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TVESDAY EXTRA

Then-Deacon Juan Miguel Contreras Garcia (Credit: Archdiocese of Guadalajara via Crux)

Second Mexican Priest Murdered in His Church in Less than Two Weeks

. . .this brings the total number of priests murdered in Mexico to 23 in the last six years. . .

by Theo Howard,

of Catholic Herald

Join Us for the Avila Summit This Summer! – Kristin Aebli, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Find Comfort in Christ: Take Off Your Shoes of Sin – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
When Should Catholics Genuflect in a Church? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Harvard to Create New LGBTQ ‘Religious Support Group’ – Daniel Payne, The Coll. Fix
Children Matter, Families Matter, Home Matters – Rebecca Hamilton, NC Register
Why the Double Ablutions? – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
The Benedictine Confederation Marks 125 Years – Vatican News
4 Saints for 4 Desperate Situations, & Prayers to Them – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Mary—Perfect Reflection of Christ’s Light – Matt Chicoine, Catholic Stand
Author: Pope Is a ‘Mystic’ Trying to Solve Left-Right Dichotomy in Church – E. Pentin
9th Film in Footprints of God Series Launches World Premiere – Diane Hanson, CWR
The Passion of the Christ: Bizarre Events That Happened on the Set – Nan. Flory, Strm
Laywomen Among New CDF Appointees – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Rene Girard & the Real Reason Traditional Worship Will Survive – Fr. Dwi. Longenecker
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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EASTER SVNDAY EDITION

The Confession by Giuseppe Molteni c. A.D. 1838 (Credit: CatholicVote.org)

Can a Priest Refuse to Hear Your Confession if He Knows You?

by Cathy Caridi, J.C.L.,

of Canon Law Made Easy

Marcus Grodi Reflects on Trends in Conversions, & the Mystery of Grace – Jea. Flood
Does Your Temperament Affect Your Spiritual Life? – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Drctn
Pope Francis’ Homily at Easter Vigil Mass – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Intellectual Conversion is Proof of the Existence of God – Sophia Feingold, NC Register
Happy Easter! Here’s Our Best Easter Content to Celebrate the Day – ChurchPop
Easter Morning – Fr. David Vincent Meconi S.J., Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Jesus’ Mysterious Resurrection Appearances (& More! Live Stream) – Jimmy Akin
Easter Sunday Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Emmaus Iconography – David, Icons & Their Interpretation
What is the Act of Contrition? – Fr. Michael Kerper, Catholic Exchange
Ex Oriente Lux — Happy Easter! – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
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SPY VVEDNESDAY MORNING SPECIAL

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Confession by Vodnik (Credit: Catholic Spiritual Direction)

Should I Still Go to Confession If I Have Nothing to Confess?

. . .dear Father John, I recently heard someone mention the term “devotional confession.” I think this is what I need, but I am not sure what it really is. . .

by Father John Bartunek, L.C.,

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

Picasso: The Atheist Obsessed with the Crucifixion – Lucien de Guise, Catholic Herald
The Six Principles of Penance According to St. Thomas Aquinas – Veronica Arntz, RCæli
Suffering With Christ is a Biblical Teaching – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
2018 Paschal Blue Moon on Vigil of Easter & More Moon Stuff – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Seven Last Words from the Cross: “I Thirst!” – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, The CWR
Passiontide Chronology: Wednesday of Holy Week – Msgr. Charles Pope, Com. in Missn.
Hail, Holy Chrism: The Chrism Mass & the Stuff That Makes Kings – Mod. Medievalism
Revisiting Principles of Tasteful Floral Arrangement for Easter  – Shawn R. Tribe, LAJ
Sacristy Tips: Making Paschal Candle Incense Grains – Richard Hawker, Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
The Holy Face of Jesus Calls Us – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
La Semana Santa – Holy Week in Spanish-Influenced Countries – epicPew
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time
For the SPY VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (28 March A.D. 2018) click here.
For the SPY VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SPECIAL (28 March A.D. 2018) click here.
For the SPY VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (28 March A.D. 2018) click here.

