19 March AD 2024

Scandal

TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Church Attacks Increase 800% in 6 Years: FRC Report – Fr. Ben Johnson at Washington Stand
Terror Attack on Church in Mozambique Prompts Papal Plea – John Burger at Aleteia
Papal Delegate to Foyers de Charité Resigns – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Panamanian Cardinal Who Went Missing – The CWR

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BigPulpit.com

Catholic News & Punditry:
What is It About Our Bishops That Keeps Them So Supine? – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis
Love & Monsters: Updated – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., & H.W. Crocker, III/The American Catholic
Chastity in Dating: Not Just ‘No Sex’ – Rachel Hoover Canto at Catholic Answers Magazine
When History Became Legend, & Legend Became Myth – Deacon Frank at Catholic Stand
Evolutionary Psychology—what Sets Humans Apart – Dan Kuebler/Catherine Hadro/Magis Center
Catholicism Everywhere: From Hail Mary Passes to Cappuccinos – Ignitum Today
Books in Theology – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Easter Dresses: Bring On The Bloom! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Exploring Dante’s Theology of Limbo – Joseph Tuttle at Missio Dei
St. Frances Cabrini Planted Roots in This Once-Remote Corner of Manhattan – The Reg
Romano Guardini’s Diagnosis of the Modern World – Jeremy A. Kee
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Catholic Prison Ministry Makes Good Use of Large Donation of Bible Study Materials – The CWR
Converting Conservatives: The Importance of Moral Consistency – Dr. Richard DeClue
Against Adopting a Medieval-Peasant Mindset – T.B. Joseph at Crisis Magazine
Great Oaks from Little Acorns; Truckers May Strike NYC & More Links – Catholics for Catholics
The Francis X. Maier Interview – What We Need Now
Jesuits Gotta Jesuit – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Waking the Sleeping Giant in South Bend – Pete Colan at American Thinker
“The Gates of Hell Shall not Prevail” – Catholics for Catholics
Protestant Prooftext – Emily Torres at Indulgences Blog
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Why Are We Promoting Trans Films in Atlanta Archdiocese Church Bulletins – James Flanagan
Denigration of Catholic Reverence for a Faux Secular Catholic – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Chicken Dance Mass – i am dust
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
What the White Rose Students Can Teach Today’s Young Scholars – National Catholic Register
What Happened at St. Patrick’s & What Now Won’t Happen in Austin – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Great Commission & Liberalism – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Catholic Women’s Colleges All-in for Transgender Men – Mt. McDonald at NC Register
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Bobbi Althoff’s Divorce: Does Social Media Kill Another Marriage? – Lila Rose
Should Catholics Practice Yoga? – Alexander Frank at Catholic Answers Magazine
Seven Churches Established by St. Thomas in Kerala India – Soul Winners India

The Scandal in Cardinal Dolan’s Archdiocese:
Problem was Liturgical Law wasn’t Followed & Pastoral Flexibility Created Issues – Fr. McDonald
Cardinal Dolan’s Response Says It All, Doesn’t It? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
“Trans” Funeral Travesty at St. Patrick’s Cathedral! Michael Hichborn Explains – Joe McClane

Pope Francis:
PopeWatch: Stacking the Deck – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Trouble Looms for Pope Francis: Sex Abuse Victims of Marko Rupnik Speak Out – F. Giansoldati
PopeWatch: Down Argentine Way – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic

Fiducia Supplicans:
Cardinal McElroy Slams Conservative Catholics for Anti-Gay ‘Animus’ – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.
A Catholic Revert’s Reaction to Fiducia Supplicans! – Joe McClane
Possibly the Best Individual Bishop’s Statement Yet on Fiducia Supplicans – Rorate Caeli

Lent:
Nuns Making Altar Bread Are Prime Lenten Viewing for Kids – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Classical Education News & Articles | February 2024 – ClassicalEd Review
Signal Introduces the Ability To Show a Username Instead of a Phone Number – Rick Findlay
Are Democrats About to Tell Biden to Quit, & More Dispatches – Catholics for Catholics
A Private, Offline, Open-Source Alternative to Apple Maps & Google Maps – Tom Parker
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Lost Medieval Saint Rediscovered in English Manuscript – Medievalists.net
Easter Dresses: Bring On The Bloom! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
‘For Catholics, This Is a Catastrophe’ – Raymond Arroyo at Fox News
State in India Passes Law Against Christian ‘Magical Healing Practices’ – Nirmala Carvalho/Crux
New Film: The True Story of Fr. Ryan Stawaisz, Another Trailer! – Palomita Films
Vatican Orders German Bishops to Halt Vote on Disputed ‘Synodal Committee’ – E.A. Allen/Crux

