It is do or die for the Catholic Church

I have often wondered if there should come a day when it may be do or die for the Catholic Faith. A day coming when God would identify the lukewarm and spit them from his mouth. I believe it is upon us. No I am NOT God but what if we as a church were given a choice between standing up as one or allowing our body of Christ to commit Mortal Sin. 

President Obama just signed a bill that forces Catholic Hospitals to provide abortions. In other words a law that forces the Body of Christ to commit Mortal Sin. Now some Catholics will say "not my problem it is there problem. However if you vote Obama and his fellow Democrats into power you have taken part in enforcing and approving this law. These people who are behind this are the same who cry separation of church and state when a cross is erected on a military base. They seem to see no problem with Government telling a Church that it must commit murder a Mortal Sin to a Catholic that can put them em in danger of losing their eternal soul. It is just like burying a Muslim in a pig skin to their belief this keeps them out of heaven. For years we have fought a liberal media that blasts the Catholic faith. When a Catholic Priest is accused of being a pedophile it is front page news. However a Pastor from some other Church gets no mention at all. Out of all the accusations seven has been given merit. Well over thousands have found to be false claims or admitted to be false claims. 

It is time that we must choose God or Government. I fully believe this is the great test and if do nothing we will have to stop using the term God bless America. I cannot tell anybody how to vote another freedom. But I can as all Catholics to stand up for their faiths and get out and get involved in the election process to defeat President Obama in November. Work for your candidate and lets put someone in power that understands what it means to be Catholic. I ask anybody who reads this to forward this message to anybody who opposes the very idea of the right of Government to force a religion to perform murder. I invite ALL Evangelicals also if he has done it to one religion your faith may be next.

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Due to a family crisis i Will be off this site until 19 Feb. I appreciate your understanding at this time

which type are you?

Greetings on yet another day that God has graced us to be alive. Today's subject is on a bit of a touchy subject and so I ask your forgiveness in advance. Some will say I am judgmental but if you read the previous post I have made serious mistakes also. I feel now is the time to brush this subject with the approach of Lent not more
than 25 days away and I am going to try to word myself right.
There (to me) are many different Catholics within the church. I have seen what are called the evangelical Catholics the tend to blend Pentecostal and  Catholic, This movement is not recognized by the Church so it is something we should try to avoid.  I have found great people of faith who knowledge I would trust in a second I admire their faith and works very much. These people are easy to spot their countenance and ways radiate a light I wish I had. I of course do have felt but it seems I struggle more perhaps due to my feeling that I am convinced that I am not worthy that Christ would even take notice of a person such as I. I must say however his graces and mercy sometimes leave me in awe. I try to say thank you to all the graces that I see, most of us get up and we find ourselves rushing to do the tasks that the day requires. But how many of us thank God for the day and his unending mercy. The Bible states " With out God I am capable of  nothing". We must end,we must endeavor to believe the Holy Scriptures and realize every breath, step, every success is because God allowed it. So I believe that a daily thanks and a few thanks when you can remember is critical.
Then of course there are others the stay at home Catholics who show once a year if lucky. They may have become for one reason or another and just quit going. Usually if they really dig into it they just enjoy Sundays free. So they justify it to serve their purpose. It is stated in the Canon Laws you should Confess one time per year the same for attendance. However to miss Mass is a Mortal sin so if you attend one time a year and then confess it and start staying home again until that one day attendance mark hits again you confessed a sin that you have no sorrow for so God will not forgive nor should a Priest because you have no sorrow for the sin God is many things but not a pez dispenser with his forgiveness. It is this I find a great deal that
I cannot understand. It is a common knowledge that you must be sorry for your sin for God to forgive you. Many believe that one the Priest forgives they are forgiven by God I would not bank on that at all.
Sadly tomorrow will be a very hard day for me. I am going to have to speak to my son and his Girlfriend they are both young and believe themselves to be very much in love. My Son was a virgin until he got with her. She had family violence issues to the point she left home. I gave her shelter however I did not allow them even to sleep in the same room. My Son slept on a cot in my room while the young lady bunked with my Daughter. Early this week they came and said they wanted to move in with her folks. Sadly I find out why the girls Mother is allowing them to sleep together, having a 21 year old son is difficult because legally he can't be taken by the ear and dragged home. Yes it will be a tough day tomorrow but as I said. With God's help perhaps I can reason with them. Of course if I cannot I must wait for him to understand what a huge mistake he is making. For we may hate the sin but we also must love the sinner. Hopefully soon my prodigal Son to return.

God Bless you all!
As  tomorrow is Sunday there will be no post as it is a day of rest.

