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Confessions of a Traditional Catholic

. . .”The Holy Mass alone is ‘heaven on earth’”. . .

by Jim Graves,

of the National Catholic Register

A New Era for American Catholicism – Tim Stanley, Catholic Herald
This Hermit-Nun Hasn’t Spoken for 16 Years, But Here’s What She Tells Us – A. Malec
The Life of a Hermit: A Glimpse Inside the Little-Known State of Life – Ma. Rezac, CNA
What St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Can Teach Us On Loving the Eucharist – Fr. E. Looney
A Glimpse into Grandeur: Art of the Gesù Church – Kinga U. Lipinska, Ltrgcl Arts Jour.
Ten Ways We Can Grow in Love with the Eucharist – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Cthlc Exchng
Three Ways to Show Gratitude to God – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
The Magisterium of the Sacred Liturgy – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture
The Amazing Grace of the Eucharist: Ecclesia de Eucharistia at 15 – Ch. Carstens, Reg
What You Need to Know about the Order of St. Benedict – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Astronomer Saints Who Wed Science & Faith Together – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Christ comes from Heaven to Host: We Must Meet Him There – Vic. Burbach, Plcn’s Brst
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SATVRDAY EDITION

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Iceland is the Latest Front in the War on Religious Freedom

. . .the proposed ban on male circumcision is another example of secular authorities itching to legislate on religious belief. . .

by Father Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Herald

St. Ignatius Said What?? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
A Day of Reckoning for Facebook – The Editors, National Catholic Register
How Director of The Exorcist Discovered Reality of Demonic Possession – Mk. Pattison
An Examination of Closet – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Two Views on Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life – John Horvat II & Scott Ventureya
In Financial Difficulties, Turn to These Heavenly Intercessors – Kat. N. Hattrup, Aleteia
Take My Heart Away – Janet Meyer, Catholic Stand
Reel Presence: How Friendship is a Synonym for Salvation – Scott Hahn, NC Register
In Haiti, Catholic Relief Services Builds Hospital to Last – CNA via The CWR
Asking by the Rules: Canon 1262 & You – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Duc In Altum – Put Out Into the Deep – Cameron Edman, Catholic Stand
Buffer Zones & Abortion Clinics: Why This English Bishop is Concerned – CNA via CWR
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Nazis Burning Books

Will California Go from Banning Religious Books to Burning Them?

. . .2 weeks ago, we warned you about the implications of California’s “Must Stay Gay Bill”.  Now others are sounding the alarm about the full weight of this onerous bill, which could literally mean the banning of certain religious books.  If we don’t stop this, what’s coming next? . . .

by Michael Brown, Ph.D.

Jesuits Gonna Jesuit – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Knights of Columbus Leader Received Supernatural Message – ChurchPop
A Helpful Question for Our Protestant Friends – Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic Answers
Swedish Govt Threatens to Close Catholic Schools – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Archbishop Chaput Thinks You Should Read This Young Catholic’s Letter – CNA via CWR
Catholic Community Mourns Mother Killed on Southwest Flight – CNS via Cthlc Herald
Latest ‘Silicon Valley’ Episode Mocks California’s Anti-Christian Animus – G. Boorman
10 Key Terms of Catholic Hipster Slang – Miriam Diez Bosch, Aleteia
Is Jesus the Only Way to Salvation? – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Catholic Exchange
An Examination of Closet – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Evangelizing the Closed-Minded – Matt Nelson, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Call to Evangelize Through Facebook and/or MeWe – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
Three Cheers for the Lex Talionis – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Place Your Bets: The Arnobius-Pascal You-Bet-Your-Life Wager – G. McClung Ph.D. J.D.
Asking by the Rules: Canon 1262 & You – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Declare War on Drug Makers – Matthew Walther, The Week
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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Mother Angelica, Singlehandedly, Turned the Barque of Peter in 1993

. . .much like a loving parent watching her toddler wander out into a road with busy traffic, Mother Angelica was stern & disciplinary in her rebukes of this terribly dangerous trend. . .

