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Cardinal Rigali: Philly seminarians to learn 1962 ...
John Henry Cardinal Newman to be beatified
"Who needs a brain when you have batteries?"
Benedict on marriage: key to "world peace"?
Wouldn't you love to know what her conversation is...
"Pope's shocking discourse to representatives of e...
You report: silencing religion in America
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Newman's essential classic (above) distinguishing organic doctrinal developments, like the Trinity, from flagrant doctrinal innovations, like sola scriptura

The best resource on Islam in print! (above)

Want to see through the political fog surrounding Muslim terrorism? Read this book!

Pope Benedict XVI's definitive statement on truth and tolerance

Best all-around intro to Christianity (by Pope Benedict XVI)

Pope Benedict's classic on fundamental principles of theology

Pope Benedict XVI on the liturgy

(This anthology contains Pope Benedict's sympathetic position statement on the Tridentine Mass)

(The above volume offers Pope Benedict's reflections on the meaning of the Eucharist)

(Above: best popular-level intro to common sense "natural law" basis of morality you'll ever find)

Ronald Knox's classic work (above)

Howard's eloquent meditation as a new convert (above)

Bouyer's classic (above) on how the positive elements of Protestantism can be sustained only if rooted in the Catholic Church (by a former Lutheran pastor in France)

Cobbett's incensed expose (above) of the actual origins of his Anglican tradition--"Engendered in beastly lust, brought forth in hypocrisy and perfidy, and cherished and fed by plunder, devastation, and by rivers of English and Irish blood."

A Hilaire Belloc classic (above)

Belloc's profoundly insightful analysis (above) of personal character in individuals ranging from Henry VIII to Oliver Cromwell

Waugh's moving biographies (above) of Ronald Knox and the Jesuit martyr Edmund Campion

Duffy's definitive refutation (above) of the Protestant textbook tradition of the English Reformation as a "grassroots" movement

A brilliant expose (above) of why Catholic hymnody since Vatican II represents the triumph of bad taste over a rich tradition of beauty and dignity

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IMAGE: "St. Jerome In His Study", by Albrecht Durer Under the patronage of the Venerable John Henry Cardinal Newman Please vote! "What is the first business of philosophy? To part with self-conceit. ...It is impossible for anyone to begin to learn what he thinks he already knows." -- Epictetus (c. 100 A.D.) Occasional Musings by Philip Blosser: Homepage Liturgical Position Statement Scripture and Catholic Tradition (blog) Notable Catholic Converts Philosophia Perennis (blog) Jesus Seminar Critically Examined (blog) North Hall Society (LRC mission debate) Da Rulz The Lenoir-Rhyne Onion Email me Blogroll me Thomas Blosser in memoriam Academy Library & Bookstore: Thomism & metaphysics Liturgy & liturgical history Ecclesiology Political Philosophy Audio Books: Biography History Religion & Spiritual Links: Dietrich von Hildebrand Una Voce - Southern Mississippi Chapter Recent Posts: Dissident Fr. O'Leary considered for Bede Chair in... Cardinal Rigali: Philly seminarians to learn 1962 ... John Henry Cardinal Newman to be beatified "Who needs a brain when you have batteries?" Benedict on marriage: key to "world peace"? Wouldn't you love to know what her conversation is... "Pope's shocking discourse to representatives of e... You report: silencing religion in America Yo, dig this Obama's Christianity Current Blog Atom Feed Blogs I read: Newman's essential classic (above) distinguishing organic doctrinal developments, like the Trinity, from flagrant doctrinal innovations, like sola scriptura The best resource on Islam in print! (above) Want to see through the political fog surrounding Muslim terrorism? Read this book! Pope Benedict XVI's definitive statement on truth and tolerance Best all-around intro to Christianity (by Pope Benedict XVI) Pope Benedict's classic on fundamental principles of theology Pope Benedict XVI on the liturgy (This anthology contains Pope Benedict's sympathetic position statement on the Tridentine Mass) (The above volume offers Pope Benedict's reflections on the meaning of the Eucharist) (Above: best popular-level intro to common sense "natural law" basis of morality you'll ever find) Ronald Knox's classic work (above) Howard's eloquent meditation as a new convert (above) Bouyer's classic (above) on how the positive elements of Protestantism can be sustained only if rooted in the Catholic Church (by a former Lutheran pastor in France) Cobbett's incensed expose (above) of the actual origins of his Anglican tradition--"Engendered in beastly lust, brought forth in hypocrisy and perfidy, and cherished and fed by plunder, devastation, and by rivers of English and Irish blood." A Hilaire Belloc classic (above) Belloc's profoundly insightful analysis (above) of personal character in individuals ranging from Henry VIII to Oliver Cromwell Waugh's moving biographies (above) of Ronald Knox and the Jesuit martyr Edmund Campion Duffy's definitive refutation (above) of the Protestant textbook tradition of the English Reformation as a "grassroots" movement A brilliant expose (above) of why Catholic hymnody since Vatican II represents the triumph of bad taste over a rich tradition of beauty and dignity This page designed by Christopher Blosser Back to Lenoir Rhyne College's Homepage © 2004-2007 Philip Blosser	Sunday, April 27, 2008 A governor whose pro-life witness is more than words Posted by Pertinacious Papist at 6:54 AM Alaska's youthful Governor Sarah Palin, who is reportedly being considered as a possible running mate by John McCain, gave birth on Friday to her fifth child, a son who has Down's Syndrome. She said in a released statement: "We knew through early testing he would face special challenges, and we feel privileged that God would entrust us with this gift and allow us unspeakable joy as he entered our lives. We have faith that every baby is created for good purpose and has potential to make this world a better place. We are truly blessed." As many as 80% of unborn children diagnosed with Down's Syndrome become victims of abortion. Governor Palin, known for her deeply-held pro-life views, did not let her child become a statistic, but warmly embraced her son as God's gift. See: "Alaska Governor Gives Birth to Son with Down’s Syndrome" (Catholic New Agency, April 24, 2008). [Hat tip to C.G-Z.] Labels: News, Pro-life