Q: What's the difference between a Masters Theology degree and a pizza?
A: You can feed a family of four with a pizza.
-Told to me by Tom Reagan who said he got it from Scott Hahn.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Quote Of The Day
"Only in Heaven will we know what a priest is. If we were to know this on earth, we would die, not of grief, but of love."
-St. John Marie Vianney
-St. John Marie Vianney
The Immaculate Conception In Scripture
The Scriptural foundations for the Dogma of the Immaculate Conception are found in two key places in the Bible. In the OT with Genesis 3:15 and in the NT with Luke 1:28.
In Genesis 3:15 (also known as the protoevangelium, “the first Gospel”), God curses the serpent and says that He will put enmity between the serpent and the woman and between her seed and the serpents seed. We know from revelation that the seed of victory is none other than Jesus Christ, so the mother of the seed of victory can only be Mary. The word “enmity” means “a complete and total opposition.” So just as Christ is in total opposition to sin and Satan, likewise is Mary. In order for Mary to be in total and complete opposition to Satan, she would have to be conceived Immaculate, without the stain of original sin. Otherwise, Mary, had she been born with original sin, would not be at enmity with Satan. She would have to be playing for both sides. She would be tainted by Satan, but also working for God. In the words of Dr. Miravalle, “Mary is not a double agent!” As Genesis 3:15 states, she is in complete opposition to Satan and thus not corrupted by original sin.
In Luke 1:28, at the Annunciation, the Angel Gabriel greets Mary with the words, “Hail, Full of Grace! The Lord is with thee.” “Full of Grace” is Mary’s title. The Angel doesn’t say, “Hail Mary, Full of Grace,” but “Hail, Full of Grace.” The Angel testifies that Mary possesses a plenitude of grace and that the Lord is with her! The Angel’s testimony is so true indeed, he gives her a new name: Full of Grace! She would not have a plenitude of Grace had she been born with original sin.
In the Greek, the phrase is in the passive tense and would be literally translated as “Hail, You who have been fully graced!” This implies that Mary has received a plenitude of grace prior to the Annunciation and that the grace is ongoing. If there was any sin in the Blessed Virgin, whether original or any thereafter, the greeting of the Angel would be false! (And since, Scripture is the Inspired Word of God, we know that it is not.) Thus, Mary had to have been conceived Immaculately without the stain of original sin…AND SHE WAS!
In Genesis 3:15 (also known as the protoevangelium, “the first Gospel”), God curses the serpent and says that He will put enmity between the serpent and the woman and between her seed and the serpents seed. We know from revelation that the seed of victory is none other than Jesus Christ, so the mother of the seed of victory can only be Mary. The word “enmity” means “a complete and total opposition.” So just as Christ is in total opposition to sin and Satan, likewise is Mary. In order for Mary to be in total and complete opposition to Satan, she would have to be conceived Immaculate, without the stain of original sin. Otherwise, Mary, had she been born with original sin, would not be at enmity with Satan. She would have to be playing for both sides. She would be tainted by Satan, but also working for God. In the words of Dr. Miravalle, “Mary is not a double agent!” As Genesis 3:15 states, she is in complete opposition to Satan and thus not corrupted by original sin.
In Luke 1:28, at the Annunciation, the Angel Gabriel greets Mary with the words, “Hail, Full of Grace! The Lord is with thee.” “Full of Grace” is Mary’s title. The Angel doesn’t say, “Hail Mary, Full of Grace,” but “Hail, Full of Grace.” The Angel testifies that Mary possesses a plenitude of grace and that the Lord is with her! The Angel’s testimony is so true indeed, he gives her a new name: Full of Grace! She would not have a plenitude of Grace had she been born with original sin.
In the Greek, the phrase is in the passive tense and would be literally translated as “Hail, You who have been fully graced!” This implies that Mary has received a plenitude of grace prior to the Annunciation and that the grace is ongoing. If there was any sin in the Blessed Virgin, whether original or any thereafter, the greeting of the Angel would be false! (And since, Scripture is the Inspired Word of God, we know that it is not.) Thus, Mary had to have been conceived Immaculately without the stain of original sin…AND SHE WAS!
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Two Adams
"Look Lord and find both Adams met in me;
As the first Adam's sweat surrounds my face,
May the last Adam's blood my soul embrace."
-John Donne
As the first Adam's sweat surrounds my face,
May the last Adam's blood my soul embrace."
-John Donne
Satan Wins In South Dakota
From CNN
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (Reuters) -- South Dakota voters overturned on Tuesday a state abortion ban that supporters had championed as the best chance to challenge a 33-year-old U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing the procedure.
"This means that there has been a rebellion against social, right-wing wedge politics that have been dominating this country," said Sarah Stoesz, chief of Planned Parenthood's operations in the Dakotas and Minnesota, key backers of the campaign to kill the measure.
Translation: Planned Parenthood poured millions of dollars into the effort to seduce voters to reject the ban.
"It is a very important victory for people who are open-minded and progressive in this country.”
