Romeike Case is Critical
I’ve seen people state they won’t sign this petition, because it is a White House petition. My response to that is this: if you won’t stand up for someone in need, who will stand up for you? Would you stand up for Jesus? Yes, I went there, because this is real. This is someone’s family, someone’s children, someone’s life, and our Justice Department wants to tear it apart. In only 12 days, the petition to seek a formal response from our President to the plight of the Romeike family will close. If HSLDA doesn’t gain 45 thousand more signatures by then, the petition will simply be erased from the White House website.
When it is our turn, who will stand up for us? NOW is the time to act. Let’s not allow fear of the government to stop us from standing up for what is right! Get all the instructions you need by going to www.hslda.org/romeike
HSLDA knows some people have had trouble with the White House website malfunctioning, which is why they created step-by-step instructions in the link below to help make the signing as smooth as possible. Anyone 13 and over can sign.
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Prayer for Marriage
Praying for marriage today. The thought occurred to me yesterday, if the court uses the same logic it used to uphold Obamacare, marriage will be protected (i.e., let the voters decide, elections have consequences, & it is a state issue). I think I want to hug Roberts about now… Instead I will keep praying. Lord hear our prayer. Hear the cries of your people, and protect your children, because this is not and has never been about 2 people’s individual freedom. This has always been about infiltrating schools, the early sexualization of our children, and the ability to remove the church from the public square (as an organization of hate). Don’t believe me? Look at the states where this is precedent, and this is what happens every day 
From today’s Gospel reading, John 11:45-56, I was particularly struck by verses 49 -52.
But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year,* said to them, “You know nothing, nor do you consider that it is better for you that one man should die instead of the people, so that the whole nation may not perish.” He did not say this on his own, but since he was high priest for that year, he prophesied that Jesus was going to die for the nation, and not only for the nation, but also to gather into one the dispersed children of God.
I’m no theological scholar. I’m certainly not an expert in apologetics, but I couldn’t help but think of the common criticism “Why do Catholics need a Pope?” and the verse Matthew 5:17, “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill.” Christ is the word made flesh (John 1). He wrote the law, and it was good, so good He was willing to suffer, die, and be buried for our transgressions to fulfill it. It was a law so good that He was willing to give a gift of love so amazing, we memorialize the day He saved us from it’s death sentence by taking our place, and we call it Good Friday.
So I have more than once thought it is reasonable to presuppose that His will before His death would remain after His Resurrection. After all, He is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow (Hebrews13:8). In other words, He ordained for a high priest. He ordained for Caiaphas, and even though Caiaphas himself did not understand, and was about to kill his God, the One who would fulfill it all, he still had the gift of prophesy, because he was in a position God directed. Why would that position and the gifts stop, because Christ fulfilled the law? Again, His word says He didn’t come to abolish His law. His word says He doesn’t change from yesterday (before crucifixion) to tomorrow (after crucifixion), and His word testifies to the preexistence of Himself, the incarnate Logos, who reveals God the Father. If the Pentecostal church can embrace men and women, who they recognize as anointed with the gifts of prophesy, words of knowledge, and revelation, why is it so hard to believe that the same God, who gave Caphias revelation would still give the High Priest of His church today, the same (aka papal infallibility)?
It’s times like this I wish I could speak with eloquence, and reveal His mysteries in a way that would make it all plain as day, because there is so much evil, the battle is great, the world is dark, and I long for us, His children, to be united, edifying each other, supporting one another, and building each other up, as we journey home through the dark days ahead. It is in that spirit, I say this with the best of my love.
If only they had read the bill before passing it.
Over 30 Senate Democrats vote to repeal the medical device tax « Hot Air.
If we have to dismantle this law piece by piece, brick by brick, so be it.
Abortion Desensitized
Mark Steyn nails the current American culture in his Corner post regarding Kermit Gosnell and his murder trial for post-birth abortions of viable babies.
The fact that the mainstream media is not carrying this story speaks volumes, as this does not comport with their political beliefs, unlike the mass killings committed with guns.
