Vox Nova’s First Anniversary
Well, it was one year ago today that a small group of bloggers, unsatisfied and discouraged by the lack of balance in cultural and political analysis among Catholic blogs, launched Vox Nova. Our ambition was large, our expectations were small. We’ve received a great deal of praise and a whole lot of criticism for our efforts since, and I think I speak for all when I thank our readers–and I do mean every one of them–for their time, thought and passion. I’ve learned a great deal from my fellow bloggers and from our commentators.
To commemorate the occasion, we’ve selected our favorite post by each Vox Nova contributor from the past twelve months. Enjoy!
Anxietas
A Metaphysical Critique of the Cultural Diversity Attitude (5/20/07)
Blackadder
Is Equality Desirable? (2/21/08)
Feddie/Alexham
On McCain and Hagee (3/13/08)
Gerald Cambell
The Concreteness of Spirituality (10/23/07)
Henry Karlson
Person vs. Individual (3/11/08)
Jonathan
Organic, Cultivated Virtue (12/6/07)
Katerina Ivanovna
“We Must Open Our Eyes!” (8/13/07)
Matthew Fish
Michael Novak at it again: Bush si, Benedict no (4/16/08)
Michael Iafrate
Memorial Day and the Religious Syncretism of the State (5/26/07)
Morning’s Minion
Health Care Reform: In Defense of Single Payer Systems (6/26/07)
M.Z. Forrest
Preliminary Thoughts on Voter’s Guides (11/7/07)
Nathan Wildermuth
Militant (I, II, III) (6/20/07)
Policraticus
The phony “Catholic Right” and “Catholic Left” (7/23/07)
Radical Catholic Mom
NFP: The Church Teaching on Family Planning (6/6/07)
Ressourcement
Romney on Abortion, The Mormons on Abortion, and Anything Else (11/8/07)
Rick Garnett
Mukasey, torture and the separation of power (11/6/07)
Soutenus
Abortion - Show Me the Money! (5/19/07)
May 16, 2008 at 1:02 am
Congratulations are in order. I am delighted that a blog overcoming the sterile polarization of libs and cons exists.
May 16, 2008 at 1:05 am
Sometimes a couple of you steam me, but I like what you are doing. Seriously. And I promise never ever to call Morning’s Minion a naughty name again. Sorry! (And so if you trust me, you can take me off the “moderation” list.)
May 16, 2008 at 7:30 am
Happy anniversary!
May 16, 2008 at 8:53 am
Congrats! I enjoyed my time at Vox Nova, and I wish y’all continued success.
May 16, 2008 at 9:16 am
Congratulations, everyone at VN! Has it really been a year already?
May 16, 2008 at 9:52 am
Two thumbs up for Matthew Fish’s and Katerina Ivanovna’s pieces. Cheers.
May 16, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Policratus,
Have you read “The Devastated Vineyard”? It is Von Hildebrand’s masterpiece commentary on the Church after VII.
May 16, 2008 at 12:34 pm
This blog has never recovered from the loss of Anxietas.
May 16, 2008 at 12:51 pm
Très Bien!
May 16, 2008 at 12:59 pm
Greg,
Yes, I have read von Hildebrand’s The Devasted Vineyard, which I consider to be one of his only regretful piece. Having worked with individuals that knew von Hildebrand personally, I realize that Vineyard is more a culmination of his own personal frustration rather than a serious critique of the Church. His Trojan Horse in the City of God and Charitable Anathema are much better, more balanced commetaries/critiques of the Western Church after Vatican II.
I will be sure to forward your compliment on to Anxietas.
May 16, 2008 at 1:19 pm
Greg, “This blog has never recovered from the loss of Anxietas.” I know, I miss him too!
May 16, 2008 at 1:28 pm
Actually, Policratus I have one more question. Talking about critiques of the Western Church after VII, have you read “Iota Unum” by Romano Amerio? I have talked to lots of priests who have said this book is a masterpiece that stays at the scholarly level.
May 16, 2008 at 1:54 pm
This blog has never recovered from the loss of Anxietas.
I know… Anxietas, where are you? :(
May 16, 2008 at 2:29 pm
Greg,
I have not read that work, but you have me interested in doing so.
May 16, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Policratus,
Here is some info on Romano Amerio:
http://chiesa.espresso.repubblica.it/articolo/135061?eng=y
May 16, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Great to be with you all.
I would like to plug one of my recent favorites, by Policraticus
http://vox-nova.com/2008/04/23/pope-benedict-xvi-on-the-false-hope-of-marxism/
May 16, 2008 at 6:40 pm
Happy Anniversary! It’s been a wonderful thing to happen upon a Catholic forum that so clearly exemplifies the diversity of opinions that our tradition represents. You guys best typify what it means to be catholic.
I’d like to add that the thoughts of Michael Iafrate have been especially helpful to me, in a time when my own political beliefs are going through rapid and confusing changes. For the things I’ve come to believe about my own country, doubtless some would have me hounded out of the Church. This blog has been a comfort. Thank you, Michael. Thank you, everyone.
May 16, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Thanks for the kind words, Dustin. (and everyone else too.) And hang in there — they’ll never get rid of us. :)
May 16, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Long life to you and your blog!
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