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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

The World Is Yours Cardinal Maradiaga (Pic Credit: Edward Pentin via Twitter)

Honduras: Same-Sex Attracted Seminarians Sent Away from Seminary Except for Those from. . .

. . .all same-sex attracted seminarians have been sent away except those in Tegucigalpa archdiocese who joke they have a very strong & powerful “patron saint”:  ++Maradiaga.  The cardinal has “again used his weight to break rules & agreements with other bishops”. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Coming Out Of The Catholic Clerical Closet – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
71 Accusations; How Many are Guilty? – Robert Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
The Beauty of Rood Screens – Harry Mount, Catholic Herald
Is There Something Else Behind Italian Church Leaders’ Criticism of Salvini? – E Pentin
Why False Modesty Has a Deadly Allure – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
Pornography Use & Trauma for Wives – Peter Kleponis Ph.D., Those Catholic Men
Belgium’s Euthanasia Nightmare – Niall Gooch, Catholic Herald
Is the Vatican Giving a Promotion to Laypeople? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, C. Herald
Why Does the Catholic Bible Have More Books? – uCatholic
Virtual Tour of the Spectacular Major Basilica of St. Maria Maggiore in Rome – epicPew
25 Amazing Things You Don’t Know About the Knights of Columbus – ChurchPOP
The Roman Canon as the Rule – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Beautiful Video from 2018 Ars Celebrandi Latin Mass Workshop, Poland – Rorate Cæli
4 Things Your Hairstylist Wants You To Do – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Theological Transcendentals & Online Holiness – Nicholas Senz, NC Register
Homeschooling’s Flexibility Will Help You Chase Your Dreams – Jeffrey Minick, Seton
6 Saints Who Could Fly – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Google is Giving $10,000 a Month to Catholic Non-Profits – Brice Sokolowski
This App Brings Pope to Listeners in Five Languages – Aleteia
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The Before Picture of St. Stephen the Martyr Church in Columbus, Ohio (Credit: Liturgical Arts Journal)

Before & After: St. Stephen the Martyr Church, Columbus, Ohio

. . .it is often striking how, in a case like this, the more colourful & ornate chapel is often the more harmonious & orderly and as such, also the more noble, beautiful & simple. . .

by Shawn R. Tribe,

of the Liturgical Arts Journal

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Planned Parenthood Stops Abortions after Supreme Court Sides with Pro-Life Law – LN
Never Drink Another Starbucks Coffee Again, It Funds Planned Parenthood – T. Perkins
Vatican Council II Was Poorly Implemented – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
Bishop Robert Barron on Google Talk! – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
St. Paul/Minneapolis Archd. to Pay $210M to Homosexual Abuse Survivors – Cthlc Hrld
Discussing the Demographic Winter in China and the US – Joan F. Desmond, NC Register
President Xi Jinping to “Sinicize” Catholic Church in China – W. Zhicheng, Asia News
The Clay Seal of Isaiah to be Displayed in Israel/US Exhibition – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
No, It Is Not Offensive to Refer to God as ‘He’ – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
MPs Call for a Ban on Prayer Vigils Outside Abortion Clinics – Nick Hallett, Cthlc Herald
Live Action Unveils Video Series Exposing Planned Parenthood’s Cover-Up – L. McArtor
Should Pope Francis Accept the Chilean Bishops’ Resignations? – J.F. Desmond, NCRgstr
Sports on Sundays OK, Except When Used to Skip Mass, Says Vatican – Carol Glatz, CNS
US Charts New Strategy for International Religious Freedom – Kathy Schiffer, NC Rgstr
Pope Ashamed of Culture of Abuse & Cover-Up in Chilean Church – Jun. A. Esteves, CH
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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. . .

