Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Had to side track off the religous for a moment Have you heard the latest where someone is sending out an email saying everyone should refrain from buying gas on a certain day this week and it will hurt the gas companies. This is really funny and shows that people just dont think. These companies…

For the entire article http://www.crisismagazine.com/feature1.htm Much in our culture is incompatible with full and authentic Catholic faith. In this sense, there is a “cultural war” under way. How ought we react? Getting angry is not the best solution. Sometimes righteous anger is a necessary response to real abuses, but it often gives way to bitterness…

May 17, 2004 St. Paschal Baylon (1540-1592) In Paschal’s lifetime the Spanish empire in the New World was at the height of its power, though France and England were soon to reduce its influence. The 16th century has been called the Golden Age of the Church in Spain, for it gave birth to Ignatius of…

Words cannot do this church justice by any means. It is a part of the faith that as to be experienced. Friday night I headed to see the Riverbats play the Mudhens with Fric but by a grace of God the game was rained out. Yes I was a bit disappointed by not being able…

Went to an excellent concert at Our Lady Of Mercy parrish in Hodgenville KY last night. The performer was Bryan C. Sirchio who tells stories along with his original songs does an great job of answer his call of ministry in the Catholic Faith. Some of his songs would bring a tear to the eye…

This blog is a great thing Fric. Glad to be participating. Hope our discussions are of value to others as well.

First off I would like to extend a very kind thanks to Fric for allowing me the honor of posting my own humble thoughts on CatholicManiacs. Ummmm I think revert may be a bit strong of a word for me. It sounds as if I had went to some other religion which was not the…

In addition to all the stuff I put out there, cluttering up cyberspace, we’ve decided to expand the Blog team to 4. I’ll let them introduce themselves to you and decide how much to say about themselves. Briefly, they are: Guvner – A revert to the faith after several years spent wandering in the wilderness.…

Most of you probably know who Jimmy Akin… He’s the main apologetics dude over at Catholic Answers. And he’s into all sorts of similar stuff to the staff here at Catholic Maniacs. What stuff? Babylon 5 and its creator Michael J. Straczynski Stargate SG1 Jonny Quest (Go Here) And he seems to share similar views…

The Church is the rock. Denominations that blow with the wind are shrinking, and those that hold to the old values are growing. Folks are looking for stability, they want their church to be a refuge from constant change.