A Novena for Terri: Day 1

Father Johansen notes that August 31 is an important day for Terri: the Florida Supremes will hear arguments as to the constitutionality of “Terri’s Law”, and Judge Greer will face re-election. He proposes a novena to Our Lady, Health of the Sick (whose feast day is August 28) for Terri’s intentions. More details (including lots… Continue reading A Novena for Terri: Day 1

Terri needs our help urgently

Bad news about Terri. Please see Father Johansen’s for the ugly details: another legal setback, poor care (now she’s got a bedsore, which really makes me see red), the whiff of corruption and cronyism…. Then there’s that other wacky thing with the “puncture wounds.” What’s up with that? It could be something as simple as… Continue reading Terri needs our help urgently

Terri’s birthday is December 3

If you are interested in sending her a birthday card (or even a present), the Foundation has a mailing address and suggestions. Just don’t send flowers. Michael says Terri’s not allowed to have flowers.

Nat Hentoff on the abuse question

Nat Hentoff, a writer of great integrity, has been writing a great series this week about Terri Schiavo. He takes up the abuse question in this piece: Was Terri Schiavo Beaten in 1990?