Robert Edwards

Boring Traditions? Check Out What the Real Von Trapp Family Did

. . .while known best for the movie, The Sound of Music, Georg, Maria von Trapp & her 10 kids (7 were from Georg & his previous wife who died of Scarlet fever, & 3 were their own), disciplined & focused her traditions upon the liturgical year. . .

by Laura Hensley,

of epicPew

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Card. Napier Attacks Raymond Arroyo of EWTN – Mark Lambert, De Omnibus Dubitandum Est.
What the Cupich Moment Can Teach Ambitious Seminarians – Jon. B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
What the Bible Really Says on Homosexuality in 5 Quotes – Steve Ray, Defenders of the. . .
Jim Martin’s New Rosary-Meditate on LBGT “Couples” & Mother Earth – Connecticut. . .
Vatican Places Traditional Society Under Commissar – The Eponymous Flower
Gay Nativity Scenes? 12 Things This Priest Hates about the Christmas Season – ChurchPOP
God & Hell: The “Limits” of God’s Power – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
Cardinal Burke On The Dangers Of Synodality – Restore-DC-Catholicism
‘Baby it’s Cold Outside’, Winter Fashion Tips – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Children: The Trans Money-Maker – Ann Farmer, Mercatornet
New Book Clarifies Beliefs & Corrects Misunderstandings about the Papacy – The CWR
A Priest Who Served Thousands in Peruvian Highlands Dies at 94 – ACI Prensa via The CWR
The Church Wants You to Get Into an Advent Rush – John Grondelski, NC Register
Bishop Rob. C. Morlino Remembered as a Lion in the Public Square – J. Hanneman, The CWR
Advent & the Liturgical Year – Marty Dybicz, Catholic Stand
Private Equity: How it Serves the Common Good – Matthew Brach, Public Discourse
Three Smart & Easy Steps to a Better Advent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Asia Bibi Remains in Hiding from Islamists; No Asylum Plan in Sight – Edward Pentin, NC Reg
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Pope Francis’ ‘Paradigm Shift’: What it Means & How to Respond to It

. . . “The evolution in the Church’s understanding of the Gospel over the centuries is not a question of a paradigm shift, but of the development of doctrine, organic & in continuity with the faith”. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
When a Baptized Child Perishes Before the Age of Reason – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Bringing Liturgical Practices Home, Off the Shelf 101 with Kendra Tierney – Pete Socks, C. Std
More 18th Century Varieties of Violacea – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Archbishop Viganò Addresses Dispute With Brother Over Family Inheritance – Edward Pentin
The Joy of Advent Is in Our Journey with Mary – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
E.U. Recognizes Financial System of Vatican City State – Andrea Gagliarducci, NC Register
Mysterious Details of Unknown Secrets – Jim Dougherty, Catholic Stand
Catholic Biblical Interpretation: Myths & Truths – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
Authority to Heal – Brother Nicholas Lye, Ignitum Today
An Education to Restore Wonder – K.E. Colombini, Crisis Magazine
Actuating Schism Part V: The Hammer Drop – Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
The Reason for the Season of Advent – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Müller Seeks to Thread the Needle, But Misses the Canonical Mark – The CWR
A Special Advent Prayer to Maintain a Spirit of Silence & Peace – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Three Smart & Easy Steps to a Better Advent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
How a ‘Messy Family’ can be a Holy Family – CNA via The Catholic World Report
‘Baby it’s Cold Outside’, Winter Fashion Tips – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Expert Sees Cyberspace Full of Risk, from Addictions to Child Abuse – Elise Harris, Crux
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Pope Francis: Homosexuals “Should Not Be Accepted Into the Ministry Or Consecrated Life”

. . .we find that [Pope] Francis says that pastoral care must be given to homosexuals, but that they should not be admitted to formation as religious or as priests. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
When Young People Aren’t Having Sex, Something’s Wrong – Josh Herring, Public Discourse
Drive Demons Crazy: 6 Tips For Spiritually Protecting Your Home or Dorm Room – ChurchPOP
Pope Francis & the Devil: Misreading the Signs of the Times – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Mgzn
Eucharistic Procession for Hollywood Homeless Draws Hundreds – CNA via The CWR
The Spirit of Moloch & The New American Religion – Charlie Johnson, Catholic Stand
St. Thomas Aquinas on Mohammad & Islam – Steve Ray, Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Why Catholic Men Need a Boot Camp – Joe Stopulos, Those Catholic Men
Millennials Spur Liturgical Restoration in Western Canada – Joseph Woodard, Crisis Magazine
Advent & Anti-Christ, Part I – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Baptize in the Name of . . . Who? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Pope Francis Calls for Unity with Orthodox Churches – CNA via National Catholic Register
In New Book, Pope Francis Addresses Homosexuality & the Clergy – CNA via NC Register
God, Why? Why Wasn’t I Immaculately Conceived? – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., TACatholic
The True Season of Advent – Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, The Catholic Thing
Blessed is She Who Believed – Richard Van Kirk, Catholic Stand
Pp. Francis Praises Witness of Pakistani Servant of God, Shahbaz Bhatti, RIP 2011 – NC Rgstr
Focus on the Lord this Advent – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Catholic Life™
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Happy Traddies at Clear Creek

