Tag Archives: Fr Dwight Longenecker

Did You Ever Wonder?

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Ray V.

The story of how we came to have fish sandwiches at “burger places” Leave it to Fr. Dwight to find/write the story: Fishy Friday This is another one of those, “learn something new every day” stories. Minor trivia at best, … Continue reading →

Posted in No meat on Fridays, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Fast food fish, Fish sandwich, Fr Dwight Longenecker, Lent, McDonalds fish sandwich, no meat on Fridays, Ray Visotski, Standing on My Head Blog | Leave a comment

From The Other Side Of The Screen

Posted on December 29, 2014 by Ray V.

I’m taking a detour into the theological arena this evening. Here is a great column about something that transcends all faiths. Fr. Dwight has a knack for inserting a bit of sarcasm and wit into just about whatever he writes. … Continue reading →

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Two Jacks

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Ray V.

File under: “Yesterday’s News” An interesting comparison by Fr. Dwight. CSL & JFK In the end … both made an impact.

Posted in C.S. Lewis | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, C.S. Lewis, comparisons, Fr Dwight Longenecker, John F. Kennedy, Ray Visotski | Leave a comment

It Pays To Have A Camera Ready

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Ray V.

Fr. Dwight with an eye-witness account of the attack on the Pope’s doves. A sign at St. Peter’s Square? I’ll report, you decide.

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Layabouts And Peter Pans

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Ray V.

These do not need much explanation, aside from that they are apparently British terms. Here is a brief, yet cogent article by Fr. Dwight Longenecker, entitled, “Matriarchy & Polygamy- a Regression to Primitivism” Right after reading his article, as if … Continue reading →

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Walking The Tightrope

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Ray V.

Recently, I was asked to testify in an annulment proceeding….for a marriage that disintegrated almost twenty years ago. Wow!, talk about letters that show up and catch you off guard. There was not much information I could provide as I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, annulments, CAtholic Church and marriage, divorce, dwight longenecker, Fr Dwight Longenecker, Marriage, marriage formation, Ray Visotski, Standing on My Head Blog | 2 Comments

The Joy Of Repentance

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Ray V.

From Fr. Dwight’s Standing on My Head Blog: The Joy of Repentance A good lesson for us all.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Fr Dwight Longenecker, Ray Visotski, religion, Repentance, St. Augustine, Standing on My Head Blog, theology | 1 Comment

Call Me…

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Ray V.

An Evangelical Charismatic Liberal Conservative Progressive Traditionalist. I very much appreciate this article by Fr. Dwight Longenecker. It is so easy to get pigeonholed and and lose the willingness/ability to keep an open mind. Recalling my days at Mt. St. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Catholicism, Fr Dwight Longenecker, Ray Visotski, Religious and political labels, Standing on My Head Blog, The value of a liberal arts education | 1 Comment

Mis-Understood

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Ray V.

Each year, on December 8th, The Catholic Church celebrates the Feast Day of The Immaculate Conception, easily the most mis-understood Feast Day of the Church…even by Catholics. Actually, especially by Catholics. Today is a Holy Day of Obligation…we Catholics are … Continue reading →

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Sacramentalized, But Not Evangelized

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Ray V.

Fr. Dwight hits it head on….and interestingly enough, Fr. Wilson touched on this during his homily yesterday. Sacramentalized but not evangelized No bad for a Catholic Priest who went to Bob Jones University, which is not your typical incubator of … Continue reading →

Posted in not evangelized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Being Catholic, Bob Jones University, catholic priest, dwight longenecker, Fr Dwight Longenecker, Fr. Gregory Wilson, How Catholics Learn, Ray Visotski, religion, theology | Leave a comment

Catfish & The Federal Govmint

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Ray V.

Here is an example of how out of control the federal government is. The article, published on the Red State Blog by Ben Howe, is entitled: Government Determined to Waste Money on Catfish If reading this short article does not … Continue reading →

Posted in Catfish & The Federal Govmint | Tagged Agriculture reform, Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Congress wasting money, FARRM Act, Fr Dwight Longenecker, government waste, Ray Visotski, Red State Blog, Stop big government, The Farm bill, Three Mile Island | 1 Comment

More Good Advice

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Ray V.

Courtesy of Fr. Dwight Longenecker Old Monk on Pigs Singing Julie’s comment makes this cogent post even more appropriate….

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Fr. Dwight Is On A Roll

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Ray V.

Yesterday, I posted a column by Fr. Dwight Longenecker regarding whether we Catholics worship Mary. Today, he hit on the topic of married priests and women priests…in a very cogent manner….helping me to better understand this simple, yet complex issue. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fr. Dwight is on a roll | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Catholic teaching on priestly marriage, Fr Dwight Longenecker, married priests, Ray Visotski, religion, Standing on My Head Blog, Why Catholic Priests are not married, Why women cannot be Catholic Priests, women priests | Leave a comment

Do Catholics Worship Mary?

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Ray V.

A recurring question…asked and/or thought about by many. Father Dwight Longenecker clears up any mis-conceptions, using his unique style of mixing wisdom, humor and just an occasional pinch of sarcasm. Be sure to click on his bio to get a … Continue reading →

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Happy Easter…

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Ray V.

…From me, through some friends who can say it better than I can. Michael Wade Steve Layman Pope Benedict XVI Fr Dwight Longenecker Kurt Harden (added on after the original post, because it is worth it) And from the secular, … Continue reading →