Saturday, March 24, 2007

Annunication Novena Day 9 - The Conversion of Souls

Archangel Gabriel go ahead of our prayer this day to open, minds, ears, hearts, and souls to hear the love of FATHER GOD. O, Holy Spirit enlighten them so that they will be receptive to this grace and enable them to accept, internalize and utilize this grace to do the FATHER'S WILL in all things at all times. We ask all this in the Name of JESUS CHRIST, by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT and by the will of GOD THE FATHER.

Annunciation Novena for the Conversion of souls

I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace,miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners! Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request in this novena:

(mention your request).

Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory. Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.

HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen.

Friday, March 23, 2007

Washington's RFID Bill Halted

House bill 1031, the Electronic Bill of Rights, will not be considered in 2007.
By Mary Catherine O'Connor

March 23, 2007—

Efforts by Washington legislators have failed to pass legislation this year that would have required parties to obtain consent from consumers before using RFID to "collect, maintain and disclose information" on them, because the bill was not placed on the House legislative floor calendar by March 14. The bill, HB 1031, was returned to the House Rules Committee on March 15, but it will not be heard by the full House during this year.

Blessed Are the Meek

Interestingly, St. Francis counsels us not only to "seek the sweetness of aromatic honey in courtesy and suavity with strangers, but also the sweetness of milk among those of our household and our neighbors; a sweetness terribly lacking to some who are as angels abroad and devils at home." This counsel beckons us to examine how we are able to restrain our anger at home and also within the Church, which is our true home in the Family of God.

Guess what I'm working on this Lent...in a male dominated home...remembering JESUS was male too! Ahhhh!

Fr. Euteneuer & Sean Hannity - In "The Wanderer"

Matt Abbott posts this from the Catholic newspaper (print) The Wanderer...

Catholic newspaper encourages readers to protest Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly

Christopher Manion writes on contacting Fox News-Fr. Morris:

(After several calls to his Rome office, Fr. Morris responded to The Wanderer by e- mail. Fr. Morris would not respond to our questions regarding the circumstances surrounding his letter to Hannity or his work and financial arrangements with Fox News. He was also silent on the issues of contraception and abortion, and would not address what, if any, private counsel he might have given Hannity as a priest on the subjects.)

'Mega-Church' Founder...

Evangelist Ousley's ministry suspended

Another sad story and the effects of the sin of adultery...IT hurts the BODY OF CHRIST!
It 'ripples' throughout the 'world'. Sin affects everyone. How many people have these people 'touched' with their sin? It more than likely caused others to compromise their faith, values, morals, and beliefs. This is how sin affects the BODY OF CHRIST!
We are richly blessed through the Catholic Church in the sacrament of Reconciliation as we can be rid of this sin and begin the repenting, cleansing, forgiveness, and healing offered in this mercy and grace filled sacrament!

NOW GO GET CLEAN!

Blogger creates buzz about bishops, church politics

On Whispers in the Loggia...

More on the 'New Ways' - MN event

Archbishop Flynn explains decision to bar Mass at gay symposium (Maybe if the USCCB would put out a statement concerning 'New Ways' and on all the other dissenters...they wouldn't have to back track through the muck or the headache of dealing with the press and faithful Catholics that are tired of watching their Church be torn down!)

“To allow the celebration of the Eucharist as part of this conference would appear to give tacit approval to such teaching, and would lead inevitably to scandal and confusion among the faithful,” Archbishop Flynn added. “I could not, in conscience, allow that to happen.”

Can this help our battle?

Birth Control Prices Soar on Campuses

Millions of college students are suddenly facing sharply higher prices for birth control, prompting concerns among health officials that some will shift to less preferred contraceptives or stop using them altogether.

WE PRAY!

Annunication Novena Day 8 - The Conversion of Souls

Archangel Gabriel go ahead of our prayer this day to open, minds, ears, hearts, and souls to hear the love of FATHER GOD. O, Holy Spirit enlighten them so that they will be receptive to this grace and enable them to accept, internalize and utilize this grace to do the FATHER'S WILL in all things at all times. We ask all this in the Name of JESUS CHRIST, by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT and by the will of GOD THE FATHER.

Annunciation Novena for the Conversion of souls

I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners! Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request in this novena:

(mention your request).

Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory. Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.

HAIL MARY

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen.

Thursday, March 22, 2007

Movement to silence opposition & other news

Our Lady of Mercy hear us!