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FRIDAY EDITION

Pope Francis & the Eucharist (Credit: thecatholicuniverse.com)

Pope Francis: If You Are In a State of Mortal Sin, You Cannot Receive Holy Communion

. . .the Pope reminded Catholics that those in a state of sin must go to confession first. . .

from the Catholic Herald

Cardinal Kasper: Homosexual Relationships are Analogous to Marriages – Fr. Z’s Blog
The ‘Gay’ Baby Boom & Courage – Jennifer Hartline, The Stream
High Sch. Teacher Put on Leave After Asking if Sch. Allows Pro-Life Walkout – D Huber
This Post Will Ruin Your Saint Patrick’s Day – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Making Pornography Respectable – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
Sad Abandonment of Identity: Secularization of Our Religious Univs. – A. Goldberg J.D.
Killing the Bible Softly with Your Appeals – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Silent Scream – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Catholics Need to Rediscover Proper Lenten Fasting – Cha. A. Coulombe, Cthlc Herald
An Authentic Understanding of Vatican II – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
A Pesky Detail in the Report on Ruling Against Down Syndrome Abortion Law – B. Ross
Did St. Patrick Expel Snakes from Ireland? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Algerian Martyrs: ‘Our Lives Are Already Given Away’ – Brian O’Neel, NC Register
Can Pope Francis Persuade the Irish to Choose Life? – Filip Mazurczak, The CWR
How Protecting Wildlife Can Help Us Appreciate Our Higher Laws – Allison Low, CS
Towards a World Day for Eastern Christians – Paul de Dinechin, Aleteia
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Pius XII Looking Not Amused.

10 September 1957 – Pius XII to Jesuits

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Jesus Christ is the Only Sure Way to Heaven – Rebecca Hamilton, National Catholic Register
A Priest’s Warning: You Can’t Ignore God & Still Expect His Blessings – Fr. Bill Peckman
Why is Pentecost called Whitsunday? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Are Things What You Think They Are? Denying Objective Truth – David Carlin Ph.D., TCT
Attention and the Distraction Addiction – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
10 Quotes That Show Saint Jerome Seriously Hated Heresy – Justin McClain, epicPew
The Alms Book is Your Definite Guide to Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Nine More Fatima Facts – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Why do Priests Wear Red on Pentecost? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
A Journey Toward Faith: Readers Conversion Stories – OSV Newsweekly
The Feast of Pentecost! Mass Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
The Faithful Witness of Coptic Christians – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Everything You Need to Know about Pentecost – CNA via The Catholic World Report
America and the Sons of St. Patrick – Michael Uhlmann, The Catholic Thing
God’s Grace Will Overcome Dysfunction – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Justice Will Make You Happy: The Fourth Beatitude – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (5 June, AD 2017) click here.

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Fr. David Jenuwine (Photo Credit: Dominic Figueroa/SPSE Napa via CNA)

Priest Plants Himself at Popular Music Festival, Goes Viral on Reddit

by Mary Rezac,

of the Catholic News Agency

Catholic Star Wars Fans: You Must Read This – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
I Don’t Want Your Good Juju – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register
A Healing Word for the Scrupulous and Fearful – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Beautiful Photos of the Pontifical Mass at the Throne in Wisconsin – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Meaning of the Hidden Symbols of the Paschal Candle, in One Infographic – ChurchPop
What Would It Take to Convince You? – Two Catholic Men and a Blog
The Alms Book is Your Definite Guide to Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
The Political Consensus on Sex Education Flies in the Face of the Evidence – David Paton, CH
When Your Pilgrimage Ends in Giving Your Life to Christ as a Martyr – Peter Jesserer Smith, Rg
The Poor Shepherd Girl Who Held the Dying Teresa of Avila in Her Arms – Meg Hunter-Kilmer
The YOUCAT Bible: A Fresh Overview of the Word of God – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Of Mountains, Deserts & Angels – Mother Angelica on Suffering, Burnout & Faith – K.V. Turley
The Great Good of Bona Fide Catholic Education – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., TaChF
Solitude Among Millions – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Strange Gods Before Me: Do Catholics Worship Saints & Statues? – Cynthia Trainque, Cth Exch
Hoping for a Bigger Catch? Have a Priest Bless Your Fishing Boat! – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (21 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (21 June, AD 2017) click here.

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

confessional-priest-jesus-alter-christusPriests Can Indeed Decline to Hear Confessions Face-to-Face

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

What England’s Recusant Catholics Can Teach Us If Persecution Comes – Stephanie Mann
As Debate Rages over Medjugorje, Maybe a Place of Prayer is Enough – Inés San Martín, Crux
How Sir Kenneth Clark Defended Christian Civilization on PBS – Kevin Di Camillo, N.C. Rgstr
Images of Christian Refugees Suffering Hardship in Northern Iraq – Edward Pentin, The Reg
Cardinal Robert Sarah on “The Strength of Silence” and the Dictatorship of Noise – The CWR
Dioceses of Anchorage, Arlington Get New Bishops from Pope Francis – S. Harris, C.N.A.
Is Your Birth Control Making You Depressed? – Catholic News Agency
The Explosion of Love Unlimited – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
May God Grant Us Grace to See the Beauty in Our Suffering – Marcia Segelstein, N.C. Register
Poem: “Our Lady of Britannia” – Avellina Balestri, Catholic Lane
We Need More Memorials for the Unborn in Britain – Fr. Matthew Pittam, Catholic Herald

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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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