SCOTUS same-sex marriage passed,5-4 vote

     This morning, Friday, June 26, 2015 the Supreme Court of the United States of America (SCOTUS) announced that same-sex marriage is protected and cannot be banned. The 13 states that still banned same-sex marriage must now comply with the federal ruling. 

     There have been couples lining up to get married since early morning. In one state and county registrar a gay couple that had been together for 54 years were finally married. 

     What does this mean? Has Domestic Partnership has been raised to marriage status? Does it mean those in domestic partnerships don't need to get married? Or should they still take that next step for marriage? Years ago, when same-sex marriage was allowed and then banned in California, many couples who happened to be I the same-sex foun they could not divorce their partner because they were no longer considered married. Their status had reverted to domestic partnership. Couples were now in limbo! 

     Will same-sex couples still be in limbo if this law gets struck down? A dissenting write up was written. I haven't had the chance to read it yet. However, logical dissent was not noted in the report. 

Subconscious bias

http://youtu.be/18zvlz5CxPE

Subconscious bias worth watching. Race car driver engineer. Boxer. Muslim. 

Gospel of 6.23.15

Matthew 7:6,12-14

6. Do not give to dogs what is holy. Do not throw your pearls before swine, lest they trample them under foot and turn to attack you

12. So whatever you wish that men would do to you, do so to them; for this is the law and the prophets. 

13. Enter by the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the way is easy, that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 

14. For the gate is narrow and the way is hard, that leads to life, and those who find it are few. 

Caridad de las Mercedes. 

From etwn website 

Works of Mercy- Spiritual

Works of Mercy-Spiritual

Matthew 25:34-41

     In the New Testament Jesus gives his disciples directions on how to 

The spiritual works of mercy are:

• To instruct the ignorant;
• To counsel the doubtful;
• To admonish sinners;
• To bear wrongs patiently;
• To forgive offences willingly;
• To comfort the afflicted;
• To pray for the living and the dead.

Catechism -CCD

On May 15, 2015 I wrote the following words from Father Joe of St. Pancratius. He stated there were three things a person needed to do with their faith...

1. Pray Eucharist 

        In front of the Eucharist pray

             (I need more information on this one) 

2. Learn more about your faith

         Go to bible study 

         Read the bible 

         Discuss the bible 

   

3. Service 

        Do something with your faith  

             Works of Mercy are a great way to follow through with your faith 

                   Spiritual or Corporal 

(From new advent Catholic encyclopedia)

The corporal works of Mercy are:

• To feed the hungry;
• To give drink to the thirsty;
• To clothe the naked;
• To harbour the harbourless;
• To visit the sick;
• To ransom the captive;
• To bury the dead.

The spiritual works of Mercy are:

• To instruct the ignorant;
• To counsel the doubtful;
• To admonish sinners;
• To bear wrongs patiently;
• To forgive offences willingly;
• To comfort the afflicted;
• To pray for the living and the dead.

Gospel mark 4:35-21 6.21.15

Gospel according to Mark 4:35-41

Who then is this who even the wind and sea obey?  

     In this reading Jesus calms the wind and sea as he and his disciples cross the sea to another town. He had been sleeping when the wind picked up. The waves came crashing on the boat. The boat took on water. Jesus's disciples were afraid for their lives. One disciple shook him awake...

What happened next? 

What did the disciple say to Jesus? 

How did wuss calm the wind and sea? 

Pictures from LAURATE app. 

A faith like mine

     I would like to recommend the book A FAITH LIKE MINE, published by DK. It summarizes and teaches about the three Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam) and "other faiths". It does not cover EVERY aspect of the religions covered. It does, however,  mention a few major holidays. 

     It is aimed at children to give them a taste of other religions. There are many colorful pictures showing people around the world living their faiths.  The pictures shown here were taken from the book. The table of contents, glossary, index and credits are shown.