Category Archives: Politics

Quote for the Day

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“No court of civil law has the authority to reach into areas of human experience that nature itself has defined.” — Francis Cardinal George, 4 Aug 10, in response to the federal judge’s decision to overturn California’s constitutional admendment defining … Continue reading →

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Capital Punishment

Posted on June 20, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I would like to direct you to a brother deacon’s blog, Catholicos Diaconos, for a thought provoking essay on capital punishment he posted attributed to George Orwell entitled, The Hanging. Deacon Scott Dodge is a deacon of the Diocese of Salt … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 1, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Once abolish the God, and the government becomes the God.” — G. K. Chesterton, 1933

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Nine Days that Changed the World

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Log on to:  www.ninedaysthatchangedtheworld.com It is a trailer for an upcoming movie on June 2-10, 1979, the nine days when Pope John Paul II went back to his native Poland, and the beginning of the end of the Iron Curtain … Continue reading →

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War and Peace

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Pope Pius XII said on August 24, 1939, at the beginning of the Second World War, “Nothing is lost with peace, everything may be with war.” Gaudium et Spes, one of the documents of Vatican II said,  “Men in so … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform Bill and the Common Good

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Deacon Bob

With the passage of the health care reform bill, many are left with a great deal of ambivalence. Yes, there are many others of sharp opinion both pro and con, but many of us simply really don’t know what the … Continue reading →

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The Health Care Debate – Statement of Cardinal Francis George, President of the USCCB

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Deacon Bob

If you are news aware at all you know that the Congress is nearing some decision on the health care reform bill before it. I would like to share with you an excerpt from a statement of the President of … Continue reading →

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Immigration Violence – Italy

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Deacon Bob

Italy has been racked with violence in the past couple of days. In Calabria, which is in southern Italy, there have been confrontations between African immigrants and the locals. Multiple injuries from guns and clubs.  The government is trying to … Continue reading →

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Health Care Reform – Advisory from the US Catholic Bishops

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Deacon Bob

“Congress continues to debate health care reform. While the House passed a health care bill that prevents the federal government from funding elective abortions, and includes provisions making health care affordable and accessible for all, the Senate rejected this and … Continue reading →

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AIDS Prevention – What We Can Learn from Africa

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Deacon Bob

I would like to alert you to a soon to be released book entitled, Affirming Love, Avoiding AIDS – What Africa Can Teach the West, authored by Matthew Hanley and Jokin de Irala.  I believe this book is being published … Continue reading →

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A Creche Without the Magi, Italian Style

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Deacon Bob

In the Cathedral of Agrigento, Italy, the manger scene this year will be without the three wise men. Instead, there is a sign that reads, “Please be advised that this year the baby Jesus will be without gifts. The Magi … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Long-standing Protest

Posted on December 29, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I read today that Fr. Carl Kabat, OMI was arrested on August 6 in Weld County, Colorado after having trespassed onto a US missile site. He was later convicted and sentenced to time served. Fr. Kabat is 76 years old. … Continue reading →

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The Manhattan Declaration

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Deacon Bob

As you may have already read, a large contingent of Catholic bishops (including Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York), evangelical leaders, Orthodox bishops and other religious leaders have signed and promulgated The Manhattan Declaration. It speaks to the sanctity of … Continue reading →

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It is Mercy I Seek….

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I would ask that all of us remember in our prayers John Allen Muhammed, who was executed last night in Virginia.  I do not support the death penalty nor do I support abortion or euthanasia. God alone is the author of life and … Continue reading →

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Health Care Debate

Posted on November 9, 2009 by Deacon Bob

It is being reported that the House of Representatives has passed a health care reform bill by a close vote. It includes the Stupak amendment which, according to the Library of Congress “prohibits federal funds for abortion services in the … Continue reading →

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