Nathaniel Peters

A sensible word from the Wall Street Journal on the Pope and how his celebration of immigration is the right and Christian thing to do, in contrast to virulent rumblings from the some corners of the American political scene: “You know the restrictionists have gone head-first into the fever . . . . Continue Reading »

Via Argent by the Tiber , here’s the musical line-up for the Mass in Yankee Stadium. Note the musical difference between this and the Mass in Nationals Stadium, which involved less traditional music and more music from the many peoples comprising American Catholicism. To me, it also seems to . . . . Continue Reading »

For those in the New York area this weekend, here are two events to put on the calendar: 1. Friday: Papal Candlelight Vigil , 9:00 pm - 12:00 am, 5th Ave at 72nd Street. The Archdiocese will provide 1000 candles for the faithful outside the Pope’s window. I wouldn’t be surprised if he . . . . Continue Reading »

Kenneth Woodward, a contributing editor on religion for Newsweek , has an editorial in the New York Times on what Benedict might say on Catholic education tomorrow. One notes first that Mr. Woodward has added his name to the list of people who are eager to tell Benedict what he should be saying to . . . . Continue Reading »

A couple days ago, a signed copy of Safire’s Political Dictionary , the fifth edition of the popular tome by the linguistic and political columnist William Safire, arrived on my desk. I’d seen it in a catalogue and, thinking it would follow in the footsteps of Dr. Johnson’s . . . . Continue Reading »

In the Easter issue of Dappled Things , a magazine devoted to the artistic and cultural life of young Catholics in America, First Things contributor Matthew Milliner writes on how Catholics can renew the world of contemporary art. Playing off the title of Joseph Bottum’s article ” When . . . . Continue Reading »

The order of service for all US ceremonies during the upcoming papal visit was released today . I didn’t find any big surprises, although the plans for the Youth Rally at Dunwoodie in New York are outlined in greater detail. Those present will be singing “Happy Birthday” in German . . . . Continue Reading »

Here’s a very interesting review of a book on what all those ribbons and activist badges say about our culture. A sample: In many respects, Ribbon Culture is an analysis of several apparently contradictory aspects of contemporary culture. The ribbon is, explains Moore, ‘both a kitsch . . . . Continue Reading »

Usually architects and artists seeking immortality by creating great works of art that will outlast them. But Madeline Gins and Arawaka, a husband and wife team of architects, have created a house that is designed to give its occupants a kind of immortality. The New York Times reports : In 45 years . . . . Continue Reading »

Steven Malanga of the Manhattan Institute says that the best way to fight is to strengthen two-parent families, not pouring more money into government programs: Yet both candidates are largely missing the point. While they insist that strengthening labor unions or protecting homeowners from . . . . Continue Reading »