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The headquarters of the Institute for the Works of Religion better known as the “Vatican Bank” (Credit: Crux Stock image)

Latest Vatican Mystery Raises More Questions About Pope’s Financial Reform

by John L. Allen, Jr.,

of Crux

It Is Done, Amoris Lætitia Is Authentic Magisterium; For Now – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Does Amazon’s Alexa Say Jesus Christ ‘Is A Fictional Character’? – Gene Van Son, CS
Pope: What I Don’t Say in Public, I Say Behind Closed Doors – CNA via The CWR
Major Cath Family Mag Favorably Spotlights Pro-Gay Priest Fr. Martin – D. McLean, LSN
“Perhaps We Have Arrived at the End Times”; Explico – Fr. Z’s Blog
Be Wary of the Vice of Curiositas Regarding the New Book on the Pope – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Pregnancy Forced Me to Abandon My Immodest Behavior – Anna O’Neil, Aleteia
Is Political Islam Worse Than Communism? Ask St. JP2 – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Quæritur: How Can I Approach My Bishop about Getting a TLM  – Fr. Z’s Blog
“The American Bishops” Have Not Weighed In On Net Neutrality – Foxfier, TACatholic
You Promised Us More Schools, Where Are They? – Sir Edward Leigh, Catholic Herald
Get to Know Anna Hofmann, a Fresh Voice in Opera & Sacred Music – J-P Mauro, Alet.
Christians Trying to Return Home Face New Obstacle in Iraq – John Burger, Aleteia
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference from Bangladesh – CNA via NCReg
Bangladesh, Kidnapped Priest Found Alive – Paolo Affatato, Vtcn Insider via La Stampa
Full Text of Popes’ Improvised Comments to Priests in Bangladesh – Edward Pentin, Rg
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION

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The Fight Between Carnival & Lent (Credit: Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1559) via The Imaginative Conservative)

A Quick & Dirty Guide to the Middle Ages

by Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D.

Beautiful New Painting: Sts. Pius V & Borromeo Fighting Islam & Protestantism – Fr. Z
The Holy Mass Is Not About Us – Fr. Chori Jonathin Seraiah, Anglicanorum Cœtibus. . .
Victory is Assured – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Western Civilization Exists for the Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
A Vote of Confidence in Western Civilisation – Stephen McInerney, Mercatornet
Review: Beautiful Altar Cards for Requiem Masses, Church, and Travel – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dmitri Hvorostovsky; RIP, One of the Greatest Baritones of Our Age – H. MacDonald, CJ
St. Roque Gonzalez: A Model of Mixing Christianity & Culture – M. Hunter-Kilmer, Alet.
Traditional Architecture: An Expression of the Divine – Michael Warren Davis, Crisis
How To Enjoy Art In An Age Of Selfies – William Newton, The Federalist
The Christian University: Steward of Western Civilization – Benjamin Myers, TIC
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY ADVENT EDITION

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Crispin van den Broeck, The Last Judgment, AD 1560 (Credit: Shameless Popery)

The World is Ending: The Hidden Message of Advent

by Joe Heschmeyer,

of Shameless Popery

7 Tips & Resources for a Fruitful Prayer Life this Advent – Sarah Burns, epicPew
A Practical Plan for Advent – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Catholic Life™
What Does the Word “Advent” Mean? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Advent: Decking Our Souls for the Nativity of Christ – Fr. Brian Mullady, NC Register
Advent: The God Who Can Change Our Desires – Dawn Eden Goldstein, Catholic Herald
How to Have the Best Christmas Ever This Year – Fr. Michael Rennier, Aleteia
It’s Advent — Time to Prepare – Michael Warsaw, National Catholic Register
Ever Ancient, Ever New: The Gift of the Liturgical Year – Trish Irvine, Catholic Stand
How St. Francis Invented the First Nativity Scene – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Painting a Thousand Words of Grace – An Advent Lesson – Paul Zweger, Pelican’s Breast
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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SUNDAY CATHOLICA LATE EXTRA

St. Peter Faber (Credit: PBS Twitter Screenshot)

