Yes, New Jersey, there is a Santa Claus

It seems for some people there is a controversy as to whether to tell their kids about Santa Claus. Some people get quite upset about how parents "lie" to their children about Santa. This baffles me. Of course there's a Santa Claus. As The Saint Nicholas Center explains, Santa Claus is another name for St. Nicholas, who was bishop of Myra. Over the...

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Feminist Opposites

Back to the Opposite files. Bare breasts offensive to feminists in Sweden. But apparently not when they do it. [Warning: NSF...

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Monday Joke

A woman walks into the Post Office to buy stamps for her Christmas card...

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O Come O Come Emmanuel

Every Advent I cringe at the first sound of "O Come O Come Emmanuel." Not because I hate it, per se, but because I know I will be subject to hearing it thousands of times. Every mass, every service. It is the only "Advent hymn" anybody knows. Jeff Miller has noticed the same thing, and blogged about it in "Parishioners shocked to Learn there is more...

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Monday Joke

A man who had been away from Confession finally broke down and decided to go again. Since he hadn't made a Confession in so long, he wasn't quite sure what to expect...

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Transubstantiation

I've been having yet another discussion about Transubstantiation with a Protestant - a very good man and a very smart one. And I've been thinking of a way to explain it by analogy in terms that someone who didn't believe might consider valid. The best I can come up with is the Louisiana Purchase...

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Monday Joke

Two great white sharks swimming in the ocean spied survivors of a sunken ship. "Follow me son" the father shark said to the son shark and they swam up to the mass of peopl...

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Monday Joke

In light of the recent change in weather... It's late fall and the Native Americans on a remote reservation in South Dakota asked their new chief if the coming winter was going to be cold  or mil...

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Monday Joke

A woman was golfing one day, when she hit her ball into the woods. She went into the woods to look for it and found a frog in a trap. The frog said to her, "If you release me from this trap, I will grant you 3 wishes." She did and the frog said, "Thank you, but I failed to mention that there is a condition to your wishes. Whatever you wish for,...

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Logic

I had several discussions over the last day with different friends on the topic of logic. One such discussion was whether logic could prove the existence of God. There was debate, but I wanted to expand on my thoughts a big here. Logic per se can prove anything and noting. It depends on the axioms you start with. For instance, take the argument...

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Monday Joke

This joke come courtesy of Therese R. (AussieMama). I have translated it painstakingly from Australian to English. Enjoy! You can go over to her blog and read it there and tell me how I've ruined it...

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Any color, as long as it's black

There is an old quote attributed to Henry Ford that goes "Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants so long as it is black." I reminded of this by the recent kerfuffle between Michael Voris and Fr. Robert Barron. Below are the two videos, if you haven't seen them and care to. OK, ready? First off, if you notice, Michael Voris...

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Foxes

I was reflecting on today's readings. Today's Gospel reading, in particular is from Luke 13:31-55: Some Pharisees came to Jesus and said, “Go away, leave this area because Herod wants to kill you.” He replied, “Go and tell that fox, ‘Behold, I cast out demons and I perform healings today and tomorrow, and on the third day I accomplish my purpose. Yet...

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Monday Joke

MARINE CORPS EXERCISE REGIME FOR PEOPLE OVER 50 Begin by standing on a comfortable surface, where you have plenty of room on each sid...

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Who killed Andy Lopez?

I'm sure you've read the story of Andy Lopez, the 13 year old boy who was shot and killed by police for carrying a toy gun. I've been reading a lot of people's reactions and I thought I'd chime in with my own. First off, people are debating whether the police overreacted. I think the answer is plain and simple. Of course they overreacted to the...

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Monday Joke

A man walking along a California beach was deep in prayer. All of a sudden he said out loud, "Lord, grant me one wish." Suddenly the sky clouded above his head and in a booming voice the Lord said, "Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish...

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Monday Joke

An eye doctor, a heart surgeon and an Obamacare customer service representative die and are in heaven. God asks the eye doctor why he should be let into heaven...

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Monday Joke

A woman received a call that her daughter was sick. She stopped by the pharmacy to get medication, got back to her car and found that she had locked her keys inside. The woman found an old rusty coat hanger left on the ground. She looked at it and said "I don't know how to use this." She bowed her head and asked God to send her HELP. Within five...

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The First Day

So people are crowing about how successful Obamacare is, since 2.8 million people visited health care exchange web sites on the first day. Let's think about that a minute. We have a product that at least 50 million Americans are required to buy or face penalties (according to the numbers used to justify passing the bill in the first place). A product...

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Monday Joke

A priest and a bus driver both died and went to Heaven at the same time. They get to the pearly gates where Pope St. Peter greets them. He motions to the priest, and they both hop in a jeep and go out the back door. There are about 50 acres of rolling hills with a little cottage on the knoll.St. Peter turns to the priest and says "This will be yours...

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Monday Joke

An American tourist was walking around the cathedral in Ireland admiring the architecture. "Are you enjoying your visit to our grand country?" asked a young priest. "Very much, Father, but the whiskey is far too strong for me," said the Yank. "How so?" asked the priest. "Well, I got drunk on it on Saturday night and passed out. Sunday morning I...

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A Short Reflection

I don't have a lot of time to blog right now, but  I didn't want to let this pass. Yesterday's Gospel was from Luke 15 - "there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people." While you've no doubt heard countless homilies on this subject, and the prodigal son parable, that all focus on how...

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Monday Joke

Not so very long ago, an old German man was feeling guilty about something he had done, so he decided to go to Confession. He said, "Bless me, Father, for I have sinned. I feel terrible because during World War II I hid a refugee in my attic." The priest said, "But that's not a sin! I wouldn't feel bad about that if I were you!" "But I made him...

