+JMJ+ Isaiah 41:15 Behold, I will make of you a threshing sledge, new, sharp, and having teeth; you shall thresh the mountains and crush them, and you shall make the hills like chaff; Matthew 3:12 Whose fan is in his hand, and he will thoroughly cleanse his floor and gather his wheat into the barn; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire. "Let the TRUTH be your delight.... proclaim IT..., but with a certain congeniality." St. Catherine of Siena
Friday, January 25, 2008
Films for Life - Cinema Vita
Pro-Life Film Festival taking place in San Francisco on March 7 ...please pass the word that they are looking for pro-life films to be showcased.
"Submissions to the festival are to be 3-to-5 minute original films. They can be entered in one of three divisions: high school, college and an open category. Films will be judged based on the overall impact of their message, the storyline/plot, technical quality, and appeal to a broad audience. Prizes for each category include $250 plus valuable in-kind prizes chosen to encourage emerging filmmakers. For submission guidelines, prizes, and other information on sponsorships, timetable and prizes, please visit http://www.ignatius.com/cinemavita/sub%20guide.htm or call 415-387-2324."
Get the word out!
"Submissions to the festival are to be 3-to-5 minute original films. They can be entered in one of three divisions: high school, college and an open category. Films will be judged based on the overall impact of their message, the storyline/plot, technical quality, and appeal to a broad audience. Prizes for each category include $250 plus valuable in-kind prizes chosen to encourage emerging filmmakers. For submission guidelines, prizes, and other information on sponsorships, timetable and prizes, please visit http://www.ignatius.com/cinemavita/sub%20guide.htm or call 415-387-2324."
Get the word out!
Thursday, January 24, 2008
A New Bishop for Springfield - Cape Girardeau, MO
Appointed Msgr. James Vann Johnston of the clergy of Knoxville, U.S.A., chancellor and moderator of the diocesan curia, as bishop of Springfield - Cape Girardeau (area 66,586, population 1,248,000, Catholics 64,900, priests 128, permanent deacons 13, religious 222), U.S.A. The bishop-elect was born in Knoxville in 1959 and ordained a priest in 1990. He succeeds Bishop John J. Leibrecht, whose resignation from the pastoral care of the same diocese the Holy Father accepted, upon having reached the age limit.
Knoxville priest to become Missouri bishop
New Catholic leader named
Tennessee Priest to be Bishop in Missouri
Knoxville priest to become Missouri bishop
New Catholic leader named
Tennessee Priest to be Bishop in Missouri
Spreading HIS WORD even in tragedy -
"Rick Burgess, of the Rick & Bubba Show, took the opportunity to speak at the memorial service for his son William Bronner Burgess (also known as Cornbread on the show). Bronner had accidentally drowned in the swimming pool at their house. Rick delivers a powerful message showing his family's strong faith in God and helps us to understand what we can do to honor his Father and his son during this earthly tragedy."
Rick Burgess - A Father's Heart part 1
Rick Burgess - A Father's Heart part 2
Rick Burgess - A Father's Heart part 3
Please watch and listen...and be about the FATHER'S BUSINESS in EVERYTHING!
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access (by faith) to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us. Romans 5: 1-5
Rick Burgess - A Father's Heart part 1
Rick Burgess - A Father's Heart part 2
Rick Burgess - A Father's Heart part 3
Please watch and listen...and be about the FATHER'S BUSINESS in EVERYTHING!
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access (by faith) to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we even boast of our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance, proven character, and proven character, hope, and hope does not disappoint, because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the holy Spirit that has been given to us. Romans 5: 1-5
St. Francis de Sales Feast Day
Introduction to the Devout Life - Gotta own it, read it, internalize it, and share it!
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Abortion's battle of messages
former pres. CFFC's Francis Kissling and former pres. of NARAL Pro-Choice America Kate Michelman
In recent years, the antiabortion movement successfully put the nitty-gritty details of abortion procedures on public display, increasing the belief that abortion is serious business and that some societal involvement is appropriate. Those who are pro-choice have not convinced America that we support a public discussion of the moral dimensions of abortion. Likewise, we haven't convinced people that we are the ones actually doing things to make it possible for women to avoid needing abortions.
