Archbishop Burke News

Catholic Archbishop Remorseful For Misuse Of His Comments- Terry Randall

Hey, Obama: Hands Off Burke

USCCB - Statement on Reiki- AMEN!

Reiki lacks scientific credibility

Catholics trusting Reiki operate in superstitious no man's land

Reiki inappropriate for Catholic health care institutions, retreat centers, chaplains

Thank You LORD!

Thank you Blessed Mother!

Michael D. O'Brien - 'Globalization' - NWO

Recommended Reading...while I'm away for a few days:
Globalization and the New World Order

Prayer Alert: Carrie Tomko

Please PRAY FOR CARRIE!

G20 News

We must clean up banking system, Gordon Brown tells US financiers
On the second day of five-day tour ahead of G20 summit, prime minister denies lack of consensus over dealing with the global financial crisis

G20 must act on banking reform, job creation: Brown

Soros: G20 a "make or break" event for markets

Swiss to discuss tax co-operation with US, Japan

China May Press G-20 to Guard Its US Assets, Researcher Says

Forthcoming London meeting of G-20 could be a fireworks display

G-20 Meeting May Give Impetus to WTO Accord, U.K., Brazil Say

US and European paths to recovery diverge

Britain's Brown expects results from G20 summit

WHATTTTT?

Geithner 'open' to China proposal

IS this the kind of 'change' we want?!!!!!

SEE The Drudge Report news items too (3-25-09)

UK - Gettin' IT DONE! GO Daniel Hannan MEP

Mary Ann Kreitzer - On the ND-Obama - America Magazine

Michael Winters of America Magazine, Fulminates on Notre Dame and Obama

Scandal at Notre Dame - Obama Commencement News Items - # 4

Bishop, White House issue responses

Verbatim: White House responds to Notre Dame commencement boycott:

Petition - Randall Terry - Stop Obama Notre Dame -

Pray to ‘Our Lady’ for Notre Dame University, Says Indiana Bishop

The Observer - Notre Dame Campus Newspaper - Online - Viewpoint

Mixed reaction on Notre Dame visit

'Fox And Friends' Exclusive: Notre Dame In Uproar Over Obama Speech

Should Notre Dame ‘disinvite’ Obama?

Abortion debate dogs Obama's plan to deliver commencement address

Should Obama speak at Notre Dame?

Notre Dame's Obama invite outrages some Catholics

Around the Catholic Blogs:
***Canon Lawyer - Ed Peters -Breviter: Two things Bp. D'Arcy couldn't do re Notre Dame

AmP Poll: What do you think of Notre Dame's invitation to Obama?

"Truth Over Prestige"

Fr. Reese's flawed arguments for Pres. Obama at Notre Dame

The Annunciation

The Annunciation

Fr. John Hardon: The Magnificat: Mary’s Own Prayer

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The Magnificat - Luke 1: 46-55

My soul doth magnify the Lord, and my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Savior. For He hath regarded the humility of His handmaiden.For behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed. For He that is mighty hath done great things to me, and holy is His Name. And His Mercy is from generation unto generations upon them that fear Him. He hath shewed might in His arm, He hath scattered the proud in the conceit of their heart. He hath put down the mighty from their seat, and hath exalted the humble. He hath filled the hungry with good things, and the rich He hath sent empty away. He hath received Israel, His servant, being mindful of His mercy. As He spoke to our Fathers, Abraham and His seed forever.

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Reminder: 'Total Consecration' -To Jesus through Mary

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St. Maximilian Kolbe's Way: Unlimited Consecration

Update: Mobile Tea Party

No Tea Party on USS Alabama

Update: Plan B - Morning After Pill

Let's make sure this info gets moving too, because everybody is missing out on this info - under the radar, for sure!

