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  “There Aren’t Enough Priests”

  by Steve Skojec

  of One Peter 5

 

  Can We Know God’s Existence with Certainty?

  by Dr. Edward Feser

  of Strange Notions

 

  The “Problem” with Praying to the Saints

  by Dan Burke

  of Integrated Catholic Life™

 

Embarrassing Stories in a Baptist Church – Matthew Bauer, Epic Pew
Syllabus of Errors Still Relevant 150 Years Later – Russell Shaw, OSV
Is There a List of Mortal Sins? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SomH
Catholic Rural Life – William L. Patenaude, The Cthlc World Report
Understanding Catholic France – Harry Stevens, Regina Magazine
Catholic Vietnam – Christine Niles, Regina Magazine
Has Adam Smith’s Capitalism Ever Been Tried? – David W. Cooney
What Newman Would Have Made of Vatican II – Edward Short

G. K. Chesterton Corner:

The Romance of Orthodoxy

by Shaun McAfee of Epic Pew

 

  The Miraculous Medal

  by Father William Saunders

  of Catholic Exchange

 

  Thanksgiving for the Greatest Gift of All

  by Fr. Ed Broom OMV

  of Catholic Exchange

 

  Pakistani Christians Persecuted

  Even in Death

  by Kamran Chaudhry of OSV Newsweekly

 

The Anti-Catholic Roots of the Thanksgiving Holiday – David L. Gray
Pre & Post-Conciliar Catholicism: A Chasm, Not a Rift – Steve Skojec
Dawkins: Incoherency, Hypocrisy & Bigotry – Scott Ventureyra, Crisis
Chavara, a New Indian Saint – Anto Akkara, Aleteia∝
Eucharistic Symbolism in the Hunger Games – Dusty Gates, Crisis
Ex-Gay Porn Star Escapes from Hell – Kevin O’Brien, W4G2L
People of Progress – Autumn Jones, Catholic Stand
Pregnant? 12 Medical Decisions You Need to Make – Berchelmann MD
For the SUNDAY EDITION (11-30-14) click here.

Does Pope Francis Get What It Takes

  to Feed the Poor as He Calls For?

  via Fr. Z’s Blog

 

  Pope Francis Believes the European Project

  has Gone Badly Wrong

  by Nigel Farage of Catholic Herald

 

Pope Francis: Time to Revive Europe’s Christianity – Greg Daly
Dominican Memes in Black & White – T. J. Burdick OP, Epic Pew
St. Gianna Children Scheduled to Attend Philly Conf. – Eric Banecker
Courage Film Offers New Direction for Outreach – Joan Desmond
Changing Discipline Changes Doctrine, Again – Jacob W. Wood, Crisis
Gadgets, Distractions & the Art of Presence – Benjamin Mann, Ct Ex
NFP: Birth Liberation Not Birth Control – John McNichol, Cthlc Stnd
Watch and Pray, Preparing for Christmas – Dcn. Edward Looney, IT
Advent: What Are We Waiting For? – Amanda Hupka, Cthlc Exchange

Fisking Pope Francis’ European Parliament

Speech in Strasbourg

via Fr. Z’s Blog

 

  The Feminization of Man

  by Donald R. McClarey, JD

  of The American Catholic

 

  As Ferguson Burns Over Grand Jury

  Decision, Church Cries ‘Peace!’

  by Peter Jesserer Smith of The Reg

 

  Images That Prove Dads Are Pretty Great

  by Shaun McAfee

  of Epic Pew

 

Ferguson: Violence & Destruction Not the Answer – Kathy Schiffer
Tragedy Struck The U.S., But Grand Jury Did Its Job – John P. Shimek
In the Still of a Cold, Wintry Night – Lisa Shefferly-Gillay, Cthlc Stnd
A Married Priest on Married Priests – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
About Bill Gate’s Latest Project to Sterilize Women – Susan E. Wills
Immigration & the Questions Rarely Asked – Francis J. Beckwith, TCT
The Catholic Romantic Bill Murray – Meghan McNally, Catholic Vote
‘The Sisterhood: Becoming Nuns’ Excellent Reality Series – K. O’Hare
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (11-26-14) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (11-27-14) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (11-28-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (12-3-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (12-3-14) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (12-21-14) click here.
For the MONDAY MORNING EDITION (12-22-14) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (12-22-14) click here.

