Author Archives: abyssum

About abyssum

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

METAPHYSICS

Posted on February 4, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Marble Head of Aristotle (384-322 BC ) Metaphysics GET THE CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA AND MORE…An ocean of Catholic resources at your fingertips. Includes the Summa, Bible, Catholic Encyclopedia, Church Fathers, and much more… SALE: Only $19.99 if you buy now… I. The Name. II. The Definition. III. … Continue reading →

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JAHI McMATH, CAN YOU MOVE?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! February 1, 2014 Jahi McMath, can you move? By Paul A. Byrne, M.D. RENEW AMERICA A video recording of an ice cube touched to the foot of Jahi McMath has been distributed. Someone, perhaps Jahi’s mother, says, “I don’t … Continue reading →

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BRAVO BISHOP JAMES D. CONLEY, YOU ARE PROVING YOURSELF A WORTHY SUCCESSOR OF BISHOP BRUSKEWITZ

Posted on February 4, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Our Pop Culture Moment by James D. Conley http://www.firstthings.com/web-exclusives/2014/02/our-pop-culture-moment On my coffee table, I have a book of classic rock posters—from The Who, to Led Zeppelin, to Nirvana, Metallica, and the Grateful Dead. The book was given to me … Continue reading →

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A REVIEW OF THE VIDEO “AUGUSTINE”

Posted on February 3, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Instead of watching the Super Bowl 2014, we watched the fairly new St. Augustin video from Ignatius Press. It’s interesting how much emphasis the producers put on Augustin’s sex life in this video, and how explicit the sex was that … Continue reading →

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GET READY TO MARCH

Posted on February 2, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! March 25, 2013 Anti-Gay Marriage Rally in Paris. La Manif Pour Tous’s photo. Time for a Massive Marriage Defense Movement in the U.S.A. Deacon Keith Fournier Children have a right to a mother and a father. In fact, true … Continue reading →

Posted in FAMILY LIFE, FATHERHOOD, GAY 'MARRIAGE', LGBT, MARRIAGE v COHABITATION, MEDIA BIAS, MEDIA BIGOTRY, MORAL RELATIVISM, POLITICAL CORRECTNESS, POLITICAL LIFE IN AMERICA, RELATIVISM, SAME-SEX 'MARRIAGE', SAVING CHILDREN, THE SACRAMENTS | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on GET READY TO MARCH

WHAT AM I? WHO AM I? WHY AM I?

Posted on February 2, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! From time to time, programs on Public Television feature medical doctors suggesting ways to reduce the chances of various diseases. Sometimes the experts contradict one another, but at least they invoke some scientific evidence in their support. Very different … Continue reading →

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BETWEEN NOW AND OCTOBER THE PROBLEM OF THE DIVORCED AND REMARRIED WILL HEAT UP

Posted on February 1, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! When the Church of Rome Forgave Second Marriages During the first centuries the divorced and remarried were pardoned of their sins and given communion, but later this practice was abandoned in the West. Today Pope Francis has brought it … Continue reading →

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BIOLOGY 101

Posted on February 1, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Paul A. Byrne, M.D.: “Jahi McMath, can you move?” RenewAmerica alerts@renewamerica.us 12:29 AM (8 hours ago) Paul A. Byrne, M.D. column Jahi McMath, can you move? Paul A. Byrne Paul A. Byrne, M.D. February 1, 2014 A video recording … Continue reading →

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LATIN IS THE COMMON CORE OF OUR LANGUAGE

Posted on January 31, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! Latin Words and Phrases Every Man Should Know by Brett & Kate McKay on July 25, 2013 http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/07/25/latin-words-and-phrases-every-man-should-know/ in Manly Knowledge, Travel & Leisure What do great men like Benjamin Franklin, Teddy Roosevelt, and Winston Churchill have in common? … Continue reading →

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HOWEVER JAHI’S LIFE GOES FROM HERE FORWARD, IT WAS A WORTHY RIGHT TO FIGHT AND PURSUE, BOTH SCIENTIFICALLY AND SOCIALLY

Posted on January 30, 2014 by abyssum

!!!! January 18, 2014 Jahi McMath’s functioning hypothalamus: some social and scientific considerations By S. N. Sansalone, with edits by Paul A. Byrne, M.D http://www.renewamerica.com/columns/byrne/140118 Whatever may be our impressions or biases about the Jahi McMath “brain-death” matter, we ought … Continue reading →

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