Back Up Your Birth Control Day Gets a Boost from Court Decision

The court ordered the FDA to expand over-the-counter access to 17-year-olds within 30 days. It further ordered the FDA to reconsider the application to eliminate all age restrictions to over-the-counter access to emergency contraception, which is sometimes called Plan B or the "morning-after pill."

Plan B Ruling Endangers Health and Parental Rights

FDA Ordered to Rethink Age Restriction for Plan B

Morning-After Pill for Girls of All Ages?

Americans United for Life Condemns Ruling Increasing Minors ...

Advocates for Youth Applauds Court Ruling on EC Age Restriction

Let's Take A Look At G20 News & Info

Q&A: the G20 summit

G20

The Working Groups

Communiques March 14, 2009

Communiqué Annex - Restoring lending: a framework for financial repair and recovery, 14 March 2009 (PDF 25KB)

News:
China May Press G-20 to Guard Its US Assets, Researcher Says

Obama Urges G20 to Take Bold Economic Action

London prepares for violent G20 protests

Wishlists for a new world order

China calls for new global currency

And I throw this one in for good measure---(connect the dots):
Officials seek new power over financial companies

Update: Alabama Tea Party - Hoover - Shelby County

IT'S SET!

Now, let's get out there and 'set the table' - with patriots with smiles, appropriate signs, business cards in hand (contact info/network) to share with others, a yard chair, and your desire to see our country continue to be the country that OUR LORD has intended it to be....

A beacon of light - of liberty, freedom, and hope for all the world!

Scandal at Notre Dame - Obama Commencement News Items - # 3

Despite criticism, Notre Dame firm on Obama as commencement speaker

Critics Blast Obama's Scheduled Notre Dame Commencement Address

Pro-Lifers Plans at Notre Dame: Keep Obama from Speaking

Georgetown’s Thomas Reese weighs in on Barack Obama-Notre Dame ...

Vast protest against Obama commencement address at Notre Dame gathers pace

Notre Dame Defends Obama Invitation as Antiabortion Protests Mount

Obama faces Notre Dame backlash

FOX NEWS- America’s Talking 1 P.M. Question (@ 2:30 p.m. cent -254 comments)

Around the Catholic Blogs:

Wha.....?

Nancy Brown Ready to Issue Statement: Obama at Notre Dame

Notre Dame’s Faustian Bargain

Obama at Notre Dame: What if?

Form Criticism

Notre Shame - Cartoon

Update: ND Scandal - Bishop D'Arcy Speaks

Bishop D'Arcy's Statement - Concerning President Barack Obama speaking at Notre Dame graduation, receiving honorary law degree

Notre Dame's Bishop Will Not Attend Obama-Honoring Graduation, Criticizes University's Decision

Bishop D’Arcy won't attend Notre Dame commencement featuring Obama

Update: ND Responds to Scandal

Notre Dame sticking with Obama for commencement

A spokesman for the University of Notre Dame says it won't rescind an invitation to President Obama to speak at its spring commencement despite criticism from some Catholics that his views on abortion and stem cell research run counter to Catholic teaching.

More DETAILS:

Notre Dame spokesman Dennis Brown:

"Jenkins has spoken with D'Arcy about the matter, Brown said, declining to provide details."

"Brown, asked about the volume of complaints to the university, said it was "nothing beyond what we anticipated." "

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee!

Scandal at Notre Dame - Obama Commencement News Items - # 2

ND Students May Not Attend Commencement

Pro-Life Opposition Grows to Notre Dame Honoring Pro-Abortion Barack Obama

The Destruction of Notre Dame

Notre Dame's President John Jenkins at Crossroads Over Obama Award

Notre Dame students (heart) Obama

ALL Condems Obama Appearance At Notre Dame University

America The National Catholic Weekly - Three Cheers for Notre Dame
(Threshing grain.....)

What is it about President Obama that makes the right wing so crazy, so uncharitable, so frothing-at-the-mouth unreasonable? I asked another priest who ventured racism was part of the answer. I am not so sure.