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BigPulpit.com

Catholic News & Punditry:
Bring ‘Em Back! – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
Modern Formlessness is Repellant, Are We Beginning to Recover from This Blindness – NLM
The False Christ of The Chosen – Leila Miller at Crisis Magazine
Support BigPulpit.com & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Freemasonry Wants a Mea Culpa, Church Commits Examination of Conscience – R. Cascioli
Another Consolidation of Power in Rome – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
And What of Purpose? – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at Engaging Atheism
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Ex Corde Ecclesiae Still Matters – Anne B. Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Catholic Church is for Saints & Sinners, for Respectable People, Anglican Church Will DoTACth
Are All Religions Equal? A Catholic Priest Responds – Walter Sanchez Silva at CNA via The CWR
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
This Pro-Life Sign Saved a Baby From Abortion – Shawn Carney at LifeNews.com
Tolkien the Blunt – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
‘Guadalupe: Mother of Humanity’ Opens Feb. 22 in U.S. Theaters – W.S. Silva/ACI Prensa/CNA
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Why Protestants Convert To Catholicism – Nathanael Blake at The Federalist
As Easter Nears, Atheists Again Use the Holy Day to Deny Jesus’ Existence – Steve Ray
How Far Does The “He Gets Us” Jesus Get Us? Not Very Far. . . – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
Did God Prepare Native Peoples For Christ? – Verónica A. Gutiérrez at Anxious Bench
“Dear Brother Masons”: Archbishop of Milan takes His Turn – Riccardo Cascioli at Daily Compass
Catholic Guilt is Not a Thing – Phillip Campbell at Catholic Exchange
Prelates and Presidents: 2 Books Offer Deep Dive Into U.S. Catholic History – S. Mann at The Reg

The Scandal in Cardinal Dolan’s Archdiocese:
Funeral Mass to a Funeral Liturgy Outside of Mass: How the Decision Took Place – Fr. McDonald
Reparation in St. Patrick’s Cathedral: Sufficient? & Thoughts – Dad29
An Avoidable Debacle: on the Scandalous Funeral Service at St. Patrick’s – Fr. P.M.J. Stravinskas
It’s Called “Google”: Know Who’s Using Your Church Building – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick
What Happened at Funeral in St. Patrick’s Cathedral This Week? – Catholic Arena
Two Catholic Priests, Fr. Edward Dougherty, M.M., & Fr. Andrew King, Said Nothing – Mt. Gaspers
Even Poor Father Martin is Doing Damage Control – P.C. Outsider

Pope Francis:
Liturgy, Pope Francis: the Master of Irony – New Catholic at Rorate Caeli
PopeWatch: Granny Lace – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Fact Check: Did Pope Francis Change Church Law on Fasting During Lent? – ChurchPOP

Fiducia Supplicans:
Does ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Affirm Heresy? – Gerhard Cardinal Müller, D.Div., S.T.D., at First Things

Lent:
5 Fascinating Facts About Lenten Traditions You Might Not Know – George Ryan at ChurchPOP

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Provide a Shabbat for an Israeli Soldier – Shabbat Alone Together

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MONDAY LATE MORNING EDITION

Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
There is Nothing Sadder Than an Aging Hipster – Catholics for Catholics

Cardinal Fernandez & Sex Book Updates:
Cardinal Fernández Controversial Book Reappears – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take via YouTube
Something Big About To Break? – Updated – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
A Perverse & Pornographic Book Written by Cardinal Fernández – Diane Montagna via Xtwitter
Tucho’s Version of 50 Shades of Gray? – Complicit Clergy
Mysticism, Sex, & Justification for Sin – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D. at Rorate Cæli
His Book Is Not Listed On His Bibliography – bibliografiadevictorfernandez.blogspot.com
Reaparece Polémico Libro Sobre “Espiritualidad & Sensualidad” – David Ramos at ACI Prensa
Il Libro Scandalo Del Card. Fernández: Sugli Orgasmi Maschili, Femminili – Messainlatino.it

