Catholic Fire

Yesterday, the 'Missouri miracle' mystery priest who ministered to Katie Lentz following a head-on car crash came forward and identified himself as Father Patrick Dowling of Jefferson County, MO. Today, we learn more about this humble and compassionate priest from ABC News. In the video, he reveals that he met with Kathie Lentz Saturday in the ICU. He says,"Let's remember it was the Almighty who loved that little girl so much and took such good care of her." According to the National Catholic Register , Fr. Dowling, a native of Ireland, was ordained a priest for the Jefferson City Diocese in 1982. He currently serves in prison ministry, and also ministers to the Spanish-speaking population of the Diocese of Jefferson City.

We're praying daily for Catholic blogger Thomas Peters and hope that you will join us in continued prayer for his healing. Here's the latest news on his progress from CNA/ EWTN: A young Catholic blogger known for his defense of the faith in the public square is thankful for prayers and support as he begins the long process of recovery following a severe accident. “Rehabilitation will not be easy and there are no answers for how much Thomas will be able to rehabilitate,” said Natalie Peters in a statement collaborated with Thomas, her husband. However, she told CNA that she and Thomas “have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of prayers” and encouragement coming from family, friends and supporters in the weeks since his accident. A leader in the Catholic community, Thomas Peters starting the award-winning blog “The American Papist” in 2006 before joining the group Catholic Vote in 2010. The 27-year-old became one of a few American bloggers invited to the Vatican’s fi...

Thomas Peters, a blogging friend at American Papist and Catholic Vote, was involved in an accident yesterday evening and has sustained major injuries . He is awake, responsive, and in stable but critical condition. Family and friends are with him. Please pray for Thomas, and for his family, especially his parents at this time. I have been praying for his healing through the intercession of Venerable Fr. Emil Kapaun. Here is the prayer, if you would like to join me: Father Emil Kapaun gave glory to God by following his call to the priesthood and serving the people of Kansas and those in the military. Father Kapaun, I ask your intercession not only for these needs which I mention now -- the healing of Thomas Peters--but that I too may follow your example of service to God and my neighbor. For the gifts of courage in battle and perseverance of faith, we give you thanks O Lord. Recite one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be. You can read about one of Fr. Kapa...

Hi folks! I just returned home from the mall, where I had an accident. Bill and I attend daily Mass at 5:30 p.m. and afterwards, do our daily walk at the mall for about 30 minutes. During Mass, we heard heavy rain falling, but it let up afterwards. When we got to the mall, we were feeling good. We both had a good nights' sleep and were feeling pretty energetic, so we decided to walk at a good pace. About 20 minutes into our walk, I found myself on the floor - with my backside turned slightly toward the right, leaning on my right wrist. Needless to say, my backside is bruised and my wrist is pretty sore. There was a large puddle of water on the floor that neither my husband nor I saw on the shiny white surface under the dim lights. We reported it to the security guard there, he took notes, and said he would write up a report. When we left, the streets in that area were flooded, so there were other mall security officers around the mall directing traffic. When you have arthritis and ...