Saturday, May 16, 2009

Fr Weslin Arrested at Notre Dame

Fr Norman Weslin, an 80 yr old priest who founded the Lambs of Christ.






Something that ANGERS me immensely is this description of the Lambs of Christ in wikipedia.

The Lambs of Christ

The Lambs of Christ, also known as Victim Souls of the Unborn Christ-Child,
is an pro-life organization in the United States. It was founded in 1988 by the Rev'd Norman Weslin,a Roman Catholic priest and retired U.S. Army Chaplain (Lieutenant Colonel).
The group claims to be nonviolent.

That, and an old Time article that is slanted toward inference that his group has at least a potential for violence really does make me angry. One can tell that the author has NO understanding of what a spiritual battle is.

We need to learn, for we are in one!! Perhaps it is the most important part of it since Creation began.

God bless!

Friday, May 15, 2009

PRAYER REQUEST--URGENT!! PASS IT ON!

PRAYER REQUEST--URGENT!! PASS IT ON!
Rene from Ireland has sent this request!

Irishman missing in Australia, please, please pray for this lad and his distraught family. Seán Walsh, missing since Sunday was due to fly home this week. His friends say he was a bit withdrawn for the past few days. Oh God help them!!! - Rene

Thursday, May 14, 2009

Pride and Arrogance

Pride and Arrogance is all I see in many photos of the President, and it seems more so since he won the election. Pride and Arrogance.

I once had no idea when someone told me that a certain member of my immediate family was 'arrogant'. I had never seen that in this individual. Yet over time, as I watched, I saw how his head tilted back, and nose in the air enabled him not to 'see' me, since I am a foot shorter than he. If he did not 'see' me, he did not need to respond to me, either. I finally saw the Arrogance our counselor had seen...

Pride and Arrogance
. Isn't that essentially the Sin of Lucifer, which ultimately caused his Rebellion?

Ah, well... it is what struck me most when I viewed this article, and saw the photo:

 
White House reacts to critics of Obama's Notre Dame honors

To limit the 'critics' to 'one group' is truly amazing in its deception.  70 Bishops, Archbishops, and Cardinals have spoken out against it, and over 362,600 individuals have signed the petition against it. Outside groups have been protesting at ND.


Pride and Arrogance.
Isn't that also the great faults that many of us battle? Yes, but the key word is 'battle'. Most fight against it. Some embrace it.


Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Letter from Two Catholic Women Arrested at Notre Dame -- An OPEN Letter of Fr Jenkins

Letter from Two Catholic Women Arrested at Notre Dame

5/13/2009

Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)

We held signs that say "I Regret My Abortion". We also gave our testimonies and prayed the Rosary with other Catholics who supported us.

We are confused, Fr. Jenkins. Why would a Catholic University bar Catholic women from speaking the truth about a fundamental Catholic teaching, under the signage of a healing program that is sponsored by a Catholic priest, while praying the Rosary? Yet, the University would welcome, honor and have a person speak at Commencement who is virulently opposed to this same fundamental Catholic teaching?
We are confused, Fr. Jenkins. Why would a Catholic University bar Catholic women from speaking the truth about a fundamental Catholic teaching, under the signage of a healing program that is sponsored by a Catholic priest, while praying the Rosary? Yet, the University would welcome, honor and have a person speak at Commencement who is virulently opposed to this same fundamental Catholic teaching?
DENVER (Catholic Online) - Jane Brennan has written for Catholic Online in the past. She is the author of the book 'Motherhood Interrupted' and is the Silent No More Awareness Campaign regional coordinator in Colorado. She and her colleague were arrested for their peaceful and silent witness on the campus of Notre Dame. They sent this letter to Fr. Jenkins, President of Notre Dame:

An Open Letter to Fr. John Jenkins
President
University of Notre Dame

Dear Fr. Jenkins,

We are writing this letter to you in hopes that you can clear something up for us.

