…before I GET MYSELF ON THE ELEVEN O’CLOCK NEWS. My cube is close to the kitchen, and two women whose voices carry all-too-well are discussing the debate (they think Obama won). One of them is mentioning that the only president she can remember who balanced the budget was Bill Clinton…. “remember? He shut the government… Continue reading Please, somebody stop me….
Saint Gerard Majella-Pray for Us
Today is the Feast of St. Gerard, Patron of Expectant Mothers. Here I am, expecting mother at 23 weeks (well, 22 weeks and 4 days in this picture).
Because A Mind Is A Terrible Thing
Harlem Voters HT:Catholic and Enjoying It
Sex and Social Justice
Very good articleby Bruce Wydick that comes our way via The Dawn Patrol. Here’s a sneak peek: But the data show that many people today feel that consensual sex between two people who care for each other is a valid and harmless choice, regardless of whether the participants are married. Two significant flaws are present… Continue reading Sex and Social Justice
You can’t win the battle if you lose your soul
…the risk is to cease being the Church Militant and to become instead the “Church Belligerent.” This term describes not so much a specific group of people as a certain attitude, mindset, or approach. It indicates the necessary fighting spirit of the Church Militant severed from the principle of charity. And it constitutes a hazard—not… Continue reading You can’t win the battle if you lose your soul
Heterodox Really is a Great Word
Catholic Minority Report lists the Top Ten Ways You Know You’re On a Catholic Blog Number 8 had me cracking up: 8) The word “heterodox” is used. A lot. So I did a TSM search, and yep, it’s been used. A lot. I actually stopped using it because I was having a conversation with someone… Continue reading Heterodox Really is a Great Word
Political Correctness is Not Reserved for Large Families
I called my doctor’s office because I was experiencing many symptoms that may or may not be associated with pre-term labor. They were noticeable enough to stop me throughout the day, so after conferring with fellow Momfolk, I figured a call to the doctor was in order. I hate calling the doctor and this is… Continue reading Political Correctness is Not Reserved for Large Families
Oh, for the love of…!
Archbishop of New Orleans criticizes ‘blatantly anti-life’ sterilization proposal Louisiana’s Rep. John LaBruzzo, a Republican from Metairie, last week said he is studying a plan to pay poor women $1,000 to have their Fallopian tubes tied. His proposal would also cover other forms of birth control, such as vasectomies for men, and could also encourage… Continue reading Oh, for the love of…!