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The Curious Case of the Protestant Bible

. . .perhaps no area in Catholic-Protestant apologetics involves as many outright falsehoods as the history of the Bible.  To be sure, there are lots of theological topics on which Catholics and Protestants disagree, but for the sheer number of popular Protestant arguments that are explicitly & undeniably false, nothing tops the question of where the Bible comes from & how many books it has. . .

by Joe Heschmeyer,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Why Is the Priest Telling Me Not to Talk to a Canon Lawyer? – C. Caridi J.C.L., CLME
The Mystery of Liberal Church Decline – Mark Tooley, The Stream
This is what God’s Voice Sounds Like, According to St. Ignatius Loyola – Aleteia
Don’t Let the Scandals of the Hierarchy Lead You to Despair – Con. T. Hull, Cth Exchng
SSPX Election: Fellay Toppled, Side Opposed to Deal with Rome Now in Charge – RCæli
Persecution of the Traditional Latin Mass – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
German Dioceses Respond to Give Protestants Communion Guidelines, Not Good – 1P5
SSPX – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Card. Arinze: If Protestants Want to Receive Communion, They Should Convert – CH
Liturgy & Laity; New Book on Changes After Vatican II – Alcuin Reid, First Things
Judge Kavanaugh & the Left’s Anti-Catholicism – James S. Robbins, IndyStar
After Voting for Abortion, Why is Ireland Snapping Up Tickets for Papal Visit? – C. Hrld
The Trouble with Catholic Politicians – Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald
Bp. Jos. Perry: Youth Hunger for Mystery & Liturgy; Need Tradition & History – CWR
Pope to Migrants: Respect Laws, Culture & Religious Traditions – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Will Brett Kavanaugh Defend Religious Liberty? – Marcos Mullin, Acton Blog
Learning to Love – Eugene Chan, Ignitum Today
Supreme Court Nominee Dishes Out Mac & Cheese to Homeless – C. Lucey, AP via RNS
Terrorism, Restlessness, & Bastille Day – Jerry Salyer, The Catholic World Report
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New Book by George Weigel, The Fragility of Order (Credit: The Catholic World Report)

Discouragement is Not an Option: Weigel on the Fragility of Order

. . .I’ve just finished reading a fine collection of essays by George Weigel entitled The Fragility of Order which covers a number of fascinating topics from the late nineteenth century to the present with the author’s usual combination of broad knowledge, meticulous research, & sound judgment.  Of course, even Catholic friends like to criticize Weigel on occasion; when somebody is so obviously a leading Catholic thinker, the rest of us have to distinguish ourselves somehow—& we all have dogmatic personalities, after all. . .

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Why Do Woke Activists on Cultural Left Know Little, Nothing about Religion? – Gt Rlgn
Faced with a World in Chaos, What Did St. Benedict Do? – Fr. Jef. F. Kirby S.T.D., Crux
Why Can’t Women Become Catholic Priests? – uCatholic
Ubuntu – Eugene Tan, Ignitum Today
Are Theories on Decline of Religion in America Crumbling?  – Ric. Ostling, Get Religion
The Witness of a Young Catholic in Love with Traditional Liturgy – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Is Original Sin Nonsensical? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Trans Bathrooms are About Discrimination, Against Women & Children – The Federalist
Secular Materialism Can’t Make Sense of Reality – Justin Dyer Ph.D., Public Discourse
Don’t Concede Ground to Cultural Marxists, Beauty Does Have Utility! – New Lit Mov
Liturgical Objects Restored in Italy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Irish Govt Pushing Free Abortions, Banning Pro-Life Free Speech – C. Sherlock, Lf Nws
High-placed Shadows & the Summer of 2018 – Peter D. Beaulieu Ph.D., The CWR
Priest Prayed Against Abortion at Canadian Parliament for 30 Years – C. Vazquez, Lf Ns
Education & the Formation of Culture – R. Jared Staudt Ph.D., Newman Society
It’s Almost Here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! – Meghan Ashley Styling
Film & the Art of Evangelizing – Edward P. Shikles, One Peter 5
Why Email is the Hottest Trend in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Understanding Marion Maréchal: Outlining a Future for the French Right – First Things
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Dr. Peter Kreeft
Peter Kreeft, Ph.D.