by Father Richard Heilman

of Roman Catholic Man

Meghan Markle & the Court Masque; Not a Real Wedding – David Warren, Essays in. . .
Hartford Archd., Knights of Columbus Partner to Aid ISIS Victims – CNA via The CWR
How to Destroy Western Civilization without Spilling Your Latte – T Gilson/Zmirak PhD
Why is Macron Courting the Church? – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Catholic Herald
Paul VI’s Dislike of the Liturgical Reform – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Michael Ludwig & the Demon – Thomas L. McDonald, National Catholic Register
Catholic Sexual Liberation: A Rerun Way Too Late – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cult.
Convert & Seminarian: Journey of Kyle Richard Thérèse George – Scott Smith J.D.
The Church & Islam: Nostalgia for the 60’s – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
Sacred Mass: Does Our Behavior Reflect the Sanctity? – D. Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: CS Lewis’s Abolition of Man – Mic. J. Watson Ph.D.
Nothing Will Be Wasted – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
The Mission Territory of . . . Wikipedia – Arthur Herlin, Aleteia
The Scandal of Jesus: 4th Sun. of Easter Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
3 Habits of Faith & Problem Solving – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Religion Boosts Teenagers’ Grades – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
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THVRSDAY EDITION

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Catholic Bishops in England Issue Shocking Statement Defending Hospital Yanking Alfie Evans’ Life Support

. . .the curious statement follows on the heels of a meeting between Alfie’s Father Tom Evans & Pope Francis. . .

by Steven Ertelt

These Apparitions Officially Approved by Vatican as Worthy of Belief – Philip Kosloski
The Vatican Rejects German Bishops’ Intercommunion Proposal – Edw. Pentin, NCRgstr
Prominent Catholic Women Announce the Launching of HelenaDaily.com – Dv. Clayton
The Demonic Occult – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Philosopher Seeks Proof of Late Wife’s Soul – & Is Led to Catholicism! – ChurchPop
Blasphemy Tests the Limits of Tolerance at Holy Cross – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
“Roe v. Wade” Derangement Syndrome – George Weigel, The Dispatch via The CWR
What Is Catholic Order of Foresters? Probably Not What You Think. . . – uCatholic
Syrian Prelate Says Airstrikes Based on ‘Lies’ & ‘Satan’s Language’ – Inés San Martín
A Polite Rebuke of Pope Francis’ Economic Confusion – Bruce Edward Walker, Acton
Secular Superficiality vs. the Rootedness of Culture – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis
Children Falling Short in School? Blame Parental Break-Ups – B. Christensen & N. King
Dear Pres. Trump, Don’t Start an Unjust War in Syria! – Stephen Herreid, Catholic Vote
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
Rob Rieman, Joseph Pieper, & the Existential Poverty of the West – R.J. Snell, Pub Dis
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VVEDNESDAY LATE EXTRA

Tom Evans Meeting Pope Francis (Credit: NCRegister.com from Tom Evans’ Facebook)

Pope Appeals for Alfie Evans & Vincent Lambert

. . .father of a 2-year old toddler at the center of battles between his parents & UK authorities to keep him alive appeals to the Holy Father for Alfie to receive care at the Vatican-run Bambino Gesù hospital in Rome. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

President Trump Slams Turkey’s Imprisonment of US Pastor – Joshua Gill, The Stream
The Heresy of Hell as Self-Inflicted – Charles Robertson, Crisis Magazine
Barbara Bush was One of the Very Best Americans – Matthew Walther, The Week
Hundreds of Priests Study Exorcisms at the Vatican – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The Obedience of Mary vs. Eve’s Disobedience – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Strange Times – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
How Technologically Advanced were People in Jesus’ Time? – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Bishop Emeritus Foley of Birmingham Dies at 88 – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
A Society Run by Atheist Scientists Would be Horrible – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
The Vatican Dissolves Thriving Order in Priestless Belgium – Marco Tosatti, One Peter 5
Giving God a Blank Check as a Vocation – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: 4-yr-old Insists on Praying in Latin; Latin Resources for Kids? – Fr. Z’s Blog
AP’s Latest History Textbook Says Christians are Racists – Joshua Gill, The Stream
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Chicken (Credit: Screenshot of Shutterstock via The Federalist)