We are two Catholic women who reside in the State of Colorado. We made tragic mistakes in our younger years by having abortions. We came to the University of Notre Dame last Friday, May 8, to witness to the harm caused to us by our "choice." We held signs that say "I Regret My Abortion". We also gave our testimonies and prayed the Rosary with other Catholics who supported us.

We did this in hopes of saving young women years of pain, shame and guilt. We did this because college aged women have the most abortions. We did this because we wanted these young women to know that women deserve better than abortion and that women can achieve the things that they want without having their babies killed. We did this because we believe in the fundamental right to life of all human beings who are created in the image and likeness of God which is a dogmatic teaching of the Catholic Church.

We have both attended Project Rachel and Rachel's Vineyard retreats – both Catholic healing programs for those suffering from abortion. We then joined "The Silent No More Awareness campaign", a program sponsored by a Catholic Priest – Fr. Frank Pavone.

In all of these programs we were taught about the acceptance and mercy of God and our fellow Catholics. Also, in these programs we were encouraged to seek the counsel of a Catholic Priest – that they would help us to find redemption in the sacrament of reconciliation. We were also encouraged to share our stories so that the Catholic community and the greater community at large could hear first hand of the devastating effects of abortion.

While speaking these truths on Friday we were issued a Trespass Notice by security officers hired by the University that in part states "The University has the right to tell us that we are not wanted on University property."

Imagine our shock after receiving this notice and being barred from speaking further, we were arrested and thrown in jail. We spent the day in a holding cell until we posted a $250 bond. As we now understand things, we are awaiting news as to whether the charges against us will be misdemeanor trespassing or a felony. This happened all because we wanted the students to know through our stories how devastating abortion is to women.

We are confused, Fr. Jenkins. Why would a Catholic University bar Catholic women from speaking the truth about a fundamental Catholic teaching, under the signage of a healing program that is sponsored by a Catholic priest, while praying the Rosary? Yet, the University would welcome, honor and have a person speak at Commencement who is virulently opposed to this same fundamental Catholic teaching?

Fr. Jenkins can you please explain this to us?
We look forward to your response.

Jane Brennan, MS
Laura Rohling
Centennial, CO
www.motherhoodinterrupted.com

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Jane Brennan, MS is the author of the book Motherhood Interrupted and is the Silent No More Awareness Campaign regional coordinator in Colorado. Jane can be contacted through her web-site at www.motherhoodinterrupted.com She resides in Colorado with her husband and four daughters.


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Monday, May 11, 2009

Fwd: Come Celebrate with Us!! For Sr Rosalind Moss

Latest news about Sr Rosalind!

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel's Hope
Date: Mon, May 11, 2009 at 4:53 PM

You are invited to a celebration!
for Sister Rosalind Moss

 

As many of you already know Sister Rosalind will be leaving for a year novitiate in a few weeks. During her novitiate she will take on an even fuller life of prayer and study. Sister Rosalind is very excited and deeply desires this for her personal growth and that of the community.

We plan to celebrate her vocation by having a gathering of family and friends to support Sister Rosalind and wish her well. The Open House will be at Covenant Network on Saturday May 23rd from 6:30 to 9:00p.m., at 4424 Hampton Ave. St. Louis, MO. Refreshments will be served. Please extend this invitation to any group, organization or individual that would like to come. 

RSVP to Dee Leahy by email or phone at 314-968-2439. We are looking forward to a fun and relaxing evening. 

A note for those who wish to assist in the present work at the convent! A wonderful team of volunteers would love for you to join them in any way you wish. Give Dawn a call and she can give you the smorgasbord of possibilities, from data enter to setting up a library or just about anything you can think of.

 Daughter's of Mary, Mother of Israel's Hope
4950 Heege Road
St. Louis, MO 63123
Phone: 314-352-5683   ---   Website: www.motherofisraelshope.org


Hope to see you there!
Dee Leahy