Monthly Archives: November 2010

How Do You Solve a Problem Like The L’Osservatore Romano?

I have long thought that the Vatican newspaper,  L’Osservatore Romano is a disaster and an embarrassment.  Every time they print something that is misleading about the Church, it is brought up by a participant in our RCIA. What can I … Continue reading

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Islam in the West: The Dangers of Diversity And Tolerance Without Assimilation

I thought that it was a wee bit over the top when voters in Oklahoma voted to ban Islamic law in their state. I thought that the possibility of the US allowing Shariah law was, well, impossible. On a side … Continue reading

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Excerpts From The Book On the Pope

Exerpts from  Light of the World: The Pope, The Church and The Signs Of The Times, Peter Seewald’s book-length interview with Pope Benedict XVI is available on line. The first excerpt from the book still has the media in a … Continue reading

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Petition to Canonize Iraqi Martyrs

If you belonged to the world, the world would love its own; but because you do not belong to the world, and I have chosen you out of the world, the world hates you. John 15:19 From the Christian Martyrs … Continue reading

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St. Cecilia

Today is the memorial of St. Cecilia, Virgin and Martyr. St. Cecilia Cecilia was so highly venerated by the ancient Roman Church that her name was placed in the Canon of the Mass. Already in the fourth century there was … Continue reading

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TSA: Stupid Is As Stupid Does

If this is true. Well. I have no words. So we’re in line, going through one at a time. One of our Soldiers had his Gerber multi-tool. TSA confiscated it. Kind of ridiculous, but it gets better. A few minutes … Continue reading

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The Pope, And Condoms And the Media: Oh My!

Well the saga continues. Did the Pope say that condoms are suddenly fine and dandy?  Well I covered this briefly in a post early this morning provocatively titled Pope Allows Condoms. The short answer is ABSOLUTELY NOT! Jimmy Akin has … Continue reading

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Pope Allows Condoms

Did I get your attention? My. My. The MSM is quite breathless after a translation of the Peter Seewald’s book hit the wires. Here are some of the headlines Pope says condoms sometimes permissible to stop AIDS Pope Says Condoms … Continue reading

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Warning. God Recalls Human Beings

According to Mosnsignor Pope, God has put out a recall notice on all human beings. “The maker of all humans beings (GOD) is recalling all units manufactured, regardless of make or year, due to a serious defect in the primary … Continue reading

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Jesus Is King

Sunday is the Solemnity of Christ the King, and the last Sunday of the Liturgical Year. Next Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent and the first Sunday of the new liturgical year. Father Z reminds us that Jesus is … Continue reading

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