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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

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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SATVRDAY LATE EDITION

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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FRIDAY EDITION

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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THVRSDAY EDITION

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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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

ICK Ordinations 2013
ICK Ordinations 2013

58 French Dioceses have No Ordinations This Year

. . .Traditionalist priests now account for 20% of ordinations in all of France. . .

from the Catholic Herald

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Bishops’ Support for Open Borders Hides Self-Serving Politics – Maureen Mullarkey
What Happened to St. Paul’s Churches in the Middle East? – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Ad Hominem Fallacy is a Sin – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Letter to the Roman Catholics of the United States, A.D. 1790 – George Washington
The Vatican Publishes Norms on Consecrated Virgins – CNA/EWTN News via The CWR
The Sword in the Stone Belonged Not to King Arthur, but to Italian Saint – Aleteia
Holy Family in a Cage at Church: Which Bible to Quote? (Updated) – Bobby Ross Jr.
“Pro-Life” Bob Casey Votes with Planned Parenthood 75% of The Time – M. Bilger, LN
Symbolic Meaning of the Colors Used in the Liturgical Year, Infographic – ChurchPOP
The Great Divide: From Civility to Civil War? – Paul Murano, Catholic Vote
Rare 1st-Century Coin from Jewish Revolt Found in Ancient Jerusalem Drain – Aleteia
George Washington’s “Rules of Civility” were Originally from the Jesuits – Aleteia
Is Pope Francis’ Economic Critique Holding Back the Poor? – Henry Christopherson
Janus v. AFSCME: Political Freedom for Public Employees – Janice R. Brown, Acton
Bellarmine, Jefferson & the Declaration of Independence – Mt. E. Bunson, NC Register
Are Life, Liberty & Pursuit of Happiness Still Self-Evident Rights? – J. Clark, NCRegister
Work, Identity, & Christian Faith – Benjamin L. Smith Ph.D., Those Catholic Men
Whoever Is Not Against You Is For You – Rob Marco, Catholic Stand
Despite Doubts, Mexico’s Bishops Ready to Work with New Leader – I. San Martín, Crux
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Pre-Synod Youth Meeting, 19 March A.D. 2018 (Credit: CNA)

The St. Gallen Mafia’s “LGBT” Youth Synod

. . .October’s youth synod is about finishing the old business of the St. Gallen mafia.  It will mark four years since Archbishop Bruno Forte crafted a manipulated synodal report on the “precious support” found in same-sex relationships—released the very day that two Italian political parties backed homosexual unions. . .

by Julia Meloni,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
#WalkAway from Fr. James Martin – One Mad Mom
Judge Amy Barrett Criticized for ‘Cult’ Affiliation, Who are People of Praise? – CNA
How to Reverse the Curse in America – Fr. Richard Heilmann, Roman Catholic Man
Hold Your Fire on Celibacy – Fr. Carter Griffin, The Catholic Thing
Blase Scores “Hat Trick” – Pope Taps 3 Auxiliaries for Chicago – Rocco Palmo, Whisp. . .
New Order of Evangelizing Brothers Launched – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
How to Not Receive the Eucharist – James J. Heaney, Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Roots of the New Socialism – Anne Hendershott, The Catholic World Report
The Seamless Garment . . . of Judas – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Who’s to Judge? – Sophia Feingold, National Catholic Register
Two Fine New Reprints of Works by Msgr. Joseph Clifford Fenton – P. Kwasniewski PhD
German Archb. Approves Communion for Protestant Spouses in ‘Individual Cases’ – CH
Beyond the Stripes: 5 Style Insights from Living 5 months in France – Meghan Ashle. . .
Oz Priests: We’d Rather Go to Jail Than Break the Seal of Confession – W. Ryan, uCath
In Melbourne, It’s Peter’s Day – Pope Turns Page for Aussie Mega-Fold – Rocco Palmo
Francis Bringing Walls Down with the Orthodox for Middle East Peace – Jn. Allen, Crux
Is It Really Possible to Pray at All Times? – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Cthlc Register
WJAMI or ‘Would Jesus Accept My Invitation?’ – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser
The Vatican Still has No Sex-Abuse Policy – Nicole Winfield, AP via The News Tribune
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TVESDAY EDITION

Amy Coney Barrett (Credit: The Daily Domer)

Will This Catholic Mom of 7 Be the Newest Supreme Court Justice?