Acton University: Ecumenism 101 with Peter Kreeft

. . .four practical rules for anyone in an ecumenical setting . . . “Don’t idolize anything (even reunion). . .

by Kate Poortenga,

of the Acton Institute Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Bishop Fellay Unseated: SSPX Elects New Superior General – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priests Apologize for Wearing Clerical Attire at Trump Rally – CNS via Catholic Herald
Why Russian Orthodox Chief Left His Chair Empty at Pope’s Summit – John Allen, Crux
Pedophiles Put Themselves Under the LGBT Umbrella in Rebranding Effort – Life Site
A New Explanation for the Rise of LGBT Leads to a New Strategic Response – The Strm
Exclusive Photos: The Last Hermit of Ireland – Stephen Mc Elligott, Aleteia
Time to Say “No Thanks” to Liturgical Deviations – Monika Rheinschmitt, Die Tagespost
Quæritur: Should a Priest have a Day Off? – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Surprising Facts About Satan – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Truscum, Tucutes, & Kelpselves: New Transgender Vocabulary – Rod Dreher, The A. . .
Bishops Attacked by Mob While Defending Church, Tweets Pics of Wounds – ChurchPOP
The Vatican to Draft Guidelines on Proper Use for Redundant Churches – C. Glatz, CH
Kavanaugh, Anti-Catholic Bigotry, & the Catholic Vote – Stephen Herreid, Catholic Vote
Pope Calls Divine Wrath Upon Sandinista Thugs – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower
Democrats Will Impose a Religious Test on Kavanaugh – Jn. D.  Davidson, The Federalist
Sacramental Realism: The Intercommunion Debate – R.R. Reno, First Things
Iraqi Refugees in France are Helping to Revive a Marian Apparition Site – Aleteia
The Last Shall Be First – Noel Ethan Tan, Ignitum Today
Why There’s Still Time to Stop Euthanasia – Kathleen N. Hattrup, Aleteia
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A Priest Celebrating a Wedding Mass Exhibiting the Eucharist (Credit: Unsplash via NCRegister.com)

Priests & Marriage Preparation

. . .rather than being an insurmountable handicap, my priesthood is actually an asset. . .

by Father Roger Landry,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Michael Sean Winters Spiteful Post Backfires, Schadenfreude Ensues – Fr. Z’s Blog
CNN’s Deep Thought: Why Do Catholics Have a Strong Majority In SCOTUS – Hot Air
CUA Pres Wrong in Comparing Humanæ Vitæ Rejection to Pp. Francis – Fr Cipolla DPhil
Christianity As National Suicide Pact – Rod Dreher
Teaching Children about the Glories of Perversion – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Priests Shouldn’t Engage in Partisan Politics—Except? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
The Democratic Party’s Christian Problem – David Limbaugh, The Stream
“All God’s Children Go to Heaven” Derek & the Jar Baby – Daniel Demers, Cthlc Stand
Seen Polls Claiming Americans Support Roe v. Wade? They’re False, Here’s Why – LN
Fr. Perrone: The Greatest Weapon is the Keeping of a Well-Ordered Soul – Fr. Z’s Blog
Socialism is Not Built on Compassion, It’s Built on Dehumanizing Others – B Brownstein
The Mounting Italian Influence in the Roman Curia – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Poll: Majority of Voters Want Brett Kavanaugh Confirmed – Mallory Quigley, Life News
Philippine Bishops Declare 3 Days of Penance for President’s Blasphemy – NC Register
Pier Giorgio Frassati’s Life of Grace – Lauren Winter, Ignitum Today
It’s Almost Here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! – Meghan Ashley Styling
Vatican Cricket Team Makes Goodwill Visit to the Birthplace of the Sport – NC Register
Why Email is the Hottest Trend in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
How to Approach the Problem of Evil – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
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Masculine & Strong Catholic Priests (Credit: Catholic Candy)

