Category Archives: Politics

Quote from Caritas in Veritate

Posted on July 10, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“Openness to life is at the center of true development. When a society moves towards the denial or suppression of life, it ends up no longer finding the necessary motivation and energy to strive for man’s true good. If personal … Continue reading →

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National Catholic Partnership on Disability

Posted on June 20, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Going to daily Mass can be a different experience than the Sunday liturgy. Subtle nods, smiles, hand gestures, and other greetings cross the spaces that may physically separate us at 6:30 AM.  Even in the midst of perhaps forty people … Continue reading →

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Conscience Clauses and President Obama

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The USCCB is reporting that President Obama has promised to support conscience clauses in health care facilities.  There had been concern that conscience clauses that exist would have been eliminated with the current administration, putting thousands of Catholic health care … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame, one last time

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I’d like to direct your attention to a post (Obama and ND – a last gasp) made by Deacon Scott Dodge over at  www.scottdodge.blogspot.com  He succinctly describes the basic issue for this whole affair, and he does so well. Kudos to Deacon Dodge.

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Another Bishop’s Response to the Notre Dame Problem

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Bishop Samuel J. Aquila of the Diocese of Fargo wrote to Fr. Jenkins, president of Notre Dame on April 5, expressing his thoughts on President Obama’s invitation to speak and receive an honorary degree from Notre Dame in the next … Continue reading →

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Pope Benedict and the Palestinians

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The Holy Father visited Bethlehem today.  He spoke of the rights of the Palestinian people and offered to them a challenge.  I am quoting from the English original as reported by the Vatican website, www.vatican.va “Mr. President, the Holy See … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame — Our Lady — Embarrassed?

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Deacon Bob

Take a look at a great article written by Bishop David A. Zubik Pittsburgh Catholic. www.pittsburghcatholic.org/newsarticles_more.phtml?id=2466 Just a few quotes: “Notre Dame — Our Lady — is a title and devotion that every Catholic holds close to heart.  Which is … Continue reading →

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The Notre Dame Debacle

Posted on May 4, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I received an email from a friend recently.  He forwarded an article from www.LifeSiteNews.com in which are listed 57 bishops from all areas of the country who have sent letters to Father Jenkins at Notre Dame protesting providing President Obama … Continue reading →

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More on Notre Dame

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I checked Notre Dame’s website today.  I see they acknowledge that Mary Ann Glendon did decline the Laetare Medal. There is a brief statement by Fr. John Jenkins, ND president.  He expresses his sorrow Professor Glendon has decided to decline … Continue reading →

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More on Notre Dame, Obama and the Fallout

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Deacon Bob

The Catholic blogs are now reporting that Mary Ann Glendon is declining the prestigious Laetare Medal which Notre Dame was to have been given her at the commencment exercises next month.  She declines, reportedly, because the University invited President Obama … Continue reading →

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John Paul II and Democracy

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Deacon Bob

John Paul II on January 27, 1999 spoke during Vespers at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri.  The following is a quote: “And so America, If you want peace, work for justice.  If you want justice, defend … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame and the President

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Deacon Bob

I overheard yesterday an argument between two fairly prominent individuals from our Region.  Rather heated. All about Obama’s scheduled address and honorary degree of Law from Notre Dame in a few weeks. I find it surprising that most people seem … Continue reading →

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Notre Dame and the President

Posted on March 26, 2009 by Deacon Bob

If you have been listening to Catholic radio in recent days, you have no doubt heard that Fr. Jenkins, president of the University of Notre Dame, has invited President Obama to give the commencement address to the graduating class in … Continue reading →

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Another Blow to Pro-Life “Grazie a” President Obama

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Deacon Bob

As most of you know already, the president signed an executive order today allowing taxpayer monies to be used to destroy live human embryos for stem cell research.  President George Bush had signed an order in 2001 essentially prohibiting such … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Deacon Bob

“No one deserves to go hungry, and there is no ecological reason for people to be hungry today.  People are hungry today solely because of the social and economic structures of sin:  greed, pride and lust for power.” — Br. … Continue reading →

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