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

History, Awakening, And The Role Of People Entrusted With Much

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 broken into. You also must...

Tim Von Dohlen

View Articles If you’ve met Tim, you know that his life was shaped by good values that were imparted to him by his parents and he...

History Matters: The Remarkable Victory of Christians Centuries Ago and Its Global Impact

History Matters: The Remarkable Victory Of Christians Centuries Ago And Its Global Impact

October 4, 2016

Our faith is based, not on abstract speculation, but on historical events. Christ does not hover around us as a philosophical idea, for he “was made flesh and dwelt among us.” The Church’s feasts are acts of thanksgiving for actions of God that have affected the course of human existence. On October 7, the Church celebrates the victory of Christian...

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Decline in Olympic Viewership

Decline In Olympic Viewership

August 8, 2016

It’s been interesting to read the various analyses about why the opening ceremony of the 2016 Olympics in Brazil experienced such a horrendous decline in viewership from previous Olympics. Neilson reported that viewership was down a whopping 35% from London’s opening ceremony in 2012. Although Deadline Hollywood reported the showing as the lowest a Summer Opening has done in overnight...

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FROM THE NAPA INSTITUTE: Notre Dame’s Snead Says 2016 Presidential Election Will Be Culturally Transformative

From The Napa Institute: Notre Dame’s Snead Says 2016 Presidential Election Will Be Culturally Transformative

July 26, 2016

O. Carter Snead, Law professor and Director of the University of Notre Dame’s Center for Ethics and Culture, spoke on the importance of this year’s Presidential Election. "This year’s election will be the most culturally transformative in years,” Snead noted, pointing to issues such as abortion, physician-assisted suicide, the enforcement of the Hyde and Weldon amendments, and human cloning conscience...

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FROM THE NAPA INSTITUTE: Bishops Discuss Genuine Mercy in the Year of Mercy

From The Napa Institute: Bishops Discuss Genuine Mercy In The Year Of Mercy

July 26, 2016

In a PANEL DISCUSSION with Archbishop Bernadito Ausa (Vatican Observer at the United Nations), Archbishop Alexander Sample (Portland), Bishop Michael Barber (Oakland), Bishop Robert Vasa (Santa Rosa), this year’s Napa Institute BISHOPS PANEL focused on the topic: “Genuine Mercy in the Year of Mercy.” Mercy is at the heart of Pope Francis’pontificate. The Bishops noted that “Mercy can change us...

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TRAVEL, SONGS, ANSWERS AND GUIDELINES FOR AMERICA AND OUR LIVES

Travel, Songs, Answers And Guidelines For America And Our Lives

July 21, 2016

Pat and I have successfully completed a grandson’s high school graduation trip for Colton, with Hunter standing in for Chase who instead entered High Point University in North Carolina for summer school. Pat and I decided after taking granddaughter Morgan to London that seeing the National Parks in America would be our destination for grandchildren after each high school graduation....

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From The Napa Institute: Carly Fiorina, Cardinal Dolan, Little Sisters Of The Poor

July 19, 2016

Exclusive to the Catholic Business Journal by Thomas Loarie, reporting from the Napa Institute. Carly Fiorina, in conversation with Marjorie Dannenfelser of the Susan B Anthony List, stated that she hoped Donald Trump follows through on his vow to “blow things up in Washington D.C.," adding "as nothing ever changes there.” Fiorina went on to talk about her involvement in...

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Napa Instute: Dr. Robert George: We Are In Trouble…we Are Now “ghosts In A Machine”

July 19, 2016

Special to the Catholic Business Journal by Thomas Loarie, reporting on the Napa Institute – Princeton Professor of Jurisprudence and Director of the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions, Dr. Robert George, told a standing room-only crowd at this month’s Napa Institute that a Neo-Gnostic ideology is permeating Christian and Judaism teaching, and our institutions under the guise...

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From The Napa Institute: Mel Gibson, Bishop Barron And More Tidbits…

July 12, 2016

More wonderful insider tidbits from the Napa Institute conference which ended Sunday afternoon, thanks to Catholic Business Journal's on-site reporter, columnist and senior editorial advisor, Thomas M. Loarie. These wonderful tidbits involve Mel Gibson, Bishop Barron and more.... Mel Gibson’s “Hacksaw Ridge” Previewed at the Napa Institute Mel Gibson introduced his newest movie, Hacksaw Ridge, Saturday night at the Napa...

