Ponderings of a Catholic Hippo

Downsizing....

2012-01-09T21:51:00.000-05:00

Right now I have four blogs and I have come to realize that I am unable to keep up with all of them. I share Catholibertarian with my husband. Teresamerica is my blog which is mainly focused on politics. I have decided to combine two of my blogs into one so that I am able to devote more time to that blog. I have decided that at least for now that I will not be posting on Ponderings of a Catholic Hippo but will continue posting on Tu Ne Cede Malis Sed Contra Audentior Ito. Blessings to all.

Cute Animals Sing 12 Days of Christmas - Funny!

2011-12-25T19:24:00.000-05:00

Amazing Grace Christmas Light House

2011-12-10T16:58:00.000-05:00

GodTube - Thanksgiving With Jesus

2011-11-21T21:45:00.000-05:00

Gianna Jessen: The Abortionist Signed My Birth Certificate

2011-11-03T17:03:00.000-04:00

H/T Creative Minority Report

Remembering Richard Harris - "Dumbledore"

2011-10-25T07:37:00.000-04:00

The acclaimed actor Richard Harris died on this date in 2002. I most remember him as "Dumbledore" in the first two Harry Potter films. He starred in many films from Camelot, Clint Eastwood's The Unforgiven, to Gladiator, and many more.

Here is a scene from Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone

Here is a tribute to Richard Harris

Because I enjoyed the Harry Potter series so much here are scenes showing both "Dumbledores".

Be Born in Me by Francesca Battistelli

2011-10-20T11:01:00.000-04:00

Remembering John Denver

2011-10-12T10:00:00.000-04:00

John Denver died in a plane crash on this date in 1997. I absolutely love his music so I thought I would post a little of his music to remember him.

Woman Who Rejected Abortion During Cancer Wows X-Factor Show

2011-09-22T19:16:00.000-04:00

Remembering 9/11 Ten Years Later

2011-09-12T16:37:00.000-04:00

Brazilian Boy Sings Amazing Grace and Agnus Dei

2011-08-31T10:04:00.000-04:00

Abortion Mill Workers Defiling Crosses

2011-08-14T15:56:00.000-04:00

This is more proof that abortion workers are anti-Christian and working for the Devil.

H/T ENDRENOABORTION

Hilarious! Kitten Scared of Apples

2011-07-29T13:30:00.000-04:00

The Painting "The Light of the World" by Howard Lyon

2011-07-16T18:47:00.000-04:00

Adorable Little One Recites Psalm 100

2011-06-30T08:24:00.000-04:00

Catholic Answers: What Do Catholics believe about Salvation?

2011-06-25T19:13:00.000-04:00

"Courageous"

2011-06-15T23:53:00.000-04:00

Trailer for Movie The Lion of Judah

2011-06-02T22:33:00.000-04:00

This looks good.

Amazing Speed Painting! - Jim McNaughton Paints Nauvoo in Two Hours!

2011-05-21T20:06:00.000-04:00

Our Daily Bread - Strong Words

2011-05-14T21:52:00.000-04:00

Jesus, Why?

2011-05-08T17:52:00.000-04:00

This poem is dedicated to all those women who suffer from infertility.

Jesus, we know you care but I ask, why?

Our hearts ache for the pitter patter of little feet but none so far...

Jesus, we know you are omniscient and omnipotent but I ask, why?

We follow your will and wish more than ever to be blessed with a little one but none so far ...

Jesus, we know you have a master plan for each of us that may lead us upon a different path than motherhood but we ask, why?

Judged and Feeling the heat?

2011-05-03T17:50:00.000-04:00

H/T CatholicCartoonBlog

Beatification of Pope John Paul II

2011-04-30T01:36:00.000-04:00

Jack Klugman was born on this day in 1922

2011-04-27T22:36:00.000-04:00

Jack Klugman starred in The Odd Couple.

Happy Easter - Jesus is Risen!

