The America Needs Fatima Blog

Please Send Your Immediate E-protest against a blasphemous exhibition that mocks Our Crucified Lord as a drunken frog!!!

2012-02-13T13:23:00.001-05:00

The Portland Art Museum in Portland, Oregon, is exhibiting the blasphemous work by Martin Kippenberger, Feet First, a four foot high wooden sculpture of a crucified frog in loincloth, brandishing a mug of beer and an egg. The Vatican denounced a 2008 showing of this as “…provocative and blasphemous…” SEND YOUR PROTEST EMAIL NOW You can make a difference in the halls of heaven and

The history of the United States is the history of its directing elites

2012-02-13T10:17:00.001-05:00

Philip Livingston, merchant, signer of the Declaration of Independence and later Senator of New York City. After establishing the normative existence of elites in all societies, including the United States, the sociologists of the elitist school proceed to the next logical conclusion. Contrary to the egalitarian myth that social transformations are initiated by the masses, they affirm that it

Christianity quells the fires of revenge and elicits heroic acts of valor and nobility

2012-02-13T10:16:00.001-05:00

The perilous situation of the Christian cavaliers pent up and beleaguered within the walls of Alhama, spread terror among their friends, and anxiety throughout all Andalusia. Nothing, however, could equal the anguish of the Marchioness of Cadiz, the wife of the gallant Roderigo Ponce de Leon. In her deep distress, she looked round for some powerful noble, who had the means of rousing the country

Social hierarchy in the USA, as American as apple pie

2012-02-12T10:15:00.001-05:00

February 9, 2012 Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States Painting by Howard Chandler Christy American society, as all others, is hierarchical. It could not be otherwise, since the existence of elites is not only a natural occurrence in every organized social body, but constitutes an element essential to its proper functioning. According to William Domhoff, professor of

‘Birth control pills don’t fall out of the sky like manna’: economic experts blast revised mandate

2012-02-12T10:12:00.001-05:00

by Ben Johnson WASHINGTON, D.C., February 10, 2012, (LifeSiteNews.com) – Regardless of whether President Obama’s new health care “accommodation” satisfies the First Amendment’s freedom of religion, experts tell LifeSiteNews.com it defies the basic laws of economics. One warns that insurance companies may charge religious institutions higher fees to compensate for the law’s new stipulations.

Police apologize to pro-life activist arrested for showing abortion images

2012-02-12T10:11:00.001-05:00

by Patrick B. Craine CALGARY, Alberta, February 10, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – After a Calgary policeman arrested a pro-life activist Saturday over his use of graphic abortion signs, the police service has issued an apology, returned his signs, and pledged to prevent similar incidents in the future. Michael Nunn, spokesman for the Calgary Police Service, told LifeSiteNews that the service “fully

Monthly Rosary Rally Continues, Confusion in America Draws More to Prayer

2012-02-12T10:09:00.001-05:00

On Saturday, February 11, Catholics came out to the monthly Rosary Rally promoted by TFP and America Needs Fatima in Miami. As our beloved country experiences more confusion and controversy in the social, political and moral spheres, people are turning to Our Lady in greater numbers to ask for Her intercession. To those who see our rally, our message is: HUMAN SOLUTIONS HAVE FAILED: THE

Obama Promises Dems to Keep Boot on Neck of Catholic Church

2012-02-11T11:21:00.001-05:00

Read more here: http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2012/02/obamas-promises-dems-to-keep-boot-on-neck-of-catholic-church/

Our Lady of Lourdes Teaches Us How to Suffer

2012-02-11T11:16:00.001-05:00

The text below is taken from an informal lecture Professor Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira gave on February 6, 1965. It has been translated and adapted for publication without his revision. –Ed. At Lourdes, Divine Providence takes two different attitudes towards human suffering. The first is more sensational and thus catches our attention more. It is when Our Lady, as a compassionate mother, heals

Discriminating Against Discrimination

2012-02-11T11:14:00.001-05:00

by Gary J. Isbell The Federal Supreme Court has ruled on a case brought by the Christian Legal Society [CLS] at Hastings College that appealed an “accept-all-comers” policy, which mandates all campus organizations to accept anyone as a member and even allow them to run for office - no matter what they believe. Or so it seems. To put this in simple terms, the accept-all-comers policy is the

Britain provides contraceptives to 9-year-olds

2012-02-11T11:13:00.001-05:00

by Hilary White, Rome Correspondent British health authorities defend hormone contraceptives for nine year-old girls The British health authorities are defending a programme that allows 13 year-old girls to be given hormonal contraceptive implants in school without their parents’ knowledge or consent. The day after these headlines appeared, it was declared that government statistics showed a

Breaking: Catholic and pro-life leaders slam White House ‘compromise’ on birth control mandate

2012-02-11T11:11:00.001-05:00

by Kathleen Gilbert WASHINGTON, February 10, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - The White House announced today that, instead of forcing religious employers to pay for birth control, it will force insurance companies to offer the drugs free of charge to all women, no matter where they work. The plan, put forward as a concession to freedom of religion, was immediately denounced by Catholic Rep. Chris

What is Tolerance?

