What’s a Primate??? - Giuseppe Ambrose, The Three Bs

Saint Katharine of Aragon: Patroness of Rome-Canterbury Unity? - The American Spectator

The Drama of Faith: Poets, Prophets and Actors - Mark Shea, Catholic Exchange

The Supreme Gift (John 14:13-21) - Father John Bartunek, Catholic Spiritual Direction

Christopher Dawson, RIP - Stephanie A. Mann, The English Reformation: Supremacy and Survival

Could We Re-Learn Respect & Modesty by Covering Our Heads at Mass? - Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald

Saint Thomas Becket and Three Plays - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Is Spiritual Direction Really For Everybody? - Reginaldus, The New Theological Movement

The Unsung Heroine Who...READ MORE

VATICAN CITY — The positio of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, which summarizes the life and holiness of the late TV preacher, was presented this morning to Pope Benedict XVI by Bishop Daniel Jenky of Peoria, Ill.

The two volumes of the positio, compiled by the Congregation of the Causes of Saints, were given to the Holy Father at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square. Also presented were letters from cardinals and bishops from around the world written in favor of the cause.

On receiving the documents, the Pope recalled fond memories of working with Archbishop Sheen when they collaborated on mission activities and served on commissions together.

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TOPEKA, Kansas — An unprecedented number of pro-life bills, mostly on the state level, is continuing, and recent executive signatures in places like Kansas and Indiana are giving pro-lifers renewed hope.

Measures that strip Planned Parenthood of all state funding, force private abortionists to adopt new safety measures, require parental consent and outlaw almost all abortions after 20 weeks were pushed through state legislatures by new pro-life majorities.

“It is my impression a significant number of newly elected legislators are pro-life,” said Mary Spaulding Balch, who has visited many state legislatures in her job as director of National Right to Life’s department of state legislation....READ MORE

Are Children Worth the Cost? - Barbara Curtis, Catholic Herald (US)

. . .Mother of Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler’s Aborted Baby Now Pro-Life. . .

. . .Father Frank Pavone: Canadian Baby Joseph Back Home. . .

. . .Donor Offspring are People, with Rights Too. . .

Did Christ Wrongly Predict His Second Coming? (No, Here’s Why) - Taylor Marshall, Canterbury Tales

. . .The Rapture Trap. . .

Taking a Break From a Relationship (Dating & Engagement) - Anthony Buono, 6 Stone Jars

Top Ten Ways to Get Your Children to Give Up Their Catholic Faith - Robert Kumpel, The Last Papist Standing

Not Just Teaching, but Change - Doctor Jeff Mirus, CatholicCulture.org/On the Culture

John Jay Study: $2M...READ MORE

Ecclesia Anglicana - Father Allan R. G. Hawkins, Ignatius Insight

For the Seed Planted by a Chinese Confucian Diplomat - Frank Weathers, Why I Am Catholic

Saint Donatian and Rogatian, Martyrs - Catholic Lane

Father Sirico: Change Thinking on Poverty - Michael Severance, Acton Institute/PowerBlog

Bishops of England & Wales on the New Corrected Translation - Father John Zuhlsdorf, What Does The Prayer Really Say?

Gallup Poll: Americans Want All or Most Abortions Illegal - Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com

Father Michael Pfleger Celebrates First Mass Since Reinstatement - Lisa Graas, The American Catholic

Breakaway Episcopalians Choose Bishop - California Catholic Daily

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Sunday’s devastating tornado was on the ground in Joplin for just 20 minutes, but it was enough time to tear the city in two.

At least 117 people perished in the storm and an estimated 400 had been injured. They expected those numbers to rise. Approximately 2,000 buildings were damaged.

The Catholic Church was especially hard hit, with the loss of the town’s largest Catholic parish and rectory, an elementary school and a hospital.

“It’s devastating,” said Gene Koester, principal of the local Catholic high school. “It looks like a bomb hit Joplin.”

“The neighborhood around St. Mary’s was scoured clean,” said Bishop James Johnston of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. Bishop...READ MORE

Jeff Grabosky is no ordinary Catholic athlete. On May 21, he reached the Atlantic Ocean at Smith Point, Long Island, N.Y., to complete a run he started in Oceanside, Calif., on Jan. 20. In 121 days, his coast-to-coast run tallied an incredible 3,701.8 miles — and he prayed from start to finish.

Why did he even consider such a challenge? From an athletic standpoint, it was a big step up from the marathons he had done and other runs to raise money for various charities.

“But I wanted to basically make a difference in the world,” Grabosky explained, “and what better way than by praying for people? I wanted to help everyone. Running is a talent of mine; using that talent to spread the good...READ MORE

Saint Julia, Virgin, Martyr - Catholic Lane

The Holy Trinity & the Church: You Can’t Have One Without the Other - Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery

The Logic of Personhood - Julie Robison, The Corner With A View

Southern Tradition Revived, Blessing of Fleet - Lindsay Knowles, SunHerald.com

Are there Two Personalities in Christ, a Human “I” and a Divine “I”? - Reginaldus, New Theological Movement

Commodore John Barry and the American Revolution - Pat McNamara, McNamara’s Blog

Babies are Not for Sale - Mark P. Shea, Catholic and Enjoying It!

The Catholic Understanding of the Saints: Detracting from Christ? - Michael Barber, The Sacred page

Should I relax my “Rule of Life” during the...READ MORE