Against the Grain, which is part of the Ratzinger Fan Club is another of those Catholic blogs which support Israel, simply because the writer has a well developed moral sense and is able to distinguish between good and evil.

Currently, Against the Grain is offering a series entitled The War Against Israel - News and Commentary and also an exploration of "Proportionality" and Just War Theory.

The site also offers other treasures. While I'm blogging, perhaps I should wear one of these, while sipping from one of this collection.

The following story has been picked up by a few sites, but here it is presented by another Catholic blogger, American Papist, who is evidently more clear-sighted about the threats facing Israel than some Church leaders: Plea for Israel emerges from Irish bog. An Irish book of Psalms, dated to the years 800 – 1000, was found in a bog, open at Psalm 83.

Here is part of the psalm (emphases mine).

God, do not be silent; God, be not still and unmoved!

See how your enemies rage; your foes proudly raise their heads.

They conspire against your people, plot against those you protect.

They say, "Come, let us wipe out their nation; let Israel's name be mentioned no more!"

They scheme with one mind, in league against you:

The tents of Ishmael and Edom, the people of Moab and Hagar,

Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, Philistia and the inhabitants of Tyre.

Assyria, too, in league with them gives aid to the descendants of Lot

Other people have quoted that part of the psalm, pointing out how relevant it is today, but I'll add the final section:

My God, turn them into withered grass, into chaff flying before the wind.

As a fire raging through a forest, a flame setting mountains ablaze,

Pursue them with your tempest; terrify them with your storm.

Cover their faces with shame, till they pay you homage, LORD.

Let them be dismayed and shamed forever; let them perish in disgrace.

Show them you alone are the LORD, the Most High over all the earth.

If all this is too serious for you, or you are filled with anxiety for Israel, calm down with some therapy. (Have your sound turned on)