Author Archives: Thomas Griffin

Thomas Griffin 8/16/21 (For Crisis Magazine) The American Medical Association House of Delegates recently released a statement calling for sex to be removed as a legal designation from birth certificates. Sandra Fryhofer, the chair of the board of the AMA, stated: “Designating sex on birth certificates as male or female, and making that information available on theContinue reading “The Anti-Human Attempt to Remove Sex from Birth Certificates”

Thomas Griffin 8/4/21 (For Crisis Magazine) “If there were only three like you in France, I would not be able to set foot there,” said Satan to a future saint serving as a parish priest. St. John Vianney (1786-1859), also known as the Curé of Ars, is the patron saint of parish priests, and his deepContinue reading “St. John Vianney’s Roadmap for Crushing Evil”

Thomas Griffin 7/21/21 (For Catholic Exchange) “You do not need to do anything wrong…but you are essentially shut down. You no longer have a voice, a job, or what you had before. You are cancelled.” Father Mike Schmitz is a Catholic priest who serves as the director of youth and young adult ministries for theContinue reading “A Priest on the Catholic Response to Cancel Culture”

Thomas Griffin 7/20/21 A whirlwind continues to sweep around the inside of the Catholic Church since Pope Francis declared stricter regulations on the celebration of the Latin Mass on Friday. Those who have grown accustomed to attending the form of Mass celebrated prior to the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) are outraged by Francis’ decision toContinue reading “What Did Pope Francis Do and Why?”

Thomas Griffin 7/8/21 (For Crisis Magazine) When your country, society, and culture are turned upside down by ravenous forces of Godless philosophies, you must respond. Saint Benedict knew he had to do something to safeguard the Faith and cultivate his personal holiness, so he went to the desert and changed the Catholic landscape for centuries. IfContinue reading “St. Benedict: Withdrawing From the World to Save It”

Thomas Griffin 7/7/21 (For Catholic Exchange) The tumultuous season for the Catholic Church will continue with decreasing numbers of Catholics attending Mass, believing in the Eucharist and claiming that they believe in all the teachings of the Church. In the midst of this confusing and admittedly depressing moment, we must stay with Christ.  This isContinue reading “Staying With the Catholic Church”

Thomas Griffin 7/2/21 (For Crisis Magazine) Independence Day evokes a positive spirit among Americans. We view ourselves as “the land of the free and the home of the brave.” So much of our nation’s foundation springs from goodness, courage, and virtue. The freedom once fought for by the courageous men of the Revolution, however, isContinue reading “We Need the Freedom that Built America”

Thomas Griffin 5/26/21 (For Catholic Answers) Ever hear of the Miracle at Dunkirk? This bit of World War Two history could be called the greatest and most daring rescue mission of all time—though not as great or as daring a rescue as what happened at Pentecost. The Battle of Dunkirk, one of the largest military featsContinue reading “Rescue Missions at Dunkirk and Pentecost”