Monthly Archives: April 2010

Because the Vocation You Pray For May Be Your Own

Posted on April 30, 2010 by frankweathers

A few days ago, I wrote a post where I said that as a father and husband, I can’t literally go “to the Desert.” I quipped “maybe in the future.” Sure you will, I thought to myself. And then I … Continue reading →

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Because of Bishops Like This II (A Letter to Parishioners)

Posted on April 18, 2010 by frankweathers

A few days ago I shared a post about an allegation of sexual abuse that occurred on April 14th in the diocese my family resides in. I posted the press release of Bishop Richard F. Stika along with the 27-minute-long … Continue reading →

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Because of Bishops Like This

Posted on April 16, 2010 by frankweathers

Yesterday in my hometown, the Bishop held a press conference. There was an allegation of sexual abuse from years past that just came to light.  No doubt the recent events in our Church are giving some victims the courage to speak … Continue reading →

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For Thoughts Like These on Divine Mercy Sunday

Posted on April 11, 2010 by frankweathers

It is the first Sunday after Easter, now known as Divine Mercy Sunday.  For the previous nine days we have been praying a novena for the Divine Mercy in preparation for this day. Today there will be services honoring the … Continue reading →

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Because this Prophecy of David Is Fulfilled

Posted on April 2, 2010 by frankweathers

The Psalms were a book in the Bible that I pretty much ignored my whole life. I was baptized when I was 10 years old and thought I knew a lot about my faith. I have known Psalm 23 by heart … Continue reading →

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Because I Am Usually Howling with the Mob

Posted on April 2, 2010 by frankweathers

During these terrible days, when so many are saying so much so loudly against and in favor of our Church, and especially its leader, our dear Pope Benedict XVI, it is hard to stand apart from the mob—the one howling … Continue reading →

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