lifesitenews--2020-07-31--Trump says he will issue more executive orders on ‘Big Tech’ if Congress fails to act

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WASHINGTON D.C. , July 31 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – President Donald Trump has said that he will issue executive orders to “ bring fairness to Big Tech ” if Congress fails to act .
“ If Congress doesn ’ t bring fairness to Big Tech , which they should have done years ago , I will do it myself with Executive Orders .
In Washington , it has been ALL TALK and NO ACTION for years , and the people of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it !
” Trump tweeted as Wednesday ’ s antitrust hearing at the U.Sa .
House of Representatives began .
In May , Trump signed an executive order suggesting the federal government will begin to interpret much more narrowly the legal immunities social media companies currently enjoy .
During Wednesday ’ s hearing on technology and antitrust , Rep. Matt Gaetz ( R-FL ) accused Google of election interference through the blacklisting of conservative news websites from its online search results after Google CEO Sundar Pichai admitted that the creation of lists of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ portion.
” Gaetz ’ s accusation came after Breitbart News released data this week that it says show that “ Google is deliberately working to interfere with the reelection of Trump in 2020 ” through purging Breitbart and other conservative websites from search results .
Following Wednesday ’ s hearing , Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson challenged Rep. Jim Jordan ( R-OH ) , the highest ranking Republican on the committee hosting the hearing , as to why he has accepted large donations from Google .
“ It seems very difficult for any @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all the information about the race is controlled by people who are working for the other side , which is where we are now , ” Carlson said .
Jordan insisted that the money he has received from Google has not influenced him politically .
“ Look , if they want to exercise their First Amendment liberties and give me money , I raised $ 3 million last quarter – if Google gives me a few thousand-dollar check , God bless them , ” he replied .
“ That doesn ’ t change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ today in the committee , I went after them for the very issue you just raised.
” Carlson had previously challenged Jordan as to why more action hasn ’ t been taken against the anti-conservative bias exercised by big tech companies .
“ Lawmakers are tasked with running the country and passing our laws by definition , and these companies operate with a special carve-out provided them by Congress , and Congress has never done anything to rein them in and so we ’ ve got , what , 96 days until the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Are there going to be any consequences until then ?
” Earlier this week , LifeSiteNews joined with other conservatives in an open letter challenging the CEO of Google over the removal of conservative websites from online search results .
Prior to Wednesday ’ s antitrust hearing , independent journalist Mike Cernvoich released what is apparently a leaked internal Republican memo penned by Jordan , which Cernovich says “ sells out Conservatives to Big Tech.
” The 39-page memo indicates that Republicans in Congress will not take any significant action against the internet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ suggests that Google , Amazon , Apple , or Facebook have acted unlawfully , that would not necessarily mean underlying antitrust law needs an overhaul , ” the memo reads .
A Republican spokesperson has responded to the memo , which was also covered in Politico , saying that it was simply a “ guidance memo ” intended as an “ information and learning tool , ” and that it doesn ’ t represent the official GOP position .
“ Guidance memos are created to present all sides of the equation for members @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the committee , and this leaked document has been wildly mischaracterized , ” the spokesman said .
“ These memos are regularly created for every hearing to show every argument that might come up in a hearing .
These memos are NOT meant to serve as a plan of attack for any hearing.
” When LifeSiteNews searched online for the leaked memo earlier this week , a Google search for the words “ Cernovich antitrust memo transcript ” failed to bring up Mike Cernovich ’ s website , where the memo was posted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Google to “ repeat the search with the omitted results included , ” Cernovich ’ s website still did not appear in the search results at all .
The exact same search entered into DuckDuckGo brought up Cernovich ’ s website as the second result .
LifeSiteNews has contacted Jordan ’ s Washington office requesting further comment on the memo , but has not received a response .

PETITION: Break up Big Tech tyrants and defend free speech! Sign the petition here. WASHINGTON D.C., July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – President Donald Trump has said that he will issue executive orders to “bring fairness to Big Tech” if Congress fails to act. “If Congress doesn’t bring fairness to Big Tech, which they should have done years ago, I will do it myself with Executive Orders. In Washington, it has been ALL TALK and NO ACTION for years, and the people of our Country are sick and tired of it!” Trump tweeted as Wednesday’s antitrust hearing at the U.Sa. House of […]
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WASHINGTON D.C., July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – President Donald Trump has said that he will issue executive orders to “bring fairness to Big Tech” if Congress fails to act.
“If Congress doesn’t bring fairness to Big Tech, which they should have done years ago, I will do it myself with Executive Orders. In Washington, it has been ALL TALK and NO ACTION for years, and the people of our Country are sick and tired of it!” Trump tweeted as Wednesday’s antitrust hearing at the U.Sa. House of Representatives began.
If Congress doesn’t bring fairness to Big Tech, which they should have done years ago, I will do it myself with Executive Orders. In Washington, it has been ALL TALK and NO ACTION for years, and the people of our Country are sick and tired of it! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2020
In May, Trump signed an executive order suggesting the federal government will begin to interpret much more narrowly the legal immunities social media companies currently enjoy.
During Wednesday’s hearing on technology and antitrust, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) accused Google of election interference through the blacklisting of conservative news websites from its online search results after Google CEO Sundar Pichai admitted that the creation of lists of blocked sites “can involve a manual portion.”
Gaetz’s accusation came after Breitbart News released data this week that it says show that “Google is deliberately working to interfere with the reelection of Trump in 2020” through purging Breitbart and other conservative websites from search results.
Following Wednesday’s hearing, Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson challenged Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), the highest ranking Republican on the committee hosting the hearing, as to why he has accepted large donations from Google.
“It seems very difficult for any candidate or party to win anything if all the information about the race is controlled by people who are working for the other side, which is where we are now,” Carlson said.
Jordan insisted that the money he has received from Google has not influenced him politically.
“Look, if they want to exercise their First Amendment liberties and give me money, I raised $3 million last quarter – if Google gives me a few thousand-dollar check, God bless them,” he replied.
“That doesn’t change who I am. You saw that today in the committee, I went after them for the very issue you just raised.”
Carlson had previously challenged Jordan as to why more action hasn’t been taken against the anti-conservative bias exercised by big tech companies.
“Lawmakers are tasked with running the country and passing our laws by definition, and these companies operate with a special carve-out provided them by Congress, and Congress has never done anything to rein them in and so we’ve got, what, 96 days until the election,” Carlson said.
“Are there going to be any consequences until then?”
Earlier this week, LifeSiteNews joined with other conservatives in an open letter challenging the CEO of Google over the removal of conservative websites from online search results.
Prior to Wednesday’s antitrust hearing, independent journalist Mike Cernvoich released what is apparently a leaked internal Republican memo penned by Jordan, which Cernovich says “sells out Conservatives to Big Tech.”
The 39-page memo indicates that Republicans in Congress will not take any significant action against the internet giants.
“Even if this hearing suggests that Google, Amazon, Apple, or Facebook have acted unlawfully, that would not necessarily mean underlying antitrust law needs an overhaul,” the memo reads.
A Republican spokesperson has responded to the memo, which was also covered in Politico, saying that it was simply a “guidance memo” intended as an “information and learning tool,” and that it doesn’t represent the official GOP position.
“Guidance memos are created to present all sides of the equation for members of Congress to learn about issues before the committee, and this leaked document has been wildly mischaracterized,” the spokesman said. “These memos are regularly created for every hearing to show every argument that might come up in a hearing. These memos are NOT meant to serve as a plan of attack for any hearing.”
When LifeSiteNews searched online for the leaked memo earlier this week, a Google search for the words “Cernovich antitrust memo transcript” failed to bring up Mike Cernovich’s website, where the memo was posted. Even after clicking a link provided by Google to “repeat the search with the omitted results included,” Cernovich’s website still did not appear in the search results at all.
The exact same search entered into DuckDuckGo brought up Cernovich’s website as the second result.
LifeSiteNews has contacted Jordan’s Washington office requesting further comment on the memo, but has not received a response.
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lifesitenews--2020-07-31--Hospital fires Catholic security guard for helping priest visit dying woman during lockdown

