19 March AD 2024

Marriage

VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Bishops (Pic Credit: Roman Catholic Man)

The Depth of My Anger of Decades of Effete Bishops

. . .unlike the mighty bishops who came before you, you are the ones who never believed our people were capable of growing; of living a superior life in God’s good graces.  Do you believe in grace at all?  For you, living a life of virtue is an unrealistic goal; certainly not anything anyone is capable of living.  Your weak, effete “leadership” has made “us” the enemy because we actually believe we are capable of living as our ancestors once did . . . lives totally dedicated to God & His way, not just the way of the world.  You blame us for dividing the Church when all the while we are trying to live in union with the Church as it was for 1965 years. . .

by Father Richard Heilmann,

of Roman Catholic Man

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
“Gay” Priests? An Open Letter to Fr. James Martin – Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
Onetime Owner of Catholic Online Website Headed to Prison – California Catholic Daily
This is Not Satire, An Open Pedophile is Running for Congress – Michael Brown Ph.D.
Cardinal O’Malley Will Not Attend the World Meeting of Families – Rocco Palmo
Fr. Malachi Martin Thinks Murder of Fr. Alfred Kunz Was Satanic Evil – The CWR
A Saintly Priest May Emerge from the Sinking of the Titanic – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
American Catholic Kings? Freemasons & Catholic Integralism – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The Popeye Generation – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
75 Clergy, Scholars Ask Cardinals: Urge Pope to Pul Death Penalty Teaching – C. Herald
Purity is Power – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Christian Baker Again Under Fire for Refusing Transgender Cake – Kevin Daley
3 Books to Read as the School Year Begins – Katie Prejean, epicPew
Marriage, Holy Eucharist & the Communion of Persons – J. Grondelski Ph.D., NC Rgstr
Anti-Christian ‘Humanist’ Leader Wins the Bigotry Game – Tom Gilson, The Stream
Pope Names New Deputy Secretary of State – Elise Harris, Crux
To Prevent Gossip, Think Before Speaking – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Why John Paul II Created the World Meeting of Families – Mt. E. Bunson, NC Register
Central Africa: Cathedral Shelters Muslims Amid Sectarian Violence – Rlgn News Srvc
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MAVNDY THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Fr. Brian J. Shanley O.P., S.T.L., Ph.D., President of Providence College (Credit: Life Site)

Student Threatened With Rape for Promoting Marriage at Providence College

. . .critics say the Title IX investigation now underway at the Catholic university is linked to the administration’s failures to make a clear stand for Catholic teaching. . .

by Peter Jesserer Smith,

of the National Catholic Register

Jesuits, the College of the Holy Cross, Cowardice, & Blasphemy – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Coming Collapse Of Christian Colleges – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Pakistani Christian Beaten to Death by Hospital Staff – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Obama Mandate Defeated, Can’t Force Catholic Employers to Fund Abortions – S Ertelt
Police Started Cardinal Pell Taskforce ‘a Year before Any Crime was Reported’ – CH
Alfie Evans’ Dad Writes “He’s About to be Murdered” by the Government – S. Ertelt
The 3 Hacks to Successful Fundraising in the Catholic Church – Brice Sokolowski
Peter Hünermann’s Errors about Marriage & Their Influence Today – Fr. Z’s Blog
Planned Parenthood Deletes Pro-Choice Disney Princess Tweet – Chloe Langr, epicPew
(School) Choice for Me, But Not for Thee – Alex Entz, City Journal
Students Organize Nationwide Pro-Life Walkout – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Secular France Mourns Loss of Arnaud Beltrame, Press Silent on His Faith – T Mattingly
Who Do You Think You Are? Identity in the Twenty-First Century – Joshua Bowman
Amnesia Nostalgia – Jacob Phillips Ph.D., Jacobite Magazine
Catholic Social Teaching & Tax Justice – Robert G. Kennedy, Acton Institute
Memory & Redemption – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

John Lennon at Give Peace a Chance Bed-In in Montreal (Credit: Roy Kerwood via Wikipedia)

Stephen Hawking, John Lennon & Atheism’s Fear of Eternity

. . .there is no annihilation for our everlasting souls; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the light. . .

