Tag Archives: Pope

Raise A Joyful Strain For Our Brother Francis!

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Joseph Horan

The name of our Holy Father brings great joy to me! The only thing more surprising than the fact they elected him, a Cardinal not spoken of as Papabili even in Catholic media circles, was the choice of his name. … Continue reading →

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Pope Saint Pius X’s Prayer to St. Joseph!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Below is a beautiful prayer to St. Joseph the Worker by Pope Saint Pius X. I hope this is the first of a series of prayers to St. Joseph written by Popes! What could be more appropriate in this month of St. Joseph … Continue reading →

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Tolkien Minute: Rhadagast The Brown Is St. Francis!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Joseph Horan

Is there any doubt in your mind that Rhadagast the Brown Wizard was inspired by St. Francis in the mind of Tolkien? In another post we talked about how Gandolf is probably the Pope. I thought this was pretty cool, … Continue reading →

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Pray For The Conclave!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I can’t wait to hear these words of joy; “Habemus Papam!,” but there are many prayers and sacrifices between now and then. Please join the Church in prayer and sacrifice. Dear Lord, I offer my whole life to you, all … Continue reading →

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Brought Up Catholic?: You Will Understand!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Joseph Horan

My Dad, when my sisters would say eewww when he clipped his toe nails, would put them on the table in front of them and say “now there, you’ve got a first class relic!”  

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Tolkien Minute: Gandalf Is The Pope!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I think Gandalf is obviously the Pope. Think about it. The White Wizard? At first I thought he might be St. Dominic, but then I thought he must be the Pope because I realized where the Pope stays during the … Continue reading →

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Retiring? WWWHHHAAATTT!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Joseph Horan

My first reaction to the Pope’s renunciation was that of total shock. I was listening to Catholic Radio in my car on the Guadalupe Network (910AM) in Fort Worth, and a guest was on speaking about a University of Dallas Pilgrimage to … Continue reading →

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Maybe The Next Pope Will….

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Joseph Horan

I have found great solace in Catholic humor in the wake of the Pope’s surprising renunciation of his office. For another hilarious meme look here, and for a talking lizard. You will not regret it!  

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