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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Fr. James Martin, S.J., Promoting Homosexuality (Pic Credit: screen shot from joe.ie)

10,000 Sign Petition to Stop Fr. James Martin, S.J., from Speaking at the World Meeting of Families

. . .organisers say they will not change the line-up. . .

by Alex Defert,

of Catholic Herald

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Bishop Peter Doyle of Northampton Supports Pedophilia & Homosexuality – M Lambert
Why Hasn’t Cardinal Sodano Resigned Yet? – Edward Pentin, The Catholic World Report
Cardinal Sarah: How Catholics Can Welcome Same-Sex Attracted Believers – Steve Ray
Damage Caused by Ignoring Sexual Difference in Liturgical Ministries – P. Kwasniewski
Controversy Over the Holy Father’s Substitution of CCC 2267 Continues – Fr. Z’s Blog
The So-Called “Dark Ages” – Tim O’Neill, History for Atheists
8 Reasons Why the Assumption of Mary Is So Important – S. Beale, Catholic Exchange
The Problems With Popes’ Change in Catechism on Capital Punishment – J. Zmirak PhD
The Limits of Scripture Interpretation – Jimmy Akin, JimmyAkin.com
The Myth of the “Transgender Desistance Myth” – Julian Virgo, Mercatornet
Sacramental Realism: Communion for Divorced & Remarried – R.R. Reno, First Things
The Shallow Arguments Against Religion That Refuse to Die – F. Phillips, Cthlc Herald
Father Carlos Riudavets Montes Murdered in Peru – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The World Has Little of Value to Teach the Church – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
Understanding the “Unanimous Consent” of the Church Fathers – Jimmy Akin
How to Explain Abortion to Little Kids – Leila Miller, Catholic Answers Magazine
In Defence of Catholic Integralism – Thomas Pink, Public Discourse
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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Notice the young boys hand finger walking towards older mans hand (Pic Credit: Lucifer)

Fr. James Martin, S.J., Openly Promoting Homosexuality & Pedophilia

. . .super creepy poster for “gay” conference reveals agenda. . .

by Father John Zuhsldorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
On Cardinal Sodano & the Meaning of ‘Accountability’ – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Homosexual Sex, Booze Scandal Shakes Boston Seminary – Rod Dreher
Ex-Seminarian Exposes Homosexual Predation at Conservative Seminary – Chrch Mltnt
Patrick Coffin: Making Sense of Pope Francis—Philip Lawler – Pt. Coffin, Catholic Stand
Magazine, Twitter Prove Sources to Report Alleged Boston Seminarian Abuse – Crux
Pope Francis has a Problem: Italian Catholics – Jacopo Barigazzi, Politico EU
Marriage in Heaven? Will We Know & Love Our Spouses in Heaven? – Steve Ray, DotCF
Bishop: Some Priests Named in Pennsylvania Report Remain in Ministry – AP via Crux
Speculation Continues on Possible New Deputy at Vatican Powerhouse – A Gagliarducci
Could NY Times’s Abortion Coverage be Any More One-eyed? – R Kimball, Spectator US
Questions for “Bible Christians” – Steve Ray, Defenders of the Catholic Faith
The Myth That Christians Destroyed the Classical World Dies Hard – Richard Tada
Here’s Why an LBD is the latest Travel Go-To Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Mary Statue Claimed to Be Crying Blood in Argentina, Video – ChurchPOP
Fairer Media, Powerful Pro-life Women: How Argentina Won Where Ireland Lost – CH
Peace Activists’ Prayer Service Marks Nagasaki, Hiroshima Anniversary – CNS via Crux
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
At World’s Largest Refugee Camp, Trauma Victims Seek Healing in God – Rlgn Nws Srvc
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McCarrick Watch: Monday Edition

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego covered-up for McCarrick back in July of 2016 (Pic Credit: Times of San Diego)

The Church’s Coming Catastrophe

. . .I’m seeing more & more Catholic bishops issuing statements about McCarrick, & more & more Catholic laity saying, “Sorry, not good enough”. . .

