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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (Credit: Screen Shot from stthomaswestspringfield.com)

The Suicide of Anthony Bourdain, Church Attendance, & The Divine

. . .you can save lives with a smile. . .

by Father Richard Heilman,

of Roman Catholic Man

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A “Puzzled” & “Surprise” Cardinal Kasper is “Furious” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Disturbing Short Film “The Confession” That Somehow Won Catholic Award – Fr. Z
Europe’s Vanishing Calm – Victor Davis Hanson
First Things Editor Blames Capitalism, Democracy for Irish Abortion Vote – Fr. Johnson
The Doctrinal Development of Islam – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
The Collective Image of the Inquisition is Fake News – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower
A Non-Catholic’s Disappointment at the University of Notre Dame – Eric Hageman, TCT
Why I’m Trying Self-Publishing – Karl Keating, KarlKeating.com
Talk of Latin-Rite Married Priests Gets Serious in Amazon, Quebec – Nicholas W. Smith
Personhood: The Achilles’ Heel of Roe? – Mary Pesarchick, Catholic Stand
How the Work of This Hungarian Martyr Continues Today in Texas – Jim Graves, Aleteia
7 Tips to Tell a Friend Before She Buys a Wedding Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling
6 Surprising Facts About Catholicism & Soccer – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
The Beard Balm With A Mission; Catholic Entrepreneurship – uCatholic
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SVNDAY EDITION

The Village at Clear Creek Abbey in Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma (Credit: Catholics Are Christian)

Traditional Catholic Towns in the Ozarks

. . .if you’re looking for traditional Catholic towns in the Ozark Mountains, they can be found.  These are villages where the local parish celebrates either the Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) regularly on Sundays or more often, &/or the Traditional English Mass (Anglican Form) regularly on Sundays or more often.  These villages have no other Catholic parish, so the village itself is considered “Traditional Catholic” even if the majority population may be non-Catholic.  In other words, Traditional Catholicism is the only form of Catholicism practiced in that village. . .

by Shane Schaetzel,

of Catholics Are Christian

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Need Guidance on How to Read the Bible? Read This Book – Celeste Behe, NC Register
All You Want to Know About the Sign of the Cross is Powerful – Edw. Monti, Cthlc Stnd
Lord, If This How You Treat Your Friends . . . – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Sculpted Head of Mystery Biblical King Found in Israel – Ilan Ben Zion, The Stream
Did Jesus Reject the Old Law? – Cale Clarke, Catholic Answers Magazine
Discerning God’s Plan for Your Life – Sister Maris Stella, Ascension Press
Pakistan’s Cardinal-Elect ‘Overwhelmed’ by Reaction Over His Elevation – Anto Akkata
Here’s What You Need to Know about the Dominicans – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Baby Steps to Living the Liturgical Year as a Family – Kendra Tierney, Catholic All Year
5 Poems from the Greats to Bring to Prayer – Amber VanVickle at Our Favorite Ca. . .
First Airborne Mass Was Said on the Hindenburg, Yes, That Hindenburg – W. Ryan, uC
Can Computers Have a Soul? – Robert Kurland Ph.D., Magis Center
Christians Commit to Living the Call to Holiness – Pamela Mandela, Catholic Stand
Science & Faith – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
From Bruges, New Auxiliary Bishop for Mechelen-Brussels – Mark de Vries, ICeiT
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SATVRDAY LATE EDITION

The Death of Hope, The Recent Rise of Celebrity Suicides

. . .my view on suicide is the traditional one, that absent insanity it is usually the coward’s way out.  Contemporary views on suicide, of course, would view that attitude as harsh & Neanderthal & usually blame everyone but the suicide for their act of self-murder. . .

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Dan Burke, CSD
Scientism: Faith in Science & Non-Belief in God – Robert Kurland Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Krauthammer: One Day We’ll Thank the Church for Its Pro-Life Position – Fr. Heilman
7 Tips to Tell a Friend Before She Buys a Wedding Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pope Francis’ Intercommunion Reversal – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, NC Register
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
2019 Pan-Amazon Synod & Possibility of Married Priests, Even Priestesses – M. Hickson
NY Court Rules Fulton Sheen’s Body Should Go to Peoria – Jos. Pronechen, NC Register
Why is Card. Parolin Attending a Bilderberg Group Meeting? – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Spiritual Envy – Nathalie Fernandez, Ignitum Today
Abbey to Become a Harry Potter Theme Park – Fr. Z’s Blog
Popes’ Letter to Chilean Faithful is Disappointing & Insufficient – Chr. R. Altieri, CWR
Canberra Archbishop Clashes with Local Govt Over Seal of Confession – Cthlc Herald
Rational Inquiry – Robert Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
The New Champion of the French Catholic Right? – Pierre Jova, Catholic Herald
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FRIDAY EDITION

