I knew him while I was in residency and fellowship. He referred to me as his private physician - probably the only person in the world who will ever consider me as that.
The anniversary of his death comes close on the heels of the HHS rule which will make contraceptives mandatory for all health insurance carriers. The U.S. Catholic bishops have properly voiced their opposition to this law which would make all those compliant to be guilty of mortal sin. It is ironic, though, that for so many years most priests and bishops have either opposed the Church's teaching on contraception and abortion or have remained silent on the subject, and now they expect the Faithful to join them in their fight against this ruling. Unfortunately, most poorly formed Catholics see no problem with contraception. Here is a video which explains it better than I ever could:
Thankfully, Fr. Downey was on the side of Life, and the Magesterium.
Eternal rest grant unto him, and may perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and all the souls of the Faithful Departed, through the Mercy of God, rest in peace.
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