19 March AD 2024

Holy See

FRIDAY EDITION

Colors of Hate Lighting Up the Empire State Building (Pic Credit: Crisis Magazine)

Cultural Realpolitik: The Homosexual Establishment

. . .the New York Pride Parade is an overwhelming display of establishment power.  As the head of the Human Rights Campaign said in 2006, “Corporate America is far ahead of America generally when it comes to the question of equality for GLBT people.”  Large corporations donate to LGBT causes, lobby against religious freedom laws, & present gay people as avatars of consumerism. . .

by Matthew Schmitz,

of First Things

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Enough Already – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Former Irish Official: Vatican Asked to Protect Church from Financial Claims – Crux
“Call No Man Father” vs. Priests Addressed as “Father”? – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
How to Choose a Catholic Study Bible – Douglas M. Beaumont Ph.D., Catholic Answers
Whatever Happened to French Rood Screens? – Canticum Salomonis
Argentina Defeats Abortion Bill, Abortionists Throw Firebombs at Pro-Lifers – M Bilger
The Unsolved Murder of Fr. Alfred Kunz – Joseph M. Hanneman, The Cthlc World Report
Report: Catholic Schools Prioritised Reputations of Monks Over Child Safety – C Herald
Sting: The Church’s Music & Liturgy Fed This Artistic Soul – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Religious Freedom as Freedom to Discriminate? – Michael F. Bird Ph.D., Public Dscrs
You Are Either With God or Against Him, There Is No Middle Ground – Fr. Bill Peckman
Understanding Marion Maréchal – Nathan Pinkoski, First Things
NFL Star Ben Watson Helps Pregnancy Center Save Babies from Abortion – Karen Ingle
Sometimes Prayer is The Only Answer – Alita Maria Covel Ngo O.C.D.S., Catholic Stand
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Underground Priests Removed in China for Holding Summer Youth Camp – Crux
4 Things Your Hairstylist Wants You To Do – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Language as a Political Tool – Stephen M. Krason Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Kevin Cardinal Farrell (Pic Credit: Life Site)

Rocked by Scandals, the Vatican Should Cancel the Pro-Homosexual World Meeting of Families

. . .claims of innocence are not going to be enough any longer, nor the protections of the old-boy networks.  Take the case of Kevin Cardinal Farrell, one-time auxiliary bishop of Washington D.C., who claims, implausibly, not to have known anything irregular about McCarrick, with whom he lived for six years. . .

. . .It seems highly unlikely, though it’s just barely possible.  And if so – a big if – Cardinal Farrell himself may now become a victim of McCarrick’s evil deeds.  Farrell will be one of the speakers at the World Meeting of Families in Dublin later this month.  Whether he’s to blame or not, his credibility as head of the new Dicastery for Laity, Family, & Life has been damaged.  And will not be restored unless there’s a thorough investigation of what he & others knew – & didn’t know.

by Robert Royal, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

via Life Site

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Santa Rosa Bishop Orders Halt to Communion Services without a Priest – Calif. C. Daily
Essure Is Pulled From the Market, As New Netflix Documentary Is Released – G. Patti
Catholics Ask to Drop Pro-Gay Fr. Jm. Martin from World Meeting of Families – Lf Site
These Airport Chapels Offer Catholic Mass on Sundays – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Forty Anti-Catholic Lies; New Book – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Abuse Victim Forced to Share Room at Women’s Shelter with ‘Trans’ Man – L Laurence
How Liturgical Art Influences the Wider Culture – D. Clayton, New Liturgical Movement
Four Years after ISIS Onslaught, Iraqi Christians Struggle to Rebuild – Elise Harris, Crux
Parvis Imbutus Tentabis Grandia Tutus or, How to Succeed at Latin – Regina Magazine
Why Accompaniment Involves Apologetics – Bishop R.E. Barron S.T.D., Intgrtd C. Life™
If You Love Me, Keep My Commandments – Michael Pakaluk, The Catholic Thing
The Power of Praying Marian Novenas – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
Fr. James V. Schall Dissects the West via Islam – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Law and Liberty
We Don’t Ban Fortune Tellers, We Shouldn’t Ban ‘Gay Conversion Therapy’ – C Greene
The Testing of Faith – Nathalie Fernandez, Ignitum Today
Roe v. Wade has Brought Women Grief, It’s Time to Acknowledge It – Veronika Winkels
‘We Must Pay So Dearly’: China’s Churches Raided, Silenced – Yanan Wang, AP via Crux
Back to Homeschooling with St. Therese of Lisieux – Michele Chronister, Cth. Exchange
What is Human? On the Genetic Modifications of Embryos – R. Kurland Ph.D., C. Stand
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McCarrick Watch: Saturday Edition