2011-04-24T22:22:00.000-04:00

Rebecca Hagelin explains that Easter is about much more than bunnies and Easter eggs. She explains that a study reveals, sadly, that while 67 percent of those polled believe that Easter is a religious holiday only 42 percent recognized it as the feast of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Rebecca said:
"That’s partly the fault of believers like me. Those of us who believe in the resurrection too often fail to explain the reason for our joy — Christ died and rose to conquer sin and death. His resurrection saved each of us personally and won for us eternal life with Him. But too often we fail to share that truth with others, even at Easter time — when they might be most receptive to the message."

Have Christians been too private in their faith? If so, do you think this has played a role in the lack of knowledge that people have of Easter being about the resurrection of Jesus?

Rebecca Hagelin's article is here.

The Passion - Mary Did You Know?

2011-04-22T19:34:00.000-04:00

"Caro Signor Papa" - Book takes a look at messages left at the tomb of John Paul II

2011-04-20T13:47:00.000-04:00

A Homily on Coredemptive Sorrows

2011-04-16T08:37:00.000-04:00

Apr 15 - Homily: Coredemptive Sorrows of Our Lady by AirMaria

"God's Name"

2011-04-07T19:29:00.000-04:00

Unbreakable by Fireflight

2011-04-03T23:32:00.000-04:00

"Dorian Gray" by Critical Mass

2011-04-03T23:25:00.000-04:00

The Stand by Kristian Stanfill

2011-03-30T00:00:00.000-04:00

Jimmy Akin Answers What is the Holy Spirit?

2011-03-24T23:26:00.000-04:00

CATHOLICISM Trailer

2011-03-21T18:52:00.000-04:00

More Precious Than Silver

2011-03-16T23:44:00.000-04:00

From LynnDeShazo.com:

Lynn DeShazo is the author of some of the Church's most loved worship songs of today, many of which have been featured on the live praise and worship recordings produced by Integrity Media.

Lynn is best known for such songs as "More Precious Than Silver," "Lead Me to the Rock," "Turn My Heart," "Be Magnified," "Be Unto Your Name," "Stand Up and Give Him the Praise," "In Your Presence, O God," and "Ancient Words."

Her songs have been performed by a diverse and distinguished group of worship leaders and vocalists that have graced the popular Integrity's Hosanna! Music series from its inception. They include Leanne Albrecht, Rita Baloche, LaMar Boschman, Scott Wesley Brown, Travis Cottrell, Brian Doerksen, the Women of Faith worship team, Bob Fitts, Kent Henry, Graham Kendrick, Robin Mark, Don Moen, Marty Nystrom, Ross Parsley, Randy Rothwell, Paul Wilbur, and Kelly Willard. Her songs have also found their way onto countless other worship recordings, including independent productions as well as the works of artists such as Fred Hammond, Kim Hill, Israel Houghton, Michael W. Smith and John Tesh..

Here is Lynn on her new book:

More Precious Than Silver by Lynn DeShazo from WinePress Publishing on Vimeo.

Here is one song that she wrote - More Precious Than Silver:

Liberal Lenten Sacrifice?

2011-03-14T20:40:00.000-04:00

Do Not Judge

2011-03-09T17:26:00.000-05:00

A Comedy Skit on Prayer

2011-03-07T11:45:00.000-05:00

H/T GodTube

Planned Parenthood's Bunnies

2011-03-01T10:28:00.000-05:00

Jerusalem Countdown Movie Trailer

2011-02-25T14:31:00.000-05:00

Open Thread: Do you consider Abortion a War on Human Beings?

2011-02-12T18:11:00.003-05:00

In a recent debate one of my friends on Facebook stated that he doesn't consider abortion to be a type of war. He doesn't even think abortion should be compared to slavery or The Holocaust. Over a million innocent human beings have been killed every year by abortions since Roe Vs. Wade. Abortionists may not use a weapon like rifles or guns but their weapons of choice is a pair of forceps and drugs which are used to kill innocent human life. I am not sure how someone who is pro-life would think that over one million murdered unborn babies per year should not be compared to The Holocaust. He thinks abortion is a holocaust but shouldn't be compared to The Holocaust. I think that abortion is worse than slavery. While some slaves were victims of murder many were not. The treatment of slaves was horrible but many were not killed so I don't see how slavery even comes close to the horrific nature of abortion. Do you think abortion is a type of war? Do you think abortion is considered a type of holocaust? Or compared to slavery? Should abortion be compared to The Holocaust?