by John Clark,

of the National Catholic Register

When & Why Does the Church Go Wrong? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why Dr. Rebecca Luckett’s Abortion Essay Not “Same Old Same-Old” – E. Peters J.C.D.
Fostering Young Vocations: Who’s Afraid of the Cassock? – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
New McCarthyism: Religion, Marriage, & Judicial Nominations – Randall B. Smith Ph.D.
Phil Lawler on Off the Shelf at Breadbox Media – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Heretical Groups are Barnacles on the True Church – Patti M. Armstrong, Catholic Lane
Killing the Bible Softly with Your Appeals – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
The Devil Will Make You Reminisce of What You’ve Left Behind, Pope Warns – Aleteia
Abortionists Spend Lots of $$$ to Defeat a Pro-Life Democrat in Congress – Mic. Bilger
When Virtue Becomes Vice & Vice Becomes Virtue – Ch. Padusniak, Jappers & Janglers
Will American Caesars Arise? – Russell Kirk D.Litt., The Imaginative. . .
Pope: Men Who Use Prostitutes have ‘Sick Mentality’ – Nicole Winfield, AP via CH
American & Christian Freedom: Acknowledging the Fall – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Mary Kills People Character Claims Not a Killer Despite Euthanizing Patients – C. Ring
Do Not Be Afraid: the Truth about Down Syndrome – Mary Cooney, Mercatornet
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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

Hannah giving her son Samuel to the priest by Jan Victors, A.D. 1645. According to the biblical account, Hannah sang her song when she presented Samuel to Eli the priest (Credit: Wikipedia)

A World Without Hope

. . .I’ve written recently that our schools introduce young people not to that guide of intelligence and beauty, Lady Faith, but to her current impostor, Politics. Our “sins” are political, & we are to be “saved” by giving our assent to the Right Things about sex & marriage, climatic changes, organic food, the evil of Christian history, the sweet wonders of Islamic history, & so forth, till the world shall end & we can have done with it, amen. . .

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Outbreak: the Explosion of Transgender Teens – Lisa Marchiano, Mercatornet
If You Want Jesus, You Need the Church – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Will Cardinal Cupich “Accompany” Reluctantly Divorced Spouses? – Jennifer R. Morse
Five Big Surprises from Francis’s Papacy – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Catholic Herald
Professor Muzzled for ‘Gay Marriage’ Comments, Suing Marquette Univ. – David Marcus
The White House’s Exuberant Humiliation of Rex Tillerson – Mat. Walther, The Week
When President Trump Takes Charge – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
This Prayer of St. Patrick Protects You in Spiritual Combat – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Stephen Hawking was a Member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences – Carol Glatz
Oregon: Elderly Couple Kill Themselves in Controversial Assisted Suicide – Xav. Symons
Learning from the White Rose – George Weigel, First Things
Archbishop Jos. Naumann: Authentically & Unabashedly Pro-Life – Elisabeth Deffner
Liberal Integralism – R.R. Reno, First Things
Divine Causality & Human Freedom – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Waiting Teaches Us About Our Passion & Purpose – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Could Pro-Life Health Clinics Soon Access Title X Funds? – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCReg
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Summer of Love, circa AD 1967 (Credit: Awestruck Wanderer)

Fr. Alesandro’s Honest Call for Revolution: Approving Sex Before Indissolubility of Marriage

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D., J.D.,

of In the Light of the Law

The Vatican ‘Clarification’ on China Talks Only Makes Things Worse – Phil Lawler, CC
Jim Caviezel Promises Passion of the Christ Sequel to Be Biggest Film in History – CP
When Bad Marriages Happen to Good People – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Euro Smartphone App Feels Reproductive Rights Industry Wrath – C. McGovern, NCReg
A Brief Story About the Need for Prudence – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Catholic Hospital Authorizes Euthanasia & Other Crisis – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
On the Size of the Universe – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
Cardinal Erdo: Democracy’s Foundations are ‘Shaking’ – Christine Rousselle, CNA
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex in a Sex-Obsessed Culture – M. Segelstein, NC Rgstr
Tiny Thomists: How One Catholic Curriculum Offers Big Ideas to Little Kids – Per. West
Bishop: Anti-Foreign Influence Law Could Silence Australian Catholics – CNA

