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July 28, 2010
A visual reminder of the importance of 1 Peter 5:8-9
Do you ever feel like telling someone to shut up and sit down?

That's basically what canon lawyer Edward Peters did the other day to Steve Kellmeyer, though he did it temperately, which I'm sure gave his message all the more impact. Dr. Peters reacted to Kellmeyer's vituperation against Dr. Janet Smith, a widely respected professor of moral theology at Sacred Heart Seminary in Detroit, and one of Christopher West's defenders in the recent imbroglio over the latter's "Theology of the Body" methods and message. Kellmeyer has been a fierce and persistent critic of West, as Mark Shea recently observed with great bemusement.
Did you hear the one about how Archbishop Burke was "promoted out" of the US?

July 27, 2010
Do kids really need a dad AND a mom? Why not two dads or two moms?

Last week, on my “Open Line” radio show (Thursdays, 3-5 ET), I took a call from a listener who wanted some advice on how to talk to a “gay marriage” proponent about why it's better to have a mom and a dad versus some other combination. I tried to offer a few points for consideration. Please click the image to launch the audio clip, or click here.
Meet Rory
July 23, 2010
A Secular Media View of the "Catholics Come Home" Campaign
July 22, 2010
July 21, 2010
Practical advice from a former atheist on how to evangelize atheists
And now, ladies and gentlemen . . . . Jennifer FULLLLwiler!
July 20, 2010
God bless "Anonymous" for reminding me of my manifest defects
I am grateful to the Lord for providing people like "Anonymous" to help me never lose sight of my own faults and failings. The most recent blessing of this type comes to me courtesy of a kind soul who made the following comment on the equally kind National Catholic Reporter blog:
“Ah,yes. Patrick Madrid, the ever obsequious EWTN lap dog.No spine in his body, not an original thought in his head!”
July 18, 2010
Chaos, panic, and disorder. My work here is done.

Those jungle drums you heard beating furiously today were the atheists who have just discovered "The Godless Delusion." Judging from their jeering comments, we can safely conclude that they don't like it -- not one little bit -- a colossal understatement. From the 50 or so comments that I've perused today on RichardDawkins.net (the notice about the book was posted there early this morning), a few things are clear:
July 16, 2010
Here lies the man who has everything . . . but Christ
Hey parents, here's reason # 999,999 not to let your children watch MTV
Is Yoga incompatible with Catholicism?

