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About abyssum

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

TOM, DICK AND HARRY, COME OUT OF YOUR TOMBS!

Posted on April 24, 2011 by abyssum

“The Lord has indeed risen, alleluia! Glory and kingship be his for ever and ever, alleluia!” He is alive! That is the difference between Our Lord, Jesus Christ, and other historical figures.  Some skeptics, unbelievers, agnostics and atheists choose to … Continue reading →

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HERE IS A HOLY WEEK MEDITATION THAT WILL HELP YOU A LOT

Posted on April 20, 2011 by abyssum

I HAVE BEEN GREATLY MOVED BY TODAY’S POST about Simon of Cyrene by Father Gordon MacRae on his Blog: THESE STONE WALLS.  It is a wonderful Holy Week meditation that I am pleased to pass on to you.  If you … Continue reading →

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A LESSON OF HOLINESS FROM REMOTE PAKISTAN

Posted on April 15, 2011 by abyssum

A Lesson of Holiness from Remote Pakistan The martyrdom of Shahbaz Bhatti, minister of religious minorities. “Until the last breath, I will continue to serve Jesus and this poor, suffering humanity.” His spiritual testament published by “La Civiltà Cattolica” by … Continue reading →

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OPEN YOUR EYES AND SEE JESUS CHRIST

Posted on April 11, 2011 by abyssum

WE SEE WHAT WE WANT TO SEE! Father George W. Rutler offers us some valuable insight into this all too human tendency.   The raising of Lazarus was the last straw for those who refused to acknowledge Jesus as the … Continue reading →

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THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DOGMA AND BEING DOGMATIC

Posted on April 11, 2011 by abyssum

DOGMATIC = CHARACTERIZED BY AN AUTHORITATIVE , ARROGANT ASSERTION OF A UNPROVED OR UNPROVABLE PRINCIPLES Dogma and Mystery The dogmas—the Trinitarian dogma, the dogma of the utterly free and gratuitous creation of the universe, the dogmas of the Incarnation, of … Continue reading →

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DEMOCRATS ARE MORE DOGMATICALLY PRO-ABORTION THAN REPUBLICANS ARE ANTIABORTION

Posted on April 11, 2011 by abyssum

The Pro-Abortion Party In the budget deal, Democrats make clear their No. 1 priority.   By JAMES TARANTO BEST OF THE WEB TODAY APRIL 11, 2011 On Friday, the federal government almost shut down over abortion, more than 38 years after … Continue reading →

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STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT PEDOPHILIA AND CATHOLIC PRIESTS

Posted on April 11, 2011 by abyssum

STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH When the Boston Globe exposed massive wrongdoing in the Boston Archdiocese in 2002, Catholics were understandably angry. And when more horror stories surfaced elsewhere, we were furious. But now our anger is turning on … Continue reading →

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THE CRUCIFIX ON THE ALTAR

Posted on April 9, 2011 by abyssum

A READER OF THIS BLOG, WHO HAPPENS TO LIVE IN GERMANY, ASKED ME ABOUT THE CHURCH’S LAW REGARDING A CRUCIFIX ON THE ALTAR.  EVIDENTLY IN SOME OF THE CHURCHES HE WORSHIPS IN THERE IS EITHER ONLY A PLAIN CROSS, OR … Continue reading →

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QUALITY CONTROL HAS A PROPER PLACE IN INDUSTRY BUT NOT IN DEMOGRAPHY

Posted on April 7, 2011 by abyssum

In Paris the Dispute Was about God, But about Man First The blistering talk by Fabrice Hadjadj against the eugenicist ideology of the founding fathers of UNESCO. Pity that what was said at the “Courtyard of the gentiles” has been … Continue reading →

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WHEN PRIESTS ARE FALSELY ACCUSED

Posted on April 7, 2011 by abyssum

HERE IS AN EXCELLENT POSTING ON FATHER GORDON MACRAE’S BLOG: http://www.thesestonewalls.com/gordon-macrae/when-priests-are-falsely-accused-part-1-the-mirror-of-justice-cracked/

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