[...]

This crowd of conservatives does not own the Catholic Church. They certainly do not own Notre Dame University. They are about to find out that they do not own Dr. Glendon either. The rest of us Catholics, however, must not let the public square think that they do. Our voices must be raised to say that we are thrilled such a distinguished Catholic university is considered such a part of the life of the nation that our President will be coming to address its graduates. We are thrilled that he will be sharing the stage with one of our Church’s and nation’s finest scholars and diplomats. And, we should be thrilled that the right wing commentariat has again adopted its smug "I thank Thee, Lord, that I am not like other men" stance. The Master condemned many things when he trod the earth, but none more than the smug judgmentalism of the Pharisees. Alas, like the poor, the Pharisees will be with us always. You will be able to find them on Graduation Day protesting outside the gates at Notre Dame.

Outrage Over Obama's Appearance at Notre Dame: Who Are the Political Victims? (The USCCB can either lead or GET OUTTA THE WAY! The laity has been carrying this issue for many years and they have had enough! Again--Lead or get outta the way!)

It's striking that the protest is spearheaded by grass-roots Catholics, as opposed to the Roman Catholic hierarchy. It's in-the-pews conservatives who are pressuring U.S. bishops to speak out against an alleged injustice; typically, it's the other way around, with bishops imploring their flock to action.

Notre Dame's Honoring Pro-Abortion Barack Obama Makes College Less Special

Symposium: A Moral Exemplar?

re: Notre Dame -George Weigel writes - NRO-Kathryn Jean Lopez -

Is Obama Worth a Mass?

Petition Launched to Stop Obama From Speaking at Notre Dame

REMINDER: Obama beat Sen. John McCain in St. Joseph County, Ind. home of Notre Dame, by 17 points, aided by support from the school’s students.

From ND - Online Newspaper - The Observer Online (While I was checking around their site I found this info:See: Terms of Use and Service - "an Internet website offered in cooperation with the mtvU Television channel ("MTVU Channel"- WARNING SCANDAL-GRAPHIC).

Some applaud, others condemn Obama announcement

Obama selection a betrayal of Notre Dame's mission

Jenkins: Obama 'honored' University by accepting

Obama choice unacceptable

News Items on ND Scandal

Notre Dame Switchboard Overwhelmed,Grads Condemn Obama Decision

ND operators said the calls simply became too much to handle. Voice mails of the University President, Vice-President, Provost, assistant-provost and PR director were all full by 10pm EST. Operators were suggesting that callers try again on Monday when university officials would be back in their offices.

All the calls were expressing outrage. None supported the decision.

**Prophesied on June 11th, 2008 - Barack at Notre Dame? Our Lady strikes back!

Notre Dame criticized over Obama invite

Pro-Life Leader Calls on Notre Dame to Cancel Obama Commencement Address

From Cuomo to Holtz to Obama

Excitement building after Obama announced as Notre Dame commencement speaker ~ This is such a done deal....no one is going to cancel this one folks!
A glimmer of hope: Let us pray - there isn't enough money in local law enforcement budgets to support this event:

And that means overtime for additional officers.

"We're looking at every dime we're spending now, so anything over and above is going to be a bit of a hardship," said South Bend Police Department Captain Phil rent.

O Mary, conceived without sin,

pray for us who have recourse to Thee!!

Update: Rev. Hoye - JAILED

Pastor jailed for Oakland anti-abortion acts

Please pray for him and his family.

Blessed Mother protect him!

More Contact Info -Re: ND SCANDAL

CHARITY 1ST!!!!

Fort Wayne -South Bend Diocesan Catholic Communications Department

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS
915 S. Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

P.O. Box 390
Fort Wayne, IN 46801

260-744-0012
Fax number 260-744-1473

STAFF:
Director of Communications
Vince LaBarbera
vlabarbera@fw.diocesefwsb.org

Administrative Assistant
Chris Hawkins
chawkins@fw.diocesefwsb.org

Administrative Assistant
Marty LaBarbera

Communications Associate
Francie Hogan
fhogan@fw.diocesefwsb.org

ND - OBAMA SCANDAL - More Contact Info

And think about this....this must have been in the works for a while....can you believe? How evil is this?

