This one almost slipped by unnoticed, but thanks to a friend I came acrossthis recent public chastisment of Nancy Pelosi by Archbishop George Niederauer of San Francisco after comments she made last month about her disagreements with Church teaching. Ms. Pelsoi, as only Ms. Pelosi can do, managed once again to completely misrepresent the faith she claims she so avidly follows.
Anyway, the news here is not Pelosi’s heretical ramblings. Those have been well documented before. The news here is that another bishop has risen to publically correct those ramblings – to make sure that the liberals no longer go unchecked when they pretend to evenagelize in the media.
The St. Michael Society is happy to report on the courage and leadership that is being shown by many of our American bishops since the Obama-Notre Dame scandal. This time, Archbishop Niederauer gets the props. If you have a moment, send him your thanks, support and prayers. (you can contact him at info@sfarchdiocese.org)
It is rare that philosophical arguments can be resolved by simply appealing to empirical data. In many instances, participants in the dispute may agree on the facts but disagree about the implications of those facts or how much weight should be given to them. However, there are rare cases where a thorough examination of the evidence proves one side is correct and the other side clearly wrong. The “debate” between Harry Knox and Pope Benedict is one of those rare instances.
As you may know, Harry Knox, who serves on President Obama’s faith-based advisory council, said earlier this week that he stood by a statement he made last year concerning the Pope. According to Knox, the Pope is “hurting people in the name of Jesus,” because the Holy Father has suggested that promoting condom use in Africa will not end the suffering caused by the AIDS epidemic there and in fact increases the spread of HIV/AIDS. The problem with Knox’s position, despite his appeal to the ’science,’ is that the empirical evidence does not support his attack. It actually favors the Pope.
The Vatican has announced that Pope Benedict XVI has granted a plenary indulgence for anyone who makes a pilgrimage visit to theNational Shrine of the Divine Mercyin Stockbridge, MA during its jubilee year of 2010.
Officially dedicated in 1960, the Shrine has been the home to the Marian Helpers whose prayers and hard work benefit most especially those who are dedicated to the Blessed Mother.
If you aren’t too sure what a plenary indulgence is (or any indulgence for that matter) check outthis article from Catholic Answers. Then make your plans to visit the National Shrine before December 31, 2010!
The Vatican has announced that it is producing a very neat calendar they are readying for 2011. It includes some beautiful photos of Venerable Pope John Pope II and Pope Benedict XVI. The calendar is sure to be a best seller and a collector’s item.
Pope Benedict XVI reflects on faith and reason at General Audience:
“How much would the world change if in families in parishes and in any community, relationships were modeled on the three divine Persons, who not only live with each other, but for and through one another.”
St. Michael Society was established just this past September to build a community of Catholics in order to utilize the new media to promote and defend the faith in the public square. Just last week, Pope Benedict encouraged the use of new media to spread the Gospel.
From April 2, 2010 to May 23, 2010 the Shroud of Turin will once again go on public display. It is the first time the burial cloth showing the image of a crucified man has been on display since it underwent an intensive restoration processes in 2002. It is expected that hundreds of thousands of pilgrims will make the trip to catch a brief glimpse of the shroud and on May 2 Pope Benedict XVI will be one of them.
The Shroud of Turin is an amazing piece of history that for believers presents to us the image of the crucified Christ. Doubters in the Shroud’s authenticity have called for intensive scientific research to verify the claim that it is actually the image of Jesus. This has been allowed and the result after hundreds of thousands of hours of scientific testing is that there is no good explanation for how the image could appear on the Shroud by an artist or forgerer. In fact, some very peculiar findings add credibility to the belief that it actually is the burial cloth of Christ, and that the image (much like the image of our Lady of Guadalupe) appears on the cloth because of a miracle.
Like the many Eucharistic miracles, the incorruptible Saints, and the image our Our Lady, the Shroud has inspired many Christians to confront the reality of the Gospel and has strengthened the faith of those who look upon it with faith.
Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he has approved an Apostolic Constitution, which will allow Anglicans to join the Catholic Church while mainting many of their distinctive traditions, has created controversy and encouraged political debate throughout the world.
While such a move has been in discussion since 2007, Pope Benedict’s announcement shocked and rocked many and has lead to numerous myths and misnomers. Catholic Online has a terrific article today clearing up the top five myths and setting the record straight.
St. Michael Society continues with our petition drive urging the resignation of Obama's faith based initiatives advisor Harry Knox for his attacks on Pope Benedict XVI.
This one almost slipped by unnoticed, but thanks to a friend I came across this recent public chastisment of Nancy Pelosi by Archbishop George Niederauer of San Francisco after comments she made last month about her disagreements with Church teaching. Ms. Pelsoi, as only Ms. Pelosi can do, managed once again to completely misrepresent the faith she claims she so avidly follows.
It is rare that philosophical arguments can be resolved by simply appealing to empirical data. In many instances, participants in the dispute may agree on the facts but disagree about the implications of those facts or how much weight should be given to them. However, there are rare cases where a thorough examination of the evidence proves one side is correct and the other side clearly wrong. The “debate” between Harry Knox and Pope Benedict is one of those rare instances.
The Vatican has announced that it is producing a very neat calendar they are readying for 2011. It includes some beautiful photos of Venerable Pope John Pope II and Pope Benedict XVI. The calendar is sure to be a best seller and a collector’s item.
St. Michael Society was established just this past September to build a community of Catholics in order to utilize the new media to promote and defend the faith in the public square. Just last week, Pope Benedict encouraged the use of new media to spread the Gospel.
