Sunday, April 22, 2007
New Zealand Prisoners Denied "Communion Wine"
... in other and more accurate words, the Precious Blood.
They're basically forbidding Masses for prisoners.
The full story ...
Another story. Evidently it just happened "recently."
They're basically forbidding Masses for prisoners.
The full story ...
Another story. Evidently it just happened "recently."
How likely is it that this is true?
Katie Holmes is planning to send her daughter Suri to Catholic classes, according to a report.
The actress, who was raised as a Catholic but focused on the cult of Scientology after meeting husband Tom Cruise, has apparently spoken to pastors about Suri receiving lessons on the faith when she is old enough.
A source told the Daily Star: "Katie has been in touch with her former pastors. She simply wants Suri to respect all religions and every walk of life. And even though Katie is now into her Scientology, she'll never forget her roots."
I'm not sure ... are these classes like you would get in college?
The actress, who was raised as a Catholic but focused on the cult of Scientology after meeting husband Tom Cruise, has apparently spoken to pastors about Suri receiving lessons on the faith when she is old enough.
A source told the Daily Star: "Katie has been in touch with her former pastors. She simply wants Suri to respect all religions and every walk of life. And even though Katie is now into her Scientology, she'll never forget her roots."
I'm not sure ... are these classes like you would get in college?
Rant
Is it possible for clothing designers to make a short-sleeve buttoned blouse/shirt that has a button and button hole at the top that doesn't have a whole bunch of embroidered crap all over the blouse? None of this doing a V-neck and no button at top so the whole world can see cleavage?
Why is this all of a sudden impossible with short-sleeve shirts? Just keep the scissors straight when cutting the fabric there. What is so hard?
They use to be able to do this ... five years ago.
If anyone knows where they can be found online, that would be great. 1X or size 18.
Why is this all of a sudden impossible with short-sleeve shirts? Just keep the scissors straight when cutting the fabric there. What is so hard?
They use to be able to do this ... five years ago.
If anyone knows where they can be found online, that would be great. 1X or size 18.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
UD-Mercy Agrees to Meet with Pro-Lifers
This is a step in the right direction, but quite frankly, it doesn't mean much.
The diversity job search page is down with links with Planned Parenthood, but this is still up: It links NARAL and Planned Parenthood.
Just take it down already. How long would it take to arrange with IT? A couple of hours? They're stalling. Please ...
The diversity job search page is down with links with Planned Parenthood, but this is still up: It links NARAL and Planned Parenthood.
Just take it down already. How long would it take to arrange with IT? A couple of hours? They're stalling. Please ...
Just What Does Irreconcilable Mean?
From New Oxford Dictionary:
(of ideas, facts, or statements) representing findings or points of view that are so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible: these two views of the early medieval economy are irreconcilable.
(of people) implacably hostile to each other.
So when Ave Maria told the world that Fessio was fired and cited "irreconcilable differences" they didn't say it was because the people, or that they had difference or points of view that couldn't be compatible, right?
Except evidently, they were, for now ...
(of ideas, facts, or statements) representing findings or points of view that are so different from each other that they cannot be made compatible: these two views of the early medieval economy are irreconcilable.
(of people) implacably hostile to each other.
So when Ave Maria told the world that Fessio was fired and cited "irreconcilable differences" they didn't say it was because the people, or that they had difference or points of view that couldn't be compatible, right?
Except evidently, they were, for now ...
MTV Boss Fined
But it was in Lithuania, but here, and it was for an anti-Catholic program:
Lithuania’s Radio and Television Commission voted unanimously to fine the director of MTV Networks Baltic for airing Popetown, an anti-Catholic cartoon whose humor is based on irreverence toward the Roman Catholic Church.
Marius Veselis will have to pay 3000 litas ($1435), reported Reuters.
The cartoons provoked a storm of criticism in Lithuania, where 80 per cent of the population is Roman Catholic.
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Wrong again
It's good that the adult stem cell research is getting state funding in New Jersey. The following paragraph, is puzzling:
Because humans are persons, not things. You could theoretically kill an embryonic animal to do research to find cures for human diseases. Problem is, they don't work and the scientific community acknowledges this.
Why?
Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine signed a bill last December providing $270 million in state aid to build five research centers, including a $50 million center at the New Jersey Institute of Technology that will be devoted to adult stem cell research. Such work is morally acceptable, according to the Catholic viewpoint, because no living thing is destroyed in the process of extracting the "adult" cells. They are found in placentas, umbilical cords, bone marrow, fat cells and nasal membranes.
Because humans are persons, not things. You could theoretically kill an embryonic animal to do research to find cures for human diseases. Problem is, they don't work and the scientific community acknowledges this.
The Mighty Muskrat
I must admit, I had never heard of this custom before, but I think it might also go well with brussel sprouts. I tried them for the first time tonight. Yuck!
