Where to start on something from James Taranto as Wry Observer with eye for headlines? Try this:
An Optimist Would Say Two-Thirds Still Consider It Fun
“Third of Berlin University Students Consider Sex Work”–headline, Reuters, May 18
I often try for a zinger myself, but here I desist.
From the Faith Community of Saint Sabina, an emailed reminder:
Tavis Smiley will be at the church Saturday, 5/21 to discuss his new book, Fail Up. Mr. Smiley will be here from 12 pm to 2 pm. in McMahon Hall.
It was on Smiley’s show that Fr. Pfleger made the public statement that if he could not preach at St. Sabina, he would do so at Protestant churches.
I want to try to stay in the Catholic Church. If they say You either take this principalship of (Leo High) or pastorship there or leave, then Ill have to look outside the church. I believe my calling is to be a pastor. I believe my calling is to be a voice for justice. I believe my calling is to preach the Gospel. In or out of the church, Im going to continue to do that.
That did it for Cardinal George, who suspended him.
Nonetheless, he’s still pastor, to judge by the flyer.
What a friend he has in Tavis.
Blithe Spirit 