Robert Edwards

Growing Support for Traditional Liturgical

Practices at Catholic Colleges and Universities

by Peter Kwasniewski, PhD,

of The New Liturgical Movement

 

  The Church as a Private Detective,

  The G. K. Chesterton Corner

  by Shaun McAfee of Epic Pew

 

  The Complexity of

  Reforming Religious Communities

  by Dr. Jeff Mirus of Catholic Culture

 

The Home: Source of Inspiration – Mitchell Kalpakgian PhD, Tr&ChF
Monstrance Fished Out of Reservoir Installed in Basilica – Matysek Jr.
Quæritur: Mass in Classical Latin – Fr. Z’s Blog
China: Crackdown? Christians Outnumber Communists – S. W. Mosher
The Suburban Parish & The Heresy of Inconsequentialism – K. O’Brien
Men Having Babies & Other Postmodern Myths – H. Hamilton-Bleakley
Richard III’s DNA Mystery: Is Royal Family Legitimate? – Ed West, CH
Reason #3 to Reject the Reformation: The Visible Church – J. Hesch.
Shakespeare First Folio f/ Catholic College Found – David V. Barrett
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
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Revisiting Pope Leo XIII and

Reclaiming Catholic Social Doctrine

by Gregory J. Sullivan

of The Catholic World Report

 

  The Renewal of Catholic Culture and

  the Flourishing of Human Society

  by Deacon Peter Trahan of H&PR

 

  Alice von Hildebrand on Fleeting Fads

  and Eternal Truth

  by Trent Beattie

  of The National Catholic Register

 

The Holy Spirit & Contemporary Reform of the Church – Fr. Tangorra
A Pity that Canon Law Is Ignored Concerning Latin – Fr. Z’s Blog
Don’t Say Gender When You Mean Sex – Dale O’Leary, Crisis Mgzn
Picture Books and the Childlike Heart – Maura Roan McKeegan, TCR
Votive Candles: Lights of Faith & Hope – Edward Looney, Cthlc Lane
Reason #1 to Reject the Reformation: The Canon of Scripture – J. H.
What the Traditional Mass Means to Me – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Life in Post-Truth America – Daniel Greenfield, Catholic Lane
15 Quotes on Forgiveness & Other Ways to Annoy Enemies – McAlister
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If Pope Francis Is a Radical Environmentalist,

What was Pope Benedict XVI?

by Carl E. Olson

of The CWR Blog

  In Pakistan,

  ‘Living the Faith Is a New Challenge Every Day’

  by Reinhard Backes via The Register

 

  Thou Shalt Take it Easy:

  Seven Reasons to Embrace Sunday Rest

  by Sam Guzman

  of The Catholic Gentleman

 

  Jesus’ Prayer in the Womb of Mary

  by Shane Kapler

  of Epic Pew

 

 

 

The Beggar In Me – Amanda Sloan, Ignitum Today
Catholicism & Environmentalism – Thomas M. Doran, The Ct Wr Rp
Pontifical Council for Culture’s Strange Video about Women – Fr. Z
Do Catholics Know That Their Theology is Correct? – Steven Dillon, SN
2014 the Culture War Divide Became Deeper, Darker & Weirder – C. G.
A Biblical-Theological Interpretation of Her Apparition – Paulino Forte
Getting in Touch Again: Date Night – Kevin DiCamillo, Catholic Lane
Don’t Fall For Palestinian Christmas Lies – Jonathan S. Tobin
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (1-6-15) click here.
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The “Francis Effect” and

Remembering to Talk about God

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

 

  In Refugee Limbo,

  Iraqi Christians Keep the Faith

  by Kevin J. Jones of The Register

 

  Movie Review:

  The Hobbit, The Battle of the Five Armies

  by Daniel McInerny of Epic Pew

 

Why Mass of Catechumens Is  Better Than Liturgy of the Word – P. W.
The Liturgical Sign of Peace: Move or Remove? – Gerard T. Mundy
Six Lessons on Prudence & Her Contrary Vices – H. H. Ambrose, SPL
It’s a Black Christmas for the Christians of the Middle East – Chr. Caryl
What’s Become of Catholic Identity? – Luke Arredondo, Ignitum Tdy
Dear Dad: About Your Porn Habit. . . – Anonymous, Aleteia∝
Wolves in Wolves’ Clothing – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Why Pope Francis Won’t Meet with the Dalai Lama – William Doino Jr.
Sex and the Media: Five Lessons from 2014 – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia∝
The Tipping Point of Islam – BigPulpit.com (1-14-15)
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (1-14-15) click here.
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Catholicism in New York City

by Jim Graves

of The Catholic World Report

 

