Catholicism

SATVRDAY EXTRA

Baby in the Womb (Credit: Screen Shot from Life News)

These Products, Cosmetics & Vaccines Made Using Cells From Aborted Babies

. . .Children of God for Life released a new list that informs consumers about products that are made or tested with cells from aborted babies. . .

by Micaiah Bilger

of Life News

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
How Heretics in the Church Win – Fr. Z’s Blog
Atheist Blesses Sneezing Woman (Warning: Satire) – Eye of the Tiber
St. Mary Frances of the Five Wounds of Jesus – Mystics of the Church
Bare-Knuckle Religion – Fr. George W. Rutler Th.D. S.T.D., Crisis Magazine
Why Does Medieval Catholic Art Have UFOs? The Answer Here. . . – ChurchPOP
When It’s Time to Stop Evangelizing – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Divine Relationship between Nature & the Liturgical Calendar – Napa Institute
The Two Cartesian Worlds – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Quæritur: How to Convince a Priest to Learn the Traditional Latin Mass? – Fr Ferguson
Sex & the City’s Profoundly Unrealistic View of the World Has Hurt Women – N. Mering
Chris Pratt Talks God on MTV, Get’s Standing Ovation – D.R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Does Jesus Forbid Self-Defense? – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Why this Pope Started the Custom of Saying “God Bless You!” when People Sneeze – C
On a Quest for the Holy Grail? Many Believe It Is in a Church in Spain – Aleteia
Why A Compromise On Transgender Politics Would Be Capitulation – Walt Heyer
How to Maximize Your Wardrobe with the Right Handbag – Meghan Ashley Styling
Do Stay-At-Home Moms Act as a Drag on the Economy? – Anna Arnold, IfFW&E
WJAMI or ‘Would Jesus Accept My Invitation?’ – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Christian Law School Loses Religious Freedom Fight at Canadian Supreme Court – CH
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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Woman Carries the Blessed Sacrament in a Diocese Led by a Bishop of Opus Dei (Credit: Screen Shot from Gloria.tv)

Woman Carried Out Priestly Duties in Diocese Led by an Opus Dei Bishop

. . .it is probable that widespread Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and many Masses coram Sanctissimo preserved Austria from the Protestant revolt, or so I have been told. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
11-Year-Old Proves Hawking’s Theory on God Wrong, the Internet Agrees – Bec. Roach
Fr. Tom Reese Wants You To Vote Pro-Abortion – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Classic Films with Hidden Catholic Angles – Shaun McAfee O.P., Ntnl Catholic Register
Soccer Star Didn’t Play for US National Team Over LGBT Jersey – Nancy Flory, The Strm
Here is What Early Christians Believed about the Eucharist – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Great Pop Culture War – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Private Revelations Concerning Hidden Life of Mary – Jos. Costa, Mystics of the Church
Early Summer Book Reviews – Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Music at Mass: Fewer Guitars, More Chant – Sarah Coffey, Ignitum Today
Interview of Pro-Marriage Student Kicked Out of “Catholic” Providence Col. – CthVote
How Did Life Begin? – Robert Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
Why There’s an Increased Interest in Homeschooling – Tony Perkins, The Stream
Benedict XVI on Three Purposes for Corpus Christi – Fr. Z’s Blog
These Ohio Catholics are Working to Meet the Needs of Refugees – J. Flood, The CWR
Overcoming Dryness in Prayer – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
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SATVRDAY EDITION

The Dragon of Revelation by Giusto de Menabuoi (Credit: Community in Mission)

Why Is There Such Strong Hatred for the Church?

