Yearly Archives: 2022

The anniversary of Benedict XVI’s historic resignation was overshadowed by accusations of not having handled well the cases of abuse in the archdiocese of Munich and Freising, of which he had been archbishop from 1977 to 1983. And so, Benedict XVI, after having already given an 82-page answer with the assistance of some lawyers, had his lawyers giving further clarifications, and – above all – wanted to write a personal letter to those clarifications.

Posted on February 16, 2022 by abyssum

He stated the veracity of his statements but did not seek excuses for the plague of abuses in the Church. On the contrary, he asked for forgiveness. He looked at the issue of abuses in the Church in a broader way, … Continue reading →

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TRUTH OR CONSEQUENCES

Posted on February 16, 2022 by abyssum

Rene,  Joe Biden is SO UNPOPULAR; even CNN can’t hide it. The extreme Left-wing “news organization” just released a poll that shows over 58% of Americans DISAPPROVE of Joe Biden. You know it’s bad for Democrats when CNN can’t even cover for them…Honestly, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Gavin Ashenden is a former Anglican Archbishop and Honorary Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth of England, now a Catholic convert and layman. After a distinguished academic and clerical career, he was appointed Chaplain to the Queen in 2008; he resigned in 2017. In December 2019, Dr. Ashenden was received into the Catholic Church by the Bishop of Shrewsbury, England. 

Posted on February 16, 2022 by abyssum

    “Stripped of Both Wings” (link)    A Former Anglican chaplain to the Queen of England talks about his entry into the Catholic Church — and the crisis facing Anglicanism    Dr. Gavin Ashenden is a former Anglican Archbishop and Honorary Chaplain to Queen Elizabeth of England, now a … Continue reading →

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THIS POST IS WELL WORTH READING AND TAKING THE TIME TO REFLECT ON IT

Posted on February 16, 2022 by abyssum

New Religion Rhode Island Priest with Social Media Following Says the Church MUST Return to the Latin Mass FEB 15 Posted by Brian Williams Fr. Giacomo Capoverdi is a priest of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island with nearly 5,000 friends and followers … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 14, 2022 by abyssum

10:03 PM (8 minutes ago) to me Thank you Bishop.  This is what my doctor told me tonight after I emailed you.  He said a lot. I tried to take notes: He believes the abnormal result is a false reading.  They … Continue reading →

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Why Ideology Is the Ancient Enemy of Civilization By: Victor Davis Hanson The Epoch Times February 11, 2022 What ultimately destroyed the evil empires of Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia were bankrupt dogmas. Crackpot ideology destroyed free expression. It ruined … Continue reading →

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If anti-communist Cubans by the millions were illegally crashing the southern border, would they be welcomed in as are those from Mexico and Central Americans?

Posted on February 14, 2022 by abyssum

If, by 2024, a Republican president enjoys a Republican Congress, what would be the reaction to conservatives who advocated ending the filibuster? Ensuring a national voting law requiring IDs at all the polls? Voting to increase the Supreme Court to … Continue reading →

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The powers that the politicians bestowed upon themselves during the pandemic will be seized again and again at the politicians’ discretion based on the flimsy guise of protecting the greater good. But as we have seen the last two years, it is not the politicians or the bureaucrats who protect us and the greater good, it is the police officers, the firefighters, the frontline medical workers, and the truckers, the very people the politicians are trying to destroy, who have the courage to protect, provide for and save us. And right now, they are standing up across the globe, not merely fighting for their own, but everyone’s freedom and rights. 

Posted on February 14, 2022 by abyssum

By: Judd Garrett Objectivity is the Objective February 13, 2022 After 9/11, we praised the “first responders” – the firemen and police officers who charged into the burning World Trade Centers, giving up their lives to save others. These men and … Continue reading →

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With almost three in ten Americans not adhering to any religion, there has been an increase in secular militancy, the likes of which we have never seen before in this country.It’s not just the increase in the “nones” that is troubling (those who answer “none” when asked what their religious affiliation is), it’s the changing cultural milieu that is a problem. 

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The Prayer Scare And BeyondFebruary 14, 2022Catholic League president Bill Donohue comments on critical reactions to prayer and religious conversations:A half century ago, those who were not religious tended not to be anti-religious, so they had no impact on the faithful. … Continue reading →

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In an exclusive interview with the Register, the prefect emeritus of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith castigated the state of the Church in Germany and its ‘Synodal Way’ process.

Posted on February 14, 2022 by abyssum

    Cardinal Müller: For Faithful Catholics, It’s a ‘Time of Tribulation and Psychological Terror’ In an exclusive interview with the Register, the prefect emeritus of the Congregation of the Doctrine of the Faith castigated the state of the Church in … Continue reading →

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