Author Archives: David Ancell

I’ve been following articles on the New Jersey rice “Communion” story lately. Apparently, a priest decided to offer a young girl with celiac disease a rice wafer because she couldn’t receive under the species of bread otherwise. The diocese ruled … Continue reading →

I just went to the home page of the Diocese of Memphis to find they’ve redesigned the page. It’s not too bad, but I have to wonder about putting a link to a “Strategic Plan” on the front page. In … Continue reading →

Normally, the New York Times is way off-base, but this time the blind squirrel has found an acorn. No doubt there are companies taking shortcuts and trying to “do more with less.” They do so without counting the human cost. … Continue reading →

If you are a reader of This Rock, be sure to look for Jeff Miller’s conversion story. I can’t wait to see it. I’ve been a subscriber to This Rock for some time, and, if you aren’t one, then I’d … Continue reading →

A priest e-mailed the Frassati Society a few days ago asking about the miracle that led to the beatification of Blessed Frassati. I pulled out my copy of this book, and there it was. To my surprize, I also found … Continue reading →

When I pre-ordered The Passion of the Christ on DVD from Ignatius Press, I wondered if I’d get it on time. Well, it came today even though it isn’t supposed to go on sale until tomorrow. I’m glad to see … Continue reading →

Please pray for the repose of the souls of three Ole Miss students who were killed in a fraternity house fire last week. For those who remain (now without a place to live on campus), there has been enormous generosity … Continue reading →

I guess we need to make sure we come dressed to our computer, thanks to this virus. It takes over your web cam, records you, and sends the recording back to the virus writer. I have to wonder, though, how … Continue reading →

I’ve been wanting a picture of this for some time. Now I want to share it. Of all things to offer a discount on . .

I have been reading Frank Sheed’s To Know Christ Jesus. Of all things to get my interest, I found the following concerning the Sabbath Rest: There were extremists who would not allow bowels or bladders to violate the Sabbath … Continue reading →