2012-02-11T11:04:00.001-05:00

By Prof. Plinio Correa de Oliveira "If there is tolerance only in abnormality, then proclaiming the necessity for more tolerance affirms the existence of abnormality." When it comes to tolerance, confusion reigns supreme. Everyone talks about it, but few seem to know exactly what it is. What, then, is tolerance? Imagine a man with two sons, one with sound principles and a strong will and

Lourdes’ Lesson in Suffering – February 11

2012-02-10T09:47:00.001-05:00

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception statue at TFP headquarters in Spring Grove, Penn. At Lourdes, Divine Providence takes two different attitudes towards human suffering. The first is more sensational and thus catches our attention more. It is when Our Lady, as a compassionate mother, heals the sick and lame and thus proves the veracity of the Faith. This, in turn,

Pelosi: ‘I am going to stick with fellow Catholics’ in supporting Obama birth control mandate

2012-02-10T09:45:00.001-05:00

by Christine Dhanagom February 6, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Even as the United States’ Catholic bishops have launched an all-out campaign against the Obama administration’s birth control mandate and urged their flocks to resistance, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi has invoked the support of “fellow Catholics” to justify her position in favor of the mandate. Pelosi was confronted at last

Stanley Cup winning goaltender: ‘I stand with Catholics’ against birth control mandate

2012-02-10T09:44:00.001-05:00

by Thaddeus Baklinski BOSTON, February 9, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Boston Bruins star goalie Tim Thomas sent waves through the sports world Wednesday when he announced through his Facebook page that he supports Catholics in their fight against the Obama administration’s mandate that forces coverage of contraception, sterilizations, and abortion-inducing drugs. “I Stand with the Catholics in

UN Seeks "World Tax" To Fund Global Socialism

2012-02-10T09:42:00.001-05:00

No one should live below a certain income level," stated Milos Koterec, President of the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations. "Everyone should be able to access at least basic health services, primary education, housing, water, sanitation and other essential services." Why is the US still a member of the United Nations? Read more: http://www.rightsidenews.info/2012020715564/

Connecticut Catholic School Abolishes Skirts

2012-02-09T09:51:00.001-05:00

St. Bernadette Catholic School will be updating the girls uniforms next fall. After many female students have been rolling up their plaid skirts to make them shorter, the school has decided to ban their current skirts and jumpers and replace them with khaki pants. Parents are upset that they'll have to shell out more money for new uniforms, but they're also angry that their daughters will look

Majority of Canadians support return of death penalty, poll finds

2012-02-09T09:50:00.001-05:00

A half-century has passed since the last person in Canada was executed, but a recent public opinion poll suggests Canadians are warming to the idea of a return to capital punishment. Read more: http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1127764--majority-of-canadians-support-return-of-death-penalty-poll-finds

Hungary's Prime Minister: "If the Church Were Stronger, The Nation Would be Much Stronger"

2012-02-09T09:49:00.001-05:00

The Hungarian Prime Minister is a lighthouse in a circle of unscrupulous political criminals, who want to impose their absurd Democracy. (kreuz.net) The Hungarian Constitution asserts that the foundation of all life has its origins in the family. Read more: http://eponymousflower.blogspot.com/2012/02/hungarys-prime-minister-if-church-were.html

Picture of the March for Life in Palermo, Italy

2012-02-09T09:47:00.001-05:00

On February 2, the city of Palermo, Italy, held its 2nd annual March for Life. It was organized by the Forum for Family Life and Education, which has more than 46 associate member groups, including the Italian Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family and Property (TFP). The march started at Crosses Square, went down Via Liberta and ended at Massimo Theater.

Air Force Removes God From Logo

2012-02-08T09:54:00.001-05:00

A Virginia lawmaker is calling on the Air Force to reverse a decision to remove a Latin reference to “God” from a logo after an atheist group complained. http://radio.foxnews.com/toddstarnes/top-stories/air-force-removes-god-from-logo.html

Amazing Photo: Pope Blesses Artillery

2012-02-08T09:50:00.001-05:00

Pope Pius IX giving His Benediction to Catholic Military Defenders of the Papal Territory “The place for me, as a minister of peace, might not be so much in the midst of arms and artillery pieces. “But I am the minister of God, and one must remember that this God who calls himself the God of Peace is also the God of Armies. “And one must always fight against evil.” ( Pius IX, blessing the

Rosary Rally in Miami -- MARK YOUR CALENDAR

2012-02-08T09:48:00.001-05:00

HUMAN SOLUTIONS HAVE FAILED: THE FATIMA MOMENT IS HERE! AMERICA IS AT A HISTORICAL CROSSROAD. SECULARIST ARE TRYING TO PUSH GOD FROM THE PUBLIC SQUARE. THEY REJECT HIS BENEFICIAL ACTION UPON SOCIETY. BUT WITHOUT GOD, WHERE WILL OUR LEADERS GET THE WISDOM TO SOLVE THE GREAT PROBLEMS WE FACE? SEND TO YOUR LIST! Where: Bird Rd. ( SW 40 St. & 79 Ave) When

Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes

2012-02-08T09:44:00.001-05:00

DAY SEVEN -- Thursday, February 9, 2012 O Almighty God, who by the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary did prepare a worthy dwelling place for your Son, we humbly beseech you that as we contemplate the apparition of Our Lady in the Grotto of Lourdes, we may be blessed with health of mind and body. And, O most gracious Mother Mary, beloved Mother of Our Lord and Redeemer, look