28 March AD 2024

SEX SCANDAL & COVER-UP: THVRSDAY EDITION

Modern Hammer & Anvil (Credit: Old European Culture Blog)

Canon 212: Some People’s Worst Nightmare

. . .the U.S. bishops have Zero authority over the Cardinals.  The guy who did have authority turned down the request to investigate them, so what is the laity left to do?  They have to take matters in their own hands, as is their right & Duty.  See Canon 212. . .

by One Mad Mom

Videos Allegedly Show Illinois Priests Engaged in Sodomy – J.M. Hanneman, The CWR
Choose Sides! Abp. Vigano Puts Two Cardinals on the Spot – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
Viganò, Act Two: While Pope Stays Silent, or Speaks in Code – S. Magister, Settimo Cielo
“Accusers”, Viganò, & the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – J. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Culture
Public Penance for Wayward Clerics? – Claudia Sommers Brown, Crisis Magazine
Argentinian Prelate Allegedly Acknowledged McCarrick’s Misconduct – Elise Harris, Crux
Church is Facing Its Biggest Crisis Since the Reformation – Bp. V. Long, Cth. Outlook
Card. Nichols to Face Questions about British Abuse Case – E. Condon JCL, Cthlc Herald
Viganò’s Second Letter Offers Clear Path for Investigation – Fr. R. de Souza, NC Rgstr
Priest in South Dakota Charged with Child Sex Abuse – The Catholic World Report
Florida Investigating Allegations of Sexual Abuse by Priests – Associated Press via Crux
What to Do About Corruption in the Church? – Fr. Rog. Landry, National Cthlc Register
Clergy Abuse Lawsuit Targets All California Catholic Bishops – Christopher Weber, Crux
Bishop James V. Johnston: “We Have to Address Failure” – Rus. E. Saltzman, The CWR
Bishop McElroy of San Diego Holds ‘Listening Sessions’ on Abuse Crisis – NC Register
Survivors Group Charges Milan Archbishop with Cover-up – J. Allen & I. San Martin, Crux
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Extra Note: I have had dastardly allergies, hence the gap in posts

TVESDAY EDITION

Faculties (Credit: PatCrossCartoons.com via NC Register)

‘Renegade’ Priests Plant Bad Seeds

. . .clergy without valid faculties are operating in some locales, but Churchmen warn of their errors. . .

by Patti Maguire Armstrong,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Ralph Martin’s Critique of Karl Rahner – Michael Barber Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Why Does My Journey of Faith Seem So Lonely? – Sister L. Gloriae O.C.D., Intg. C. Life™
Science Fiction was Around in Medieval Times, Here’s What It Looked Like – Mrctrnt
Sacramental & Civil Marriage – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Spiritual Combat: Weapons in Your Arsenal – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
Transubstantiation is No More Inscrutable Than Many Doctrines – D. Armstrong, NC Rgstr
The Origin of Satan: How Does the Devil Get His Name? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Ten Tips to Conquer the Sin of Envy – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
A Case for the Sacrament of Marriage – Fr. K.M. Dos Santos M.I.C., Homiletic & Pstrl Rvw
The Gift of a Father’s Blessing – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Temperance – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
5 Saints Who Received the Stigmata of Jesus Christ – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Why Did God Give Us the Power of Free Will? – Brenton Cordeiro, Catholic Link
5 Saints Who Lived a “Luminous Life” Despite Their Painful Childhoods – Aleteia
4 Saints Who had Miraculous Conversions – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Intensive or Extensive Religious Education? – M. Brummond S.T.D., Homiletic & Pstrl Rvw
Work & Rest, a Short Devotional – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
How Studying Abroad Aids Students’ Intellectual & Spiritual Growth – NC Register
For That Cocktail Dress You Never Wear. . . – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Seeing Heaven Through the Eyes of People with Special Needs – Catholic Exchange
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MONDAY EDITION

Royal Coat of Arms of Both Realms (Credit: Wikipedia)

Princess Alexandra of Hanover Removed from British Line of Succession for Converting to Catholicism