REMINDER: Eph 6:12 For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

WOULD HE RECEIVE A 'STIPEND' TOO WITH THE DEGREE?!

SEE: "Background: Presidential Commencement addresses at Notre Dame Barack Obama will be the ninth U.S. president to be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Notre Dame and the sixth to be the Commencement speaker."


And...notice it was announced on Friday afternoon -Spring Break is happening around the country right now!

CONTACT Bishop John Michael D'Arcy

South Bend Chancery

114 W. Wayne Street

South Bend, IN 46601

(574) 234-0687

Fort Wayne Chancery

1103 S. Calhoun Street

Fort Wayne, IN 46801

(260) 422-4611

Fax: (260) 969-1383

SCANDAL AT NOTRE DAME - OBAMA TO DELIVER COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

According to ND website: President Obama to deliver Notre Dame’s Commencement address

TAKE ACTION NOW- ALWAYS IN CHARITY!

SEE CARDINAL NEWMAN SOCIETY AND SIGN PETITION, WRITE LETTER, FAX, EMAIL OR PHONE NOTRE DAME PRES FR. JENKINS.

PLEASE PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, & ALUM.

Sex Education: "Education About Life Act"/ REAL

'REAL' Sex Education for America's Youth

Government to teach children how to have safe sex? Is this for REAL? (Opinion)

Abortion Backers Propose New Congressional Bill to Weaken Abstinence Education

CNS Video (*Parents have opt-out option)

Statement by Shelby Knox on the Introduction of the REAL Act

NARAL Pro-Choice America Praises Introduction of Lautenberg-Lee REAL Act

PPFA Applauds Introduction of REAL Act Bill to Fund Comprehensive

Human Rights Campaign Hails Re-Introduction of Responsible Education about Life Act

Prop 8 - Amazing! It passed because of US Bishops!

Catholic bishops revealed as key in marriage battle

Update: Alabama Sovereignty Resolution

Please see- Matthew Givens at Politics Alabama's post- Alabama Sovereignty Resolution – Introduced!

Matthew has included contact information for committee members.
So, let's git-r-done! ; )

St. Joseph Novena Day 9 - Feast of St. Joseph

Day 9

PATRON OF A HAPPY DEATH

IHS

Litany of St. Joseph

Fr. Mark: Prayer to Saint Joseph for Priests - *Reminder*- on this day - Thursdays of Adoration and Reparation for Priests

Symbols of St. Joseph

St. Joseph -Virtual Altar

Dearest St. Joseph, Pray For Us!

Informative Item on the MO - "The Modern Militia Movement" Report

The Radical Polarization of Law Enforcement

Samson & Ft. Rucker In the News - Questions

Fort Rucker Under Investigation for Helping Samson

It just keeps getting worse day by day...persecution!

Impeach the Pope - from a 'Catholic'.....

"I am a Catholic and the idea that such a man is God's spokesperson on earth is absurd to me."
[...]

"Let's start a movement within the Catholic Church to impeach Pope Benedict XVI and remove him from office. While we're at it, let's replace him with a woman."

But that's ok....we should expect it....

John 15:18
If the world hates you, realize that it hated me first.

1 John 3:13
Do not be amazed, (then,) brothers, if the world hates you.

1 John 3:24
Those who keep his commandments remain in him, and he in them, and the way we know that he remains in us is from the Spirit that he gave us.

Europe: Spiritual Retreats For Men in 2009

Spiritual Retreats with Saint Joseph de Clairval Abbey in Flavigny

See here & here.

Sign up to receive their Spiritual Letter/Newsletter (I've been receiving the letter for a number of years - a true and rich blessing to be sure!)