European Parliament To Examine Polish Anti-Gay Law

"The disturbing proposals to outlaw discussion of homosexuality raise serious concerns about the commitment to fundamental rights in Poland," said MEP Kathalijne Buitenweg, a Green party member from the Netherlands, in a statement.

Ending on a good note...Orthodox Church Leaders Join Moscow Mayor In Opposing Gay Pride Parade

Goodnight!

Fr. Euteneuer is 'casting' his 'net' into the deep

Hannity Lessons Learned -

AWESOME! Fr. is using this technology to teach...video emails! Whoa! Go Fr. 'E'!

This is his 'net' into the deep - Education on Contraception:

To aid this effort, in the next few weeks I will send out a series of brief video email presentations on certain aspects of the contraception issue in order to give you some tools to help others understand the issue more clearly. Send them to family and friends just to get the message out more widely. Below I attach the upcoming schedule, and I look forward to assisting you in the evangelization of our whole society:

March 30: Does birth control really prevent abortion? (video email)

April 5: Holy Thursday—the Gift of the Priesthood (regular written Spirit and Life format)

April 13: NFP: Is this Catholic birth control? (video email)

April 20: Is the world overpopulated? (video email)

April 27: Why should we deny Communion to dissenters on Church doctrine? (video email)

Fr. Euteneuer’s March 20 EWTN Interview with Barbara McGuigan

Audio available here. It was good to hear the good 'padre'!

A busy week...in the U.S.

And while South Carolina was passing their ban...New Hampshire, the House Judiciary Committee recommended the passage of civil unions Thursday...
House panel endorses New Hampshire civil unions-

Several states weigh ban on gay adoptions

N.H. House votes to allow gay couples to adopt together

Pray for conversion!

Our Lady of Mercy pray for us!

S.C. Constitution officially bans gay marriage

OUR 'chipped' passports will look like this...

The New RFID Passport
Unbelievable! Look at what it says inside! It quotes Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson...

"For this is what America is all about.
It is the uncrossed desert and the unclimbed ridge.
It is the star that is not reached and the harvest sleeping in the unplowed ground.
Is our world gone? We say "Farewell."
Is a new world coming?
We welcome it - and we will bend it to the hopes of man."
Lyndon B. Johnson

This is NOT GOOD! GOD HELP US!

God has deemed it better to bring good out of evil than not to permit evil at all. - St. Augustine

More issues in the 'accepting' denominations

Today...
Episcopal-Anglican rift deepens - U.S. bishops say no to a key demand

The Episcopal Church moved closer Wednesday to a showdown with the worldwide Anglican Communion, even as the church's bishops emphasized their desire to remain within that body.

The bishops ended a crucial meeting near Houston with a news conference and a letter in which they rejected a call from Anglican leaders to allow dissident conservative congregations in the United States to be overseen by a separate body that could include leaders from outside the country.

And I take issue with this term...'dissident conservative congregations'....PLEEEEZZZE!

Again, won't this put a 'crimp' in discussions-'dialog'? Episcopal ecumenists hopeful about Catholic-Anglican future (Fri. 3-17-07)

Yesterday...
Episcopalians brace for possible church split

Episcopalians across the country reacted today to news that Episcopal bishops appeared to be taking steps toward rejecting several demands made by top Anglicans of the American church, steps that could push the two bodies toward a formal split.

The bishops were to hold a 1:30 p.m.(3-21-07) PDT news conference today to explain Tuesday's decision to refuse a demand by Anglican leaders that they provide a special vicar for orthodox congregations and dioceses that oppose the Episcopal Church's positions on issues of homosexuality and biblical teaching.

The Episcopal Church is the American branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, the world's third-largest Christian denomination with 77 million members.

Sweden set to legalize gay marriages

Nations that have legalized gay marriages:
  1. Belgium
  2. Canada
  3. The Netherlands
  4. Spain
  5. South Africa
  6. Is Sweden next?
  7. ?

Sweden's predominant Lutheran Church said last week it would be willing to marry gay couples in church if the law is changed, but that the ceremony would be given a different name than wedding.

Won't this put a 'crimp' in our discussions-our 'dialog'?

The World Premiere of Champions of Faith

I'm not a baseball fan...but some of you might be interested in this "inaugural production of Catholic Exchange’s new film & video division" - movie premiere - on Sunday, March 25th, 2007 at 7:00pm in Phoenix, Arizona.
About.

