Month September 2008
Catholic convert and political columnist Robert Novak today published a piece about the discovery of his recent brain tumor. It’s quite moving and he mentions how his faith aids him. You can read it here. When Zelda said to call… Continue Reading →
For me, the most surprising and wonderful moment of last night’s John McCain speech was when he said, “and they broke me.” What Presidential candidate has ever made such an admission? And it almost came out of nowhere. The speech… Continue Reading →
I was desperate to let my children understand that fun didn’t have to stop when they went back to school, so I took them all over to the local zoo. And there were a few parents who had the same… Continue Reading →
I know that we have been focused on politics lately on CMR. Yes, this is still a Catholic blog. I say this because we have received a few complaints this past week for our uber focus on the US presidential… Continue Reading →
Hear Scott Hahn and Jeff Cavins in One Place—Everything you wanted to know about how Catholic worship grows from the revelations of scripture itself but were afraid to ask. The Media Handled Chelsea and Bristol Very Differently—One family was off… Continue Reading →
This is a little scrapbook I just put together of some family shots from candidates past. I’ve been reading a lot lately on how the 17 year old Palin daughter is “fair game” for the media because the Palin family… Continue Reading →
September 19-20, 2008: The date is getting close but there is still time to register for a blockbuster conference entitled “The Bible and the Liturgy: Written Text Becomes Living Word” at the Liturgical Institute in Mundelein, near Chicago. If you’ve… Continue Reading →
Read the following editorial from the New York Times: Where is it written that only senators are qualified to become President?…Or where is it written that mere representatives aren’t qualified …Where is it written that governors and mayors, …, are… Continue Reading →
(See updates at the bottom of this story) Chris Wallace said “A Star is Born.” Nina Eason said “a homerun.” Wolf Blitzer said “A Star is Born.” Even the lunatic Keith Olberman admitted that somewhere somehow could like something like… Continue Reading →
Mayhem, Milestones, and Mail—A moment to stop and say thanks. That’s It! I’m Fed Up! Disgusted! Angry! Steamed!—Media asks if Sarah Palin’s a bad mother. Seriously. Ordinary Miraculous Day—How I lost my faith at 8 years old and gained it… Continue Reading →