Thompson Decides To Drop Out
His statement:
Where to go? What to do?
JESUS I TRUST YOU!
McLean, VA - Senator Fred Thompson today issued the following statement about his campaign for President: "Today I have withdrawn my candidacy for President of the United States. I hope that my country and my party have benefited from our having made this effort. Jeri and I will always be grateful for the encouragement and friendship of so many wonderful people."
Where to go? What to do?
JESUS I TRUST YOU!
Microchips
GOOGLE-funded firm launches DNA test in Europe...
23andMe(TM) Launches Web-Based Personal Genome Service(TM) Outside U.S., Empowering Individuals to Access and Understand Their Own Genetic Information
"The DNA is then extracted and exposed to a microchip-like device made by Illumina, Inc., a leading developer of genetic analysis tools (Nasdaq: ILMN), that reads more than half a million points in the individual's genome, including a proprietary set of over 30,000 information-rich markers, chosen by 23andMe scientists, to produce a detailed genetic profile."
23andMe(TM) Launches Web-Based Personal Genome Service(TM) Outside U.S., Empowering Individuals to Access and Understand Their Own Genetic Information
"The DNA is then extracted and exposed to a microchip-like device made by Illumina, Inc., a leading developer of genetic analysis tools (Nasdaq: ILMN), that reads more than half a million points in the individual's genome, including a proprietary set of over 30,000 information-rich markers, chosen by 23andMe scientists, to produce a detailed genetic profile."
94% of evangelicals rank abortion No. 1
"Christians put issue ahead of personal debt, content of movies, TV, homosexual agenda"
Pro-Life Students Videotape Abortion Provider Boasting of Lies
Students for Life of America
Dr. Hodari speaks to students at Wayne State (Nov. 9, 2007 - Detroit, MI)
GOD HAVE MERCY!
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Dr. Hodari speaks to students at Wayne State (Nov. 9, 2007 - Detroit, MI)
GOD HAVE MERCY!
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Washington, D.C Pro-life March 2008
Pro-lifers brave cold, long road
Pro-Life Advocates: Roe v. Wade Support Weak as Abortion Case Reaches 35
COMMENTARY: March, Mourn, Protest, Pray and then VOTE PRO-LIFE, PERIOD
Young Americans Support Anti-Abortion Movement At Washington Gathering
Retrospective: Sorrow From the Sidelines
Pray for the overturn of the of Roe vrs. Wade
Pro-Life Advocates: Roe v. Wade Support Weak as Abortion Case Reaches 35
COMMENTARY: March, Mourn, Protest, Pray and then VOTE PRO-LIFE, PERIOD
Young Americans Support Anti-Abortion Movement At Washington Gathering
Retrospective: Sorrow From the Sidelines
Pray for the overturn of the of Roe vrs. Wade
Petition from 96 Prominent Catholics
Prominent Catholics at odds over excommunication
"A group of 96 prominent Catholics issued a petition opposing a November 2007 "Call for Civility" that had urged Catholics not to demand excommunication for politicians at odds with Catholic teachings on abortion. Full text and signatories."
"A group of 96 prominent Catholics issued a petition opposing a November 2007 "Call for Civility" that had urged Catholics not to demand excommunication for politicians at odds with Catholic teachings on abortion. Full text and signatories."
HLI Lauds WI's Bishop Morlino on his stand against CFFC
Contact: John Mallon, Human Life International, 405-720-2575, johnmallon@cox.net
FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Jan. 22 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Rev. Thomas J. Euteneuer, STL, president of Human Life International, (HLI) today applauded Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison, Wisconsin, for his letter to the Wisconsin Legislature (pdf.file) pointing out the illegitimacy of the rogue group calling itself "Catholics for a Free Choice" (CFFC).
"Perhaps CFFC should call themselves 'Catholics Against Conscience' given the maneuver they are trying to pull in Wisconsin," Father Euteneuer said. "CFFC is trying to block a conscience clause in a law regarding so-called 'emergency contraception,' which would protect health professionals in the state from being forced to dispense the abortion-causing drug, also known as 'Plan B.'
