A Nice Video in Defense of Marriage, from Ireland

Here is another video in defense of marriage. This video makes some of the same important points that Dr. Morse made in the previous video that I posted, but in a much shorter and simpler format:



(Found via the Ruth Institute blog.)

Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse: "Same Sex Marriage: Why Not?"

Since the U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments today and tomorrow on two cases dealing with so-called same-sex marriage, here is a good video on this topic:



I found this video at the Aggie Catholics blog. I recommend their post on the subject, Why Same-Sex Marriage Is A Bad Idea.

For further reading, I also recommend USA Today's interview with Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone on the topic of redefining marriage. It is one of the best short articles I have read on this subject, particularly in the mainstream press.

CatholicVote.org Video on the Election of Pope Francis

(Found at Conversion Diary.)

Video Report on Pope Francis

We have a pope!

Conclave: The Making of a Pope

Here is another video about how the new pope will be elected, from Catholic News Service:

Looking back at Pope Benedict XVI

As we prepare for a new pope, here is a nice video about our previous pope, our beloved Pope Benedict XVI:



(Found on the Archdiocese of Dublin web site, via The Religion Teacher.)

How is the New Pope Elected?

I'm sorry I haven't posted much lately. But just in time for the papal conclave, here is a video about the process of electing a pope:




Here is more information on how the pope is elected:

• How is a New Pope Chosen? (from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
• How a New Pope is Chosen (from Catholic News Service and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)
• How a Pope is Elected (an interactive graphic from the Italian newspaper La Stampa)
• Papal Conclave 101: The Mechanics of Electing a New Pope (an article from the National Catholic Register)
• An Illustrated Guide to the Conclave (from the Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
• Inside the Conclave (detailed graphic from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops)

You can also click here to watch live coverage of the papal conclave on EWTN.

Excerpt from a Funeral Homily by Monsignor Charles Pope -- Please Watch!

Here is a message that we all need to hear, myself very much included. Please watch (or listen to) this video, and share it far and wide:



(Found on the Archdiocese of Washington Blog.)

Jimmy Akin thanks Pope Benedict, and you can too!

Jimmy Akin has posted a heartfelt video of appreciation for Pope Benedict:



He also has provided a way that you can express your thanks and good wishes to Pope Benedict. If you leave a comment on this post on Jimmy's blog, he promises to print the comments (excluding anything negative or objectionable) and send them to Pope Benedict, after his retirement.

You can also post your thanks to Pope Benedict on this "Thank You Pope Benedict" site.

Minor Revisions with Jennifer Fulwiler - Episode 2

I am very thankful to hear that Catholic blogger Jennifer Fulwiler seems to be doing much better after a very serious health issue. The second episode of Jennifer's Catholic reality show Minor Revisions (produced by the NET NY Catholic TV network) has now been posted online, and you can watch it here:



This episode features an interview with pro-life author and former abortion clinic manager Abby Johnson, and a visit to the pro-life Vitae Clinic. You can also watch the first episode of Minor Revisions here.

The third and final episode has already aired on NET NY, but I will post it here if it becomes available online.