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Listers, the HHS mandate has jolted the soporific Catholic Church in America into action. We are at war. We are in a multi-front conflict that cannot be reduced to violations of religious liberty. The Church is calling the faithful to stand against the scourge of abortion, the unnatural and artificial recreation of marriage and family, and the inalienable right for Catholics to worship God in the mass and serve him in the poor according to the truth of the Gospels. As our world abandons God and natural law for the dictatorship of relativism, Holy Mother Church is calling us to defend the faith and to promote that which is natural and rational in man.
Spread the faith. Spread the truth. Let people know where you stand. Do not be Afraid.
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1. I Stand with the Catholic Church
2. Catholicam Sto cum Ecclesiam
Here is a Latin version of the same.
UPDATE 02/10/12: Mea culpa. Thanks to Josh McManaway in the comments and @JWY80 on Twitter for the reminder that “‘cum’ semper requirit casum ablativum.”
3. We Cannot – We Will Not – Comply
Echoing the words of our Bishops and the leaders of many Catholic institutions.
4. An Unjust Law is No Law
One of St. Augustine’s most famous quotes seems more applicable now than ever before in the history of the United States.
5. The Church Has Outlived Every Major Empire. Think Twice.
This isn’t the first time we have stood up and had to pay for it. We’re not going anywhere.
6. The Gates of Hell Shall Not Prevail – Matthew 16:18
7. If “What Goes On” In The Bedroom Doesn’t Affect Me, Why Make Me Pay For It?
8. Pregnancy Is Not A Disease
9. “Give me an army praying the Rosary and I will conquer the world.” – Blessed Pope Pius IX
10. BONUS: Keep Calm and Catholic On
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73 comments
Ben says:
Feb 10, 2012
What’s going on with the picture in #6?
Will says:
Feb 11, 2012
Found your question interesting. It looks like the Social Security Adminstration’s logo doubled and facing downward doesn’t it?
C Johnston says:
Feb 12, 2012
It is the logo (doubled) of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Justin says:
Feb 13, 2012
I thought it was the Girls Scouts logo doubled and facing downward.
TDJ says:
Feb 23, 2012
I see something else in #6…I rather not say. (Darn Rochard tests!)
Curtis says:
Apr 26, 2012
This verse is the foundation of the Catholic church and the authority of St Peter down through St Benedict XVI
Andrea says:
Feb 10, 2012
I guess what’s going on in the bedroom is affecting us after all.
Fr. REF says:
Feb 11, 2012
I wish #5 read instead: “The Church has outlived EVERY Empire…Think Twice.”
That’s actually the truth if you look at the history of institutions, peoples and nations: http://www.victorianweb.org/authors/macaulay/ranke1.html
Francine says:
Mar 25, 2012
I wish it said “The Catholic Church has outlived every empire . . . Think Twice.”
After all, there are millions of ‘church’es.
Ofovwe Lewis Chabor says:
Feb 11, 2012
Nice Pictorials…Catholica in saecula
Jean says:
Feb 11, 2012
Awesome images! I will be sharing these with my readers. Thank you! :)
Josh McManaway says:
Feb 11, 2012
Just a note – “cum” takes the ablative, so it should be “ecclesia”, not the accusative case “ecclesiam”.
BHG says:
Feb 11, 2012
Make these into lapel pins and t-shirts so we can take the message to the streets and into our offices!
Publicus says:
Feb 12, 2012
CAUTION!
These phrases and images have been classified as “hate speech” in Canada. Wearing them in public will get you arrested.
Unless you work at your local diocese, wearing any of these images at work will get you a reprimand, if not outright fired, at work.
Where I work, a major defense contractor, we are NOT allowed to have any displays of Judeo-Christian items. (too divisive) We CAN display anything that is:
1. Pro-abortion
2. Pro-gay
3. Wiccan/Earth Mother/Gaia
4. Buddhist/Confucius/Tao/Hindu
5. Atheist/Communist/Socialist (!)
and, drum roll please….
6. ISLAM! (this shows that those who take their religion seriously, as in “kill the infidel,” are themselves taken seriously. Food for thought.)
BUT, show a cross or star of david, get canned…..
The tribulations are upon us….
jo says:
Feb 14, 2012
This mandate is in the US–so Canadians need not worry.
Debra says:
Apr 23, 2012
I beg to differ. If other faiths are welcome to wear such to work while Christians ar not, Canadians should indeed be worried, though perhaps not about the HHS mandate directly.
Erick Brockway says:
Feb 25, 2012
We’re definitely at the gates of tribulation. Who will finally kick them open?
