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My Best Tips for Taking a Kick Tail Meal to a Friend

Published October 5, 2020 • Written by

With six babies (including a preemie) and a whole slew of major surgeries, we’ve been the beneficiaries of many a meal, brought by friends.  So much generosity! I know how hard it is to cook dinner every night for my brood, so the fact that someone else cooks for us while whipping up something for…

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Written by • Published October 5, 2020

Homily 2020 09-29 Tuesday

Published October 5, 2020 • Written by

Fr. Justin @ 5:30pm

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The Altar and the Liturgy

Published October 1, 2020 • Written by

The altar if front and center in churches, and that is for a reason. Tune in to find out why the altar is such a big deal!

Written by • Published October 1, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 120 – Anastasius III

Published September 30, 2020 • Written by

A brief nondescript pontificate.

Written by • Published September 30, 2020

My Official Statement on Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese

Published September 29, 2020 • Written by

Kraft has released a new flavor of Mac & Cheese (or Kraft Dinner for my Canadian friends)—Pumpkin Spice Mac and Cheese. Ignoring that I am finding it impossible to type “Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese” without having to delete “latte”, I wish to clarify my position on it. I’ve never tried it. I don’t plan […]

The post <span class=’p-name’>My Official Statement on Pumpkin Spice Mac & Cheese</span> appeared first on Brandon Kraft.

Written by • Published September 29, 2020

Fr. Chuck’s Column, September 27, 2020

Published September 29, 2020 • Written by

 The pandemic has slowed things down, but activity is still happening here at St. Austin. Our parish school has been in operation for about a month, and as of the writing of this article all has been going smoothly, safely and well. Thanks to all …

Written by • Published September 29, 2020

Fr. Chuck’s Column, September 20, 2020

Published September 29, 2020 • Written by

 Creation is remarkable! The little I understand about the current science of the cosmos, the great numbers of galaxies, the expansion of space, the enormity of it all, and at the opposite end of the scale the peculiarities of quantum physics and …

Written by • Published September 29, 2020

Fr. Chuck’s Column, August 30, 2020

Published September 29, 2020 • Written by

 This Thursday, September 3, we celebrate the feast of St. Phoebe. Less than a year ago we installed a statue of St. Phoebe above the steps going to the sanctuary, holding a scroll to the right of St. Paul. This is St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans,…

Written by • Published September 29, 2020

Prayer to Saint Michael: The Prayer We Need to Pray EVERY DAY

Published September 29, 2020 • Written by

There are a lot of prayers that one can say in a day, however, the one prayer that I believe we all should be praying daily is the Prayer to Saint Michael. […]

Written by • Published September 29, 2020

Anti-Catholicism, Holiness, and four ways to become a Saint

Published September 26, 2020 • Written by

If you haven’t noticed this week, the Anti-Catholic rhetoric machine has been scattered over many mainstream media websites. The left-wing journalists…err…activists are out in full force attacking the Supreme Court nominee, Amy […]

Written by • Published September 26, 2020

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Cycle A September 20, 2020

Published September 26, 2020 • Written by

 Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time   Cycle A    September 20, 2020            Do you like this Gospel we just heard?  I hope not.  I hope you found it unsettling and upsettin…

Written by • Published September 26, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 119 – Sergius III

Published September 23, 2020 • Written by

One bad dude, and it gets worse from here.

Written by • Published September 23, 2020

Praying the Rosary Well

Published September 22, 2020 • Written by

In October the Church celebrates a month dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Many saints have promoted the Rosary as the weapon for these times and as one of the greatest prayers of the Church. For the past 25 years our family has prayed a family Rosary most…

Written by • Published September 22, 2020

He’s Eleven! And Boy was that Hard Won.

Published September 18, 2020 • Written by

Eleven. I know with each passing birthday I’m more and more in awe of just how quickly the years pass by, but especially so with Luke. For those new here, he’s our preemie. The one who shouldn’t have survived, but did. His story is one of grace, humility and profound surrender. But today isn’t really…

The post He’s Eleven! And Boy was that Hard Won. appeared first on Team Whitaker.

