Here we see the demarcation line drawn between American Catholics.
Pro-life bump!
I can assure you that "Sr. Maureen Fiedler" and I have almost nothing -- including the religious/moral teachings that guide our lives -- in common.
The simple truth is that one of us isn't a Catholic at all.
She can grieve for that disgraceful, bloated slob if she wants. I, for one, have long held him in contempt as a scandalous public figure who has wrought terrible things in this world during his life.
Of course, Sr. Maureen might also note that Mary Jo Kopechne is unavailable for comment on this day of sober reflection.
There is a growing gap between the Catholic Church and the Catholic Religion.
I think Patrick Madrid is the best and I’m always recommending his books to people.
Mr. Madrid is quite correct about Senator Kennedy and completely correct to admonish them.
America's getting hammered in the comments section.
One thing I have NEVER understood -- why does the Church support as "charity" the practice of using the force of government to take people's money to apply it to government-approved "charity"?
It seems to me that that damages the Church in two ways.
First, it takes away from the Church any discretion in how charity is applied. Just look at how Obama has dissed the Church on matters of abortion, conscience clause, etc. If the money were going through the Church instead of the government, the Church actually would have a say in how it was spent. As it is, they just hope the government spends it wisely - often it doesn't.
Second, it discourages members from contributing directly to the Church. If the government is already taking half your paycheck in various taxes, fees, etc., there isn't that much left to give to the Building Fund or St. Vincent de Paul.
Seems to me that the Church is cutting its own throat every time it supports the "social action" instituted by the likes of Sinator Ted.