lifesitenews--2020-11-04--Democrat comedian reposts infamous photo of severed Trump head

BEL AIR , California , November 4 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — A television star has republished a notorious photograph depicting herself holding the bloody head of a murdered Donald Trump by the hair .
Comedian Kathy Griffin posted the gruesome photograph on Twitter very early this morning as live coverage of the American elections continued .
Twitter allowed the photograph to remain , adding just a warning that it “ contains sensitive content.
” Griffin first posted the shot on May 30 , 2017 .
After public outrage , she took down the photo the same day and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` I sincerely apologize .
I went way too far .
The image is too disturbing .
I understand how it offends people .
It was n't funny .
I get it . ''
This apology is no longer available on Twitter .
Neither President Trump nor the First Lady accepted Griffin ’ s apology .
Trump tweeted that the image was “ sick ” and hard for his children .
“ Kathy Griffin should be ashamed of herself , ” the President wrote on May 31 .
“ My children , especially @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , are having a hard time with this .
Sick !
” CNN fired the comedian from its New Year ’ s Eve show .
Griffin has over 2 million Twitter followers , and today many of her readers praised her for re-posting the image .
Others warned her not to take it down “ this time ” or told her she should never have apologized or removed it .
A few critics compared her image to the snuff photographs favored by Islamist terrorist groups .
Griffin also attracted public attention in January @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the teenagers from Covington Catholic High School .
“ Name these kids .
I want NAMES .
Shame them .
If you think these f***ers wouldn ’ t dox you in a heartbeat , think again , ” Griffin tweeted .
She also called for “ stories from people who can identify them and vouch for their identity.
” In addition , the comedian tweeted then deleted a false claim that an “ OK ” hand gesture at a Covington basketball game was actually a Nazi hand sign .
Griffin was subsequently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Covington boys .

PETITION UPDATE (7/9/2021) -
Father James Altman was informed late last week that he has been removed as pastor of St. James the Less parish, and that his priestly faculties have been suspended indefinitely.
Please Click Here to WATCH LifeSite's exclusive interview with Fr. Altman, and Click Here to READ more about this turn of events.
As Bishop William J. Callahan’s decree explains, this means he is forbidden from celebrating “The Holy Eucharist” with any members of the faithful present, except for his elderly parents. He is also “no longer allowed to preach,” administer baptism, or assist at marriages.
Altman said that he wasn’t issued restrictions from hearing Confessions or Anointing of the Sick.
The decree also states that he is to continue to live within the Diocese of LaCrosse, where he has been instructed to meet with the Vicar for Clergy at least once a month, and has been “invited to begin” a month-long “spiritual retreat” to help him to “spiritually heal” and “address the issues that caused the issuance of this decree.”
The order states it is in effect as long as “cause” is present, but it does not specify what the cause is. Callahan said he asked Altman to resign on May 23 for being “divisive and ineffective.”
Altman first triggered backlash from his bishop when his video “You cannot be a Catholic and a Democrat. Period” went viral last year. Altman shared that in response to this, his office “got the most vile, despicable phone calls, letters” and “some terrible, really foul messages.”
Callahan criticized Altman at the time for his “manner and tone,” to which Altman countered, “what about the manner and tone of the 10,000 babies that are chopped up last Saturday?”
“What I would hope would always come through no matter what people think about my manner and tone, is that they would recognize that what’s coming through there is God’s love,” Altman told LifeSiteNews. “A love that I recognize because He’s loved me, and I didn’t deserve that.”
“If I seem angry at times, it has nothing to do with me, it has to do with the people. And I asked the question recently, how can they love? If you love, how can you not feed your children?”
In late April, Altman chided the U.S. bishops for needlessly shutting churches and denying the faithful sacraments during the COVID-19 pandemic, saying the hierarchy showed “an abundance of cowardice.”
In his interview with LifeSite, Altman alluded to the fact that some don’t like seeing him “upset.”
“I’m thinking well, if you’re denying my child food, the Bread of Life – [Bishop Fulton J. Sheen] said, if you can’t get angry about stuff like that then you can’t love either. Because greater love has greater anger towards those things that are contrary to the salvation of eternal souls, which is the only thing that matters in the end,” said Altman.
"I don’t care what they do to me, honestly, in the end… what troubles me is the interference with the feeding of God’s children, which is through word and through the sacrament. Both of which were denied to people over the past 15 months."
Please continue to SIGN and SHARE this petition, and to continue to contact the Diocese of LaCrosse's Chancery Office, to politely voice your opposition to the removal of Fr. Altman from his parish. The Chancery's phone number is: 608-788-7700.
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PETITION UPDATE (5/24/2021) -
Father James Altman, the Wisconsin priest whose video message last fall "You can’t be a Catholic and a Democrat" went viral and who has fearlessly admonished the U.S. bishops for shutting churches and denying the faithful Sacraments during the COVID-19 crisis, announced on Pentecost Sunday that his bishop has asked him to resign for being "divisive and ineffective."
Please CLICK HERE to READ LifeSiteNews' latest article related to Fr. Altman's ongoing persecution, just to continue shepherding his flock.
Bishop William P. Callahan began threatening the outspoken priest with "canonical penalties" in September, even as public support for the priest surged among rank-and-file Catholics around the country and the world.
And now, a group called 'Faithful America' is proudly boasting responsibility for taking down Fr. Altman, but Faithful America are not even a Catholic organization!
Thankfully, Fr. Altman says he is working with a canon lawyer to resolve this matter.
WATCH Fr. Altman's Sunday sermon in which he announces the bishop's decision to ask for his resignation.
"In response my canon lawyer asked for clarification – asked for the justification and a chance to review what was in my file that suggested I was so divisive and ineffective,” explained Altman. “And I say all this only because, I'm no expert on canon law, but understand only that while we are contesting bishop's request — and we are — he could in theory appoint a parish administrator whilst I remain a pastor without duties until the appeal goes through Rome, which could take up to a year or more."
Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, offered his support for Altman via Twitter.
Please continue to SIGN and SHARE this petition with your like-minded family and friends.
And, after signing and sharing, please take a minute to contact the LaCrosse Diocese to politely voice your support for Fr. Altman, and against leftist pressure groups like 'Faithful America.' Please ask Bishop Callahan to prayerfully reconsider his decision and allow Fr. Altman to remain as pastor of St. James the Less parish.
The phone number for the diocese office is: 608.788.7700
Thank you!
PETITION UPDATE (9/15/2020) -
Just this past weekend a prayer vigil was held outside the Cathedral in LaCrosse, Wisconsin, on behalf of Fr. James Altman, the priest facing Church penalties for saying that you cannot be a Catholic and a Democrat in 2020.
Hundreds of faithful Catholics turn out to pray for Fr. Altman. Though Fr. Altman did use strong language to warn his flock against spiritual perils, what he said about the Democratic Party's platform is true!
Motivated by a deep sense of justice, supporters gathered at the Cathedral to pray for the priest, and for Bishop Callahan to stand by his priest rather than punish him.
"Fr. Altman is a rare breed. He’s a modern-day St. John the Baptist," declared one woman who attended the prayer vigil. "He’s really changed my life and so many others he’s had that impact on. We need more priests who are true shepherds."
Fr. Richard Heilman, who is the founder of the U.S. Grace Force and who was also present to help lead people in prayer during the vigil, had this to say about Fr. Altman: "Bottom line: he loves, loves, loves his flock. And so, like a good shepherd, if he sees the wolves invading, he sounds the warning alarm."
Please consider SIGNING this petition if you have not already signed. And, please SHARE this petition and video with your family, friends and colleagues. Thank you!
If after signing and sharing you wish to make an even greater impact, we encourage you to contact the Diocese of LaCrosse's Chancery Offices to politely let them know that you support Fr. Altman and want to see him continue in his essential ministry.
Diocese of LaCrosse's Chancery Office phone number: 608-788-7700.
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ORIGINAL PETITION TEXT:
Father James Altman, pastor of St. James the Less parish in the Wisconsin Diocese of LaCrosse, has been threatened with canonical punishment by his Bishop, Most Rev. William Patrick Callahan.
Fr. Altman's alleged "offense"?
Stating what every faithful Catholic knows to be true in 2020: "You cannot be a Catholic and a Democrat."
Please SIGN this petition which will go to Bishop Callahan and ask him to stop any canonical proceedings against Fr. Altman.
In a strongly-worded YouTube video, designed to shepherd the faithful out of harm's way (supporting the Democratic Party's evil platform), Fr. Altman states the following:
"Here's a memo to clueless, baptized Catholics out there: You cannot be Catholic and be a Democrat. Period. Their party platform absolutely is against everything the Catholic Church teaches. So, just quit pretending that you're Catholic and vote Democrat. Repent of your support of that party and its platform, or face the fires of Hell..."
Strong stuff to be sure, but Fr. Altman was taking his cue from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI (whom he quotes) – the Church has a "duty and obligation" to speak up when politicians act in an immoral way.
In other words, a pastor must give strong warnings, at times, to guide souls away from grave danger, even when the dangers come from politicians or a political party.
When your house is burning down...or, more appropriately, when someone is attempting to burn your house down, it's time to dispense with the niceties of politically correct language.
And, as Fr. Altman suggests, the Democratic Party's evil platform which promotes the desecration of God's plan for humanity is, in effect, trying to burn down our house (i.e., the Church).
Not only do the Democrats openly advocate for abortion (i.e., killing innocent human beings), but they also promote the destruction of the natural family and the desecration of human nature in support of the homosexual and transgender agendas.
Remember the following:
The Obama-Biden Administration attempted to force the Little Sisters of the Poor to participate in the provision of abortion-inducing drugs and contraception and threatened schools with the loss of federal funding if they wouldn’t let boys in girls’ bathrooms and vice versa.
Democratic Senators Kamala Harris and Mazie Hirono grilled a judge, who is a Knight of Columbus, on his membership in the Knights, absurdly suggesting that membership in the Catholic mens' fraternal organization should disqualify someone from sitting on the bench.
And, in 2017, the DNC Chairman said that pro-lifers were not welcome in the party.
No faithful Catholic should even think about voting for such a platform. And, the bishops should be on the frontlines, speaking this truth to power.
Thankfully, the Bishop of Tyler, Texas, Most Rev. Joseph Strickland, has come out in support of Fr. Altman's statement, tweeting:
"As the Bishop of Tyler I endorse Fr. Altman’s statement in this video. My shame is that it has taken me so long. Thank you Fr Altman for your COURAGE. If you love Jesus & His Church & this nation...please HEED THIS MESSAGE.”
With this petition, we now ask that Fr. Altman's own bishop, Most. Rev. Callahan, likewise support his priest and stop any canonical proceedings against him.
Devoid of united leadership from the Hierarchy, individual priests must do their best to inform the laity of the mortal dangers on full view in the Democrats' platform.
And, threatening to silence priests for strongly speaking the truth only plays into the hand of those who actually hate what the Church stands for...and who will, if elected, most likely seek to injure, or even eradicate, the Church.
The bishops should know that the legacy of the Democratic Party being the party of the small man and of the Catholic immigrant is now over.
The Democratic Party of today is the party of radical individualism, not the common good. And, rabid support for abortion and the homosexual agenda are practically obligatory.
As such, the Democratic Party is not a friend of the Church and any priest or bishop who thinks otherwise is being deceived, or allowing himself to be deceived or bullied.
This is not just an abstraction! This is a serious threat to Christianity and their party's platform needs to be met with strong opposition.
Thank you for SIGNING this petition to the bishop of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, Bishop Callahan, asking him to support Fr. Altman rather than bringing any canonical proceedings against him.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
'Bishop threatens ‘canonical penalties’ for priest whose viral video warned Catholics can’t be Democrats': https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bishop-threatens-canonical-penalties-for-fr-altman
YouTube Video - 'Fr. James Altman: You cannot be Catholic & a Democrat. Period.': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-7eoTN2vNM
Statement regarding Fr. James Altman from Bishop Callahan: https://diolc.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Statement-Father-James-Altman-090920.pdf
'Bishop Strickland echoes priest: ‘You cannot be Catholic and be a Democrat’': https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/bishop-strickland-echoes-priest-you-cannot-be-catholic-and-be-a-democrat
**Photo Credit: Screen capture from Fr. James Altman's YouTube video on Alpha News MN