“We Have to Learn How to be Roman Priests Again”; Wherein Fr. Z Rants

. . .our Catholic identity was devastated after the Council, particularly due to a loss of the sense of the transcendent in our worship & our church buildings.  In well-intentioned attempts to undo of the damage, some have thought to appropriate elements of Eastern Christianity, which did not undergo such a dramatic loss of the transcendent.  They started to “byzantinize” our Latin churches. . . No.  We have our own Latin traditions which ought to be recovered. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Church’s Tough Teachings Saved This Man’s Marriage – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The Art of the Habit: Three North American Examples – C. Salvucci, Liturgical Arts Jrnl
Pope Francis Phones Gianni Vattimo, Philosopher of “Weak Thought” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Study: Churchgoers Stay for Theology, Not Music or Preachers – Bob Smietana, CT
3 Major Pro-Life Films Set to Release in Coming Months – Josh Shepherd, The Stream
White House Picks Brett Kavanaugh as Supreme Court Nominee – The Amrcn Catholic
Austria: Sex Abuse Cover-Up Emerges Under Scandal-Plagued Bishop – M. Hickson, 1P5
4 Tennis Players Whose Faith has Helped Make Them Champions – C. Gardiner, Aleteia
Would a Justice Kavanaugh Defend Religious Liberty? – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Mgzn
Why Does Holy Water have Salt in It? Elisha, Jesus & Salted Fish – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
People v. Money: The Flaws of Democratic Socialism – Victoria Antram, Acton
The Essential Homeschooler’s Guide to College Admission – N. Marmalejo, Seton Mgzn
The Millennial Who Is Taking Virtual Reality to the Church – Rachel Lanz, NC Register
835 Years After His Death, Saint Hathebrand Comes Home – Mark de Vries, ICeiT
Is There an Advantage to Homeschooling Over the Summer? – Mary Kay Clark Ph.D., SM
On Happiness, Freedom, & Spiritual Formation –  F.X. Maier, T. Reichert & D. Pahman
Killings of Priests in Africa Raise Fears that Peacemakers are Targets – F. Nzwili, RNS
UNESCO Honors Sites of Japan’s Early Underground Churches – J. Gill, The Stream
Happiness, Freedom & Spiritual Formation: Response to Reichert & Maier – D. Pahman
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Nuns with Guns (Credit: The Catholic World Report)

An Idiosyncratic Guide to Papally-Minimalist, Free-Market Catholicism

. . .John Zmirak’s Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism is a witty, acerbic, & clear book that shows up the ongoing crisis in contemporary Catholicism. . .

by Leroy Huizenga, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic World Report

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A Monk & Theologian Breaks Silence on Church’s Metamorphosis – Sandro Magister, SC
UK Doctor Sacked for Being Christian – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Are the Dominicans Bringing Orthodoxy Back to the Academy? – Jos. Pearce, Nwmn Sc
Bad Christian! On Immigration, No Thinking’s Allowed – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Fr. Pfleger: Right Cause, Wrong Target – Rafael Mangual, City Journal
Unfashionable Thoughts on the Proliferation of Bibles – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Politicizing God – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
New Website: An Early Christian’s Perspective on the Mysteries of the Rosary – MotCh
Sanctifying Socialized Medicine: The National Health Service – Theodore Dalrymple, CJ
Nostra Hominum Vita – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Museum of the Bible Highlights Universities’ Abandoned Religious Roots – J. Kabbany
10 Facts about St. Junípero Serra Every Catholic Needs to Know – C. Clifford, ChrchPP
Archeology Digs Into the Bible – Rob Schwarzwalder, The Stream
Five Things Francesca Fiorentini Gets Wrong About Socialism – Dav. Marshall, The Strm
Millenial Poll: Only 57% Know Roe v. Wade is About Abortion – Chr. Vazquez, Life News
It’s Almost Here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! – Meghan Ashley Styling
Catholic Ed.: 5 Ways “Vocation” Needs to Be Interwoven Into Everything – Luke Burgis
Why Email is the Hottest Trend in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Mending Walls: Why Good Fences Make Good Neighbors – John Horvat II, The Imagi. . .
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Before Church and State Book by Andrew Willard Jones (Credit: Screen Shot from NCRegister.com)

