Daily Archives: 17 April 2009

Group called “Catholic Democrats” embrace polls rather than the Faith

A group called Catholic Democrats has been defending the University of Notre Shame and now is defending Georgetown University’s willingness to cover over the name of the Lord so as to placate the present administration in the White House.  They … Read More

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Doug Kmiec on The Colbert Report

I was alerted to an appearance by Doug Kmiec on The Colbert Report. The following comment also came in: I watched it. Bizarre. I don’t understand why anyone watches Colbert; there are funnier programs on and off The Comedy Channel. … Read More

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The Holy See responds to the Belgian Parliament

You might recall that the waffling Beligian Parliament criticized Pope Benedict XVI for his shocking… shocking! … about Africa and AIDS. The Holy See responds. COMUNICATO DELLA SEGRETERIA DI STATO The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium, acting under instructions … Read More

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Got (good) news?

As we go into the stretch of the Octave of Easter, what is your good news? Have any?

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Best TV series ever

What was the best TV series ever… Here are a few suggestions. The West WingStar TrekMission ImpossibleBattlestar Galactica (revisioned)The Bob Newhart ShowM*A*S*HUpstairs DownstairsDr. WhoThe HoneymoonersGunsmoke (what a name!)The EastendersAll In The FamilyThe SopranosThe Simpsons I would like to say Masterpiece … Read More

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