"That would bring the cynical irony of their existence full circle," Father Euteneuer said. "CFFC cites a false concept of conscience to support their claims that one can be 'pro-choice' and a Catholic in good standing. CFFC also issues a misnamed publication entitled Conscience."
Father Euteneuer said, "I salute Bishop Morlino for reiterating what Human Life International and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops have said all along: that no one can responsibly claim both to be Catholic and pro-choice."
Bishop Morlino said, "CFFC is, practically speaking, an arm of the abortion lobby in the United States and throughout the world. It is an advocacy group dedicated to supporting abortion. It is funded by a number of powerful and wealthy private foundations, mostly American, to promote abortion as a method of population control. Thus, I reaffirm, 'Catholics for a Free Choice' is not, in fact, Catholic because its members don't accept basic Catholic teaching. So, it comes as no surprise that when I teach basic Catholic doctrine, which they don't recognize as such, they call it 'political maneuvering' – a claim that is as frivolous as their claim to be Catholic is irresponsible." (Emphasis in the original.)
Father Euteneuer said, "Thank God for shepherds like Bishop Morlino. On this day when we commemorate the tragic Roe v. Wade decision—which has claimed nearly 50 million lives and damaged countless women over 35 years—his action reminds us there are still wolves in Catholic clothing ravaging God's little ones."
Monday, January 21, 2008
Update: "Rethink Conference" - Successful & kept true to the Gospel
'Rethink' Human Connection, Say Secular Leaders to Christians
"About 1,200 unique people attended the conference from Jan. 17-19, and more than 5,000 people across the nation watched the speakers via satellite."
[snip]
"Prior to the conference taking place, it had come under criticism for inviting secular speakers to advised Christian on how to improve their ministry. Rethink organizers had adamantly defended the conference as seeking to help people “rethink” the methods in communicating the Word of God, not the Gospel message."
[snip]
"The next Rethink Conference will be held again at the Crystal Cathedral, Feb. 5-7. 2009."
"About 1,200 unique people attended the conference from Jan. 17-19, and more than 5,000 people across the nation watched the speakers via satellite."
[snip]
"Prior to the conference taking place, it had come under criticism for inviting secular speakers to advised Christian on how to improve their ministry. Rethink organizers had adamantly defended the conference as seeking to help people “rethink” the methods in communicating the Word of God, not the Gospel message."
[snip]
"The next Rethink Conference will be held again at the Crystal Cathedral, Feb. 5-7. 2009."
"Corpus Chisti" - Offensive Play
Gay Jesus play angers Australian church leaders
"Set to open on February 7 as part of Sydney's annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival, "Corpus Christi" depicts Jesus and his followers as gay, and ends with Jesus being crucified."
Where's the outrage?
"Set to open on February 7 as part of Sydney's annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras festival, "Corpus Christi" depicts Jesus and his followers as gay, and ends with Jesus being crucified."
Where's the outrage?
Sunday, January 20, 2008
"Rethink Conference" Info
Conference Rethinks Methods, Not Gospel Message (pdf.file)
Rethinking Culture from "Herescope"<- Check it out!
From Lighthouse Trails Research Project & check their blog too and these:
Rethinking Culture from "Herescope"<- Check it out!
From Lighthouse Trails Research Project & check their blog too and these:
- Conference Alert: Breakforth Conference in Canada with Kay Arthur, Josh McDowell and Erwin McManus
- Rethink Conference Starts Today: Christian Leaders Help Bring About Robert Schuller's Dream of an All-Inclusive Spirituality
Rethink Conference - Speaker Erwin McManus news item - Cultural architect: why churches are declining in America
Please pray for the Burgess Family ("Rick & Bubba")
Rick and Sherri Burgess - of Rick and Bubba (radio personalities), have a lost their youngest son, 2 yr. old Bronner Burgess in a tragic pool drowning accident. Please pray for the family, grandparents, and friends. Bronner was one of 5 children.
Eternal rest grant unto Bronner, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Eternal rest grant unto Bronner, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.