Poker - Coming to a Catholic Church Near You??

The Catholic Church continues to ape what the world is doing. With the advent of TV poker, Catholic churches are starting to host "Texas Hold 'Em" poker tournaments to raise money

In the Cleveland, Ohio area, St Francis de Sales Catholic Church held their first ever "Texas Hold 'Em" tournament this past April 28. And, tickets are on sale now for a May 20 tournament to be held at Assumption Catholic Church.

Comment – I suppose bingo was getting a little too boring for some Catholics.

Instead, may Catholics see that Rome has dealt them the "Dead Man's Hand."

(Editor note – The "Dead Man's Hand" includes a pair of aces and a pair of 8's. It's what Wild Bill Hickok was holding when he was shot to death at a poker game on Aug 2, 1876.)

Please pray daily for Catholic conversions.

The Catholic Church in Action

A glimpse of the Catholic Church in action was seen in an April 13 National Catholic Reporter article titled, "Analysis: Bishops United on Immigration."

The article detailed some behind-the-scenes Catholic lobbying of Senate Judiciary Committee members before a vote on the illegal immigrant friendly Kennedy-McCain bill. Here is an example:

"Eleven days before the Senate Judiciary Committee was to vote on an immigration reform proposal, more than 160 state Catholic Conference and diocesan social action workers participated in a conference call with the church's Washington lobbyists."

"The topic was the Kennedy-McCain bill, legislation supported by the bishops that would be considered by the Senate Judiciary Committee March 28. The bill largely embraced the goals the bishops had established three years prior in a pastoral letter they issued jointly with the bishops of Mexico. Among its key provisions: a path to citizenship for the 10 million to 12 million illegal aliens residing in the United States, an expanded guest-worker program, and a family-reunification provision that would allow additional green cards for family members of US citizens."

"Meeting by teleconference on March 17, the Catholic activists were counting votes."

"'How's Feinstein?' asked one participant, referring to Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a potential swing vote on the committee...Kevin Appleby, director of public policy at the bishops' office of Migration and Refugee Services, urged a get-tough approach with the two-term California Democrat. 'Put as much pressure on her as possible,' advised Appleby."

"And Republican Sam Brownback, also a committee member? A softer sell was advised. The Kansas conservative, said Appleby, was a cosponsor of the Kennedy-McCain legislation, but was under considerable pressure from Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist to flip. 'We really need to bolster (Brownback) when he is home this week,' said Appleby. 'He needs as much love as we can give him.'"

The icing on the cake for Rome is the "family-reunification provision," where each "legalized" alien could then bring in several more family members!!

Comment – This only demonstrates the hypocrisy that IS the Catholic Church. For example, Mexican law classifies undocumented immigration as a felony punishable by up to two years in prison or deportation. Yet we don't hear American and Mexican bishops complaining about Mexico's laws!!

If the American Catholic Church was really honest (which it isn't), they would take down the American flags they have in their churches, and instead put up Mexican flags.

May God protect the United States from – illegal immigration and the Roman Catholic Church.

Why is There No - "Organized Volunteerism" - South of the Border?

This was the unanswered question in the April 7 Pittsburgh Catholic, the newspaper of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in an article titled, "Spanish-Speaking Group Builds Ties to Community."

The article is about the Knights of Columbus trying to start a Spanish-speaking council in the Pittsburgh area. An interesting statement was made:

"Latino people are often not familiar with the Knights of Columbus. It is not well-known in Mexico, and organized volunteerism is not common in Spanish-speaking countries."

Question – WHY is "organized volunteerism...not common in Spanish-speaking countries?"

Answer – The article gives none!!

However, here are a few plausible explanations that any Roman publication would conveniently neglect to mention:

1. After 500 years of Catholicism in Latin America, the poverty is still so grinding that people are just trying to eek out a subsistence, and have no time for organized volunteerism.

2. The "Church" and the State "in Spanish-speaking countries," in holding on to their power, have always had a vested interest in limiting organized societies of any kind.

3. Why should they organize? After all, it's easier to illegally enter the USA, where they know they'll be protected by the likes of George W. Bush, Teddy Kennedy, and the Catholic Church.

Please pray that God protects the USA from – illegal immigration – the Roman Catholic Church – and – George W. Bush.

Breakfast With Rome

The colonization, Catholicization, and Mexicanization of the USA continues through illegal immigration. Yet, nuestro Presidente Jorge Arbusto, excuse me, our President George Bush, found time to attend the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast. This was reported in the April 7 Zenit News Agency article titled, "Bush Hails Church's Contributions."

Sounding more like a Catholic priest than the President of the United States, Bush quoted both John Paul II and Benedict XVI.

While the USA is being invaded by Catholic waves from Latin America, and many march through US streets carrying Mexican flags, the article said Bush expressed gratitude for the:

"Leading role that the Catholic faith-based organizations play in our nation's armies of compassion, especially for their work to welcome newcomers (read - illegal aliens) to the country."

Comment - It is claimed Bush prays each morning. From looking at his actions, his prayer must go something like, "Lord, what can I do today to drag down the American worker and farmer?"

George Bush – continuing to sell out the USA to big business, globalists, and the Catholic Church. And all the while, he still has most American Christians fooled into thinking that Iraq or Iran are the biggest threats to the USA!

Please pray God protects the USA from – illegal immigration –the Roman Catholic Church – and especially – George W. Bush.

What Chance Does the Average Catholic Have of Getting to Heaven??

April 2 is the one-year anniversary of the death of Pope John Paul II. Catholic dioceses around the world will be saying Masses for the repose of his soul.

And, we can safely assume that thousands of Masses for John Paul II have already been said in the past year.

Question – Will the average Catholic ever get this many Masses said for the repose of his soul?

Answer - No.

Another question - Therefore, if a "holy man" like John Paul II is not yet in heaven, even with all the Masses said for his intention, what chance does the average Catholic have of ever getting into heaven?

Answer – None.

However – there is good news for the average Catholic. He CAN get to heaven – but only if he confesses Catholicism as sin, forsakes the Roman Church forever, and receives Christ by faith ALONE for the full and free forgiveness of sins, no pope, priest, or Masses said for the "repose" of his soul needed!