Kudos to Mary Ann Glendon, Ambassador to the Vatican from 2007 to 2009, who sent the following letter to President of Notre Dame, Fr. John Jenkins. This is one lady who not only has class but courage. God bless her!
April 27, 2009
The Rev. John I. Jenkins, C.S.C.
President
University of Notre Dame
Dear Father Jenkins,
When you informed me in December 2008 that I had been selected to receive Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal, I was profoundly moved. I treasure the memory of receiving an honorary degree from Notre Dame in 1996, and I have always felt honored that the commencement speech I gave that year was included in the anthology of Notre Dame’s most memorable commencement speeches. So I immediately began working on an acceptance speech that I hoped would be worthy of the occasion, of the honor of the medal, and of your students and faculty.
Last month, when you called to tell me that the commencement speech was to be given by President Obama, I mentioned to you that I would have to rewrite my speech. Over the ensuing weeks, the task that once seemed so delightful has been complicated by a number of factors. Read more...
Visit Professor Glendon's webpage and I offer her contact information below for those who want to send her a thank you note! It might be nice to include a spiritual bouquet.
Mary Ann Glendon
Learned Hand Professor of Law
Harvard Law School
Cambridge, MA 02138
Secretary: Susan Norton (617)496-2609
Fax: (617)496-4913
Email: glendon@glendonbooks.com
A special "Thank you!" to:
http://lesfemmes-thetruth.blogspot.com
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Monday, April 27, 2009
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Heavenly Dwellings
With fruitful devotion St Francis frequented only heavenly dwellings, and he who had totally emptied himself remained so much the longer in the wounds of the Savior.
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
CHAPTER XXVII
Saint Francis of Assisi
Celano, First Life
CHAPTER XXVII
Friday, April 10, 2009
Open Letter To Fr. John Jenkins from Chris Dickson
Oh please, Father, don't argue what the meaning of "is" is. That is so unbecoming of a Christian leader. As President of a once prestigious college, you should do the right thing. By dis-inviting Obama, perhaps that could be the "wake-up call" that could lead to his (Obama's) Christian conversion. The lives of countless unborn are in your hands right now, Father, and like Pontius Pilate, you will not be able to simply "wash your hands" and claim no responsibility of the murder of innocents!
Pax Et Bonum!
Chris Dickson
http://portiunculathelittleportion.blogspot.com
Please e-mail your thoughts to the President of Notre Dame University today!
Father John Jenkins
President
Notre Dame University
president@nd.edu
Pax Et Bonum!
Chris Dickson
http://portiunculathelittleportion.blogspot.com
Please e-mail your thoughts to the President of Notre Dame University today!
Father John Jenkins
President
Notre Dame University
president@nd.edu
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