Monthly Archives: January 2010

Thanks to Anne Rice for Asking This Question

Posted on January 31, 2010 by frankweathers

In light of Webster’s recent post regarding the roles and responsibilities of the laity, I thought I would share with you some correspondence on a related topic that I have had with Anne Rice, author of the The Vampire Chronicles … Continue reading →

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Because of J. D. Salinger, Unlikely as It Seems

Posted on January 29, 2010 by frankweathers

J.D. Salinger died yesterday at the age of 91 and, full disclosure, I’ve never read The Catcher in the Rye. Nor have I bothered getting detailed autobiographical information on Mr. Salinger. I can only say that his work had an … Continue reading →

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Because of Truth in Advertising

Posted on January 26, 2010 by frankweathers

I once entertained the idea that I would prove Catholicism wrong. I would convince my wife, through the overwhelming historical evidence I was so sure to find, and then we would start shopping for a non-Catholic church to join. Ironically, … Continue reading →

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Because of Thoughts Like These from St. Athanasius

Posted on January 17, 2010 by frankweathers

I promised St. Athanasius (297–373 AD) to our readers tomorrow, but it turns out that, although the Orthodox Church celebrates his feast on January 18, the Catholic Church doesn’t do so until May 2, in keeping with the tradition of … Continue reading →

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For All the Saints: Anthony the Great

Posted on January 17, 2010 by frankweathers

As I’ve written before, I’m a big fan of the Desert Fathers. Today, we celebrate St. Anthony the Great. Anthony is really the Godfather of all the Desert Fathers and the person responsible for starting the formation of Christian monastic … Continue reading →

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For All the Saints: Macarius the Great

Posted on January 16, 2010 by frankweathers

When I was going through the RCIA program as a candidate, the need to choose a Confirmation name came up. The director of the program and my sponsor both gave me some suggestions (including St. Francis Xavier, as I recall). … Continue reading →

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Because Tolkien Wrote a Poem Such as This

Posted on January 15, 2010 by frankweathers

As Webster puts the wrap on Chesterton’s Orthodoxy, I am reminded of GKC’s admonition that (and I paraphrase) we should seek the one to lead us who knows he isn’t worthy of doing so. Ahem—you found him, Skipper, and “Aye, … Continue reading →

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Because Being a Parent is a Vocation

Posted on January 13, 2010 by frankweathers

I came across this little quote from one of the Doctors of the Church, St. John Crysostom today: “The primary goal in the education of children is to teach and give the example of a virtuous life.” How often do … Continue reading →

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Because We Are A Bible-Believing Church

Posted on January 12, 2010 by frankweathers

Back on New Year’s Day, as we were making our way through the crowds on the streets of Pasadena, California, trying to get to the vantage point we had staked out for the Tournament of Roses Parade, I was handed … Continue reading →

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Thanks to Anu Garg . . . Not

Posted on January 12, 2010 by frankweathers

Posted by Frank One of the earliest posts I did upon coming aboard the good ship YIM Catholic was entitled Because of Half-Baked Thoughts Like This. I had a little fun unraveling the phrase amour propre and crossing wits with … Continue reading →

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