MUST-READ: Failure of the Media to Meet Its Social Responsibilities, by grandson of founder of Chicago Times

MUST-READ: Failure of the Media to Meet Its Social Responsibilities, by grandson of founder of Chicago Times

Thomas M. Loarie November 27, 2016

Special to the Catholic Business Journal, writen by grandson of Chicago Times founder.   Much of the mainstream media has disgraced itself in recent years. It has been focused on manipulation by engaging in tactics to “normalize” those who disagree with their points of view by targeting, freezing, personalizing, and polarizing. And most recently, we observed…

America’s Future and Your Eternal Soul come before party politics

America’s Future and Your Eternal Soul come before party politics

Tim Von Dohlen October 13, 2016

Mother Teresa said, “We are not called to be successful we are called to be faithful.”  That includes bringing our beliefs into the voting booth with us and voting accordingly. On a recent Sunday one of the Bible readings during Mass was from the infrequently quoted Book of Amos from the Old Testament and it…

HISTORY, AWAKENING, AND THE ROLE OF PEOPLE ENTRUSTED WITH MUCH

HISTORY, AWAKENING, AND THE ROLE OF PEOPLE ENTRUSTED WITH MUCH

Tim Von Dohlen October 7, 2016

(This is an absolute must-read article—ed.)   At Mass on the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time, I was captivated by the Gospel and Father Bud’s question to attendees.  Luke 12 states: “Be sure of this: if the master of the house had known when the thief was coming he would not have let his house be…

Tim Von Dohlen

Tim Von Dohlen

Thomas M. Loarie June 14, 2016

Mr. Tim Von Dohlen is an attorney, businessman and former member of the Texas House of Representatives from Goliad, Texas. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy and later his law degree from the University of Texas. He has been Member of Board of Trustees at TMF Health Quality Institute since 2007. But most…

INSPIRING BOOK REVIEW: When Breath Becomes Air

INSPIRING BOOK REVIEW: When Breath Becomes Air

Thomas M. Loarie March 22, 2016

“It’s Not Useful to Spend Time Thinking About the Future – that is, Beyond Lunch” Paul Kalanithi, M.D., was the neurosurgical chief resident at Stanford when, in May 2013, he was diagnosed with stage IV metastatic lung cancer. His New York Times best-selling book When Breath Becomes Air is a memoir about his life and…

BOOK REVIEW: Camino de Santiago: The Dark Night of the Soul & Emptying Oneself to Move Forward

BOOK REVIEW: Camino de Santiago: The Dark Night of the Soul & Emptying Oneself to Move Forward

Thomas M. Loarie June 2, 2015

In the course of six weeks, author Sonia Choquette’s father and brother died unexpectedly, then she concluded she did not like her husband of 30 years. What was happening?

BOOK REVIEW: Inconvenient Facts—The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels

BOOK REVIEW: Inconvenient Facts—The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels

Thomas M. Loarie May 5, 2015

Alex Epstein’s book, The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, begins to provide balance to the global debate on climate change, the use of fossil fuels, and the use of alternative sources of energy.

Crucifixion, The Cross, Faith and American Culture

Crucifixion, The Cross, Faith and American Culture

Tim Von Dohlen April 21, 2015

Happy Easter!  This was the best Lent I have ever had.  Clearly, it was because of the book by Marcellino D’Ambrosio (Dr. Italy) 40 Days, 40 Ways: A New Look at Lent.  You will do yourself a spiritual favor if you go ahead and purchase the book so you are ready for Lent next year. …

BOOK REVIEW: There is No Excuse Not to Innovate; Stakes are High and Time is Short

BOOK REVIEW: There is No Excuse Not to Innovate; Stakes are High and Time is Short

Thomas M. Loarie March 17, 2015

We live in a period of accelerating change—socially, culturally, and organizationally. Old norms and old institutions are being challenged, transformed and destroyed as never before. The massive structural change that is underway makes this period very different from all previous periods.

