J.Q. lives in the country of Texas with his wife Denise, a Southern Belle from Trinidad and Tobago, and his three children. He holds two graduate degrees from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, an MBA and Master of Science in Organizational Leadership, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Having taught for five years in Catholic education, he now works in the construction industry in Victoria, TX. He is a parishioner of Holy Family of Joseph, Mary, and Jesus Parish in the Diocese of Victoria.
What is Jared doing reading a woman’s magazine? Well, why is a woman’s magazine interviewing the Brett McKay, the founder of “The Art of Manliness”? So, enough of the questioning my masculinity for “liking” Verily on Facebook and let’s get onto our discussion of manliness. By the way, you can purchase a subscription to Verily [...]
Earlier this week, I read Joseph Amodeo’s article at Huffington Post. I will be the first to admit that I was upset and angry that a group of people would abuse a cardinal’s letter of welcome and reconciliation. I thought to myself, “Why would some people go to such great lengths just to make a [...]
Have you ever felt alone in your struggles? That nobody gets your pain and suffering? Have you ever wondered how many saints were about your age? Did you ever consider young saints have shaped the Church? Have you heard of the 33 year old woman saint that convinced the papacy to move? What did these [...]
I did what many boys do. When I was young I used grab a shovel from the shed, find some soft dirt, and start digging a hole. The hole may have been used for finding China, making a water hole, or burying Hans Solo. The house I grew up in must be worth thousands more [...]
Have you heard? “Catholics are homophobes.” or “Catholics hate gays.” With homosexual marriage on the fore front of society, I get tired of hearing from others what Catholics believe. What do we believe about marriage? To put it short and sweet, “The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a [...]
Dustin, may I call you Dustin, good thanks. Before we get started talking about the conjugal act of marital intercourse, why don’t you introduce yourself for a moment. Are you married? How many kids do you have? How do you bring home the bacon? What is Engaged Marriage? DR: Thanks for having me! I’m 33-year-old [...]
Pope Francis has re-opened my eyes in my concern for the poor. Poverty has many forms and each champion needs support. I have compiled a short list of charities that I have found do good work. I could not travel to Rome for the installation, but I can fulfill our Holy Father’s request to give [...]
I could not believe how quiet it was. Outside there is loudness, in there it is quiet, just me and my sins. It was dark. There were no candles, no lights, just shades of colors that bounced off the walls. I take that back, there were two small lights up on the wall, a [...]
This Bad Catholic, not that Bad Catholic. I mean come on, if you really want to spout heterodoxy, you could at least be original. But they can’t. Originality is Catholic. Just like all heresies, heterodoxy is imitation. My philosophy is “Why eat Spam when you can have the filet mignon?” There is a difference between [...]
The best things in life are free. The only thing in life that is free is grace. Therefore, the best things in life are graces. I received my first Confession in second grade. I remember standing back to the blackboard and reciting the Act of Contrition by heart. We all did this to prepare [...]
She is not sick. Stop jacking your wife up on hormones. Freedom. It is dumb to let a little pill control your wife. All. Nothing says “I love you” better than actions that say “I desire your complete goodness, fertility included.” Counter-culture. Planned Parenthood will think you are crazy; this is a good thing. [...]
St. Thomas Aquinas, a master teacher, used some of the latest technology available to pass on his knowledge. Of course back then, that technology was mainly pen and paper. Fast forward to 2013 and opportunities are abundant to learn directly from professionals in different fields. Catholic Courses and Saint Benedict Press are providing Catholic resources [...]
But not for too long. I am going to Trinidad and Tobago for Christmas. Call it a vacation, call it time off, I call it visiting family. Some people HAVE to go visit family on a Caribbean island while it is cold back home, I guess that person HAS to be me. Some people get [...]
Across the internet pond, Calah, Elizabeth, and Elizabeth have created a much needed conversation about mothering life and community. When a part of the body of Christ is suffering, all feel the wound. It hurts to read Calah’s words of sorrow and pain. Chin-up sister, we are here to support you. Men struggle with a [...]
I really do love our priests. There are so many holy and faithful servants that never tire to bring souls to Christ. My pastor at my parish is a shining example. As a parish, we have been blessed. The following is a list of challenges for some priests and perhaps fraternal correction for others. These [...]
The Feature of Florida, the Rockin’ Wave of the West Coast of the Atlantic, the Goodness of the Gulf, Arleen Spenceley asked for a guest post on pre-marital counseling. Here is part of my response with linkage to “the rest of the story.” Arleen also contributes over here too. Why am I proponent of pre-marital [...]
The one issue voter is dead. Today’s elections are no longer about a single issue. Here is a list of One Issues: Abortion Euthanasia Embryonic stem cell research “Same-sex” so called marriage Human cloning Other direct assaults: actions against religious liberty, genocide, torture, racism, targeting non-combatants, death penalty to reduce crime Those listed above are [...]
I have heard the defense many times and it ends conversations. “Men can speak about abortion when they get a uterus.” At first, this statement may get a pro-life male to quietly leave a dialogue not knowing exactly what to say because they do not have a uterus. Apparently, only the presence of [...]
Imagine living in a desert of burning sand. Sand so hot that any hotter it turns to glass. Now imagine that scorching drops of fire fall from the sky and the only way to escape these fiery flakes is to continue running. Now imagine that this episode lasts for all eternity.
“In the light of all this, I have decided to announce a Year of Faith.” Pope Benedict XVI The Holy Father asks the Faithful to learn or review our Faith’s teachings. Though the Summa Theologica may be on the top of your personal list, consider reading the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Can’t remember to [...]
JQ Tomanek: Mr. Horn, first let me say thank you for taking the time to answer a few questions regarding your conversion from atheism to Catholicism. Can we begin with a brief introduction? Tell us a little about where you come from, where you are now, what you are studying, hobbies, favorite movie, and something [...]
“Bless us, O Lord! and these Thy gifts, which we are about to receive from Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.” If you can’t find your pet tomorrow, don’t worry. A sibling, son, or daughter has probably taken it to the Catholic school. It is not Show-n-Tell Day, rather it is the feast [...]
Support a Catholic Speaker Month is coming to a close. I am very fortunate to have Rev. Robert Sirico answer a few questions about his life, work, and human flourishing. I was eager to hear from Rev. Sirico especially in the midst of an election year and with the economy being a large piece of the discussion. I [...]
Before I jump into the interview with Donna D’Errico, I would like to thank her for answering a few questions regarding her life as both a Catholic and explorer. See if you can name what Catholic sacramental she is wearing on her expedition. JQ Tomanek: Can you give us a little background on yourself? Were you raised Catholic? [...]
Q. How do you pronounce “ignitum”? A. Well, you have some options. The Romans would have said ig-NEE-toom. In church, we’d say “in-YEE-toom.”
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