by Rod Dreher,

Gay Priest Says Same-Sex Partnered Officials in the Vatican – Joseph Sciambra
Bp. Rob. McElroy Knew about McCarrick’s Sex Abuse Since July 2016 – Chr. Niles J.D.
The Gay Elephant in the Sacristy – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
A Priest Responds to the Catholic Church’s ‘Summer of Shame’ – Fr. Benedict Kiely
Bishop E. Rice: Homosexuality at the Root of the Scandal – S. Wynne, Church Militant
Wuerl Seeks to Clarify Recent Comments, Downplays It in Same Interview – The CWR
Card. Wuerl Doubles Down Bishops-only Investigation – Bradley Eli, Church Militant
No Half Measures in Responding to Scandal – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Just How Independent Would This Committee Be? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Chastity, for Each & All, is Central to a Life of Holiness – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
Canonical Reform Won’t End Scandal, But It can Help – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
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SVNDAY EDITION

Jesus Crucified (Pic Credit: Screen Shot from Vimeo Video of Pilgrim Priest)

How to Attend Holy Mass Like the Saints

by Father David Nix,

of Pilgrim Priest

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
All Those Weird Liturgical Hats the Clergy Wear, Explained In One Infographic! – ChP
The Old Testament in Five Minutes – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Why Did Jesus Institute the Eucharist? – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
The 10 Stages of Getting Sprinkled with Holy Water at Mass – Amy O’Connell, epicPew
Becoming One: Marriage as Sanctification – Cameron Murray, The Cthlc Gentleman
Distractions, Aridity, & Self-knowledge – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
How Parents Can Connect Humanæ Vitæ with Media Censorship – S. McAfee O.P., NCRg
How Catholic Parents can Raise Saints – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
So You Think You Understand Mercy? – W. Skowronska Ph.D., Homiletic & Pastoral Rvw
The Jubé (Rood Screen) – Notkerus Balbulus, Canticum Salominis
Liturgy & Laity; Book Review – Alcuin Reid, First Things
The Pontifical Dalmatic & Tunicle: A Brief History & Consideration – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
A Century on the Precious Blood – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Construction of Mosaic Museum Leads to Find of Another Ancient Mosaic – Aleteia
Knights of Columbus Pledge Support for Persecuted Christians – CNA via The CWR
Righteous, or ‘Reckoned’? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Hope Explored & Explained – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Sanctification of Work – Msgr. Robert Panke, Napa Institute
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SATVRDAY EDITION

NFL Colors of Hate Flag (Pic Credit: Sporting News)

The NFL: Why Homosexual Male Cheerleaders?

. . .in case you didn’t hear the news, there will be two new cheerleaders joining NFL teams this year.  The big news is that the two cheerleaders are male.  They are also afflicted with same-sex attraction.  (Just check out these celebratory stories about the men being same-sex attracted.)  Why in the world is the NFL doing this. . .

by Michael Brown, Ph.D.

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Homosexuality in Animals & in Human Genes? – Steve Ray, Defenders of the Faith
A Gender Studies Hoax – J. Budziszewski Ph.D., The Underground Thomist
A Convert Struggles in Her Relationship with Mary – Sister B. Marie O.C.D., Intg C Life™
Christendom College Freshman Finally Engaged (Warning: Satire) – EEOT
When Does Sin Stop Being Sin? – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., Homiletic & Pastoral Review
A Brief History of the Flabellum – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Women of Color Operating Pregnancy Ctrs. Respond to Sham Essence Post – Live Action
Study: Most Reject Trans-Dating – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Here’s Why an LBD is the latest Travel Go-To Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Pre-Existent Soul? – Noel Ethan Tan, Ignitum Today
The Mercy of Intolerance – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
The Welfare States Cultivate the Sin of Sloth – Mihail Neamţu, Transatlantic Blog
Theological Analysis of Immigration & Borders – G. Meilaender PhD & P. Meilaender PhD
Why the World Needs NFP More Than Ever – Gerard Migeon, Natural Womanhood
The Mystagogical Tradition – Brandon Harvey, Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Pope Praises “Distinguished History” of Knights of Columbus – Kat. N. Hattrup, Aleteia
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Planned Parenthood Must be Held Accountable for Not Reporting Child Sex Abuse – LN
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McCarrick Watch: Saturday Edition

