July 2011

Warren H. Carroll, R.I.P. – Doctor Jeff Mirus, CatholicCulture.org/On the Culture

 . . . Donald R. McClarey comments here . . .

Why Can’t Young Children Receive Anointing of the Sick? – Reginaldus, N. T. M.

Permutations & Combinations: Jesus’ Words at the Last Supper – Devin Rose, S. J. V.

Can Catholics & Orthodox Pray Directly to the Father? – Joe Heschmeyer, S. P.

Distributism & the Current Crisis: You Say You Want a Devolution? – John Médaille

. . .But There’s Nothing Wrong with Abortion – Gabriel Torretta, Frst Thngs/Frst Thghts

Survey Says Catholic Parishes Larger But Fewer – Vanessa Barnes

About that Non-Existent Slippery Slope – Mollie Ziegler, Get Religion

Bill Donohue on Spirit of V2 Scolding of Bishops over Contrary-To-Nature Unions – Fr. Z

Ryder Trucks Ends Contract with Aborted Baby Disposal Service – Rebecca Millette

A German Parish in the Archdiocese of Freiburg Goes into Schism – Tancred, T. E. F.

When Things Fall Apart Inside – Mary Kochan, Catholic Lane

Evangelical Atheists vs. Humanity – Gabriel Torretta, First Things/First Thoughts

A Priest by Any Other Name? – Mollie Ziegler, Get Religion

Arguing with Blowhards – Anthony S. Layne, Outside the Asylum

Ethical Leadership – Clemens Sedmak, MercatorNet

Ethicspoint Disappoints, Terry Donilon Complaint – Boston Catholic Insider

10-yr-old with Downs Syndrome Saves Two Year Old – Thomas Peters, Cthlc Vote/AmP

How to Receive Holy Communion – Father Simon Henry, Offerimus Tibi Domine

Ohio Bishops on Komen: Misgivings, Moral Questions – Rich Leonardi, Ten Reasons

Catholics and Foster Kids in Illinois – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Religion

A Powerful Catholic Character in New Sci-Fi T.V. Show: Falling Skies – Greg Sisk, M.O.J.

Gay Marriage: The Price of Contraception? – Anthony S. Buono, 6 Stone Jars

The Worst Enemies of the Church are Within Her – Jane Mossendew, Catholic Oasis

Traditional Marriage Supporters Look to Repeal N. Y. Gay ‘Marriage’ Law – K. Gilbert

The Problem With Biblicism – Brandon Vogt, The Thin Veil

Quaeritur: Priest Complains about People Not Receiving from E.M.H.C. – Fr. Zuhlsdorf

Catholic Charities USA Works Comfortably with Gay Lobbyist – CatholicCulture.org

 . . . Cardinal Sarah: Charity Must be Linked to Evangelization . . .

Ageing Church of England ‘Will be Dead in 20 years’ – Tim Ross, The Daily Telegraph

U.S.: Is San Francisco Poisonous to Children? – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower

Benedict XVI and the Future of the West  – George Weigel, Standpoint

Father Corapi Now Looks Like Emperor Ming the Merciless – Fr. Simon Henry, O. T. D.

Requiem for Christendom (Crown Prince Otto von Habsburg) – Taylor Marshall, C. T.

 . . . David G. Bonagura Jr.: Monarch, Freedom Fighter, Catholic . . . Video . . .

What is Anglican Liturgical Patrimony? – Shawn Tribe, The New Liturgical Movement

Exorcists Meet in Poland to Discuss Vampires – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower

Westminster Archd. Hosting Conference for Dissenting Homosexual Catholics – J. S.

 . . . Ches: A Tale of Two Conferences . . .

Boston Catholics Continue Call on Vatican to Stop Archd. Homosexual Ministry – J. S.

 . . . Tancred: Boston’s Happy Mass . . .

Vatican Excommunicates Communist Chinese Bp. Bingzhang – David Eimer, Telegraph

Irish Government Plans Frontal Assault on Confessional Secrecy – CatholicCulture.org

 . . . T. McKeegan J.D.: Law Could Force Priests to Break Confessional Seal . . .

 . . . Tancred comments here . . .

The Politics of the Family & the Lies Our Culture Tells – Matthew J. Franck, First Things

Report: U.S. Taxpayers Provide 1/3 of Planned Parenthood‘s Annual Budget – C. N. A.

