Statistically,most people have cave in on their New Year’s resolutions within 48 hours. I don’t know where they get these stats — After all, no one ever polled me on my resolution results.
Yet experience tells us that these stats are probably valid. So how can we do a better job of keeping our resolutions?
Very simple. Make a resolution you can easily keep: More…
I know what you’re thinking — What’s a Wassail Report?
I’ll tell you in a minute… Or two. But first…
Thanks, Terry @ 8 Kids and a Business!
Today’s first reading begins telling us that “God sets a father in honor over his children; a mother’s authority he confirms over her sons” (Sirach 3:2). Thus we are astounded when we hear Jesus’s words, further on in today’s Gospel when he tells his parents, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” It seems as though he is suggesting that they do not have rightful authority over him. Yet the narrative continues: “He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them.” More…
Happy Fourth Sunday of Advent, Everybody!
It’s officially the shortest week of the year — Just two days till Christmas. So if you havent’t started decorating that tree, yet…
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There are some moments when no words will suffice. Only prayer, tears, and an embrace.
Our heart and prayers at Biltrix go out to the children, parents, and community in Newton, CT. May the Lord console and help them as they recover from this horrible tragedy.
Prayer of Saint Francis More…
From left to right: Meriwether Branybuck, Legolas, Fr Jason Smith (standing in for Golem), Gandalf, Bill the Pony, Thorin Oakenshield, Peregrin Took
I stumbled across an article this morning that I found particularly amusing: The Logic of Christianity: What am I missing?
The author was being rather tongue and cheek and admitted that she understood that many Christians would not see things the same way she sees it, so she asks, “What am I missing?” More…
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 12/12/12
This is the last repetitive date you will see in your lifetime,… maybe.
Let’s take two steps back in time then, from 2001 (article), back to 1531 (event), and have a privileged look through the eyes of Mary. More…
Photo Credit: Carolina Pregnancy Care Fellowship
For North Carolina residents looking to tout pro-life values on their state-granted license plates, disappointment abounds. U.S. District Court Judge James C. Fox has ruled against plates that read “Choose Life” — unless the state government also creates a similar design for individuals who support abortion rights. — The Blaze
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