See the interior of the church

Update: Volunteer Bill - 'Give Act'

House Readies Passage of Volunteerism Bill Critics Call Pricey, Forced Service

"Ask What You Can do for Your Hood"

Hip Hop Caucus

Tea Party News

The Drudge Report posts news item on Tea Parties - YouTube - VIDEO: Taxpayers Gather In Cities To Protest Spending, Growing Debt

Tea Party 'Central'

Past events

We Will Be Watched!

Southern Poverty Law Center Center- SPLCenter reports in 2005 on a previous 'Tea Party':

Sweet Home Alabama
Frightened right-wingers gather to keep the 'Cradle of the Confederacy' safe from leprosy, pedophiles, Spanish and rampant godlessness'

Little Rock, ARK 'Tea Party'

Newt Joins ('Partnering'/Sponsoring) The Tea Party!

'V/t' to Matthew Givens at Politics Alabama

Update: A 'Run-down' on the MO Missouri Information Analysis Center (MIAC) Report

Chuck Baldwin Responds: Missouri State Police Think You And I Are Terrorists

Law enforcement says some critics are overreacting to Mo. report on militia movement

My question....Where does ACORN fit in this? Do 'they' get 'profiled' too?

St. Joseph Novena Day 8

Day 8
FRIEND IN SUFFERING

Fr. Mark - Triduum to Saint Joseph

Alabama Introduces State Sovereignty Resolution

'V/t' to Phil at The Right Side of Life - AL State Rep Introduces State Sovereignty Resolution

SEE: HJR 298

May GOD continue to bless Alabama and AL State Rep. Greg Canfield!

Serious Times Ahead of US - Persecution

Missouri report on militias, terrorists draws criticism

‘Fusion center’ data draws fire over assertions
Politics, banners seen as suspect.

MIAC Strategic Report -The Modern Militia Movement- pdf file (& you'll have to sign-up to get the downloadable doc.)

Publish at Scribd or explore others: Periodicals & Report miac Ron Paul

Inform friends and family.

Pope Benedict XVI Announces Special Year for Priests 6-19-09 to 6-19-10

HOLY FATHER ANNOUNCES A SPECIAL YEAR FOR PRIESTS

ST. JEAN MARIE VIANNEY: PATRON SAINT OF ALL PRIESTS

And of course let us ALL keep praying for ALL PRIESTS!
And don't forget our Holy Hour for Priests - Adoration & Reparation for Priests on Thursdays - Fr. Mark

O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

St. Patrick

St. Patrick's Day

Fr. Mark:

• Hail, Glorious Saint Patrick
• Patrick: Bound to the Mystery of Christ

Have a glorious and blessed day!

"The Priests" ~ Irish Blessing



An Old Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

See "The Priests" tonight on EWTN:

“THE PRIESTS” IN CONCERT AT ST. MALACHY’S (60) NEWInternational best selling Irish singers "The Priests" present a special concert in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Raymond Arroyo is host to this special live concert from St. Malachy's parish in New York. Tues 3/17/09 9:00 PM ET & 6 PM PT Wed 3/18/09 10:30 AM ET & 7:30 AM PT

Forced Volunteerism?

The Bill: H.R. 1388:Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act - Give Act

Summary Full Text

News:
Dodd, Cochran, DeLauro announce “Service For All Ages” initiative

House Committee Approves National-Service Bill

'GIVE' Act Would Give Back

Groundbreaking National Service Legislation Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives Advocates Establishing September 11 as an Annually Observed National Day of Service

AARP Applauds Capitol Hill for Focusing on the Next Generation of Service

My Good Deed

St. Joseph Novena Day 7

Day 7

PATRON OF WORKERS

Fr. Hardon - St. Joseph, Patron of Dedicated Souls

A Trillion Dollars - What does it look like?

A Trillion Dollars

Why is he doing this?!

