April 2013

Pope Backs Reform of L. C. W. R. – David Uebbing, CNA
L. C. W. R. Responds to Pope Francis – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dissident Catholics Try to Spin L. C. W. R. Smackdown – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Dissidents Honeymoon Over with Pp. Francis – The Motley Monk
New Pope & Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church – A. C., The Economist
Full Text: Francis’ Sunday homily – Catherine Harmone, The CWR Blog
15 Days in Rome: How the Pope Was Picked – S. Meichtry & A. Galloni
Providence Col. Prof. Talks on Pope’s Embrace of His Disabled Son – TD
Pp. Francis: Chinese Church Is In My Heart – The Eponymous Flower
Pope Warns Against Careerism in the Church – Giacomo Galeazzi
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Four Pinocchios for Obama on Infanticide – R. P. George DPhil, FT/FT
Parenting the Porn Generation – Matt Fradd, Catholic Answers (link fixed)
Marriage Is What It Is – J. Matt Barber, Catholic Lane
Sacrifice Necessary for Christian Life, Pope Teaches – EWTN News
Media Ignores 19-Year-Post-Birth Abortion Trial – Eye of the Tiber
Just Ignore the Tiny Corpses: Conceal the Monster – J. Hartline, Cath. Stand
The Unasked Question About the Gosnell Case – L. Miller, Lit. Cath. Bubble
Gosnell Grand Jury Report: A Mirror For Our Times – Donald McClarey, TAC
Sporticism – Jeff B. Harris, Sword of Peter
My Teacher Says I’m Special – Matthew Higgins, Ignitum Today
Bishop Bruskewitz’s Lincoln Legacy – Kimberly Jansen, Daily Register
The 100-year old *mistake* about the Birth of Jesus – Jimmy Akin
Believers, Atheists, and Sandy Hook – D. G. Bonagura, The Catholic Thing
Group of Eight Cardinals to Advise Pope on Curial Reforms – Cath. Herald
The Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple – J. Liske, Asc. Mt. Carmel
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Groovy New Recording of a New Vivaldi “Dixit Dominus” – Fr. Z’s Blog
I Still Think of Benedict as Pope, Not Emeritus – Wil. Oddie, Cthlc Herald
Ex-Baseball Phenom Discusses Life in a Norbertine Abbey – Trent Beattie
Easter Drinks: The Martini – Andrew, Whiskey Catholic
Can Catholics Be Cremated? – Joel and Lisa Schmidt, Catholic Stand
Seven Things You Should Know About the Fall – Micah Murphy, T&C
B16: Towards a Liturgical Theology of Liberation? – Fr. Chr. Smith
Book Review: “Daughter Zion” – Sam Entile, The Catholic Voyager
A Catholic Dad Offers Five Ideas for Better Parenting – Randy Hain, ICL™
Letter to a Young Discerning Catholic – Sr. Theresa Noble, Ignitum Today
Sacred Stitches: Ecclesiastical Textiles in the Rothschild Collection – ST
Poland Unveils Giant Statue of John Paul II – La Stampa/Vatican Insider
Vatican Press Office Response to the End of the World – Fr. Tim Finigan
Glorious Wounds, Christ’s & Ours – Fr. Andrew Hofer OP, Hom & Pas Rev
The Flowering of Evangelization – Joe, Two Catholic Men and a Blog
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What does the Catholic Church teach on Predestination? – Sam Entile
Annie, the Evangelist – Mary Rice Hasson, Catholic Stand
State Univs. Welcome Religious Clubs, Jesuits Snubs KofC – P. J. Reilly
Are You Just a Mother? – Brent Stubbs, Ignitum Today
Unfit to Serve? – Joseph Wood, The Catholic Thing
Catholic Education vs. the Modern University – Dr. David Pence
Democracy: Bad News for Egyptian Christians – Collin Garbarino
Communist Church Propaganda in China – Anthony E. Clark PhD
The Language of Politics & the Church: the Mind of Christ – Ethel.
