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

IN THE PRE-CONCLAVE MEETINGS OF THE CARDINALS SOME OBJECTED TO THE CANDIDACY OF JORGE BERGOLIO BECAUSE OF HIS AGE, CARDINAL Carlo Maria Martini, S.J.OF MILAN IS REPORTED TO HAVE DISMISSED THAT OBJECTION BY SAYING THAT FOUR YEARS AS POPE IS ALL THAT BERGOLIO WOULD NEED TO RADICALLY TRANSFORM THE CHURCH. THIS POST EXPLAINS HOW IT IS BEING ACCOMPLISHED ON SCHEDULE

Posted on November 15, 2019 by abyssum

Catholic Monitor http://catholicmonitor.blogspot.com/2019/11/is-francis-nihilistic-total-relativist.html?m=1 Friday, November 15, 2019 Is Francis a Nihilistic Total Relativist who doesn’t believe in Truth?  The Catholic Thing wrote that “Francis made a startling claim” that appears to deny objective truth: “We must be careful not to fall into … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 15, 2019 by abyssum

From Rome An International Venue for Catholic Thought Bookmark the permalink. The Church of Rome Now Knows that Benedict is the Pope! Nov15by The Editor All Leading Members of the Clergy have been informed by Br. Alexis Bugnolo A Member of the Swiss … Continue reading →

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MAKE DECEMBER 6 A DAY OF PRAYER AND PENANCE “for the purpose of driving out any diabolic influence within the Church that has been gained as a result of recent events.”

Posted on November 15, 2019 by abyssum

http://www.ncregister.com/blog/breedail/four-exorcists-urge-day-of-fasting-prayer-and-reparation-dec.-6 Duccio di Buoninsegna, “The Temptation of Christ,” c. 1310    NOV. 11, 2019. Four Exorcists Urge Day of Fasting, Prayer and Reparation Dec. 6 The priests suggest the Rosary and prayers to the Sacred Heart, as well as “some form … Continue reading →

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IT’S PRIMARILY ABOUT MONEY, CONTROL, ELIMINATING COMPETITION AND TAXATION, ONLY SECONDARILY ABOUT SAFETY. IT IS BIG BROTHER IN SPADES: 1984

Posted on November 14, 2019 by abyssum

Jeff Jacoby The counterproductive cruelties of occupational licensing by Jeff JacobyThe Boston GlobeNovember 13, 2019 http://www.jeffjacoby.com/23498/the-counterproductive-cruelties-of-occupational     An applicant for a Massachusetts cosmetology license must log 1,000 hours of education, plus two full years of hands-on experience. COSMETOLOGISTS AND emergency medical technicians … Continue reading →

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When Benedict was recognized by the entire world as Pope, the General Audiences were much like they were in the days of John Paul II: you would see many large organized groups of pilgrims, organized by their national delegations; hordes of priests, religious and Catholic associations all wearing their respective habits proudly and openly. Today, however, the difference was striking.

Posted on November 14, 2019 by abyssum

From Rome Blog: Saint Peter’s Square, Nov 13, 2019 at 11 AM. Nov14by The Editor Gloria.tv reports today, that the numbers attending Bergoglio’s Wednesday Audience have plummeted with the growing recognition that the man is simply not even a Christian. While I cannot … Continue reading →

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YOU CAN SEE THAT THINGS ARE DIFFERENT IN ROME COMPARED WITH THE PAST

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From Rome Blog: Saint Peter’s Square, Nov 13, 2019 at 11 AM. Nov14by The Editor Gloria.tv reports today, that the numbers attending Bergoglio’s Wednesday Audience have plummeted with the growing recognition that the man is simply not even a Christian. While I cannot … Continue reading →

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” From the Wall Street Journal editorial board: House Democrats went public Wednesday with what the media are calling “historic” impeachment hearings, but what strikes us is the pre-cooked nature of the exercise. This isn’t a search for truth. It’s a set-piece production to promote a foregone conclusion. Democrats are turning impeachment into another partisan banality, and the country won’t be better for it (WSJ). “

Posted on November 14, 2019 by abyssum

DaybreakInsider.com @DaybreakInsider THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2019https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?hl=en&shva=1#inbox/FMfcgxwGBmnCHtVskVnnsRpxFWDgVGCM 1.Schiff Hopes Fall Flat on Day One of Impeachment HearingsFrom the story: All eyes were on moderate House Democrats in swing districts Wednesday night, after the first day of public hearings in the impeachment inquiry against President Trump wrapped up … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict XVI’S LIFE IS IN DANGER FROM ‘FRIENDS OF FRANCIS’ AS HE SIGNALS THAT HE WOULD WELCOME EFFORTS TO RESTORE HIM FULLY TO THE OFFICE OF VICAR OF CHRIST

Posted on November 14, 2019 by abyssum

Pope Benedict XVI signals His blessing for efforts to restore Him to the Apostolic Throne Nov14by The Editor Rome, Nov. 14, 2019 — In another massive blow to the Bergoglian regime, there was published today, a letter written by His Holiness Pope … Continue reading →

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MEET Pete Buttigieg, SON OF A MARXIST PROFESSOR AT Notre Dame, EX-CATHOLIC, OXFORD GRADUATE, MEMBER OF AN EPISCOPAL CHURCH, MEMBER OF THE Democratic Party, MAYOR OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE FOR THE PRESIDENCY OF THE United States

Posted on November 13, 2019 by abyssum

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr. Dr. Mohler is a theologian and ordained minister, and serves as president of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. MAY 1, 2019 Pete Buttigieg And The Quest For ‘Progressive’ Christianity ARTICLE Pete Buttigieg And … Continue reading →

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The synod for the Amazon has been filed away, but the “scandal” that accompanied its unfolding is far from being healed.

Posted on November 13, 2019 by abyssum

Settimo Cielodi Sandro Magister 13 nov  Pachamama and the Gods of Ancient Greece. The Lesson of Paul in Athens * The synod for the Amazon has been filed away, but the “scandal” that accompanied its unfolding is far from being healed. … Continue reading →

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