Catholic Mass Lectionary (Pic Credit: Taylor Marshall)

Catholic Mass Lectionary Omits Anti-Homosexualism Verses from Romans 1

. . .why do Catholics in America support homosexuality proportionately more than the general population. . .

. . .two reasons: lack of authentic Catholic teaching regarding homosexuality. . .& the Church omitted one of the clearest Bible verses on homosexuality from the lectionary. . .

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Church Already has Tools to Deal with Bad Bishops; Use Them? – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
The Death Of Richard Sipe – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Frank Keating on the Catholic Bishops Today: Episcopal Omertà – Rod Dreher
A Faithful, Lay Response To “Uncle Ted” – Gregory K. Popcak Ph.D., Catholic Exchange
Selection Bias & the Process of Picking Better Bishops – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Breaking Down the Episcopal Double-Speak – Sacerdos
In the Midst of Clerical Misdeeds, a Crucial Moment for the Laity – Msgr. Pope, NC Rgstr
A. W. Richard Sipe, 1932-2018 – Terence McKiernan, BishopAccountability.org
Emerging from Scandal: The Necessary Steps Forward – Msgr. Th. G. Guarino, The CWR
Who Will Guard the Guardians of the Church? – Peter Jesserer Smith, Ntnl C. Register
Canon Lawyers Explain how Vatican Abuse Trials Function – C. Wooden, C. News Srvc
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FRIDAY EDITION

Colors of Hate Lighting Up the Empire State Building (Pic Credit: Crisis Magazine)

Cultural Realpolitik: The Homosexual Establishment

. . .the New York Pride Parade is an overwhelming display of establishment power.  As the head of the Human Rights Campaign said in 2006, “Corporate America is far ahead of America generally when it comes to the question of equality for GLBT people.”  Large corporations donate to LGBT causes, lobby against religious freedom laws, & present gay people as avatars of consumerism. . .

by Matthew Schmitz,

of First Things

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Enough Already – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Former Irish Official: Vatican Asked to Protect Church from Financial Claims – Crux
“Call No Man Father” vs. Priests Addressed as “Father”? – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
How to Choose a Catholic Study Bible – Douglas M. Beaumont Ph.D., Catholic Answers
Whatever Happened to French Rood Screens? – Canticum Salomonis
Argentina Defeats Abortion Bill, Abortionists Throw Firebombs at Pro-Lifers – M Bilger
The Unsolved Murder of Fr. Alfred Kunz – Joseph M. Hanneman, The Cthlc World Report
Report: Catholic Schools Prioritised Reputations of Monks Over Child Safety – C Herald
Sting: The Church’s Music & Liturgy Fed This Artistic Soul – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Religious Freedom as Freedom to Discriminate? – Michael F. Bird Ph.D., Public Dscrs
You Are Either With God or Against Him, There Is No Middle Ground – Fr. Bill Peckman
Understanding Marion Maréchal – Nathan Pinkoski, First Things
NFL Star Ben Watson Helps Pregnancy Center Save Babies from Abortion – Karen Ingle
Sometimes Prayer is The Only Answer – Alita Maria Covel Ngo O.C.D.S., Catholic Stand
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Underground Priests Removed in China for Holding Summer Youth Camp – Crux
4 Things Your Hairstylist Wants You To Do – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Language as a Political Tool – Stephen M. Krason Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
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McCarrick Watch: Friday Edition

Sermon & Deeds of the Antichrist by Luca Signorelli, circa A.D. 1500 (Pic Credit: NC Register)