BHG says:
Feb 11, 2012
And bumper stickers!
Marion Banks - Wilkinson says:
Feb 11, 2012
Make it Keep Calm and say a Hail Mary !
Cheryl says:
Apr 5, 2012
I like it but how about Keep Calm and say a Rosary!
liz says:
Feb 11, 2012
#10 is the best thing ever. i’ve never found a good “keep calm and…” catholic version until now!!!!
Gretchen P says:
Feb 13, 2012
I have a “Keep Calm and strive for sainthood” photo :)
Leigh Sophia Phillips says:
Feb 11, 2012
i like the idea Keep Calm and say a Hail Mary. #11
HHAmbrose says:
Feb 11, 2012
Listers, please feel free to continue to post ideas. The response to these designs has been excellent, and we are planning on doing a batch of these types of images every so often.
So please, throw out any ideas you have and maybe it will make it into the next group.
Thank you.
TeaPot562 says:
Feb 12, 2012
Poster #9 and the description DON’T MATCH!!
Is it Pius IX ? Or Pius XII?
TeaPot562
Gregory says:
Feb 12, 2012
Pius IX – Thanks for noticing the typo!
Tomy says:
Feb 12, 2012
Great.. I stand with the Catholic Church
dymphna says:
Feb 13, 2012
How about “If what goes on in your bedroom” doens’t concern me then why do I have to pay for it?
and could you do a Keep calm and pray your rosary one?
Charles says:
Feb 13, 2012
In Phoenix we are having the the Catholic Mens Fellowship Conference on Febraury 25th- can I make a tshirt out of the “We Can Not We Will Not Comply” one and give it to Bishop Olmsted? (Oh and I’d probably make one for me too!)
HHAmbrose says:
Feb 13, 2012
Charles, I have emailed the address that was listed with this comment. Thank you.
Vincentius says:
Feb 13, 2012
You missed one … “Salus extra Ecclesiam non est”(St. Cyprian). There is no salvation outside the Church.
HHAmbrose says:
Feb 13, 2012
Listers, thank you for all the ideas. We are taking note for our next batch of graphics. We would also like to let you know that we are working out the details of an online shop with t-shirts, stickers, etc. So continue to throw out ideas and what type of merchandise you’d like to see.
Also, the National Catholic Register has noted our graphics as well:
http://www.ncregister.com/blog/dan-burke/i-stand-with-the-catholic-church
Again, thank you for all the support.
For Holy Mother Church,
HH Ambrose
Head Writer & Editor
Frank says:
May 13, 2012
Hambrose,
As I noted below, these signs are absolutely outstanding. the phrase, ““This isn’t the first time we have stood up and had to pay for it. We’re not going anywhere,” would also make an excellent mag car sticker!
Donna says:
Feb 13, 2012
Great Designs! When are the t-shirts, pins, buttons, and canvas bags coming?
Have you thought of selling them on Cafe Press? They sell custom designs..
http://www.cafepress.com/
Gregory says:
Feb 13, 2012
ASAP. There is a link in the main post where you can now sign up to be notified when they’re available.
tammy says:
Feb 13, 2012
I was hoping that the oblong image at the top was suitable for a cover photo on timeline.. the dimensions are off a bit.
Would you reconsider formatting some of these for the Timeline cover? That’s an ideal place to share them!!
I will also feature them on my blog.
Also… Keep Calm and Pray the Rosary would be excellent.
Thank you for doing this!!
Gregory says:
Feb 13, 2012
Great idea. Uploading some versions for Facebook Timeline cover images now. Thank you!
James says:
Feb 13, 2012
Where can I get the tee-shirt? I think that I stand with the CHURCH on the front and unjust law is no law on the back would be a great design.
Catholicmom says:
Feb 13, 2012
I am a very serious Catholic, but I have a problem with this. Not with standing by my Faith, but with the force of the statement. I want to protect, “the inalienable right for Catholics to worship God in the mass and serve him in the poor according to the truth of the Gospels.” My husband and I decided long long ago that we could best do this by adopting OLDER children out of foster care. Since we have very meager incomes (military and a teacher for emotionally impaired children) we stopped after our second biological child and had a vasectomy. We fall under, “the unnatural and artificial recreation of (marriage) and family” umbrella now. So is it evil that we chose to raise forgotten, broken children as our own, to teach them our faith along side our biological children? Would Christ really chastise me for it? If not, then why would his Church? If my situation is acceptable than by what standard? Who would Christ chastise? All people that opt to adopt or only those that adopt from over seas, or only those that are gay, or only those that adopt in place of having their own children, even if the child they adopt was sexually and physically abused and passed from home to home to home unwanted and feeling unloved? WHO WOULD CHRIST CHASTISE?
