Tom Faranda's Folly

Yup. Beelzebub.  

Hong Kong police arrested on Tuesday night a retired Catholic bishop and four other individuals who allegedly funneled financial aid to pro-democracy protestors on charges of “collusion with foreign forces.” A legal source confirmed to Reuters that Cardinal Joseph Zen, 90, had been detained under this pretense. He is in custody at the Chai Wan … Read more

From the Jesuit publication, America. Hit the link for the whole article. It is not that I had imagined my first baptism many times. But as a young Jesuit studying for the Catholic priesthood, I suspected the first time I administered the sacrament would be, perhaps, for a newborn baby of one of my college … Read more

Pathetic. Where's the denunciation from the President. As all this is happening, Altio and his family have reportedly been moved to a location that will not be revealed. Last week, Alito canceled an appearance at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ judicial conference. Although no official reason was given for the cancellation, the move … Read more

Liar! Bring on the Ministry of Truth! Away with him! JERUSALEM—Religious experts have begun voicing concerns that a local carpenter’s disinformation is spreading among Israelites most susceptible to unapproved ideas. “Visit your nearest synagogue for the latest information on how to obey God. Listen to the experts!” A contingent of authorities in Jewish law spoke … Read more

So three of us got Covid last week, probably started with me. The only one who didn’t was Tim (His theme – “Get away from me!”). I started to feel a bit bad the prior Thursday or Friday – thought I had some seasonal allergy stuff going on. It got worse on the weekend so … Read more

It's a long editorial and the link may not work if you don't have a subscription to the Journal. I've excerpted below the link why they think Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood should be overturned. (The Casey referred to is the late Governor Robert Casey of Pennsylvania, who was prolife, not his … Read more

From the BBC –  

Barron – today's #1 English language evangelizer – and see the quote from Barron below the video.   This excerpt from his Easter email – To the Philippians, St. Paul says, "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice" (Phil. 4:4). Joy is something that we can will, not a matter of waiting … Read more

Yes a crucifixion. by Archbishop Borys Gudziak As Ukraine is being crucified by the enemy, millions of its people go through the same experience of darkness and a sense of the absence of God as Jesus did on the cross. Let us not doubt that God is with the suffering and that his truth, peace, … Read more