Leaked US Bishops Draft Marriage Pastoral Letter Strong, but Under Fire from Dissidents

Leaked US Bishops Draft Marriage Pastoral Letter Strong, but Under Fire from Dissidents

So what's new? Dissidents have been undermining the Church for years (as far back as Fr Charles Curran, et al--and even before...)

I wish that the 'leaked' letter was printed in full, because up to now, there has really been very little to teach the Truth of indissolubility (permanency) of marriage. Instead, there has been a LOT of 'compassion' for those wanting to enter second marriages, and return to full communion with the Church...at the expense of the first spouses and the first children....

Which brings us to this day--where we now have to defend one man/one woman marriage.

Sad. This fight should have been undertaken when Reagan signed the first state's 'no fault' divorce law into being way back in 1969, before the Uniform Marriage and Divorce Act (UMDA) was signed in 1973....



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Patrick Madrid: An Abortionist Turns to Divine Mercy

Patrick Madrid: An Abortionist Turns to Divine Mercy


I remember when this man was very ill, and we were praying for his recovery. I was aware of his practice ever since then, and never knew this part of his story!

I am grateful for the miracle of his recovery, AND of his conversion!
Praise God!

God bless!


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On Marriage

Two recent articles from Zenit. I only hope that the US Tribunals are NOT used as role models in any other nation. Cardinal Arinze has said many things about marriage, and about divorce....

Opportunity Knocks for Saving Marriages
Couples Delaying Divorce During Economic Crisis

[2009-10-13] Teaching on Marriage Key for Justice, Says Prelate

Urges African Bishops to Take Care of Tribunals

VATICAN CITY, OCT. 13, 2009 (Zenit.org).- The Church's teachings on marriage are fundamental to her role as the "mirror of justice in the world," according to Archbishop Raymond Burke.

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"Divorce tears marriage apart. It desolates both husband and wife. It leaves the children not only in tears but also in misery. We do not deny that there can be serious disagreement between husband and wife, but divorce is not the solution. When husband and wife have a disagreement, they should reflect, pray, sit together and discuss. Accept fault where you are wrong, ask for pardon, or consult a priest or other spiritual adviser, but do not divorce."
~~Francis Cardinal Arinze

Behind the Scenes: Picturing Fetal Remains - Lens Blog

Behind the Scenes: Picturing Fetal Remains - Lens Blog - NYTimes.com

From the NY Times! Actual photos (of photos) of babies that died d/t abortion.
I applaud the courage it took for them to decide to publish the Truth.




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