Saturday, February 18, 2012

Anti-Catholicism In The Obama Administration

I believe that Obama's HHS stance is a clear sign of his disregard for what the Catholic Church stands for and it's legitimacy to be in a voice and influence in the public forum.

His persistent support of this mandate is met to force Catholics to go against their faith.

Fr. Barron does a fine job of articulating this point.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Fr. Portiflex - Bring Your Message

A Catholic theologian with a knack for Hip-Hop. I posted on him earlier as he countered the message of a HIP-HOP artist who had a Non-Religion misconception.

Here's Father's story
A Catholic Priest Who Doubles as a Successful Hip-Hop Artist? That’s This Guy 
When one thinks of the common characteristics associated with Catholic priests, the ability to rap and produce hip-hop music is not likely to come to mind. After all, many of the themes that modern-day rap artists embrace are, shall I say, less than Christian.


But such a seemingly impossible amalgamate hasn’t prevented Father Claude Burns from doubling as a Catholic leader and a successful hip-hop artist. The Indiana-based faith leader, whose stage name is Fr. Pontifex, is defying stereotypes and making catchy music along the way.

White House HHS Compromise: U.S. Bishops "Unacceptable!...Must Recind Mandate""

I didn't figure the Bishops to respond so quickly, however I'm pleased they're not being shy on this matter.
Sometimes it takes them awhile to come out with any type of response especially as one voice. Cardinal Doyle's response is much welcomed.

Reading their official response, one statement by the Bishops popped out at me.

"We just received information about this proposal for the first time this morning; we were not consulted in advance. Some information we have is in writing and some is oral" 
Catholic Bishops: Obama's Solution 'Is Unacceptable' 

Here's another article on this.

Catholic Bishops Oppose Compromise on Birth-Control Insurance   

After just hearing a re-cap of the announcement by president Obama on cable, it sounded like all were at the negotiating table working together. One would think that with the first meeting with Cardinal Doyle that he would be there or at least other high ranking church officials would be apart of the talks. 

It doesn't appear so. It more appears that the White House was not approaching this from a good faith standpoint. They were not serious about working with the faithful in resolving this at all. They were looking to having their cake (Mandate) and eating it too...and still making the faithful pay for the cake.

With this quick response from the bishiop's I'm hoping that the WH is realizing that we are not going to go away and we refuse to be mislead.

This Mandate is not just about Catholic institutions paying for contraception, abortifacients, but it's also faithful individual Catholics footing the bill to pay for this through our personal health insurance premiums. 

All faithful Catholics need to be worried about this and should react appropriately against this in the strongest terms. 

I know at our parish for the next three weekends we plan a petition drive related to the objection to this HHS Mandate

I'm still hoping that we will hear about this at our pupit for Sunday mass. We still need the Bishops voice in the form of a letter (or video) expressing the Churches stand AGAINST this HHS mandate and contraception.

Catholcs to arms!
Helmet - Charity
Breastplate and Sword - Faith and Hope 
(Theological Virtues)

 Weekend reading for all Catholics: 
1) Matrimony- Contraception: CCC 2370 
2) Virtues: CCC 1800-1826 (Part III, Article 7 - The Virtues)

RIP Whitney

Rest In Peace Whitney

Maine: Race of the Non-Conservatives

Mitt Romney2,19039.2%
Ron Paul1,99635.7%
Rick Santorum98917.7%
Newt Gingrich3496.2%
Other611.1%


Many of the Sunday talk shows today are touting "Rick momentum Stopped Cold in Maine".

I say, what do you expect?
This is Maine for goodness sake!
Home of Rep Olympia Snowe!

I think the result show the real story. The winners are one and the same thread....Non-Conservatives.
Romney 39%, Paul 35%. That says a lot.

Santorum with just 18% is just fine for me.That just confirms for me that Santorum is still the right choice for me.

Sorry Coulter, I'm not hoping my candidate is conservative.  

Romney edges out Paul in Maine caucus contest  

Mitt Romney captured two prizes in the Republican presidential race Saturday, edging out Ron Paul in the Maine caucuses while beating Rick Santorum in a key straw poll.


Saturday, February 11, 2012

White House HHS Compromise: U.S. Bishops "Unacceptable!...Must Recind Mandate""

I didn't figure the Bishops to respond so quickly, however I'm pleased they're not being shy on this matter.
Sometimes it takes them awhile to come out with any type of response especially as one voice. Cardinal Dolan's response is much welcomed.

Reading their official response, one statement by the Bishops popped out at me.

"We just received information about this proposal for the first time this morning; we were not consulted in advance. Some information we have is in writing and some is oral" 
Catholic Bishops: Obama's Solution 'Is Unacceptable' 

Here's another article on this.

Catholic Bishops Oppose Compromise on Birth-Control Insurance   

 
After just hearing a re-cap of the announcement by president Obama on cable, it sounded like all were at the negotiating table working together. One would think that with the first meeting with Cardinal Dolan that he would be there or at least other high ranking church officials would be apart of the talks. 

It doesn't appear so. It more appears that the White House was not approaching this from a good faith standpoint. They were not serious about working with the faithful in resolving this at all. They were looking to having their cake (Mandate) and eating it too...and still making the faithful pay for the cake.

