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Venerable Sandra Sabattini, a Modern Saint for Young People

. . .she continues to offer a witness through her normal yet countercultural life. . .

by Theresa Civantos Barber,

of Aleteia

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Even Now Thousands of Americans Converting to Catholicism Every Year – Boston Globe
Court Sides With Doctor Fired for Refusing to Do Abortions – Life News
The Roots of Modernism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Planned Parenthood’s Master Plan on How to Abort Babies if Roe Overturned – M. Bilger
The Catholic Meaning Behind Common Halloween Symbols – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Gosnell: A Movie Review – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Abortionists Slam Pope for Calling Abortion Like “Hiring a Hitman” – Micaiah Bilger
“Pro-Life” Joe Manchin Now Tied with Pro-Life Patrick Morrissey – Jason Hopkins
The Rise of the Gnostic Liberal State After Christianity  – Andrew Latham, Touchstone
Should You Marry Someone With Different Beliefs? – Brian Holdsworth, uCatholic
YouTube Powers Brazil’s Catholic Wave – Silvio Simonetti, Acton Institute
Cardinal Wuerl Is Out. . . Or Is He? – Megan Fox
Politics as the New Religion for Progressive Democrats – Emma Green, The Atlantic
On Romero & Paul VI, & Their Surprising Affinity for Opus Dei – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Marriage & the Juridical Relevance of Pastoral Language – Homiletic & Pastoral Review
American Pastor Released in Turkey After Years in Detention – CNA via The CWR
New Documentary with Rare Interview of Oscar Romero – Junno Arocho Esteves, Crux
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No Catholicism, Please, We’re British

. . .the former Archbishop of Canterbury, 2018:  The former head of the Anglican Communion has joined Richard Dawkins in attacking a policy that would allow the Catholic Church to open new schools. . .

by Rod Dreher

Keep Calm & Catholic On – Foster Lerner M.D. D.O., The Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
Neutering God in the Anglican Church – Rod Dreher
Philip James French: the Fake Catholic Bishop of Whitby – Anglicanorum Coetibus Soc.
Bishop Lopes at the Canadian Bishops’ Conference – Deborah Gyapong
The Beauty of the Anglican Usage Liturgy (the Ordinariate) – Robert Kurland Ph.D.
Dr. ‘Patrimony’ Jalland & Jalland Continues & Jalland Again – Fr. John Hunwicke
A Tale from the Spiritual Trenches of the Ordinariates – Foster Lerner M.D. D.O.
Franciscans Return to Walsingham for the First Time in 480 years – Catholic Herald
Benedictine Patronage & Devotion: Curious & Beautiful Pulpit Near Norwich – M.C.A.
Domne Eafe’s Deer – A Clerk of Oxford
Some Liturgical Effects of Blessed John Henry Newman – Liturgical Arts Journal
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#Synod2018: Wherein Fr. Zed Rants

. . .“If I ought to write the truth, I am of the mind that I ought to flee all meetings of bishops, because I have never seen any happy or satisfactory outcome to any council, nor one that has deterred evils more than it has occasioned their acceptance & growth.” – St. Gregory Nazianzus. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Synod 2018: Embarrassing Cronies Contradicting the Faith – Mark Lambert
Shadow Over the Synod – Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic Herald
A Synod on “The Benedict Option”? The Analysis of a Church Historian – San. Magister
Vatican Confirms Synod’s Final Report to Be Voted Part by Part – H. Brockhaus, NCRgstr
Bishop Barron at Synod of Bishops: Young People are ‘Hungry for Mission’ – Cthlc Herald
Who Will Draft the Youth Synod’s Final Report? – Hannah Brockhaus, Catholic Herald
Abp. Fisher of Sydney is Right: Youth Want Clear, Challenging Teaching – Fr. Lucie-Smith
If Dognetus & Bernanos were Synod Fathers – Peter D. Beaulieu, The CWR
Synod Youth Say Scandals Haven’t Taken Away Their Faith – Elise Harris, Crux
Face Abuse ‘Head-on,’ Don’t ‘Run & Hide’ Synod Youth Say – Inés San Martín, Crux
Synod Struggles to Hear the Voice of People with Disabilities – Inés San Martín, Crux
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A Great Orthodox Schism

