Thursday, November 8, 2012
St. Augustine, again!
St Augustine one day, in his basilica in Hippo, was preaching a tough message.
He broke off his line of thought and explained that if he didn’t preach his
tough message he could not be saved. If they listened or didn’t listen he was
going to preach anyway and thus save his soul. “But” he concluded, “Nolo
salvus esse sine vobis! … I don’t want to be saved without you!”
Very sad commentary on our times . . .
Do we support abortion? No? Then why would anyone vote for abortion in this recent election - especially Catholics. Our bishops have not done a good job.
The author of "Issues for Catholic Voters, 2012 Edition" says the nation's bishops failed to communicate how essential it was to oppose the birth control mandate in President Barack Obama's healthcare law.
Catholic Advocate founder Deal Hudson says, "If this election was a referendum on the mandate, then the bishops clearly lost."
Exit polls show 50 percent of Catholic voters supported Obama while 48 percent voted for Mitt Romney, although Hudson says support for Romney was stronger among Catholics who regularly attend Mass.
The author of "Issues for Catholic Voters, 2012 Edition" says the nation's bishops failed to communicate how essential it was to oppose the birth control mandate in President Barack Obama's healthcare law.
Catholic Advocate founder Deal Hudson says, "If this election was a referendum on the mandate, then the bishops clearly lost."
Exit polls show 50 percent of Catholic voters supported Obama while 48 percent voted for Mitt Romney, although Hudson says support for Romney was stronger among Catholics who regularly attend Mass.
What the majority actually 'said' on November 6, 2012
"America", such as it is, just said the following: Give me higher deficits. Give
me more irresponsibility. Give me obscene taxation. Give me four more years from
a rebel without a clue, and hurt me some more." Mychal Massie
Quotes to Show Who Is In Charge . . .
“It is easy to
be faithful to God when everything goes smoothly, when His cause triumphs; but
to be equally faithful in the hour of darkness, when, for a time, He permits
evil to get the upper hand, when everything that is good and holy seems to be
swept away and irrevocably lost—this is hard, but it is the most authentic proof
of real love.” ~Fr. Gabriel of St. Mary Magdalen, Divine
Intimacy
“Put
not your trust in princes, in a son of man, in whom there is no help. When his
breath departs he returns to his earth; on that very day his plans perish.
Happy is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith for
ever; who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The
LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD
lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous. The LORD
watches over the sojourners, he upholds the widow and the fatherless; but the
way of the wicked he brings to ruin. The LORD will reign for ever, thy God, O
Zion, to all generations. Praise the LORD!” ~Psalm
146:3-10
“Let
nothing disturb you,
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing;
God only is changeless.
Patience gains all things.
Who has God wants nothing.
God alone suffices.” ~St. Teresa of Avila
Let nothing frighten you,
All things are passing;
God only is changeless.
Patience gains all things.
Who has God wants nothing.
God alone suffices.” ~St. Teresa of Avila
“In
the end, my Immaculate Heart will triumph.” ~Our Lady of
Fatima
And finally…
don’t let the Poor Souls take a backseat to the US
Government:
St.
Gertrude’s Prayer to release 1000 Souls from Purgatory“Eternal Father, I offer You the most precious Blood of thy Divine Son, Jesus, in union with the Masses said throughout the world today, for all the Holy Souls in Purgatory, for sinners everywhere, for sinners in the universal church, for those in my own home and in my family. Amen.”
Rich Toffee Bars
The combination of chocolate and toffee is always a winner. When I was little, a friend would bring over some amazing treats that used these two flavors. This recipe sort of replicates that happy time for me and it makes the house smell amazing as they bake. They won't last long so don't worry about storing them!
Rich Toffee Bars
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup toasted and finely chopped almonds
Line a jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1- inches) with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and egg yolk together. Add the vanilla, salt, and flour. Spread the dough into the prepared pan. If it is sticky, try spraying your hands with vegetable oil spray! Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
After the cookies exit the oven, scatter the chocolate chips over the surface. Wait a minute or so until they melt and then spread it over the surface of the cookies evenly. Sprinkle with the almonds. Before it is entirely cool, cut into squares, and then let it finish cooling.
