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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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This Rapidly Growing Order Of Priests Just Launched An Incredible Digital Library

. . .Fr. Ambrose, Director of the Norbertine Father’s Novices, has witnessed several young men hear & answer the call to a priestly vocation with the Norbertines.  Currently, there are thirty-eight seminarians living at St. Michael’s Abbey with two more on the waiting list. . .

from Catholic Link

To the Bishops, Before Their General Assembly – Jayd Henricks, First Things
Vatican: Bishop Has to Abdicate as Co-Prince of Andorra if Nation Legalizes Abortion – C. Herald
Whom Do We Let In? – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Why I’m doing the Eastern Nativity Fast – Paul Nizinskyj, Catholic Herald
Ancient or Modern: Atomists Are Atomists, Martyrs Are Martyrs – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Elvis Sings “The Miracle of the Rosary” – Ryan Scheel, uCatholic
Catholic Teaching on the Truth of Scripture – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Jesus Mythicism – Tim O’Neill, History for Atheists
What Does the Catholic Church Teach About Immigration? – A. Garofolo, Those Catholic Men
Cardinal Zen: The Vatican Is Badly Mishandling China Situation – CNA via NC Register
A New Comic About St. Finnian of Clonard – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
The Official Prayer to Pope Saint John Paul II – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Catholic Social Teaching is Still Neglected, Our Univ. is Trying to Change That – Fr. Ashley Black
A Review of A Transnational Feminist View of Surrogacy Biomarkets in India – K. Blaine
The Paradox of Holiness: Hidden Yet Radiant – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
South Korea Grants Refugee Status to Iranian Student Who Became Catholic – CNS via Crux
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The Virgin Mary Appears to a Jewish Harvard Professor

. . .stressed & distressed — wandering one morning through the peacefulness of nature — he received, without warning, “the most spectacular Grace,” as he puts it.  “The ‘curtain’ between earth & Heaven disappeared, & I found myself in the Presence of God & like a very intimate conversation with God: seeing my life & experiencing my life as I would see it after I died & looked back over it in the Presence of God.  & I saw instantaneously how I would feel about everything after I died”. . .

via Signs & Wonders for Out Times

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Send Smoke of Satan to Tour Bishop, Really, Do It – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
“Welcoming” the LGBT? Do You Know Where Your Bishop & Pastor Stand? – Fr Scanlon OFM Cap
Coitus, But Not Other Kinds of Sexual Activity, Promotes Health – Christopher Kaczor Ph.D., TPD
Recognition for a Much-Neglected English Catholic Artist – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Before & After: Adoration Chapel at Prince of Peace Church, Greenville, SC – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
Did Anti-Catholicism Increase First World War Casualties? – Allan Mallinson, Catholic Herald
In Rome Tradition Is Doing Good Business – Matthew Schmitz, Catholic Herald
The Enduring Attraction of the End Times – Russell Shaw, The Catholic World Report
How This Missionary Found a Muslim Lady’s Secret Love for Jesus in Saudi Arabia – ChurchPOP
If Christ’s Sacrifice is “Once-For-All,” Does the Mass Re-Sacrifice Him? – Shameless Popery
Pope Francis Authorizes Decrees on the Causes of Saints – Vatican News
Catholicism in Belize: The Church in a Troubled Paradise – Ray Cavanaugh, The C. World Report
Catholic Schools Not Improving Under Common Core – Denise Donohue Ed.D., Newman Society
The Canadian Euthanasia Express Rolls On – Margaret Somerville, Mercatornet
Essential Catholic Event Planning Tips – Catholic Link
Integrating Catholic Social Teaching With Economics & Natural Science – J.W. Richards O.P. Ph.D.
How to Fundraise, Without the Heavy Lifting – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
The Home is Also a Business – Antonio Argandoña, Mercatornet
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Does This Ancient Prayer Release 1,000 Souls from Purgatory? Here’s the Astonishing Truth

. . .St. Gertrude the Great, a German mystic, theologian, & nun, said that Jesus told her that the following prayer releases “a vast number of souls from purgatory” each time it is said. . .

