February 2012

Community Supported Agriculture: A Distributist Agrarianism – Kevin Ford, Catholic Lane

Same-Sex “Marriage” is a Mirage – Msgr. Charles Pope, Washington Post

Lumen Christi Missal: An Ordinary Form Book for the Pew – Adam Bartlett, New Lit Mov

What Does Jesus Mean by Hypocrisy? It’s Deeper Than You Think – Msgr. Ch. Pope, AOW

Why Fasting? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head

Introduction to Lent III: Almsgiving – Mike Aquilina, The Way of the Fathers

Time Mag.: “Some Time in Jail” for Bishops Defending Religious Liberty – J. Powers, CV

Reflection of God – Theresa Thomas, Everyday Catholic

Medjugorje’s Ex-Franciscan, Tomislav Vlasic, Has Lost It – D. M. Korzeniewski OCDS, TDL!

Gonzaga to Honor Pro-Abort Desmond Tutu – The Cardinal Newman Society Blog

The Talk that Got a Bishop Kicked Out of a Pub – Terry Mattingly, The Columbus Republic

When the BBC Gets It Wrong. . . – Super Trad Mum, Etheldredasplace

Iranian Christian Pastor to be Hanged ‘Immediately’ – Ed West, Catholic Herald

Obama Advisor: Kids from Large Families Are Dumb – Matthew Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt

Department of Education: Catholic Schools Beat Public Schools – Terry Jeffrey, TH

EU Commissioner Answers Falsely on Gay Lobbyism – J. C. von Krempach JD, TBAB

Villanova Cancels Invite to Homosexualist, Blames Catholic Blogs – Card. Newman Soc. Blg

Canada: Supreme Court Rules Against Religious Freedom – Annalee Seath JD, TBAB

Historic Monastery Where Apostle Performed Miracles Collapsing – Church Report

Humanae Vitae: 12 Quotes On Marital Love & Parenthood – H. H. Ambrose, St. Peter’s List

Abstinence & Fasting: Just Do It! – Fr. Philip Neri Powell OP PhD, Domine!

A Non-Catholic’s Guide to Lenten Weirdness – Simcha Fisher, National Catholic Register

Some In Mainstream Media In Full Anti-Catholic Meltdown Mode – Dave Hartline, TAC

Introduction to Lent: Fasting – Mick Aquilina, The Way Of The Fathers

Hysterical Anti-Catholic History – Fr. Brian Van Hove SJ, Catholic World Report

Teaching Our Kids to Handle Adversity – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™

Sterilization at Catholic Hospitals – Sandra Hapenney, The Catholic Thing

St. Margaret Clitherow Should Be Honoured with a Stamp – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald

Being One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Daily Register

14-Year-Old Homeschooled Girl Receives Death Threats for Defending Marriage – LSN

Coward: Gov. Bob McDonnell Sells Out Pro-Life for Romney Ticket Spot – J. Anderson, PE

Ave Maria University Sues Fed – Royce, Ignitum Today

Santorum, the Media, and the Religious Test – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture/On the News

Religious Kook Talks About Evil Existing in the World – Paul Zummo, The American Cthlc

Out of Wedlock Births Soar, Nothing The Future of Our Country is At Stake – Msgr. Pope

Chris Matthews: Anti-Catholic “Catholic” – Fr. Z’s Blog

Cardinal Newman on Lent – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Emilio’s Way – Joel & Lisa Schmidt, The Practicing Catholic

Good Mourning – J. Q. Tomanek, Ignitum Today

Patrick Madrid Talks Relativism and the Bishops’ Unity – Andrew Sciba, Truth & Charity

A Very Impressive Liber Brevior – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

Abortion Safer than Childbirth? – Lucia Muchova, Turtle Bay and Beyond

He Who Dwells in Rome is So Close – Mindy Goorchenko, The Devout Life

Where Does Lent Come From, & Why Do We Celebrate it? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shmlss Ppry

Google Drops Lent in Favour of Heinrich Hertz. . . Who? – Richard Collins, Lnn on the Hdg

The Key to True Fasting – Msgr. Charles Pope, Archdiocese of Washington

Keeping the Fast: Spiritual Fitness for Lent – Fr. Tucker Cordani, Catholic Lane

A Supposedly “Catholic” Education – Fr. Simon Henry, Offerimus Tibi Domine

Dutch Miss Stories on “Do Not Euthanize Me” Cards – Wesley J. Smith, FT/Scndhnd Smk

Silent as the Grave, Why so President Obama? – Jennifer Roche, Catholic Vote

EWTN CEO Writes Op-Ed on ‘Unconstitutional’ HHS Mandate – EWTN News/CNA

Boys Ain’t Defective Girls – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register

Dolan Backs Respect for Rights of Conscience Act: Contact Your Legislator Now – DR

“Saints Are Not Sad: Short Biographies of Joyful Saints” by Frank Sheed – C. Olson, Ig In Sc

B16’s Theology of Saints Offers Spiritual Healing for Abuse Victims – Dawn Eden, CNA

