Today On CMR – June 20, 2007

God is Missing Again
——It looks like the U.S. Mint has struck again – or not.

Don’t Pull the Plug On Me Just Yet
——Whatever happened to the concept of reparation?

The Best God Ever?
——Who was the best “God” in the movies?

Greetings Mary, Jam-Packed with Grace
——Liturgy for Dummies (Yes you!). A Bishop Trautman approved version of the ‘Hail Mary.’

We’re Waiting for the Motu Proprio and This is What We Get?!!!
——Vatican Office of Motor Vehicles issues long awaited document.

For Whom The Bowl Tolls
——Prayer in school — Accept no substitutes.

News & Opinion

Death on the march in Mexico
The archbishop of Mexico reiterated the Church’s respect for life from conception till natural death, in response to legislation introduced to legalize passive euthanasia in Mexico’s federal district.

Legal abortion has increased illegitimacy
Abortion may eliminate “unwanted” children, but it increases out-of-wedlock births and single parenthood, says John Lott Jr. in today’s Wall Street Journal.

Bishop: Pro-Choice and Communion not compatible.
Pro-choice Catholics, not just Catholic politicians, must not receive Communion if they knowingly support legalized abortion says an American Catholic bishop.