May 2011

Blessed John Paul, the Worker – The Editors, The Daily Register

Blessed John Paul II – The Catholic Knight

Blessed Pope John Paul II – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register

What Does “Beatification” Mean, Anyway? – Lisa Graas

My Photos with Blessed Pope John Paul II – Father Tim Finigan, THOC

A Day in Rome, a Day Dedicated to a Celebration of Blessed Pope John Paul II – ARS

Benedict XVI’s Beatification Homily: Full Text – Catholic Herald

. . .Father John Zuhlsdorf fisks Benedict’s homily here. . .

The Path to Sainthood – Sarah Pulliam Bailey, Get Religion

John Paul II is Blessed! – Anna Arco, Catholic Herald

John Paul II: The Mango Pope – John Thavis, Catholic News Service Blog

Call Made for John Paul II to be Patron Saint of Youth – David Kerr, Cthlc News Agency

JP2 Beatified, They Will Look Upon Him Whom They Have Pierced – Sandro Magister

Benedict Said to have Declined Immediate Canonization for JP2 – David Kerr, CNA

Pope John Paul II: Actor – Daniel McInerny, High Concepts

Is There No Connection Between Personal Holiness & Vocation Performance? – FR. Z

“A Great Experience of Grace and Light” – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register

Water and Light – Tom Wehner, National Catholic Register

Beatification of Pope John Paul II – Father Simon Henry, Offerimus Tibi Domine

Black Coffee in Bed – Rich Leonardi, Ten Reasons

The Eternal City Prepares to Welcome its Newest Beatus! – A Reluctant Sinner

John Paul II – Father George W. Rutler, InsideCatholic

What Does Canon Law Say About Card. George’s Suspension of Fr. Pfleger? – Lisa Graas

. . .NBC Chicago reports Father Pfleger has hired two canon lawyers here. . .

Two Way Street: Catholics Become Protestants – Devin Rose, St. Josephs Vanguard

Ruin of the Small Store Owner – Hilaire Belloc, The Distributist Review

The Bearable Lightness of Dignity – Mary Ann Glendon, First Things

Marriage and the Family – Joseph Bottum, Catholic Vote

Not Waiting Around to be Pursued – Anthony Buono, 6 Stone Jars

A little Holy Saturday Bile From the NYTimes Maureen Dowd – Rick Garnett, MOJ

. . .Cincinnati Enquirer jumps in, Rich Leonardi comments here. . .

Why the Jesuits Are Dying Out – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery

Where Do You Find “Bishops” & “Priests” in the New Testament? – Tony Layne, TIC

Blagojevich Rule Challenged – Elenor K. Schoen, The Daily Register

Monarchist Profile: Anton Lehár – MadMonarchist, The Mad Monarchist

Retired Bishop Donovan of Kalamazoo Dies In Car Accident – WTVB AM1590