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On What Charge?

I'm somewhat confused (and a bit irate) at this piece from AP news: Polk County sheriff's deputies arrested Pastor Terry Jones, 61, and his associate pastor, Marvin Sapp Jr., 34, on felony charges as he drove a pickup truck towing a large barbecue-style grill filled with Qurans soaked in kerosene. He had said he was heading to a nearby park to burn...

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Remember

[Note: This is a modified repost of Ten Years Later] Pictured above is Frigate FFG 29, the USS Steven W. Groves. It is leaving New York harbor on a shakedown cruise of the Mk92 FCS, a surface to air missile control system (you can see the egg-shaped radar dome for it in the picture). My father helped design the Mk92, and I worked on its software. This...

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Monday Joke

Sorry for the delay - tough day at work. Today's joke is H/T Godwin Delali Adadzie on Google+ (with changes)... Hans Kung, Carol Keehan and Pope Benedict XVI all die on the same day, and go to meet St. Peter to know their fate...

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Gay Guns

Yes, the Opposite Files are back... Made up "right", states must honor most lax laws of other states. Real right (written in Constitution) states can restrict despite laws in other state...

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Monday Joke

Today's Monday Joke is courtesy of Ambrose Little on google+...

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Getting Catholic Answers

Well, people are lining up on both sides. On the one side we have Michael Voris and his supporters, and on the other side EWTN and Catholic Answers. For those who've missed the kerfluffle, Michael Voris, of Church Militant TV recently rebuked "Catholic media" for not having the same outspoken reprimands against bishops and clergy who are (in fact)...

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Monday Joke

Mrs. Donovan was walking down O'Connell Street in Dublin when she met Father Flaherty. The Father said, "Top o' the mornin' to ye! Aren't ye Mrs. Donovan and didn't I marry ye and yer husband 2 years ago?" She replied, "Aye, that ye did, Father." The Father asked, "And be there any wee little ones yet?" She replied, "No, not yet, Father." The Father...

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Liars!

Those following prolife news abroad (or those living in Ireland) may be familiar with Ireland's "Protection of Life During Pregnancy Act." And those who are at all familiar with western politics will realize that in doublespeak "Protection of Life" is a code word for "Destruction of Life." The law was rushed through in response to the case of Savita...

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Hate Speech

Yet another one for the Opposites files... Hate Speech Not Hate Speech Just for clarification, the part of the first letter ruled "hate speech" is the following: Sodomites are 430 times more likely to acquire Aids and 3 times more likely to sexually abuse children!;Born Gay? No Way! Homosexual sex is about risky and addictive behaviour!;If...

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Only the good die young

Source: Wikipedia If you haven't been living in a cave you've probably heard the Billy Joel song "Only the Good Die Young." It's a very catchy tune, and when it's on the radio or somewhere I can't help but hum along. But did you ever stop to listen to the words? It's pretty horrible. A man is trying to get a young girl (not sure how young, if you...

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Chris Christie has lost my vote

Source: Wikipedia Well, for the most part Christie has been doing the right things, but he has taken a turn for the worse. In today's news: New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signed into law on Monday legislation that bars licensed therapists from trying to turn gay teenagers straight, though the Republican said in a statement he did so "reluctantly." and...

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Monday Joke

An atheist was taking a walk through the woods, admiring all that evolution had created."What majestic trees! What powerful rivers! What beautiful animals!", he said to himself. As he was walking along the river, he heard a rustling in the bushes behind him. When he turned to see what the cause was, he saw a 7-foot grizzly charging right towards...

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Superstition

Fr. Dowling (image via CNA) Stevie Wonder defines superstition as "when you believe in things that you don't understand." Although I enjoy the song, let's face it, we all believe in things that we don't understand. I don't understand nuclear physics or why my wife loves me, but I believe both to be true, and I don't consider either belief to be...

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Belated Monday Joke

With all my "back from camp" work I forgot to post this one on time! Sorry folks, but here it is - better late than never. A man walks into a monastery and says “I want to be monk.” The abbot replies “Great! But you realize monks in our order are only allowed to talk once every ten years.” The man replies “Fine.” Ten years go by and the man goes...

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Monday Joke

An Irish priest is driving down to New York and gets stopped for speeding in Connecticut.   The state trooper smells alcohol on the priest's breath and then sees an empty wine bottle on the floor of the car.   He says, "Sir, have you been drinking?"   "Just water," says the priest, fingers crossed.   The trooper says,...

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Monday Joke

Inspired by this image posted by my friend Anthony, and H/T Catholic Answers.....

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Meet the Staff

This is another in my "Meet the staff" series, where I introduce the reader to the people who work at my local abortion clinic. The object is to show what kind of people typically do abortions. Not the Kermit Gosnells, but the "average Joe". The media paints these people as angels and pro lifers as demons. But is that really the case? I started looking...

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Silly Senator Cruz

Sen. Cruz (photo from LifeSiteNews) In an interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network Senator Ted Cruz of Texas (Republican, you might guess) said: If you look at other nations that have gone down the road towards gay marriage, that’s the next step where it gets enforced. It gets enforced against Christian pastors who decline to perform gay...

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Monday Joke

Mary was coming home from a trip and was driving through New Mexico when she saw an elderly woman walking along the side of the road. She stopped the car and asked the woman if she would like a lift? With a silent nod, the woman climbed into the car. Mary tried in vain to make conversation with the woman, but she wasn't very talkative. The old woman...

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Meet the Staff

If you follow this blog you've heard about Kermit Gosnell, the PA abortionist who's now serving time for murder. I think most people have the impression that Gosnell is an aberration, and that most abortion workers are actually professional, kind people. Certainly that is how they are portrayed in the media - "saints in surgical garb" who are beleaguered...

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