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About abyssum

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

PEACE COMES DROPPING SLOW

Posted on July 31, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree,      And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made; Nine bean rows will I have there, a hive for the honey bee,      And live alone … Continue reading →

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THE VALIDITY OF CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE DOES NOT DEPEND ON THE SENTIMENTS OF BRIDE AND GROOM

Posted on July 29, 2014 by abyssum

!!!!     Müller: “These Theories Are Radically Mistaken” The prefect of the congregation for the doctrine of the faith refutes the ideas of those who want to permit second marriages with the first spouse still alive. He is backed … Continue reading →

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ABORTION AND BREAST CANCER: HOW MANY WOMEN WILL PAY FOR THEIR PROMISCUITY BY SUFFERING THE RAVAGES OF BREAST CANCER?

Posted on July 27, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! We have known for a long time that abortion produces long-term psychological problems that can have serious consequences for women later in their lives.  But now comes the terrifying information that there is a link between abortion and breast … Continue reading →

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HAVING A PROBLEM POSTING COMMENTS ON THIS WEBSITE?

Posted on July 24, 2014 by abyssum

From time to time some of my readers inform me that they have tried to post a comment on one of my posts and were unsuccessful.  I suspect that the problem is that they are trying to post a comment … Continue reading →

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CONFUSION ABOUT MARRIAGE IS ENDEMIC IN OUR SOCIETY, EVEN IN OUR CHURCH

Posted on July 24, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! A WEDDING CAKE!  NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF YOUR TYPICAL MARRIAGE, OR IS IT?   Confusing validity and sacramentality in marriage by Dr. Edward Peters Confusion among Catholics concerning annulments is not helped when “experts” featured in the Catholic press are themselves … Continue reading →

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THANKS BE TO GOD!

Posted on July 24, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Sudanese Woman Condemned to Hang Flies to Italy, Meets With Pope Francis By ABC NEWS 1 hour ago Good Morning America . . A woman sentenced to death for marrying a Christian flew to Italy today and met privately … Continue reading →

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CELIBACY, JESUS CHRIST’S GIFT TO THE CHURCH

Posted on July 23, 2014 by abyssum

!!!!   David Michael Moses is a remarkable young man.  He is the son of Rex Moses, with whom I started the Body of Christ Rescue about thirty years ago which resulted in the closing of several abortion clinics in … Continue reading →

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THE PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT HAS LOST A TRULY GREAT LEADER

Posted on July 23, 2014 by abyssum

!!!!   Texas Right to Life is grieved to share news of the death of our beloved Founder and current President, Dr. Joseph Martin Graham. Dr. Graham died of natural causes at the age of 88, passing into the loving … Continue reading →

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POGO HAD IT RIGHT, WE HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND HE IS US!

Posted on July 22, 2014 by abyssum

!!!!   A deadly enemy within exacerbating immigration crisis U.S. appetite for drugs begets violence migrants are fleeing Democrats Seek Asylum Process For Children Fleeing… The thousands of children fleeing drug violence and poverty in Central America could qualify for … Continue reading →

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JUSTICE GINSBURG: “THE SKY IS FALLING, THE SKY IS FALLING!”

Posted on July 22, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Helen Alavare Meanwhile, Outside the Panic Room: Contraception, Hobby Lobby, and Women’s Rights by Helen Alvare Document Information Description: Contra Justice Ginsburg, the Hobby Lobby decision is no cause for alarm. Yet we should acknowledge and address a fear … Continue reading →

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