This week: The latest issue of New Evangelists Monthly awaits your perusal. In addition to that, this 7QTF special edition takes a fun look at “snowflakes” but recognizes the extremely dangerous political correctness on steroids game they are playing.

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Issue #50, February 2017, of New Evangelists Monthly is ready for your enjoyment! Scores of faithful Catholic bloggers have contributed their very best pieces from January. Contributing authors this month include: Fr. Stephen Morris, Virginia Lieto, Matthew Coffin, Stephen Korsman, Fr. Ben Hadrich, Dave Wanat, Ellen Gable Hrkach, Blythe Kaufman, Carolyn Astfalk, Mike Landry, Jamie Jo, Birgit Jones, Chris Capolino, Matt Marks, Jenn Tatum, Susan Stabile, Vijaya Bodach, Barbara Szyszkiewicz, Adam Crawford, Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Shannon, Tony Agnesi, Rick Rice, Larry Peterson, Lisa Laverty, Rick Becker, Christina Nagy, Nancy Shuman, David Wong, John Schroeder, Roxane Salonen, Ellen Kolb, Robert Collins, Anthony Layne, Larry T, Brian Gill, Tucker Cordani, Melanie Jean Juneau, Rich Maffeo, Dn. John Donaghy, David Torkington, Lianna Mueller, Lisa Ponchak, Fr. Errol Fernandes, Michael Seagriff, Fr. Adrian Danker, Sr. Maresa Lilley, Tom Smith, Barbara Hosbach, Leslie Klinger, De Maria, Bonnie Way, Bartimaeus Timeo, Erin Cupp, Jim Hahn, Debbie Gaudino, Jeff Walker, Thomas and Deborah Richard, Deanna Babineau, AnneMarie, Claire McGarry, Fr. David Bird, Tracy Smith, Elizabeth Reardon, Tom Perna and Rita Buettner.

This monthly “meta-magazine” showcases faithful Catholicism from theology to family life and “everything in between.” Enjoy it now at NewEvangelists.org.

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Snowflakes are delicate and must be treated with the utmost caution, as humorously portrayed here:

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Continued…

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Far from unity, an initiative is under way in California to secede from the Union. Seriously. Perhaps they should adopt this flag:

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Do not be misled. The snowflake, trigger, safe space, micro-aggression, junk is a deadly serious attack on freedom of speech. It is 100% political and related to a single political ideology. When snowflakes do not get their way, this happens:

This is but 1 of many, many similar (non-spontaneous, completely planned) “reactions” around the country.

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Still not getting their way, they are literally promoting violence. The Mayor of Berkeley said violence is justified. Yes, when speech occurs that they disagree with, violence, not dialogue, is an appropriate response.

This is extremely dangerous. Those peaceful people violently attacked so far have been caught off-guard. It seems highly probable to me that they will take precautions in the future to defend themselves (their moral right, BTW) and it will not turn out well. Perhaps that anarchy is what the “protesters” want.

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Trying hard to end on a lighter note, I offer this:

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Some random thoughts or bits of information are worthy of sharing but don’t warrant their own full post. This idea was begun by Jennifer Fulwiler and is now continued by Kelly Mantoan. So, some Fridays I too participate when I have accumulated 7 worthy items. Thank you Kelly for hosting this project!

This week: The latest issue of New Evangelists Monthly awaits your perusal. Dan Burke reflects on the value of prayer. Taking our blessings for granted. Bishop Barron’s “the Homer Simpson effect”. Understanding the Trinity (as much as we can). Progressive Christmas carols.