Rich Toffee Bars
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg yolk
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup toasted and finely chopped almonds
Line a jelly roll pan (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1- inches) with parchment paper. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Cream the butter, shortening, brown sugar, and egg yolk together. Add the vanilla, salt, and flour. Spread the dough into the prepared pan. If it is sticky, try spraying your hands with vegetable oil spray! Bake for approximately 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
After the cookies exit the oven, scatter the chocolate chips over the surface. Wait a minute or so until they melt and then spread it over the surface of the cookies evenly. Sprinkle with the almonds. Before it is entirely cool, cut into squares, and then let it finish cooling.
Celebrating our Democracy?
We live in a country where we still have some rights and privileges not enjoyed by other countries. We all have a right to make choices when it comes to voting. The sad part is the lack of research and education into how people make that vote that is dismaying. Reporters and talk show hosts entertain us with on the street interviews with people who will be voting but have absolutely no idea of who or what they are voting for when they go into the voting booth. Many, like a kid who didn't study for a spelling test, are all too happy to listen to the first person who tells them where to make their voting mark or what button to push. We all want to elect candidates of character but that is difficult when the voters don't understand character and values.
I've seen this over and over in people I actually attend Mass with at our parish. Many of them were quite unaware of the fact that obama is totally in favor of abortion at any time in the pregnancy and rescinded all the safeguards President Bush had in place during his presidency. The meek ones just blink and go with the flow. The adamant ones who will do what they want to do regardless of the facts contend that obama's support of Planned Parenthood and abortion is a myth devised by the conservatives to make him look bad.
Who is to blame? Of course, you can blame many of these people for not listening to the advice from their bishops . . . Oh, wait, the percentage of bishops that came out strongly, filed lawsuits re. the illegal mandate, and denounced the 'legal' persecution of Catholics was not a majority.
One woman told me that the national news stations like CBS, NBC, etc. didn't say anything about it. I said that they are all in the employ of the left and if she wants real news, she might check out the conservative radio stations or listen to Fox News. She shuddered and said, "Oh, they are too mean to the president on Fox News!" meaning that she stopped short of actually listening in case what was reported might upset her mental applecart and cause her to think before voting.
Someone else at our parish voted the race card. He is black, obama is black - all's good with a vote for a brother. I mentioned that obama was in favor of abortion and this affected minorities to a great degree. He harshly replied that he hated Republicans and blacks take care of their own. Uh, when? How? . . . as the abortion figures tell another story.
The last four years remind me of the Roman times when they had the bread and games - handing out food to the masses in order to get the vote or whatever they were after that particular day. Not a big difference from obamaphones, increased food stamps, no work requirement for welfare checks, and hand outs instead of a hand up for people.
The United States is literally on a moral, political, and financial cliff. More are in favor of continuing as we are as it is comfortable. Those that work realize that eventually the money runs out with little hope of regaining it. While these agendas continue on a downward path, the military is slowly being downsized leaving us open to even worse than Benghazi.
I think the source of all that has come about over the last few years is an increase in the moral and cultural collapse of the country. A country is built on hard work and strong character . . .a lot of which is lacking.
I didn't look forward to the four years beginning in November of 2008 and fear the next four years as the press covers up the illegalities happening around us and human life is a side issue if even an issue at all with so many. The recent devastation left by Hurricane Sandy got more attention from the president than the murder of Americans in Benghazi. It was like he felt he could control the weather but didn't chose to control the terrorist situation that took American lives.
I've seen this over and over in people I actually attend Mass with at our parish. Many of them were quite unaware of the fact that obama is totally in favor of abortion at any time in the pregnancy and rescinded all the safeguards President Bush had in place during his presidency. The meek ones just blink and go with the flow. The adamant ones who will do what they want to do regardless of the facts contend that obama's support of Planned Parenthood and abortion is a myth devised by the conservatives to make him look bad.
Who is to blame? Of course, you can blame many of these people for not listening to the advice from their bishops . . . Oh, wait, the percentage of bishops that came out strongly, filed lawsuits re. the illegal mandate, and denounced the 'legal' persecution of Catholics was not a majority.
