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Cardinal Kasper to African Bishops: Shut Up!

by Paul Zummo of The American Catholic

Kasper Still Pushes Communion for Divorced, Remarried – E. Pentin
Don’t Listen to the Africans, Says Catholic Cardinal – Mat. Schmitz
The Arrogance of Cardinal Kasper Is Astounding – Rorate Cæli
Cardinal Kasper & “These Africans!” – Elizabeth Scalia
Why I See Kasper & His Cohorts w/Obvious Suspicion – Ross Douthat
Cardinals Kasper & Dolan & the African bishops – Catherine Harmon
Interview of Cardinal Kasper’s Disparaging Remarks – Edward Pentin
Crd. Kasper Should Apologize to the African Bishops – Voice. . .Family
Evidence Emerges of an Engineered Synod – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
Family of the Synod Late Night Drama – BigPulpit.com (10-16-14)
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-15-14) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (10-16-14) click here.

The Four Sections of Hell and Christ’s Descent into Hell According to Saint Thomas Aquinas

courtesy Taylor Marshall, PhD

 

  Cardboard Box City Raises

  Awareness of Homelessness

  by John Burger of Aleteia∝

 

  The Death of Our Family Wage Culture

  by Dusty Gates

  of Crisis Magazine

 

More: Houston Lesbian Mayor’s Inquisition of Pastors – D. McClarey
Top Twenty Quotes from St. Teresa of Avila – Jean Heimann
Legislating Morality: The Church-State Conflict That Isn’t – Fr T Kocik
A Convert’s Journey with the “Rapture” – Shaun McAfee
A Tribute to James Foley – Sr. Mary Rose, Dead Philosophers Soc.
Rediscovering the Pleasures of Penance – Regis Martin, Crisis Mgzn
New Almanac Hopes to Save America’s Catholic Heritage – Kate Veik
Flawless or Holiness; What’s a Parent to Do? – Bob Waruszewski, IT
In the Fullness of Time: The Fullness of Family – Js. K. Woodard PhD
Synod on the Family: Fiasco Continues – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
Evidence Emerges of an Engineered Synod – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
The Walter Cardinal Kasper Synod Saga – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
Synod on the Family 2014 Post Mortem – BigPulpit.com (10-19-14)
Pope Blessed Paul VI & Humanae Vitae – BigPulpit.com (10-19-14)
Synod on the Family, Crd. Kasper & More! – BigPulpit.com (10-20-14)
For the THURSDAY MORNING EDITION (10-16-14) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-20-14) click here.

Nothing Courageous About Offering

“Pastoral” Recommendations That Fails

by Fr. D. Vincent Twomey SVD

of The Catholic World Report

 

  Wrong to Blame the Media,

  The Synod Made a Blunder

  by Robert Royal of The Catholic Thing

 

  The Fiasco of the Synod

  by Francis X. Rocca

  of The Catholic Herald

 

This Problematic Synod – Rorate Cæli
Abp. Bruno Forte Caught Red-Handed – Sdo. Magister, Settimo Cielo
Gradualism: False Hopes with Illusory Desires – Fr. Basil Cole OP
Has The Church Changed Teaching on Sex & Marriage? – R. P. George
Contradiction in Synod’s Discussion of Birth Control – Jnt. Smith PhD
Crd. Müller Rips the Synod Report: Completely Wrong! – Orz. la Rocca
Fr. Check f/Courage Responds to Synod Report – Joan Desmond
What’s Wrong with This Synod: First World Problems – Phil Lawler
Pushback on Synod Document – Catholic World News
Evidence Emerges of an Engineered Synod – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
The Walter Cardinal Kasper Synod Saga – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
Family of the Synod Late Night Drama – BigPulpit.com (10-16-14)
Synod on Family: Pope Francis & Crd. Kasper – BigPulpit.com (10-18-14)
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (10-15-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-15-14) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (10-16-14) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (10-18-14) click here.

