Communion in the Hand

VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Holy Communion by Angelo Graf von Courten (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

A Modest Proposal to End the Vocations Crisis

. . .Communion in the hand is an approved practice, but one which is only juridically “tolerated.”  No matter how antediluvian this may sound, it is the reality.  Moreover, no intelligent Catholic would maintain that Communion in the hand alone caused a decline either in devotion to the Blessed Sacrament or in vocations to the priesthood.  On the other hand, no intelligent Catholic would deny that Communion in the hand holds a principal place in the constellation of factors that have led to these declines. . .

by Father John A. Perricone,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Archaeological Evidence May Support Jonah’s Whale – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
“I Was an Atheist”, Check Out These Moving Testimonies of Former Atheists – epicPew
Recalling the Belgian Cardinal Who Truly Shaped Francis’s Destiny – John Allen, Crux
Where in the World is Carmel? – Sister Timothy Marie O.C.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Learn to Purify Your Intentions to Please God Alone – Fr. Philip Dion, Catholic Exchange
Christians Lose at Court—& What to Do About It – Ryan N.S. Topping D.Phil., Nwmn Soc.
Practical Tips on Finding a Catholic Church While on Vacation – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Five Ways to Increase Patience – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
9 Inspiring African Saints’ Names Perfect for Tour Baby Girl – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Thinking Clearly About Immigration – Timothy Hsiao Ph.D., Public Discourse
The Miraculous Bond Between Mother & Child – Marcia Segelstein, Ntnl Cthlc Register
Africa Overtakes Latin America for the Highest Christian Population – Aleteia
NFP Advances Half-Century After Humanae Vitae – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
Meet the Young Woman Who’s Addicted to Helping the Poor – Susan Tendo, Aleteia
Rich Heritage: Black Sisters, Priests Mark 50 Years of Shaping Church – CNS Top Stories
Colors & Skintone: How Many Should Your Closet Really Have? – Meghan Ashley Styling
Evangelizing, Caring for Others at the Core of Deacons’ Vocation, Nuncio Says – CNS
3 Tips to Stop Struggling to Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Humanae Vitae for Millennials & the Whole World – Michele Chronister, Cthlc Exchange
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Robert Cardinal Robert Sarah & His Book The Power of Silence Against the Dictatorship of Noisef (Credit: Daniel Ibanez of Catholic News Agency)

Analysis: Cardinal Sarah, Blessed Paul VI, & Catholic Commentary

. . .Robert Cardinal Sarah has authored a preface for a newly published book detailing the ascendancy, in the last 50 years, of the reception of Communion in the hand. He has been thanked for his efforts with at least one call for his removal from office. The flare-up offers an opportunity to look in greater detail at the history of the means of receiving Holy Communion. . .

by Carl Bunderson,

of Catholic News Agency

via The Catholic World Report

Are Liberal Theologians Past Their Sell-By Date? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
‘Lock ‘Em In & Burn It Down!’ to Jordan Peterson Lecture Attendees – Rod Dreher
Pew Research Ctr. Looks at Pope’ Numbers 5 Years into His Pontificate – Fr. Z’s Blog
Can Our Prayers Affect the Past? – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers Magazine
How Did Rowan Williams End Up Opposing Catholic Schools? – A. Cusack, Cthlc Herald
The Old Argentina of Pope Francis – Carlos Caso-Rosendi
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
Faith & Sci-Fi: The Christian Universe of “A Wrinkle in Time” – K. Franklin Ph.D., CWR
The Smaller Cage is the Better Cage: What has China to Do with Albania? – I. Murzaku
Fast Food, Modern Education, & Growth of Classical Christian Schools – C. Shutt Ph.D.
Before I Was Me: A Children’s Book to Warm Your Heart – Laura Hensley, epicPew
How Do You Experience Law in Your Heart & Mind as a Christian? – D. Owens, uCthlc
Why Should I Go on a Retreat? – Sister Laus Gloriae O.C.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Life Hidden in Mystery – Peter Darcy, Catholic Stand
Why Chinese Bishops Seek Communion With Rome & Beijing – Peter Jesserer Smith
The Pope & Beijing – Adam B. Summers & Lawrence J. McQuillan, U.S. News & Wrld Rep.
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FRIDAY EDITION

Mother Teresa (Credit: Screenshot from churchofsaintagustineprov.com)

Humility & The Host

. . .Pp. Pius XII cautioned against the “historicist” mentality which is inclined to measure the merit of things against an imagined practice of the distant past. This mentality distorts historical fact. Historicism is to history as racism is to race & scientism is to science. It recreates a “fly in amber” early Church, something like colonial Williamsburg. It misunderstands the nature of sacred tradition, which is an organic development applicable to changing times but never abrogating the essential core of truth. . .

