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March 28, 2018

SPY VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Pope Francis (Credit: Giulio Napolitano from Shutterstock via TACon)

Ross Douthat Peers Into the Papal Murk

. . .his new book says Francis’s pontificate is a revolutionary moment, one that’s left the Church in dark & uncharted waters. . .

by Rod Dreher

The Coming Trans Medical Backlash – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Toys “Я” Us Contributes to Its Corporate Death Wish – Jay W. Richards Ph.D., NCRgstr
Hünermann’s “Way Forward” is a Dead End – E. Christian Brugger D.Phil., Crisis Mgzn
The Poison of Private Interpretation – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Youth Leaders Insist ‘No Conspiracy’ to Silence Fans of Trad. Liturgy – Inés San Martín
You Know Sister Jean of Loyola-Chicago, Meet Fr. Rob of Villanova – Z. Schonbrun, NYT
Planned Parenthood Tweets Need a Disney Princess Who Aborts Child – Ryan Scheel
Movie Review: Paul, Apostle of Christ – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Why I’m Not at All Worried about Facebook Using My Data – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Rare Medieval Liturgica: The Exsultet Roll – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Repealing the Bill of Rights – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pope Francis’ Tough Talk about Media Spin Rings Hollow – Chr. R. Altieri, The CWR
The Mission Goes On: Norbertines Break Ground on New Abbey – Eli. Deffner, NCRgstr
Gov. Report Finds Cens. & Discrim. Against Pro-Life Students on Coll. Campuses – LN
The Legal & Moral Genius of St. Thomas More; New Book – Gre. J. Sullivan, The CWR
Taiwan Fears Vatican Will Cut Diplomatic Ties if China Deal Goes Through – D. Hitchens
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Statue of Christ from Shroud of Turin (Credit: Aleteia)

This 3D Carbon Copy of Jesus was Created Using the Shroud of Turin

. . .”We believe that we have the precise image of what Jesus looked like on this earth,” said Professor Giulio Fanti of the University of Padua. . .

by Lucandrea Massaro

of Aleteia

Why were There No Women at the Last Supper? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Spy Wednesday 2018 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Here are the Plenary Indulgences Available During Holy Week – Jos. Pronechen, NC Reg
Spanish Flags to Fly at Half-Mast to Mark Death of Christ – Catholic Herald
How God’s Nature Is Known: The Three-Fold Way – D. Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
St. Francis de Sales on the Passion of Christ – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
On the Relationship Between Merit & Grace – Paul Chutikorn, Homiletic & Pastoral Rev.
Shroud of Turin Unveiled for Youth in Documentary – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
John Coates-Carter: A Little Known Arts & Crafts Architect – Allan Barton, Lit Arts Jrnl
Silver Screen Pontius Pilates: Pilou Asbæk – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
The Passion & the Beauty: Why Easter Music Will Inspire You – Thomas Breeze, Mrctrnt
Holy Week at Vienna’s Oldest Church – Michelle Gress, my favorite catholic things
Discipleship & Union with Christ:  A Carmelite Insight – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm.
Did Jesus Really Predict His Death? – Cale Clarke, Catholic Answers Magazine
7 Prayers For Courageous Military Wives – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Passion & Grace – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
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Catholic Brit Tweet (Credit: Screengrab from Fr. Z’s Blog)

What Young Catholics Want vs. What Old Catholics Want Young Catholics to Want

. . .the late Cardinal George of Chicago [of happy memory] said, “Liberal Christianity is a failed experiment.” At this time in the church there seems to be a rise in the liberal or progressive wing of Catholicism. However, those who are concerned about this should keep several big picture aspects in mind. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Exorcising Bugnini from the Roman Rite – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Polyamory: Complicated New Identity or Primarily About Sex? – Mark Regnerus Ph.D.
The Unlikely Rise of Jacob Rees-Mogg – David Oldroyd-Bolt, Catholic Herald
Renovation of the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Chapel – Shawn R. Tribe, Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
Judge Boots Suit Vs. Google, Lets YouTube Censor Pro-Life Vids – S. Ertelt & M. Bilger
The Male Pill: Roe’s Ugly Grandson – Carly Hoilman, Catholic Vote
Humanae Vitae & the Catholic Church in England: Signs of Hope – Piers Shepherd
The 3 Hacks to Successful Fundraising in the Catholic Church – Brice Sokolowski
Caught on Camera: Thief Makes Sign of the Cross Before Robbing Store – ChurchPop
Did More Than One Man Write Isaiah? – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
The Problem of Evil in Graham Greene’s The Hint of an Explanation – Ste. Fitzpatrick
Not Religious? Here’s Why Religious Freedom Still Matters – Art Lindsley, tIfFW&E
Networks Cover March for Our Lives 13X More Than March for Life – Katie Yoder, LN
Selah: How Big Is Your Trust Bucket? – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
Doctors With Conscience Objections Have Rights – David S. Oderberg, Mercatornet
Pro-Life Stalwart Cyril Winter Dies at the Age of 70 – Victoria Gisondi, NC Register
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Confession by Vodnik (Credit: Catholic Spiritual Direction)

Should I Still Go to Confession If I Have Nothing to Confess?

. . .dear Father John, I recently heard someone mention the term “devotional confession.” I think this is what I need, but I am not sure what it really is. . .

by Father John Bartunek, L.C.,

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

Picasso: The Atheist Obsessed with the Crucifixion – Lucien de Guise, Catholic Herald
The Six Principles of Penance According to St. Thomas Aquinas – Veronica Arntz, RCæli
Suffering With Christ is a Biblical Teaching – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
2018 Paschal Blue Moon on Vigil of Easter & More Moon Stuff – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Seven Last Words from the Cross: “I Thirst!” – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, The CWR
Passiontide Chronology: Wednesday of Holy Week – Msgr. Charles Pope, Com. in Missn.
Hail, Holy Chrism: The Chrism Mass & the Stuff That Makes Kings – Mod. Medievalism
Revisiting Principles of Tasteful Floral Arrangement for Easter  – Shawn R. Tribe, LAJ
Sacristy Tips: Making Paschal Candle Incense Grains – Richard Hawker, Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
The Holy Face of Jesus Calls Us – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
La Semana Santa – Holy Week in Spanish-Influenced Countries – epicPew
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