. . .it was a joy to spend a week at Clear Creek Monastery in Oklahoma.  It was a joy because I spent my week with a gang of guys who show us the positive & powerful face of traditionalist Catholicism. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Catholic Church: “Don’t Read the Bible!” – Steve Ray, Defending the Catholic Faith
In Images: The Fascinating Symbolism of the Miraculous Medal – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Requiescat In Pace: George H. W. Bush – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
What Does “Atonement” Mean & How Did Jesus Do It? – Jimmy Akin, JimmyAkin.com
2 Minute Audios: Steve’s 6 Rules for Dealing with Non-Catholic Family & Friends – Steve Ray
Hymns for Advent: It’s Not Christmas Yet – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
The Catholic Family Celebrates Advent – Sandra McDevitt, National Catholic Register
Messianic Prophecies: Genesis 49: 8-11 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Significance of Things – Joy Joseph, Catholic Stand
“No One Knows”: Daily Life & The Final Hour – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
‘The 177 Project’ Brings Adoration to the Masses – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Eight Advent Resources for Your Family – Susanna Spencer, National Catholic Register
Does Hell Play a Role in Evangelization? – Deacon John Beagan, Crisis Magazine
A Liturgical Look at Holy Communion as The Sacrament of the Dying – Fr. R. Rojo, Adoremus
The Life & Work of Msgr. Li Jingfeng, Bishop of Fengxiang (Part I) – New Liturgical Movement
The Life & Work of Msgr. Li Jingfeng, Bishop of Fengxiang (Part II) – Canticum Salomonis
The Vast Cloud of Witnesses: Lofty Saints & Saints A Little Like Me – T. Irvine, Catholic Stand
Steve Talley: Tonalism & Nocturnes in the American Landscape Tradition – David Clayton
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15 Moments All Catholic Theology Majors Will Understand

by Amy O’Connell,

of epicPew

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Cardinal Cupich to the Kids’ Table – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
The Missing Key Piece from Youth Catechesis? It’s Philosophy – National Catholic Register
Melania Trump Reveals White House Christmas Decorations (Photos) – Cyn. Dermody, Aleteia
Did You Know? Why Every Catholic Altar Contains Relics of Saints – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Saint Pope John Paul II & the Eucharist – Thomas Griffin, Catholic Exchange
Watch Jim Gaffigan Portray a Lazy Catholic in Funny Chat with Jesus Statue – ChurchPOP
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop in Monterey, California – Vatican News
St. Francis de Sales Doesn’t Dance – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Mary Said Yes, Twice – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
New Regular Traditional Latin Masses in Rome – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Memento Mori: It’s to Die For – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Repatriated 6th-Century Mosaic to Help Reconstitute Apse – Associated Press via Crux
The Rose – Cathy G. Knipper, Catholic Stand
People with Down Syndrome are Applying To Be on the Endangered List – Catholic Link
Catholic TV: The Gist Interview with Danielle Bean – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
A Transit of Common Sense – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
Three Smart & Easy Steps to a Better Advent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
New Traditional Latin Mass in Vero Beach, Florida – Gre. DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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Where’s Fr. James Martin SJ?

. . .Out @ St. Paul is one of James Martin, SJ’s favorite clubs.  He re-tweets his pride for them quite often.  He portrays them as just a benign, loving support group for those who are so oppressed by the Church simply for trying to be faithful Catholics that She needs to change for them.  The reality is they completely support engaging in sodomy, entering into “gay marriages,” & engaging in the slander & detraction of Bishop Morlino, all while continuing to receive the Body & Blood of Christ. . .

