The Red Catholic

This past week I spent three days in Des Moines and more than my fair share of time at the capitol. My reason for being in Des Moines was for training for work (which was actually very good) so my days were spent at Camp Dodge and my evenings at the capitol.
First, kudos [...]

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 [...]