There’s a New Podcast in Town…
Episode 26: It’s about Francis Fatigue, and what’s next for 1P5. Don’t miss it.
1P5 Podcast – Episode 26: Francis Fatigue, and What’s Next
Everyone has Francis Fatigue. So what’s next, intrepid 1P5ers? [powerpress]
Possible ISIS Attack on Pope Francis Thwarted
News reports out of Italy indicate that a potential terror attack on Pope Francis was thwarted today when four suspects were arrested in two countries: Acting on a tip from the FBI, Italian authorities arrested four people in Italy and Kosovo Tuesday who were suspected of planning an attack on Pope Francis, the Local reported. The…
Purgatory and Hell: Forgotten Destinations – Part I
Part 1 of a 4-part series: Part I | Part II | Part III | Part IV Part 1: Hell is Real, and You Could Go There If one were to sample the doctrine of today’s sermons and books, one would think that every human being who has ever been and ever will be follows the high road to heaven. No…
The Perils of Popularity: Critiquing Bishop Barron
There is an oft-cited quote — attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt — which asserts the following maxim: Great minds discuss ideas; Average minds discuss events; Small minds discuss people. I suppose the quote is popular because it gives off a certain aura of common sense. After all, one can see some truth reflected in the hierarchy of minds…
Bishop Conley To Again Offer Mass Ad Orientem for Advent
For the second year in a row Bishop James D. Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska will offer all Masses during Advent ad orientem. In addition, he is encouraging the priests of his diocese to consider doing the same as well. In his column for the Southern Nebraska Register this past week, Bishop Conley…
Going Shopping For Christmas? You Can Help 1P5!
Whether or not you like Black Friday, it’s upon us, and many people will be hunting for bargains today — with an increasing number doing so online. We always need to raise funds, so this year we’ve found some ways that you can help support our work while just doing your normal shopping for the…
Thanksgiving Podcast – Live Now!
There’s a new podcast today, and it’s all about gratitude. Perfect to listen to while cooking. Get it here.
1P5 Podcast – Episode 25: Gratitude and Thanksgiving
Cicero called gratitude the “parent of all virtues.” Gratitude has perhaps never been more universally praised than it is today. But what is the proper object of gratitude? For what should we be most thankful on this day set aside for gratitude? [powerpress]
Sojourners in Exile at Thanksgiving
In the midst of a civil war and a mere six weeks before his address at Gettysburg, President Abraham Lincoln issued a proclamation on October 3, 1863 formally designating a national day of Thanksgiving for all Americans: “The year that is drawing towards its close, has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and…
Blasphemy From the Patheos Catholic Channel Manager
I admit it, I like to argue. If I didn’t, this would be the wrong line of work for me. That said, I also try to be a professional. I worked in PR and corporate communications for years, and while it’s hard to be the guy who absorbs all the negativity from irate customers and…
