ELEIÇÕES JÁ

Logo que o golpe de estado em curso foi denunciado pelos principais orgãos de comunicação social, o Valete recolheu às catacumbas.

Sr. Presidente, por favor despache-se fazer o seu trabalho porque as minhas reservas alimentares começam a atingir níveis preocupantes (o rapaz da Telepizza recusa-se a fazer entregas aqui em baixo)...

Sr. Presidente, faça o seu trabalho. Anuncie as eleições antecipadas já hoje para que as tropas possam voltar aos quartéis e se restabeleça a normalidade democrática...e para que eu possa ir ver o jogo a casa...(a recepção aqui em baixo é má e o meu wide screen TV não cabe).

O Santana é populista, despesista, regionalista, sportinguista, irresponsável e incompetente, gosta de mulheres e tem muitos filhos. O Portas, embora não partilhe todas as características do Santana, é também uma ameaça para a democracia (como toda a gente sabe).

Pelo contrário, a solução Ferro/Louçã (ou Louçã/Ferro, para ser mais exacto) apresenta vantagens evidentes para o país. O interesse nacional e o bem comum ficam sempre bem entregues à esquerda e à extrema-esquerda (a história comprova-o; falem com o Rosas. A propósito, já leram o último livro do Rosas sobre o comunismo ?)


P.S. 3(ou 4) primeiros-ministros em 2 anos...o cavaquismo foi de facto um óasis.
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Partido abortista assassina a sua 'base social de apoio'...
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United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: Reflections on Catholics in Political Life and the Reception of Holy Communion

"Catholic social teaching covers a broad range of important issues. But among these the teaching on abortion holds a unique place. Not all moral issues have the same moral weight as abortion and euthanasia. For example, if a Catholic were to disagree with the Holy Father on the application of capital punishment or on the decision to wage war, he would not for that reason be considered unworthy to present himself to receive Holy Communion. While the Church exhorts civil authorities to seek peace, not war, and to exercise discretion and mercy in imposing punishment on criminals, it may still be permissible to take up arms to repel an aggressor or to have recourse to capital punishment. There may be a legitimate diversity of opinion even among Catholics about waging war and applying the death penalty, but not with regard to abortion and euthanasia.

In his 1995 Encyclical Letter Evangelium Vitae ('The Gospel of Life' no. 62) Pope John Paul II taught that 'direct abortion, that is, abortion willed as an end or a means, always constitutes a grave moral disorder, since it is the deliberate killing of an innocent human being. This doctrine is based upon the natural law and upon the written Word of God, [as] transmitted by the Church's Tradition and taught by the ordinary and universal Magisterium.' This teaching, he says, was implicit in Sacred Scripture, whose many texts 'show such great respect for the human being in the mother's womb that they require as a logical consequence that God's commandment `You shall not kill' be extended to the unborn child as well' (no. 61). Moreover, since the earliest days of Christianity, the Church taught the evil of abortion and infanticide, widely practiced in the Greco-Roman world of that time.

The clear and unanimous tradition of the Church has only in recent decades been challenged in practice. In order to preclude confusion among Catholics, Pope Paul VI had already declared this tradition "unchanged and unchangeable." Pope John Paul II, after consultation among the bishops of the world, declared on his apostolic authority in Evangelium Vitae that this moral doctrine was part of the patrimony of faith taught infallibly by the universal ordinary Magisterium of the Church, i.e., the College of Bishops united in their teaching throughout history and throughout the world.

A Catholic, to be in full communion with the faith of the Church, must accept this teaching about the evil of abortion and euthanasia. The Encyclical Letter Evangelium Vitae, with reference to judicial decisions or civil laws that authorize or promote abortion or euthanasia, states that there is "a grave and clear obligation to oppose them by conscientious objection" (no. 73). Moreover, it says that "in the case of an intrinsically unjust law, such as a law permitting abortion or euthanasia, it is never licit to obey it, or to take part in a propaganda campaign in favor of it, or vote for it."
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Interim Reflections
Task Force on Catholic Bishops and Catholic Politicians

"...Cardinal Ratzinger speaks about WHAT constitutes ?manifest grave sin? and ?obstinate persistence? in public life, stating that consistently campaigning for and voting for permissive laws on abortion and euthanasia could meet these criteria.