. . .the world hates us to the degree that we are true Christians. . .

by Monsignor Charles Pope,

of Community in Mission

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Europe is Committing Suicide – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Cardinal Sarah Will Be Next to Announce ‘Habemus Papam’ – Aleteia
We Should Thank BBC for Correcting Mistake on Fr. Jn. Gerard – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
The Practice of Catholicism & Modern Identity – Fr. Justin M. Brophy O.P., ChLJ
These Astonishing Miracles Led to St. Rita’s Canonization – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Miracle Boy & Problems With the Brain-Death Diagnosis – E. Christian Brugger, Reg
On Traditional Form – Martin Mosebach, The Catholic Thing
The Chilean Bishops Crisis – Philip Lawler, First Things
This Republic was Started by a Saint 1700 Years Ago – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Bernard Lewis, Influential Scholar of Islam, Is Dead at 101 – Douglas Martin, N.Y. Times
Why We Should Read “Gaudete et Exsultate” – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
The Stephen Herreid Guide to Arguing with Friends Online – Stephen Herreid, Cth Vote
Breaking the Stereotype: Comfort Shoes – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
US Futile-Care Debate: How Cases Like Alfie Evans’ Handled Here? – Brian Fraga, NCRg
Simple, Little, Humble: Newborn Symbolizes Spirituality of St. Bernadette – S. Carey
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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Three Horned Pig is Lucifer

God’s Chat with the Devil; The Vision of Pope Leo XIII

. . .while he was attending Mass in 1884 Pope Leo XIII reportedly had a vision & overheard a conversation between God & the devil, Satan. . .

by Daniel Demers,

of Catholic Stand

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Wounded Veterans Seek Healing & Peace in the Waters of Lourdes – CNA/EWTN News
Gran Torino Confession – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Quæritur: Sorting Out Confusing, Contradictory Messages From Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Folly, Vice, & Madness: Repeal the 8th Threatens the Social Contract – B Arnold D.Litt.
When Justice Anthony Kennedy Retires, an Ugly Struggle Will Follow – Rus. Shaw, CWR
What Happens to Bishops Who Resign? – Nicholas Senz, The Dispatch via The CWR
Italian Government’s Demographics Problems – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
Gender Dysphoria vs. Gender Ideology – Charles Lewis, National Catholic Register
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Sun. Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
757 Patients Were Euthanized in Quebec Last Year, a 67% Increase – Alex Schadenberg
Appeals Court Upholds Overturning Calif. Law Legalizing Suicide – A. Schadenberg, LN
How to Know if a Trend is “For You” – Meghan Ashley, Meghan Ashley Styling
Discernment of Our Thoughts & Prayers – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Catholicism, Fundraising, Book Launches, & Overcoming Struggles – Brice Sokolowski
Vatican Bank’s Net Profit Down by €4 Million, a Report Says – Carol Glatz, Cthlc Herald
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Statue of an Angel (Credit: Catholic Stand)

To the People of Ireland & the World

. . .on May 25, A.D. 2018, a referendum will be held in Ireland on whether to repeal or retain the constitutional ban on abortion.  How the Irish decide to vote is of unutterable importance to all of us because the results of Friday’s election will have a ripple effect all over the world. . .

by Brian McShane,

of Catholic Stand

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Incredible Photos: The Pro-Life Movement You’ve Never Seen – Jeffrey Bruno, Aleteia
7 Unforgettable Movie Priests – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Protestant Americans See Sharp Decline, Survey Reports – John Burger, Aleteia
Why Catholics Should Take Cryptocurrencies Seriously – Philip Booth, Catholic Herald
Brazil’s Surprise Vocations Boom – Miguel Cullen, Catholic Herald
6 Ways To Help Women When Abortion Is Finally Outlawed – Geo. Boorman, The Fdrlst
How Europeans are Fighting Back Against Sunday Trading – Matthew Schmitz, Cath Hrld
After Cecile Richards, What’s Next for Planned Parenthood? – Peter Jesserer Smith, Rg
8 Essential Religious Sister Twitter Accounts You Need to Follow – Theresa Williams, eP
Are We Really Any More Civilized than the World of King Lear? – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Learning the Lessons of Chile – Fr. Gerald E. Murray J.C.D., The Catholic Thing
Voucher Programs: Problems & Promises for Catholic Schools – Brett Bertucio, ChLJ
After Latest Christian Deaths, Nigeria’s Bishops Warn ‘Clock Ticking’ – Inés San Martín
Plenary Indulgence for Participating in World Meeting of Families – Cindy Wooden, CH
Will China End Its 2-Child Forced Abortion Policy? Don’t Celebrate Yet – Reg. Littlejohn
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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Pope Francis Thinking (Credit: Paul-Haringweb of CNS)

