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CWN reports that the Vatican has confirmed Lincoln Bishop Bruskewitz’s excommunication of members of Call to Action. The Nebraska chapter of Call to Action appealed the bishop’s decision to the Vatican. In his November 24 letter to Bishop Bruskewitz, Cardinal Re reports that Vatican’s finding that the disciplinary action was “properly taken.” The Vatican has…

At First Things, Anthony Sacramone reviews three films in one post:  Apocalypto, The Nativity Story, and The Fountain. He’s glad, at the very least, that some folks are at least trying to explore some bigger questions beyond "What shall we explode next?" and "How will the boy and girl Meet Cute in this one?"

A St. Nicholas day tradition, noted by a few bloggers: Jay Anderson A site linked by Tom at Recta Ratio. In the Middle Ages the life of a chorister was harsh and severe. The daily routine was rigorous, food not over-plentiful and corporal punishment frequent. Thus one can imagine that once a year the prospect…

Today is the feast of St. Ambrose, the fourth-century bishop of Milan who played a vital role in the conversion of St. Augustine. Ambrose, as you probably know, was only a catechumen when he was elected, by acclamation, the bishop of Milan. He was at the time the popular prefect of the region, and when…
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