Fri 29 August

The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist First reading Jeremiah 1:17-19 Stand up and tell them all I command you; do not be dismayed at their presence The word of the Lord was addressed to me, saying:‘Brace yourself for action.Stand up and tell themall I command you.Do not be dismayed at their presence,or in their … Read moreFri 29 August

Transmurderer

There is something unspeakably shocking about any mass shooting. There is, sadly, something less shocking about a transgender mass shooter. Yesterday, 23-year-old Robin (formerly Robert) Westman, ambushed the back-to-school Mass at Annunciation preK-8 School in Minneapolis. He was armed with an assault rifle, a shotgun, and a pistol, and he brought two-by-fours to barricade the … Read moreTransmurderer

From Pemberley to Pinterest: We Need a Better Love Story

After years of enduring Pride and Prejudice marathons—those BBC adaptations my wife and daughters adore with a fervor that could power a small nation—I’m calling it. Jane Austen’s masterpiece, for all its wit and charm, has been hijacked by a culture that has traded grit for gossip, purpose for pining, and covenant for curated vibes. … Read moreFrom Pemberley to Pinterest: We Need a Better Love Story

Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Readings for the Memorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Reading 1 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13 We have been reassured about you, brothers and sisters, in our every distress and affliction, through your faith. For we now live, if you stand firm in the Lord. What thanksgiving, then, can we render to God … Read moreMemorial of Saint Augustine, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

St. Augustine​on August 28, 2025 at 1:24 am

St. Augustine​on August 28, 2025 at 1:24 am

St. Augustine Feast date: Aug 28 Today, August 28, the Church honors St. Augustine. St. Augustine was born at the town of Thagaste (now Souk-Ahras in modern day Algeria) on November 13, 354 and grew to become one the most significant and influential thinkers in the history of the Catholic Church. His teachings were the foundation … Read moreSt. Augustine​on August 28, 2025 at 1:24 am

Saint of the Day: Saint Augustine of Hippo

Patronage: Theologians, printers, brewers, and seekers of truth. Short Biography:Saint Augustine (354–430) is one of the greatest Doctors of the Church. Born in North Africa, he lived a restless youth, searching for truth in philosophy and worldly pleasures. Through the persistent prayers of his mother, St. Monica, and the preaching of St. Ambrose, Augustine experienced a … Read moreSaint of the Day: Saint Augustine of Hippo

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