It is my wish that everyone has a blessed Christmas and focuses on the reason for the season.
I got an early Christmas present at the American Thinker, American Thinker , in it, Selwyn Duke, challenges the notion that Jesus was made up from the Indo-Iranian god Mithras and the Roman god Sol. And people often seem to confuse these two deities and their festivals, mixing and matching them in a game of musical myths. But it doesn't really matter because both Mithras' and Sol's mythical births, we're told, occurred on the same day: December 25th. The substitute priest at our parish even brought this up during his sermon (Lord, please heal our pastor, Fr. Lee!)
Also, the Christmasphobes make a fairly common mistake: They take "pagan" as synonymous with "evil." If you're trying to make Christianity look bad, equating it with paganism while implying the paganism is evil just makes paganism look bad.
This is a good article well worth the time reading.
Also, The Catholic Caveman had an awesome post about the fact that "God isn't sending His blessings to everyone. Only to "men of goodwill". And as common sense tells us, "men of goodwill" are those who have found favor with God. NOT everyone." it's worth checking out!
Again, Merry Christmas to all...
SPECIAL Christmas HAT, er, HELMET TIP to the The Catholic Caveman !
Friday, December 25, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I held off on this for too long...
...but this guy has it spot on:
It was an early Christmas present to see the Global Warmers get caught in their lies. Too bad they can't face the truth, so we can move on. Of course, saving the planet was NEVER their goal - it was always about CONTROL!
(Hat tip to Big Hollywood.com!)
It was an early Christmas present to see the Global Warmers get caught in their lies. Too bad they can't face the truth, so we can move on. Of course, saving the planet was NEVER their goal - it was always about CONTROL!
(Hat tip to Big Hollywood.com!)
Saturday, December 5, 2009
"And People Wonder...
"And people wonder why I drink beer..." I said to the Lieutenants.
"Bill, why do you drink beer?", asked Megen, the youngest.
"Because I don't have ANY whiskey!!", I replied.
"Bill, why would you drink whiskey?", Megen continued.
"Because people are crazy!"
(Hat tip to The Catholic Cartoon Blog!)
"Bill, why do you drink beer?", asked Megen, the youngest.
"Because I don't have ANY whiskey!!", I replied.
"Bill, why would you drink whiskey?", Megen continued.
"Because people are crazy!"
(Hat tip to The Catholic Cartoon Blog!)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
I've got a new Grandson...
I've got a new grandson, Isaac. He was born this morn, the 24th, at 9:45. He checked in at 8 lbs, 15 oz. and was 21 and 3/4 in. long...
Grandparents are ecstatic, Mom & Dad are very tired. (Who wouldn't be after 27 hours of labor!)
Grandparents are ecstatic, Mom & Dad are very tired. (Who wouldn't be after 27 hours of labor!)
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Réquiem ætérnam dona eis Dómine; et lux perpétua lúceat eis. Requiéscant in pace. Amen.
Please pray for the folks at Ft. Hood!
Monday, November 2, 2009
For all the souls of the Faithful departed...
Réquiem ætérnam dona eis Dómine; et lux perpétua lúceat eis. Requiéscant in pace. Amen.
Friday, October 23, 2009
May we NEVER FORGET!!
My eldest served in the 1/8th from 2001 to 2005. Semper Fi!
Réquiem ætérnam dona eis Dómine; et lux perpétua lúceat eis. Requiéscant in pace. Amen.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
Friday, September 25, 2009
Friday, September 11, 2009
Those who don't learn from history are condemned to repeat it....
What we learn from history is...
that we learn nothing from history!
I was stuck in Oklahoma City when this happened. I also remember the COWARDICE shown by many in the weeks afterward.
Réquiem ætérnam dona ei (eis) Dómine; et lux perpétua lúceat ei (eis). Requiéscat (Requiéscant) in pace. Amen.
Those who caused this dishonored their Prophet. May they rue their actions and support for the next trillion millinia.
Robert Jones said...
Bosch: For all Americans, every day is Groundhog Day.
For our servicemembers in uniform, they wake up, and every day is September 12, 2001.
For most everyone else, they wake up, and every day is September 10, 2001.
See what a difference two days make?
that we learn nothing from history!
I was stuck in Oklahoma City when this happened. I also remember the COWARDICE shown by many in the weeks afterward.
Réquiem ætérnam dona ei (eis) Dómine; et lux perpétua lúceat ei (eis). Requiéscat (Requiéscant) in pace. Amen.
Those who caused this dishonored their Prophet. May they rue their actions and support for the next trillion millinia.
Robert Jones said...
Bosch: For all Americans, every day is Groundhog Day.
