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TVESDAY EDITION

20 February AD 2018 3 Comments

LizziesAnswers (Credit: YouTube via ChurchPop)

Major Protestant YouTube Star Announces She’s Converting to Catholicism

YouTube star Lizzie Estella Reezay of the YouTube channel LizziesAnswers has announced that she’s converting from Protestantism to Catholicism.

from ChurchPop

5 Beautiful Catholic Churches on the Beach – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Worried about Cardinal Cupich’s “Paradigm Shift”? . . . – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Drunk Stoned Perverted Dead – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Card. Mahoney Cancels Appearance After Locals Vow to Protest – Claire Chretien, Lf St
Ireland: Abortionists Upset as Legal Abortion Support Collapses – SPUC via Life News
In Praise of Fr. Francis Canavan’s Prophetic Eye – Ronda Chervin, The Cthlc World Rprt
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis’ Feast of Forgiveness — Confession – Edward Pentin, Natl Cthlc Register
Pressing Pause on the “Transgender Moment” – Matthew J. Franck, Public Discourse
The Monks of Solesmes Publishing Studies of Gnostic Chants – R. Yoder, The Amish Cth
What’s Wrong with the New NIH Study on Transgender Kids? – Jane Robbins, Life Site
The Post-Napoleonic Church – Ælredus Rievallensis, Canticum Salomonis
Bishops in Nigeria Release Books on Marriage, Family Life – CNA via The CWR
The Vocation of a Soldier, Service, & the Act of Love – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley
Francis de Sales: Model of Apologists – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers Magazine
From Inmates to Entrepreneurs – Brittany Hunter, Foundation for Economic Education
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MONDAY EXTRA I

12 February AD 2018 7 Comments

Jesus Christ Said “Go & Sin No More” (Credit: A Mystery via The American Catholic)

Go & Sin No More: DarwinCatholic & Mark Shea

Mark Shea wades into the recent controversy about Cardinal Marx’s suggestion that perhaps the Church may in certain individual cases come up with some sort of blessing to be applied to same-sex unions.

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

1968 at 50 – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Benedict XVI’s Final Magisterium – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Change Your Hearts, Not Your Laws: St. Valentines’ Day & #MeToo – C. Daru, Cth Stnd
A Spiritually Meaningful Lent After Mardi Gras – Mary Cuff, Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis Appoints Canon Paul Swarbrick as New Bishop of Lancaster – Cthlc Hrld
Do You Know the Literal, Catholic Meaning of the Word “Carnival”? – Zelda Caldwell
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
Democrat Party Chair Won’t Say If There’s Room for Pro-Life Democrats – M. Bilger, LN
Flu Season Prompts Dioceses to Take Measures at Mass – Judy Roberts, NC Register
Pope Francis & the Cardinal Mindszenty Treatment in China – Paul Kengor Ph.D., Crisis
The Vatican’s Communist China Whitewash: Sorondo’s Potemkin Village – D. Mark, FTh
What, Then, Does Cardinal Cupich Mean? – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Ross Douthat’s Book on Pope Francis – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Impact of Sin Upon Human Nature & Hence Upon Human Reason – Edu. Echeverria
Book: A Crash Course in Ecclesiastical Architecture – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorit. . .
The Popcorn Cathedral Debuts on Breadbox Media – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
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THVRSDAY EXTRA II

8 February AD 2018 6 Comments

The Seven Virtues (Public Domain via Aleteia)

Struggling with Sin? Practice the Opposing Virtue

Combat the seven deadly sins with the seven heavenly virtues

by Philip Kosloski,

of Aleteia

‘Porn(ography) Literacy’ Class For Teens – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Villa Maria Chapel Upgrade Creates Controversy – David Ryan, Ignitum Today
No Girl Scout Cookies for Me! – Birgit Jones, Designs by Birgit
The Art of the Chapel Veil or Mantilla – John Paul Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
Here’s What You May Not Know About Christ’s Passion – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
Jesus Was a Miracle Worker & Everyone Knew It Bart Ehrman – Jimmy Akin, NC Rgstr
NRO Interviews Me on the Jesuit Who Changed My Life – Dawn Eden Goldstein S.T.D.
Discernment of Spirits – Kristin Aebli, Catholic Spiritual Direction
First Gerber Baby With Down Syndrome – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
What the Difference in Disagreements Can Teach Us – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Our Salvation Journey: Once & Done is Just No Fun! – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
A Penitential Valentine’s Day – Madeleine Teahan, Catholic Herald
Why America Needs Thousands of Political Parties – Matthew Walther, The Week
Will Pres. Trump Tell the Truth About the Armenian Genocide? – R. Morgenthau, WSJ
Pope Francis: It’s Blasphemy to Commit Crimes in the Name of God – H Brockhaus, CNA
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TVESDAY EXTRA