The Grace Card Trailer

2011-02-05T14:26:00.001-05:00

This movie looks very inspirational and has a positive message. I'm adding this to my list of movies to see.

Pharaoh Pharaoh Let My People Go!

2011-02-03T20:49:00.000-05:00

I think that this video is apropos with all the chaos that's happening in Egypt

Is God in Math?

2011-01-28T14:46:00.000-05:00

Watching March For Life Live Now

2011-01-24T13:02:00.000-05:00

I have had the wonderful opportunity of attending the March For Life many times in past years and am wishing that I could be there today. I am watching live here.

Let us continue today and always to pray for the protection of our unborn children.

"I'm a Believer" by The Monkeys

2011-01-21T09:51:00.000-05:00

I was watching Fox & Friends this morning when they highlighted The Monkeys song called, "I'm a Believer" and although I can't find evidence of this I believe they mentioned that on this date in 1967 was the first day this song topped the music charts. It wasn't the release date, or if it was then Wikipedia has gotten their information wrong. I have always enjoyed listening to The Monkeys. Enjoy the music!

Cool Scene from LOTR - Legolas Versus the Oliphant

2011-01-15T10:53:00.000-05:00

I always enjoy watching the Lord of The Rings. LOTR is one of my favorite movies of all-time. A couple days ago was Orlando Bloom's birthday, who played Legolas in the LOTR so I found a pretty cool fight scene from Lord of the Rings to post.

Happy Birthday Naomi Judd

2011-01-11T22:25:00.000-05:00

From Biography.com: Born Diana Ellen Judd on January 11, 1946 in Ashland, Kentucky. The daughter of a gas station owner and riverboat cook, Judd found herself a single mother raising two little girls at a young age. She worked several jobs to support her family, including being a nurse, secretary, waitress and clerk, before she and her daughter Wynonna formed The Judds. The group would go on to become country music's most successful mother-daughter duo. Her second daughter, Ashley Judd, became an acclaimed film actress.

Here is some music by The Judds, called Grandpa Tell Me About The Good Old Days:

Edmund Burke on the Religious Animal

2011-01-07T08:34:00.000-05:00

"Man is by his constitution a religious animal; atheism is against not only our reason, but our instincts."
By: Edmund Burke

I found this quote by Edmund Burke on religion and the human person very interesting. I agree with it. I think to reject religion is to reject a part of self. I think that is why a majority of atheists have a lot of trouble with the concept of morality and the belief of moral absolutism. I think religion and God is embedded not only within each of our souls but that it is also in our DNA to be a religious people.

Happy New Year! - With a little bit of Super Mario

2011-01-01T11:36:00.000-05:00

Wishing everyone blessings, and a happy & healthy New Year!!

Here is a video of a violinist playing the Super Mario theme which I thought was cool.

2010 Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland

2010-12-28T13:58:00.000-05:00

Wexford Carol -- Traditional Irish Christmas Hymn

2010-12-17T19:58:00.000-05:00

The Immaculate Conception

2010-12-08T04:52:00.000-05:00

Oh No! Poor Rudolph

2010-12-08T04:39:00.000-05:00

KISS Singer, Gene Simmons, Wants His Obama Vote Back

2010-12-05T17:28:00.000-05:00

See how white guilt makes you do the most stupid things, like voting for Obama just cause he's black, thinking that your making reparations for slavery. But, it looks like Gene Simmons might be waking up and realizing the error of his ways.

H/T ImpeachObama

Christmas Music: White Christmas by Bing Crosby

2010-12-03T20:30:00.000-05:00

Interview With Producer of Film "There Be Dragons"

2010-11-30T18:29:00.000-05:00

The Future of America? Jeopardy Fail -- What is.... Field Hockey?

2010-11-18T15:09:00.000-05:00

H/T TheDailyCaller

"Flood" by Jars of Clay

2010-11-06T18:38:00.000-04:00

Saints Simon and Jude

2010-10-28T09:12:00.000-04:00

Is Obama the Angel of Death?

2010-10-22T22:28:00.000-04:00

Sheila E -- An Amazing Drum Solo

2010-10-09T19:19:00.000-04:00

The Forgotten Man by Jon McNaughton

2010-10-05T16:57:00.000-04:00

H/T We the People...

