“Star Trek was an attempt to say that humanity will reach maturity and wisdom on the day that it begins not just to tolerate, but to take a special delight in differences in ideas and differences in life forms.” — Gene Roddenberry, creator of “Star Trek”

People ask, “Father, why post things that aren’t religious?” Because spirituality is not confined to formal religion. You can find God in beauty, in talent, in excellence wherever it appears. All goodness reflects Him. God is good.

It is being reported that Liam Ramos, a five-year-old boy, has been released from federal custody and along with his dad is back in Minnesota.

When you hear pro-life leaders speaking on college campuses, ask yourself, are they speaking to their donors or to the students?

Please take a moment and pray with me. Lord Jesus, I have sinned. When courage was required, I was a coward. When truth was needed, I stayed silent. When I should have loved, I wounded. Have mercy on me, and remake my heart.

Lord of mercy, look upon young people who cut their own flesh to quiet unbearable pain. Stay the blade, still the hand, and speak truth louder than despair. Heal their bodies and souls, break the lie that harm brings relief, and surround them with saving love and help. Amen.

My thoughts & prayers are with the ppl of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) after a shooting at a meetinghouse in Salt Lake City left 2 dead & others wounded. May God rest the dead, comfort families, heal the wounded, & end violence in sacred spaces.

Tonight I am praying for peace in my home state of Minnesota. I am praying for the woman who is dead and for the agent involved. God grant us peace.

Lord Jesus, look with mercy on young hearts tempted to sell their dignity for survival, approval, or money. Protect them from harm, reveal their worth, open safer paths, and surround them with help, hope, and healing. Amen.

Revelation 12:1 Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman, adorned with the sun, standing on the moon, and with the twelve stars on her head for a crown.

Today is the Saturday memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary

An Act of Hope O My God, relying on Thy almighty power And infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my sins, The help of Thy grace, and life everlasting, Through the merits of Jesus Christ, My Lord and Redeemer.