“Gay, Catholic, and Doing Fine” – Leila, Little Catholic Bubble

Cracks Start to Show in ‘Vegetative State’ Diagnosis – Kathleen Gilbert, Catholic Lane

No Vacation from Sunday Mass – Archbishop Thomas Wenski, Catholic Lane

“Catholic From the Outset” – Father James V. Schall S.J., Ignatius Insight

A Callus on the Soul – Anthony Esolen, The Catholic Thing

Venezuela’s Chávez receives Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick – CatholicCulture.org

Pakistan to Restore Ministry for Religious Minorities – Anto Akkara, The Daily Register

Explosive Growth Forecast for the S.S.P.X. U.S.A. – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower

Swiss Initiative to Defund Abortion Gains 111,000 Signatures – Thaddeus Baklinski

Are You Speaking God’s Word to a Brick Wall? – Sr. Lisa Marie Doty F.D.C.C., Nunspeak

Pope: Healthy Secularism Lies in Society Which Gives Life & Family Importance – G. G.

Are Supporters of Legalized Euthanasia Willing to Listen to Reason? – Michael Cook

Does Economic Competition Destroy Ethical Behavior? – Robert T. Miller, First Things

All Hail the Victors? – Mollie Ziegler, Get Religion

The Dysfunctional Feminist Movement – Rachel Campos-Duffy, Catholic Vote

 . . . Russell Shaw: Confronting the Mindset of Secular Feminism . . .

How to Handle a Breakup– Amy Bonaccorso, Catholic Lane

Book of Amos in Four Easy Points – Taylor Marshall, Canterbury Tales

The Golden Calf of Scientism – Anthony S. Layne, The Impractical Catholic

You’re Not Called to Be a Gender-Neutral, Generic Person – Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse

Are Priests Employed by the Church? – Dylan Parry, A Reluctant Sinner

God, Slaves, & Women in the Constitution – Matthew J. Franck, First Things

Male and Female – Father Bevil Bramwell O.M.I, The Catholic Thing

Ossuary of the Granddaughter of Caiaphas Found in Israel – Tancred, The Epnyms Flwr

‘Blood-Red’ Host Investigated in Minnesota – CatholicCulture.org/News

The Godliness of Motherhood – Doctor Donald DeMarco, The Integrated Catholic Life™

Chaput as Philly’s New Ordinary? – Marco Tosatti, La Stampa/Vatican Insider

Guess Which U.S. City Has Largest Collection of Relics Outside the Vatican? – L. Graas

Quaeritur: Participation in the Sins of Other People – Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel – Diane M. Korzeniewski O.C.D.S., Te Deum Laudamus!

Brown Scapular Turn 760 Years Old Today – Taylor Marshall, Canterbury Tales

The Catholic Church is Out of Control. . . – Matthew Warner, National Catholic Register

On the Lord’s Team! Sports as an image of the Christian Life – Msgr. Ch. Pope, A.O.W.

The Mustard Seed: Christ, the Church, & Saint Lawrence – Reginaldus, N.T.M.

Controversy Over Heaven – Gary S. Smith, Crisis Magazine

The Rite of Sprinkling – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

Extraordinary Form “Vigil” Mass on Saturday Afternoon or Evening? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Mormonism & Polygamy: An Inescapable Contradiction? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shmlss Ppry

Brain Dead Woman Wakes Up After Family Refuses Organ Donation – Rebecca Millette

U.N. Spurns Family Values in Fight Against AIDS – Vincenzina Santoro, MercatorNet

Soft Despotism – Paul Zummo

Parents Furious as U.K. Gov’t Allows Explicit Sex Ed in Lessons – John Smeaton, S.P.U.C.

So Where’s the Controversy? – Phil Lawler, CatholicCulture.org/On the News

Our Choices Shape Our Eternity – Archbishop Charles Chaput O.F.M. Cap., ArchDen

The Excellence of the Latin Novus Ordo – Richard Upsher Smith Jr., First Things

Robert Louis Stevenson on Gregorian Chant – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

Quaeritur: “Our Sacrifice” and “My Sacrifice and Yours” – Father John Zuhlsdorf

On Overcoming the Sin of Human Respect through the Fear of the Lord – Msgr. Pope

Public School Indoctrination – Kevin Ryan, Crisis Magazine

Fr. Brian D’Arcy: Bps. Who Don’t Protect Kids Should Be Sacked A.S.A.P. – L. Graas

Once Saved Always Saved? Salvation and Sports Cars – Taylor Marshall, Canterbury Tales

Answering Orthodox Objections About the Robber Council – Joe Heschmeyer, S. P.

Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Michael Denton

A Realist Philosophical Case For Urbanism & Against Sprawl: Part One – Philip Bess, P. D.

 . . .Part Two. . .