Translation: This is a very important victory for people who like to kill innocent babies.
Supporters of the abortion ban declined to comment.
With 81 percent of vote counted early Wednesday, those voting to overturn the law had an advantage of 55 percent to 45 percent, and CNN projected a victory for opponents of the measure.
Signed by Gov. Mike Rounds on March 6, the South Dakota law would have banned abortions at all stages of pregnancy, including cases of rape and incest, and offered no exception if a mother is in poor health. The law would have allowed a doctor to perform an abortion if a woman is dying but requires the doctor to try to save the life of the fetus as well as the woman.
The measure was to take effect last July, but a petition drive by abortion-rights groups forced the issue onto the ballot and delayed its implementation pending a voter decision on the issue.
Translation: Abortion was already banned, until baby killing-rights groups coerced the issue onto the ballot, in order to buy votes and ensure a victory.
Each side raised close to $2 million for the campaign, with contributions flowing into the state from individuals and organizations around the country.
The campaign turned into a bitter battle that sparked debate in religious and medical communities, homes and businesses.
Translation: Satan rallied all his baby killing supporters against all who believe that all life is sacred.
"The church teaches it's wrong to kill no matter what," said 39-year-old Martha Fiegen, a Sioux Falls home maker who voted in favor of the ban. "I believe life is sacred and every life is worth living."
Of course, common sense also teaches that it’s wrong to kill and that life is sacred and every life is worth living. It’s only the Satanic mindset brought about by secularization that makes people think that an innocent baby should die so a woman won’t have to face up to the consequences of her actions.
Marianne Larsen, 65, a Sioux Falls retired business owner who voted to repeal the law, cast the issue differently.
"Women must have the right to make choices for themselves, not have a bunch of male legislators make the decision for them," Larsen said. "It's very much about women's rights."
Translation: “It’s all about how selfish I can be. Women must think of only themselves. It’s very much about women’s rights to commit murder.”
It’s too bad that nobody has a “right” to kill innocent babies! Women and men DO however have the right to make the choice NOT to have sex if they don’t want a baby! They DO NOT have the right to have sex for pleasure and when they end up with a baby that they didn’t intend on having, to go and snuff out the life of the innocent and defenseless child.
What about the rights of the baby?
A mother is supposed to protect and defend her child at all costs. That is natural motherly instinct! It is unnatural, inhumane, and satanic for a mother to want to kill her child.
America with its child killing culture of death is beginning to resemble ancient pagan nations who sacrificed their own children.
If a person kills a pregnant woman, that person is charged for two counts of murder. One for the woman and one for the baby inside of her.
Or if the woman survives and the baby dies, the person is charged with attempted murder for the woman and murder for the baby.
Why then is it alright for a woman to kill that same baby?
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota (Reuters) -- South Dakota voters overturned on Tuesday a state abortion ban that supporters had championed as the best chance to challenge a 33-year-old U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing the procedure.
"This means that there has been a rebellion against social, right-wing wedge politics that have been dominating this country," said Sarah Stoesz, chief of Planned Parenthood's operations in the Dakotas and Minnesota, key backers of the campaign to kill the measure.
Translation: Planned Parenthood poured millions of dollars into the effort to seduce voters to reject the ban.
"It is a very important victory for people who are open-minded and progressive in this country.”
Translation: This is a very important victory for people who like to kill innocent babies.
Supporters of the abortion ban declined to comment.
With 81 percent of vote counted early Wednesday, those voting to overturn the law had an advantage of 55 percent to 45 percent, and CNN projected a victory for opponents of the measure.
Signed by Gov. Mike Rounds on March 6, the South Dakota law would have banned abortions at all stages of pregnancy, including cases of rape and incest, and offered no exception if a mother is in poor health. The law would have allowed a doctor to perform an abortion if a woman is dying but requires the doctor to try to save the life of the fetus as well as the woman.
The measure was to take effect last July, but a petition drive by abortion-rights groups forced the issue onto the ballot and delayed its implementation pending a voter decision on the issue.
Translation: Abortion was already banned, until baby killing-rights groups coerced the issue onto the ballot, in order to buy votes and ensure a victory.
Each side raised close to $2 million for the campaign, with contributions flowing into the state from individuals and organizations around the country.
The campaign turned into a bitter battle that sparked debate in religious and medical communities, homes and businesses.
Translation: Satan rallied all his baby killing supporters against all who believe that all life is sacred.
"The church teaches it's wrong to kill no matter what," said 39-year-old Martha Fiegen, a Sioux Falls home maker who voted in favor of the ban. "I believe life is sacred and every life is worth living."
Of course, common sense also teaches that it’s wrong to kill and that life is sacred and every life is worth living. It’s only the Satanic mindset brought about by secularization that makes people think that an innocent baby should die so a woman won’t have to face up to the consequences of her actions.
Marianne Larsen, 65, a Sioux Falls retired business owner who voted to repeal the law, cast the issue differently.