A Priest’s #1 Distraction at Mass—& How to Avoid It

by Phil Lawler,

of Catholic Culture

Pittsburgh Priest Rescinds Dispensation f/Advent Mass Obligation – CNA via The CWR
How Poland is Winning the Modern Age: & America Can Too – C. Hoilman, Catholic Vote
Australia: How Prot. Pastor Responding to Marriage Redefinition – C. Markham, Mnet
Monica’s Miseries & Fortitude’s Strength – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
This Convert Says “Bah, Humbug” to Christmas Celebrations – R. Kurland Ph.D., Alet.
Action Item! Help a Contributor to TLM Causes after Horrible Vandalism – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Dangers of Making Christianity ‘Cool Again’ – Liberty McArtor, The Stream
New Bishop Installed as Leader of Tucson Diocese – Johanna Willett, AZ Daily Star
Islam, Catholicism and the Fallout from Low Standards – Derya Little, NC Register
Welcoming Converts & Reverts: The Journey Home at 20 – Patty Knap, NC Register
Monastic Herbalism: Part One – Traditius
Nineveh: Preserving Pluralism & Diversity – Zenit
Is There Wisdom Guiding Development of Artificial Intelligence – Ma. Pesarchick, CS
Pope Francis: We’ve Reached an Ethical Limit to Nuclear Weapons – CNA via The CWR
Pope Francis: Avoid ‘Terrorism’ of Gossip – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
Candlemakers Here’s Your Bee-Loving Patron Saint – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Journey Home with Sister Miriam (Credit: epicPew)

Sister Miriam’s Amazing Reversion Back to Catholicism

by Chloe Langr,

of epicPew

Quæritur: Venial Sins Forgiven During Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
We Know That His Testimony is True – Fr. George Rutler, National Catholic Register
Quæritur: How Much “Work” on Sunday? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Salvation Is Not a Right – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
11 Ways to Prepare Your Boy to be a Great Priest – Jennifer Fitz, Natl Catholic Register
In the Habit: A History of Catholicism & Tobacco – John B. Buescher, The CWR
Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal: Still Bearing Fruit After 30 Years – Jim Graves, Reg
The Things That Last – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
When’s the Last Time You Were Told, “Follow Me?” – Jeffrey Stevens, Catholic Stand
How Can I Find Time to Homeschool My Children? – Mary Kay Clark Ph.D., Seton Mgzn
Meet the Patron of Large Families, Margaret of Scotland – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA II (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY ADVENT EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (5 December AD 2017) click here.

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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Fr. John Bollan St. Peters Square (Credit: St. Joseph’s Parish, Greenock, Scotland)

The Insights of an Exorcist Priest

by Father John Bollan, Ph.B., S.T.B., S.T.L., Ph.D.,

of the Scottish Catholic Observer

The Road to Unbelief – David Carlin, Catholic Answers Magazine
Father Hyde – and the Mystery of Evil – James H. Toner, The Catholic Thing
Why Won’t the Nightmare Dream of Communism Die? – Robert Tracinski, The Federalist
Relics in the Altar: Where is That in the Bible? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
How to Offend Like Jesus – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
By Rejecting God, Modern Man Rejects His Humanity – Paul Krause, Crisis Magazine
Tolkien, Lewis, and Weapons of Mass Destruction – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
Quæritur: The Usual Requirements for Gaining Indulgences – Fr. Z’s Blog
Quo Vadis? The Philosophical, Spiritual Floundering of Europe in 2017 – G. Tucker, NR
Tests Show Jesus’s Tomb Date Back to Ancient Roman Era – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Papal Portrayals on the Silver Screen – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Imaginative. . .
How the Holy See Works at the United Nations – Aleteia
The Academic Advantages of the Bible – William Jeynes, First Things
Pope Francis: Holy Families Are the Antidote to Individualism – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The Difficult Life of a Catholic Missionary in Burma – ACI Prensa via The CWR
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Fr. James Martin, SJ (Credit: Church Militant)

