With tensions between the Church and the Obama Administration at an all time high, President Barack Obama is said to have met “quietly” with New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan last week in an effort to “reach out” to faith leaders in advance of the 2012 election.
Yearly Archives: 2011
The Last Things
“I assure you, on judgment day people will be held accountable for every unguarded word they speak.”
Matthew 12:36
For Reflection:
Ouch! How many unguarded or idle words have I spoken in my life? How many did I speak yesterday? How many have I spoken already today? Lord, put a sentinel at my mouth and a guard around my lips that I may hold my tongue when it ought to be held. Amen.
The Last Things
“If on the last day we would receive a merciful judgment, we must begin here below to be merciful to others.”
Bishop Fulton Sheen
For Reflection:
Do I show mercy to others? In what ways? Is there someone who needs to experience my mercy or forgiveness at this moment in my life? Who? How willing am I to extend it now? Will I? Why or why not?
The Last Things
“God wants that everyone be saved; no one is predestined to go to hell; Jesus died for everyone; and everyone is given sufficient grace for salvation.”
Gabriele Amorth
For Reflection:
How reassuring are these words! God desires my salvation, has sent His Son so it can be acquired, and is giving me the graces I need to attain it! What grace for salvation is He offering me today?
(Hint: What prompting of the Holy Spirit am I experiencing – the need for confession, a way to help a friend or loved one, an act of charity or almsgiving, etc.)
Disgraced Coach Paterno Suffers More Dishonor
The scandal which cost legendary college football coach Joe Paterno his job this week, is now responsible for costing him the highest honor a civilian can receive – the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
The Shinto Elements in the Popular Beyblades Game
JS writes: “My son recently was given “BeyBlades” for his birthday. They are quite popular and based on the Cartoon Network show BeyBlades. There are different symbols on each of the beyblades and I was wondering if this toy and show are tied to the occult.”
Pope Suffering from Degenerative Joint Disease
Pope Benedict XVI, who has begun to use a mobile platform instead of walking down the central aisle of St. Peter’s Basilica, has been diagnosed with a degenerative joint disease.
The Time to Speak Up for Marriage is Now!
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill yesterday calling for the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and even though it is not expected to pass any time soon, experts say some parties within Congress may try to attach it as an amendment to the upcoming Department of Defense Authorization Bill in order to ram it through Congress.
The Last Things
“At the evening of life, we shall be judged on our love.”
St. John of the Cross
For Reflection:
How much do I love God? What about my life reflects the reality of my love? Where does selfishness hold me bound? Lack of forgiveness? Personal sin?
Restoration Reveals Devil in Famous Italian Fresco
Art restorers working on the famous 13th century Giotto fresco in the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi have discovered the head of a demon in one of the clouds.
