Norman Fulkerson 
Saintly souls often remain hidden from the eyes of the world and are only discovered by chance. In this way, Mary Ann Long is a source of inspiration in much the same way as Saint Therese of the Infant Jesus. Like the “Little Flower,” Mary Ann provides a valuable lesson that anyone … Read more
In turbulent times like ours, examples of heroism can be uplifting. This is why you should know the story of United States Marine PFC Douglas Dickey. This young man who sacrificed his life to save fellow Marines during the Vietnam War is not well known. His story is particularly compelling since he … Read more
Heroes are commonly seen as people who face and overcome an external enemy. Marine Col. Donald Gilbert Cook is an example of someone who heroically faced an external enemy, but his greatness comes primarily from the war he waged against himself. This Catholic Marine posthumously received the Medal of Honor because of … Read more
A curious thing happened the other day. While attending a book sale at a local library, I stumbled upon a marvelous photo album of Queen Elizabeth’s Golden Jubilee in 2002. Moments later, a Canadian lady saw the book and expressed trepidation about who will occupy her throne next. “After all,” she concluded, … Read more
It was a gloriously sunny Saturday afternoon in St. Augustine, Florida, and tourists were enjoying the sites. Suddenly, something disturbed their tranquility. It was the 2022 March for Life St. Augustine passing in their midst, and what a sight it was with an estimated 5000 participants. Among those participating were members of … Read more
On January 4, 2022, a large number of Citrus County residents voiced their opinions at a County Commission meeting at the Inverness, Florida Court House. They demanded that local libraries not be allowed to have pro-homosexual displays during the month of June as a result of the one they held last year. … Read more
The issue of married priests recently came up in a conversation with a friend. He is a retired Marine Corps Colonel and a Catholic. He was surprised to hear that priestly celibacy is not, as is often stated, a medieval invention. I took advantage to point out to him that remaining chaste, … Read more
It was a foggy morning in Ocala, Florida on February 18, 2020, which only served to accent the Spanish moss hanging lazily from the live oak trees. I saw that the parking lot for the county commissioner’s office was packed on this idyllic day with good reason. Commissioner Carl Zalak III of … Read more
John Canley knew he wanted to be a Marine when he was only thirteen years old. He and his older brother L.J. went to see the movie Sands of Iwo Jima starring John Wayne. He left the theater transformed. What moved him most was the scene of the marines raising the American … Read more
We often exercise the power of persuasion in very subtle ways. I saw this happen recently when I made a new acquaintance, who I will call Phil, at a Washington eatery. He served our nation during time of war, and we agreed on many issues. He explained that he is Catholic and … Read more