lifesitenews--2020-11-04--How the Church recognizes a powerful truth about mankind in traditional Requiem Mass

November 4 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — On November 2 and at every “ requiem ” Mass ( Mass for the Dead , so called from its frequent prayer “ Requiem aeternam dona eis , Domine , et lux perpetua luceat eis ” : Eternal light grant unto them , O Lord , and may perpetual light shine upon them — the Introit , the Gradual , and the Communion antiphon all use these words ) , the traditional liturgy of the Roman Church prays for the souls of the faithful departed .
I accentuate the word because it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ metaphysical weight of what we are praying for specifically .
The fifteenth ecumenical council of the Church , held in Vienne , France between 1311 and 1312 , dogmatically defined the following , using the kind of language that every council used prior to , and except for , the Second Vatican Council : The council fathers here obliquely refer to Aristotle ’ s doctrine as mediated by the Scholastics , which we may summarize as follows .
Living things grow from within and metamorphose ; repair themselves ; find their own food @ @ @ @ @ @ @ themselves .
They exist by nature , not by convention or technology ; they possess unity of substance , origin , and actuality .
Contrast that with machines : they are assembled from the outside by , ultimately , a non-machine ; they do not grow spontaneously ; they need outside repair , they are not self-fueling , they must be turned on and off from the outside , they require control and direction , they do not reproduce themselves , and they are many parts , not one substance ( their unity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) .
Similarly , non-living but natural things , like rocks , have natural properties , but they share none of the special traits of the living .
Therefore , reasons Aristotle , there must be a principle in living things that vivifies them , makes them to be alive and to be able to do , and in fact to do , all that they uniquely do .
This is the soul ( in Greek , psyche ; Latin , anima ) .
Modern science has not altered this conclusion one bit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to explain in great detail the material parts of things , all of which are presupposed to living actuality and activity , but none of which accounts for life as such .
( For those who wish to read a defense of Aristotle ’ s view , I recommend Steven Baldner ’ s “ The Soul in the Explanation of Life : Aristotle Against Reductionism.
” ) Thus , returning to Vienne , the Church defines that the rational or intellectual soul of man , that which makes him to be and to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he is ( rational or intellectual ) , is the “ form ” of the human body—that which gives the flesh itself its reality , its vitality , its humanity , its fuctionality .
The intellect , as again Aristotle proved , is an essentially immaterial power ; Aquinas then demonstrated that such a power is capable of independent existence , although it is not intended to exist independently of the body .
This is why he maintains that the resurrection of the flesh is “ required ” for restoring the integrity of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a body-soul composite .
At death , the soul and body are sundered ; the material remains dissolve , and the soul receives its eternal reward , either hell for those who die without sanctifying grace , or heaven for those who die in a state of grace—with a time of purification in purgatory for those who need it , which we can reasonably assume to be most of the faithful .
All separated souls desire to have their bodies back , and this will indeed occur at the general judgment at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Catholic Church , on this point at least reflecting traditional teaching , reiterates the Council of Vienne : “ The unity of soul and body is so profound that one has to consider the soul to be the ‘ form ’ of the body : … spirit and matter , in man , are not two natures united , but rather their union forms a single nature ” ( CCC 365 ) .
Turning now to the Orations ( Collect , Secret , Postcommunion ) of the traditional Latin Mass for November @ @ @ @ @ @ @ O God , the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful : grant to the souls of Thy servants and handmaidens the remission of all their sins : that through our devout prayers , they may obtain that pardon which they have always desired : Who livest and reignest… Look with mercy , we beseech Thee , O Lord , upon the Sacrifice which we offer to Thee on behalf of the souls of Thy servants and handmaidens ; that those to whom Thou didst grant the merit of Christian faith , may @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lord… May the prayer of Thy servants , O Lord , benefit the souls of Thy servants and handmaidens ; that Thou mayest deliver them from all their sins and make them partakers of Thy redemption , Who livest and reignest… The foregoing prayers are typical of all the prayers in the old missal for Masses for the Dead .
In the Novus Ordo missal , in contrast , these three prayers are heavily redacted so that the word “ soul ” never appears once .
There are many other differences , too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ himself : Again , the above prayers are typical of their genre in the new missal , where we see many lamentable deficiencies : 1 .
There is the almost total disappearance of the word “ soul ” ( anima ) .
Joseph Ratzinger admitted as much in his book Eschatology : “ The idea that to speak of the soul is unbiblical was accepted to such an extent that even the new Roman Missal suppressed the term anima in its liturgy for the dead .
It also disappeared from the ritual for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2 .
The foregoing Collect for the first Mass of All Souls , as we saw above , does not contain any explicit petition for the dead .
It speaks of the deepening of our faith in the Risen Christ , and of the strengthening of our hope for the resurrection of the dead .
There ’ s nothing false about it , but it doesn ’ t give voice to the specific purpose of the Masses of All Souls ’ Day , which is supposed to be the function of the Collect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quoted above , Fidelium , Deus , omnium Conditor et Redemptor , has vanished from the Novus Ordo liturgy for November 2nd .
It can still be found as an option among the orations for Masses for the Dead , but something strange has happened to it : it addresses the Father rather than the Incarnate Son ( “ Per Dominum nostrum ” replaces “ Qui vivis ” ) .
And—you guessed it—there ’ s no mention of the souls of God ’ s servants and handmaids .
It ’ s been edited @ @ @ @ @ @ @ here is another small example ( out of thousands ) of the triumph of Modernism , which attempts to adapt the Church ’ s prayer to the Zeitgeist—in this case , liberal biblical criticism that falsely claims the concept of “ soul ” has no place in Scripture , and embarrassment at speaking in a way frowned upon by materialistic science , which was already refuted over two thousand years ago by the best Greek philosophers .
We see a deviation from the unbroken tradition of the Church ’ s lex orandi , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lex credendi and lex vivendi .
If you change the way Catholics pray , you will change what they believe , and how they act .
It ’ s no wonder that the modern Catholic funeral has become a scandal .
As André Gushurst-Moore says : For All Souls , I had the privilege of singing with the schola for a traditional Requiem Mass .
It was sublime in every way , especially the chants .
Of these , the Sequence Dies Irae—altogether removed from the Novus Ordo Mass for the Dead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ traditional Latin Mass across the world—stands out as an unsurpassable expression of supernatural faith , fear of the Lord , charity for the departed souls , realism and ultimately hope .
Hope , after all , is the virtue by which we strive towards difficult things , and salvation , for us sinners , is difficult , at least from a human point of view .
Difficult , yes , but worth everything we are , everything we have , everything we can do and suffer .
The photo shows what a true @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , dressed in black , imploring His mercy for the departed souls… souls .

It is important that we recognize the full metaphysical weight of what we are praying for specifically — not just people, but souls.
November 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — On November 2 and at every “requiem” Mass (Mass for the Dead, so called from its frequent prayer “Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis”: Eternal light grant unto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them — the Introit, the Gradual, and the Communion antiphon all use these words), the traditional liturgy of the Roman Church prays for the souls of the faithful departed. I accentuate the word because it is important that we recognize the full metaphysical weight of what we are praying for specifically.