30 January AD 2018 2 Comments

Catholic & Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Let’s Name the Abortion Providing Catholic Politicians

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Fr. Jm. Martin Demands Bishops Censor His Critics for “Hate” – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., Strm
Vatican: Despite Regrettable Reports, Pope Well-Informed on China – E. Pentin, NCReg
What Does Pope Francis’s New Document Mean for the Church? – Ed Condon J.C.D., CH
Why Americans’ Comfort Levels w/LGBTers Dropped Last Year – CF Greene, The Fdrlst
Modernists Looks at Jordan Peterson – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Church Critics Have Long Abandoned the Real World – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis
Explaining Why the Vatican Seems So Eager for a Deal w/China – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
There Shall Be One Fold & One Shepherd – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Transgender Ideology Hurts Kids – Ryan T. Anderson Ph.D., The Stream
Returning to Confession After Many Years Can Be a Joyful Experience – F. Phillips, CH
Proposed New Australian Law Could Label Priests Agents of the Vatican – S. Byron, CH
Vatican & China: Card. Zen’s Intervention Raises Tense Questions – Michael Davis, CH
St. Thomas Would Oppose Changing the Lord’s Prayer – David Arias, Crisis Magazine
Pete Socks: From Book Reviews & Podcasts to Full-Time for God – M.J. Juneau, Cth Std
Canadian Cardinal Slams Trudeau’s Abortion Pledge – Lianne Laurence, LifeSiteNews
Pope Will Send Delegate to Investigate Bishop Barros Accusations in Chile – Elise Harris
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THVRSDAY EDITION

25 January AD 2018 4 Comments

Joseph Cardinal Zen Ze-kiun in St. Peters Square (Credit: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini via CNA)

The Vatican Ditches Underground Catholic Church, Makes Deal With Communist Government

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

The Canon Modernist Catholics Hate the Most? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Analyzing a Christian Tirade Against the Eucharist – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
The Islamization of Oslo – Bruce Bawer, City Journal
Annals Of Wishful Christian Thinking – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Transgenderism: A State-Sponsored Religion? – Andre Van Mol M.D., Public Discourse
The Path of Perfection – Purgatory – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Lib MP Breaks Ranks to Blast Trudeau’s Ban on Grants for Pro-Lifers – L. Laurence, LSN
Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums: Tickets, Opening Hours. . . – Catholic Herald
Is There Hope in God’s Providence During Desolation? – Matt Chicoine, Catholic Stand
Kurdish Christian Converts Pray for Deliverance from Turkey – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., Strm
Mass for Vocations at the Pantheon – Mornac, Rorate Cæli
Pope Decries Religious Persecution in Meeting with Yazidis – CNA via The CWR
Turpin Abuse Case Prompts Debate on Homeschool Oversight – Kevin Jones, CNA
Mission Must Be at the Heart of Journalism, Pope Says – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Amid Deadly Protests, Pope Francis Appeals for Peace in Congo – CNA via The CWR
Crisis in Cameroon: Cardinal Tumi Criticizes Military Violence – CNA/EWTN News
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THVRSDAY EASTERN ORTHODOX EDITION

25 January AD 2018 4 Comments

An Eastern Cross Atop an Onion Dome of an Orthodox Christian Church in Pyatigorsk (Credit: Catholic Exchange)

The Eastern Cross

by Father William Saunders

of Catholic Exchange

Questioning the Prospects of Catholic-Orthodox Unity – A.A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The CWR
Russians Will Work in Palestine to Save Oak of Mamre Mentioned in Bible – Pravmir
Key Takeaways About Orthodox Christians – Jeff Diamant, Fact Tank
Archaeologists Find 1,500-yr-old Georgian Christian Mosaic in Israel – Zelda Caldwell
Orthodox, Big Maneuvers on the Moscow-Kiev Axis – Gianni Valente, Vatican Insider
Christian Unity Being Built on Friendships in Catholic-Orthodox – John Burger, Aleteia
Russia’s Victory in Syria; Hilarion Calls for Return of Christians – V. Rozanskij, AN
Bartholomew: Common Christian Agenda for Common Good at Vatican – Nat da Polis
Russia: Orthodox Church Opened 30K Places of Worship Last 30 Yrs – Zelda Caldwell
Pope Urges Continued Dialogue Between Orthodox, Catholics – Junno A. Esteves, Crux
Inter-Orthodox Gathering: The Sign of St. Andrew – Vladimir Rozanskij, AsiaNews.it
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