Maywin Socket
It is almost Saint Patrick’s Day, the day I always smile extra big, because I get to watch my favorite video over and over (never mind that I am actually 3/4 Irish …) 
Here is a great prayer I found today too. It is a wonderful compliment to the truths in the video:
“We thank you, gracious Father,
For St. Patrick, our dear friend
Who brought the Catholic faith
To the folks of Ireland!
If not for dear St. Patrick,
Heathens we’d still be-
Prayin’ to false gods
Instead of the Blessed Trinity!!”
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
The Second Commandment, Real Men, and the Hollywood lie
Life in Christ: Catechism #2142
The second commandment prescribes respect for the Lord’s name. Like the first commandment, it belongs to the virtue of religion and more particularly it governs our use of speech in sacred matters.
Tonight my husband and I were watching bits of Apollo 13, and to tell you the truth it is such a difficult movie for me to enjoy. Why? Because I am watching actors portray brilliant men of math and science, wonderful explorers, american heroes, exemplary men who led, the kind of men that went Into the Wild; yet, Hollywood decided to slip in g/d as much as they possibly could. As Mr Lovell said, “…we never used those words. To be certain, Fred went back and went through the entire air-to-ground transcripts from the mission. He couldn’t find one instance of swearing.”
Many of us could probably write dissertations as to why, but it still leaves us with the very sad reality that our world does everything in its power to tear down the notion of great men for not only women and daughters, but also for sons and our men right here and right now. I am here to say, men you were created for greatness, and your wives and children hunger for it. So many of our men today, didn’t grow up with a Dad to show them the way, and to them I say don’t let Hollywood define for you what a real man is. Instead let your Creator tell you who you are and who you are in Him!
Honoring Pope Benedict XVI’s Call to Evangelization
“You have before you the task of seeking new ways to announce Christ in situations of rapid and often profound transformation, and of emphasizing the missionary character of all pastoral activity.” - Pope Benedict XVI, Find New Ways to Announce Christ, Vatican City, February 8, 2008
Secular media’s goal is to be first, not right. It leads to a lot of spinning and misinformation. It applies a secular political model, and it works to remove God from the process. For example, how often do we hear someone on CNN say, “they will seek the Holy Spirit?” Consider this contrast, EWTN President & CEO Michael P. Warsaw states “Our goal is to be right not first.” This is an important distinction to know for truth seekers. As Evangelical Catholics, I argue it is our duty, responsibility, and privilege to be good stewards of accurate information in this time of sensationalism, conspiracy, and progressive relativism with all of its disregard for history, just to name a few! Below is a list of helpful resources to equip.
As we enter this Lenten Season, let us join together in prayer and fasting for Pope Benedict XVI and his to-be-named successor. Remembering, we draw our strength from the Lord and put on the armor of God, being girded in truth, clothed with righteousness, feet ready to bring the good news, with faith as a shield, salvation as our helmet, and the word of God as our sword. Then “with all prayer and supplication, pray at every opportunity in the Spirit…” Ephesians 6: 10-20).
Helpful News sites:
- National Catholic Registry (a branch of EWTN)
- Catholic News Agency
- Word on Fire Blog by Father Robert Barron
- Catholic World News (a branch of catholicculture.org)
Helpful Book Resources:
- Misinterpreting Catholicism: How Media Coverage Distorts Public Understanding of the Church (ebook)
- Evangelical Catholicism: Deep reform in the 21st Century Church by George Weil
Helpful TV/Streaming site:
Historically, What Difference Does it Make to a Progressive?
How could Hillary Clinton testify, “What difference does it make?” Easily! Progressives don’t believe the best indicator of future behavior is past behavior. They don’t believe history repeats itself. They reject the wisdom of the ages that those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it, and they want nothing to do with outdated Biblical principles such as, “there is nothing new under the sun.” Instead they choose to believe they can continue to evolve with brand new ideas, never thought of beliefs, and completely new philosophies. For example, the board of education in Alaska once asked their 3rd graders to write about an invention no one has ever thought of before, and explain why it was so needed in the world today. Though this was incredibly progressive of them, you can imagine how well they did on their benchmark goals that year. Reason # 3,549 why we home school.
”Darkness cann…
”Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only LOVE can do that.” Martin Luther King Jr.
