There has been some confusion in conflicting reports as to whether Nacy Pelosi had met with Archbishop Niederauer prior to her trip to the Vatican. Fr. John Malloy, SDB believes that she did and writes a good post on possible reasons for the confusion about this.
Clayton Emmer alerted me to this short pro-life film.
This Is My Body is a silent film about a college girl’s passion and sacrifice in the face of dire circumstances. The title cards of the film follow the thematic progression of frivolity to extreme gravity. The film is meant for multiple viewings due to the layers of meaning inherent in its juxtaposing and symbolic images. This Is My Body is a reflection on the nature of body image, the existentialist notion of choice and consequences, the philosophical problem of evil, and the difficulty and beauty of embracing sacrifice in the most harrowing of circumstances.
There is a trailer and more information here.
Fr. Philip Neri Powell, OP writes a good post on the differences between Religious Order and and Diocesan priests. Also interesting how some of the distinctions are blurring.
John Zmirak with a great essay on Kwanzaa the holiday that the “tenured black separatist and FBI informer Maulana (Ron) Karenga pulled out of his orifice.” Not to mention convicted felon and torturer. Like everything Zmirak writes it is funny and educational.
Kathy Shaidle writes Kwanzaa: my part in its downfall
was Christ. Jennifer at Conversion Diary writes about what drew her to Christmas even when she was an atheist, something I can totally relate to.
Leon Suprenant of CUF writes about the USCCB semi-annual meeting November 10-13th in Baltimore, the “practical and pastoral implications of political support for abortion.” He also writes about three concerns that he has spoken to bishops about.