Daily Archives: 13 February 2012

“Yellow Dog” Fetch!

In honor of the Westminster Dog Show, be sure to check out “Yellow Dog” at the very bottom of this blog page. You can find “Yellow Dog” there, even when this entry scrolls away. UPDATE: Snack during the Westminster Show. … Read More

Posted in 1983 CIC can. 915, Lighter fare |
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The LCWR (Magisterium of Nuns) v The Bishops

A lot of liberals whined about the Apostolic Visitation of communities of women religious. “Why should they have to be subjected to this investigation?”, they whinnied. Why? I didn’t catch this the other day,  10Feb, but it doesn’t surprise in … Read More

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If Pres. Obama can tell the Church what to cover, he can tell the Press what to cover

What’s next? Pres. Obama has attacked the 1st Amendment. He is trying to tell the Church what it must do in a matter of conscience based on natural law, reason, and doctrine. The first clause of the 1st Amendment concerns freedom … Read More

Posted in Dogs and Fleas, Emanations from Penumbras, Our Catholic Identity, Religious Liberty, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice | Tagged , , , , , ,
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Archbp. Chaput: Pres. Obama’s “deep distaste for religion’s moral influence”

The Archbishop of Philadelphia, Most Rev. Charles Chaput, has a good opinion piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer about Pres. Obama’s modifications of his attack on the 1st Amendment (“Plan B”).  Read the whole thing, but here is an excerpt from … Read More

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Keep your eye on the real problem with Pres. Obama’s attacks on the 1st Amendment

All weekend I saw news items about the US Catholic Church resisting the Obama Administration over “CONTRACEPTION”.  When the story came up on the television, across the screen there would be a graphic saying, inevitably, “Contraception”. No.  This is not … Read More

Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, Our Catholic Identity, Religious Liberty, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice | Tagged ,
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Your Sunday Sermon Notes

Was there a good point from the sermon you heard during Mass over the weekend? Relate it here. BTW… I had a note last week from someone asking if I posted these entries on Monday to try to get you … Read More

Posted in SESSIUNCULA |
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What is your good news?

Do you have good news to share with everyone?

Posted in SESSIUNCULA |
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18 Feb – Blackfen (Sidcup, London): Bloggers meet at Fr. Finigan’s parish

The Guild of Blessed Titus Brandsma, for Catholic bloggers and those who use the new media, will be meeting at Fr Tim Finigan’s parish, Our Lady of the Rosary (Blackfen), this coming Saturday, 18 February. The day will begin with … Read More

Posted in The Campus Telephone Pole |
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