Hattip to commenter Hmmm. Latest from WikiLeaks:
Re: opening for a Catholic Spring? just musing . . .
On 2/10/12, Sandy Newman <sandynewman@gmail.com wrote:
Hi, John,
 This whole controversy with the bishops opposing contraceptive coverage even though 98% of Catholic women (and their conjugal partners) have used> contraception has me thinking . . . There needs to be a Catholic Spring, in which Catholics themselves demand the end of a middle ages dictatorship and the beginning of a little democracy and respect for gender equality in the Catholic church. Is contraceptive coverage an issue around which that could happen. The Bishops will undoubtedly continue the fight. Does the Catholic Hospital Association support of the Administration’s new policy, together with “the 98%” create an opportunity? Of course, this idea may just reveal my total lack of understanding of the Catholic church, the economic power it can bring to bear against nuns and priests who count on it for their maintenance, etc. Even if the idea isn’t crazy, I don’t qualify to be involved and I have not thought at all about  how one would “plant the seeds of the revolution,” or who would plant them. Just wondering . . .
Hoping you’re well, and getting to focus your time in the ways you want.
Sandy
Sandy Newman, President
Voices for Progress
202.669.8754
voicesforprogress.org
We created Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good to organize for a moment like this. But I think it lacks the leadership to do so now. Likewise Catholics United. Like most Spring movements, I think this one will have to be bottom up. I’ll discuss with Tara. Kathleen Kennedy Townsend is the other person to consult.
Go here to view the e-mail. These leftist creeps are attempting to control our Church. Once again, any Catholic who votes to give these vicious anti-Catholic bigots power is a complete idiot.
They must really be frightened by the power of conservative Catholic prayer.
Many have been the people in power who tried to control the Church, ranging from evil Popes to evil Emperors. They are all dead and the current crop will follow (your cue, Jorge and Barack). The Church will still be here even if on Her knees till Christ returns in the Parousia.
“Attempt,” is the significant word in this title.
Today is the 99th anniversary of the Miracle of the Sun in Fatima Portugal. Saturday we will pray in unison ( respective time zones) around the world for an end to progressive liberalism and all that it manifests. From Noon to 1pm… Saturday the 15th.
Donna Ann is completely correct.
They must be frightened of conservative Catholic prayer. Why?
Because the Truth doesn’t change to fit the fashion of the world.
Pray with us Saturday.
Go to ANF.org
Public Square Rosary.
Our goal this year was 15,000 cities.
We’re over 16,200 thus far.
Liberial Catholics take note!
Same sex marriage and abortion are disordered conduct, not to be supported by any Catholic in good standing.
We will continue on as long as it takes.
20,000-50,000 cities…until each city around the world stands in the public square and prays for an end to these disordered behaviors. As always, loving the sinner, but never supporting the sin nor promoting it.