This change in language is often coupled with another bit of lesser-known subterfuge used to rob people of their God-given freedom, the corporatizing of rights. By this, I mean the attempt to take rights that naturally and rightly belong to the individual and apply them only to a group. When these rights belong only to a group, then the government can determine who belongs to this group. This group will steadily become smaller and smaller until the right does not seem to exist at all. — Pat Archbold Our Liberties in general are under attack in the United States and … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: March 2012
George Weigel write a most excellent article titled, NO COMPROMISE, that sums up the entire attack by our government on our religious liberty. “We are not allowed to place the things of God on the altar of Caesar, Non possumus! [We cannot!].” — Stefan Cardinal Wyszyński “Indeed, this is not about the Church wanting to force anybody to do anything; it is, instead, about the federal government forcing the Church . . . to act against Church teachings.” — “United for Religious Freedom” The battle against evil in the spiritual realm is manifesting itself in the material realm through the … Continue reading
I was sent this in an email. If anyone knows where it came from and can give me a URL I would LOVE to know. I suspect any blog that originated this would be one I would like to read! So, by all means if you find a source, do send it to me. Civilization As the Supreme Court hears arguments for and against the Chicago , IL , Gun Ban, here is a stellar example of a letter (written by a Marine), that places the proper perspective on what a gun means to a civilized society. Interesting take – … Continue reading
Over at Granola Catholic there is a great blog post on health care from the kitchen. I love reading about things like this for the simple fact that one never knows when such information might come in very handy! Meanwhile, I am working into eating Paleo style because it eliminates to food groups that cause me joint pain. I’m reading up on the topic with Dr. Loren Cordain’s book The Paleo Answer. I purchased my copy from amazon.com. This is a really interesting book. I know from past experience of eliminating dairy and grains from my diet at the suggestion … Continue reading
This is the end of an era. The LAST print edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica has been made and when the stock runs out, there will be no more print editions. I feel like crying because my grandchildren may never know the joy of paging through a huge encyclopaedia, looking up a topic for school, but browsing as you went along, reading articles on many many interesting topics on your way to the one article you needed for that report. I feel so sad because the tactile joy of handling a well bound volume is vanishing from the landscape. My … Continue reading
How about a post about a rock band? I couldn’t resist blogging briefly on this interesting, conservative, rock band. I like most kinds of music, including rock, so when another blog I enjoy commented on them, I listened, I liked and I decided to copy cat and do the same. I don’t yet know how to post a video from another web site other than youtube so use the link and take a listen, they sound pretty good to me. … Continue reading
I enjoy good church music including chant and the Chant Cafe is a fun blog on this topic. Enjoy this clip of lovely chant. … Continue reading
Sometimes a book is so interesting to me that it takes less than two days for me to read it through. THE EIGHTY DOLLAR CHAMPION: Snowman, the Horse That Inspired a Nation by Elizabeth Letts is one such book. This is the story of the horse who came to be known as Snowman. He was purchased off the slaughterhouse truck by a horseman, Harry de Leyer, who saw something in the beat up old gelding’s eyes that caused him to think that he needed to take this horse home in spite of his underfed appearance. The old gray gelding came to … Continue reading
Lovely harmony. Nailed our Anthem even though it can be a difficult tune to sing. I love our anthem, I love the words and what they represent. I love our country, its documents and traditions. I love Liberty that prevents tyrants from interfering with Christians living as Christians. I see our Liberties being violated by the current and previous administrations and most people fail to see how far things have gone. I am sad and anxious about these changes because when Liberty is violated the government will eventually persecute those who resist the loss of Liberty. I pray for our … Continue reading
Choosing Godparents is a serious process for a Catholic. The persons you choose will be responsible for helping you raise your child in the Faith and few Catholics these days take that responsibility seriously. I was very blessed that a good friend and her husband were willing to take on the responsibility for our young daughter. I considered asking them to also be Godparents to our little son, but I didn’t want to ask my friends to take on the responsibility of two. I have therefore, asked a friend from graduate school in theology if she will be godmother and … Continue reading