Political Hit Jobs & the Tyranny of “Tolerance” – Kieran Raval, Jcy Ecm
BishopAccountability.org Exposed – TheMediaReport.com
N. Y. Times Promotes Anti-Catholic Book – Stephen Ryan
Marcelo Gonzalez Digs Himself In Deeper – Fr. Angelo, Mary Matrix
The Chinese Patriotic Church & the Heresy of Americanism – Tancred
A Questionable Imprimatur – Kevin Symonds, Catholic Lane
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Establishes Group of Cardinals to Advise Him on Governance – C. Harmon
Pp. Francis, an Enigma for Catholic Intellectuals – T. J. Burdick, Igntm Tdy
Advisory Group First Big Step Toward Real Reform at Vatican – Jn. Thavis
Cardinal O’Malley Has Failed to Govern & Reform – Boston Catholic Insider
The College of Super-Cardinals – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Pope Francis Convokes a “Group” of Cardinals – Fr. Z’s Blog
Early Returns on Pope Francis’ Pontificate – Edward Pentin, Daily Reg
Interview with And. Tornielli on Popes’ Geo-Outlook – Geographic Travels
Fr. Scannone: “Meet My Pupil, Bergoglio” – La Stampa/Vatican Insider
Scripture Interpretation Must Embrace Meaning of Tradition – Rorate Cæli
An Anthology of Pope Francis’ April Marian References – Edward Looney
It’s the Deniers of This Who Hate Pp. Francis – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting. . .
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Why Religion Matters – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, P/Standing on my Head
More from Wyoming Catholic College – Shawn Tribe, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Book Review: The End of Irish Catholicism by Fr V. Twomey – Lux Occulta
Conquering the World from a Cross – Emmanuel Joseph, Catholic Stand
Iran: The Ayatollahs Fear Home Churches – Marco Tosatti, La Stampa/VI
God & Teachers: A Mutual Understanding – Sean Connolly, Ignitum Today
Bp. Gumbleton Disobeys His Own Bishop on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – CWN
Religious Response to Political Gridlock in Italy  – Katherine Infantine, FT
The Return of Eugenics – William M. Briggs, Crisis Magazine
Politico & The Atlantic‘s Turn to Explain Gosnell Blackout – Mollie Ziegler
The Liturgy Cannot be Poor – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
On Being a Recusant Catholic in 2013 – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
The Tablet Inserts Another Extremist into Foot Washing Debate – Fr. Z
Veneration of Icons & Graven Images – Sam Entile, The Catholic Voyager
Old Abuse Claims Are New to the Chicago Tribune – TheMediaReport.com
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A Tip on Learning Latin – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave
King Herod is Undergoing an Odd Reinvention – Jill Duchess of Hamilton
Conflicted about Fasting and Abstinence – Dr. Jeffrey Mirus, CC/OTC
Faith Comes by Hearing & Catholic Radio Can Help With That – K. Schiffer
A Catholic Executive Goes ‘Undercover’ – Randy Hain, Daily Reg
A Roller Coaster Ride Through the Catechism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Twitter Users Force Media to Cover Abortion Doctor’s Trial – Mt. Block
EF Solemn Masses at Franciscan Friary, Griswold, Connecticut – S. Tribe
What is Goodness? – Alexandra Reis, Ignitum Today
Learning How to be Pro-Life in the Philippines – Susanna De A., FMC
Not Peace but a Sword, The Great Chasm bt. Christianity & Islam – CJ
Prophecy of Malachy is Malarkey – Jacob Tawney, Roma Locuta Est
When the Law Falls Short – Matthew Brower JD, Catholic Stand
The Church and the (Secular) State – Benjamin Wiker, Ntnl Cthlc Register
The Scourge of Triumphalism – Patrick Coffin, Catholic Answers
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New Mosaic, Old Technique – Dav. Clayton, Nw Lt Mv

Inner City Parish Revival Using Orthodox Catholicism – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fortitude: The Courage to Allow Christ to Increase in Us – Mark Shea
Great Lines: “Where are the Snows of Yesteryear?”  – MIcah Mattix, FT
Chora Church, Istanbul – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Movement
Examination of Conscience: Abp. Vigneron, Canon 916 and. . . – J. Koss
7 Things You Should Know About Noah – Micah Murphy, Truth & Charity
Does Having Children Make Us Better at Our Jobs? – Richard J. Clark
Seven More Deadly Sins of Catholic Blogging – D. R. McClarey JD, TAC
What Does It Take to Create a Catholic Home? – Dr. Greg Popcak, P/FOTC
Obama Awards U. S.’s Highest Military Honor to a Priest – Patricia Zapor
Images at St. John Mary Vianney of Holy Week, Paschaltide – Rorate Cæli
Passing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act – Jason Hall, Cthlc Stand
Rad Trads, Anti-Semitism & Facebook – Kev. O’Brien, Waiting for Godot. . .