  Neil deGrasse Tyson’s

  (Unwittingly) Ironic Trolling

  by Joe Heschmeyer

  of Shameless Popery

 

  A Wish-List from a Parish Priest

  by Rachel Zamarron

  of Ignitum Today

 

  Were the Titles of the Gospels

  Added Later?

  by Michael Barber

  of The Sacred Page

 

  Does Evolution Contradict Genesis?

  by Matt Fradd

  of Strange Notions

 

Saint Thomas Becket, Sin & Contrition – Donald R. McClarey JD, CS
The Majesty Of The New Campion Missal – Jim Bryant, Regina Mgzn
Pontifical Council for Culture & Their Bad Vid for Ladies – M Anderson
Movie Review: Unbroken – Donald R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Cthlc
What Can Pro-Lifers Expect in the 2015 Congress? – Dustin Siggins
Duns Scotus and the Immaculate Conception – David Torkington
Important Features of the Metaphysical Proof for God – K. Broussard
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21 Mesmerizing Photos

of the World’s Most Beautiful Churches

via ChurchPOP

What the Animals Knew at Christmas – Donald DeMarco PhD, NCReg
Untold Story of the Pope Behind the Christmas Truce of 1914 – ChPOP
Any Hope For Modern Catholic Hymnody? Yes! – Jeff Ostrowski
Evangelizing With Medals – Thomas L. McDonald, God &  Machine
Reason #10 to Reject the Reformation: Grand Finale – J. Heschmeyer
Three False Narratives – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Offering More Than One Mass For the Deceased – Fr. Jhn. Bartunek LC
I Should Have Said No – Mary Wallace PhD, Integrated Cthlc Life™
No Dancing for the Duggars? – Matthew Becklo, Aleteia∝
Weakest Argument Ever Made Against “Ad Orientem” – Jeff Ostrowski
Why Sandra Fluke Is a Household Name. . . – Jennifer Roback Morse
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
The Tipping Point of Islam – BigPulpit.com (1-14-15)
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (1-13-15) click here.
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11 Things to Know About Our Lady of Kibeho

by Laura McAlister

of Catholic Cravings

 

  The Importance of Family and

  Church Traditions at Christmas

  by Joseph Pronechen of The Register

 

  Award Winning Catholic Architecture Student

  Describes His Inspiration

  by David Clayton of The Way of Beauty

 

I.O.C. to Stop Pro-Family Nations from Hosting Olympics – J. Craddock
Can Traditionalism Function in the Modern Church? – Kev. M. Tierney
The Mystery of Christmas Through Art – Jean M. Heimann, Cthlc Fire
Holidays are Holy Days – Fr. George Rutler, Crisis Magazine
Fr. Donald Calloway on the Power of Mary – Patti Maguire Armstrong
What We Can Learn from the Benedictines – Susanna Spencer, T&C
Reason #9 to Reject the Reformation: Logical Fallacies – Heschmeyer
T. V. Needs More Programs Like the Duggars – Teresa Tomeo, OSV
We Cannot Excuse Ourselves – Randy Hain, Integrated Cthlc Life™
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (12-23-14) click here.
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Fifteen Minutes for the New Homophiles

by Austin Ruse

of Crisis Magazine

 

  The Why and How of Marriage’s Demise

  by Monsignor Charles Pope

  of the Archdiocese of Washington (D. C.)

 

  Vatican II Church: Fall in Mass Attendance

  & Biological Solution in France

  by New Catholic of Rorate Cæli

 

Children First Learn Who God Is by Knowing Their Parents – Fr. Z
A Comedy of Moral Errors – Carl R. Trueman, First Things
Review of Archbishop Gómez’ New Book – Dr. David Pence, AoA
A Conversation With New UNLV Coach Tony Sanchez – Chris Dudialis
Is the Church Opposed to Traditionalism? – Kevin M. Tierney, Ct Ln
Reason #8 to Reject the Reformation: Heterodoxy – Joe Heschmeyer
Mystery & History Collide on Christmas – Regis Martin, Crisis Mgzn
The Catholic Who Stood Up to Hitler – Francis Phillips, Cthlc Herald
Largest Religion in the U. S.? Moralistic Therapeutic Deism – ChPOP
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (12-23-14) click here.
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Mistakes Catholics Make

in Defending Catholicism

via ChurchPOP

 

