Comments on: Gathering with my brother bishops

By: Jane

Jane — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:43:12 +0000

I think there is a unique thing about the church, and that is to be as one – always seems to make me feel good inside to know there’s always someone I can talk to and rely on.

By: Jailyn

Jailyn — Tue, 26 May 2009 07:59:51 +0000

It’s interesting how the church and politics can work hand in hand for a common goal a better life for our people.

By: Manuel Daugherty Razetto

Manuel Daugherty Razetto — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 01:53:16 +0000

There is now doubt that the cardinal has spoken wisely and correctly defending the right of the unborn to be given life.
It is, though, very dangerous to see above some comments defending Mr Obama. His defence of F.O.C.A defines him well.
To believe that the republicans are for abortion is a mistaken judgment, whereas if we look into the hordes of democrats defending Abortion, is endless.
Let us all fight for the Right To Life.

Manuel

By: ShannonW.

ShannonW. — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:53:23 +0000

I think this weeks blog was very interesting. I agree with Cardinal Sean that abortion is wrong. I think no baby should be killed. Thats Terrible! I thought that it was a great idea to talk about this in the blog.

By: Deirdre

Deirdre — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:59:03 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

I really liked reading this weeks blog. especially because it was about abortion. I think it is terrible for an innocent baby to be killed. I thought it was a great idea to have a meeting about that.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:50:48 +0000

I don’t like how people think abortion is ok! It is a very bad thing! No baby needs to be killed for that. All babies should have a chance to live life.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:33:49 +0000

Cardinal Sean,

Once again you have posted a wonderful blog! I think it is very intersting to see and read about your adventures. My favorite part of your blog was seeing the Army Chorus singing in the photos you took. I think the saying :“Taking God to Soldiers and Taking Soldiers to God” was a very special message from the poster you saw. I think it really relates to the army and all of the sodiers and their familiesvery well. Thank you again for your blog, Cardinal!

~Elizabeth~

By: Rosemary Cook

Rosemary Cook — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:10:45 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,
Since President-elect Obama has shown such obvious affection for his own daughters, it would seem that the best way of melting his heart and changing his stated intention of making F.O.C.A. the law of the land might be through a concerted letter-writing campaign of the children of the U.S. This pan of action could have many beneficial results:
1. Infomr the school-aged children of the evils of this legislation.
2. Help each child be able to clearly explain what is wrong with F.O.C.A.
3. Give them an understanding of true freedom.
4. Help them realize that they can have an impact on the future of this country.
5. Put the President-elect in the awkward position of refusing the impassioned request of millions of children should he sign F.O.C.A.
My suggestion is that parochial schools, throughout the country, make this a part of their writing curriculum: a persuasive essay. This can also be done in CCD classes, and among home-schoolers. There should be a deadline of January 15th, in which all letters would be mailed. The letters would have the greatest influence in they were each mailed separately.

By: Gentledove

Gentledove — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:12:51 +0000

The prayers of many go with you on this issue. Lovely pics

By: chris

chris — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:47:34 +0000

Dear Cardinal:

I highly disagreed with the abortion agreement years ago. I hope that will never happen again, because abortion is a horrible thing.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:26:10 +0000

Cardinal Sean, You worked with Father Scott Newman in the Caribbean, and know him personally. Have read his homily on reception of the Eucharist and voting (and not the words as reported by the news media)? Will you offer Catholics in Boston insight into the proper examination of conscience we should undertake before receiving Communion?

By: shannon

shannon — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:09:11 +0000

I think this weeks blog is very interesting. I agree with the cardinal on the idea of abortion. I think it is not right to kill a baby’s life before it gets a chance to live. Even though they are not alive, God still loves them and he is still his children.

By: Deanna

Deanna — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:40:42 +0000

Dear Cardinal Seán,
I liked how you talked about how everyday issuses fall into Catholic faith. It made me realize that no matter what the issue is, religon will always be a part of it.
Hope you have a great week.
-Deanna

By: Mariah

Mariah — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:27:21 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

I believe it is our vocation as Catholics to spread the word of God. It is great that you preach God’s word from week to week at different gatherings. It reminds people that we need to be kind to others, just as Jesus would. It is also wonderful how many people are now starting to spread God’s message through technology. An example being your blog.

SIncerely,
Mariah Ward

By: Caroline K.

Caroline K. — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:12:39 +0000

Dear Cardian Sean,
It is Caroline K. from St. Paul School. I ejoyed your bog this week. It is very interesting that you went to Baltimore for the U.S. Conference for Catholic Bishops. The pictures from your hotel are beautiful. Once again, thank you for your blog!!!

~Caroline Kenneally~

By: Jasper

Jasper — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 02:10:33 +0000

another ambiguios statement from the bishops.

By: Kate

Kate — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:55:24 +0000

Did you say that you were at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary? That’s where I was baptized! Now I live in Massachusetts, though.

