It has been said that if you defend the cross, you better be ready to take up the cross.
Lately I have been reading many disturbing things about Fr. Tom Euteneuer’s departure from Human Life International (HLI), speculation on where he is, and outrageous theories and accusations circulating on the internet. As I sort through the speculation, gossip and hearsay, I see clearly that Father Tom has been handed his cross and is carrying it in silence.
Those with eyes to see and a Christian heart will understand that he is engaged in spiritual warfare. Let us review what we know …
This is the beginning of an excellent post by a faithful Catholic, pro-life activist, mother of nine children and good friend of the St Michael Society Jennifer Giroux. Read the rest of her column here and as you do, read the Gospel reading for todayabout Jesus driving the unclean spirit named “Legion” out from those it tormented.
It should help us remember that driving out demons was founded by Jesus himself.
May God bless all of those special priests chosen to continue this difficult ministry, especially Fr. Tom Euteneuer, and ask St Michael the Archangel to defend them in battle.
If this doesn’t get your blood boiling six days before midterm elections, I don’t know what will.
A new Democratic campaign ad has unleashed an anti-Catholic attack and we are calling on St Michael Society members to demand Democratic National Committee Chairman Tim Kaine denounce the slur.
See for yourself …
“Democrats in Minnesota want to defeat an evangelical preacher, Dan Hall, who is running for the state senate there. So they sent out a mailer with this stunning image,” according to National Review Online.
Kathryn Lopez, story author, says it’s safe to say this is “unholy politics” and that Democrats can make their point “without the use of abuse of clerics.” Read her full piecehere.
Please contact DNC Chairman Tim Kaine at 202-863-8000 or e-mail at dmca@dnc.org
Ask him to denounce this anti-Catholic slur by the Minnesota Democratic Party.
The Catholic Church is the largest charitable organization on Earth. Defending the dignity of life is foundation of a moral vision for society and the motivating principle for Catholic charitable work including care for the poor.
In our ongoing battle to end abortion and help the poor, SMS has been blessed to work with Father Stefan Starzynski in his mission to care for expectant mothers through maternity homes in Virginia. Over the past three years, the Paul Stefan Foundation – www.paulstefanhome.org has cared for and nurtured over 80 expectant mothers and babies in our homes in Central and Northern, VA.
The PSF not only cares for these women and their newborns before, during and after the baby’s birth, we also help them find jobs, and further their education to help them get back on their feet in society.
We are now raising money not only for the essential daily care of these women and their newborns, but also to open more homes in the region.
On Saturday, September 25, the Paul Stefan Foundation will have its annual Gala Dinner — Celebrating Life.
I hope you will consider either purchasing a table or making a contribution to this heartwarming charity.
Two events happened separately and came together for the formation of The Paul Stefan Home of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
The first event was a trip in October, 2005 by Father Stefan Starzynski to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. While there he prayed for Randy and Evelyn James and their unborn child. After many tests, the doctors had advised Mr. and Mrs. James that the baby had a diaphragmatic hernia and could not survive delivery. They recommended an abortion. Randy and Evelyn said the pregnancy would continue and the outcome would be in the hands of God.
Father returned home and brought with him a beautiful picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe which he blessed and gave to Sharon Fentress. She had given him money and requested that he bring her something from Guadalupe.
Sharon subsequently met Evelyn James at mass. When Sharon later found out there was a problem with Evelyn’s pregnancy, she took the picture of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Randy and Evelyn’s home and left it with them. The picture was taken along to the hospital when Evelyn was ready for delivery.
The James baby was born on December 13, 2005. He was given the Name Paul Stefan James. He died about an hour after be was born. To read more about the miracle of Paul Stefan, go to the area on this web site dedicated to Paul Stefan James.
The second event began on November 30, 2005. Father Stefan started a novena to Saint Andrew that was to end on Christmas day. On December 4th, which was Confirmation day at St Patrick church, Father prayed for the Holy Spirit to come down. On that day two parishioners, Kathleen Wilson and Theresa Rousseau, decided to join Father in making that novena. It was decided they would pray for a home for unwed mothers.
Father began to talk to other parishioners and also spoke from the pulpit about prayers being said for a home for unwed mothers. A parishioner told Father Stefan that her husband would arrange to lease fifty acres of land for a dollar a year and the donation of two houses on that land so a home for unwed mothers could be established.
A Board of Directors was formed and what to name the home was discussed. Everyone agreed it should be named in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe and Paul Stefan James. Thus the home was christened the Paul Stefan Home of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Please pray for the PSF Mission, the women and their babies.
Many priests in parishes this weekend recounted this piece by Father Fessio, the editor and Founder of Ignatius Press, dealing with the consistent attacks on Pope Benedict XVI.
Father Fessio writes: The so-called “stalled pedophile case”, blame for which has been laid at the feet of then-Cardinal Ratzinger, had nothing to do with pedophilia and everything to do with strengthening marriage and the priesthood.
A very disturbing story is being followed over at CatholicVoteAction.org regarding a horrible event that was hosted by St. James Catholic Church in NYC.
I do agree with many of the comments that remind us that we should be cautious about publically speaking out against our priests – even ones that do things we find troubling. But, I do think that it is good to be aware of such things, and to offer our prayers and support for those who are working to make sure that stuff like this never again happens in front of the Blessed Sacrament.
It has been said that if you defend the cross, you better be ready to take up the cross.
In our ongoing battle to end abortion and help the poor, SMS has been blessed to work with Father Stefan Starzynski in his mission to care for expectant mothers through maternity homes in Virginia. Over the past three years, the Paul Stefan Foundation – 
Many priests in parishes this weekend recounted this piece by Father Fessio, the editor and Founder of Ignatius Press, dealing with the consistent attacks on Pope Benedict XVI.