Deconstructing Michael Sean Winters – Dr. Edw. Peters, Canon Law Blog
The Politics of Fr. Bryan Hehir – Boston Catholic Insider
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Kermit Gosnell: Best. Abortionist. Ever. – Kri. Hatten, Live Action News
Four Reasons Media Isn’t Covering Gosnell Murder Trial – Jill Stanek
Why Gosnell Should be Front-Page Story – C. Friedersdorf, The Atlantic
If Gosnell Killed With a Gun It’d Be National News – Rep. Smith, Lf Nws
WPost Reporter Explains Her Personal Blackout – Mollie, GetReligion
Speaking of Holocaust Deniers . . . – Frank Weathers, Why I Am Catholic
Delaware Abortion Business Blasted as ‘Ridiculously Unsafe’ – EWTN
9 Things to Know About Gosnell Trial – Jos. Carter, Gospel Coalition
Can You Imagine the Coverage If It Were Dogs? – Erick Erickson
The Alleged Mass-Murderer and the Bored Media – David Weigel, Slate
Why They Won’t Talk About Kermit Gosnell – Seth Mandell, Commentary
Shocking Revelations From House Of Horrors Trial – J. Testa, BuzzFeed
When “Silent Scream” Isn’t silent anymore – C. Harmon, The CWR Blog
The Horror the Media Can’t Bring Itself to Cover – Jim Geraghty
Philadelphia Abortion Clinic Horror – Kirsten Powers, USA Today
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For the Monday Update on #Gosnell Trial click here.
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Elderly Christian Florist Sued for Refusing Gay ‘Marriage’ Sale – LSN
Church on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Clear, Not for a Journalist – C. Olson
Dear Lady Gaga: Born This Way Isn’t Act This Way – Daniel Kuebler
The Illusion of Liberty – Todd Aglialoro, Catholic Answers
The Problem of False Dichotomies Pushed by Anti-Catholics – C. Pope
Cardinal Leads Rethink on Same-Sex ‘Civil Unions’ – Michael Perry, MOJ
‘Born This Way’ – Brother André Marie, Catholicism.org
Contraception and Celibacy – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, P/SOMH
A Love Dares Not Speak Its Name is Vice that Won’t Shut Up – K. O.
Anthony Bourdain, Daddy – Rod Dreher
“In Vitro Eugenics” Straight from Brave New World – Rebecca Taylor
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Pp. Francis’ View of Poverty – George Weigel, Frst Thngs/On the Square
The ‘Pope Francis Effect’: Longer Lines for Confession? – Phil Lawler
Crd. Kasper: Francis has Launched New Phase on Vatican II – Jn. Thavis
What Popes Popularity Can Teach on Evangelization – M. Cardaronella
Book Review: Pp. Francis by Mt. Bunson – Jeffrey Miller, The Curt Jester
Magdi Allam’s Open Letter to Pp. Francis – Alberto Carosa, The CWR Blog
Pope Francis and the Reform of the Laity – Fr. Roger Landry, Daily Reg
Pp. Francis:“The Faith is Not to Be Negotiated Over” – Tancred, TEF
Pope: God’s Love Saves Us, Not Money or Power – Alessandro Speciale
Feminist Version of Pope’s General Audience Address – Fr. Z’s Blog
@Pontifex Exceeds 5 Million Followers – Giacomo Galeazzi, La Stampa/VI
First Papal Nominations in English-Speaking Nations – Rorate Cæli
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Can Humans See Bodiless Angels? Answer f/Aquinas – T. Marshall PhD
Coming Out: Catholic – Miriam Brower, Ignitum Today
The Church Where G. K. Chesterton Worshiped – Richard Collins, LOTH
Passing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act – Jason Hall, Cthlc Stand
32% of Americans want Christian Constitutional Amendment – Jn. Fea
Why Religious Separate from Family & Friends – Sr. M. R. Van Den Berg
On Language and Reality: A Reply to Calah Alexander – Jacob Tawney
The Difference between Love & Hate Is Truth – Dr. Jef. Mirus, CC/OTC
Why is There a Crisis in the Confessional? – K. M. Tierney, Cthlc Lane
How the Left Still Hates Maggie Thatcher – Don. R. McClarey JD, TAC
Pope Francis has Launched ‘New Phase’ on Vatican II – John Thavis
Modern Portrayals of Masculinity – Nicholas, Whiskey Catholic
Palestinian Christians Want Action, Not Words – Judy Roberts, Dly Reg
The Night Is as Clear as the Day – Kathleen Pluth, Chant Cafe
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