Will Pope Francis Support

the Greek Orthodox in Visit to Turkey?

by John Burger of Aleteia∝

 

  Marriage and the Black Family

  by Jacqueline C. Rivers

  of Public Discourse

 

  St. Louis Archbishop Carlson Calls

  for Calm While Rioting Ensues

  by Mark Greaves of Catholic Herald

 
How Middle Earth Converted an Atheist Professor – Francis Phillips
Sensitivity Movement Desensitized Catholics to Evil – Wlm. Kilpatrick
The Future of Reproduction – Christopher White, Catholic Lane
The Loss of the Orphan – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Nativity Quiz – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Pope Francis’s Address to the E.U. Parliament; Video – Cthlc Herald
Gay Rights Founder Arrested for Sexual Abuse of a Teen – The Reg
10 Best Pope Names & Their Originators – Ryan Mayer, Epic Pew
Craft Your Own Advent Candles The Easy Way – Lacy, Catholic Icing

Remaining Christians in Iraq are Overwhelmed

by Patrick Cockburn of The Independent

 

  Advent Foods for Feast Days

  and Everything Else

  by Laura Hensley of Epic Pew

 

  Pope Francis and Appeasement

  by Donald R. McClarey JD

  of The American Catholic

 

Did Adam & Eve Really Exist? – Dennis Bonnette, Crisis Magazine
T. S. Eliot & the Widow’s Mite – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
The Family: Created For Joy – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Families & Grandparents: Why We Need Each Other – Dr M Kalpakgian
Heaven Is Seeing God – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Health and Holiness – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Recovering Authentic Ecumenism – Fr. Brian Mullady OP, The Reg
On Immigration, the Ends Don’t Justify the Means – Thomas Peters

Syrian and Iraqi Christian Refugee

  ‘Mega-Crisis’ Is Out of Control

  by  Peter Jesserer Smith

of The National Catholic Register

 

  Asia Bibi Makes Last Ditch

  Legal Appeal to Save Her Life

  by David V. Barrett of Catholic Herald

 

Crd. Sarah Appointed Head of CDW – Andrea Gagliarducci, The Reg
Crd. Sarah: We Must Give Not Only Food, But Also God to the Poor! – Z
We Can Expect Clarity & Leadership f/Crd. Sarah – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
The Problem With Reformed Christians – Mark P. Shea, The Reg
Wanted: A More Reserved Papal Style – Fr. Mark Pilon, The Cth Thng
Lumen Gentium at 50: Is Anyone Listening? – Fr. Brian Mullady OP
Catholic Relief Services Still Cooperates With Evil – Lisa Bourne, Lf St
An Invitation to the Pope – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Confessions of A Science Agnostic – Bob Kurland, Catholic Stand
For the MONDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (11-24-14) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (11-29-14) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (11-30-14) click here.

Eastern Catholics Overjoyed

to Ordain Married Men

by Laura Ieraci

of The Catholic Herald

 

  The Mendacious Russian Orthodox

  Church on Catholicism

  by Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille

  of Catholic World Report

 

  Ecumenism and Russian State Power

  by George Weigel

  of First Things

 

Is Putin Trying to Build a New Orthodox Empire? – Joshua Keating
Extraordinary Form & Eastern Churches – Joseph Shaw, Rorate Cæli
Ukraine One Year After Euromaidan – John Burger, Aleteia∝
Eyewitness to Ukraine’s “Revolution of Dignity” – John Burger
Russia & Ukraine: A Violent Past – Dorothy Cummings McLean
Former Soviet Dissident on Euromaidan – John Burger, Aleteia∝
Churches in Former Commie Nations Discuss Family Synod – V Gaetan
25 Pics that Prove Orthodox Priests Will Bless Anything – Shn. McAfee
First Eastern Church Saint to be Canonized by Rome – J. M. Heimann
For the MONDAY MORNING EDITION (11-24-14) click here.
For the THURSDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (June 25, 2015) click here.

Iconic Cross on Ireland’s Highest Peak,

Carrountoohil, Has Been Cut Down

by Kathy Schiffer of Seasons of Grace

 

  Should All Catholics Homeschool

  Their Children?

  by T. J. Burdick

  of Ignitum Today

 

  Archbishop Cupich Should Embrace

  Catholic Heritage, Forgo False Humility

  by Anatole Upart of University of Chicago

 

  Gay Rights Group Founder

  Indicted for Child Sex Abuse

  by Mark Stricherz of Aleteia∝

 

Curia, Time for Reforms has Come – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mndy Vtcn
Dissecting Gossip & Sins of the Tongue – Susan Anne, Catholic Stand
Making Mass “Relevant” Is Irrelevant to Evangelization – Erc.Sammons
Does Decent Interval Suffice to Rehab What’s Wrong? – Dr. Ed Peters
When Gov’t & Values Conflict – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Failure of Catholic Higher Education – The Motley Monk, TACthlc
Crd. O’Malley Expands on Provocative 60 Minutes Interview – The Reg
Why Won’t the Church Ordain Women? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shml Ppry
For the MONDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (11-24-14) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (11-24-14) click here.
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (11-25-14) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (11-25-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (12-3-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (12-3-14) click here.
For the THURSDAY MORNING EDITION (12-4-14) click here.