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Issue #49, January 2017, of New Evangelists Monthly is ready for your enjoyment! Scores of faithful Catholic bloggers have contributed their very best pieces from December. Contributing authors this month include: Fr. Stephen Morris, Stephen Korsman, Larry T, Thomas and Deborah Richard, Allen Hebert, David Wong, Fr. Ben Hadrich, Blythe Kaufman, Carolyn Astfalk, Tracy Smith, Birgit Jones, Adam Crawford, Ellen Gable Hrkach, Virginia Lieto, Jennifer Short, Billie Jo Stoltz, Ellen Kolb, Tucker Cordani, John Schroeder, Kirby Hoberg, Rick Becker, Tony Agnesi, Melanie Jean Juneau, Nancy Shuman, Tom Smith, Larry Peterson, Roxane Salonen, Susan Stabile, Tom Perna, Matthew Plese, Dn. John Donaghy, Scott Smith, Elizabeth Reardon, Robert Collins, Chris Capolino, Margaret Felice, Michael Seagriff, Meg Kemmery, Alicia, Vijaya Bodach, Brian Gill, Claire McGarry, Matt Marks, Rich Maffeo, Fr. Richard DeLillio, Barbara Szyszkiewicz, David Torkington, Dave Wanat, Lianna Mueller, Kathleen Laplante, Rita Buettner, Bartimaeus Timeo, Leslie Klinger, Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Barbara Hosbach, Sr. Maresa Lilley, Fr. Errol Fernandes, Rick Rice, Fr. Adrian Danker, Bonnie Way, Christina Nagy, Carissa Douglas, Laura Pearl, De Maria, Julian Barkin, Christian Miraglia, AnneMarie, Christina Sawchuk, Jeff Walker, Deanna Babineau, Vinny Carr and Jim Hahn.

This monthly “meta-magazine” showcases faithful Catholicism from theology to family life and “everything in between.” Enjoy it now at NewEvangelists.org.

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Dan Burke looks at some reasons for prayer. I would add another – all the faithful would agree that God is with us always. How could we go through a day and ignore Him? Speak with God. Often.

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Igniter Media has a humorous piece on taking our many blessings for granted.

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Bishop Barron looks at Hollywood’s common portrayal of men. He calls it “the Homer Simpson effect”:

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Inspiring Philosophy takes a good crack at explaining the Trinity:

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Christmas ended on Tuesday. That would be news to many, but for that matter many have lost any notion of what it is. Jon Cozart produced this classic – Progressive Christmas Carols:

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You may be surprised to learn that not everyone values human life, at least in comparison to animal life. This is not good.

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Some random thoughts or bits of information are worthy of sharing but don’t warrant their own full post. This idea was begun by Jennifer Fulwiler and is now continued by Kelly Mantoan. So, some Fridays I too participate when I have accumulated 7 worthy items. Thank you Kelly for hosting this project!

This week: The latest issue of New Evangelists Monthly awaits your perusal. For everyone doubting themselves, Leah Darrow shares the simple truth. Looking away from evil – we have seen it before. An amazing duet, from 2 kids under 10. Don’t be manipulated by the PC agenda-driven crowd, wish people “Merry Christmas!” A 1967 look into the future. A very well done political parody.

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Issue #48, December 2016, of New Evangelists Monthly is ready for your enjoyment! Scores of faithful Catholic bloggers have contributed their very best pieces from November. Contributing authors this month include: Fr. Stephen Morris, Shannon, Stephen Korsman, Chris Capolino, Matthew Coffin, Brian Gill, Fr. Ben Hadrich, Christina Nagy, Dave Wanat, Ellen Kolb, Virginia Lieto, Dn. Scott Dodge, Jennifer Short, Claire McGarry, Melanie Jean Juneau, Monica McConkey, Tucker Cordani, Nancy Shuman, Barbara Szyszkiewicz, John Schroeder, AnneMarie, Tony Agnesi, Vijaya Bodach, Susan Stabile, Rick Becker, Larry T, Michael Seagriff, Dn. John Donaghy, Rich Maffeo, Carolyn Astfalk, David Wong, Ellen Gable Hrkach, Vinny Carr, Lisa Laverty, David Torkington, Blythe Kaufman, Tom Perna, De Maria, Carissa Douglas, Fr. Chori Jonathin Seraiah, Leslie Klinger, Larry Peterson, Fr. Errol Fernandes, Barbara Hosbach, Thomas and Deborah Richard, Alexandrina Brant, Fr. Richard DeLillio, Kirby Hoberg, Christian Miraglia, Elizabeth Reardon, Erin Cupp, Lyn Mettler, Bartimaeus Timeo, Allison Howell, Deanna Babineau, Bonnie Way, Jeff Walker, Margaret Felice, Fr. Adrian Danker, Fr. Juan Velez, Dn. Allen Tatara, Robert Collins, Aaron Martin, Alicia, Tom Smith, Sr. Maresa Lilley, Rick Rice and Jen.

This monthly “meta-magazine” showcases faithful Catholicism from theology to family life and “everything in between.” Enjoy it now at NewEvangelists.org.

