February 2013

When Christ Found Me in the Himalayas – Death to the World (OX)

A Culture Gone Mad – Abbot Tryphon, The Morning Offering (OX)

Met. Saba Esber on Syrian Crisis – Notes on Arab Orthodoxy (OX)

Femen Repeat Topless Stunt in Notre Dame Cathedral – Byz, TX (OX)

Acquisition of the Holy Spirit – Ric Ballard, East. Cath. Spiritual Renewal (EC)

St. John Chrysostom on Fasting – Rob Hall, Road to Rome (EC)

An Orthodox Look at English Translations of the Bible – Fr. J. Whiteford (OX)

Pure Orthodoxy: A Question For Our Times – Mystagogy (OX)

Legend:

EC = Eastern Rite Catholic
OX = Orthodox Church
OR = Oriental Church (Coptics, etc.)
RC = Latin Rite Catholic

Evangelizing Through Beauty – Jean M. Heimann

In Defense of Holy Images: 8 Pearls of Wisdom from St. John Damascene – SPL
Benedict Face to Face with Islam – Andrew Doran JD, First Things/OTC
Bells & Smells of Mass, Why Our Senses Matter When We Worship – Cthlc Sistas
Feast Day of Bls. Francisco & Jacinto Marto – Jean M. Heimann, Cthlc Fire
Peter Rabbit & the Fall of Man – Connie Rossini, Contemplative Homeschool
What are the Real Differences between Mahony & Gomez? – Terry Mattingly
Catholic Gentleman: Safety Razor – Michael, Whiskey Catholic
Re-Stigmatizing Wealth – Anna Williams, First Things/First Thoughts
Evangelical Catholicism and What to Look Out For – Kevin O’Brien
The Strange World of Garry Wills – Tom Piatak JD, Crisis Magazine
The Alleged Conflict Between Science & Faith – Stacy Trasancos PhD
Heroes vs. Celebrities – George J. Marlin, The Catholic Thing
A Mother’s Legacy – Michelle Fritz, Catholic Stand
St. Louis Archdiocese, Breakaway Parish End in Schism – Cthlc Nws Agncy
Exhibition at St. Vincent Archabbey – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Mvmnt

Conservative Hope and Change – Anthony Castellito, T. I. C.

Asymmetrical Information – Marc Eisner, Pileus

Woman May Have Voted for Obama Six Times – LoCo

Media Notices Obama’s Manipulation – John Hayward, Human Events

The Minimum Wage Folly – John Steele Gordon, Commentary

Technology to Track Us Via Cell Phones – LoCo

A Mighty Wind – Ben Boychuck, City Journal

Obamacare’s Unloved Exchanges – John Hayward, Human Events

Blogging: Compared To What? – Ken, Popehat

Fat, Stupid and in Debt – Michael Greve, Liberty Law Blog

“Lighten Up” Over the HHS Mandate? – Daniel Philpott, Public Discourse

Aggressive Incrementalism – Pete Spiliakos, First Things

Who’s Next on the Drone List? – Sen. Rand Paul, Human Events

Some People Want to Become Cadaver Porn – Wesley Smith, Human Exceptionalism
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St. Malachy Prophecy, Why Pp. Benedict is Glory of the Olive – Tyl. Marshall PhD
Poll: What Name Will the Next Pope Choose? – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Elect a Pope: A Guide for the Perplexed – Thomas L. McDonald
Popular Misconceptions – Phil Lawler MPS, Catholic Culture/On the News
The Next Best Thing to Being Inside Sistine Chp. During Conclave – C. Harmon
Dare we Hope for an African Pope? – Webmaster Gareth, Catholic & Welsh
Silliest Headline about Vatican from the Washington Post – Matthew Archbold
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A Sign Of Contradiction – LarryD, Acts of the Apostasy

