Monthly Archives: October 2012

Happy Halloween…

Posted on October 31, 2012 by frankweathers

…from me and Johann Sebastian Bach. Bela Lugosi says have a safe one too.

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A Conference for Young Adult Ministers to Meet at Disney World…

Posted on October 30, 2012 by frankweathers

There seems to be a huge gap in the Church in America. It can be measured in the 18 to 39 year old age demographic. Have you noticed that in many cases, once children receive the Sacrament of Confirmation, or … Continue reading →

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Words in the Catechism that Joe Six-Pack Would Change, #57

Posted on October 27, 2012 by frankweathers

Here it is, Day 17 of Flocknotes’ Read the Catechism in a Year and I have to say I’m pretty happy with the program. It’s been a great way to nibble away at the 688 pages of the international bestseller … Continue reading →

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Proof That Bright Ideas are a Double-Edged Sword During Electoral Combat

Posted on October 26, 2012 by frankweathers

It’s what makes the last two weeks of an election a marvel of psychological warfare to behold. The above brought to us by the creative geniuses at Pro Life Artists Unite. Sounds like a pretty neat outfit. Idea:  Go like … Continue reading →

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Christian Bale Speaks His Mind, Presents an Award to Chen Guangcheng

Posted on October 26, 2012 by frankweathers

“What I really wanted to do was shake the man’s hand and say ‘thank you,’ and tell him what an inspiration he is.” That’s what actor Christian Bale said about the blind, imprisoned, pro-life activist named Chen Guangcheng last December when … Continue reading →

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Obama and the Crass Roots Campaign

Posted on October 25, 2012 by frankweathers

I thought the above was over the top. And then I saw this. Our President approves of the following message…

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Does Your Parish Have A Columbarium Yet?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by frankweathers

If it doesn’t, it probably will soon. Five parishes in the Diocese of Knoxville have them now. What is a columbarium? It’s a consecrated resting place for the ashes of cremated parishioners. But Frank, isn’t cremation not allowed by the … Continue reading →

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A Prayer About Fatherhood Answered Through the Veil of a Homework Assignment

Posted on October 24, 2012 by frankweathers

Once upon a time, I wrote a letter to St. Joseph. His feast day rolled around, and I was writing him because as a father, I was feeling a bit like Sisyphus. You know, the king the gods punished by … Continue reading →

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When it Comes to the World, Be Like a Mouse to the Cheese

Posted on October 24, 2012 by frankweathers

The Eucharist: the source and summit of the Christian life. Read all about it. 🙂

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A Message About Religious Freedom From Citizens Next Door

Posted on October 22, 2012 by frankweathers

  and around the corner. Folks of every creed, every color, and every political persuasion. Folks who recognize when their government has overstepped its boundary, and overreached. See if you approve of this message too.

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