This week: The latest issue of New Evangelists Monthly awaits your perusal. Ad orientem worship making a comeback (I hope so)? Fr. Mike urges us to let “God take his time.” Faithful Catholic video skits are a family project at the Catholic Conundrum. Black lives matter? (Not so much to the organization of that name.) You have less than 2 months to learn about the symptoms and effects of Parkinson’s disease. An internet webcam sensation to waste our time.

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Issue #45, September 2016, of New Evangelists Monthly is ready for your enjoyment! Scores of faithful Catholic bloggers have contributed their very best pieces from August. Contributing authors this month include: Stephen Korsman, Matthew Coffin, Chris Capolino, David Wong, Rick Becker, Mary Haseltine, Kathleen Laplante, Tracy Smith, Dave Wanat, Dn. Scott Dodge, Katie O’Keefe, John Schroeder, Chibuzor Ogamba, Fr. Gilles Surprenant, Carolyn Astfalk, Elizabeth Reardon, Nancy Shuman, Melody Marie, Christina Nagy, Adam Crawford, Bianca, Blythe Kaufman, Shannon, Fr. Chori Jonathin Seraiah, Nancy Ward, Carissa Douglas, Virginia Lieto, Larry Peterson, Tucker Cordani, Ebeth Weidner, Vijaya Bodach, Fr. Stephen Morris, Barbara Hosbach, Tony Agnesi, Abigail Benjamin, Ellen Kolb, Brian Gill, Frank Rega, Robert Collins, Roxane Salonen, Maria Johnson, Laura Pearl, Bonnie Way, Matthew Plese, Rich Maffeo, Matthew Rose, Margaret Felice, Leslie Klinger, Melanie Jean Juneau, John Donaghy, Rita Buettner, Bartimaeus Timeo, Anthony Layne, Fr. Errol Fernandes, Fr. Adrian Danker, Brian Mullins, Denise Hunnell, Ellen Gable Hrkach, Jamie Jo, Dennis McGeehan, Kirby Hoberg, Jennifer Elia, Susan Stabile, Fr. Richard DeLillio, Alexandrina Brant, Amy Wiggin, Tom Perna, Birgit Jones, Larry T, Sr. Maresa Lilley, Rick Rice, Alicia, Claire McGarry and Michael Seagriff.

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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A priest celebrating Mass facing the people has a tendency to make it between him and them. A priest and the people facing God together makes our highest form of prayer clearly about HIM. Both forms are valid in the common, “ordinary form.” Interestingly, Vatican II did NOT command (or even suggest) that we change this. Learn more about it in this excellent video:

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We want what we want and we want it now. God is outside of time. Perhaps, we should let Him take his “time”! Fr. Mike Schmitz looks at our impatience:

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Blogging and videos are a family activity over at Catholic Conundrum. They make fun, faithful videos (over 2 dozen so far) on many topics. It’s a good, safe and informative place for young Catholics to visit. Check-out their blog and YouTube channel for productions like this:

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The so-called “black lives matter” movement needs a closer look. Of course, no faithful Catholic argues with the premise that all lives matter. That is not what they are about, nor are they actually about black lives mattering.

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A medical doctor looks closely at Hillary’s odd behavior and concludes it is NOT due to a concussion nor is she suffering seizures, despite what so many theorize. The evidence is quite strong however, that Mrs. Clinton has Parkinson’s disease at probably a late stage. This should not be a partisan issue (but of course, is). If she in fact is suffering from this debilitating disease, she would be certainly unfit to perform the duties of president.

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Finally, something just odd. Very odd. An internet sensation is a webcam on a Jackson Hole Wyoming intersection. Thousands of people are following it live, commenting on the vehicles and people they see. Red trucks are often noted. This must be the new “pet rock.” Just bizarre.

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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. Grassroots Films is releasing a wonderful new film on the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. One 90 year old man has been single-handedly building a cathedral for the last 53 years. Lutheran Satire pokes fun at the absurdity of radical feminism. Video snap-shots from World Youth Day. Why does God let bad things happen? Which causes more selfishness: socialism or capitalism?