Pope Francis, Fiducia Supplicans, & Amoris Laetitia Updates:
The Saving Grace of This Pontificate is Its Usual Gross Incompetence – Don. R. McClarey, Esq.
There is Nothing Sadder Than an Aging Hipster – Catholics for Catholics
Cardinal Robert Sarah Firmly Rejects Fiducia Supplicans – Ed. Pentin via Xtwitter
Cardinal Sarah Responds to Fiducia Supplicans (English) – Sandro Magister via Complicit Clergy
‘Fiducia Supplicans’ 2.0Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
Every Act of Kindness is Remembered by God – Donald R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
Of Miracles & the Christmas Orange – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
Vatican Investigates Miracles of Japanese Christian Samurai – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Catholic News & Punditry:
Senior Vatican Official Makes Case for Married Priests – Philip Pullella at Reuters
Nienstedt Asks Holy See to Clarify ‘Imprudent’ Actions in Vos Estis Findings – Michelle La Rosa
Can Women Preach at Mass? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine

Bull Moose Politics:
A Just Insurrection is as American as Apple Pie – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at TACatholic
Poll: Record Low Satisfied in U.S. with ‘Way Democracy Is Working’ Under Biden – K. Hamilton
Will Ashli Babbit’s Family Receive Justice? – Daniel Chaitin at Daily Wire
The Democrats Can’t Disgorge Biden – David Catron at The American Spectator
Next Star Wars Features Female Who Turns to the Dark Side Every Month – The Babylon Bee

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Disgraced U.S. Priest Who Fled to Italy with18-year-old Defrocked – Catholics for Catholics
Support the IDF with a Meal as They Battle Evil – Shabbat Alone Together

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Archbishop Gustavo Explains His Controversial Abortion Tweet

Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio created a commotion on the social media platform X, formerly known at Twitter.  His Excellency posted a confusing tweet regarding abortion. Almost implying  that abortion is an option for Catholics, which it isn’t.

The Pillar Explains

The Pillar wrote the following in a post titled, ‘Archbishop says what? Texas diocese responds after episcopal Twitter controversy’:

Garcia-Siller attracted attention Nov. 5 for a tweet that caused confusion among some readers, as it seemed to them to offer a controversial opinion on the legal regulation of abortion:

“Think about this thought,” the archbishop tweeted.

“If I am going to have a child, I don’t want the government have any say on it. It is a gift from God. I want to hear God’s voice and dialogue with my spouse to make a decision according to God. Many dialogues have to take place.”

The tweet prompted questions from Catholics online, some of whom argued that the archbishop’s sentiment seemed to echo the rhetoric of advocates for abortion protections.

But the archbishop’s spokesman said Monday that interpretation was not accurate.

“Archbishop Gustavo is disappointed that some have used this Tweet to question his position on pro-life issues, in which he is so clearly aligned with the Catholic Church for the promotion of all human life from the moment of conception to natural death,” Jordan McMorrough, communications director in the San Antonio archdiocese, told The Pillar. . . To read the entire post by The Pillar, click here.

Archbishop Gustavo, through his spokesman, attempted to clear up the chaos surrounding his tweet.  Some still question the prudence of the tweet regarding the hot topic of abortion.

A Clear Explanation on Abortion

Fr. William Saunders wrote a post titled, The Catholic Church and Abortion, on the Arlington Catholic Herald:

The Roman Catholic Church has consistently condemned abortion — the direct and purposeful taking of the life of the unborn child. In principle, Catholic Christians believe that all life is sacred from conception until natural death, and the taking of innocent human life, whether born or unborn, is morally wrong. The Church teaches, “Human life is sacred because from its beginning it involves the creative action of God and it remains for ever in a special relationship with the Creator, who is its sole end. God alone is the Lord of life from its beginning until its end: no one can under any circumstance claim for himself the right directly to destroy an innocent human being” (“Donum vitae,” 5).  . . click here to read the rest of this post.

