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February 2012

February 21, 2012

Back in Port, On Shore Leave, Gone Readin’ and Prayin’

This is your Captain speaking. I have to inform you that the cruise we've been...

February 21, 2012

The Fat Tuesday Funny

'Nuff said? Maybe ya'll need this too...

February 19, 2012

Because of the Lie of Overpopulation

Looking at the map above, I recall the whole Blue State/Red State trope here in...

February 18, 2012

Why We Should Follow Our Bishops Now And Lead Them Too

But we also have to lead them by example. Sheep leading the shepherds? Bear with...

February 17, 2012

Proof that the “Threat” from Iran is real…

They have female ninjas?! This changes everything. Get our Japanese allies on the phone ASAP....

February 16, 2012

Why We Must Fight For Our Right of Religious Freedom UPDATED

Should Catholics fight the HHS Mandate, and the other moves by the Administration that seek...

February 15, 2012

Thoughts from the “Tao Teh Ching” translated by the “Chinese Chesterton”

My Chinese Catholic friend, John C.H. Wu wrote several works that I have enjoyed...

February 15, 2012

Praying the Novena with the Dominican Sisters of Nashville

Nothing tells your children that you believe in the power of prayer more than praying...

February 14, 2012

The HHS Mandate and the Lord of the Rings

I know. This is a weird title for a post. What does the Lord of...

February 13, 2012

Mail Call! Items From My “In” Basket For Your Consideration

Occasionally, folks send me e-mails with tidbits and requests that I share with readers. It's...

February 13, 2012

“The Kid” Writes the President Again, And the Cradle Still Rocks

You know who I mean, right? Marc Barnes, my 18 year old protégé. Or maybe...

February 13, 2012

Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex, Sex and More Sex

Catholic style, which is to say, naturally. The Anchoress has a little link filled primer...

February 13, 2012

A Message to the Administration from the Communion of Saints on the HHS Mandate

What the Obama Administration doesn't seem to understand is a truth that needs only to...

February 12, 2012

Because My Pope Speaks Truths Like This

Just recently, back on January 19, 2012 during his address to the bishops of Washington...

February 11, 2012

Molecular Biologist Gets Upset About the HHS Mandate, Writes the President

True story. The Catholic Science Geek responds to the Administration's "Accommodation" *cough* statement with "My...

February 11, 2012

Meanwhile, George Weigel Clarifies Things…

for folks who are used to getting all of their views from the sclerotic filters...

February 11, 2012

Why the Constitution Means A Lot To Me

Dr. Beckwith allows that this quote contained therein, choked him up, "Our parents and grandparents...

February 11, 2012

As the Bishops Fight On, A Reader Writes Another HHS Mandate Petition

And kindly asks for your support. Hi Frank, I largely borrowed your wording from your...

February 11, 2012

FYI, The HHS Mandate Petition Skunked the Competition UPDATED

And here's why: meet the real Freedom of Conscience petition, y'all. Because although the NARAL petition...

February 11, 2012

A Song Dedication to All the Bishops, and Those Standing Up for Religious Freedom

Sorry guys, but after reading the USCCB's response to the ridiculous proposal by Seizure to...

February 10, 2012

Dear President Obama, Go.Pound.Sand.

Deacon Greg Kandra shares the New York Times story where someone in the Administration admitted,...

February 10, 2012

Marcel LeJeune of “Aggie Catholics” Teaches a Civics Lesson and Links a Plenty

for the tyrannically challenged. Why the HHS Mandate Is The Biggest Issue Since Roe V...

February 10, 2012

Fr. Robert Barron Makes it Clear…

This is a power grab and a push to secularize our nation and ghettoize Catholics....

February 10, 2012

Meanwhile, In Mr. Obama’s Old Stomping Grounds, John Kass writes…

in the Op-Ed pages of the Chicago Tribune, The way President Barack Obama has started...

February 10, 2012

The White House is Under Pressure, May Make A Statement Today UPDATED

That is the latest scoop, from ABC News this morning. Feb 10, 2012 7:04am White...

February 09, 2012

Our Evangelical Brethren Sound the Call to Meet Us At Helm’s Deep! UPDATED

Over on Christianity Today, that is the message that Timothy George and Chuck Colson...

February 09, 2012

Sen. Harry Reid Runs Headlong Into the Constitution, Comes Away Shaken

It seems there was some talk of amendments to a Transportation Bill, that got side-swiped...

February 09, 2012

The Nuns From Nashville are Awesome!

We should all go and hug them, immediately, if not sooner. Have you seen their...

February 09, 2012

Yes, the Obama Administration has “Uncorked It” UPDATED

That's aviator speak for "lost control of it." That much is obvious. Bloggers Amie Parnes...

February 09, 2012

Remember Yesterday’s Post by Steven Greydanus?

It's been updated. Go read it at once. Also, it turns out my Managing Editor...