Monthly Archives: October 2010

Because Blaise Pascal Tells it Like It Is

Posted on October 26, 2010 by frankweathers

—Feast of St. Evaristus  A friend of mine, who knows of my affinity for Blaise Pascal, sent me a link to an essay written by Peter Kreeft. It is very well written and from the foreword of Kreeft’s book about … Continue reading →

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For All the Saints: Philip of Heraclea & Companions

Posted on October 22, 2010 by frankweathers

There are many saints on the calendar for today, but I’d like to share with you this story about St. Philip, the Bishop of Heraclea, and his two companions, the priest Severus, and the good deacon Hermes (named after the … Continue reading →

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To Do My Duty

Posted on October 22, 2010 by frankweathers

—Feast of St. Philip of Heraclea Duty, Honor, Country is the motto of the United States Military Academy. Honor, Courage, Commitment is a modern motto of the United States Marine Corps. The Marines official, and long standing motto of Semper … Continue reading →

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Because of Opinion Polls (Not!)

Posted on October 15, 2010 by frankweathers

The latest research numbers are out showing (once again) that the average Catholic in the pews in the United States, is morally sick, spiritually lame, and theologically lazy. How in the hell did I wind up surrounded by such a motley … Continue reading →

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Because I’m Billy Jack (Not Francis of Assisi)

Posted on October 8, 2010 by frankweathers

A while back, I wrote a post where I said that I became a Catholic because I discovered that Christ, and His Church, wanted 100% of me. My whole heart, soul, mind and strength. The full-spectrum of Frank, warts and … Continue reading →

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