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Princess Alexandra of Hanover Removed from British Line of Succession for Converting to Catholicism –

. . .the 19-year-old princess is the daughter of Prince Ernst August of Hanover & Princess Caroline of Monaco.  The Princess has recently become a member of the Catholic Church & this the reason why she has been removed from the British line of succession.  However, she remains the 12th in the line of succession to the Monegasque throne. . .

by Oskar Aanmoen,

of Royal Central

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
This is Seen in Exorcisms & Haunted Houses, But What Is It? – P. Armstrong, NC Register
Papal Humiliations, Part III: The Cock of the Lateran – Canticum Salomonis
Does a Rainbow Flag Belong in a Catholic Church? – Hudson Byblow, Crisis Magazine
Jordan Peterson On Catholicism, Suffering, Evil & the Origin of “Bucko” – Patrick Coffin
Europe’s Oldest Intact Book Was Found in a St. Cuthbert’s Coffin – Fr. Z’s Blog
No Obedience, No Heaven – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Why Do You Want to Hide Away Your Cross? – Fr. John P. Cush, NC Register
The Case for Attending a Faithful Catholic College – Elizabeth Anderson, NC Register
News Cycle Making You Anxious? I’ve Found an Antidote – T. Tighe, Catholic Herald
Pope Calls for a ‘Permanent Catechumenate’ for Married Couples – E. Condon, NC Rgstr
10 Reasons It’s Still Great to be Catholic – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Court Case, Seal of Confession, & Requiring Priests to Break the Seal – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Transgenderism in Teens Contagious? – Marcia Segelstein, National Catholic Register
Whatever Happened To Chivalry? – John Clark, National Catholic Register
For That Cocktail Dress You Never Wear. . . – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
How One Catholic Charity is Helping the Most Marginalized of Prisoners – Cthlc Herald
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Vatican Diplomacy has Failed in Syria – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
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Former Speed Skating Olympian-Turned Franciscan Sister Reveals Secret to Inner Peace in Compelling Vocation Story

. . .in a recent interview with NBC News,  Kirstin Holum, Former Speed Skater & Olympic competitor-turned Franciscan Sister of the Renewal, said that “everyone desires greatness,” & that God’s plan for you will give you the peace you’re looking for. . .

from ChurchPOP

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Farewell, Zippy Catholic. Godspeed. – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Story Behind Mary, Undoer of Knots Will Give You Faith Through the Impossible – ChPOP
What is a General Confession? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
Does Your Mind Wander At Mass? 6 Tips to Help You – Fr. Paul Michael Piega, ChurchPOP
6 Incredible Saints Whose Bodies Are Incorrupt & Where to Find Them – ChurchPOP
How to Use the Lord’s Prayer as a Spiritual Weapon – Fr. Dw. Longenecker, NC Register
Dominican Vocation Film from 1960 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Healing Miracles of Jesus Happening Today: Part I & Part II – P. Mandela, Catholic Stand
Life in a Closed Convent: ‘There is a Sense of Peace’ – Olivia Kelleher, The Irish Times
The Long Read: Patrick Leigh Fermor & the Monks of the West – M. Duggan, Cth. Herald
6 Prayers to Help Unite Your Suffering to Jesus Christ – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
Modeling Manhood: From Homer to Paul – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
One Priest’s Spiritual Work of Mercy – Susan Klemond, NC Register
In Thanksgiving for Diabetes – Kat Larson, Ignitum Today
Dying to Self – Ignitum Today
Historical Vestments from an Exhibition in Vilnius, Lithuania – G. DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Tasting – Editor, Ignitum Today
Thy Kingdom Come! – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
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St. Michael the Archangel, Protect Us From Satan’s Ruses

. . .the Prince of Lies exposes nothing.  He has long been the cover-up artist.  It is the Holy Spirit who does the revealing. . .

