Good news in Harrisburg, PA
"The Latin Mass had been offered monthly in the diocese, and now begins at 10 a.m. each Sunday. "
Friday, May 20, 2005
Five people -- including a state senator, a state police sergeant and a mother -- have been named to a panel to examine the behavior of Catholic priests in the Springfield Diocese.
Of course, props should be given to Stephen Brady and Roman Catholic Faithful for their years of calling attention to the Springfield Diocese.
Of course, props should be given to Stephen Brady and Roman Catholic Faithful for their years of calling attention to the Springfield Diocese.
Thursday, May 19, 2005
More garbage printed in Newsday claiming the Catholic Church is bad to women. According to the author:
- there is a "crushing shortage of priests worldwide"
- women are involved in all sorts of ministry but because they can't be ordained "their hands are tied"
- there is a sacrament called absolution
- women are forbidden to administer the sacrament of the sick to a dying Catholic
I am sure this would all be news to Alice Von Hildebrand, Pia de Solenni, Peggy Noonan, Mother Angelica, Mary Ann Glendon, etc...
Wednesday, May 18, 2005
I just got back from the U2 concert in Joisey! They were good, it was my first U2 concert and I will be seeing them again in October. I don't know alot of their music so I can't really give a good review. I wanted to hear Angel of Harlem and Still Haven't Found What I am Looking For but they didn't play them. They did Sunday Bloody Sunday and the crowd sang well. The new song Vertigo was great. Now for some sleep.....
Monday, May 16, 2005
Friday, May 13, 2005
Sex Assault On Mepham Student
Sound familiar? This is the school made famous when young men were raped and tortured by football players Ken Carney, Tom Diasparra, and Phil Sofia. There were others who stood around and cheered but they were not prosecuted. The media hype intensified until the students and town turned on their football heros (it took awhile) but we haven't heard much since.
Sound familiar? This is the school made famous when young men were raped and tortured by football players Ken Carney, Tom Diasparra, and Phil Sofia. There were others who stood around and cheered but they were not prosecuted. The media hype intensified until the students and town turned on their football heros (it took awhile) but we haven't heard much since.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
From Newsday: Reactions to Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi's abortion proposal
Pro
"In a rare show of support from a high-ranking church official for a Catholic politician who backs abortion rights, Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre Tuesday lauded Suozzi's "courageous and positive" step."
"Johanna Cervellino, education chairman of the Long Island Coalition for Life, a nonsectarian group based in Ronkonkoma, called the plan "very positive. Many women don't know the alternatives."
Con
"It sounds like something an anti-choice public official would say," said Kelli Conlin, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice New York. After reviewing the text, she said Suozzi had "almost apologetically buried" his position on abortion rights."
Newsday has stated in each article that Suozzi supports abortion rights, but he has mostly expressed his opinion that abortion is legal and will continue to be that way. The pro-life movement, through marches, pickets, education, technology, and real assistance to women in need, has succeeded enough to effect change in the political climate. The rise of pro-life clinics, homes for pregnant women, and safe-haven laws have all made inroads in the fight against abortion. Pro-lifers should be politically smart enough to show support for anyone or anything that will continue this trend.
Pro
"In a rare show of support from a high-ranking church official for a Catholic politician who backs abortion rights, Bishop William Murphy of Rockville Centre Tuesday lauded Suozzi's "courageous and positive" step."
"Johanna Cervellino, education chairman of the Long Island Coalition for Life, a nonsectarian group based in Ronkonkoma, called the plan "very positive. Many women don't know the alternatives."
Con
"It sounds like something an anti-choice public official would say," said Kelli Conlin, executive director of NARAL Pro-Choice New York. After reviewing the text, she said Suozzi had "almost apologetically buried" his position on abortion rights."
Newsday has stated in each article that Suozzi supports abortion rights, but he has mostly expressed his opinion that abortion is legal and will continue to be that way. The pro-life movement, through marches, pickets, education, technology, and real assistance to women in need, has succeeded enough to effect change in the political climate. The rise of pro-life clinics, homes for pregnant women, and safe-haven laws have all made inroads in the fight against abortion. Pro-lifers should be politically smart enough to show support for anyone or anything that will continue this trend.
Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Suozzi enters abortion debate
"Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi this morning said he wanted to bring together "intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate and religious people" on both sides of the abortion debate by spending $1 million a year for three years on homes for single mothers, programs to encourage adoption, and education to prevent unplanned pregnancies."
