A reader writes: Rosary for Priests, a group of laity formed for the purpose of spiritually supporting our Cathoic priests, announces its “Rosary for Priests” prayer effort for June 19, 2010 at 10-10:30am in front of the Cathedral in San Francisco and in other dioceses. Calling itself a “love letter from the laity,” Rosary for Priests is organizing public rosaries on the steps of cathedrals at 10-10:30am on June 19, 2010 as a fitting completion to the Year for Priests.... Read more

A reader named Troy writes: You may not remember me, but I was on the Catholic Answers cruise with you and your wife in 2008. I am writing today with a heavy heart. My youngest son Michel (18 months) was tragically killed in an accident on June 2. Can you please request prayers for my wife Eunice, his brothers and sisters: Mason, Gabriel, Sarah and Raphael. Thanks. Yours in Christ. I am *so* sorry to hear this, Troy. May God... Read more

gets a profile in the New York Times. Not a bad one either. The author is clearly baffled by her, but respectful. I think she’s one of God’s great gifts to the Church, which will probably embarrass her, but she’s tough enough to take the compliment. If you have checked out her blog, you should. Read more

From Nature: Medical personnel on the payroll of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) participated in experimentation and research on detainees during interrogations following the US terror attacks of 11 September 2001 according to an independent report released today. The actions documented in the report took place during the administration of President George W. Bush and contravene principles of research ethics set out in the Nuremburg Code, including those explicitly stated by the US government. The amazing thing is that Catholics... Read more

but we will go ahead and trumpet as Scientific Fact the claim that lesbians make better parents because it agrees with our ideology. What could it hurt? Read more

the “Annual Conference of the International Society of Solipsists” on Saturday, July 31 at 12:00am. Matthew Pinto, Patrick Coffin, and 13 other friends are also invited. Mark says, “It looks as if it may sell out, so register today!”. Event: Annual Conference of the International Society of Solipsists Start Time: Saturday, July 31 at 12:00am End Time: Saturday, July 31 at 12:30amWhere: Nemo Memorial Center, 100 Nusquam Place, Napa, California I’m just surprised more people aren’t solipsists. Read more

My latest on Insided Catholic. Read more

Here are some blog entries from the Register. And here is my latest bleat of exasperation over people who get their education from Glenn Beck. Here is a another piece in the Works of Mercy series. And here is the latest on the Beatitudes. Read more

A few years back, I made the observation that whatever they may think about the Blessed Virgin Mary, conservative Christians in the United States (of whatever stripe) generally agree on the Immaculate Conception of the State of Israel and her preservation from all sin both original and actual. My view of the matter is based on the weird tendency of defenders of Israel to take the slightest criticism of Israel as a token of a desire to bull doze their... Read more

a lovely memoir of growing up in a Southern town. Do check it out! One of these days, I should try to write down my memories of growing up in Everett, Washington. My life seems so boring though, that I can’t ever get around to it. I s’pose its worth a shot though. Read more