The Real Reason New Yorkers are Mad at Chick-fil-a Isn’t with Christians

. . .Chick-fil-A is not merely a fast food restaurant run by Christians; it is God, speaking to us through food. . .

by John Sweeney

7 of the Most “Catholic” Bible Verses that Prove Catholicism – ChurchPop
Lucifer’s Game – Bob Sullivan, Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Crisis – Sohrab Ahmari, Commentary Magazine
My Mother’s Illicit Marriage Strengthened My Faith – Birgit Jones, Catholic Life in. . .
Stunning Renovation of St. Kevin’s in Dublin – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
The Most Influential Woman at the Vatican is Retiring – Silvia Costanti, Aleteia
Holland Euthanizing Mentally Disabled Patients & People with Autism – Michael Cook
Is it Blasphemy to Speak Against the Saints or the Church? – Joe Heschmeyer
Priests are Performing Exorcisms Over the Phone, Cardinal Claims – Catholic Herald
The Christians Who Resisted Hitler – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Vatican’s China Game: Deal or No Deal With Beijing? – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Living the Vita Liturgica: Conditions, Obstacles, Prospects – Pet. A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Getting Hungry with “Chef’s Table” – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorite catholic things
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
Singing Alleluia: Making Up For Lost Time – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY EXTRA

Holy Communion in a Stained Glass Church Window (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

If It’s Just a Symbol, Then to Hell with It! Then a Lutheran Explains & Then I. . .

. . .years ago, I was – for my sins – sent by the pastor of the parish to attend a Thanksgiving Day “ecumenical” breakfast. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The History of Prinknash Abbey Incense & How It is Made – Shawn R. Tribe, Lit Arts Jrnl
Lingering Questions: Why Zuck’s Hearing Should Scare Catholics – Amber Athey, CV
Enjoy Scotch Whisky? Thank the Catholic Monk Who Invented It – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Review of George Weigel’s New Book – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Does God Have Emotions? – Edward Feser Ph.D.
3 Things for New Catholics to Keep in Mind – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
How Might the Synod of Bishops of the Amazon Affect Priestly Celibacy? – Russell Shaw
Rebuild Christchurch Basilica – Stephen Schmalhofer, First Things
The Armenian Genocide – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
New Polyphonic Mass & Motets to Premiere in Denver – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
An Untrumpeted Catholic Hero of Japan – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Meet Thea Bowman, Granddaughter of a Slave on Road to Canonization – Phi. Kosloski
Pope Francis Weighs in on Syria Airstrikes, Alfie Evans Case – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Five Reasons Why St. Thomas Aquinas Supported Private Property – Andrew Spencer
Please Don’t Ban Pro-Life Vigils, They Saved My Baby’s Life – Abby Smith, Cthlc Herald
#MeToo & the Messiah – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

God in Heaven (Credit: by Ig0rzh from iStock via The Stream)

Do “Good” Atheists Go to Heaven?

. . .what do you say to a grieving boy, who asks you if his father, a recently dead atheist, is in heaven?  A little boy asked Pope Francis that question.  It’s a tough one — especially coming from that little boy.  But, assuming the report is accurate, I don’t think the pope answered it quite correctly. . .

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.

Surprising Results Reveal “Most Catholic Cities in America” – John Burger, Aleteia
New AP U.S. History Textbook Implies Christians are Bigots – Joy Pullmann, The Fdrlst
Heresy at Holy Cross College in Worcester – Charlotte Allen, First Things
How to Help Evangelicals Understand Catholicism – Dwight Longenecker
These 7 Saints Have the Weirdest Names We Could Find – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Is Islam A Christian Heresy? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
You Can’t Argue Against Socialism’s 100% Record of Failure – Kristian Niemietz, CapX
Suggestions for Those New to the Traditional Latin Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Bearing Witness to the Faith in a Secular Society & Living to Tell the Tale – Dv. Clayton
Biblical Arguments in Support of Mary’s Assumption – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
God’s Teaching is Clear But Society is Still Confused – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Imagine (There’s No Causality) – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Beyond Christian vs. Muslim Politics – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Unpracticed Faith is Functional Atheism – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Guide to Business Integrity – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Essential Bookshelf for a Religious Artist, Part I: the Golden Legend – Daniel Mitsui
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TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