TAMUNING , Guam , July 31 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – A security guard in a Guam hospital has been fired with “ no warning ” over helping a priest give last rites to a dying patient amid the coronavirus lockdown .
Guam , a small island in the Pacific ocean , is a territory of the United States .
Robert Glemann , a married father of three young daughters , told LifeSiteNews that one woman “ had a massive brain hemorrhage and … was going to die in the next few hours , ” according to nurses .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ souls kicked in and I contacted my priest friend to be on standby just in case their family wanted her to see a priest , ” said Glemann .
“ I prayed a Rosary to ask for the Blessed Mother ’ s help .
The daughter finally came in and she wanted a priest for last rites.
” Glemann spoke to the local pastor , whom he considered a personal friend .
“ He then told me that he was specifically told that he wasn ’ t allowed to come in the Emergency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ up by then , because I was seriously concerned for the salvation of this particular woman ( some internal motivation I can ’ t explain ) .
I gave Father a stern reminder of his duties as a priest regardless of COVID or any Hospital Policies .
The priest felt disrespected and thought I was giving him orders so the conversation ended.
” However , Glemann then asked “ one of the saintly nurses if she could convince this priest to come.
” In fact , both nurses and doctors had given their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rites to the dying person .
In the end , another priest agreed to come .
“ I made sure that the Security Officer at “ stage one ” ( a place where they stop people before they enter the ER ) was going to let the priest in , ” said Glemann .
“ I escorted the priest into the facility and he administered the last rites .
Thanks be to God and Our Lady ’ s intercession !
” Glemann allowed the priest into the facility on June 12 .
On @ @ @ @ @ @ @ later , he was fired from his job without prior warning .
“ I was told that I had made a ‘ possible ’ HIPAA violation.
” HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act aimed at protecting patients ’ personal data .
Glemann ’ s boss explained that it was not clear he had broken that law , given that he “ didn ’ t do something crazy like … take the patient ’ s medical records and post them online.
” “ My boss went on to tell me @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I was doing a fantastic job , ” Glemann pointed out .
“ Just that I ‘ angered the Big Lady ’ ( the head administrator who previously denied priest entrance in a similar situation ) .
” The local archdiocese of Agaña had contacted the hospital on June 15 , lamenting the difficulties to get priests inside to minister to the sick and dying , and asking to clarify the hospital ’ s policies .
Episcopal Vicar Fr .
Ronald S. Richards pointed out that hospital ministry protocols were likely to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have received calls most often from Security who insists quite forcefully that a priest come to the hospital to administer last rites .
On several occasions these are patients in the Emergency Room.
” During a meeting with the hospital , the archdiocese had agreed on May 27 that priests should not enter the emergency room .
“ However , we have received numerous calls from Security as well as the ER Charge Nurse , the Nursing Supervisor as well as family members for a priest , ” wrote Fr .
Richards .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ we have called to confirmed [ sic ] if a priest will be allowed to enter the ER based on your policy , ” he added .
“ Each time we were told that because it was only for ‘ a short period of time it would be okay for a priest to come in.
’ So , we have sent in a priest each time.
” Richards explained that the archdiocese always referred to the hospital policy when receiving calls , “ but it is the hospital staff that is modifying the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ loss as to how to respond .
We are merely trying to work harmoniously with your administration in what is best for all concern [ sic ] .
” Robert Glemann , the fired security guard , has started a Fundly account to raise money for his family while he is looking for a job , and possibly relocating to a state more supportive of religious liberty .

The married father of three young daughters is now out of a job and looking for work
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TAMUNING, Guam, July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – A security guard in a Guam hospital has been fired with “no warning” over helping a priest give last rites to a dying patient amid the coronavirus lockdown. Guam, a small island in the Pacific ocean, is a territory of the United States.
Robert Glemann, a married father of three young daughters, told LifeSiteNews that one woman “had a massive brain hemorrhage and … was going to die in the next few hours,” according to nurses.
“The zeal for the salvation of souls kicked in and I contacted my priest friend to be on standby just in case their family wanted her to see a priest,” said Glemann. “I prayed a Rosary to ask for the Blessed Mother’s help. The daughter finally came in and she wanted a priest for last rites.”
Glemann spoke to the local pastor, whom he considered a personal friend. “He then told me that he was specifically told that he wasn’t allowed to come in the Emergency Room.”
“I was quite fired up by then, because I was seriously concerned for the salvation of this particular woman (some internal motivation I can’t explain). I gave Father a stern reminder of his duties as a priest regardless of COVID or any Hospital Policies. The priest felt disrespected and thought I was giving him orders so the conversation ended.”
However, Glemann then asked “one of the saintly nurses if she could convince this priest to come.” In fact, both nurses and doctors had given their approval of having a priest administer last rites to the dying person.
In the end, another priest agreed to come.
“I made sure that the Security Officer at “stage one” (a place where they stop people before they enter the ER) was going to let the priest in,” said Glemann. “I escorted the priest into the facility and he administered the last rites. Thanks be to God and Our Lady’s intercession!”
Glemann allowed the priest into the facility on June 12. On June 18, less than a week later, he was fired from his job without prior warning. “I was told that I had made a ‘possible’ HIPAA violation.”
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act aimed at protecting patients’ personal data. Glemann’s boss explained that it was not clear he had broken that law, given that he “didn’t do something crazy like … take the patient’s medical records and post them online.”
“My boss went on to tell me how I was a great employee and I was doing a fantastic job,” Glemann pointed out. “Just that I ‘angered the Big Lady’ (the head administrator who previously denied priest entrance in a similar situation).”
The local archdiocese of Agaña had contacted the hospital on June 15, lamenting the difficulties to get priests inside to minister to the sick and dying, and asking to clarify the hospital’s policies.
Episcopal Vicar Fr. Ronald S. Richards pointed out that hospital ministry protocols were likely to stay for an indefinite time. “We have received calls most often from Security who insists quite forcefully that a priest come to the hospital to administer last rites. On several occasions these are patients in the Emergency Room.”
During a meeting with the hospital, the archdiocese had agreed on May 27 that priests should not enter the emergency room. “However, we have received numerous calls from Security as well as the ER Charge Nurse, the Nursing Supervisor as well as family members for a priest,” wrote Fr. Richards.
“With each of these occasions, we have called to confirmed [sic] if a priest will be allowed to enter the ER based on your policy,” he added. “Each time we were told that because it was only for ‘a short period of time it would be okay for a priest to come in.’ So, we have sent in a priest each time.”
Richards explained that the archdiocese always referred to the hospital policy when receiving calls, “but it is the hospital staff that is modifying the policy, therefore we are at a loss as to how to respond. We are merely trying to work harmoniously with your administration in what is best for all concern [sic].”
Robert Glemann, the fired security guard, has started a Fundly account to raise money for his family while he is looking for a job, and possibly relocating to a state more supportive of religious liberty.
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lifesitenews--2020-07-31--Why priest is wrong in describing Communion on tongue as Gnostic and Calvinistic

July 31 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – The internet exposes the most breathtaking ignorance to full public display .
It ’ s like a form of intellectual nudism .
I suppose this is a good thing , as the errors and vices of the postconciliar Church can no longer hide , like creepy-crawly things in dark swamps , but are being exposed for what they are in broad daylight .
This is not to say they will be instantly wiped out .
It is only to say that it is easier to fight an enemy who makes himself apparent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at St. John ’ s in Camarillo—there is no need to give his name , but he has quite a following on Facebook—posted this nugget : For the first thousand years of the Church Communion was given in the hand only .
John Calvin ’ s influence on the Church , along with the Gnostics preached that the human body was evil and that humans were basically evil and that Communion was only for the holy Clergy .
This heresy was condemned , so the Jansenists , who followed a lot of Calvin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aren ’ t good enough to touch the Body of Christ with your hand , only with your tongue !
’ as if the tongue is holier than the hand .
When someone is Baptized or Confirmed their entire being is Baptized or Confirmed , not just their tongue .
They are anointed and consecrated to Christ , their entire body , mind and spirit .
One barely knows where to begin taking apart such a tangled web of misinformation and fantasy .
1 .
We already have evidence of communion into the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Nicola Bux argues there are even indications of it at the Last Supper .
2 .
The early Christians did not practice communion on the hand in the way we do it .
Our way is novel and desacralizing .
3 .
A custom that is observed for well over 1,000 years by all Eastern and Western Christians has nothing to do with Calvin or Gnosticism or Jansenism , but with humble and adoring reverence towards the Body of Christ , and due respect for the anointed hands of the priest who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proper office .
The custom also predominated for practical reasons : it is safer and more efficient .
4 .
The tongue , in fact , is specially blest in the traditional rite of baptism , where a pinch of exorcised and blest salt is placed on it , with a prayer that looks ahead to the reception of Communion : “ N. , accipe sal sapientiae : propitiatio sit tibi in vitam æternam ” ( N. , receive the salt of wisdom : may it be propitious to you unto eternal life @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of the body is set aside in this manner for blest food .
It is no wonder that the removal of this precious rite coincided with a permission , born of disobedience , for communion on the hand .
Let us consider some really important points that one would think should be obvious , but in our era , which combines a staggering lack of common sense with a confounding lack of historical , cultural , and liturgical awareness , I suppose nothing can be taken for obvious anymore .
1 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ why we ’ re supposed to be washing them frequently these days .
More to the point , the hands are dirtier than the mouth , otherwise the CDC wouldn ’ t be constantly telling us not to touch our faces .
Our mouth is inside of us , so it ’ s already got what we have ( so to speak ) , but it doesn ’ t have what the outside world has , until something is put into it .
In other words , all things being equal , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and the hands are not .
2 .
Moreover , the hand symbolizes work ( “ work of human hands ” ) , while the mouth symbolizes speech , thought , judgment , and love .
The Book of Revelation doesn ’ t say that Jesus has a sword in His hand ; it says “ And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword ” ( 19:5 ) , showing His power and His reign of justice .
The Song of Songs does not begin : “ Let him touch me with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ but “ Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth.
” This suggests that Scripture sees the mouth as closer to the heart of the person , more expressive of who and what he is .
3 .
Building off of these points is the symbolism of receiving in the mouth vs. taking with the hand .
When someone puts food into our hands , it is being “ handed over ” and comes into our power .
When , in contrast , someone feeds us directly into the mouth , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ feeds , and the one fed is fed , like a small child by its parent .
The latter arrangement suits better the divine feeding of us with bread from heaven .
4 .
While it is true that all of the faithful are baptized into Christ ’ s priesthood , the ordained priest participates in that priesthood in an essentially different and higher way : he can act in persona Christi capitis , in the person of Christ the Head of the Church .
His ordination has set him apart essentially , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and for all the activities that flow from it .
Therefore it is fitting for him to feed himself and then to feed the other members of the Church , as Christ did His apostles at the Last Supper .
5 .
It was precisely centuries of opportunity to internalize these truths—together with lots of practical experience , good and bad—that prompted the Church universally , in all her Eastern and Western rites , to move exclusively to communion in the mouth , preceded or accompanied by a manifest sign of adoration .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ tradition , the abrupt return of communion in the hand in the 1960s sent one and only one signal : the Eucharist and the priesthood aren ’ t such a big deal after all .
Don ’ t worry about kneeling or bowing profoundly before it ; don ’ t worry about being fed with the bread of angels .
It ’ s just a symbol of our communal belonging and how great we already are by our baptism .
And that brings us full circle to the Facebook post with which we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we see that one consistent set of symbols—developed over time by a Church that , guided by the Holy Spirit , believed profoundly in transubstantiation and the Real Presence—has been replaced by another set contrary to it , erosive of these beliefs .
How hard is it to see that this “ swap ” has , in fact , taken place ; that it can not have been caused by the same Spirit , but rather , an opposing spirit ; and that the Church must return , in sackcloth and ashes , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
The painting shown above is by James Tissot ( 1836-1902 ) : `` Communion of the Apostles . ''
Tissot researched his paintings with exceptional care , and envisions the Lord feeding the Apostles as is customary in the Middle East , where a friend may place food in a friend 's mouth , or a lover in that of his beloved , at least on special occasions ( think of the custom of the bride and bridegroom feeding cake to one another at the wedding reception ) .
Msgr .
Nicola @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sacramental theology , makes the same argument ( see here for references ) .
The point is not that all communion was given this way in ancient times , but rather that we can not exclude that communion was sometimes given directly into the mouth from the beginning , before it became the universal norm later on .

