June 2012

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Curious Curial Moves, Rapprochement with the SSPX? – Fr. Z’s Blog

Celebrating the Founder of “The Work of God” – Brad Noel, Southern Fried Catholicism

Who Were the Maccabees? – Dr. Taylor Marshall, Canterbury Tales

Levantine DNA in Ethiopia May Support Biblical Story – Tom McDonald, P/God & Mchn

The Case for a Boys-Only Policy for Altar Servers – Rachel Campos-Duffy, Catholic Vote

How Eight Jesuits Survived Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Blast – Myra Adams, PJ Lifestyle

Kids Reared by Mom & Dad Better Off Than Those in Gay Homes – S. E. Browder, Dly Rg

Change and Same-Sex Attraction in Women – Dale O’Leary, Crisis Magazine

Science: People Who Believe in Heaven More Likely to Commit Crime? – J. Akin, NCReg

Spitting on the Crucifix – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine

Abortion Defies Common Sense – Dr. Peter Kreeft, Integrated Catholic Life™

Why Next Archbishop of Canterbury Should Be African – Jesse Zink, Religion Dispatches

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Science Finally Seems to be Catching Up to Catholicism – Ben, 2 Catholic Men & a Blog

Does Christ Mean that We Cannot Ever Judge Anyone? – Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, Nw Th Mv

How Can I Forgive Someone When They Do Not Repent? – Fr. John Bartunek, Ct Sp Dr

U.S. Congressman: Let’s Have Hearing on Christian Radicals – Matthew Archbold, CMR

Cathedral of the Madeleine, Salt Lake City – Charles Cole

Vatican Releases Guidelines on Promoting Vocations – Carol Glatz, Catholic Herald

The Symbols of Icons – Wolfsbane, ???????? ??? ?????????

Quæritur: A Priest Who Won’t Prevent Self-Intinction – Fr. Z’s Blog

The European Atrocity You Never Heard About – R. M. Douglas, Chronicle of Higher Ed.

A Response to Evangelical Calls to Disengage from Politics – Rob Schwarzwalder, LSN

Patriarch Bartholomew & Environmental Extremists – Fr. Joh. Jacobese, The Observer

Movie Review: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World – K. Soze, New Springtime!

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare, Catholic Blogosphere Reaction

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Beginner’s Guide to Music of St. Hildegard of Bingen – Chr. S. Morrissey, Cthlc Wrld Rprt

Rare Father & Son Priest Ordination This Saturday – Dc. Kandra, Patheos/Deacn’s Bnch

Prayer: 8 Quotes from St. Josemaría Escrivá on Meditation – Jackson, Saint Peter’s List

Medieval Monks & Recusants to be Reburied in England – Tom McDonald, God & Mchn

Conversion: The Scariest Happy Ending in the World – Jennifer Fulwiler, NCRegister

Single Catholic Guy: Wake Up! – Devin Rose, Ignitum Today

Red China: Why are Russian Orthodox Meddling in Catholic Affairs? – B. Cervellera, AN

SSPX: Doctrinal Preamble Leaked – Clifford Carvalho, Ecce Homo

Leah Libresco on CNN: “The Triple Crown of Cultural Incongruity” – Brandon Vogt

Wreckovation? St. Jude the Apostle Cathedral, St. Petersburg, FL – Rorate Cæli

Very Cool: Ancient Roman Stuff Found in a 5th Century Tomb in Japan – Fr. Z’s Blog

Obsession for Photos at Liturgies: Liturgical & Pastoral Problem – Msgr. Ch. Pope, AOW

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Top 10 Ways to Kill Your Faith – The Idler, Ascending Mount Carmel

Children of Anonymous Sperm Donors Met with Hostility, Ridicule – K. Gilbert, LSN

Icons, Icon Painters, & Praying With Sacred Icons – Dc. Paul O. Iacono, Sacred Art Inst.