by Shawn R. Tribe,

of the Liturgical Arts Journal

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
How the Vatican Became Enmeshed in the Met Gala – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Would Jesus Have Gone to the Met Gala? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
My Fifteen All-Time Favorite Churches. . .& Why – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
The Future of the Church – Pope Benedict XVI, The Catholic Gentleman
The Spirit of Vatican II & Reality in Germany – Msgr. Hans Feichtinger, Crisis Magazine
A Whole Town Where the Gospel is Just Part of Life – Alicia Ambrosio, Aleteia
Pro-Aborts Storm Google Conf., Demand Removal of Pro-Life Search Results – G. Carr
World Map of Religion: See Which Countries are the Most Religious – J.P. Mauro, Alet.
The Success Sequence & Avoiding Poverty: A Response to Eve Tushnet – R. Hicks, IFS
The Pastoral Appeal, the Pope, & the Bishops – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek, The Cthlc Thing
Heaven, Hell, & Alder Hey – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
Elsewhere: Dreher on the Dangers of Design Thinking – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Freedom is Never Free – George Weigel, First Things
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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MONDAY EVENING EDITION

Young Businessman Throwing Away the Bible (Credit: New Liturgical Movement)

How the Liturgy May Open or Close the Door to Christ

. . .the data keep pouring in about how young people are abandoning Christianity in droves.  This cuts across all denominational lines.  Recent studies like the Shell-Jugendstudie show that church isn’t one of the places young people are likely to be found as a rule . . . What exactly is the problem? . . .

by Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.,

of the New Liturgical Movement

I Respond to Fr. James Martin about “Official” Teaching on Homosexuality – Fr. Z’s Blg
Was Card. Burke Referring to Us? – Deborah Gyapong, The Anglicanorum Coetibus Soc.
Things the Saints Never Said – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Chappaquiddick & Us – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
How American Schools Standardized Madness – Matthew Walther, The Week
Pope Issues Lengthy Apostolic Exhortation on Universal Call to Holiness – Edw. Pentin
Do Catholics Have Legitimate Fears about Immigration? – Wil. Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis
Confusing the Government With God – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Devil is Real & Not Just a Symbol, Pope Francis Says in Exhortation – J.A. Esteves
Notes from the Sibling Society – John Waters, First Things
Inquiring into the Western Tradition: A Great Books Education – S. Rieley & J. Wysocki
Jesus Was Troubled – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
The Annunciation – The 1st Joyful Mystery – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mainstream Journalism’s Religion Problem – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Could Christian Democracy Solve the UK & US’s Problems? – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Rising Scion: Jacob Rees-Mogg’s Economic & Religious Formation – Mark R. Royce
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FRIDAY EXTRA

left, Jordan Peterson, right, William Lane Craig (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

The Peterson–Craig Encounter: A Missed Opportunity?

. . .On January 26, Wycliffe College, a graduate school federated with the University of Toronto, hosted a discussion on the question: “Is there meaning to life?” The three participants included philosopher & theologian William Lane Craig, atheist philosopher Rebecca Goldstein, & clinical psychologist & professor of psychology Jordan Peterson. . .

by Scott Ventureyra, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

A Strange Post-Liberal Ecumenism – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Anti-Christian Harvard – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
‘Black Panther’ Star Boldly Proclaims “I Fell in Love with Jesus” – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
How Focusing on Catholicism’s Beauty Can Lead People to the Faith – Francis Phillips
St. Polycarp & the Grain of Incense – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Top Imam Calls for Major Reforming Islam, Sharia; Is That Possible? – Joh. Zmirak Ph.D.
Coffee, Roman Style – Carrie Gress, my favorite catholic things
What Do We Agree On? – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Why Do Catholics Abstain from Meat on Fridays & Fast? – Deacon Mic. Bickerstaff, ICL™
Of Space Aliens & the Catholic Faith – Sabrina Arena Ferrisi, National Catholic Register
France Debates How to Pay for Saving Crumbling Cathedrals – John Laurenson, Mrktplc
Inequality Is the Wrong Indicator, Why We Should Focus on Poverty Instead – Js. Ponce
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Catholics Should Not Be Afraid to Enter Public Life – Amy-Jo Crowley
A Book Launch, Hidden Mystical Power, & Art of the Impossible: Part II – Dv. Torkington
5 Inspiring Video Presentations of the Via Crucis – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
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FRIDAY EDITION

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia (Credit: Paul Haring of Catholic News Service)

Things To Come: Faith, State, & Society in a New World

. . .“There are no new paradigms; no new hermeneutical principles; no revolutions in thought; & no possible concordats with the world & its alibis, that can the erase the radicalism & liberating beauty of Christian anthropology”. . .