Cardinal Ratzinger outlines HOW a bishop might deal with these matters, including a series of precautionary measures involving a process of meeting, instruction and warning. This process involves meeting with the person and providing instruction on Catholic moral teaching. Cardinal Ratzinger suggests informing such persons that if they reject Catholic moral teaching in their public actions, they should not present themselves for Holy Communion until their situation has ended. Using the precedent of our teaching and practice in the case of a person in an invalid marriage, the Cardinal recognizes that there are circumstances in which Holy Communion may be denied. He also indicates that in these cases a warning must be provided before the Eucharist can be denied.

I would emphasize that Cardinal Ratzinger clearly leaves to us as teachers, pastors and leaders WHETHER to pursue this path. The Holy See has repeatedly expressed its confidence in our roles as bishops and pastors. The question for us is not simply whether denial of Communion is possible, but whether it is pastorally wise and prudent. It is not surprising that difficult and differing circumstances on these matters can lead to different practices. Every bishop is acting in accord with his own understanding of his duties and the law.

It is important to note that Cardinal Ratzinger makes a clear distinction between public officials and voters, explaining that a Catholic would be guilty of formal cooperation in evil only if he were to deliberately vote for a candidate precisely because of the candidate?s permissive stand on abortion. However, when a Catholic does not share a candidate?s stand in favor of abortion and/or euthanasia, but votes for that candidate for other reasons, it is considered remote material cooperation, which can be permitted if there are proportionate reasons."

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NATIVIDADE DE S. JOÃO BAPTISTA

"John's mission of witnessing to the light (cf John 1, 7) lies at the origin of the custom of blessing bonfires on St John's Eve ? or at least gave a Christian significance to the practice. The Church blesses such fires, praying God that the faithful may overcome the darkness of the world and reach the "indefectible light" of God"

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ScriptureForLife.org: Catholic Teaching, Bible Concerning Conception, Abortion
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"O perdão tem, pois, uma raiz e uma medida divinas. Isto, porém, não exclui que se possa colher o seu valor também à luz de considerações humanas razoáveis. A primeira delas deriva da experiência que o ser humano vive em si próprio quando comete o mal: ele apercebe-se então da sua fragilidade e deseja que os outros sejam indulgentes para com ele. Deste modo, porque não fazer aos outros aquilo que cada um espera que seja feito a si próprio? Cada ser humano abriga dentro de si a esperança de poder retomar o percurso da vida, sem ficar para sempre prisioneiro dos próprios erros e culpas. Sonha poder levantar de novo o olhar para o futuro, para descobrir ainda perspectivas de confiança e empenho.

Na verdade, o perdão é primariamente uma decisão pessoal, uma opção do coração que vai de encontro ao instinto espontâneo de pagar o mal com o mal. Tal opção tem o seu termo de comparação no amor de Deus que nos acolhe apesar do nosso pecado, e o seu modelo supremo no perdão de Cristo que do alto da Cruz rezou: «Perdoa-lhes, ó Pai porque não sabem o que fazem» (Luc 23, 34 )."

JPII, Mensagem para o Dia Mundial da Paz 2002

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VATICAN CITY, JUN 19, 2004 (VIS) - Made public today was a message from the Holy Father to Bishop Egidio Caporello of Mantova, on the occasion of the special Jubilee for the 12th centenary of the Italian diocese, founded in 804, which began on November 30, 2003 and will conclude on November 21, 2004, Solemnity of Christ the King.

The Pope writes in the Message dated June 10, Solemnity of Corpus Christi, that "the Church of Mantova has put Christ, hidden behind the veil of the species of the Eucharistic, at the center of the Jubilee celebrations."