A little about the Blooger

A little about the author. As long as I have put my thoughts on a blog off and on I realized I have never really introduced myself. My name is Lee and I live in West Texas not by choice I am hoping to win the Redneck Retirement Contest (The Lottery) to get myself out of here and go where there is four seasons and Summers temps are not set to high broil. I was raised in a Catholic Home in name only until I was 14 years old. I really for the next 35 years sort of tried a taste of everything. From Baptist to Pentecostal to Church of God. They would attract me for a bit but then I still felt unfulfilled and empty. At  the age of 49 I returned to the Catholic Church for the first time in a long time I felt whole again. However like many of us we took off like a jack rabbit before we made sure our knowledge was sufficient as we tried to reach out and bring to others the real Catholic Church not what everybody thinks it is.
     We enter with pride and a desire to serve and often finally feel burnt out. The first rule that a returning Catholic forgets is that only through humility and servitude can we serve God. Often it is not how much you know but where God places you, Some are very simple believers and are meant to stay at this level and God gives you a task at that level. Of course there are many very knowledgeable servants who are meant to teach the very soul of the Catholic Church. I am one of the simple ones with a major disadvantage a hard as stone head. To get something across to me he has to beat me to death before I go "Oh now I see" sometimes I can almost see God shaking his head and saying "Finally".
     My favorite two stories from the Bible is The Prodigal Son (surprise) and When Christ corrected his Disciples and said "Suffer not the little children. For you must believe as these to enter my kingdom". My beliefs are as simple as that I believe all levels of beliefs however to me it is at a simplistic level a educated Labrador would tear me apart. My intention is not to preach, teach or even debate my beliefs. Although I am working on this so as to be able to defend the Church no matter the cost. I have just came through probably the most horrible time of my life. Bad knees, ankles,feet, hips and lower back. Not t mention a huge mental battles with my past actions and a few new that left me near to throwing away God;s greatest gift, Life.
     When these issues began in 1989 while in the military as a NCO I suppressed allot of physical and emotional pain. I lost a soldier from my squad. I felt the guilt because had I not fought all the way to the top to get this soldiers leave she would still be alive today. I entered the Barracks at 2200 hours when I heard the news of her death in a vehicle accident in Dallas. I called my Commander who did not want to get out of bed and directed me to go over and comfort her Husband. I knew them both as friends in a military way (If you were ever in the military you will know of what I speak). It is just above an acquaintance and just under a beer drinking buddy. He knew how I fought for that leave and how responsible I was and trying to console the Husband after the death of his wife as the old saying goes "welcome to Hell". At 0700 I lead the Commander and the Chaplin to do their jobs. I went to the barracks and slept the better part of two days. I was awakened at a yell that I was late for her memorial service at which I was to give the Eulogy. I dressed into my "Greens" and proceeded to the Chapel and gave the Eulogy. I was told it was very good, Just good enough to allow my Commander to almost copy it word for word when he wrote the deceased soldier's parents. Still today to hear taps is a very painful moment.
     So all this came together all at once and I was getting hit both Physically as well as emotionally this soon became a large cross to bear. Finally I offered it up to Christ and slowly noticed that the cross became lighter as I knew that although it took me forever to realize that every time I looked back Christ had the other end of the cross and was helping me to get better. Although I may never get better I am diagnosed with PTSD and severe depression I am told by my Psychologist that PTSD is permanent all you can do is control the triggers. Not doing so can take you to the point of depression you can't even imagine. So this is the cross I bear not any worse or better than somebody else but just my cross as we each have a cross to bear.
     Today I am trying to control my issues and move on realizing that at any moment it could come back. I am a 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. The brothers that make up our council are great men who love and serve God as do I. I follow some of the traditions of the Catholic Church that many believe are no longer required but sadly they are still supposed to do. Women should be wearing a veil covering their heads when in Mass. I cross myself as I pass any Catholic Church as it houses the Eucharist, the very body and blood of Christ. I also cross at the sound of a ambulance and invoke St, Andrew to render aid and strength to the wounded or sick. One final note I believe that Pets do go to Heaven. My favorite poem? Rainbow Bridge.

Until next time
God Bless You

The hoof and mouth sickness goes everywhere from Washington to everywhere.