  Why the Crusaders Went

  by Steve Weidenkopf

  of Catholic Answers

 

  Keeping the Memory of Christmas and

  Resisting the Siren Call of Our Culture

  by Randy Hain of The Integrated Catholic Life™

 

Diocese to Lose $2 Million in Teacher’s I.V.F. Lawsuit – P. J. Smith
And the Word Became Flesh. . . – Fr. Robert Johansen, Crisis Mgzn
Anyone Who Was Forgotten This Christmas? – Msgr. Charles Pope
Anti-Catholic Event B4 Christian Unity Week at Lutheran Church – Fr Z
Thomas Aquinas Booming in China – William Carroll, Public Discourse
Why Do Nativity Scenes Cause Such Hatred? – Rorate Cæli
Standing in Confessional Line – Kev. LeRoy, The Cthlc Renaissance
If Guys Ran Christmas. . . – Matthew Archbold, The Register
How the Catholic Church Saved Hanukkah – Joseph Heschmeyer
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (12-23-14) click here.
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ISIS, Assad, and What the West

Is Missing About Syria

by Alessandra Nucci

of Catholic World Report

 

  Cardinal Napier: Next Year’s Synod

  Will Be Truth, Fidelity & Authenticity

  by Edward Pentin of The Register

 

Good King Wenceslas, Saint Stephen & Martyrdom – D. R. McClarey JD
12 Days of Christmas – Fr. C. John McCloskey, The Catholic Thing
St. Stephen’s Martyrdom & Trivialization of Christmas Celebrations – R
God Saved the World Through a Baby  – Allison LeDoux, Tr & Ch Fm
Stephen: The Christ-Like Martyr – Michael Barber, The Sacred Page
Yes Virginia, There Is a Baby Jesus – Integrated Catholic Life™
A Christmas Message – Matthew Heinrich, Ignitum Today
Why Predators Love Planned Parenthood – Cynthia Millen, Cthlc Stnd
Pope Francis: Urbi et Orbi Message & Midnight Mass Homily – Pentin
Four Step Guide for Celebrating St. Stephen’s Day – Saint Peter’s List
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
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Five Essentials for Discovering

God’s Plan for You

by Deacon Michael Bickerstaff

of The Integrated Catholic Life™

 

  Helping to Break the Cycle of Family Instability

  by Alan J. Hawkins & Betsy Van Den Berghe

  of First Things

 

  The Evil of Adoption in Same-Sex ‘Marriages’

  by Mitchell Kalpakgian, PhD,

  of Truth and Charity Forum

 

Father Christmas Comes Home To St. Walburge – Michael Durnan, Rgn
Dear Atheist: Leave Christians In Peace – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Why Atheists Love Christmas – Jennifer Fulwiler, Catholic Herald
Polls, Sociology & Loss of Faith – James Hitchcock, The Cth Wor Rep
Despite Hate, We Must Still Fight Gay ‘Marriage’ – Diane Montagna
Is Catholicism the “Babylon Mystery Religion”? – Mark P. Shea
Typhoon Can’t Stop Faith of Catholics in Philippines – A.A. Gonsalves
Ireland: Should Brain-Dead Lady Stay Alive for Unborn Baby – G. Daly
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
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Love Descending

by Donald DeMarco, PhD,

of Truth and Charity Forum

 

  Why God Becomes Human

  by Father David Vincent Meconi, SJ,

  of Homiletic & Pastoral Review

 

  Do the Infancy Narratives of Saints Matthew

  and Luke Contradict Each Other?

  by Tim Staples of Catholic Answers

 

Yes, Virginia, Santa Has a Face – Dusty Gates, Crisis Magazine
The Ancient Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem – Ed Masters, Regina
When Hollywood Celebrated Christmas & Marriage – Dr. Paul Kengor
Baby Jesus, Thor & the Origin of the Christmas Tree –  Mntn Catholic
“I’m Coming Home for Christmas. . .” – Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble
Quiz: How Well Do You Remember It’s a Wonderful Life? – ChurchPOP
Sixteen (16) Christmas Carols. . . In Latin! – Views f/ the Choir Loft
Unholy Rage Inspired by the Birth of the Christ – Elizabeth Scalia
Knowing Mary Thru the Bible: Mary’s Question, a Vow? – Dr. Edw. Sri
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (12-23-14) click here.