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THVRSDAY EDITION

Beautiful After Picture of a Properly Placed Altar (Credit: Liturgical Arts Journal)

Before & After: Holy Comforter Church, Charlottesville, Virginia

. . .here is another ‘before & after’ coming this time from Holy Comforter in Charlottesville, Virginia, executed by Erik Bootsma Architecture.  Holy Comforter’s previous sanctuary arrangement would look odd to anyone who was not familiar with the underlying theology which informed it (& even then it might still look odd). . .

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
CNN Host Shocked Americans are Pro-Life on Abortion – Brad Wilmouth, Life News



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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Before & After at St. Mark’s in Peoria, Illinois, America (Credit: Liturgical Arts Journal)

Before & After: St. Mark’s in Peoria, Illinois

. . .this particular renovation took place at St Mark’s Catholic Church in Peoria, Illinois & was the first full-scale church renovation done by Murals by Jericho (MBJ, an Architectural & Arts Business Apostolate); one that, by all accounts, was a smashing success. . .


Christianity & the Radical Transformation of Culture – Paul Krause, Crisis Magazine
Honolulu Bishop Appeals for Prayers as Volcano Erupts – Joan Frawley Desmond, NCRg
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FRIDAY EDITION

St. Thomas Newman Chapel at the University of Nebraska (Credit: Liturgical Arts Journal)

New Church Architecture: St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel at the University of Nebraska

. . .The exterior of the chapel is heavily influenced by the Romanesque. Especially striking is the octagonal dome/tower which is reminiscent of many of the historical churches found in Milan & other parts of Italy. . .

by Shawn R. Tribe,

of Liturgical Arts Journal

On Cardinal Cupich’s Problematic, Convenient Conscience – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
Friday After Ash Wednesday: Feast of the Crown of Thorns – Fr. Z’s Blog
How a Parish Eucharistic Group Helped Revive a London Church – Fr. A. Robinson, CH
Pope Francis Reflects on His Critics – CNA/EWTN News via The Catholic World Report
Catholic School Opens in Renovated Kmart – Chloe Langr, epicPew
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Income Inequality is Not the Injustice We Perceive It To Be – Steven Pinker, BTh

Hundreds Rally in Support of Ireland’s Pro-Life Amendment – CNA via The CWR
New Ordinaries with New Heraldry’s in USA – Fr. Guy Selvester, Exarandorum
5 Moms Speak on the Future of Homeschooling – Mary Ellen Barrett, Seton Magazine
The Value of Vestural Traditions: A Call For Ecclesiastical Self-Confidence – S.R. Tribe

Science, Resurrection & History: Classical Education – Fr. J.V. Schall S.J., Cana Acdmy
New Law Defends Poland’s Honor During World War II – John Hittinger Ph.D., Crisis

South African Bishops Welcome President’s Resignation – CNA/EWTN News
Archbishop Wenski Urges Prayers for Parkland – Christine Rousselle, CNA

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Should a Seminary Headline a Homosexualist Activist as a Speaker?

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Shooting the Orthodox Catholic Messenger – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek, The Catholic Thing
‘Same-sex Marriage’ & ‘Same-sex Unions’ Not the Same Things. . . – EPeters J.C.D. J.D., CWR
“A Jesuit Commenting on Liturgy is Like. . .” – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Eastern Rite Catholic Churches to Visit on the West Coast – Jim Graves, Natl Cthlc Register
Belgian Monks to Pope: Nah, We’re Gonna Keep Killing People – Matthew Archbold, NC Rgstr
What the Bishops say about Politics Matters – and Here’s Why – CNA via The CWR
How to Find the Right Words for Your Next Fundraiser – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
On Giving Catholic Books Away – Clifford Staples, Crisis Magazine
“I’ll See You in Heaven”: Cancer-Stricken Mother Dies after Giving Birth – Kth. Schiffer, NCRg
A Cat Family and the Surprises of God’s Love – Alita Maria Cobel Ngo, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Meets Liberated Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Luther, Calvin Opposed Contraception & Fewer Children is Better” Thinking – Armstrong, Rg
Which Marian Hymn Do I Sing After Night Prayer? – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Bergoglian Council of Cardinals: More Youth, Women Needed in Roman Curia – CNA via CWR
Forgiveness: 24th Sun. in Ordinary Time Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Pope Francis Reminds Us that the Church Calls Us Always to Care for the Human Person – OSV

