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Jim Martin’s Favorite Catholic LGBT Ministry Reading Book about Two Abused Boys Who Begin a Homosexual Relationship

. . .the book tells the story of two very different 16-year old boys, Jim & Doyler.  With the backdrop of political & social upheaval in early 20th century Ireland, these two wayward & abused young men begin a friendship that eventually results in intimate relations.  While Jim is naive & shy, Doyler is more outgoing.  Jim attends a Catholic school where one of his teachers is a religious named “Brother Polycarp.” According to one reviewer, “Jim is too innocent to realise how he is being groomed by Brother Polycarp.”  In the meantime, the more streetwise Doyler meets an older gay man who pays the teenage boy for. . .

by Joseph Sciambra

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Heads Will Roll! A New “You Won’t Believe Your Eyes Ugly” Altar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Incredible Painting Depicting Face of Jesus Found in Ruins of Ancient Israeli Church – uCthlc
Millennials, Authenticity, & the Latin Mass – Jake Neu, Crisis Magazine
St. Louis Ballerina Raffaella Stroik’s Body Found in Mark Twain Lake – Doyle Murphy, RFT
Fr. Zed Muses on Millennials, Authenticity, & the Latin Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Synodality Up in Smoke, Exercises of Pontifical Monarchy in the U.S. & China – San. Magister
Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo Criticized for $200,000 House Renovation – The CWR
We Need to Think More Like Jesus; Dr. Ray Guarendi Book Review – Pt. Socks, Catholic Stand
Albertus Magnus – Amy Welborn, Charlotte Was Both
Powerful Pieta – Kat Larson, Ignitum Today
The Value of Black as a Liturgical Colour – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
The United Nations Seeks to Define Abortion & Assisted Suicide as a ‘Human Right’ – Crux
Cause of Fr. Pedro Arrupe ‘to Open in February’ – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
How Does a Saint become “the Great”? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Perhaps No One Shows Better the Faith-Science Alliance Than St. Albert the Great – Aleteia
Despite Asia Bibi’s Historic Acquittal, Pakistan’s Catholic Leaders Remain Silent – NCRegister
Rembrandt’s Biblical Works on Display in Denver – John Burger, Aleteia
Don’t Let Fear & Scandal Kill Charity – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
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Standing Athwart History: Can We Stop the Decline of the West?

. . .that Western culture is in an advanced state of decay is, but a consciousness of this decay goes back further than many people are probably aware.  In his 1997 book The Idea of Decline in Western History, historian Arthur Herman reveals the many phases of declinism in Western thought dating all the way back to the aftermath of the French Revolution.  (Around that time, the German writer Friedrich Schlegel went so far as to suggest that the atrocities of the Reign of Terror signaled that the “drama of human history” was drawing to a close.)  The thrust of Mr. Herman’s book is that declinism & decline theory poisoned Western thought, & decline became a self-fulfilling prophecy.  He treats the history of cultural pessimism from a variety of angles: industrialization, racial pessimism, & eco-pessimism are among them.  One motif that struck a chord with me is the idea that “material comfort & opulence have drained away all creativity & life” from the West—a theme that emerged with the onset of the Industrial Revolution & the Romantic movement & that still resonates today. . .

by Michael De Sapio

How Islamist Immigration Changes Britain: Asia Bibi Denied Entry – Douglas Murray
Islamicized Britain – Rod Dreher
Mothers Against Macron – Joy Pullman, First Things
Revisiting Harvey Milk, Jim Jones, & San Francisco’s 10 Days of Violence – Kyle Sammin, TF
Half the World’s Countries are Not Reproducing Themselves – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
Sweden’s Ambivalence on Immigration – Fredrik Sixtensson & Tom Gunnarsson, Amrcn Affairs
British Muslim Leaders Call for the U.K. To Give Asia Bibi Asylum – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Everyone in the West Should Be Concerned About Asia Bibi – Charlotte Gill, Telegraph
Appeasing Islamists Will Only Make Europe More Dangerous – Helen Raleigh, The Federalist
Camps for Uyghurs, “Schools” Or Jails? Exclusive Report, Photos, & Footage – Li Zaili, BW
Will China’s Neighbors Speak Out on Its Uyghur Issues? – Sarah Brooks, The Diplomat
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School Punishes Male Teacher for Refusing to Watch a Naked Girl in the Boys’ Locker Room