"Women must have the right to make choices for themselves, not have a bunch of male legislators make the decision for them," Larsen said. "It's very much about women's rights."
Translation: “It’s all about how selfish I can be. Women must think of only themselves. It’s very much about women’s rights to commit murder.”
It’s too bad that nobody has a “right” to kill innocent babies! Women and men DO however have the right to make the choice NOT to have sex if they don’t want a baby! They DO NOT have the right to have sex for pleasure and when they end up with a baby that they didn’t intend on having, to go and snuff out the life of the innocent and defenseless child.
What about the rights of the baby?
A mother is supposed to protect and defend her child at all costs. That is natural motherly instinct! It is unnatural, inhumane, and satanic for a mother to want to kill her child.
America with its child killing culture of death is beginning to resemble ancient pagan nations who sacrificed their own children.
If a person kills a pregnant woman, that person is charged for two counts of murder. One for the woman and one for the baby inside of her.
Or if the woman survives and the baby dies, the person is charged with attempted murder for the woman and murder for the baby.
Why then is it alright for a woman to kill that same baby?
Friday, November 03, 2006
Election Day
Election day is approaching fast!
I really hate politics but it's important to make your voice heard and protect the culture of life in America.
Remember Catholics out there to vote Pro-life and know the 5 non-negotiables:
-Abortion
-Euthanasia
-Embryonic Stem Cell Research
-Human Cloning
-Homosexual "marriage"
If any candidate supports any of these, it is your Catholic duty to NOT vote for them!
If you live in Pennsylvania the candidates that seem to check out on these issues are:
Senator: Rick Santorum
Representative: Tim Murphy
Governor: Lynn Swann
Lieutenant Governor: Jim Matthews
If I am incorrect that any of these guys are not Pro-Life, feel free to correct me!
Also, if you live in the Pittsburgh area and you know anything about Wayne Fontana (State Senator Dist. 42) or Bill Ogden (State Representative Dist. 27) I would appreciate any info I can get.
Remember on Nov. 7th, Vote For Life! For Catholic Answers Guide For Serious Catholics click here.
I really hate politics but it's important to make your voice heard and protect the culture of life in America.
Remember Catholics out there to vote Pro-life and know the 5 non-negotiables:
-Abortion
-Euthanasia
-Embryonic Stem Cell Research
-Human Cloning
-Homosexual "marriage"
If any candidate supports any of these, it is your Catholic duty to NOT vote for them!
If you live in Pennsylvania the candidates that seem to check out on these issues are:
Senator: Rick Santorum
Representative: Tim Murphy
Governor: Lynn Swann
Lieutenant Governor: Jim Matthews
If I am incorrect that any of these guys are not Pro-Life, feel free to correct me!
Also, if you live in the Pittsburgh area and you know anything about Wayne Fontana (State Senator Dist. 42) or Bill Ogden (State Representative Dist. 27) I would appreciate any info I can get.
Remember on Nov. 7th, Vote For Life! For Catholic Answers Guide For Serious Catholics click here.
Mark Your Calendar
On Saturday, November 11, in Washington D.C. there will be a reconsecration of America to the Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary!
Whenever a country is consecrated to Mary great graces flow forth. Just ask Russia!
I will post more as soon as I find out more about it.
Thursday, November 02, 2006
Feast Of All Souls
"Weep for those who die in their wealth and who with all their wealth prepared no consolation for their own souls, who had the power to wash away their sins and did not will to do it. Let us weep for them, let us assist them to the extent of our ability, let us think of some assistance for them, small as it may be, yet let us somehow assist them. But how, and in what way? By praying for them and by entreating others to pray for them, by constantly giving alms to the poor on their behalf. Not in vain was it decreed by the apostles that in the awesome mysteries remembrance should be made of the departed. They knew that here there was much gain for them, much benefit. When the entire people stands with hands uplifted, a priestly assembly, and that awesome sacrificial Victim is laid out, how, when we are calling upon God, should we not succeed in their defense? But this is done for those who have departed in the faith, while even the catechumens are not reckoned as worthy of this consolation, but are deprived of every means of assistance except one. And what is that? We may give alms to the poor on their behalf"
-St. John Chrysostom.
Let us pray for all the poor souls in Purgatory!
-St. John Chrysostom.
Let us pray for all the poor souls in Purgatory!
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Surrounded By So Great A Cloud Of Witnesses!
Happy All Saints Day to everyone!
It's great to have this cloud of witnesses that is the saints as an example of how to love and serve the Lord.
For some great posts on the saints check out Mike Aquilina, St. Peter's Helpers, and those wonderful Dominican nuns from Moniales OP.
May all the saints intercede for us so that we may love Christ like they do!
All Saints Ora Pro Nobis!
It's great to have this cloud of witnesses that is the saints as an example of how to love and serve the Lord.
For some great posts on the saints check out Mike Aquilina, St. Peter's Helpers, and those wonderful Dominican nuns from Moniales OP.
May all the saints intercede for us so that we may love Christ like they do!
All Saints Ora Pro Nobis!
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