Author Archives: Glen Franklin Koontz

“All of heaven rejoices when one sinner repents.” –St. Michael. Today we turn to S. Paul’s second letter to the Christians at Corinth. It may be helpful to review the difficult situation S. Paul faced in that Christian community. We recall that S. Paul founded the Church at Corinth around A.D. 51 during his secondContinue reading “AUGUST 23, 2026”

“Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” –St. Michael. ____________________________________________________________________ From the Texas Democrat who just cannot help himself. James Talarico wraps himself in The Bible tighter than a faux patriot politician wraps himself in the flag. “I always think of myself as a Christian who hates Christianity.  [Despite myContinue reading “AUGUST 22, 2026”

“In the face of evil, we must stand firm and rely on God’s strength.” –St. Michael. The federal government’s indebtedness increased to $40 trillion. We have a Congress with a spending problem. And it is not due to tax cuts. Letting people keep more of their own money is not spending. Of course, it isContinue reading “AUGUST 21, 2026”

“The light of faith is a treasure that protects us from the darkness of sin.” –St. Michael. Representative Eric Swalwell (D. Ca.) not only confessed to his long rumored sexual affair with Red Chinese spy Fang Fang, but also accepted illegal campaign contributions from Red Chinese sources. Sigh. Why is this man not in prison?Continue reading “AUGUST 20, 2026”

“Let us pray, reflecting upon the grace of the Archangel, as we too are called to fight for the truth.” –St. Michael. The U.S. is actually moving in the right direction. You would not believe that if cable news and The New York Times were your sources of news, but it is true. Moreover, becauseContinue reading “AUGUST 19, 2026”

“No one can serve two masters; they will either hate the one and love the other or be devoted to the one and despise the other.” –St. Michael. Life is God’s gift to us. We owe it to him to treat it as precious, and be grateful for His Blessing. “I realize how precious lifeContinue reading “AUGUST 18, 2026”

“Defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.” –St. Michael. Welcome to Monday. I had a great weekend. I hope all you dear readers did as well. “Things are getting better.  We’re seeing construction jobs picking up.  We’re seeing manufacturing jobs picking up.  The unemployment rate dropped.  We’reContinue reading “AUGUST 17, 2026”

“The prayers of the saints are a great aid to us and should be a great comfort to us.” –St. Michael. ____________________________________________________________________ Today, Saint Paul addresses one of the central doctrines of the Christian faith in the Epistle, that of the Resurrection. In the Nicene Creed, we recite: I look for the resurrection of the deadContinue reading “AUGUST 16, 2026”

Today begins St. Michael’s Lent, which is based upon St. Francis of Assisi’s reverence for St. Michael the Archangel.  St. Francis renounced a life of luxury and high living for a life of poverty, devoting himself to the well-being of animals, the rebuilding of a church, brick by brick, and the founding of the FranciscanContinue reading “AUGUST 15, 2026”

A dear reader queried why I had not mentioned the brouhaha concerning President Trump’s surreptitious flight to England from Turkey, following the conclusion of the NATO Summit. I replied that I did not find it interesting. Allow me to explain. President Trump and a couple of aides entered Air Force One in Ankara, Turkey, inContinue reading “AUGUST 14, 2026”