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A great explaination

Posted: April 4, 2009 by datechguy in catholic
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There are 150,000 people joining the Catholic Church this week in the US. We’ve already mentioned Newt Gingrich, but the Curt Jester points to another one that is worth noticing:

The Scharbachs, practicing Anglicans for the last several years, believe they have found that sense of belonging in the Archdiocese of Baltimore and the Roman Catholic Church, which the family hopes to join during Easter Vigil at next-door Holy Cross parish.

“We’ve always thought that this is the only church that has remained steadfast on moral issues and has a worldwide witness to that,” Mrs. Scharbach said. “It’s a worldwide voice saying, ‘This is wrong.’ ”

Asked why this is the time for him and his family to convert, Mr. Scharbach offered a simple answer: “The magisterium – to be in communion with the Holy See.”

Just months ago, Mr. Scharbach was a promising Anglican priest at the Church of the Good Shepherd, Rosemont, near Philadelphia.

His bottom line is however the most significant:

“I realized I can live without being Roman Catholic, but I couldn’t die without being Roman Catholic,” Mr. Scharbach said.

That’s what it all comes down to. And if the Anchoress is right we will need people of strength for what is coming:

Just be ready, is all I am saying. And practice prayer – which is the most subversive of liberties; it can never be taken from you, and is a source of power and strength. Train yourself in prayer. Begin now, so that you are a fit, skilled practitioner when the need arises.

You never know the day or hour.

Apparently you can be a good Catholic with a D after your name

Posted: April 2, 2009 by datechguy in catholic
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First there was the silly “choose life” business that outraged the National Abortion Rights league. (I won’t call them NARAL if they think Abortion is good and ok then use the word). Now Gov Kaine of Va strikes again:

Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, the chairman of the Democratic National Committee, has signed a bill into law banning the use of some state funds for embryonic stem cell research.

The move puts the DNC chairman at odds with President Obama, who signed an executive order earlier this month reversing the Bush administration’s ban on federal funding for research on embryonic stem cells.

The Curt Jester echos my thoughts:

It is nice to be able to praise a Catholic Democrat for a change.

But Southern Appeal has the best line:

Who would have thought that the DNC chairman would be more prolife than the GOP chairman?

Amen!

Forgiveness of sins? Yeah we do that. Come on Down Newt.

Posted: April 1, 2009 by datechguy in catholic
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Apparently former speaker Newt Gingrich will convert to Catholicism during holy week. A very good move in my opinion of course but I would stress what I’ve always said the reason to become Catholic is because it’s true.

The Huffington Post being the Huffington post makes fun of the conversion and the forgiveness of sins. That’s fine, forgiveness? People need it, we do it. If you guys are interested in it give the church a call. If you are willing to come we are willing to forgive, that’s part of God’s modus operandi.

Worcester Catholic Men’s Conference

Posted: March 30, 2009 by datechguy in catholic, local stuff
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And now my oft promised roundup of the Catholic Men’s conference.

Quite a line of folks there I went with my two sons, my friend Steve and his oldest.

One weakness was the coffee area was as far away from everything else as possible, for some of the older guys it was quite a walk.

There were a couple of colleges exhibiting. St. Thomas Moore and Magdalen College, I asked the Magdalen about the Notre Dame situation and they say their staff take an oath of to the church every semester.

I really thought the book selection was pretty thin, Steve picked up a copy of a book on the Knights of Malta and I pointed out the “Thoughts of the Cure d Aris” (St. John Vianney) a great little $3 book that he picked up.

The Knights of Columbus were there seeking members, they picked up 8 (including me) there were campaigns to defend marriage, a campaign to include the choose life plate in Massachusetts, A Worcester first Friday society, the American TFP and the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. A lot of choices.

As far as the speakers go we started with Bill Wegner who was really funny and relevant (his talk about “stuff” is must hearing) he also stressed the love of enemies which is very important in a orthodox meeting.

He was followed by Joe Klecko former Jet and very catholic. His presentation was kind of disjointed but he was very passionate and strong when talking about standing up like men as Catholics. Setting the example for our families as men. It was an important message that might have been lost in delivery.

Just before Lunch Msgr Frank P. Lane gave a talk about the sacrament of confession,its biblical background and it’s importance. He pointed out that when he arrived in his parish confession wasn’t even offered, and it took time for people to start going.

Lunch was pretty good a grilled chicken salad rolls and butter and an apple pie, they split us one half eating while the other half took confession. When done eating the lines for confession were VERY long.

The priests seemed rather pleased to have so many taking the sacrament since it gets skipped much too much.

The Next speaker was Brian Brown who talked about prop 8 in California and in not being willing to give up, he illustrated the consequences of the changes in marriage law (such as the inability of Catholic Charities to work with adoptions in Massachusetts.)

I only caught the start of Guy Doud’s talk since the Knights of Columbus ceremony was at the same time. He was very funny to start and he was sweating bigtime when I came back. My son tells me he talked about being heavy and rejected due to appearance but he doesn’t remember much else.

Things closed with Mass filled with Bishops and priests and deacons. It was a solid mass and the sermon was on the “Mystery Greeks” who wanted to meet Jesus in the gospel of John.

All in all it was a good conference, I didn’t find it as good as the last one I attended but I would go again. They already have next years lineup down.

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