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NCREGISTER.COM  |  Daily Feature  |  May 16, 2008

Commentary

The Scandal of Healing

by MARK SHEA

May 13, 2008

Veritatis Benedictus

by PAUL KENGOR

The Encyclical That Visited America

May 13, 2008

When the Politics of Race Come Home

by JAY DUNLAP

May 13, 2008


News

Chef to The Pope

by ANGELO STAGNARO

Local Catholic and TV chef Lidia Bastianich got a chance to cook for Pope Benedict XVI when he was in New York — and helped him cut a birthday cake.

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

Catholic Day Camps

by JOSEPH PRONECHEN

With summer almost upon us, parents might start looking for a vacation bible school for their kids. The Register takes a look at a few of the good ones — and offers tips on what parents should look for.

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

The Defanging of Aslan

by STEVEN D. GREYDANUS

Producer Douglas Gresham, C.S. Lewis’ stepson and heir, discussed and differences between the first Narnia film and the sequel — and between the book and the film.

May 13, 2008

Kansas Governor Denied

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

Cyclone Nargis’ Wrath

Humanitarian Groups Assist a Devastated Myanmar

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only


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Our Times

Timeline: 8 Decades in the Life of the Register

How To Be Catholic

Print and pass on our guides to How and Why to go to Mass; How and Why to go to Confession and How and Why to Pray.

Top 100 Catholic Movies

See the movies 1,000 readers chose in an online survey.

Faith & Family Magazine

Discover the most practical & inspirational family magazine to help live your Catholic faith. Click HERE to get a free issue!

Umbert the Unborn

Experience the daily humor of Umbert the Unborn – and see why he’s captured so many hearts!

Podcasts

Listen to Register editors discuss today's news and issues on Catholic radio


Books

A Fairy Tale Retold

by KIMBERLEY HEATHERINGTON

Kimberley Heatherington recommends Waking Rose, by Regina Doman.

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only


Education

Brave New School

by KIMBERLEY HEATHERINGTON

A new Catholic high school in the Diocese of Arlington, Va., whose cornerstone and tabernacle were blessed by Pope Benedict XVI on his visit to America, will feature a unique program: bioethics. By Kimberley Heatherington.

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only


Opinion

Letters 05.18.2008

May 13, 2008

Obama vs. The Right to Life

by The Editors

May 13, 2008

Web Extras

by Father Owen Kearns, LC

May 13, 2008


Resources

Pope2008.com

Pope Benedict XVI is coming to America and Australia. The National Catholic Register wants to make sure you don’t miss out.

Catholic Identity College Guide 2007-08

See how Catholic universities answer 10 questions about their Catholic identity.

EZ Funds

Start raising money for yourself, your parish, mission or club. Visit www.e-zfunds4u.com today!

Vocation Guide 2006

Resources and testimonials to help hear God’s call.


Vatican

Beatification Imminent?

by EDWARD PENTIN

Cardinal John Newman’s beatification cause is moving forward after the miraculous cure of a Massachusetts deacon who prayed for the cardinal’s intercession.

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

The Church Lives a Perennial Pentecost

Pope Benedict XVI weekly catechesis.

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only


Inperson

Media Engineer

Derry Connolly, the founder and president of John Paul the Great Catholic University, launched an ambitious endeavor to create a school that teaches students to use the media to spread truth and values.

May 13, 2008


Culture of Life

Don’t Worry. Be Godly.

by Phil Lenahan

Phil Lenahan offers financial advice based on Catholic teachings.

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

Good Morning, Vietnamese Hero

by J.B. AN DANG

In Vietnam, a man with no healthcare background but plenty of Catholic faith is saving babies from death by abortion in a tiny but bustling orphanage-shelter. By J.B. An Dang

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

‘Dad, It Looks Like Bread’

by STEPHEN VINCENT

Preparing his son for first holy Communion, a dad thinks back to his own special day many Mays ago — and finds himself learning as well as teaching. By Stephen Vincent.

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

People Who Need People

A formative, family-friendly factoid from a survey or study in the news.

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

Corpus Christi Sunday

by Tom & April Hoopes

Reflections on forthcoming Mass readings by Tom and April Hoopes.

May 13, 2008


Arts & Culture

TV Picks May 18-24. 2008

by Daniel J. Engler

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

Lewis Lite

by Steven D. Greydanus

Prince Caspian Is Inspired by the Second Narnia Book but Fails to Adapt It

May 13, 2008 | For Subscribers Only

DVD Picks & Passes

by Steven D. Greydanus

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