In an article in New Oxford Review, Mr. Chene Richard Heady makes some very interesting and timely points concerning the Church and its reception in the main stream media (msm). Since his whole piece is based upon the writings of John Henry Cardinal Newman (soon to be Blessed), I found the piece very helpful. His basic premise, based upon Newman's Lectures on the Present Position of Catholics in England (1851), is that when the Church stops being reviled in the msm, or constant pointing to the sinfulness of her members does not occur, it is then that we need to worry that the Church is not being faithful to her divine commission in the world. A great piece and worth the read.
As an additional note, the New Oxford Review is a great source for faithful Catholics. I will admit that I cancelled my subscription a number of years ago as I found the publication to be drifting toward the bitter and hostile type of traditionalism which was not helpful. The publication now seems to be where it can do the most good: addressing all issues without the rancor, but faithfully Catholic. I would recommend taking out a subscription, they deserve our support and you will stand to gain from the insights provided in the articles. To find our more, see their website.
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