Articles on Culture and Politics
“A good Catholic meddles in politics, offering the best of himself, so that those who govern can govern. But what is the best that we can offer to those who govern? Prayer!” Pope Francis
Have Yourself a Very English Christmas
Having spent twenty five years of my life in “the damp lands” I can affirm that while the Americans can’t be beat for Thanksgiving, the English can’t be beat for Christmas. Yes, it is [...]
What’s Wrong With Santa?
Some time ago a pastor friend of mine incurred the wrath of a squadron of militant mama bears when he preached at a school service against Santa--calling him a “fat pagan elf.” The good [...]
Ten Reasons Why Modernist Christianity Will Die Out
Modernist Christianity must eventually die or cease to be Christian. At this time modernism still wears Christian clothes in the mainstream Protestant churches and in parts of the Catholic Church. This cannot last much [...]
Conspiracy Theories: The Futile Attraction
Were the September 11 attacks on America a false flag event orchestrated by the Bush White House? Did they fake the moon landings? Did Bush Sr conspire to kill JFK or was it LBJ [...]
Dads, Give Your Children a Head Start
The children’s classic The Hobbit was written by a Catholic father for his children. From that first book J.R.R. Tolkien went on to write the most popular book of the twentieth century, The Lord [...]
“Nones” or Nuns?
‘Nones’ or Nuns? by Fr Dwight Longenecker They’re called ‘nones’ by the pollsters. This is the name for Americans who do not affiliate themselves with any particular denomination--and the number of ‘nones’ is growing. [...]