Archbishop McCarrick (Pic Credit: Screen Shot from NCRegister.com)

McCarrick Resigned from the College of Cardinals, Wherein Fr. Z Rants

. . .lots of people are really angry, indeed enraged.  Horrid situations such as those caused by men like McCarrick are painful.  We can make choices about how to view them.  Anger is appropriate, but not to the point where we are merely giving voice to our spittle-flecked Ids.  Sad situations like this must be taken as an opportunity for grace.  When you see this filth in the Church, remember that Christ created His Church for sinners: you, me & McCarrick.  If anger is the first impulse that we have when we see this awful stuff, the second impulse must be to say, “God, have mercy on me, a sinner!”, & then go to confession & do some penance. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Card. Jos. Tobin Knew While Bishop in New Jersey – Ch. White & I. San Martín, Crux
Uncle Ted’s ‘Special Boy’ – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
We Should Tread Carefully – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Cardinal Kevin Farrell Lying? – Christine Niles J.D., Church Militant
Closing Our Wallets on the Lavender Mafia – Beverly Stevens, Regina Magazine
Set Aside Ideology, The US Bishops are Guilty of a Collective Failure – Chr. Altieri, CH
Leading Churchmen are Denying the Undeniable – Michale Brendan Dougherty, NR
McCarrick Should be Laicized & His Enablers Should Resign – Rick Fitzgibbons M.D., LS
How to Be Catholic When Your Bishops Are Not – Jennifer Fitz, Ntnl Catholic Register
Pope Accepts McCarrick’s Resignation from College of Cardinals – E. Pentin, NC Rgstr
Card. Wuerl Wasn’t Informed about McCarrick Settlements, DC Letter Claims – CNA
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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

Pope Benedict XVI with his books (Credit: Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso)

. . .Glory To God, That There May Be Peace on Earth.  A Never-Before-Published Text From Pope Benedict XVI. . .

via L’Espresso

Pass the Torch – Protect the Parish – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY EXTRA

Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square (Credit: Mercatornet)

On What is Wrong in Itself: CNN’s Papal Documentary

. . .not anything can change the metaphysical structure of reality. . .

by Father James V. Schall, S.J.,

of Mercatornet

The Czech Canary – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
A Template for a Liturgically-Oriented Catholic Education for Children – David Clayton
Elon Musk is a Messianic Huckster – Matthew Walther, The Week
Bill Protecting Freedom of Those For & Against Gay Unions Angers Some – R. Guidice
Why So Little Catholic Concern Over Christian Persecution? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D.
Pope Francis’s First Revolution – His Clothing – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza, Cthlc Herald
How Can a God of Love Send People to Hell? – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., ICL™
From Atheism to Catholicism – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Anti-Christian Alt-Right: The Evil Thought of Right-Wing Identity Politics – M. Rose
Francis at 5 Years: Love Him or Hate Him, This Is One Relevant Pope – John Allen, Crux
The Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Alita Ma.C.N. O.C.D.S., Cthlc Stand
On Francis’ 5th, “Credere In Deum” – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
5 Interesting Facts About Pope Francis on His 5th Anniversary – uCatholic
Pope Given ‘Thunderous Salute’ for His Anti-Slavery Commitment – E. Pentin, NCReg
Lost & Found – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
How Does Lent Lead to Healing? – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange
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TVESDAY EDITION

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TVESDAY EXTRA

Catholic & Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Let’s Name the Abortion Providing Catholic Politicians

