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

OBAMA SAYS “TRUST ME!”

Posted on December 6, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! There is no ‘Trust us’ clause in Constitution: NY Archdiocese wins ruling on HHS mandate John Jalsevac Thu Dec 06 17:34 EST WASHINGTON, D.C., December 6, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) — In a strongly worded judgment a federal judge has ruled … Continue reading →

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BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU SAY, HILLARY CLINTON AND THE ORGANIZATION OF ISLAMIC COOPERATION (OIC) ARE LISTENING AND YOU MAY BE PROSECUTED! FAREWELL FIRST AMENDMENT, WE WILL MISS YOU!

Posted on December 3, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! THE CORNER America Again Submits to the Istanbul Process By Nina Shea December 3, 2012 http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/334647/america-again-submits-istanbul-process-nina-shea#more Round three of the “Istanbul Process” opens today, December 3, and runs through Wednesday, at Canada House, in London, hosted by the U.K. and … Continue reading →

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HERE IS THE BEST ANALYSIS YET OF WHAT HAPPENED ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012

Posted on December 1, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! John Podhoretz John Podhoretz is the editor of Commentary and writes the Letter from the Editor column. He was one of the founders of the Weekly Standard and still serves as the magazine’s movie critic. A Fox News Channel … Continue reading →

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POPE (NOT BENEDICT XVI) SPEAKS

Posted on November 29, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! 5 Major Conflicts Facing Catholics Msgr. Charles Pope http://www.courageouspriest.com/5-major-conflicts-facing-catholics Msgr. Charles Pope, Archdiocese of Washington: My remarks will be brief, since this is not a political blog, and I am not a political prognosticator. The American people and process … Continue reading →

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HOBBY LOBBY HAS BEEN FRAMED BY OBAMACARE

Posted on November 29, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! http://patdollard.com/2012/11/hobby-lobby-obamacare-lawsuit-judge-rules-christiaon-store-must-cover-abortion-pill/ OKLAHOMA CITY – A federal judge Monday rejected Hobby Lobby Stores Inc.’s request to block part of the federal health care overhaul that requires the arts and craft supply company to provide insurance coverage for the morning-after and … Continue reading →

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THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE FAITH FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE IS EVIDENTLY THE INTENTION OF THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION

Posted on November 25, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! An Apostolic Nuncio functions as an ambassador representing the Pope in countries that have diplomatic relations with the Holy See. In certain countries the Apostolic Nuncio is de facto the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps. For instance, Archbishop Charles … Continue reading →

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WHEN GOVERNMENT GETS INTO THE “FORCE THE CITIZENS TO DO GOOD THINGS BUSINESS,” BAD THINGS HAPPEN!

Posted on November 18, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! THERE IS MUCH LAUGHTER IN THE MOUTH OF THE FOOLISH Let’s talk force. It is an indisputable historical fact that both socialism and communism have taken over many ideas from Christianity. And a superficial reading of any socialist or … Continue reading →

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THERE IS MUCH LAUGHTER IN THE MOUTH OF THE FOOLISH

Posted on November 17, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! Leave it to Father George W. Rutler to capture in a few words what our present situation is in America. Here is his commentary: In the wake of the recent hurricane, a sibilant television commentator said, “I’m so glad … Continue reading →

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THE RATZINGERIAN MARXISTS ISSUE A MANIFESTO THAT IS ABSOLUTLY ASTONISHING

Posted on November 16, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! From Marx to Ratzinger. The Turning Point Manifesto It’s not just the Courtyard of the Gentiles. In the borderland between faith and lack of faith, the season of conversions has returned. And of “a new alliance,” with Benedict … Continue reading →

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ARE YOU LIVING THE GOODS LIFE? IN TOO MANY WAYS AMERICAN CATHOLICS LIVE, CONSUME, RELATIVIZE AND TRIVIALIZE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE.