A Tragedy Should Not Be A Time For Political Opportunism…

July 20, 2012 By 35 Comments
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... Regarding the shooting in Colorado; let's get two things perfectly clear. 1- A criminal, by the very definition of the word, does not respect laws. 2- A person intent on murder is not going to let laws keep him from the task at hand. Making guns illegal to own is not going to prevent criminals from committing crimes... because they are criminals, see? Crim•i•nals. As in people who violate and disregard laws. Gun laws. Any laws. Laws do not apply to criminals or else they would … [Read more...]

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the white dove and Cardinal Eugênio Sales …

July 12, 2012 By 6 Comments
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... During the funeral of Cardinal Sales of Rio de Janeiro a single white dove perched atop of his coffin... for an entire hour. As Terry pointed out, "In Christianity the dove symbolizes both the Holy Spirit and the souls of the just." Related Link: D.Eugenio Sales e uma Pomba, with more photos. … [Read more...]

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Virginia is for lovers and North Carolina is for the narrow-minded, judgmental, deceptive, and manipulative…

June 10, 2012 By 5 Comments
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Then what does that make California then, besides the land of fruits and nuts. CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) - A California church says "sorry" to people in North Carolina after the state passed Amendment One, recognizing marriage as only between a man and a woman. The billboard, sponsored by the Missiongathering Christian Church in San Diego, appeared for the first time on Wednesday. The church apologizes for what it calls "the narrow-minded, judgmental, deceptive, manipulative actions of those … [Read more...]

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Holy water as a crowd dispersal weapon…

April 30, 2012 By 11 Comments

On Sunday, activists from the Union of Orthodox Banner-Bearers, a lay Russian Orthodox organisation, dispersed a group of protesters gathered in downtown Moscow near the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour by dealing with them in a distinctively brutal and Russian way; dousing them with Holy Water. … [Read more...]

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overwhelmingly helpless and dependent, just the way the gov’t likes us…

April 4, 2012 By 12 Comments
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... "Up to 30 people were pepper-sprayed by police after students tried to storm a Santa Monica College trustee board meeting in protest over proposed higher course fees." The students were chanting, "No cuts, no fees, education should be free". Education should be free. Free, because teachers don't deserve a salary. Free, because it doesn't cost a dime to maintain the school's infrastructure and facilities. Yes, free. Free to make getting a college education has commonplace - … [Read more...]

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The Eucharist is the Body of Christ…

March 1, 2012 By 23 Comments

... The Eucharist is the Body of Christ. It is the Body of Christ. The Body of Christ. Christ transubstantiated. Jesus Christ Himself. Jesus. Even if you don't fully understand the concept it doesn't make it any less so. Either you believe it or you don't. Now if you are Catholic chances are high you believe it. Well, you are supposed to believe it at least. Knowing and believing what you do about the Eucharist it follows reason that you would want to 1) protect Him from being profaned, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Defenders of Faith, In the News, Mass Hysteria 23 Comments

THIS IS CATHOLICISM…

February 9, 2012 By 6 Comments
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... EWTN sues US government over Contraception Mandate, and so does Priests for Life . Cardinal Wuerl thinks we stand a solid chance at winning this fight, and the Church is always right. "The world will know that free men stood against a tyrant, that few stood against many, and before this battle was over, even a god-king can bleed." - King Leonidas, 300 … [Read more...]

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“For the good of souls, Nancy Pelosi must be denied Holy Communion and the Catholic people should be informed that she is being denied Holy Communion.”

February 8, 2012 By 25 Comments
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... I am quoting Fr. Z in the above title, but I must say that if this very moment Archbishop Niederauer and Cardinal Wuerl decided to excommunicate Nancy Pelosi or deny her Communion I would stand up and loudly cheer with joy. Hell, I may even dance in place. And you can call me nasty or un-Christian for doing so all you want - but you'd be dead wrong. Warning: I am about to say "hell" a lot. First lets examine what it means when someone is excommunicated and denied Holy Communion. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the News, Politics, Sanctity of Life 25 Comments

I hate always being right…

February 3, 2012 By 10 Comments
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... Breaking News: Koman reverses decision on Planned Parenthood grants A short lived victory with an utterly disappointing and predictable end. Why, SGK Foundation, why? You should have stuck to your guns. You've lost all credibility now. Neither side will ever trust you again. It's a shame, really. You did do legitimate good. Alas, no more. Updated 4:55pm[EST]: But wait, there's more ... let's take a nice deep breath. Is SGK really caving? However, my thinking falls along the … [Read more...]

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and because I’m feeling especially silly today, The Pope meets a rare Cuban crocodile at his general audience…

January 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
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... "Among those attending this morning's general audience with the Holy Father were staff of the zoological park in Rome (the "Bioparco"), which is currently celebrating its centenary. They brought with them a rare live specimen of the Cuban crocodile, to represent the 1,200 animals which live in the park and as a sign of the environmental protection and education work the structure carries out. The Cuban crocodile, is classified as an endangered species." Full Story. Above image … [Read more...]

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A makeover. It needs to be razed and salted…

January 12, 2012 By 5 Comments
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... Remember this thing, the monster of Stazione Termini in Rome? Well, it's getting a 'makeover'. I know it's just a makeover but at least it's a small recognition that the thing is ugly and looks more like Mussolini than Bl. John Paul II. What ever happened to making art look like stuff, recognizable stuff, not all this lazy abstract conceptual garbage? Oh... because that would require real skill and talent. … [Read more...]

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engaging all the senses during liturgy, a new look at incense…

January 9, 2012 By 9 Comments
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... The use of incense in mass is more than pomp and meaningless ritual, as you may already be aware. Let your prayers rise up the smoke to the Heavens. Incense is also more than something that just smells nice and serves the more practical purpose of masking the stench of unwashed peasantry - as some claim. It apparently can also alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. "An international team of scientists, including researchers from Johns Hopkins University and the Hebrew … [Read more...]

Filed Under: In the News, My Religion is Cooler Than Yours, Uncategorized 9 Comments