Her Eminence

Okay, so. Episcopal bishops (I know it's redundant) can go to a worship service wearing lederhosen and an oven mitt? [h/t: Chris Johnson @ The MCJ - READ IT ALL!]

BXVI's Mustard Seed Strategy

More from Spengler at Asia Times: ”I have a mustard seed, and I’m not afraid to use it.” I like this guy, Spengler. [h/t: Mark Shea]

And He Quotes Tolkien

Spengler at The Asia Times on the way Obama’s women lift the veil.

Anglophilia

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Chivalry is Decidedly Not Dead

Just a reminder: If you are looking for a noble and faithful way to join in chivalric prayer, meditation, and action in devotion to Our Lord and his good Lady, consider Corpus Christianum.

Our Lady - Shelter of the Word

Mary, crowned with living light,
Temple of the Lord,
Place of peace and holiness,
Shelter of the Word.

Mystery of sinless life
In our fallen race
Free from shadow, you reflect
Plenitude of grace.

Virgin-Mother of our God,
Lift us when we fall,
Who were named upon the Cross
Mother of us all.

Father, Son, and Holy Ghost,
Heaven sings your praise;
Mary magnifies your name
Through eternal days.

Music: Gossner's Choralbuch, Leipzig, 1882
Text: Stanbrook Abbey

Catholic Church - The Key

"A key is necessarily a thing with a pattern, so this was one having in some ways a rather elaborate pattern. When people complain of the (Catholic) religion being so early complicated with theology and things of the kind, they forget that the world had not only got into a hole, but had got into a whole maze of holes and corners ... If the faith had faced the world only with the platitudes about peace and simplicity some moralists would confine it to, it would not have had the faintest effect n that luxurious and labyrinthine lunatic asylum ... There was undoubtedly much about the key that seemed complex; indeed there was only one thing about it that was simple. It opened the door."

- G. K. Chesterton

Catholic Resistance

The Telegraph reports that the Roman Catholic Church has led the ethical opposition to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill in Britain, becoming a "serious irritant" to the Prime Minister. This is a superb example of "Catholic resistance" and calls for praise. [h/t: Creative Minority Report]

In a similar vein, it is good to see Mark Gordon posting again at Suicide of the West following his Lenten hiatus. Mark is hitting the ground in stride with a series, as Providence would have it, on Catholic Resistance.

Let's Play the Old Switcheroo

Hugh Fitzgerald performs a fascinating mental experiment: Reversing the roles of the Arabs and Israel.

MSM Wakes Up, Rolls Over

The BBC blinks and sees Mark Steyn fighting a dragon called Multicultural Canadian PC. Goes back to sleep.

Jihad Begot the Crusades

For those who don't have a lick of historical time-line sense -- sorry. For the historically challenged, Andrew G. Bostom clears the air with Jihad begot the Crusades. And recently he writes about clear indications that the administration still does not understand Islam.

Chesterton - Legitimate Defense

Dale Ahlquist at the Catholic Men's Quarterly discusses matters of chivalry and legitimate defense in Sometimes You Have to Fight: A Chesteronian Perspective.

For the Record - I'm with Fitz

Hugh Fitzgerald asks, How could anyone in his right mind not be on the side of Israel? However, I will continue to pray for the Christians who are persecuted in Iran, Iraq, and Israel.

Welcome Home, Brother

CNN reports a Prominent Muslim becomes Catholic on Easter. [H/t: New Advent]

Christus resurrexit

The Morning of the Resurrection [1882] - Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones

Rejoice, heavenly powers! Sing, choirs of angels!
Exult, all creation around God's throne!
Jesus Christ, our King, is risen!
Sound the trumpet of salvation!

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The whole bright world rejoices now, Hilariter, hilariter;
The birds do sing on every bough Alleluia, alleluia.

Then shout beneath the racing skies, Hilariter, hilariter;
To him who rose that we might rise, Alleluia, alleluia.

And all you living things make praise, Hilariter, hilariter;
He guideth you on all your ways, Alleluia, alleluia.

He, Father, son, and Holy Ghost - Hilariter, hilariter!
Our God most high, our joy and boast. Alleluia, alleluia!