Quæritur: Can the Newly Ordained Hear Confessions? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog

Papal Profile: Pope Pius VIII – The Mad Monarchist

Marriage at the Nut – Prodigal No More

Sister Carol Keehan’s New Proposal Is Not the Right Fix – David L. Gray

Media Provides Fig Leaf for Philly D.A. – Dave Pierre, The Media Report

A Tutor for Winning the Verbal Battle for Life – John M. Grondelski, Daily Register

“Do” is Not a Female Deer (Fortnight: Day 04) – David L. Alexander, Man with Black Hat

Some Are More “Other” Than Others – Randall Smith, The Catholic Thing

Amid Media Meltdown, Vatican Goes Fox-Hunting – R. Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia

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BREAKING: Supreme Court Upholds Obamacare, Catholic Blogosphere Reaction

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St. John the Baptist, a Model for Priests – Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, New Theological Mvmnt

New Vatican Director of Communications; Leaks, Gaffes to End? – A Reluctant Sinner

The Vigil of St. John: Bonfires & Witch Burnings, Solstices & Snails – Fr. Z’s Blog

The Story of the Reformation Needs Reforming – Eamon Duffy, Daily Telegraph

Russian Orthodox Strategy to Converting Communist China – Gianni Valente, La Stampa

A Bell Still Rings – Tom Acemoglu, Against Helvidius

Where Do Unbaptized Babies Go When They Die? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery

Pope Examines Why Latin Americans Join Evangelicals – David Kerr, Cthlc News Agency

The Dalai Lama, The Pope, and Creation – Michael Baruzzini, Crisis Magazine

Missa Cantata, De La Salle Universty Chapel, Manila – Shawn Tribe, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt

Fortnight for Freedom: Will the Media Care? – Paul Kengor, Catholic Vote

Edward Feser & Jonathan Sanford: Science & Faith – Guild of Blessed Titus Brandsma

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LCWR To Be De-Recognized? – Restore-DC-Catholicism

My Favorite Hapsburg Emperors – The Mad Monarchist

Landscape with Flagons – Laurel Good

Should Catholics Acquiesce to Homosexual “Rights” Agenda? – K. D. Whitehead, H&PR

500 years of Wittenberg: ‘We Cannot Celebrate a Sin’ – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli

Strange Things Being Taught at Catholic Colleges – The Idler, Ascending Mount Carmel

Why Are the Psalms Numbered Differently? – Jimmy Akin

How Music Led Me to God – Jennifer Fulwiler, National Catholic Register

If Obamacare Overturned, Fortnight for Freedom Must Continue – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr

Philly Cleric Receives Mixed Verdict in Child Abuse Case – J. F. Desmond, Dly Reg

George Soros Funds Dissident Catholics Sabotaging Fortnight For Freedom – TAC

Would Obamacare Refuse New Cancer Drug? – Wesley J. Smith, FT/Secondhand Smoke

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The Crisis of Contemporary Catholic Art & Literature – J. E. Foyer, Saint Peter’s List

The Training of Church Musicians – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

Why Would An Unmarried Woman Chart Her Cycle? – Simcha Fisher, Ntnl Cthlc Register

Minnesota Monks, St. John’s Abbey, Support Gay Marriage – Angela O’Brien, LfStNws

Children of Same Sex Couples – Michael Cook, Crisis Magazine

The Stunning Death Toll of Legal Abortion – Misty, Catholic Sistas

Study Finds Children of Same-Sex Partners Face Difficulties as Adults – Ben. Mann, CNA

Fortnight For Freedom Day 2: Martyrs for the Liberty of the Church – D. McClarey, TAC

Study Saying Abortion Safer Than Childbirth Disputed – Steve Weatherbe, Daily Register

Alabaster Shrine of St John the Baptist – Fr. Lawrence Lew OP, New Liturgical Mvmnt

Death is Not a Right – Chelsea Zimmerman, Ignitum Today

The First Briton Martyred who Converted his Executioner, St. Alban – Catholic Herald

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Why A Priest Should Wear His Collar – Msgr. Ch. M. Mangan & Fr. G. E. Murray, Crgs Prst

Why Memorized Prayer? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery

The 1946 Referendum in Italy – The Mad Monarchist

Making Time for Prayer – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™

John C. Wrights Conversion from Militant Atheist to Catholic – Joseph Pearce, StAR

Six Principles of Discernment – Msgr. Charles Pope, Archdiocese of Washington

How to be a Faithful Catholic and a Loyal Citizen – Eric Sammons, Our Sunday Visitor

The Newest Front in the Battle over Marriage – Paul Benjamin Linton, Public Discourse

Allegations of Sexual Assault Against Fr. Robert Drinan – Matthew Schmitz, First Things

Cheerios Announces Support for Gay ‘Marriage’ – Thaddeus Baklinski, LifeSiteNews

New Movie About Jesus by Director of “Showgirls” – Matthew Archbold, NCRegister

Time for Gay Marriage Supporters to Revisit Their Assumptions – Th. Peters, CV/AmP

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Solemn Mass in Aiken, South Carolina – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Movement