. . .the 19-year-old princess is the daughter of Prince Ernst August of Hanover & Princess Caroline of Monaco.  The Princess has recently become a member of the Catholic Church & this the reason why she has been removed from the British line of succession.  However, she remains the 12th in the line of succession to the Monegasque throne. . .

by Oskar Aanmoen,

of Royal Central

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
This is Seen in Exorcisms & Haunted Houses, But What Is It? – P. Armstrong, NC Register
Papal Humiliations, Part III: The Cock of the Lateran – Canticum Salomonis
Does a Rainbow Flag Belong in a Catholic Church? – Hudson Byblow, Crisis Magazine
Jordan Peterson On Catholicism, Suffering, Evil & the Origin of “Bucko” – Patrick Coffin
Europe’s Oldest Intact Book Was Found in a St. Cuthbert’s Coffin – Fr. Z’s Blog
No Obedience, No Heaven – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Why Do You Want to Hide Away Your Cross? – Fr. John P. Cush, NC Register
The Case for Attending a Faithful Catholic College – Elizabeth Anderson, NC Register
News Cycle Making You Anxious? I’ve Found an Antidote – T. Tighe, Catholic Herald
Pope Calls for a ‘Permanent Catechumenate’ for Married Couples – E. Condon, NC Rgstr
10 Reasons It’s Still Great to be Catholic – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Court Case, Seal of Confession, & Requiring Priests to Break the Seal – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Transgenderism in Teens Contagious? – Marcia Segelstein, National Catholic Register
Whatever Happened To Chivalry? – John Clark, National Catholic Register
For That Cocktail Dress You Never Wear. . . – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
How One Catholic Charity is Helping the Most Marginalized of Prisoners – Cthlc Herald
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Vatican Diplomacy has Failed in Syria – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
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SVNDAY EDITION

Kirsten Holum (Credit: Screen Shot from Youtube) Sister Catherine Holum (Credit: Screen Shot by Fr. Chas from Youtube via ChurchPOP)

Former Speed Skating Olympian-Turned Franciscan Sister Reveals Secret to Inner Peace in Compelling Vocation Story

. . .in a recent interview with NBC News,  Kirstin Holum, Former Speed Skater & Olympic competitor-turned Franciscan Sister of the Renewal, said that “everyone desires greatness,” & that God’s plan for you will give you the peace you’re looking for. . .

from ChurchPOP

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Farewell, Zippy Catholic. Godspeed. – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Story Behind Mary, Undoer of Knots Will Give You Faith Through the Impossible – ChPOP
What is a General Confession? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
Does Your Mind Wander At Mass? 6 Tips to Help You – Fr. Paul Michael Piega, ChurchPOP
6 Incredible Saints Whose Bodies Are Incorrupt & Where to Find Them – ChurchPOP
How to Use the Lord’s Prayer as a Spiritual Weapon – Fr. Dw. Longenecker, NC Register
Dominican Vocation Film from 1960 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Healing Miracles of Jesus Happening Today: Part I & Part II – P. Mandela, Catholic Stand
Life in a Closed Convent: ‘There is a Sense of Peace’ – Olivia Kelleher, The Irish Times
The Long Read: Patrick Leigh Fermor & the Monks of the West – M. Duggan, Cth. Herald
6 Prayers to Help Unite Your Suffering to Jesus Christ – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
Modeling Manhood: From Homer to Paul – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
One Priest’s Spiritual Work of Mercy – Susan Klemond, NC Register
In Thanksgiving for Diabetes – Kat Larson, Ignitum Today
Dying to Self – Ignitum Today
Historical Vestments from an Exhibition in Vilnius, Lithuania – G. DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Tasting – Editor, Ignitum Today
Thy Kingdom Come! – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
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SATVRDAY EVENING EDITION

St. Michael Vanquishing Satan by Rafael A.D. 1518 (Credit: NC Register)

St. Michael the Archangel, Protect Us From Satan’s Ruses

. . .the Prince of Lies exposes nothing.  He has long been the cover-up artist.  It is the Holy Spirit who does the revealing. . .