Houston Lesbian Mayor Issues Subpoenas

to Pastors Who Preach Against Homosexuality

by Matthew Archbold of NCRegister.com

 

  The Eucharist: From Corinth to Liege

  by Fr. Stanley Smolenski SPMA

  of Homiletic & Pastoral Review

 

  Quæritur: Anointing in the Time of Ebola

  by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

  of Fr. Z’s Blog

 

Are There Different Ways to Get an Annulment? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Freezing Eggs: Why Facebook & Apple Should Abstain – Kathy Schiffer
The Trans-Political Kingdom of God: 29nth Sun. of O.T. – The Scr Pg
Richard Collins, Prayer Warrior, Requiescat In Pace – Mary O’Regan
Catholic Medical Pros Urged to Evangelize Culture – Mary Jo Anderson
Catholic CEO: Solidarity a Virtue for Businessmen – NCRegister.com
Pray Newman be Declared a Saint & Doctor of the Church – Fr Harrison
The Moral Responsibility of Evil-Doers – Bob Kurland, Catholic Stand
The Saint Who Ruled England – Ed West, The Catholic Herald
Synod on Family Issues Pitiable Report – BigPulpit.com (10-14-14)
Synod on the Family: Fiasco Continues – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
Evidence Emerges of an Engineered Synod – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
The Walter Cardinal Kasper Synod Saga – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
Synod on the Family Fall Out – BigPulpit.com (10-27-14)
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-15-14) click here.
For the THURSDAY MORNING EDITION (10-16-14) click here.
For the MONDAY MORNING EDITION (10-27-14) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-27-14) click here.

Stephen Hawking and The Heavens

courtesy Ignitum Today

 

  Halloween: From Human Spirit to Holy Spirit

  by Sean Fitzpatrick of Catholic Exchange

 

 

  6 Ways My Back-to-the-Land Distributist

  Dream Farm Tried to Kill Me

  by Devin Rose of ChurchPOP

 

New Womb-Transplant Tech. Offers Progress & A Warning – Adl. Mena
The Crisis & the Storm: The Abuse of the Eucharist – Shane Schaetzel
Depression & Suicide, A Catholic Perspective – Aaron Kheriaty
Real Victims of the Gay Bullyboys – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Teachers Told Call Kids Purple Penguins, Boys & Girls Not Inclusive
Susan G. Komen’s Moral Dilemma – Judy Roberts, NCRegister.com
I Didn’t See It Coming – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholic Stand
Pray for Brittany, Death Scheduled for Nov. 1 – Sr. Tha. A. Noble
My Brush with the Sex Abuse Scandal – Stephen Herreid
Synod on Family Issues Pitiable Report – BigPulpit.com (10-14-14)
Synod on the Family Fall Out – BigPulpit.com (10-27-14)
Islam 101 – BigPulpit.com (10-28-14)
Crisis of the Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (10-29-14)
For the MONDAY MORNING EDITION (10-27-14) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-27-14) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (10-28-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (10-29-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EVENING EDITION (10-29-14) click here.

Crd. Burke: A “Great Number” of Synod Fathers’

Object to the Conclusions of the Relatio

courtesy The Catholic World Report

 

  The Relatio Is Quite Frankly a Disgrace

  by Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith

  of The Catholic Herald

 

  Bishops Beware, the Relatio

  Smells of the Dictatorship of Relativism

  by R. R. Reno of First Things

 