Defending Christendom against Islamic Jihad: Jean de La Valette – Chr. Check, Crisis

Learning from a Sainted Bibliophile who Died for the Faith – Brandon Vogt

Newlyweds Flock to Rome for Papal Blessing – David Kerr, Catholic News Agency

The Catholic Sex Abuse Crisis in Ireland That Isn’t – Dave Pierre, The Media Report

The Undemocratic Scramble Toward Same-Sex Marriage – Mat. Schmitz, First Things

Aloysius Gonzaga, Thomas More, & Second Marriages – Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, Nw Th Mv

World’s ‘Biggest’ Gay Pride March Shrinks Drastically: Politicos Abandon – M. Hoffman

Quæritur: Can Any Priest Hear a Confession on an Airplane or Ship? – Fr. Z’s Blog

Fortnight For Freedom Day 1 – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

The Kids Aren’t All Right: New Family Structures, No Differences Claim – A. Samuel, PD

England & Wales to See Sharp Rise in Ordinations – M. Teahan & Francesca Gillett, CH

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Admiral to Chaplain “Get in Line” or “Resign” on Gay Marriage – Jean McCarthy, LSN

CNN Stumbles on Former Catholics Program – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion

Cherie Blair Blasts Stay-at-Home Catholic Moms – Fr. Tim Finigan, THOC

Manager on Pilgrimage to Monastery During Euro ’12 Championship – A Reluctant Sinner

New Film: “Restless Heart” (St. Augustine of Hippo) – Carl Olson, Ignatius Insight Scoop

Abortion Proponents Admit Defeat at Rio UN Conference – Timothy Herrmann, LifeNews

How the Fourth Commandment is Necessary for Civilization – Msgr. Charles Pope, AOW

Lesbians Demand Catholic Hospital Recognizes Their “Marriage” – Matt Archbold, CMR

Two Years of Spiritual Life Lessons in Books – Pursued by Truth

The Shamscendence of the Episcopal Chuch – David D. Corey, First Things

Why Dawkins and the ‘Brights’ are so Dim-Witted – Arman J. Partamian, Matins Musings

On Altar Rails and Sanctuaries and Proper Liturgical Roles – Fr. Z’s Blog

Cath News: Everyone Welcomed Except orthodox Catholics – K. Edwards, Oz Incognita

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A Poet Reflects on Our Times – Ann Applegarth, Catholic World Report

Other Modern: Alex Asperlagh & St. Josephkerk, The Netherlands – Sh. Tribe, NLM

I Dare You – Marc Barnes, Patheos/Bad Catholic

Mysticism in the Life of the Church – Catholichris, Team Orthodoxy

The Reverts: Catholics Who Left and Came Back – Nineteen Sixty-Four Cara

What Is So Special About The Hapsburgs? – The Mad Monarchist

The Bishops of England & Wales Prepare to Welcome the SSPX – Richard Collins, LOTH

The Case for Laicising Bishop Patrick Power – Kate Edwards, Australia Incognita

NY Times Trumpets Efforts to Financially Cripple Catholic Church – The Media Report

On the Church as a Sign of Contradiction – Msgr. Charles Pope, Archd. of Washington

LMS: Fr. Z on the Mystery in the Mass & Facing Death – Etheldreda’s Place

Was Face Eating Attack Drugs or Something More Sinister? – Carlos Espinosa, LTFOAHW

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Denmark to Force Churches to Perform Gay Weddings – Richard Orange, Telegraph

Supreme Court Take Notice: 2 Sociologists Shift on Gay Marriage – Mat. J. Franck, PD

What Millennial Catholics Believe – Emily Stimpson, OSV Newsweekly

E.F. Mass at the Pantheon! – Fr. Tim Finigan, The Hermeneutic of Continuity

Just How Long is a Cubit? – Richard Collins, Linen on the Hedgerow

Using the Word Catholic, Cath News & Michael Voris – Kate Edwards, Oz Incognita

A Disappointing Eucharistic Congress in Dublin – Fr. Gary Dickson, Catholic Collar & Tie

SFC Report on Our Lady of Walsingham Church in Houston – Brad Noel, Sth Frd Cthsm

What is Food Justice? – Joseph Pearce, StAR/Ink Desk

Jesuit College Brags about Producing Pro-Abort Politicians – Charlotte Hays, CNS Blog

Hubris and the SSPX Rejection of the Church – Dr. Jeff Mirus, Catholic Culture

Philanthropy and State Power – Greg Forster, First Things/First Thoughts

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