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- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: “I was a cradle Catholic who returned to the Church to marry in the Church. I don’t remember being hit…”
- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: “There’s so much great stuff going on about the Harrison Butker issue. My particular family is thrilled since my oldest…”
- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: “Confirmed in 1947 at age nine, I think. So yes we got a mild slap, and a few questions among…”
- on Catholic reactions to the reactionary reactions against Harrison Butker: “A friend attended the Benedictine graduation ceremonies. Something that doesn’t make it into the news: Mr. Butker received a standing…”
- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: “I was confirmed in the early 80s. I remember a light slap, general quizzing of the entire group. And felt,…”
- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: ““Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?” No. Confirmation is not, nor should be treated, as anything that leads one to believe that…”
- on Daily Rome Shot 1025: 20% off: “I missed black attacking h5 with its bishop by moving to g6 (which conveniently blocks the g8 rook). 1. Kh1…”
- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: “P.S. I should also remind that all of these good catechism books are freely available on Amazon, for all parents…”
- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: “Kevin Vost has a book called Memorize the Faith, which I eagerly used as a catechism teacher for 13 years.…”
- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: “I was confirmed back in 1997, in the parish hall / basement due to renovations going on in the church…”
- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: “*John D’Arcy. Tom D’Arcy is someone I knew in college. Whoops.”
- on Should bishops “quiz” confirmands?: “I also was neither quizzed nor slapped at my confirmation in the 1980s. Auxilliary bishop of Boston Tom D’Arcy was…”
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Tag Archives: Pres. Obama
Card. Njue tells Pres. Obama to stow his promotions of homosexuality in Africa
A little while ago The First Gay President went to Africa and lectured Senegal, an African nation, about being more “gay” friendly. Pres. Obama’s advice was not appreciated by the Senegalese President, who curtly invited POTUS to stuff it. Not … Read More
WSJ apologizes!
The Wall Street Journal has apologized to readers for being too soft on Obamacare. HERE Here’s a sample: ObamaCare has become a rolling “train wreck,” in Senator Max Baucus’s memorable phrase, and it gets worse the more of it the … Read More
Posted in Brick by Brick, Religious Liberty
Tagged HHS mandate, Obamacare, Obamatax, Pres. Obama, WSJ
6 Comments
6 Comments
Wherein the First Gay President lectures an African nation
The First Gay President didn’t have his way with the President of Senegal: Sanctimonious Obama rebuffed by African president on gay rights President Obama got off to an awkward start in Africa where he urged tolerance and equal rights for … Read More
Posted in Liberals, One Man & One Woman, Our Catholic Identity
Tagged homosexual activist, Pres. Obama, Senegal
31 Comments
31 Comments
A study in contrasts
I saw this juxtaposition of quotes about the Supreme Court’s DOMA decision at Pundit and Pundette: Pres. Barack Obama: On an issue as sensitive as this, knowing that Americans hold a wide range of views based on deeply held beliefs, … Read More
Obama Administration’s war on God
Another sign of the decay: DOJ cuts funding of Young Marines program for mentioning ‘God’ A Louisiana sheriff is standing firm on not accepting Department of Justice funds for the Young Marines program after he was told he couldn’t mention … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Pò sì jiù, The future and our choices
Tagged DoJ, Obama Administration, Pres. Obama, secularism
21 Comments
21 Comments
Every word he says is a lie, including “and” and “the”.
Today real marriage and true sexual identity was dealt a blow by one of the most dangerous institutions on the planet, the Supreme Court of these United States of America. What was the reaction of “The First Gay President”? Obama: … Read More
DISGUSTING
Direct from the triumph of his anti-religious comments in Ireland, Pres. Obama thrills again. At American Spectator I picked up this encouraging gem. Obama never fails to enlist children in his secularist crusades, whether at home or abroad. Last week … Read More
Lighter Fare… not so much. POLL!
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“Wake Up! Religious Liberty at Risk in USA”
From CNSNews: Catholic Archbishop: Wake Up! Religious Liberty at Risk in USA (CNSNews.com) – Roman Catholic Archbishop Charles J. Chaput is calling on Americans to wake up [Is it too late? We must keep working.] and recognize that the Founding … Read More
NFL player refused White House visit because Pres. Obama said “God bless you Planned Parenthood”
The MSM drooled all over itself when some barely known NBA player said he was a homosexual. Pres. Obama gave him a call. Ain’t that sweet? Will the MSM take up this story too? From the Washington Examiner. NFL champ … Read More
Pres. Obama’s disrespect for the military
I was really angry when I first saw this. Mr. President. These guys are NOT your valets! They are NOT hotel doormen! From the Daily Caller: Obama breaches Marine umbrella protocol The commander in chief of the American armed forces … Read More
Posted in Liberals, Pò sì jiù
Tagged military, Pres. Obama, umbrella, United States Marine Corps, USMC
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76 Comments
17 April 1970 – Odyssey returns to Earth
On this day 43 years ago, the Command Module Odyssey splashed down. Apollo XIII I remember – as if it were yesterday – being glued to the TV watching the coverage of this glorious disaster. It was inspiring. But we … Read More
Posted in Just Too Cool, Look! Up in the sky!
Tagged Apollo 13, Apollo XIII, NASA, POTUS, Pres. Obama
30 Comments
30 Comments
Excellent address by Archbp. Chaput on the attacks on religious liberty
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has some remarks on religious liberty which I found on the site of the Witherspoon Institute. My emphases and comments. Our First Right: Religious Liberty […] Simply put, religious freedom is a fundamental natural right … Read More
Did Pres. Obama quote Saul Alinsky in speech in Jerusalem
I got this from Weasel Zippers (live that name): JERUSALEM – In his address in Jerusalem today, President Obama channeled Saul Alinsky, citing the radical community organizer’s defining mantra as he urged young Israelis to “create change” to nudge their … Read More
Pres. Obama to Pope Benedict: “I… I… I… I…”
When Pope Benedict announced his impending departure into the sunset, the first thing that stood out in Obama’s statement was that he made the situation about himself. Someone else had the same reaction I picked this up from The … Read More
Pres. Obama says he “couldn’t be prouder” of NARAL and Roe v Wade
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 … Read More
USCCB to Pres. Obama: your supposed “accommodation” falls short
Today the U.S. Bishops issued a statement about the supposed “accommodation” proffered by the Obama Administration in regard to the anti-1st Amendment HHS Mandate. HHS Proposal Falls Short In Meeting Church Concerns; Bishops Look Forward To Addressing Issues With Administration … Read More
Posted in Dogs and Fleas, Emanations from Penumbras, Our Catholic Identity, The Drill, The future and our choices, The Last Acceptable Prejudice
Tagged 1st Amendment, anti-catholicism, health care reform, HHS mandate, Obama Administration, Obamacare, Obamatax, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Pres. Obama
26 Comments
26 Comments
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