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Headlines Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) Corrected by Cardinal Gerhard Muller: Pray for Conversion By Deacon Keith Fournier | May 8, 2014 The phrase in the Doctrinal Assessment most often cited as overreaching or unsubstantiated is when it talks about religious moving beyond the Church or even beyond Jesus. Yes, this is hard language and I can imagine it sounded harsh in the ears of thousands of faithful religious. I regret that, because the last thing in the world the Congregation would want to do is call into question the eloquent, even prophetic witness of so many faithful religious women. And yet, the issues raised in the Assessment are so central and so foundational, there is no other way of discussing them except as constituting a movement away from the ecclesial center of faith in Christ Jesus the Lord. - Cardinal Gerhard Müller Continue Reading... Holy See's Opposition to Abortion Results in -Torture- According to U.N. Committee Against Torture By Marie Smith | May 8, 2014 This time around, committee members-officially called experts-chastised the Holy See for its opposition to abortion during its review of the Holy See\'s report on compliance with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (Convention against Torture, CAT). Committee members stated that pro-life opposition to abortion results in torture for women. Abortion, an act that results in the often painful death of a child in the womb and which can inflict lasting negative emotional, physical and psychological consequences on the woman, is real torture but the experts chose to ignore these facts, focusing instead on the Catholic Church\'s respect for the right to life and opposition to abortion. Continue Reading... Robert Morrison: This Lutheran's Sainted Popes By Robert Morrison | May 8, 2014 The truth was becoming increasingly clear that what LCMS President Dr. Ralph Bohlmann called "ethical ecumenism"-our strong agreement with Catholics on the dignity of human life from conception to natural death, our sincere concurrence on the importance of marriage, and our mutually respectful defense of religious liberty--was healing the divisions of centuries. We may not yet be in full communion, but we are ready to stand with one another and to honor each Christian leader's efforts to speak truth to power in an increasingly hostile media world. That's why I as a Lutheran can celebrate the canonization of these two Catholic Popes Continue Reading... BEYOND SICK - Woman films her own abortion as a publicity stunt By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | May 7, 2014 A woman in New Jersey has filmed her own abortion as a publicity stunt to show that it is "safer than giving birth." A facepalm is entirely appropriate. Continue Reading... Majority of Kidnapped Girls in Nigeria Christians: Is Boko Haram Engaged in a War on Christians? By Deacon Keith Fournier | May 8, 2014 The Christian Post confirmed what other reports have not made clear. The majority of these kidnapped girls are Christians. Of course, the kidnapping of any child is an intolerable evil and heinous crime. The acknowledged intent to sell these girls into slavery shocks the conscience of the world. However, the explicitly anti-Christian nature of the kidnapping is receiving little press. Continue Reading... Starving and destitute, Kianna meets a very special 'friend' - Part II By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | May 4, 2014 Kianna made her way to the marketplace, walking unpaved, dirt roads. It would be here she would spend the day panhandling for coins in order to buy food for her brothers and ailing mother. She had taken to stealing bits of food from stalls recently, but she knew that this was wrong. If she was to be caught, angry shopkeepers would beat her as an example to all the other street urchins. Kianna reached the main part of the street, and saw lots of familiar faces - there were untold other children just like her, all vying for the same limited amount of money doled out by shoppers. Continue Reading... Town of Greece v Galloway: Supreme Court Upholds Legislative Prayer. Time to Act in Response! By Deacon Keith Fournier | May 8, 2014 On Monday, May 5, 2014, the United States Supreme Court issued its opinion in an important case involving the establishment clause of the First Amendment of the Bill of Rights of the US Constitution, Town of Greece v Galloway. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.  Photos of Christians crucified brings tears to Pope Francis' eyes By Catholic Online (NEWS CONSORTIUM) | May 7, 2014 During a homily at early morning Mass in the chapel of his residence, Pope Francis said he cried when he recently saw images of Christians allegedly killed by crucifixion. A number of news outlets reprinted photographs last month that showed what were described as crucifixions in Syria. Continue Reading... The Fall from Grace of Controversial Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson Continues By Deacon Keith Fournier | May 7, 2014 This errant, openly defiant, fallen Christian leader continues his fall from grace in a public manner, causing grave scandal to the faithful and disparaging Christianity in public. He needs to repent and publicly renounce his error. Then he needs to cease his arrogant crusade against the unbroken teachings of Christianity on life and marriage. He is in deep spiritual danger and needs our prayer. Even though he is officially retired, he also needs to be removed from active ministry by those in authority in his church. Continue Reading...
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