Do Today’s Jesuits Aid & Abet a Militant Anti-Catholic Counter Religion?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Do the Bishops Want Us to Continue Subsidizing Pornography? – Austin Ruse, Crisis
Grad Student Fighting Gender-Neutral Pronouns: My Class Canceled – G. Curtis, TCF
What an Invalid Dispensation Looks Like – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., ItLotL
Pediatrician: Revealing Baby’s Sex May Traumatize ‘cuz Trans – Ma. Hasson, The Fdrlst
9 Unique Christmas Nativity Sets – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Can Moral Monsters Make Good Movies? – Peter J. Leithart, First Things
Why It’s Too Early to Say if Pope Francis ‘Blinked’ in Myanmar – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Sr. Bank Officio, Giulio Mattietti, Sacked & Escorted Out of Vatican – Catholic Herald
Discipline, Doctrine & Amoris – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
The Septuagesima of Christmas – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Pro-Lifer Gabriella Gambino Joins Cardinal Farrell’s Vatican Team – E. Pentin, NC Rgstr
Bangladesh Pics: Pope Ordains 16 Men to Priesthood – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
Spanish Card.: Pro-Indep. Movemt. Violates Church Teaching – CNS via Catholic Herald
Development, Dissent & Infallible Teaching, Part I – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Peru to Withdraw Controversial “Gender Ideology” Curriculum – Catholic News Agency
Time To Repeal Johnson Amendment, Let Pastors Talk Politics – J. Davidson, The Fdrlst
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Priests in Cassocks (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

More Reasons to Support a Celibate Priesthood

by Michael Warren Davis,

of Crisis Magazine

Perhaps We Have Arrived at the End Times: Cardinal Burke – P. Gambi, Catholic Herald
NFL Player Killed Pregnant Girlfriend ‘cuz Refused to Have Abortion – D. Andrusko, LN
The Australian Church is in Desperate Trouble – Natasha Marsh, Catholic Herald
Oz: Young Catholics Creating Resurgence in Church – Bp. R. Umbers, Catholic Herald
Seeing the Sign: A Reversion Story – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Some Gay Marriage Gps Support a Cake Baker’s 1st Amend Rts – Finley/Slattery, Mnet
Cruz, Rubio Demand Justice for AF Colonel Fired for Pro-Fam Values – Fr. Hodges, LSN
The Best Pictures from Pope Francis’s Trip to Burma – Catholic Herald
Vatican II’s Unpublished Condemnations of Communism – Paul Kengor Ph.D., Crisis
Staying Alert: 1st Sun. of Advent; Mass Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Blood-Red Century – Ryan Fazio, City Journal
Equal Prop. Rts. for All, Including Christian Wedding Cake Bakers – MacLeod Ph.D., PD
Pope Francis Sends Video Message to Symposium on “Laudato Si” – Vatican Radio
Pro-Life Sen. Pushes Child Tax Cred. Amend., Includes Preborn – D. Mainwaring, LSN
Myanmar: A Voyage Marked by Unity, Affirms Greg Burke – Anne Kurian, Zenit
Bangladesh: The 3 Central Issues of Pope Francis’ Visit – Aymeric Pourbaix, Aleteia

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pietro Cardinal Parolin (Credit: Zimbio)

The Vatican’s Most Powerful Office Grows Even More Influential

by Phil Lawler,

of Catholic Culture

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, from a Catholic Perspective – Mary Rezac, CNA
Is the Church Weak & Defenseless? Is It Over? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Christian Baker’s Unanswered Legal Argument: Why Objections Fail – Gergis J.D., PD
Canon 844 Isn’t a Snag on Which Canon 915 May Unravel – E. Peters J.C.D. J.D., ItLotL
Analyzing Climate Change – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Did St. Augustine Accept All Seven Sacraments? – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Family Breakdown is Linked to Mental Health Problems in Teens – Harry Benson, M-net
Archd. of Wash. Sues DC Metro Over Christmas Advertisements – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Clothing the Naked Catholic Square – Fr. John A. Perricone, Crisis Magazine
Ghanaian Bishops’ Amoris Lætitia Statement is Silent on Communion – Catholic Herald
Recognizing Our Lord In Our Heaviest Pains – Larabeth Miller, Ignitum Today
The Weather Prayer – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
No More “Death Panels”, Repealing Indep. Pymt. Advisory Board – W. Smith J.D., LN
The Love That Always Satisfies – Alaine DeSantis, Catholic Stand
12 DIY Advent Calendars Your Kids Will Love Making — & Opening – Aleteia
Preparing for Christmas? Consider Making a Jesse Tree – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Elderly Woman Religious (Credit: Daily Telegraph)

