OSV Daily Take

They need to restore the cathedral of Milwaukee. B...

2010-03-12T13:26:08.504-05:00

They need to restore the cathedral of Milwaukee. Bring back the high altar, the pews, the iconography, get rid of the hot tub and all the Protestant trappings. A cathedral was destroyed in the name of bland Modernism. Shame shame. And the Catholics of Milwaukee let the Archbishop do it, all in the name of the (perverse) "Spirit of Vatican II," the death-knell of real Catholicism.

He destroyed the cathedral in Milwaukee. He tore d...

2010-03-12T13:22:54.951-05:00

He destroyed the cathedral in Milwaukee. He tore down the high altar, put in a hot tub,replaced the pews with chairs. He destroyed a classic, magnificent cathedral. And the stupid blind-sighted people of Milwaukee let him do it. Like sheep. Like blind sheep. Ah, the fruits of Vatican II!

I only caught his show yesterday, but it seems to ...

2010-03-12T12:28:34.051-05:00

I only caught his show yesterday, but it seems to me that his attack on social justice was no more than a response to defending his own self from the Liberal bloggers. Take down a central theme of Christianity for your own reputation? Bad move - strategically, logically, philosophically, you name it. If Beck isn't careful, he's going to become exactly what he disdains.

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Hi Mary - I had to come back and reread this now t...

2010-03-11T21:38:00.182-05:00

Hi Mary - I had to come back and reread this now that I am finally home.

It really is mercy that is the challenge... I felt that greatly at work today.

Peace to you.

Anonymous, you didn't read the addendum. Dennehy d...

2010-03-11T15:29:32.081-05:00

Anonymous, you didn't read the addendum. Dennehy does not support direct abortion in any circumstance.

Mr. Dennehy is dead wrong! He said;"A woman can ...

2010-03-11T15:21:49.534-05:00

Mr. Dennehy is dead wrong!

He said;"A woman can abort a fetus only to save her own life." The Catholic Church teaches; "Since the first century the Church has affirmed the moral evil of every procured abortion. This teaching has not changed and remains unchangeable. Direct abortion, that is to say, abortion willed either as an end or a means, is gravely contrary to the

Fran, Thank you so much for your thoughtful and be...

2010-03-11T11:55:08.497-05:00

Fran,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and beautiful comment. You're right: Mercy can be much harder to incorporate into our lives than the more concrete practices like fasting. I find, as I journey through Lent, that the fasting is the easy part. The prayer, mercy and charity are much more challenging.
Peace,
Mary

Your words are a reminder of the Gospel imperative...

2010-03-11T11:36:42.391-05:00

Your words are a reminder of the Gospel imperative to embrace the poor.

Of course we are all the poor... that is the most challenging embrace. However if we do not confront the suffering and material poverty before our own eyes, we will not be transformed, nor will we transform others.

It all looks easy on paper, but it is not.

The other night I gave a talk at

Health care in the United States is more or less h...

2010-03-11T10:57:51.799-05:00

Health care in the United States is more or less hit or miss. Many people get health care from their employer while some get none or very little coverage with high premiums, deductibles, and copayments. I never heard the term "subsidiarity" until the last few years.I guess subsidiarity means it is not the federal government's problem.

My cousin was advised to abort her child in order ...

2010-03-11T01:44:15.486-05:00

My cousin was advised to abort her child in order to "save" her life. Instead she just went with the program (i.e. fruition). Today her beautiful 25 year old daughter is as alive as she is. They are both so blessed!
And God bless you Dr. Dennehy!

At the practical level, NY state has certain tax p...

2010-03-11T00:43:03.662-05:00

At the practical level, NY state has certain tax policies and revenues, and some existing benefit programs. The bishops are well within their rights to lobby for certain programs and against certain other programs to reflect moral values. The question bringing Glen Beck into it comes down to whether these principals of "subsidiarity" suggest that individuals should NOT give to

Aaron, I am curious too -- where has Beck spoken ...

2010-03-10T22:36:44.464-05:00

Aaron,

I am curious too -- where has Beck spoken in favor of social justice?

The way you are painting him he is someone who can distinguish between, say, liberation theology and the Church's authentic teaching on social justice.

I think you may be attributing to him a subtlety he doesn't possess.

@Aaron - I am no fan of Jim Wallis but I am a fan ...

2010-03-10T18:46:28.689-05:00

@Aaron - I am no fan of Jim Wallis but I am a fan of the truth. That is just not completely accurate to say - that he promotes a government takeover of health care.

Beck is a bit of an ideologue. Church teachings are many things but they only become ideological in this way when taken out of context... In my opinion.

Fran

Actually, Beck would probably like it a great deal...

2010-03-10T16:57:40.302-05:00

Actually, Beck would probably like it a great deal. He says the similar things every day. His use of "social justice" is in the term of the progressivist policies of people like Jim Wallis, editor of Sojourners magazine, which promotes the government takeover of healthcare and charity (where is the subsidiarity in that?).

Fantastic post Mary! (Fran from St. Edward's, but ...

2010-03-10T08:56:58.717-05:00

Fantastic post Mary! (Fran from St. Edward's, but here in my work identity!)

I owe you an email; it will follow soon!

AHHH THE ADDENDUM . . . thank you doctor Dennehy ...

2010-03-09T23:40:09.226-05:00

AHHH THE ADDENDUM . . . thank you doctor Dennehy for clarifying. I knew that was the case. good luck next week!

While we are on the topic of social justice, and s...

2010-03-09T20:17:20.388-05:00

While we are on the topic of social justice, and seeing as Steven and Carlos brought up Glen Beck, there is a nice direct reply to Glen Beck (along with the original clip from Glen Beck's show), by Fr. James Martin, S.J., over at the _America_ magazine website.

Here is the link.

http://www.americamagazine.org/blog/entry.cfm?blog_id=2&id=21159420-3048-741E-

Wow, what an inspiring man. Thank you for posting ...

2010-03-09T19:01:08.187-05:00

Wow, what an inspiring man. Thank you for posting this!

Just cross posted, as The Catholic Knight had a wr...

2010-03-09T18:16:12.566-05:00

Just cross posted, as The Catholic Knight had a write up on Beck's anti-Catholic rant...

Glen who...?

2010-03-09T17:52:35.499-05:00

Glen who...?

Glenn Beck is not going to like this...

2010-03-09T17:12:43.520-05:00

Glenn Beck is not going to like this...

Regarding your comparison to the observer status o...

2010-03-08T08:41:37.337-05:00

Regarding your comparison to the observer status of the Vatican with the United Nations, there is never doubt about the stand of the Vatican. The Church is a strong unequivocating voice supporting human life and inalienable rights within the UN. Can the same be said for the Catholic representatives on these many coalitions?

Nowadays, when most jobs are less physical and we ...

2010-03-07T07:07:58.391-05:00

Nowadays, when most jobs are less physical and we have energy drinks and meal-replacement bars, there are more options available to us for maintaining our health while still keeping the spirit of Lenten penance.

I like the idea of this one! I'd rather drink the ...

2010-03-05T19:14:47.773-05:00

I like the idea of this one! I'd rather drink the beer than eat mac-n-cheese on Lenten Friday anytime!!!

Nearly all of the parishes we work with utilize po...

2010-03-05T13:38:30.180-05:00

Nearly all of the parishes we work with utilize podcasting, online event registration, and an extensive calendar!

Check us out: www.catholic-parish-websites.com