Left to Right: Joseph Sciambra, Hudson Byblow, & Daniel Mattson (Credit: Screen Shot from NCRegister.com)

3 Prominent Catholics Discuss Their Same-Sex Attraction

. . .“I believed I could find happiness there, & I couldn’t”. . .

by Jim Graves,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Shroud’s Oscillating Man – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Vatican in Disarray – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Smug – The Great Evil of Our Times – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue Weeps in New Mexico – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NCReg
Quotes Suitable for Framing: Victor Davis Hanson – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Justice Kennedy’s Bread Crumb Trail to Secular Theocracy – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Big Landslide Miraculously Stops Right Before 420-Yr-Old Church in Italy – ChurchPop
The Pope & Juan Carlos: Is Everything Directly Willed & Caused by God? – N. Senz
7 Tips to Tell a Friend Before She Buys a Wedding Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Reality of Satan: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., The Scrd Pg
Coming to Your Local Library? The Drag Queen Story Hour – Christina Bennett
The Consequences of Religious Liberty – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Pro-lifers have Little to Celebrate in Northern Ireland Ruling – Andrew Tettenborn, CH
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Facebook, Twitter, & Google are Censoring Pro-Lifers; But Not the First – Brad Mattes
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

St. Thomas More by Hans Holbein (Credit: Screen Shot from thescottsmithblog.com)

Justice Clarence Thomas, the Rosary, & His First Homily as Priest

. . .I love hearing a good story about the Rosary.  Here’s a great one, as told by Justice Clarence Thomas.  It’s part of an amazing & “unabashedly Catholic” commencement address that Justice Thomas recently gave at Christendom College. . .

by Scott Smith, J.D.,

of All Roads Lead to Rome

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
10 Reasons Marriage is in Crisis – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Monasticism Will Save the Liturgy – Julian Kwasniewski, One Peter 5
Our Future Life in the Catacombs – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
The Church of Christ – & anti-Christ – Hillaire Belloc, The Catholic Thing
Houston Astros-Themed Rosaries are Taking the Lone Star State by Storm – J.P. Mauro
Why You Should Bring Your Husband to Your Doctor’s Appointment – Calah Alexander
Can Women be Deaconesses? – Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic Herald
The Bond Between Benedict & Francis – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The Sanctifying Cross of Marriage – Nathalie Fernandez, Ignitum Today
Atheists & Their Beliefs – K.E. Colombini, First Things
More Americans than Ever Think Pornography is Morally Acceptable – Mk. Pattison, CH
The Mass Is a Divine Symphony, You Have to Play Your Part – Shaun McAfee O.P., epcPw
The Joy of Ordination – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Abp. Wanda: US Pres. Fails to Deliver on Promise to Christians – Joan Frawley Desmond
Is Group Spiritual Direction a Good Thing? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Cthlc Sprtl Drctn
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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Het licht is op de kandelaar gestelt, anoniem, 1640 – 1684 (Credit: Shameless Popery)

Most Protestants Are No Longer Protestant

. . .but do Protestants today even believe in these doctrines?  A fascinating pair of Pew surveys, marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, decided to find out by surveying large numbers of Protestants in the U.S. & in eight different Western European countries.  The results were fascinating. . .

by Joe Heschmeyer, J.D.,

of Shameless Popery

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Now Can Somebody Silence Fr. Reese?! – One Mad Mom
What Mothers Cannot Give to Their Sons – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Public Discourse
The Area of the US So Poor, Mother Teresa Founded Missions There – R. Scheel, uCthlc
Anti-Catholic Bigotry from Andrea Grillo in Italy – Fr. Z’s Blog
New LCWR Book Recounts Vatican’s ‘Intrusion’ – Ann Carey, National Catholic Register
Yelp Reviewers Hatefully Accuse SCOTUS Cake Artist of ‘Hate’ – Katie Yoder, Cath Vote
German Ecumenism Chief Attacks Vatican Communion Ruling – Catholic Herald
Major Initiative Bringing Blockchain Tech to the Catholic Church – R. Scheel, uCatholic
Those with Roots Will Cling to the Faith of Their Fathers – Joseph Pearce, NC Register
Religion in the Public Square is What Gives Peace a Chance – Anna Abbott, NC Register
The King Returns: A Corpus Christi Procession Thru London – K.V. Turley, NC Register
Is Confession Biblical? – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
Unambiguous Theocentricity: Church Architecture & the TLM – P.A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
A New, Online Home for “The Terry and Jesse Show” – Jim Graves, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
A Catholic Take on Cryptocurrencies – Philip Booth Ph.D., Transatlantic Blog
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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Karl Marx (Credit: Flickr)

