The Descent…
I have always considered politics a mirror of our culture. Right now, if we are completely honest, the image is not pretty. The image is one primarily of distaste, discord and hatred. Our politics seeks not to build, but to oppose. We…
In The Mailbox: 06.04.26 (Evening Edition) : The Other McCain
Posted on | June 5, 2026 | No Comments — compiled by Wombat-socho Silicon Valley et Hamas delenda sunt. OVER THE TRANSOMDoug Ross: A Day With A Colonial Farmer’s Wife (1776), also, Hate Machine – The $PLC Laid Bare,EBL: Pompano, Scott Pelley…
Pelvic theology, pelvic justice – The Catholic Thing
In a recent New York Times guest essay, Catholic writer David Gibson praised Pope Leo for moving his church away from “pelvic theology.” It is a way of dismissing those concerned with all matters related to sex—from abortion to LGBTQ rights to…
Pope calls on Catholic universities to be authentic, instill ‘passion for the truth’
Catholic universities should reflect “authenticity as true disciples of Christ” as they guide students’ desire for knowledge into a passion for the truth, Pope Leo XIV told university presidents from the United States on Wednesday. …
The erosion of taste
The collapse of criticism as a rigorous practice has left contemporary culture increasingly unable to recognize or cultivate excellence. The post The erosion of taste appeared first on The Catholic Thing. Source link
Cardinals to debate ‘Just War’, not liturgy, at Pope Leo XIV’s next extraordinary consistory
A newly disclosed letter to Cardinals from the Dean of the Sacred College outlines the topics for discussion at the June 26–27 meeting. The post Cardinals to debate ‘Just War’, not liturgy, at Pope Leo XIV’s next…
A Still Higher Magnificence – The Catholic Thing
It’s been a week since the publication of Magnifica humanitas, and I’ve been re-reading certain sections, trying to probe into it more deeply (after my own quick reactions on a recent Prayerful Posse, the very day Pope Leo’s first encyclical…
Happy Feet Friday
Here's Howard McGhee with a typically boppish song title, "Thermodynamics". Jimmy Bunn is playing the piano, Bob Kesterton's slappin' the bass and Roy Porter's on drums. Source link
In The Mailbox: 06.04.26 : The Other McCain
Posted on | June 4, 2026 | No Comments — compiled by Wombat-socho Just back from Las Vegas after $2400 in car repairs. I’m not sure the car’s actually worth that much, but it’s a long walk back to Tonopah, so I didn’t have much choice but to…
Graham Platner faces disturbing allegations from ex-girlfriends amid growing campaign scandals
Graham Platner is facing a fresh wave of damaging allegations after multiple former girlfriends accused the Maine Senate hopeful of disturbing behavior ranging from violent fantasies to physically aggressive conduct. The Democrat candidate — who…