Pro-Life and President Clinton

President Clinton is really burying the Senator Clinton in her run for the Democratic Presidential Nomination...
"Our generation is pro-life. It is amazing that these pro-abortion politicians think that they can continuously support the killing of millions of unborn children and no one will express their dissatisfaction. They think they don't ever have to answer questions about their pro-abortion policies or the money they receive from pro-abortion lobbying organizations. This generation will no longer tolerate these types of politicians, their rhetoric, or their pro-death policies," said Kristan Hawkins, Executive Director of Students for Life of America.

Lessons from a Dog

Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:

When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.

Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.

Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.

Take naps.

Stretch before rising.

Run, romp, and play daily.

Thrive on attention, and let people touch you.

Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.

On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.

On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.

When you are happy, dance around, and wag your entire body.

Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.

Eat with gusto and enthusiasm. Stop when you have had enough.

Be loyal. Never pretend you are something you are not.

If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.

When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle gently.

Be always grateful for each new day!

Not a Very Good "Blogger"

So as I was informed yesterday that it had been over 20 days since I posted anything, I guess it would be a good time to have a nice update. So here goes:

Thursday Feb 14-Catchers and Pitchers reported for spring training meaning the Cardinals are starting their run back to the top of the NL Central. Now I know it's going to be tough without Carpenter or Mulder, but I think the capability is there. I'm excited about Troy Glaus, I think he can bring something new to the team and also for whenever Colby Rasmus does become the Centerfielder-a young and talented player who will ease the "loss" of Jim Edmonds. As for the concerns with Mr. Pujols elbow- I have none, he knows what he can (which is limitless) and cannot do.
"Pujols said the "best thing" that happened last year was the jolt the Cardinals received from a wave of younger, newer players. He said the worst thing that can happen this year is if they feel "like they belong here." That's why Pujols repeated Saturday what he says every spring. He's here just playing to "make the team."And he won't let elbow concerns impede him."Just going to go with the flow," Pujols said. "How I feel that day. How I feel in the spring. I'm going to keep doing what I do to get myself ready for the season. ... We're going to see in the next couple months, doing more baseball stuff, how it feels. Hopefully, it feels like it feels now.""

The Illini continue to struggle and be in every ballgame, but just can't find the magi or some way to win. Against Indiana they had it led by freshman Demetri McCamey's 31 points, but in the end poor, and I am not exaggerating, poor free-throw shooting doomed them as they lost again by four points to those stinking Hoosiers 83-79 (Glad I had a nice conversation with Coach Sampson before he bites the dust-I heard if you use your cellphone it blows up on you-I wonder how many he has gone through?). They bounced back rather nicely at Minnesota defeating the upstart Gophers 84-60 to continue an 18-game winning streak against them. Well they followed that up with a dissapointing loss at Penn St. 52-51. This sums up the season quite nicely: "I think we're cursed or something," Illinois forward Brian Randle said. "I don't know what it is. Somebody made a deal with a higher power.""

As for student teaching, it is going great. It's a lot of fun being the teacher and not the student. One thing I like in particular is the interaction with students and knowing you have an effect on them. Sometimes it's more important that they feel good about the teacher and classroom so you can build a relationship with them. At the end of the day it's exhausting, but it feels great and I get this adrenaline rush from it.

Lastly, I would like to end with this message from Pope Benedict XVI on Lent and the Power of Prayer:
In his homily, the Pope reflected on the themes of prayer and suffering. "Lent", he said, "precisely because it invites people to prayer, penance and fasting, represents a providential moment to revive and strengthen our hope". Prayer "is the primary and foremost 'weapon' with which to 'face the struggle against the spirit of evil'", said the Holy Father, indicating that "without the element of prayer, the human 'I' ends up by closing in on itself and conscience, which should be the echo of the voice of God, risks being reduced to a mirror of the self. In the same way, interior dialogue becomes a monologue that gives rise to many forms of self-justification. "Thus prayer is a guarantee of openness to others", he added. "Those who free themselves for God and His needs, open themselves to others, to the brothers and sisters who knock at the door of their hearts and ask to be heard, who ask for attention, for forgiveness, and sometimes for correction, but always in fraternal charity."True prayer is never centered on the self but always focuses on others. ... True prayer is the motor of the world, because it keeps us open to God. For this reason, without prayer there is no hope, only illusion.