Well hello folks just a few stories to brighten you day and remind you (in one case) I am exempt from the law and you are not. Oh and five major banks said they are going to fix the improper foreclosure of some houses. However if you lost you home no help here and if you are under a mortgage from banks such as HSBC no mercy here. However the real site of the day as Gingrich set forth his abortion policy. No not flowery speech but instead a honest speech about the steps he would take. So when abortions disappear It will take time but to line it out how he is going to deal with it is a breath of fresh air.
     On the "I am better than you side of the news. Sen Rand Paul (I am still the only elected tea party member and I have no one to have tea with). He tries to hop a flight out of Tennessee and is selected for a pat down. He refused to be touched last word is he is still in Tennessee until he can whistle the state song or play Carry me back to ole Kentucky on a kazoo.  The big winner is President OBAMA who assured us today that "Abortion allows our daughters to fulfill their dreams".
     Now what in the world kind of sense does that make? So for Obama to say that you get the feeling of his abortion policy  is I was here first so I have the right to take your life so I get my dreams who cares if you get yours. It is sad what America has become. Barack Obama said we need change so he cheapens human life to a lifeless husk. The next time a still moving fetus is dumped I wish he was there as the child is dying to explain how that aborted child who is dying made it possible for his/her mother to get her dreams. If you fail to vote your Catholic faith in 2012 then accept the sin of watching murders and doing nothing to save the life of the unborn.
     So what a nation we have become people who are American attempting to kill other Americans through terrorism. We care nothing for the unborn. point at each other and scream we need change and in the process the worst President ever (not my determination ) as he sings we need change and what do we get one of the worst economies in history. I know Obama likes to say it is all Bush's fault but in 2008 they had control of the Senate,House and the Executive level. Whatever he wanted he got thanks to a house and Senate that passed bills without even reading them. They marched the Senate Nancy ( I am a ardent Catholic ) Pelosi (and I am the Easter Bunny) marched on to the Senate with a bill hey never read! Of course the Senate passed it. They even went as far to say a Republican mad a racial slur. Proven to be false. My one prayer is We get leadership not more of the same. Who am I backing not saying yet but I will say Mitt ain't it.

God Bless you all
     

A time of weeping for those who were murdered.

As many of you know it is the anniversary of Roe vs Wade. I will not post tomorrow in recognition of the over 4000 who are murdered each year before they are allowed to live. I must wonder out loud what one of these children denied the chance to develop into what they are to become. Perhaps another Martin Luther King. who brings understanding to all races and brings equal treatment to all mankind and the poor can finally stand up and make a living without fear of starvation and sickness. He may actually that comes up with cures for the cure to cancer and AIDS.  We may be losing a President who finally brings Republican and Democrat visions together as one.
     We may be killing the savior of mankind all because a child may be inconvenient or  unexpected. Every human has both a destiny as well as a mission in life. God supplies this. As it is stated in the Bible "I knew you before time began and I know the very number of hairs on your head" For our selfish desires this nation murders on average 4,000 children a day. So it is like  9/11 every day. Please do not even try to come back with the old line " Well it is due to rape."  Sadly some are. But to those that have the strength and can be a hero. Carry the child to birth even if it is through rape. There are people in this world who cry and pray every minute of the day for a child in their life they cannot have. You very well mend a broken heart or save a marriage God sees this as a wonderful sacrifice,
     TO those I have offended I apologize to. However truth is truth and I cannot candy coat it. I ask God's Blessings on you all my next post will be Monday as tomorrow is a day or mourning.

Finally back in action

Well have had some issues to discuss with a specialist Doctor who determines disability ratings. Then of course three mountains of paperwork to do. Before I get too started and forget I would like to say hello to
a  special friend Christine Cho she is creating a Android App as well as a web page that is not only creative but fun, It helps to lose weight a growing issue in America. I believe she is on Facebook and Twitter. Give her a holler and check on her app it is amazing. All I can say  is you rock Christine.!
    Allot has happened while I was out and I would like to speak to a few. If I get the name wrong sorry but I don't even find Bill Mahr remotely funny. When he stated after a Bronco loss to Kansas I believe he stepped over the line. He stated " Well I guess Jesus F****d Tim Tebow. Yes I am a Bronco fan but I am more upset by the terminology he used.The world would be a much better place with far less Bill Mahr.
And with allot more Tim Tebows. His work history is impeccable. He doesn't drink' smoke or have allot of girls for the press to write about. He maintains his faith despite all of the criticism. He is a Christian who is not afraid to admit his view. All I can say is Tim Tebow is the kind of hero we need more and more of.

     Of another opinion I really like Rick Satorum as a presidential candidate. His policies as well as his faith are right in line with mine. However common sense says it is coming down to a Gingrich/Romney/Paul shoot out out of these three Newt gets my vote as Paul is a isolationist and every time we accepted isolationism we have had to fight with the loss of thousands or our young.
Romney is a copy of Obama as he began the free medical care. 

Now with the NFL season almost over and NASCAR about to begin I am down to my last half year of Sports that I can put on for noise on the TV. Every time she comes with a honey-do list I can say "But Honey The game is still on can't I wait on that and I am safe till the next week. However when baseball and NBA seasons are on I hate both I end up with a excuse on the Honey do list.

The new Missal has been out for awhile now and I find the changes very good. However being a little older a Latin Mass would be great to see come back. Oh Yes tomorrow is the anniversary of Roe vs Wade see if your church has any activities. Abortion may seem to be a great deal, but after is a nightmare You end up wondering what would the child would do in school and what he would become. Who knows? He may have found a cure for cancer or AIDS. Every child has a right live he is not the cause of what you may be upset about. Don't want the child? Adoption there are many who would love to have a baby but they can't.

OK I guess I will stop now and allow myself to get to sleep.

God Bless you all.