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About abyssum

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

ADVICE FOR PARENTS WHO LOSE A CHILD THROUGH SUICIDE

Posted on February 22, 2011 by abyssum

“You will find him in my Sacred Heart” published 21 February 2011 by Dr. Ronda Chervin http://www.ccwatershed.org/blog/2011/feb/21/you-will-find-him-my-sacred-heart/ Today is the 20th anniversary of the death of my son, Charles. We had twin girls, then 3 miscarriages, then Charlie, and then … Continue reading →

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DOCTOR BERNARD NATHANSON, R.I.P.

Posted on February 21, 2011 by abyssum

Texas Right to Life mourns the death of Dr. Bernard Nathanson         Austin, TX — Texas Right to Life mourns the loss today of Dr. Bernard Nathanson, the former abortionist whose conversion to the pro-life cause was major … Continue reading →

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GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO SHOULD BE DENIED HOLY COMMUNION

Posted on February 21, 2011 by abyssum

Vatican Canon Law Adviser: NY Governor Andrew Cuomo Should Be Denied Communion Monday, February 21, 2011 By Michael W. Chapman   New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and partner Sandra Lee after attending Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception … Continue reading →

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ROUND CHURCHES, SQUARE CHURCHES, RECTANGULAR CHURCHES, OCTAGONAL CHURCHES, SEMI-CIRCULAR CHURCHES

Posted on February 14, 2011 by abyssum

CHURCH ARCHITECTURE IS A SUBJECT OF MORE THAN PASSING INTEREST TO ME. I studied architecture at Rice University in Houston and took my degree in architecture from the University of Houston where I joined the faculty after graduation.  I also … Continue reading →

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IF RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IS TO BE REAL IT NEEDS TO ALLOW PEOPLE TO ACT ACCORDING TO THEIR CONSCIENCE

Posted on February 14, 2011 by abyssum

RIGHTS VERSUS RELIGION NO TOLERANCE FOR CHRISTIANITY By Father John Flynn, LC ROME, FEB. 13, 2011 (Zenit.org).- For many years, homosexual groups pleaded for tolerance and an end to laws that they considered discriminatory. Now that in large part they have won … Continue reading →

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MARK STEYN COMMENTS ON BIG GOVERNMENTS BACK ALLEY ABORTIONS

Posted on February 13, 2011 by abyssum

BIG GOVERNMENT’S BACK ALLEY Mark Steyn on Culture Thursday, 10 February 2011 As I was leaving Fox News last night, I glanced up at the monitor and caught Juan Williams expressing mystification to Sean Hannity as to why Republicans in … Continue reading →

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A VALUALBLE REFLECTION ON THE ROSARY OF THE BLESSED VIRGEN MARY

Posted on February 11, 2011 by abyssum

FATHER ANTONIO ANDERSON, A PRIEST OF THE SOCIETY OF OUR LADY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY (SOLT) BASED IN CORPUS CHRISTI IS PASTOR OF A VERY LARGE PARISH IN NUEVO LAREDO, MEXICO.  IN THIS REFLECTION ON THE ROSARY HE GIVES … Continue reading →

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CHRISTIANITY FACES A FORMIDABLE CHALLENGE IN EGYPT

Posted on February 10, 2011 by abyssum

No room at the table for the Muslim Brothers by Jeff Jacoby The Boston Globe February 9, 2011 http://www.jeffjacoby.com/8740/no-room-at-the-table-for-the-muslim-brothers   An Egyptian anti-government demonstrator and a member of the Muslim Brotherhood prays near Egyptian soldiers in Cairo. (Getty Images) FREE … Continue reading →

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HERE IS AN APPLICATION YOU NEED TO ADD TO YOUR CELL PHONE

Posted on February 10, 2011 by abyssum

Confess Your Sins Examining your conscience is the surest way to a thorough and good confession. Mea Culpa can help you become more thorough in that examination to make your more prepared for the next time you visit the confessional. … Continue reading →

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THE QUIESCENT BRAIN, reprised

Posted on February 5, 2011 by abyssum

E. Christian Brugger http://www.zenit.org/article-31647?l=english ZE11020210 – 2011-02-02 Permalink: http://www.zenit.org/article-31647?l=english Transplants From Murder Victims Diverging Definitions of “Brain Death” WASHINGTON, D.C., FEB. 2, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here are two questions on bioethics asked by ZENIT readers and answered by the fellows of … Continue reading →

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