Pope Laments Vocations ‘Hemorrhage,’ Wants ‘Clear Rules’ on Money

. . .Francis told the bishops he wasn’t sharing these concerns to “beat you up,” but rather as points for further “dialogue & reflection.”  He also said he wanted to hear their questions, even their criticisms, because “it’s not bad to criticize the pope, it’s useful”. . .

by John L. Allen, Jr.,

of Crux

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Why Theologians Trained in Catholic Grad. Schools Can’t Find Work – J. Grondelski PhD
Australian Archbishop Convicted of Concealing Child Sexual Abuse – Nick Hallett, CH
Are Evangelicals Now Dwindling Like Mainline Liberals? – Gene Veith, Cranach
Prelate Calls on Brother Bishops to Celebrate Traditional Pontifical Mass, TLM – Fr. Z
Who are the 14 New Cardinals? – Catholic News Service via Catholic Herald
Put Your Chips Down, Bet The House, & Trust in God – Rob Marco, Catholic Stand
On Who Celebrates the Liturgy – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
German Bishops Employ Lutheran Subjectivism for Marriage Agenda – Jf. Tranzillo PhD
Breaking the Stereotype: Comfort Shoes – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Phila. Bars Catholic Social Services from Serving Foster Children – John D. Davidson
Facebook Reveals Troubling Takedown Rules for Hate Speech & More – Rac. Alexander
An Employment Triduo to St. Joseph – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
New Zero Tolerance Policy on Illegal Immigration Raises Objections – P. Jesserer Smith
Catholicism, Fundraising, Book Launches, & Overcoming Struggles – Brice Sokolowski
A Bitter Winter in Store for Religion in China – Massimo Introvigne, Mercatornet
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SATVRDAY EDITION

The 1965 Mass (Credit: The Amish Catholic)

A Relic of the 1965 Liturgy

. . .that strange Mass produced by the Council in 1965, an interim liturgy somewhere between the Usus Antiquior & the Novus Ordo, was often accompanied by a distinctive style – at once traditional & fresh, what has been called by some “The Other Modern”. . .

by Rick Yoder,

of The Amish Catholic

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Fact Check: Did Card. Dolan Lend Rihanna His Mitre? – Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald
What Nietzsche Got Right – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Joyful Devotion to St. Joseph with Fr. Donald Calloway, M.I.C. – Catholic Exchange
AP Fails to Report That Alfie Evans Was Denied Food & Water – Tom Blumer, Life News
The Experience of Pain & the Gift of Growth – Alyssa Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
So You Seek A Miracle? – The Traditian Order
Isn’t NFP Just Catholic “Birth Control?” – Jenny Uebbing, Mama Needs Coffee
(Catholic) Family Trees — Unlocking Church History via Genealogy – Tho. L. McDonald
Young, Smart, & Pro-Life in Ireland – Mary Kenny, Catholic Herald
15 Marian Quotes Perfect for Catholic Mothers, by Ginny Kochis at Not So Formulaic
Company Hates Misery – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
My Chat with Jennifer Fulwiler: How Fashion Will Change Your Life! – Meghan Ashley
Don’t Be Afraid of Adoption, by Elizabeth Kirk at The Leaven
Catholicism, Fundraising, Book Launches, & Overcoming Struggles – Brice Sokolowski
Motherhood as a Path to Sainthood, by Allison Ciraulo at Church Life Journal
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FRIDAY EDITION

Archbishop Stefan Hesse of Hamburg Germany (Credit: Screen Shot from Il Sismografo via NCRegister.com)

