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Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report: VVednesday Edition

Sad Young Man (Pic Credit: Pixabay/CC0 via NC Register)

Will Pennsylvania be the Wake-Up Call We Finally Heed?

. . .having read 357 pages of the report so far, my heart howls to heaven & at the walls of my church.  I want to cry, “Mountains, fall on us” for such systemic failures to protect the innocent & stop people from perpetuating evil.  How pervasive is this problem, if these are only the ones we know about in New Jersey, in Pennsylvania, in Chile, in Washington, D.C., in Boston?  What about the ones we don’t know about?  How deep is the filth?  What about all the dioceses where a grand jury hasn’t done this sort of work. . .

by Sherry Antonetti,

of the National Catholic Register

Quæritur: Your Questions Weigh Heavily – Fr. Z’s Blog
My Heart is Broken – Joan Lewis, Joan’s Rome
An Open Letter to Our Priests – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Priests Oriented Toward Males & The New Crisis – William M. Briggs Ph.D., SttS!
On Necks that Need Millstones Around Them – Alan Jacobs, Snakes and Ladders
McCarrick, Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report & Freedom of the Church – R. Garnett J.D.
Catholics Express Despair, Disbelief, Anger at New Abuse Revelations – CNS via Crux
‘The Murder of Souls’ – Julia Duin, Get Religion
A Reminder of the Toll of Failure – Matthew E. Bunson, National Catholic Register
For a Catholic Church in Crisis: Mary, Undoer of Knots – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae, ThSW
Prayer is Always an Opportunity to Rising to the Occasion – G. Garnica, Catholic Stand
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VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

The Mistreatment of the Eucharist (Pic Credit: Joshua Davis from Facebook via ChurchPOP)

The Hard Truth About Mistreatment of the Eucharist in Our Parishes

. . .The Catholic Church teaches that Jesus is really, truly, & substantially present in the Eucharist (both the bread & the wine).  Which means that if even a small part of a host falls to the ground during communion, that small bit is Jesus himself on the floor, maybe being walked on. . .

from ChurchPOP

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Abp. Jerome Listecki: Retreat for Gay Clerics Not Approved, Catholic – D. Mainwaring
Abp. Gregory Names Pro-Gay Priest as ‘Spiritual Guide’ for Sex Abuse Victims – Lf Site
Disney: First-Ever Open Same-Sex Attracted Character in New “Family” Film – Lf Site
The History Channel’s ‘The Last Pope’ is Junk History – Tho. L. McDonald, NC Register
Fr. Rosica Says Pope Above Scripture & Tradition, Contradicts Jesus – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
God is More Powerful than Satan & Other Demonological Points – Msgr. Ch. Pope, CiM
‘Global Family Eucharistic Holy Hour’ is Coming to TV – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
Hardly Anyone Wants to Admit America is Beating Poverty – B.D. Meyer & J.X. Sullivan
Hungary Bans Gender Studies Courses from State Universities – The College Fix
The Amazing Pro-Life Story Behind the Life of Apple Founder Steve Jobs – Star Parker
Study: 40% of Patients Supposedly in “Vegetative State” Actually Fully Aware – Lf Nws
House Arrest for Australian Archbishop Convicted of Not Reporting Abuse – CNA
A Short History of the Order of Carmelites – Joan Lewis, Joan’s Rome
Here’s Why an LBD is the latest Travel Go-To Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Dear Pope: Now That Death Penalty is Inadmissible, Play Hardball with China – J Jones
When Science & Technology Ignore a Deeper Truth – Patti M. Armstrong, NC Register
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
A Woman of Science: Maria Gaetana Agnesi – Fr. George W. Rutler Th.D. Ph.D., Crisis
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Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report

Donald Cardinal Wuerl (Pic Credit: Catholic News Agency)

Cardinal Wuerl Named in Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report, Responds to Criticism

. . .of the 19 cases which arose during Wuerl’s time as bishop, 18 were removed from ministry immediately.  The other cases Wuerl addressed in Pittsburgh principally concerned actions & allegations that arose during the reign of his predecessor, Anthony Cardinal Bevilacqua. . .

