Pope's Opposition to Fertility Referendum Upsets Italian Politicians

Well, it looks like the Italians will be figuring out who's in charge at the Vatican. I wonder if the rest of Europe is becoming aware?

"Addressing the Italian bishops' conference, the pope said Monday the family was essential in Italian society.He commended the bishops for defending the rights of embryos saying it was the bishops' duty to "illuminate and motivate Catholics and all citizens."'

What good news has come out of France and the Netherlands on voting down the EU Constitution this week. Our prayers are being answered. YEA GOD!

The "Take Back America Conference" this week's speaker

Mocking the Catholic Church and the Sacrament of Confession here.

Prayers for Donna Brazile, her confessor, and her Bishop.

"Brazile appeared to ridicule the Catholic Church while noting that she did not expect her local bishop to contact her to give her political talking points. In an apparent reference to the pedophilia scandal in the Church, Brazile lampooned a hypothetical confessional exchange between herself and a priest. "Bless me father for I have sinned. What about you?" she said."

Embryo Adoptions & Catholics

Catholics Split on Embryo Issue

"The Vatican has not yet taken a stand. But if Pope Benedict XVI rules against embryo adoption, as some doctrinal conservatives expect, it could create a fissure between Catholics and evangelical Protestants, who have enthusiastically promoted embryo adoption and enlisted the White House's support for it."

Michelle Malkin's Column-Dirty Books for Children

'Educational' smut for kids

This is so very typical. They think that if they shove this stuff hard enough at people that no one will pay any attention. Wrong! That's what bloggers do best--unravel their plans of deception. We alert others.
Keep an eye out for this dirty little book!

Communion Service in Boston church does not replace Mass

Communion service at Boston church does not replace Mass

"Appeal Committee co-chairwoman at St. Jeremiah’s Mary Beth Carmody said parishioners in other Boston parishes had said the service, held in a church, can replace the Mass, up until a church is deconsecrated."

I don't think so.

And if there are other parishes within driving distance then all should go to Mass there.

CPA-Catholic Press Assoc. Meeting Last Week

More interesting items to read this week...is the cafeteria closed?

Catholic Press Association votes for “no statement” on Fr. Reese resignation

Archbishop Foley: Catholic editor should have represented Church teaching

Our Prayers Continue-Changes in Richmond, VA

Bishop enforces appropriate liturgical practice in diocese

"Self-monitoring wasn’t working, the bishop explained in a May 29 article. These checks were needed because some churches were functioning outside the traditional norms of Catholicism."

We continue to pray for all Bishops and all dioceses where there are apparent situations that are in dire need of great attention, direction, and foremost-correction.

President at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast

The transcript for President Bush's speech at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast can be found here.

"Catholics have made sacrifices throughout American history because they understand that freedom is a divine gift that carries with it serious responsibilities. Among the greatest of these responsibilities is protecting the most vulnerable members of our society. That was the message that Pope John Paul II proclaimed so tirelessly throughout his own life, and it explains the remarkable outpouring of love for His Holiness at the funeral mass that Laura and I were privileged to attend in Rome. It explains why when the men were carrying his wooden casket up the stairs, and they turned to show the casket to the millions that were there, that just as the casket crests, the sun shown for all to see. (Applause.)"

Michael Schiavo deceased?

Judge Greer is at it again. Michael you were in such a hurry. Why? And now there's a slight problem with the paperwork to get Terri's estate.

Howard Dean on Meet the Press

So, Howard Dean is showing up everywhere even red states and even visiting the Catholic hierarchy? That's a bit scary-"going to do some more of that". I wonder who in the Catholic hierarchy he has visited?

Boy -he has a lot of territory to cover.
Shall we go to the map?

"Show up Everywhere: The truth is we're reaching out all over the place. We are talking to people. I have spoken with evangelicals. I have visited with some of the Catholic hierarchy in this country. We are going to do some more of that. I've been to 18 states. Of those, eight of them have been red states. We're trying to get our message out everywhere. We are going to go after the Republican--what they think is the Republican base. We're going to go after red states. There are some of those states that we can win. "

"Having Itching Ears"...And the Sacrilege Against HIM

In the Year of the Eucharist-the day before the The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity.
II Timothy 4:3-5
3 For there shall be a time, when they will not endure sound doctrine; but, according to their own desires, they will heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears:
4 And will indeed turn away their hearing from the truth, but will be turned unto fables.
5 But be thou vigilant, labor in all things, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill thy ministry. Be sober.