by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.,

via The Catholic World Report

A Rough Week for the Holy See – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
The Failure of Sweden’s Motherhood Experiment – Allan C. Carlson, Mercatornet
German Bishops Allow Communion for Protestant Spouses in ‘Some Cases’ – E. Pentin
A Tale of Two Countries, a Choice Between Two Cultures – K.V. Turley, The CWR
How Modernism Has Affected the Church – Carlos Caso-Rosendi
Change Your Heart, Change Your Abortion Votes, Bishop Tells Sen. Durbin – CNA/CWR
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
American Recusants – Charle A. Coulombe, The Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society
How Black Catholic Nuns Rewrote the American Story – Dia. B. Morrow, Catholic Philly
What to Know if You Want to Know Theology – Fr. John P. Cush S.T.D., NC Register
The Ostrich Defense of Abortion – Christopher Kaczor Ph.D., Public Discourse
Texas Bishops Support Catholic Charities in Wake of Gay Adoption Lawsuit – CNA/CWR
My First Conversion – Eric Sammons, Swimming Upstream
Intelligent Piety: The Christian Humanism of Flannery O’Connor – Bra. J. Birzer Ph.D.
It’s the Market – Not Socialism – that Fosters Solidarity – George Maggs, CapX
Premonition of Calvary: 2nd Sunday of Lent Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D.
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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 REGVLAR EDITION

Problems with Sola Scriptura Infographic (Credit: ChurchPop)

3 Problems with Protestant Doctrine of Sola Scriptura, In One Infographic

from ChurchPop

Christian Parents Lose Custody of Daughter for Refusing Sex Change Operation – LSN
5 Myths About Papal Infallibility Too Many People Still Believe – ChurchPop
How This App Could Steal Your Face To Make Pornography – CNA via The CWR
What Causes Poverty – Charles Murray, American Enterprise Institute
Speaking the Truth in the Beauty of Love: Better Online Discussion – B. Cross Ph.D., SN
What Happens When a Church Is Closed? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Why Legacies are Brilliant for Charities & How to Get Them – Brice Sokolowski
Making Books in the Middle Ages – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Pray for the Victims at Parkland High School – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Reducing Religion to Politics – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
White House’s Proposed Budget Defunds Planned Parenthood – Steven Ertelt, Life Nws
Russia & China Displaces Radical Islam as Principal Security Concerns – Jud. Miller, CJ
The Japanese Martyrs for Christ – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Markets Provide Care for an Aging Population – Raymond March, The Beacon
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Homeschooling Experience – Maria De Leon, Seton
Expert Says Religious Freedom Critical for Vatican-China Bishop Deal – CNA via CWR
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SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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Ecce Agnus Dei (Credit: God via Catholic Exchange)

How to Receive Holy Communion to the Fullest

To the victor I will give the right to eat from the
tree of life that is in the garden of God.

— The Revelation to Saint John 2:7

by Christopher Carstens,

of Catholic Exchange

How to Be a “Practicing Catholic”: The 5 Precepts of the Church – ChurchPop
‘Surf’s Up’ For These Argentine Priests – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Eucharistic Devotions & the Revival of the Processional Canopy – John P. Sonnen, LAJ
Quæritur: Could a Diocesan Priest Choose to Say Only the TLM? – Fr. Z’s Blog
How the Lord’s Prayer Led This North Korean Defector to Freedom – CNA via The CWR
Devotion: Lifting the Veil Onto My Head – Birgit J., Designs by Birgit
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
The Miracle of ‘Is’ – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Catholic Answers Magazine
4 Saints of Impossible Causes & Prayers to Them – Phillip Kosloski, Aleteia
How Am I To Understand Suffering? – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Cthlc Life™
Making Use of Pre-Lent – Fr. Ed Tomlinson, Father Ed’s Blog
Persevering in Failures & Temptations – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Do Christians Still Practice “Mortification”? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Being “Gift” in a “Take” World – Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
What Is Lent? – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Acts of the Disciples: Discipleship & Dependent Living – Deacon G. Lambert, Cthlc Stnd
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

A Beautiful & Proper Painting of The Wedding at Cana (Credit: Daniel Mitsui via The Amish Catholic)