Annunication Novena Day 7- The Conversion of Souls

Archangel Gabriel go ahead of our prayer this day to open, minds, ears, hearts, and souls to hear the love of FATHER GOD. O, Holy Spirit enlighten them so that they will be receptive to this grace and enable them to accept, internalize and utilize this grace to do the FATHER'S WILL in all things at all times. We ask all this in the Name of JESUS CHRIST, by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT and by the will of GOD THE FATHER.

Annunciation Novena for the Conversion of souls

I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners! Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request in this novena:

(mention your request).

Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory. Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.

HAIL MARY

Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen

Wednesday, March 21, 2007

HLI - Contraception the Love Killer

This is an article written by John Mallon. I so recommend this article and request that you pray before you read it. Please ask the intercession of Archangel Gabriel and the Holy Spirit to go ahead of all to open minds, hearts, and souls so that all will be receptive to the grace waiting to be bestowed upon all through this article and pray that all accept it, internalize it, and utilize it to do the FATHER'S Will in all things and at all times.

This touched me deeply:

Little girls do not grow up dreaming of hopping from bed to bed and contraception, they dream of a man who will sweep them off their feet, love them forever and having his many children. A cynicism born of the sexual revolution has brought emptiness to the hearts, wombs and lives of far too many modern women. This emptiness and pain can be avoided or redeemed and healed by the love of Christ and adherence to His teachings. The Catholic Church believes in such dreams because God wrote them on the human heart. And there are men who long for such a woman to love and cherish.

Real lovers want to give without reserve in God’s own superabundance creating more hearts and lives to love. Contraception is like kissing through a screen door and real love cannot tolerate obstacles. Contraception breeds selfishness and separation that drives a wedge between husband and wife that kills love. Real lovers want their love to explode into the posterity of future generations for all of eternity. This is the kind of passion and fulfillment God wants for His children. Contraception limits what should be boundless. It spits in the face of this glorious passion and love’s true abandon; and that is why it is a sin. It seeks to “tame” love, thus killing it. The Catholic Church is the last bastion on earth of true romance. The modern world has suffocated love and made sex a thing of deadness.

Also, men have been programmed and brainwashed with the notion that they can't/shouldn't have children or many children. They think their masculinity is on the line for they fear that they will not be able to provide for more children. They look at numbers and not at the blessings! There are a number of other reasons men contracept: 1. they believe that children are a hindrance to acquiring material goods 2. they don't believe that they have a role in pro-creation--that the woman does everything and 3. they don't want responsibility...you can fill in the rest of the list...the outcome is always--Leaving GOD out!

Annunication Novena Day 6 - The Conversion of Souls

Archangel Gabriel go ahead of our prayer this day to open, minds, ears, hearts, and souls to hear the love of FATHER GOD. O, Holy Spirit enlighten them so that they will be receptive to this grace and enable them to accept, internalize and utilize this grace to do the FATHER'S WILL in all things at all times. We ask all this in the Name of JESUS CHRIST, by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT and by the will of GOD THE FATHER.


Annunciation Novena for the Conversion of souls

I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners! Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request in this novena:

(mention your request).

Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory. Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.

HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen.

Tuesday, March 20, 2007

Can a nun run for public office?

Nun Seeks Borough Council Seat in Pa. --A Sister of Mercy....hmmm!!!

Wemm, 66, a Sister of Mercy, said she sought permission from her order and from the Almighty to run for the office.

"He says, 'This is your decision. I'm with you and holding you in the palm of my hand,'" Wemm said.

[snip]

If she wins, Wemm wouldn't be the first nun to serve in an Allegheny County municipality. Sister Mary Gregory Schessler of the Sisters of St. Francis is a Millvale council member.

Roll Tide...Roll...that is the Pro-Life Tide too!

Researcher says pro-life efforts paying dividends

A social scientist at the University of Alabama says pro-life laws at the state level are effectively reducing the number of abortions nationwide among both teens and adults. But his research into the effectiveness of such legislation, he contends, has been virtually ignored by the mainstream media.

Never! Nope- not me!

Glass-bottom deck to open 4,000 feet above the Grand Canyon floor

Visitors who have marveled at the Grand Canyon's vistas will now have a dizzying new option: a glass-bottom observation deck allowing them to gaze into the chasm beneath their feet.

If man was meant to look at this view GOD would have provided us with wings. HE didn't so why should this be a great thing to do?

