May 16, 2026
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The Whore of Babylon Goes to the Mall
Recently, I have discovered the wonderful work of Msgr. Arthur Holquin, a retired priest who has deeply internalized the gospel and lives it beautifully. He
May 15, 2026
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A Sonnet for Ascension Day
We saw his light break through the cloud of gloryWhilst we were rooted still in time and placeAs earth became a part of Heaven’s storyAnd
May 14, 2026
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Fear of the Lord Gives Us the Desire Not to Offend God
At long last, we reach the end of this series on the sanctifying gifts of Confirmation. As we saw last time, Fear of the Lord is
May 13, 2026
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Literalischtick
Bill Maher is on the loose with his new film Religulous. Proving yet again that within the breast of every dimestore atheist beats the heart of a Christian fundamentalist crank, the latest pop paladin of Truly True Scientific Atheist Thought sallies forth to combat the ravages of faithheads like Louis Pasteur
Comedy and Tragedy
Recently, I was introduced to a new species of humor. Take any famous line from a movie, song, poem, book or play, then replace key words with the word “pants”. It makes everything funny. Examples: Star Wars: “I find your lack of pants disturbing.” It’s a Wonderful Life: “Every time
Cautionary Tales
As a convert to the Catholic Faith, I naturally want to see others embrace it as well. But when I talk with folks who want to be Catholic I often find myself repeating Jesus’ counsel to “Count the cost.” Why? One thing that concerns me about converts, especially from Protestantism,
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About Mark Shea
Greetings! I’m Mark P. Shea, a Catholic author and blogger who’s also done a spot of podcasting and even acting here and there, as well as radio and TV work. My latest book, The Church’s Best-Kept Secret: A Primer on Catholic Social Teaching was published in September 2020 by New City Press. Other works include By What Authority?: An Evangelical Discovers Catholic Tradition (Ignatius), Mary, Mother of the Son, This is My Body: An Evangelical Discovers the Real Presence (Christendom), and Making Senses Out of Scripture: Reading the Bible as the First Christians Did (Basilica), Salt and Light: The Commandments, the Beatitudes, and a Joyful Life (Servant), The Heart of Catholic Prayer: Rediscovering the Our Father and the Hail Mary (Our Sunday Visitor) and The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ (Servant).
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