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Comment on What Stands Between Us and Gosnell? by Ed Mechmann

Ed Mechmann — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:26:20 +0000

Thanks for that information. I couldn’t remember the actual name of the witness, so I used her nom de guerre.

The point still stands — neither she, nor any other abortionist, should be a “hero” to anyone.

Comment on What Stands Between Us and Gosnell? by DottyDay

DottyDay — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 23:17:33 +0000

Names matter. The witness at that hearing was not Dr. Emily. It was Marjana Banzil the director of Dr. Emily’s who is the public face of that abortion clinic and routinely at the side of Christine Quinn when the City Council presses legislation for her industry. She has a name; it is not Dr. Emily. Of course, we both know there is no Dr. Emily. That this is an image for the business — an image to help women project whoever they want to imagine will be taking care of their “reproductive health.” The reality is Dr. Brian Park, the medical director and abortionist, and a few others. He too has a name. Names matter.

Comment on Clarity on the Reproductive Health Act by Colleen Barry

Colleen Barry — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:20:40 +0000

Very Helpful…..Thank You

Comment on Clarity on the Reproductive Health Act by pamela menera

pamela menera — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 01:28:06 +0000

What continues to amaze me is the Governor”s attendance at Mass ( Mt. Kisco) Is it an arrogance or defiance on his part? Or is it possible that he is so poorly catechized in the teachings of the Church??? It is so perplexing and disturbing.

Comment on Why We Continue to Resist the Reproductive Health Act by Stephen Hayford

Stephen Hayford — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:59:03 +0000

Amen! Thank you for writing this, Ed.

Comment on A Missionary, Not a Functionary by Ed Mechmann

Ed Mechmann — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:01:28 +0000

"ever to be fully recognized as human beings"? Perhaps this would entail the CDF saying something like this:

"It is deplorable that homosexual persons have been and are the object of violent malice in speech or in action. Such treatment deserves condemnation from the Church's pastors wherever it occurs. It reveals a kind of disregard for others which endangers the most fundamental principles of a healthy society. The intrinsic dignity of each person must always be respected in word, in action and in law." (Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Letter to the Bishops of the Catholic Church on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons, 1986)

On the other hand, however, you may be hoping for a declaration by the CDF that sexual acts outside of marriage are acceptable in the eyes of God or that a relationship between people of the same sex can ever be equal to marriage? You're going to be disappointed, since the Holy Spirit has already spoken quite clearly on this matter. As for reform of the Curia, I'm not denying that it's important, I'm just too occupied with trying to "work out [my] own salvation with fear and trembling" (Phil 2:12) to consider it a top priority for the Church. Structural reforms are useful, but salvation is the mission of the Church.

Comment on A Missionary, Not a Functionary by Peter Rox

Peter Rox — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:06:27 +0000

May I recommend the article in wikipedia on “Roman Curia” ? It is interesting.
I think that everyday Catholics are and should be concerned about the allegations of money laundering by the Vatican Bank, which is part of the Roman Curia, Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See. You can be assured that the banks of the European Union gave every possible time extension for the Vatican Bank to clean up its operations and to function with the degree of transparency that is required by any legitimate institution in the European Union, before the Vatican was cut-off from credit card transactions and regular monetary transactions with the Vatican Bank and other banks. The Vatican Bank is only limping along now with the help of an arrangement with a Swiss bank, not part of the European Union. Since the Vatican currency is the euro, they need to regularize themselves. At any rate, aren’t we all ashamed and bothered that a bank run by the Catholic Church has such a bad reputation and such along history of illicit dealings?
Another section of the Roman Curia that affects everyday Catholics is the Sacred Congregation for Clergy. It has had the grossly irresponsible management of the clergy sex abuse scandals. Those of us who are tired of the church cover-ups, moving around and protecting of offenders, and otherwise incompetent and extremely slow handling of this important matter are hopeful of major changes and improvements.
Of course, the Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith needs lots of inspiration from the Holy Spirit if women and gays are ever to be fully recognized as human beings in the Church, equal to the European men who have woven layer upon layer of doctrine, tradition, and practice, to place themselves at the pinnacle of church power for millennia.

Comment on Thanks to My Patron Saints by Patricia

Patricia — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:43:26 +0000

A very Blessed Birthday to you Ed.

Following the Traditional Calender as I do, while I can not get to Mass every day, (transportation) I do the readings and prayers every day and since I got a slow start today, I will remember you in my Spiritual Communion when I do St. Thomas’ prayers and readings.

God Bless You,

Patricia

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What About the Other Women? « Stepping Out Of The Boat — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:50:57 +0000

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