Category Archives: Emanations from Penumbras

White House “takes out the trash” in its fake HHS Mandate tweaks

Posted on 1 February 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On the TV series The West Wing you learn about “taking out the trash”.  That is, the White House releases what might be potentially problematic news on a Friday, so that things can calm down over the weekend and other stories … Continue reading →

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FOLLOW UP -March for Life: Where was NCR? LCWR? Nuns on Bus? CHA?

Posted on 26 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I am looking for March for Life photos of the banners and contingents from the Fishwrap (National catholic Reporter), the Catholic Health Association, the Nuns on the Bus, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.
Anyone? Photos?

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Washington DC Day 3 – The March for Life

Posted on 25 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Friday begins with Mass at Old St Mary’s in the Usus Antiquior in honor of Nellie Gray.

Confessions are being heard during Mass, which is always nice to see.
It is also great to see young people with March for Life gear … Continue reading →

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Hijacking the language of the pro-life movement

Posted on 24 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I have been saying for a while now that the liberal catholic left’s spittle-flecked interest in stricter control has little or nothing to do with a true pro-life agenda. Fishwrap (aka National catholic Reporter) and their ilk have hijacked the … Continue reading →

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Liz Trotta’s great commentary about abortion on FNC

Posted on 20 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A few minutes ago I switched on the TV and saw on Fox News an amazing commentary piece by Liz Trotta about “pro-choice”, “pro-life”, the ramifications of abortion.
Holy Cow!
Please keep your eyes peeled for the online video of that commentary.
UPDATE 21 … Continue reading →

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Pres. Obama declares – no kidding – “Religious Freedom Day”

Posted on 17 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I must have walked through the wrong door and into Bearded-Spock Universe.
This isn’t a joke.  Here is the link to the site of the White House.
Read the language carefully.
It’s supposed to be “Religious Freedom Day”, but the text starts out … Continue reading →

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March For Life VIDEO! Obama for the … Unborn?!?

Posted on 11 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Some people are getting it.  Liberals, even – to their eternal shame liberal catholics – are hijacking pro-life language as a way of promoting strict gun-control as if it were a pro-life issue.  What they are really trying to do is silence … Continue reading →

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25 Jan. – Washington DC – Mass for Nellie Gray – R.I.P.

Posted on 4 January 2013 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I received a press release from the nice people who organized the Pontifical Mass at the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception a few years ago, the Paulus Institute:
St. Mary Mother of God Church to host Mass in honor of … Continue reading →

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U.S. Bishops call for project of prayer, fasting to begin 30 DECEMBER to defend Life, Marriage, Religious Liberty – FR Z POLL

Posted on 30 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

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Did you know that the Bishops of these United States of America have asked for Catholics to pray, fast and abstain on Fridays, and take part in a holy hour each month?
Click HERE.
Call To … Continue reading →

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Benedict XVI on the destructive evil of “gender” confusion

Posted on 21 December 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

The Holy Father today provided insight into how evil and destructive the homosexual agenda is.
Each year shortly before Christmas the Roman Pontiff exchanges greetings with and addresses the members of Roman Curia. He gives them what some call a “State … Continue reading →

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