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Bishop Gainer Interview on the Traditional Latin Mass & Vocations

by Gregory DiPippo,

of the New Liturgical Movement

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Domestic Monastery & Altars in the Home – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Location of the Ambo in Latin & Greek Churches – Canticum Salomonis
On Irreverence & Solemnity – Nicholas Senz, The Catholic Thing
Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin – Kat Larson, Ignitum Today
The Church is Calling: Be a Mystic! – Joseph Hollcraft, Catholic Spiritual Direction
On the Danger of Abandoning Liturgical Tradition – Canticum Salomonis
More Photos of the Chinese Sacrificial Hat – G. DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Documentary on Chevetogne Abbey – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Nun Who Left France to Create Special Homes for US Elderly Poor – Aleteia
The Mass as Tragic Theater – Canticum Salomonis
Moments of Grace in Prison – T.E.W., Ignitum Today
The Church Fathers on the Sacredness of Tradition – Canticum Salomonis
A Blessing for Teachers Starting a New Academic Year – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Liturgy & the Common Good – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Modern Saints & Blesseds in Sculpture – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
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Bishop Eleganti: “The Pope’s Silence is a Classic Non-denial!” (Regarding Homosexuality)

. . .the following Kath.net interview with Auxiliary Bishop Marian Eleganti, O.S.B., about the revelations by Archbishop Viganò, the Pope’s silence, & the homosexual network in the Catholic Church was conducted by Roland Noe & published on the Kath.net site yesterday.  Bishop Eleganti is Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Chur, Switzerland. . .

from The Catholic World Report

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
San Jose Diocese $247 Million in Debt – California Catholic Daily
Why Growing Up with Relativism Has Millennials Searching for New Life Rules – C. Link
Captain America, Iron Man Split Over Viganò Letter (Warning: Satire) – Eye of the Tiber
Do You Know What Each Day of the Week is Dedicated to in the Church? – Aleteia
The Pope We Lost: Why We Must Not Forget John Paul I – Damian Thompson, C. Herald
The Heresy of Conciliarism – Jay Toups, Hope in the Storm
Oz: Christian Brothers Sex Abuse Settlement a First After Lawsuit Limits End – CWR
Finnis Contra Francis on Capital Punishment – Edward Feser Ph.D.
True-Life Adventures: How to Start a Parish Schola – Diana Silva, Benedict XVI Institute
4 New Ways to Start Buying the Perfectly Fitting Shoe – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
China & Europe Stand Out on a World Map of Atheism – Frank Jacobs, Big Think
The Necessity of “Gymnastic” in Classical Education – Karen Landry, Newman Society
New Regular TLM in the Diocese of Gary, Indiana – G. DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Jesus Makes the Law More Demanding: 22nd Sun. (OT) Readings Explained – TSP
Venezuela’s Homegrown Migration Crisis – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
Australian Bishops Reject the Call to Lift Seal of Confession in Abuse Cases – Cth Herald
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
The Stages of Christian Education – Ryan N.S. Topping, Cardinal Newman Society
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Cardinal O’Malley’s Coddling of Homosexual Priests: Part 1

. . .evidence of homosexual activity & open promotion of the “gay” agenda by ordained clergy that’s been allowed & condoned by the Boston Archdiocesan leadership up to Cardinal O’Malley. . .

from the Boston Catholic Insider

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Unbearable Ugliness of Damon Linker – D. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Holy Spirit Does Not Choose the Pope – Jason Craig, Those Catholic Men
I’m Not Ashamed to be Called a ‘New Ultramontanist’ – Matthew Schmitz, Cthlc Herald
James Martin Teaches Liberal Protestantism, Not Catholicism – Leroy Huizenga Ph.D.
Don’t Waste Your Suffering: 10 Saint Quotes to Encourage You Thru Your Trials – ChPOP
Bishop Caggiano Brings St. Michael Prayer Back in Bridgeport – B. Williams, Liturgy Guy
Value of Praying the Office, a Beautiful Meditation by Bl. Card. Schuster – G. DiPippo
Australia: Child Sex Abuse Royal Commission Reveals Extent of Allegations – ABC
A Church Policy for LGBTs & Their Families – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
Ecclesial Priority: Healing the Victims – Fr. Dominic Allain, National Catholic Register
Seminarians Require Our Protection, Too – Bob Sullivan, Crisis Magazine
Why Robot Brothels are Not the Solution to America’s STD Crisis – CNA via The CWR
National Eucharistic Congress will be Landmark Event for the Church in UK – Cth Herald
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Venezuelan Migrants are Desperate to Survive, Archbishop Says – The CWR
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Did Crowds at St. Peter’s Square Really Chant “Viganò”? Here’s the Truth

. . .the Truth: Apparently there was a Confirmation group visiting from the nearby Italian Archdiocese of Lucca.  Their bishop is Archbishop Italo, & the group was chanting his name. . .