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

What Catholics Lost When They Started Tearing Down Their Great Altars

by Dominic Lynch

of The Federalist

The Crisis of Priestly Vocations: Good Advice from a Smart Priest – Fr. Z’s Blog
It’s Time For Political Incorrectness – Tom Collingwood, Catholic Stand
A Cardinal’s Implausible Defense of Amoris Lætitia – Richard A. Spinello, Crisis Magazine
Suffer from Anxiety, Need to Know Most Repeated Advice in the Bible – Patty Knap, Aleteia
Tradition & Vocations: Interview with Fr. Robert Pasley of Mater Ecclesiae – B. Williams, LG
Are Catholic Converts Too Conservative, Talkative & Neurotic? – Carl E. Olson, NC Register
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Investitures & Professions of 8 Benedictine Sisters in Missouri – P.A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Catholic Owner Opens Furniture Stores to Hurricane Harvey Homeless in Houston – ChrchPp
Masses Halted but Small Miracles Continue in Flooded Texas Parish – Jim Graves, NC Register
Age of Statue-smashing, Catholics Must Defend Sacred Images – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Cornhusker for Christ: Making the Catholic Case in Downtown Lincoln – Brian Fraga, NC Rgstr
EWTN Launches Studio Near Walsingham Shrine in England – Elise Harris, CNA via NC Rgstr
Of Cell Phones, Sanctity & Cervical Spines: A Marian Range of Motion – Rick Becker, NC Rgstr
The Cost of Discipleship: 22nd Sun. Reading Explained in Ord. Time – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
In Harvey’s Wake, All Hands On Deck – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
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THURSDAY EDITION

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TUESDAY EDITION

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

(Photo Credit: Fr Dwight Longenecker)
(Photo Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

How Beauty Saves in Our Little Corner of South Carolina

by Father Dwight Longenecker,

of Crux

FAQ on Divorce, Pope Francis and the Bishops Questioning Him – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Brick by Brick: More Ad Orientem News – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Worst Nativity Sets. Ever. – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Damned by Association: BuzzFeed ‘News’ Story Goes After the Fixer Upper Couple – Julia Duin
Pope Taps Tallahassee Bishop to Lead St. Petersburg Diocese – Elise Harris, Cthlc News Agncy
Where Have All the Great Composers Gone? – Webster Young, TIC
Some Wage Sanity – Jack Quirk, The Distributist Review
Writers, Keep Writing – Julie Machado, Ignitum Today
Love Word on Fire? Here’s Your Perfect Christmas Shopping List – Shaun McAfee O.P., epcPw
A New Advent, A New Beginning – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
Advent and Christmas Meditation on Art & Scripture – David Clayton, New Liturgical Mvmnt

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CATHOLIC SUNDAY EDITION

cathedral-basilica-of-our-lady-of-amiens-in-franceJust Too Cool: Medieval Cathedral of Amiens was Decorated in Bright Colors

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Really Write the Gospels? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
He’s Not “Turning His Back to the People” – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Why Young Catholics L♥ve the Extraordinary Form – Benedict Turvill, Catholic Herald
Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., Discusses Core Message of DOCAT: “Do Good & Avoid Evil” – The CWR
Completing the Gothic Aesthetic of a Parish Church – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
A Garden for Mary – Joanna Bogle, National Catholic Register
Rediscovering “Work” With Purpose – Peter Howard, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Ite! The Necessity of Discipline – Jason Craig, The Catholic Gentleman
Why Pregnancy Is a Mega-Gift – Amanda Evinger, National Catholic Register
The Catholic Case for Grammar Schools – Hugh Walters, Catholic Herald
Prayer and the Heights of Holiness: Divine Intimacy Radio Show & Podcast – Dan Burke, CSD

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