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July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – The internet exposes the most breathtaking ignorance to full public display. It’s like a form of intellectual nudism. I suppose this is a good thing, as the errors and vices of the postconciliar Church can no longer hide, like creepy-crawly things in dark swamps, but are being exposed for what they are in broad daylight. This is not to say they will be instantly wiped out. It is only to say that it is easier to fight an enemy who makes himself apparent.
A Catholic Boomer priest, trained at St. John’s in Camarillo—there is no need to give his name, but he has quite a following on Facebook—posted this nugget:
For the first thousand years of the Church Communion was given in the hand only. John Calvin’s influence on the Church, along with the Gnostics preached that the human body was evil and that humans were basically evil and that Communion was only for the holy Clergy. This heresy was condemned, so the Jansenists, who followed a lot of Calvin’s heresies, said ‘You aren’t good enough to touch the Body of Christ with your hand, only with your tongue!’ as if the tongue is holier than the hand. When someone is Baptized or Confirmed their entire being is Baptized or Confirmed, not just their tongue. They are anointed and consecrated to Christ, their entire body, mind and spirit.
One barely knows where to begin taking apart such a tangled web of misinformation and fantasy.
1. We already have evidence of communion into the mouth from the first millennium. Msgr. Nicola Bux argues there are even indications of it at the Last Supper.
2. The early Christians did not practice communion on the hand in the way we do it. Our way is novel and desacralizing.
3. A custom that is observed for well over 1,000 years by all Eastern and Western Christians has nothing to do with Calvin or Gnosticism or Jansenism, but with humble and adoring reverence towards the Body of Christ, and due respect for the anointed hands of the priest who handles the Body of Christ as his proper office. The custom also predominated for practical reasons: it is safer and more efficient.
4. The tongue, in fact, is specially blest in the traditional rite of baptism, where a pinch of exorcised and blest salt is placed on it, with a prayer that looks ahead to the reception of Communion: “N., accipe sal sapientiae: propitiatio sit tibi in vitam æternam” (N., receive the salt of wisdom: may it be propitious to you unto eternal life), and then:
O God of our fathers, O God the Author of all truth, vouchsafe, we humbly beseech Thee, to look graciously down upon this Thy servant, N., and as he tastes this first nutriment of salt, suffer him no longer to hunger for want of heavenly food, to the end that he may be always fervent in spirit, rejoicing in hope, always serving Thy name. Lead him, O Lord, we beseech Thee, to the laver of the new regeneration, that, together with Thy faithful, he may deserve to attain the everlasting rewards of Thy promises.
No other part of the body is set aside in this manner for blest food. It is no wonder that the removal of this precious rite coincided with a permission, born of disobedience, for communion on the hand.
Let us consider some really important points that one would think should be obvious, but in our era, which combines a staggering lack of common sense with a confounding lack of historical, cultural, and liturgical awareness, I suppose nothing can be taken for obvious anymore.
1. Hands are seldom clean, which is why we’re supposed to be washing them frequently these days. More to the point, the hands are dirtier than the mouth, otherwise the CDC wouldn’t be constantly telling us not to touch our faces. Our mouth is inside of us, so it’s already got what we have (so to speak), but it doesn’t have what the outside world has, until something is put into it. In other words, all things being equal, the mouth is a “safe space” and the hands are not.
2. Moreover, the hand symbolizes work (“work of human hands”), while the mouth symbolizes speech, thought, judgment, and love. The Book of Revelation doesn’t say that Jesus has a sword in His hand; it says “And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword” (19:5), showing His power and His reign of justice. The Song of Songs does not begin: “Let him touch me with the touches of his hands,” but “Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth.” This suggests that Scripture sees the mouth as closer to the heart of the person, more expressive of who and what he is.
3. Building off of these points is the symbolism of receiving in the mouth vs. taking with the hand. When someone puts food into our hands, it is being “handed over” and comes into our power. When, in contrast, someone feeds us directly into the mouth, we are basically passive: the feeder feeds, and the one fed is fed, like a small child by its parent. The latter arrangement suits better the divine feeding of us with bread from heaven.
4. While it is true that all of the faithful are baptized into Christ’s priesthood, the ordained priest participates in that priesthood in an essentially different and higher way: he can act in persona Christi capitis, in the person of Christ the Head of the Church. His ordination has set him apart essentially, not accidentally, for that office, and for all the activities that flow from it. Therefore it is fitting for him to feed himself and then to feed the other members of the Church, as Christ did His apostles at the Last Supper.
5. It was precisely centuries of opportunity to internalize these truths—together with lots of practical experience, good and bad—that prompted the Church universally, in all her Eastern and Western rites, to move exclusively to communion in the mouth, preceded or accompanied by a manifest sign of adoration.
6. Therefore, against this millennial tradition, the abrupt return of communion in the hand in the 1960s sent one and only one signal: the Eucharist and the priesthood aren’t such a big deal after all. Don’t worry about kneeling or bowing profoundly before it; don’t worry about being fed with the bread of angels. It’s just a symbol of our communal belonging and how great we already are by our baptism. And that brings us full circle to the Facebook post with which we began.
Stepping back, then, we see that one consistent set of symbols—developed over time by a Church that, guided by the Holy Spirit, believed profoundly in transubstantiation and the Real Presence—has been replaced by another set contrary to it, erosive of these beliefs. How hard is it to see that this “swap” has, in fact, taken place; that it cannot have been caused by the same Spirit, but rather, an opposing spirit; and that the Church must return, in sackcloth and ashes, to her eminently sensible and sacred tradition?
The painting shown above is by James Tissot (1836-1902): “Communion of the Apostles.” Tissot researched his paintings with exceptional care, and envisions the Lord feeding the Apostles as is customary in the Middle East, where a friend may place food in a friend's mouth, or a lover in that of his beloved, at least on special occasions (think of the custom of the bride and bridegroom feeding cake to one another at the wedding reception). Msgr. Nicola Bux, a distinguished specialist in liturgical and sacramental theology, makes the same argument (see here for references). The point is not that all communion was given this way in ancient times, but rather that we cannot exclude that communion was sometimes given directly into the mouth from the beginning, before it became the universal norm later on.
Peter Kwasniewski, Thomistic theologian, liturgical scholar, and choral composer, is a graduate of Thomas Aquinas College in California (B.A. Liberal Arts) and The Catholic University of America in Washington, DC (M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy). He taught at the International Theological Institute in Austria and the Franciscan University of Steubenville’s Austria Program, then helped establish Wyoming Catholic College in 2006. There he taught theology, philosophy, music, and art history and directed the choirs until leaving in 2018 to devote himself full-time to writing and lecturing. Today he contributes regularly to many websites and publications, including New Liturgical Movement, OnePeterFive, LifeSiteNews, Rorate Caeli, The Remnant, and Catholic Family News, and has published thirteen books, including four on traditional Catholicism: Resurgent in the Midst of Crisis (Angelico, 2014, also available in Czech, Polish, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and Belarusian), Noble Beauty, Transcendent Holiness (Angelico, 2017), Tradition and Sanity (Angelico, 2018), and Reclaiming Our Roman Catholic Birthright: The Genius and Timeliness of the Traditional Latin Mass (Angelico, 2020). His work has been translated into at least eighteen languages. Kwasniewski is a scholar of The Aquinas Institute in Green Bay, which is publishing the Opera Omnia of the Angelic Doctor, a Fellow of the Albertus Magnus Center for Scholastic Studies, and a Senior Fellow of the St. Paul Center. He has published over a thousand articles on Thomistic thought, sacramental and liturgical theology, the history and aesthetics of music, and the social doctrine of the Church. For news, information, article links, sacred music, and the home of Os Justi Press, visit his personal website, www.peterkwasniewski.com.
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lifesitenews--2020-07-31--Why are Google, Facebook, Twitter so bent on censoring doctors who promote cure for COVID?