I think abortion is so wrong. I can’t believe that some people think that it is okay to literally kill a baby. Some people say that it isn’t a baby, but it is. That baby could grow up to accomplish something great for our world, so why throw out that chance?

-Kate, 7th grade, St. Paul’s School in Hingham

By: Alexis

Alexis — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:46:09 +0000

I think supporting the army corps and our new elected president Barrack Obama is very important. It was wonderful to have a dinner dedicated to the troops.

By: Celene

Celene — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:39:28 +0000

I am glad that you participated in the fall assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Baltimore. It is important for people to remember that abortion is wrong. By aborting a baby you could have just killed the next Albert Einstein, Bill Gates, or Steve Jobs. Let us just all hope that the Church will lead our country to being more pro-life.

By: Jake

Jake — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:24:07 +0000

I thought it was a horrible thing to let abortion be approved. I enjoyed the idea of you all meeting together and talking about the horrible event.

By: Seán McCluskey

Seán McCluskey — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:57:36 +0000

Hi Cardinal Seán –

I just wanted to let you know how happy I am that you spell your first name correctly! I was born spelling it this way and am thrilled whenever I see other guys, particularly Americans, using the fada over the “a”. I’m from Boston originally but live in Chicago now. However, I’m home pretty often – I’ll have to come to one of your masses soon!

Slán agus beannacht,
Seán MacBhloscaidh

By: Seán McCluskey

Seán McCluskey — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:57:02 +0000

Hi Cardinal Seán –

I just wanted to let you know how happy I am that you spell your first name correctly! I was born spelling it this way and am thrilled whenever I see other guys, particularly Americans, using the fada over the “a”. I’m from Boston orginally but live in Chicago now. However, I’m home pretty often – I’ll have to come to one of your masses soon!

Slán agus beannacht,
Seán MacBhloscaidh

By: Jenna

Jenna — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:41:25 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean,

I think it is great how you are very pro-life. I believe that abortion is terrible and that no baby deserves to get killed.

I also think that President-elect Obama is an example of how you can do anything you set your mind to. I hope he can help the country get out of this economic crisis.

Sincerely,
Jenna

By: Mikayla

Mikayla — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:35:33 +0000

Pro-life is a very important issue that we need to pay more attention to. Thankyou Cardinal sean for this interesting blog
Can’t wait for your next one
Sincerely,
Mikayla McGrath

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:34:53 +0000

I believe that Cardinal Seans blog is a great ways to spread the Word and other important issues to the community!

By: Gabrielle

Gabrielle — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 20:40:39 +0000

Dear Cardinal Sean
i really enjoyed this weeks blog! It is nice to hear about what is going on in the Catholic community. I think the regional meetings are great! I alsothink that is was great that the priests got to see their classmates.

By: Eva Arnott

Eva Arnott — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 22:57:17 +0000

As a strongly pro-life woman whose youngest child is fifteen years younger than the previous one, I spent much time in prayer before voting for President-elect Obama. I did so because both parties are coalitions and each includes some groups whose values are far from those that we Catholics share.
For the past thirty years no Democrat, however well-qualified, who was openly pro-life could achieve national office, as the late Governor Robert Casey discovered. Now, we will have a president whose teenage mother would have been encouraged to have an abortion if she had become pregnant in 1973 instead of 1960 and a Catholic vice-president and Speaker. Maybe there is room to influence these apparently decent people. Bishops can, rightly, be prophetic, but politics is the art of the possible.

By: Fausta

Fausta — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 20:04:53 +0000

My parish seems to be very politically correct. Perhaps I have missed it, but I’ve never heard preaching about abortion. Reading this blog is the first I’ve heard of the proposed legislation. I will be interested to see if they read this letter tomorrow

By: michael j burke

michael j burke — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:04:48 +0000

Is is sad that the Bishops do not make as explicity clear that the Republican party has little convergence with catholic social teaching: options for the poor, rights of workers, fair not so called free trade, universal health care…….as well as many in that party support pro choice……….
there is no doubt abortion is the singular issue, but the lack by the Bishops of clearly stating that Republicans in general, must be chastised for their [and could this be more obvious than in the unprescidented distribution of wealth in the USA-un paralled in the industrial world>?] lack of social justice…
In obedience i voted for McCain, and for Bush twice, all the while seething that my church does not: 1..directly state no catholic can support abortion, and this might mean not voting at all 2…no explanation is available for the wealthy’s accumulation of wealth at the expense of the social contract, and 3…just as Obama much more closely parallels catholic reasoning on all social teaching and matters of foreigh policy but the scandal of abortion ops all else —so McCain’s views on social, economic, workers rights, and bombastic views on foreign affairs are against the Catholic approach to problems

instead the Bishops fall into line with Republican winner take all, self righteous blather

i say this in all due respect

By: sohbet

sohbet — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 13:50:51 +0000

yes in the Of course, we are very grateful to Father Arthur Kennedy, the rector, and the rest of the seminary community for hosting what is always a fine event.