Daily Archives: 8 February 2013

The Death Penalty – being “vindictive” in the Church’s Magisterium

Posted on 8 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Fr. George Rutler has a fascinating and mind-concentrating bit at the site of Crisis.  I hope it will encourage both you and others.   Go check out Crisis for sure, but lest anyone in laziness not click over there, here is … Continue reading →

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Pres. Obama says he “couldn’t be prouder” of NARAL and Roe v Wade

Posted on 8 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here’s a note of special interest to Catholic quislings who supported President Obama in both elections.
From LifeSite:
Obama tells NARAL activists to ‘celebrate’ Roe, says ‘I couldn’t be prouder’ of them
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 7, 2013, (LifeSiteNews.com) – President Barack Obama addressed … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs and Fleas, Emanations from Penumbras, Liberals, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice | Tagged , , , | 45 Comments

Phoenix Legatus Summit Day 2

Posted on 8 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The first talk today is by George Weigel.

Weigel is explaining that the three footings of Western Civilization, termed “Jerusalem (Biblical truths and revelation), Athens (rationality – we can know truths) and Rome (the rule of law is better than force)” … Continue reading →

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QUAERITUR: Orders of women religious who accept later vocations

Posted on 8 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
Father, do your wonderful readers have suggestions about women’s religious orders that cater to late vocations (late 30′s)? Someone in our family is discerning.
I don’t, but I hope some of the readers here will.
The question of later religious … Continue reading →

Posted in "How To..." - Practical Notes, ASK FATHER Question Box, Magisterium of Nuns, Our Catholic Identity, Women Religious | Tagged , , | 46 Comments