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LIVE FROM THE NAPA INSTITUTE: George Weigel: American Exceptionalism is Under Attack

Live From The Napa Institute: George Weigel: American Exceptionalism Is Under Attack

July 9, 2016

Weigel Keynote Opens 6th Annual Napa Institute with an insightful exposé that American Exceptionalism is Under Attack. (for daily tweets from the floor of the Napa Institute, go to www.Twitter.com/CatholicBizNews - @CatholicBizNews) NAPA, CA, July 8, 2016 – American author and political and Catholic social activist, George Weigel, opened the 6th Annual Napa Institute here yesterday. The theme of this...

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Ceo Learnings:

Tim Von Dohlen

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 impressive is that throughout his...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

" Thomas Loarie is CEO of Bryologyx, a radio host of The Mentors Radio Show, and the former, seasoned and pioneering CEO of life science... "

A BLESSED HOLY YEAR VISIT TO ROME

A Blessed Holy Year Visit To Rome

May 26, 2016

(Please Note: In this very special article, Catholic Business Journal has linked each site and book mentioned. It's worth clicking on the links to get a robust sense of the magnificence of this pilgrimage to Rome.—ed.) We had high excitement and expectations as Pat and I prepared for our Rome adventure with our dear friends, Carole and Reid Carpenter from...

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BOOK REVIEW: Making Your Mind Magnificant

Book Review: Making Your Mind Magnificant

May 10, 2016

Learn how the mind uses “Okay” and “I Don’t Care” to keep us from reaching our potential. In a nutshell, Making Your Mind Magnificant, by Steven Campbell, is the best book in years on how to change one’s life. I recently hosted Steven Campbell as a guest speaker for the career transition ministry I have helped to facilitate over the...

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Bring Back Love, Transform Culture

Bring Back Love, Transform Culture

May 10, 2016

As America continues to become more me-centered, utility focused, and organized around the needs of the self, we are losing one of the most important and essential elements required to sustain a rich and vibrant country that nurtures and enriches its members. We should appreciate the fact we’ve created a technologically-driven society capable of remarkable achievements. But we should mourn...

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Papal Infallibility and Contraception for Difficult Times

Papal Infallibility And Contraception For Difficult Times

April 11, 2016

The world seems to be taking great interest lately in speculating about whether Pope Francis will change the Church's position on birth control, especially in light of recent worries that babies born from women with the Zika virus might suffer birth defects. This became a major news story when the pope made statements to reporters during an airplane flight from...

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INSPIRING BOOK REVIEW: When Breath Becomes Air

Inspiring Book Review: When Breath Becomes Air

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 his illness. He joins Randy...

Thomas M. Loarie

(CEO, Bryologyx)

View Articles Thomas M. Loarie is a popular host of The Mentors Radio Show, the founder and CEO of BryoLogyx Inc. (BryoLogyx.com), and a seasoned corporate...

" Thomas Loarie is CEO of Bryologyx, a radio host of The Mentors Radio Show, and the former, seasoned and pioneering CEO of life science... "

A Daily Miracle And A Path For Life’s Purpose

March 15, 2016

The daily reflections by Mathew Kelly and the other individuals at Dynamic Catholic have made for a most enjoyable Lent to draw ourselves closer to Jesus. I was particularly struck by Mathew Kelly’s reflection on “Forgiveness.” We each know that we are imperfect and need God’s forgiveness of our sins. What was so striking was the statement that God forgives...

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A GOOD START FOR 2016

A Good Start For 2016

January 24, 2016

My wife, Pat, and I found ourselves in unfamiliar surroundings on New Year’s Eve. At 3:00 in the afternoon, waiting for surgery to begin on Pat’s daughter at the very new and technologically well-equipped William P. Clements Hospital in Dallas, Texas – part of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. We knew in any case the surgery would be...

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WOMB WITH A VIEW AND THE HELP OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

Womb With A View And The Help Of The Holy Spirit

December 9, 2015

We are now well into the Advent season. I am enjoying reading daily reflections from the wisdom of Pope Saint John Paul II. At Sunday Mass when Father Bud Roland lit the first candle on the Advent wreath he talked about Advent being a time of waiting and watching in preparation for the coming of Jesus. He also talked about...

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National Geographic: How the Virgin Mary Became the Most Powerful Woman in the World

National Geographic: How The Virgin Mary Became The Most Powerful Woman In The World

November 24, 2015

Catholic Business Journal senior editorial advisor and columnist, Thomas Loarie, reminded us that this month's cover story for the National Geographic focuses on Our Lady. The miraculous healing of Artie Boyle (who spoke at the local Catholic business club in the Oakland Diocese, Catholics@Work, earlier this year) is touched on in the NatGeo story. This is a must read for...

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