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History in the Making
5 November, 2008

We in America have certainly witnessed an historic day. A black man, who 150 years ago might have been the mere property of another man, to be bought, sold, or discarded at will, has been elected the president of the United States of America.

But while I am cheered that a generation of Americans is coming to adulthood who can indeed judge a man not by the color of his skin, but by the content of his character, I am dismayed by the fact that the unborn child in the womb does not enjoy the rights to life and liberty that our nation supposedly offers to "all men."

The unborn child, undeniably human, undeniably alive, is the mere property of its owner, and can be killed and discarded at will. Replace 'unborn child" with any other group of humans--African Americans, Jews, women, the disabled--are you outraged? You should be. Yet since 1973, more than 40 million Americans have died at the whim of those empowered to "choose" in the greatest Holocaust in human history.

So I am proud of my nation for seeing beyond the colour of a man's skin. It certainly portends a better day for the American people. Perhaps even my children will never be able to understand why a black man being elected to America's highest office was such a big deal "back in 2008," but I also dearly hope that my grandchildren will be equally shocked that the murder of unborn children was ever a "legal right" in our nation.

Quis ut Deus?
29 September, 2008

And there was a great battle in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon, and the dragon fought, and his angels. And they prevailed not: neither was their place found any more in heaven. And that great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, who is called the devil and Satan, who seduceth the whole world. And he was cast unto the earth: and his angels were thrown down with him. And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying: Now is come salvation and strength and the kingdom of our God and the power of his Christ: because the accuser of our brethren is cast forth, who accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of the testimony: and they loved not their lives unto death. Therefore, rejoice, O heavens, and you that dwell therein. Woe to the earth and to the sea, because the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, knowing that he hath but a short time.

Apocalypse 12,7-11

Quis ut Deus?, 'Who is like God?' is the meaning of the Hebrew Mikha'el, the name of St. Michael the Archangel. The leader of the heavenly armies, patron of soldiers, and spiritual protector of Christians and the Church, is always ready to come to our aid in the battle against evil, and help us to be holy as the Lord has called us to be.

Honour St. Michael on his feast-day today by asking for his aid:

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle.
Be our defense against the snares and wickedness of the devil—
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.
And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
by the Power of God,
cast into hell satan and all the evil spirits
who prowl the world seeking the ruin of souls.
AMEN.

For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places. Therefore, take unto you the armour of God, that you may be able to resist in the evil day and to stand in all things perfect.

Ephesians 6,12-13

Catholic Leadership Conference: Statement on Voting
16 September, 2008

The Catholic Leadership Conference has released a "Statement on Catholics and Voting." The highlight, for those who somehow STILL don't get it yet, is this:

"No prudential judgment can justify certain acts, such as direct abortion, euthanasia, and the killing of unborn life for medical research. These acts are intrinsically evil and violate the Natural Law."

Entire text is here, courtesy of Catholic Online.

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