One of My Favorite Hymns -- On Eagle's Wings

2010-10-03T18:50:00.000-04:00

Shock at the Vatican

2010-09-19T08:54:00.000-04:00

Anger, sadness, and Outrage!! Events...... Friends NO MORE

2010-09-10T18:45:00.001-04:00

As I sit and write this now, I am crying, am hurting inside, and am so sad and outraged over what happened to me outside just about an hour ago. I was sitting outside with so called friends and was told I have no right to care about the Ground Zero mosque because I don't live in NYC. Plus, they accused me of not having a good job and said because I didn't earn a certain amount of money I had no right to care about certain things that are happening in America today. *Sniff* *crying* I am so angered and fuming upset that they told me that I don't have a right to be passionate about politics and goings on in our culture or society. This is outrageous!! I am so pissed!! They are a bunch of liberal Commies!!! As of now, Kevin and I are refusing to associate with them until I get an apology from them. And, now of course I have lost what seemed to be some good friendships. So sad....

I really need some humor or funnies sent my way. Something to make me laugh would be much appreciated. Thanks.

Dehumanizing Via Use of "IT"

2010-08-20T22:15:00.000-04:00

Glenn Beck Exposes Phony Racist Charge

2010-08-03T20:29:00.000-04:00

Howard Dean Misplays the Race Card and Gets His A$$ Handed to Him

2010-07-25T21:15:00.000-04:00

10 Special Drive-Thru Services

2010-07-22T20:17:00.001-04:00

1 Strip Club Drive-Thru

The drive-thru window at the Climax Gentlemen's Club offers the novelty of a drive-thru with the I'll-do-it-in-my-car convenience of a drive-thru McDonald's.

2 Funeral Home Drive-Thru

For some time, Junior Funeral Home in Pensacola (Florida) offered "an optional drive -thru viewing window". The drive-through service with cameras and a sound system is used to let on-the-go visitors pay their respects, sign the funeral register and view the remains of the loved one round the clock without ever leaving the car.

3 Emergency Room Drive-Thru

Having people with contagious conditions like, say, swine flu siting in a crowded ER waiting room is not an ideal public health situation. So Stanford Hospital is testing a drive-through ER, where patients get treated in their cars. The idea is that during a pandemic or bioterrorist attack, when “social distancing” is needed, patients would drive up in their cars to be registered and triaged by nurses while still outside the hospital. People who show signs of a contagious condition would be asked to head over to the parking garage, where doctors would evaluate them further either inside the car or on cots. With timekeepers tracking the process, Weiss found that the drive-through reduced patients' length of stay by 1.5 hours compared to what would have been expected in a traditional ER.

4 Wedding Chapel Drive-Thru

Las Vegas, NV

5 Prayer Booth Drive-Thru

A few years ago the “Main Place Christian Fellowship", an evangelical church located in Tustin outside Los Angeles, converted a former photo booth in a nearby parking lot into a drive-thru prayer booth.

6 Art Gallery Drive-Thru

In 2006 a program from the Contemporary Art Gallery in Vancouver allowed viewers to access art via a drive-thru window. Drivers could pull up to the kiosk and select from one of six short videos from Vancouver artist Brady Cranfield.

7 Coffee Shop Topless Drive-Thru

For the coffee nut, nothing beats a conveniently located, reasonably-priced, drive-thru coffee stand. Except, of course, one staffed with topless baristas. The residents of Washington State know all too well that nothing brightens a morning commute like a great cup of coffee, delivered by a really hot, bikini-clad barista. Since the introduction of the topless baristas last year, coffee and Washington State have never been so enticing. Savvy Washington drive-thru coffee stand owners have added one very popular item to their menu: flesh. With the introduction of the topless baristas, some coffee stands have taken the idea of a "morning jolt" to a whole new level.

8 Big Tree Drive-Thru

For years now, the drive-thru has been making it easier for us to complete life's daily tasks. In fact, in today's America, you can eat, cash a cheque, and even get married, all without ever leaving your vehicle. It only makes sense then, to bring the drive-thru idea to nature, where along California's Redwood Highway, you can drive-thru the hallowed out stumps of some of the world's biggest trees. Getting close to nature has never been so easy. You'll have to pay a fee of course, so have your money ready at the next window, err…tree.