UPDATE 1-Obama to mobilize supporters in budget push

Alabama: Tea Parties!

Alabama: The list is growing.

Montgomery Tea Party - 30 Days

Birmingham: Shelby County Tea Party

Ron Silver RIP

Ron Silver, RIP

He will be missed. I liked him as an actor and more so when he joined the Republican Party.

Eternal rest grant unto him, 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.

St. Joseph Novena Day 6

Day 6

PATRON OF FAMILIES

Fr. Hardon - The Role and Responsibility of Fatherhood - St. Joseph as Model

Fr. Hardon - St. Joseph - Foster Father of Jesus

Update: Connecticut Protest

Catholics' Clout In Connecticut Diminished, But Nowhere Near Gone

Jerry Springer Show Moving to Connecticut - Next to St. John's Catholic Church

Connecticut's Gold Coast braces for Jerry Springer

St. Joseph Novena Day 5

Day 5

PATRON OF THE CHURCH

Novena Prayer to St. Joseph for Priests

ST. JOSEPH: A THEOLOGICAL INTRODUCTION
Fr. Michael D. Griffin, O.C.D.

Update: Keyes Litigation - Obama Eligibility

Court: No need for state to check prez' eligibility

St. Joseph Novena Day 4

Day 4

FAITHFUL SERVANT

Update: LA Religious Ed. Congress '09 Pics

1. What the heck? What's in those baskets? And do I really want to know?

2. And teens are allowed to be Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion? (see 2nd row of pics. too)

3. World Youth Day Liturgies '09

4. Another BIG basket...what? African American Liturgy.......please more of the same...

5. What is with these baskets? 2009 RECongress Saturday Many Cultures, One Faith Liturgy - 1 & 2

6. Highlights -2009 RECongress 1 & 2

The Battle: Fr. John Corapi - BACK on EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa

Listen - Audio (mp3) - EWTN: EWTN Live - 3/11/2009

Watch - Video - Click on the EWTN LIVE download under the Archived Video

More Connecticut News - A Thank You

Bishop Lori thanks ‘patriotic’ Catholics for thwarting ‘legislative attack’

He said believers and citizens should remain "alert" and "on guard" against other legislation unfriendly to the Church or efforts to silence the Church on current issues.

Wanna go to a Tea Party? On April 15th?

Alabama's Tea Party Schedule


Find your 'Tea Steamin' Event


Spread the word!

St. Joseph Novena Day 3

Day 3

MAN CHOSEN BY THE BLESSED TRINITY

St. Joseph Novena Day 2

Day 2
VIRGINAL HUSBAND OF MARY

Divine Favors Granted to Saint Joseph

'Why? Because Nancy Can!' Column

Judical Watch: Judicial Watch Uncovers Documents Detailing Pelosi's Repeated Requests for Military Travel

Michelle Malkin: Nancy Pelosi: The Jennifer Lopez of congressional travelers

Nancy Pelosi’s Fondness For Gulfstream’s Sleek G-5

Pelosi Made Repeated Requests for Military Aircraft

Report: Pelosi camp is plane petulant

Congress May Need to Fund Another Stimulus, Pelosi Says

St. Joseph Novena

Novena

Day 1

FOSTER-FATHER OF JESUS

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION

REDEMPTORIS CUSTOS

OF THE SUPREME PONTIFF JOHN PAUL II

ON THE PERSON AND MISSION

OF SAINT JOSEPH IN THE LIFE OF CHRIST AND OF THE CHURCH

Fr. Clement Machado- EWTN - Homily (download mp3 file)

Update: Connecticut - Proposal PULLED

Proposal To Regulate Catholic Church Pulled

Grading Obama over at MSNBC

Grade him NOW.