. . .a Florida school district allowed a self-described transgender female student access to the boys’ locker room, with no warning to parents.  The first time she walked in, she caught ‘boys (literally) with their pants down’. . .

by Joy Pullman

of The Federalist

Is There a Charity “Crisis”? – James Pierson & Naomi Schaefer Riley, City Journal
Lawyer Who Falsely Accused Brett Kavanaugh Arrested for Domestic Violence – Life News
Senator Sasse’s Missing Pronouns – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
Another Night in Portland – Andy Ngo, City Journal
Kamala Harris Lied about Brett Kavanaugh, Now Says Politics Needs “More Truth” – Life Nws
The Bladensburg Cross Defended, by a Muslim – Daniel Philpott, arc of the universe
The Rich Turn to the Democrats – Darel E. Paul, First Things
Is This How the Freedom Caucus Ends? – Matthew Walther, The Week
Ireland: Pro-Life Legislator Quits Party for Suspending Him for Voting Pro-Life – M. Bilger
Mormon Political Grip on Utah May Be Loosening – Jana Riess, RNS via Salt Lake Tribune
6 Big Election Hits by Marc Elias, Democrats’ Recount King – Fred Lucas, The Stream
Florist Case Reopens Before Washington Supreme Court – CNA via National Catholic Register
Let’s Unite Around Jesus, Not Divide Over Trump – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Stream
Christian Student Senator Should be Cheered for Standing Up for Her Faith – Daniel Payne
In the State Elections, Pro-Life Victories Amid Enduring Divisions – S. Beale, NC Register
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The Bishop’s Job

. . .the Bishop is Submitted & Sent.  St. Paul writes to Titus, Paul, a slave of God & apostle of Jesus Christ . . .

by Monsignor Charles Pope,

of Community in Mission

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Oscar Wilde: “Gay” Icon or “Homophobe”? – Joseph Pearce
Discos in the Vatican? The Church Can Do Better Than This – Fr. Dominic Allain, Catholic Herald
Quæritur: If I am in the State of Mortal Sin, is There Any Point in Praying? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Legends of Liberalism – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
How Rembrandt Portrayed Jesus – Carmen Elena Villa, Denver Catholic
The “Igloo Church” of the Arctic was Built to Last – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Desiring Human Respect Can Lead to Hell – Jason Craig, Those Catholic Men
Stubborn Roots: A Review of Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh – P.J. Prezzia, Crisis Mgzn
From the Papal Chapel: the White Silk Soutane – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
Helping You Decide Between College & the Skilled Trades – Nick Marmalejo, Seton Magazine
Quæritur: “Properly Blessed” Devotional Objects – Fr. Z’s Blog
Was St. Brendan the First to Celebrate a Thanksgiving Mass in America? – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
The Art of Portable Altars – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
The Contemplative Life: Joy in Parentheses – Richard Becker, Catholic Exchange
Are Artists Selfish? The Calling of a Catholic Artist – Mary Schaffer, Benedictine XVI Institute
Is a Seton Diploma an Indicator of Success in College? – Seton Magazine
Pope Francis to Visit Morocco in 2019 – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA via National Catholic Register
Prayer for Christian Unity Through the Intercession of St. Josaphat – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
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The “Gold Standard” Returns; Amid Abuse Mess, Pope Francis Restores Archbishop Charles Scicluna to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF)

. . .especially as yesterday’s Vatican move to nix the US bishops’ votes on several crisis-spurred reforms had the effect of detonating an ecclesial bomb of confusion & outrage, this Tuesday’s latest salvo from Rome is all the more significant: six years since “The Most Dangerous Man in the Vatican” was quietly slipped out of town, Archbishop Charles Scicluna is coming home to the “Holy Office”. . .

