of the things that you thought were unsuccessful … Continue reading →

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Classical Education

Posted on February 13, 2017 by

A friend sent me this homily – apparently preached yesterday (I guess they keep the poinsettias out till they die!?). This is an excellent explanation of the benefits of and need for classical education in our Catholic schools. As my … Continue reading →

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Vestments Arrived

Posted on January 19, 2017 by

The vestments that many of you helped me purchase have just arrived – a day early, and in any case, much faster than I ever expected! I will bless them soon. I will be able to use the green one … Continue reading →

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In Time for Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2016 by

My saturno arrived today — much quicker than expected. This will do nicely. 

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Saturno – Another Priest Christmas Gift Idea

Posted on December 12, 2016 by

I’ve never really been much of a hat-wearer, but I do enjoy the wonderful variety of hats in the Church. Recently, it seems, a particular style of hat has been in the news: the Saturno (so-called because it resembles the planet … Continue reading →

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Now Available – Bilingual Catechism

Posted on November 26, 2016 by

I am pleased to announce the release of a resource I developed several years ago, now to a wider market. It is a basic bilingual catechism (Spanish/English). This resource meets a pastoral need that I have encountered over and over again: … Continue reading →

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Norcia

Posted on November 1, 2016 by

No doubt, by now, you have heard the news about the damage done in the idyllic central Italian town of Norcia by the recent earthquakes. At first there was only damage but not total destruction… but then there were more … Continue reading →

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