Steubenville Prof Sets the Record Straight on the Middle Ages

. . .“The view of the Middle Ages as a dark time comes from a very anti-Catholic modern skepticism”. . .

by Anna Abbott,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A Sex Predator in Archbishop Aymond’s Archdiocese – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Why is a “Gay” Subculture Being Tolerated Within Some Traditionalist Circles? – TEF
McCarrick Scandal & Gay Lobby: a Problem the Bishops Won’t Address – Ph. Lawler, CC
Archaeologists Discover a 12th Dead Sea Scroll Cave – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
The Christian Legal Powerhouse that Keeps Winning at the Supreme Court – WaPo
Heterodox Assoc. of US Catholic Priests Have Some Support from Bishops – M Hichborn
Pope Francis’ Paradox – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
A Mosque at the Site of the Battle of Tours! – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Saint Tolkien”: Why This English Don Is on the Path to Sainthood – Sarah Burns, eP
Good News From Norcia – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Miracles Jesus Could Not Do – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Explainer: What You Should Know about Democratic Socialism – Joe Carter, Acton
Are Homeschools Serving as Newman Guide College Prep Schools? – Jos. Pearce, Nm Sc
Roe v. Wade Film Director Describes Difficulties Shooting Film on Abortion – G. Carr
5 Creative Preachers Who Knew “the Medium is the Message” – Nicholas Senz, Aleteia
7 Reasons It is Misleading to Say the Americans Support Roe v. Wade – Cha. C. Camosy
The Ill-Placed Charges of Purism, Elitism & Rubricism – Pet. A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Never Forget the Martyrs Who Died for the Church in China – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Taking Jesus on a Family Trip – Alita Maria Covel Ngo O.C.D.S., Catholic Stand
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CNN Screen Shot (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

On Defying the Majority When They Are Wrong

. . .Mr. Mulaney said he told his grandmother, who lives in Mr. Gerry’s hometown of Marblehead, Mass., that “everyone & I mean everyone, says gerrymander” with a soft ‘G’. . .

by Richard Becker

of Crisis Magazine

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Brick by Brick in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vatican Reform, Take Two: Behind Two New Papal Appointments – P. Lawler, C. Culture
Jesuit-run Ameriʞa Props up New Socialist ʞatholic Candidate from New York – Fr. Z
Leading with Beauty—& Classics from Hollywood’s Golden Age – Leslie Fain, The CWR
When Does the Church Tolerate Divorce? – Leila Miller, Catholic Answers Magazine
How Bad is the Catholic Schools Funding Crisis? A Headmaster Explains – Cthlc Herald
Why It Matters That the New Vatican Communications Chief is a Layman – Chr. Altieri
Christianity Without the Bible – Douglas M. Beaumont, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Socialist Temptation – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
How can a Catholic be a Socialist? – Joe Carter, Acton
Freedom for Gays Shouldn’t Mean Stripping Rights from Christians – The Federalist
It’s Almost Here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! – Meghan Ashley Styling
An Interview with Catholic Univ. of America’s Dr. Chad Pecknold – J. McClain, NCRgstr
Euthanasia Isn’t a Slippery Slope while Evidence of a Slippery Slope Mounts – Fr. M. S.
The Culture of Sexual Freedom is Not True Freedom – Fr. Jn. Catoir J.C.D., Cthlc Stand
Progress of the Vatican Cricket Team – Fr. Z’s Blog
And the Patron Saint of Blockchains Is. . . – Brantly Milligan, Catholic Blockchain
Why Email is the Hottest Trend in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Why It is Essential that Christianity Survives in Lebanon – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
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SVNDAY EDITION

House of the Holy Family in Loreto (Credit: epicPew)

You Won’t Believe What We Know About the House of the Holy Family!

