The Marine Times Answers My Questions, and They Didn’t Even Know I was Asking
The Marine Times answered a couple of the questions I have about this rush to war in Syria, and they didn’t even know I was asking. Frank Weathers, a former Marine who served in the Middle East,...
View ArticlePray and Fast for Peace: What Would Peace Look Like?
The Holy Father Pope Francis has called on all Catholics to pray and fast for peace tomorrow. What exactly, other than “peace,” are we praying for? The video below gives a few ideas, and I think they...
View ArticleNine Out of Ten Americans Back Bold New Strategy for Syria
The link for this article came from reader Ken. I think The Onion may very well have found a solution for Syria, as well as many other problems this country faces. Enjoy. Poll: Majority Of Americans...
View ArticleEWTN Nightly News on the War in Syria
I just learned about this new effort from EWTN. It’s an impressive beginning that I will watch as often as I can. Compared to the unprofessional approach the most of the cable news networks take,...
View ArticleVigil for Peace: Pope Francis’ Homily
Pope Francis called the world to negotiation, not war, yesterday. He also called all Christians to follow the Gospel teaching of reconciliation. Thousands of people responded by standing reverently for...
View ArticleDon’t Stop Praying, But We May Be Out of the War-Making Woods
I don’t think there are any lambs in this particular gathering, but it appears as if the lions may decide to, if not lie down together, at least make war another day. Presidents Putin of Russia,...
View ArticleSyrian Rebels Attack Christian Village in Syria
Christians in Syria have enjoyed relative tolerance under the Assad regime. My questions earlier were Who are the rebels and Why is our government willing to go to war to help them win? Do we really...
View ArticlePope Francis and the Miracle of Peace
The Roman Catholic Bishops of the Middle East and East Africa said that the pope’s efforts for peace are changing the dialogue in their countries. They call it a “miracle.”
View ArticleFrom Xyklon B to Machetes: Our Lady in the Age of Genocide
I wrote this a couple of years ago. Since I was too busy to write anything yesterday, I’ve decided to post it again today. It’s in serious need of updating in light of recent events, (which I may do...
View ArticleJames Foley, an American Hero
James Foley, an American journalist who was kidnapped by ISIS in Syria, has been beheaded. Mr Foley, who was wearing a mike, made what appeared to be a statement prepared by ISIS before he was...
View ArticleOrthodox Bishops Kidnapped in Syria
Archbishop Yohanna Ibrahim of the Syrian Orthodox Church and Archbishop Paul Yagizi of the Greek Orthodox Church were kidnapped April 22 near Aleppo, Syria. Their driver was killed. The archbishops...
View ArticleKidnapped Bishops Have Been Released
Archbishops Yohanna Ibrahim and Paul Yagizi have been released and returned to the city of Aleppo, Syria. They were kidnapped while traveling between the Turkish border and Aleppo yesterday. They...
View ArticleOr … Maybe Kidnapped Bishops HAVEN’T Been Released
I am not sure what the situation is concerning the two Orthodox Archbishops who were kidnapped yesterday. News reports from reputable sources said they had been released. Now, a new report from...
View ArticleDictators Free Themselves, but They Enslave the People
Charley Chaplin said this at a grim time in history. It was a daring move on his part then, and it still is today. Definitely worth considering what he said then and how things have gone up to now,...
View ArticlePatriarch Urges Prayer for 90 Syrian Christians Kidnapped by ISIS
ISIS murderers have captured at least 90 Christians from villages in Syria. It is unknown whether they plan to slaughter these people, sell them as slaves or use them for barter in prisoner exchanges....
View ArticleISIS Claims Full Control of Syrian City of Palmyra
ISIS has taken full control, of the Syrian City of Palmyra. This puts ISIS in control of half of Syria. It spells death for a lot of innocent people, as well as destruction for the historic ruins in...
View ArticleNine Out of Ten Americans Back Bold New Strategy for Syria
The link for this article came from reader Ken. I think The Onion may very well have found a solution for Syria, as well as many other problems this country faces. Enjoy. Poll: Majority Of Americans...
View ArticleEWTN Nightly News on the War in Syria
I just learned about this new effort from EWTN. It’s an impressive beginning that I will watch as often as I can. Compared to the unprofessional approach the most of the cable news networks take,...
View ArticleVigil for Peace: Pope Francis’ Homily
Pope Francis called the world to negotiation, not war, yesterday. He also called all Christians to follow the Gospel teaching of reconciliation. Thousands of people responded by standing reverently for...
View ArticleFrom Xyklon B to Machetes: Our Lady in the Age of Genocide
I wrote this a couple of years ago. Since I was too busy to write anything yesterday, I’ve decided to post it again today. It’s in serious need of updating in light of recent events, (which I may do...
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