Who am I?
I am a Traditional Catholic (TC). I accept and believe in traditional Catholic theology and morality. Study our creeds – Apostles & Nicene – for an overview and the Catechism of the Catholic Church for details.
I am also a Wiseguy – I like satire, comedy, irony and wisecracks.
Come, let us learn and laugh together.
Daily Scripture Readings of the Church
Link to Daily Readings of the Church
Creeds
The Apostles Creed and Nicene Creed.
Catholic Catechism
Link to Catholic Catechism Readings
Does Religion Cause War?
Does Religion Cause War? Are Most Wars Caused by Religion? The Catholic Wise Guy decided to investigate the oft-repeated claim that most wars are...
Rainbows
Chasing Rainbows The storms of life lash and overwhelm us and we search for rainbows as the storm passes. When we find one, we head for it. The...
A Modest Proposal Part II
Children. What to do about them? Frantic parents search for guidance, trying the latest methods. Nothing works. A recent study showed most American parents would, given the chance, chose not to have children. I freely concede a few children, by some mysterious process, turn out well and prove themselves a credit to their parents and society. But they are the exception.
(Don’t) Take Me Out to the Ballgame
The Catholic Wise Guy breaks up with baseball because of its continued anti-Catholic values as well as its jumping into other political issues. So sad.
Happy Holidays
He had been hoping for a Merry Christmas but had to settle for Happy Holidays.
Church Golf League
Church Golf League The St. Lawrence Golf League’s 20th season began on a sunny May afternoon at the Ironwood Golf Course in Fishers, Indiana. Clad...
Big Mac
It’s official – Big Mac – Cardinal Robert McElroy – has been crowned the Chief Priest of Junk Food Christianity. His recent article for America magazine titled “Radical Inclusion for L.G.B.T. People, Women and Others in the Catholic Church” cemented his position.
When the Vietnam War Ended for Me
The Nam Ended for Me in an Unlikely Place It has been over forty-five years since the “Paris Peace Accords” and the withdrawal of American troops...
The Vatican Grinch Who Stole Christmas
A Very Catholic Grinch The Vatican Grinch has stolen Christmas!! You heard that right, the Vatican Grinch has stolen Christmas. Who is this naughty...
Californication
Californication 2022 I lived for a while in Oregon as a young man and remember the saying “Don’t Californicate Oregon,” which reflected a concern...
Be a Wise Guy – Don’t Follow the Star
The Wise Guy explains why he wisely canceled his subscription to the Indianapolis Star due to its lack of journalistic integrity. He hopes and prays the Star returns to sanity so can once again follow local sports, news, and weather.
Sanctuary States
Sanctuary States for the Unborn The Catholic Wise Guy beams with pride for his home state, which recently passed a law providing extensive...
The Errors of Russia
The Errors of Russia Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 caused the Catholic Wise Guy to ponder again Our Lady of Fatima’s famous message about...
Don’t Be a Good German
Don’t Be a Good German - Remember the Untermenschen!! The Catholic Wise Guy raises his glass to all Americans who celebrate the overturning of Roe...
Catholics for Slavery
Catholics for Slavery?? The fake news and the real news, the social media, and the anti-social media, joined together in a rare display of unity to...
Breast Feeding vs. Baby Formula
Another LÒÓK at Breast Feeding The shortage of baby formula in the United States has caused the Catholic Wise Guy to reflect more deeply on women’s...
Selling Your Soul
Old Joe: Are You Guilty of Selling your Soul? The Catholic Wise Guy begins with a prayer for Old Joe Biden, our Catholic President. “May the Lord...
Confusion about Gender Dysphoria
Confusion about Gender Dysphoria Something New Under the Sun The Bible says there is “nothing new under the sun.” (Eccl 1:9) The Catholic Wise Guy...
Negative Evangelization
Negative Evangelization As the decline of American Christianity accelerates, the Catholic Wise Guy agrees that changes are needed, something must be...
Rock ‘n Roll and Religion
Rock 'n Roll and Religion The Lord has blessed the Catholic Wise Guy with an R-rated life - relationships, running, reading, writing, arithmetic,...
Who Founded Your Church?
Who Founded Your Church? Ever seeking Wisdom, the Catholic Wise Guy has studied the history and development of his church, including who founded it....
Be Careful with the Lord’s Prayer
Be Careful with the Lord’s Prayer In a recent homily our priest informed us “to be careful with the Lord’s Prayer.” My mind stalled on these words....
Socialism is Fascism is Communism
Socialism is Fascism is Communism I’ve received more feedback on my post “Fascism, Socialism & Communism” than any I’ve made. It’s my shortest...
Imagine
The great melting pot of the American imagination no longer melts. Our story is becoming the same old story of other nations throughout history...
Science is Real…
Science is real . . . but not always right. This thought was reinforced for the Catholic Wise Guy recently when reading an article in the Wall...
The Protestant Rosary
The Protestant Rosary I converted to the Catholic Church 30 years ago and doubts about Mary lingered after my confirmation. Now I recite the rosary...
Sympathy for the Devil
Sympathy for the Devil “Please allow me to introduce myself I'm a man of wealth and taste I've been around for a long, long year Stole many a man's...
Democrat & Catholic?
