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by David on February 11, 2013 · 0 comments

THE PLOT
“Incorporating themes from horror films of both the ’50s and the ’70s, this suspenseful TV movie stars Cornel Wilde and Jennifer Salt as an archaeologist and his daughter, who discover a strange skull on display at a roadside…

There is a myth that we must lay to rest, once and for all–Protestants are all about the Bible, while Catholics are all about the Sacraments.  While I can’t speak for my Protestant brethren, I can say this with certainty–the…

With the combination of festivities and reflection that make up Christmastime, it’s often easy to forget there are plenty of folks out there who don’t celebrate the same things we do during this time of year…

According to the latest…

You might remember that the last time we brought up reading through the Catechism in one year as a part of the Year of Faith, we tossed around the idea that while we Catholics use a number of formulas in…

Podcast for ‘Catholic Vitamins’ about Icons

by David Clayton November 8, 2012

I was recently interviewed by Tom Fox of the Catholic Vitamins website (www.catholicvitamins.com). He wanted to talk about icons and this came under the heading of O for Orans, You can hear the interview here.
I have to admit I…

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Muslims Enrolling at Catholic Colleges in Growing Numbers

by Matthew Archbold September 12, 2012

Last year, there was a media firestorm about a complaint filed by a George Washington University Professor against The  Catholic University of America alleging discrimination of Muslims at the Catholic college. The complaint stated that crosses and other Christian symbols…

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The Communist and the Catholics

by Dr. Paul Kengor July 24, 2012

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The Communist and the Catholics
He blasted big business, Wall Street, big oil, General Motors, “excess profits,” “millionaires” and the “wealthy.”
He called out the “corporation executive” for not paying his “fair” share.
He attacked “GOP” tax cuts that “spare…

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The Muslim Who Challenges Muslims (and their critics)

by Peter Smith July 16, 2012

Shaykh Hamza Yusuf has strong medicine for American Muslims — and their critics.
American Muslims “should really stop complaining,” start contributing more to society, get to know your neighbors and oppose the dangerous versions of Islam that have migrated to…

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Opportunity for Artists to Publicise their Work

by David Clayton July 10, 2012

The editor of journal Dappled Things, Bernado Aparicio, has contacted me asking for submissions from up and coming artists who would like to have their art featured in the magazine. This is a chance for people to showcase their work…

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Those Funny American Catholics

by Gail Finke July 5, 2012

“You do know that picture is funny?” he asked me, cautiously. “It” is a photo of a church sign I took and used as a photo essay feature called 1000 Words on my website.
Of course I know it’s funny!…

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