Joyce Kilmer, Catholic Poet of "Trees" - Conversion Story
Have you heard of the Catholic poet, Joyce Kilmer? First off, despite his name, Alfred Joyce Kilmer was a man. Second,…
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Hilaire Belloc's The Great Heresies: Free Church History Ebook
This is one of my all-time favorite books on Catholic Church History. No Catholic History Nerd's reading is complet…
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The Catholic Hero of Custer's Last Stand: The Vatican Soldier at the Battle of Little Bighorn, Lt. Col. Myles Keogh
Have you ever heard about the Catholic hero of the Battle of Little Bighorn, Lt. Col. Myles Keogh? Odds are, probably n…
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Ukraine, Russia, & The Virgin Mary: Why 9/11 Happened on 9/11, The Winged Hussars and History's Greatest Cavalry Charge, and The Miracle of the Vistula
I was recently asked to pray for Ukraine and Russia at an ecumenical prayer vigil, so I put this prayer together ... th…
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Junipero Serra, Alexander Hamilton, and Presidency Obsession - Thoughts on the Statuary Hall Controversies
By Sarah Duggan Today is the feast of Blessed Junipero Serra, the 18th century Spanish Franciscan priest who establishe…
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Empty Tabernacle Tour of Lower Manhattan
By Sarah Duggan There are many different devotions for the Triduum that take you on a mini-pilgrimage. Some people walk…
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How About a Shot of Reality with That Juice Box?
By Sarah Duggan Let no one have contempt for your youth, but set an example for those who believe, in speech, conduct, …
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Hey, my name is Scott Smith. I'm a Catholic attorney, author, theologian, and history NERD. I'm from New Roads, Louisiana, where my family has lived for 14 generations. My wife and I are parents to six little nerds, which we love to teach about Catholic history. We hope you enjoy this site, which was formerly run by the brilliant Sarah Duggan and still features many of her original articles.
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