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DENMARK: Parliament forces State (Lutheran) church to have same-sex “marriages”

“Oh no!”, they rush to exclaim, “We’re all about freedom! Freedom for you and for me and for… everyone!  Even Catholics!  We’ll never force you to marry homosexuals.” First, never accept the premise that the same-sex “marriage” issue is a matter … Read More

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US District Judge strikes down WI constitution’s marriage amendment. Bp. Morlino responds.

Legislatures don’t make the laws in these USA anymore. Judges nobody elected have taken over.  They do whatever the hell they want in this new kritarchy. A case in point. A US District Court, Judge Barbara Crabb, struck down as … Read More

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Baker ordered by state to bake cake for same-sex reception

From the NY Daily News: Colorado baker ordered to serve gay couples vows to stop making wedding cakes This takes the cake. A Colorado baker has pledged to stop making wedding cakes after his state’s Civil Rights Commission ordered him … Read More

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Russian Patriarch: laws for same-sex “marriage” justify sin, threaten civilization

At least someone is saying it. From ZENIT: Patriarch Kirill: Violation of God’s Laws is Destroying Human Civilization Head of Russian Orthodox Church Warns Against Legislating in Favor of Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Violating God’s laws by legislating in favor of same-sex … Read More

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WISCONSIN: Homosexualists attack states’ rights to define marriage

What do you think of this objective headline from Bloomberg? Wisconsin’s Criminal Gay-Marriage Ban Challenged by ACLU Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker was sued by four same-sex couples seeking the right to marry in the state and to overturn a law … Read More

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Cracks in the liberal adulation of Pope Francis

I have been saying that the Left will turn on Pope Francis.  You can already see cracks in liberal unity appearing.  The catholic Left is splitting.  Just start reading carefully at Fishwrap. I was sent this cartoon by Matt Bors.  I … Read More

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Bp. Paprocki performs exorcism after Illinois governor signs same-sex “marriage” bill

First, Fr. Z kudos to Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield in Illinois. Bishop Paprocki reacted to the evil decision in Illinois in the way that a Catholic bishop can and ought to react: he prayed.  He fought back against the … Read More

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Bp. Paprocki: same-sex marriage activists no to be admitted to cathedral

Bp. Paprocki seems to be a “hard identity” Catholic. We need “hard identity” Catholicism. That doesn’t mean being mean. That means being clear. “Hard identity” Catholicism doesn’t reject compassion or diplomacy or joy. That’s what liberals do. “Hard identity” Catholics … Read More

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Archbp. Vigneron defends statement on Communion and supporters of same-sex marriage

From LifeSite: Detroit Archbishop defends his stance that gay ‘marriage’ supporters should not receive Communion DETROIT, Sept. 24, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Despite strong criticism and a public rebuke from another bishop, Detroit’s Archbishop Allen Vigneron has reaffirmed his insistence that … Read More

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Archbp. Nienstedt’s tough-love comments about the redefinition of marriage

On the site of Legatus Magazine you can read the text of a talk given this year’s Napa Institute by His Excellency Most Reverend John Nienstedt, Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis.  He spoke about the family as the foundation of … Read More

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Fishwrap’s Michael Sean Winters viciously attacks Bp. Paprocki

The National Schismatic Reporter’s Michael Sean Winters continues that non-Catholic site’s onslaught on orthodox bishops. Here is a sample: My colleague Brian Roewe reported yesterday on an interview given by Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Illinois. There is much that … Read More

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Airman won’t support same-sex marriage, punished by commandrix

Watching the signs of the times! From Breitbart: CHRISTIAN AIRMAN PUNISHED BY LESBIAN COMMANDER FACES POSSIBLE COURT MARTIAL Updating our earlier report on Senior Master Sergeant Phillip Monk, a Christian serving in the Air Force whose unit is now commanded … Read More

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Yet another attempt by homosexuals to whip up negative press to force the Church to conform

In more Rhode Island news, I read at Life News that Fr. Brian Sistare, who recently sent out a challenge to RI Catholic lawmakers (HERE) has now told a same-sex “married” couple of men that they cannot receive Holy Communion. Fr. … Read More

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When did “Marriage” stop meaning what it means?

Years ago I worked with a German sister, deeply intelligent and one of the holiest people I have ever met. We were talking about nuances of meaning in a German sentence one day and, as an aside, she explained how … Read More

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Bishops of England and Wales about passage of same-sex ‘marriage’

From the Bishops of England and Wales (emphases mine): Statement on on the passing of the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act Statement by the President and Vice-President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of England and Wales In receiving Royal Assent, … Read More

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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

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Ed Peters on the suicide at Notre-Dame de Paris

Over at the blog of the gentlemanly though trouble-making canonist Ed Peters (aka The Canonical Defender) there is a post about the ramifications of the suicide at Notre-Dame in Paris.  Suicide—whatever mental/emotional problems induce some to commit it and which … Read More

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Ramifications of the new normal

With the rise of the homosexualist agenda I am seeing more news reports, on both sides of the pond, about state sponsored “anti-bullying” campaigns for children in schools. I really dislike bullies, which is one reason why I go after … Read More

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Bp. Tobin of Providence reacts to passage of same-sex “marriage” legislation

His Excellency Most Rev. Thomas J. Tobin, Bishop of Providence has issued a pastoral letter to the people of the diocese entrusted to him.  He reacts to the passage of same-sex “marriage” legislation for Rhode Island… a state which once … Read More

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Rep. Paul Ryan (R-WI-1) seems to flip on same-sex couple adoption

I suspect that the liberal cafeteria catholics out there who yammered against Congressman Ryan for his budget proposals will now be as silent as little butterflies about this new development. From the site of the Journal Sentinel of Milwaukee: Paul … Read More

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