Democrat & Catholic? Our Catholic forefathers nestled comfortably in the Democratic party, the party of the little guy. They looked after...
Catholic Factions
Catholic Factions The Catholic Wise Guy has decided to share his wisdom on factions within the Catholic Church. As distasteful as it may seem to the...
Back Home Again In Indiana
Back Home Again In Indiana Sleek and loud the cars were running. Dean Chesterton sat uncomfortably on the aluminum bench seats in the North Vista at...
State Fair Prayer
State Fair Prayer I’ve been going to the Indiana State Fair for years. It was a family tradition when our children were younger. It’s sun and food...
A Special Performance Review
A Special Performance Review Dr. Bill sat down wearily in the chair at Starbucks with his grande decaf in front of him. Black with one Stevia. I was...
A Great Contest of Suffering
A Great Contest of Suffering I finished the Church’s daily readings for January 29, 2021 and sat back in my chair, pushing the “Magnificat” away. I...
A Day in the Senior Life
A Day in the Senior Life Jake commuted to the St. Mary’s office several times a week. Most of his drive was interstate. Some days he prayed, other...
Lord, Lord
Lord, Lord I am a fan of the daily Scripture readings of the Church. They nourish me. Just as unity in prayer is powerful so is unity in Bible...
Is Jesus My Lord?
Is Jesus My Lord? St. Mike and I sat in his small office at St. Rita’s, tired after a day of work in the summer heat with a malfunctioning air...
How Should a Faithful Catholic Vote?
A Faithful Catholic cannot vote for Biden. Or any other Democrat. This is one gold nugget of Political Wisdom from the Catholic Wise Guy, offered...
A Sad Day for the Church
A Sad Day for the Church Traditional Catholicism, professed by millions across the globe - including the Catholic Wise Guy – suffered a blow to the...
Democrat = Anti-Christian
Just as men are always on the lookout for a pretty woman, the Wise Guy prowls the streets and the byways, the books and the papers, and the bits and...
Take the Civility Pledge
Take the Political Civility Pledge The Catholic Wise Guy urges politicians and political writers and commentators to take The Civility Pledge....
Just Say No
Just Say “No” to Cancel Culture! Just say “Yes” to Free Speech! This is the Wisdom the Wise Guy offers freely to American Catholics and their timid...
Sitting in the Sun
I’m sitting in the sun, Florida sky so blue Clouds perfectly placed And a gulf breeze That lightly shakes The palm tree fronds. Properly pool...
Dances with Wolves
Black Lives Matter (BLM) has fired up support for racial justice and stoked controversy across America in the Year of the Virus. Catholics have...
Dear Wise Guy
Dear Catholic Wise Guy, I’ve been following you for your years. I’m a fallen-away Catholic and don’t go for your heavy-duty religious stuff. Still...
Whom Shall I Send?
Whom Shall I Send? Today, July 11, 2020, one of the readings of the Church is Isaiah 6:1-8. It records the call of the great prophet Isaiah, who has...
Summer of Our Discontent
Now is the Summer of Our Discontent. A double-whammy afflicts our land: a deadly virus that spreads fear, sucks up hospital beds, and kills; and a...
On the Job Barking
MEMORANDUM FOR: EMPLOYEES OF DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTING DIVISION SUBJECT: On-the-Job-Barking 1. It has come to my attention that certain employees in...
Building a Palace – C S Lewis
(Excerpt from C. S. Lewis) "Imagine yourself as a living house. God comes in to rebuild that house. At first, perhaps, you can understand what He is...
Lord, Protect us from Fundraisers
Lord, protect us from fundraisers! Preserve us from trash bag sales, Halt the hawking of Pizza, popcorn, flowers, and the like On our property,...
These Least Brothers of Mine
Christians agree we are saved by God’s grace, but disagreements – sometimes sharp - arise as to how this grace operates. We use different words to...
What is a Traditional Catholic?
On his web page the Catholic Wise Guy proclaims himself a “Traditional Catholic (TC).” This means, he adds, that he believes in “traditional...
Are Most Wars Caused by Religion?
The Catholic Wise Guy decided to investigate the oft-repeated claim that most wars are caused by religion. The corollary is if we could just get...
Mellow with Wine in the Lord
I'm mellow with wine in the Lord. Pagan's say, "Forget the Lord" while fellow believers sometimes advise, "Forget the Wine." This I know: drink wine...
The Other Pandemic
As America and the world struggle with the corona virus pandemic, it may be inappropriate for the Catholic Wise Guy to address another pandemic that...
Blessings in the Dark Corona Virus Cloud
Cleaning up after dinner, the Catholic Wise Guy pondered the conversation. Saint Mike, his de facto Spiritual Director as well as the...
Really Woke
The Catholic Wise Guy has always been a word guy. He likes to learn new words and use old words in new ways. Recently he was awakened to an...
A Corona Virus Timeout
Is there a Deep Spiritual Meaning to the Corona Virus Pandemic and the Timeout it’s forced upon us? Maybe, maybe not. Christian leaders have urged...
Love Your Enemies
Matthew 5:43-44 “You have heard that it was said, You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy. But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for...
Our Hearts are Restless
Our hearts are restless, oh Lord, until they rest in You. St. Augustine
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the...