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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
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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.
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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.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I (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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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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Images of Sister Lucia’s Description of the Third Secret of Fatima (Credit: The Catholic World Report)

The Third Secret of Fatima and the “Hermeneutic of Conspiracy”

by Matthew Cullinan Matthew,

of The Catholic World Report

When Cardinals Fail to Defend Marriage: Cupich; Nichols/Prince Harry – Ph. Lawler, CC
Priest Org Plotting to Create Priestless Parishes Run by Deaconesses – M. Hichborn, LI
Draining the CCHD Swamp – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Quæritur: Is Advent a Penitential Season? Also, Advent Blue Vestments. . . No! – Fr. Z
Why Priests Can’t Break Confession Seal, Despite UK Lawyers’ Advice – CNA via CWR
Satan is Highly Intelligent—and an Arrogant Dolt – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Don’t Drive Forward Using The Rearview Mirror – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
In the Age of Amazon, Sundays Can’t be Sacred – Mattias A. Caro, Ethika Politika
With Terror & Slaughter Return – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Current Youth Culture & Its Impact on Successful Marriages – R. Woodard S.T.D., H&PR
American Bar Assoc. Doesn’t Like a Pro-Life Judge; So What? – Kristan Hawkins, LN
An October Mystagogy; A Proposal – Fr. Benjamin Roberts, Homiletic & Pastoral Review
College of Holy Cross May Shed ‘Crusader’ Moniker – Laurel J. Sweet, Boston Herald
Calif.’s Bully Bill Targeting Pro-Life Ctrs. Heads to SCOTUS – Joan F. Desmond, NC Rgstr
Will SCOTUS Force Pro-Life Pregnancy Ctrs. to Push Abortions? – John Stonestreet, LN
US Tax Reform Bill Could Repeal Johnson Amendment – CNA/EWTN News
5 Things to Look for During Francis’ Trip to Burma, Bangladesh – CNA via The CWR
For the TVESDAY EASTERN RITE EDITION (28 November AD 2017) click here.
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Ukraine & Flag (Credit: Picture or Flag Blog)

Ukraine: Pope Remembers Famine Victims, The Holodomor

by Anita Bourdin,

of Zenit

The Chieti Agreement Encourages Catholic-Orthodox Unity – Ines A. Murzaku, Crisis
What is the Spiritual Wisdom of Eastern (Rite) Christianity – Kristin Aebli, CSD
How Aramean Christians in Israel Preserve Their Culture – M. DeWitt, The Fdrlst
Russia Still Denies the Holodomor was ‘Genocide’ – Fr. Ben Johnson, Transatlantic Blog
Pope Francis Confirms Construction of Syriac Church in Istanbul – Daily Sabah
Bishop Appointed for Canada’s Chaldean Eparchy – CNA/EWTN News via The CWR
Confession of Faith, Eucharist & Martyrdom: From the East – Bp. A. Mar Julios, H&PR
Pope Francis Creates New Syro-Malabar Dioceses in India – CNS via CH
Nineveh Plain, Chaldean Church: No to Baghdad-Kurdish Dispute – G. Valente, VI via LS
Eparchy Created for Syro-Malabar Catholics in Great Britain – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Christians Play Vital Role in the Middle East– the View from Lebanon – CNA
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (28 November AD 2017) click here.
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Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron addresses the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia 22 September (Credit: Catholic News Service/Jeffrey Bruno via Crisis Magazine)

Sed Contra, Bishop Barron

by Father Christopher Roberts,

of Crisis Magazine

Did You Know One of the Most Popular X-Men Is a Devout Catholic – Billy Ryan, uCthlc
Pope Francis & The Repeat of Vatican II – P.J. Smith, First Things
Aristotle Would Not Agree With This Commentary on Amoris Lætitia – Cecily Lowe, CS
What is “Healing the Family Tree”? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Another Parish Goes Ad Orientem at Advent – Fr. Z’s Blog
How My Vision of Christ in Iran Led Me from Suicide to Salvation – Nikki Tayebian, TCF
Poland Abolishing Sunday Shopping; We Should Follow Their Example – Lucie-Smith
The Perfect Advent Playlist to Help Prepare You for Christmas – Mat. Green, Aleteia
An Advent Plan for a Non-People Person – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
True Diversity Found in the Unity of Christ – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
How to Use an Advent Wreath – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Black Elk and the Need for Catechists – Bishop Robert Barron, Integrated Catholic Life™
Canada Legalized Assisted Suicide, Euthanizing Disabled Children Next – Sharma, LN
Giving Tuesday: Dioceses Hope to Raise Millions – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
How Hebrew-Speaking Catholics Make Advent Longer – Alicia Ambrosio, Aleteia
Lux Fulgebit: A CD for the Christmas Season – William Riccio, New Liturgical Movement

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