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June 10, 2008
Catholic Carnival 176: The Structures of Life
Politics and government seem to be everywhere these days, but they are only a small part of our lives. This week's Catholic Carnival seemed to hit on every aspect of being a Catholic, every structure that affects our lives. So I thought I would organize it just as it seemed to me. So, dig in and enjoy:FAMILY
Congratulations! Weathering the Storm at Transitus Tiber reflects on her becoming a Benedictine Oblate at the Saturday Vigil Mass on June 7th. It also explores the difficulties she's experiencing as a result of becoming an Oblate in the form of lots of temptations and concludes with what she is grateful for regarding our beautiful Catholic faith.
God of My Daily Routine at Philly Catholic Spirituality is a reflection on finding God in our daily routine through the use of the examen. God is with us, though we don't always know it.
Happy 11th Birthday, Isabella at Cause of Our Joy is a wonderful birthday prayer that really gives you a feel for Isabella's personality!
Friendship and Courage at Silent Insight is a beautiful mediation on both and includes a great quote from a guy you may know. Silent Insight offers daily meditations based on the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius that are well worth reading.
Spelling at Aggie Catholics teaches a lesson about how God challenges us through a story about teaching a child.
Requiem for a Hatch at Building the Ark takes us from a familiar phrase to a beautiful lesson on the sanctity of life.
Doing a Humble at Ask Sister Mary Martha answers your questions. And this week's question is: How can I grow in humility? She offers ten tips on growing in humility now. Right now . . .
Remembering my Grandfather at Words, words takes the occasion of what would be her grandfather's birthday to explore his legacy and influence on her life and conversion.
SOCIETY
Not what you might expect, COME RUCK COME RACK at Long Skirts is a poem about rugby. That's right! Poem about the two top teams in the 2008 National Rugby Tournament being good Catholics who "run the good race" to endure in "ruck" or if called to be martyrs for the Faith then by "RACK"!!
For something a little lighter, Movie Review at Just Another Day of Catholic Pondering reviews two recent movies, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as well as Prince Caspian.
Cohabitating: Who Does it Hurt? at A Catholic Mom climbing the Pillars points out that cohabitating isn't an acceptable practice. And explains that it does hurt others, whether you realize it or not.
GOVERNMENT
Divine Right of Kings at The Apostolate of the Laity points out that the leaders of a nation are subject to Christ and must answer to Him. By being in a position of power, more is required of them. It's a compelling essay as we head into the 2008 elections.
Pepperdine Professor denied communion at A Catholic View asks for your take on this event: a Catholic professor was denied communion because of his public support for Obama. The professor is pro-life, but publically supporting a candidate who is pro-abortion. Was the priest correct in denying him communion?
CHURCH
Love and Sacrifice at HMS Blog reflects on Sunday's Mass readings. Always insightful, you don't want to miss this one.
Saint of the Day: St. Norbert, Apostle of the Blessed Sacrament at Catholic Fire is a brief biography of the Saint who had a dramatic conversion experience like Saint Paul. Includes links to the Norbertine order and the Norbertine Gregorian Chant.
Video of the Bishop at Catholic Idaho is just that: an interesting video of Bishop Driscoll of Boise, Idaho.
Excuse me, is the Service Over? at Teresa's Two Cents tells her story of visiting a Unitarian Universalist church service. I'm not sure why she attended, however.
10 Reasons to Read Dante at Dante Explorer offers you legitimate reasons to read Dante's Divine Comedy. And, frankly, he's right.
Saints Alive at Catholicland is an informational post arranged around the search for a patron Saint for a newborn baby. From Padre Pio's favorite devotional image to the Saints named "Grace," it's an interesting tour of faith!
The Catholic Cult at Visits to Candyland explores the nature of cults and asks the question: is Catholicism a cult? What do you think?
Mass at Basilica di San Nicola in Carcere at A Catholic Life offers us images of a Mass the Basilica from a seminary student blogger. Go check it out.
UPDATE: One post was missed earlier: Missionaries of the Poor, Kingston at Island Breezes offers the story of a visit to the 'Bethlehem' Missionaries of the Poor in Kingston, Jamaica.
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God bless,
Jay
Posted by jay at June 10, 2008 8:27 PM
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Comments
her story of visiting a Unitarian Universalist church service. I'm not sure why she attended, however.
The church is emergent, not UU.
Your question is still valid ... and in hindsight, I haven't a respectable answer.
Thank you for accepting my post and hosting this week.
Posted by: Moonshadow at June 10, 2008 9:48 PM
Great Job! Thank you, Jay!
Posted by: Jean at June 11, 2008 1:49 AM
Good round up.
Mine didn't make it. Did I mess up?
Posted by: lwestin at June 11, 2008 11:20 AM
Thanks for hosting the carnival.
Posted by: Contra at June 11, 2008 12:08 PM
Thank you so much for including my article. You have a wonderful site, I am now a regular subscriber.
Blessings, Dave
Posted by: Dante Explorer at June 11, 2008 2:46 PM
Great job hosting, Jay, and thanks for all of your hard work making sure the Catholic Carnival happens every week! Blessings to you!
Posted by: Sarah R. at June 12, 2008 8:28 AM
Thanks for hosting! Nice descriptions. It's an honor to be included with so many other fine bloggers/posts!
Posted by: Literacy-chic at June 12, 2008 12:59 PM