I think this would be what purgatory is....the fear of falling into *#!!

Annunication Novena Day 5 - The Conversion of Souls

Archangel Gabriel go ahead of our prayer this day to open, minds, ears, hearts, and souls to hear the love of FATHER GOD. O, Holy Spirit enlighten them so that they will be receptive to this grace and enable them to accept, internalize and utilize this grace to do the FATHER'S WILL in all things at all times. We ask all this in the Name of JESUS CHRIST, by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT and by the will of GOD THE FATHER.

Annunciation Novena for the Conversion of souls

I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners! Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request in this novena:

(mention your request).

Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory. Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.

HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen

Monday, March 19, 2007

13 More Diabetics 'Chipped'

13 Diabetics Implanted with VeriMed RFID Microchip at Boston Diabetes EXPO

At the Boston Diabetes EXPO, physicians implanted VeriMed RFID microchips in conference attendees who signed up for the voluntary procedure. The VeriMed Patient Identification System, which utilizes an implantable RFID microchip in combination with a handheld RFID scanner and a secure patient database, provides immediate access to important identification and health information for patients who arrive at an emergency department unable to communicate.

Why would you voluntarily do this?

And one more notable item...

'Veil tip' to Liz McIntyre at Spychips RFID Blog for this Tommy Thompson Leaves Board of VeriChip Corporation - takes leave of absence to concentrate on his efforts on running for President of the United States.

Fr. Euteneuer on EWTN RADIO 'Open Line' Tues.3-20-07

Fr. Tom Euteneuer will be on EWTN 'Open Line' with Barbara McGuigan Tuesday, at Noon PDT til 1:00 pm, (3-4 EDT 2-3 Cent.), MARCH 20.

Go to http://www.ewtn.com/ and click on the 'radio' to listen.

New Book Introduced on End of Life Issues

Book on End of Life issues presented at San Antonio symposium

"A Will to Live: Clear Answers on End of Life Issues" is the second book in a series of recently launched by Basilica Press entitled "The Shepherd’s Voice," a collection of books written by Bishops in a question and answer format, addressing key controversial issues of pressing interest for today’s Catholic.

The first book of the collection was "Catholics in the Public Square," by Bishop James Olmsted from Phoenix.

Archbishop Gomez said he began considering writing this latest book in the year 2000 when his mother died after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for almost a decade. He said the memories of his mother's passing were awakened when the world "witnessed with horror the death of Terri Schindler-Schiavo. This tragic event aroused a wave of doubt in many Catholics regarding the meaning of life and death, about our final hours, about what dignified death really is and what it is not.”

To learn more about the "Shepherd's Voice" series, visit the Basilica Press website at: www.basilicapress.com

Toledo cardinal denounces blasphemous and pornographic catalogue as crime against Spain

Our Lady of Fatima pray for US!
The Archbishop of Toledo, Cardinal Antonio Cañizares, said this week a government-sponsored pornographic and blasphemous catalogue that insults the Virgin Mary and Jesus is a “crime” that is helping to” undermine and destroy” Spain.

JPII & Al Qaeda

That day in Manila when Al Qaeda wanted to kill the Pope

It was a banal incident, a fire in an apartment, a fire in an apartment that caused Khalid Sheikh Mohammed’ s plans. Blueprints for the assassination of John Paul II were found alongside plans to blow up American planes mid flight.

[snip]

But at the time the episode had little effect on the Popes visit to Manila. On the 15th, a day of splendid sunshine, the John Paul II celebrated World Youth Day, before one of the biggest crowds ever to attend a public event: 4 perhaps 5 million people. No one has ever been able to calculate the exact numbers of people who gathered together in prayer and celebration.

Vox Clara advisers urge quick completion of English Mass translation

Happy Feast of St. Joseph!

