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Catholic Church Vandalized in Pennsylvania
The Johnstown Tribune Democrat ^ | 3 May 2006 | kathy Mellot

Posted on 05/03/2006 5:55:21 AM PDT by Teófilo

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To: little jeremiah

I guess the Stalinist liberals are those who did this.


21 posted on 05/03/2006 7:40:19 AM PDT by Wiz
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To: GAB-1955

I hear you. I just feel some things are left to God and his hands. Yes, it makes me sick to think that these cretins took consecrated host and desecrated the church but God will prevail, not Lucifer or his minions. I choose not to mock Lucifer, but ignore him and place my will in God.

Indeed he is risen!


22 posted on 05/03/2006 7:48:56 AM PDT by Uddercha0s
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To: Wiz

The cultural atmosphere is that people who believe in and try to be faithful to God are wrong, stupid, untrustworthy, fanatic and actually downright evil.

How many people working in the MSM believe in God? How many "entertainment" industry people believe in God? How many people educating (and I use that term loosely) our children believe in God? How many actual regular people do?

And by "God" I mean a transcendent, objective Reality, not something subject to one's whims and opinion.


23 posted on 05/03/2006 8:00:53 AM PDT by little jeremiah
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To: Uddercha0s

Agreed. God is not touched by any actions of man, other than spiritual sadness at our rebellion.


24 posted on 05/03/2006 8:05:09 AM PDT by little jeremiah
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25 posted on 05/03/2006 8:05:37 AM PDT by murphE (These are days when the Christian is expected to praise every creed but his own. --G.K. Chesterton)
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To: Teófilo

Anything in the news about a hate crime? Oops, sorry I asked. I could lose my job and go to jail for asking that.


26 posted on 05/03/2006 8:08:52 AM PDT by BooksForTheRight.com (what have you done today to fight terrorism/leftism (same thing!))
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To: Teófilo

This crime sure doesn't sound like a group of immature teenagers out for a thrill. Specifically taking the host while leaving the tabernacle is indicitive of that.

If and when they ever catch the perp, it will be interesting to hear their explination of why they took the specific items they did. And yes, I'm considering Satanism as a good possibility.

May the parishners of this parish find a new home to celebrate the Mass of our Lord until their faith community is restored.


27 posted on 05/03/2006 8:39:10 AM PDT by Brytani (Someone stole my tagline - reward for its return!!!)
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To: Miss Marple

Yes, imho only Satanists have any 'need' for consecrated hosts, for their Black and unholy worship.


28 posted on 05/03/2006 8:46:54 AM PDT by bboop (Stealth Tutor)
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To: Teófilo

This one, along with the others dealing with the string of abominations, is one of the worst stories I have ever read. Are you a member of the diocese? How quickly will the Bishop move to have a consacration ceremony?


29 posted on 05/03/2006 8:52:27 AM PDT by Remole
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This one, along with the others dealing with the string of abominations, is one of the worst stories I have ever read. Are you a member of the diocese? How quickly will the Bishop move to have a consacration ceremony?

Yes. I don't know yet, but I suspect the purification should take place before next Sunday, so that the Mass schedule may resume.

-Theo

30 posted on 05/03/2006 10:02:33 AM PDT by Teófilo (Visit Vivificat! - http://www.vivificat.org - A Catholic Blog of News, Commentary and Opinion)
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To: Teófilo

Here is a wonderful history, with photos, of St. Barts, Wilmore. I hope the police department do a full and complete investigation with sufficient resources to catch whoever did this atrocity. It is a HATE CRIME, after all.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~pacambri/books/StBartsCont.html


31 posted on 05/03/2006 11:50:01 AM PDT by vox_freedom (Fear no evils)
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To: Teófilo

Although I do NOT advocate this clearly disgusting display of desecration/theft.... I find it somewhat ironic that the same Catholic church (eg: Cardinal Mahoney) that advocates stealing from me and giving to illegals, is taken aback when someone steals from them.


32 posted on 05/03/2006 11:53:55 AM PDT by last american
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To: Teófilo

Saw this in the "Tribune-Demoncrat" this morning. Whereabouts are you? I live in Windber.


33 posted on 05/03/2006 11:58:00 AM PDT by Siouxz ( Freepers are the best!!!)
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To: murphE

Thank you for that beautiful image!


34 posted on 05/03/2006 12:40:35 PM PDT by Deo volente
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To: last american
though I do NOT advocate this clearly disgusting display of desecration/theft.... I find it somewhat ironic that the same Catholic church (eg: Cardinal Mahoney) that advocates stealing from me and giving to illegals, is taken aback when someone steals from them.

The thieves didn't steal the safe box. What they took away was far more valuable than that, far more valuable than what Cardinal Mohoney will be ever able to "steal" from you.

-Theo

35 posted on 05/03/2006 1:02:41 PM PDT by Teófilo (Visit Vivificat! - http://www.vivificat.org - A Catholic Blog of News, Commentary and Opinion)
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To: Teófilo

Very, very sad. Why would anyone do that?

Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. Blessed and praised forevermore be Jesus Who has saved us by His Precious Blood! Amen. Blessed and forevermore be Jesus Who has saved us by His Precious Blood!

Eternal Father, I offer Thee the merits of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus, Thy Beloved Son and my Divine Redeemer, for all those who are lovers of this Treasure of His Blood, and for all those who join with me in adoring and honoring It, and for all those who try to spread devotion to It.

Blessed and exalted be the Blood of Jesus, now and always, and through all eternity. Amen.


36 posted on 05/03/2006 1:45:53 PM PDT by Nihil Obstat
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To: little jeremiah
Indeed. But it is a terrible thing, and unfortunately all manner of influences encourage the hatred of God these days.

Ummmmmm...no. The Father of Lies and Prince of this World is responsible. And yes, many poor souls have put their trust in him. It has always been thus.

Saint Michael, Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil. Rebuke him, O God, we humbly pray. And do thou, O Prince, of the Heavenly Host by the Divine Power of God, thrust into Hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through this world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Mary, Most Holy, and Queen of Heaven, pray for us.

37 posted on 05/03/2006 6:32:14 PM PDT by Frank Sheed (Tá brón orainn. Níl Spáinnis againn anseo.)
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To: GAB-1955

Seems like there is more and more of this.

Bad things brewing.


38 posted on 05/04/2006 1:52:03 PM PDT by redgolum ("God is dead" -- Nietzsche. "Nietzsche is dead" -- God.)
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