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Letters 08.17.2008
August 17-23, 2008 Issue
Why Not?' Cont.
I found the writers letter gives
clear evidence of the poor formation so many Catholics are plagued by today.
With rising healthcare costs, one
can understand the allure of nationalized medicine. However, the writer is glossing over the
negative aspects of such policies.... READ MORE
Convention Season
BY Father Owen Kearns, LC
August 17-23, 2008 Issue
Convention
season is upon us, and soon it will be Election Day. Christ is not a political
leader, and it is crucially important to remember our faith does not depend on
political victories.
But we must also recognize that our
faith gives us the impetus to work for justice in every aspect of our... READ MORE
‘All Under Heaven’ Hosts the World
August 17-23, 2008 Issue
There's a
British comedy routine in which German soldiers in World War II sitting around
a campfire start to notice that a human skull is incorporated into the insignia
on their caps. What do skulls make you think of? Death, cannibals, beheadings,
pirates, says a soldier. And then the... READ MORE
letters 08.10.2008
August 10-16, 2008 Issue
Why Not Obama
Michael O’Neill, in his letter to
the editor, “Obama? Why Not?” (July 27), submitted a perfect parody of the
uncatechized and unevangelized Catholics John Paul II hoped to reach. Mr.
O’Neill has got them pegged. Nice job.
Wait. ... It wasn’t a parody? Oh
dear.
Well, my... READ MORE
Summer Comparisons
BY The Editors
August 10-16, 2008 Issue
Summer is a
slow time for the news business. Often, summer news clusters around big events
rather than unexpected developments. This summer is no different. World Youth
Day, the Olympics and the political campaigns dominate the headlines. But
because these and other events happen to be reaching our... READ MORE
Revived by Grace
BY Father Owen Kearns, LC
August 10-16, 2008 Issue
Colleagues of
mine returned from World Youth Day in Sydney with amazing stories — and the
most amazing are the stories of the sacramental grace.
Father Michael Sliney and other
Legionary priests estimate that they heard 1,000 confessions. Laypeople from
the Regnum Christi movement helped... READ MORE
Letters 07.27.2008
July 27-August 9, 2008 Issue
Obama? Why Not?
I
found your editorial, “Catholics and Obama” (July 13), extraordinarily
wrongheaded: “Obama will bring us nationalized medicine.” I hope so; it hasn’t
hurt the veterans, elderly and disabled (Medicare or Medicaid) who have
nationalized medicine.
It
hasn’t hurt the... READ MORE
Wanted: More Flip-Flops
BY The Editors
July 27-August 9, 2008 Issue
“In which
direction would John Kerry lead?” asks the voiceover before launching into a
list of Kerry’s changed positions. The ad shows striking images of John Kerry
windsurfing off Nantucket, zigzagging on the water. The voiceover concludes: “John
Kerry. Whichever way the wind blows.”... READ MORE
The Pilgrims’ Return
BY Father Owen Kearns, LC
July 27-August 9, 2008 Issue
World Youth
Day was, as always, a great success. The dynamic we have noted here before
didn’t fail. Locals often start out hostile. When they see the excitement — and
good behavior — of the young people in their midst, a change of heart begins.
When the Holy Father arrives, and with him, an... READ MORE
Letters July 20, 2008
July 20-26, 2008 Issue
Bogus ‘Marriage’
The May 25 editorial regarding
California’s decision to allow homosexuals to marry (“Why Not Change
Marriage?”) offers food for thought as well as action.
While a homosexual couple may raise
children, these children are never the fruit of their relationship.... READ MORE
10 Ways Sydney Is No Rock Concert
BY The Editors
July 20-26, 2008 Issue
Is Pope
Benedict a “rock star”? The question came up recently in Tim Drake’s coverage
of World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia, at the Register’s weblog,
Pope2008.com, where we are following World Youth Day activities. He found two
stories in the the Sydney media comparing World Youth Day... READ MORE
Pope Benedict, Abuse and Youth
BY Father Owen Kearns, LC
July 20-26, 2008 Issue
Pope Benedict
XVI surprised nearly everyone when he made personal apologies for past sex
abuse by clergy a centerpiece of his U.S. visit three months ago.
Now that he is in Sydney for World
Youth Day, the surprise is gone. Abuse is a chief topic in the
Australian media. The Holy Father told... READ MORE
Letters 07.13.2008
July 13-19, 2008 Issue
Strongly Disagree
I
You are quite proud in announcing your opposition to our country’s efforts in
Iraq. I strongly disagree with your position.
We
went into Iraq to rid the world and the people of that country of a monster,
and we did it.
We
are not at war with Iraq, never have been. We are... READ MORE
Catholics and Obama
BY The Editors
July 13-19, 2008 Issue
We understand
Barack Obama’s appeal. It’s almost impossible not to like him. Like his
tireless supporter Oprah Winfrey, he has an air about him that exudes candor
and sincerity and real concern. And those things aren’t insignificant.
In history, the direction of America
has been changed by... READ MORE
Coverage: Costly, Results: Priceless
BY Father Owen Kearns, LC
July 13-19, 2008 Issue
What could be
more exciting than a papal event attended by thousands and watched by millions?
Two papal events attended by thousands and watched by millions —
in the same year.
First Benedict won the hearts of
Americans with his message of hope. Now he hopes for a new Pentecost at World
Youth... READ MORE
Letters 07.06.2008
July 6-12, 2008 Issue
Hidden Statistics
Relevant
to “For Humanae Vitae, Life Begins at 40” (May 25):
“Viva
Vitae” (May 25) reports on the Pope’s defense of
the Church’s teaching against contraception. His remarks were made in
anticipation of the 40th anniversary of the encyclical Humanae Vitae
(The... READ MORE
Modern Martyrs
BY The Editors
July 6-12, 2008 Issue
When Pope
Benedict XVI first announced the Year of St. Paul, he said an astonishing
thing. He exhorted all Christians to prepare for martyrdom — to be willing to
die for the faith.
These weren’t extreme or idle words.
In some parts of the world — the Middle East, Asia, some parts of Africa... READ MORE
Seeing Sydney
BY Father Owen Kearns, LC
July 6-12, 2008 Issue
We have
exciting news to announce.
Many readers were able to keep up
with the Holy Father on his visit to America by visiting Pope2008.com, the
Register’s blogsite covering Pope Benedict’s apostolic journey. Now, we have
just learned that, thanks to the generosity of EWTN, we will be able to... READ MORE
Publisher’s Note
BY Father Owen Kearns, LC
June 29 - July 5, 2008 Issue
Don’t miss
out on the Jubilee Year of St. Paul. The last apostle has always been a
favorite of mine. Paul met Christ personally, and then went to great lengths to
bring his Good News to the world. He had a tireless spirit, and felt that
interior drive to bring the word of God everywhere.
Go to... READ MORE
letters June 29, 2008
June 29 - July 5, 2008 Issue
Party Puts Its Faith in …
Regarding
“DNC Response: Democrats Are People of Faith” (May 25):
Yes, the leadership of his party has faith in:
1. The non-humanness of unborn children who they
have concluded may be murdered for the convenience of their parents or others
(in the case of Sen.... READ MORE
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