by Father George W. Rutler, Th.D. Ph.D.,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Catholic Left Never Fails to Disappoint – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
What Did Benedict XVI’s Leaked Letters Tell Us? – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza, Catholic Herald
The Catholic Rejection of American Liberalism – Joshua Tait, Arc
For That Cocktail Dress You Never Wear. . . – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
How Roe v. Wade Has Shaped Kavanaugh’s Confirmation Battle – J. Desmond, NCRegister
Of Vice & Medicine: A Catholic Perspective on Marijuana Legalization in U.S. – Cth. Link
Chaput: Youth Synod Depends on Faith, Not Sentimentality – CNA via The CWR
What is the Work of the Angels? – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, The Catholic World Report
Just War & the Bombing of Hiroshima & Nagasaki – E. Ch. Brugger D.Phil., NC Register
Understanding the Heavenly Role of the Angels Among Us – P.M. Armstrong, NC Register
Where is the Archangel Raphael in the Bible? – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register
St. Michael & the Archangels: The Mighty Ones of God – Georgette Bechara, uCatholic
Liturgical Notes on the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels – G. DiPippo, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Feast of Sts. Michael, Gabriel, & Raphael, Archangels – L. Estler, Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Feast of the Archangels – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Political Life & the Church – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
Holy See, China Continue to Negotiate Situation of Underground Bishops – The CWR
Pro-life Momentum? 40 Days for Life Campaign Begins in Over 400 Cities – The CWR
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SEX SCANDAL & COVER-UP: SATVRDAY EDITION

Blase Cardinal Cupich Answering Questions (Credit: Life Site)

Cardinal Cupich Apologizes for ‘My Poor Choice of Words‘ on Priest Sex Abuse Scandal

. . .“It was a mistake for me to even mention that the church has a bigger agenda than responding to the charges in the letter by former papal nuncio Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano,” Cupich said in an op-ed published by the Chicago Tribune. . .

by Robert Herguth,

of the Chicago Sun*Times

Did Pope Francis Stop Cardinal Abuse Investigation? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Vigano Testimony: The Sequel – Fr. Z’s Blog
Denver Archbishop Releases Letter Responding to Claims by Priest – CNA via The CWR
Police Dropped Abuse Investigation of Cardinal – Catholic Herald
The Papal Foundation & McCarrick’s Conflict of Interest – Mat. B. O’Brien, First Things
How the USCCB could Pitch a Vatican-backed McCarrick Probe – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
McCarrick to Lead Life of Prayer, Penance at Kansas Friary – Ch. Rousselle, NC Register
Growing Number of US States Initiate Clergy-Abuse Investigations – NC Register
Dismissing Karadima from Clerical State Does Little to Help the Crisis – Catholic Herald
Polish Bishop Apologizes to Victims of Clergy Sex Abuse – Associated Press
Pope Laicizes Convicted Chilean Abuser Fernando Karadima – H. Brockhaus, NC Register
Vermont AG Investigates Abuse Allegations at Catholic Institutions – CNA via The CWR
Santiago A.D. Starts Lay-Led Group to Tackle Chilean Abuse Cases – NC Register
English Bishops Promise Independent Review of Safeguarding Procedures – NC Register
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SATVRDAY LATE MORNING EDITION

Dinner Table (Credit: Regina Magazine)

Fast & Abstinence, Everything You Wanted to Know

. . .throughout much of the Old Testament, there was only one fast day, the Day of Atonement (Lev 16:29).  Later, other fasts were called for either because of a state of emergency or on the anniversary of a national tragedy (Zech 7:3-4).  Fasting was an attempt to end a terrible circumstance. . .

