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THVRSDAY EARLY AFTERNOON EDITION

Francisco Cardinal Errazuriz (Pic Credit: La Croix)

Cardinal Errázuriz of Chile Responds to Homosexual Predation Cover-Up Allegations

. . .Crux recently published a three-part series by senior correspondent Elise Harris exploring ties between Cardinal Francisco Errázuriz of Chile, a close papal confidante, & Peruvian layman Luis Fernando Figari, who’s now accused of sexual abuse & abuses of power & conscience within the prominent lay movement he founded. . .

by Crux Staff

of Crux

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
George Weigel’s Article is Delusional, Seriously Delusional – Rod Dreher, The Ameri. . .
Weigel, World Youth Day, & a Conservative Catholicism that Doesn’t Exist – Ste. Skojec
Who Profits? – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
May Catholics Attend a “Gay Wedding” for Pastoral Reasons? – Fr. David Nix, Plgrm Prst
Losing the Labels: Let’s be Catholic Again – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Seven Secrets of St. Edith Stein – Suzie Andres, Catholic Exchange
Archbishop Sample: Liturgy According to the Mind, Heart of the Church – NC Register
They Probably Don’t Even Have a Starbucks! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Card. Maradiaga is Protecting Gay Seminarians in Honduras – Diane Montagna, Life Site
Culture War as Class War: How ‘Gay Rights’ Reinforce Elite Power – Darel E. Paul, FTh
The Paramount Importance of Daily Prayer – Dv. Torkington, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Anne Catherine Emmerich on the Blessed Sacrament; New Book – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Former Pennsylvania Chief Justice Backs Delay of Grand Jury Report – NC Register
World Youth Day 1993: The Turning Point – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Love, Economics, & Cheap Sex – C.R. Pakaluk, Public Discourse
Media Ignores FDA Decision to Purchase Body Parts From Aborted Babies – Katie Yoder
Argentine Senate Rejects Abortion Bill – Nick Hallett, Catholic Herald
Strength for the Journey: 19th Sun. in OT Readings Explained – The Sacred Page
Christian Heartland Opens a Window Into the Fight for China’s Soul – Yanan Wang
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FRIDAY LATE EDITION

Dimissioni (Credit: Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso)

Pope Says He is Ready for Resignation; But on the Condition That. . .

. . .in an odd conjunction of coincidences, the words “testament” & “resignation” have recurred several times in recent days, on the lips & from the pen of Pope Francis, to some extent applied to himself as well. . .

by Sandro Magister

of Settimo Cielo

via L’Espresso

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Pope Francis Indirectly Corrects Fr. James Martin on “Animals” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Chile’s Bishops have Offered to Resign, That’s Still Not Enough – Ed Condon J.C.L., CH
Left-Wing Anti-Catholic Bigotry In Philly – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Support for Legalizing Abortion in Ireland Collapses, Less Than Half For – M. Bilger, LN
Henry Kissinger is a Boring Old Fraud – Matthew Walther, The Week
Rival Visions of the Catholic Future – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Memo to Catholic World: Have Eyes on What Pope Does in Chile – Jn. L. Allen Jr., Crux
Pope Says Removing Chile’s Bishops is ‘Needed’ But Not Enough – Inés San Martín, Crux
Ecclesial or Fundamentalist Catholic; Austen Ivereigh & Mike Lewis – Deborah Gyapong
White House to Deny Federal Funds to Planned Parenthood – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Cardinal Hoyos, Former Pres. of the Pont. Comm. “Ecclesia Dei” – RIP – Fr. Z’s Blog
Will Tech Giants Sway Ireland’s Abortion Referendum? – Jon Anderson, Catholic Herald
Irish Pro-lifers Campaign to Keep Abortion Illegal – John P. McCarthy Ph.D., Crisis Mgzn
Vatican Walking Into a Trap If It Does a Deal with Red China – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Pope Says Change Coming for Chile, But So Far No Specifics – Inés San Martín, Crux
On Finance, the Vatican can Still Do Better – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The CWR
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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Dr EM Tweet (Credit: Screenshot from Rod Dreher)

Transgender Movement to Use “Pedophile Manifesto” to Push Pederasty (NSFW)

. . .I want to share with you the most disturbing thing I have read in a very long time.  You need to know about it. . .

by Rod Dreher

German Bishops’ Worldly Priorities – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Natl Catholic Register
As Local Elections Loom, London Isn’t What It Used To Be – Joanna Bogle, The CWR
Cohabitation Is Not Marriage Prep – J. Budziszewski Ph.D., The Underground Thomist
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Savage Defense of St. Damien of Molokai – Alex R. Hey, eP
Support for ‘Sexual Minorities’: Comes from Hostility Toward Christianity – G. Yancey
Pope Francis Tells Sex Abuse Survivors, ‘I was Part of the Problem’ – Inés San Martín
The Death of Embryos & “The Conception Problem” – Stacy A. Trasancos Ph.D., CWR
You Need a Silent Retreat – Kim Heilman, Catholic Lane
But I Don’t Work at an Office! – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
The Catholic Church, the State, & Liberalism – Joseph G. Trabbic Ph.D., Public Dscrs
What’s the Secret to Human Flourishing? Following God’s Law – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith PhD
The Four Causes of Holy Mother Church – Steven J. Rummelsburg, Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
When Worlds of Faith & Science Collide – Matthew E. Bunson, Natl Catholic Register
Virtue at Work: Promoting Justice in the Workplace – Karel Sovak Ph.D., Cthlc Exchng
Mother Teresa and the Art of the Ask – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Look To Children For Inspiration – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Amid Abuse Probe’s Hearing of “Many Crucified Lives,” Pope Summons Chile to Rome

