Sensory-Friendly Mass on EWTN News In Depth
Over the summer, I noted that there is a new sensory-friendly Mass in the Diocese of Arlington (Virginia side of Washington, DC). The same Mass was covered this week by EWTN News In Depth. EWTN News In Depth logo (from […]
Vatican II in a Year Podcast Launch
I have seen many people misinterpret Vatican II. I've heard people give diametrically opposed understandings of it. I've heard people embrace or reject a false image of the council. I've seen for years Vatican II was the most talked about […]
Eli’s Quiet Friend: 1st Book for Catholic Autistic Kids
Eli’s Quiet Friend is one of the first children’s books linking autism and Catholicism. As an autistic, I often like the quiet of adoration for praying and I know many fellow autistics do as well. This book brings autistic prayer […]
Autistic Catechesis for First Confession Near Atlanta
Back at the end of May this year, I interviewed Jeanne Lyons about the great things they were doing for autistic students at St. Peter Channel in Roswell, GA (north Atlanta suburb) for autstics. In June, I published an article […]
Dilexit Nos: Key Quotes from the Encyclical
Today Pope Francis released Dilexit Nos. It is an encyclical on the Sacred Heart, which asks us to go deeper spiritually and make a deeper conversion to Christ. I suspect Francis has a deep devotion to Christ's heart from how […]
Dumbest Idea: Harassing Nuns for Living Together
Mount Saint Benedict Monastery (CC BY-SA 4.0 Andre Carrotflower) The dumbest story of the week is unfolding on X (Twitter) & I accidentally became part of it. Some people checking if voter registrations are accurate in Pennsylvania, flagged a monastery […]
Zagano Damages Her Own Argument for Female Deacons
Phyllis Zagano is well-known as one of the biggest advocates for female deacons in the Catholic Church. However, she has shown a lack of understanding the concept of Imago Dei (Image of God) in a way that really harms her […]
Salazar Shows the Need for the Same Norms for Abusive Bishops
The Dallas Charter and norms in every diocese are very clear that a priest who is accused of abuse of a minor is put on administrative leave based solely on the accusation and it is announced at the parishes he […]
Death in Black and White: A darker book than expected but good
I tried to post this review of Death in Black and White: A Novel by Fr. Michael Brisson on Amazon, but it initially got rejected. I suspect I worded wrong that I got a free review copy (which is allowed […]
Autistic Catholics in Catholic News Agency
Today, I am featured in a Catholic News Agency piece spotlighting Autistic Catholics as a new organization helping Catholics on the spectrum. Here is some of what I said: Father Matthew Schneider (left) and Allen Obie John Smith. Credit: Daughters […]