With this quick response from the bishiop's I'm hoping that the WH is realizing that we are not going to go away and we refuse to be mislead.

This Mandate is not just about Catholic institutions paying for contraception, abortifacients, but it's also faithful individual Catholics footing the bill to pay for this through our personal health insurance premiums. 

All faithful Catholics need to be worried about this and should react appropriately against this in the strongest terms. 

I know at our parish for the next three weekends we plan a petition drive related to the objection to this HHS Mandate

I'm still hoping that we will hear about this at our pupit for Sunday mass. We still need the Bishops voice in the form of a letter (or video) expressing the Churches stand AGAINST this HHS mandate and contraception.

Catholcs to arms!
Helmet - Charity
Breastplate and Sword - Faith and Hope 
(Theological Virtues)

 Weekend reading for all Catholics: 
1) Matrimony- Contraception: CCC 2370 
2) Virtues: CCC 1800-1826 (Part III, Article 7 - The Virtues)

Friday, February 10, 2012

EWTN Sues Over Obama's HHS Stance

Wow, didn't see this coming but I'm glad the Catholic voice is being heard!

Thank you EWTN
  
It's about time we take a stand. Wish more Catholics would take live up to their faith and turn the Catholic vote into something positive.

Over 50% of Catholics voted for Obama last time. There is not excuse for repeating this election.

Biden says contraceptives fight can be worked out  

The EWTN Global Catholic Network said it filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Birmingham, Alabama, seeking to block government agencies from implementing the rule. The case asks the court to find the rule unconstitutional, it said.

Saturday, February 04, 2012

HHS Contraception Mandate - Fr. Barron

Thank God for Fr. Barron, he has that level headed response but comes right to the point.

Here's my not so level headed response, Mr. Obama....HELL NO!

Friday, February 03, 2012

Sometimes Evil Seems To Prevail....

Can't tell you how disappointed I am about Komen's decision to give money to Planned Parenthood. Many people are. I even heard that a number of Congressmen signed a letter addressed to Komen's to pressure them to return funds that they, Komen voluntarily gave but took away from PP.

Shameful. PP's primary efforts are for abortions.not women's health care.

While it's Komen's money, that money is gathered through donations for Breast Cancer research not to give for Planned Parenthood's abortion agenda.

We can't give up the fight even if decisions like this one let us down.

Here's the sad decision.


Susan G. Komen Foundation Reverses Stance on Cutting Funding for Planned Parenthood 

The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer charity has reversed its decision to halt funding of breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood, the organization announced Friday.

In a statement, Komen for the Cure Founder and CEO Nancy Brinker apologized for “recent decisions” and said the organization would continue to fund Planned Parenthood.


But wait...UPDATE
Maybe Komen didn't change their minds

Tito has the story:

Susan G. Komen Foundation Did Not Reverse Course, But It’s an Epic P.R. Disaster on Their Part 

The American Papist and Steven D. Greydanus agree with me on this one.
Look at it from Komen’s perspective, they’re taking a public relations hit by the punks and thugs from Planned Parenthood and their allies.  It’s a war, a Culture War out there!

Romney Not Right for This Catholic

I keep hearing that Romney is the best candidate because he can beat Obama...the polls says so.

But for me the President not only has to beat Obama but must also hold my values on Life issues as well. I know that it's been told to us again and again that "It's the economy stupid!"

Yes its the economy, I know, but I look at it from a deeper view. The economy yes, but in terms from a national view down to the core of the nation, namely the family and down further to the nucleus of the family the life of a child.

If you can't get it right at the nucleus, from the basic life of a child, from conception to birth, then you can't expect to fix anything beyond that. If we're going to fix the nation we have to start at it's foundation, the family and the life of a child. Abortion will have to be abolished.

That issue of how you view Life will determine what kind of society you have.

Marco Rubio bravely said words similar to this today.
  
Rubio: ‘America cannot truly fulfill its destiny unless’ it ends abortion   
“The issue of life is not a political issue, nor is it a policy issue, it is a definitional issue. It is a basic core issue that every society needs to answer,” he said. “The answer that you give to that issue ends up defining which kind of society you have.” 

It's what Santorum has said the same thing.

Romney too says he's pro-life, but his actions say something entirely different.

Romney Told Catholic Hospitals to Administer Abortion Pills  
The same day the Globe ran its editorial, Romney held a press conference. Now he said his legal counsel had advised him the new emergency contraception law did trump the 1975 conscience law.
“On that basis, I have instructed the Department of Public Health to follow the conclusion of my own legal counsel and to adopt that sounder view,” Romney said. “In my personal view, it’s the right thing for hospitals to provide information and access to emergency contraception to anyone who is a victim of rape.”
A true leader would have said: I will defend the First Amendment right of Catholics to freely exercise their religion — against those who would force them to participate in abortions — all the way to the Supreme Court.

For me Santorum is still the stronger Candidate as far as values in a President that I want elected. The GOP establishment says they want a win at all cost.

Honestly, I'll vote for Mitt if he ends up the nominee but as I said before, only while holding my nose.

I'm a Santorum supporter because he's the right candidate. I just don't trust Mitt with what he did in Massachusetts.