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July 31 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Joseph Goebbels , head of the Third Reich ’ s Ministry of Propaganda once said , `` Let me control the media and I will turn any nation into a herd of pigs . ''
A handful of large corporations in the United States today control the bulk of information available to the public on the internet .
Increasingly those who express unpopular opinions , diverging from the liberal mainstream ’ s narrative , are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and Facebook recently flexed their cumulative muscle by removing a July 27th press conference video by a group of board-certified physicians discussing what ’ s become a treatment for the coronavirus using hydroxychloroquine ( HCQ ) that ’ s become a political football since President Trump spoke favorably about it several months ago .
During the eight hours the video was online at Breitbart ’ s website , about 16 million people viewed and shared it .
What “ crime speak ” did the doctors commit in the video that got them @ @ @ @ @ @ @ disagreed with the demonization of a medical protocol using hydroxychloroquine , zinc , and the z-pack to treat early onset of the coronavirus .
Within hours of the video appearing on Breitbart the three giants , who don ’ t appear to have any medical background , acted in concert to cancel the views of these frontline doctors , despite the fact that they have treated hundreds of patients with the virus .
In view of the fact that medicine is an “ art ” and often involves doctors trying and developing unproven @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rather than a draconian crackdown .
Many once-controversial treatments are now standard .
Doctors of the past ridiculed by their peers , like Louis Pasteur who developed the cure for anthrax and rabies , are now revered as medical pioneers .
The liberal censorship lockstep became even more obvious as the mainstream media picked up the story and began attacking the doctors .
CNN , in a clearly biased article , stated that : CNN implied that these men and women were imposters at worst , snake oil salesmen at best .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mainstream media decried the facts presented as “ misleading , false , and misinformation.
” They dismissed out of hand these doctors who work directly with virus patients or who have expertise in particular areas relating to COVID-19 policies .
The views of reputable medical professionals deserve to be heard .
The doctors stated at the outset that they want to offer good news and hope to the American people about the virus .
Pediatrician Robert Hamilton , author of 7 Secrets of the Newborn , is known as the “ baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” method for calming crying infants .
He received his medical degree and did his residency at UCLA medical school and has practiced pediatrics for over 35 years .
Past president of the Los Angeles Pediatric Society , he founded Lighthouse Medical Missions , a volunteer group that organizes short-term medical missions to Africa , Asia , Central and South America – participating himself in more than two dozen .
Because of his expertise and reputation , he has appeared as a guest on several TV shows including Dr. Oz and Good Morning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tolerate the virus well .
Few are hospitalized and their mortality rate is very low .
Children , he said , “ are not the drivers of this pandemic.
” In general , they are not passing it on .
“ We need to normalize the lives of our children , ” he said .
“ We do that by getting them back in the classroom.
” Dr. Simone Gold , an emergency room physician and lawyer from Los Angeles with over thirty years experience , graduated from Chicago Medical school and received @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spearheaded a letter from 600 doctors last May calling for an end to the shutdown .
The letter described the shutdown as a “ mass casualty ” event saying that among the “ casualties ... hiding in plain sight ” are “ alcoholism , homelessness , suicide , heart attack , stroke , or kidney failure.
” People are not getting treatments they need because of the fear engendered over the virus .
Other doctors addressing the conference called for freedom for doctors and the public to have treatments available that are effective @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saw an illness treated by telling victims to go home , shelter in place , and see if their illness got worse .
Following big tech ’ s censorship of the video , the attack on the doctors went into high gear .
The Frontline Doctors website was immediately de-platformed .
Most mainstream media reporting on the event vilified the doctors and ignored or debunked the data and studies they offered as evidence for the efficacy of the HCQ protocol .
The press conference was only part of a medical conference where scientific @ @ @ @ @ @ @ outlets reported on the science coming from many countries showing that HCQ saves lives ?
In response to the censorship , the group held a second press conference Tuesday , July 28th , calling for an end to the “ paralyzing fear.
” They promised they aren ’ t going away .
Hydroxychloroquine is safe at low doses , they said , and was used successfully against SARS in 2005 which acts in a way similar to the coronavirus .
Neurologist Teryn Clark from Newport Beach , CA urged people to see for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the CDC website ’ s information page for malaria and hydroxychloroquine .
“ The mechanism of action for this disease ( COVID-19 ) is very similar.
” Drugs , she said , are often used for off-label purposes , and there is a petition currently at the FDA to put the drug on label for the virus .
Dr. Richard Urso said he ’ s been trying to get the word out about the effectiveness of HCQ since January .
“ We can ’ t let our patients die without treatment and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s happened .
We ’ ve been told to hide in our houses , wear a mask , and wait for a vaccine .
That ’ s not a strategy .
We have a strategy.
” He went on to point out that studies done in other countries show the efficacy of using the drug and that one of the world ’ s leading virologists , French microbiologist Didier Raoult , has used hydroxychloroquine with astounding results since the beginning of the pandemic .
“ Hydroxychloroquine works ; withholding it from patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the world , HCQ is available over the counter .
It ’ s one of the safest drugs available and has been used for over 60 years .
As Dr. Clark said , there is no shortage of the drug in the United States .
In fact , there ’ s a stockpile of 63 million doses .
One of the most compelling messages came from child psychiatrist Mark McDonald of Los Angeles who described the increasing mental health crisis among his young patients .
He ’ s seeing fear across the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , anxiety even suicide .
“ We need a strategy to end the fear , ” he said .
“ At this point , it ’ s not a medical crisis ; it ’ s an emotional crisis .
But people are so afraid , [ they are ] grasping at straws to find anything , anything at all that will give them a sense of peace and comfort.
” He went on to offer hope saying , “ We have that now ... hydroxychloroquine If we can release this and get this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ end , our children will be safer ... parents will be back to work and our country will get back on its feet .
We need to do this now !
Take charge of yourselves ... .
Don ’ t leave it up to the leadership , the politicians , the media , the special interest groups ... .Talk to your doctors , to your senators ... speak out , take back your freedom , stop living in fear.
” The group advised Americans to contact their doctors and political leaders and demand @ @ @ @ @ @ @ treatment and prophylactic prevention .
It ’ s time to make the HCQ protocol a decision between a patient and the doctor and get big tech out of it !
As for the censorship and one-sided narratives , Joseph Goebbels knew the key ingredient to controlling the masses was to convince them they were in control .
“ Propaganda works best , ” he said , “ when those who are being manipulated are confident they are acting on their own free will .
”

PETITION: Break up Big Tech tyrants and defend free speech! Sign the petition here.
July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Joseph Goebbels, head of the Third Reich’s Ministry of Propaganda once said, “Let me control the media and I will turn any nation into a herd of pigs.” A handful of large corporations in the United States today control the bulk of information available to the public on the internet. Increasingly those who express unpopular opinions, diverging from the liberal mainstream’s narrative, are censored and banned.
Google, Twitter, and Facebook recently flexed their cumulative muscle by removing a July 27th press conference video by a group of board-certified physicians discussing what’s become a treatment for the coronavirus using hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) that’s become a political football since President Trump spoke favorably about it several months ago. During the eight hours the video was online at Breitbart’s website, about 16 million people viewed and shared it.
What “crime speak” did the doctors commit in the video that got them banned by the tech groups? They disagreed with the demonization of a medical protocol using hydroxychloroquine, zinc, and the z-pack to treat early onset of the coronavirus. Within hours of the video appearing on Breitbart the three giants, who don’t appear to have any medical background, acted in concert to cancel the views of these frontline doctors, despite the fact that they have treated hundreds of patients with the virus. In view of the fact that medicine is an “art” and often involves doctors trying and developing unproven treatments, one would expect a conversation rather than a draconian crackdown. Many once-controversial treatments are now standard. Doctors of the past ridiculed by their peers, like Louis Pasteur who developed the cure for anthrax and rabies, are now revered as medical pioneers.
The liberal censorship lockstep became even more obvious as the mainstream media picked up the story and began attacking the doctors. CNN, in a clearly biased article, stated that:
The video, published by the right-wing media outlet Breitbart News, featured a group of people wearing white lab coats [my emphasis] calling themselves “America's Frontline Doctors” staging a press conference in front of the US Supreme Court in Washington, DC.
CNN implied that these men and women were imposters at worst, snake oil salesmen at best. The liberal news outlet and their allies in the mainstream media decried the facts presented as “misleading, false, and misinformation.” They dismissed out of hand these doctors who work directly with virus patients or who have expertise in particular areas relating to COVID-19 policies. The views of reputable medical professionals deserve to be heard. The doctors stated at the outset that they want to offer good news and hope to the American people about the virus.
Pediatrician Robert Hamilton, author of 7 Secrets of the Newborn, is known as the “baby whisperer” for his “how to” method for calming crying infants. He received his medical degree and did his residency at UCLA medical school and has practiced pediatrics for over 35 years. Past president of the Los Angeles Pediatric Society, he founded Lighthouse Medical Missions, a volunteer group that organizes short-term medical missions to Africa, Asia, Central and South America – participating himself in more than two dozen. Because of his expertise and reputation, he has appeared as a guest on several TV shows including Dr. Oz and Good Morning America. He told reporters that children tolerate the virus well. Few are hospitalized and their mortality rate is very low. Children, he said, “are not the drivers of this pandemic.” In general, they are not passing it on. “We need to normalize the lives of our children,” he said. “We do that by getting them back in the classroom.”
Dr. Simone Gold, an emergency room physician and lawyer from Los Angeles with over thirty years experience, graduated from Chicago Medical school and received her law degree from Stanford. She spearheaded a letter from 600 doctors last May calling for an end to the shutdown. The letter described the shutdown as a “mass casualty” event saying that among the “casualties…hiding in plain sight” are “alcoholism, homelessness, suicide, heart attack, stroke, or kidney failure.” People are not getting treatments they need because of the fear engendered over the virus. Other doctors addressing the conference called for freedom for doctors and the public to have treatments available that are effective. One doctor said he never before saw an illness treated by telling victims to go home, shelter in place, and see if their illness got worse.
Following big tech’s censorship of the video, the attack on the doctors went into high gear. The Frontline Doctors website was immediately de-platformed. Most mainstream media reporting on the event vilified the doctors and ignored or debunked the data and studies they offered as evidence for the efficacy of the HCQ protocol. The press conference was only part of a medical conference where scientific data was presented. How many media outlets reported on the science coming from many countries showing that HCQ saves lives?
In response to the censorship, the group held a second press conference Tuesday, July 28th, calling for an end to the “paralyzing fear.” They promised they aren’t going away. Hydroxychloroquine is safe at low doses, they said, and was used successfully against SARS in 2005 which acts in a way similar to the coronavirus. Neurologist Teryn Clark from Newport Beach, CA urged people to see for themselves the safety of hydroxychloroquine by going to the CDC website’s information page for malaria and hydroxychloroquine. “The mechanism of action for this disease (COVID-19) is very similar.” Drugs, she said, are often used for off-label purposes, and there is a petition currently at the FDA to put the drug on label for the virus.
Dr. Richard Urso said he’s been trying to get the word out about the effectiveness of HCQ since January. “We can’t let our patients die without treatment and that’s the major thing that’s happened. We’ve been told to hide in our houses, wear a mask, and wait for a vaccine. That’s not a strategy. We have a strategy.” He went on to point out that studies done in other countries show the efficacy of using the drug and that one of the world’s leading virologists, French microbiologist Didier Raoult, has used hydroxychloroquine with astounding results since the beginning of the pandemic. “Hydroxychloroquine works; withholding it from patients is shameful!”
In many parts of the world, HCQ is available over the counter. It’s one of the safest drugs available and has been used for over 60 years. As Dr. Clark said, there is no shortage of the drug in the United States. In fact, there’s a stockpile of 63 million doses.
One of the most compelling messages came from child psychiatrist Mark McDonald of Los Angeles who described the increasing mental health crisis among his young patients. He’s seeing fear across the board with bed-wetting, self-mutilation, depression, anxiety even suicide. “We need a strategy to end the fear,” he said. “At this point, it’s not a medical crisis; it’s an emotional crisis. But people are so afraid, [they are] grasping at straws to find anything, anything at all that will give them a sense of peace and comfort.” He went on to offer hope saying, “We have that now…hydroxychloroquine If we can release this and get this to the American people the fear will end, our children will be safer…parents will be back to work and our country will get back on its feet. We need to do this now! Take charge of yourselves…. Don’t leave it up to the leadership, the politicians, the media, the special interest groups….Talk to your doctors, to your senators…speak out, take back your freedom, stop living in fear.”
The group advised Americans to contact their doctors and political leaders and demand that HCQ be made available for virus treatment and prophylactic prevention. It’s time to make the HCQ protocol a decision between a patient and the doctor and get big tech out of it! As for the censorship and one-sided narratives, Joseph Goebbels knew the key ingredient to controlling the masses was to convince them they were in control. “Propaganda works best,” he said, “when those who are being manipulated are confident they are acting on their own free will.”
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lifesitenews--2020-07-31--Elites, Dems crowd church for John Lewis funeral as normal Americans face worship restrictions