by Rocco Palmo

of Whispers in the Loggia

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A Foolish Dreamer Awakens in the Church at Last – Richard G. Evans, Catholic Stand
The Vatican Strikes Again: No Sanity for You! – One Mad Mom
Solipsistic, Self-Aggrandizing Fr. Rosica Dares to Vet Catholic News Sources – Fr. Z’s Blog
On Being a Militant Catholic Today – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Double Standards: Benedict & Francis – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Bestiality Is A Sexual Orientation – William M. Briggs Ph.D., Statistician to the Stars!
The Eucharist & Altar Servers – Joel Arzaga, Ignitum Today
USCCB Fall Meeting: Day One; Sackcloth, Ashes & a Major Shock – Mt. E. Bunson, NC Register
Why Divinize the Pope? – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Catholic Entrepreneur Uses Skills to Fight Global Poverty – Paulina Guzik, Crux
Painting Created by Artifical Intelligence Sells for $432K, is This Art? – New Liturgical Mvmnt
A Prayer for Each Day of the Week to Save Suffering Souls in Purgatory – P.E. Cator, Aleteia
Seven Ways Devotion to Saints Makes a Difference – Pet. Kreeft Ph.D., Integrated Cthlc Life™
From Fear of Death to Abounding Hope in Christ – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
Catholic Art Saved the Faith, Here’s Why & How – Laura Hensley, epicPew
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini: “Not to the East, But to the West” – C. Dwyer, C. Spiritual Direction
As California Fires Continue to Burn, Catholic Charities Aids Victims – J. McKeown, NC Rgstr
American Eugenics is Targeting Down Syndrome Kids – Christopher M. Reilly, Mercatornet
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About Those ‘Gay Clergy Networks’

. . .Church leadership won’t solve this current crisis unless it confronts homosexual practice among the clergy & especially the networks of homosexually oriented clergy operating to protect each other. . .

by Jennifer Roback Morse,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Top 5 Most Anti-Christian & Anti-Life Insurance & Financial Companies – Scott Smith J.D., ARLtR
Quæritur: I’mDoubting That the Catholic Church is the Church It has Always Claimed – Fr. Z’s Blog
USCCB Meeting Day I: What Happened, What Might Happen Next? – E Condon JCL & JD Flynn JCL
Cardinal O’Malley & Boston. Aux. Bishop Fail to Correct Transgender-Advocating Pastor – BCI
Not One Thin Dime to the CCHD – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Sins of Priests – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Thomas Pink on “Official Theology” (Updated) – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Snopes Caught Misleading, Defends Candidate Who Supports Abortion Up to Birth – S. Ertelt
Pope Francis Makes Appointments to Roman Rota, Vatican Court of Appeal – CNA via The CWR
Cardinal DiNardo: Vatican Directive Came From Congregation for Bishops – CNA via NC Register
Quæritur: Some Say Advent is Not a Penitential Season – Fr. Z’s Blog
Previewing the New Constitution for the Roman Curia – James Hardley, Rome Reports
Advent Activities to Build Family Traditions & Faith – Mary Ellen Barrett, Seton Magazine
Come What May, the Catholic Church is Our Home – Brianna Heldt, National Catholic Register
Chinese Priests “Disappeared” & State Indoctrination – M. Lambert, De Omnibus Dubitandum Est.
Communist China’s Fraught Bids Hide Genocide That Drives Its Transplant Industry – T. Trey
Indian Christians Demand Justice for Dalit Christians – Robin Gomes, Vatican News
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Facing an Avalanche of Hostility, Cal-Berkely Christian Student Senator Stands by Her Faith

. . .targeted by LGBT group, students, newspaper, online critics. . .

by Ema Gavrilovic,

of The College Fix

Run Hillary! Run! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
10 Things You Won’t See Republicans Doing After Losing The House – Inez Feltscher Stepman
Bartleby The Bigot at Cal-Berkely – Rod Dreher
Why Marxism Shifted from Economics to Culture – Brian Balfour, Mises Wire
How the GOP Gave Up on Pornography – Tim Alberta, Politico Magazine
IVF is Getting a Major Media Boost from Michelle Obama – Dustin Siggins, National Cthlc Register
Preachers, Activists Demanding Southern Baptist Confront ‘White Privilege’ – Matthew Garnett
Religious Freedom vs. Religious Feelings – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Giving Food to the Homeless Shouldn’t Be a Crime – Carey Wedler, Foundation for Economic. . .
Democratic as Adjective – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
More Reasons Why Christians Should Support Economic Freedom – Anne Bradley, IfFWaE
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At Long Last, The Floor Is Open; The Circus Fortress USCCB Meeting

. . .& now, five months since the storm broke, what’s arguably the climactic moment of the Catholic Church in America’s response is now upon us. . .

