Catholicism
The folly of vengance
Sunday, December 31st, 2006
CNN: Hussein executed with ‘fear in his face’
AP/Hindu Times: Execution tragic, says Vatican
VATICAN CITY: The Vatican on Saturday termed the execution of the former Iraqi President, Saddam Hussein, “tragic.” It risked fueling revenge and new violence in Iraq.
“An execution is always tragic news, reason for sadness, even in the case of a […]
Shame on the rich of Del Mar, California!
Sunday, December 24th, 2006
MSNBC: Illegal immigrants evicted from open-air church — Wealthy homeowners in Southern California canyon fed up with squatters
. . . “My children are studying, and they need pencils. They don’t have enough money,†he said. Ramirez makes $6.75 an hour plucking tomatoes six days a week, and sends two-thirds of his wages to his family […]
A good move by Pope Benedict XVI
Friday, September 22nd, 2006
CNN: Pope invites Muslim envoys to meeting
. . . The pope, who on Sunday said he was “deeply sorry” for the reaction to comments he made, said Wednesday the emperor’s words did not reflect how he himself felt. He said the intent of his remarks were to call for a dialogue on the role […]
Saint Dorthy?
Monday, July 24th, 2006
Archdiocese of New York: ‘Saint Dorothy’? — by by Edward Cardinal Egan, Archbishop of New York
Thanks to the OKC Kid for sharing this article.
For more information on Saint Dorothy Day (I’m not a Catholic so I don’t have to wait for her to be officially canonized. She is already a saint in my book.) check […]
Boy howdy, this will get your attention!
Wednesday, May 31st, 2006
Justpeace.org: Will your sins against the poor send you to HELL?
BobWaldrop.net: Discombobulating Republican Candidates for Congress
The Bible teaches clearly and without any ambiguity that the rich and powerful who oppress the poor are going to hell. The Bible says “Blessed are the poor†and it also says “Woe to the rich.†If people […]
Good news from the Vatican
Thursday, May 4th, 2006
MSNBC: Vatican excommunicates four Chinese bishops — Two had been ordained by China, not pope
VATICAN CITY - The Vatican on Thursday excommunicated two bishops ordained by China’s state-controlled church without the pope’s consent, escalating tensions as the two sides explore preliminary moves toward improving ties.
The Vatican also excommunicated the two bishops who ordained them, saying […]
Stirring words from the Catholic Cardinal in LA
Monday, April 3rd, 2006
Washing Post/MSNBC: A Cardinal’s Campaign — Cardinal Roger Mahony of Los Angeles is speaking out against crackdowns on illegals. How far will his voice carry?
. . . He particularly objected to a provision that would make it a crime to help or hide illegals. In December, he wrote to President George W. Bush, urging him […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Friday, March 17th, 2006I’m not Catholic but I do agree with them when it comes to the Saints and in the belief that we have a great cloud of witnesses that surround us. And of all the saints (and there are some good ones, I really dig St. Francis of Assisi), my favorite is St. Patrick.
Wikipedia: St. Patrick
He […]
A great quote by Hugo Chavez about Jesus Christ
Sunday, January 15th, 2006
Wikipedia: Hugo Chavez - Personal Life and Religion
He [Jesus] accompanied me in difficult times, in crucial moments. So Jesus Christ is no doubt a historical figure—he was someone who rebelled, an anti-imperialist guy. He confronted the Roman Empire…. Because who might think that Jesus was a capitalist? No. Judas was the capitalist, for taking the […]