Before You Start Passing Out Voter Guides, You Need to Read This 24

Just a friendly public service reminder on behalf of the IRS, taken from the letter below: More…

What If a Candidate Supports Other Issues I Like (And Abortion)? 25

Last week, I gave a conference to a Catholic men’s group on voting with an informed conscience. During the time for questions after the talk, one of the gentlemen asked a thorny question:

“What if there’s a “pro-choice” candidate who supports 5 other issues I like? Are you telling me that if I vote for him, I’m committing a mortal sin?” More…

To Think Like a Child… 12

Just another Sunday Gospel reflection…

Okay.. Remember what I was saying about memes the other day? Scratch that (partially). Baby memes are still cool!

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Caravaggio, “The Calling of Saint Matthew” 12

Feast of Saint Matthew the Apostle

Caravaggio – The Calling of Saint Matthew

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Praying When We’re Busy (And We’re All Busy) 21

Fr Jason Smith

I went to Manhattan yesterday to get a wisdom tooth pulled. Thankfully the dentist was so adroit I was left with an hour or two of leisure to snap pictures of the city and Grand Central as I waited for the train. More…

Voting with an Informed Conscience 10

There are just 8 Mondays left (including this one) before the general election on November 6. More…

Sunday Morning in Caesarea Philippi 13

Who do you say that I am?

This Sunday’s Gospel reading (Mk 8:27-35) is about things we take for granted.

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Snapshots of True Devotion to Mary 18

Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows

Fr Jason Smith

It’s been a while since I’ve posted on Biltrix, but now that I’m ready to get back in the swing of things, I can think of no better way than starting off with the Blessed Virgin Mary. She has meant so much to me that I’ve found I can’t help myself but snap pictures with my iPhone of the beautiful statues where I’ve offered an Ave. More…

If You Could Tell the World One Thing Today, What Would You Tell It? 12

September 14, Exaltation of the Holy Cross

May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world

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Thought Provoking Blogs 16

Have you ever noticed how awards are kind of like socks? They always seem to come in pairs. That is, until the socks come out of the dryer, and then the analogy breaks down quicker than a Fiat on a familly roadtrip.

Speaking of provoking thoughts, Gracie’s Quest has nominated Biltrix for another coveted award.

Thank you Gracie!

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