Category Archives: Catholic

The sacred feminine

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Don Watkins

“From of old I was poured forth, at the first, before the earth.When there were no depths I was brought forth, when there were no fountains or springs of water;before the mountains were settled into place, before the hills, I … Continue reading →

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Thank you padre!

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Don Watkins

Saw this on Representative Mike Thompson’s Twitter feed this morning. Mike Thompson represents California’s 5th Congressional District. This letter from a Catholic Priest friend says it all about Arch Bishop Cordileone’s latest misguided decision: “Bishops, priests, etc. are neither the … Continue reading →

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You can’t deny grace

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Don Watkins

This week a catholic cleric in the state of California has stated that Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi cannot receive holy communion because of her stance on abortion rights. Pope Francis openly suggested that American catholic clerics not politicize the abortion issue. … Continue reading →

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Conservative used to mean

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Don Watkins

There was a time when the Republican party bragged about getting government off your back. Regulations and regulation were the purview of the Democratic party which was assailed as the party of big government. Ronald Reagan once said, “I hope … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Passion

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Don Watkins

Today is the first day of Holy Week in the Catholic Church and other Christian churches as well. Today at Mass they Passion of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will be read. We will remember how he rode triumphantly … Continue reading →

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Who am I to judge?

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Don Watkins

Pope Francis got some flack when he first came to the papacy in 2013 when he said he was not in a position to judge gay clergy. I don’t think he’s changed his view but it certainly seems that the … Continue reading →

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The Sheep and the Goats

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Don Watkins

Earlier today I came upon a quote from Matthew 25 which sums up the Jesus message. “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” … Continue reading →

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Congratulations Joe Biden

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Don Watkins

I woke this morning to a tweet from Christopher White who shared that National Catholic Reporter had named President – elect Joe Biden as Newsmaker of the year. Joe Biden has been an inspiration for me. He was slow and … Continue reading →

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Against all odds

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Don Watkins

Despite voter intimidation, gerrymandering, voter suppression, lies, threats of violence to voters and officials Joe Biden is President-elect of the United States. Today was the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The second Marian Feast in less than a week’s … Continue reading →

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A beautiful day

Posted on December 8, 2020 by Don Watkins

Today’s my birthday and it was a beautiful day indeed. The sky was blue with not a cloud in sight. Birthday’s are a time for reflection and gratitude. I’m grateful for my parents who made this day possible. I was … Continue reading →

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