One woman told me that the national news stations like CBS, NBC, etc. didn't say anything about it. I said that they are all in the employ of the left and if she wants real news, she might check out the conservative radio stations or listen to Fox News. She shuddered and said, "Oh, they are too mean to the president on Fox News!" meaning that she stopped short of actually listening in case what was reported might upset her mental applecart and cause her to think before voting.
Someone else at our parish voted the race card. He is black, obama is black - all's good with a vote for a brother. I mentioned that obama was in favor of abortion and this affected minorities to a great degree. He harshly replied that he hated Republicans and blacks take care of their own. Uh, when? How? . . . as the abortion figures tell another story.
The last four years remind me of the Roman times when they had the bread and games - handing out food to the masses in order to get the vote or whatever they were after that particular day. Not a big difference from obamaphones, increased food stamps, no work requirement for welfare checks, and hand outs instead of a hand up for people.
The United States is literally on a moral, political, and financial cliff. More are in favor of continuing as we are as it is comfortable. Those that work realize that eventually the money runs out with little hope of regaining it. While these agendas continue on a downward path, the military is slowly being downsized leaving us open to even worse than Benghazi.
I think the source of all that has come about over the last few years is an increase in the moral and cultural collapse of the country. A country is built on hard work and strong character . . .a lot of which is lacking.
I didn't look forward to the four years beginning in November of 2008 and fear the next four years as the press covers up the illegalities happening around us and human life is a side issue if even an issue at all with so many. The recent devastation left by Hurricane Sandy got more attention from the president than the murder of Americans in Benghazi. It was like he felt he could control the weather but didn't chose to control the terrorist situation that took American lives.
Quick Pasta Dinner
Some days the time for dinner arrives and you remember right then that you have forgotten to defrost something or even plan a meal. I had some unexpected appointments crop up, yesterday, and by the time I could catch my breath, hungry children were prowling the kitchen. Fortunately, I've come up with some quick meals over the years which saves my 'Mom' reputation and gets the family happily fed. This is always a favorite and the ingredients are usually on hand.
Quick Pasta Dinner
1 pound of spaghetti (any shape will work, however)
8 strips of bacon, diced
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pesto
5 smashed and chopped cloves of garlic
5 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
First, get the bacon and garlic going in a large cooking pot. You want the bacon just crisp and the garlic softened. While this is cooking, have water boiling in another pot for the pasta.
Get the flavoring ingredients lined up and ready! Cook the pasta until just done. Drain and add to the pot with the garlic and bacon. The oil from the bacon replaces the need for butter so leave it there! Mix and then add the eggs and milk keeping the heat on low while you do this. Stir constantly until it gets creamy and add the rest of the ingredients. Heat through and serve with a salad or steamed vegetable. If you have garlic bread on hand, so much the better.
This recipe is a nice departure from the regular tomato pasta dishes. There is lots of room for creativity depending on your ingredients. You could even make it leaving out the pesto and Italian seasoning, using sharp cheddar and adding some onion powder.
Quick Pasta Dinner
1 pound of spaghetti (any shape will work, however)
8 strips of bacon, diced
1/2 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons pesto
5 smashed and chopped cloves of garlic
5 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt & pepper to taste
First, get the bacon and garlic going in a large cooking pot. You want the bacon just crisp and the garlic softened. While this is cooking, have water boiling in another pot for the pasta.
Get the flavoring ingredients lined up and ready! Cook the pasta until just done. Drain and add to the pot with the garlic and bacon. The oil from the bacon replaces the need for butter so leave it there! Mix and then add the eggs and milk keeping the heat on low while you do this. Stir constantly until it gets creamy and add the rest of the ingredients. Heat through and serve with a salad or steamed vegetable. If you have garlic bread on hand, so much the better.
This recipe is a nice departure from the regular tomato pasta dishes. There is lots of room for creativity depending on your ingredients. You could even make it leaving out the pesto and Italian seasoning, using sharp cheddar and adding some onion powder.
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