Pope Francis says no to German intercommunion proposal

This is an interesting article which goes a long way in presenting Catholic teaching on reception of the Eucharist. One month after Vatican and German delegates met in Rome to discuss a proposal put forward by German bishops to allow Protestant spouses in inter-denominational marriages to receive the Eucharist in certain circumstances, Pope Francis has … Read more

The vile attacks on psychologist Jordan Peterson

I should say the wildly popular Jordan Peterson who offers the most basic advice on taking responsibility, being honest, treating people fairly, but in an interesting and angular way which is not from a religious point of view. So for his troubles, he get attacked by truly dishonest know-nothings in newspapers like the NY Times … Read more

At last, for athletes: elecrolyte “Recovery” beer

Yes! The product we've all been waiting for… Further proof there is a God. And I've subscribed to their email newsletter. Brewed with a ‘superfood’ rich in vitamin C, and as much sodium as a sports drink, the FKT Pale Ale targets beer-loving athletes. “Blackcurrant – a superfood which has four times the amount of … Read more

122 years ago the Supreme Court upheld “Separate but Equal” Segregation

The anniversary was yesterday. Thanks to Ed Mechmann, Director of Public Policy for the Archdiocese of NY, for sending this around. Justice – eventually – wins out.  One hundred twenty-two years ago today the Supreme Court blew a gigantic hole through the Fourteenth Amendment by upholding “separate but equal” segregation, laying the legal foundation for … Read more

“70 year old double amputee summits Everest.”

This has been done before, but never from the south approach. He had previously failed on four earlier attempts. Xia Boyu, a 70-year-old double-amputee from China, was part of the first commercial squad of climbers to reach the summit of Everest on Sunday. Boyu had waited more than 40 years for this opportunity. According to … Read more