Monthly Archives: March 2012

Cardinal Dolan on How the POTUS Broke Faith And Announced the HHS Mandate Was a “Fait Accompli”

Posted on March 31, 2012 by frankweathers

Stop the presses, as this just came in from todays’ Wall Street Journal. A frank interview between James Taranto, and Cardinal Timothy Dolan on the HHS Mandate surprise attack. Perhaps “ambush” is a better description. You be the judge. By … Continue reading →

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For Your Lenten Friday Night at the Movies V

Posted on March 30, 2012 by frankweathers

This is the year of seeing films I have never seen before. Last week, we saw Richard Burton and Jean Simmons in The Robe. And in the weeks previously, we’ve watched St. Ralph, and The Mighty Macs too. So aside … Continue reading →

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Earl Scruggs, Requescat In Pace

Posted on March 29, 2012 by frankweathers

What is the happiest sounding instrument in the world? Hands down, my vote goes to the banjo. And one of the greatest players of the banjo of all time has been called home. Yes, we have lost Earl Scruggs, and … Continue reading →

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Cardinal Dolan on the O’Reilly Factor’s “No Spin Zone” and an Idea to Get Him on Comedy Central Too.

Posted on March 29, 2012 by frankweathers

Rocco Palmo scooped this up first, naturally, and it’s fantastic. http://video.foxnews.com/v/embed.js?id=1535398096001&w=590&h=360Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Wasn’t that awesome? Bravo Zulu. But while Rocco waxes euphoric about our favorite USCCB quarterback getting seen by over 3 million (mostly conservative) viewers … Continue reading →

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Mr. President? A Trifecta of Anti-HHS Mandate Videos for the Situation Room

Posted on March 28, 2012 by frankweathers

Not so fast, Mr. President. In fact, it appears that you have awoken a sleeping giant. For your viewing pleasure, sir, I present these three excellent videos that express to you, and your Administration, the opinions of the (heretofore) Silent … Continue reading →

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How to Approach Christ in the Eucharist (A Few Words for Wednesday)

Posted on March 28, 2012 by frankweathers

The Eucharist has been on my mind lately. This evening at our parish, my wife and I finished a six week long reading and discussion of Brant Pitre’s, Jesus and the Jewish Roots of the Eucharist. What a delight and … Continue reading →

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One for the Feast of the Annunciation of the Lord (Music for Mondays)

Posted on March 26, 2012 by frankweathers

Have you ever asked your mom to pray for you? I have. And one of the truly amazing graces is that as a believer in the Communion of the Saints, I can ask the Mother of our Lord and Savior … Continue reading →

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Because God Is A Crazy Farmer, Thankfully! UPDATED

Posted on March 25, 2012 by frankweathers

I’ve been working in the yard around Casa del Weathers. One thing I’ve been doing a lot of lately is weeding. Not that I have some sort of pristine yard that I need to keep up so I can one … Continue reading →

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Joe Six-Pack’s Public Comment on the HHS Mandate “Proposed Rule: Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act”

Posted on March 24, 2012 by frankweathers

It’s a lovely Saturday, following on the heels of a Friday in which many folks turned out during their lunch hours to stand up for religious liberty. From the photographs I’ve seen posted on Facebook and other blogs, the turnout … Continue reading →

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For Your Lenten Friday Night At The Movies IV

Posted on March 23, 2012 by frankweathers

I’ve said it once, and I’ll say it again. One of the best things I like about doing this Lenten movies series is seeing films that I’ve never seen before, but I should have. I never got around to it, … Continue reading →

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