The Shooting at the Colorado LGTBQ Nightclub

 From an article on the America Media site on the tragic and shocking shooting in Colorado Springs at an LGTBQ nightclub: Catholic leaders respond to shooting at Colorado LGBTQ nightclub | America Magazine

"Catholic leaders have condemned the Nov. 19 attack on an LGBTQ nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, that killed at least five people and injured at least 25.... church leaders -- the archbishop of Denver, leaders of religious orders and congregations, and a Catholic outreach group to members of the LGBTQ community -- also prayed for those impacted by the attack and urged for an end to hate crimes and use of language that condemns those in the LGBTQ community."

A different kind of king

 This is my homily for today, the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, aka Christ the King.  The readings for today can be found here.

Ending

 I wrote this brief article for this past week's parish bulletin.  The readings for this past weekend are here.

A couple of observations on the midterms and abortion

In spite of Dobbs, or perhaps because of it, the abortion issue continues to be the kudzu of American politics, impervious to all attempts to eradicate it from the public square.

Some Early Takes on the Midterms

 Here are some interesting takes from The Bulwark.  I don't think this part is behind a paywall, though they do have paid content.  This is from their free newsletter:

The Knives Are Already Out - by Charlie Sykes (thebulwark.com)

The knives referred to are from Trump: 

QUESTION?

 Jim's recent post about Chicago's new policy appears to have violated Blogger Guidelines. 

I had a notice to that effect with a link to the guidelines.

The post now appears as a "draft" including the comments. 

I am not sure the offending item or items are in the post or comments.

With Republicans in the House majority...

 ...expect serious policymaking legislation to go on hiatus for two years.

The Blessed Walk Among Us (Updated)

The past few days, and yesterday's post, have felt like all trick, and no treat. As Jean pointed out in a comment, today's feast day celebrates our friends in heaven who intercede for us. The feast is an antidote to the ugliness which seems to be pervasive. Then-Cardinal Ratzinger is quoted as saying that the canonized saints are only the tip of the iceberg of the unsung blessed among us.

I have shared this video before. I like it for the visual images of the tapestries of All Saints which are displayed in the cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles.  But mostly I like it for the idea that the saints, both in heaven and right here, are among us.

Saints and Beloved of God - YouTube

I have updated the post to include some more songs about saints: