Senator Jeff Sessions (R., Ala.) wants Congress to withhold funding for the implementation of President Obama’s expected executive orders, either in the lame-duck session or the next Congress. “A long-term funding bill that does not deal with President Obama’s unconstitutional overreach, adopted before a single newly elected Republican is sworn-in, would be to acquiesce to … Continue reading
Oxford Fears It Cannot Defend Abortion in Debate?- Cancels | The Oxford Student
Christ Church cancels abortion debate | The Oxford Student. “The debate, which had the event description “Last year in Britain, over 185,000 abortions were carried out. What does this say about our national culture? Is it a sign of equality, or does it suggest we treat human life carelessly? Joining OSFL to debate the issue … Continue reading
“A hope that will some day be fulfilled” St. Augustine
From a sermon by Saint Augustine, bishop The heart of the just man will rejoice in the Lord The just man will rejoice in the Lord and put his hope in him; the hearts of all good men will be filled with joy. We must surely have sung these words with our hearts as well … Continue reading
A Short Road to Perfection
September 27, 1856 John Henry Newman {285} IT is the saying of holy men that, if we wish to be perfect, we have nothing more to do than to perform the ordinary duties of the day well. A short road to perfection—short, not because easy, but because pertinent and intelligible. There are no short ways … Continue reading
Three Americans among dead in Palestinian attack on Jerusalem synagogue & a Prayer
via Three Americans among dead in Palestinian attack on Jerusalem synagogue | Fox News. “Three Americans were among four worshipers killed in a Jerusalem synagogue Tuesday by two Palestinians wielding meat cleavers and a gun and shouting “Allahu Akbar” in a brutal attack that prompted a vow from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to “respond harshly.” … Continue reading
Prayer and the Indwelling Christ
Your gaze have made it very easy, Praying, that is. Yet, for such as me, It’s still very hard, Not seeing You across the table. Your eyes follow me. I know You hear me. “It’s not You, it’s me”, As faulting lovers say. Your gaze never leaves me, I can feel it In the depths … Continue reading
