Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament via Adorecast
☩ Team Catholify
Pope Francis & Grand Imam Sign Historic Declaration on “Human Fraternity for World Peace”
During the historic first ever papal visit to the Arabian Peninsula, Pope Francis & Grand Imam Ahmad el-Tayeb signed together a declaration on “human fraternity for world peace and living together.” ☩ uCatholic
A Brief Primer on the Devil
Devils, as pure spirits, don’t make choices like humans. . . ☩ Howard Kainz, Ph.D., of The Catholic Thing
Awe & Apostolate: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings Explained
Our Readings for this Sunday combine two major themes: awe & apostolate. Both Isaiah and Peter are awed & ashamed to find themselves in the presence of God; but both are subsequently sent out (in Greek, apostello) on mission for the Almighty. We, too, feel our unworthiness and need of mercy in God’s presence, & also our responsibility to spread the Good News of mercy to all people. ☩ John Bergsma, Ph.D., of The Sacred Page
Why Renewing Cultural Catholicism Might Be the Solution to the Declining Church in America
Fr. Matt Fish, the pastoral administrator at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hillcrest Heights, Maryland, wrote a detailed twitter thread describing reasoning for the “collapse” of the Catholic Church in America, or the West. He explained that because our culture has disposed of what is truly “cultural Catholicism,” the Church as a whole suffers from the consequences. ☩ ChurchPOP
The Pope’s Abu Dhabi trip has vindicated Benedict XVI’s Regensburg lecture
Both Pope Francis & Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb criticized faithless modernity, echoing Benedict's prophetic address ☩ Sohrab Ahmari of Catholic Herald
Church Is Striving to End Abuse of Women Religious by Clerics, Pope Says
Aboard the papal plane returning to Rome today, the Holy Father acknowledged that mistreatment & sexual abuse has occurred, & needs to be prevented. ☩ Catholic News Agency/EWTN News via National Catholic Register
The Church Needs Children
Fr Michael White has nowabout one of the recent Mass readings, has opened himself up for a fair amount of criticism in Catholic corners of social media by explaining why he does not like to have little children at Mass. . . ☩ K.E. Colombini of Crisis Magazine
Socialism: The God That Always Fails
A former Sandinista supporter, Clifton Ross, loses faith in socialism as a result of seeing close up its failure in Venezuela. . . ☩ Donald R. McClarey, J.D., of The American Catholic
Green Thomism at 40 Degrees Below
Overcoming the worst of winter means facing squarely the problem of sin. ☩ Christopher J. Thompson, Ph.D., of National Catholic Register
Q&A with a Critic of Priestly Celibacy
☩ Dave Armstrong of National Catholic Register
Hurry & Get One of These 6 Books If You Want a Fruitful Lent
☩ Katie Prejean of epicPew
Sen. Booker quizzes judicial nominee on ‘sin’ & same-sex marriage
☩ Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Abu Dhabi
☩ Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Nuns + Pink Habit = Ultimate Fashion Statement
☩ Meghan Ashley Styling
Pope Francis signs peace declaration on ‘Human Fraternity’ with Grand Imam, Explanation
One paragraph has caused controversy, but a theologian says it must be read in the proper context ☩ Mary Rezac of Catholic News Agency via Catholic Herald
Science Versus Scientism
Scientism is science’s own Judas. It betrays its master with a kiss.Pearce of National Catholic Register
The Mystery of Suffering: Why do innocent little children suffer?
. . .But what about the suffering of innocent children younger than the age of reason. . . ☩ Editorial by the Abbot of St. Mary Magdalene of Le Barroux via Rorate Cæli
What’s the Difference Between Abortion & Infanticide?
Is an infant, marked for abortion but delivered alive, even in tragic circumstances, a person whom the law ought to protect? ☩ Justin Dyer, Ph.D., of Public Discourse
Thees & Thous: Anglican Usage’s Familiar God
I have been blessed to attend occasional Mass & Evensong celebrations at a not-so-nearby Anglican Usage Parish, St. Thomas More (Scranton, PA). Blessed, in that the liturgy leads me closer to our Lord. It is a return to traditional liturgy, an escape from “inclusive language” & liturgical elevator music, those elements that hide the true message of the liturgy, communion with our Lord, the Body of Christ in the Eucharist. ☩ Robert Kurland, Ph.D., of Catholic Stand
The Pro-Life Witness of ‘The Man in the High Castle’
The same inherent violence is exposed in an unlikely place: The Man in the High Castle, a series produced by Amazon Prime based on the book with the same title written by Philip K. Dick. ☩ Derya Little of National Catholic Register
Witnesses tell about Christianity in North Korea
☩ Hyung-jin Kim of Associated Press via Crux
Guiding Christians Through Islam
☩ David A. Rahimi of Public Discourse
Pope Pius X Explains How to Fundraise
☩ Brice Sokolowksi of CatholicFundraiser.net
Fever
☩ Noel Ethan Tan of Ignitum Today