Christ – Politickles

O most holy apostle, St. Jude, faithful servant and friend of Jesus, people honor and invoke you universally, as the patron of hopeless cases, of things almost despaired of. Pray for me, for I am so helpless and alone. Please help to bring me visible and speedy assistance. Come to my assistance in this great need that I may receive the consolation and help of heaven in all my necessities, tribulations, and sufferings, particularly (state your request) and that I may praise God with you always. I promise, O blessed St. Jude, to be ever mindful of this great favor, to always honor you as my special and powerful patron, and to gratefully encourage devotion to you by publishing this request. Amen.

The Greatest Force for Good in the World

F.R. January 30, 2013 January 30, 2013 UncategorizedLeave a comment

It’s been an issue for me ever since I became a Catholic in the late 80s. The greatest social and culture-shaping force in the history of the world is Christianity. Nothing else comes even close. The person who has had the greatest effect on other people and on the societies …

Wise Men Bearing Gifts

F.R. November 28, 2008 November 28, 2008 UncategorizedLeave a comment

At Christmas time, when our thoughts are preoccupied with the presents we plan to give and the presents we hope to receive, it would not be amiss to reflect upon, and express gratitude for, those gifts that have been bestowed upon mankind over the centuries and of which we are …