from Regina Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Eight Habits of Healthy Couples – Gregory Popcak Ph.D., Catholic Exchange
The Rise of the “Have It Your Way” Wedding – John Grondelski Ph.D., NC Register
Catholic Identity College Guide 2018 – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Abortionists Smear ‘Gosnell’ Actor Dean Cain, Call Him Homophobic Bigot – Mic. Bilger
The Modern Day Simony & Investiture Crisis – David L. Gray, DavidLGray.info
Vegan Leaves Church Upon Hearing Eucharist Is Jesus’ Body (Warning: Satire) – C. Misfit
St. Michael the Archangel, Our Defense Against Darkness – J. Ewing, Catholic Exchange
A Priest Speaks to College Seminarians – Fr. Tim. S. Valentine, Homiletic & Pastoral Rvw
Guardian Angels: The Heavenly Friend that Never Leaves Our Side – N. Mazzei, C. Stand
Islam: Who Are We to Judge? – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Interview with a New Convert: Part I & Part II – Fr. David Nix, Pilgrim Priest
The Conciliar Option – David L. Gray, DavidLGray.info
7 Baby Boys Named ‘Lucifer’ in England Last Year – Catholic Herald
Baby Names: Muhammad the Most Popular in U.K.? – J. Meierhans & R. England, BBC
Hiddenness – Nathalie Fernandez, Ignitum Today
Is a Religious Upbringing Good for Your Children? – Tyler J. VanderWeele, Mercatornet
Miracles & Mysteries – Noel Ethan Tan, Ignitum Today
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

John Wayne in a Marian Grotto (Credit: Pinterest via ChurchPOP)

. . .there’s a photo floating around the internet of John Wayne & his son, Patrick Wayne, with a statue of the Blessed Mother.  John is squats in front of the statue, while his son, Patrick, stands.  They both look reverently up at the statue. . .

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Miraculous Story Behind the Little Known Shoulder Wound of Jesus – uCatholic
Before & After: Sacred Heart FSSP Parish in Fort Wayne – More than 20,000 attend episcopal consecration in Indonesia – EWTN News via The CWR
The Cost of Religious Freedom – Jayson Casper, Christianity Today
How the China Deal Betrays the Second Vatican Council – Mat. Schmitz, Catholic Herald
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SEX SCANDAL & COVER-UP: THVRSDAY SECOND EDITION

Polarization (Credit: Pixabay/CC)

Triumph of the Will in Chicago

. . .a priest of the Chicago archdiocese, Fr. Paul Kalchick, has been disciplined by his bishop for burning a Nazi flag that had been lying in a closet somewhere.  It was left over from many years before, when German Catholics wanted very much to believe, along with plenty of temporizers, trimmers, & German bishops, that National Socialism would someday soon be seen as compatible with the Catholic faith.  Father Kalchick has been removed from his duties as pastor of Resurrection Parish. . .

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Veteran Papal Diplomat Abp Sambi Allegedly Told Rome about McCarrick – E Harris, Crux
Bp. Zarama of Raleigh Fell to His Knees & Begged Forgiveness During Mass – Rel Nws Srv
Rome Seems to Have Little Sense of How Crushing It is for Catholics – The Cthlc Thing
Boston A.D. Refuses to Answer Questions on Homosexual Predator – Conquered by Love
Come Into My Parlor Said the Spider to the Fly – One Mad Mom
‘Credibly Accused’ Priest Wins Court Case in Minnesota – Matt C. Abbott
Our Misery Have Arisen from Being Afraid to Look Difficulties in the Face? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dear Pope Francis: Your Fatherhood Is Failing Us – Larry Deninger, A Catholic Misfit
When Silence Hurts More than Truth – Ines A. Murzaku Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Sex Scandals, Transparency & the Right to a Good Name – C. Caridi J.C.L., Canon Law
In Wake of Scandals, How Does the Church Screen Future Priests? – John Burger, Aleteia
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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Philip Rivers (Credit: Play.it USA/CC)

Catholic N.F.L. Player Shocks Interviewer Who Asks, “Are You Done Having Children?”

