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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

New Book by George Weigel, The Fragility of Order (Credit: The Catholic World Report)

Discouragement is Not an Option: Weigel on the Fragility of Order

. . .I’ve just finished reading a fine collection of essays by George Weigel entitled The Fragility of Order which covers a number of fascinating topics from the late nineteenth century to the present with the author’s usual combination of broad knowledge, meticulous research, & sound judgment.  Of course, even Catholic friends like to criticize Weigel on occasion; when somebody is so obviously a leading Catholic thinker, the rest of us have to distinguish ourselves somehow—& we all have dogmatic personalities, after all. . .

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Why Do Woke Activists on Cultural Left Know Little, Nothing about Religion? – Gt Rlgn
Faced with a World in Chaos, What Did St. Benedict Do? – Fr. Jef. F. Kirby S.T.D., Crux
Why Can’t Women Become Catholic Priests? – uCatholic
Ubuntu – Eugene Tan, Ignitum Today
Are Theories on Decline of Religion in America Crumbling?  – Ric. Ostling, Get Religion
The Witness of a Young Catholic in Love with Traditional Liturgy – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Is Original Sin Nonsensical? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Trans Bathrooms are About Discrimination, Against Women & Children – The Federalist
Secular Materialism Can’t Make Sense of Reality – Justin Dyer Ph.D., Public Discourse
Don’t Concede Ground to Cultural Marxists, Beauty Does Have Utility! – New Lit Mov
Liturgical Objects Restored in Italy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Irish Govt Pushing Free Abortions, Banning Pro-Life Free Speech – C. Sherlock, Lf Nws
High-placed Shadows & the Summer of 2018 – Peter D. Beaulieu Ph.D., The CWR
Priest Prayed Against Abortion at Canadian Parliament for 30 Years – C. Vazquez, Lf Ns
Education & the Formation of Culture – R. Jared Staudt Ph.D., Newman Society
It’s Almost Here! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! – Meghan Ashley Styling
Film & the Art of Evangelizing – Edward P. Shikles, One Peter 5
Why Email is the Hottest Trend in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Understanding Marion Maréchal: Outlining a Future for the French Right – First Things
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

Pope Benedict XVI with his books (Credit: Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso)

New Book Coming from Pope Benedict XVI

. . .Glory To God, That There May Be Peace on Earth.  A Never-Before-Published Text From Pope Benedict XVI. . .

by Sandro Magister,

of Settimo Cielo

via L’Espresso

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Tacoma Priest Who Collapsed at the Altar Has Now Died – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
When Padre Pio Prayed for Someone, He Used This Powerful Prayer – Philip Kosloski
Theo-Political Cartoon: Top Exports – Pat Cross, Pat Cross Cartoons
Now Trending: Baby Names – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register
Poland: We No Longer Have Enough Clergy to Serve Poles Abroad – J. Luxmoore, CH
Why Go to School When You Could Learn at Home? – Mei Ling, Mercatornet
Quæritur: Can I Teach at an SSPX School? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Maybe We Need Some King Fu in Catholic Catechesis – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Pass the Torch – Protect the Parish – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Pope Francis Citta’ Del Vaticano Coin (Credit: by Route 66 from Shutterstock via TACon)

Francis: Being The Change He Wants; Rod Dreher Interviews Ross Douthat on His New Book, “To Change The Church: Pope Francis And The Future of Catholicism“

. . .New York Times columnist Ross Douthat’s new book, To Change The Church: Pope Francis & The Future of Catholicism, which is published today, is an urgent, compelling work of popular religious journalism. Douthat reads the signs of these anxious times with acute clarity & far-seeing vision. This book is must reading for every Christian who cares about the fate of the West & the future of global Christianity. . .