Gay clergy: A liberal–conservative divide of biblical proportions
"Conservatives have argued from the beginning that the crucial issue for them is the authority of Scripture. Liberals have replied that the issue is not whether Scripture is authoritative, but how it is read. Both positions are, of course, correct. How you read a biblical text depends on what you think of it, and what you think of it is influenced by how you read it."

And this one- the sacrilege AGAINST HIM -
"After the sash wearers were denied, Sister Donna, the Parots and Garcia approached the altar and received Communion. To the surprise of some, including the sash wearers, the four then approached the sash-wearer's and gave them a portion of their consecrated hosts."

The Fatima Prayers

O my God, I believe, I adore, I hope and I love Thee. I ask pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope and do not love Thee. Most Holy Trinity - Father, Son and Holy Spirit - I adore Thee profoundly. I offer Thee the most precious Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ, present in all the tabernacles of the world, in reparation for the outrages, sacrileges and indifferences whereby He is offended. And through the infinite merits of His Most Sacred Heart and the Immaculate Heart of Mary I beg of Thee the conversion of poor sinners. O my Jesus, I offer this for love of Thee, for the conversion of sinners, and in reparation for the sins committed against the Immaculate Heart of Mary. O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fire of Hell, lead all souls to Heaven, especially those who have most need of Thy mercy. Amen.

“O Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to you”

Sacred Heart Parish in Rochester N.Y.

The before and after pictures "reckovation" by Dick Vosko can be found here. I happen to know some of the people involved and they have a struggle. Then go here to see the after pictures from their local paper here. (Check out the altar!
Hat tip to Irish Elk and Carrie.

Newsweek Backtracks As Anger Spreads Over Koran Claim

What just happened here? What are we heading for? Thanks to the media?

Geomagnetic Storm-Fatima and Pentecost

Look at the dates of this Geomagnetic Storm. Fatima and Pentecost.

Need I say more?

"Possible impacts from such a geomagnetic storm include widespread power system voltage control problems; some grid systems may experience complete collapse or blackouts. Transformers may experience damage. Spacecraft operations may experience extensive surface charging; problems with orientation; uplink/downlink and tracking satellites. Satellite navigation may be degraded for days, and low-frequency radio navigation can be out for hours. Reports received by the NOAA Space Environment Center indicate that such impacts have been observed in the United States."

Interesting new footage JPII

'The Godfather' Filmmaker Releases Exclusive Never Before Seen Film of Pope John Paul II; Exclusive Behind The Scenes Footage of Pope John Paul II With Would Be Assassin

The film captures exclusive never before seen footage of the Vatican and rare family photos which includes emotionally heartfelt footage of Pope John Paul's private visit to the prison cell where he personally meets and forgives his would be assassin, Mehemet Ali Agca, the Turkish gunman who tried to murder the Pope in 1981. Ricardo Montalban, known for his starring role as "Kahn" in the Star Trek motion picture, "The Wrath of Kahn," and who is featured in Robert Evans' film says, "'The Power of Faith' is so beautiful and so emotional, it will be impossible to hold back the tears."

From Finger Prints to Eye-Iris Scans

The slippery slope of privacy errosion. It began here-Fingerprints Nab First Criminal and now we move forward to this
Iris Scanning To Begin At Orlando International Airport and this National ID Battle Continues .

Where will this lead us now?

French Cathedral-A "CUBE"? Symptom of Relativism

TAKE A LOOK AT THE FRENCH CATHOLIC CATHEDRAL!!

Read the article and see the picture too! WHOA! A sad state of affairs!

PRAYERS can make the difference in France. (Someone we know that "carries a big stick" can assist OUR LORD-maybe he'll use it--when he starts closing down "cafeterias" & "CUBES"!)

Cardinal Newman Society: 13 Catholic Colleges Defy Bishops, Honor Dissidents

Cardinal Newman Society: 13 Catholic Colleges Defy Bishops, Honor Dissidents

Chicago-Virgin Mary Image Defaced

Virgin Mary 'image' defaced

This doesn't sound Kosher in Natick, MA

Advisory: Married Priests Invited Again for Sunday Mass