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Issue #44, August 2016, of New Evangelists Monthly is ready for your enjoyment! Scores of faithful Catholic bloggers have contributed their very best pieces from July. Contributing authors this month include: Matthew Coffin, Chris Capolino, Nancy Ward, Birgit Jones, Tracy Smith, Matthew Plese, Joseph Shaw, Denise Hunnell, Stephen Korsman, Dave Wanat, Kathleen Laplante, Roxane Salonen, Tony Agnesi, Nancy Shuman, Carissa Douglas, Larry T, Rick Becker, Blythe Kaufman, Michael Seagriff, Vijaya Bodach, Frank Rega, Bartimaeus Timeo, Elizabeth Reardon, Larry Peterson, Ellen Gable Hrkach, Allen Hebert, Barbara Hosbach, Mike Landry, Rich Maffeo, Fr. Stephen Morris, Mary Keane, Kirby Hoberg, Alicia, Leslie Klinger, John Schroeder, Carolyn Astfalk, David Wong, Ellen Kolb, Thomas and Deborah Richard, Fr. Adrian Danker, Christina Nagy, Fr. Errol Fernandes, Robert Collins, Claire McGarry, James Milliken, Jenn Tatum, Fr. Richard DeLillio, David Cooney, Sr. Maresa Lilley, Pat and Nicole Padley, Jeff Walker, Catherine Prady, Tom Perna, Bonnie Way, Tom Zampino, Rick Rice, Katie O’Keefe, John Russell, Virginia Lieto, Amy Wiggin, Jennifer Elia, Justin Soutar, Margaret Felice, Susan Stabile and Ebeth Weidner.

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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Grassroots Films will release a new documentary film next month: Outcasts. It follows the ministry of the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, taking 10 years to produce. Here is the trailer:

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The movie Field of Dreams popularized following a crazy dream, promising “if you build it, he will come”. That could also be the motto of Don Justo (Justo Gallego Martínez) who has been building Nuestra Señora del Pilar, a cathedral outside of Madrid — by himself — for 53 years.

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The wacky folks at Lutheran Satire have produced another wonderful video! This one is entitled A Christian and a Feminist Almost Agree on Stuff:

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Ascension Presents has about two dozen on-the-ground videos covering World Youth Day. Here is a sample:

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Does God really make bad things happen, even in order to bring a greater good? Fr. Mike Schmitz looks at this common misunderstanding:

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Dennis Prager looks at selfishness, comparing socialism and capitalism.

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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: Planned Parenthood continues to misuse the judicial system to ruin opponents who expose their business. Chris Stefanick reminds us to “be present” to our families. Perverts now enjoying Target’s new pervert-friendly policy. Fr. Mike Schmitz reviews the absolute minimum to actually be Catholic (so called “practicing Catholic”). Bishop Barron looks at a C.S. Lewis classic. FBI Director Comey, despite lack of indictment for extremely serious crimes, actually proves the numerous lies and the actual crimes (even though people apparently don’t care). Is it really a fact that 97% of climate scientists are in agreement?

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Planned Parenthood is on a vengeful mission to crush David Deleiden any way they can. You may recall that he is head of the Center for Medical Progress which exposed their baby parts business. Having failed at criminal charges (which was 100% ludicrous), they are now working a civil suit angle. If he were not David and they an uber-evil Goliath, there would be no point since they utterly have no case. But with their resources (including your tax money), the hope is to keep him in court for years and destroy him in legal fees.

Undeterred, here is CMR’s latest video:

If you can help David, please contribute to his legal defense fund as I did.

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We are all so busy. When we get home tired and with a lot on our mind, are we actually there for our family other than physically? Christopher Stefanick reminds us to Be Present:

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Strengthen your resolve to boycott Target. They should be a pariah until they apologize and reverse their pervert-friendly bathroom policy. Brave hero’s are they for the extreme liberal crowd, this very family-hostile policy has already born fruit. Read how a “transgender woman” videotaped a young woman in Target’s fitting room. The story is here.

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What is the very minimum to be a Practicing Catholic? Fr. Mike presents the 5 precepts of the Church (Catechism 2041 to 2043).

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Bishop Barron discusses the theological insight genius of C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce:

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It’s odd. FBI Director James Comey’s explanation of how no crimes were committed seems to actually detail facts which are prima facie proof. Regardless of that, we have the candidate’s emphatic explanations. Let’s see how that squares:

At this point I suspect very few people believe her. The problem is that so many just don’t care.

Back to my point of her criminal guilt:

Again, if this were you – for far less – you would surely be sent to prison for a very long time. In this case however, so many people simply don’t care.

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It is a well known fact that 97% of reputable climate scientists agree that climate change is real. This issue is settled. Let’s pass sweeping laws to address it! Or maybe, we should give that oft-repeated claim just a teeny bit of scrutiny.

