Category Archives: Cultural Conversion

What Every Married Couple Should Know About the Truth of Sex and the Lie of Contraception 13

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Fr Jason Smith

Fr Jason Smith

Words are not the only way we communicate, the body itself speaks a language.

A smile is, for example, one of the most obvious and effective means of non-verbal communication. It is so important Dale Carnegie notes that:

“The expression worn on your face is far more important than the clothes worn on your back.” More…

The Beauty of Music 13

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Henry has advanced dementia. He sits all day, unresponsive, slumped over in his wheelchair in the nursing home. He does not even recognize his own daughter when she talks to him.

When they place the earphones on his head and play some of his favorite music from his iPod, something beautiful happens. His eyes grow wide with excitement. Henry comes alive!

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Still Not Seeing the Reason for the Season? Here’s Why. 15

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I have nothing against supporting companies that support Christmas and I have nothing against boycotts. But I have to ask, in doing so, what are we supporting / boycotting?

naugty niceCould it not just be the commercialization of Christmas?
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5 (out of 6) Worthy Considerations about What It’s All About 18

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It really is all about this.

No I did not prepare this bird or take this picture, but nothing inspires me like a food challenge. I’M DOIN’ IT!!! I’ll keep you posted on the results as the story unfolds — pictures included.

Seriously, this really is what it’s all about.

You see, when you were young, and your mind was an open book, you were told the ‘Hokey Pokey’ — that’s what it’s all about. Well, now you know. It’s not. Thanksgiving turkey wrapped in bacon — that’s what it’s all about! More…

We Are Catholic 10

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At breakfast this morning a friend asked me my opinion on the recent news stories on voter fraud — whether I thought they were true.

“It really doesn’t matter,” I told him.  ”It’s over. Time to move on to things that really matter. Besides, ….”

We Are Catholic!

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Let’s Count Our Blessings: Are You Better Off Now Than You Were 4 Hours Ago? 14

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According to local news reports, Biltrix could be sans électricité for another 7 to 10 days. That’s not so bad, all things considered. This is why we have iPads and Starbucks (I know, I really ought to avoid Starbucks, but they have wifi and working power outlets… But they are not doing so well as far as open seating goes these days). More…

What’s in a Name, Like “Bean”? 36

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A 7-week old child about the size and shape of a bean in the palm of your hand

When it comes to having children, there are many things a parent does not choose, such as eye and hair color, personality, what the child will look like, and whether it will be born healthy. One thing the parent does choose is the child’s name.  More…