Falling for God: When Crosses Become Ladders – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Can We Stop Fighting Over Schools? – Charles L. Glenn Ed.D. Ph.D., Public Discourse

Reported Message from Kidnapped Nun Calls on Pope for Help – ACI Prensa via CNA
Clear Discrimination: Knights of Columbus Slam Trudeau’s Pro-Abortion Pledge – LSN
Getting Your Online Presence Right – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net

For the VVEDNESDAY LATE EXTRA (31 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY LATE EDITION (1 February, AD 2018) click here.
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis, St. Peters Square, Wednesday general audience on 2 Sep 2015 (Cedit: Daniel Ibanez of CNA)

The Pope Marries a Couple on the Papal Airplane, Hmmm

by Father John Zuhlsdorf.

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Karen Gaffney Has Down Syndrome, Doctorate & Swam English Channel – E. Deffner
The Next Conclave & the Papal Oath – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Modesty & Charity – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Art Nouveau Vestments f/Stift Klosterneuberg – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Thoughts on a Mid-Air Marriage – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of the Law
What’s Really Behind the Push for ‘Buffer Zones’? – Ed Condon, Catholic Herald
A Day in the Life of a Catholic Fundraiser – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Five Myths About Roe v. Wade – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Motherhood in Peril—in Europe & Elsewhere – Bryce J. Christensen, Mercatornet
New Survey Examines the Lives of Catholic Women – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Great Lineup of Speakers Announced for Walk for Life West Coast – ChurchPop
Trump & Religious Liberty – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
I Lived on Parker Avenue Seeks to Revive the Adoption Option – J.F. Desmond, NCRgstr
Study Finds Post-Abortion Apostolates Bringing Women Back to Christ – M. Bilger, LN

The Virtues of the Magi – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Indigenous Peruvian Seminarian Eager to See Pope Francis – CNA/EWTN News
For the FRIDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (19 January, AD 2018) click here.

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Screen Shot of Correctio Filialis AD 2017 (Photo Credit: National Catholic Register)

Clergy and Lay Scholars Issue Filial Correction of Pope Francis

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Large Group Offers “Filial Correction” to Pope Francis for “7 Heresies” – Updated – Fr. Z’s Blg
Discover the Crucifix Drawn by St. John of the Cross after a Mystical Vision – J. Colina, Aleteia
James Martin in LA: 2018 Rel. Ed Congress to Dissent from Church Teaching – Jos. Sciambra
Tools for Thinking about the Vatican’s Two Latest Scandals – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Problems with the Reformed Lectionary: A Summary – Matthew Hazell, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
James Martin Recommends Dissident Homosexual Organization to Children – Joseph Sciambra
Stop Screaming ‘Please Donate’ Because People are Not Listening – B. Sokolowski, Cth Fund.
On Feminine Metaphors, Pronouns, & Attributes of God – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
And At the Hour of Our Death – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Widespread Rejection of Religion by Catholics in England – Robert P. Lockwood, OSV
Homosexuality and Authentic Freedom – Mark Lowry Ph.D., The Catholic World Report

What Happened at the Vatican’s Bio-extinction Conference – Stefano Gennarini, The CWR
Vote Begins; Australia’s Bishops Rally for Traditional Marriage – John Power, NC Register
Why Study Philosophy in A Sacred Arts Program? – Carrie Gress Ph.D. & David Clayton, Clrts
The Face of Christ, the Gateway to Humility – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm., Cthlc Stand
Fr. Stanley Rother Beatified in Oklahoma City – CNA/EWTN News via Natl Catholic Register
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (25 September AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY EASTERN RITE EDITION (25 September AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (25 September AD 2017) click here.
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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

Mark Regnerus New Book, Cheap Sex (Photo Credit: MarkRegnerus.com via National Catholic Register)

