I'm Confused
I've been Catholic for about 9 years now, and I'm still not entirely sure when one is required to go to Mass on certain feast days. In the past, there have been Holy Days of Obligation that fell on a weekday, but were moved to Sunday for "convenience." I'm wondering if this was done with the feast of the Immaculate Conception, which was formally yesterday, in the Diocese of Orange since there is nothing on the diocese website mentioning this day as a Holy Day.
Saturday, December 09, 2006
'Bout Time
LifeSite news reports that the Vatican has approved Bishop Bruskewitz's 1996 excommunication of Call to Action and other dissident groups operating in the Lincoln, Nebraska diocese. It took the Vatican almost 11 years, but I suppose if we looked at it from the perspective of God, that's like a millisecond. (link via RelapsedCatholic)
LifeSite news reports that the Vatican has approved Bishop Bruskewitz's 1996 excommunication of Call to Action and other dissident groups operating in the Lincoln, Nebraska diocese. It took the Vatican almost 11 years, but I suppose if we looked at it from the perspective of God, that's like a millisecond. (link via RelapsedCatholic)
Friday, December 08, 2006
Rosie O'Donnell: Immoral, Left-Wing, Bigoted Hypocrite
The self-anointed "Queen of Nice" shows yet again why she is far from it.
Effin' pig!
The self-anointed "Queen of Nice" shows yet again why she is far from it.
Effin' pig!
Thursday, December 07, 2006
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
Monday, December 04, 2006
Back in Town
For the past week, I've been out of town and my only Internet access was through a computer that is 8 to 10 years out of date. Translated, that means everything I looked at loaded at a snail's pace.
Yes, I am bummed that USC lost. But, it's just a sport and life goes on.
Anyway, I'm pretty tired after driving for several hours, so I'll resume blogging tomorrow.
For the past week, I've been out of town and my only Internet access was through a computer that is 8 to 10 years out of date. Translated, that means everything I looked at loaded at a snail's pace.
Yes, I am bummed that USC lost. But, it's just a sport and life goes on.
Anyway, I'm pretty tired after driving for several hours, so I'll resume blogging tomorrow.
Friday, December 01, 2006
Wednesday, November 22, 2006
Happy Thanksgiving
To all 3 of my readers. Please also keep in mind and be thankful for all the men and women serving in our armed forces - particularly the cooks.
Update: I'm going out of town, so in case I don't post anything more over the holiday weekend, I'd also like to say, FIGHT ON 'SC! BEAT THE IRISH!
To all 3 of my readers. Please also keep in mind and be thankful for all the men and women serving in our armed forces - particularly the cooks.
Update: I'm going out of town, so in case I don't post anything more over the holiday weekend, I'd also like to say, FIGHT ON 'SC! BEAT THE IRISH!
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
The Mormon Mitt
There's some recurring chatter on The Corner today regarding Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, and whether his status as a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints will hurt his chances of ever becoming President.
K-Lo has posted a blurb about how Andrew Sullivan has derisively declared Romney to be a "Christianist" presidential candidate. This, of course, is Exhibit A that Andrew Sullivan, a self-identified Catholic, is a complete ignoramous when it comes to matters of religion. Read this article on Mormonism to find out why.
Personally, I don't care what Romney's religious affiliation is as far as his qualifications to be President are concerned. I suspect this is also true for many conservative Evangelicals like a friend of mine who once told me that she would feel more comfortable voting for a Morman man to be President than an Evangelical woman.
Update (11/22/06): Well, apparently Andrew doesn't think Mormons are Christians. What the heck does he mean by "Christianist" then?
There's some recurring chatter on The Corner today regarding Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, and whether his status as a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints will hurt his chances of ever becoming President.
K-Lo has posted a blurb about how Andrew Sullivan has derisively declared Romney to be a "Christianist" presidential candidate. This, of course, is Exhibit A that Andrew Sullivan, a self-identified Catholic, is a complete ignoramous when it comes to matters of religion. Read this article on Mormonism to find out why.
Personally, I don't care what Romney's religious affiliation is as far as his qualifications to be President are concerned. I suspect this is also true for many conservative Evangelicals like a friend of mine who once told me that she would feel more comfortable voting for a Morman man to be President than an Evangelical woman.
Update (11/22/06): Well, apparently Andrew doesn't think Mormons are Christians. What the heck does he mean by "Christianist" then?
Slightly Over 1 in 3 New Births in U.S. are Out of Wedlock
Most of them to unwed mothers in their 20's.
I suppose if there's any good news in this, it's that the rate of teen pregnancies has declined to their lowest levels on record.
Most of them to unwed mothers in their 20's.
I suppose if there's any good news in this, it's that the rate of teen pregnancies has declined to their lowest levels on record.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
And No Man Will be Able to Tell How Much of it is Fake
Anti-warniks are planning a global orgasm for peace day this winter. I suspect the diner scene in "When Harry Met Sally..." will be required viewing for many of those wishing to participate. (link viat Drudge)
Anti-warniks are planning a global orgasm for peace day this winter. I suspect the diner scene in "When Harry Met Sally..." will be required viewing for many of those wishing to participate. (link viat Drudge)
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Friday, November 17, 2006
Thursday, November 16, 2006
The OC's Newest Law School
Coming (most likely) in 2009 on the campus of UC Irvine.