Connecticut: More News

McKinney: Cancel Hearing on Catholic Church Controversy

Democrats said the idea for the bill came from Greenwich resident Tom Gallagher, a former parish trustee, devout Catholic, member of the Knights of Columbus and a Wall Street securities lawyer who wrote an op-ed article on the issue in The Stamford Advocate in January 2007. He is joined by Paul Lakeland, the chair of the Catholic studies department at the Jesuit-run Fairfield University and an often-quoted authority on church issues.

SEE: TOM GALLAGHER - A proposal: Look to Civil law to reform parishes

Catholics angry over proposed law

State's Catholic Bishops Condemn Bill On Finances

Catholic Church Battle Intensifies At State Capitol

Archbishop of Denver warns that Conn. bill threatens Catholics everywhere

Shredding the First Amendment in the Constitution State

Dick Morris: Reports Nancy is on a MAJOR ROLL!

PELOSI WOULD MUZZLE TALK RADIO

Speaker Pelosi Backs Senate Amendment to Regulate Talk Radio

Why? Because Nancy can!!!!

More info: Politics and the Fairness Doctrine

Pelosi Backs Talk Radio Regulations

Prayer Need: Embryonic Stem Cells

Obama Reversing Stem Cell Limits Bush Imposed

ACTION & PRAYER ALERT! State of Connecticut - CATHOLIC DIOCESE

Catholics across the State of Connecticut mobilize to fight the irrational, unlawful, and bigoted Proposed Bill #1098/2009

Light-up those lines Connecticut Catholics!

Call your relatives in Connecticut to alert them NOW!

CHARITY FIRST!

Call and e-mail Sen. McDonald and Rep. Lawlor:
Senator Andrew McDonald:

Capitol phone: (800) 842-1420;

Home phone: (203) 348-7439

E-mail: McDonald@senatedems.ct.gov

Representative Michael Lawlor:

Capitol phone: (800) 842-8267;

Home phone: (203) 469-9725 E-mail: MLawlor99@juno.com

St. Joseph Altar Online

St. Joseph Altar Online

The Truth will set you free!

Communist Party Leader Visits Glenn Beck - Classic (Yes, it is classic-a must see!)

I saw this interview last week and couldn't wait for others to see and hear this interview. FOX re-aired the show this past weekend and I saw it again...and again it was unbelievable....go Glenn!

Respite - Peace - Hope

Live video by Ustream

Matthew 6:25-34

"Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat (or drink), or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing?
Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span? Why are you anxious about clothes? Learn from the way the wild flowers grow. They do not work or spin.
But I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was clothed like one of them.
If God so clothes the grass of the field, which grows today and is thrown into the oven tomorrow, will he not much more provide for you, O you of little faith?
So do not worry and say, 'What are we to eat?' or 'What are we to drink?' or 'What are we to wear?'
All these things the pagans seek. Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all.
But seek first the kingdom (of God) and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides.
Do not worry about tomorrow; tomorrow will take care of itself. Sufficient for a day is its own evil."

"Do not let anything afflict you, and do not be afraid of any illness, or accident, or pain. Am I not here who am your Mother? Are you not under my shadow and protection? Do you need anything else?" -Words of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego

Disappointments

Sarah Palin and Sen. Brownback....see Alan Keyes' Slouching Towards Rama

This is why we place our trust not in men but in OUR LORD.

We have to pray for our country and it's leaders.

Update: FOCA News

Will FOCA force the Catholic Church out of healthcare?

Radical Pro-Abortion FOCA Bill Coming Soon, Pro-Life Advocates Must Prepare

Congressman to introduce FOCA ‘sooner rather than later,’ spokesman says

Update: Catholics Against K. Sebelius - Deal Hudson

Bush's Catholic Outreach Guru: GOP Leaving Catholics Dispirited

Archbishop Naumann's Column on Sebelius Nomination

Leaven Column: Archbishop Naumann's Column on Sebelius Nomination

PRAYER ALERT: Priests

IHS

Please pray for ALL priests

and

visit Fr. Mark: I Will Do Them Mercy, If Only They Will Receive It

Commentary on upcoming apostolic visitation of U.S. religious sisters

See Fr. Philip Neri Powell's, OP, PhD post: Rebels Without a Clue

And let us continue to pray for these 'nuns'.....