Here’s What I Think About the McCarrick Mess

. . .we should ask the heavenly powers to fight with us & for us.  I might suggest especially calling upon the one who crushes the head of the serpent. . .

by Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D.,

from the National Catholic Register

Name Names, No More Bureaucratic Responses – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Cardinal Danneels: A Wolf in Shepherd’s Clothing – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Consequences if All the Bishops Resign – Fr. Z’s Blog
An American Priest’s Despair – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Bring on the Righteous Anger – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
This is Where We Are Now – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Reflections on the Abuse Saga: It’s Not Just about McCarrick – Inés San Martín, Crux
Wickedness in High Places – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Roundup: Bishops React to McCarrick Scandal – Register Staff, NC Register
Sex-Abuse Survivor Says Cardinal Wuerl’s Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough – NC Register
Evangelical Episcopal Repentance – Daniel Philpott, Arc of the Universe
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THVRSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON EDITION

Francisco Cardinal Errazuriz (Pic Credit: La Croix)

Cardinal Errázuriz of Chile Responds to Homosexual Predation Cover-Up Allegations

. . .Crux recently published a three-part series by senior correspondent Elise Harris exploring ties between Cardinal Francisco Errázuriz of Chile, a close papal confidante, & Peruvian layman Luis Fernando Figari, who’s now accused of sexual abuse & abuses of power & conscience within the prominent lay movement he founded. . .

by Crux Staff

of Crux

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
George Weigel’s Article is Delusional, Seriously Delusional – Rod Dreher, The Ameri. . .
Weigel, World Youth Day, & a Conservative Catholicism that Doesn’t Exist – Ste. Skojec
Who Profits? – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
May Catholics Attend a “Gay Wedding” for Pastoral Reasons? – Fr. David Nix, Plgrm Prst
Losing the Labels: Let’s be Catholic Again – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Seven Secrets of St. Edith Stein – Suzie Andres, Catholic Exchange
Archbishop Sample: Liturgy According to the Mind, Heart of the Church – NC Register
They Probably Don’t Even Have a Starbucks! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Card. Maradiaga is Protecting Gay Seminarians in Honduras – Diane Montagna, Life Site
Culture War as Class War: How ‘Gay Rights’ Reinforce Elite Power – Darel E. Paul, FTh
The Paramount Importance of Daily Prayer – Dv. Torkington, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Anne Catherine Emmerich on the Blessed Sacrament; New Book – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Former Pennsylvania Chief Justice Backs Delay of Grand Jury Report – NC Register
World Youth Day 1993: The Turning Point – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Love, Economics, & Cheap Sex – C.R. Pakaluk, Public Discourse
Media Ignores FDA Decision to Purchase Body Parts From Aborted Babies – Katie Yoder
Argentine Senate Rejects Abortion Bill – Nick Hallett, Catholic Herald
Strength for the Journey: 19th Sun. in OT Readings Explained – The Sacred Page
Christian Heartland Opens a Window Into the Fight for China’s Soul – Yanan Wang
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The Death Penalty Final Edition

Noose (Pic Credit: AdobeStock via Catholic Answers Magazine)

Understanding the Catechism Revision on the Death Penalty

. . .Is this new revision an exercise of papal infallibility. . .

. . .No. . .

by Jimmy Akin,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

Everything Happens for a Reason, the Death Penalty Change – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Making a Mess of the Catechism, Especially on the Death Penalty – Fr. Martin Fox
The New Catechism Text Will Damage the Church – Edw. Feser Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Imagine No Religion, Too – Deacon James H. Toner, Crisis Magazine
A View on the Death Penalty to Offend Everybody – Richard M. Reinsch II, Law & Lbrty
St. Alphonsus: Public Authority is Given the Power to Kill Wrongdoers – Rorate Cæli
Development, Capital Punishment, & Dignitatis Humanæ – Korey D. Maas, Public Dscrs
Ask Tony: Did the CCC 2267 Rescript Change Catholic Doctrine? – A. Layne, Cthlc Stand
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McCarrick Watch: Thursday Edition

Archbishop Emeritus Theodore McCarrick (Pic Credit: CNA via NC Register)

How to Save the American Catholic Leadership from Itself

. . .Uncle Ted Groomed & Picked Our Bishops. . .