by Edward Condon, J.C.L.,

of Catholic News Agency,

via the National Catholic Register

Over 300 Perps, Over 1000 Kids – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pennsylvania Bishops Respond – Christine Rousselle, CNA via National Catholic Register
Details Rape of Children, Culture of Secrecy That Fanned It – Rh. Guidos, C. News Srvc
Bishops ‘Shamed’ by ‘Sins, Omissions’ of Priests, Bishops Leading to Abuse – CNS
Four Ways to Harness Your Holy Anger – Derya Little, National Catholic Register
Statements from Bishops of Dioceses Named in Report – Catholic News Service
Report Shows Blistering Record of Abuse in Six Dioceses – Elise Harris, Crux
Wuerl: In Pittsburgh, He Established Strong Policies on Abuse Claims – C. News Srvc
Grand Jury Report Exposes Decades of Church Cover-Up – Claire Chretien, Life Site
Details of Decades of Clerical Abuse Allegations – Ch. Rousselle, CNA via NC Register
A Harrowing Record of Abuse in Six Dioceses – Rhina Guidos, Catholic News Service
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TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

Catholic Martyrs (Pic Credit: Taylor Marshall)

Dr. Marshall Speaks Out Against Catholic Homosexual-Scandal:  Does the Mega-Diocese Foster Sexual Scandals & Bad Priests?  Yes

. . .evolution of the Mega-Diocese.  Since 1900, the concept of the Catholic diocese has morphed into something that would not be recognized by Christians of the medieval period, & certainly not by the Church Fathers. . .

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Fr. Thomas Rosica Implies Scripture & Tradition are “Disordered Attachments” – R.C.
Time to Hold Prelates Accountable at the Vatican, Too – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Bishop Conley Gives Update on Diocesan Allegations, Review Policies – NC Register
Robert Spencer Exposes Islam’s Phony Peace; Book Review – Andrew E. Harrod
The Cancer Of The Cover-Up Mentality – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Court Stops State That Tried to Tax Christians for Feeding Poor Children – Jer. Galus
Univ. of Iowa Reinstates Religious Gps. After Lawsuit by Christian Student Gp. – T.C.F.
Pittsburgh Bishop Says Not All Grand Jury Accusations are ‘Substantiated’ – The CWR
Apatheism Is More Harmful to Christianity Than Atheism & Antitheism – Brian/Sixsmith
Card. Wuerl Lays Out Plan for Lay Involvement in Bishops’ Accountability – The CWR
Pagan Piety; Book Review – Kyle Harper, First Things
Catholic Church Doesn’t Claim Superiority Over the Bible – D. Armstrong, NC Register
Actor Chris Pratt Tells Teens: “I Love God, You Should Too” – Katie Yoder, Life News
Here’s Why an LBD is the latest Travel Go-To Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Are Turkey’s Christians as ‘Fine’ as They Say? – Fehim Tastekin, Al-Monitor
How Tradition Fosters Priestly Humility – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Caritas Project Seeks to End Hunger in South Asia – Catholic News Service via Crux
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McCarrick Watch: Tvesday Edition

A Wolf in Sheeps Clothing (Pic Credit: Shameless Popery)

A Priest & a Former Seminarian Talk About the McCarrick Scandal

. . .I interviewed Fr. Andrew Strobl, pastor of John Paul II Catholic Church in Olathe, Kansas, on the McCarrick Homosexual Predation Scandal.  The scandal surrounding McCarrick is particularly bad for several reasons. . .

by Joe Heschmeyer,

of Shameless Popery

Why Some Think There’s a Connection between Gay Priests & Abuse – Leon J. Podles
Money Talks: Should Catholics Cease Tithing in Wake of Scandal? – J. Roberts, NC Rgstr
Tolerance of Sexual Immorality Among Clergy Returns to Haunt Us – Michael Warsaw
Seven Lessons from the McCarrick Case – Jeffrey Tranzillo S.T.D., Crisis Magazine
We Must Stop Church’s Gay Networks to Fight Sex Abuse: Moral Theologian – L. Bourne
For Catholics, A Clarifying Scandal – Jennifer Hartline, The Stream
Abuse Accusations Bring Scrutiny for McCarrick’s Charity Fund – CNA via NC Register
Greater Lay Role Needed in Choosing Bishops? – Russell Shaw, OSV Newsweekly
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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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