For our servicemembers in uniform, they wake up, and every day is September 12, 2001.
For most everyone else, they wake up, and every day is September 10, 2001.
See what a difference two days make?
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Hard Sayings
This Sunday is one of those that have readings that bristle most people.
First Joshua makes a very bold statement, "...And if you be unwilling to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." All of the Israelites answer by saying "yeah bro, we're going to do that too.."
The Paul tells the Ephesians, "... Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. As the church is subject to Christ, so let wives also be subject in everything to their husbands. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. Even so husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no man ever hates his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body..."
I can JUST hear all the women in church bristle at "...Wives, be subject to your husbands...let wives also be subject in everything to their husbands..." They don't hear "...Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her..." I think the call is clear that husbands have to do everything (including giving up one's life) for thier wives. Unfortunately, that means nothing in this world.
Then as Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you also wish to go away?"
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life; and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God."
First Joshua makes a very bold statement, "...And if you be unwilling to serve the LORD, choose this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your fathers served in the region beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you dwell; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." All of the Israelites answer by saying "yeah bro, we're going to do that too.."
The Paul tells the Ephesians, "... Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. As the church is subject to Christ, so let wives also be subject in everything to their husbands. Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her, that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. Even so husbands should love their wives as their own bodies. He who loves his wife loves himself. For no man ever hates his own flesh, but nourishes and cherishes it, as Christ does the church, because we are members of his body..."
I can JUST hear all the women in church bristle at "...Wives, be subject to your husbands...let wives also be subject in everything to their husbands..." They don't hear "...Husbands, love your wives, as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her..." I think the call is clear that husbands have to do everything (including giving up one's life) for thier wives. Unfortunately, that means nothing in this world.
Then as Jesus said to the twelve, "Do you also wish to go away?"
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life; and we have believed, and have come to know, that you are the Holy One of God."
This guy gets it spot on!
I pray for the warewithall to have a tenth of the composure of this guy! He's our version of Daniel Hannan.
Hat tip to BigHollywood/breitbart.com.
Semper Fi!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Friday, August 7, 2009
Another NEW Sailor...
Following on the footsteps of his brother, my number six has completed Navy Bootcamp at Great Lakes.
He said the secret to his success was to keep ones mouth SHUT & do what you are told.
Bravo Zulu
Sailor, well done!
He said the secret to his success was to keep ones mouth SHUT & do what you are told.Bravo Zulu
Sailor, well done!
Saturday, August 1, 2009
One if the U,S, Navy's newest....
Sailors!
After completing his basic training (and dealing with the aftermath of the stuff his Marine Corps brothers' put on letters to him!), he's on his way to his "A" school.
Good job Sailor! Anchors Away!
After completing his basic training (and dealing with the aftermath of the stuff his Marine Corps brothers' put on letters to him!), he's on his way to his "A" school.
Good job Sailor! Anchors Away!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Ever feel like sticking it...
Friday, July 17, 2009
Nothing wrong with,,,
more baby pictures...
Mom & Baby
Baby & his "Auntie"
NOT that they're biased either!
Mom & Baby
Baby & his "Auntie"NOT that they're biased either!
It's A Boy!
My 1st Grandson, Ayden William checked in this morning at 9 lbs 7 oz & 21 in long at 9:50 AM. He & his Mom are doing well. Grandparents are ecstatic. More to follow...
Sunday, June 14, 2009
To honor those who serve...
This is to honor my two of my sons who are in Navy boot camp. They will be joining their two older brother who are US Marines.
Hat tip to the Catholic Caveman!
A thought I had at Mass this morning...
I get accused of being "holier than thou" even though my faults are numerous & public. All I can say is that I have to to at least make the attempt to folow the Lord. They wouldn't REALLY want me to act as if there were no God. I'm WAY WAY TOO MUCH like St. Louie De Montforte.
Happy Flag Day!
I'm not a real baseball fan nor am I a Cubs fan. But this guy IS a class act.
One of my eldest son's buddies who was wounded in the Nov 2004 assualt on Falujah, according to his mom, would go out of his way to unwrap flags wrapped around their pole or replace worn ones.
One of my eldest son's buddies who was wounded in the Nov 2004 assualt on Falujah, according to his mom, would go out of his way to unwrap flags wrapped around their pole or replace worn ones.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Friday, May 22, 2009
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
It's April 22. You know what that means:
Happy Birth Day, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin!
May God have mercy on your soul!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Awesome Quote
"No one ever has a right to the Eucharist, and the vanity or hurt feelings of an individual Catholic ...does not take priority over the faith of the believing community," - Archbishop Charles Chaput of Denver
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