Homeschool Boy Discerning Priesthood (Credit: Screenshot via Fr. Z’s Blog)

The Connection of Home-Schooling & Entering Seminary

. . .a study shows that men who are home-schooled enter the seminary at a higher rate than those who were in Catholic schools. . .

by Father John Zuhsldorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

9 Extraordinary Facts About Ghosts That Catholics Need to Know – Laura Hensley, eP
Why the West is Suicidal – Daniel McCarthy, Modern Age
Chappaquiddick: A Review – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
New Catholic App For Kids Is A Game-Changer For Parents – uCatholic
Papal Fallibility? – Inés San Martín, Crux
The Kids Aren’t Alright: Millenials Don’t Know How to Date – Brad Miner, The Cth Thng
The Dispute on “Faith Alone” – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia Retires for Health Reasons – Rocco Palmo
A Calif. Bill Threatens Free Speech & Truth on Same-Sex Attraction – R. Gagnon Ph.D.
Rendering to Caesar – Michael Pakaluk Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Hard-Won Homeschooling Freedoms Under Threat & Must Be Defended – K. McDonald
The New States’ Rights: Is Parenthood Defined by Biology or Govt? – A. MacLeod Ph.D.
US Strike on Syria Renews Just-War Debate – Brian Fraga, National Catholic Register
Hawaii Law Prescribes Death in Paradise – Peter Jesserer Smith, Natl Catholic Register
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
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MONDAY EDITION

Pro-Lifers from Norma McCorvey, Lila Rose, & Bryan Kemper (Credit: Wikipedia)

Yet Another Pro-Life Leader Converts to Catholicism; What’s Going On?

. . .it happened again. . .

from ChurchPop

The Collapse of SNAP – David F. Pierre Jr., TheMediaReport.com
Fr. Murray & Prof. Royal Opine on Card. Schonborn’s Female Ordination Comments – Z
A Curious Absence in “Gaudete et Exsultate” – Alan L. Anderson, The Catholic Thing
Pro-Lifers Hit Back After City Bans Them from Praying in Front of Abortuories – Lf Nws
Jordan Peterson: The Problem With Atheism – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
A Technique from the Desert Fathers to Control Our Negative Thoughts – M. De Robien
The Lost Verses of “O Salutaris Hostia” – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
Evangelizing the Secular Mind – Gavin F. Hurley, Crisis Magazine
Companions Aid Relig. Coms.: Lay Assocs. Promote Orders’ Charisms – J. Donohue
The Glorious Return of the Boy Choir – The Modern Medievalist, Modern Medievalism
Family Dinners Through The Lens of Pope Francis – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Syrian Christian Leaders Denounce US Air Raid as Brutal Aggression – Inés San Martín
An Indian Among 8 New Venerable Servants of God – Vatican News
Schmemann & “Liturgy Outside Liturgy” – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The CWR
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SVNDAY EDITION

Beautiful Mass with Incense (Credit: Flickr)

Worship Animating Culture

by Dan Burke,

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

The Most Beautiful Painting in the World has been Restored – Jesús Colina, Aleteia
Biblical Evidence for the Perpetual Virginity of Mary – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Do People in Heaven Suffer if They Have Loved Ones in Hell? – Gelsomino Del Guercio
5 Little-Known Facts about Guardian Angels – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Ten Catholic Questions about Sola Scriptura – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
How Does Your Temperament Affect Your Marriage? – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Drctn
Where in the World is Carmel? – Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Mystery Vestment — & a Beautiful One – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Touched By G.K. Chesterton? Here’s How You Can Help His Canonization! – ChurchPop
3 Saintly Teenagers Who can Inspire Young People Today – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Forgiveness: The Condition of All Relationship – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
The Patience of the Saints – Fr. Joseph M. Esper, Catholic Exchange
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