. . .the house of the Holy Family is where Jesus, Mary, & St. Joseph lived for a time in Galilee.  It’s also believed to be the place where the Incarnation took place! . . .

by Theresa Williams

of epicPew

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
First Mass Celebrated Coram Episcopo in Wisconsin – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
What the Bible Says on Degrees of Sin & Mortal Sin – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
“How Unspeakably Cold is the Idea of a Temple without that Divine Presence!” – Z
Benedictine Brick by Benedictine Brick – Fr. Z’s Blog
Taking the Gospel to the Street — & Beyond – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Forgive, Don’t Hand Yourself to the Torturers – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
‘US Rosary Coast-to-Coast’ Planned for October – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
The Camino de Santiago is Life – Trish Irvine, Catholic Stand
Pictures: Eight New Priests Ordained for Ordinariate – Catholic Herald
A Holy Woman Who Lived on Only the Eucharist: Maria Domenica Lazzeri – Aleteia
5 Saints Who Were Exorcists – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Humility Rules: Book Review – Kim Heilman, Catholic Lane
Evangelism Always Follows from Relationships: Daniel Mattson on SSA – The CWR
Sanctity Has a Beauty That Will Save the World – Sophia Feingold, NC Register
Iron Sharpens Iron, Fraternus Strengthens Fraternity – Jim Graves, NC Register
“Our Citizenship is in Heaven” – Nicholas La Banca, Catholic Stand
3 Fun Ways to Celebrate Feast Days This Summer – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
Giving It All Through Mary – Being “All In” With Jesus – D. Cingoranelli, Cthlc Stand
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Heart & Soul Nebulae

The Greatest Challenge to the Catholic Faith

. . .the greatest challenge to the Church is Postmodernism, which is more commonly known as Political Correctness (PC). While there are those who have intentionally chosen to be PC, there are many others who have unintentionally become PC in whole or in part. . .

by Marty Dybicz,

of Catholic Stand

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Prelate Stops Homsexualist Jesuit from Speaking in His Diocese – C. Chretien, Life Site
Card. McCarrick & the Conspiracy of the Well-Meaning – Anthony S. Layne, Cthlc Stand
What Happens When You Find Yourself Disagreeing with Pope Francis? – uCatholic
A Muslim Professor Rewrites Islamic Spanish History – Robert Spencer
The Good Guys Win One – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Vesting in Lavender – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Quæritur: It’s Getting Hard to Find Suitable Godparents – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Attack of the Ism’s: Ideologies That are Destroying the Church – Fr. Longenecker
German Bishop Condones Sacrilegious Communions – Fr. Z’s Blog
Understanding the Middle Ages – Joseph Pearce, National Catholic Register
From the Rising of the Sun to its Setting – Fr. George W. Rutler Th.D. Ph.D., NC Register
Card. DiNardo: Roe v. Wade Is No Litmus Test for Supreme Court Justices – NC Register
Lizzie Reezay: Interview with Recent Convert, YouTube Star – Mt. E. Bunson, NC Rgstr
The Fatal Seduction of Sola Scriptura – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
Pop Culture Role Models – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
20% of Priesthood Ordination in France are Traditional – Fr. Z’s Blog
Are People with Disabilities Welcome at Your Parish? – Jennifer Fitz, NC Register
Pixar’s New Chief Creative Officer is Openly Christian – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Spare a Thought for Seafarers this Sunday – Stephen Bullivant, Catholic Herald
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Consecrated Virgins (Credit: CNS by Joel Breidenbach)

Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago (ESI) Punts on One Problem, Fixes a Second, But Greatly Worsens a Third

. . .now, according to the plain terms of Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago, the Blessed Virgin Mary would not be eligible for admission to the order of virgins, but Saint Mary Magdalene would be eligible. . .