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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Headline Catholic News & Punditry:
Mass Shootings in Maine: Multiple People Killed, Manhunt Continues – D. Payne/CNA/The Reg

Pope Francis’ Rehabilitation of the Sexual Predator Rupnik:
The Rupnik Affair Goes from Scandalous to Contemptible – Christopher R. Altieri at The CWR
How Consoling that Francis is So Concerned for Women! – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Parody – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Pope Protects Abuser Priest, Now Returning to a Parish – T.S. Flanders at One Peter 5
With Scandalous Rehab of Rupnik, Francis Underscores Linkage b/w Discipline & Doctrine – RC

Synod on Synodality News & Punditry:
Bishops Walking Out, ‘Tiresome’ Listening: Inside Tensions at the Synod – Christopher White
Symptoms of the Synod 2023 III – 25 October 2023 – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Catholic. . .
Mexican Cardinal Comments on Treatment of Controversial Issues at Synod – NC Register
Synod Produces First Document, Differences on Role of Women – Nicole Winfield
Must be a Psychological Diagnosis for Someone Who Loves Polarization. . . – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Afternoon Catholic News & Punditry:
A Touching Sense of Tact – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
The Four Presentations of “Saint” Alfred the Great – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Who is Maison DesChamps, Recently Arrested ‘Pro-life Spider-man’ – J. Burkas/CNA/The CWR
Fighting the Battle of Ideas with Comic Books – Genesius at Catholic Stand
A Pilgrimage & a Devotion for Eucharistic Revival – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Happy Birthday Never President! – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic

War in the Middle East:
Putting the Blame Where It Belongs – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Seven Ways to Participate in Day of Prayer & Fasting Called for by Pope Francis – The Reg
Two Nuns, Also Twin Sisters, Remain in Gaza to Help Victims, Their Inspiring Story – Church Pop
David Gushee & Damage Control – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Why Should I Fast for a War that is Far-away? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Cardinal Zuppi Calls Hamas ‘the Worst Enemy of the Palestinian People’ – CNA via The Reg

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Homosexual Predation Scandal

George Weigel(Pic Credit: Screen Shot of EWTN via The American Conservative)

Rod Dreher Critiques George Weigel on Attacking Bishops

. . .George Weigel, the ultimate Catholic insider, says co-religionists railing against the bishops are doing the Devil’s work. . .

by Rod Dreher

We Uncover Pennsylvania’s Dishonest Report – David F. Pierre Jr., TheMediaReport.com
The Con Man in the Cardinal’s Cap – Hugh Hewitt, The Washington Post
Card. Napier of Durban: Scandal Rocking Church Caused by Same-sex Activity – L Bourne
Worrying Abuse Allegations in Scicluna’s Backyard – Mark Lambert, De Omnibus Dubi. . .
Priest Who Gave Boy Pornography was Active in Pittsburgh 3 Months Ago – C. Chretien
What Should a Priest Do When a Stranger Yells “Pedophile!” at the Store? – ChurchPOP
The End of the Imperial Episcopate – Jay Scott Newman, First Things
New Allegations Surface Regarding McCarrick & Newark Priests – CNA via NC Register
One Picture a Thousand Words, Card. Wuerl School Defaced – D. McClarey J.D., TACthlc
Bp. R. Malone of Buffalo Returned Priest to Ministry After Allegations – Charlie Specht
Card. Wuerl Target of Rising Anger after PA Grand Jury Report – Michelle Boorstein, WaPo
After Grand Jury Report, New Allegations Raised in Pennsylvania – CNA via NC Register
Bp. Kv. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend Will Release List of Accused Abusers – CH
Pope Francis: All Must Help Root Out Culture of Abuse – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Diocese Drops Card. Wuerl’s Name from High School After Abuse Report – D. Mainwaring
Assailant Attacks Byzantine Priest, Shouting ‘This is for All the Kids!’ – Deacon G. Kandra
Grand Jury Puts Wuerl’s Pittsburgh Record Under a Microscope – Elise Harris, Crux
Bp. M. Grech of Gozo Denies Allegations of Lack of Action on Child Abuse – Mark Lambert
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McCarrick Watch: Friday Edition

Archbishop Emeritus Theodore McCarrick & Donald Cardinal Wuerl (Pic Credit: Paul Haring of CNS via The CWR)

Some Home Truths about the McCarrick Case

. . .it is significant that public revelation of the two payouts was only made after he had been accused by a former minor seminarian of the Archdiocese of New York of having sexually molested him in the sacristy & the men’s room at St. Patrick’s Cathedral. . .