The fifteenth ecumenical council of the Church, held in Vienne, France between 1311 and 1312, dogmatically defined the following, using the kind of language that every council used prior to, and except for, the Second Vatican Council:
We reject as erroneous and contrary to the truth of the Catholic faith every doctrine or proposition rashly asserting that the substance of the rational or intellectual soul is not of itself and essentially the form of the human body, or casting doubt on this matter. In order that all may know the truth of the faith in its purity and all error may be excluded, we define that anyone who presumes henceforth to assert defend or hold stubbornly that the rational or intellectual soul is not the form of the human body of itself and essentially, is to be considered a heretic.
The council fathers here obliquely refer to Aristotle’s doctrine as mediated by the Scholastics, which we may summarize as follows. Living things grow from within and metamorphose; repair themselves; find their own food; initiate their own acts; reproduce themselves. They exist by nature, not by convention or technology; they possess unity of substance, origin, and actuality. Contrast that with machines: they are assembled from the outside by, ultimately, a non-machine; they do not grow spontaneously; they need outside repair, they are not self-fueling, they must be turned on and off from the outside, they require control and direction, they do not reproduce themselves, and they are many parts, not one substance (their unity is only one of order of parts). Similarly, non-living but natural things, like rocks, have natural properties, but they share none of the special traits of the living. Therefore, reasons Aristotle, there must be a principle in living things that vivifies them, makes them to be alive and to be able to do, and in fact to do, all that they uniquely do. This is the soul (in Greek, psyche; Latin, anima). Modern science has not altered this conclusion one bit, since all it has done is to explain in great detail the material parts of things, all of which are presupposed to living actuality and activity, but none of which accounts for life as such. (For those who wish to read a defense of Aristotle’s view, I recommend Steven Baldner’s “The Soul in the Explanation of Life: Aristotle Against Reductionism.”)
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Thus, returning to Vienne, the Church defines that the rational or intellectual soul of man, that which makes him to be and to be alive as the kind of being he is (rational or intellectual), is the “form” of the human body—that which gives the flesh itself its reality, its vitality, its humanity, its fuctionality. The intellect, as again Aristotle proved, is an essentially immaterial power; Aquinas then demonstrated that such a power is capable of independent existence, although it is not intended to exist independently of the body. This is why he maintains that the resurrection of the flesh is “required” for restoring the integrity of human nature. The human person is a body-soul composite. At death, the soul and body are sundered; the material remains dissolve, and the soul receives its eternal reward, either hell for those who die without sanctifying grace, or heaven for those who die in a state of grace—with a time of purification in purgatory for those who need it, which we can reasonably assume to be most of the faithful. All separated souls desire to have their bodies back, and this will indeed occur at the general judgment at the end of time.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church, on this point at least reflecting traditional teaching, reiterates the Council of Vienne: “The unity of soul and body is so profound that one has to consider the soul to be the ‘form’ of the body: … spirit and matter, in man, are not two natures united, but rather their union forms a single nature” (CCC 365).
Turning now to the Orations (Collect, Secret, Postcommunion) of the traditional Latin Mass for November 2nd, what do we find?
O God, the Creator and Redeemer of all the faithful: grant to the souls of Thy servants and handmaidens the remission of all their sins: that through our devout prayers, they may obtain that pardon which they have always desired: Who livest and reignest… Look with mercy, we beseech Thee, O Lord, upon the Sacrifice which we offer to Thee on behalf of the souls of Thy servants and handmaidens; that those to whom Thou didst grant the merit of Christian faith, may likewise receive its reward. Through our Lord… May the prayer of Thy servants, O Lord, benefit the souls of Thy servants and handmaidens; that Thou mayest deliver them from all their sins and make them partakers of Thy redemption, Who livest and reignest…
The foregoing prayers are typical of all the prayers in the old missal for Masses for the Dead.
In the Novus Ordo missal, in contrast, these three prayers are heavily redacted so that the word “soul” never appears once. There are many other differences, too, that the reader can see for himself:
Listen kindly to our prayers, O Lord, and, as our faith in your Son, raised from the dead, is deepened, so may our hope of resurrection for your departed servants also find new strength. Through our Lord Jesus Christ… Look favorably on our offerings, O Lord, so that your departed servants may be taken up into glory with your Son, in whose great mystery of love we are all united. Who lives and reigns for ever and ever. Grant we pray, O Lord, that your departed servants, for whom we have celebrated this paschal Sacrament, may pass over to a dwelling place of light and peace. Through Christ our Lord.
Again, the above prayers are typical of their genre in the new missal, where we see many lamentable deficiencies:
1. There is the almost total disappearance of the word “soul” (anima). Joseph Ratzinger admitted as much in his book Eschatology: “The idea that to speak of the soul is unbiblical was accepted to such an extent that even the new Roman Missal suppressed the term anima in its liturgy for the dead. It also disappeared from the ritual for burial” (p. 105).
2. The foregoing Collect for the first Mass of All Souls, as we saw above, does not contain any explicit petition for the dead. It speaks of the deepening of our faith in the Risen Christ, and of the strengthening of our hope for the resurrection of the dead. There’s nothing false about it, but it doesn’t give voice to the specific purpose of the Masses of All Souls’ Day, which is supposed to be the function of the Collect.
3. The great Roman Collect quoted above, Fidelium, Deus, omnium Conditor et Redemptor, has vanished from the Novus Ordo liturgy for November 2nd. It can still be found as an option among the orations for Masses for the Dead, but something strange has happened to it: it addresses the Father rather than the Incarnate Son (“Per Dominum nostrum” replaces “Qui vivis”). And—you guessed it—there’s no mention of the souls of God’s servants and handmaids. It’s been edited out.
What we see going on here is another small example (out of thousands) of the triumph of Modernism, which attempts to adapt the Church’s prayer to the Zeitgeist—in this case, liberal biblical criticism that falsely claims the concept of “soul” has no place in Scripture, and embarrassment at speaking in a way frowned upon by materialistic science, which was already refuted over two thousand years ago by the best Greek philosophers. We see a deviation from the unbroken tradition of the Church’s lex orandi, with profound consequences over time for the lex credendi and lex vivendi. If you change the way Catholics pray, you will change what they believe, and how they act. It’s no wonder that the modern Catholic funeral has become a scandal. As André Gushurst-Moore says:
If the idea of the human soul, as something sacred and beyond matter while also existing fully within the physical realm, vanishes from human consciousness, people will live as if their own soul and the souls of others have no existence. It could be agreed, in this sense, that the post-human world has arrived for many in our world, as the sacred and the transcendent disappear from view. (Glory in All Things, 159)
For All Souls, I had the privilege of singing with the schola for a traditional Requiem Mass. It was sublime in every way, especially the chants. Of these, the Sequence Dies Irae—altogether removed from the Novus Ordo Mass for the Dead, but still prayed and sung at the traditional Latin Mass across the world—stands out as an unsurpassable expression of supernatural faith, fear of the Lord, charity for the departed souls, realism and ultimately hope. Hope, after all, is the virtue by which we strive towards difficult things, and salvation, for us sinners, is difficult, at least from a human point of view. Difficult, yes, but worth everything we are, everything we have, everything we can do and suffer.
The photo shows what a true Requiem Mass looks like: facing God, dressed in black, imploring His mercy for the departed souls… souls.
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--2020-11-04--Republicans on course to hold Senate majority

