Works of Mercy

Remember When?

By Adam Minihan | July 9, 2014

…a few years back when the big panic was all about how Teh Muslims[TM] were out-breeding us and we needed more Christian children. Also how Teh Gummint[TM] was robbing us of the chance to be charitable with its damned social safety nets for the poor and vulnerable (cuz us Christians who put a dollar in…

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Another Way to Help Iraqis Whose Lives are Being Destroyed…

By Adam Minihan | July 2, 2014

…is to support CNEWA.org

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The Death of the Church in Mosul

By Adam Minihan | June 30, 2014

For the first time in 1600 years, there was no Mass in Mosul this weekend. Our war in Iraq failed to meet one single criterion for Just War.  There was no lasting, grave, and certain threat, and this led to the Duplicity Tango. Step 1 of the Duplicity Tango: Ignore the people calling to finish…

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Prayer Requests and a Work of Mercy for Sudan

By Adam Minihan | June 27, 2014

A reader writes: It would appear that the place where I have been living for a number of years will likely be sold by the end of summer. Therefore, I am in need of a new place to live out my eremitic vocation. What I have quickly learned is that I simply do not enjoy…

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There are ways to help the victims in Iraq

By Adam Minihan | June 20, 2014

Mercy Corps is one of them. We who supported the creation of this catastrophe have a special obligation to help the victims of our folly.

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A chance to do a work of mercy to a young boy

By Adam Minihan | June 15, 2014

A reader writes: I was wondering if you could help me get the word out for a young boy with a big heart? Attached is a picture of my 6 year-old nephew, Noah. In April, he was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare bone cancer, and is being treated at the Children’s Mercy Hospital. He…

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A reader writes with a chance to do a work of mercy

By Adam Minihan | June 13, 2014

Sez he: On Saturday June 7, tragedy struck my cousin Ashley Malone and her sons when her partner Jason was suddenly killed in a drowning accident in Vermont. Jason had no life Insurance and Ashley and the boys will be left destitute after the costs of the funeral and the dramatic decrease in monthly income.…

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A Chance for a Work of Mercy

By Adam Minihan | June 5, 2014

A reader writes: If you have a chance, I would greatly appreciate it if you would promote a project that some of us here in the Diocese of Boise have been working on. Also, prayers for my father would also be appreciated. He has been battling cancer for about six years and is now in…

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A chance to do a work of mercy

By Adam Minihan | June 3, 2014

A friend of our family passes this along on behalf of a friend of his: My name is Max Neff Warner, I was born and raised in seattle and am currently going to college just north of the city.  My best friend is Daniel Mar, and its been that way for as long as I…

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Mass Attire

By Adam Minihan | December 13, 2017

This post was written by a guest blogger and Council of Man member, Rich Lamm. You…

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Be a joyful man by The Catholic Man Show

By Adam Minihan | December 13, 2017

On Being a Joyful Man by The Catholic Man Show Want happiness? Eat bacon! But…

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