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Mea Culpa

I was surprised to hear someone say this recently. I had never heard anyone say mea culpa before that. So what does me culpa mean? Dictionary.com explains it this way: interjection - my fault! (used as an acknowledgment of one's responsibility).noun plural me·a cul·pas - an acknowledgment of one's responsibility for a fault or error.https://www.dictionary.com/browse/mea-culpa?s=t [...]

A Renewed Church

"Before Christ's second coming the Church must pass through a final trial that will shake the faith of many believers. The persecution that accompanies her pilgrimage on earth will unveil the "mystery of iniquity" in the form of a religious deception offering men an apparent solution to their problems at the price of apostasy from the truth. the supreme religious deception is that of the Antichrist." [CCC #675] The day and the hour is known by the Father, but just as the fig tree puts forth it's leaves before the season of summer, so to do we know the transition from one Church Age to another is upon us.

A Renewed America

My thoughts on the disease... the infectious contagion.. that has gripped America... not just in 2020, but over the past 50 years. It's a plea for transparency and a message of hope for the future. Remember when...In January all the media outlets were saying President Trump was racist and xenophobic for limiting travel from China. [...]

St. John Bosco

The church celebrates the feast day of St. John Bosco on January 31. Fr. Bosco was given the title, "Father and Teacher of Youth." Saint John Bosco was the youngest son to Piedmontese peasants. He studied theology at Turin. After ordination, he served the dislocated people who came from the countryside and found themselves adrift [...]

Evolution of the Storm Trooper

This year, Lucasfilm hosted a most impressive display showcasing the evolution of the Star Wars stormtrooper. The exhibit included several of the screen-used costumes seen throughout the iconic movie series. From the classic stormtrooper to new designs featured in the upcoming Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, this stunning display examined the production costumes up close and studied the many unique styles deployed throughout a galaxy far, far away.