18 April AD 2024

THVRSDAY EDITION

The Strength of Humility & Surrender

Strange & Unreasonable. . . ☩ Cecily Lowe of Catholic Stand

Saving Andrew Cuomo’s Soul

Bishops may not wish to be 'politicians or culture warriors,' but they are required to speak with clarity on what is & isn't acceptable for a Catholic to do, say & believe. ☩ Ed Condon, J.C.L., of Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register

Learning the Bosco Method

John Bosco developed a simple and loving method for dealing with children which informs Catholic educators today, but these simple methods for teachers & those who work with young people can be applied in all our work with people–especially in the area of the New Evangelization. ☩ Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Priestly Silver Jubilee in the Philippines

Fr Michell Zerrudo celebrated a solemn High Mass for his silver jubilee of priestly ordination at the parish of the Most Holy Redeemer in the Philippine diocese of Cubao. ☩ Gregory DiPippo of New Liturgical Movement

Catholic Church Leaders Increasing Accused of Being Cowards

An article popped up on my screen today as I opened my e-mail account. It was from The American Thinker. I was asked if I agree with Alicia Colon, the author of the article. It is hard not too. ☩ Steve Ray of Defenders of the Catholic Faith

What Northam’s Walk Back Really Means

After a disastrous interview yesterday morning, Virginia governor Ralph Northam attempted some damage control that somehow muddled the situation even further.  ☩ Alexandra Desanctis of National Review

A Tour of the London Oratory: The High Altar & Sanctuary

☩ Shawn R. Tribe of Liturgical Arts Journal

Pope Pius X Explains How to Fundraise

☩ Brice Sokolowksi of CatholicFundraiser.net

The Miraculous Medal: A Catholic’s Ultimate Fashion Accessory

☩ Meghan Ashley Styling (Fashion from a Catholic Perspective)

Something Wicked This Way Comes

The current mania among Dems for the legalization of maternal infanticide demonstrates how desperately our world needs Christ.  ☩ Donald R. McClarey, J.D., of The American Catholic

Jesuit Scholar of Islam Assesses Upcoming Papal Visit to UAE

Egyptian native Father Henri Boulad says the historic visit offers a ‘golden opportunity’ to address some ‘thorny issues,’ but urges Pope Francis to take a more realistic approach toward Islam. ☩ Edward Pentin of National Catholic Register

Is Missing Mass Okay Because of Bad Weather? 3 Things to Consider, According to This Parish Priest

These are great thoughts to consider when bad weather hits! ☩ ChurchPOP

Guiding Souls to Christ at Faithful Catholic Schools

An interview with Kelly Salomon of the Cardinal Newman Society ☩ Justin McClain of National Catholic Register

How to Survive the Present Crisis in the Catholic Church

The crisis in the Catholic Church is no secret. The Church is infested, at the highest levels, with homosexualists (people who want to normalize homosexuality), homosexual harassers (men who use positions of power to manipulate younger men into gay sex), pederasts (men who engaged in sex with post-pubescent teenage boys), financial criminals, heretics and liturgical abusers. This isn’t the first time in Church history we’ve seen a time such as this, but it may be the worst time, and the consequences are only now beginning to take shape. ☩ Shane Schaetzel of Complete Christianity

Texas dioceses name clergy with credible allegations of sex abuse

In a step to restore trust in the Catholic Church, dioceses in Texas released their lists of priests against whom credible allegations of sexual abuse of a minor have been determined. ☩ Catholic News Service

Are Bad Catholics Still Catholics?

. . .Part of the criticism was based on the fact that Cuomo is a baptized Catholic; many were aghast at the spectacle of a Catholic taking such a radical pro-abortion stance. . . ☩ Jimmy Akin of Catholic Answers Magazine

An Act of Spiritual Malfeasance Against St. John of the Cross

You can imagine, then, how surprised I was when I read an article by one of these above-mentioned proprietors of progress, a manifesto that condemned one of the mortal sins of our progressive times: cultural appropriation. . . ☩ Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm., of Catholic Stand

The Lazy & Hateful Gray Lady Targets Christian Schools

☩ Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., of Crisis Magazine

St. Paul & Priestly Celibacy

☩ Tom Nash of Catholic Answers Magazine

Another Calling

☩ Nicholas Lye of Ignitum Today