Massive Peace Rallies Around the World Today
Most of us might see this as some un-American enterprise. I think it would be better to conceive of it as a good thing. We should all actively be praying for peace. None of us should desire that thousands of innocent people perish so that a dictator can be removed from office. Better I say to move in and take out the dictator and his associates than to wage a full blown war. Better to imitate what we did in Panama in this case rather than what we did in Afghanistan.
The Pope isn't a stooge for Sadam. He is a stooge for Christ and those of us who follow Christ cannot ever sit idly by while the innocent suffer for the sins of some. We should take up the arms of prayer and believe that God can intervene to bring peace out of this situation even at this late stage.
Saturday, February 15, 2003
Bin Laden son, al Qaeda terrorists spotted in Iran
From the Washington Times:
U.S. intelligence agencies say Osama bin Laden's oldest son, Sad, is in Iran along with other senior al Qaeda terrorists, as Iranian military forces have been placed on their highest state of alert in anticipation of a U.S. attack on Iraq, according to intelligence officials.
Sad bin Laden was spotted in Iran last month, according to officials familiar with intelligence reports. Sad is believed to be a key leader of the al Qaeda terrorist network since U.S. and allied forces ousted the ruling Taliban militia in Afghanistan.
From the Washington Times:
U.S. intelligence agencies say Osama bin Laden's oldest son, Sad, is in Iran along with other senior al Qaeda terrorists, as Iranian military forces have been placed on their highest state of alert in anticipation of a U.S. attack on Iraq, according to intelligence officials.
Sad bin Laden was spotted in Iran last month, according to officials familiar with intelligence reports. Sad is believed to be a key leader of the al Qaeda terrorist network since U.S. and allied forces ousted the ruling Taliban militia in Afghanistan.
Friday, February 14, 2003
Dolly, World's First Cloned Mammal, Dies
From the Washingtonpost.com:
Dolly the sheep, the world's first cloned mammal, died on Friday, her creators at Scotland's Roslin Institute said.
Veterinarians gave the world famous six-year-old sheep a lethal injection after they discovered signs of progressive lung disease.
The birth of Dolly in July 1996 made headlines around the world and sparked criticisms and fears that human cloning would not be far off.
"Dolly is dead. I can confirm that," a spokeswoman at the institute told Reuters.
From the Washingtonpost.com:
Dolly the sheep, the world's first cloned mammal, died on Friday, her creators at Scotland's Roslin Institute said.
Veterinarians gave the world famous six-year-old sheep a lethal injection after they discovered signs of progressive lung disease.
The birth of Dolly in July 1996 made headlines around the world and sparked criticisms and fears that human cloning would not be far off.
"Dolly is dead. I can confirm that," a spokeswoman at the institute told Reuters.
USATODAY.com - Pope calls for 'complete commitments' from Iraq to disarm
Pope John Paul II told Iraq's deputy prime minister on Friday that the Vatican opposed war against Baghdad but insisted that Saddam Hussein demonstrate "concrete commitments" to disarm.
Tariq Aziz, a Christian, met for about 30 minutes with the pope and later the Vatican secretary of state and foreign minister.
In a brief video tape released by the Vatican, the pontiff was shown firmly gripping Aziz's hand and saying: "God bless you. God bless Iraq."
In a brief statement, Vatican said the meetings allowed for an exchange of views "on the known danger of an armed intervention in Iraq, which would add further serious suffering to a population already tried by long years of embargo."
Pope John Paul II told Iraq's deputy prime minister on Friday that the Vatican opposed war against Baghdad but insisted that Saddam Hussein demonstrate "concrete commitments" to disarm.
Tariq Aziz, a Christian, met for about 30 minutes with the pope and later the Vatican secretary of state and foreign minister.
In a brief video tape released by the Vatican, the pontiff was shown firmly gripping Aziz's hand and saying: "God bless you. God bless Iraq."
