WI Catholic Musings: Two Catholic Men - Tim Russert and Tony Snow

I just finished reading another fine obituary of Mr. Tony Snow online in the local Catholic newspaper. It said all the right things and was syndicated by a major Catholic News outlet. However, as in the case of all the stories filed in the mainstream media, two words were seemingly missing from the story, "Catholic convert."

I thought perhaps it was me. I thought it was just my sensitivity. Thanks to the blogosphere, however, I found that that tiny electric tingle running down my spine was out there on the Catholic blogs and running awash. Others had noticed too: Raymond Arroyo for one.

This blog post is one of many that have "caught the vibe." I thought I'd share it. It is not all in my head. The agenda is very clear.

Mr. Snow was a Christian AND a Catholic. He will receive a Requiem Mass in a Catholic Basilica tomorrow morning.

May God have mercy on his soul and that of Mr. Russert. May their souls both rest in peace... Both were Catholics and fine men. Both died too young.

Only God knows why... Requiescant in pace.