WASHINGTON D.C , November 4 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – The Republican party looks set to hold its majority in the U.S. Senate , as election night draws to a close across the nation .
The latest figures show the Republicans with 47 confirmed seats and the Democrats with 45 .
At the time of writing only six seats remain unconfirmed : Alaska , Georgia , Georgia Special , Maine , Michigan , and North Carolina .
Republicans are on target to hold both North Carolina and Maine , and also have a healthy lead in Michigan which currently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Georgia also looks secure for the Republicans , with Sen. Perdue on target to hold his seat .
Of the six unconfirmed seats , only Georgia Special is without a clear winner and deemed a runoff .
Alaska currently has only 39 % of the vote counted , with Rep. Dan Sullivan leading his Democrat challenger by 61.7 % to 33.7 % .
Polls predict that Republicans will hold the seat .
The Democrats took a victory in Colorado , winning the seat from the Republicans , and also took the win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the death of Republican John McCain left the seat open .
However , the Democrats also lost their Alabama seat , as pro-life Republican Tommy Tuberville won the seat from Sen. Doug Jones .
Republicans have held a majority in the Senate since 2014 , and prior to November 3 election night , held 53 seats .
The likely retention of the Republican majority in the Senate means that a check will be placed on Speaker Pelosi 's penchant for introducing radical legislation in Congress .
Far-left legislative items , such as the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ‘ Green New Deal ' , may make it past the House , but will surely fail in the Republican-controlled Senate .
President Trump gave a press conference during the early hours of Wednesday morning , in which he lauded the Republican victories so far and warned of possible voter fraud .
The president warned that the White House would be going to the Supreme Court in order to stop voting , so that Democrats could not “ find any ballots at four in the morning and add them to the list .
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The latest figures show the Republicans with 47 confirmed seats and the Democrats with 45. At the time of writing only six seats remain unconfirmed: Alaska, Georgia, Georgia Special, Maine, Michigan, and North Carolina.
WASHINGTON D.C, November 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – The Republican party looks set to hold its majority in the U.S. Senate, as election night draws to a close across the nation.
The latest figures show the Republicans with 47 confirmed seats and the Democrats with 45. At the time of writing only six seats remain unconfirmed: Alaska, Georgia, Georgia Special, Maine, Michigan, and North Carolina.
Republicans are on target to hold both North Carolina and Maine, and also have a healthy lead in Michigan which currently has 68% of the vote counted.
Georgia also looks secure for the Republicans, with Sen. Perdue on target to hold his seat.
Of the six unconfirmed seats, only Georgia Special is without a clear winner and deemed a runoff.
Alaska currently has only 39% of the vote counted, with Rep. Dan Sullivan leading his Democrat challenger by 61.7% to 33.7%. Polls predict that Republicans will hold the seat.
The Democrats took a victory in Colorado, winning the seat from the Republicans, and also took the win in the Arizona Special election, after the death of Republican John McCain left the seat open.
However, the Democrats also lost their Alabama seat, as pro-life Republican Tommy Tuberville won the seat from Sen. Doug Jones.
Republicans have held a majority in the Senate since 2014, and prior to November 3 election night, held 53 seats.
The likely retention of the Republican majority in the Senate means that a check will be placed on Speaker Pelosi's penchant for introducing radical legislation in Congress. Far-left legislative items, such as the so-called ‘Equality Act’ and the ‘Green New Deal', may make it past the House, but will surely fail in the Republican-controlled Senate.
President Trump gave a press conference during the early hours of Wednesday morning, in which he lauded the Republican victories so far and warned of possible voter fraud. The president warned that the White House would be going to the Supreme Court in order to stop voting, so that Democrats could not “find any ballots at four in the morning and add them to the list.”
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lifesitenews--2020-11-04--Trump claims victory, calls on Supreme Court to stop major election fraud