In a brief statement, Vatican said the meetings allowed for an exchange of views "on the known danger of an armed intervention in Iraq, which would add further serious suffering to a population already tried by long years of embargo."
Engaged couples gather at St Valentine's tomb to seek blessing
Jesus is the best role model for engaged couples hoping to perfect their love, and the Gospel is the best marriage preparation manual ever written, an Italian bishop told couples gathered at the tomb of St. Valentine.
"Valentine listened to the Gospel, tried to live it day by day and taught so many others to love that he became love's patron saint," said Bishop Vincenzo Paglia of Terni, Narni and Amelia.
Jesus is the best role model for engaged couples hoping to perfect their love, and the Gospel is the best marriage preparation manual ever written, an Italian bishop told couples gathered at the tomb of St. Valentine.
"Valentine listened to the Gospel, tried to live it day by day and taught so many others to love that he became love's patron saint," said Bishop Vincenzo Paglia of Terni, Narni and Amelia.
Happy St. Valentine's Day!
From Zenit:
St. Valentine was a holy priest in Rome in the third century. St. Valentine, along with St. Maurius and his family, assisted the martyrs who were persecuted under the reign of Claudius III. Emperor Claudius issued an edict in A.D. 270 forbidding marriage because he believed that married men made poor soldiers, not wanting to leave their families.
Valentine, bishop of Interamna, disagreed with the emperor and secretly married young couples. When Claudius found out, Valentine was arrested, and when he would not renounce his faith, he was clubbed and beheaded on the 14th of February, 270.
From Zenit:
St. Valentine was a holy priest in Rome in the third century. St. Valentine, along with St. Maurius and his family, assisted the martyrs who were persecuted under the reign of Claudius III. Emperor Claudius issued an edict in A.D. 270 forbidding marriage because he believed that married men made poor soldiers, not wanting to leave their families.
Valentine, bishop of Interamna, disagreed with the emperor and secretly married young couples. When Claudius found out, Valentine was arrested, and when he would not renounce his faith, he was clubbed and beheaded on the 14th of February, 270.
Thursday, February 13, 2003
How Far Can You Go?
Advice for the single (woman) on St. Valentine's Day from the National Catholic Register:
Do: Be slow about getting physical.
Don't: "Hook up" before you're married.
Do: Your homework.
Don't: Go out with someone whose background you can't check or whom you immediately recognize as requiring change.
Do: Agree on a specific activity and make sure it's wholesome and designed to enhance communication.
Don't: Go drinking or to a movie with explicit sex scenes.
Do: Take your time, remembering that getting to know someone is a long, slow jog - not a sprint.
Don't: Lead the relationship.
Do: Make a list.
Don't: Reject someone who possesses important qualities because he isn't ideal in less significant ways, such as appearance or recreational interests.
Do: Be open to meeting men in settings other than bars and clubs.
Don't: Be a one-woman search party.
Do: Dress appropriately.
Don't: Be so scrupulous about modesty that you look frumpy.
Do: Pray.
Don't: Despair.
You'll have to go to the story to get the low down on what some of the advice is getting at.
Advice for the single (woman) on St. Valentine's Day from the National Catholic Register:
Do: Be slow about getting physical.
Don't: "Hook up" before you're married.
Do: Your homework.
Don't: Go out with someone whose background you can't check or whom you immediately recognize as requiring change.
Do: Agree on a specific activity and make sure it's wholesome and designed to enhance communication.
Don't: Go drinking or to a movie with explicit sex scenes.
Do: Take your time, remembering that getting to know someone is a long, slow jog - not a sprint.
Don't: Lead the relationship.
Do: Make a list.
Don't: Reject someone who possesses important qualities because he isn't ideal in less significant ways, such as appearance or recreational interests.
Do: Be open to meeting men in settings other than bars and clubs.
Don't: Be a one-woman search party.
Do: Dress appropriately.
Don't: Be so scrupulous about modesty that you look frumpy.
Do: Pray.
Don't: Despair.
You'll have to go to the story to get the low down on what some of the advice is getting at.
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