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About abyssum

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

CHORBISHOP JOHN FARIS HAS HOPEFULLY BEEN BADLY MISQUOTED

Posted on October 24, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Chorbishop John Faris [New post] Looking at Cbp. Faris’ remarks on marriage In the Light of the Law 10:51 AM (1 hour ago) Looking at Cbp. Faris’ remarks on marriage by Dr. Edward Peters Maronite Chorbishop John Faris won’t remember … Continue reading →

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THE BROADER PURPOSE OF DIALOGUE IS TO DISCOVER THE TRUTH. WHAT ARE GOOD AND WHAT ARE EVIL?

Posted on October 24, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! POPE MEETS INTERRELIGIOUS LEADERS Pope Benedict XVI arrives April 17 for a meeting with interreligious leaders at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center during his pastoral visit to Washington. (CNS photo/Rick Musacchio) APOSTOLIC JOURNEY TO THE UNITED STATES … Continue reading →

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DIALOGUE WITH HOMOSEXUALS AND REMARRIED CANNOT SUBSTITUTE FOR PROCLAIMING THE TRUE DOCTRINE

Posted on October 24, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Pope emeritus Benedict XVI: Dialogue cannot substitute for mission The proclamation of Jesus Christ, says the retired pontiff, is not about numbers or power, but the transmission of “that joy which has been given to us.” October 23, 2014 … Continue reading →

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KAHI McMATH WILL HAVE THE LAST LAUGH WHEN SHE LAUGHES AT THE PROPONENTS OF BRAIN DEATH

Posted on October 23, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Teen’s case adds to debate over brain death This undated file photo provided by the McMath family and Omari Sealey shows Jahi McMath. (AP Photo/Courtesy of McMath Family and Omari Sealey, File) AP   Michael Vitez, Inquirer Staff Writer … Continue reading →

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THE GERMAN PROBLEM IS THAT THEY USE SOCIOLOGY AS A LEVER TO CHANGE DOCTRINE

Posted on October 23, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! The German Position “Cultural difference” vs. Christian cultus by Matthew Schmitz 10 . 22 . 14 FIRST THINGS BLOG   In an interview with the German newspaper Die Welt published today, Cardinal Walter Kasper reiterates in a less controversial form his … Continue reading →

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A LIVING HUMAN PERSON ON EARTH UNTIL TRUE DEATH

Posted on October 23, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! A Living Human Person on Earth until True Death   Life of a human person on earth is a continuum from true conception until true death. For life to continue on earth, each person must take in oxygen, water … Continue reading →

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THE CULTURE OF DEATH FLOWS LIKE THE MIGHTY MISSISSIPPI RIVER PAST NEW ORLEANS

Posted on October 23, 2014 by abyssum

!!!!   The link below will take you to the YouTube video of the talk I gave at the Conference on the Culture of Death I gave in San Antonio, Texas on October 11, 2014. – Bishop Rene Henry Gracida … Continue reading →

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SOME IMPORTANT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PALLIATIVE CARE

Posted on October 23, 2014 by abyssum

!!!!   POLST facilitators pressure the elderly   http://www.lifetree.org/newsletter/index.html Today’s ‘palliative care’ disrespects the natural law By Elizabeth D. Wickham, PhD [Originally published by American Life League in Celebrate Life, September/October 2012. Reproduced with permission.] The natural law tells us … Continue reading →

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OUR LIVES ARE WORTH LIVING, EVEN WITH BRAIN CANCER

Posted on October 22, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Raleigh Seminarian with terminal brain cancer responds to Brittany Maynard Philip Johnson, a 30-year-old Catholic seminarian from the Diocese of Raleigh who has terminal brain cancer, has written an article responding to Brittany Maynard, the 29-year-old woman who has … Continue reading →

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BRAVO BISHOP TOBIN! YOUR MUSINGS ARE THE SAME AS MINE!

Posted on October 22, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! From Bishop Tobin: Random Thoughts About the Synod on the Family 10, 21, 2014 – It’s an enormous challenge to maintain pristine doctrinal purity while at the same time respond to the experiential, personal, and difficult needs of married … Continue reading →

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