by Father Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

The Devil has Declared Open War Against Celibacy, Here’s Why – Pt. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Janet Smith to Bishops: Save the Church, Tell Everything – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCReg
In the Midst of Clerical Misdeeds, a Crucial Moment for the Laity – Msgr. Charles Pope
Sexual Scandals Reveal A Problem of Belief – Robert B. Greving, Crisis Magazine
The Current Crisis: Lack of Collegial Correction Among Bishops – G. Weigel, The CWR
Consequences of the Catholic Church’s Sex Scandal Corruption – Dustin Siggins
Denver Archbishop Reflects on McCarrick Abuse Crisis – Cth. News Agency/EWTN News

The Abuse of Secrecy & the Secrecy of Abuse – Russell Shaw, The Catholic World Report
Houston Lawyer: Church Should Follow Basic Corporate Compliance Procedures – Crux
Roundup: Bishops React to Sexual Abuse Scandal – National Catholic Register
No Matter How Bad You Think the Corruption Is, It’s Worse – Pet. A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
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Sermon & Deeds of the Antichrist by Luca Signorelli, circa A.D. 1500 (Pic Credit: NC Register)

Here’s What I Think About the McCarrick Mess

. . .we should ask the heavenly powers to fight with us & for us.  I might suggest especially calling upon the one who crushes the head of the serpent. . .

by Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D.,

from the National Catholic Register

Name Names, No More Bureaucratic Responses – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Cardinal Danneels: A Wolf in Shepherd’s Clothing – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Consequences if All the Bishops Resign – Fr. Z’s Blog
An American Priest’s Despair – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Bring on the Righteous Anger – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
This is Where We Are Now – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Reflections on the Abuse Saga: It’s Not Just about McCarrick – Inés San Martín, Crux
Wickedness in High Places – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Roundup: Bishops React to McCarrick Scandal – Register Staff, NC Register
Sex-Abuse Survivor Says Cardinal Wuerl’s Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough – NC Register
Evangelical Episcopal Repentance – Daniel Philpott, Arc of the Universe
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THVRSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON EDITION

Francisco Cardinal Errazuriz (Pic Credit: La Croix)

Cardinal Errázuriz of Chile Responds to Homosexual Predation Cover-Up Allegations

. . .Crux recently published a three-part series by senior correspondent Elise Harris exploring ties between Cardinal Francisco Errázuriz of Chile, a close papal confidante, & Peruvian layman Luis Fernando Figari, who’s now accused of sexual abuse & abuses of power & conscience within the prominent lay movement he founded. . .

by Crux Staff

of Crux

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
George Weigel’s Article is Delusional, Seriously Delusional – Rod Dreher, The Ameri. . .
Weigel, World Youth Day, & a Conservative Catholicism that Doesn’t Exist – Ste. Skojec
Who Profits? – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
May Catholics Attend a “Gay Wedding” for Pastoral Reasons? – Fr. David Nix, Plgrm Prst
Losing the Labels: Let’s be Catholic Again – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Seven Secrets of St. Edith Stein – Suzie Andres, Catholic Exchange
Archbishop Sample: Liturgy According to the Mind, Heart of the Church – NC Register
They Probably Don’t Even Have a Starbucks! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Card. Maradiaga is Protecting Gay Seminarians in Honduras – Diane Montagna, Life Site
Culture War as Class War: How ‘Gay Rights’ Reinforce Elite Power – Darel E. Paul, FTh
The Paramount Importance of Daily Prayer – Dv. Torkington, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Anne Catherine Emmerich on the Blessed Sacrament; New Book – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Former Pennsylvania Chief Justice Backs Delay of Grand Jury Report – NC Register
World Youth Day 1993: The Turning Point – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Love, Economics, & Cheap Sex – C.R. Pakaluk, Public Discourse
Media Ignores FDA Decision to Purchase Body Parts From Aborted Babies – Katie Yoder
Argentine Senate Rejects Abortion Bill – Nick Hallett, Catholic Herald
Strength for the Journey: 19th Sun. in OT Readings Explained – The Sacred Page
Christian Heartland Opens a Window Into the Fight for China’s Soul – Yanan Wang
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McCarrick Watch: VVednesday Edition

Archbishop Emeritus Theodore McCarrick (Pic Credit: Screen Shot from PBS News Hour)

When Two Gay Catholic Tribes Go To (Cold) War

. . .the first tribe is the Progressives — some sexually active, others not — who believe homosexuality should be normalized by the Catholic Church, and are pushing openly for the Church to change its teachings to reflect that. . .