by One Mad Mom

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Heaven’s Messages Foretold the Current Crisis & Scandal in the Church – Signs & Wonders
7 Weird Things That Only Make Sense to Catholics – Chloe Langr, epicPew
On the Loss of Faith as a Cause of Our Current Crisis – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in. . .
The Nativity of Christ: Its Historic Reality – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Catholic Exchange
Five Traits for a Contemplative Life – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm., Catholic Stand
Asia Bibi Worried about Her Daughters’ Safety – Robin Gomes, Vatican News
A Transitioning Culture – Jenny Uebbing, Mama Needs Coffee
Unlike Moderns, Our Ancestors Understood Love – Paul Krause, Crisis Magazine
St. Joseph & Advent: Lessons on Catholic Fatherhood from St. Joseph – Scott Smith J.D.
Introducing the Hubble–Lemaître Law – Michael Baruzzini, The Catholic Thing
Is It Time a Mother Christmas Graced the Annual Parade? – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
Analysis: What is Next for Curial Reform? – CNA via The Catholic World Report
If Every American Had to Watch an Abortion, Support Would Plummet – M. Bilger, Life News
Soberly Awaiting the Second Coming: Readings for 1st Sunday of Advent – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D.
Catholic TV: The Gist Interview with Danielle Bean – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Holy One of God – Noel Ethan Tan, Ignitum Today
Three Smart & Easy Steps to a Better Advent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
New Islamist Violence in Mozambique Worries Country’s Catholic Bishops – The CWR
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Tattoos & Catholic Morality

. . .Difficult Moral Questions: How the craze for tattoos seems to be ‘sinptomatic’ in the post-Christian West. . .

by E. Christian Brugger,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
This Catholic University is Targeting Pro-Life Students for Their Beliefs – A. Lord, Life News
Actuating Schism, Part I – Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Actuating Schism, Part II: No Quarter – Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Mr. Homecoming Queen: A Tutorial – Rod Dreher, The American Conservative
Card. Zen Says He Will Resign If Pp. Francis Appoints More Communist Bishops – The Epo. . .
Hardened Sinners? Perhaps More Than You Think – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Do You Really Know What The “Serenity Prayer” Means? – Becky Roach, Catholic Link
Must We Have an Economy That Forces Both Parents Into Paid Work? – O. Cass, Mercatornet
Discerning When Enough Really is Too Much – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
How Graham Greene’s “The Power & the Glory” Changed My Life – Fr. Michael Rennier, Aleteia
Ordo, Ordo – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Statue of St. Junipero Serra Stolen – California Catholic Daily
6 New Year’s Resolutions for the Catholic New Year – Chloe Langr, epicPew
This Is Me – Nicholas Lye, Ignitum Today
Catholic TV: The Gist Interview with Danielle Bean – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Charles Tournemire’s L’Orgue Mystique & the Ordinary Form of the Mass – New Liturgical. . .
Pause, Pray, Plan: Your 3-Step Advent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Church in the Netherlands to Allow Digital Payments in Collection Basket – Crux
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6 Amazing Facts About Catherine of Aragon That Will Blow You Away

. . .did you know she was an incredible, strong, Catholic woman who supported the arts & defended the faith? . . .

by Chloe Langr,

of epicPew

Anglican Groups Merge with Warning the ‘Church of England is in a Crisis’ – Virtue Online
San Francisco Episcopal Cathedral Hosted “Requiem Mass: A Queer Divine Rite” – CA C. Daily
With Second Miracle, Will Newman Be Canonized Soon? – Patrick Reilly, NC Register
Westminster Abbey – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
The Widespread Myth About English Language or All Things Weird – A Clerk of Oxford
The Vatican to Loan St. Thomas Becket’s Bloody Tunic to Britain – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Déjà Vu All Over Again? – Fr. Dennis Garrou, The Catholic Thing
EWTN Great Britain Interview All 3 Ordinariate Ordinaries – The Anglicanorum Coetibus. . .
Oxford’s Catholic Revival – Anthony E. Clark Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
C of E Raises Serious Concerns about Christian Freemasons – Harriet Sherwood
First Anglican Use Pew Missal for the Laity Published – The Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
Christian Life In Exile Outside the Church of England – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
A Thriving & Diverse Ordinariate-Run Parish in London – Joanna Bogle, The CWR
The Anglican Cult of the Beevy Emm – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
First Impressions of the Anglican Use – Chr. Mahon, The Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
Preserving Christian History in the English Countryside – K.V. Turley, NC Register
A New English Gradual for the Ordinariate – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Univ. of Vienna Announces New Research on Anglican Liturgy in Catholic Church – The A.C.S.
Saint Mary MacKillop – Dr. Foster Lerner, The Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
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Why Integralism Is an Ideology of Despair

. . .Patrick Deneen’s powerful critique of American liberal democracy has moved several Catholic writers to reconsider their church’s relation to it.  Among the best of these efforts since Deneen’s Why Liberalism Failedcame out earlier this year was a provocative essay published by American Affairs entitled, “The Eclipse of Catholic Fusionism.”  Author Kevin Gallagher declared therein that the prominent Catholics who had worked with political conservatives during the 1980s & 1990s to defend free-market principles were “adulterating the faith” with alien ideas & ignoring the “American Church’s long-standing skepticism of free-market economics”. . .