PETITION : No to mandatory contact tracing and government surveillance for the coronavirus !
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ATLANTA , Georgia , July 31 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Conservative commentators are criticizing Democrat elites for failing to observe so-called social distancing and other measures which they have insisted are necessary while at a funeral service for Democratic congressman John Lewis .
Former Presidents Barack Obama , George W. Bush , and Bill Clinton were all in attendance and spoke at the service in Atlanta , Georgia , as well U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi .
Images from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a packed church with many members of the congregation not “ social distancing ” – a measure which has been insisted upon for churches around the country in response to the coronavirus crisis and which the Georgia state government says is currently required .
“ Why okay for people to be INSIDE A CHURCH , NOT socially distanced , with robust singing/preaching # JohnLewisfuneral but average folk barred from holding graveside outdoor services with more than a few people or be with a loved one at death in hospital ?
Why people do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and conservative commentator Wesley Smith posted to Twitter .
When another Twitter user pointed out that those in attendance were wearing masks , Smith posted an image of the funeral showing congregants clearly not observing “ social distancing ” measures .
Others referenced the similarity between congregants at the funeral not following the lockdown/coronavirus protocols they demand of the rest of the country with the mainstream media ’ s lionizing of massively crowded Black Lives Matter ( BLM ) protests across the United States .
Those protests have shown little regard for “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lockdown measures , yet they have been praised by the media which at the same time criticized President Donald Trump ’ s reelection campaign for its decision to resume in-person rallies .
Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson also drew particular attention to Obama ’ s “ eulogy ” in which the former U.S. president called for the end of the Senate filibuster , with Carlson labelling Obama ’ s address “ a divisive and deeply dishonest campaign speech in church.
” “ Imagine if some greasy politician showed up at your loved one @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stupid partisan talking points about senate procedure .
Can you imagine ?
” Carlson asked .
“ You would be shocked if that happened .
Desecrating a funeral with campaign slogans ?
What kind of person would do that ?
Democrats in the audience didn ’ t blink , they cheered .
It all seemed normal to them and why wouldn ’ t it ?
Political power is their religion .
”

'Two sets of rules...these are the folks that insist we wear masks and distance everywhere. They are liars,' commented C-FAM's Austin Ruse.
PETITION: No to mandatory contact tracing and government surveillance for the coronavirus! Sign the petition here.
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Conservative commentators are criticizing Democrat elites for failing to observe so-called social distancing and other measures which they have insisted are necessary while at a funeral service for Democratic congressman John Lewis.
Former Presidents Barack Obama, George W. Bush, and Bill Clinton were all in attendance and spoke at the service in Atlanta, Georgia, as well U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Images from the service shared to social media show a packed church with many members of the congregation not “social distancing” – a measure which has been insisted upon for churches around the country in response to the coronavirus crisis and which the Georgia state government says is currently required.
“Why okay for people to be INSIDE A CHURCH, NOT socially distanced, with robust singing/preaching #JohnLewisfuneral but average folk barred from holding graveside outdoor services with more than a few people or be with a loved one at death in hospital? Why people don't have trust,” American bioethicist and conservative commentator Wesley Smith posted to Twitter.
Why okay for people to be INSIDE A CHURCH, NOT socially distanced, with robust singing/preaching #JohnLewisfuneral but average folk barred from holding graveside outdoor services with more than a few people or be with a loved one at death in hospital? Why people don't have trust pic.twitter.com/6Kp9q0C5nT — Wesley J. Smith (@theWesleyJSmith) July 30, 2020
When another Twitter user pointed out that those in attendance were wearing masks, Smith posted an image of the funeral showing congregants clearly not observing “social distancing” measures.
Issue is SOCIAL DISTANCING. Good grief, you people. pic.twitter.com/2tBNdCHfTU — Wesley J. Smith (@theWesleyJSmith) July 30, 2020
This photo should be posted in every church in America. pic.twitter.com/HWsn7XzrWH — Austin Ruse (@austinruse) July 31, 2020
Hey kids remember all those rules about church? Where we have to distance? And we can’t sing? And only a few of us can attend at any one time? That’s all out the window now. Check out John Lewis’s funeral. pic.twitter.com/6hNuKRzl5S — Austin Ruse (@austinruse) July 30, 2020
The maskers and distancers are liars through and through. This is John Lewis‘s funeral today. These are the folks that insist that we wear masks and distance everywhere. They are liars. I attended a funeral this Spring and no one was allowed to be there. pic.twitter.com/8YbMlPli1r — Austin Ruse (@austinruse) July 30, 2020
Others referenced the similarity between congregants at the funeral not following the lockdown/coronavirus protocols they demand of the rest of the country with the mainstream media’s lionizing of massively crowded Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests across the United States. Those protests have shown little regard for “social distancing” or other draconian coronavirus lockdown measures, yet they have been praised by the media which at the same time criticized President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign for its decision to resume in-person rallies.
We already knew that the coronavirus doesn’t infect people at left wing political demonstrations. It’s fascinating to learn that it also doesn’t infect people at the funerals of prominent Democrats. This is the most socially conscious virus in history. Really incredible. — Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) July 31, 2020
Two sets of rules. One for our masters who get to crowd into a church and sing songs. And the rest for us. Yet another reason I do not believe in the propaganda of masks and distancing. pic.twitter.com/eGqD27ad5q — Austin Ruse (@austinruse) July 30, 2020
Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson also drew particular attention to Obama’s “eulogy” in which the former U.S. president called for the end of the Senate filibuster, with Carlson labelling Obama’s address “a divisive and deeply dishonest campaign speech in church.”
“Imagine if some greasy politician showed up at your loved one’s funeral and started throwing around stupid partisan talking points about senate procedure. Can you imagine?” Carlson asked.
“You would be shocked if that happened. Desecrating a funeral with campaign slogans? What kind of person would do that? Democrats in the audience didn’t blink, they cheered. It all seemed normal to them and why wouldn’t it? Political power is their religion.”
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lifesitenews--2020-07-31--Join our daily worldwide rosary HERE