Text of Suozzi's Speech
Suozzi mentions Patricia Shea and Momma's House and how he helped this pro-life group, as mentioned on this blog. Suozzi is clearly in a difficult position as a Democrat who must tow the party line on abortion. His stance on pushing abortion alternatives does predate the current Hillary Clinton-led push to the middle that Democrats have adopted since the election.
Statement from Bishop Murphy on Suozzi’s plan to reduce abortions
"Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi this morning said he wanted to bring together "intelligent, thoughtful, compassionate and religious people" on both sides of the abortion debate by spending $1 million a year for three years on homes for single mothers, programs to encourage adoption, and education to prevent unplanned pregnancies."
Text of Suozzi's Speech
Suozzi mentions Patricia Shea and Momma's House and how he helped this pro-life group, as mentioned on this blog. Suozzi is clearly in a difficult position as a Democrat who must tow the party line on abortion. His stance on pushing abortion alternatives does predate the current Hillary Clinton-led push to the middle that Democrats have adopted since the election.
Statement from Bishop Murphy on Suozzi’s plan to reduce abortions
Monday, May 09, 2005
Sunday, May 08, 2005
Saturday, May 07, 2005
Theological Question of the Day:
I am a Mets fan, and therefore a Yankees hater. I am enjoying the current dismal performance of those darn pinstriped millionaires. The team owner, George Steinbrenner, known as "The Boss" among other four letter words, owns Bellamy Road, a favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. Is it wrong for me to want this horse to lose just because of its semi-relationship to the New York Yankees?
I am a Mets fan, and therefore a Yankees hater. I am enjoying the current dismal performance of those darn pinstriped millionaires. The team owner, George Steinbrenner, known as "The Boss" among other four letter words, owns Bellamy Road, a favorite to win the Kentucky Derby. Is it wrong for me to want this horse to lose just because of its semi-relationship to the New York Yankees?
Great post from a Sean, who grew up in Massapequa and may be someone I know from childhood-
"I'm a bad Catholic, not because the Catholic Church is wrong. It's because I don't follow their teachings, and if I don't like it, I can find a church that will be nicer to me."
"I'm a bad Catholic, not because the Catholic Church is wrong. It's because I don't follow their teachings, and if I don't like it, I can find a church that will be nicer to me."
Nassau County Executive Tom Suozzi will propose spending $3 million to reduce abortions. When Suozzi was mayor of Glen Cove he did assist Momma's House and is on their honorary board of trustees.
Look at what Newsday is reporting -
That image on an underpass some believed looked like Our Lady of Guadalupe was covered by someone with black shoe polish and a swastika. The state highway department considered that to be graffiti so they covered it with brown paint. People somehow removed the paint and the image is now back, intact.
That image on an underpass some believed looked like Our Lady of Guadalupe was covered by someone with black shoe polish and a swastika. The state highway department considered that to be graffiti so they covered it with brown paint. People somehow removed the paint and the image is now back, intact.
Fr. Gommar DePauw, RIP
Fr. DePauw was the first Catholic priest to establish an independent chapel to celebrate the traditional Latin Mass. The Ave Maria chapel in Westbury was established in 1968. Mel Gibson worshiped there once. He sounded like a priest way ahead of his time, may he rest in peace.
Fr. DePauw was the first Catholic priest to establish an independent chapel to celebrate the traditional Latin Mass. The Ave Maria chapel in Westbury was established in 1968. Mel Gibson worshiped there once. He sounded like a priest way ahead of his time, may he rest in peace.
Friday, May 06, 2005
Twenty-first Annual
SPIRITUALITY CONVOCATION
Date: May 21, 2005 9:00AM - 4:00 PM
Place: Auditorium of Archbishop Stepinac High School
950 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
The Archdiocese of New York will have Fr. Benedict Groeschel speaking on The Eucharist and The Legacy of John Paul II!! As if that is not enough they will also have Dr. Scott Hahn speaking on The Lamb's Supper!!
I learned about this from St. Blog's commentator KH, who will be there representin' The Montfort Academy, an all-boys Catholic high school in Westchester.
SPIRITUALITY CONVOCATION
Date: May 21, 2005 9:00AM - 4:00 PM
Place: Auditorium of Archbishop Stepinac High School
950 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains, NY 10605
The Archdiocese of New York will have Fr. Benedict Groeschel speaking on The Eucharist and The Legacy of John Paul II!! As if that is not enough they will also have Dr. Scott Hahn speaking on The Lamb's Supper!!
I learned about this from St. Blog's commentator KH, who will be there representin' The Montfort Academy, an all-boys Catholic high school in Westchester.
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