The Commercial and the Parody

There has been an add recently put out there for President Obama from a college-age student, named Lena Dunham.  I thought I'd share her commercial along with a witty parody.  Watch them and be amused and disappointed with our culture today.

Roger Scruton's "Argument's for Conservatism"

I highly recommend this book.  It is an approachable commentary on modern Western philosophy, and its consequences.  Here's a quote from the chapter entitled "Meaningful Marriage":

"[Gay marriage] resembles Hennry VIII's move to gain eccleslastical endorsement for his divorce, by making himself head of the Church.  The Church that endorsed his divorce thereby ceased to be the Church whose endorsement he was seeking."

Christian Bale presents award to blind pro-life activist from China :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

I knew there was another reason besides his brilliant personality why Christian Bale was my favorite Batman... :-)

Christian Bale presents award to blind pro-life activist from China :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Catholic chapel to open near Okla. abortion clinic :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Catholic chapel to open near Okla. abortion clinic :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

I miss my dog, George...

Pro-Abortion Attacks and Vandalism in Argentina

This is a very sad presentation of the vehemence of the pro-abortion/sexual liberation community in Argentina.  The Catholic Cathedral in Posadas, Argentina was the focus of pro-abortion vandals a few weeks ago.  The mob defaced the exterior walls of the church with graffiti while also physically assaulting people standing as barriers to the entrance of the church.  Please pray for conversion of heart for those responsible, as well as the continued fortitude and perseverance of those standing in protection of the Church and the Right to Life throughout the world.

Uruguay bishops say lawmakers who support abortion are excommunicated :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

This is a bold step taken by a bishop... and I think one that authentically takes into account the rights and responsibilities we have as Catholics.  Pray for perseverence and fortitude for every one of the shepherds of the Church.

Uruguay bishops say lawmakers who support abortion are excommunicated :: Catholic News Agency (CNA)

Happy Feast of Blessed John Paul II

Holy Father, pray for your sons and daughters.

Down Syndrome and Perfection

Please take the time to watch this.  It speaks volumes to the dignity of each and every human person.

USCCB Responds to Inaccurate Statement Made in VP Debate

The following is taken from the USCCB Website:

 

October 12, 2012

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) issued the following statement, October 12. Full text follows:
Last night, the following statement was made during the Vice Presidential debate regarding the decision of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to force virtually all employers to include sterilization and contraception, including drugs that may cause abortion, in the health insurance coverage they provide their employees:

"With regard to the assault on the Catholic Church, let me make it absolutely clear. No religious institution—Catholic or otherwise, including Catholic social services, Georgetown hospital, Mercy hospital, any hospital—none has to either refer contraception, none has to pay for contraception, none has to be a vehicle to get contraception in any insurance policy they provide. That is a fact. That is a fact."

This is not a fact. The HHS mandate contains a narrow, four-part exemption for certain "religious employers." That exemption was made final in February and does not extend to "Catholic social services, Georgetown hospital, Mercy hospital, any hospital," or any other religious charity that offers its services to all, regardless of the faith of those served.

HHS has proposed an additional "accommodation" for religious organizations like these, which HHS itself describes as "non-exempt." That proposal does not even potentially relieve these organizations from the obligation "to pay for contraception" and "to be a vehicle to get contraception." They will have to serve as a vehicle, because they will still be forced to provide their employees with health coverage, and that coverage will still have to include sterilization, contraception, and abortifacients. They will have to pay for these things, because the premiums that the organizations (and their employees) are required to pay will still be applied, along with other funds, to cover the cost of these drugs and surgeries.

USCCB continues to urge HHS, in the strongest possible terms, actually to eliminate the various infringements on religious freedom imposed by the mandate.

For more details, please see USCCB's regulatory comments filed on May 15 regarding the proposed "accommodation": www.usccb.org/about/general-counsel/rulemaking/upload/comments-on-advance-notice-of-proposed-rulemaking-on-preventive-services-12-05-15.pdf

Feast of the Gaurdian Angels

Angel of God, My Gaurdian dear,

To whom His Love commits me hear,

Every this day, be at my side,

To Light, to Guard, to Rule, and to Guide.

Amen.