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About abyssum

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

CHRISTIANITY WAS AN INNOVATION IN THE HISTORY OF THE UNDERSTANDING OF SUFFERING

The “Courtyard” of Paris. An Assessment An exchange between Cardinal Ravasi and the agnostic Julia Kristeva. And with them, dozens of other thinkers, believers and nonbelievers. In Chicago, in Quebec, in Stockholm, the next stages of the dialogue desired by … Continue reading →

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IF TODAY YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, HARDEN NOT YOUR HEART

THE GREAT CHALLENGE WE ALL FACE IN OUR SOCIETY TODAY IS TO HEAR THE VOICE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST SPEAKING TO US THROUGH THE WHISPERING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE EAR OF OUR CONSCIENCE. The reason it is … Continue reading →

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BRAVO BISHOP ROBERT MORLINO (AND FATHER JOHN ZUHLSDORF)

Since my retirement in 1997 I have attended many funeral liturgies, and have presided at some of them.  Sad to say, on a number of those occasions I had to sit through the excruciatingly uncomfortable experiences of listening to relatives … Continue reading →

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POTHOLES ON THE HIGH ROAD: FORGIVING THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US

Potholes on the High Road: Forgiving Those Who Trespass Against Us by Father Gordon MacRae Posted: 22 Mar 2011 09:00 PM PDT If you just learned of the sudden death of someone who harmed you deeply, what would it take … Continue reading →

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BRAVO BISHOP SAMUEL J. AQUILA; MAY YOUR TRIBE INCREASE, MAY THE TIMID FIND COURAGE IN YOUR REMARKS

US Bishop: How long will pro-abort politicians be able to receive Communion by John-Henry Westen Wed Mar 23, 2011 19:33 EST   Bishop Samuel Aquila PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 23, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – “One must honestly ask, how many times and … Continue reading →

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DEFUNDING PLANNED PARENTHOOD WILL GO A LONG WAY TO STOPPING THE ABORTION HOLOCAUST

Want to stop abortion (not to mention racism and bigotry)? Defund Planned Parenthood! Steve Mosher Mon Mar 21 15:07 EST Abortion FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, March 21, 2011 (pop.org) – We’ve all seen the tapes. Planned Parenthood employees have recently been … Continue reading →

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WHY ARE MOST SEXUAL ABUSERS EITHER MEN OR WOMEN?

I know, it is a stupid question.  But the fact is that sexual abusers come in all shapes and sizes and sexes.   The main stream media would have you believe that most abusers are Roman Catholic Priests.   But the facts … Continue reading →

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CARDINAL MAHONY, JUDAS ISCARIOT AND CANON 915

Friday, March 11, 2011 Communion, Canon Law, and Pastoral Practice By Edward N. Peters, JD, JCD http://canonlawblog.blogspot.com/2011/03/communion-canon-law-and-pastoral.html There is a line of thought emerging in regard to the Cuomo-Communion controversy that runs as follows: “Okay, maybe Peters has a point … Continue reading →

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A BUS RIDE TO HELL

PPH “Truth” Bus Tour hides pro-death facts! Date: Friday, March 11, 2011, 5:23 PM Mathew Staver, Chairman Liberty Counsel Action Planned Parenthood (PPH) is being exposed! They’ve been directly involved in killing millions of babies, yet they continue to mask … Continue reading →

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WHY DO WE SAY “AMEN”, “ALLELUIA”, “HOSANNA” IN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS SINCE THESE ARE HEBREW WORDS?

THE  USE OF THE VERNACULAR IN LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS IS A GOOD THING BUT THE USE OF A ‘SACRED LANGUAGE’ LIKE HEBREW OR LATIN IS EVEN BETTER …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. THE LANGUAGE OF LITURGICAL CELEBRATION How Latin Could Serve as a “Bond of … Continue reading →

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