Written by • Published September 18, 2020

He’s Eleven! And Boy was that Hard Won.

Published September 18, 2020 • Written by

Eleven. I know with each passing birthday I’m more and more in awe of just how quickly the years pass by, but especially so with Luke. For those new here, he’s our preemie. The one who shouldn’t have survived, but did. His story is one of grace, humility and profound surrender. But today isn’t really…

The post He’s Eleven! And Boy was that Hard Won. appeared first on Team Whitaker.

Written by • Published September 18, 2020

Catholic Meditation

Published September 17, 2020 • Written by

How is Catholic meditation different than the secular concept of mindfulness? The co-founder of Hallow, a Catholic meditation app, helps explain the difference between the two and the richness of the Fatih in the area of meditation. Would you like to try a month of Hallow Plus for free? Follow this (affiliate) link! Every CB […]

Written by • Published September 17, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 118 – Leo V

Published September 16, 2020 • Written by

Deposed by an Antipope, and then murdered by his successor.

Written by • Published September 16, 2020

Our Lady of Sorrows

Published September 15, 2020 • Written by

The profound suffering of another person is frightening to be present to. When my husband’s cancerous brain tumor came back after two years of remission, he asked to be alone for a while. When he wanted me there I came… Continue Reading →

Written by • Published September 15, 2020

Triumph of the Cross

Published September 14, 2020 • Written by

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Triumph of the Cross, which is essentially God’s kind of win, so different from our own. The cross isn’t about leaving anyone humiliated or diminished. There is no gloating involved, and no revenge…. Continue Reading →

Written by • Published September 14, 2020

HOMILY Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sept 13, 2020

Published September 14, 2020 • Written by

 HOMILY    Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time    Sept 13, 2020            Our Gospel today raises an interesting question:  In your relationship with God do you desire Justic…

Written by • Published September 14, 2020

September 11, 2001: A day I remember like it was yesterday

Published September 11, 2020 • Written by

One week prior, I began work at a new sales position after being a youth minister for two years. I remember being excited about this new position since the majority of our […]

Written by • Published September 11, 2020

Guardian Angels

Published September 10, 2020 • Written by

We all have one, but what exactly are they and what do they do? Tune in to find out!

Written by • Published September 10, 2020

Before & After (again): Laundry Room

Published September 10, 2020 • Written by

What is this? Like, take four on this space?! Originally, we were sporting some *nice* linoleum and virtually no usable storage in our laundry room. It wasn’t functional and it certainly wasn’t pretty. But, it was white which means a blank slate! There’s a long story of peel and stick flooring, a pipe leak, torn…

The post Before & After (again): Laundry Room appeared first on Team Whitaker.

Written by • Published September 10, 2020

Before & After (again): Laundry Room

Published September 10, 2020 • Written by

What is this? Like, take four on this space?! Originally, we were sporting some *nice* linoleum and virtually no usable storage in our laundry room. It wasn’t functional and it certainly wasn’t pretty. But, it was white which means a blank slate! There’s a long story of peel and stick flooring, a pipe leak, torn…

The post Before & After (again): Laundry Room appeared first on Team Whitaker.

Written by • Published September 10, 2020

Episode 117 – Benedict IV

Published September 10, 2020 • Written by

The invasions of the Hungarians and other northern Italian drama.