WASHINGTON , D.C. , November 4 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — President Donald Trump has just stated that as far as he ’ s concerned , he ’ s already won the election .
Early this morning , the President addressed White House staff to celebrate the current Republican victories and deliver a sober message alleging election fraud .
“ We won states , and all of a sudden , I said , ‘ What ’ s happened to the election ?
It ’ s off ’ , ” Trump said .
“ Because you know what happened ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ , so they said , ‘ Let ’ s go to court ’ .
” The President said he had been predicting a Democrat recourse to the courts since he heard that they were going to “ send out tens of millions of ballots.
” “ Because either they were going to win , or if they didn ’ t win , they ’ d take us to court.
” Trump reviewed Republican victories in Florida , Texas , Ohio and North Carolina and then stated that , after that , “ everything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be referring to a story that some states had announced they had decided to stop counting the ballots for the night .
“ This is a fraud on the American public , ” the President said .
“ This is an embarrassment to our country .
We were getting ready to win this election .
Frankly , we did win this election.
” Trump said that the White House ’ goal now was “ to ensure the integrity ” of the elections “ for the good of this nation.
” “ We want @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proper manner , so we ’ ll be going to the U.S. Supreme Court , ” he continued .
“ We want the voting to stop .
We don ’ t want them to find any ballots at four in the morning and add them to the list.
” “ We will win this , and as far as I ’ m concerned , we ’ ve already won it.
” Vice-President Mike Pence took the podium next to thank the “ more than 60 million Americans who have already cast their vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump in the White House.
” Pence said that the White House would remain vigilant and protect the integrity of the vote .
He predicted that the Republicans would indeed win the election .
“ I truly believe … that we are on the road to victory , and we will make America great again , again , ” he said .

Early this morning, the President addressed White House staff to celebrate the current Republican victories and deliver a sober message alleging election fraud.
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — President Donald Trump has just stated that as far as he’s concerned, he’s already won the election.
LIVE: President Donald J Trump https://t.co/J7hhaUPUf0 — Team Trump (Text VOTE to 88022) (@TeamTrump) November 4, 2020
Early this morning, the President addressed White House staff to celebrate the current Republican victories and deliver a sober message alleging election fraud.
“We won states, and all of a sudden, I said, ‘What’s happened to the election? It’s off’,” Trump said.
“Because you know what happened? They knew they couldn’t win, so they said, ‘Let’s go to court’.”
The President said he had been predicting a Democrat recourse to the courts since he heard that they were going to “send out tens of millions of ballots.”
“Because either they were going to win, or if they didn’t win, they’d take us to court.”
Trump reviewed Republican victories in Florida, Texas, Ohio and North Carolina and then stated that, after that, “everything just stopped.”
The President seemed to be referring to a story that some states had announced they had decided to stop counting the ballots for the night.
“This is a fraud on the American public,” the President said.
“This is an embarrassment to our country. We were getting ready to win this election. Frankly, we did win this election.”
Trump said that the White House’ goal now was “to ensure the integrity” of the elections “for the good of this nation.”
“We want the law to be used in a proper manner, so we’ll be going to the U.S. Supreme Court,” he continued.
“We want the voting to stop. We don’t want them to find any ballots at four in the morning and add them to the list.”
“To me, it’s a very sad moment.”
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Vice-President Mike Pence took the podium next to thank the “more than 60 million Americans who have already cast their vote for four more years of President Donald Trump in the White House.”
Pence said that the White House would remain vigilant and protect the integrity of the vote. He predicted that the Republicans would indeed win the election.
“I truly believe … that we are on the road to victory, and we will make America great again, again,” he said.
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lifesitenews--2020-11-04--Alabama flips US Senate seat in pro-life victory

ALABAMA , November 4 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Republican Tommy Tuberville unseated pro-abortion Democrat Senator Doug Jones in Alabama on Tuesday , a major win for pro-lifers .
The affectionate “ Coach ” moniker refers to Tuberville ’ s former career as a college football coach .
Tuberville is the only coach in Auburn University football history to beat rival University of Alabama six times in a row .
College football is a huge part of the state ’ s culture .
The southern state is generally very pro-life .
When former Senator Jeff Sessions ( R-AL ) @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was replaced by Senator Doug Jones in a close special election in 2017 .
But some constituents felt he was not the right guy for the job .
Kim Marvin is a mom of six and neonatal nurse in Alabaster , Alabama .
She praised God when she heard Jones was unseated .
“ He does not represent the constituency and today we affirmed that , ” she told LifeSiteNews .
“ He was the first Democrat to be elected to the Senate [ for Alabama ] in 25 years .
Alabamians were @ @ @ @ @ @ @ represent the will of the people for life .
Today we made our voices heard .
We voted to protect life and to protect our Second Amendment rights.
” Senator Jones voted against the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act , which would have banned most late-term abortions .
Last winter Jones insulted a constituent when he was asked if he believed abortion should be banned after five months .
Jones quipped that it was a “ stupid question.
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ALABAMA, November 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Republican Tommy Tuberville unseated pro-abortion Democrat Senator Doug Jones in Alabama on Tuesday, a major win for pro-lifers.
BIG WIN: Tuberville has been declared the winner in Alabama’s Senate race, flipping the state & unseating pro-abortion Senator Doug Jones! This is a huge #ProLifeVictory! Our only question, @TTuberville, is will you be going by Coach or Senator? #SBAListEndorsed #ALpol pic.twitter.com/L9WmOlDHTt — Susan B. Anthony List (@SBAList) November 4, 2020
The affectionate “Coach” moniker refers to Tuberville’s former career as a college football coach. Tuberville is the only coach in Auburn University football history to beat rival University of Alabama six times in a row. College football is a huge part of the state’s culture.
The southern state is generally very pro-life. When former Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) resigned to become Attorney General, he was replaced by Senator Doug Jones in a close special election in 2017.
But some constituents felt he was not the right guy for the job.
Kim Marvin is a mom of six and neonatal nurse in Alabaster, Alabama. She praised God when she heard Jones was unseated.
“He does not represent the constituency and today we affirmed that,” she told LifeSiteNews. “He was the first Democrat to be elected to the Senate [for Alabama] in 25 years. Alabamians were betrayed by Jones. He did not represent the will of the people for life. Today we made our voices heard. We voted to protect life and to protect our Second Amendment rights.”
Senator Jones voted against the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would have banned most late-term abortions.
Last winter Jones insulted a constituent when he was asked if he believed abortion should be banned after five months. Jones quipped that it was a “stupid question.”
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lifesitenews--2020-11-04--BREAKING: Twitter censors Trump on election night after president predicts ‘big win’

WASHINGTON D.C , November 4 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Even as the polls are being counted in the midst of the election , President Trump is still facing Big Tech censorship , as Twitter yet again censored the president ’ s words online .
Trump tweeted only minutes ago that Republicans were doing well and on course to win : “ We are up BIG , but they are trying to STEAL the Election .
We will never let them do it .
Votes can not be cast after the Polls are closed !
” However , Twitter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s tweet , saying that “ Some or all of the content shared in this post is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process.
” Just moments prior to the tweet above , Trump had tweeted that he would be making a statement shortly , saying the night was a “ big win.
” In contrast , Joe Biden also posted a similar tweet recently , with the words “ Keep the faith , guys .
We ’ re gon na win this.
” Biden faced no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ attached to his post .
Whilst the number of likes and re-tweets is visible on Biden ’ s post , Twitter has hidden these numbers on President Trump ’ s post .