And while you're listening you can also go to...
  • Picture and Info (this picture on the right is awesome =) Joseph & the child Jesus with his nail & hammer)

"Words cannot express the perfection of his adoration. If Saint John leaped in the womb at the approach of Mary, what feelings must have coursed through Joseph during those six months when he had at his side and under his very eyes the hidden God! If the father of Origen used to kiss his child during the night and adore the Holy Spirit living within Him, can we doubt that Joseph must often have adored Jesus hidden in the pure tabernacle of Mary? How fervent that adoration must have been: My Lord and my God, behold your servant! No one can describe the adoration of this noble soul. He saw nothing, yet he believed; his faith had to pierce the virginal veil of Mary. So likewise with you! Under the veil of the Sacred Species your faith must see our Lord. Ask St. Joseph for his Lively, constant faith."
- St. Peter Julian Eymard

Free Event in Blogosphere Tomorrow- 3-20-07

This should be an interesting event...can't wait to hear/watch it online.
A 'veil tip' to dotCommonweal-Commonweal Mag.-blog- and they are asking for comments about the 'blogosphere'..."By the way, please feel free to share your ideas about the subject of tomorrow's panel discussion. What intrigues you about the blogosphere--Catholic and otherwise? What worries you?"
The comments posted there could get interesting too! = )

Annunication Novena Day 4 - The Conversion of Souls

Archangel Gabriel go ahead of our prayer this day to open, minds, ears, hearts, and souls to hear the love of FATHER GOD. O, Holy Spirit enlighten them so that they will be receptive to this grace and enable them to accept, internalize and utilize this grace to do the FATHER'S WILL in all things at all times. We ask all this in the Name of JESUS CHRIST, by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT and by the will of GOD THE FATHER.

Annunciation Novena for the Conversion of souls

I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners! Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request in this novena:

(mention your request).

Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins
and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory. Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.
HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen

Sunday, March 18, 2007

New Ways Ministry - "Wicked"- Gregory Maguire

A 'veil tip' to a reader for sending this article...Gay, Catholic and parents of three from National Catholic Reporter Cafe-NCR.

Remember my previous posting on Friday? About Gregory Maguire and the Broadway Musical "Wicked"?

Well, it's confirmed by this article/interview that he is a 'cradle Catholic', living with his partner (a convert), and as Maguire states, "We are a Catholic family. We go to church on a regular basis, are respected in our parish, and are healthy contributors financially and morally."
Apparently, he is scheduled to attend and speak at the New Ways Symposium in MN this weekend, where he plans to "tell his story, leading a focused discussion on gay parenting in a sacramental church."

He states, "It means far less to them [his children] that they have two dads than two parents who are there when they go off to school and when they return."

***
It appears that there's so much dissent. Notice, I used the word 'appears'. There are many that continue to follow Holy Mother Church and CHRIST. Remember Fr. Euteneuer's letters this week? When we remain faithful HIM and HE continues to build HIS ARMY with HIS children. HE is the master of this battle plan. Our role in HIS plan is pick-up the casualities...and help HIM in keeping that number of casualities low.

Also, know that when I post this 'stuff'/info, I do so to alert you of the 'danger ahead'. But, that doesn't mean that you should let that 'danger' overwhelm you or prevent you from reacting. It's here to forewarn you so that you can be armed with the right weapons to face the battles ahead. Reception of the sacraments, prayer-(the Rosary-THE WEAPON OF CHOICE), fasting, and sacrifice are our weapons!

Kathleen Kennedy Townsend on Hardball

It's just interesting to listen to the direction that 'cradle Catholics' in the media continue to keep 'trying to move'....

Annunication Novena Day 3 - The Conversion of Souls

Archangel Gabriel go ahead of our prayer this day to open, minds, ears, hearts, and souls to hear the love of FATHER GOD. O, Holy Spirit enlighten them so that they will be receptive to this grace and enable them to accept, internalize and utilize this grace to do the FATHER'S WILL in all things at all times. We ask all this in the Name of JESUS CHRIST, by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT and by the will of GOD THE FATHER.

Annunciation Novena for the Conversion of souls

I greet you, Ever-blessed Virgin, Mother of God, Throne of Grace, miracle of Almighty Power! I greet you, Sanctuary of the Most Holy Trinity and Queen of the Universe, Mother of Mercy and refuge of sinners! Most loving Mother, attracted by your beauty and sweetness, and by your tender compassion, I confidently turn to you, miserable as I am, and beg of you to obtain for me from your dear Son the favor I request in this novena:

(mention your request).

Obtain for me also, Queen of heaven, the most lively contrition for my many sins and the grace to imitate closely those virtues which you practiced so faithfully, especially humility, purity and obedience. Above all, I beg you to be my Mother and Protectress, to receive me into the number of your devoted children, and to guide me from your high throne of glory. Do not reject my petitions, Mother of Mercy! Have pity on me, and do not abandon me during life or at the moment of my death. Amen.

HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou amongst women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and in the hour of our death. Amen.