Open Tabs

There are some things in my "Open Tabs" on my blog browser and I would be remiss if I did not at least mention . They are things that I may or may not get to in terms of a full post, but I want to make sure I at least provide a link. I am doing some "New Year Cleaning" and wanted to make sure I linked these before I close them or forget about them.

They are well worth the read and do so at your leisure. [Linking does not necessarily imply support]:

• Richard Collins (Linen on the Hedgrove) wrote a list - "10 Marks of a Catholic School." It is a checklist of sorts, to see how "good" a school is, that calls itself Catholic. An interesting thought experiment for sure. 
• Taylor Marshall (Cantebury Tales) asks whether "Natural Law can be erased from the heart?" It is an interesting question, and from a Thomist's perspective looks at what Natural Law is. 
• Collin Kerr (Theology of Dad) has some Augustinian theology exam questions (and answers!) for us. A nice little overview of Augustinian theology, something you dont always find at this blog. It is good to be well rounded, of course.
• Dr. David Saunders (A View from the Loft) writes about the words of the new translation. He explains why words are important, and why striving for perfection in our Liturgy is important, and does so from an interesting perspective - the choir loft.
• Jeffrey Tucker (The Chant Cafe) has a list of 10 things he has learned about Sacred Music in ten years. Many of us have no idea how music should integrate with the Liturgical celebrations of our faith... this is a great place to start. 
• Robert George (Mirror of Justice) has a few quick thoughts on religious freedom. It is a brief piece, but really makes you start to wonder what religious persecution might look like, when it eventually comes. 
• Unam Sanctam Catholicam has a list of links from their top posts of 2011. Some interesting reads ... thought provoking, if nothing else.
• We keep hearing about the "Year of Faith" which is upcoming. Here is a list which outlines what that means for us as Catholics, in some small part. 
• Matthew Alderman (New Liturgical Movement) has an interesting post by a priest re: Benedictine Altar arrangements. This is essentially a discussion about Altar Crucifixes and their importance. I may give this one more attention, but read it nonetheless. 

That should hold you over for a while :)

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