Apr
27
Well done, good and faithful servant
April 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
I’ve just been notified of the passing of Bp. Walter Schoenherr, auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit. Julie and I were received into the Church by Bp. Schoenherr last September, and we’re deeply saddened by his passing. He was a kind, gentle soul, and I will always remember him. Please consider him in your [...]
Apr
27
Bomb threats close local schools
April 27, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Detroit News: Four Rochester schools closed after threats
Do you ever wonder what possesses these kids, or what their family lives are like?
Apr
26
Family prayer requests
April 26, 2007 | 3 Comments
Our family is going through a busy time (well, we’re always busy, but, you know what I mean). Anyways, I’d like to request your prayers for at least two specific situations:
Our oldest, 8-year old J., is being tested for a hormonal problem that affects his body’s ability to absorb water. This condition, known as diabetes [...]
Apr
26
Thank God for Archbishop Burke!
April 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Just read this post by The Curt Jester. The Church needs more men just like Archbishop Burke!
Apr
26
Evangelicals abandoning social conservatism
April 26, 2007 | 2 Comments
It seems that evangelicals are getting on the Rudy bandwagon, casting aside their social conservative views in favor of a decisive guy who’s supposedly right on national security issues. In the words of one Iowa voter quoted in the article linked above, “We have some differences, but he’s electable.” Ugh – electability, national security props [...]
Apr
26
The War Party
April 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment
This article in The American Conservative sums up my opinions quite nicely.
I’m terribly frustrated in how the conservative talking-heads establishment have so casually thrown Sen. Brownback under the bus, merely because he voted against some troop-surge legislation.
If current poll results hold and Giuliani ends up as the GOP nominee, social conservatives could be screwed in [...]
Apr
17
Republicans and Rudy
April 17, 2007 | 2 Comments
Just read what SDG said on Jimmy Akin’s blog. If “America’s Mayor” wins the nomination, I’ll probably be voting 3rd-party.
Apr
16
Praying for Virginia Tech
April 16, 2007 | Leave a Comment
A horrifying shooting incident at Virginia Tech has claimed the lives of 31 people, including the gunman. Please pray for the victims and others who’ve been affected by this tragedy.
Apr
16
O Fount of Life, unfathomable Divine Mercy
April 16, 2007 | 1 Comment
I’ve been listening to a relatively new radio program by St. Michael’s Media, called “In Your Faith Radio.” The host, Michael Voris, opens the program with a bit of an optional prayer that’s used at the beginning of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy (my favorite private devotion). Here’s the full prayer:
“You expired, Jesus, but the [...]
Apr
16
By way of introduction
April 16, 2007 | 3 Comments
Welcome, and thanks for reading “A Green Catholic.” My wife and I are recent converts, having been received into the Catholic Church on September 9, 2006 by retired auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Detroit, +Walter Schoenherr. Prior to being received into the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church, we were active members of [...]