by Rod Dreher

Modesty II: What to Wear – Fr. David Nix, Courageous Priest
10 Heresies I Believed as a Protestant – Until I Became Catholic! – ChurchPop
Providence Coll. Pres. Lashes Out at Catholic Media – Stephen Herreid, Catholic Vote
Critical Look at Rod Dreher, Patrick Deneen, & “Catholic Integralists” – J. Zmirak PhD
Police Seize Chinese Bishop Who was Asked to Stand Aside by the Vatican – Cthlc Hrld
Peter Kreeft’s Conversion Story – The Coming Home Network International
The Corrosion of the British Spirit – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Ever Unconvincing Gender Idealogues – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
The Gospel Truth about Mary Magdalene? – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
A Crisis of Authority: Humanae Vitae 50 Years Later – Dave McClow, Catholic Exchange
Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Holy Week – Stephanie Mann, NC Register
It’s Disgusting That the GOP Haven’t Cut Planned Parenthood’s Subsidies – Nic. Russell
Enjoy “Banking” at a Credit Union? Thank a Priest – John Burger, Aleteia
“Paul, Apostle of Christ” Depicts the Extraordinary Faith of Ordinary People – C. Olson
Beatitudinem Quaerens – a Joyful Album of Modern Latin Hymns – Jean Elizabeth Seah
Make the Most of Holy Week & Forgive Your Enemies – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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SVNDAY LATE EDITION

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Above, a statue of St. Benedict in Italy (Credit: Pixabay via the National Catholic Register)

Learn Benedictine Humility by Reading This Book

. . .Although St. Benedict retreated into seclusion to escape the lures of wealth & immorality, following in his footsteps does not necessarily require the total rejection of the world. In his book entitled Humility Rules, Benedictine Father J. Augustine Wetta suggests another way of life inspired by St. Benedict, one that is compatible with modernity. . .

by Hannah Kubiak,

of the National Catholic Register

4 Rules for Discernment Every Catholic Should Know! – ChurchPop
The Devil Hates Lent – Here’s How to Beat Him – Laura Ricketts, epicPew
A Marian Pilgrimage to St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s Shrine – Marge Fenelon, NC Register
Is Tardiness a Vice? – Joannie Watson, Integrated Catholic Life™
When Your Children Act Up In Church – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
How Granda Brought About Twin Pugin-Inspired Chalices – Kinga U. Lipinska, LAJ
A View of the Sacraments in the Age of Enlightenment – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
The Astounding Humility in Jesus’ Human Nature – Cameron Edman, Catholic Stand
What is a Sacristan? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
What Does the Word “Amen” Mean? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
A Courtly French Prayer Book – Rev. Allan Barton Ph.D., Liturgical Arts Journal
Lent as a Moving Experience – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Journal Your Way to Spiritual Growth – Katie Warner, National Catholic Register
Lent: A Time for Transformation – Wendy McMahon, Catholic Stand
Ashes to Ashes: A Lenten Reflection – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Lent: A Holy Pause that Shakes the Soul – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Note I: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time
Note II: The editor apologizes for the late edition, he was busy upgrading the website
For the MONDAY EDITION (26 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (26 February, AD 2018) click here.

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MONDAY EXTRA

Why C.S. Lewis Never Became a Catholic

by Dave Armstrong,

of the National Catholic Register

Prominent SJW on Amoris Lætitia Worries Church May Turn Into Merciful NGO – A. Gagliarducci
Ireland’s “Mass Graves” Story Is Fake News – Bill Donohue, Catholic League
A Book for Me and All Protestants to Read – Carl R. Trueman, First Things
Biology Isn’t Bigotry: Christians, Lesbians & Rad. Feminists Unite to Fight Gender Ideology – PD
Joseph Pearce Has Written the Definitive Bio on Tom Monaghan – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Rgstr
God’s Gotcha: Young Punk Grows Into Manhood Thru Help of Feisty Old Usher – Edward Monti
7 Points for Your Lenten Game Plan – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Love and Famine: a Review of “Bitter Harvest” – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Starting Conversations to Start Evangelization – Alex Wolke, Catholic Stand
Saints of Lent: Athanasius Contra Mundum – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Catholics in Egypt are Sheltering Orthodox Families Fleeing ISIS – Jonathan Luxmoore, C.H.