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Fr. Jm. Martin Demands Bishops Censor His Critics for “Hate” – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., Strm
Vatican: Despite Regrettable Reports, Pope Well-Informed on China – E. Pentin, NCReg
What Does Pope Francis’s New Document Mean for the Church? – Ed Condon J.C.D., CH
Why Americans’ Comfort Levels w/LGBTers Dropped Last Year – CF Greene, The Fdrlst
Modernists Looks at Jordan Peterson – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Church Critics Have Long Abandoned the Real World – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis
Explaining Why the Vatican Seems So Eager for a Deal w/China – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
There Shall Be One Fold & One Shepherd – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand

Transgender Ideology Hurts Kids – Ryan T. Anderson Ph.D., The Stream
Returning to Confession After Many Years Can Be a Joyful Experience – F. Phillips, CH
Proposed New Australian Law Could Label Priests Agents of the Vatican – S. Byron, CH
Vatican & China: Card. Zen’s Intervention Raises Tense Questions – Michael Davis, CH

St. Thomas Would Oppose Changing the Lord’s Prayer – David Arias, Crisis Magazine
Pete Socks: From Book Reviews & Podcasts to Full-Time for God – M.J. Juneau, Cth Std
Canadian Cardinal Slams Trudeau’s Abortion Pledge – Lianne Laurence, LifeSiteNews
Pope Will Send Delegate to Investigate Bishop Barros Accusations in Chile – Elise Harris
For the TVESDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (30 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the TVESDAY EDITION (30 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY EDITION (31 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY LATE EXTRA (31 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY LATE EDITION (1 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY EXTRA (1 February, AD 2018) click here.

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MONDAY LATE EXTRA

Joseph Cardinal Zen (Credit: LifeSiteNews)

After Papal Meeting, Cardinal Zen says Vatican ‘Selling Out’ Church in China

from Catholic Herald

The Truth About Medjugorje—Donal Foley Part I – Patrick Coffin, Catholic Stand
Catholics Must Fast, Abstain f/Meat This St. Valentine’s Day, Archd. Confirms – Hallett
Star Wars Has Been Hijacked by Aggressive Feminist Ideology – Bishop Barron, ChrchPp
Pont. Academy for Life Member: Term ‘Intrinsically Evil’ Too Restricting – E Pentin, Rg
10 Great Books for Lent That You Won’t Find on Other Lists – Vicki Burbach, TPB
Ben Carson to Atheist Gp’s Suit: I Won’t Stop Being Christian – Nancy Flory, The Stream
Parish Cancels Pro-SSM Fr. Jm. Martin after Protest by Catholics – D. Mainwaring, LSN
Here’s Why Some Christians Observe 70 Days of Lent – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Senate Vote on 20-Week Abortion Ban Fails – Courtney Grogan, CNA via NC Register
Abortion Clinic Targets African-Americans – Ryan Bomberger, LifeNews.com
Extraordinary Man, Extraordinary Soul: St. Damien Of Molokai – W. Hall, Catholic Stand
Is a Papal Trip to the Baltic Countries on the Horizon? – Andrea Gagliarducci, CNA
Gov. Greg Abbott Pledges to Keep Texas a Pro-Life State – Micaiah Bilger, LifeNews.com
Religious Leaders Urge Trudeau to Drop Pro-Abortion Req’ for Funding – Mic. Swan, CH
Canada: Bishops Call for Law to Protect Lives of Unborn – Lianne Laurence, LSN
Pope Francis: Faith, Reason Give Harmonious Witness to Truth – E. Harris, CNA via Reg
For the MONDAY EDITION (29 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the TVESDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (30 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the TVESDAY EDITION (30 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the TVESDAY EXTRA (30 January, AD 2018) click here.