Join our daily worldwide rosary HERE

July 31 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – In response to the crisis unfolding in our world and in the Church , LifeSite is offering Catholics throughout the world a chance to be united daily in prayer , in the Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade .
Catholics from all over the world—from Israel , Uganda , Italy , France , Germany , Ireland , Pakistan , Singapore , the Philippines , India , Indonesia , Australia , New Zealand , Thailand , the United Kingdom , the U.S. , Canada , Brazil , and other countries—are gathering daily to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Pillari , J.C.L.
, an American priest currently studying in Italy .
Our goal is , by means of this daily rosary and by embracing and living out the message given by the Virgin Mary at Fatima , the triumph of Our Lady ’ s Immaculate Heart .
To help obtain that goal , Bishop Athanasius Schneider graciously composed the following prayer for this worldwide rosary crusade : O Immaculate Heart of Mary , you are the holy Mother of God and our tender Mother .
Look upon the distress in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are living because of the spread of materialism and the persecution of the Church .
In Fatima you warned against these errors , as you spoke about the errors of Russia .
You are the Mediatrix of all graces .
Implore your Divine Son to grant this special grace for the Pope : that he might consecrate Russia to your Immaculate Heart , so that Russia will be converted , a period of peace will be granted to the world , and your Immaculate Heart will triumph , through an authentic renewal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purity of the Catholic Faith , of the sacredness of Divine worship and of the holiness of the Christian life .
O Queen of the holy Rosary and our sweet Mother , turn your merciful eyes to us and graciously hear this our trusting prayer .
Amen .
+ Athanasius Schneider , Auxiliary Bishop of the archdiocese of Saint Mary in Astana To learn more about the urgency of responding to Our Lady ’ s message at Fatima , and about what you can do , please read Cardinal Burke ’ s 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ https : //voiceofthefamily.com/full-text-cardinal-burkes-historic-call-for-consecration-of-russia/ ) .
As St. Padre Pio once said , “ The rosary is the weapon for these times.
” Through prayer , God can shape history , change the world , and bring about a great time of renewal and peace for the Church and for the world , through the triumph of Our Lady ’ s Immaculate Heart .
Join us today !
If you would like to follow along with the prayers said during this rosary , you can access them via this PDF .
This document also @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the daily rosary on LifeSite led by Fr .
Pillari .
Send photos or videos of you and your family praying the rosary with Father Pillari to [ email protected ]

(LifeSiteNews) — In response to the crisis unfolding in our world and in the Church, LifeSite is happy to promote Regina Angelorum Press’s Daily Rosary, which is offering Catholics throughout the world the chance to be united daily in prayer, in the Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade.
Catholics from all over the world — from Israel, Uganda, Italy, France, Germany, Ireland, Pakistan, Singapore, the Philippines, India, Indonesia, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, the United Kingdom, the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and other countries — are gathering daily to pray the Rosary, led by Father Pillari, JCL, MCL, STL, an American priest currently studying in Italy.
The Daily Rosary is being offered each day at 12noon EST through Regina Angelorum Press’ YouTube Channel to which you can subscribe HERE.
The goal is, by means of this Daily Rosary and by embracing and living out the message given by the Virgin Mary at Fatima, the triumph of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart.
To help obtain that goal, Bishop Athanasius Schneider graciously composed the following prayer for this worldwide Rosary crusade:
O Immaculate Heart of Mary, you are the holy Mother of God and our tender Mother. Look upon the distress in which the Church and the whole of humanity are living because of the spread of materialism and the persecution of the Church. In Fatima you warned against these errors, as you spoke about the errors of Russia. You are the Mediatrix of all graces. Implore your Divine Son to grant this special grace for the Pope: that he might consecrate Russia to your Immaculate Heart, so that Russia will be converted, a period of peace will be granted to the world, and your Immaculate Heart will triumph, through an authentic renewal of the Church in the splendor of the purity of the Catholic Faith, of the sacredness of Divine worship and of the holiness of the Christian life. O Queen of the holy Rosary and our sweet Mother, turn your merciful eyes to us and graciously hear this our trusting prayer. Amen. + Athanasius Schneider, Auxiliary Bishop of the archdiocese of Saint Mary in Astana
To learn more about the urgency of responding to Our Lady’s message at Fatima, and about what you can do, please read Cardinal Burke’s 2017 address at the Rome Life Forum.
As St. Padre Pio once said, “The Rosary is the weapon for these times.” Through prayer, God can shape history, change the world, and bring about a great time of renewal and peace for the Church and for the world, through the triumph of Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart. Join us today!
If you would like to follow along with the prayers said during this Rosary, you can access them HERE. The document also includes a brief F.A.Q. pertaining to the daily Rosary.
You can send your prayer requests to https://reginangelorumpress.com/prayer-intentions/
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lifesitenews--2020-07-31--LifeSite petition encouraging break-up of Big Tech goes viral

July 31 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — After less than 48 hours , LifeSite ’ s petition encouraging the break-up of Big Tech has gone viral , already attracting more than 47,000 signatures .
“ Since Big Tech has now started to censor news and opinion , it ’ s clear that more competition — not monopoly — is needed on the internet , ” said Gualberto Garcia Jones , LifeSite ’ s director of advocacy .
“ Big Tech needs to be broken up so that competition of ideas can flourish again in America.
” Big Tech ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of legitimate news and opinion , is seriously undermining free speech and democracy itself .
This petition , therefore , calls for the government to use existing antitrust laws to break up the Big Tech monopolies — including the likes of Facebook , Twitter , and Google ( owner of YouTube ) — which have coalesced over the past two decades .
This petition is necessary because of the increasing severity and frequency of affront to free speech by Big Tech monopolies .
• Just this week , Big Tech conspired to “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Coat Summit — a meeting of licensed practicing doctors who reported on their experience using hydroxychloroquine to treat the coronavirus .
• Recently , at Facebook , two whistleblowers came forward to attest that the platform aggressively discriminates against conservatives on a global scale for the purpose of influencing election outcomes .
• Twitter has been the subject of numerous free speech controversies for years and alarmed critics just this March when it announced that it would be aggressively policing COVID-19 “ misinformation , ” including “ denial of global or local health @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to influence people into acting against recommended guidance ” and “ call ( s ) to action such as ‘ coronavirus is a fraud and not real — go out and patronize your local bar.
’ ” • In 2018 , Google , YouTube , et al .
succeeded in manipulating the Irish abortion referendum by blacklisting pro-life videos , manipulating pro-life search terms and results and intentionally withholding pro-life information .
“ Of course , we believe that people are capable of sorting through opinion and news themselves .
However , we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to censor what opinion and news is available , ” said Garcia Jones .
“ Regrettably , Big Tech must now be broken up if legitimate free speech is going to survive and continue to thrive on the internet.
” In an era where almost everything is polarized , a recent Pew poll reported remarkable unity on this question .
Seventy-five percent of Americans believe that Big Tech companies have too much influence , and there is overwhelming support for breaking up the Big Tech monopolies .
President Trump took a step in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his executive order to combat social media censorship through more regulation .
But much more can be done and needs to be done right now .
This petition calls on policymakers to be level-headed in this regard and use existing laws against monopolies to start the process of breaking up Big Tech .
People need to continue to speak up all around the world , so if you haven ’ t yet signed the petition , please consider signing and sharing with your like-minded family , friends and colleagues .
Please CLICK HERE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Thank you !

The petition has surged, with over 47,000 signatures in less than 48 hours.
July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — After less than 48 hours, LifeSite’s petition encouraging the break-up of Big Tech has gone viral, already attracting more than 47,000 signatures.
“Since Big Tech has now started to censor news and opinion, it’s clear that more competition — not monopoly — is needed on the internet,” said Gualberto Garcia Jones, LifeSite’s director of advocacy. “Big Tech needs to be broken up so that competition of ideas can flourish again in America.”
Big Tech’s policy, which entails the censorship of legitimate news and opinion, is seriously undermining free speech and democracy itself.
This petition, therefore, calls for the government to use existing antitrust laws to break up the Big Tech monopolies — including the likes of Facebook, Twitter, and Google (owner of YouTube) — which have coalesced over the past two decades.
This petition is necessary because of the increasing severity and frequency of affront to free speech by Big Tech monopolies.
For example:
Just this week, Big Tech conspired to “erase from the internet” the White Coat Summit — a meeting of licensed practicing doctors who reported on their experience using hydroxychloroquine to treat the coronavirus.
Recently, at Facebook, two whistleblowers came forward to attest that the platform aggressively discriminates against conservatives on a global scale for the purpose of influencing election outcomes.
Twitter has been the subject of numerous free speech controversies for years and alarmed critics just this March when it announced that it would be aggressively policing COVID-19 “misinformation,” including “denial of global or local health authority recommendations” with the “intent to influence people into acting against recommended guidance” and “call(s) to action such as ‘coronavirus is a fraud and not real — go out and patronize your local bar.’”
In 2018, Google, YouTube, et al. succeeded in manipulating the Irish abortion referendum by blacklisting pro-life videos, manipulating pro-life search terms and results and intentionally withholding pro-life information.
“Of course, we believe that people are capable of sorting through opinion and news themselves. However, we cannot accept Big Tech stepping in to censor what opinion and news is available,” said Garcia Jones. “Regrettably, Big Tech must now be broken up if legitimate free speech is going to survive and continue to thrive on the internet.”
In an era where almost everything is polarized, a recent Pew poll reported remarkable unity on this question. Seventy-five percent of Americans believe that Big Tech companies have too much influence, and there is overwhelming support for breaking up the Big Tech monopolies.
President Trump took a step in the right direction in late May with his executive order to combat social media censorship through more regulation.
But much more can be done and needs to be done right now.
This petition calls on policymakers to be level-headed in this regard and use existing laws against monopolies to start the process of breaking up Big Tech.
People need to continue to speak up all around the world, so if you haven’t yet signed the petition, please consider signing and sharing with your like-minded family, friends and colleagues.
Please CLICK HERE to read and sign the petition. Thank you!
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lifesitenews--2020-07-31--Parents must protect their children from Netflix’s transgender indoctrination

