Confession & the Devil (aka he who I just named)
On Tuesday I received Sacramental Absolution in Confession by a validly ordained Priest in the Diocese of Memphis. I have done my penance. I have praised God for His mercy and forgiveness. And yet, yesterday was one of the hardest days I’ve had in a long time. Why? In my role as youth minister at [...]
Political Porn
You know the one, and perhaps you are that person. Are you the one who forwards email upon email of propaganda about political candidates and public officials? Perhaps in conversation you pass on a comment that Hussein means terrorist. Or perhaps you say something like, “I hope Hilary rots in hell.” I’m overwhelmed with frustration [...]
Muddy Waters
PRAYERS NEEDED A part of our country is under attack. Not from an enemy, not in military form, rather in the slow destruction of the MS river. See this article. http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSN1346134820080619 There is a photo show here that shows the damage. http://www.reuters.com/news/pictures/articleslideshow?articleId=USN1346134820080619&channelName=newsOne#a=1 One picture is particularly grueling. Imagine looking at your town from this angle. [...]