"Daily participation in the Eucharist," he continues, " the nourishment of eternal life, is capable of transforming the life of believers. ... The Eucharist gives us the courage and joy to be saints. The Jubilee is, therefore, an appropriate occasion to take a closer look at the universal vocation to sanctity. The world needs people who are saints more than anything else."



After highlighting the social changes and economic difficulties that Italy is experiencing, John Paul II says that "a certain consumer and secularized mentality undermines the unity and stability of families, and, seducing a growing number of Christians, it leads them to distance themselves from the values of the faith in the social, civil and political spheres. It is necessary to react to these destructive forces, and, therefore, we must rediscover the Christian roots of our culture. All the faithful are called to this duty and will contribute effectively to this urgent need if they put Christ at the center of every personal, community and family project. Beginning with Him, we can build up a world that is more just and fraternal."


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Pope shows disquiet at new Spanish policies

"Vatican, Jun. 18 (CWNews.com) - Pope John Paul II (bio - news) hinted at misgivings over the policies of a new Spanish government, as he welcomed a new ambassador from that country on June 18.

As he accepted the diplomatic credentials of Jorge Dezcallar de Mazarredo, the Holy Father laid heavy stress on the importance marriage and family life. That emphasis suggested some concerns about the policy of Spain's new Prime Minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero.

Pope John Paul is scheduled to meet with Zapatero himself on June 21.

During the campaign leading up to his victory in March of this year, Zapatero announced his support for efforts to liberalize Spain's divorce law, to give legal recognition to same-sex unions, and to allow adoption by homosexual couples. He also indicated his sympathy for human cloning for research purposes.

Shortly after his election, Zapatero announced: "The time has come to respect the sexual choices of every individual, to offer a lay vision of society in which no one imposes his beliefs, whatever they may be-- neither in schools nor anywhere else." At the same time, the new prime minister announced plans to cut government aid too Catholic schools.

Although he did not allude directly to Zapatero's policy statements, Pope John Paul warned the new Spanish ambassador about "the incoherent nature of certain tendencies" in public life. He cited first policies in which "the fundamental right to life is limited, or used as a tool, as in the cause of abortion." The Pope insisted that political leaders are under a moral obligation to protect human rights, and he added that "public officials are obliged to defend life, especially the life of the weakest and the defenseless."

Turning to family life, the Pope said that the family founded on marriage is "the central and fundamental nuclear of society." As such, the family must always be supported by public policy, he said, adding: "Its rights are more important than those of larger social bodies."

Among the rights of the family, the Pontiff specifically cited the right "to be born and raised in a stable home, where the words 'mother' and 'father' may be said with joy and without deception." He condemned attempts to "confuse marriage with other very different forms of union." The Pope also said that the family has "the right and duty to educate children according to their own moral and religious convictions."

In his address to the ambassador, the Pope also indirectly sought the support of Spanish officials for efforts to recognize the Christian roots of European society. He said: "At a moment when a new order is being born in old Europe, Spain cannot fail to bring forth, among its many contributions the express manifestation of its Christian roots."

The Pontiff noted the positive state of diplomatic relations between Spain and the Holy See. He also mentioned his five trips to Spain. During his most recent trip there, in May 2003, he recalled that he had seen "very clear signs of hope for the Church and for Spanish society."

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HOJE CELEBRA-SE A SOLENIDADE DO SAGRADO CORAÇÃO DE JESUS

"Sixteenth century Calvinism and seventeenth Jansenism preached a distorted Christianity that substituted for God's love and sacrifice of His Son for all men the fearful idea that a whole section of humanity was inexorably damned.

The Church always countered this view with the infinite love of our Savior who died on the cross for all men. The institution of the feast of the Sacred Heart was soon to contribute to the creation among the faithful of a powerful current of devotion which since then has grown steadily stronger. The first Office and Mass of the Sacred Heart were composed by St. John Eudes, but the institution of the feast was a result of the appearances of our Lord to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque in 1675. The celebration of the feast was extended to the general calendar of the Church by Pius IX in 1856."

• CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Doctrinal Explanations & Historical Ideas
  
• Leituras e evangelho do dia
  
• Comentário às leituras(www.ecclesia.pt): "A liturgia deste dia convida-nos a contemplar a bondade, a ternura e a misericórdia de Deus pelos homens ? por todos os homens, sem excepção. Como imagem privilegiada para exprimir esta realidade, a Palavra de Deus utiliza a figura do Pastor: Deus é o Pastor que, com amor, cuida do seu rebanho.
  A primeira leitura apresenta Deus como um ?bom pastor? (contraposto aos líderes de Israel, os ?maus pastores? que conduziram o Povo por caminhos de egoísmo e de morte), cuja preocupação fundamental é o bem-estar do seu rebanho; nesse contexto, o profeta anuncia a obra do Pastor/Deus: libertação do rebanho/Povo, o êxodo para a terra da liberdade, a condução do rebanho para ?pastagens excelentes? e os cuidados amorosos que o Pastor dispensará a cada uma das suas ovelhas.
  
  A segunda leitura lembra-nos que o amor de Deus se derrama continuamente sobre os homens. A prova cabal desse imenso amor é Jesus Cristo, o Filho que o Pai enviou ao nosso encontro para nos libertar do egoísmo e do pecado e que deu a própria vida para que o projecto de amor do Pai se concretizasse e atingisse a humanidade inteira.
  
  O Evangelho retoma a imagem do Deus/Pastor, cujo amor se derrama, de forma especial, sobre as ovelhas feridas e perdidas do rebanho. Dessa forma, sugere-se que o Pastor/Deus não só não exclui ninguém da sua proposta de salvação ? nem sequer aqueles que, pelas suas atitudes ?politicamente incorrectas? são marginalizados pelos outros homens ? mas até tem um ?fraco? especial pelos excluídos: são precisamente esses os destinatários privilegiados do amor de Deus."
  
• Homily of the Day

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L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO Edizione quotidiana 18 Giugno 2004

VERSO L'ANNO DELL'EUCARISTIA

In quell'Ostia il Cuore di Gesù ed il nostro cuore si uniscono


Oh se intendessimo l'amore che arde nel Cuore di Gesù verso di noi!... L'amore fa desiderare la continua presenza della persona amata: quest'amore e questo desiderio fe' restare Gesù Cristo con noi nel SS. Sacramento. Parve troppo breve a questo innamorato Signore l'essere stato per soli trentatre anni cogli uomini in questa terra; onde per dimostrare il suo desiderio di stare sempre con noi, stimò necessario di fare il più grande di tutti i miracoli, quale fu l'istituzione della santa Eucaristia. Ma l'opera della Redenzione era già compita, gli uomini già erano stati riconciliati con Dio, a che serviva il restarsi Gesù in terra in questo sacramento? Ah ch'egli vi resta, perché non sa separarsi da noi, dicendo che con noi trova le sue delizie. Quest'amore ancora l'ha indotto sino a farsi cibo delle anime nostre, affin di unirsi con noi e fare de' cuori nostri e del suo una stessa cosa.

(S. ALFONSO MARIA DE' LIGUORI
"Novena del Cuore di Gesù")
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Com as minhas desculpas

Nos posts de ontem esqueci-me que os bloquistas não são o inimigo...são apenas território conquistado.

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...a eleição do Miguel para o PE já começa a ter efeitos práticos

Há alguns meses atrás, o Google lançou a versão beta do seu serviço de webmail. Os utilizadores deste serviço têm a possibilidade de guardar 1000MB de informação.

Por coincidência, o Yahoo aumento hoje mesmo a capacidade das caixas de correio do seu serviço de webmail !

