Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Great Reminder from St. Pio of Pietrelcina
St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Democracy in Action? I Think Not . . .
When I grew up, I loved the idea of a country where the better candidate won an election based on merit, character, and knowledge. It doesn't seem to work that way anymore. The last four years haven't been great and it seems we need a change in office. Contrary to some belief, I don't think that giving the current president another four years will make anything better and, in fact, may change the United States in many ways that will adversely affect generations to come.
Yes, I think candidates should be open but they should all be open to scrutiny. To date, we have not been able to view many of the documents that the president has laid claim to as they have been sealed or concealed from public viewing. Interesting because he managed to have a court order remove a closure on a court document to see to another person's defeat several years ago and now is attempting to do the same to Romney.
It seems that if you can't run a campaign based on what you, the president, have accomplished, it is rather poor sportsmanship to attempt to ruin another's credibility because you have so little to offer. Naturally, our 'favorite' lawyer is there for the president because she likes nothing better than to demean and destroy another person's life. She has never been in a court room but is always in the news.
Since Mr. Romney has led a good life, I'm assuming that whatever they want to do to him will only make the bitter factions look petty and stupid. My main worry are the many people who don't research past the biased news reports and change their vote based on a whim and not a fact.
It is two weeks before the election and the possibility of a change for the good in our country. Prayers are needed because I don't believe the democrats put that sort of thing at the head of their list. Prayers are also needed for other Catholics who are bound and determined to vote the incumbent in for another four years. My pastor said that the moment the democratic convention announced they were campaigning on same-sex marriage and abortion, it would be sinful for a Catholic to vote for them. To me, voting for a candidate in any election who you know supports the death of the unborn at any stage of development would be against Church teachings.
Yes, I think candidates should be open but they should all be open to scrutiny. To date, we have not been able to view many of the documents that the president has laid claim to as they have been sealed or concealed from public viewing. Interesting because he managed to have a court order remove a closure on a court document to see to another person's defeat several years ago and now is attempting to do the same to Romney.
It seems that if you can't run a campaign based on what you, the president, have accomplished, it is rather poor sportsmanship to attempt to ruin another's credibility because you have so little to offer. Naturally, our 'favorite' lawyer is there for the president because she likes nothing better than to demean and destroy another person's life. She has never been in a court room but is always in the news.
Since Mr. Romney has led a good life, I'm assuming that whatever they want to do to him will only make the bitter factions look petty and stupid. My main worry are the many people who don't research past the biased news reports and change their vote based on a whim and not a fact.
It is two weeks before the election and the possibility of a change for the good in our country. Prayers are needed because I don't believe the democrats put that sort of thing at the head of their list. Prayers are also needed for other Catholics who are bound and determined to vote the incumbent in for another four years. My pastor said that the moment the democratic convention announced they were campaigning on same-sex marriage and abortion, it would be sinful for a Catholic to vote for them. To me, voting for a candidate in any election who you know supports the death of the unborn at any stage of development would be against Church teachings.
Spicy Pumpkin Cookies
Halloween is around the corner and can Thanksgiving be far behind? Just by
going
to the market and seeing the piles of pumpkins tells you that Fall is officially
here and it is time for all things spicy and, well, pumpkin! Naturally, the best
way to ease into the season is with a batch of Pumpkin Cookies!
Spicy Pumpkin Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
Zest of one fresh orange
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine the shortening and brown sugar and beat together until light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs and mix thoroughly. Add the extracts, zest, and pumpkin.
Combine the dry ingredients and add to the shortening/sugar mixture. Stir in the
cranberries or raisin and nuts.
Scoop out teaspoons of dough and place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking
sheets. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until lightly brown and set.
Remove to cool on a rack.
A nice touch for the holidays would be an orange glaze. Just drizzle it over the
cookies when they are still a bit warm and let dry. Some colorful sprinkles in
keeping with the season wouldn't go amiss, either!
I'm posting quite a few cookie recipes on neverendingcookiebook-subscribe@yahoogroups.com so check it out for ideas and new favorites.
to the market and seeing the piles of pumpkins tells you that Fall is officially
here and it is time for all things spicy and, well, pumpkin! Naturally, the best
way to ease into the season is with a batch of Pumpkin Cookies!
Spicy Pumpkin Cookies
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/4 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
Zest of one fresh orange
1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Combine the shortening and brown sugar and beat together until light and fluffy.
Add in the eggs and mix thoroughly. Add the extracts, zest, and pumpkin.
Combine the dry ingredients and add to the shortening/sugar mixture. Stir in the
cranberries or raisin and nuts.
Scoop out teaspoons of dough and place about 2 inches apart on prepared baking
sheets. Bake for approximately 12-15 minutes or until lightly brown and set.
Remove to cool on a rack.
A nice touch for the holidays would be an orange glaze. Just drizzle it over the
cookies when they are still a bit warm and let dry. Some colorful sprinkles in
keeping with the season wouldn't go amiss, either!
I'm posting quite a few cookie recipes on neverendingcookiebook-subscribe@yahoogroups.com so check it out for ideas and new favorites.
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