Congrats to Deron Williams for winning the All-Star Skills Competition where he literally left the competition in his dust! He took the title with the closing round record of 25.5 seconds defeating Chris Paul (just another time D-Will beats CP3, but still doesn't get any recognition for it) in the final round, after beating out Jason Kidd of the Nets??? and Dwayne Wade of the now Shaqless Heat.







This is downright amazing...

Stephen Colbert Defends the Faith

Stephen Colbert gives his views on religion and what he believes in-click here!

"And though I am a committed Christian, I believe that everyone has the right to their own religion, be you Hindu, Jewish or Muslim. I believe there are infinite paths to accepting Jesus Christ as your personal savior." Colbert's speech at the White House Correspondents Association dinner, Saturday night, April 29, 2006.

"You have to know your audience when you’re setting up a metaphor. On Monday’s show, Stephen was talking to the governor of South Carolina about the confederate flag that flies outside the statehouse and whether it represents slavery.

The governor said, “It’s like the crucifix. It doesn’t have Jesus on it, but for alot of folks….” and Stephen jumped in with, “Mine does.” And the governor said, “It does?!!” Stephen laughed and said, “I’m a Catholic. Biggest difference. Except for the pope. And that Protestants are heretics.”

(Now technically the governor’s metaphor was off on the wrong foot anyway, because without the corpus it’s a cross, not a crucifix.)"

"TONY: You created The Daily Show religious-satire segment, "This Week in God." How do you square your Catholicism with comedy?

SC: I love my Church, and I'm a Catholic who was raised by intellectuals, who were very devout. I was raised to believe that you could question the Church and still be a Catholic. What is worthy of satire is the misuse of religion for destructive or political gains. That's totally different from the Word, the blood, the body and the Christ. His kingdom is not of this earth."

I think it's pretty sweet Stephen Colbert is not afraid to say what he thinks especially when it comes to his Faith and speaking the Truth, especially on a TV Channel that probably wouldn't be Christian otherwise.

Rick Majerus and being Catholic

Once again, a Catholic official is under fire for "calling out" a noticeable Catholic in society. This time it's Archbishop Raymond Burke taking the heat for saying St. Louis U Basketball Coach should be disciplined for his comments at a campaign rally for Democratic Presidential candidate Hilary Clinton-first off as a Catholic why would you support her (Pro-Choice). Majerus publicly stated that he is Pro-Choice and for stem-cell research-all against the Catholic Church and it's teachings.

"ST. LOUIS -- A Roman Catholic archbishop said Tuesday that he will ask officials of Saint Louis University to take "appropriate action" against its basketball coach, who said in a television interview that he supports abortion rights.

St. Louis Archbishop Raymond Burke says he's concerned abortion rights comments made by basketball coach Saint Louis coach Rick Majerus (above) could "lead Catholics astray."

One of the game's winningest coaches, Rick Majerus made the comment at a weekend rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton.

St. Louis Archbishop Raymond Burke declined to say what the action against Majerus should be, saying that was a decision for the Jesuit university. But he said the coach is a leader and shouldn't support views in opposition to church teaching.

"I'm concerned that a leader at a Catholic university made these comments. It can lead Catholics astray," Burke said by telephone as he attended March for Life anti-abortion events in Washington. "I just believe that it's of the essence for people to understand as a Catholic you just cannot hold these beliefs.""

Majerus should realize the severity of what he said-being Catholic, it's hard for me to believe that a person IS Catholic if they are Pro-Choice and support stem. What makes this a big deal is because of Majerus' position as the head basketball coach at a Jesuit University. He is a representative of the Jesuit University (and probably the most recognizable). He represents that University and what it stands for-at a Jesuit University it should stand for all the teachings of the Catholic Faith-and by him saying these things, it gives Catholics who are devout in their faith and in line with the teachings of the Church a bad name/reputation for having a "celebrity" come out and say these things. Now what kind of punishment he should get I don't know (cut in paycheck or something-make him go on a diet), but what should be realized is that Archbishop Burke should not and is not in the wrong for this, just as the Bishop who said he would not give Rudy Giuliani Communion because of his pro-choice stance. People should be held accountable for their Faith so that when the time comes they don't regret the time when they ARE held accountable for the life's actions and Faith.

Into the Wild

"I read somewhere... how important it is in life not necessarily to be strong... but to feel strong." Into the Wild

The Everlasting Man

"There are two ways of getting home; and one of them is to stay there. The other is to walk round the whole world till we come back to the same place."
GK Chesterton