. . .only 46 years old, a faithful Catholic, 2 adopted children from Haiti, a law professor from the University of Notre Dame, brilliant. . .

by Joan Frawley Desmond,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Good-bye, Dad – Patrick Coffin, The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
What Does Mexico’s Radical New President Mean for the Church? – Fr Lucie-Smith PhD
The Associated Press (AP) Wrote a Headline to Create a Story – Phil Lawler, C. Culture
Quæritur: Am I Obliged to Give Money for Peter’s Pence? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Noble Beauty is Taking the Church by Storm – Amanda Evinger, NC Register
Press Release from Fr. Frank Phillips of St. John Cantius – Fr. Z’s Blog
Great Compliment!: RI Bp. Tobin Happy to be Targeted as Enemy of Abortion – ChrchP
The Myth of the “Desistance Myth” – Julian Vigo Ph.D., Public Discourse
Handicapping History’s First ‘Universal’ Conclave a Fool’s Errand – Jn. L. Allen, Crux
Beyond the Stripes: 5 Style Insights from Living 5 months in France – Meghan Ashle. . .
Civility & Civil Disobedience — a New Low – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Will the Amazon Synod Open the Door to Women Deacons? – CNA via The CWR
Spanish Church Expresses Concern at Plan to Exhume Franco’s Remains – J. Luxmoore
A Busy Mom’s Guide to a Thriving Parish Community Life – Brianna Heldt, NC Register
The Communion Fast: An Essential Element of Eucharistic Rapport – R. Becker, NC Reg
Govt’s Religious Illiteracy is Making Life Harder for Persecuted Christians – Fr. B. Kiely
Angelic Intercession is Totally Biblical – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
WJAMI or ‘Would Jesus Accept My Invitation?’ – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser
Card. Okogie has Urged Nigerian Pres. Muhammadu Buhari to Resign – New Telegraph
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MONDAY EDITION

The Council of Trent (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Quæritur: Hypothetically, Can a Pope Dogmatically Teach Heresy? Fr. Z Speculates

. . .so, what if a putative Pope says. . . what’s a really trendy name. . . Pope Logan (the second Jesuit to be elected) . . . were to call everyone to St. Peter’s Square & formally announce. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
When Can You Get a Dispensation, & Who Can Grant It? – Cathy Caridi J.C.L.,  CLME
A Reminder About the Apostolic Pardon (AP) Given by a Priest to the Dying – Fr. Z
California Commissars – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
What Happened to Pope Francis’s Vision for Latin America? – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza, CH
Why The Lord of the Rings is a Masterpiece – Thomas M. Doran, The CWR
Islamization in the Schools – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Anti-Integralist Alasdair MacIntyre – Caleb Bernacchio, Church Life Journal
Survival Education: Islam in the Classroom – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Canadian Top Ct. Renders Big Blow to Religious Freedom in Trinity West. Case – NCReg
Secularism & Religious Tolerance: Singapore vs Australia – Jean Elizabeth Seah, M-net
Loneliness is an Urgent Public Health Issue – Michelle H. Lim Ph.D., The Conversation
Let’s Not Ignore Scientific Faith – Noelle Johnson, Church Life Journal
What Science Can Never Know – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
How Property Rights Originated from Christian Theology – Joe Carter, Acton Institute
Ancient History Belongs in Schools – Matthew Walther, The Week
How to Maximize Your Wardrobe with the Right Handbag – Meghan Ashley Styling
Nightfall: Péguy’s La Nuit & the Hope of Discontinuity – Patrick B. Whalen, Crisis Mgzn
WJAMI or ‘Would Jesus Accept My Invitation?’ – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser
Look at That: Ecology & Culture – R.M. Strangler, Crisis Magazine
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SVNDAY EDITION