The Catholic Church Young People Actually Want – Marc Barnes, Bad Cthlc
News from the F. S. S. P. in North America – Shawn Tribe, New Lit Mov
How Does Theology Protect Science? – Stc. Trasancos PhD, Accptng Abndnc
Where the Blonde Jesus Thing Came From – Jeffrey Miller, The Curt Jester
ABC TV Makes Church Seem Like Titanic – Mt. Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Ghandi on the Evils of Contraception – Kev. O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave
Defending The ‘Catholic Moment’ – Rod Dreher
Sometimes You Simply Have to Laugh. . . – Carl E. Olson, The CWR Blog
Lessons from the Liturgy Committee – Jacob Tawney, Roma Locuta Est
The Riot That Never Was – Karl Keating JD, Catholic Answers
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Wsh. Irving – Sn. Fitzpatrick, Crisis Mag
Why I am “Anti-Abortion” – Kristan Hawkins, Truth and Charity Forum
Women who have Many Sex Partners Likely to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol – LSN
Abp. Lori Implores Congress to Protect Conscience Rights – Adelaide Darling
Message of Chastity Is Essential to Pro-Life Mvmnt – John Jansen, Life News
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The BBC and the Gates of Hell – Annie Elizabeth, Defénde Nos In Proélio
Germany Missed Chance to Rise to Level of German Pope – Lra. Freeburn, LSN
Guardian Wins Week in All-England Pope-Bashing Contest – Geo. Conger DPhil
Rome: Anti-Euthanasia Activists Start Euro Gp in Historic Meeting – Jn. Jalsevac
Cardinal Piacenza’s Fine Pastoral Leadership – Fr. Tim Finigan
The Tablet is Toast! – Richard Collins, Linen on the Hedgerow
Gay Partners Adoption to be Ruled on by Euro Ct – Gré. Puppinck PhD, Aleteia α
Whiskey Catholic’s Review of Ardbeg – Fr. Tim Finigan, The Hermeneutic. . .
Review of Marriage Debate, Feb 12 on BBC Parliament – Etheldreda’s Place
The Phases of Spain – The Mad Monarchist

Finale with Beethoven: A Heroic Moment – Msgr. Dan. B. Gallagher, CWR
A (Brief) Theological Appreciation – Fr. Th. G. Guarino STD, FT
Pope Benedict vs. Secularism – Benjamin Wiker PhD, National Cthlc Register
The Absolutization of Man – Fr. Jms. V. Schall SJ PhD MA, The Cthlc Thing
“Our Pope”, A Converts Perspective – E. Neubauer, 21 Century Pilgrim
Benedict XVI, the Great Augustinian – Timothy George ThD, First Things
Media Fallibility on Papal Infallibility – Mollie Ziegler, Pths/Get Religion
Decision to Resign Came After His Fall in Mexico – And. Tornielli, La Stampa
Knights of Malta Leader Praises Benedict XVI – Catholic News Agency
Considerations on the Papal Abdication – Fr. Christopher M. Zelonis
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How Many Cardinal Electors in the Conclave? – Mt. J. Franck PhD, FT
Mahony ‘Case’ Casts Shadow Over Conclave – Mª T. P. Pederiva, La Stampa
No Mr. Mullins, Resignation ≠ Married Priests – Kate Edwards, Oz Incognita
Red Shoes and a Toolbox – Marcus Allen Steele
Red China to New Pope: Drop Democratic China – Ger. O’Connell, La Stampa
Papal Election: What the Markets Say – Jef. A. Tucker, The Chant Café
M. S. N. B. C. Panelist: Sotomayor for Pope – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Benedict’s Prophesy on Churches Future – Mrc. Bardazzi, La Stampa

Lauda Anima Mea Dominum – Ben Yanke

True Knowledge: Struck by an Arrow of Beauty that Wounds Man – Dav. Clayton MA
St. John Chrysostom on Fasting – Rob Hall, Road to Rome
10 Books By Papa Bene You Should Know – Ryan Eggenberger, Ignitum Today
Thomas More Col. Choir Sings EF, 1st Sun. of Lent – David Clayton MA
The Politics Of Liturgy – Rod Dreher
Love vs. Desire – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave
Multitudes Before the Throne: Hope for a Pilgrim Church – RJ Snell PhD, Crisis
Discussing Discernment – Stephanie Gulya, Catholic Lane
Whiskey Man: Fr. Johannes Bapst, SJ – Nicholas, Whiskey Catholic
Feast Day of St. Conrad of Piacenza – Jean M. Heimann, Catholic Fire
When Not to Say “How Are You?” – Tammy Ruiz, Catholic Stand
Return of the Prodigal Father – Catholic News Agency
Swollen Gums and the Holy Ghost – Simcha Fisher, National Cthlc Register
An Examination of Conscience to Help Make a Better Confession – Fr. Z’s Blg
Can There Be a Catholic Moment? – Ross Douthat, The New York Times