9 Fire Fighting Drive-Thru

While most of the time the firefighters come to your house when you're in need of assistance, they've unveiled a new drive-through service in McMinnville, Oregon. Basically, when you're on fire, they'll come to you or you can come to them! Craig Brown was their first customer. When his pick-up truck's engine caught on fire, rather than pulling over and freaking out (like I would), he just drove to the fire station to get the flames extinguished. In a way, Craig got lucky because firefighters were already there, rather than out fighting some other fire. He was doubly lucky, because two of them were outside the building washing an ambulance when he pulled up, vehicle smoking from beneath the hood. The two firefighters merely turned the hose on his truck and blasted away the flames.

10 Public Library Drive-Thru

Ottawa Public Library in Ontario, Canada, opened a drive-thru window in 2005. It was the first library to open a convenient and quick way to drop the books - with a drive-thru to drop books open 24hrs.

H/T Oddee

Catholic Manga Book: Tarsus To Redemption

2010-07-09T22:16:00.000-04:00

John Holdren admits Cap & Trade is about Socialism

2010-07-09T21:58:00.001-04:00

A Message From Zo to Sheryl Crow

2010-07-05T12:51:00.000-04:00

Greece Lightning!

2010-06-29T22:33:00.000-04:00

Founding Fathers' Rap 2010

2010-06-24T19:04:00.001-04:00

Lou Dobbs on the Border Battle

2010-06-23T21:39:00.000-04:00

Line in the Sand!

2010-06-21T22:49:00.000-04:00

Andrew Klavan: Leaving Al Gore

2010-06-18T18:44:00.000-04:00

A Martyr For the Faith in Turkey

2010-06-10T19:20:00.000-04:00

H/T the American Catholic

Catholic Kids Stuff

2010-05-23T19:43:00.000-04:00

I found what might be a new show (don't have kids so I'm guessing) or set of shows for children to learn more about their Catholic Faith on both EWTN and on their website. It looks pretty good so I thought that I would pass this along.

Here is a link to EWTNKIDS.

Here is a link to The Faith Factory.

ENJOY!

Salve Regina -- Virgin Mary and Fine Art

2010-05-19T09:35:00.000-04:00

Sin Within 05-11

2010-05-13T12:32:00.000-04:00

The Catholic Church is Different

2010-05-05T20:40:00.001-04:00

Christian Music- Bread of Stone

2010-04-28T23:45:00.001-04:00

Here is a Christian band that I just recently came across:

Classic Arcade Pixels Attack NYC

2010-04-22T22:34:00.000-04:00

Voting for Tim Burns For Murtha's Seat is a Pro-Jobs Vote Against Cap & Trade

2010-04-21T11:17:00.000-04:00

A Couple of My Favorite Catholic Hymns

2010-04-14T23:26:00.000-04:00

Krauthammer: "It's Only Nine Times Longer Than Gettysburg Address"

2010-04-05T20:25:00.001-04:00

Krauthammer gave both a succinct and witty response to Obama's 17-minute boring real-life version response to Doris who asked a question on taxes.

H/T Gateway Pundit

Remembering Good Friday

2010-04-02T14:04:00.001-04:00

94% of "Catholic" House Democrats Voted to Murder Unborn Babies

2010-03-23T20:52:00.000-04:00

So Sick of Liberal Biased Professors

2010-03-22T22:58:00.000-04:00

I am so sick of these damned liberal professors. They are the most closed-minded people. Are all liberal professors so biased? It sure freaking seems like it. I have encountered yet another biased liberal professor that judged my assignments not on its merits but based on his liberal bias. This is the second semester that I have gotten singled out by a liberal professor. I am so sick of being treated like crap at this college. As much as I hate dropping classes, my professor put me in a pickle, and I had to drop the class in order to avoid a failing grade. I think I am going to switch colleges. Maybe I will head back to FUS? I don't know. At leas they didn't penalize me in their grading of my class work. I am just sick and tired of getting screwed by people. But, I have learned over the years that life isn't fair. All I can do, is to work my hardest, and do my best this semester. Such is life...