Twitter censored Trump but not Biden as ballots are being counted
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WASHINGTON D.C, November 4, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Even as the polls are being counted in the midst of the election, President Trump is still facing Big Tech censorship, as Twitter yet again censored the president’s words online.
Trump tweeted only minutes ago that Republicans were doing well and on course to win: “We are up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Election. We will never let them do it. Votes cannot be cast after the Polls are closed!”
We are up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Election. We will never let them do it. Votes cannot be cast after the Polls are closed! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 4, 2020
However, Twitter placed a warning note on the president’s tweet, saying that “Some or all of the content shared in this post is disputed and might be misleading about an election or other civic process.”
Just moments prior to the tweet above, Trump had tweeted that he would be making a statement shortly, saying the night was a “big win.”
I will be making a statement tonight. A big WIN! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 4, 2020
In contrast, Joe Biden also posted a similar tweet recently, with the words “Keep the faith, guys. We’re gonna win this.”
Keep the faith, guys. We’re gonna win this. — Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) November 4, 2020
Biden faced no censorship from Twitter and no warning was attached to his post.
Whilst the number of likes and re-tweets is visible on Biden’s post, Twitter has hidden these numbers on President Trump’s post.
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lifesitenews--2020-11-04--Biden after Trump wins Florida, Ohio: ‘We believe we are on track to win this election’

WILMINGTON , November 3 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Former Vice President Joe Biden delivered brief remarks of encouragement to his supporters early Wednesday morning ( 12:30 AM ) , declaring his campaign feels “ really good ” about his prospects while warning that the final outcome could remain several days away .
“ Your patience is commendable , ” Biden told supporters listening from their cars .
“ We knew this was gon na go long .
We feel good about where we are , we really do.
” Biden declared that he believes “ we ’ re @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” but that his supporters will “ have to be patient ” while “ every vote is counted.
” President Donald Trump quickly replied with a tweet accusing Democrats of “ trying to STEAL the election , ” while promising “ we will never let them do it ” : Fox News ’ Chris Wallace suggested that the Biden camp based its decision to speak out of a desire to project a perception of strength in the face of a potentially contested election , as a deliberate contrast to former Vice President Al @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Election Night of the notoriously drawn-out 2000 presidential election .

Biden declared that he believes “we’re on track to win this election,” but that his supporters will “have to be patient” while “every vote is counted”
WILMINGTON, November 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Former Vice President Joe Biden delivered brief remarks of encouragement to his supporters early Wednesday morning (12:30 AM), declaring his campaign feels “really good” about his prospects while warning that the final outcome could remain several days away.
“Your patience is commendable,” Biden told supporters listening from their cars. “We knew this was gonna go long. We feel good about where we are, we really do.”
Biden declared that he believes “we’re on track to win this election,” but that his supporters will “have to be patient” while “every vote is counted.”
President Donald Trump quickly replied with a tweet accusing Democrats of “trying to STEAL the election,” while promising “we will never let them do it”:
We are up BIG, but they are trying to STEAL the Election. We will never let them do it. Votes cannot be cast after the Polls are closed! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 4, 2020
Fox News’ Chris Wallace suggested that the Biden camp based its decision to speak out of a desire to project a perception of strength in the face of a potentially contested election, as a deliberate contrast to former Vice President Al Gore striking a more cautious tone on Election Night of the notoriously drawn-out 2000 presidential election.
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lifesitenews--2020-11-04--‘Tragedy’: Coloradans vote down measure to protect almost-born babies from abortion

COLORADO , November 3 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Colorado residents voted down a pro-life ballot initiative that would have banned preborn child-killing in the state past 22 weeks of gestation .
The “ Due Date Too Late ” campaign heroically solicited and submitted 138,000 signatures last March to necessitate the measure ’ s presence on the November ballot , bypassing any necessary input of the state ’ s Democrat governor or legislature .
With 82 % of the state ’ s precincts reporting at 10:42 PM CST , the proposition was listed as a loss with 40.6 % @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children , and 59.4 % opposing such protections .
The proposition would have banned all abortions past 22 weeks , with the exception “ to save the life of the mother.
” Abortionists who would have violated the proposed law would have been fined up to $ 5,000 and/or lose their medical licenses for three years .
Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins called the failure of Proposition 115 “ a human rights atrocity and in many cases , an act of infanticide.
” “ Failing to pass Proposition 115 allows @ @ @ @ @ @ @ states in the entire country that approves of elective abortions up until birth for any reason and with no restrictions .
In this state , it is perfectly legal for a mother to have an abortion on her due date .
Allowing viable babies to be killed through abortion is an act of infanticide , which the voters could have stopped , ” she said .
Pro-life activist Janet Morana , co-founder of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign and Executive Director of Priests for Life , called the vote a “ tragedy.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
115 would have stopped an estimated 400 late-term abortions per year in Colorado , according to the campaign .
“ I think it ’ s the human rights issue of our lifetime , ” Due Date Too Late organizer Giuliana Day told the Associated Press in September .
This initiative enjoyed the committed support of the Catholic community in Colorado , including Archbishop Samuel Aquila and Catholic Charities in Denver .
Opponents of the initiative include Planned Parenthood , the so-called American Civil Liberties Union , and notorious Denver abortionist Warren Hern @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with abortion “ not acceptable.
” In the past , Hern has admitted that real doctors “ disdain ” abortionists , and in 2018 was taken to court for leaving part of a baby ’ s skull inside a patient .

COLORADO, November 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Colorado residents voted down a pro-life ballot initiative that would have banned preborn child-killing in the state past 22 weeks of gestation.
The “Due Date Too Late” campaign heroically solicited and submitted 138,000 signatures last March to necessitate the measure’s presence on the November ballot, bypassing any necessary input of the state’s Democrat governor or legislature.
With 82% of the state’s precincts reporting at 10:42 PM CST, the proposition was listed as a loss with 40.6% of voters supporting these protections for preborn children, and 59.4% opposing such protections.
The proposition would have banned all abortions past 22 weeks, with the exception “to save the life of the mother.” Abortionists who would have violated the proposed law would have been fined up to $5,000 and/or lose their medical licenses for three years.
Students for Life of America President Kristan Hawkins called the failure of Proposition 115 “a human rights atrocity and in many cases, an act of infanticide.”
“Failing to pass Proposition 115 allows Colorado to remain just one of seven states in the entire country that approves of elective abortions up until birth for any reason and with no restrictions. In this state, it is perfectly legal for a mother to have an abortion on her due date. Allowing viable babies to be killed through abortion is an act of infanticide, which the voters could have stopped,” she said.
Pro-life activist Janet Morana, co-founder of the Silent No More Awareness Campaign and Executive Director of Priests for Life, called the vote a “tragedy.”
#Colorado can continue killing babies until their due date. What a tragedy. #LetThemLive #abortionisnothealthcare — Janet Morana (@JanetMorana) November 4, 2020
Had it been enacted, Prop. 115 would have stopped an estimated 400 late-term abortions per year in Colorado, according to the campaign.
“I think it’s the human rights issue of our lifetime,” Due Date Too Late organizer Giuliana Day told the Associated Press in September.
This initiative enjoyed the committed support of the Catholic community in Colorado, including Archbishop Samuel Aquila and Catholic Charities in Denver.
Opponents of the initiative include Planned Parenthood, the so-called American Civil Liberties Union, and notorious Denver abortionist Warren Hern, who called legislative “interference” with abortion “not acceptable.”
In the past, Hern has admitted that real doctors “disdain” abortionists, and in 2018 was taken to court for leaving part of a baby’s skull inside a patient.
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lifesitenews--2020-11-04--BREAKING: Louisianans vote there’s no constitutional right to abortion

