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About abyssum

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

DEFENDING MARRIAGE IS NOW CALLED HATE SPEECH

Posted on August 17, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! When Defending Marriage is Called Hate Speech: Shooting at the Family Research Council By Deacon Keith Fournier 8/17/2012 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) There are few news reports concerning this incident using the word marriage for what it is, the lifelong … Continue reading →

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AN OPEN LETTER TO CARDINAL DOLAN

Posted on August 15, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! An Open Letter to Cardinal Dolan His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan Archdiocese of New York 1011 First Avenue New York, NY 10022 Your Eminence, During the last week, there has been much written on diocesan websites and by other … Continue reading →

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WHEN MONEY TALKS, PRO-LIFE PRINCIPLES TAKE A WALK

Posted on August 15, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! Pro-Life Corner presented by Stephenson County Right To Life Al Smith Dinner Willing To Accept Pro-Abortion Group Posted on August 14, 2012 by Editor Rockford, Il – (ProLifeCorner.com) – 8 14-2012 – by Rockford Pro-Life Initiative -Al Smith Foundation is happy to … Continue reading →

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NELLIE GRAY, R.I.P

Posted on August 14, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! Nellie Gray, 86, dies; was March for Life founder and emcee By Mark Pattison Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Nellie Gray, who started the annual March for Life parade to protest the 1973 Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion … Continue reading →

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PAUL RYAN CANNOT BE PALIN-IZED

Posted on August 13, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! Liberal Surprise: Ryan Can’t Be Palin-ized by Jonathan S. Tobin http://www.commentarymagazine.com/2012/08/13/liberal-surprise-paul-ryan-cant-be-palin-ize/ 08.13.2012 The liberal assault on Paul Ryan has commenced. But the first round of attacks can’t provide much solace to Democrats, who assume they will be able to … Continue reading →

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THIS COMING ELECTION IS MAKE-OR-BREAK FOR THE NATION’S FUTURE

Posted on August 13, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! National Review Online Newsletters . . . Morning Jolt . . . with Jim Geraghty August 13, 2012 In This Issue . . . 1. Ry Havoc, and Let Slip the Dogs of War 2. To Restore Faith in … Continue reading →

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THE CHURCH OF NICE

Posted on August 12, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! “The Church of Nice” – NY Archdiocese Explanation of Obama Invitation by bostoncatholicinsider The flap over Cardinal Dolan inviting President Obama to the Al Smith dinner continues, and the explanation by a senior official with the Archdiocese of New York … Continue reading →

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CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING IS GOING TO BECOME A FACTOR IN OUR GOVERNMENT

Posted on August 11, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! Romney Goes Bold: Pro-Life Catholic Paul Ryan Chosen as Republican Vice Presidential Candidate By Keith A Fournier 8/11/2012 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) The social doctrine offers principles to help us order our economies. It does not propose any particular economic … Continue reading →

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CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME!

Posted on August 11, 2012 by abyssum

!!!!  August 10, 2012 Noonan: A Nation That Believes Nothing Romney doesn’t need to talk about America becoming like Europe. He needs to warn us about America becoming like California. By PEGGY NOONAN It’s been a week marked by mistakes, … Continue reading →

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ETHANOL: FOOD FOR THE POOR

Posted on August 11, 2012 by abyssum

!!!! REVIEW & OUTLOOK August 10, 2012, 6:33 p.m. ET Ethanol vs. the World The corn fuel mandate is raising food prices and hurting the poor. In 2007 and 2008, food prices spiked, resulting in much higher U.S. grocery bills … Continue reading →

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