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D., J.D.,

from The Dispatch,

via The Catholic World Report

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Queering The Catholic Church – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Cardinal McCarrick & the Crisis of Episcopal Leadership – Chr. R. Altieri, The CWR
How Should Catholics Respond to the Pope’s ‘Paradigm Shift’? – E. Pentin, NC Register
21 Chilling Quotes from Margaret Sanger that Embarrasses Planned Parenthood – ChP
Slippery Slopes – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
The Unobserved Anti-Christian Bias – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
A Beautiful Prayer to Redeem Lost Time by St. Teresa of Avila – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Potential SCOTUS Nom. Brett Kavanaugh Has Troubling Religious Liberty Rec. – Fdrlst
15-year-old “Computer Geek” Declared Venerable – Kathleen N. Hattrup, Aleteia
Reclaiming the Cloistral Hush of the Sacristy & Sacristy Ceremonial – Sh. R. Tribe, LAJ
Recent First Masses & (Ordinariate) Ordinations – Gregory DiPippo, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
12 Saints Who Were Married – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Beyond the Stripes: 5 Style Insights from Living 5 months in France – Meghan Ashle. . .
Study Shows Having an Abortion Increases Women’s Risk for Getting Blood Clots – LN
Ideology & Mixed Messages: The German Drive to Inter-Communion – J. Anderson, CH
Pope Adds Top Lay Journalist as Head of Vatican Communications – E. Pentin, NC Reg
Say, Rosaries & Eucharistic Adoration Might be Cool to Millennials – M Archbold, NC Reg
Why Email is the Hottest Trend in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Neck Stiff? Heart Hard? Get Jesus! 14th Sun. of OT Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma
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Beautiful After Picture of a Properly Placed Altar (Credit: Liturgical Arts Journal)

Before & After: Holy Comforter Church, Charlottesville, Virginia

. . .here is another ‘before & after’ coming this time from Holy Comforter in Charlottesville, Virginia, executed by Erik Bootsma Architecture.  Holy Comforter’s previous sanctuary arrangement would look odd to anyone who was not familiar with the underlying theology which informed it (& even then it might still look odd). . .

by Shawn R. Tribe,

of the Liturgical Arts Journal

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
CNN Host Shocked Americans are Pro-Life on Abortion – Brad Wilmouth, Life News
Important News from the FSSP – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Blacklisting A Pro-Life Movie – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
“Gay Rights” Campaign Uses the FBI to Harass Their Critics – Austin Ruse, The Stream
What Diocese Will Quote St. Thomas on Citizenship & Immigration? – J.D. Salyer, Crisis
This is How You Should End Your Day, According to St. Francis de Sales – Aleteia
Old & New Tyrannies Borne of Lust – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis Magazine
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: Catholic Spokeswoman? – Rev. B. Johnson, Transatlantic Blog
Facebook Shuts Down Christian Ideas While Letting Others Post Threats – Rob. Gagnon
The Good Wine at Cana: What’s Wine on the Lees? Is Bible Anti-Alcohol? – S. Smith PhD
A Personal Case for Justice Amy Coney Barrett – Richard W. Garnett J.D., First Things
The Rise of Late Vocations in France – Claire Lesegretain, La Croix
Young Catholics Sign Letter in Support of Humanae Vitae – Nick Hallett, Cthlc Herald
Why Hating Others Is Really Only Poisoning Your Own Soul – Zachary Swinehart, ThCM
France: Traditional Priests Account for 20% of 2018 Ordinations – Liturgy Guy
The Beer Option: What We Can Learn from Brewing Monks – R. Jar. Staudt Ph.D., ThCM
Chicago’s Catholic Charities Opens Showers & Laundry for the Homeless – Aleteia
Pres. Buhari, Please Stop the Muslim Slaughter of Nigerian Christians – M. Brown Ph.D.
Special Offer on Books from Sacra Liturgia – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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