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Tag Archives: anti-catholicism
TOWNHALL: Will Obama Destroy Franciscan University of Steubenville?
This is an excellent piece from Townhall. Will Obama Destroy Franciscan University of Steubenville? Ken Blackwell Columnist, Townhall.com Daniel Webster was the most famous lawyer of his day. In 1819, the “Godlike Daniel” stood before the U.S. Supreme Court and … Read More
Posted in Emanations from Penumbras, One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity, SESSIUNCULA, The Drill, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice
Tagged anti-catholicism, Belmont Abbey, Charlotte Allen, Daniel Webster, Dartmouth College, Franciscan University, HHS, Kathleen Sebelius, kulturkampf, Obamacare, POTUS, Pres. Obama, SCOTUS, Steubenville
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MUST READ: Young person’s account of harassment and violence at WYD
Nolite mirari fratres si odit vos mundus. Wonder not, brethren, if the world hate you. 1 John 3:13 In Madrid during WYD the were no lack of twisted, benighted wing-nut protesters harrassing the pilgrims and young people. One of the … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, Modern Martyrs, New Evangelization, Non Nobis and Te Deum, One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity, TEOTWAWKI, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice, Throwing a Nutty
Tagged 1 John 3:13, anti-catholicism, Benedict XVI, homosexuals, persecution, protests, secular humanists, secularism, WYD
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Benedict XVI Is Standing Up to Attacks
There has been an uptick in attacks on the Church, on her doctrine and shepherds. I noticed the other day that John Allen had a similar observation. Today I see that the gentlemanly Sandro Magister of Chiesa has a piece … Read More
Australia: A bill to force priests to break the Seal of Confession
After I posted the story on a legislative attempt in Ireland to force priests to break the Seal of Confession, I had a few emails suggesting that I was panicking, that such a thing would never happen, that this was … Read More
Bp. Finn (D. KC-St.J): Will China Buy Our Silence About Persecution of Catholics?
From the most excellent Bishop of Kansas City-St. Joseph, Most Rev. Robert Finn, appearing on the blog of the Catholic Key. My emphases and comments. Will China Buy Our Silence About Persecution of Catholics? – Bishop Finn From the upcoming … Read More
Ireland: priests will refuse to break seal of confession if proposal becomes law
In Ireland From CNA comes: Irish priests will refuse to break seal of confession if proposal becomes law [Really?] By Katherine Veik Dublin, Ireland, Jul 18, 2011 / 08:03 pm (CNA).- Catholic priests in Ireland are prepared to “strongly” resist … Read More
The story of a Vietnamese priest
Could it be that we are heading for something like this, even in our lifetime? Here is a story from CNA with my emphases. The desperate plight of Catholics in Vietnam – one priest’s story By Alan Holdren and David … Read More
Dust up in UK over anti-Catholic legislation
From CNA: Royal row breaks out in UK over anti-Catholic legislation London, England, Apr 25, 2011 / 05:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- In the week of the Royal Wedding, a centuries-old law banning British monarchs from becoming or marrying a Catholic … Read More
If Easter is coming, it time to bash the Catholic Church.
Remember… if Easter is near, its the season to bash the Catholic Church. Before Easter and before the beatification of Pope John Paul we are seeing the uptick in anti-Catholic gestures saved up by the MSM precisely for this period. … Read More
Gregg the Obscure on Your Sunday Sermon Notes – 3rd Sunday after Pentecost (N.O.: 11th Ordinary): “Father clarified parts of the Gospel reading. “Jesus’ heart was moved with pity” is much more visceral in the original,…”