. . .The man who earned that millstone helped pick bishops all across the United States.  Names include Cardinal Blaise Cupich of Chicago, Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, & Cardinal Kevin Farrell, now running the *cough* Vatican office for Laity, Family, & Life.  Farrell shared an apartment with McCarrick for years, but claims he had no idea about McCarrick’s sordid habits.  Right.  We believe that, don’t we. . .

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.,

Dear Card. Cupich: Sex Abuse Has Everything to Do with Homosexuality – C. Chretien
Healing: Bishops Should Consider Doing Public Penance – Dawn Eden Goldstein, C. Hrld
McCarrick, the Bishops, & the Sense of Sin – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Bishop Shawn McKnight: “It is Almost Unbearable” – K. Schiffer, National Cthlc Register
Time’s Up for the Bishops – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Where Are the Bishops Who Will Defend Faithful Priests? – A Diocesan Priest, Crisis
Silence Stops Now – Regina Magazine
Metuchen Bishop: Fear of Retribution Must End Seminarians – Peter Jesserer Smith
The Bishops & ‘Best Practices’, Does That Sound Familiar? – Ph. Lawler, Cthlc Culture
Young Catholics Sign Letter Calling for Investigation – Ch. Rousselle, Ntnl C. Register
Living Holy Lives Will Help Heal the Church – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Fr. James Martin Promoting Homosexuality (Pic Credit: La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana)

Can We Save the World Meeting of Families from the Gay Lobby?

. . .the scandal of the bishops involved in homosexual activities or responsible for child and adult abuse has rocked the Church.  But we should realize that that the homosexual wave has reached such high levels in the Vatican that it is even influencing the next World Meeting of Families. . .

by Riccardo Cascioli

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Dictatorship of Sentimentality – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
7 Stages of Eucharistic Adoration – Birgit Jones, Catholic Life In Our Times
Jacob Rees-Mogg’s Home Vandalized with Spray Paint, Condoms – Calvin Freiburger
Irish Heatwave Reveals Spot Where St. Oliver Plunkett’s Home Once Stood – Aleteia
Hey BuzzFeed, Che Guevara Was a Bloodthirsty Terrorist – David Harsanyi, The Fdrlst
Disabled Man Says Hospital Trying to Euthanize Him, Not Providing Medical Care – LN
Why Doesn’t God Give Everyone a Miracle? – Randal Rauser Ph.D., Strange Notions
Can Pp. Francis’ Council of Cardinals Still Deliver on Reform? – Ed Condon J.C.L., CNA
Timothy Murphy: A Catholic Robert Frost? – Jennifer Reeser, Benedict XVI Institute
Former Irish Pres. Claims Vatican Tried to Shield Church Archives – Cha. Collins, Crux
Embrace God’s Will to Grow in Spiritual Perfection – Fr. Philip Dion, Catholic Exchange
FDA Using ‘Fresh’ Aborted Baby Body Parts to Experiment on Mice – Grace Carr
How Are You Bringing Worth to Others? The Gift of Self – K. Sovak Ph.D., Those C. Men
Amazing 3-D Printer Helps Blind Mother “See” Her Unborn Baby – Dave Andrusko, LN
New Archbishop Installed in India’s Troubled Jharkhand State – Nirmala Carvalho, Crux
4 Things Your Hairstylist Wants You To Do – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Google is Giving $10,000 a Month to Catholic Non-Profits – Brice Sokolowski
The Gift & Rights of Being Conceived – Francis Etheredge, Homiletic & Pastoral Review
St. Josemaría Escrivá & the Essence of Work – Max Torres Ph.D. J.D., Napa Institute
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