. . .the second tribe are Conservatives who live a double life.  Outwardly they advocate for traditional Catholic teaching on homosexuality, but they also live homosocially (in the sense of socializing with other gay conservative priests), and some have gay sex.  They, therefore, live in a state of cognitive dissonance. . .

by Rod Dreher

The Napa Institute Caught Up in McCarrick Scandal Fall-Out – Rod Dreher, The Amer. . .
A Saint to Remember in Evil Days – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
O’Malley Welcomed McCarrick to Boston Gala After Sex Abuse Letter – Ch. Niles J.D.
Wan’s Letter: Yes, Monsignor Abused Me at the Lincoln Seminary – Rod Dreher, The. . .
An Independent Commission to Investigate Bishops? Problems – Phil Lawler, C. Culture
Quæritur: Proper Form of Address for Former Cardinal McCarrick – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Theological Roots of the Present Crisis – Fr. D. Vincent Twomey S.V.D., The CWR
The Current Crisis & the Order of the Laity – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The CWR
Truth Needed to Free Church from Sacrilege of Prelate Scandal – Fr R Landry, NC Rgstr
Why Stay Catholic in Times Like These? – Sherry Antonetti, National Catholic Register
The Laity Demand Justice & Action – Katrina Fernandez, National Catholic Register
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McCarrick Watch: Tuesday Edition

Tithing (Pic Credit: flickr)

A Wealthy Catholic Donor Rebels

. . .His name isn’t ‘Steve’.  He’s a recently-retired Midwesterner, a convert to the Faith and a married man. . .

. . .He also donates in the mid-five figure$ to the Catholic Church every year. . .

from Regina Magazine

Albany Bishop: Laity, Not Bishops, Must Investigate McCarrick – Peter Jesserer Smith
A Roundup of Bishops Reactions to McCarrick Scandal – National Catholic Register
How to Fight Back:  Stop Tithing, Adopt a Parish – Sh. Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
Intrinsic Evil & McCarrick – Dan Hitchens, First Things
Card. Cupich Backs a Laity Involved Investigation of McCarrick Scandal – M. O’Loughlin
What Priests Do – Tom Piatak, Crisis Magazine
Abuse Survivor Says Card. Wuerl’s Solution Not Far Enough – E. Condon J.C.L., NCRgstr
Univ. of Notre Dame Won’t Revoke Honor of McCarrick, For Now – M Archbold, NCRgstr
Don’t Use the Sexual Abuse Scandal to Attack Confession – K.V. Turley, Ntnl C. Register
This Saint Can Teach Us about Responding to a Church Scandal – S. Jacobs, Cthlc Stand
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Gay Rainbow Altar at Blessed Sacrament Church in Hollywood, California, of the Archdiocese of Archbishop Gomez (Pic Credit: comunidadlb.org via Life Site)

A Parish in Joseph Cardinal Tobin’s Archdiocese Celebrated Gay Pride with a “Gay Pride Mass”

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. . .on June 24, 2018, at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Hoboken, New Jersey, the Archdiocese of Newark where Joseph Cardinal Tobin is Archbishop, Fr. Alexander Santora celebrated the Parish’s “first annual gay pride Mass.”  At the beginning of Mass, Fr. Alexander Santora announced that he would offer a “special blessing” for those marching in the New York City gay “Pride” parade which took place on the same day. . .

by Joseph Sciambra

A Strong Response by Bishop James Conley of Lincoln – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Blah, Blah, Blah, Bishops Respond to McCarrick Scandal. . . – R. Hamilton, Public Cthlc
A Priests Takes on McCarrick: Here’s what Laypeople can Do – S. Herreid, Catholic Vote
What Might Happen for McCarrick, & for the Church in U.S. – J.D. Flynn J.C.L., CNA
A Second Lincoln Seminarian Comes Forward to Detail Abuse – S. Skojec, One Peter 5
Cardinal Wuerl, No, Bishops Investigating Bishops Won’t Do – E. Scalia, The Anchoress
Cardinal Kevin Farrell: I Don’t Think I’m a Right Fool – Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
McCarrick Scandal Makes VIRTUS Merely Smoke & Mirrors – L. Denninger, A Cthlc Misfit
Univ. of Notre Dame Won’t Rescind McCarrick’s Honorary Degree – M. Penza, Cth. Vote
Card. Wuerl Proposes a Panel to Investigate Rumors Against Bishops – Catholic Herald
A Prayerful Response to Clergy Scandals – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange
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