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THURSDAY EXTRA

Perfect Lenten Reading

by K.E. Colombini,

of Crisis Magazine

Head of the Jesuits: “Doctrine Is a Word That I Don’t Like Very Much” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Four Questions for Cardinal Coccopalmerio – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Catholic Herald
The Benedict Option in Practice: Living the Rural Life Is Surprisingly Normal – Jason Craig
Cardinal Coccopalmerio: My Communion Guidance Wouldn’t Apply to Same-Sex Couples – C.H.
The Rise of Dystopian Nonfiction – K.E. Colombini, First Things
Pope Francis: A Corrupt Creation, Christian Hope, and Rebirth – Melanie Jean Juneau, C.S.
Why Does God Allow Horrible Evil? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Restraint & Caritas in Public Discourse; Amoris Lætitia Debate – Ryan Hunter, Ethika Politika
A Catholic Gun Control Agenda – Patrick Toner, The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
This 110-year-old Nun Got Birthday Greetings from Pope Francis – Catholic News Agency
When the Church Thrives, Cultures Thrive – Michael J. Ortiz, Crisis Magazine
The Economic Evil of Eugenics – Matthew McCaffrey Ph.D., Mises Institute
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Catholics Shouldn’t Totally Reject Human Gene Editing, But It Still Has Ethical Problems – A.M.

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

clown-mass-spirit-of-vatican-ii-liturgical-abuse-liturgy-liberalism-smoke-of-satanSome Catholics Defend Using the Internet for ‘Liturgy Shaming’

by David Gibson

of Religious News Service

via Crux

The Pope’s Confusing Statement on Gender Theory: A Follow-Up – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
Eye of the Tiber or Real Headline? Can You Tell the Difference? – Theresa Williams, epicPew
10 Urgent Facts About Exorcisms this Catholic Peritus Wants You to Know – Shaun McAfee O.P.
Confidence in the Dialog between Faith & Science: New Book by Stacy Trasancos – M. Baruzzini
Medieval Advice for Students Living Away from Home – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Tonight’s Channel 4 Programme Attacks My Pro-Life Org., Here’s What They Won’t Say – C.H.
How to Discourage Socialism Among the Young – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
Pence vs. Kaine: V.P. Debate Gives Voice to the Pro-Life Cause – Matthew Bunson, N.C. Rgstr
The Pill and the Modern Myth of Progression – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald
How St. Francis’ Reformation Differed from Martin Luther’s “Reformation” – T. Marshall Ph.D.
Being a Good Neighbor Every Day – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand

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EASTER WEDNESDAY EXTRA

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(Photos courtesy of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, SOLT)
(Photos courtesy of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, SOLT)

Fr. James Flanagan: The Most Influential Catholic You Have Never Heard Of

by Carrie Gress

of the National Catholic Register

ISIS Video: Multi-Million Dollar Ransom for Kidnapped Priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil – Kay. Lewis
Jesuit University to Fire Professor Who Defended Catholic Teaching on Marriage – Austin Ruse
Spin Battle Will Continue Ad Infinitum After Apostolic Exhortation on Family Released – Weigel
Interview w/ Animal Rts. Activists Who Disrupted Easter Mass at St. Patrick’s (N.Y.) – Stagnaro
Artificial Intelligence, and the Ethical Dangers, or Benefits, of New Technology – Dn. Goodman
A Timepiece of the Passion of Christ – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Confession: The Light Is On for You – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Les Misérables (An Illustrated Book by Candlewick Press) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Tale As Old As Time: The Transformative Power of Love – Maria Cintorino, Crisis Magazine
The Citizen’s Share – Jack Quick, The Distributist Review
Canada’s Demand for Death – Christopher White, Catholic Lane
For the Mother Angelica, Foundress of E.W.T.N. post (March 29, 2016) click here.
For the EASTER WEDNESDAY EDITION (March 30, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (March 30, 2016) click here.
For the EASTER THURSDAY EDITION (March 31, 2016) click here.
For the EASTER THURSDAY EXTRA (March 31, 2016) click here.
For the Remembering Mother Angelica post (March 31, 2016) click here.

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