MORNING ISSUE:
Mysticism & Spirituality:
Is the Antichrist Here? — Dr. Ralph Martin – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Reclaiming Catholic Culture: Popular Piety in the Modern World – M. Goepel/Catholic Stand
A Treasure Scorned — Why Virginity Baffles Our Culture – Jn Grondelski PhD/Register
Prayer & the Grace of God – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Catholics Start New Veritas Catholic Information Center in So. Carolina – Register
Celebrating the Year of Dante – Jared Staudt at Building Catholic Culture
The Morality of Archaeology & Respecting Human Mortal Remains – Daily Register
Shahnaz Bhatti, a Testimony of a Catholic Nun in Afghanistan – M. Tubani/ACN/Aleteia
Evangelizing: What Is It, & How can We, as Individuals, Evangelize? – Catholic365.com
What is Christendom? – Charles A. Coulombe at OnePeterFive
Fight the Good Fight Against Moral Relativism – Michael Anthony Lupo/Catholic365.com
How Do Friendships Endure? by a Monk of Pluscarden Abbey – New Liturgical Movement
A List of Sacramentals To Use – Catholic Link at Catholic-Link
Bringing Chivalry Back: How God Calls Men to Be Knights for Our Time – ChurchPOP
Dating 101: When to Call It Quits – Chris Meadows at Simply Catholic
Et Cetera. . .:
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Liturgy:
Maronite Liturgy Follow-Up: Example from Feast of the Birth of John the Baptist – NLM
Vocations:
Remember You Made a Vow to Guard Her Soul – Marlon De La Torre, Ph.D./Knowing Is Doing
Saints:
A Roman Mystery: The Lost Tomb of St. Jerome – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Gemma Galgani & Her Friendship With Her Guardian Angel – Catholic Exchange
Gregory the Great’s Pastoral Advice Amid Crisis – Chris Meadows at Simply Catholic
Fr. Aloysius Schwartz & The Catholics Who Changed the World – Catholic Exchange
Why is St. Peter Wearing a Sling in His Statue at the Vatican? – Rachel Shrader/Get Fed™
Sacred Art:
Is There a Melody Hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Theology:
What Does God Do When I Sin? – Marlon De La Torre, Ph.D., at Knowing Is Doing
Will Souls in Hell Receive Resurrected Bodies? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Philosophy:
The Godfather of the Trad Movement is the Greatest Thomist of the 20th Century – 1P5
Literature:
Tolkien’s Abandoned Sequel To Lord Of The Rings & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
Education:
Free Will Disproved by Science? – Matt Nelson at Strange Notions
Nihilism Is Not Cheap: Liberal Education & the Limits of Reason – The Daily Register
Culture of Life:
Catholic Medical Ethics: Respect for the Sanctity of Life – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Pontificate of Francis:
Francis & the Ordination of Women – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Mexican Archbishop Abolishes FSSP Parish, Citing Pope Francis – Catholic World Report
Rethinking the Papacy (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine
If the Jews Are Angry With Francis, There’s a Reason – Sandro Magister
Church Politics:
John Zmirak is Right – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
When He’s Right – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Vivat – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Culture of Death:
Progressive Catholics Respond to Texas Heartbeat Law – Guest Writer at Juicy Ecumenism
Religious Freedom & Liberty:
Attack on Christians in Nigeria Described As a ‘Massacre’ – The Daily Register
Secular Politics:
Parents Shouldn’t Tell Schools What to Teach Their Children – D McClarey JD/TACatholic
BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald
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