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Pro Tip on the Catholic Faith

Posted: May 9, 2025 by datechguy in catholic, Church doctrine
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Let’s be very blunt. I have no idea how Pope Leo XIV is going to work out, I can make a guess or two but that’s all it is, a guess.

If he wanted to be a Francis clone he could have taken the name Francis II, he didn’t.

If he wanted to be another John Paul II he could have taken the name John Paul III, he didn’t.

Until he actually does something we don’t know how the spirit will work in him, what his past will say about him or anything else.

At the age of 69 we’ll likely have many many years to judge how good a job he does, it’s also very possible that he will be the last pope I see in my lifetime.

He could be a saint, he could be a disaster, he could be an ordinary average pope (we haven’t really had one of those in my lifetime) or he could have a huge footprint on the world and the church for good or ill. I don’t know which it will be. Nor do I know how much his experiences as an Augustinian & a Canon Lawyer (both positives to me) will effect how he does things.

What I do know is this:

He’s the Pope, the head of the church elected by the college of cardinals per the laws of the church. He can trace a direct line from his pontificate to St. Peter. He’s the man in charge and if you’re going to start attacking & condemning the new Pope less than three hours after he’s been proclaimed, you’re doing the faith wrong.

There is a word for a Catholic that doesn’t respect the decision of the college of cardinals: “Protestant”.

Let’s not fall into the spiritual pride trap that the enemy wants, instead let’s both pray that we avoid it and pray for the new pope because if you think the enemy has you in his sights that goes 1000 times for any pope.

For the record it’s my belief that a Pope has two primary functions:

  1. Keep the faithful on the right track toward Christ
  2. Nudge the unfaithful or the non-Catholic on the right Track toward Christ

That’s the job.

What’s our job as the faithful? This:

Be a good catholic, pray, go to mass, receive the sacraments regularly and love your neighbor as Christ commands. Keep being and doing that and you’ll be fine no matter who the pope is.

That’s the secret.

Doing the “Pope is Dead” stuff Wrong

Posted: April 22, 2025 by datechguy in catholic

Let’s cut to the chase.

Anybody who has read this blog for the last 12 years knows I have definite opinions on the pontificate of Francis particularly compared to John Paul II & Benedict who came before him who set an incredibly high bar. If I leave out John XXIII who died when I was 16 days old Francis is the fifth pope of my lifetime and you likely can guess where I would place him on my list of Popes during my life and I will be very happy to write about this subject in about a month’s time when the vote for his successor is either in progress or his successor is in place.

If you expect me to write about that subject now you will be disappointed. Now is the time to pray for him and show him the respect that any newly deceased Pope deserves and to pray that God shows him the mercy that we should be wishing on all souls who seek it (and even some who do not).

I dislike the new trend to hit the dead in the days after they die and any Christian in general and Catholic in particular should know better, you know the whole “blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy.
” business.

Again feel free to hit my archive if you looking for a critique of Francis but for now we’re going to pray for him and join in the official period of mourning that the church does.

Five Things For A Good Christian in General and a Good Catholic To Remember on Easter. All Sins Means ALL, In his own good time, But it’s their call, Your own redemption is job 1, Salvation vs Understanding

Posted: April 20, 2025 by datechguy in catholic, culture
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A list of five bits of Good advice for Christians on Easter Sunday8

  1. Christ’s death and Resurrection paid for the sins of everyone who has ever lived and gave us all a shot at heaven. This includes loony leftists to torch Teslas, Palestinian terrorists who slaughter Jews, Men who think they’re women and the Annoying neighbor whose dog shits on your lawn. He didn’t play favorites, he redeemed everyone, even you.
  2. You have no idea when Christ will choose to touch people and when/if they will respond. There were a fair amount of Pharisees who became Christians and some of them likely were in favor of the Crucifixion before then. You would not have liked Matthew or Mary Magdalene the day before Christ touched them.
  3. In the end you can’t force someone across the finish line. You can warn and advise the foolish bridesmaids as much as you want, you can point them to the oil store and even loan them a few bucks to buy it but it’s their responsibility to be ready.
  4. If you spend all your time focusing on the sins of others you will likely miss your own redemption and be one of those who cried Lord Lord. Don’t be the guy who cries Lord Lord and doesn’t get into heaven.
  5. It’s ok to not understand or to even doubt some things. The disciples who saw Jesus walk on water, raise the dead repeatedly didn’t understand and doubted and they were there. Worry about walking before you run.

None of these are easy to keep in mind or to accept but all of them are Christianity 101

2nd Annual Shrove Tuesday Brunch Plus the February Indulgence Calendar (and extra daily Plenary Indulgence available this year)

Posted: February 1, 2025 by datechguy in catholic, catholic devotions, special events
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At WQPH 89.3 FM we are getting ready for our 2nd Annual Shrove Tuesday Brunch. You can get your tickets online here:

The tickets include a brunch (ham & eggs, stuffed chicken, pene & meatballs), prayer, our guest speaker and relics for veneration. (We will have relics of St. Faustina, St. Camillus and a relic of the true cross present.)

It’s limited to 100 tickets so if you want a seat I’d move now. Click on the ticket and it will take you to the WQPH donate page, simply put “Brunch” on the paypal note as shown here:

also if you want to by a ticket or tickets for someone who can’t afford one add the word “patron” and we’ll give a ticket to an elderly or religious who wishes to go. If you buy 10 tickets you or your group will be considered a Sponsor of the event and be mentioned at the event.

If at all possible try and get your tickets by the 10th not only do you get better pricing but I’ll know if we need the large room or the small room at the venue.

Click on the ticket above or go to wqphradio.org for tickets. We will keep them at the door for you or mail them to you is you wish.

If you prefer to pay by Check, they can be made payable to ELRN (Eternal Life Radio Network) and mailed to:

WQPH 89.3 FM
P.O. Box 589
Medford, MA 02155

Oh and here is this month’s Indulgence Calendar:

indulgence calendar feb 2025Download

Don’t forget for this jubilee year you can earn 2 plenary indulgences each day.

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