Groveling Only Leads the Church to Be a Laughingstock

. . .craving approval isn’t evangelization. . .

by George Weigel,

of First Things

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Fr. “Flakey” Pfleger’s Twitter Tirade & Armed Guard – Don. R. McClarey J.D., TACthlc
When C.S. Lewis Befriended a Living Catholic Saint – Fr. G.W. Rutler Th.D. S.T.D., Crisis
Rarely Seen Photos of Fatima Visionaries, Lucia, Jacinta, & Francisco – Philip Kosloski
How Amoris Lætitia Can Jeopardize the Seal of Confession – J. Tranzillo Ph.D., Crisis
Divorce – Noel Ethan Tran, Ignitum Today
Anxious or Afraid? This Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila Helps  – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
D-Day, 74 Years Later: Remembering the Heroic Priests of Normandy – Kat. Ruddy
Life Is a Gift, Even With a Terminal Illness – Peter Jesserer Smith, Natl Catholic Register
Come Home to the Church: You’ve Been Asked – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
The British Library Traces the History of the World’s Oldest Latin Bible – J.P. Mauro
Our Pro-Life Future – Rachel MacNair, First Things
The Triumph of St. Norbert – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
How Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving Help Fight Temptation – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
17 Years in the See of Boniface, Bishop Heinz-Josef Algermissen Retires – Mk. de Vries
Strife-Torn Nicaragua Mourns ‘Father of Peace & Reconciliation’ – Carol Glatz, Cth Hrld
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VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Charlemagne with Coats of Arms

Let’s Lead, Not Be Led

. . .a First Things Agenda for Public Life. . .

by R.R. Reno,

of First Things

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A Shambolic Atheist Community Faces Some Tough Choices – Denyse O’Leary, Mrctrnt
When Pigs Fly & Commonweal Is Right – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
How Did a Giant Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Get Deep in the Ocean? – ChurchPop
Troops of St. George Now Official Apostolate with Bishop’s Approval – P. Jesserer Smith
The Celebration of Vatican’s Intercommunion Rejection is Premature – S. Skojec, 1P5
Do People Give Up on Marriage Too Easily? – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
YouTube Closed Pro-Life Gp, Backtracked After Attorneys Got Involved – Katie Franklin
Priest Pleads for Prayer for 1,000 Remaining ‘Imprisoned’ Catholics in Gaza – uCthlc
Holy Communion: Real or Symbolic? – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
Abortion & the Death Penalty—A Consistent Pro-Life Ethic – Jason S. Jones, Cthlc Vote
Your Trendy Alternative to Sandals This Summer – Meghan Ashley Styling
Christians Protest Amid a Surge in Hindu Nationalist Attacks in India – M. O’Flaherty
How Catholic Social Teaching can Address Polarization – Catholic News Service
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Vatican Denies Protecting Founder of Peruvian Movement Accused of Abuse – B Fraser
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TVESDAY EDITION

Viral Video: The Magical Birth Canal

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Transgender Hate Group Taking Aim at Women – Julian Vigo Ph.D., Public Discourse
Must Clone Clarence Thomas: The Lesson of SCOTUS Gay Cake Decision – J Zmirak PhD
My Newest Book Guides You Through the Pope Francis Controversy – Karl Keating
Christian Men, Take The Beating – Rob Marco, Catholic Stand
Why Studying The Classics is Crucial to Understanding Western Civilization – B. Peyton
Suicidal Thoughts – Fr. John Catoir, Catholic Stand
SCOTUS Gay Cake Decision is a Relief, at Least Until the Next Case – Ed Condon J.C.L.
Your Trendy Alternative to Sandals This Summer – Meghan Ashley Styling
Chile Fringe Group Hangs Cardinals in Effigy Over Abuse Crisis – Inés San Martín, Crux
The Priesthood & the Lord of the Sabbath – Fr. John P. Cush, National Catholic Register
Grieving as Worship – Deacon John McGinley, Ignitum Today
Pop in at a Shrine on Your Summer Holiday: Western US & Texas – L. Peterson, Aleteia
What Do Vatican Officials Think to Gain in Their Agreement with China?  – S.W. Mosher
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Hooray! Colorado Baker Wins Supreme Court Decision – Bob Kurland Ph.D., TACatholic
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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Cake Baker Jack Phillips (Credit: Screen Shot from masterpiececakes.com via NCRegister.com)