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LOUISIANA , November 3 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Louisiana voters have confirmed that there is no constitutional right to abortion in the Bayou State .
With 70 percent of precincts reporting at the time of this writing , two-thirds of voters marked the box labeled “ YES ” for Amendment 1 .
Amendment 1 is a ballot initiative that reads , “ To protect human life , nothing in this constitution shall be construed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or require the funding of abortion.
” This sentence will now be added to the Louisiana constitution .
The ballot is designed to prevent judges from circumventing state legislation restricting abortion .
Other states have had the unfortunate experience of having pro-life legislation overturned in their courts .
Last year , the Kansas Supreme Court struck down a law banning late-term abortions as unconstitutional and upheld abortion as a right even though abortion does not appear anywhere in the state ’ s constitution .
On October 20 , pro-life Democrat Katrina Jackson wrote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the hands of the state legislature rather than state judges .
“ Our body of pro-life laws ensure that women are empowered with the truth about their pregnancy prior to an abortion , that minors seeking an abortion have parental consent , and that babies born alive following a botched abortion receive immediate medical care .
Our law also makes sure that not a dollar of your state tax dollars fund abortion , ” she wrote .
“ Yet these laws and others are at risk unless we pass Amendment 1.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a Democrat , has signed a fetal heartbeat bill into law in May 2019 .
The legislation was passed by bipartisan majorities in both chambers of the Louisiana legislature , including 17 Democrats in the House and seven in the Senate , Since taking office , Edwards has also signed a 15-week abortion ban , a 72-hour abortion waiting period , and a ban on dismemberment abortion procedures ( though he also unsuccessfully tried to add “ sexual orientation ” and “ gender identity ” to state discrimination laws by executive fiat ) @

PETITION UPDATE (9/26/2020):
With President Trump's nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court left by the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we are closer than we have been in decades to seeing Roe vs. Wade overturned.
We now encourage the Senate to confirm Barrett as the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Judge Barrett has a fantastic track recond on sanctity of life issues, has seven children, and is a devout believer. She is the perfect remedy for Ruth Bader Ginsburg's radical pro-abortionism.
Please READ the full story here: 'BREAKING: Trump nominates Catholic mom of 7 Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court'
And then, please SIGN this petition telling the High Court that it's now time to end the activist Roe vs. Wade judgment. Thank you!
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PETITION UPDATE (6/29/2020):
In a decision which has imperiled more abortion-minded women, sentenced more preborn to death, and upset pro-lifers across the nation,the United States Supreme Court decided 5-4 to strike down a Louisiana law requiring basic medical precautions in the event of abortion complications, with Chief Justice John Roberts reversing his own past decision to uphold a similar Texas law.
Liberal Justice Stephen Breyer wrote the majority opinion, which held that the Louisiana law was unconstitutional for the simple fact that it was “almost word-for-word identical” to the Texas one the court already struck down in 2016.
In his concurring opinion, Chief Justice Roberts acknowledged that he had “joined the dissent in Whole Woman’s Health and continue to believe that the case was wrongly decided. The question today however is not whether Whole Woman’s Health was right or wrong, but whether to adhere to it in deciding the present case.”
We call on the Supreme Court to stop supporting the culture of death and overturn Roe vs Wade, now.
PETITION UPDATE (1/20/2020):
Hundreds of thousands of people will gather in Washington, D.C., this coming Friday, January 24th, for the March for Life. They will be praying for an end to Roe vs Wade, as the Supreme Court will hear a crucial, abortion-related case later this year in March. United our voices can change the course of history. Sign this petition TODAY! (LEARN MORE BELOW)
PETITION UPDATE (1/3/2020):
In advance of the Supreme Court's hearing arguments in an important abortion case later this year in March, 207 U.S. Senators and Representatives have signed amicus briefs supporting a Louisiana law requiring abortionists to have admitting privileges at a hospital nearby an abortion center.
Some of these supporting briefs also suggest that now is the time to reconsider Roe vs Wade as sound law.
Please SIGN this petition, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down Roe vs Wade.
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More than 60 million Americans have been slaughtered in their mother's wombs as a result of Roe v. Wade. This activist, unconstitutional ruling in 1973 has left countless women emotionally and psychologically scarred.
It was believed by many that Roe would be overturned in 1992 with Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Despite having eight Republican-appointed judges at the time, the Supreme Court ruled 5-4 to uphold it.
Since then, major gains have been made in the fight for life, and many lives have been saved.
However, Roe v. Wade remains the law of the land, leaving millions of defenseless pre-born children vulnerable to murder.
According to a 2016 study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 35% of aborted babies are African American, despite black women only making up six percent of the U.S. population. 19% of aborted babies are Hispanic.
We thus again call on the court to do everything they can to end Roe vs Wade.
Now is the time for pro-lifers to join together and ensure that all of God's children have a right to life.
Roe v. Wade must come to an end!
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https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/supreme-court-strikes-down-louisiana-abortion-regulations
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lifesitenews--2020-11-04--‘Sarah’ McBride elected, first transgender state senator in US history

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DOVER , Delaware , November 3 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) — Sarah McBride , a man who claims to be a woman , was elected to the State Senate in Delaware today , making him the first transgender state senator in United States history .
McBride is one of a growing number of legislators suffering from gender dysphoria .
His election follows that of the first openly transgender lawmaker , Virginia state Rep. Danica Roem , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Lisa Bunker , who were elected simultaneously as New Hampshire ’ s first transgender state legislators , and Colorado state Rep. Brianna Titone .
All for state representatives are men claiming to be women .
The announcement of McBride ’ s election received an enthusiastic response on Twitter , eliciting congratulations from the likes of Chelsea Clinton and Planned Parenthood .
McBride has previously worked for the campaign of Joe Biden ’ s late son Beau Biden for election as Delaware ’ s state attorney general .
The Hill reported this work led @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Beau reportedly called McBride , after he came out publicly as a “ transgender , ” to offer his support , saying , “ Hallie and I are so proud of you .
We love you , and you ’ re still part of the Biden family.
” Joe Biden himself came out strongly in support of gender ideology earlier this year .
“ Let ’ s be clear : Transgender equality is the civil rights issue of our time , ” tweeted Biden .
“ There is no room for compromise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” McBride went on to work with Beau Biden to help pass Delaware ’ s pro-transgenderism Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act in 2013 .
Delaware law firm Richards Layton & Finger reported that “ under the Act , discrimination against a person on the basis of gender identity in housing , employment , public works contracting , public accommodations , and insurance ” became prohibited .
It also allowed for “ enhanced penalties under Delaware ’ s hate crimes law for targeting a person because of his or her gender identity .
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McBride worked with Joe Biden’s late son Beau Biden to help a pass pro-transgenderism law in Delaware.
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DOVER, Delaware, November 3, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) — Sarah McBride, a man who claims to be a woman, was elected to the State Senate in Delaware today, making him the first transgender state senator in United States history.
McBride is one of a growing number of legislators suffering from gender dysphoria. His election follows that of the first openly transgender lawmaker, Virginia state Rep. Danica Roem, as well as Reps. Gerri Cannon and Lisa Bunker, who were elected simultaneously as New Hampshire’s first transgender state legislators, and Colorado state Rep. Brianna Titone.
All for state representatives are men claiming to be women.
The announcement of McBride’s election received an enthusiastic response on Twitter, eliciting congratulations from the likes of Chelsea Clinton and Planned Parenthood.
So exciting! Congratulations, @SarahEMcBride. Thank you for your historic race and WIN. #ElectionDay https://t.co/uA6qRJqtKh — Planned Parenthood Action – Text VOTE to 22422 (@PPact) November 4, 2020
McBride has previously worked for the campaign of Joe Biden’s late son Beau Biden for election as Delaware’s state attorney general. The Hill reported this work led to “a friendship between the two.”
Beau reportedly called McBride, after he came out publicly as a “transgender,” to offer his support, saying, “Hallie and I are so proud of you. We love you, and you’re still part of the Biden family.”
Joe Biden himself came out strongly in support of gender ideology earlier this year.
“Let’s be clear: Transgender equality is the civil rights issue of our time,” tweeted Biden. “There is no room for compromise when it comes to basic human rights.”
McBride went on to work with Beau Biden to help pass Delaware’s pro-transgenderism Gender Identity Non-Discrimination Act in 2013.
Delaware law firm Richards Layton & Finger reported that “under the Act, discrimination against a person on the basis of gender identity in housing, employment, public works contracting, public accommodations, and insurance” became prohibited. It also allowed for “enhanced penalties under Delaware’s hate crimes law for targeting a person because of his or her gender identity.”
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lifesitenews--2020-11-04--Trudeau warns there ‘may not be’ Christmas in Canada because of COVID-19

