Links I Like (Week Ending Oct 4, 2014)
Father Benedict Groeschel (1933-2014) – one of the giants of the faith, may he RIP.
My Recollections of the Giant, Fr. Benedict Groeschel, who died last night (in time for the Feast of St. Francis).
In related news, looks like Iron Man 4 ain’t gonna happen.
Eegads. Mark Harris picked the most shallow movie of the year as a lock to win Best Picture. #Boyhood
Forget ebola. This appears far more insidious. ‘Mystery Illness’ Striking Kids Across the Country
#Charismatic Prayer in the Catholic Church; interview w/ Patti Gallagher Mansfield, name-checked by @Pontifex
“The Left Behind books had the Good Christian Main Characters look good, w/o doing anything really Christlike.”
“Apparently everything I do is meaningless. But it was Jerry Seinfeld who said it, so I suppose that makes it OK.”
[Reddit]: A G.K. Chesterton quote saved a couple of people from committing suicide.
#ObviousChild stakes its credibility on brutal frankness. Yet when it comes to what abortion is, its frankness fails.
This looks great–a practical resource for churches to adopt New Media evangelization strategies.
Global Warming Pause Hits 18 Years On RSS Data. Maybe year 19 there’ll be some uptick? #HateToSeeAllThatMoneyWasted
“People would say, ‘You just have to be yourself,’ and I was like, ‘I don’t know who that is yet!” – Anne Hathaway.
Ding! Ding! Ding! What a great article, how Catholic parishes can shine the Gospel light in their communities.
A Connecticut educator lost his job, because of his (perfectly legal) after-school endeavors. (And I agree 100%).
An Introduction to the Right-Oriented Politics, for those who believe “Faux News Lies.”
Gospel Lessons from The Wizard of Oz | Nick Alexander
Gordon College Will Lose Accreditation over Behavioral Standards, even though it is in the right. Shame on NEASC.
Pope Francis sold the Sistine Chapel this morning, and gave the money to Nancy Pelosi. #MustBeTrue
Take this to heart, Christian filmmakers: Writing advice from Mike Nichols.
The Skills We’ve Lost to Technology (and How to Get Them Back)
Whatever your opinion on this contentious issue, I am offended by attempts to change common words. #immigration
The Era of Saturday Morning Cartoons Ends. On a related note, most folks thought it had already ended.
Come on, men. You have got to be stronger than this. How dare you abandon your calling to chivalry.
I came late to ‘Shark Tank’, and for the past year I’ve been eating it up. Its reruns are slaughtering other shows.
My nomination for the world’s worst Halloween costume idea, ever.
@Pontifex reflected on the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit, this morning.
Today is the Feast Day of Therese of Lisieux. If you make a video on my parody song, I will send you every CD I did.
People Who Succeed Do These 11 Things.
TIL Robert (“Freddie Kreuger”) Englund once recommended Mark (“Luke Skywalker”) Hamill to try out for Star Wars.
New York Times plans to increase revenues (and save itself) by making their reporting worse.
Secret Service Director to Resign. Journalists have jumped the WH fence to interview her.
Sadly, the real jobless rate is likely closer to 20 percent, and the root cause is slow economic growth.
The Secret Sufferings of Catholic Manhood – and boy could I relate.
This Supermarket Poster Was Not Meant To Be Seen By The Public. #Whoopsie
Joy can come from: the adventure of raising a family, teaching, nurturing others, sacrifice, and unconditional love.
Why The Exodus Of Youth From The Church?
Oh no. Another school shooting. Police: 1 shot at Albemarle High School; 1 in custody #PrayersForAlbemarle
A Prayer for #Ferguson (by Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Ferguson MO)
Neither did I at that age. I waited till I was 29. ‘Most’ Students In Film Class Hadn’t Seen ‘Gone with the Wind’
In the past, Steve Kroft couldn’t ask tough questions to the current President. #NowWeDontTrustHim
Heartbreaking; the son of a prominent Christian author (whom I’ve admired) has left the Christian faith. #BartCampolo
ANOTHER SCHOOL SHOOTING?!? Eegads. 1 student injured after shooting at Fern Creek High School
The Music Industry Is Literally Brainwashing You to Like Bad Pop Songs — Here’s How
Five Things Catholics Need to Start Saying in the Same-Sex Marriage Debate.
A Catholic Man’s Guide to Purity
“Germany’s national ethics council has called for an end to the criminalization of incest between siblings”
While not the strongest phones out there, fears of a serious structural design flaw in the iPhone 6 seem overblown.
Learn from the Saints how to conquer anxiety.
The activists ignored the documented historical fact that the name “Redskin” originated among Native Americans.
Couple thrown off bus and branded ‘racists’ for singing Peppa Pig theme to baby.
Wait a minute. A cop was shot in Ferguson over the weekend? How come this isn’t wall-to-wall national news?
*Homeschooling*. Take that in, folks. Savor the logic from the governor and commission of my home state. #Facepalm
How to Enjoy the 12 Foods People Love to Hate.