Synod Day 8: A Bizarre Document & Process – Robert Royal, TCT
Crd. Burke Dismayed by the Silence of Pope Francis – Voice. . .Family
Pope Francis, Do Your Job Too, Defend The Truth – Fr D Longenecker
Mark Shea Shouts: All Is Well! – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Crd. Burke: The Truths of the Faith Have Not Changed – Edw. Pentin
The Great Catholic Cave-In that Wasn’t – George Weigel
Synod ‘Relatio’ Document Only a Working Document – Mary Rezac
Synod Psych Up – Rachel Zamarron, Ignitum Today
The Whole World Groaned & Was Amazed to Find Itself Episcopalian
Synod on the Family: Fiasco Continues – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
Evidence Emerges of an Engineered Synod – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
The Walter Cardinal Kasper Synod Saga – BigPulpit.com (10-15-14)
Family of the Synod Late Night Drama – BigPulpit.com (10-16-14)
Synod on Family: Pope Francis & Crd. Kasper – BigPulpit.com (10-18-14)
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (10-14-14) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-14-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (10-15-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-15-14) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (10-16-14) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (10-18-14) click here.

 

The Real Presence

by Fr. James Duncan SJ

of Homiletic & Pastoral Review

 

  A Chaotic Synod? A Reflection of

  The Church in Our Time

  by Dr. Jeff Mirus of Catholic Culture

 

  Pope Francis Blesses Breakaway

  Anglican Movement

  by John Bingham of The Daily Telegraph

 

Leprosy: Vietnam & The Franciscan Order – Howard Duncan, Cth Std
The Truth About This Crisis – Patrick Archbold, NCRegister.com
Six Things to Consider During the Pink Month – Birgit Jones, Cth Stnd
Victory Over Pornography Addiction – Dustin Siggins, The Reg
The Sneakiest of the Seven Deadly Sins – Marcellino D’Ambrosio PhD
Catholic Univ. Protects Against Commies Better than U.S. – Stricherz
What to Expect When You’re Expected Not to Expect – Paul Zummo
God, Professors & Evolutionary Biology Classes – Stc. Trasancos PhD
JP2 & the Crisis of Freedom – Luke Arredondo, Ignitum Today
Homosexuality, Evolution & Deviation – Two Catholic Men and a Blog
Synod on Family: Oct. 13 Evening Update – BigPulpit.com (10-13-14)
Synod on Family Issues Pitiable Report – BigPulpit.com (10-14-14)
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-14-14) click here.

Serious Reservations Expressed about

Content of Synod Report

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

 

  President of the Polish Bishops’ Conference:

  “Synod Document Unacceptable”

  courtesy Rorate Cæli

 

  Pro-Family and Pro-Life Catholic Groups

  Reject Synod Mid-way Report

  courtesy Rorate Cæli

 

First Synod Report Creates a New Gospel – Rorate Cæli
The Worst Document Drafted in Church History? – Steve Skojek
Nicole Winfield Hypes on Homosexuals in Relatio – Matthew Balan
Report Is No Earthquake – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Pope Francis Unhappy With Direction of Synod? – D. R. McClarey JD
Is the Synod Pope Francis’s Humane Vitae Moment? – J. P. Bianchi
What Is the Law of Gradualness – Jimmy Akin, NCRegister.com
Beware the Synod of the Media – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Synod & the Court – The Editors, NCRegister.com
Synod on Family Issues Pitiable Report – BigPulpit.com (10-14-14)
For the MONDAY EDITION (10-13-14) click here.
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (10-14-14) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-14-14) click here.

  The Media Is Hell-Bent in Creating

  Pope Francis In Their Image

  by Paul Kengor of The Catholic Thing

 

  BBC TV Journalist Leaves Behind

  25-Year Career For Religious Life

  by Susan E. Wills of Aleteia∝

 

She’s Having a Baby . . . After 40! – Kathleen M. Berchelmann MD
Mysticism & Optimism: Julian of Norwich – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Business Ventures Support Religious Communities – Jim Graves
Patron Comics – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Parish Social Media in N. Y. Going to a New Level – Sarah Reinhard
Keeping Up w/My Army Husband: Homeschool on the Move – Seton M.
Satan Speaks! – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Olivia Stear Conversion & Life After – Shaun McAfee
Why Is Bill Gates Wanting to Impose Homosexuality on Africans? – GW
Synod on the Family: October 12 Update – BigPulpit.com (10-12-14)
Synod on Family: Oct. 13 Evening Update – BigPulpit.com (10-13-14)
Islam 101 – BigPulpit.com (10-28-14)
Crisis of the Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (10-29-14)
Looking to Synod on the Family 2015 – BigPulpit.com (10-30-14)
For the WEDNESDAY EVENING EDITION (10-29-14) click here.
For the THURSDAY MORNING EDITION (10-30-14) click here.