Solanus Casey:

Red-Blooded American Miracle Worker

by Patricia Treece of Catholic Exchange

 

  Top 10 Books for Fallen-Away Catholics

  by Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble

  of Pursued by Truth

 

  The Curious & Tragic Case of

  Dr. Haiselden & the Baby Bollinger

  by Matthew Archbold of NCRegister.com

 

  Five Ideas to Kick-Start Your Advent

  by Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble

  of Pursued by Truth

 

My Top 10 Favorite Date Ideas from Spouse Dates – Karee Santos
Scrupulosity & The Ballpark – Richard Becker, Catholic Exchange
Married Priests Can’t Live as Married Men or Not? – Dr. Ed Peters
Seal of Confession Holds Even after Penitents Die – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholics & Bones: Why We Venerate the Relics of Saints – Erlenbush
What Happened to the Old Devotions? – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Robert George: Despite Scorn, Must Fight Gay ‘Marriage’ – Montagna
Rusty Reno Doubles Down – Dr. Ed Peters, In the Light of the Law
For the THURSDAY EDITION (12-4-14) click here.
For the SATURDAY EVENING EDITION (12-6-14) click here.

This Is the Generation That

Will Abolish Abortion

via ChurchPOP

 

  Five Unlikely Celebrity Fans

  of the Traditional Latin Mass

  by Mark Greaves of Catholic Herald

 

  Waking Up to Your Vocation

  by Megan Twomey

  of Ignitum Today

 

  Art & Theology, Beauty & Truth,

  Work Together in the New Evangelization

  by Phil Lawler of Catholic Culture

 

St. Thomas on the Psychology of Advent – Jeff McLeod, Cth Std
Humanum Conf.: Sanctity & Beauty of Marriage – Edward Pentin
Turning to the East in the Diocese of Lincoln – Fr. Z’s Blog
Review: Treasure & Tradition: The Ultimate Guide to the Latin Mass
Be The Tabernacle – Victor Ajluni MD, Catholic Stand
Why We Need Christ the King – Kevin Tierney, Catholic Exchange
Paint the Town Red, G. K. Chesterton – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Cardinal George: Why the Confusion, Pope Francis – D.R. McClarey JD
Issues Arising from the Synod on the Family – Big Pulpit (11-18-14)
Islam and Their Problems – BigPulpit.com (11-18-14)
Pope Francis, The Francis Effect & The Media – Big Pulpit (11-19-14)
Making Marriage Survive and Thrive – BigPulpit.com (11-19-14)
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (12-3-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (12-3-14) click here.

Bill Murray and His Sister, Sr. Nancy Murray

Love the Traditional Latin Mass

by Kathy Schiffer of Seasons of Grace

 

  Archbishop Vigneron Prohibits Speaker

  Who Promotes ‘Gay’ Agenda

  by Diane Korzeniewski

  of Te Deum Laudamus!

 

  German Bishops to Unveil

  ‘Hidden Bombshell’

  by Edward Pentin

  of The National Catholic Register

 

Obamacare & Abortion: Website Breaks Silence – Joan Desmond
Miami: Traditional Latin Mass Bringing in Young People – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Gay Marriage” Back on Supreme Court’s Table – Dr. John A. Sparks
Nigeria Boko Haram Killed 2,500 Catholics Thus Far – Leone Grotti
Awaiting Christ the King – Nicholas Senz, Catholic Stand
Obama Immigration Order Brings Some Relief, At What Cost? – P Smith
Vatican Panel to Address Backlog of Clergy-Abuse Cases – J. Desmond
Vatican Discards Rite of Canonization – Rorate Cæli
Issues Arising from the Synod on the Family – Big Pulpit (11-18-14)
Islam and Their Problems – BigPulpit.com (11-18-14)
Pope Francis, The Francis Effect & The Media – Big Pulpit (11-19-14)
Making Marriage Survive and Thrive – BigPulpit.com (11-19-14)
For the SUNDAY MORNING EDITION (11-23-14) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (11-28-14) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (11-29-14) click here.