Bishop Robert Barron

McCarrick Watch: Friday Edition

Sermon & Deeds of the Antichrist by Luca Signorelli, circa A.D. 1500 (Pic Credit: NC Register)

Here’s What I Think About the McCarrick Mess

. . .we should ask the heavenly powers to fight with us & for us.  I might suggest especially calling upon the one who crushes the head of the serpent. . .

by Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D.,

from the National Catholic Register

Name Names, No More Bureaucratic Responses – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Cardinal Danneels: A Wolf in Shepherd’s Clothing – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Consequences if All the Bishops Resign – Fr. Z’s Blog
An American Priest’s Despair – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Bring on the Righteous Anger – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
This is Where We Are Now – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Reflections on the Abuse Saga: It’s Not Just about McCarrick – Inés San Martín, Crux
Wickedness in High Places – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Roundup: Bishops React to McCarrick Scandal – Register Staff, NC Register
Sex-Abuse Survivor Says Cardinal Wuerl’s Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough – NC Register
Evangelical Episcopal Repentance – Daniel Philpott, Arc of the Universe
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Bishop Robert Barron in Full Regalia (Credit: the National Catholic Register)

A Very Bad Argument for Priestly Celibacy

. . .There is a very bad argument for celibacy which has reared its head throughout the tradition & which is, even today, defended by some. . .

by Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D.,

of Word on Fire

What to Make of B16’s Letter about Popes’ Theological Thought? – Christopher Altieri
The Hidden Symbolism of the Paschal Candle, Explained In One Infographic – ChrchPop
Czech Brutalism – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Rene Girard, Sacred Violence & the Mass – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
A Painful & Necessary Book Explores the Pain Felt by Children of Divorce – Ph. Lawler
On Day One, The “Build” Began – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Secret Formula for Raising Millions – Brice Sokolowski
Hindu Extremists Attack Nuns, Destroy Hospital Wall in India – CNS via Catholic Herald
The Bible. . . & Other Traditions – Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic Answers Magazine
Taking It Apart, One Canon at a Time – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of. . .
Vatican Congregation Publishing Document on ‘Gender Theory’ – Aleteia
A Lesson for Fathers from My Son with Down Syndrome – Tim Bennett, Cthlc Exchange
Netherlands Euthanized 252 Mentally Ill People in 2017 – Alex Schadenberg, Life News
A Talk With ‘Before I Was Me’ Author Frank Fraser – Carrie Gress Ph.D., NC Register
Chemical Weapons Are Back, Thanks to Russia – Judith Miller, City Journal
Charitable Intention: What’s Your Motive? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D., Explains Demonic Activity (Credit: Screenshot from YouTube via ChurchPop)

Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D., Explains the Signs That Demonic Powers are Active in the World

from ChurchPop

Protestant Mega-Church Has a Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – ChurchPop
Not Rights, But Power: Cakeshop vs. CO Civil Rights Cms. – Charlotte Allen, First Things
Teacher Who Was Fired for Misgendering Slaps School with Lawsuit – G. Carr, The Strm
Oxford Scientists Question Study Saying Gays “Born This Way” – Science Media Centre
Bermuda Abolishes ‘Same-Sex Marriage’ – Catholic Herald
For a Quarter-Century, The Man of This Hour – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
Bp. Morlino on Controversy: Only What is True Can Ultimately be Pastoral – Jim Graves
Fun 2018 Catholic Wall Calendar – Fr. Z’s Blog
God Knows His Plans For Us But How Do We? – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Are You Hoarding Your Blessings? – Alita Maria Covel Ngo OCDS, Catholic Stand
Christians Fear Retribution for Opposing ‘Gay Marriage’ in Australia – Fr. Hodges, LSN
Finding Our True Identity – Cameron Edman, Catholic Stand
How Much Manna Are You Gathering? – Jeffrey Stevens, Catholic Stand
Vatican Conf. Highlights Role of Laity in Addressing Challenges – CNA via The CWR
Seeing the Savior: $450 Million, or Just Priceless? – K.V. Turley, Natl Catholic Register
The Pope, “Shield Catholic Hospitals from Business Mentality” – S. Cernuzio, Vtcn Insdr
For the TVESDAY ORIENTAL ORTHODOX EDITION (12 December AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Los Angeles Auxiliary Bishop Robert E. Barron addresses the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia 22 September (Credit: Catholic News Service/Jeffrey Bruno via Crisis Magazine)