German Bishop: Pope Has Clearly Hinted Support for Intercommunion Proposal

. . .the Archbishop of Hamburg claims the Pope backs the German bishops’ majority vote in favor of Holy Communion for some Protestant spouses. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
NECCO Wafers & the Catholic Failure of Imagination – Anna Abbott, NC Register
Macron Eyes a French “Transformation” – Dominic Green, City Journal
Where Did Mary Live After the Resurrection? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
7 Lessons in Evangelization from Jordan Peterson – Sam Guzman, The Cthlc Gentleman
Pope Francis has Pledged to Take Action on Abuse, Here Comes a Big Test – Chr. Altieri
Enter Into Christ’s Mystical Body; Let God Take Control – David Torkington, Cthlc Stand
How Beauty Led to My Radical Reversion – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Authentic Religion: Not What We Want, What God has Revealed – Jf. A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Amid Focus on Women, is Vatican’s Issue Less Gender than Laity? – I. San Martín, Crux
My Chat with Jennifer Fulwiler: How Fashion Will Change Your Life! – Meghan Ashley
Vatican-China Talks: Beijing is Holding Up the Process for Unknown Reasons – CH
Meet Élisabeth Bruyère, a Canadian Nun on the Road to Canonization – Philip Kosloski
Catholicism, Fundraising, Book Launches, & Overcoming Struggles – Brice Sokolowski
A Royal Priesthood: 7th Sunday of Easter Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

School of Athens by Raphael, A.D. 1511 (Credit: Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.)

Plato’s Aristocracy & Why Catholics are Losing the Culture War

. . .whether you like it or not, we in the West have a layered class system & our inability to see it & plan accordingly has led contemporary Catholics to lose our cultural impact on the global stage.  Before we get to the reasons why let’s look at the classical Greek & Indo-European idea of society & rank & then move on to how Catholics are losing their social & political influence. . .

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Never Mind Met Gala’s Profanities, People Yearning for Confident Catholicism – CH
An All-Too-Moveable Feast – Charlotte Allen, First Things
The Tradition of Clerical Dress – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
Pope Moved by Warmth & Family Spirit of Nomadelfia Community – Robin Gomes, VN
Teacher Appreciation – Dale M. Coulter, First Things
Hawaii Just Made a Big Mistake by Legalizing Assisted Suicide, Here’s Why – M. Valliere
LGBT Groups Pressure Oklahoma Governor to Veto Adoption Bill – D. Siggins, The Strm
The Princess Who Was Kicked Out of Her Castle for Serving the Poor – Cecilia Zinicola
What’s Scariest: Facebook, Google . . . Or Us? – Nathanael Blake Ph.D., Public Discourse
God Mounts His Throne with Shouts of Joy: Ascension Day Readings Explained – TSP
Why “Liberalism” Needs Natural Law – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Law and Liberty
Cardinal Marx is “Impressed” with Karl Marx – Paul G. Kengor Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Top Guernsey Committee Refuses to Back Assisted Suicide – Nick Hallett, Cthlc Herald
Does California Law Deny Parents’ Right to Opt Out of ‘Gender Education’? – Br. Fraga
Monsieur Olier on the Ascension – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Screen Shot of Willem Jacobus Cardinal Eijk, Archbishop of Utrecht (Credit: YouTube via NCRegister.com)

Cardinal Eijk: Pope Francis Needed to Give Clarity on Intercommunion

. . .failure to give German bishops proper directives, based on the clear doctrine & practice of the Church, points to a drift towards apostasy from the truth. . .

by Willem Jacobus Cardinal Eijk,

of the National Catholic Register

The Traditional Latin Mass in Hieratic Liturgical English – Cla. Salvucci, Lit Arts Jour.
5 Reasons the Southern Poverty Law Center Is a Hate-Mongering Scam – Joy Pullmann
Why Mass-Going is Falling in Poland – Fr. Alfred Marek Wierzbicki, Vatican Insider
What 19 in 20 Americans Don’t Know about World Poverty – Chelsea Follett, FEE
Check Out These Vintage Photos of Beloved Priest, St. John Bosco – Ph. Kosloski, Alet.
Immigrant Christians: ‘Just Better Than Us’ – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Biggest Legal Flaw In California’s Sexual Orientation Therapy Ban – Gle. T. Stanton
The German Church Divided – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Jesus as Warrior – Tom Collingwood, Catholic Stand
How Boy Scouts of America are Succumbing to Transgenderism – And. T. Walker Ph.D.
A Stroll through Vienna’s Catholic Architectural Flourishes – Michelle Gress, MFCT
Amazon: Christian Group Barred & Anti-Semitic Groups Remain – Pt. Hasson, The Strm
The Latin Liturgy Appeals to Catholic Youth – Fr. John A. Perricone, Crisis Magazine
On Holy Friendship & “Accompaniment” – Alan L. Anderson, The Catholic World Report
The Powerful Headwinds Confronting Religious Freedom – Mark L. Movsesian, LaL
For the Housebound, Internet Masses can be a Great Comfort – Fr. Matthew Pittam, CH
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FRIDAY EDITION

