Fr. Guarnizo Gets the Boot from Archdiocese of Washington

A CNA story has the update on Fr. Guarnizo's relationship with the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. Well, Cardinal Wuerl has a reputation for coddling the gay cabal and this episode indicates nothing's changed since his days in Pittsburgh. Shame on him and may God bless Fr. Guarnizo. Let's all pray for him. God promises that all things work together for good to those who love the Lord and serve according to His purpose. I claim that promise for Father. As for Cardinal Wuerl, his action makes it likely the gays will go after other good priests. Meanwhile, Barbara Johnson is the sweetheart of the local lavendar lobby. How do you suppose that will play on Judgment Day? What do you suppose God thinks about the action of a woman who destroys the ministry of one of His Sons because he attempted to protect the Body and Blood of Christ from sacrilege? I think on that great and terrible day I'd rather be Fr. Guarnizo than either Barbara Johnson or Cardinal Wuerl.

Couldn't Agree More: Kick Him Out!

Anger: The Misunderstood Virtue

I recently listened to a CD on anger by a Catholic deacon who is also a psychiatrist, or perhaps a psychologist, I don't recall which now. I found his presentation confusing and, while much was worthwhile, I disagreed with some of the points he made. He never defined his terms well. He seemed to lump all anger under the umbrella of sinful anger. He seemed to define righteous anger (he never used the term) as "indignation." And, in fact, condemned a pro-life pamphlet justifying anger against abortion which, frankly, aroused my indignation. I thought his comments were unjust and off-target and that the pro-life group was describing righteous anger that leads to action against the evil of abortion.

When I think of the murder of unborn children, indignation just doesn't cut it. Is slicing and dicing babies not a cause for anger if anything is? What arouses me to the desire to fight that injustice is hatred of its evil and anger over the murder of the innocent. Yes, anger is exactly what we should experience over such an evil and that anger should spur us to do something about it!

The Train Wreck is Coming - Pray for Cardinal Dolan

New York City is on the way to electing an out and proud "Catholic" lesbian for mayor, one who is, incidentally, "married" to her lesbian lover. The showdown is a-comin' and this lady has already thrown down the gauntlet. No one can tell her what she can or can't do in "HER church!" (which certainly is NOT the Holy Catholic Church founded by Jesus Christ).

Let's pray Cardinal Dolan has the fortitude to meet the challenge head on. While I'm on retreat this week I am praying for him to, like Jesus, say, "Zeal for [God's] house consumes me." I'm also praying for Christine Quinn, the likely mayor who is on the fast track to hell unless she repents. Her scandal is so broad that the millstone awaiting her is a heavy one.

Jesus is separating the sheep from the goats. Where will Church leaders in the U.S. line up? At this point, it's fidelity and persecution or schism and persecution. Take your pick. Any Catholic who believes he will be dodge the bullet by following the politically correct path is naive. Useful dupes will be tolerated until they are no longer needed. Then they will follow the faithful to the rack. Pray for the courage to suffer well.

Homosexuality Destroys Civilizations

Fr. John Hardon warned that a culture that accepts homosexuality as a norm is a culture in its death throes. And so we are. In half a century homosexuality moved from universal societal condemnation to, not only, tolerance, but wholehearted approval. How did that happen? You can read a brief history here. Those who oppose homosexuality are vilified and attacked both by the media and in lawsuits. Pastor Scott Lively who ministers to homosexuals at a coffee house in New York faces a Soros-funded lawsuit, part of the latest homosexual tactic to destroy its opposition. Expensive frivolous lawsuits, "jamming" anyone who dares to call perverted behavior what it is - these are only two of the many tactics used to silence and punish opponents. Scott Lively exhibits the courage to fight the corruption of homosexuality. He is one of the few. This type of courage is almost invisible among our Catholic clergy. Here's a short video, but for a more in-depth examination go here and here.

Watch a speech by Scott Lively on the global threat of homosexuality here. Please pray for him. The fact is that a culture that embraces homosexual activity destroys itself, but nobody wants to say it. Our Catholic bishops should be in the forefront fighting this instead of coddling it like Archbishop Donald Wuerl

The Obama Daughters are "Senior Staff" for Empress Michelle's African Trip

Two of Michelle Obama's "senior staffers" on her trip to Africa.

Are the president and his family really above the law? If the GAO can't hold extravagant parties with clowns and hot tubs, how can Sasha and Malia accompany the first lady on travel as "senior staffers?" I guess when you are the emperor, you can do whatever you please. The rest of us hoi polloi are supposed to tighten our belts, but not the Obamas. 

Judicial Watch Exposes Obama Family Abuse of Taxpayers

Retreating Today on a Journey to the Truth

Every spiritual retreat is a journey to the truth. I start a five-day silent Ignatian retreat today. What an opportunity to reflect on the truth or rather on  THE TRUTH who is Christ Himself. I look forward to the next five days of prayer and meditation using the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Any posts you see during this time were scheduled in the last few days before I left. And, obviously, I won't be moderating any comments during this time. What I will be doing is praying for all those who visit my website and blog, all my family and friends and all those who have touched my life thus far. What a host of people come to mind (both friend and foe) when I consider that list. I will be bringing you all (living or dead) on retreat with me, asking God's particular blessing on you. May he bring us all merrily to heaven on the last day. God love you, as my mother used to say. He does, you know.

A Thought for Sunday: Our Christian Nation

Thanks, Stuart Shephard, for this beautiful Sunday Meditation. I'll take it with me on retreat and think of it every time I make the sign of the cross. Yes, Mr. President, we are a Christian nation, defined so by our founders and confirmed by all their actions.

"America, America, God shed His grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea."

We are endowed by God, not you, Mr. President, with unalienable rights among which are LIFE and LIBERTY. The pursuit of happiness is restricted by law and lies within the bounds of morality.

"America, America, God mend thine every flaw; confirm thy soul in self control, they liberty in law.

Officer's Oath: The Lt. Col. Terry Lakin Story

He went to jail for refusing to defile his oath to uphold the Constitution from enemies both foreign and domestic. All he asked was that President Obama do the same thing every military recruit is asked to do -- provide a birth certificate. Terry Lakin and Barack Obama: a man of honor vs. a man of lies.

I look forward to reading Dr. Lakin's story. He deserved better than the persecution he received from a military that has been hopelessly politicized.

One More Reason Episcopalians are Coming Home to Rome

And a warm welcome to these brothers and sisters who are closer to the one, holy, Catholic Church than some of our clergy and bishops.

U.S. Episcopalians move closer to allowing transgender ministers

When the Lord returns will He find any faithful in the Episcopal Church, especially ECUSA? Not likely! How many faithful will He find among Roman Catholics? At least a remnant.