Comments for WYD: a Martian's View at http://www.thecatholicthing.org , comment 1 to 10 out of 10 comments http://www.thecatholicthing.org Sat, 25 May 2013 04:16:48 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7883 Here in the uk the pattern is very similar. A massively hostile media who only want to cover "Catholic" events when there is something really bad to say about them. I think in the USA you would be struck by the similarities between NYT and London Times. What I'm really happy to say is that the press here have been forced to acknowledge WYD as a success. It must have been galling for them to do so. Man proposes God disposes! - Denis Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:40:10 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7836 The graces and fruits that will spring from WYD require no advertisement. - Ryan Hilliard Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:43:01 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7832 Maybe secular media outlets are afraid to touch coverage of religious events because (a) they know they usually get details wrong; and (b) they are criticized for getting details wrong. Either way, I see no plot or persecution. - David Philippart Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:44:31 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7828 On the other hand, millions saw the 60 Minutes profile on NY Archbishop Tim Dolan that made him look like Bozo the Clown. All Morley Safer could talk about was the priest sex scandals and Dolan played defense the whole interview. Plus he came off as way too garrulous and palsy-wowsy. Where's Bishop Sheen when we need him? - Grump Mon, 22 Aug 2011 08:58:34 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7827 I used the Boston Globe search engine on Friday to check "hundred" plus "protest" for the last two years. Over 650 stories. Yet, over 1 million Catholics, mostly youth, travel to Spain? One story before Sunday (my daughter's group went over on Wednesday 10 August, and the largest Boston Archdiocesan group went on Sunday 14 August. And that story? An AP blurb about the "protesters." I submit for your amusement a letter I emails to the Globe editors on Wednesday 17 August, and, which they chose not to publish: "Dear Globe, I noted with wry amusement and little surprise that today's Globe is bereft of any mention of World Youth Day in Madrid. For your information it was formally kicked-off yesterday. I am sure space was tight, used as it was to inform us of a study that many people use "Sorry, I'm on the phone" as an excuse (surprisingly not paid for with Federal dollars), and to learn of the reinstatement of the traditional names to Canada's navy and air force. Meanwhile, several hundred young adults from Boston are joining hundreds of thousands of others on a pilgrimage of truly global scope. Is your editorial staff merely baffled by the faith and commitment of these pilgrims? Or does the omission reflect repressed hostility toward those "clinging to God and guns"? Couldn't you have regaled readers with another NYT-originated hit piece accusing Pope Benedict XVI of orchestrating unspeakable child abuse? What about a good ol' James Carroll Catholic bashing? Too bad HE wasn't running the Church, there'd be far more important things to do than World Youth Day. Perhaps we could have seen a diabolical Dan Brown-esque conspiracy theory? Yesterday I participated in an online survey sent by the Globe regarding my opinions on the paper. Do you really need a survey to help to understand your double-digit year-over-year circulation decline? Sincerely" - Nick Palmer Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:55:05 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7825 When will we finally admit to ourselves for real that the mainstream media is anti-Catholic? Instead of sucking up to them, we should boycott them and their advertisers. Imagine, if all the Catholics in the northeast instead of cravenly panting to be accepted by the likes of the NY Times, pitched their copies of the NYT into the trash and cancelled their subscriptions. When the MSM start loosing money, there will be a wonderful to behold readjustment to their mindset. - Yezhov Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:09:41 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7824 I had a very devout friend (may she rest in peace) who used to say "All growth takes place in the dark." If this is true, maybe a news blackout is not a bad thing. In the secular darkness, this young shoot may grow in strength and vigor, with deep roots, so that, when it it ready to spring forth in full blossom, it will be strong and supple, able to withstand the violent winds in which it must flourish, and it will bear much fruit. - Louise Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:53:38 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7823 An excellent column, Dr. Royal. I grew up in an America where lip service was paid to "Christian" or family values. But then reality hit, where one of the sub-groups admitted to an 80% illegitimacy rate, and forecasts in general began looking bleak. In order to stave off millions on welfare, it was felt that contraception and abortion were the tools to accomplish this. The slippery slope began and secularism came out from behind the curtain where it had always been. There is no going back as the Rubicon has been crossed. The lines are drawn with the Church on one side and the World on the other. It promises to be interesting. - Manfred Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:26:41 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7822 The only coverage I caught was the closing Mass. While heartened by the size and enthusiasm of the young people, I was discouraged to see the lack of Christian symbolism. I mean, exactly what was that thing near the altar? Am I missing something here, or what? - Dave T Mon, 22 Aug 2011 03:03:07 +0100 http://www.thecatholicthing.org/columns/2011/wyd-a-martians-view.html#comment-7821 Isn't it odd that the Gray Lady and other publications seem unaware that their editorial choices have led to their sclerosis? Or is it the case that they would prefer to perish if that is the cost of carrying forth the politically correct worldview? - MJ Anderson Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:30:58 +0100