. . .the Russian Orthodox Church has formally cut all ties with the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Istanbul. . .

by Rod Dreher

Russian Orthodox Church Breaks with Constantinople – David M. Herszenhorn, Politico
Has Moscow Undermined Ability to Engender Schism – S. Mitralexis, Public Orthodoxy
Iraqi Muslim Family Kept Sacred Christian Books Hidden from ISIS – John Burger, Aleteia
The Vale of Abraham – David Bentley Hart, Public Orthodoxy
Orthodox Stand-off Over Ukraine is More Than Just Religion – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Ukrainian Autocephaly is Vindication for Those Who Read – J. Tse, Eastern Cthlc Person
Ecumenical Patriarch Grants Autocephaly to Kiev, Snubs Moscow – Catholic Herald
What Do Tensions of Orthodox Believers Mean for Modern Christianity – Calif. C. Daily
Can History Solve the Conflict about Ukrainian Autocephaly? – Public Orthodoxy
Constantinople’s Important Decision & Reaction in Moscow  – Il Sismorafo
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Students want Supreme Court Catholic’s Name Removed from a Building

. . .it seems some students at the Savannah College of Art & Design wanted to make a post-Brett Kavanaugh confirmation “#MeToo” statement, & it went back in time 27 years to do it. . .

from The College Fix

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
“Gosnell” Movie Breaks Top 10 Nationally Despite Media Blackout – Steven Ertelt, Lf Ns
Gofundme.com Page Shuts Down Appeal for Chicago Priest – The Eponymous Flower
Restoring Christian Culture; Dr. Anthony Esolen Interview – Patrick Coffin, Cthlc Stand
Dear Pp. Francis, Don’t Appoint Another Bad Bishop to D.C. – Restore-DC-Catholicism
Dominican Carmelites – Brother Juan Macias Marquez O.P., Dominicana
What Does the Canonization of Paul VI Mean for the Liturgy & Liturgical Reform? – NLM
Senior Clerics Should Follow the Example of Cardinal Merry del Val – Catholic Herald
Three (& a Half) Step Plan for Reforming the Church – Jennifer R. Morse, NC Register
Papal Humiliations II: The Papal Sedia Stercoraria – Zac. Thomas, Liturgical Arts Journal
3 Essential Keys to Begin One’s Spiritual Life, According to St. Teresa of Avila – Aleteia
The ‘Pastoral’ Canonization of the Spirit of Vatican II – Fr. Pio Pace, Rorate Cæli
In the Battle Against Roe, We Don’t Battle Against Flesh & Blood – Peter Wolfgang
Stormy Appointment Process for New Subs. for Sec. of State – The Eponymous Flower
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Teresa of Avila – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Teresa of Avila – Amy Welborn, Charlotte Was Both
A Radical Preference for Heavenly Treasure – Richard Becker, Catholic Exchange
Salvadoran Archbishop Asks Pope to Make Romero ‘Doctor of the Church’ – CNS via Crux
Among Those Cheering Romero: the Woman Saved by His Intercession – Aleteia
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Synod 2018 Concerns in a Couple of Sharp Sentences; Then Fr. Zed Rants

. . .another rigged Synod is now underway with predictable results.  All we need to know to verify that is the information that Archbishop Bruno Forte is on the drafting committee again for this confab.  He is responsible for inserting pro-LGBT propaganda in the written record of the earlier Family Synod. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Partying Bishops? Late to the Party with Pope Culture Positions – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
With the Archangel Prayer, Be Careful What You Wish For – Fr. Jeffrey F. Kirby, Crux
‘The Rubicon Is A Very Narrow Stream’ – Rod Dreher
A Synod Slap at Home-schoolers – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Is the Synod Class War? – Matthew Schmitz, Catholic Herald
The Easy & Ugly Labeling of Abuse Victims – Joseph Sciambra
Humanae Vitæ Missing at Synod – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
African Prelate Calls Synod So Far Too ‘Eurocentric’ – Christopher White, Crux
Analysis: Will Bishops Push for Clarity on the Synod’s Procedural Rules? – Cthlc Herald
Eastern European Bishops Want a Focus on Eucharist & Fatherhood – Catholic Herald
Iraqi Delegate Says Young People Need a “Fast Response” – Fr. Pollitt S.J., Vatican News
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Quæritur: ”I Feel That My Faith is Just Being Torn Apart”