Paolo Veronese “The Vision of St. Helena” circa A.D. 1580 (Credit: Screenshot via NCRegister.com)

A Powerful Evangelical Force is Right Under Our Noses

. . .as Catholic women, we are not reminded enough that we have the capacity to change the world. . .

by Carrie Gress, Ph.D.,

of the National Catholic Register

Amazon Boots Christian Nonprofit off Donations Prog. ‘cuz of SPLC’s Hate List – Fdrlst
Pope Wants Germans to Find Unanimous Solution on Intercommunion – Jn. Allen, Crux
Google Censoring Christian Ads – Rachel Alexander, The Stream
In Praise of True Evangelizers; Re: National Catholic Reporter – Abp Chaput OFM Cap
‘After The Ball’, Before The Next Campaign – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
In Les Mis, the Revolutionaries are (Also) the Villains – James Walpole, Mercatornet
Quotes Suitable for Framing: Alfred the Great – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
16 Strong Confirmation Names for Today’s Teen Boys – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Karl Marx vs. Jesus – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
King Solomon, The False Mother, & Alfie Evans – Devorah Goldman, Public Discourse
House Chaplain Fr. Pat Conroy Rescinds His Resignation – Daniella Diaz & Lauren Fox
Catholic School Lets Students Fundraise for Pro-Abort’s; Canada – Micaiah Bilger, LN
Frank Duff: Founder of the Legion of Mary & Champion of the Rosary – Fr Calloway MIC
But I Don’t Work at an Office! – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Catholicism, Fundraising, Book Launches, & Overcoming Struggles – Brice Sokolowski
The Almost Lost Art of Florentine Mosaics – Sofia Infante, My Favorite Catholic Things
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Michelle Wolf (Credit: Screenshot of NBC News/YouTube Pic via ChurchPop)

“At a Loss for Words”: Bishop Barron Slams Michelle Wolf’s White House Correspondents Dinner Abortion Joke

. . .the other night at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, Michelle Wolf, who I’m told is a comedian, regaled the black-tie & sequin-gowned crowd with her “jokes.”  Almost all were in extremely bad taste and/or wildly offensive, but one has become accustomed to that sort of coarseness in the comedy clubs & even on mainstream television. . .

from ChurchPop

Toxic Effeminacy Kills The Boy Scouts – William M. Briggs Ph.D., Statistician to the. . .
NY Times: Caregivers Should be Forced to Euthanize Dementia Patients – W. Smith JD
12 Apostles: Meaning Behind Names, How They Died, Where Their Remains Are – uCth
What We Know About Evil, Hell, & Final Damnation – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis
Being Honest About When NFP is a Cross – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Gavin McInnes: the ‘Gay Marriage’ Trap & the War Against Thinking – Stephen Herreid
Catholicism, Fundraising, Book Launches, & Overcoming Struggles – Brice Sokolowski
You Can Run But You Can’t Hide: The Newman Option – David Warren, Essays in. . .
Is Confession Valid, If Priest Changes Words of Absolution? – Cathy Caridi J.C.L., CLME
Gender Studies Started at Marquette Univ.; No Longer a Catholic School – T. Smith
Will GK Chesterton be Canonised as a Saint? – Fr. Ian Boyd, Catholic Herald
It Also Took a Fiat From Joseph, Not Just From Mary – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Religious Orders Use Social Media to Draw Millennials to Vocations – Stephen Beale
Posture as Liturgical Art: The Canonical Digits – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
6 Rules for Facebook (Derived from Jesus’ Direct Commands) – David Mills, Aleteia
Cult Cultivates Cultures: Culling Life’s Mysteries from the Liturgy – Chr. Carstens, CSD
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