Feast of Christ the King, 2011
On this Feast
we congratulate and celebrate
a Christian Prince
standing firmly beneath the banner
of Christ the King:
His Serene Highness,
Hereditary Prince Aloïs Philipp Maria
who defended and maintains the
Kingship of Christ over his
Principality of Liechtenstein.
we congratulate and celebrate
a Christian Prince
standing firmly beneath the banner
of Christ the King:
His Serene Highness,
Hereditary Prince Aloïs Philipp Maria
who defended and maintains the
Kingship of Christ over his
Principality of Liechtenstein.
On 18 September by a referendum,
Liechtenstien refused the legalisation of abortion.
The Hereditary Prince,
HSH Prince Aloïs had announced that
whatever the result of the referendum
he would never give his royal assent to such a law
and would use his right of veto.
Liechtenstien refused the legalisation of abortion.
The Hereditary Prince,
HSH Prince Aloïs had announced that
whatever the result of the referendum
he would never give his royal assent to such a law
and would use his right of veto.
The courageous Prince AloïsPrince Alois said,
“Until now we have been proud to support
people with disabilities in our country.
The proposal would discriminate against such people
and allow them to be eliminated in the womb.”
“Until now we have been proud to support
people with disabilities in our country.
The proposal would discriminate against such people
and allow them to be eliminated in the womb.”
By Liechtenstein law, abortions are generally not allowed,
even when the abortion is performed outside the country.
Furthermore, government departments and offices
are obliged to report any abortions
of which they have knowledge.
Only when the life of the mother is endangered
and no other option remains,
is a termination of a pregnancy allowed.
(Clarification:
Abortion to protect the mother's life is wrong.
Thus the Liechtenstein law
does not reflect a perfect morality
but maintains an international standard
better by far than most,
if not all, the other countries of the world.
The prince inherited a state with its already codified laws.
His courage is shown in not permitting the laws of his state
to follow those of other countries.)
The vote was 52.3% against the proposed law
of allowing abortions within the first 12 weeks
and when any child had a disability such as Down Syndrome.
even when the abortion is performed outside the country.
Furthermore, government departments and offices
are obliged to report any abortions
of which they have knowledge.
Only when the life of the mother is endangered
and no other option remains,
is a termination of a pregnancy allowed.
(Clarification:
Abortion to protect the mother's life is wrong.
Thus the Liechtenstein law
does not reflect a perfect morality
but maintains an international standard
better by far than most,
if not all, the other countries of the world.
The prince inherited a state with its already codified laws.
His courage is shown in not permitting the laws of his state
to follow those of other countries.)
The vote was 52.3% against the proposed law
of allowing abortions within the first 12 weeks
and when any child had a disability such as Down Syndrome.
Liechtenstein is facing immense pressure
from the rest of Europe to allow abortions.
from the rest of Europe to allow abortions.
The Principality lies between Switzerland and Austria,
and has a population of 36,000.
A Christian Prince
receiving Holy Communion
and has a population of 36,000.
A Christian Princereceiving Holy Communion
Prince Aloïs, married to Princess Sophie, is 43 years of age.
The Hereditary Prince and Princess
They have four children:
Prince Joseph Wenzel Maximilian Maria,
born in London; (16 years)
Princess Marie-Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata; (15 years)
Prince Georg Antonius Constantin Maria (12 years)
and their youngest son,
Prince Nikolaus Sebastian Alexander Maria (11 years).
- Three Generations of Princes and Princesses -
Grandparents, Parents and two royal children together
The Hereditary Prince and PrincessThey have four children:
Prince Joseph Wenzel Maximilian Maria,
born in London; (16 years)
Princess Marie-Caroline Elisabeth Immaculata; (15 years)
Prince Georg Antonius Constantin Maria (12 years)
and their youngest son,
Prince Nikolaus Sebastian Alexander Maria (11 years).
- Three Generations of Princes and Princesses -Grandparents, Parents and two royal children together
God bless him, I wish he would go all out and ban abortion even in cases where the mother's life is in danger.
ReplyDeleteI was reading about him just the other day! Absolutely fantastic - it's great to see a Catholic monarch standing up for the truth of the Faith. May God give him strength to stay true to the to King of Kings and His Church.
ReplyDeleteWith the assurance of my prayers,
Tom
Perhaps a good time also to recall the example of the saintly King Baudouin of the Belgians. A truly Christian king.
ReplyDeleteLiechtenstein is facing immense pressure from the rest of Europe to allow abortions.
ReplyDeletePray for tiny Liechtenstein and their true Christian Prince. May this little Catholic principality be the mustard seed that grows into the mighty tree of a restored Catholic Europe.