Collection Chips Away at ‘Enormous’ Tab for Care of Elderly Religious

by John L. Allen, Jr.,

of Crux

Oh, Dear, They Want Some More Liturgy Wars – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s. . .
What’s Changed Since Humanæ Vitæ? – George Weigel, First Things
For Pope Francis a Fatwa Against Extremism Signed by 100,000 Imams – A. Filice, AN
Paul VI, Prophet – Bishop Robert Barron, National Catholic Register
How Not to Analyze the Modern Family Crisis – Stephen Bakersville, Crisis Magazine
Embryology & Science Denial; Life Begins at Conception – M. Moschella & P. Lee, Mnet
Pope is Right: Bishops Must Be at Centre of Annulments Process – Ed Condon, Cth Hrld
Hot Air v. Capital Punishment: Reply to P. Griffiths & Dv. B. Hart – E. Feser Ph.D., CWR
Not Silent Prayer, Rather Prayer in Silence – Chris Brune, Catholic Stand
World Medical Assoc. Updates Hippocratic Oath; Value of Life Eroded – M. Cook, Mnet
A Clean Slate For Christmas: Go To Confession! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Confirmation is Initiation, Not Graduation – Sherry Antonetti, National Catholic Register
3 Simple Ways to Start Advent Traditions With Your Kids – Sarah Johnson, Aleteia
Analysis: Card. Rai Begins Strategic Call for Saudi Religious Freedom – CNA via CWR
Sts. Sylvester & Andrew: Sanctoral Cycle End & Beginning – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
UK’s Pro-Life Movement Turns 50 – K.V. Turley, National Catholic Register

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Muslim Conversions to Christianity (Credit: Asia News)

The Future Isn’t Over Yet: Christianity Overwhelming Islam In Conversions

by David Warren,

of Essays in Idleness

Young Catholics Divided on Identity & Massimo Faggioli Goes Hebephrenic – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Truth Behind ‘Transgender’ Deaths – Trevor Thomas, LifeSiteNews
Pope John Paul II’s Frightful Vision of a Muslim Europe – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Announce May 2018 Wedding – Joanna Bogle, NC Rgstr
The Fiery Pit of Gehenna That Jesus Warns (& Is!) a Real Place – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
In Defense Of Regal Popes – Dan Hitchens, First Things
New Year, Old Calendar – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
Jewry & Eschatology – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
DC Transit Rejects Christmas Ad Because It “Promotes Religion” – Zel. Caldwell, Alet.
Pope: Not Everything Technically Possible is Morally Acceptable – Elise Harris, CNA
The Holy Spirit for Our Times – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
Card. Müller: I’m w/Pope, But, Those Complaining Should Be Heard – M. Franco, RC
St. Giuseppe Moscati & the Vocation of the Laity – K.V. Turley, The Dsptch via The CWR
South Korea’s Hidden Treasure: A Vibrant Catholic Church – Victor Gaetan, NC Register
Sisters of Mary Get Us Into the Christmas Spirit with New Album – J-P Mauro, Aleteia
What the Church Really Teaches about Nuclear War – Gagliarducci & Brockhaus, CNA

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Bishop Carl A. Kemme celebrates Mass with Wichita’s newest priests (Credit: The Catholic Thing)

The Continuing Vocation Crisis in the United States

by Father Mark A. Pilon, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

Could Catholic Actor Eduardo Verastegui be Next Pres. of Mexico – CNA (link fixed)
The Cool Cardinal (Cupich) – Matthew Schmitz, First Things
Fr. Z on “The Continuing Vocation Crisis in the United States” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Recent Comments of Pope Should Help Quiet Papal Critics – R. Fastiggi Ph.D., VI via LS
Christians are ‘Dangerous & Offensive’, Says Former UK Lib Dem Ldr – Nick Hallett, CH
Protestantism, Modernism, Atheism – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
Rachel Weeping – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Overcoming Pornography in Your Life – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis to Bishops: Expedite Annulments – Crux
Sense & Nonsense: Latest Defense of Amoris Lætitia – Msgr. Richard C. Antall, Crisis
5 Quotes from St. Therese of Lisieux for a Fruitful Advent – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Soccer Defender Becomes Professional Defender of the Faith – Trent Beattie, NC Rgstr
3 Creative & Impressive Ways People are Helping the Homeless – Elizabeth Pardi, Alet.
The Old Testament and the Karate Kid – Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
Pope Francis Meets Aung San Suu Kyi in the Ghost City – Andrea Tornielli, VI via LS
Between Diplomacy & “Risk” in Myanmar, Popes’ Moment of Truth – Rocco Palmo
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