Sed Contra, Bishop Barron

by Father Christopher Roberts,

of Crisis Magazine

Did You Know One of the Most Popular X-Men Is a Devout Catholic – Billy Ryan, uCthlc
Pope Francis & The Repeat of Vatican II – P.J. Smith, First Things
Aristotle Would Not Agree With This Commentary on Amoris Lætitia – Cecily Lowe, CS
What is “Healing the Family Tree”? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Another Parish Goes Ad Orientem at Advent – Fr. Z’s Blog
How My Vision of Christ in Iran Led Me from Suicide to Salvation – Nikki Tayebian, TCF
Poland Abolishing Sunday Shopping; We Should Follow Their Example – Lucie-Smith
The Perfect Advent Playlist to Help Prepare You for Christmas – Mat. Green, Aleteia
An Advent Plan for a Non-People Person – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
True Diversity Found in the Unity of Christ – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
How to Use an Advent Wreath – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Black Elk and the Need for Catechists – Bishop Robert Barron, Integrated Catholic Life™
Canada Legalized Assisted Suicide, Euthanizing Disabled Children Next – Sharma, LN
Giving Tuesday: Dioceses Hope to Raise Millions – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
How Hebrew-Speaking Catholics Make Advent Longer – Alicia Ambrosio, Aleteia
Lux Fulgebit: A CD for the Christmas Season – William Riccio, New Liturgical Movement

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Bishop Robert Barron Hilariously Replies to Negative Comments about Relics on Facebook

from ChurchPop

Fr. John Hunwicke has a Stunner of a Post on the “Sign of Peace” – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Magisterium and the Dilemma of Dissent – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Turin Shroud: The Latest Evidence Will Challenge the Sceptics – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, CH
Wherein Michael Sean Winters Respond to Fr. Z’s gift of the Combat Rosary – Fr. Z’s Blog
Make Hell Hot Again – Marc Barnes, First Things
Rethinking How You Fundraise – The Catholic Approach – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Eastern Churches, a Thorn in the Pope’s Side – Sandro Magister, Settimo Cielo via L’Esprss
Priest Stabbed During Mass at Mexico City Cathedral Dies in Hospital – CNA via The CWR
Knights of Columbus Change 4th Degree Uniforms – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Reflecting” on the Future of the Church of England – Joanna Bogle, The Disp. via The CWR
But What About Abusive Marriages? – Jennifer Roback Morse, Crisis Magazine
The Mystery of Angels and Demons – Kristin Aebli, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Spiritual Witness of Flannery O’Connor – Amy Welborn, The Catholic World Report
California Has Churches Dating Back to the 1770s – Jim Graves, NC Register
Why Cardinal Parolin’s Trip to Russia Matters – CNA via The Catholic World Report
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

massachusetts-state-house-in-bostonShocking New Law Takes Effect in Massachusetts

by Dustin Siggins

of the National Catholic Register

13 Real-Life Pictures That Prove Being A Parent Is Awful – Rich Lamm, epicPew
The Infantilization of Parenting – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Vatican Strives to Revive Idea That There’s Only One “America” – Inés San Martín, Crux
When Evangelicals Convert Catholics. . .Why? [Podcast] – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Satellites, the Internet, and the Communion of Saints – Bishop Robert Barron, The Dispatch
Four Steps to Turning Around Your Parish Finances – Fr. George Mahon, Catholic Herald
Shockingly Successful Collegiate Catholic Guard Makes It Big w/ N.Y. Knicks – Trent Beattie
Pope Approves New Rules for Canonization Process – Brian O’Neel, National Catholic Register
Knowing and Doing – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Come, Bless God’s Creatures Great and Small – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Spreading Hope, Trust, the Center of Next World Communications Day – H. Brockhaus, C.N.A.

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