. . .if you hear a bunch of rubbish from someone, ignore it.  You can find The Faith in the pages of the Catechism of the Council of Trent & in the Catechism of the Catholic Church as well as in a number of other great sources, such as the writings of great saints, especially Doctors of the Church. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdrof,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Are We Ready for the End of Roe v. Wade? – ChurchPOP
Fr. James Martin Not Just Screwed Up about Sex, but Also about Canon Law – Steve Ray
Amid controversy, Ave Maria University President Will Step Down in 2020 – The CWR
The Honest Apostasy of Melinda Selmys & Damon Linker – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Interview with Taylor Marshall – Eric Sammons, Swimming Upstream
The Secularization of Christ: A Case Study – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
The Long Blazer: Your New “Go-To” Jacket – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
The Voluntarist Personality – Edward Feser Ph.D.
The Thomist Method of Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
What “Future” without Children? – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
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5 Unbelievable But True Miracles

. . .in common speech, one may call the improbable or newly discovered a miracle, but as Catholics, we know a miracle to be an extraordinary divine act of God. . .

by Billy Ryan,

of uCatholic

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
When You are Tempted to Commit a Sin, Pray This Prayer – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Myths & Facts about the Offertory: Part I – Notkerus Balbulus, Canticum Salomonis
The Expressive Art of St. Teresa of Avila – Molly McKenna, Our Favorite Catholic Things
Gregorian Chant: the Cultural Front Line of the New Evangelization – J. Shaw, C. Herald
The Cathedral of St. Lawrence in Trogir, Croatia – G. DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
What is Contemplative Prayer? – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Biblical Bethesda Pool: Myth or Reality? – Vittoria Traverso, Aleteia
The Power of Contemplative Prayer – Anthony Lilles, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Why Every Catholic Mother Needs Bilocation! – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Working Alongside Migrant Laborers Prepares Seminarians for the Priesthood – Crux
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Paul VI & the Canonization of Vatican II

. . .on October 14, 2018, Pope Francis will canonize Pope Paul VI as the 82nd saint among the 266 popes.  Paul VI will become only the 8th papal saint since A.D. 1000, but the 4th of the 20th century, joining Pius X, John XXIII, & John Paul II.  What are we to make of this fact? . . .

by Jake Neu,

of First Things

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Cardinal Wuerl is Gone or is He? – Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic Herald
What Are Ghosts? – Douglas M. Beaumont, Catholic Answers Magazine
Capitulating to Bullies: Brown Univ. & the Transgender Lobby vs. Science – Julian Vigo
The Long Blazer: Your New “Go-To” Jacket – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
The Character Gap: Understanding Our Moral Mediocrity – Nathan Pinkoski, Public Dscrs
The Chinese Social Monitoring System & Why Americans Should Take Note – P.R. Brian
Acceptance of Wuerl Resignation Puts Governance Front & Center – Ch. R. Altieri
In Pakistan, It Takes Courage to be a Christian – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
The Thomist Method of Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Oz: Ruddock Report Constrains, Not Expands, Federal Religious Exemptions – M-net
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Where There Are No Children, There Are No Grown-Ups

. . .it is a truism that children need adults to help them grow up.  It is, however, less known but equally true that adults need children to help them grow into the fullness of maturity. . .

by Joseph Pearce

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Long Blazer: Your New “Go-To” Jacket – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Spiritual Warfare Campaign in Lead Up to November 6 Elections – Fr. Ric. Heilman
Pope Accepts Wuerl’s Resignation as Archbishop of Washington – Catholic Herald
Tips for When Your Husband’s Not on Board with NFP – Lindsay Schlegel
Quæritur: Official Latin of Fatima Rosary Prayer – Fr. Z’s Blog
Politics as Substitute Religion on the Left – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
The Film Tells the Story of Irish Chaplain on Frontlines of World War I – The CWR
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal in Tennessee Death Row Case – CNA via The CWR
P.Z. Meyers & “Jesus Agnosticism” – Tim O’Neill, History for Atheists
How Do I Live Forever? 28th Sun. of OT Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D.
The Thomist Method of Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
The Missionary Zeal of Christopher Columbus – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
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