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Baker Who Declined to Make Same-Sex Wedding Cake

. . .the 7-2 decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission came Monday morning. . .

from the Catholic News Agency & EWTN News

via the National Catholic Register

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Current State of the Church Shown in Ostia Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession – Z
Religious Liberty Wins Small – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Pope Francis’ Implementation is a Generational Change – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mon Vat
Jesus Will Be in Agony Until the End of the World – Fr. George W. Rutler Th.D. S.T.D.
Pope Appoints Close Ally &  Dodgy Theologian to a Major Argentine Diocese – Cth Hrld
Vatican Rejects German Proposal for Inter-Communion – Sandro Magister, Settimo Cielo
Does New CDF Statement on Priestesses Imply Opening to Deaconesses? – Mai. Hickson
The Fallacious Argument That God Made You That Way – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
Byzantine Liturgy, TLM, & Novus Ordo, 2 Brothers & a Stranger – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Is Integralism Catholic Sharia? A Q&A Catechism – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
On Chile, Pope Francis is Way Past the Tip of the Iceberg Now – Inés San Martín, Crux
Catholic-Lutheran Intercommunion Damages Catholic-Orthodox Relations – I. Murzaku
Pope has Private Meetings with Homosexually Abused Chilean Priests – Catholic Herald
Profile of New Portuguese Cardinal Antonio dos Santos Marto of Leiria-Fatima – Crux
Nicaraguan Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo has Died Aged 92 – Luis M. Galeano, AP
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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Woman Carries the Blessed Sacrament in a Diocese Led by a Bishop of Opus Dei (Credit: Screen Shot from Gloria.tv)

Woman Carried Out Priestly Duties in Diocese Led by an Opus Dei Bishop

. . .it is probable that widespread Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and many Masses coram Sanctissimo preserved Austria from the Protestant revolt, or so I have been told. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
11-Year-Old Proves Hawking’s Theory on God Wrong, the Internet Agrees – Bec. Roach
Fr. Tom Reese Wants You To Vote Pro-Abortion – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Classic Films with Hidden Catholic Angles – Shaun McAfee O.P., Ntnl Catholic Register
Soccer Star Didn’t Play for US National Team Over LGBT Jersey – Nancy Flory, The Strm
Here is What Early Christians Believed about the Eucharist – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Great Pop Culture War – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Private Revelations Concerning Hidden Life of Mary – Jos. Costa, Mystics of the Church
Early Summer Book Reviews – Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Music at Mass: Fewer Guitars, More Chant – Sarah Coffey, Ignitum Today
Interview of Pro-Marriage Student Kicked Out of “Catholic” Providence Col. – CthVote
How Did Life Begin? – Robert Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
Why There’s an Increased Interest in Homeschooling – Tony Perkins, The Stream
Benedict XVI on Three Purposes for Corpus Christi – Fr. Z’s Blog
These Ohio Catholics are Working to Meet the Needs of Refugees – J. Flood, The CWR
Overcoming Dryness in Prayer – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
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SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Venerable Fulton Sheen (Credit: Andrew Guernsey from YouTube via ChurchPop)

The 12 Tricks of the Anti-Christ to Steal Souls, According to the Venerable Fulton Sheen

. . .first, Archbishop Sheen dispels myths about what the Anti-Christ will look like.  “The Anti-Christ will not be so called, otherwise he would have no followers.  He will wear no red tights, nor vomit sulfur, nor carry a spear nor wave an arrowed tail as Mephistopheles in Faust”. . .

from ChurchPop

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
On Smelling Death – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Christ, Eternal High Priest, & Meaning of Priestly Celibacy – Fr. Stravinskas Ph.D. S.T.D.
Eclectic Splendor of the Oveido Monstrance – Kinga U. Lipinska, Liturgical Arts Journal
A Well-Kept Secret: Rome’s Reliquary with Foot of St. Mary Magdalene – Joan Lewis
The Origin of the Bible – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
How Can We Prove God Exists? – Clare Walker, National Catholic Register
Resources for More Solemn Traditional Ceremonies – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dive Into the Mysteries of the Mass by Practicing Stillness – Constance T. Hull, Cth Exch
Get Fit to Let God into Your Life Part 1 – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Have You Ever Prayed the Stations of the Eucharist? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Influence of the Avant-Garde on Modern Liturgical Art – Shawn R. Tribe, LAJ
Dispositions Involved in Establishing a Prayer Life – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Divine Friendship – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
The Trinity: A Mystery Revealing the Nature of God – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
How a Eucharistic Miracle is Approved by the Church – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
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