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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Girl Dressed Modestly Reading a Book (Credit: Unsplash via NC Register)

Ohio Congresswoman Catches Heat for Modesty Comments

by Judy Roberts,

of the National Catholic Register

Vatican-China Negotiations Causing Distress in Underground Church – AsiaNews.it
It Is Okay to Go It Alone This Lent – T.J. Burdick, epicPew
Irish Govt Threatens Catholic Marriage Agency Over Same-Sex “Couples” – Cthlc Hrld
Council Admits Not Enough Evidence to Ban Prayer Vigils – Nick Hallett, Catholic Hrld
Man-Made Spirituality Vs. Communion With God – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
An Armenian Bishop “Ordains” a Deaconette – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Young People are Bringing Back Old Things – K.V. Turley, NC Register

Can You Hear My Prayers, God? – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
Media Covers Pro-Abortion Women’s March More Than March for Life – Katie Yoder, LN
Three Chords & the Truth: Discipleship – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand

Between Christmas & Lent: The Season of Christ the King – Ste. Mann, NC Register
For the MONDAY EDITION (29 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the MONDAY LATE EXTRA (29 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the TVESDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (30 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the TVESDAY EDITION (30 January, AD 2018) click here.
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Joseph Cardinal Zen Ze-kiun in St. Peters Square (Credit: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini via CNA)

The Vatican Ditches Underground Catholic Church, Makes Deal With Communist Government

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

The Canon Modernist Catholics Hate the Most? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Analyzing a Christian Tirade Against the Eucharist – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
The Islamization of Oslo – Bruce Bawer, City Journal
Annals Of Wishful Christian Thinking – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Transgenderism: A State-Sponsored Religion? – Andre Van Mol M.D., Public Discourse
The Path of Perfection – Purgatory – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Lib MP Breaks Ranks to Blast Trudeau’s Ban on Grants for Pro-Lifers – L. Laurence, LSN
Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums: Tickets, Opening Hours. . . – Catholic Herald
Is There Hope in God’s Providence During Desolation? – Matt Chicoine, Catholic Stand
Kurdish Christian Converts Pray for Deliverance from Turkey – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., Strm
Mass for Vocations at the Pantheon – Mornac, Rorate Cæli
Pope Decries Religious Persecution in Meeting with Yazidis – CNA via The CWR
Turpin Abuse Case Prompts Debate on Homeschool Oversight – Kevin Jones, CNA
Mission Must Be at the Heart of Journalism, Pope Says – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Amid Deadly Protests, Pope Francis Appeals for Peace in Congo – CNA via The CWR
Crisis in Cameroon: Cardinal Tumi Criticizes Military Violence – CNA/EWTN News
For the THVRSDAY EASTERN ORTHODOX EDITION (25 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY EXTRA (25 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (26 January, AD 2018) click here.
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Cultural Revolution Poster (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Blocked by the New Catholic Red Guards; How About You?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Robert Hugh Benson’s Complex & Painful Spiritual Journey – Russell Shaw, The CWR
The Blasphemy All Around Us – Peter Darcy, Catholic Stand
On Canonical Digits & Eucharistic Particles – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Is the Eucharist Necessary for Salvation? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
Internet Bomb: Netflix Black Mirror Shows Morning After Pill May Cause Abortion – LN
Catholics Fleeing Bosnia-Herzegovina Over Discrimination – M. O’Flaherty, Cthlc Hrld
Happy New Year. . . Now What’s Your Fundraising Plan? – B. Sokolowski, Cthlc Fndrsr

The Miraculous Relic of The Chains of Saint Peter – uCatholic
How & Why the Death Penalty Deters Murder in America – Jos. M. Bessette Ph.D., CWR
January is for Jacobites – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
State Dept. Names 10 Countries as Worst Religious Freedom Offenders – CNA via CWR
Getting Wiser on Surrogacy – Valerie Hudson, Mercatornet
The Readings Explained for Epiphany – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page

Cardinal Condemns Deadly Attacks on Congo Protesters – CNA via The CWR
A Tool to Help Businesses Do the Right Thing, in the Right Way – Kathy Schiffer, NC Reg
Venezuelan Cardinal Asks for Transparent Elections – ACI Prensa/CNA via The CWR
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA LATE EDITION (11 January 2018) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY EDITION (24 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY EXTRA (24 January, AD 2018) click here.

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