About the muskrat:
The custom of eating muskrat on Ash Wednesday and Fridays during Lent apparently goes back to the early 1800s, the time of Fr. Gabriel Richard, and when he was ministering to trappers. Legend has it that because trappers and their families were going hungry not eating flesh during Lent, he allowed them to eat muskrat, with the reasoning that the mammal lives in the water. The story varies on just where the dispensation extends; along the River Raisin, along the River Rouge, all of southeast Michigan and Monroe County are among the areas mentioned.Does it work for someone who doesn't live downriver, but is in the River Rouge watershed? Just wondering.
Saturday, March 10, 2007
Good for Syracuse
This in the Catholic Cinci paper:
Evidently it had nothing to do with the Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away of the honor of becoming a Knight of Malta. Huh.
The Syracuse diocese made headlines when it denied former Democratic National Committee Chairman Terry McAuliffe an opportunity to speak at his alma mater, Bishop Ludden Junior/Senior High School.Because he said he was pro-choice on the air and was honest.
McAuliffe was initially scheduled to speak to about 100 fellow alumni at Ludden Feb. 24, and hold a signing for his new book, What a Party! My Life Among Democrats, Presidents, Candidates, Donors, Activists, Alligators, and Other Wild Animals.
His appearance at the school was originally approved in January, but several days before the event the diocese withdrew permission for him to speak there.
Evidently it had nothing to do with the Lord giveth, the Lord taketh away of the honor of becoming a Knight of Malta. Huh.
Does this happen in the US?
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Sly Comes Back Home
Catholic University in Britain 'close' to being independent
I don't know much about the Privy Council and what it would mean for it to be independent, but it's still interesting ...
St Mary’s University College in Twickenham is on course to become England’s first fully independent Catholic university since the Reformation, possibly as early as next September.
The Twickenham-based institution was awarded the power to grant its own taught degrees and awarded university college status by the Privy Council in January.
Information about the school itself:
St Mary’s University College in Twickenham is on course to become England’s first fully independent Catholic university since the Reformation, possibly as early as next September.
The Twickenham-based institution was awarded the power to grant its own taught degrees and awarded university college status by the Privy Council in January.
Information about the school itself:
St Mary's has a long and distinguished history as a Catholic college for the education of teachers. It was founded in 1850 by the Catholic Poor Schools Committee to meet the need for teachers to provide an education for the growing numbers of poor Catholic children.Evidently the university is considered a college within the University of Surrey.
All Things Considers Confession ...
Here's a link to an NPR report about the big push on the part of the Archdiocese of Washington to go to confession.
About 42 percent of Catholics never go to confession? How many of those also never attend Mass? Just wondering.
About 42 percent of Catholics never go to confession? How many of those also never attend Mass? Just wondering.
What Kind of Catholic am I?
What Kind of Catholic Are You?
Results of Beliefnet's Catholic identity quiz
You Are a Daily Rosary (Very Traditional) Catholic
You'd like the church to revive the time-honored devotions, liturgical practices, and strong institutional discipline that prevailed before the Second Vatican Council—and you're hoping that Pope Benedict XVI will lead the church in exactly that direction. Your favorite hymn is probably a traditional Latin composition such as the "Panis Angelicus," and your favorite pope is probably a pioneer of the Church's great liturgical tradition such as Gregory the Great. You loved "The Passion of the Christ."
Results of Beliefnet's Catholic identity quiz
You Are a Daily Rosary (Very Traditional) Catholic
You'd like the church to revive the time-honored devotions, liturgical practices, and strong institutional discipline that prevailed before the Second Vatican Council—and you're hoping that Pope Benedict XVI will lead the church in exactly that direction. Your favorite hymn is probably a traditional Latin composition such as the "Panis Angelicus," and your favorite pope is probably a pioneer of the Church's great liturgical tradition such as Gregory the Great. You loved "The Passion of the Christ."
Thursday, February 01, 2007
Buffalo Jesus ... only on eBay
That's what I get for buying a bunch of Rosaries on eBay.
I'm currently working 6 days a week, and the only day I have available is Sunday. What self-respecting Catholic store within driving distance is open on Sunday?
So I went on eBay.
I got an email telling me to check out what's new. I check it out and found this gem.
Do I think this real? Not really. Is it amusing? Oh, yea. Funny no one has bid on it yet.
Hopefully I'll be able to post more often soon. Not sure, though, that anyone is missing me. I'm pretty sure no.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Computer, RIP
My 2 and a half year old computer died about two weeks ago. Appears to be the motherboard. Motherboards are $160. I am not a computer geek so by the time repair time is factored in, I might as well purchase another computer. Arrangements are being made.
E-machine 2742. Mine isn't the only one that's had that problem. Yet tech store employees tell me I should be satisfied. Right. My first laptop lasted four years. This was a desktop. Thought would be more sturdy.
Hopefully I can at least retrieve the hard drive. Evidently you can get a case and firewire it, but I don't know what the part is called.
E-machine 2742. Mine isn't the only one that's had that problem. Yet tech store employees tell me I should be satisfied. Right. My first laptop lasted four years. This was a desktop. Thought would be more sturdy.
Hopefully I can at least retrieve the hard drive. Evidently you can get a case and firewire it, but I don't know what the part is called.
