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December 28, 2005
Catholic Carnival LXI: The Best of the Year
Elena at My Domestic Church suggested that we end the year with a “best of” Catholic Carnival that featured the best posts of the year from Catholic bloggers. Her idea was so good even I realized it!
So, if you thought previous Catholic Carnivals were good, you haven’t seen anything yet. Let’s get started:
The Best of Catholic blogging in 2005
Mindfulness at Kicking Over My Traces discusses the difficulties of remembering to keep God in the forefront throughout the day despite the mundane activities and distractions that come upon us. This is an issue we all deal with – and a great way to frame it.
Of Hair Dye, “The Man,” and God’s Plan at Happy Catholic is a brilliant post on finding out what God wants in the middle of trying to do what we want.
I posted this on my first blogging Christmas . . . at Quenta Nârwenion is a repost of an earlier entry. The post offerings enlightening quotes from St. Philip, the Venerable, and the Professor on Christmas. Don’t miss this one.
Christ, Be Our Light at Sacramentum Minimum is a well-informed post on a topic most haven’t reflected (at least fully) on: God's reasons for choosing December 25 as the date of Christ's birth (including reflection on the relationship between Christmas, Chanukkah, and the Winter Solstice). This is an excellent post for those of us living in a post-Christian world (ahem – that’s all of us ;-).
A Day in the Live of Christ in the Desert at Dunmoose the Ageless offers a fascinating look at the life of a monk, condensed down to one day. Dunstan went to the Christ in the Desert monastery this year to examine his vocation. Incidentally, Dunstan also first conceived of the Catholic Carnival . . .
Why God Made Me – Version 2.0 at Herb Ely starts with the Baltimore Catechism and examines the ramifications for this world and the next. He offers us an updated answer to why we exist at all. Thoughtful and well-done.
The Blessing at A Penitent Blogger is a beautiful post on our last image of the late Pope John Paul II before his death.
On Whose Authority? at EmergentPDX details his struggle with the question of authority that ultimately lead him to the Catholic Church. This post hits the heart of why we are Catholic and is a great addition to the Carnival. If you haven’t read it, go read it now.
Blame it on the Copts and the Mormons (revisited) at On the Other Foot is an intriguing (and non-obvious) conversion story from another ex-Baptist (like me!).
The World Wants Barabbas at Crusader of Justice looks at the eagerness of the cultural elite to kill Terri Schiavo while they spend so much effort trying to spare convicted murderers on death row. Interesting points that we should all consider.
A loving relationship - sometimes filled with frustration at Confessions of a Hot Carmel Sundae points out that sometimes the things we want to be grateful for aren't the things we need to grateful for. Even when everything seems to be going wrong, and even when we reach maximum frustration, there is always more to thank God for.
The Indignity of Work at Our Word and Welcome To It takes another look at Corporate America from a Catholic point of view: Do workers have an inherent dignity that cannot be stripped away? Or should the corporation control our lives?
Beauty will Save the World at la nouvelle theologie offers us something to meditate on for next year with this collection of thought focusing on Gregory Wolfe.
at My Domestic Church offers a heartwarming post about children, fear, and John Paul II. The last paragraph is perfect!
Abortion and Contraception: One Evil, Two Names at Deo Omnis Gloria looks at the close relationship between abortion and contraception and asks if either should be accepted.
Integrating Prayer into Your Family Life from this blog offers suggestions on developing a culture of prayer within your home.
Other “non-best” entries
Several bloggers didn’t have a chance to find their Best-of-the-Year post or submitted a normal post as well. These are the typical Carnival entries for this week:
It’s a Wonderful Life at Ramblings of a GOP Soccer Mom takes a look at the movie It’s a Wonderful Life and points out the “Catholic” messages that the movie conveys so well.
Glory to God in the Highest at HMS Blog reflects on the readings for Midnight Mass, focusing on the importance of Jesus’ humility as the manifestation of God’s glory.
They’re coming after you next at A Penitent Blogger reflects on the world's opposition to messengers of the Christian faith, beginning with Saint Stephen the first martyr and including each of us.
Denying the Child at Be Here Mondays offers us a Christmas thought about "natalists," children, and the sinful world.
The Gift of Christmas at Crusader of Justice reflects on the meaning of Christmas – and the real “Gift of Christmas.”
Merry Christmas to you all! Hope you enjoyed this (belated) Catholic Carnival.
God bless,
Jay
Posted by jay at December 28, 2005 08:47 AM
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