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Catholic Carnival 86: Something for Everyone
If you’re into the news (or if, like me, you rely on others), there’s plenty here about the recent Muslim controversy. If you’re into pondering thoughts, there are plenty of posts about various things worth thinking more about, from confession to abortion to Protestants. If you like quotes, there’s something to read from the writings of other people. In other words, you can curl up and while away the time and call it time well spent with this collection of posts. Kudos to those who took the time to submit
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Now, without further ado, here is this week’s collection of posts for the Catholic Carnival!
On the “Muslim Controversy”:
cehwiedel at Kicking Over My Traces presents “B16 Causes a Ruckus.” Benedict XVI presented a scholarly talk at Regensberg University recently, during which he quoted a Byzantine emperor's opinion. His remarks are now labeled derogatory to Islam. Should he apologize?
Rifugio San Gaspare writes “The World We Live In.” Let me get this straight.... The New York Times wants the pope to apologize for condemning violence? In a related topic, he would love to hear what people thought of his homily at the Solemn Requiem Mass on the fifth anniversary of September 11.
Clairity's Place brings us “Faith and Reason.” The Pope shows how setting aside the question of the reasonability of the faith with its universal application, in favor of a personal experience of religion, will actually reduce the human person to the whim of power. Without the common fund of reason, which belongs to all of humanity, there is no possibility of dialogue. Without dialogue, we are condemned to resolve differences by violence.
The Magdalene Diaries jumps right in with “Don't Get Me Started: On the Offensiveness of Being Offended,” Pope Benedict's recent comments of Muslims and how easily we are outraged...
Deo Omnis Gloria submits “Pope Benedict XVI and the Muslim Controversy.” Just a post explaining exactly what the Pope said in context.
On Sacraments and Conversion:
Calling Rome Home brings us “Confession,” a short reflection on the sacrament of reconciliation.
HMS Blog presents “CHRIST, FAITH, AND WORKS,” a reflection on the Sunday 9/17 Mass readings, focusing on the importance of the Cross in our faith.
A Penitent Blogger submits “Instruction,” a reflection on where our focus should be as we gather together.
On the Other Foot is “Pondering Protestantism: Praying for Each Other.” It seems like a silly question, but as a convert, I find myself wondering if the Protestants I pray for would take it amiss that I ask the saints for prayers on their behalf. I'm interested to know how others on both sides of the Tiber deal with this issue. Or do they at all?
On Justice:
At Ramblings of a GOP Soccer Mom, “Playing Devil’s Advocate…” is about Plan B and abortion. Mostly, I link to an article at TownHall.com by Nathan Tabor in which he points out that if Plan B really does prevent abortion (something he knows as well as we do is not true); then it doesn’t matter if abortion is legal. He even quotes the USCCB!
SFO Mom writes “Morning/Mourning,” reflections on a morning spent praying outside an abortion mill.
Ales Rarus posts"Plan B: Literature Review (Part I)." In order to satisfy my own curiosity and my critics,I've reviewed recent scientific literature related to the question ofwhether or or not Plan B is abortifacient. This post is the first of several planned installments.
On Things Worth Thinking About:
At My Domestic Church, “Part of the Journey” is the order of the day. It’s a bit about not letting problems, sins and temptations of the past make us lose our focus and our goals.
Chesterton and Friends speak up “In Praise of Censorship.” There are some instances in which censorship is a good thing.
Over at Wheelie Catholic, there’s discussion about “WWJD? He Would Practice Inclusion.” This post discusses how, although it can be inconvenient to include those with disabilities, Jesus' example was one of practicing inclusion.
just another day of catholic pondering shares “On the Family,” an excerpt from John Paul II’s book Go In Peace: A Guide to Enduring Love. Included in this excerpt are discussions on gender equality (and how equality does not equal sameness), the importance of children, and the role of women.
On Other Matters:
John Rozewicki at Supreme Narcissism presents “Tony Dungy Speaks for the Campus Crusade for Christ at Ball State University.”
At Domestic Vocation, “Thank God I Don’t Face This!” is an article pointed out by a friend about a homeschooling family in Germany who is being prosecuted for illegal activities, namely homeschooling. You see, Adolph Hitler outlawed it, and no one has seen fit to change or overturn that law. I discuss the comments of a person at the original article, in which he stated that because it’s against the law in Germany, then they should just abandon the idea of homeschooling until the law changes. My opinion is that the law is unjust and they should do what they feel called by God to do. I back up my assertions with Canon Law and papal letters and encyclicals.
A Catholic Mom in Hawaii writes “Prepare Your Family.” In the dangerous times we are living, Miracle Rosary Missions has a disaster plan for families which we can create.
Musings from a Catholic Bookstore ponders “Where Are All the Catholic Homeschoolers?”
HerbEly notices “Newsweek Misses a Religion Story.” A recent Newsweek story traces the influence of George Harrison on Baby Boomer practices of spirituality, includingtranscendental meditation. It completely misses the response from St. Joseph’s Abbey in Spencer Mass and its worldwide development of centering prayer.
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