There's a new fly in the ointment.

Time Magazine had a recent article entitled "Is Liberal Catholicism Dead?".

I think just asking the question gives one the answer. Here's what one says:

"For a couple of generations, progressivism was an [important] way to be Catholic."
Then he adds, "But I think the end of an era is here."

We can only hope.

Link to the article:

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1737323,00.html

Memorial Day

Amidst the cookouts and fun, let's not forget all those who've given their lives to keep us free.

The fight against Latin continues...

Some dioceses actually care about rebuilding Catholic identity. Some, like San Diego, look to erect more and more roadblocks to this restoration. Read all about San Diego's shenanigans over at Father Z's blog:

http://wdtprs.com/blog/2008/05/diocese-of-san-diego-and-summorum-pontificum-not-very-friendly/

Piero Marini keeps trying...

He just can't accept that the "great renewal" has been a complete bust. But he'll keep up the facade as long as there are people who'll listen.

Read more about it over at the Roman Catholic Blog:
http://romancatholicblog.typepad.com/roman_catholic_blog/2008/04/ex-papal-liturg.html