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Thomas Griffin 9/14/21 (For OnePeterFive) Follow My Blog The Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross highlights a critical distinction that must be proclaimed and lived out in the life of every Christian. Sufferings and hardships are a part of every human pilgrimage, but making the choice between having a cross and exalting it will determine the trajectory ofContinue reading “Having vs. Exalting the Cross”

Thomas Griffin 8/27/21 Follow My Blog The Poco a Poco Podcast by The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal has entered its newest season traveling “little-by-little,” investigating the heart of God through a dive into the person of Christ. Reflecting on the response of Jesus’ heart is the best and surest way to look God inContinue reading “The Heart of God: Poco a Poco”

Thomas Griffin 8/25/21 Follow My Blog The Poco a Poco Podcast by The Franciscan Friars of the Renewal is an amazing witness to the spirit of St. Francis and a facilitator of a deep encounter with the gaze of Jesus Christ. The mission of this endeavor is to provide the opportunity for listeners to jumpContinue reading “Diving Deeper: A School of Poco a Poco”

Thomas Griffin 8/24/21 Follow My Blog Simone Biles continues to remain in the headlines post-Olympics after deciding to voice her opinion regarding her stance on abortion and adoption. Biles has long been known as a Catholic and even carries rosary beads in her gym bag to all her practices and events. One of her latestContinue reading “Simone Biles, Abortion, and Responding to False Teachers”

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”