As multinacionais americanas já andam com medo do rolo da massa do Miguel...dá-lhes com força...um outro serviço de webmail é possível.


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AS PRINCIPAIS MARCAS DE JORNAIS CONSIDERAM QUE O BLOCO DE EXTREMA ESQUERDA É O GRANDE VENCEDOR DAS ELEIÇÕES EUROPEIAS PORQUE....

• O bloco desencadeou a guerra ao desemprego.
  
  O bloco arranjou um empregozito em Estrasburgo para o desocupado Miguel. Mas não há bela sem senão: os 2.000 contos líquidos mensais do neo-eurodeputado vão contribuir para aumentar a desigualdade...
  
  
• O bloco conseguiu um resultado histórico.
  
  Graças a uma dispendiosa campanha publicitária (e sem a ajuda dos jornais detidos pelos principais grupos capitalistas portugueses), o bloco conseguiu conquistar mais 13.160 votos do que nas legislativas de 2002 [Em comparação, e partindo do zero, o PND obteve apenas 33.967 votos e o MD-movimento do doente obteve uns míseros 13.685].
  

  Eleição	Nº de Votantes no BE (+ UDP)
  Legislativas de 2002	153 877
  Europeias 2004	167 037
  Diferença	13 160
  Fontes: www.cne.pt ; http://www.europeias.mj.pt/

  
  
  Se mantiver esta taxa de crescimento, não faltará muito para que o bloco atinja a maioria absoluta...

Mas estes resultados serão também motivo de preocupação para o bloco de extrema-esquerda:

• A manterem-se estas votações nas próximas legislativas, o PS não necessitará da ajuda da extrema-esquerda para formar governo.
  
• A expectativa da eleição de um segundo euro-deputado gorou-se
  
• O objectivo há muito anunciado de se tornar no 3º partido ficou mais longe. O PCP obteve um brilhante e folgado 3º lugar.
  
• Entretanto, o PCTP/MRPP aproxima-se perigosamente...

Pessoalmente, acho que se todos os bloquistas fossem exportados para Estrasburgo a nossa vida melhoraria imenso...

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Sinto-me feliz por anunciar um especial Ano da Eucaristia
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Reuters: UN Inspectors Find Iraqi Missile Parts in Holland
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TELEGRAMA DE CONDOLÊNCIAS DO PAPA À SRª REAGAN

"TO MRS. NANCY REAGAN

HAVING LEARNED WITH SADNESS OF THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT REAGAN I OFFER TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MY HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND THE ASSURANCE OF MY PRAYERS FOR HIS ETERNAL REST. I RECALL WITH DEEP GRATITUDE THE LATE PRESIDENT'S UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO THE SERVICE OF THE NATION AND TO THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM AS WELL AS HIS ABIDING FAITH IN THE HUMAN AND SPIRITUAL VALUES WHICH ENSURE A FUTURE OF SOLIDARITY, JUSTICE AND PEACE IN OUR WORLD. TOGETHER WITH YOUR FAMILY AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE I COMMEND HIS NOBLE SOUL TO THE MERCIFUL LOVE OF GOD OUR HEAVENLY FATHER AND CORDIALLY INVOKE UPON ALL WHO MOURN HIS PASSING THE DIVINE BLESSINGS OF CONSOLATION, STRENGTH AND PEACE.

IOANNES PAULUS PP. II"

Algumas coincidências triviais:

• Tanto o Papa como o Presidente Reagan foram vítimas de atentados em 1981 (13 de Maio e 30 de Março, respectivamente). (Foram ambos atingidos a poucos centímetros do coração.)
  
• Ambos perdoaram aos quase-assassinos quando ainda se encontravam no hospital.
  
• Ambos trabalharam para provocar a queda do comunismo.
  
• Ambos foram vítimas de doenças degenerativas.
  
• Reagan foi originalmente um actor de cinema. O Papa afirmou em algumas ocasiões que, se não tivesse sido chamado, teria escolhido a profissão de actor.
  
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