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Leah Darrow powerfully presents truth.

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Bad stuff happening? Just Sing a Little Louder:

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6 year-old Celine Tam and 9 year-old Jeffrey Li sing Josh Groban’s You Raise Me Up in this viral video, viewed over 34 million times:

(Annoyingly, you may have to click-thru to watch. Also – Steve Harvey interviewed them a year later here .)

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Dennis Prager, a practicing Jew, examines how people of other religions are offended when somebody wishes them “Merry Christmas.” They are not, of course. This is not about offending people of other religions but rather a campaign to stamp religion (particularly Christianity) out of society.

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Looking over 30 years ahead, this film predicts what life for a typical family will be like — in 1999.

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The Most Wonderful Time in 8 Years is a well done political parody. To avoid heads exploding, I respectfully suggest that my staunchly liberal friends skip it.

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Some random thoughts or bits of information are worthy of sharing but don’t warrant their own full post. This idea was begun by Jennifer Fulwiler and is now continued by Kelly Mantoan. So, some Fridays I too participate when I have accumulated 7 worthy items. Thank you Kelly for hosting this project!

This week: The latest issue of New Evangelists Monthly awaits your perusal. Remembering the electoral process — a quick visit of some selected elements: Les Deplorables. Condescending white kids. A meteor chosen as a better outcome. Just an elaborate prank. Bad lip reading of a convention. A serious look at ideology vs. pragmatism.

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Issue #47, November 2016, of New Evangelists Monthly is ready for your enjoyment! Scores of faithful Catholic bloggers have contributed their very best pieces from October. Contributing authors this month include: Shannon, Fr. Stephen Morris, David Wong, Chris Capolino, Stephen Korsman, Dave Wanat, Matthew Plese, Maria Johnson, Carolyn Astfalk, Ellen Kolb, Fr. Ben Hadrich, Kim Padan, Fr. Austin Fleming, Sarah, Erin Cupp, Birgit Jones, Adam Crawford, Nancy Shuman, Ellen Gable Hrkach, Jennifer Short, Katie O’Keefe, Tucker Cordani, Rick Becker, Roxane Salonen, Laura Pearl, Monica McConkey, Virginia Lieto, Larry Peterson, George Sipe, Denise Hunnell, Matthew Bellisario, Dn. Scott Dodge, Barbara Hosbach, Tony Agnesi, Leslie Klinger, Kathleen Laplante, Elizabeth Reardon, Kirby Hoberg, Alicia, Blythe Kaufman, Fr. Errol Fernandes, Bartimaeus Timeo, Mark Langley, Aaron Martin, Melanie Jean Juneau, Fr. Adrian Danker, Sr. Maresa Lilley, Anna Coyne, Michael Seagriff, Bonnie Way, Tom Perna, Allen Hebert, Dn. John Donaghy, Robert Collins, Larry T, Rich Maffeo, Brian Gill, Claire McGarry, Vijaya Bodach, Susan Stabile, John Schroeder, Jeff Walker, David Torkington, Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Barbara Szyszkiewicz, Christina Nagy, Chibuzor Ogamba, Eric Johnston, Fr. Richard DeLillio, Rick Rice, De Maria and Carissa Douglas.

This monthly “meta-magazine” showcases faithful Catholicism from theology to family life and “everything in between.” Enjoy it now at NewEvangelists.org.

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Out of their hobbit holes (I know, mixing themes) they came, from vast fly-over country, carrying their Bibles and their guns. Then they voted. They voted not for the good, because that was not offered. They chose the merely bad over the evil.

As a result of their clear thinking and well-formed consciences, in the next decade or two, countless children may be born who would have otherwise suffered violent deaths in their mother’s womb. It is a victory…   but only for the moment. Now we go back to work as there is much to do.

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This is priceless. Condescending, arrogant, privileged white college students protecting the interests of blacks (because they know everything about their challenges). You know, without any means of obtaining ID cards, no access to the internet or even the skills to use it. Say what? Stupid, racist, ignorant — yup.

(Click through. Annoyingly, must be viewed on YouTube.)

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We had choices. Clinton. Trump. A meteor hitting earth and wiping-out all life.

When this poll was done at the end of June, 13% of the respondents chose the meteor. What does that say about our primary process?

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Trump, never an actual candidate but an elaborate prank. You have to admit, this is just funny. Or sad. It is what it is. (Warning, some inappropriate themes.)

