Author Archives: abyssum

About abyssum

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

CONFESSION OF A RADICAL LITURGIST

Posted on January 14, 2010 by abyssum

YES, I CONFESS THAT I AM A RADICAL LITURGIST. When I was discharged from the United States Army Air Corps in November, 1945, I resumed my study of architecture. At the same time I developed a deep interest in the … Continue reading →

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THE BARBARIANS ARE AT THE GATE

Posted on January 11, 2010 by abyssum

w:en:Raphael‘s The Meeting between Leo the Great (painted as a portrait of Leo X) and Attila Fresco, 1514, Stanza di Eliodoro, Palazzi Pontifici, Vatican [1] The fresco was completed after the death of Julius II (pontiff from 1503 to 1513), … Continue reading →

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ELIZABETH LEV vs NANCY PELOSI

Posted on January 11, 2010 by abyssum

AND THE WINNER IS: ELIZABETH LEV It was not a fair match! Elizabeth Lev can run circles around some priests (and, I am sorry to admit, some bishops) when it comes to analyzing the theological orthodoxy of the writing and … Continue reading →

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MARZIPAN BABIES – ALMOST AS BEAUTIFUL AS THE REAL THING

Posted on January 10, 2010 by abyssum

CAMILLE ALLEN is a gifted artist! All artists receive their gift, not from some Greek Muse, but from God. God who is the creator of all that is beautiful and good enables and empowers human beings to share in His … Continue reading →

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PREPARE YOURSELF FOR MARTYRDOM

Posted on January 9, 2010 by abyssum

AROUND THE WORLD PERSECUTION OF CHRISTIANS, ALONG WITH OTHER FAITHS, IS INCREASING. On January 11, next week, Pope Benedict will address the diplomatic corps assigned to the Vatican as he does every year. This year he will speak about the … Continue reading →

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BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA IS A CLOSET MUSLIM ? HOW CAN YOU DOUBT IT ?

Posted on January 8, 2010 by abyssum

AS I WATCHED AND LISTENED TO PRESIDENT BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA give his report on television today onthe Christmas Day act of terrorism I was struck again by the fact that he cannot bring himself to say anything negative about Muslims. … Continue reading →

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THERE ARE SIGNS THE CATHOLIC GRASSROOTS ARE COMING ALIVE IN THE HEALTH CARE DEBATE

Posted on January 8, 2010 by abyssum

Over on Brian Burch’s website http://www.CatholicVoteAction.org one can read the good news that his important website has linked up with Thomas Peters of THE AMERICAN PAPIST who asks “Where do the bishops stand on the health care debate?” Where do … Continue reading →

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CATHOLIC SUPPORT FOR OBAMACARE WILL PUNISH THE POOR

Posted on January 6, 2010 by abyssum

I REALLY CANNOT UNDERSTAND THE RATIONALE OF THE USCCB, THE CATHOLIC HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION AND THE CATHOLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION along with other Catholic agencies lending strong support to OBAMACARE. On the surface it seems like the right thing to do. After … Continue reading →

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THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS

Posted on January 3, 2010 by abyssum

I HAVE SAID IT BEFORE, AND I SAY IT AGAIN One of my favorite homilists is Father George W. Rutler, Pastor of Our Savior Church in Manhattan, New York. Here is his thought for Sunday, January 3, 2010: ************************************* A … Continue reading →

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IF YOU BELIEVE IN EVERYTHING, YOU ARE UNLIKELY TO STAND FOR SOMETHING!

Posted on December 23, 2009 by abyssum

RISING TIDE Steyn on Britain and Europe Tuesday, 22 December 2009 HAPPY WARRIOR from National Review The Swiss minaret ban and the leaked climate e-mails are really the same story — or, more precisely, are symptoms of the same disease. … Continue reading →

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