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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. Ascension Press releases a new program on Theology of the Body. Fr. Mike Schmitz and Christopher Stefanick talk about suicide. Tim Haines is confused and disheartened by the PC fad to apologize. Bishop Barron takes a look at “hyper political correctness.” Jonah Goldberg contrasts ideologues and pragmatists.

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Issue #43, July 2016, of New Evangelists Monthly is ready for your enjoyment! Scores of faithful Catholic bloggers have contributed their very best pieces from June. Contributing authors this month include:
Stephen Korsman, Virginia Lieto, Dave Wanat, Nancy Shuman, Erin Cupp, Rick Becker, Bonnie Way, Denise Hunnell, Adam Crawford, Vijaya Bodach, Brian Mullins, Fr. Stephen Morris, Rick Rice, Michael Seagriff, Dianna Kennedy, John Schroeder, Melanie Jean Juneau, Anita Moore, Birgit Jones, Robert Collins, Molly Oshatz, Melody Marie, Susan Stabile, Frank Rega, Carissa Douglas, Tracy Smith, Rich Maffeo, Larry T, Kirby Hoberg, Ellen Gable Hrkach, Tony Agnesi, Lora Goulet, Kathleen Laplante, Carolyn Astfalk, Elizabeth Reardon, Fr. Richard DeLillio, Larry Peterson, Christian LeBlanc, Rosemary Bogdan, Roxane Salonen, Margaret Felice, Allen Hebert, Lisa Laverty, David Torkington, De Maria, John Russell, Thomas Storck, David Cooney, W.L. Grayson, Barbara Hosbach, Laura Pearl, Lisa Ponchak, Dennis McGeehan, Leslie Klinger, Christina Nagy, Thomas and Deborah Richard, Bobbi, Sr. Maresa Lilley, Meg Kemmery, Bartimaeus Timeo, Fr. Errol Fernandes, Alicia, Tom Perna, Reese Cumming, Justin Soutar, Barbara Szyszkiewicz, Maria Johnson, James Milliken, Fr. Adrian Danker, Rita Buettner, Drusilla, Julian Barkin, Tami Schuelke, Jenn Tatum, Kim Padan, Fr. David Bird and Joseph Shaw.

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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Ascension Press has a new video trailer for a high school teen program entitled YOU: Life, Love and the Theology of the Body:

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Suicide seems to be increasing. Abortion and euthanasia (promoted by movies such as Me Before You) have diminished understanding of life’s value. American soldiers suffering PTSD die at the rate of almost 1 per hour. Fr. Mike Schmitz talks about Hope in the Face of Suicide:

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Christopher Stefanick offers hope to the suicidal, urging Let Me Remind You:

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Tim Haines talks honestly, passionately and from his heart on some failures in the Church:

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Bishop Robert Barron speaks about the problem of “hyper political correctness”:

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Jonah Goldberg (National Review Senior Editor), for Prager University, asks which one are you: ideologue or pragmatist?

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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: YouTube has some excellent “channels,” real gems, mixed in with much junk. This is “part 2” of my favorites (gems, not junk!), including videos from each. Part 1 was posted last week. I have more so maybe this isn’t the end of the series.

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The St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology is a wonderful project featuring videos from Scott Hahn and Matthew Leonard. Here Prof. Hahn presents Mary: Christ’s Greatest Masterpiece:

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Vericast Network produces several podcasts per week, but also offers them as videocasts (i.e. videos). Good stuff! Here is a piece on relativism recorded on the feast day of St. Anthony of Padua (the patron saint of my marriage parish):

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SpiritualDirection offers a variety of content including some from EWTN but also pieces from Fr. John Bartunek and Dan Burke. Here they discuss what it means to “offer up” suffering:

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The folks at ToSeeJesus have not updated for a while, but there is still good content there. Included is a mix of materials, including some conversion stories like this:

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Kolbe1019 (a young guy, I think) has produced some good videos and collected others worthy of your attention. Here is one on the beautiful tradition of the chapel veil:

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BTW – one of my permanently featured aspect videos on this blog is published on Kolbe1019’s channel. It is, in my opinion, a truly wonderful presentation on Mary from scripture. This video shows connections many Protestants are blinded to, but with God’s grace may the scales fall from their eyes. As I started this paragraph, I was just going to give a link but changed my mind. Here it is (watch it, then watch it again, then show other people):

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As Christians, love of neighbor means we are pro-life without exception. 12-year old Lia Mills got our attention 7 years ago and is still producing solid videos. Here is a flashback to when she started out:

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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!