Progressive Nuns In Maryland And Their Fake Election Guide

From Breitbart News we read of the so-called "2014 Midterm Election Guide" put out by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, headquartered in Silver Spring, MD.  The second hyperlink is to a pdf of the thing.  First, let me give a little background on the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas.

They are headquartered in an office building on Colesville Road.  Right there that should tell you something.  They are in a secular building and not on any kind of Church property of any sort.  I've no doubt they've been refused permission by the Archdiocese of Washington to use Church property.

About seven or eight years ago, some of us had occasion to picket their location.  They were hosting a Call to Action event to discuss how to promote some sort of dissidence in the Church.  Owing to the passage of time, I do not recall what the specific topic was.  Five of us stood alongside of Colesville Road.  I thought our numbers were rather paltry.  However, I looked in that parking lot - and only saw three cars there.  The five of us outnumbered them!

Peruse through their "election misguide".  They yammer on and on about amnesty for illegals, climate change, minimum wage, gun control, etc, devoting whole sections to each topic.  Now how much of this mis-guide touches on abortion?  Towards the bottom, readers are encouraged to ask candidates about "abortion alternatives".  That's it!  The word "abortion" is mentioned once!  Even at that, there is no mention that abortion is an intrinsic evil that must be eradicated.  If they can pontificate about eliminating "risks to the environment", why not commensurate attention to the risks to the unborn child?  The answer is obvious.  Either they pander to their pro-abortion donors and/or they themselves are pro-abortion.

Two Bishops Acting Like...Bishops!

In my previous post I focused on the bishops' conferences both in the US and the UK.  I am pleased to note today's news of bishops on both sides of the Atlantic speaking truth.

British Prime Minister David Cameron has made known his advocacy of "gay" marriage.  He received a very direct rebuke from Bishop Joseph Devine of the Diocese of Motherwell in Scotland.  From Lifesite News we read that the bishop called Cameron a "disciple of Nero" and wondered out loud how Cameron could expect anyone to trust or respect him.  The bishop concluded by saying "we will take no finger-prodding from anyone or any group devoid of moral competence."  To that I can only add "AMEN"!

Meanwhile, in the Diocese of Madison (WI), Bishop Robert Morlino has banned two renegade nuns from offering spiritual direction or holding workshops in any of the Catholic churches.  Sisters Maureen McDonald and Lynn Lisbeth have been dabbling in new age nonsense and espousing indifferentism.  According to the Wisconsin State Journal, Bishop Morlino has banned some others from speaking due to errant teachings - including some men (lest some accuse the bishop of sexism!).

Talk about a breath of fresh air!!