Friday, August 14, 2020 – In order to have a proper discussion about community in Catholic terms, we would need to read the many lengthy sections in the Catechism about community. Then we would need to move into the similarly lengthy sections on the existence of man, natural and divine law, moral law, fundamental rights, Read More
Day 150 – Let’s Talk About Kindness
Thursday, August 13, 2020 – Today we are going to cover the word kindness. While there is not a specific definition in the Catechism, there is a deeper understanding of the word in Catholicism than the general dictionary entry. This is because kindness is one the Fruits of the Holy Spirit. So, let’s define the Read More
Day 149 – Let’s Talk About Humility
Wednesday, August 12, 2020 – There is a sad trend that has been happening over the last…oh…55 years. We have seen a stark decline in basic Catholic knowledge, and I mean BASIC! This, coupled with the meme / cancel culture we have today, has made for some serious cringe-worthy moments. Seriously! My head is in Read More
Day 148 – How to Rule the World in Three Easy Steps (Part III)
Tuesday, August 11, 2020 – Why this mini-civics lesson on Fascism, fascism, totalitarian rule, and the crazy 60s? Well, let me draw some parallels for you: Day 1 – Strength Through DisciplineThere are few easy rules to “flatten the curve.” Everyone can stay home for just two short weeks, and then all our problems will Read More
Day 147 – How to Rule the World in Three Easy Steps (Part II)
Monday, August 10, 2020 – Yesterday I dropped a load on y’all about a 1967 classroom experiment in how to take over the world. Today I will link to the 1981 After School Special that was shown to my high school history class. Now, keep in mind that as nutty as the 60s were, the Read More
Day 146 – How to Rule the World in Three Easy Steps (Part I)
Sunday, August 9, 2020 – A lot of people think I do not have a degree, or somehow managed to get the world’s best college education in domestic studies. BUT…I actually have a degree in Political Philosophy. I know, right!? Who’d-a-thunk? Lil ole me has some learnin’ under that veil! Anyhoo, today I will put Read More
Day 145 – Free Cat (kidding…maybe)
Saturday, August 8, 2020 – Have I ever told you all about Thaddeus? If yes, sorry for the repeat. If no, buckle up! You are about to hear another crazy cat story. Once upon a time I was teaching 3rd grade CCD up at Church. Class went as planned and I packed up to head Read More
Day 144 – Captain’s Log: Throwdowns of Each Holy Day of Obligation
Friday, August 7, 2020 – Blessed First Friday! Well, this brings us to the last of our Captain’s Logs (for now). I still need to do one for the monthly devotionals, but given that I currently only have three months (June – August) done, it doesn’t really make sense to do a whole captain’s log Read More
Day 143 – Captain’s Log: Holy Days of Obligation
Thursday, August 6, 2020 – Oh my lanta! I **think** I figured out what was missing from the Captain’s Logs. However, if this is a rehash of something I already posted, well…just come back in a couple of days. Part I: basic intro and what are the Holy Days of Obligation Part II: Canon law Read More
Day 142 – Captain’s Log: Liturgical Infographics (again)
Wednesday, August 5, 2020 – Today is the motherload of seasonal liturgical infographics. I have not done one yet for ordinary time, but…you know…it is so…well…ordinary. (Snort, see what I did there!?) I also need to do these for Traditional Latin Mass seasons. I mean, they are basically the same, but with better titles (AKA Read More