Debate -- Is the Patriot Act Unconstitutional or Constitutional?

2010-03-09T14:37:00.001-05:00

In my U.S. Foreign Policy class, I am writing a paper on whether certain controversial parts of the Patriot Act such as -- roving wiretaps, delayed notification searches and new authorities to obtain the library, credit card and health records of individuals who are not the subject of a criminal investigation but who might be of intelligence value in terrorism probes -- are in fact constitutional or not. So, I thought that this would be an interesting blog debate.

Here is a Q & A session that from The Washington Post in 2005 that took place regarding Americans' concerns about violation of privacy and the Patriot Act and their perceptions of its intrusiveness into their lives. The people who were on the panel answering questions included: Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales, FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III and CIA Director Porter J. Goss

"From last week's hearings, it appears that there's broad support for the proposition that the act's provisions should be made permanent," with some changes, said Sen. John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.). Gonzales has proposed some technical modifications.

Civil rights groups and politicians, including conservative organizations, have criticized some provisions as lacking enough checks to avoid abuse. Members said their constituents continue to have fundamental questions, as Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) put it, about "what agencies within the federal government can, quote, spy, or place American citizens under surveillance . . . Who does what, when?" It was a question easier asked than answered.

So can the CIA spy on the American people?" Mikulski asked Gonzales.

"The primary responsibility falls upon the Department of Justice, not the CIA."

"Can the CIA spy on the American -- " she tried again.

"No," answered Gonzales, only to be amended later by Mueller. "Surveillance of American citizens for national security matters is in the hands, generally, of the FBI," Mueller told Mikulski. "The investigation or development of intelligence overseas is in the hands of the CIA and NSA [National Security Agency]. And generally, I would say generally, they are not allowed to spy or to gather information on American citizens. But there are limited exceptions to that."

While the National Security Act prohibits the CIA from spying on U.S. citizens in the United States, the agency can, in limited cases, spy on U.S. citizens abroad who are in contact with foreigners who are the target of CIA surveillance for possible terrorism ties.

This is one piece of legislation that I have mixed feelings about. But, I do think that it is a necessary tool for U.S. citizens' safety. I also think that The Patriot Act does need to be revised and more specific in some areas.

I look forward to seeing everyone's well reasoned arguments.

Lyricism, Capitalism & Virtuosity

2010-03-04T09:17:00.000-05:00

I found this video interesting. This guy in this video ponders suggesstions for the successfulness of rappers. Is it more advantageous and profitable for rappers to use lyrics or not? Do lyrics help with the rappers virtuosity?

Dallas Tea Party Fires Back With the Truth & Debunks Olbermann's Accusations that Tea Parties are Racist

2010-02-23T14:48:00.000-05:00

This is a brilliant video showing how wrong Keith Olbermann is about Tea Parties. Gee... It seems that he's the one surrounded by whites.

H/T goes to Bungalow Bill's Conservative Wisdom.

Magnificent Satellite Image of Haiti's Fault

2010-02-20T01:58:00.000-05:00

This is the fault that caused the Hatian earthquake. This Landsat Geocover image shows the city of Port-au-Prince (purple) and a segment of the Enriquillo-Plantain Garden Fault trending E-W just south of the city.

H/T goes to Geology.com

The Social Justice Scam

2010-02-19T22:42:00.000-05:00

"Gates of Hell" by Akalyte (Video)

2010-02-11T20:28:00.000-05:00

Jimmy Buffet Sings the Democrat/Socialist/Communist "Love" Song

2010-02-02T09:42:00.000-05:00

A H/T goes to The Born Again Americans Blog for finding this great video. It describes the Democrats, Commmies, and Socialists so well. I have always enjoyed Jimmy Buffet's music. Enjoy!!

Music By Pat Boone

2010-02-01T00:02:00.000-05:00

I saw Pat Boone on Huckabee on Saturday and heard his wonderful music so I thought I would check out more of his music and post some music videos. Enjoy!!

Speedy Gonzalez

Love Letters in the Sand

Aint That a Shame

Did You Know?

2010-01-24T11:50:00.000-05:00

This video is neato!! Enjoy!!