A psalm for the these troubled times

This is just a pretty darned cool post at a time when I believe we need it the most.
Gracias, Padre.

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“The full-throated cry…”

In Sunday’s NY Times of all places, an article written by Professor David Hlavsa of St. Martin’s University in Lacey, Washington, struck me right between the eyes and through my heart. I’ve never written a full account of the circumstances surrounding the loss of our second child to miscarriage and still am not quite ready. [...]

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The Drumbeat vs The Heartbeat

Two incredibly relevant articles were released over the weekend. The Drumbeat by William Staneski and The Undefended City by Bill Whittle. I cannot recommend them any more highly. I only wish I had taken the time to compose my thoughts and feelings over the past few years. I might have written something half as brilliant. Maybe. [...]

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Derek’s status

Derek’s family has set up a private site that they are using to release information on his progress. Below is the latest entry from 9/17. Again, thanks to all for your continued concern and prayers.
Derek’s initial surgery basically consisted of removing a part of his skull to stop the bleeding of some blood vessels around the [...]

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Latest on Derek’s progress

Since the family’s request for privacy so they can focus on Derek and his needs at this time I’ve received no news. I did hear this morning that his color is better and he doesn’t seem to be in pain. The person I talked to wasn’t sure whether he was still responding to voices or doctor [...]

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Why Am I Catholic?

Posted on YouTube on Oct. 3, 2006, I posted it on my blog two days later. It appears you can purchase a copy of your own as well.
Still the best “Catholic” video I’ve seen on YouTube yet.
My man St. Max appears at the 4:20 mark.

We made this video/slideshow for a Confirmation Retreat earlier this year [...]

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A thrill like music – redux

From Dec. 20, 2005, on my old blog.
Ya know…I used to be able to write when I had a mind to. And that picture of an empty bottle of Maker’s Mark on one of my bookshelves is still my favorite.

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Catholic Vote: powerful video

This is a powerful video. Non-partisan. Speaking to the issues. It was put together by Grassroots Films, the creators of Fishers of Men and The Human Experience.
And it reinforces the thoughts I expressed only yesterday.
Seeing those 4th Degree Knights of Columbus at attention about 80% of the way through the video reminded me that as [...]

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The Great Gig in the Sky

Richard Wright, founding member of Pink Floyd, dead of cancer at the age of 65.
Rest in Peace.

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Galveston 1900: Free Whiskey

In today’s Impromptus column, Jay Nordlinger makes mention of the 1900 Galveston flood that claimed over 6,000 lives and a memorial to the storm victims. A photo of the memorial courtesy of Diamond Biker is here. It’s still too early to assess the full extent of the damage wrought by Ike over the weekend. Here’s a sampling [...]

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