by James M. Patterson,

of Law and Liberty

Using Classic Movies to Win the Culture Wars – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., The Imaginative. . .
The Purpose of Politically Correct Lies – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Before 1066 & All That – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
Drowning Cultural Conservatism – Rod Dreher, The American Conservative
How Politics Will Impact the Catholic Church in A.D. 2019 – Clementi Lisi, Get Religion
Demographic Decline: Ben Franklin’s Two Cents – Joshua Gregor, Power Blog
Why Twitter’s Cute, Heart-Shaped ‘Like’ Button Is Not So Harmless – A.T. Sutton, Mercatornet
Pro-Life Sen. Hyde-Smith Beats Abortionist M. Espy in Mississippi Senate Race – Life News
Twitter Declares War on Biology – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Stream
Alexis de Tocqueville, Subsidiarity, & Clericalism – Fr. Charles Klamut, Homiletic & Pastoral. . .
Socialism’s Record Has Been Pain, Not Gain (Especially for the Poor) – Charles Calomiris, FEE
Bill Gates Will Spend $18 Million Pushing Population Control on Africa – Mic. Bilger, Life News
Why We Need Anti-Censorship Legislation For Social Media, Stat – Jer. Carl, The Federalist
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Holding Hands at Mass

. . .my wife Janet and I always cringe at a new parish when it comes time for the Our Father.  We quickly bow our heads & close our eyes; I clutch my hands close to my chest (& she does the same) and we start to pray — hoping some aggressive hand-holder doesn’t reach over & insist on tearing my hands apart so I can warmly hold theirs during the prayer. . .

by Steve Ray,

of Defenders of the Catholic Faith

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Secession, Schism, & Catholic Civil War – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
The Mysterious Holy Veil of Manoppello – K.V. Turley, Catholic Exchange
Fr. Aidan Nichols on Episcopal Appointments – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
The Incorrupt Heart of St. John Vianney Touring U.S., Here are the Dates! – ChurchPOP
Card. Burke Celebrates Pontifical Mass in Mex. City Cathedral – New Liturgical Movement
Doctors Euthanize 38-Yr-Old Lady Dealing with Depression Instead of Treating Her – Lif News
By Their Fruits, You Will Know Them – Noel Ethan Tan, Ignitum Today
Was Matthew Written After A.D. 70? – Jimmy Akin, JimmyAkin.com
Centuries-Old Christian Painting Found in Japan – CNA/EWTN News via NC Register
Tennessee Diocese Seeks to Exhume Remains of Pastor on Path to Sainthood – The CWR
Making Transgenderism Child’s Play – Mary Pesarchik, Catholic Stand
2018 Connecticut Catholic Men’s Conf.: A Few Afterthoughts – Mk. C. McCann, Catholic Stand
The Indian Mass in the Modern Parish (Part III) – Claudio Salvucci, Liturgical Arts Journal
A Faithful Advent Brings a Glorious Christmas – Birgit Jones, Catholic Life In Our Times
Seeing the Mass Through the Heart of Dorothy O’Neill Weimar – David L. Gray, DavidLGray.info
The Youth Synod & the Birth of the Synodal Church – Thomas R. Ascik, The CWR
Taiwan Voters Reject Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – CNA/EWTN News via NC Register
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Baltimore Catholics, Why Do You Tolerate These Charades?

. . .this sacrilege happened at Sacred Heart of Mary Church in the Dundalk area of Baltimore. . .

from Restore-DC-Catholicism

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Catholic Gentleman Gift List 2018 – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
8 Ideas for Celebrating Advent in 2018 – Brandon Harvey, Catholic Exchange
Is Modern Interpretation of Book of Revelation Flawed? A Different View – Msgr. Charles Pope
More Garbage from Germany: Communion for Protestants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Italian Bishops Approve New Bowdlerizations of the Missal – New Liturgical Movement
Deacon Claims Jesus Tolerates Abortion ’cause He Didn’t Preach Against Abortion – M. Bilger
Hating Sin – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
I Can’t – Kat Larson, Ignitum Today
Ten Ways Confession Sets Us Free – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
Te Deum – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
New Documentary Shows Individual, Societal Threat of Pornography – Per. West, NC Register
Matthew P. Hazell Books Again! – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
This New Age of Martyrs – Francis J. Pierson, Crisis Magazine
Reclaiming Christmas from Commercialism – Shane Schaetzel, Complete Christianity
Catholic TV: The Gist Interview with Danielle Bean – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
‘White Fathers’ Set to Celebrate 150th Anniversary – Paul Samasumo, Vatican News
Pause, Pray, Plan: Your 3-Step Advent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Have Sight, Your Faith Has Saved You; Cooperating with the Grace of Revelation – S. Brewster
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