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I am a retired Roman Catholic Bishop, Bishop Emeritus of Corpus Christi, Texas

IT IS AN ARTICLE OF FAITH, IF IT APPEARS IN THE NEW YORK TIMES

Posted on June 3, 2011 by abyssum

BEST OF THE WEB TODAY JUNE 3, 2011 THE WALL STREET JOURNAL ONLINE All the News That’s Fit to Scrub “Absolute truth”? At the New York Times, it’s more like Minitrue. By JAMES TARANTO “In my house growing up, The … Continue reading →

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THE BOSTON VIRUS, No. 68

Posted on June 3, 2011 by abyssum

Diocesan Deception with Daughters bostoncatholicinsider | June 3, 2011 at 7:23 am | Categories: Archdiocese of Boston, Pension Fund | URL: http://wp.me/pYaYk-F0 BCI has been very busy this past week and has wanted to say a bit more about the … Continue reading →

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BOS ORAT QUI BENE CANTAT : THE OX PRAYS WHO BELLOWS WELL

Posted on May 30, 2011 by abyssum

That of course is a venerable joke based on the theological truth that one who sings well in prayer actually prays twice:  bis orat qui bene cantat. Sandro Magister has written a remarkable article in the Italian journal Chiesa.  Here … Continue reading →

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OBAMA: IF YOU DID NOT SPEND NINE MONTHS IN YOUR MOTHER’S WOMB YOU ARE NOT A NATIVE BORN CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES

Posted on May 28, 2011 by abyssum

OBAMA Indicates Not All “Native Born” Are Eligible To Be President. Posted in Uncategorized on May 27, 2011 by naturalborncitizen http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/ Unlike the more sensational conspiracy theory regarding Obama’s birth certificate and place of birth (I believe he was born in … Continue reading →

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THE BOSTON VIRUS, No. 67

Posted on May 27, 2011 by abyssum

  Retaliation bostoncatholicinsider | May 27, 2011 at 6:21 pm | Tags: Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal Sean o’malley, daughters of st paul | Categories: Archdiocese of Boston, Pension Fund | URL: http://wp.me/pYaYk-Ee The saga of the Archdiocese of  Boston and … Continue reading →

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THE BOSTON VIRUS, No. 66

Posted on May 26, 2011 by abyssum

Daughters’ Lawsuit Against Cardinal Settled, But… bostoncatholicinsider | May 26, 2011 at 2:52 pm | Tags: Archdiocese of Boston, Cardinal Sean o’malley, daughters of st paul | Categories: Archdiocese of Boston | URL: http://wp.me/pYaYk-DQ The Archdiocese of Boston and the … Continue reading →

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EVERYONE IS AT MOST SIX STEPS AWAY FROM ANY OTHER PERSON ON EARTH

Posted on May 25, 2011 by abyssum

Vacation Rerun: Saints Alive! Padre Pio and the Stigmata: Sanctity on Trial by FR. GORDON J. MACRAE on MAY 25, 2011 http://www.thesestonewalls.com/gordon-macrae/vacation-rerun-saints-alive-padre-pio-and-the-stigmata-sanctity-on-trial/ While choosing posts to re-visit onThese Stone Walls, I decided to begin and end the month of May with tributes to … Continue reading →

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO MY CLASSMATES

Posted on May 23, 2011 by abyssum

TODAY I CELEBRATE THE 52ND  ANNIVERSARY OF MY PRIESTLY ORDINATION. I THANK GOD FOR THE GREAT GIFT THAT HIS SON, OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST GAVE TO ME IN THE CATHEDRAL OF GREENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA ON MAY 23, 1959. I ONLY ASK … Continue reading →

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BRAVO GOVERNOR RICK PERRY FOR PROMOTING AND SIGNING ULTRASOUND LEGISLATION !

Posted on May 21, 2011 by abyssum

Texas governor signs new ultrasound law Peter J. Smith Fri May 20 16:26 EST Abortion AUSTIN, Texas, May 20, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Gov. Rick Perry signed into law Wednesday a new informed consent measure that requires women to receive a … Continue reading →

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BLESSED JOHN HENRY CARDINAL NEWMAN IS PROBABLY SPINNING IN HIS GRAVE!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by abyssum

Renewing Catholic Higher Education May 20, 2011 You’re one of the first to see the following report: The Cardinal Newman Society’s annual roundup on scandalous commencement speakers and honorees at Catholic colleges.  You’ve stood with us against such scandals in the … Continue reading →

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