Osama bin Laden dead and gone
“I’ve never wished a man dead, but I have read some obituaries with great pleasure.” — Mark Twain Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors died, everything goes on as it has since the beginning of creation.” But they... [Read more]
More tales from Alabama 2011
Yesterday we had a potluck at one of our members’ home. It had been scheduled from before the storms as an end of Bright Week, Pascha celebration. And, we did do that, but we also spoke about our experiences with the storm. No, we did not do it in an organized way. It was not a debriefing session; it was a potluck. It was just that people shared with each other, and people asked each other how... [Read more]
Alabama tornadoes and small heroes
After a tragic day like yesterday, the tendency of the news media is to concentrate on tragedy, survivors, and big heroes. And it is well that they get news of the tragedy out so that aid can come in. Big heroes need to be celebrated because they remind us of those moments of shining light even in the midst of dark events. I am less sanguine about survivors, because all too often the news media can... [Read more]
Tornado follow-up, Alabama 2011
April 28, 2011 | by Fr. Ernesto Obregon | 1 Comments
As you know now, over 190 people died in Alabama alone yesterday. I suspect the count will go up slightly as some of the wreckage is dug out. The first three-quarters of the clip above is about Alabama, and it will give you an idea of what happened in the large swath hit by the tornadoes. The Birmingham police chief has a phone line open so that missing people can be reported because the devastation... [Read more]
Tornados in Alabama, April 2011
I am coming off of hiatus long enough to ask for prayer for those injured in our area. Above, you will see the video of a tornado roaring through the center of Tuscaloosa. It was measured at one mile wide. The main hospital in Tuscaloosa is mildly damaged, but continuing to function as I write. As the newsmen have commented, we were seeing debris clouds here in Alabama that are more typical for the... [Read more]
The shootings in Arizona, a time for weeping and a time for quiet reflection
January 11, 2011 | by Fr. Ernesto Obregon | 0 Comments
This past weekend, a shooting rampage happened in Arizona. A female Democratic Congressional Representative and a male Republican Federal Judge were killed. I wanted to wait to write something because the news were unclear and because assassinations of this magnitude need careful analysis rather than instant reaction. What I could do, I did. I prayed. I prayed for our nation; I prayed for the families... [Read more]
guidelinesLoose lips sink ships
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c Explosive and the City www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party Frankly, you want to skip most of this clip and begin to view it at 2:15 (two minutes and fifteen seconds) into the clip. This is a subject that I have heard brought up by conservative, moderate, and liberal commentators. What... [Read more]
Latino Archbishop for Los Angeles
I again interrupt the blogging on pro-birth and pro-life with a news report that is being received with much pride among Latinos. Archbishop José Gomez of San Antonio has been named Bishop Co-Adjutor for Cardinal Roger Mahony of the Diocese of Los Angeles (Roman Catholic). Since this is the largest Local Church in North America, many are commenting that the appointment signals Pope Benedict XVI’s... [Read more]
Roman Catholic bishops, healthcare, and pro-life
Yesterday, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops published a statement to go along with the signing of the new healthcare bill by President Obama. I posted the statement yesterday on this blog, but it can also be found here. It, and the letter to Congress that I also posted yesterday, are important statements, both for what it says concerning healthcare and what it says about pro-life in... [Read more]
Assorted news stories about Christian suffering
Every so often I will cycle through various news outlets to see what may be happening with Christianity in various parts of the world. Today some of the stories reminded me that Christians are not accepted well in all parts of the world or even in this nation. Click on each headline to see the full story: Egypt’s anxious Copts ‘await next catastrophe’ Worshippers arriving for mass... [Read more]
Posted by Fr. Ernesto Obregon on Thursday, February 11, 2010
Tags: hagiography, news