by Father George W. Rutler, S.T.D., Th.D.,

of First Things

New CDF Document is Clear & Succinct, But Why Was It Needed? – Chr. R. Altieri, CWR
Is America Running Out of Patience with LGBT Activism? – Gle. T. Stanton, Mercatornet
Just Too Cool! Holy League Battle Flag of Lepanto Reproduction! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Priest Killed by Klan for Performing Interracial Marriage – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Is It Wrong for Women Religious to Serve Priests & Bishops? – Jef. A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Catholics for Dreamers: A Painful Exercise in 1960s Nostalgia – Mic. Davis, Cthlc Hrld
How to Fundraise with Facebook – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
What? Transfering Catholic Schools Away from Pastors’ Control – E. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
My Conversion Story: Surprised by Faith, My Moroccan Odyssey – Bra. J. Birzer Ph.D.
SCOTUS Cases Raise Big Questions on Religious Freedom, 1st Amend. Rights – R. Shaw
Card. Müller: Interference in Clergy Abuse Cases Causes Great Harm – E. Pentin, NCRg
A Key to Understanding the Pope, His Approach to Judgment – M. O’Loughlin, America
A Brief Video of Mass in the Rite of Lyon – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Mercy, a Fictional Storytelling – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., The American Catholic
Beyond Feminism: Engaging the Feminine Genius – Sarah Carey, Catholic Stand
Jesus, the Law of God: Readings for 3rd Sun. of Lent – J. Bergsma Ph.D., The Scrd Page
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TVESDAY EDITION

Kneeling & Receiving Holy Communion on the Tongue (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Should You Receive Communion on the Tongue?

. . .the problem, of course, is that receiving communion standing & in the hand is actually permitted, so it remains a matter of choice, but. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Francis’ Fifth: A Pontificate of Footnotes – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Natl Cthlc Register
Catholic School Principal Shamefully Abandoned by Hierarchy – Fr. Ric. Cipolla, RCæli
A Catholic Take on the Famous Jordan Peterson’s Struggle with Christianity – ChrchPp
Whither The Reform? – Amid a Move to Korea, Aftershocks in Rome – Rocco Palmo
Before a Parting of the Ways – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
The Two Sides of the Lenten Fast Argument – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
National Call in Day for Dreamers but Not the Unborn? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
As Supreme Court Decides Fate of Unions, Bishops Speak Up – Kevin J. Jones, CNA
Papal Foundation Divided Over Massive Grant to Troubled Italian Hospital – J. Roberts
Catholic Adoption Agency Targeted by ACLU – Gerald J. Russello, Natl Catholic Register
Parental Rights: A Casualty of the Transgender Revolution – Andrew T. Walker, Pub. Dis.
The Transformative Power of Memory – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop for Tandag, Philippines – Sister B.M. Reis F.S.P., VN
Vancouver Archbishop Critiques Euthanasia Provision in Hospice Care – CNA via CWR
This Couple Gave Up Everything to Help Sudanese Refugees in Uganda – E. Harris, CNA
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TUESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

Pope Benedict XVI distributes Communion to a nun as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24. (Photo Credit: CNS/Paul Haring)

Communion in the Hand

by Fr. John Hunwicke,

of Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment

Why Catholics Don’t Give. . .And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski
13 Perfect Catholic Memes to Start Your Week Off Right – ChurchPop
When a Priest Should Not Sing – on an Often-Forgotten Rubric – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Leaving Providence College: A Window Shuts, A Door Opens – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., TIC
Altar Serving and the Ordination Class of 2017 – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Optioned Out of Existence: The Loss of Legitimate Tradition’l Practices in Novus Ordo – NLM
Four Aspects of the Early Church – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
The White Kid From Notinhood on Suburbia – Gregory Martha Herr Obl.S.B., Catholic Stand
Vivaldi’s Profoundly Spiritual Life Inspired His Masterpieces – Deborah Castellano Lubov, Reg
Meet the Teens Who Work Inside the Vatican and Serve the Pope – Rachel Lanz, NC Register
A Vow of Stability: A Call to Commitment in an Age of Choice – Sam Guzman, TCG
Faith and Reason, Beauty and Holiness – Ryan T. Anderson Ph.D., Public Discourse
Mary-ing Our Marthas – Rebekah Andrews, Ignitum Today
The Liturgy as Educator – L. Joseph Hebert, Crisis Magazine
Win! 5 Copies of Vision of Fatima – Justin McClain, epicPew
The Way of Wisdom from Grandmother to Grandson – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., TaChF
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