Comments on: Fr. Gerald Murray: Homily at the Funeral of Bernard N. Nathanson, M.D.

By: Forest Grauel

Forest Grauel — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 02:02:38 +0000

The above comment concerned audio or video recordings over the Internet so as to hear the full inflection of voice, and with video too, even body language which says more than can be conveyed on the printed page. Written text? Of course, it’s the stuff that historical documentation is made of, though future generations will also look back to the audio and video documentation which appears non-existent, or at least “hidden,” so if someone knows where it is, kindly make it known.

However, as eluded to in the post above it seems almost as if “by design” that Youtube and audio sources were not instantly available, not to mention that this monumental passing received wide coverage only to those within driving range, and some of them may not have heard until days or weeks after his passing. Maybe 6 months or a year from now the Archdiocese will “release” video and audio footage, “for posterity,” but “too little and too late” for thaaa “sheeple in the Nave.”

By: Forest Grauel

Forest Grauel — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 01:52:42 +0000

I feel that at least with regard to the pro-life movement in the U.S., the passing of Dr. Nathanson would approach, perhaps even exceed in profoundness, the passing of say even Father Pavone (When his time comes, of course). Still, when he passed away, it seemed as if his passing was obscured by a myriad of other “pro-life issues,” not to mention world news and a scandal here and there.
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’ve looked and looked. Still I’ve found no Youtube or any other web source for viewing his funeral Mass Sermon, or other talks given in his honor. Ya know, it’s almost as if the corrupt USCCB may have put the kibosh on getting the word out too much about this giant of a man and his contributions to the Culture of Life. I’ve said on occasions that Norma McCorvey is the “Mother Teresa of the Pro-life movement.” If that’s anywhere close to being true, surely Dr. Nathanson was an “Apostle Paul,” especially pertinent to his upbringing and conversion.

By: Geo Michalopulos

Geo Michalopulos — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 14:38:40 +0000

No worries, Fr. It’s a small one in the grand scheme of things.

By: Fr. Johannes Jacobse

Fr. Johannes Jacobse — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 22:28:14 +0000

Geez, second mistake! Thanks for the catch. I need a proof-reader.

I posted this on my laptop at a coffee shop yesterday. It’s always more of an ordeal posting things on the laptop. In the middle of posting I set up the internet connection for another customer, she bought me a cup of coffee (Super-Premium) as a thank-you. That was after I already had a medium. Wasn’t too smart on my end since I buzzed out and didn’t go to bed until 2am. Maybe that explains the mistakes. 🙂

By: A Sinner

A Sinner — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 20:23:02 +0000

Pope Kyrill? For a minute I thought I stepped into an alternate universe where the events in The Shoes of the Fisherman were real. 🙂 Seriously, this is a fascinating article. I was aware of who Dr. Nathanson was but had no idea that he repented and converted. What a lesson for all of us in this season of repentance and forgiveness.

By: Fr. Johannes Jacobse

Fr. Johannes Jacobse — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 12:38:16 +0000

Oops. Not sure how that happened either. Thanks for the correction Mr. Nadal.

By: Gerard Nadal

Gerard Nadal — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 05:02:48 +0000

I’m honored that my blog was used as the source for the homily at Dr. Nathanson’s funeral. However, as I report on the blog, it was Father Gerald Murray who delivered the homily at the request of the family. I’m not sure where Dr. George enters the picture in all of this.

God Bless