July 31 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — In a recent episode of The Baby-Sitter ’ s Club , a children ’ s TV show aired on Netflix , one of the preteen babysitters , Mary Anne , lectures medical professionals about their insensitivity to a nine-year-old boy , who identifies as a female named Bailey .
Mary Anne tells the adults they are “ completely ignoring ” their patient ’ s true identity and making “ her feel insignificant and humiliated.
” [ 1 ] Let ’ s set aside the preposterous idea that middle-schoolers know more about medical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we ’ ll unpack the even more ludicrous idea that transgenderism is appropriate , even necessary subject matter for preteens .
Netflix defends its pro-transgender agenda in the children ’ s series by saying , “ The Baby-Sitter ’ s Club is a smart , sweet , and self-aware update of a beloved book series about preteen BFFs who start a childcare service.
” [ 2 ] Rose Dommu , the man ( who calls himself a woman ) who wrote the script for the episode mentioned above , says , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me is hope .
… Imagine the young trans children who are going to watch this & see a version of themselves who is actualized , supported , and HAPPY ” [ 3 ] We all want children to be supported and happy , but force-feeding them transgender propaganda disguised as harmless entertainment is not the path to achieve those goals .
In fact , intentionally planting lies in children ’ s minds about sex and gender may cause them irreparable harm .
Consider these sobering facts presented by Drs .
Cretella , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ American College of Pediatrics : • Puberty-blocking hormones “ induce a state of disease — the absence of puberty — and inhibit growth and fertility in a previously biologically healthy child.
” • “ According to the DSM-5 , as many as 98 % of gender confused boys and 88 % of gender confused girls eventually accept their biological sex after naturally passing through puberty.
” • Children who take puberty-blockers and cross-sex hormones “ will never be able to conceive any genetically related children even via artificial reproductive technology.
” • For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( testosterone and estrogen ) are associated with dangerous health risks including but not limited to cardiac disease , high blood pressure , blood clots , stroke , diabetes , and cancer .
[ 4 ] Far from being “ smart ... sweet and self-aware ” as Netflix claims , the series is dangerous to both the mental and physical well-being of the children who watch it .
Far from being a sign of “ hope , ” as Dommu suggests , this brand of insidious propaganda may very well lead to the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cross-sex hormones .
Far from being “ happy , ” as Dommu suggests , teens who pursue sex alteration have higher rates of depression and suicide than those who are content with their biological sex .
[ 5 ] Let ’ s not pretend this sort of indoctrination is harmless entertainment .
If we care about the well-being of children , let ’ s make sure they know the truth about sex , gender , and the path to wholeness .

Netflix defends its pro-transgender agenda by saying, 'The Baby-Sitter’s Club is a smart, sweet, and self-aware update of a beloved book series about preteen BFFs who start a childcare service.'
July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — In a recent episode of The Baby-Sitter’s Club, a children’s TV show aired on Netflix, one of the preteen babysitters, Mary Anne, lectures medical professionals about their insensitivity to a nine-year-old boy, who identifies as a female named Bailey. Mary Anne tells the adults they are “completely ignoring” their patient’s true identity and making “her feel insignificant and humiliated.”[1]
Let’s set aside the preposterous idea that middle-schoolers know more about medical treatment than doctors and nurses. Instead, we’ll unpack the even more ludicrous idea that transgenderism is appropriate, even necessary subject matter for preteens.
Netflix defends its pro-transgender agenda in the children’s series by saying, “The Baby-Sitter’s Club is a smart, sweet, and self-aware update of a beloved book series about preteen BFFs who start a childcare service.”[2]
Rose Dommu, the man (who calls himself a woman) who wrote the script for the episode mentioned above, says, “What this episode give[s] me is hope. … Imagine the young trans children who are going to watch this & see a version of themselves who is actualized, supported, and HAPPY”[3]
We all want children to be supported and happy, but force-feeding them transgender propaganda disguised as harmless entertainment is not the path to achieve those goals. In fact, intentionally planting lies in children’s minds about sex and gender may cause them irreparable harm.
Consider these sobering facts presented by Drs. Cretella, Van Meter, and McHugh of the American College of Pediatrics:
Puberty-blocking hormones “induce a state of disease — the absence of puberty — and inhibit growth and fertility in a previously biologically healthy child.”
“According to the DSM-5, as many as 98% of gender confused boys and 88% of gender confused girls eventually accept their biological sex after naturally passing through puberty.”
Children who take puberty-blockers and cross-sex hormones “will never be able to conceive any genetically related children even via artificial reproductive technology.”
For both children and adults, cross-sex hormones (testosterone and estrogen) are associated with dangerous health risks including but not limited to cardiac disease, high blood pressure, blood clots, stroke, diabetes, and cancer.[4]
Far from being “smart … sweet and self-aware” as Netflix claims, the series is dangerous to both the mental and physical well-being of the children who watch it. Far from being a sign of “hope,” as Dommu suggests, this brand of insidious propaganda may very well lead to the dangerous health risks associated with puberty-blockers and cross-sex hormones. Far from being “happy,” as Dommu suggests, teens who pursue sex alteration have higher rates of depression and suicide than those who are content with their biological sex.[5]
Let’s not pretend this sort of indoctrination is harmless entertainment. If we care about the well-being of children, let’s make sure they know the truth about sex, gender, and the path to wholeness.
[1] Qtd. in “Netflix’s Sinister Endorsement of ‘Transgender’ Children,” National Review, 28 July 2020, https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/netflix-transgender-children-the-baby-sitters-club/ [2] Qtd in “Netflix Defends Transgender Plot in Kids’ Series Baby-Sitters Club: It’s ‘Updated for 2020,’”Christian Headlines, 27, July 2020, https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/netflix-defends-transgender-plot-in-kids-series-baby-sitters-club-its-updated-for-2020.html [3] Qtd. in “Netflix Defends.” [4] Michelle A. Cretella, MD, Quentin Van Meter, and Paul McHugh, “Gender Ideology Harms Children,” American College of Pediatricians, updated September 2017, https://www.acpeds.org/the-college-speaks/position-statements/gender-ideology-harms-children. [5] HRC staff, “New Study Reveals Shocking Rates of Attempted Suicide Among Trans Adolescents,” Human Rights Campaign, 12, September 2018, https://www.hrc.org/blog/new-study-reveals-shocking-rates-of-attempted-suicide-among-trans-adolescen
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lifesitenews--2020-07-31--Democrats push to fund international abortion, target Little Sisters again

WASHINGTON , D.C. , July 31 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced legislation to repeal a longstanding restriction on overseas abortion funding , and plan to vote on a spending bill that would open the door to further pro-abortion spending , including targeting the Little Sisters of the Poor once more .
Democrat Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois has introduced the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act , which would repeal the 1974 Helms Amendment , to “ uplift women around the world , ” in Schakowsky ’ s words .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ assistance funds may be used to pay for the performance of abortion as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions.
” In promoting her bill , Schakowsky claimed the Helms Amendment was “ deeply rooted in racism , ” whereas repealing it would “ uplift women around the world , ” Breitbart reports .
In response , Students for Life of America president Kristan Hawkins blasted the pitch for the bill as “ tone-deaf , ” especially in light of the fact that ( per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortion rate for black women is almost five times that for white women.
” “ That is not the kind of reality U.S. taxpayers want to export to other countries , ” Hawkins said .
At the same time , the House is slated to take up New York Democrat Rep. Nita Lowey ’ s HR 7617 , a spending bill for several government departments that attacks current restrictions on abortion funding from multiple angles .
The bill would allow the District of Columbia to pay for abortions with taxpayer dollars ; gut @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Rule , which bars abortionists from receiving Title X funds ; undo administrative rules protecting the right not to participate in or subsidize abortion ; deny Teen Pregnancy Prevention funds to programs that teach abstinence ; and cut funding for “ sexual risk avoidance ” education , which is defined as “ voluntarily refraining from non-marital sexual activities.
” Further , a manager ’ s amendment introduced by Lowey would reverse the Trump administration ’ s move to protect religious entities such as the Little Sisters of the Poor from being forced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( Obamacare ) .
The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the administration had the right to issue the exemption , but did not strike down the Obama-era mandate itself .
On the other side of the aisle , Republican Congressman Roger Marshall of Kansas has introduced the Abortion Provider Loan Elimination Act , which would ensure that no more COVID-19 relief money goes to the abortion industry and open an investigation into how Planned Parenthood received more than $ 80 million from the Paycheck Protection Program .
“ As an OB/GYN who @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I am proud to stand alongside the pro-life community in introducing this bill which will ensure abortion providers can not take advantage of our hard earned tax dollars during a pandemic , and investigate how they were able to do so in the first place , ” Marshall said .
None of the aforementioned bills are expected to make it through the current divided Congress , though they serve as examples of the types of legislation that could become possible depending on the outcome of November ’ s presidential and congressional elections .

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 31, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives have introduced legislation to repeal a longstanding restriction on overseas abortion funding, and plan to vote on a spending bill that would open the door to further pro-abortion spending, including targeting the Little Sisters of the Poor once more.
Democrat Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Illinois has introduced the Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act, which would repeal the 1974 Helms Amendment, to “uplift women around the world,” in Schakowsky’s words. The amendment states that “No foreign assistance funds may be used to pay for the performance of abortion as a method of family planning or to motivate or coerce any person to practice abortions.”
In promoting her bill, Schakowsky claimed the Helms Amendment was “deeply rooted in racism,” whereas repealing it would “uplift women around the world,” Breitbart reports. In response, Students for Life of America president Kristan Hawkins blasted the pitch for the bill as “tone-deaf,” especially in light of the fact that (per the pro-abortion Guttmacher Institute) the “abortion rate for black women is almost five times that for white women.”
“That is not the kind of reality U.S. taxpayers want to export to other countries,” Hawkins said.
At the same time, the House is slated to take up New York Democrat Rep. Nita Lowey’s HR 7617, a spending bill for several government departments that attacks current restrictions on abortion funding from multiple angles.
The bill would allow the District of Columbia to pay for abortions with taxpayer dollars; gut the Trump administration’s Protect Life Rule, which bars abortionists from receiving Title X funds; undo administrative rules protecting the right not to participate in or subsidize abortion; deny Teen Pregnancy Prevention funds to programs that teach abstinence; and cut funding for “sexual risk avoidance” education, which is defined as “voluntarily refraining from non-marital sexual activities.”
Further, a manager’s amendment introduced by Lowey would reverse the Trump administration’s move to protect religious entities such as the Little Sisters of the Poor from being forced to fund contraceptives under the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that the administration had the right to issue the exemption, but did not strike down the Obama-era mandate itself.
On the other side of the aisle, Republican Congressman Roger Marshall of Kansas has introduced the Abortion Provider Loan Elimination Act, which would ensure that no more COVID-19 relief money goes to the abortion industry and open an investigation into how Planned Parenthood received more than $80 million from the Paycheck Protection Program.
“As an OB/GYN who’s delivered over 5,000 babies, I am proud to stand alongside the pro-life community in introducing this bill which will ensure abortion providers cannot take advantage of our hard earned tax dollars during a pandemic, and investigate how they were able to do so in the first place,” Marshall said.
None of the aforementioned bills are expected to make it through the current divided Congress, though they serve as examples of the types of legislation that could become possible depending on the outcome of November’s presidential and congressional elections.
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lifesitenews--2020-08-01--Join our daily worldwide rosary HERE