Written by • Published September 10, 2020

Changing the Conversation

Published September 7, 2020 • Written by

As we enter into election season, I have a question for you.What do you think of a person who:Supports Donald TrumpSupports Joe BidenSupports Black Lives MatterSupports the policeIs pro-lifeIs pro-choiceIf you have any general feeling that allows you to dismiss any of these people, I would ask you to think again. Is it possible for someone to support any of these issues and not believe or support every aspect of them? Is it possible for someone to believe that they are doing what is best for the

Written by • Published September 7, 2020

8 Blog Posts on Mother Teresa

Published September 4, 2020 • Written by

Tomorrow, September 5, is the memorial for the great Albanian saint and founder of the Missionaries of Charity, Saint Teresa of Calcutta. A beloved saint of the 20th century, Mother Teresa is […]

Written by • Published September 4, 2020

We’re Back! 30 Day Silent Retreat

Published September 3, 2020 • Written by

No, we were not on a silent retreat while taking a break from podcasting, but Fr. Chris Seith was, and now he’s back! Tune in and learn about this practice and what fruits poured forth!

Written by • Published September 3, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 116 – John IX

Published September 2, 2020 • Written by

A short papacy with the continued rehabilitation of Pope Formosus.

Written by • Published September 2, 2020

Letter to the Year 2020

Published August 31, 2020 • Written by

In memory of #chadwickboseman Year 2020, I’m angry at you for all that you represent: despair, pain, anxiety, division, death. You suck! You have brought

Written by • Published August 31, 2020

Unmasked

Published August 31, 2020 • Written by

It’s funny how the meaning of phrases can change so drastically in a short amount of time. I was listening to a talk the other day, and the speaker talked about taking our masks off and showing our true selves to God.⁣⁣It has a whole different meaning today, doesn’t it??⁣⁣I think the concept may have a bit more power now.⁣⁣I wear my mask to protect myself and others. I wear my mask to help others feel safe and comfortable. I take my mask off when I am with someone very close to me. Taking my

Written by • Published August 31, 2020

And You, Catholic Music Lovers…

Published August 27, 2020 • Written by

If you are new to my blog and website, you may not be aware of Sock Religious, a small Catholic company creating and selling Saint and other Catholic-themed socks. As I have […]

Written by • Published August 27, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 115 – Theodore II

Published August 27, 2020 • Written by

The reburial of Pope Formosus and the repudiation of the shameful Cadaver Synod.

Written by • Published August 27, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 114 – Romanus

Published August 26, 2020 • Written by

A brief pontificate in the aftermath of the Cadaver Synod.

Written by • Published August 26, 2020

Fr. Chuck’s Column, August 23, 2020

Published August 24, 2020 • Written by

I hope this finds you healthy and sane in this time of economic dislocation, political contention, extraordinary heat, and dangerous pandemic. This has proved to be a difficult year, with more to come. Hard times push us to pray. Many recite the simple…

Written by • Published August 24, 2020

My Heart, it is Weary

Published August 24, 2020 • Written by

Before I come barreling out of the gates (forgive the bull riding analogy, I am Texan), I want to make it clear that this post is written for one person: 2019 Kathryn, the person I once was. It’s my prayer that a few of you might find some solidarity in that. Politics. That one word…

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Written by • Published August 24, 2020

My Heart, it is Weary

Published August 24, 2020 • Written by

Before I come barreling out of the gates (forgive the bull riding analogy, I am Texan), I want to make it clear that this post is written for one person: 2019 Kathryn, the person I once was. It’s my prayer that a few of you might find some solidarity in that. Politics. That one word…

The post My Heart, it is Weary appeared first on Team Whitaker.

Written by • Published August 24, 2020

Pray, serve, and reign with Christ (Queenship of Mary)

Published August 22, 2020 • Written by

When we pray we become channels of God’s love and grace, of his holy will. The praying soul is like a window opening. Sunshine and a warm, sweet wind flow through that soul to everyone and everything. It’s clear openness… Continue Reading →

Written by • Published August 22, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 113 – Stephen VI

Published August 20, 2020 • Written by

The infamous Cadaver Synod – one of the lowest points for the Church.

Written by • Published August 20, 2020

Habemus Papam: Episode 112 – Boniface VI

Published August 19, 2020 • Written by

The second shortest pontificate.

Written by • Published August 19, 2020

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