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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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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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