Join our daily worldwide rosary HERE

August 1 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – In response to the crisis unfolding in our world and in the Church , LifeSite is offering Catholics throughout the world a chance to be united daily in prayer , in the Our Lady of Fatima Rosary Crusade .
Catholics from all over the world—from Israel , Uganda , Italy , France , Germany , Ireland , Pakistan , Singapore , the Philippines , India , Indonesia , Australia , New Zealand , Thailand , the United Kingdom , the U.S. , Canada , Brazil , and other countries—are gathering daily to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Anthony Pillari , J.C.L.
, an American priest currently studying in Italy .
Our goal is , by means of this daily rosary and by embracing and living out the message given by the Virgin Mary at Fatima , the triumph of Our Lady ’ s Immaculate Heart .
To help obtain that goal , Bishop Athanasius Schneider graciously composed the following prayer for this worldwide rosary crusade : O Immaculate Heart of Mary , you are the holy Mother of God and our tender Mother .
Look upon the distress in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are living because of the spread of materialism and the persecution of the Church .
In Fatima you warned against these errors , as you spoke about the errors of Russia .
You are the Mediatrix of all graces .
Implore your Divine Son to grant this special grace for the Pope : that he might consecrate Russia to your Immaculate Heart , so that Russia will be converted , a period of peace will be granted to the world , and your Immaculate Heart will triumph , through an authentic renewal of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ purity of the Catholic Faith , of the sacredness of Divine worship and of the holiness of the Christian life .
O Queen of the holy Rosary and our sweet Mother , turn your merciful eyes to us and graciously hear this our trusting prayer .
Amen .
+ Athanasius Schneider , Auxiliary Bishop of the archdiocese of Saint Mary in Astana To learn more about the urgency of responding to Our Lady ’ s message at Fatima , and about what you can do , please read Cardinal Burke ’ s 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ https : //voiceofthefamily.com/full-text-cardinal-burkes-historic-call-for-consecration-of-russia/ ) .
As St. Padre Pio once said , “ The rosary is the weapon for these times.
” Through prayer , God can shape history , change the world , and bring about a great time of renewal and peace for the Church and for the world , through the triumph of Our Lady ’ s Immaculate Heart .
Join us today !
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lifesitenews--2020-08-01--Censored Frontline Doctors speak out: ‘We want to help people’

July 31 , 2020 ( Family Research Council ) — The who 's who of Big Tech took a turn before Congress Wednesday afternoon — and not a moment too soon , considering the mess they 're making of free speech .
The men behind Apple , Facebook , Google , and Amazon have a lot of questions to answer about censorship , if House leaders will let Republicans ask .
And the first one , considering what happened this week with the frontline doctors ' conference ought to be : Why are you letting your political agenda get in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ By the time Facebook had taken it down , their news conference on COVID had beaten out some of the biggest names on the platform .
With 17 million views , even the group — America 's Frontline Doctors — was surprised at how desperate people were for information .
They 'd come to D.C. with one goal : to address some of the rumors about the pandemic and share their views on the best ways to fight it .
As men and women who 'd spent the last several months treating patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — to everyone , it turns out , but Facebook .
Mark Zuckerberg 's platform pulled the video , insisting it was full of `` false information about cures and treatments for COVID-19 . ''
Twitter and YouTube soon followed suit .
Dr. Teryn Clark , one of the participants who joined me on Washington Watch Tuesday , was `` shocked . ''
First , because the event got so much attention , and then because it was considered controversial .
Their intention , she insisted , was only to help answer people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ starting to look like they do n't add up , people are living in fear .
There have been a lot of deaths , but recently , more of the people who have ... tested positive with this have not had symptoms , have been younger , healthier , and recovered more quickly .
So I think there is really a curiosity in our society as well .
'It 's not looking like in my community , like it 's supposed to look and like it looks on the news .
So what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Their main goal , Teryn said , was to share what they 'd see up close .
`` We had , as you said , millions and millions of viewers .
And then we were equally surprised when we woke up and all of it had been taken down . ''
Even the website that hosted their conference was gone , along with all the links to the studies that have been done on hydroxychloroquine .
That , she shook her head , is where so many people seem intent on shutting down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explains , from our own government talking about the drug 's effectiveness in treating other COVIDs .
`` I do n't know how it 's controversial that we 're looking at [ an ] NIH paper [ from ] the time Anthony Fauci was at the NIH . ''
The facts , Teryn argued , are being ignored .
And she knows it , because she 's treated actual patients and watched them recover .
`` I was referring people to the CDC 's own website , '' she said , which has @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and even that is cause for censorship .
Look , Teryn argued , the medical community has studied this drug for years .
`` It 's been around a really long time ...
So it 's not a mystery .
It 's not unsafe .
It 's effective immediately ...
I just do n't know how it could be seen that we 're [ advocating something ] dangerous . ''
These 20 physicians , from across multiple specialties , are n't doing this for media attention .
`` We do n't have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have nothing to gain financially ... We 're motivated because we want to help people and we want to [ cut ] through what some of the medical boards are doing with this medication . ''
It 's so out-of-control , she explained , that pharmacists are refusing to fill the prescriptions .
`` I 've never been questioned about a prescription , '' she said .
`` [ I could probably write a prescription ] for a crazy amount of opioids and get less pushback than I get on this for 20 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 's unprecedented .
What 's driving this `` unusual behavior '' in the medical community ?
Teryn does n't know .
What she does know is that these social media platforms are just as committed to covering up the facts as anyone .
And it 's time to call them out .
Published with permission from the Family Research Council .

July 31, 2020 (Family Research Council) — The who's who of Big Tech took a turn before Congress Wednesday afternoon — and not a moment too soon, considering the mess they're making of free speech. The men behind Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon have a lot of questions to answer about censorship, if House leaders will let Republicans ask. And the first one, considering what happened this week with the frontline doctors' conference ought to be: Why are you letting your political agenda get in the way of the coronavirus facts?
By the time Facebook had taken it down, their news conference on COVID had beaten out some of the biggest names on the platform. With 17 million views, even the group — America's Frontline Doctors — was surprised at how desperate people were for information. They'd come to D.C. with one goal: to address some of the rumors about the pandemic and share their views on the best ways to fight it. As men and women who'd spent the last several months treating patients with COVID, their opinion was valuable — to everyone, it turns out, but Facebook.
Mark Zuckerberg's platform pulled the video, insisting it was full of “false information about cures and treatments for COVID-19.” Twitter and YouTube soon followed suit. Dr. Teryn Clark, one of the participants who joined me on Washington Watch Tuesday, was “shocked.” First, because the event got so much attention, and then because it was considered controversial. Their intention, she insisted, was only to help answer people's questions. “The numbers are starting to look like they don't add up, people are living in fear. There have been a lot of deaths, but recently, more of the people who have … tested positive with this have not had symptoms, have been younger, healthier, and recovered more quickly. So I think there is really a curiosity in our society as well. 'It's not looking like in my community, like it's supposed to look and like it looks on the news. So what's the story here?'”
Their main goal, Teryn said, was to share what they'd see up close. “We had, as you said, millions and millions of viewers. And then we were equally surprised when we woke up and all of it had been taken down.” Even the website that hosted their conference was gone, along with all the links to the studies that have been done on hydroxychloroquine. That, she shook her head, is where so many people seem intent on shutting down debate. There are papers, she explains, from our own government talking about the drug's effectiveness in treating other COVIDs. “I don't know how it's controversial that we're looking at [an] NIH paper [from] the time Anthony Fauci was at the NIH.”
The facts, Teryn argued, are being ignored. And she knows it, because she's treated actual patients and watched them recover. “I was referring people to the CDC's own website,” she said, which has a two-page fact sheet on the drug, and even that is cause for censorship. Look, Teryn argued, the medical community has studied this drug for years. “It's been around a really long time… So it's not a mystery. It's not unsafe. It's effective immediately… I just don't know how it could be seen that we're [advocating something] dangerous.”
These 20 physicians, from across multiple specialties, aren't doing this for media attention. “We don't have a dog in the fight. We have nothing to gain financially… We're motivated because we want to help people and we want to [cut] through what some of the medical boards are doing with this medication.” It's so out-of-control, she explained, that pharmacists are refusing to fill the prescriptions. “I've never been questioned about a prescription,” she said. “[I could probably write a prescription] for a crazy amount of opioids and get less pushback than I get on this for 20 tablets of this medicine.” It's unprecedented.
What's driving this “unusual behavior” in the medical community? Teryn doesn't know. What she does know is that these social media platforms are just as committed to covering up the facts as anyone. And it's time to call them out.
Published with permission from the Family Research Council.
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