Pope to Decide SSPX Fate Before Summer – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli

Cardinal’s Ring Gets Tight for Dolan After Eating Italian Food – Mauro Pianta, La Stampa

T.S. Eliot’s Ash Wednesday – Bradley J. Birzer, TIC

Northern Ireland Priests & Catholics Prefer the Queen to Dublin – UK News Letter

Earliest Manuscript of Gospel of Mark Reportedly Found – Soyan Zaimov, Christian Post

Satan & Santorum: Perspective from Reagan’s Evil Empire Speech – Dr. Paul Kengor, Ct Ln

The Pope Gets Political – Robert P. George, Crisis Magazine

Santorum Mentioned Satan!? – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Maryland vs. Marriage – EWTN News

The Effrontery of Rick Santorum – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

The Decline of Working-Class Catholic Families – George J. Marlin, The Catholic Thing

Obama’s War on Religion Will Unite His Opposition – Mary Kate Cary, U.S. Nws & Wrld Rprt

The Coming Age of the Laity – Christopher Manion, Crisis Magazine

Clerical Narcissism and Lent – George Weigel, First Things/On The Square

Garry Wills Conned Himself & Now Seeks to Con Others – Carl Olson, Ignts Insght Scoop

Why Catholic Colleges Attract Muslim Students – Emily Stimpson, Our Sunday Visitor

Bringing the Lord to Prisoners – Jim Graves, Catholic World Report

Marc Barnes Interview: BadCatholic, Buffoonery, Beauty, & Books – Brandon Vogt, Thn Vl

Lent: Why The Christian Must Deny Himself – Brother Austin G. Murphy OSB, Ignts Insght

40 Ways to get the Most out of Lent – Marcellino D’Ambrosio PhD, Integrated Cthlc Life™

The Long Conversion of Oscar Wilde – Andrew McCracken, New Oxford Review

Father, We’re Ready for that Homily on Contraception Now – Jennifer Fulwiler, NCRgstr

Ash Wednesday: Official Catholic Rules for Fasting & Abstinence – Dr. Taylor Marshall, CT

A Council Father on the Legacy of Vatican II – Shane, Lux Occulta

What Members of the Eastern Churches can Teach Us about Fasting – A Reluctant Sinner

Why the Believer Knows More About Science – Stacy Trasancos PhD, Catholic Lane

Liturgical Adjustments – Jake Tawney, Roma locuta est

Catholics and Economics – Donald DeMarco PhD, HLI America

Boston College (Jesuit) Priest Endorses Gay “Marriage” – The Cardinal Newman Society

Transfiguring the Crystal Cathedral – Terry Mattingly, On Religion

Canon Made Impossible: Ehrman, McDowell & an Unlikely Agreement – Brent Stubbs, CTC

Lauds & Vespers of Ash Wednesday – Daria Sockey, Coffee and Canticles

Meet the New Auxiliary Bishop of Houston – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia

Who Am I? Where Am I Going? What Am I Doing? – Richard Collins, Linen on the Hedgerow

A U.S. Export to Japan: Culture of Death & Death of a Culture – Michael T. Cibenko, NOR

The World’s Most Secretive Nation – Brian O’Neel, Catholic World Report

Sex, Lies and Rick Santorum – William McGurn, Wall Street Journal

Private Matter Between a Woman & Her Vending Machine? – Mary Rice Hasson, Crisis Mag.

WECARE- New Abortion-Research Initiative – Lucia Muchova, Turtle Bay and Beyond

If You’re Anti-Gay You’re Catholic! – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

The Unmanly Bitterness of the Manosphere – DarwinCatholic, The American Catholic

Religious Freedom & the Triumph of the Therapeutic – Thaddeus J. Kozinski, Crisis Mgzn

Institutional “Enabling” And the HHS Mandate – Richard Evens, Catholic Boy Richard

Practical Advice for a Deeper Faith this Lent – Deacon Mike Bickerstaff, Intgrtd Cth Lf™

3 Reasons the Catholic Church Can Rule On Sexuality – H. H. Ambrose, Saint Peter’s List

A New App for Catholics: Praying the Rosary Throughout the Day – Mark Shea, P/CAEI!

On Catholic Web Design – Marc Barnes, Patheos/Bad Catholic

The 2nd Biggest Gathering of Non-Practicing Catholics! – Fr. Joe, Southern Fried Cthlcsm

Great Lent – Thomas Howard, Ignatius Insight

A Catholic Finds Faith at Oxford – Erin O’Luanaigh, Daily Register

Both Funny and Quite Sad: Women “Priests” Simulated “Mass” Video – Fr. Z’s Blog

World Leaders Protect Marriage & Children from U.S. Homosexuals – Wendy Wright, CL

How to Make the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary – Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, NTM

8 Lessons of Pregnancy that Everyone Can Use – Simcha Fisher, National Cthlc Register

Most Popular Girl In School – Theresa Noble, Ignitum Today

A Blog for Lent: A Perpetual Jubilee by Celeste L. Behe