Catholic News for November 19, 2009 A.D. CVSTOS FIDEI - November 19, 2009 ... Two Sets of Rules - Larry D, Creative Minority Report A Most Diligent Mother: Angelica - John Zmirak, InsideCatholic Hitler's Propaganda Machine Tried to Commandeer Christmas - Patrick Madrid New Indian Cathedral Brings Harmony - Catholic Sensibility "Fireproof" Follow Up - Matthew Archbold, Creative ... http://custosfidei.blogspot.com/2009/11/catholic-news-for-november-19-2009-ad.html
Feast of Ortolans LAUDEM GLORIAE - November 18, 2009 John Zmirak discusses the unfortunate legacy left by late French president Jacques Mitterand, and includes the infamous details of his last meal, taken seven days before he died of prostate cancer. It involved feasting on the now-outlawed ortolans, a little songbird that, once fattened to four ... http://laudemgloriae.blogspot.com/2009/11/john-zmirak-discusses-unfortunate.html
When was the last time you heard of a college consecrating itself to the Sacred Heart? LAUDEM GLORIAE - October 27, 2009 ... moment in its academic year." The Mass celebrated was that of the Sacred Heart. Professor John Zmirak noted that the celebration took place on the eve of the 16th—exactly between the current and traditional dates of the Feast of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque—perhaps the greatest proponent of ... http://laudemgloriae.blogspot.com/2009/10/when-was-last-time-you-heard-of-college.html
John Zmirak on Ayn Rand THE PARAGRAPH FARMER - October 26, 2009 Even the comments are interesting. Rand comes off poorly . http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheParagraphFarmer/~3/gbQhhcIBnWc/john-zmirak-on-ayn-rand.html
Now that's writing. THE NIGHT IS PASSING! - October 8, 2009 Check out John Zmirak's article on the wrath of Stalin . It's historically interesting, but this line from the end is what affected me the most: Intellectuals who may have conquered other vices, who would sneer at leaders clearly consumed by Greed or Lust or Sloth, can find themselves transfixed ... http://mike2theg.blogspot.com/2009/10/now-thats-writing.html
John Zmirak on Human Dignity and Current Debates EST QUOD EST - September 24, 2009 The hat tip goes to our friend Carol McKinley for pointing out this excellent piece by John Zmirak. It reminds me of another one of his articles which I linked to regarding "misguided compassion". Those Zmirak skewers here are no less misguided than the Earl of Longford; here's ... http://contrapauli.blogspot.com/2009/09/john-zmirak-on-human-dignity-and.html
John Zmirak on Catholics Who Pontificate About Economics THE WESTERN CONFUCIAN - September 24, 2009 He examines "how too many Catholics look at economics and public policy," suggesting the Faith offers them "a high-minded rhetoric of noble-sounding values, a sense of moral superiority, and unrestricted license to speak and write as a crank" — Baptism Is Not an Economics Degree . An excerpt: Whatever the ... http://orientem.blogspot.com/2009/09/john-zmirak-on-catholics-who.html
Structures and tyranny TEN REASONS - September 11, 2009 ... a world state. But if you read the Holy Father's words carefully, as Catholic commentator John Zmirak has done , you'll find that he's a bit more cautious than some would have you believe: It's critical for us to fight for the proper interpretation of the Pope's call for international cooperation, ... http://richleonardi.blogspot.com/2009/09/structures-and-tyranny.html
November 5 is Guy Fawkes Day. BARBARIANSATBAY - September 8, 2009 ... in a time when that government was executing priests and persecuting Catholics. John Zmirak on Godspy, in an excerpt from his book The Bad Catholic's Guide to Good Living , with tongue half in cheek says we should celebrate Guy Fawkes Day with a bang - blowing up ginger bread parliament houses. In ... http://barbariansatbay.blogspot.com/2005/11/november-5-is-guy-fawkes-day.html
Switzerland - A Folkish model state GOD, FAMILY, NATION - September 8, 2009 ... military or conscription. Not to mention, the Swiss army altogether kicks butt! John Zmirak, whose website I just recent added to my links, wrote an astonishing article which provides us with a very good picture of how the Swiss system operates and what lessons we Traditionalists and other ... http://godfaimilynation.blogspot.com/2006/07/switzerland-folkish-model-state.html