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ONTARIO , November 2 , 2020 ( LifeSiteNews ) – Canada ’ s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that unless “ we ’ re really , really careful ” Canadians might “ not be ” able to celebrate Christmas with family and friends , despite having allegedly broken coronavirus restrictions himself to visit his family this Easter .
“ We are in an unprecedented global pandemic .
That really sucks , it ’ s tough going through @ @ @ @ @ @ @ frustrating having shut down all of our lives through the spring , and now be forced to make more difficult choices and knowing there ’ s going to be a tough winter ahead as well , ” said Trudeau last week at a news conference .
“ And it ’ s frustrating knowing that unless we ’ re really , really careful , there may not be the kinds of family gatherings we want to have at Christmas , but we will get through this ; vaccines are on the horizon.
” Campaign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told LifeSiteNews that Trudeau ’ s remarks suggesting Christmas may be canceled are “ Grinch ” -like and a “ creepy sort of Herodian evil ” considering his support of abortion .
“ Trudeau ’ s promotion of abortion — the killing of children in the womb — while suggesting Christmas may be canceled is a creepy sort of Herodian evil , ” Gunnarson told LifeSiteNews , alluding to the killing of innocent children by Herod shortly after the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem .
“ And I don ’ t expect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of heart and will always be remembered as the Grinch who stole Christmas , ” he added .
Trudeau ’ s message comes amid numerous new government-imposed restrictions in most provinces across the country in response to an apparent rise in positive COVID-19 cases .
On Friday , the Manitoba government under Progressive Conservative party Premier Brian Pallister announced new near full lockdown measures in the city of Winnipeg and other actions for the rest of the province starting today .
Gatherings at churches in Winnipeg will be reduced to 15 percent capacity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is lower , and 20 percent capacity in the rest of the province .
In October , the Premier of Ontario , Doug Ford , announced new lockdown measures that effectively shuttered “ high contact locations ” such as restaurants , gyms , and cinemas in Toronto , Ottawa , and the Peel region in Ontario .
Amid a backlash from businesses and some politicians both within and outside his party , on Saturday Ford appeared to backtrack somewhat , posting on Twitter that he is looking at ways shuttered business can “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ alleged violation of health rules by crossing the provincial borders to leave his Ottawa , Ontario residence to go to Rideau Cottage in Quebec to visit his family for Easter , was heavily criticized as being hypocritical by some media outlets such as Rebel News .
Like Trudeau , a member of his cabinet was criticized for her alleged breaking of the COVID-19 rules she had been imposing on Canadians for the past few months .
Canada ’ s health minister Patty Hajdu was photographed in October without a mask at Toronto ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of airport health rules , which mandate a mask at all times .
Hajdu claimed she was eating and drinking .
In contrast to Hajdu , mainstream Canadian media notably went after former Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer for not wearing a mask in July at the same airport .
Despite Trudeau 's dire warning to be “ careful , ” Ontario doctor Kulvinder Gill and Independent Ontario MPP Randy Hillier have both blasted lockdown measures on social media , pointing out the harm that they cause in the form of collateral damage @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Trudeau Liberal government ’ s plan to expand COVID isolation and quarantine facilities from coast to coast .
Recently , British Columbia doctor Stephen Malthouse blasted his province ’ s provincial health officer , Dr. Bonnie Henry , for the COVID-19 lockdown policy and the damage it causes .
“ How is it possible that a doctor with your previous training and experience did not anticipate the collateral damage of your public health policies — the economic disruption , the psychological and physical health consequences , and the deaths from despair ?
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Henry .

The pro-abortion prime minister of Canada said that ‘we will get through this; vaccines are on the horizon.’
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ONTARIO, November 2, 2020 (LifeSiteNews) – Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau warned that unless “we’re really, really careful” Canadians might “not be” able to celebrate Christmas with family and friends, despite having allegedly broken coronavirus restrictions himself to visit his family this Easter.
“We are in an unprecedented global pandemic. That really sucks, it’s tough going through the second wave, it’s frustrating having shut down all of our lives through the spring, and now be forced to make more difficult choices and knowing there’s going to be a tough winter ahead as well,” said Trudeau last week at a news conference.
“And it’s frustrating knowing that unless we’re really, really careful, there may not be the kinds of family gatherings we want to have at Christmas, but we will get through this; vaccines are on the horizon.”
Campaign Life Coalition’s President Jeff Gunnarson told LifeSiteNews that Trudeau’s remarks suggesting Christmas may be canceled are “Grinch”-like and a “creepy sort of Herodian evil” considering his support of abortion.
“Trudeau’s promotion of abortion — the killing of children in the womb — while suggesting Christmas may be canceled is a creepy sort of Herodian evil,” Gunnarson told LifeSiteNews, alluding to the killing of innocent children by Herod shortly after the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem.
“And I don’t expect that Trudeau is capable of a change of heart and will always be remembered as the Grinch who stole Christmas,” he added.
Trudeau’s message comes amid numerous new government-imposed restrictions in most provinces across the country in response to an apparent rise in positive COVID-19 cases.
On Friday, the Manitoba government under Progressive Conservative party Premier Brian Pallister announced new near full lockdown measures in the city of Winnipeg and other actions for the rest of the province starting today.
Gatherings at churches in Winnipeg will be reduced to 15 percent capacity, or 100 people, whichever amount is lower, and 20 percent capacity in the rest of the province.
In October, the Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, announced new lockdown measures that effectively shuttered “high contact locations” such as restaurants, gyms, and cinemas in Toronto, Ottawa, and the Peel region in Ontario.
Amid a backlash from businesses and some politicians both within and outside his party, on Saturday Ford appeared to backtrack somewhat, posting on Twitter that he is looking at ways shuttered business can “safely” reopen.
Trudeau’s alleged violation of health rules by crossing the provincial borders to leave his Ottawa, Ontario residence to go to Rideau Cottage in Quebec to visit his family for Easter, was heavily criticized as being hypocritical by some media outlets such as Rebel News.
Like Trudeau, a member of his cabinet was criticized for her alleged breaking of the COVID-19 rules she had been imposing on Canadians for the past few months.
Canada’s health minister Patty Hajdu was photographed in October without a mask at Toronto’s Pearson Airport in an apparent violation of airport health rules, which mandate a mask at all times. Hajdu claimed she was eating and drinking.
In contrast to Hajdu, mainstream Canadian media notably went after former Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer for not wearing a mask in July at the same airport.
Despite Trudeau's dire warning to be “careful,” Ontario doctor Kulvinder Gill and Independent Ontario MPP Randy Hillier have both blasted lockdown measures on social media, pointing out the harm that they cause in the form of collateral damage.
Hillier recently raised the alarm over the Trudeau Liberal government’s plan to expand COVID isolation and quarantine facilities from coast to coast.
Recently, British Columbia doctor Stephen Malthouse blasted his province’s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, for the COVID-19 lockdown policy and the damage it causes.
“How is it possible that a doctor with your previous training and experience did not anticipate the collateral damage of your public health policies — the economic disruption, the psychological and physical health consequences, and the deaths from despair?” wrote Malthouse in a letter addressed to Henry.
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