by Father George W. Rutler, Th.D. Ph.D.,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Catholic Left Never Fails to Disappoint – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
What Did Benedict XVI’s Leaked Letters Tell Us? – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza, Catholic Herald
The Catholic Rejection of American Liberalism – Joshua Tait, Arc
For That Cocktail Dress You Never Wear. . . – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
How Roe v. Wade Has Shaped Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Battle – J. Desmond, NCRegister
Of Vice & Medicine: A Catholic Perspective on Marijuana Legalization in U.S. – Cth. Link
Chaput: Youth Synod Depends on Faith, Not Sentimentality – CNA via The CWR
What is the Work of the Angels? – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, The Catholic World Report
Just War & the Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki – E. Ch. Brugger D.Phil., NC Register
Understanding the Heavenly Role of the Angels Among Us – P.M. Armstrong, NC Register
Where is the Archangel Raphael in the Bible? – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register
St. Michael & the Archangels: The Mighty Ones of God – Georgette Bechara, uCatholic
Liturgical Notes on the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels – G. DiPippo, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael, Archangels – L. Estler, Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Feast of the Archangels – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Political Life & the Church – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
Holy See, China Continue to Negotiate Situation of Underground Bishops – The CWR
Pro-life Momentum? 40 Days for Life Campaign Begins in Over 400 Cities – The CWR
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Fast & Abstinence, Everything You Wanted to Know

. . .throughout much of the Old Testament, there was only one fast day, the Day of Atonement (Lev 16:29).  Later, other fasts were called for either because of a state of emergency or on the anniversary of a national tragedy (Zech 7:3-4).  Fasting was an attempt to end a terrible circumstance. . .

from Regina Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Eight Habits of Healthy Couples – Gregory Popcak Ph.D., Catholic Exchange
The Rise of the “Have It Your Way” Wedding – John Grondelski Ph.D., NC Register
Catholic Identity College Guide 2018 – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Abortionists Smear ‘Gosnell’ Actor Dean Cain, Call Him Homophobic Bigot – Mic. Bilger
The Modern Day Simony & Investiture Crisis – David L. Gray, DavidLGray.info
Vegan Leaves Church Upon Hearing Eucharist Is Jesus’ Body (Warning: Satire) – C. Misfit
St. Michael the Archangel, Our Defense Against Darkness – J. Ewing, Catholic Exchange
A Priest Speaks to College Seminarians – Fr. Tim. S. Valentine, Homiletic & Pastoral Rvw
Guardian Angels: The Heavenly Friend that Never Leaves Our Side – N. Mazzei, C. Stand
Islam: Who Are We to Judge? – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Interview with a New Convert: Part I & Part II – Fr. David Nix, Pilgrim Priest
The Conciliar Option – David L. Gray, DavidLGray.info
7 Baby Boys Named ‘Lucifer’ in England Last Year – Catholic Herald
Baby Names: Muhammad the Most Popular in U.K.? – J. Meierhans & R. England, BBC
Hiddenness – Nathalie Fernandez, Ignitum Today
Is a Religious Upbringing Good for Your Children? – Tyler J. VanderWeele, Mercatornet
Miracles & Mysteries – Noel Ethan Tan, Ignitum Today
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The Pic of John Wayne & His Son Venerating Mary; Grandson is a Priest

. . .there’s a photo floating around the internet of John Wayne & his son, Patrick Wayne, with a statue of the Blessed Mother.  John is squats in front of the statue, while his son, Patrick, stands.  They both look reverently up at the statue. . .

from ChurchPOP

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Miraculous Story Behind the Little Known Shoulder Wound of Jesus – uCatholic
Hold the Twitter! Men Claim They Were the Ones with Ford? – Al Perrotta, The Stream
Before & After: Sacred Heart FSSP Parish in Fort Wayne – Liturgical Arts Journal
Save Us From the Deniers of Hell at a Jesuit Run Univ. – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
Kavanaugh Hearing Open Thread – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The New Gulags of Thought Control – Carl R. Trueman, First Things
Heterodox Religious Women Fight Kavanaugh Confirmation – J. Jenkins, Rlgn Nws Srvc
A Positive Story on St. Luke’s: Priests & Religious Who Limped In, Left Healed – Fr. Zed
And the Attacks on Kavanaugh Circus Continues – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Dying Italian Dominicans Leave Behind Fra Angelico – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
Oppressed Priests & Portable Altars & True Emergency Conditions – Fr. Z’s Blog
Truth of a Building: Construction for Traditionalist Order of Carmelite Nuns – R. Dreher
2018 Catholic Art Guild Conf.: Lay Push-Back to Smoke of Satan – Mark Nowakowski
Tax-Funded Researcher Studying Trans Kids, “Married” to Trans Woman – Jane Robbins
Mongolia’s First Bishop Passes Away – Vatican News
More than 20,000 attend episcopal consecration in Indonesia – EWTN News via The CWR
The Cost of Religious Freedom – Jayson Casper, Christianity Today
How the China Deal Betrays the Second Vatican Council – Mat. Schmitz, Catholic Herald
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Catholic N.F.L. Player Shocks Interviewer Who Asks, “Are You Done Having Children?”

. . .this father of 8 children is open to more. . .

by Ashley Jonkman,

of Aleteia

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Before & After: Blessed Sacrament Church in Ohio – Sh. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Why It Would Be Better For Christine Blasey Ford to Skip the Hearing – M. Cleveland
Bringing Back Beauty: The New Traditional Catholic Churches of the U.S. – Aleteia
Some Church Architectural Styles Really Are Profane – Dan Burke, Crisis Magazine
Coffee was “Satan’s Brew” Before Pope Clement VIII Baptized It – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Sacramento Diocese Gets New Vicar General – California Catholic Daily
The Resurrection: Historical Thoughts for Doubting Thomases – Regina Magazine
These Vesting Prayers Before Mass Remind Priests of Their Unique Vocation – Aleteia
CBS Show “God Friended Me” Is Uplifting, Positive – Kathy Schiffer, National C. Register
An FSSP First Mass in Italy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Conduct Yourselves in a Way Worthy of the Gospel of Christ – Bob Dirgo, NC Register
6 Saints Who Were Holy Medical Doctors – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Millennials Staying Married at a Higher Rate – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul – Amy Welborn, Charlotte Was Both
Your Personal “Sanity Outfit” – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Why Are We So Unaware of Christian Persecution? How to Fix It? – Fr. Rb. McTeigue S.J.
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Closure of Syrian Schools: Another Bleak Sign for Christians in Syria – Marlo Safi
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Eastern Orthodoxy “May Be on the Verge of an Epic Crack-Up”

. . .Moscow & Russia are not the sole inheritors of the baptism of the eastern Slavs, & Russian imperial claims rest on a false story. . .

by George Weigel,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

69% of Russian Orthodox Accept “And the Son”; Catholic Unity? – Fr. M. Schneider L.C.
Why Orthodox Christian Nations Remain Stuck – Leonid Bershidsky, Bloomberg View
Georgian Orthodox Patriarch Enters Ukrainian Autocephaly Tiff – Orthodox Christianity
The Other NATO: An Orthodox Schism? – Ianto Watt, Statistician to the Stars!
Constantinople Says They are Not Afraid of Threats from Moscow – Ekathimerini.com
The Future of Christianity in Europe – Metropolitan Hilarion, The R.O.C. E.C.R.
Orthodox Church Leaders Duel Over Ukraine, Meet with Pope – Peter Jesserer Smith
The Russian Orthodox Monk with Putin’s Ear – Xavier Le Normand, Aleteia
Orthodoxy is Reportedly Now Austria’s Second Largest Religious Group – Pravmir
Are Orthodox Christians Naturally Statists? – Krassen Stanchev, Transatlantic Blog
Preparations for Ukrainian Autocephaly Cause Tensions – Catholic News Agency
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Holding Out for a Shepherd: Heartfelt Responses from Priests & Bishops

. . .amid widespread disillusionment over clergy sexual abuse, encouraging examples emerge. . .

by Peter Jesserer Smith,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Tyrannies of Sodoclerical Self-Centered Euroweenies Effeminate Blather – Fr. Z’s Blog
Radicalized By Kavanaugh’s Fate – Rod Dreher
Is There a List of Mortal Sins? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
All Your Latest Kavanaugh News – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Kavanaugh Accuser Deborah Ramirez Refuses to Testify Before Senate Cmte. – S. Ertelt
Why “I Believe Survivors” Is Cretinous: Realists vs. Fantasists – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
One Simple Reason I Won’t Leave The Catholic Church – Caitlin Bootsma, uCatholic
These Catholic Coffee Shops Take Evangelization to New Grounds – Z. Caldwell, Aleteia
What Mary Does for Priests – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
List of All the Popes of The Catholic Church – uCatholic
Catechism Change on Capital Punishment: Justified & Inadmissible? – NC Register
5 Tips for Getting Involved in Your College’s Catholic Ministry – L. Metzler, Catholic Link
Vatican Agreement with China Legitimizes a Christian-Torturing Regime – M. Mullarkey
Believe in the Power of Eucharistic Lord & Mary – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Releasing Your Inner Prophet: 25th Sun. of OT Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D.
Politics is Not the Gospel, But the Elections Sure Do Matter – M. Brown Ph.D., The Strm
Will China-Vatican Deal Have a Diplomatic Domino Effect for Taiwan? – Taiwan News
Pope: I’m Responsible for China, the Resistance Will Suffer – Marco Tossatti, LNBQ
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