Is it possible to separate religion and politics -- church and state -- when you talk about saving our civilization from physical disaster and economic ruin? The godless Communists wish it were, because belief in God is antithetical to belief in an all-powerful State. The secular humanists wish it were, because faith in God implies lack of faith in mankind.
That's why, nowadays, you rarely hear politicians speak publicly about God or faith or anything vaguely religious. Most of them are afraid even to proclaim their personal beliefs, for fear of being pilloried in the lamestream media as "religious kooks".
And what of our religious leaders? Even when they do take a stand on a political issue with moral implications -- abortion, for instance -- they water the wine with disclaimers that non-believers or people of other faiths are entitled to their opinions, and Christian morality needn't be imposed on non-Christians... or even on self-styled "Christians" who choose to ignore the Church's teaching on such matters.
There is one Catholic apostolate which has never shied away from making the connection between religion and politics. That would be the Fatima Center, founded and directed by Rev. Fr. Nicholas Gruner.
For over three decades Father Gruner has been preaching the Full Message of Fatima. Very briefly, the Message is that the world can be saved from destruction and enjoy a period of peace (and the concomitant economic "peace dividend") in exchange for the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. See "Why Pope Francis consecrated his Pontificate to Our Lady of Fatima".
It is not unfair to say that Father Gruner has been a voice crying in the wilderness created by the Freemasons, one-worlders and apostates in the Vatican. Until now. In 2012, two Italian members of the European Parliament arranged for "the Fatima Priest" to speak to that body. Thus Father Gruner learned that it's not enough to preach to popes and bishops. You have to get the message out to the politicians too.
That's why the Fatima Center is convening a conference in Niagara Falls in September "to examine the condition of the world and the Church and to urge our leaders to take the only action that can avert the economic, political and military disaster that is looming". The name of the conclave? "The Path to Peace"!
Will "The Path to Peace" be just another talkfest? The Fatima Center has mounted "peace conferences" before, targeted chiefly at bishops and priests, for whom geopolitics was not always of great interest. But the prospectus Walt has just received suggests the upcoming convention should be very different. One look at the roster of speakers tells me this is going to be HUGE!
The keynote speaker is going to be... wait for it... none other than Dr. Ron Paul. The conference brochure calls him "the only voice of reason" in the US Congress. "Dr. Paul stands by the truth," it goes on to say, "in season and out. He knows that the course governments are following can only lead to greater catastrophes than those we are now suffering."
Walt would cross the falls on a tightrope -- à la Wallenda -- just to hear Dr. Paul, but there's more! Getting second billing -- a close second -- is the Hon. Romeo Dallaire, a Canadian senator, and Lieutenant-General (Ret.) of the Royal Canadian Army. It was Lt.Gen. Dallaire who commanded the hapless UN forces in the Rwanda débâcle. He saw firsthand the failure of the "international community" to stop the worst genocide of modern times. His address will focus on the ethical and moral issues of conflict resolution.
Other speakers include Peter Lance -- winner of five Emmy Awards for news and documentaries -- and G. Edward Griffin, also a successful writer and documentary film producer. Joe Schiedler, National Director of the Pro-Life Action League, is on the list, along with William F. Jasper, senior editor of The New American.
As well, attenders will be able to hear talks by Father Gruner and a number of his colleagues and collaborators, including Father Paul Kramer, the author of three books on the troubles within the Church. Christopher Ferrara and John Vennari are American Catholic writers and commentators, referred to in WWW from time to time.
On the distaff side are Cornelia Ferreira, whose articles have appeared in Catholic Family News and Christian Order, and Catherine Pearson, author of Fatima's Unfinished Business. The Hon. Mario Borghezio, a member of the European Parliament, will speak, as will Roberto Fiore, leader of the Italian political party Forza Nuova.
As of today, "The Path to Peace" has confirmed 20 speakers, who will hold forth for five days, September 9th through 13th, at the new Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Canada.
Walt will be there! How about you? For a brochure or further information, e-mail The Fatima Center or call toll-free 1-800-263-8160. Tell them Walt told you!
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