. . .this father of 8 children is open to more. . .

by Ashley Jonkman,

of Aleteia

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Before & After: Blessed Sacrament Church in Ohio – Sh. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Why It Would Be Better For Christine Blasey Ford to Skip the Hearing – M. Cleveland
Bringing Back Beauty: The New Traditional Catholic Churches of the U.S. – Aleteia
Some Church Architectural Styles Really Are Profane – Dan Burke, Crisis Magazine
Coffee was “Satan’s Brew” Before Pope Clement VIII Baptized It – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Sacramento Diocese Gets New Vicar General – California Catholic Daily
The Resurrection: Historical Thoughts for Doubting Thomases – Regina Magazine
These Vesting Prayers Before Mass Remind Priests of Their Unique Vocation – Aleteia
CBS Show “God Friended Me” Is Uplifting, Positive – Kathy Schiffer, National C. Register
An FSSP First Mass in Italy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Conduct Yourselves in a Way Worthy of the Gospel of Christ – Bob Dirgo, NC Register
6 Saints Who Were Holy Medical Doctors – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Millennials Staying Married at a Higher Rate – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul – Amy Welborn, Charlotte Was Both
Your Personal “Sanity Outfit” – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Why Are We So Unaware of Christian Persecution? How to Fix It? – Fr. Rb. McTeigue S.J.
Attracting Your Angel Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Closure of Syrian Schools: Another Bleak Sign for Christians in Syria – Marlo Safi
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THVRSDAY EASTERN ORTHODOX EDITION

The Demolition of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of Christ the Saviour (Credit: ru.15min.lt)

Eastern Orthodoxy “May Be on the Verge of an Epic Crack-Up”

. . .Moscow & Russia are not the sole inheritors of the baptism of the eastern Slavs, & Russian imperial claims rest on a false story. . .

by George Weigel,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

69% of Russian Orthodox Accept “And the Son”; Catholic Unity? – Fr. M. Schneider L.C.
Why Orthodox Christian Nations Remain Stuck – Leonid Bershidsky, Bloomberg View
Georgian Orthodox Patriarch Enters Ukrainian Autocephaly Tiff – Orthodox Christianity
The Other NATO: An Orthodox Schism? – Ianto Watt, Statistician to the Stars!
Constantinople Says They are Not Afraid of Threats from Moscow – Ekathimerini.com
The Future of Christianity in Europe – Metropolitan Hilarion, The R.O.C. E.C.R.
Orthodox Church Leaders Duel Over Ukraine, Meet with Pope – Peter Jesserer Smith
The Russian Orthodox Monk with Putin’s Ear – Xavier Le Normand, Aleteia
Orthodoxy is Reportedly Now Austria’s Second Largest Religious Group – Pravmir
Are Orthodox Christians Naturally Statists? – Krassen Stanchev, Transatlantic Blog
Preparations for Ukrainian Autocephaly Cause Tensions – Catholic News Agency
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THVRSDAY SEX SCANDAL & COVER-UP FIRST EDITION

Pope Francis Speaks to Journalists on Papal Flight to Strasbourg, France, 25 November A.D. 2014 (Credit: Alan Holdren of CNA)

Grumbling Among Vatican Journalists: An Ominous Development for Pope Francis

. . .reporters were not happy.  A Twitter comment by Cindy Wooden conveyed the mood. . .

. . .“Shot down by Pope Francis.  He only wanted questions on the trip to the Baltic countries.  I said that I had questions left unanswered since returning from Dublin. . .

by Phil Lawler,

of The City Gates

via Catholic Culture

About St. Luke’s Consultation Center: “You are Utterly at Their Mercy” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why National Shrine Rector Wants to ‘Move On’ From Priest Abuse Scandal – D. Heine
The Homosexual Contagion, Sexual Suicide Played Out in Tribunals? – Bellarmine Forum
Aftershocks from a Spiritual Earthquake – Justin McClain, National Catholic Register
Univ. of Notre Dame’s Tepid Response to the Scandal – Fr. Miscamble C.S.C., Irish Rover
Fr. James Martin Says Don’t Pray, Fast or Destroy Rainbow Flags – National Cth. Register
Time for the Laity to Become Mary’s Heel – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Archb. Lori: Investigative Team Already Working in West Virginia Diocese – The CWR
Diocese of Arlington Announces a Review of All Clergy Files – CNA via The CWR
Panel Confronts Church Abuse Crisis, Urges Laity to Lead Way Forward – C. News Serv.
About Archbishop  Samuel J. Aquila of Denver – Fr. David Nix, Pilgrim Priest
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