Presidential Blame-Game – Paul Kengor, American Spectator

Pope Benedict’s African Legacy – Obianuju Ekeocha, Catholic Stand

Guns and Pensions – Thomas Sowell, American Spectator

Self Government v. Egalitarianism – Richard Reinsch, Liberty Law Blog

Direct Killing as Intentional Killing – E. Christian Brugger, Public Discourse

Zadie Smith’s London – Theodore Dalrymple, City Journal

Electric Lemon Aid – Eric Peters, American Spectator

Obama’s War on American Generals – Daniel Greenfield, Front Page

Criticism Of Obama’s Foreign Policy Mounts – Walter Mead, Via Meadia

Here Comes Rule by “We the Experts” – Wesley Smith, N.R.O.

The Collective Ho-Hum on Benghazi – Paul Zummo, T.A.C.

Further Reflections on Benghazi – Andrew Wilson, American Spectator

Brass Tacks – Midwest Conservative Journal

Attraction of Progressive Rhetoric (I) – J.Harris, Intellectual Conservative

Benedict’s Future Residence – Shawn Tribe, New Lit Mov

Mother Who Cooked for Pope Recalls His Paternal Care – CNA
Pope’s Decision: Truth vs. Conjecture – Edward Pentin, Daily Reg
“Resign,” “Renounce,” or “Abdicate”? Bp. Paprocki Weighs In – C. Harmon
The Pope & the Philistines – Tracey Rowland, The Catholic World Report
Red China’s Catholics Unaware of Pope’s Resignation – A. E. Clark PhD
Benedict’s Greatest Lesson – William Doino Jr., First Things
Three Things I’ve Learned from Pope Benedict XVI – Brandon Vogt
On the Mind of the Pope – Fr. James V. Schall SJ, The CWR Blog
Historian Reflects on Benedict’s Pontificate – Fr. CJ McCloskey, Aleteia α
BBC Already Rewriting History of Benedict’s Papacy – Francis Phillips
Interview with New Evangelization Sec. on Abdication – Aleteia α
Pope Had Profound Effect on Former Presbyterian Minister – Scott Hahn
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How to Keep & Not Keep Lent – Dr. Taylor Marshall, CT

Lenten Station: The Basilica of St. Anastasia, 1st Tue. in Lent – Zephyrinus
B16’s Revolution On State-Funded Catholic Charity – C. Manion PhD SMOM
Petrus Beatus Catenarum Laqueos: Feast of Chair of Peter Hymn – K. Pluth
Homeschooling Family Case As Canaries In Coal Mines – Rod Dreher
USSCB: Obama has ‘More Grudging Attitude’ To People of Faith – B. Johnson
4 Ways Les Misérables Converted Me – Melissa Keating, Focus Blog
Does Catholicism “Have Issues”? – Robert Royal PhD, The Catholic Thing
What Is Marriage? – Sherif Girgis, Public Discourse
Whisky Review: Ardbeg – Michael, Andrew & Nicholas, Whiskey Catholic
One Man’s Heaven is Another Man’s All-You-Can-Eat Dessert Buffet – K. O’Brien
Parallels between Vatican Corruption & Boston Diocesan Corruption – BCI
The Language of Life – Denise Hunnell MD, Truth and Charity Forum
A Worried NARAL Is Good News For Pro-Lifers – Steve Skojec, Cthlc Vote
Alveda King: How Can Blacks Survive if We Murder Our Children? – Life News
Sedevacantists Shall Be Right, Momentarily – Patrick Coffin, Cthlc Answers
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