TWO POPES AS SAINTS, TWO POPES PRESENT

TWO POPES AS SAINTS, TWO POPES PRESENT

Tim Von Dohlen May 16, 2014

My wife, Pat, and I were recently in Rome to attend the Canonizations of Saint John Paul II and Saint John XXIII. This trip was also a Pilgrimage to expand and enrich our Catholic faith by visiting historical sites and viewing relics, paintings and mosaics that tell parts of the Church’s amazing history. It was made even more meaningful because each of these Saints lived in our lifetime.

God bless Saints John Paul II and John XXIII

Tim Von Dohlen April 28, 2014

Now they have been proclaimed official Saints forever; worthy Catholic role models to emmulate now and for all future generations. Please go to the Catholic Business Journal Special Report Photo Gallery to see a short video clip of the Canonization and photos from the Canonization Mass and events leading up to these events of Divine…

Time for a Closer Look

Time for a Closer Look

Tim Von Dohlen December 20, 2013

My wife Pat and I so enjoy the Christmas season.  Most of all we enjoy that from Thanksgiving to year end we can become more reflective.  Sure there is the hustle and bustle to get everything done before Christmas, but at the same time we are thinking of family, friends, and what we can do to help someone in need.  It is our time to thank God for all our blessings.  It is th

SAINTS AT WORK: St. Charles Borromeo

SAINTS AT WORK: St. Charles Borromeo

Fr. Chris Heath December 1, 2011

No computers… No phones… Yet what powerful business tips are found in the life of this 16th Century saint! As we scramble to daily improve our FaceBook and Twitter sales and awareness outreach, it’s difficult to imagine that anything—or anyone—from the 16th Century could reveal powerful business tips for success today.  But the life of…

A Road Map for Deepening our Catholic Faith in 2010

A Road Map for Deepening our Catholic Faith in 2010

Randy Hain January 9, 2010 1 Comment

 If you are like most people, it is very likely you have made at least one New Year’s resolution to kick off 2010.  The typical list may include losing weight, quitting smoking, drinking less and exercising more.  Sound familiar?  But, how often do we make firm resolutions to help us become better Catholics?  What can…

A Christmas Rebellion?

A Christmas Rebellion?

Randy Hain December 30, 2009

As we continue through the wonderful 12 days of Christmas, columnist Randy Hain reflects on the days leading up to the celebration of Christ’s birth this year in the wider marketplace. An interesting read! Were your experiences similar to his? —ed. I have been pleasantly surprised this Christmas.  I was prepared to receive a tidal…

Reflections on the Great Jubilee 2000 +10

Reflections on the Great Jubilee 2000 +10

Mark McElrath December 23, 2009

As we rapidly approach the Christmas Eve vigil of 2009, I am reminded of another Christmas Eve just 10 years ago, a Christmas Eve that I had spent six years preparing for in a special way.  The late Holy Father, the recently named Venerable John Paul II said the Great Jubilee 2000 was the event…

120 Years of St Catherine’s Military Academy Forming Young Men of Virtue One Boy at a Time…

120 Years of St Catherine’s Military Academy Forming Young Men of Virtue One Boy at a Time…

Mark McElrath December 17, 2009

A 120th anniversary is quite an accomplishment. There are few economic enterprises which can claim that level of continuous performance. St Catherine’s Military Academy in Anaheim, California is one of them. Founded in 1889 by Mother Pia Backes, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, the school has shown an amazing ability to…

The Danger of Fame

The Danger of Fame

Patrick Lencioni December 15, 2009

Fame. A few months ago, prompted by all the news about Michael Jackson’s troubled life and drug-related death and the similarities between him and Elvis Presley, I started to think about the dangers of fame. And when the travails of Jon and Kate (of the Plus Eight television show) became known, I sat down and…

New Mission Territory

New Mission Territory

Randy Hain December 3, 2009 1 Comment

Look around after Mass or observe the folks attending ministry meetings and parish events and ask yourself: “Where are all the young adults?” According to the Fast Facts on Young Adults page listed on the USCCB website, the Church defines “young adults” as 18-40 years of age and says that 40% of Catholics today belong…

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