I was hoping I might be able to catch a glimpse of the brightening comet McNaught last night before I had to head off to meet my peeps. Instead, some clouds got in the way.
This morning, on the other hand, was another sunny foggy spectacle.
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“The legalization of the termination of pregnancy is none other than the authorization given to an adult, with the approval of an established law, to take the lives of children yet unborn and thus incapable of defending themselves. It is difficult to imagine a more unjust situation, and it is very difficult to speak of obsession in a matter such as this, where we are dealing with a fundamental imperative of every good conscience — the defense of the right to life of an innocent and defenseless human being.”- St. John Paul II
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…I hate to stray off the topic, however I did not feel this was appropriate to post at the Ask Father site. I would like to know your opinion on World Youth Day and if you would advise one to attend this pilgrimage? I grew up in a family that were members of a very liberal Catholic Parish, but as I got older, I started attending St. Agnes on my own. I personally prefer Orthodox to a modernized Mass, and have heard both positive and negative experiences from previous WYD’s from people who share my feelings. It takes quite a lot of effort and time in finding sponsors and I would like to know your personal thoughts on the entire matter.
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MaryAnne