Pope Addresses Rising Food Prices – Kenneth Spence, Acton Institute/PowerBlog

Ireland: Frather Tony Flannery on the Cloyne Report – Shane, Lux Occulta

Pastoral Malpractice, Cardinal Schönborn – Phil Lawler, CatholicCulture.org/On the News

Pope Sixtus V: Every True Bonaventurian Must Defend Scholasticism – Reginaldus, N. T. M.

Our Wobbly World – Mark P. Shea, Crisis Magazine

Bad at N.F.P. and Proud! – Jennifer Fulwiler, National Catholic Register

As Priests’ Workloads Increase, So Does Need for Renewal – Susan Klemond, T. D. R.

Quaeritur: Can E.M.H.C.’s Purify Sacred Vessels after Holy Communion? – Fr. Zuhlsdorf

A Religious Turning Test – Black Adder

Early Church Fathers On The Church – Vanessa Barnes

Those Strange “Alternative Opening Prayers” – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

N.B.C. Pledge of Allegiance Gaff Part of Anti-Faith Trend? – Kevin J. Jones, EWTN News

Pro-Life Victory in New York City – Catholic News Agency

Catholics Throw Cold Water on Fun Party – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Religion

Father Corapi’s New Target Demographic – Mark P. Shea, Catholic and Enjoying It!

Young, Handsome Saint Joseph vs. Old Gray-Haired Saint Joseph – Taylor Marshall

The Origin and Meaning of Dominus Vobiscum – Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

Another Coffin Nail for U.S. Public Education– Kevin Ryan, MercatorNet

 . . . L.S.N.: Cali. Abp.: Homosexual Textbook an Attack on Parental Rights . . .

Why Things Cost Money – John Zmirak, Crisis Magazine

 . . . Public Discourse: Employment and Social Justice . . .

300+ Austrian Priests Join Call to Disobedience, Card. Schönborn Stunned – Cth Cltr

Is it Anti-Catholic to Believe the Pope is the Anti-Christ? – Black Adder

The Great Catholic Choir Struggle: Figuring Out What to Sing – Jeffrey A. Tucker

 . . . R. Collins: ‘No’ to Guitars, Tibetan Nose Flutes & Tambourines . . .

Vatican Finances Compared to Other Organizations – Brett Adams, Ship of St. Peter

Galileo Cartoon Portrays Church as an Enemy of Science – Doctor Stacy Trasancos

Tinkering with the Lives of Children – Judie Brown, Catholic Lane

Getting Rid of the Body – Randall Smith, The Catholic Thing

The French Revolution and the Church – George J. Marlin, The Catholic Thing

Mila Kunis: Casual Sex and Communism Both Fail, A ‘Reasonable’ View? – T. A. C.

He > I (Fr. Corapi) – Father John Zuhlsdorf, What Does The Prayer Really Say?

High Ideals and Grunt Work – Simcha Fisher, National Catholic Register

New Evidence Finds Jewish Support for Pope Pius XII – Marianne Medlin, C. N. A.

Moral Capital – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine

Ideas Have Consequences: Human Nature – Dennis Buonafede, The Integrated Cth Life™

The Catholic [Accurate] Version of What Galileo Proved – Dr. Stacy Trasancos, Ac. Ab.

The Right to Misinform, ie, National Catholic Reporter? – Father Robert J. Araujo S.J.

When Should I Receive Anointing of the Sick? or, How Sick is “Sick”? – Reginaldus

A Great Priest Who Disobeyed His Bishop! – Richard Collins, Linen on the Hedgerow

There Are No ‘Gays’ and There Are No ‘Bipolars’ – UPDATE – Lisa Graas

Vatican Official: U. N. Gay Rights Resolution Threatens Church’s Freedom – R. Millette

China-Watching in the Vatican – George Weigel, Crisis Magazine

Eclectic Convert: Amanda Rose – Why I’m Catholic

The Satanist on the Path to Sainthood – Angelo Stagnaro, Catholic Herald

Different Direction; Different Corapi – Vanessa Barnes

Good Bye Father Corapi – Campion, The New Theological Movement

U.S. House Passes Amendment: No Same-Sex ‘Weddings’ on Naval Bases -EWTN News

Bishop Richard Lennon’s Visitation: Why? – Doctor Jeff Mirus, CatholicCulture.org

Distributism and the Health Care System – John Médaille, The Distributist Review

Whatever Happened to Usury? – Black Adder

Anti-Catholic Catholics – Phil Lawler, CatholicCulture.org/On the News

How To Spread A Heresy: Cardinal Schönborn Writes To The Rebels – Mundabor’s Blog

A Letter from Sudan and Saint Bakhita’s Intercession –  Sister Lisa Marie Doty F.D.C.C.

CTS Order of Mass, American Missal & the Roman Missal: Compare & Contrast – Fr. Henry