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Ah, the memories of this crazy, zany election season. From Bad Lip Reading:

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Ideologue or pragmatist? Every election season is full of labels. Jonah Goldberg, Senior Editor for National Review, explores the subject for Prager U.

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Some random thoughts or bits of information are worthy of sharing but don’t warrant their own full post. This idea was begun by Jennifer Fulwiler and is now continued by Kelly Mantoan. So, some Fridays I too participate when I have accumulated 7 worthy items. Thank you Kelly for hosting this project!

This week: The latest issue of New Evangelists Monthly awaits your perusal. God draws us to Himself in many ways, even through beauty. Bishop Barron unveils his new project on Catholicism’s “pivotal players.” The Catholic stamps of approval. Planned Parenthood’s bogus 3% claim. A real journalist (Pulitzer Prize winner) explains the loss of objective journalism. Regressive liberalism, an extreme and non-thinking liberalism, seems to be growing — can you spot it?

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Issue #46, October 2016, of New Evangelists Monthly is ready for your enjoyment! Scores of faithful Catholic bloggers have contributed their very best pieces from September. Contributing authors this month include: Virginia Lieto, Stephen Korsman, Blythe Kaufman, Birgit Jones, Chris Capolino, Barbara Szyszkiewicz, Matthew Plese, Ellen Gable Hrkach, Erin Cupp, Dave Wanat, Melody Marie, Susan Stabile, Kirby Hoberg, Kathleen Laplante, Claire McGarry, Dn. Scott Dodge, Tucker Cordani, Fr. Stephen Morris, Celeste Behe, Christina Sawchuk, Ellen Kolb, Michael Seagriff, Vijaya Bodach, Eric Johnston, Laura Pearl, Elizabeth Reardon, Kim Padan, Larry Peterson, Alicia, Nancy Shuman, Carolyn Astfalk, Rick Becker, Margaret Felice, Denise Hunnell, De Maria, Sr. Maresa Lilley, Karee Santos, Frank Rega, Christina Nagy, Vinny Carr, Chibuzor Ogamba, Fr. Errol Fernandes, Carol Bannon, Fr. Adrian Danker, Robert Collins, Rich Maffeo, Emily Borman, Joseph Shaw, Melanie Jean Juneau, Julian Barkin, John Schroeder, Brian Gill, Debbie Gaudino, Jennifer Elia, Leslie Klinger, Fr. Richard DeLillio, Emily Davis, Rakhi McCormick, Larry T, John Russell, Bonnie Way, Barbara Hosbach, Thomas and Deborah Richard, David Torkington, Rick Rice, Bartimaeus Timeo, Rita Buettner, Lyn Mettler, Matthew Coffin, Mary Haseltine, Shannon, Ruth Ann Pilney, Jamie Jo, Tony Agnesi, Carissa Douglas, Roxane Salonen, Tracy Smith, Lianna Mueller, Anita Moore and Dennis Justison.

This monthly “meta-magazine” showcases faithful Catholicism from theology to family life and “everything in between.” Enjoy it now at NewEvangelists.org.

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Sometimes God reaches a hard heart simply by the beauty of His creation. Natalie Stefanick (Christopher Stefanick’s wife and mother of their 6 children) tells her all too common story:

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Bishop Robert Barron has a new film, in the tradition of his highly acclaimed Catholicism series. The new project is called Catholicism: The Pivotal Players and looks at the impact of key people who shaped the life of the Church.

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We Catholics have “stamps of approval” known as an Imprimatur and Nihil Obstat. They don’t work for most online content, but work well for printed materials. This video explains:

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Planned Parenthood is all about abortion, yet they claim it is only 3% of what they do. That is, of course, a fairly bold lie.

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Every observant person realizes the media is strongly biased. In this piece, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Judith Miller explains how it got this way. I recommend EWTN for news reporting (online, video, Arroyo, CNA, blog, etc).

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Can you spot a regressive liberal? They are significantly different than people who simply lean left. This video is quite good, for the most part (there are a few “facts” I would quibble with):

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Some random thoughts or bits of information are worthy of sharing but don’t warrant their own full post. This idea was begun by Jennifer Fulwiler and is now continued by Kelly Mantoan. So, some Fridays I too participate when I have accumulated 7 worthy items. Thank you Kelly for hosting this project!