[Siobhan]

Here is perhaps the "great sadness" and "malaise" of the secrets of Fatima: there are probably more priests in jail now for aggravated rape and sodomy (or under suspension) than are on the frontlines defending innocent life.

You make an excellent point.

But where are the Catholic bishops?

They are hiding because they are afraid of the Scientologists.

[HowlinglyMind-BendingAbsurdity]

It fills me with deep sadness to confess that I suspect many of the current bishops are a little to in with the anti-Catholic secret societies, sodomites, PC liberals, and country club and resort cruise set to attend to their grave moral and sacramental duties. Unfortunately, Florida in itself attracts those who already have a weakness for easy living. I CANNOT EXPLAIN why the local bishop together with many priests did not show up to give Terri Holy Communion and food and water on Easter Sunday. That does not seem to conform with what we WERE TAUGHT about the "marks of the church" and of the holy priesthood of God. God Help us!

Everyone not there should pray vigilantly and attend to Adoration and Reparation. This is a HORRIBLE moral tragedy for the whole country. I grieve deeply for my country over the very grave implications of this very sad moment.

[Tax Government]

I have an insight into a core message of Christianity. Without beginning a flame war here/now (which you can take up with me later, when you like)...

Christ endured death willingly, without kowtowing to the powers that threatened him. That is STOICISM.

As Christians we are first of all called to be stoic, to do the right thing always, and to trust in God that the eventual outcome will be good. And we look to Christ's example.

In short, we are to defend Terri cheerfully, with determination, and take the consequences.