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One principal reason why the Islamic jihad is advancing with such confidence around the world today is because its chief competitor, the West, has lost its nerve. The iron and unquestionable dogma of multiculturalism has eaten away at its self-confidence and left only a relativism that walks to the brink of excusing genocide. Instead of defending its principles of liberal democracy and attempting to convince the Islamic world of their virtue and utility, the U.S. and Europe appear to stand for no principle more noble or compelling than majority rule 
This is not another article about bad liturgical music. It is more of a clarion call to embrace a better way of performing and participating in the music of Mass. The recently released Vatican II Hymnal, published by the Texas-based non-profit organization Corpus Christi Watershed, is the pièce de résistance of this “better way.” 
The Human Life Review has issued a new book, The Debate Since Roe, that serves as a reference and primer for any student of the abortion issue. It’s a must-read for the voter, the activist, the undecided. The Review’s managing editor, Anne Conlon, talks about openly about real life. 
I think it is sentimental to move from an observation about depth in loving to an endorsement of gay marriage, which is the move made by Raimond Gaita on Q&A and in other public forums. The move is sentimental not only because it overlooks fundamental biological differences in men and woman that profoundly affect long-term unions, but because it takes it for granted that any definition, however wise, can be changed with impunity. THE CHURCH TODAY
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Sex and Circuses--Pop Paganism at the Super Bowl
Genius in advertising connects what’s hot in culture with perennial human desires. That’s why we are fascinated with the Super Bowl ads, because they appeal to who we are whether we like it or not. Read More »
Ron Paul: Reactionary or Visionary
After his fourth-place showing in Florida, Ron Paul, by then in Nevada, told supporters he had been advised by friends that he would do better if only he dumped his foreign policy views, which have been derided as isolationism. Not going to do it, said Dr. Paul to cheers. And why should he?Read More »
Net New York Holds Telethon This Weekend
Our good friends at NET, an innovative television station out of the diocese of Brooklyn, are having a telethon this weekend. NET has always been extremely generous in allowing Catholic Exchange to make use of their programming, especially their news magazine, Currents. I'm urging the Catholic Exchange community to visit NET via the internet this weekend and consider supporting this important ministry that reaches millions in the New York area alone and and millions more throughout the world via the internet.Read More »
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THE NEWS
Chicago Catholic schools continue to grow
It might be too early to say Catholic schools have turned a corner, but Catholic schools superintendent Sister Mary Paul McCaughey is optimistic.
Clinton calls for united front against Syrian regime
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is calling for "friends of democratic Syria" to unite and rally against President Bashar Assad's regime.
GOP race turns to Colorado, Minnesota
With back-to-back victories fueling him, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney is looking toward the next states that hold GOP nominating contests.
BLOGS
American Papist - Thomas Peters
Cartoon: Obama Vs. The Church
This cartoon by Michael Ramirez is being forwarded around a lot this weekend: full-size version here. Read More »
Catholic and Enjoying It! - Mark P. Shea
Chaput to all Freedom-Loving Americans
RESIST THE TYRANT! Read More »
High Concepts - Daniel McInerny
Ralph McInerny, Sonnet 71
My father, Ralph McInerny, died two years today, January 29, 2010. Below is his poem, Sonnet 71, from his collection, Shakespearean Variations (St. Augustine’s Press 2001), a series of poems … Read More »
Young and Catholic - Mary Lane
Blame it on the Alcohol
Alcohol is bad! Except, ok—it’s not. It’s actually inherently good. Even Jesus was a fan. We see him drinking wine as part of the Jewish feasts and even performing a miracle transforming … Read More »
The Way of Beauty - David Clayton
Murals by John Singer Sargent at Boston Public Library
Yes really, I do mean at the Boston Public Library. It is quite a surprise to go into the public library and find a wonderful set of murals painted by the great American artist. One room has … Read More »
Catholic By Grace - Denise Bossert
Becoming God's Best Poem – even when you feel too busy
“So much depends upon a red wheelbarrow, glazed with rainwater, beside the white chickens.” American poet William Carlos Williams wrote the poem. I happen to like it, but my husband just lau … Read More »
Coffee and Canticles - Daria Sockey
And the Winner (s) Is (Are)!!!
In order to help move along the pile of giveaway books I have here, we decided to pick not one, but 3 winners from the hat–a black fedora to be specific–for part I of the giveaway.The winn … Read More »
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