. . .in but the latest striking turn of a home-turf debacle which has colored the broad perception of his pontificate, in a letter released on two continents, the Pope told the Chilean bishops that “I have committed grave errors of judgment & perception” in a long-simmering abuse scandal which has rocked the country’s church, specifically citing his lack “of true & balanced information” on it. . .

by Rocco Palmo,

of Whispers in the Loggia

A Catholic Univ. Will Host Former Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards – M. Bilger
Gaudete et Exsultate: Pope Schools Those Who Shy from Spiritual Combat Imagery – Z
Gaudete et Exsultate: Pope Blasts “Punctilious Concern for the Church’s Liturgy” – Z
Meet Those Who Don’t Conform to Diversity – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Youth Ministries Aren’t Working – Here’s What You Can Do About It – Laura Hensley, eP
Analysis: Who is the Pope’s New Canon Law Expert? – Andrea Gagliarducci, CNA/CWR
Adoption & the Firing of Kevin Williamson – Dale M. Coulter, First Things
Op-Ed: Providence College & Others Must Return to the Church – Stephen Herreid, CV
London Council Just Banned Pro-Lifers for Having the Wrong Views – Ed Condon J.C.D.
Best Media Literacy Books for Catholics – Sister Helena Burns F.S.P., Hell Burns
3 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Finish the School Year Strong – Kara Milinovich, Seton
Pope’s Apology to Chilean Abuse Survivors; Why Did They Have to Suffer – Chr. Altieri
Popes’ Hopes for Greater Equality in Distribution of Wealth – Sister Ber. Ma. Reis F.S.P.
In Defense of the Death Penalty – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
Blessed Beer from the Monks in Nursia, Italy – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorite catho. . .
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SATVRDAY EDITION

Fray Andresito (Credit: Diocesisdecanarias)

In Feeding the Hungry of Chile, Beloved Friar’s Legacy Lives On

. . .although he died in 1853, the legacy of Friar Andrés Garcia Acosta is as alive as ever in Santiago, Chile, through a soup kitchen bearing his name that feeds 150 people per day. . .

from the Catholic News Agency

via The Catholic World Report

Catholics are Biggest Victims of Hate Crime in Scotland – Catholic Herald
72 Years after Japanese IC, Karate Kid Teaches Importance of Fathers – Aaron Gleason
Kenneth Clark Had a Warning on the Future of Western Civilisation – Francis Phillips
Cardinal Gracias Meets Modi on Anti-Christian Violence, Papal Visit – Robin Gomes, VN
Learning Wisdom From The Simplicity of Children – Alyssa Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Lent Is Not about What You are Doing for Lent – John McGinley, Ignitum Today
The 3 Hacks to Successful Fundraising in the Catholic Church – Brice Sokolowski
Pro-Abort GOP Governor Bruce Rauner Defeats Pro-Life Challenger – Steven Ertelt, LN
Did Stephen Hawking Really Convert After Meeting Pope Francis? – ChurchPop
Irish Political Party Suspends M.P. After Voting Against Legalizing Abortion – M. Bilger
Former Archb. of Canterbury Joins Atheists in Attack on Catholic Educ. – K.V. Turley
Say No To Girl Scout Cookies Because of Their Ties to Planned Parenthood – Life News
Dumb Down Liturgy, Great Idea, Right? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9 Little-Known Facts About The Crucifixion of Jesus – R.J.T., The Five Beasts
Will Churches Soon Be Allowed in Saudi Arabia? Not a Chance. . . – Thomas Craughwell
How the Achilli Trial Changed John Henry Newman – Edward Short, The CWR
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Pope Francis (Credit: LockerDome.com)

Pope Francis Clashes with Abuse Survivors Over Bishop

from the Catholic Herald

As Mainstream Media Loses Control of Abortion Narrative, Modernist Rage – E. Ehrhard
If I Remember a Sin After Confessing, Should I Interrupt the Priest & Tell Him? – Fr. Z
The Question in Lincoln – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of the Law
Ross Douthat: Europe is Sort of a Museum of Catholicism – Tyler Cowen, Medium
Catholics Prefer Ritual & Consistency at Mass, Study Suggests – D. Meloy, Cthlc Harold
Demand for Exorcisms Rising ‘Exponentially’ in Ireland, Priest Warns – Catholic Herald
The Metaphysical Implications of Darwinian Theory – John Paul Freeman, Crisis Mgzn
Vatican: Pray for Justin Trudeau’s Conversion Over Abortion Policy – Catholic Herald
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Spiritual Father, St. Damian of Molokai – Francis Phillips, CH
An Examination of Conscience Using New Testament Figures – All. Low, Catholic Stand
March For Life 2018 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Purity & Prejudice – Samuel D. James, First Things
The Catholic Art Guild: An Introduction – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
The Proper Use & Care of Saintly Relics – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Guam Archbishop Denies Allegations of Rape, Sexual Abuse – CNA/EWTN News
The Deadly Legacy of Eugenics – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
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