Thomas A. Szyszkiewicz says:
Feb 14, 2012
CatholicMom,
Glad to hear of your serious Catholicism and of how you and your husband chose to reach out to older foster children. That is, in fact, a wonderful and fantastic outreach, something that is too little done by anyone, including serious Catholics. It takes much love and effort to do something like that and you are to be commended.
I will point out however, that you seem to be feeling at a least a twinge of guilt over your husband’s vasectomy. No one here has said anything to you (since you just posted now) about it, so the defensiveness is unwarranted. And it’s clear that the sayings displayed on this site are pointed at the HHS mandate, not at you and your husband.
“So is it evil that we chose to raise forgotten, broken children as our own, to teach them our faith along side our biological children? Would Christ really chastise me for it?” Of course He wouldn’t.
“If not, then why would his Church?” His Church isn’t, either. I seriously doubt that any priest or bishop has ever reprimanded you for adopting older foster children.
However, I believe your defensiveness points to something you already know — that having the vasectomy was wrong. I understand quite well being in a poor financial situation (being a writer/producer in the Catholic media isn’t going to make me into another Warren Buffett). But I will be frank – that does not justify bodily mutilation (there is no other way to describe it) in order to prevent having children. No one is chastising you for adopting. And no one is chastising you for the vasectomy, either, unless it’s your own conscience because you understand the truth of the Church’s teaching on contraception.
If this is what is happening, then I would urge you to read or re-read Pope Paul VI’s encyclical, “Humanae Vitae”, and Dr. Janet Smith’s “Contraception: Why Not?” And if this reading convicts you of the sinfulness of this action, then go to Confession for your part in it and urge your husband to do the same. Repent, hear the healing words of absolution, and then go about your work with older foster children with a clear conscience.
Catholicmom says:
Feb 17, 2012
I went to confession, and was told, “it’s a little late now.”
Debra says:
Apr 23, 2012
exactly. What is done is done. You’re husband is not asked by the Church to undergo an invasive and risky procedure to attempt to undo it. And what you are doing, pouring out your love to these children, is good and important work. There are oh so many of us who have made similar mistakes. There is nothing for us to do but move forward from where we are.
Joe says:
Mar 23, 2012
Beautifully said.
Julie Dumois says:
Feb 14, 2012
To CatholicMom:
There is no greater advocate of adoption than the Catholic Church. “Chastise” I have never felt that way and I too am both devout and an adoptive and biological mom. I am also alive today although my parents were refugees when they found out they were expecting me. They did not speak English, had but the clothes on their backs and no where to live. But with faith and hope and trust in their God they welcomed another child. It all worked out and I’ve had an amazing life. They have since passed on, and that is indeed part of the lesson here, that ultimately God knows best for us, that He tries to work in our lives and that if we can bring ourselves to surrender to his will (ie:birthcontrol) he can work miracles. And that when we fail to do so and make mistakes there is forgiveness and absolution. I hope you find peace and continue your amazing work.
David wasike says:
Feb 13, 2012
The catholic church has suffered enough under obama. No to abortion, no to contraceptive. GOD GUIDE us and the whole who wish humanity well. Fight all fatherr fight for the wailing unborn. God bless you
Angela says:
Feb 13, 2012
Pinned some of these! They’re fabulous graphics.
Heather says:
Feb 13, 2012
BUMPER STICKERS, PLEASE!!!!!!!! Wonderful!
Cheryl says:
Apr 5, 2012
I would like magnetic bumper stickers…that way when they get worn out they are easily replaced.
Love these. I would like the pink one about babies are not a disease as a FB timeline thing.
Thanks!
Kathy says:
Feb 13, 2012
These are so great! I can’t wait to get some of everything for everyone I know! Thank you so much! And I agree, the chastisement is upon us – We all need to prepare to be martyrs and then saints! Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam! Deo Gratias!!
L says:
Feb 13, 2012
how about;
“Get thee behind me Obama!”
Sara says:
Feb 14, 2012
Thank you for being a light in this dark time!! My prayer is this particular “ruling” will draw the Church together and unite all who love God. We cannot let this stand. Thank you for spreading the message and enabling all to bring TRUTH to our nation.
Deacon Pat Bradley says:
Feb 14, 2012
As a chaplain at the county hospital I work in an interfaith environment. Some of my collogues are Baptist, Evangelical, Anglican, Pentecostal, all are ordained ministers. They are just as upset as we are. They would like some of these that are not overtly Catholic. Has anyone come up with some of these that have a cross instead of the keys on them?
