The Dobbs Moment: As so many people today realize, the future of the USA and even the world itself may be riding on this one.
And ... It looks like there are at least 26 U.S. jurisdictions in which one may survive the possible Armageddon. For the truth, as always, is God is not mocked and though they grind slowly, His mills do grind finely.
Thanks as always for your great coverage of living with disabilities in the Church. Various conditions run in my extended family, so it's a big deal to us.
I'm delighted that somebody has realized the need for sensory-friendly Masses. I have ASD and stopped going to Mass at several points because it was so overwhelming both sensorally and socially. Personally, the old form was and has been a game-changer. Worship ad orientem removed the whole issue of eye contact and other expectations, and it's normal for the laity to move and respond, or not, as they please. Low Mass is quiet and often dim, with a minimum of people on the altar. Also, I find it hard to understand spoken words and pray much more easily when following in a Missal. This isn't the case for everybody, of course. I'm still looking for anything that will help an active three-year-old focus while keeping in mind that she can't read (but we have that problem with the new form of the Mass too.)
May Truth be held up and Holy Spirit guide as killing the innocent babies in utero cannot be upheld ! America as a Nation is at stake in not choosing life as Mother Theresa said !! Let’s pray for life and a return to God !
The issue is narrow…viability. The effort seems to be to move the needle to the conclusion a viable fetus is a human and thus entitled to legal protection. Best move under current circumstances but contains a question as to whether viability becomes test of humanness and how this plays out for ill, elderly, and the unborn.
The final bullet point -- "If pro-lifers are disappointed by the Court’s decision, the idea that voting for Republicans — any Republicans — to get judges on the bench will be a much harder sell for some folks" -- misses the mark and shows bias. Republicans will, no doubt, be deeply disappointed (and angry) at the Supreme Court justices if they don't overturn Roe, but what is the alternative? The Democratic Party is the party of death. Their platform is 100% pro-abortion, and they'll continue appointing pro-death judges if they have any say in the matter. Republican leadership (not just Donald Trump as was suggested) did their job -- or tried to -- by appointing and approving judges who appeared to lean pro-life. If the Supreme Court fails to protect life (God forbid), I'll have ZERO trouble supporting pro-life Republican candidates (and will remain a Republican) because there is no other logical choice. Any Catholic (or human being of any denomination) who supports the Democratic Party supports abortion. Pontius Pilate washed his hands, but will NEVER be let off the hook for his role in the death of Jesus.
The Dobbs Moment: As so many people today realize, the future of the USA and even the world itself may be riding on this one.
And ... It looks like there are at least 26 U.S. jurisdictions in which one may survive the possible Armageddon. For the truth, as always, is God is not mocked and though they grind slowly, His mills do grind finely.
Thanks as always for your great coverage of living with disabilities in the Church. Various conditions run in my extended family, so it's a big deal to us.
I'm delighted that somebody has realized the need for sensory-friendly Masses. I have ASD and stopped going to Mass at several points because it was so overwhelming both sensorally and socially. Personally, the old form was and has been a game-changer. Worship ad orientem removed the whole issue of eye contact and other expectations, and it's normal for the laity to move and respond, or not, as they please. Low Mass is quiet and often dim, with a minimum of people on the altar. Also, I find it hard to understand spoken words and pray much more easily when following in a Missal. This isn't the case for everybody, of course. I'm still looking for anything that will help an active three-year-old focus while keeping in mind that she can't read (but we have that problem with the new form of the Mass too.)
May Truth be held up and Holy Spirit guide as killing the innocent babies in utero cannot be upheld ! America as a Nation is at stake in not choosing life as Mother Theresa said !! Let’s pray for life and a return to God !
The issue is narrow…viability. The effort seems to be to move the needle to the conclusion a viable fetus is a human and thus entitled to legal protection. Best move under current circumstances but contains a question as to whether viability becomes test of humanness and how this plays out for ill, elderly, and the unborn.
The final bullet point -- "If pro-lifers are disappointed by the Court’s decision, the idea that voting for Republicans — any Republicans — to get judges on the bench will be a much harder sell for some folks" -- misses the mark and shows bias. Republicans will, no doubt, be deeply disappointed (and angry) at the Supreme Court justices if they don't overturn Roe, but what is the alternative? The Democratic Party is the party of death. Their platform is 100% pro-abortion, and they'll continue appointing pro-death judges if they have any say in the matter. Republican leadership (not just Donald Trump as was suggested) did their job -- or tried to -- by appointing and approving judges who appeared to lean pro-life. If the Supreme Court fails to protect life (God forbid), I'll have ZERO trouble supporting pro-life Republican candidates (and will remain a Republican) because there is no other logical choice. Any Catholic (or human being of any denomination) who supports the Democratic Party supports abortion. Pontius Pilate washed his hands, but will NEVER be let off the hook for his role in the death of Jesus.