I've Been Nailed by Mark Shea!
Sean Gallagher sent out an email informing us of his little town in Indiana's attempt to protest the French by changing the name of there yearly art festival from "Tray Chic" to something less Frankish. Mark Shea responded with:
Oh brother. What's next? Declare war on Des Moines, Baton Rouge, Pend Oreille for their dangerously unpatriotic names? I enjoy loathing the French as much as the next guy, but I enjoy loathing faux patriotic political gasbags even more. It's as American as apple pie.
Oddly, some of the victims of the French Revolution were executed for failing to change their names (they were deemed guilty of the crime of having the same name as other people the Committee for Public Safety deemed enemies of the Revolution).
By the way, I think that explains Mike Dubruiel's manifest guilt, don't you? If he was a genuine 100% American he'd have done something about that French-sounding name wouldn't he? Huh? Wouldn't he?
Don't even try to defend yourself, you cunning Gallic swine! In *my* country, you're guilty until proven Anglo-Saxon, bub.
I would only add that I'm also Polish on my mother's side --which might explain a lot too, including my fidelity to the man pictured below:
Wednesday, April 2, 2003
And Diocese will turn against Diocese
A first...
FromBoston Globe Online:
Calif. diocese sues Boston Archdiocese
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino, Calif., sued the Archdiocese of Boston yesterday, alleging that Boston officials hid the history of sexual molestation by former priest Paul Shanley when he moved to California.
A first...
FromBoston Globe Online:
Calif. diocese sues Boston Archdiocese
The Roman Catholic Diocese of San Bernardino, Calif., sued the Archdiocese of Boston yesterday, alleging that Boston officials hid the history of sexual molestation by former priest Paul Shanley when he moved to California.
New Rosary Book!
Rosary 101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary
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4.) Simple, easy directions to teach you how to make your own rosary!
5.) A well researched History of the Rosary, Written by Fr. Richard Gribble,CSC, Author of "The History of the Rosary"
Rosary 101 Inspirational Stories of the Rosary
5 Key Reasons to Get This Book!
1.) True, Inspirational Stories will show you just how powerful the Rosary is.
2. Beautiful Meditations for the Complete Mysteries
Joyful,Luminous,Sorrowful and Glorious.
3. Simple, Easy Directions to Teach You How to Pray the Rosary, if you have never prayed it before.
4.) Simple, easy directions to teach you how to make your own rosary!
5.) A well researched History of the Rosary, Written by Fr. Richard Gribble,CSC, Author of "The History of the Rosary"
From Pravda (of all places)!
Pravda.RU Vatican Discovery Proves to be Apostle Peter’s Burial Ground
An important archaeological discovery was made in the Vatican when a site for construction of car parking was being cleared. Archaeologists discovered an ancient necropolis of the times of St. Apostle Peter, the same that is mentioned in the Gospel. Now this version is studied by historians; if it proves true, this in its turn will confirm another hypothesis suggested by historian Magrherita Guarducci. She supposes that an entombment of St. Apostle Peter was found under the altar that is situated under the St.Peter’s basilica dome.
Pravda.RU Vatican Discovery Proves to be Apostle Peter’s Burial Ground
An important archaeological discovery was made in the Vatican when a site for construction of car parking was being cleared. Archaeologists discovered an ancient necropolis of the times of St. Apostle Peter, the same that is mentioned in the Gospel. Now this version is studied by historians; if it proves true, this in its turn will confirm another hypothesis suggested by historian Magrherita Guarducci. She supposes that an entombment of St. Apostle Peter was found under the altar that is situated under the St.Peter’s basilica dome.
Tuesday, April 1, 2003
A Tale of Two Wars
Two wars are being fought in the Middle East right now. Ostensibly the coalition forces are winning the ground and air war against the Iraqis but are losing the "image" war that in the long run may be more important. One has only to look to Israel and the continued terrorist attacks suffered by that nation to understand what I mean.
It was widely reported after 9/11 that one of prime goals of Bin Laden was to drag the United States government into attacking the Arab world and unleashing the mother of all battles (for Bin Laden this would lead to the destruction of the "infidels," i.e. "us"). The attack on Afghanistan failed to have any real repurcussions in the Arab world because it was understood to be an attack on the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks on the United States. Unfortunately the attack on Iraq is not as clear and the battle for public opinion (outside of the United States) is being lost. Now reports of Iraqis living in exile, people who fled Iraq to escape the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein are loading up in buses in Jordan to return to Iraq to fight for their country which they see as under attack from an invading force. To accomplish this conversion is no small task and may be an indication that we unwittingly have stepped into the mouse trap set by Bin Laden on 9/11.
I have little doubt that the United States will win the war and have control of the Iraqi government soon, but I also have little doubt that we have already loss the war of opinion. It seems that almost no one outside of Americans sees us as a "liberator." Take this quote from CNN.World:
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says the U.S.-led war on Iraq would produce "one hundred new bin Ladens," driving more Muslims to anti-Western militancy.
"When it is over, if it is over, this war will have horrible consequences," Mubarak told Egyptian soldiers in the city of Suez on Monday.
"Instead of having one (Osama) bin Laden, we will have 100 bin Ladens," he said.