Sociologist Mark Regnerus, Ph.D., Takes on the Economics of Cheap Sex

by Judy Roberts

of National Catholic Register

‘The Trip To Spain’ Ends with a Frightening Scene about The West’s Decline – Selbert, Fdrlst
The Gay Couple Who Oppose ‘Same-sex Marriage’ – Leigh Sales, Australian Brdcstng Corp.
The Islamic Future of Europe – Guy Millière, Gatestone Institute
Google is Evil; A Round-up – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
After Experiencing UK, US Healthcare, Family Says Single-Payer Abominable – Metzgar, Fdrlst
9 Questions About the Democratic Socialists of America, the Movement – Jeff Stein, Vox
The Rapture of Nostalgia – Matthew Walther, The Week
Australia: 100 Million Strong & an “Asian Country”? – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
When “Progressivism” Crushes Muslim Women – A.Z. Mohamed, Gatestone Institute
Russia vs. NATO: Who Would Win in a War? – Kris Osborn, The National Interest
Life Imitating Art: Progressive News Site Launched – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
The Nashville Statement’s Imperfect Clarity – Samuel D. James, First Things
‘City of Ghosts’: A Harrowing Documentary on ISIS – David Ives, Aleteia
Why So Many Military Families Find Homeschooling A Good Fit – Ashley Bateman, The Fdrlst
Nashville Statement, an Expression of Love for Gay People – R. Albert Mohler Jr., Wash. Post
Cricket League TV Rights Sold for Over $2 Billion!  Cricket?! – Ben Rumsby, Daily Telegraph
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (5 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (5 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (5 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (6 September AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Evangelicals More Catholic Than Fr. James Martin, SJ

from One Mad Mom

Quæritur: Recitation of Office Completely Silently? Prepare, Fathers, to Wince! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Truman’s Decision Was a Great Moral Evil – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
German Bishop: Diluting Doctrine Doesn’t Help Anyone – Edward Pentin, Natl Cthlc Register
The Young Want the Patrimony of Which They have been Defrauded! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Aren’t There Bibles in the Pews? – D.D. Emmons, OSV Newsweekly
Biking Sister Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register
How to Fundraise after a Disaster (Hurricane Harvey) – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Want to See a Beautiful Church? Visit Your Local Ghetto – Kevin Di Camillo, NC Register
Sci-fi, Fantasy & Faith? A Look Inside the ‘Christian ComiCon’ – CNA via The Cthlc World Rprt
Bishops’ Annual Labor Day Statement Scores ‘Excessive Inequality’ – CNS  via OSV Nwswkly
Ten Suggestions to Vitalize Families – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
Parents Concerned After Catholic School Removes Some Statues – Ma. Rezac, CNA via NCReg
The Pain of Infertility & the Indignity of IVF – Calah Alexander, Aleteia
A Catholic Approach to the Suicide Epidemic – Alex Wolke, Catholic Stand
In Denver, New Women’s Shelter Cares for Hidden Side of Homelessness – CNA via The CWR
How Visiting Prisoners can Change Your Life (& Theirs) – CNA via The Catholic World Report
For the FRIDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (1 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (5 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (5 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (5 September AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY NUNTIUM MORNING EDITION

I Cannot Attend Your Wedding, Because of Love

by David Roney,

of Catholic Stand

Ed Peters on Cardinal Coccopalmerio’s Alarming Assertion – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
We’re in Danger of Overlooking the Most Important Part of Fatima – Stephen Bullivant, CH
Getting Real with Reconciliation: The Essence of Making a Good Confession – Mark C. McCann
The 21-year Wait for Mother’s Day – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholics News & Inspiration
10 Books That Would Inspire Any Catholic School Educator – Justin McClain, epicPew
But. . .What Is a Verger? – Saint Gregory the Great Church
God and Hemorrhoids – Larry D, Acts of the Apostasy
Genesis Contradictory (?) Creation Accounts & Hebrew Time – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
How Are We Saved? Faith Alone? Or the Way Jesus Taught? – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Fr. Ludwig Pichler S.J., R.I.P. – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
For Those Whose Dreams Won’t Seem to Come True, Here’s a Saint for You – Hunter-Kilmer
For the FRIDAY NEWS EDITION (12 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY CIVILIZATION UPDATE (12 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY NEWS EXTRA (12 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY NUNTIUM AFTERNOON EDITION (12 May, AD 2017) click here.

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