David
Great to have a strong Catholic monarch. May God continue to give many blessings to the beautiful principality.
ReplyDeleteOne point though regarding abortions when the life of a mother is endangered. I was always taught that in such cases the child in the womb still cannot be killed as the mother dies of consequences, not direct killing.
@ Anonymous:
ReplyDeleteAbortion to protect the mother's life is wrong. Thus the law of this country does not reflect a perfect morality but maintains an international standard better by far than most, if not all, the other countries of the world. The prince inherited a state and its already codified laws. His courage is shown in not permitting the laws of his state to follow other countries.
Transalpine Redemptorists:
ReplyDeleteThank you for that clarification.
All of this is not terribly democratic, is it?
ReplyDeleteWhat do you mean, Scout?
ReplyDeleteAnne B, 'Scout' runs an anti-Catholic website/blog (which he has called a 'pro-Catholic' website because, apparently, he wants Catholics to 'move forward' and 'progress' - you know the usual story which is the fruit of relativism) in which he surveys the Catholic blogosphere and any post he disagrees with or finds offensive finds its way onto his own blog where he comments and criticises, often twisting texts for his own good or simply ignoring Christian charity.
ReplyDeleteHis latest blog entry which tries to prove out that Catholicism is opposed to democracy cites this very post from the Sons of the Most Holy Redeemer.
Just some transparency for all those reading, but especially for Rev. Fr.Michael Mary and the Sons who run this great blog. The Church has many enemies; those who boldly speak the truth are targets.
A blessed All Saints day to all! Blessed be God in His angels and in His Saints.
Scout: Liechtenstein is one of the most democratic countries in the world. The population can hold a referendum on any law that is passed if they collect 1500 signatures. With the same amount of signatures they can hold a referendum to dissolve parliament
ReplyDeleteThe massive rights of the prince were granted by the people in a referendum about 10 years ago.
I still remember the irony when the German Mass Media tried to paint Liechtenstein as "undemocratic" because they gave their prince additional rights in a referendum.
"Scout", perhaps you missed this from Fr. Michael Mary's post:
ReplyDeleteOn 18 September by a referendum,
Liechtenstien refused the legalisation of abortion.
Quite democratic, contrary to your stunningly oblivious remark.
David
Good for Leichenstein!
ReplyDeleteThank God some European country is holding fast to sanity, since the Irish seem to be hell bent on joining the rest of the mad world any time soon.
As an American, forgive me if I tread into troubled waters. But isn't Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein in line to be the rightful Queen of England in the Stuart line? I get them confused sometimes, but I thought she is the presumptive heir after Duke Franz of Bavaria, or perhaps Max of Bavaria, or some such.
ReplyDeleteIf so, maybe I'll add a little more to prayers for the triumph of the Immaculate Heart. ;-)
Anybody know?
To thetimman:
ReplyDeleteYes that is true. And now that it is possible for a member of the present Royal Family to marry a Catholic.... perhaps one day a child or descendant of Princess Sophie will return to the British throne ... it could be possible.
This is wonderful to read! A true Catholic prince!
ReplyDeleteYes, Father Michael, I understand the law as it stands is not 'perfect'; but it's better than the alternative!
R. D Rupert: I also remember the stand that King Baudouin of the Beligians took regarding abortion. In fact, he briefly abdicated rather than sign that law.
anointeddruins /David: I echo your hope about Liechtenstein's being 'the tiny mustard seed'!
Barb from NY
God bless him and his country. Wonderful. If only there were more like him.
ReplyDelete"But isn't Princess Sophie of Liechtenstein in line to be the rightful Queen of England in the Stuart line?"
ReplyDeleteShe is the rightful Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. There is no such title as King or Queen of England as the kingdom of England ceased to exist upon the union with Scotland.
I could well be wrong, but I thought that the Stuart Line accepts only the United Crown and not yet a United Kingdom?
ReplyDeleteIf this is true then the Stuart claimant would be hier to the thrones of England, Scotland and Ireland; separate kingdoms beneath a United Crown?
This also, in my opinion, better refelcts the situation of the UK where the different nationalities are not wanting to be sucked up into a United Kingdom and would be far happier with a United Crown and separate national Kingdoms? Hence we see the desire for national parliaments and strengthening of national identities.
I would prefer a United Crown even now. The Kingdom of England, the Kingdom of Scotland and the same uniting Monarch.
Good news! I give thanks for it. Now all he needs to do is embrace the Augsburg Confession and he'd be fully catholic.
ReplyDeleteAn antithetical statement if ever there was one.
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