from ChurchPOP

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Islam’s Thousand Year War on Christendom – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Blase Cupich Denies Allegations He Is Sane (Warning: Satire) – Eye of the Tiber
After Kerfuffle, California Bishop to Put Retirement Home Up for Sale – The CWR
Pope Michael to Teddy Bears: I Will Not Say A Single World (Warning: Satire) – EotT
Fr. James Martin is Not Thinking with the Church – Fr. Steve Mattson, The CWR
Holy Hate – Brother Hyacinth Grubb O.P., Dominicana
The 16th-Century Athens Church Preserved Beneath a Modern Building – Aleteia
5 Super Simple Steps to Spiritual Perfection – Cloe Langr, epicPew
Catholic Judge Defends Death Penalty Sentence on Theological Grounds – The CWR
Does God Love You Just As You Are? – Marty Dybicz, Catholic Stand
Eucharistic Jesus: A Mighty Healing Force Against the Devil – Catholic Spiritual Direction
New Christian Art Web Resources: A Blog and a Weekly Podcast – David Clayton, NLM
True Food – Noel Ethan Tran, Ignitum Today
1/3 of Pro-Lifers Have Left Facebook Over Its Political Censorship – MRC via Life News
My Takeaway From London Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Strong Families Make Strong Schools – Brianna Heldt, National Catholic Register
How to Tell If Your Fundraising Campaign Will Work – Brice Sokolowski
‘God Saved My Life Through Sports’, Catholics Prepare for Ironman Race – Crux
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The Gay Diocese of Bishop “P.J.” McGrath

. . .Bishop Patrick Joseph McGrath, during his tenure as Bishop in the fifth-largest Diocese in California, the Diocese of San Jose (home to over 600,000 Catholics) has become one of the most gay-affirmative dioceses in the U.S.  Installed in 1999, although Bishop McGrath has a long history of gay-affirmation, in 2017 he was widely lauded by LGBT activists when he publicly criticized a decree given by Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, which stated that individuals involved in a same-sex marriage should not present themselves for the reception of certain Sacraments; for instance, the Eucharist.  It should be noted that the decree of Bishop Paprocki did not deny anyone the Sacrament of Confession. . .

by Joseph Sciambra

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Francis Feud by Karl Keating – California Catholic Daily
The Forgotten Vice of “Effeminacy”: What St. Thomas Aquinas Says – ChurchPOP
About a Jesuit in Francis’ Inner Circle Spadaro & His Special Interest – Fr. Z’s Blog
On His Way to Dublin, Fr. James Martin Praises Pro-Gay Marriage Nun – Joseph Sciambra
Catholicism Versus Hyper-Papalism – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
Quæritur: How Do You Say “Gay Lobby” in Latin? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Deadly Deception of Fr. James Martin – Joseph Sciambra
The Long Read: Why Catholics Shouldn’t Marry Non-Catholics – P.D. Williams, C. Herald
Cardinal Tobin Appointed to Youth Synod(?) – CNA via National Catholic Register
The LGBT (Ideological) Seduction of Our Children – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Stream
A Tour of Heaven: The Jerusalem Temple & the Tabernacle of Moses – Scott Smith J.D.
Why Would an Abuse Victim Want to Become Catholic? – Dawn Eden Goldstein S.T.D.
Have Synods become Vehicles for Legitimizing Heterodoxy? – Edw. Pentin, NC Register
John 6 & Your Eucharistic Faith – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Catholic Life™
My Takeaway From London Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
How Do I Apply My Faith to Politics? A Short Guide – Stephen Beale, NC Register
How to Tell If Your Fundraising Campaign Will Work – Brice Sokolowski
Immigration Laws & the Human Flow – Howard Kainz, Catholic Stand
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Why I Don’t Call Anyone “Gay”

. . .the clergy sex abuse & cover-up stories have created a linguistic challenge for faithful Catholics.  Over 80 percent of these clergy abuse cases involve predatory sexual activity between adult men & younger men in less powerful positions.  Some Catholic commentators refer to these cases as “gay” to distinguish them from “pedophilia.”  Their intention is sound: the “pedophilia” label has frequently been a way to deflect attention away from abusive homosexual conduct.  I, however, maintain that we should avoid the word “gay,” & even the word “homosexual.”  Former Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò’s bombshell revelations about sexual abuse & the network of cover-ups raise the stakes.  We really must get the terminology right. . .

by Jennifer Roback Morse,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
World Meeting of Families Attendees Demand an Apology – Joseph Meaney, Crisis Mgzn
American Priest Who Broke Ranks Over Amoris: WMOF18 Lost Its Way – Crux
In Love, I Cannot Remain Silent About Unspeakable Happenings – CatholicStand
The Usual Gangs of Suspects? – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Francis Practicing Emeritus Signature (Warning: Satire) – Eye of the Tiber
The 6 Habits of Highly Ineffective Church People – Msgr. Charles Pope, NC Register
Liberalism Is Not the Church’s First Problem – Michael Brendan Dougherty
My First Year As a Priest: A Reflection – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm., Catholic Stand
Retired Phoenix Bishop Who Admitted to Covering Up Abuse Dies at 82 – AP via Crux
Balance Sheet on Pope’s Trip to Ireland: Who Won & Lost – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Crowds for Papal Mass Fall Well Below Expected Level of 500,000 – Aoife Moore, Ind.
Byzantine Bishop Calls the Attack on Indiana Priest ‘Reprehensible’ – Laura Ieraci, Crux
What This Heroic Old Testament Virgin Teaches Us About Mary – S. Beale, C. Exchange
Catholic Hospitals Come Under Fire in the Debate Over Conscience Rights – Crux
My Takeaway From London Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Catholics Fearful as the Nation of Chad Prioritizes Islam – Jon. Luxmoore, CNS via Crux
How to Tell If Your Fundraising Campaign Will Work – Brice Sokolowski
Priest Murdered in the Mexican State of Michoacan – The Catholic World Report
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