Pope Francis Is Creating a “Tense” Synod

by Robert Royal of The Catholic Thing

 

  Some Notes on Crd. Burke’s EWTN Interview

  by Dr. Ed Peters

  of In the Light of the Law

 

  The Decline & Fall of Radical Catholicism;

  Or, What the Synod Will Have Wrought

  by William M. Briggs

 

Questionable Aspects of the Synod on the Family – Edward Pentin
Ambiguity Doesn’t Serve Discussion, Bad Logic Destroys It – Dr. Peters
Synod’s “Relatio” Drafting Cmt., Notice Anything Odd? – Fr. Z’s Blog
African Bishop Wept When He Read the Synod Summary – Rorate Cæli
As The Synod Turns – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. John Paul II on Gradualism – Thomas L. McDonald, God & Mchn
Hungarian Cardinal a Prime Mover in Synod – John L. Allen Jr.
Abp Paglia: We Are in a ‘De-Familied’ Society – Edward Pentin
Cardinal Burke Interview on New Marriage Book – Fr. Z’s Blog
Synod on Family: Oct. 13 Evening Update – BigPulpit.com (10-13-14)
For the SUNDAY EDITION (10-12-14) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (10-13-14) click here.

R. I. P. Richard Collins, Popular British Blogger

by the Family of Richard Collins

of Linen on the Hedgerow

 

  Pope Francis: Daily Examination of

  Conscience Keeps the Devil at Bay

  by Elise Harris of NCRegister.com

 

  Graham Greene’s “Power & the Glory”:

  Catholic Priesthood Is Vocational Sacrifice

  by Quartermaster of the Barque

 
Thousands Bid Farewell to Fr. Benedict Groeschel – John Burger
Columbus, Catholicism & Courage – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
Evidence for God’s Existence – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Beardless Jesus? Not So Likely – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
How To Craft A Chalice, Ciborium & Paten – Catholic Icing
Spiritual Care for Atheists: Compassion Not Condemnation – M. Juneau
The Man Working to Bring Down China’s One-Child Policy – Stricherz
On the So-Called “Choice-in-Dying” – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
“Risk Jesus”: New Evangelization in Action – Caitlin Bootsma
Synod on the Family: October 7 Update – BigPulpit.com (10-7-14)
Synod on the Family: October 12 Update – BigPulpit.com (10-12-14)
For the FRIDAY EDITION (10-24-14) click here.

Seven Simple Ways to Grow

in Holiness Before Noon

via Mountain Catholic

 

  New Catholic Health Initiative Provides

  Alternative to Obamacare Insurance

  by Peter Jesserer Smith of NCRegister.com

 

  Shock: A Catholic Bishop Who

  Speaks Like a Catholic Bishop!

  via Fr. Z’s Blog

 

How Russian Orthodox Church Answers Putin’s Prayers in Ukraine
Why Is Caritas Involved with Pro-Aborts? – Steve Skojec
The Defense of Marriage Isn’t Over – Ryan T. Anderson
Connecticut Targets Homeschoolers – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Debunking the Myth of the Invisible Church – Dave Armstrong
Why the Rosary Is Not “Vain Repetition” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Prayer: Keep The Lights On – Julianne McCullagh, Catholic Stand
The Perfect Relationship – Leticia Adams, Catholic Stand
Armed Guards Protect Cameroon Missionaries f/Boko Haram – NCRg
Synod on the Family: October 7 Update – BigPulpit.com (10-7-14)
For the FRIDAY EDITION (10-24-14) click here.