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About abyssum

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

RACISM AND ABORTION

Posted on February 24, 2010 by abyssum

Racism and Abortion A Pastoral Letter By The Most Reverend Rene H. Gracida, D.D. Bishop of Corpus Christi January 22, 1992 Grace and peace to you, the People of God, among whom “there does not exist Jew or Greek, slave … Continue reading →

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DIVERSITY IS NOT A VIRTUE, IT IS NOT EVEN SOMETHING GOOD IN ITSELF, IT IS MORALLY NEUTRAL

Posted on February 23, 2010 by abyssum

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 Celebrate Diversity Unto Death   [Mark Steyn] THE NATIONAL REVIEW ONLINE – THE CORNER I pretty much said what I had to say about the Fort Hood massacre in the first couple of weeks, because it was … Continue reading →

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ARCHBISHOP RINO FISICHELLA IS A SERIOUS LIABILITY TO THE CHURCH AS PRESIDENT OF THE P.A.L.

Posted on February 23, 2010 by abyssum

// <![CDATA[// (AP)  VATICAN CITY (AP) – The Vatican’s top bioethics official on Monday dismissed calls for his resignation following an uproar over his defense of doctors who aborted the twin fetuses of a 9-year-old child who was raped by … Continue reading →

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A QUIESCENT BRAIN MUST NOT BE MISTAKEN FOR A DEAD BRAIN

Posted on February 23, 2010 by abyssum

Is the Roman Catholic Church in imminent danger of becoming an accomplice in the sacrificing of “ brain dead” donors before their natural end? Many Catholic scientists, physicians, philosophers, and theologians are in deep anguish at having to plead with … Continue reading →

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HOW DOES CARDINAL LEVADA LIKE HAVING A CDF DOCUMENT ALTERED BY ARCHBISHOP RINO FISICHELLA ?

Posted on February 21, 2010 by abyssum

Pontifical Academy of Nonstop Fighting After a brief pause, the controversy inside the academy for life is back in full swing. Five members are challenging their president’s legitimacy. The intrigue of a change in a statement from the congregation for … Continue reading →

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HOW SMALL ARE YOU ?

Posted on February 21, 2010 by abyssum

Here is an answer for you to ponder.  I comes from Father George Rutler: “One quotation, to which I have had frequent recourse, is commonly attributed to Harry Emerson Fosdick, although he seems to have taken it without attribution from … Continue reading →

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L’OSSERVATORE ROMANO PICKS THE TEN BEST ROCK AND POP ALBUMS OF ALL TIME – I AM NOT KIDDING!

Posted on February 19, 2010 by abyssum

SURELY THE WORLD IS COMING TO AN END! Well, maybe not! But, incredible though it may be, the official newspaper of the Vatican, L’Osservatore Romano, has picked the ten best rock and pop albums of all time.  I am serious!  … Continue reading →

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BISHOP GIUSEPPE VERSALDI’S DEFENSE OF CARDINAL BERTONE IS A LEFT-HANDED COMPLIMENT

Posted on February 19, 2010 by abyssum

Italian bishop defends Cardinal Bertone from newspaper attack Rome, Italy, Feb 18, 2010 / 08:01 pm (CNA).- Il Foglio, a politically influential Italian newspaper, published an article criticizing Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone last Saturday. Despite his “Salesian … Continue reading →

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CARDINAL O’MALLEY IS WRONG TO EXPECT THE POPE TO SPEAK AGAIN ON WITHOLDING COMMUNION FROM PRO-ABORTION POLITICIANS

Posted on February 19, 2010 by abyssum

WITH ALL DUE RESPECT TO HIS EMINENCE SEAN O’MALLEY, ARCHBISHOP OF BOSTON, HE IS WRONG TO CLAIM THAT THE PAPAL MAGISTERIUM HAS NOT SPOKEN UNIVERSALLY ON THE PROHIBITION AGAINST GIVING HOLY COMMUNION TO PRO-ABORTION POLITICIANS. There can be no clearer … Continue reading →

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HITLER, INSPIRED BY MARGARET SANGER, INTRODUCED ABORTION IN POLAND IN 1943

Posted on February 19, 2010 by abyssum

Wednesday February 17, 2010 Pro-Life Billboard Campaign in Poland Links Abortion to Nazi Occupation TODAY’S HEADLINES |   SEND NEWS TIPS |   DONATE SHARE:  E-MAIL PRINT By Thaddeus M. Baklinski POZNAN, February 17, 2010 (LifeSiteNews.com) – A new billboard … Continue reading →

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