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I received my first puppy Peaches in 1975. She made me take a good look at the animal kingdom and I was shocked to see how badly we treat so many animals. At 77, I've been a vegan for the past 30 years and I thank God every day that I am. I am most disturbed at how little the Catholic Church and Christian churches generally give to concern re animal suffering in their ministry. I wrote to 350 bishops in 2001 and only 10-13 responded. I feel that the very least they can do is to instruct that the priests give one sermon a year on compassion to animals. I am still waiting for that sermon. I also belong to Catholic Concern for Animals - founded in England in 1929. (They are on the internet) I recently sent a sample copy of their bi-monthly publication called the ARK to the 8 Catholic bishops of Ohio. Only ONE kindly responded. Somehow we have to reach the Christian teaching magisterium. There is next to nothing re animal concerns and compassion for them. They basically believe that animals are the lesser of God's creation and that gives us the right to do anything we want to them. Way wrong. We need to change their mindsets. The animals are God's first and He expects us to treat them compassionately.
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Friday, May 11, 2018
Medicare Woes SHARE
I'm sorry to bring something personal to these pages, but who knows - someone reading my problem may offer a solution.
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Friday, October 24, 2014
When Will It Ever End? SHARE
Another incidence of animal suffering in the CAFOs. This time ducks are the victims.
Sunday, October 5, 2014
A Prayer to St. Francis SHARE
I have to confess that while I pray daily that the CAFOs from hell will be dismantled and that the nations of the world will teach compassion to animals, I have forgotten to pray to St. Francis directly for this. Today I finally started. If you care about animals, I hope you too will make a resolution to pray to him daily for this great need.
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Saturday, November 23, 2013
Musings on a Saturday Morning SHARE
Every Saturday morning is differnet for all of us. Sometimes we have to hurry to complete a task. Sometimes we just lazy around doing nothing. This morning for me was a time of musing. I reread the account of the first interacial handshake with Jackie Robinson after he homered in a game, sadly learned that a "mom" was convicted of killing her three- year old, and last but not least, I read a beautiful poem in honor of dogs.
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Friday, March 15, 2013
The Demise of Nature's Child SHARE
We are generally a throw-away society, but killing spent race horses should not be part of this unworthy mentality. Nature's Child and all others like her deserve better.
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Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Vegan for Lent SHARE
We are in the first week of Lent for those of us who are Christian. If you haven't decided on something positive to do this Lent - what about adopting a vegan diet during the week days of Lent? Too hard? Then try vegetarianism. With this new diet, you may even notice that you are feeling better, and who knows- maybe even some pounds will drop off. But please - more veggies, salads, soups, and grain dishes than pasta and ice cream. The internet abounds with a host of delicious recipes.
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Friday, February 15, 2013
A Connection Between the Westminster Dog Club and Puppy Mills SHARE
What you may not know about the Westminster Dog Club may astound you. At least it did me.
Friday, February 8, 2013
Where Are We on Banning Animal Cosmetic Testing? SHARE
I hope this is not a ho-hum topic for you, because suffering is real and we should try to alleviate it whenever we can - whether to humans or animals.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Pit Bull Hysteria Still? SHARE
After reading Joshua Holland's post on the pit bull in today's AlterNet, I'm wondering if we haven't moved far enough from the hysteria which has caused these poor pit bulls so much suffering. If not, then we should be ashamed of ourselves.
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Vegan Football Players SHARE
Anybody who thinks a vegan lifesyle is unhealthy should ask these five professional football players what they think. I like what they had to say. You may too.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
What Countries Should be Considered for an Olympic Bid? SHARE
Should the way a country treats its animals be a criteria for awarding them an Olympic Bid? Many of us think so.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
What Happened to Irving Berlin's America SHARE
We are letting some vested interests dictate what laws they want passed in state legislatures and, unbelievably,
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
The Best and the Worst Animal Welfare Ratings by State SHARE
Anyone who is interested in how their state fares re animal welfare issues will find them here. The HSUS has studied the issues in each state from which they derived their ratings.
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Saturday, January 19, 2013
Rahm Endorses Vegan Diet SHARE
At first I didn't remember who was the Mayor of Chicago presently. One thng I knew for sure. It wasn't Daley. He had made sure that a compassionate piece of legislation banning the use of foie gras in restaurants was rescinded. Then yes, I remembered who it was. He had been part of the Obama people in the new presidency.
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Beautiful But Sad; Ugly and Sad SHARE
An account of two men with different uniforms - one a cop and the other an HSUS worker. How differently they approached their work as it related to two of God's animal creatures.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Will the 2013 Congress be Better for the Animals? SHARE
The 2012 Congress was a Do Nothing Congress, and of course, it meant that animal suffering was not addressed. I can only think how sad it is to have legislators be so indifferent to animal suffering.
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Monday, January 7, 2013
Some EU Countries Defy Animal Cruelty Laws SHARE
I am impressed with the EU's efforts to implement a compassionate law for the pigs in their sow stalls. Though not all countries responded well, I applaud their efforts and the compassionate countries who adopted this humane law for the pigs.
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Friday, January 4, 2013
Bueket Wishes for 2013 SHARE
If only we could make the same Bucket Wishes which would help the world and its inhabitants, both human and animal. That is my profound wish at the beginning of this new year of 2013.
Monday, December 31, 2012
Elephants Have a Special Gift SHARE
I loved the e-mail Ginny sent me re an amazing journey of some 31 elephants. You'll have to read it to find out where this unusual and inspiring journey took place.
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Saturday, December 29, 2012
A Phoenix Puppy Rises from the Ashes SHARE
Sadly, there is so much cruelty in this world to people and animals alike. May the new year be better for all.
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
On a Winter's snowy day - A reflection on the saints SHARE
If at all curious about saints and how this Catholic views them, I hope you will read this entry.
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