from ChurchPOP

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Jesuits Against Focolarini, Beatification of Chiara Lubich in Doubt – Sandro Magister, Settimo. . .
Are You a Schismatic If You Disagree with the Pope (e.g., Cardinal Burke)? – Steve Ray, DofCF
Asia Bibi: Pakistan’s Test Case – John Pontifex, Catholic Herald
Is Celibacy Really Superior to Marriage? – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Exchange
The Prodigal Daughter – Kat Larson, Ignitum Today
Red China: Nothing Changes, 4 Catholic Priests Arrested – Marco Respinti, Bitter Winter
Who’s In Charge of a Diocese When There’s No Bishop? – Cathy Caridi J.C.L., Canon Law Made. . .
In Red China, the Price for Faith: Beaten, Homeless, & Penniless – Jiang Tao, Bitter Winter
Difficult Moral Questions: May I Invest in Cannabis? – E. Christian Brugger Ph.D., NC Register
Catholic Mother Asia Bibi Moved From Prison to Islamabad Amid Death Threats – NC Register
What Are Gregorian Masses for the Dead? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Everyday Costs of Discipleship – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
The Thanksgiving Turkey Theory of Education – Edvard Lorkovic, Crisis Magazine
2018 Midterms: Catholic Vote Split, Pro-Life Amendments Adopted – Ch. Rousselle, NC Register
Promises Worth Sharing; A Book Review – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
White House Announces New Conscience Exemptions for Contraceptive Mandate – Cthlc Herald
How to Fundraise, Without the Heavy Lifting – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Know Thyself Part IV: Love One Another – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
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Are the Wheels Falling Off the Transgender Juggernaut?

. . .in a surprising move, ‘The Economist’ expresses grave reservations. . .

by Michael Cook,

of Mercatornet

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A Note on the Other Kind of Schism – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of the Law
Two Kinds of Jesuits – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Every Red State Democratic Who Voted Against Justice Kavanaugh Was Defeated – Chris White
Against Moralistic Therapeutic Totalitarianism – Rod Dreher
The Lourdes Miracle That Brought a Nobel Prize-winning Doctor to Faith – Lin. Rudegeair, Aleteia
The Bishop Who Reaped a Hundred-Fold – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
A Reaction to a First Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mitre & Gloves of Bishop Karol Józef Wojtyła – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
6 Practical Steps Every Catholic Can Take for Spiritual Perfection – Laura Hensley, epicPew
What is an Annulment, Really? – María Álvarez de las Asturias, Aleteia
What Mary Can Teach Us About Death – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Food, Sex, God, & Nature – Marty Dybicz, Catholic Stand
My Resurrection: Coming Forward as a Survivor of Sexual Abuse – Maria Sage, Catholic Link
African Fertility is Right Where It Should Be – Lyman Stone, Mercatornet
What Good Is It? – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
The Truth of What It Is to Be Human – Sofia Abasolo, Catholic Stand
How To Style Yourself When Your Size Is Changing – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Human Rights Advocates: The U.N. Must Address Chinese Internment Camps – CNA via The CWR
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Why Did Padre Pio Say This “Secret Weapon” Prayer Every Day?

. . .the legendary mystic & stigmatic Padre Pio was distinctly known for his devout prayer life, calling it the best weapon we possess, the key that opens the heart of God.  Why did Padre Pio say this “secret weapon” prayer every day? . . .