The venerable Catholic priest of blessed memory, Fr. John Hardon, S.J., says it is, and he explains why:
Yoga is incompatible with Catholicism because the best known practice of Hindu spirituality is Yoga. “Inner” Hinduism professes pantheism, which denies that there is only one infinite Being who created the world out of nothing. This pantheistic Hinduism says to the multitude of uncultured believers who follow the ways of the gods that they will receive the reward of the gods. They will have brief tastes of heaven between successive rebirths on earth. But they will never be delivered from the “wheel of existence” with its illusory lives and deaths until they realize that only “God” exists and all else is illusion (Maya). To achieve this liberation the principal way is by means of concentration and self control (yoga).
Indian spirituality is perhaps best known by the practice of yoga, derived from the root yuj to unite or yoke, which in context means union with the Absolute. Numerous stages are distinguished in the upward progress toward the supreme end of identification: by means of knowledge with the deity; the practice of moral virtues and observance of ethical rules; bodily postures; control of internal and external senses; concentration of memory and meditation–finally terminating in total absorption (samadhi), “when the seer stands in his own nature" . . . (continue reading)
July 15, 2010
Catholic Apologetics Summer Camp for Students 15-19
Half-Price Scholarships Now Available forthe 2010 Envoy Institute Apologetics Summer Camp
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, half-price scholarships for the first-ever Envoy Institute Summer Apologetics Camp August 15-21 are now available for up to 25 lucky students, ages 15 to 19.
Here’s how to make a half-price scholarship possible for a student you love: contact Joan Bradley at (704) 461-6009 or JoanBradley@bac.edu today! She can explain the total cost (less than $400 with the scholarship), payment plans and other important details.
Look at what is awaiting students aged 15-19-years:
7 days and 6 nights in an inspiring setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, lodging (in separate camps for girls and boys), three meals a day, lots of fun outdoor activities, and eight great teaching seminars delivered by several of America’s leading Catholic apologists – Jim Burnham, Ken Hensley, Dr. Ben Wiker, and Dr. Paul Thigpen – plus talks and a workshop on apologetics that I'll be presenting. Msgr. Stuart Swetland, S.T.D., will also be speaking to the attendees.
During the week, our excellent team of speakers will help young Catholics address issues like these: How do you pull the rug out from under an atheist who wants to weaken or destroy your faith (gently and with love, of course)? What is your answer when someone asks, “Have you been saved”? What does the Bible really say about the “End Times,” the “rapture,” the anti-Christ, etc.? What does the Catholic Church actually believe about evolution? What should your response be when a Protestant friend throws certain Bible verses at you that seem to refute certain Catholic beliefs?
All of our talks on these and other subjects will be presented the “Envoy way,” with our patent-pending mixture of reverence, good-and-sometimes-even-bizarre humor, inspiration, devotion and fun. And in between sessions, there’ll be fun activities like swimming, hiking, whitewater rafting, an ice cream social, plus an evening of karaoke.
Mass will be celebrated every day as well, including one by our special guest Monsignor Stuart Swetland, who will also be giving a talk afterwards.
To take advantage of this special limited-time half-price scholarship offer, please contact Joan Bradley at (704) 461-6009 or JoanBradley@bac.edu today!
(Also, if you are interested in making a donation yourself so that we can extend additional scholarships so even more students can attend, please call or email Joan about making a donation for additional scholarships. We greatly appreciate your support in any amount!)
July 13, 2010
Let this be known far and wide: BELGIAN CARDINAL CLEARED OF PORN CHARGES
The Brussels public prosecutor's office confirmed Friday that Cardinal Godfried Danneels, retired archbishop of the city, did not download pornography to his computer.The authorities' clarification, however, comes after the "Het Nieussbald" newspaper accused the cardinal of using pornography.In fact, authorities affirmed that a pornographic picture on the cardinal's computer was downloaded automatically.Jean Marc Meilleur, spokesman of the office of the public prosecutor, confirmed the existence of the "suspicious" photograph, but clarified that "anyone who surfs the Internet can find this type of photograph among his temporary files."Cardinal Danneel's spokesman, Hans Geybels, announced that legal action will be made regarding the accusation being sent to the press. He has called for a serious investigation to clarify what happened.This case comes on the heels of a similar violation, when the press was told that the archbishopric of Malines-Brussels was linked to a serial killer, Marc Dutroux. That information was also subsequently shown to be falsified... (continue reading)
July 10, 2010
A Plethora of Catholic Movies Available on Netflix
A Hand of PeaceA Man for All SeasonsAfter the TruthDon MatteoFather of Mercy: The True Story of Venerable Don GnocchiFaustinaGod in ChinaInto Great SilenceJohn XXIIIKarol: The Pope, The ManLove is a ChoiceMaria GorettiOur Father's PlanPadre Pio Between Heaven and EarthPaul VI: The Pope in the TempestPope Benedict XVARoad of HopeSaint AnthonySaint FrancisSaint RitaSaints and SoldiersSt. Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor to the PoorSt. Teresa of AvilaThe 13th DayThe Jeweller's ShopThe Miracle of MarcelinoThe Reluctant SaintThe Spiritual Exercises of St. IgnatiusThéresè
There is no Christian as obnoxious, as smug, as conceited, as vain, as dense, as repellent, as chillingly impervious to reality, as oppressive, as mean, as cruel, as unethical as a Catholic.
These two idiots are just a pair of wannabee crusaders.
There is no discussion possible--all they have left is indignation and obfuscation in addition to a good dose of fear-mongering with a great dollop of guilt of course.
It is great that they keep opening their pie-holes and the crapola spews out. Keep blathering, Catholics, as your microphone is the shovel digging the grave for your dangerous, superstitious set of beliefs.