Unacceptable

All 181 Catholic Bishops Who Lead Dioceses In US
Have Spoken Out Against The HHS Mandate

More than 500 leaders in the US have signed a statement rejecting the Obama HHS mandate as UNACCEPTABLE. The entire statement can be read here . . .

Ugh… Is It Because Of Contraception?

I think that anyone who follows my Blog will know that I have frequently expressed a great deal of frustration at the fact that our only South African Catholic newspaper, The Southern Cross, has repeatedly failed to provide any coverage regarding the HHS Mandate in the US. This despite the fact that I have repeatedly made an issue about the newspapers silence on this important subject and that I also appealed to the editor to publish an article on the matter.

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Contraception & Humanae Vitae: Document of the Infallible Magisterium (UPDATED)

“They are grateful to the Roman Pontiff, who so courageously is fulfilling his arduous mission for their spiritual welfare. Throughout the world, contradictory voices may resound. The faithful do not allow themselves to be deceived. They know the Shepherd's voice and they follow it, for he alone has the words of eternal life and guides them to the fullness of the Christian life and to the joy of heaven.”[i]

The Dignity Of All People

I am not quite sure what to make of this current situation in Afghanistan regarding the burning of the Quran. It seems such a confusing mess and both sides actions seem so irrational and completely senseless.

Training Racists

“Aside from the Aborigines in Australia, the African black is the most underdeveloped, barbaric member of the human race on Earth… Who is my enemy in South Africa? Who murders, robs and rapes? Who are these creatures? The blacks!”

Its Not About Contraception

I am about to do, what I would have laughed at hysterically just 30 minutes ago, if anyone had suggested I do it. I am going to recommend an article, by a particular writer, in a particular newspaper. Normally I would steer anyone who asked well away from both her and this newspaper. However, this time she gets it and should be read.

Assault May Have Just Begun

Yesterday I again wrote, in an email to someone, that I believed the HHS mandate had far greater implications than we may have even begun to consider. I have always been of the opinion that this piece of legislation in the US is just a first step in a bigger scheme to restrict religious freedom.

Pope Benedict XVI Address at Consistory

Here is the full English text of Pope Benedict XVI’s address, at the Ordinary Public Consistory for the creation of new cardinals, on the 18^th of February 2012.

Wife - The Radiant Sun Of The Family

From today's second reading at Matins here is this beautiful address, by Pope Pius XII, to married couples. The wealth of readings like this is another example of why it is that the laity should be exposed to the Divine Office. Here is the reading: