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Young Teaching Sisters are Returning to Some Parochial Schools

. . .“They bring a joy that is constant . . . & they bring a sense of peace”. . .

by Jim Graves,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Powerful Weapon These 12 Saints Used to Conquer Satan – ChurchPOP
Spadaro on the China Accord: 2+2=5 Again – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Chuck Schumer: No Presumption of Innocence for Brett Kavanaugh – M. Osburn
First Traditional Latin Mass Since the Council in a Parish in New Jersey – Rorate Cæli
“Sex Scandal” Exposes Destructive Nature of Gender Ideology – J. Flood, The CWR
Lose Yourself in the Absolute Beauty of Sacred Choral Music – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Cardinal Beatifies 22-Year-Old Romanian as ‘Martyr to Chastity’ – Jon. Luxmoore, Crux
9 People with Down Syndrome Who are Changing the World – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Institute of Christ the King Established in Shrewsbury – Joseph Shaw, LMS Chairman
Abortion Isn’t Ordained by God No Matter What the Left Says – A. Stagnaro, NC Register
Pope Francis Takes Responsibility for China Deal – CNA/EWTN News via NC Register
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-flight Press Conference from Estonia – CNA via The CWR
Your Personal “Sanity Outfit” – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Government Cancels Controversial FDA Contract for Aborted Remains – The CWR
Youth Need Truth! A Better Way for the Synod – Daniel Guernsey Ed.D., Newman Society
Pro-lifers Welcome UK Decision to Reject Abortion Clinic Buffer Zones – The CWR
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
What’s Going to Happen After Pope Francis? – Abbé Claude Barthe, Res Novae
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Some Church Architectural Styles Really Are Profane

. . .architecture speaks, &, like a homily or proclamation of scripture, it can change us profoundly.  It preaches & teaches every time we enter a church building.  When it speaks truth it reminds us that God is central, & that we are broken & in need of a savior who offers us a place of eternal unity with God.  It reveals to us that we are on hallowed ground & should act differently than we did before we entered.  It instinctively draws us to our knees, to worship, & to focus on him.  It tells us that God, in the greatest act of love ever known to man, has given his life for us by providing his son as a sacrifice for our sins. . .

by Dan Burke,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
New York Times Hid Multiple Key Facts In Kavanaugh Yearbook Hit – Mollie Hemingway
Why Seminary Formation Must Be Scrutinized – Luke A. Burgis, Crisis Magazine
A Time for Anger, Brett Kavanaugh – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
3 Struggles I’ve Faced as a Newly Married Catholic Millennial – Cecilia Pigg, Aleteia
The Presence of Angels at the Eucharist – Jean Danielou, Catholic Exchange
How Civil Wars Start – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
6 More Weird Catholic Beliefs Revealed! – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
I Will Not Leave the Catholic Church, This is Why – Rebecca Hamilton, Public Catholic
10 Things You Might Not Know About Catholics – uCatholic
Shelter From the Storm in a Time of Scandal & Crisis – Jonathan B. Coe, Cthlc Exchange
A Free New Online Course on the Iconic Book of Kells – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
The Big Problems with Naturalism – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
How Catholic Parents can Reform the Church – Mary Cooney, Mercatornet
Song of Faith & Jazz: How the New Orleans Saints Got Their Name – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Ethicist: Next Step to Artificial Reproduction Violates Human Fundamentals – The CWR
12 Beautiful Short Prayers to Say During Labor – Annabelle Moseley, Aleteia
Authentic Accompaniment: A Better Way for the Synod – D. Guernsey Ed.D., Nwmn Scty
How Mary Inspired Religious to Exchange Their Lives for Prisoners’ Freedom – Aleteia
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Socialist Denmark Now Turns to Christianity

. . .the public broadcaster must give due recognition to the country’s Christian roots. . .

by Campbell Campbell-Jack, Ph.D.,

of Mercatornet

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Fr. Bob VerEecke Removed f/Pro-Gay Parish for Boundary Violations – Bstn Cth. Insider
Groundbreaking New Drug Helps Laity Cope with Guitar Mass (Warning: Satire) – EOTT
The Smearing of Brett Kavanaugh is Truly Evil – Mollie Hemingway, The Federalist
Did Pope Francis Just Make China Protestant? – George Weigel
2nd Kavanaugh Accuser Only Spoke After 6 Days w/Dem Inventing Story – Sen. O. Hatch
The Chinese Deal Is Not Unusual – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Learning to Name Sins Is to Have More Power Over Them – Msgr. Charles Pope
When I Could No Longer Bear the Pain of Not Being Catholic: Anne Redmon – B16 Inst.
Brett Kavanaugh Letter – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
In Defense of Beautiful Churches – Joannie Watson, Integrated Catholic Life™
How Legislatures Can Fight Problem of Judicial Supremacy – Adam J. MacLeod J.D.
Canada Laying the Groundwork for Child Euthanasia – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
Your Personal “Sanity Outfit” – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Communist Sanctioned Catholic Church Pledges Loyalty to the Party – Reuters
Blessed are They That Hunger & Thirst After Justice – Dan Burke, C. Spiritual Direction
The Netflix Documentary ‘Reversing Roe’ Is Anti-Woman And Anti-Religion – K.B. Brown
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Confusion & Mixed Messages: A View from China – Anthony E. Clark Ph.D., The CWR
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The Disproportionate German Influence in the Holy See

. . .it struck me that, given the collapse of the Church in Germany, it is rather surprising how influential German prelates are with the present Pontificate.  What amazes me is that pretty much everyone recognizes that this is about money.  In Germany, about 70% of church revenues come from church tax (Kirchensteuer), also called worship or cult tax (Kultussteuer) when referring to non-Christian religious bodies.  This is about €9.2 billion (in 2010). . .

by Mark Lambert,

of De Omnibus Dubitandum Est.

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Chicago Priest Flees After Cardinal Cupich Threatens Forcible Removal – Oakes Spalding
Bad Music & Liturgical Tinkering Make Clericalism Worse – Noelle Mering, NC Register
Is Mormonism Christian? – Steve Ray, Defenders of the Catholic Faith
If Red China Can Appoint Bishops, Why Can’t Faithful Catholics? – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith PhD
4th Ford Witness Says Kavanaugh Assault Never Happened – Steven Ertelt, Life News
What Catholics Must Know About The 4 Last Things – Deacon Bickerstaff, Intg. C. Life™
Do You Know Which Virtues can Defeat the Seven Deadly Sins? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Just Friends: Bert & Ernie – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
How the Mayo Clinic Was Founded After a Vision by a Catholic Sister – uCatholic
Padre Pio is the Ultimate Superhero of All the Saints – Mike Panlilio, epicPew
Our Lady of Walsingham & the ‘Dowry of Mary’ – K.V. Turley, National Catholic Register
St. Padre Pio’s First Healing Miracle – Patricia Treece, Catholic Exchange
A Theology of Home – Carrie Gress Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Your Personal “Sanity Outfit” – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Peter & the Primacy in the New Testament – Steve Ray, Defenders of the Catholic Faith
St. Francis of Assisi: Eucharistic Mystic & Reformer – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
How You Can Help & Support My Ministry – Fr. Mat. Schneider L.C., Through C. Lenses
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The Curious Case for Fr. Kalchik

. . .for those who are watching the meltdown of liberal American Catholicism, the drama has a new episode every day.  Just when you thought it couldn’t get more frightening & bizarre. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Cupich Removes Priest Who Burned Rainbow Flag, What Now – R. Kurland Ph.D., TACth
Pope Benedict & Freemason Infiltration of Catholic Church – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Akita, Communion in the Hand, & Homosexuality – Fr. Z’s Blog
Predictable: Another Woman Accuses Kavanaugh – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Beware the Allure of the Inner Ring – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
1968, the Annus Horribilis – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas S.T.D. Ph.D., The C. World Report
Former Pro Baseball Player Completes Transition to Priesthood – T. Beattie, NC Register
Archbishop Chaput of Phila. on the Synod’s Working Document, Concerns – Fr. Z’s Blog
Ford v. Kavanaugh: Motion to Dismiss – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Overcoming Habitual, Mortal Sin, & the Desire for Prayer – D. Burke, Cth. Spiritual Drctn
Holy See Signs Provisional Agreement With China on Bishops – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
Perpetuating the Gender Myth in Sports – Scott Ventureyra, Crisis Magazine
Submission, the Phantom Accord Between the Holy See & China – Sandro Magister
Right by Nature: Russell Kirk, Contemporary Conservatism & Natural Law – Nat. Blake
China & Vatican Deal Raises Many Questions, Highlights Tensions – Christopher Altieri
In Signing the China Deal, the Vatican is Taking an Enormous Risk – B. Rogers, C. Herald
Vatican-China Deal: Inventiveness in Saying Nothing With Many Words – Js. Cardinal Zen
Court Strikes Down Hawaii Law Requiring Pregnancy Ctrs to Push Abortion – The CWR
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More Jesuit Idiocy, But Wait! There’s More!

. . .this is something that was perpetrated in a Jesuit church in NYC, the once & still mostly beautiful St. Francis Xavier, which is part of a large & once important High School. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Degenerative Mind of Archbishop Paglia – Maureen Mullarkey, Studio Matters
Another Vatican Diplomatic Blunder – George Weigel
ELCA Hits Bottom – Robert Benne, First Things
Mark Wahlberg Reveals His Surprising Daily Prayer Routine – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Arguing with the Gay Mob on Twitter – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Triumph & Tragedy: Jimmy Akins Conversion Story & Loss of his Wife – Steve Ray
Worried about the Future? Pray This Comforting Prayer of St. Francis de Sales – Aleteia
Why the Church Cannot Reverse Past Teaching on Capital Punishment – Steve Ray
This 14th Century Bible Picture Book was Created for the Illiterate – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Why Having More Than 3 Kids Is Liberating – Calah Alexander, Aleteia
A Hidden Saint for a Church in Crisis – Georgette Bechara, uCatholic
São Lourenço, the Incredible Blue-tiled Church in Algarve, Portugal – Aleteia
The Virgin Mary & the Woman Drunk with the Blood of the Saints – James D., 1P5
Navigating the Confused State of Manhood – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
Should Fashion Be Important for Catholics? (w/Jen. Fulwiler) – Meghan Ashley Styling
From Tattoo Artist to Diocesan Director of Evangelization – Alicia Ambrosio, Aleteia
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Ae Woman’s Triumphant Story on Forgiving the Man Who Paralyzed Her – ChurchPOP
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

The Blogger Known as Zippy Catholic Has Passed Away

(link repaired)
. . .there’s been a death in the St. Blog’s family. . .
by Mark Shea,
of Catholic and Enjoying It!
via Patheos

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Chicago Priest Who Was Once Abused Burns Gay Flag: All Heck Breaks Out – T. Mattingly
Blogger Calls for Rebuke of Cardinal Cupich – Restore-DC-Catholicism
Cardinal Falls Ill as the Blood of St. Januarius Liquefies – Catholic Herald
The Fiasco Attempt to Destroy Judge Brett Kavanaugh – Steve Ray, Defenders of the. . .
Patheos v. Christ – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Critics: Youth Synod Deserves In-Depth Catholicism, Not LGBT Lobbying – NC Register
Increasing Numbers of Catholics Attend Sunday Evening Mass – E. Benson, Cthlc Herald
Chelsea Clinton Claims to be a Devout Christian – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Chelsea Clinton Defends Saying It’s “UnChristian” to Oppose Abortion – Micaiah Bilger
Benedict XVI Discusses His Resignation in Newly Published Letters – Edward Pentin
Call No Man Father? How Priests Got Their Name – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Christians Should Celebrate Halloween – Shane Schaetzel, Complete Christian
How Padre Pio Changed My Life – Fr. Alan Robinson, Catholic Herald
Nuns Don’t Belong in Horror Movies – Sister Janet Fearns, Catholic Herald
Should Fashion Be Important for Catholics? (w/Jen. Fulwiler) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Hollywood, Media Applaud Netflix for Showing ‘Both Sides’ of Abortion, It Doesn’t – CVt
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
China’s War on Christianity – Benedict Rogers, Catholic Herald
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

Padre Pio: A “Second St. Francis” for Our Troubled Times

. . .as this month marks both the 100th anniversary of his reception of the stigmata, on September 20, 1918, & the 50th anniversary of his death, September 23, 1968, approaches, we would do well to reflect on the significance of Padre Pio for our times. . .

by Father Seán Connolly,

of The Catholic World Report

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Quæritur: Are We In the End Times? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Boston Diocesan Denial & Deception by Donilon – Boston Catholic Insider
Pediatrician: What to Know About New Transgender Suicide Study – M. Cretella M.D.
Müller: Real Danger Today is Greenhouse Gases of Sin, Global Warming of Unbelief – Z
Quæritur: Should We Pray For or Against the Success of the Synod? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Aussie Bishop Calls Row Over Confession Seal a ‘Huge Furphy’ – Jn. Allen & I. San Martin
‘This Fast is Kept Four Times in the Year’ – A Clerk of Oxford
Why Being Good Doesn’t Pay: 25th Sun. of OT Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D.
‘Unplanned’: Major Movie on P.P. Director Turned Pro-Lifer Coming Soon – J. Shepherd
Renewing the Emerald Isle – Rachel Lanz, National Catholic Register
Making Death Easier Makes Life Harder – Richard Stith Ph.D., Public Discourse
The Power of the Pope – Margaret Somerville, Mercatornet
Hungarian Foreign Minister: We Want a Christian Hungary, a Christian Europe – E Pentin
A Review of ‘Unbroken: Path to Redemption’ – Derya Little, National Catholic Register
Should Fashion Be Important for Catholics? (w/Jen. Fulwiler) – Meghan Ashley Styling
New Italian Government Proposes a Ban on Sunday Shopping – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Practicing Christians Leads to Better Health & Well-being for Youth – Rachel Alexander
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time