Fr. James Martin & the Perils of Imaginative Religious Art

by Rick Yoder,

of The Amish Catholic

Anti-Catholic Celebrities Loom Large in Sex Abuse Scandal – J. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Ex-Gay: Devastation Awaits Those Who Follow Fr. James Martin – R.O. Lopez, The Strm
Former Trans 14-Year-Old Has Message For Questioning Kids – Walt Heyer, The Fdrlst
The Vatican Should Just Stick to English – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., The CH
If the Catholic Church Ordained Women – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Can Divorcees w/“Annulments” be Blocked f/Marrying If Children Involved – Fr. Z’s Blg
America’s Increasingly Christ-less Christmas – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Let’s Not Commercialise Our Lady of Guadalupe – Michael Davis, The Catholic Herald
It Isn’t Prejudiced to Recognise We Don’t All Worship Same God – F. Phillips, The CH
New York City Bans Politically Incorrect Sex Therapy – Cathy Ruse, The Stream
Whether Francis is a ‘Reform Pope’ Depends on Whom You Ask – J. Allen Jr., Crux
Ways Music Therapy can Improve Your Homeschool Day – Colleen Mavroudis, Seton
Denver Priest’s Legacy of Outreach to Homeless Continues – Rezac & West, CNA/NCReg
Canada Pulls Doc. for Quoting Critic of Transgenderism – Lianne Laurence, LSN
New Polish PM: To Stop Europe’s Decline, Return to Christianity – N. Dueholm, LSN
Has Australian Commission Weakened the Reformers on Sex Abuse? – J. Allen Jr., Crux
For the Revolution, Not Reformation; Final Edition (18 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (18 December AD 2017) click here.
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Leonardo da Vinci’s Salvator Mundi (Credit: zazzle.com)

Why Would a Saudi Prince Pay $450m for a Painting of Christ?

by Father Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Herald

Pope Francis Calls for Lord’s Prayer Translation To Be Changed – uCatholic
Fr. Blake on That Book – “The Dictator Pope” – Fr. Z’s Blog
All New Roman Catholic Gear – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
Official Pilgrimages to Medjugorje are Now Permitted, Says Pope’s Envoy – Cthlc Hrld
Gentleman, Learn to Compliment a Lady – Jennifer Hartline, The Stream
How to Explain the Immaculate Conception to a Skeptic – Marge Fenelon, NC Register
Hell Is Real & Souls Really Go There – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Was Mary’s Immaculate Conception Absolutely Necessary? – Dave Armstrong, NC Rgstr
How To Know & Deal With Heresy Today – Part III – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., TACatholic
Did the Church Chain Up the Bible? – Steve Weidenkopf, Catholic Answers Magazine
Sabbatical for Suffering with the Immaculate Conception – J. Dougherty, Catholic Stand
Does God Command the Impossible? – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
Ineffabilis Deus – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
A Catholic Approach to Tax Reform – Matthew E. Bunson, Natl Catholic Register
Orange’s Vietnam-born Auxiliary Bishop Luong Dies at Age 77 – CNA/EWTN News
Pope Will See a Lively Faith in Peru & Chile, Lima’s Cardinal Says – CNA via The CWR
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (11 December AD 2017) click here.
For the Monday Culture of Life Edition (11 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (11 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (11 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY ORIENTAL ORTHODOX EDITION (12 December AD 2017) click here.
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

A Painting by Francesco Brunery (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Quæritur: Priests Don’t Say Daily Mass in the Parish

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Fight Against Concupiscence – Joannie Watson, Integrated Catholic Life™
What is Happening at Mass? – Bishop Robert Barron, Integrated Catholic Life™
When Padre Pio was Visited by a Soul from Purgatory – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Beauty: An Abundant, Impractical Encounter With God – Trish Irvine, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: Mass Obligation & Falling Asleep During Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
On Vulnerability & Self-Disclosure in Priestly Formation – Fr. Th. V. Bergh Ph.D., H&PR
In Praise of Patriarchy & Headship – Jim Russell, Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Praying for the Holy Souls: The Soul You Help May Be Your Own – James Curley, CL
A Clericalist Alphabet – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Francis de Sales: How the Love of God Is Manifest in Conformity & Stability – TGWWS
Meeting the Real Jesus, from a Priest of Inst. of Incarnate Word – D. Clayton, Claritas

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