Amy Welborn has moved again...from Charlotte Was Both

Amy has been experiencing quite a few life changes lately.

She can be found over here at her new digs - Beliefnet - Via Media

The 'Birthers' - A New Term

'V/t' to Phil - you've got to read his commentary and see this piece.

Anglicans & The Catholic Church

Traditional Anglicans want to join Catholic Church

Update: Cardinal Newman Society: K. Selebius Supporter List

Catholic Professors Cheerleading for Pro-Abortion Obama Pick

Catholic scholars who signed the statement, with their Catholic university affiliations, include: (please click to contact them-REMINDER:CHARITY 1ST!!!)

Lisa Sowle Cahill – Boston College

Nicholas Cafardi – Duquesne University

William D’Antonio – The Catholic University of America (scroll down)

Miguel H. Diaz – College of St. Benedict / St. John’s University (Minnesota)

Julia Dowd – University of San Francisco

Joseph Fahey – Manhattan College

Fr. David Hollenbach – Boston College

Delores Leckey – Georgetown University (Woodstock Theological Center fellow) (couldn't find contact info.)

Fr. Thomas Massaro – Boston College

Vincent Miller – Georgetown University

David O’Brien – College of the Holy Cross

Fr. Thomas Reese – Georgetown University (Woodstock Theological Center fellow)

Stephen Schneck – The Catholic University of America

Boston: Catholic Hospital: News

Caritas draws fire on abortion
Catholic system may join with secular firm

Australia - Vatican News Item

Vatican nixes joint Catholic-Anglican confirmation rite in Australia

Website: "Catholics Against Kathleen Sebelius"

Catholics Against Kathleen Sebelius ---->Sign The Petiton!

A Very Good Case Made - Obama

See Phil's entry at The Right Side of Life: Ankeny v. Daniels: Mr. Ankeny and Mr. Kruse Go to Court in Indiana

News Items: Hoosiers file suit challenging Obama's birth status

Gov. seeks to throw out Obama suit

Sen. Fred Thompson and Jeri Thompson on Radio

They have a new weekday radio program....yessss!

Station Finder

WESTWOOD ONE'S THE FRED THOMPSON SHOWWILL DEBUT ONMORE THAN 125 STATIONS

The Biggest Since O’Reilly: Fred Thompson Show To Launch

World Economic Forum (WEF) Davos '09 Meeting - 'Global TV'

Global Television For Our Global Leader

States:Vermont: Drivers License: RFID

Vermont issues IT-enhanced driver's licenses

New York, Washington State and British Columbia in Canada offer similar licenses designed to comply with DHS’ Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which goes into effect in June. Officials in Arizona, Michigan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec have indicated they intend to issue similar cards.

Michigan Catholic Conference - Stem Cells

Michigan Catholic Conference Welcomes Announcement of Non-Embryo Destructive Stem Cell Research Advancement

FOCA HERE WE COME?!

Catholics gird for Sebelius fight

Catholic conundrum: Conservatives like Obama

Kathleen Sebelius Explains Being a Pro-Choice Pro-Lifer

Now what....USCCB? Whatcha wanna do now? Hmmm?

Wide Spread Confusion: Who's the author?

Hindu lauds Australian Catholics for liking film about reincarnation

Rajan Zed

Hindu prayers in the U.S. Senate

The Video


Info:

Dr. Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D:

"The Zen of Catholicism: What Attracts Westerners to Buddhism"

Dr. Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D on EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa - 2-18-09 (mp3)

Prayers are being answered: Priest Numbers Move Upward

Catholic priest numbers increase

Obama - New World Order - He can't move quick enough!

Brown woos Obama on global deal