by Rocco Palmo,

of Whispers in the Loggia

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Another Really Bad Idea: Communion Pills – Fr. Z’s Blog
From Martini to Bergoglio, Toward a Vatican Council III – Sandro Magister, Settimo Cielo
Pope Francis is Preparing to “Radically Re-Shape” the Roman Curia – La Croix International
The Effects of Childlessness on the Elderly – Shannon Roberts, Mercatornet
Two Modest Proposals for Improving the Prayerfulness of Low Mass – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Poor Old Thing, Stephen Hawking’s Quest for Immortality – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s. . .
Anxious? Here’s St. Francis de Sales’ Calming Advice – Blake Robinson, Aleteia
What Scupoli’s Spiritual Combat is Really About – Jason Craig, Catholic Exchange
Homilies on Hot Topics –  Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
What Do Catholics Expect of the USCCB This Week? – Jonah McKeown, Catholic News Agency
How Do I Love Me? – Alyssa Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
The Internet: How Much is Too Much? – Rachael Johnson, Ignitum Today
The Importance of Cultivating Silence During Advent – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
Cardinal Zen Presents a Letter to Pope Francis Warning Him on Communist China – UCA News
Guiding Youth Through Society’s Traps; Off the Shelf with Leila Miller – Pete Socks, Cthlc Stand
A War On Fake News Mustn’t Be Used to Shut Down All News – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
The Development of Love – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Longing for Eternal Presence – Matthew Nickel, Crisis Magazine
Warning: A proliferation of EDITION’s imminent. . .
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Fr. James Martin Shovels Scandalous Rubbish to Justify Sin

. . .Here is yet another example of scandalous Jesuit homosexualist activist James Martin, LGBTSJ committing scandal & undermining the morals of Catholics. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Francis Effect: A beautiful Apology to Traditional Catholics – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Another Group of Women Destroyed by the Vatican Congregation for Religious – Fr. Z’s Blog
Diocese Urges Parishes to Cuts Ties with the Scandal-Ridden Lay Group – Claire Giangravè, Crux
Confessions of a Former Freemason Turned Catholic Convert – David L. Gray, DavidLGray.info
Did a Giant Virgin Mary Statue Float Down a Flooded Street in Viral Video? – ChurchPOP
The Final Conversations of a Dying Priest – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Breaking Law Once Hardly Justifies Breaking It Twice – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the. . .
3 Eye-Opening Lessons for Catholics Under Common Core – Patrick Reilly, National Cthlc Register
How Netflix’s “Sabrina” Mocks Christianity, Glorifies Witchcraft & The Demonic – ChurchPOP
The Barque of Peter Will Reach Its Destination – Richard Van Dirk, Catholic Stand
How to Sanctify Your Daily Work – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Real & Fake “Good News” in Religion – Howard Kainz Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Catholicism – Laurel Whitworth, Catholic Lane
With U.S. Adoption Needs High, Kansas Looks to Restrict Religious Agencies – CNA via The CWR
Kavanaugh Could Be Deciding Vote in Supreme Court Death Penalty Case – C. Zimmerman, Crux
In Defense of Holy Marriage – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Catholic Life™
On the Prudence of Borders – Robert F. Gorman, Crisis Magazine
White House Working Closely w/Church Anti-Trafficking Groups – Christopher White, Crux
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Father Willie Doyle: World War I’s Forgotten ‘Martyr of Charity’

. . .looking back at the legacy of a military chaplain. . .

by Rachel Lenz,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Have Children? Here, Have Some Rural Land! – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
The Byzantine Jesuit Who Stood Up To Moscow – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Catholic Herald
Innovative New Lighting for Michelangelo’s Pietà – Gregory DiPippo, Catholic Herald
Seeing Yourself: How Sin Affects Us – Joy Joseph, Catholic Stand
Churches Worth Driving To – California Catholic Daily
Did You Know? How The Original “Dunce” Was Actually a Catholic Genius – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Religious Vocations Aren’t Dead, and Here Are 12 Tweets That Prove It – Chloe Langr, epicPew
How Father Willie Doyle Saved Souls on the Battlefield – J. Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Catholic Women Veiling 101: Explaining The Devotion To Children – Birgit Jones, Catholic Life. . .
A Battle for Something Beautiful – Anthony Lilles, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Memento Mori — Remember You Will Die – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Saints Suffering Scrupulosity, Catholic Resources, & God Presence During Frustration – D. Burke
An Early 20th Century Gothic Revival Set – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Encouragement for the Isolated Catholic Homeschooler – Christina Baker, Seton Magazine
Family Dinner Hour, the Secret Ingredient of Healthier Families – Cheryl Hernandez, Seton Mgzn
Brother James Miller, Wisconsin Native and Guatemalan Martyr, to Be Beatified – NC Register
A Troped Epistle for the Dedication of a Church – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Catholic Relief Services Helps Improve Public Health in Togo – Crux
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