St. Gregory of Nyssa (Credit: Catholic Exchange)

Saint Gregory of Nyssa’s Amazing Explanation for the Eucharist

. . .let’s take a step back for a moment.  Why the Eucharist in the first place?  Why did God ordain this as the summit of the sacraments to which we must ascend again & again on our journey to Him?  Why food?  . . .

by Stephen Beale,

of Catholic Exchange

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
New Priests Celebrate Their Ordination with Amazing Dance! – ChurchPOP
What is the “Unforgivable Sin?” – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Our Step by Step Guide to Detoxing Your Soul – Genevieve Perkins, Catholic Link
Religious Sisters Aren’t Born Wearing a Veil – Sister Chr. M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
Receiving the Eucharist with Humility – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
How to Sustain Deep & Meaningful Prayer – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
How Can Women Help Priests? The Feminine Genius & the Priesthood – S. Brewster, CS
The Birth of Scholasticism from a Series of Fortunate Mistakes – Mk. Clark Ph.D., ChLJ
How to Deepen Your Prayer Life – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
The Sense of Place – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
Living as a Child of God: The Power of Petitionary Prayer – J. Heschmeyer, Shmlss Ppry
The Cloister as Paradise – Aelredus Rievallensis, Canticum Salomonis
St. Anthony’s Eucharistic Miracle – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Incomparable Perfection & Beauty of Traditional Catholic Worship – New Lit Mov
Basilicas, Cathedrals, Shrines: What’s the Difference? – Fr. W. Saunders, Cthlc Exchange
Proverbs, Read Spiritually – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
The Fruits of Obedience – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
Catholic Social Teaching: What It Is & Why It Is so Important! – W. Wright, Cthlc Link
The Classical Monument: Not a Thing of the Past – Sh. R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
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SATVRDAY EDITION:

The Harrowing of Hell by Jacob van Swanenburg (Credit: Wikipedia)

Fr. James Martin & the Question of the Kiss

. . .the problem with James Martin’s crusade is not just that he is leading young men & women astray with his statements about homosexuality.  It is also that he gives aid & comfort to the enemies of both the Church & God’s precious children. . .

by Austin Ruse,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Quæritur: Priest Tells a Woman Not to Wear a Veil at Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Crd. McCarrick Accused: Critics Demand Answers in Wake of Abuse Claims – NC Rgstr
Is KonMari for Catholics? – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
What if the Papal Conclave Took Place Today? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Here’s My Desert Island Reading List — What’s Yours? – Joseph Pearce, NC Register
Twelve Reasons Why You Can’t Call God Your Mother – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why Cardinals Have Ranks, & How Pope Francis Changed Them – CNA via The CWR
Former Irish President Says Infant Baptism is a Form of Coercion – Fr. Z’s Blog
Precious 16 Century Statue of St. George Left ‘Looking Like Tintin’ – Catholic Herald
My Appetite for Information is Endless: Is Curiosity Bad? – Fr. Jn. Bartunek L.C., C. Exc
The Limits of Science: What Science Can’t-Do – Robert Kurland Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Surplice (or Cotta) Designs: Some Thoughts – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
How Far Does Papal Authority Go? – E. Christian Brugger, National Catholic Register
Where is the Dwelling of God? – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
SCOTUS Returns Florist Case Who Declined Same-Sex Wedding to Lower Court – NCReg
How to Maximize Your Wardrobe with the Right Handbag – Meghan Ashley Styling
Anti-Christian Violence in Nigeria Could Become Another Rwanda, says Bishop – C Hrld
Catholic Entrepreneurship. . . Is It a Real Thing? – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser
Homeschooling as a Means to Rebuilding Catholic Culture – Ryan N.S. Topping, New. . .
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