Archive for the ‘General’ Category

Reporters shocked: Tim Tebow is a virgin

In what should not have been a surprise, reporters were shocked at Florida’s All – Everything quarterback Tim Tebor when he announced that he was a virgin and was saving himself for marriage. It caused me to reflect on the fact that this has gone from an expectation to being as rare as a [...]


Happy Easter

May the Risen Lord bring peace and joy to your family this blessed day.
As many have noticed, I gave up social networking for lent so the Twitter feeds have been silent and the facebook updating hasn’t been happening. So beginning today, you can expect to see relevant commentary and interesting tidbits. Thanks for [...]


My Lenten sacrifice

In solidarity with Catholics around the world, this lent I have again undertaken the task of the yearly “giving up something” for Lent and this year is no difference. No, I didn’t decide to abstain from the standard; I gave up <insert unhealthy food item here> for lent. Instead I gave up something [...]


Summit proposed to mobilize volunteers nationwide

The leader of the world’s largest Catholic lay organization is calling for a national summit next month to mobilize volunteers and coordinate a response to the worst economic crisis in decades.
The proposal by Carl Anderson, supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus, comes as the poor economy is hurting nonprofits while the organizations face growing [...]


Planned Parenthood head lashes out at Cardinal O’Malley

Boston, Nov 21, 2008 / 10:19 pm (CNA).- Dianne Luby, the head of the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts has responded to comments by Cardinal Sean O’Malley after the prelate criticized President-elect Obama and Planned Parenthood. Charging that his comments diminish his credibility, she argued that Catholics “overwhelmingly support” the “views and services” offered by [...]


Fireproof opens Friday, October 17 in Dubuque

Star Cinema 16 – Dubuque
2835 NW Arterial – 1-800-FANDANGO speed code 1654#
Showing Friday – Thursday, 10/17-23: 12:45-3:45-6:45-9:50


Fireproof trailer

In a previous post, I wrote about Kirk Cameron and the movie Fireproof.  Here is the trailer.

UPDATE:  According to a press release from Samuel Goldwyn Films, the movie placed fourth at the box office. Opening on 839 screens, the film grossed $6,804,764.


Why?

Why not!  My senior Philosophy professor handed us a quiz with the the question, “Why?” at the top.  That was it, no other question.  I wrote “Why NOT!” thinking it whitty, but I soon learned to love the first F I had ever received.  Sweet!