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About abyssum

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

SOW THE WIND AND YOU WILL REAP THE WHIRLWIND

Posted on July 22, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Obama’s executive order and the danger of reliance on federal contracts By Phil Lawler   Jul 22, 2014 http://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/otn.cfm?id=1045 Just as American Catholic bishops were volunteering to help President Obama—by handling the thousands of children from Central America who … Continue reading →

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THE POPE SPEAKS, BUT WHAT DID HE REALLY SAY, ONLY GOD KNOWS!

Posted on July 19, 2014 by abyssum

!!!!   Francis Speaks, Scalfari Transcribes, Brandmüller Shreds As a Church historian, the German cardinal refutes the notion according to which clerical celibacy was an invention of the 10th century. No, he objects: its origin is with Jesus and the … Continue reading →

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THE IRREPRESIBLE FATHER GUARNIZO CONTINUES TO MAKE A GREAT CONTRIBUTION

Posted on July 13, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Father Marcel Guarnizo U.S. Church Official: ‘The Day May Come When We Have to Resist’ World Congress of Families Ambassador Tells ZENIT Faithful Must Be Visible and in the Public Square to Defend Our Civilization Vatican City, July 09, … Continue reading →

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FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE

Posted on July 13, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! . . . Garry Kasparov Keynote Milton Friedman Prize for Advancing Liberty 2014 Cato Institute Event – New York City – The Waldorf Astoria – May 21, 2014 Thank you for inviting me here today to speak about a … Continue reading →

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EDUCATION IN OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, 2014

Posted on July 11, 2014 by abyssum

!!!!   June 1, 2014   Eric Zentner 7306 N. Pierron Rd. Glendale, WI 53209 414-352-3500 ericgzentner@sbcglobal.net     Mr. Matt Lesar Nathan Hale High School 11601 W. Lincoln Ave. West Allis, WI 53227     “Our lives begin to … Continue reading →

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GOD BLESS POPE BENEDICT XVI FOR SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM

Posted on July 11, 2014 by abyssum

Summorum Pontificum, Seven Years On by Nicholas Frankovich 7 . 9 . 14 FIRST THINGS Seven years ago this week, Pope Benedict XVI promulgated the apostolic letter Summorum Pontificum, liberalizing use of the 1962 missal and affirming the continuity between … Continue reading →

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THE LIBERAL LOBBY LAMENTS THE VICTORY OF HOBBY LOBBY

Posted on July 11, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! What Explains the Reaction to Hobby Lobby? Why the Left Is So Upset by Mark Movsesian 7 . 11 . 14 by Mark Movsesian http://www.firstthings.com/blogs/firstthoughts/2014/07/what-explains-the-reaction-to-hobby-lobby?utm_source=First+Things+ I confess I’ve been surprised at the vitriol last month’s decision in Hobby Lobby has … Continue reading →

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THE SUPREME COURT GETS IT RIGHT, FOR A CHANGE, AND IT DID SO UNANIMOUSLY!!!!!

Posted on June 26, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Pro-Lifers Have Free Speech at Abortion Clinics by Steven Ertelt | Washington, DC | LifeNews.com | 6/26/14 10:35 AM In a unanimous decision today, the Supreme Court struck down a Massachusetts buffer zone law prohibiting … Continue reading →

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TOLERANCE OF EVIL CAN LEAD TO INTOLERANCE

Posted on June 25, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! June 25, 2014 Why Multiculturalism is Regressive William Kilpatrick http://www.crisismagazine.com/2014/meet-past The other night I saw a trailer on TV for the new Robo Cop movie. “Meet the Future,” said the accompanying caption. And, if the trailer is to be … Continue reading →

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THERE ARE SOME COMMITMENTS, CHOICES AND ACTIONS WHICH EITHER FRACTURE OR COMPLETELY BREAK OUR COMMUNION WITH CHRIST

Posted on June 24, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Pope Francis: Some “Catholics” are not really Catholics By Dr. Jeff Mirus (bio – articles – email) | Jun 24, 2014 http://www.catholicculture.org/commentary/otc.cfm?id=1207 Free eBook: Defining Issues Considering the subject of my last In Depth Analysis (Speaking clearly about dangerously … Continue reading →

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