Glad to be hosting the Catholic Carnival at Deo Omnis Gloria again! This Carnival is the biggest this site has hosted yet and it is full in every respect of the word. So sit, immerse yourself, and push away from the table when you’re full!
The Carnival continues to grow and for good reason – it’s an excellent spot to learn about Catholic blogs you haven’t seen before or to find great posts. So, let’s jump right in:
+ A Penitent Blogger starts us out in fine fashion with a brief reflection on our attitudes at Mass in They Will Respect My Son. I think we’re sure to recognize our faults in this exceptional piece.
+ The Anchoress gives us an excellent post on The Mystery of Suffering. It’s not short, but worth every word.
+ Lex Communis takes Saint Thomas Aquinas to the movies – including Star Wars – in We are all Manichaeans now. Who thought Aquinas, Augustine, and the goop in Prince of Darkness could all fit in an interesting, cohesive analysis of heresies?
+ Be Here Mondays blogs about ritual, dress, and reverence in Mary’s Detaching Veil. Includes illustrative photographs (and a serious point).
+ Clairity’s Place reviews a poem by Li-young Lee called My Father’s House. The post includes a link to the poem for those who haven’t read it.
+ Our Word and Welcome to It takes a look at J.F. Powers, a well-known Catholic author in the 60’s who is virtually unknown today, in Wish I’d Written That . . .. His small but powerful body of work can speak to Catholics today as powerfully as they spoke to his contemporaries.
+ HMS Blog pens a reflection on the Mass readings for Corpus Christi in The Bread of Life. The post focuses on how the Eucharist should give our lives the proper orientation toward Christ and the Church.
+ Veritas examines the inconsistencies of those politicians who oppose abortion but support embryonic stem cell research in More Inanities. He also clarifies exactly which side “the extremists” are on.
+ Heart speaks to Heart examines what I see as a very important issue these days in Being an Authentic Woman – Catholic Style. She does an excellent job of underlining the choices women face in our society.
+ Ales Rarus points out that we should all be better informed about the arguments for and against cloning, so he posts An Exchange on Cloning. The exchange takes place between an atheist lexivore and a Catholic MD/PhD student.
+ Crusader of Justice takes another look at the popular phrase from a few years ago in WWJD. Is this the right question? Read on for answers . . .
+ Quo Vadis offers an exceptionally good analysis of the utilitarianism in our culture and its effects in Utilitaria. He includes discussion on embryonic stem cell research, cloning, abortion, contraception and more – a must read.
+ From the Anchor Hold put sage wisdom (and three years of experience) online in The Lessons of this Blog’s Beginnings. Happy birthday to you! And bloggers should read the post . . .
+ Notes extends a few thoughts about the sexual abuse scandal the Church recently faced in And he took them up in his arms. It is based on comments in a St. Blogs Parish Hall post and makes some interesting points.
And this blog submits Is the Catholic Church the Anti-Christ? Inquiring minds want to know. Many of us have heard this statement, this post examines Scripture to find the truth.
Hope you have enjoyed the Carnival!
God bless,
Jay
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