Disatisfied Catholics in NH Set-up Website
Calling for bishop's resignation. I think this site has been up for a day so far and has about 112 names so far.
See it at NH Catholics for Moral Leadership
Captured Kenyans Prayer Answered Quickly in Iraq
From BBC NEWS:
"I remember seeing a man with his finger on the pin of a grenade as they argued about whether they would kill us or not.
"David and I are both Christians and this morning I said 'We must pray together for a miracle.'
"So we prayed and 30 minutes later the door swung open and there were two British soldiers standing there.
"God must have given them the power to save us. It really was a miracle that they came."
Two wars are being fought in the Middle East right now. Ostensibly the coalition forces are winning the ground and air war against the Iraqis but are losing the "image" war that in the long run may be more important. One has only to look to Israel and the continued terrorist attacks suffered by that nation to understand what I mean.
It was widely reported after 9/11 that one of prime goals of Bin Laden was to drag the United States government into attacking the Arab world and unleashing the mother of all battles (for Bin Laden this would lead to the destruction of the "infidels," i.e. "us"). The attack on Afghanistan failed to have any real repurcussions in the Arab world because it was understood to be an attack on the perpetrators of the terrorist attacks on the United States. Unfortunately the attack on Iraq is not as clear and the battle for public opinion (outside of the United States) is being lost. Now reports of Iraqis living in exile, people who fled Iraq to escape the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein are loading up in buses in Jordan to return to Iraq to fight for their country which they see as under attack from an invading force. To accomplish this conversion is no small task and may be an indication that we unwittingly have stepped into the mouse trap set by Bin Laden on 9/11.
I have little doubt that the United States will win the war and have control of the Iraqi government soon, but I also have little doubt that we have already loss the war of opinion. It seems that almost no one outside of Americans sees us as a "liberator." Take this quote from CNN.World:
Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak says the U.S.-led war on Iraq would produce "one hundred new bin Ladens," driving more Muslims to anti-Western militancy.
"When it is over, if it is over, this war will have horrible consequences," Mubarak told Egyptian soldiers in the city of Suez on Monday.
"Instead of having one (Osama) bin Laden, we will have 100 bin Ladens," he said.
Disatisfied Catholics in NH Set-up Website
Calling for bishop's resignation. I think this site has been up for a day so far and has about 112 names so far.
See it at NH Catholics for Moral Leadership
Captured Kenyans Prayer Answered Quickly in Iraq
From BBC NEWS:
"I remember seeing a man with his finger on the pin of a grenade as they argued about whether they would kill us or not.
"David and I are both Christians and this morning I said 'We must pray together for a miracle.'
"So we prayed and 30 minutes later the door swung open and there were two British soldiers standing there.
"God must have given them the power to save us. It really was a miracle that they came."
The Weapon of "MASS" Instruction!
If you are Catholic, contemplating becoming Catholic, or just interested in what Catholics do every Sunday this is the book to explain it all to you in an easy to understand format! Is the Mass Biblical? Does it date back to the time of Christ? What do all those strange words like "hosanna" and even "amen" mean? Plus tips on:
How to "get" more out of the Mass!
How to hear a great homily at every Mass!
How to really receive Christ at Mass!
In short this is the book that will destroy any ignorance you might have when it comes to the Mass!
Image of Virgin Owned by Iraqi Woman in Detroit
Found at Visions of Jesus Christ.com:
The mother told me, that when she saw the oil-drenched icon, she felt a message in her heart - that it had to do with peace with Iraq. (the oil has kept coming up until a number of months ago, when it became just a trickle, and now has stopped...!) The lady grew up an orphan, and Jesus and His Mother became her constant companions in prayer, talking to Them as though they were physically present in the rooms with her. At the time of the miraculous flowing of oil, America was already at odds with Iraq, and she hesitated to even use the word Iraq to tell me where she was from, and said instead that she was from "Babylonia". I feel the oil was a sign of Mercy from God regarding our dealings with Iraq, but now the time of Mercy has "run out"...
If you are Catholic, contemplating becoming Catholic, or just interested in what Catholics do every Sunday this is the book to explain it all to you in an easy to understand format! Is the Mass Biblical? Does it date back to the time of Christ? What do all those strange words like "hosanna" and even "amen" mean? Plus tips on:
How to "get" more out of the Mass!
How to hear a great homily at every Mass!
How to really receive Christ at Mass!
In short this is the book that will destroy any ignorance you might have when it comes to the Mass!
Image of Virgin Owned by Iraqi Woman in Detroit
Found at Visions of Jesus Christ.com:
The mother told me, that when she saw the oil-drenched icon, she felt a message in her heart - that it had to do with peace with Iraq. (the oil has kept coming up until a number of months ago, when it became just a trickle, and now has stopped...!) The lady grew up an orphan, and Jesus and His Mother became her constant companions in prayer, talking to Them as though they were physically present in the rooms with her. At the time of the miraculous flowing of oil, America was already at odds with Iraq, and she hesitated to even use the word Iraq to tell me where she was from, and said instead that she was from "Babylonia". I feel the oil was a sign of Mercy from God regarding our dealings with Iraq, but now the time of Mercy has "run out"...
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