Bishop Fenwick corresponds with an early Catholic convert

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Bishop Fenwick corresponds with an early Catholic convert: In the Bishop Benedict Fenwick Papers reside four letters from a Dr. Samuel Butler of East Berkshire, Vermont, spanning 1837 through 1841. The letters discuss Butler's choice to convert to Catholicism.  It is interesting that Dr. Butler remarks, people believe whatever they read.

What Happened?

Since Saturday, I haven't been able to post.  I guess this blog was hacked.  No matter what computer I used, the second I got on my blog, up popped a widget advertisement.  I googled how to get rid of it but did not have the time to try to fix the problem.  That's why since Saturday, the only posts I posted were forwarded information from other sources.

Today, I was going to work on fixing the problem.  But it's gone.  I don't know why, but of course, I'm happy about it.

I've so much to update: hubby's health, the country's politics, church scandals, my radio experience (yes!), but not now.  I do have a virtual life and it is calling. 

Until later........

We need the truth

We need the truth: Statements by Pope Francis and American bishops reacting to the Church's sex abuse scandal suggest they are serious about getting to the roots of what happened and doing something meaningful about it.

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USCCB president seeks papal audience, answers to former nuncio's questions

USCCB president seeks papal audience, answers to former nuncio's questions: WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said he has questions to ask.  Click on the link.

Brood of Vipers!

From These Stones - The Coming Home Network: To hear Marcus address this topic on our Deep in Scripture podcast, click here. I find it difficult to free my mind from the present scandal in the Church. It bombards us no matter where we look.  Click on this article to read how the religious leaders in Jesus' times were corrupt.  Corruption in the church is nothing new.  That's still no excuse.  It was an abomination then and it is now.  This article is a good commentary.

Stealing from Thieves

This is funny--both bizarre and humorous.  While my "cloistered brothers" were at Mass, someone broke into the chaplain's office and stole their supplies of coffee, sugar, and creamer.

Well, it is a bad neighborhood.

The place is full of crooks.

But it's not funny when you considered these men save up to buy these supplies.  They are not provided.  The most anyone can earn is a dollar a day.  So these supplies are very dear.

So it's not funny, after all.

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