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Pope Leo decries the rise of antisemitism and calls for the release of Gaza hostages
Pope Leo XIV condemned the resurgence of antisemitic hatred and appealed for renewed commitment to peace in the Middle East, while also assuring prayers for victims of a devastating earthquake in the Philippines. “I express my concern about the…
The sex talk: Explaining it all to kids
Having “the talk” is typically not something parents look forward to doing with their kids. We know it’s going to be awkward, but we know it has to happen. Choosing the right moment takes a good deal of discernment. You don’t want to speak up…
Pope Leo signs his first apostolic exhortation, “Dilexi Te” (“I Have Loved You”)
The Jubilee Year requires making a choice: serving God and justice or money and inequity, Pope Leo XIV said, marking the Jubilee of Migrants and the Jubilee of the Missions. “We pray to be a church that does not serve money or itself, but the…
‘Conjuring’ No More – The Catholic Thing
Honestly, I’ve had it. I’m now all but certain there has never been a movie about exorcism that has had Christ at its heart. Thanks to Catholic author William Peter Blatty, the original Exorcist was good. Director William Friedkin deserves…
Rule 5 Sunday: Harvest Season : The Other McCain
Posted on | October 6, 2025 | No Comments — compiled by Wombat-socho Getting to be that time of year again when cute gals are out standing in their fields with their overalls on.Ceterum autem censeo Silicon Valley et Hamas delendam sunt. Or not.…
The Thrill of Victory: Niners Upset Rams; Mac Jones Now 3-0 as S.F. Starter : The Other McCain
Posted on | October 5, 2025 | No Comments Excuse me for being absent from blogging duties the past few days. Heading into the Thursday Night Football match-up between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams, I was so nervous I couldn’t…
FMJRA 2.0: Draft Day 1974 : The Other McCain
Posted on | October 5, 2025 | No Comments — compiled by Wombat-socho I don’t think Pete’s draft list at Da Blog is up to date, but here’s how my draft went. 1st round: SS Bucky Dent, White Sox (because Ed Brinkman’s not getting any…
Assortment
No he's not: "Dem Nominee For Virginia AG ‘Deeply, Deeply Sorry’ For Fantasizing About Killing Republican Lawmaker, Urinating on His Grave". Just another step down the ladder for the UK to s**thole status: "Has Anyone…
The Film That Changed Hearts: Brian Sanders on Why Stand With Israel
An episode of Conversations with Christians Engaged — a podcast dedicated to helping believers continue walking in faith while navigating the muddy ways of politics and culture. By The Stream Published on October 5, 2025…
How to Differentiate Your Own Voice from God’s Voice
By The Stream Published on October 5, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51dg2r2KVAY This 10-minute video from Illustrated Theology offers four straightforward, practical tests you can use to tell whether the “guidance” you think might be…