The Parable of Weeds Among the Wheat is a meaningful lesson for parents to constantly bring to mind in their mission of raising virtuous children in a deceitful world. Less remembered than the often quoted Parable of the Sower (Matthew 13:1-23), the Parable of Weeds Among the Wheat (Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43) can be just as powerful. Jesus tells a story of how... Continue Reading →
Victorious Teams Have One Head Coach and One Top Assistant
In my decades of experience as an athletic coach and school principal, the teams and staffs that most prospered were those with one person recognized by all as the obvious leader and one top assistant. This assistant closely collaborated with and endorsed the leader’s vision. In turn, the leader encouraged his associate to contribute, especially... Continue Reading →
A 100-Seconds Daily Routine for Teens & Preteens
There is so much depravity, immoral technology, and evil-intent modernism seductively waved in the face of today’s adolescents. Catholic parents are called to help steer their preteens and teens away from the easy-to-enter, wide gate that leads to destruction toward which many of their peers are heading. A recent national survey asked parents to rate their level of concern... Continue Reading →
We Don’t Need Any More Effeminate Men, Parishes, and Priests – Part 3
Too many Catholic priests are either homosexual, same-sex attracted, or possess an ideology that affirms homosexuality. By either engaging in or endorsing this moral disorder, they are acting contrary to God and are scandalously undermining the Church. Clergy who misinterpret Catholicism’s truths regarding sexuality and who inject sacrilegious poison into their congregations are both blaspheming... Continue Reading →
We Don’t Need Any More Effeminate Men, Parishes, and Priests – Part 2
The problem of a large number of Catholic clergy being effeminate and too many of our parishes gravitating toward a feminine nature has created a scandal that opposes God and drives away many lay faithful. Part 1 of this three-part series of articles introduced the concern of how the culture derides masculinity in our young... Continue Reading →
We Don’t Need Any More Effeminate Men, Parishes, and Priests – Part 1
Too many men lack masculinity, too many Catholic parishes are effeminate, and too many clergy are homosexual. These problems, clandestinely stirring in the background for decades, are now too evident to ignore. This first part of a series of three articles on the topic will tackle the problem of the growth of effeminate males in... Continue Reading →
How Do Parents Choose Appropriate Books for High-Reading-Level Kids?
If there isn’t already enough concerns for today’s parents in safely raising their children in our secular and often perverted society, one more caution is in regard to choosing reading books. Parents have had to learn the importance of making sure their kids are not getting online and viewing pornography that is so extensive and... Continue Reading →
AI Is Not A-OK
The world today touts a myriad of future advantages and conceivable benefits of artificial intelligence (AI). But only two things are for sure. Because of AI our world will never look the same a generation from now, and AI has the potential to cause much harm. Artificial intelligence allows devices and programs to execute tasks... Continue Reading →
Last Month Proved That the World Hates You
Every June, the spirit of the age wants us to succumb to their anti-God propaganda. They call this time “pride month,” which is fitting, since “pride” is the worst of the seven deadly sins. Unfortunately, there are plenty of weak or counterfeit Christians who willingly submitted to the culture’s pressure these past few weeks. They displayed the hijacked... Continue Reading →