Bad choice by the Regents in my view, given that there are already three ABA-accredited and one State Bar accredited law schools in the county. Meanwhile, the ever growing Inland Empire (i.e., Riverside and San Bernardino counties) has only one ABA law school, and that only came about recently. Irrespective of the fact that I'm an alumnus of the school, I really believe UC Riverside should have been home to the UC system's newest law school.
Coming (most likely) in 2009 on the campus of UC Irvine.
Bad choice by the Regents in my view, given that there are already three ABA-accredited and one State Bar accredited law schools in the county. Meanwhile, the ever growing Inland Empire (i.e., Riverside and San Bernardino counties) has only one ABA law school, and that only came about recently. Irrespective of the fact that I'm an alumnus of the school, I really believe UC Riverside should have been home to the UC system's newest law school.
Notre Dame is Increasingly Becoming CINO (Catholic in Name Only)
The inside scoop from a recent Domer graduate.
I also have to say that if the pope were ever to make a pronouncement that Catholics are forbidden from drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon under penalty of excommunication, I'd really have no problem with it.
(link via RelapsedCatholic)
The inside scoop from a recent Domer graduate.
I also have to say that if the pope were ever to make a pronouncement that Catholics are forbidden from drinking Pabst Blue Ribbon under penalty of excommunication, I'd really have no problem with it.
(link via RelapsedCatholic)
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
If?!
OJ Simpson is apparently set to tell the world how he would have murdered his wife, Nicole, if he had done it the first time around.
Whatever, OJ. The fact that you even have something in mind pretty much confirms what everyone who isn't drinking Kool-Aid, or was a juror in your criminal trial, knows: You're a freakin' murderer!
OJ Simpson is apparently set to tell the world how he would have murdered his wife, Nicole, if he had done it the first time around.
Whatever, OJ. The fact that you even have something in mind pretty much confirms what everyone who isn't drinking Kool-Aid, or was a juror in your criminal trial, knows: You're a freakin' murderer!
A Somewhat Troubling Encounter
I was at the monthly St. Thomas More Society of Orange County meeting today and happened to make some small talk with a local priest, whose name I can't remember. Turns out that prior to being ordained, this priest was a practicing civil lawyer who received his juris doctorate from Georgetown. Upon learning this, I asked the priest what he thought about the controversy regarding Georgetown's recent naming of a human rights faculty chair after the infamous Fr. Robert Drinan, a known abortion rights advocate.
Surprisingly, this priest was unaware that there was a controversy, and wanted to know where I had heard Fr. Drinan supported abortion rights. Upon my responding that that Fr. Drinan has long been outspoken in favor of the right to abortion, the priest more or less dismissed me by saying that if that were the case, he would have heard about it before today. At saying this, our conversation ended mostly because the priest had just been asked to give a benediction to start the meeting.
It's at times like this that I wish I had instant access to the Internet to find evidence in support of a point I make in casual conversation. Hopefully, this priest will set himself straight on Fr. Drinan, though I doubt he'll remember that we talked about it today.
I was at the monthly St. Thomas More Society of Orange County meeting today and happened to make some small talk with a local priest, whose name I can't remember. Turns out that prior to being ordained, this priest was a practicing civil lawyer who received his juris doctorate from Georgetown. Upon learning this, I asked the priest what he thought about the controversy regarding Georgetown's recent naming of a human rights faculty chair after the infamous Fr. Robert Drinan, a known abortion rights advocate.
Surprisingly, this priest was unaware that there was a controversy, and wanted to know where I had heard Fr. Drinan supported abortion rights. Upon my responding that that Fr. Drinan has long been outspoken in favor of the right to abortion, the priest more or less dismissed me by saying that if that were the case, he would have heard about it before today. At saying this, our conversation ended mostly because the priest had just been asked to give a benediction to start the meeting.
It's at times like this that I wish I had instant access to the Internet to find evidence in support of a point I make in casual conversation. Hopefully, this priest will set himself straight on Fr. Drinan, though I doubt he'll remember that we talked about it today.
San Francisco Values Will be the Death of San Francisco
The continuing suicide of the City by the Bay rambles on.
The continuing suicide of the City by the Bay rambles on.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Then Why Did You Give Them Control of Congress?!
I suppose this poll which says that most Americans rank Iraq as a top priority, but do not think the Dems have a plan to deal with the war, supports the conventional wisdom that people voted against the Republicans this year and not for the Dems.
It's still bizarre, though. I mean, if you aren't happy with how the Republicans (i.e., the Bush Administration) is running the war, why in the world would you allow, by way of voting or not voting, the Dems to take control of Congress knowing full well that they don't have a war plan, and are therefore at greater risk of screwing the war up even worse than you (erroneously) think it already is?
I suppose this poll which says that most Americans rank Iraq as a top priority, but do not think the Dems have a plan to deal with the war, supports the conventional wisdom that people voted against the Republicans this year and not for the Dems.
It's still bizarre, though. I mean, if you aren't happy with how the Republicans (i.e., the Bush Administration) is running the war, why in the world would you allow, by way of voting or not voting, the Dems to take control of Congress knowing full well that they don't have a war plan, and are therefore at greater risk of screwing the war up even worse than you (erroneously) think it already is?
Monday, November 13, 2006
Reversed...Again
The SCOTUS once again reverses the wacky 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, this time in a California death penalty case.
The SCOTUS once again reverses the wacky 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, this time in a California death penalty case.
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