Mary A. Dellino says:
Feb 15, 2012
Stay calm and pray three Hail Marys.
Ann says:
Feb 16, 2012
How about Chesterton’s “The Catholic Church has gone to the dogs at least three times in history and each time IT IS THE DOG WHO DIED!” Love the graphics. Great job. Anxiously awaiting decals and tee shirts.
JG says:
Feb 17, 2012
When will these t-shirts be coming out? Please order them soon, I would really like to by some. Love especially: “we cannot we will not” “we have outlived every major empire, think twice” “if what happens in the bedroom doesn’t affect me why am I paying for it”. Congratulations on a job well done!
S.Murphy says:
Feb 18, 2012
Catholicmom,
“a little late now?” Doesn’t sound like an intelligent or useful comment; but I don’t know the context or what Fr was thinking. Vasectomies can be reversed, I think. If not, then, okay, you carry on as best you can, read Humanae Vitae if you haven’t already, pray over it together with your husband; & keep on with the good that you are doing with your biological and adopted kids; but seek out a better spiritual adviser- see if you diocese has spiritual directors to help you with prayer and discernment.
I mean, it sounds like you were saying you stopped having biological children in order to be able to afford to adopt. It sounds like a good intention
Julie Dumois says:
Feb 18, 2012
Any update on possible date for t-shirts and bumper stickers?
HHAmbrose says:
Feb 18, 2012
UPDATE: Listers, SPL is working as quickly as possible to bring you shirts and stickers. We chose to go with quality over celerity. Samples of shirts and stickers are already on their way to SPL.
We will be launching a store soon and we will continue to develop new graphics. We do not view this as a singular event, but the beginning of SPL providing media and products to faithful and proud Catholics. Attacks on Holy Mother Church are not going away any time soon – so neither are we.
PHOTOS: We have had listers send us photos of our graphics they have printed out and used as signs to protest the HHS mandate and/or Obama. If you or any group you work with is doing something similar, please send us pictures. We would love to see any pictures of our graphics being used to support the Church.
Thank you.
stk says:
Feb 20, 2012
I have notified my pastor and fellow parishioners of these quotations. I plan to put two on my auto shades.
Why not make white, or Navy blue hoodies, messenger bags, and earth bags with these sayings on them to spread our faith.
Ted says:
Feb 24, 2012
We need one more… Take #3, remove “We Can Not”, and have it simply say “We Will Not Comply.”
Matt says:
Mar 4, 2012
This is actually a direct quote from Cardinal Dolan, that is why it’s written the way it is.
Judy Saoud says:
Feb 29, 2012
I want shirts and bumper stickers:]
Ben says:
Mar 5, 2012
You made it to the American Papist blog! Nice :)
http://www.catholicvote.org/discuss/index.php?p=27754
bea says:
Mar 6, 2012
Quis ut DEUS ? “Who is like God?”
Margaret Realy says:
Mar 6, 2012
Where can I get bumper stickers? Seriously…where?
stk says:
Mar 9, 2012
Put the sayings on messenger bags.
julie says:
Mar 12, 2012
Any news on the stickers and shirts. It’s been quite a while. We need them now while the controversy is still being covered
Rayma says:
Mar 13, 2012
Yes PLEASE – We wanted them to give to our church members for lent – Can we get a copyright approval or a timeline on when you might have them for sale.
Regina says:
Mar 19, 2012
I’m DYING for the t-shirts…I can’t wait until they become available. I’ll be buying so many!
susan says:
Apr 4, 2012
THE LINK TO BE NOTIFIED DOESN’T WORK…ARRRRGGHHH!!! Are we getting close to t-shirt launch??? i WANT TO ORDER A bunch!
HHAmbrose says:
Apr 4, 2012
Listers, the SPL Store in now open. Enjoy and thank you for all the encouragement. Please know that SPL can create custom t-shirts for your parish or small group.
http://shop.stpeterslist.com/
HH Ambrose
Joe says:
May 2, 2012
You need to correct the mis-match in pricing for the magnetic bumper stickers. $5 vs $6 — http://shop.stpeterslist.com/images/sidebar-ad.jpg
Frank says:
May 12, 2012
OUTSTANDING! YES! IT’S ABOUT TIME!
I’m ordering several of these magnetic stickers for my car!
I really like the one “The Church Has Survived Every Major Empire Think Twice! But the statement above it:
“This isn’t the first time we have stood up and had to pay for it. We’re not going anywhere,” would also make an excellent mag car sticker!
Great stuff! Just outstanding!
It’s time to push back!