by Billy Ryan,

of uCatholic

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
More Bones Found at the Vatican Embassy – Chloe Langr, epicPew
These 4 Catholic Charities Made the Top 100 Largest in the U.S. – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
FSSP Sees Growth 10 Years After Summorum Pontificum – S. Beale, National Catholic Register
Italy to Help Asia Bibi Leave Pakistan as Pressure Mounts to Grant Her Asylum – Edward Pentin
Clear Creek Abbey Chant Weekend – Janet Gorbitz, New Liturgical Movement
A Valuable New Book Sets Forth the Gift of the Priestly Blessing – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil: ‘I Have Witnessed the Power of Prayer’ – CNA via Catholic Herald
Holy Communion Prepares You for Heaven – St. Peter Julian Eymard, Catholic Exchange
Cardinal O’Malley Elected Chairman of Papal Foundation – Han. Brockhaus, CNA via NC Register
The Quantum Catholic: Do Quantum & Religious Mysteries Intersect? – R. Kurland Ph.D., C. Stand
Carmelite Spirituality: Solitude & Prayer – Sister Laus Gloriae O.C.D., The Integrated Catholic Life™
Why the Holy Land is the ‘Fifth Gospel’ of Christianity – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Acting on Faith: Readings for 32nd Sun. O.T. Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
People Unable to Give have become Slaves to Possessions, Pope Francis Says – Carol Glatz, CNS
Love & Time – Noel Ethan Tan, Ignitum Today
The Prodigal Son: Learning Our Father’s Scandalous Love – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Says Entrepreneurship is Needed in the Face of Scandalous Poverty – The CWR
The Artist is Prophet & Poet – Vatican News
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A Deeper Look at the Final Synod Document Raises Questions about Sources, Analysis, Emphasis

. . .why so few references to the writings of St. Pope John Paul II?  Why no consideration of liturgical abuses?  How prevalent is “paternalism”?  What does it mean to say young people are “theological fonts”? . . .

by Father Nicholas Gregoris, Ma.L. Ma.D.,

of The Catholic World Report

The Vatican Faces Gaggle of Bitter Women – One Mad Mom
“I’ll Take ‘25,000 Words of Blah Blah & Landmines’, for 200, Please, Alex!” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Clerical Machiavellians with Magical Beliefs – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Contrasts of Projected Visions of the Church – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Wanderer: A Synod (“Walking Together”) of Clichés – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Failure to Communicate? Definitely! – One Mad Mom
Youth Synod Final Document: Five Areas of Concern – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Video: Analysis of Synod 2018 by Robert Royal & Fr. Gerald Murray – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Synod Final Document: A Rush to Judgment – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Ntnl Cthlc Register
Brian Holdsworth on “Keeping Youth in the Church” – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Brave New Church: Can Catholicism be Decentralized? – Fr. Mark Drew, Catholic Herald
Pandering to Young People Does Not Win Them Over to the Church – ChurchPOP
Synodality & Sexuality: What the Synod Document Said & Didn’t Say – Ed Condon J.C.L., Cth. Hrld
The Synod Final Report Released, Addresses Gender, Sexuality – Hannah Brockhaus, NC Register
Despite Pope Francis’s Best Efforts, Synod Lacked Any Sense of Urgency – Fr. de Souza, C. Herald
Young People Want the Authentic Faith – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Reflections from Down Under: Interview with Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney – Edw. Pentin
What Our Kids Really Want – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
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The Divide That Runs Through America Is Religious

. . .although somewhat overshadowed by the allegory of the Cave, the myth of the ring of Gyges, & other powerful images found in Plato’s Republic, the account of the ship of fools is still memorable & compelling.  While Socrates—the Athenian philosopher & mentor of Plato—is discussing with his young friends the nature of justice & the ideal political community, he finds it necessary to describe one of the perennial dilemmas of mankind—corrupt, ignorant leadership. . .

by Jerry D. Slayer,

of Crisis Magazine

No Blue Wave Yet Troubles Are Ahead – Bruce Frohnen, Crisis Magazine
Pro-Lifers Claim Election Night Victories – John Burger, Aleteia
Will Kavanaugh’s Court Turn a New Chapter on Roe v. Wade? – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
Oregon Votes to Force Residents to Fund Abortions Up to Birth – Steven Ertelt & Mic. Bilger, LN
While Americans Pretend To Be Oppressed, The Chinese Run Concentration Camps – Dv. Marcus
What Is Classical Liberalism? – Ralph Raico, Mises Wire
Alabama Decision Urges SCOTUS to Revisit Roe v. Wade – Rachel Alexander, The Stream
2018 Midterms Reflect a Nation Divided – Matthew E. Bunson, National Catholic Register
Alabama Approves Amendment Saying Unborn Babies Have a “Right to Life” – Steven Ertelt, LN
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