20 January AD 2018

John Cardinal Dew (Credit: Joseph Sciambra)

New Zealand Bishop Describes Changing Church Attitudes About Homosexuality as a “Galileo Moment“

by Joseph Sciambra

An Armenian Bishop “Ordains” a Deaconette – Fr. Z’s Blog
James Martin Promotes Iconographer of “Gay Saints” – Joseph Sciambra
Why Young People are Bringing Back Old Things – K.V. Turley, NC Register
A Day in the Life of a Catholic Fundraiser – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Kindness Is Not the Same as Love – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Is Pauline Privilege an Exception to Teaching on Indissolubility of Marriage? – E. Peters
‘Buffer Zones’ Could Force Canadian March for Life to Change Route – CNS via CH
Vatican Takes Over Scandal-Hit Sodalitium Movement Amid Abuse Allegations – Harris
Between Christmas and Lent: The Season of Christ the King – Stephanie Mann
Monks Killed in Algeria to be Recognised as Martyrs – CNS via Catholic Herald
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

6 January AD 2018

NASA Grail Delta 2 Rocket Launch Ascent (Credit: Pics about Space)

Fr. Z’s Predictions for 2018

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Parents Can’t Opt Kids Out of Mandatory Gay Promo Texts – California Catholic Daily
The Only Man That Was the Pope More Than Once – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Why Does The New Year Start On January 1? Thank The Catholic Church – uCatholic
The 5 Bishops Surely Not Alone Being Concerned About Communion – Fr. Lucie-Smith
The Pope Confirms Guido Marini as His Master of Ceremonies – A. Tornielli, Vtcn Insider
Red China: Monsignors Luke Li Jingfeng & Matthias Yu Chengxin Deceased – Zenit
Two Sons, One Father – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
Why ‘Mother of God’ Matters – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Marching to the ‘8beat’ Drum to Promote the Beatitudes – K.V. Turley, NC Register
How Seton Hall University Got Its Name – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Msgr. Peter Shao Zhumin of Wenzhou Freed After 7 Months – AsiaNews.it
Pope Prays to Convert Hearts of Terrorists Who Struck Egypt’s Christians – Allen, Crux
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VVEDNESDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION

20 December AD 2017 2 Comments

Shield of the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham

After New Female ‘Bishop’ of London, Dear Anglo-Catholics: Come Home to Rome!

by Father Dwight Longenecker

New London ‘Bishop’, Anglo-Catholics Draw Another Line in the Sand – Msgr. Barnes
Disgraced Former Anglican Bishop Turns Catholic to Live & Worship in Anonymity – CH
The Final Fall of the Church of England – William M. Briggs Ph.D., Statistician to the. . .
Bishop Bell Was Railroaded – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Vicar Being Punished for Writing Strong-Worded Letter to Congregation – Lucie-Smith
An Autopsy on the Anglo-Catholic Movement – Father Ed’s Blog
Top Church of England Vicar: Pray for Prince George to Have SSA – Rod Dreher
Erosion of “Common Ancient Traditions” bt. Anglicans & Catholics – Fr. John Hunwicke
Australian Anglicans Removing the “Seal” of Confession – Fr. John Hunwicke, FHME
CoE Cleric Apologises for Asking to Pray for Prince George to Have SSA – Oppenheim
Two New Ordinariate Priests in Scotland – Deborah Gyapong, The ACS
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

3 December AD 2017

Journey Home with Sister Miriam (Credit: epicPew)

Sister Miriam’s Amazing Reversion Back to Catholicism

by Chloe Langr,

of epicPew

Quæritur: Venial Sins Forgiven During Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
We Know That His Testimony is True – Fr. George Rutler, National Catholic Register
Quæritur: How Much “Work” on Sunday? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Salvation Is Not a Right – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
11 Ways to Prepare Your Boy to be a Great Priest – Jennifer Fitz, Natl Catholic Register
In the Habit: A History of Catholicism & Tobacco – John B. Buescher, The CWR
Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal: Still Bearing Fruit After 30 Years – Jim Graves, Reg
The Things That Last – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
When’s the Last Time You Were Told, “Follow Me?” – Jeffrey Stevens, Catholic Stand
How Can I Find Time to Homeschool My Children? – Mary Kay Clark Ph.D., Seton Mgzn
Meet the Patron of Large Families, Margaret of Scotland – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
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