Eucharist

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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SVNDAY EDITION

Charles II of Spain in Adoration of the Holy Eucharist

Don’t Shy from Adoration Because You Get Distracted in Prayer – Take Your Cares to Your Lord!

. . .some of us, may-be, are deterred from visiting our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament by a false conception of what a visit should be. . .

by Vicki Burbach,

of Pelican’s Breast

The Litany of Humility: How can I be Freed from the Desire to be Loved? – Fr Bartunek
Exact Number of Wounds Suffered by Christ, Revealed to a Medieval Saint – ChrchPop
Keeping the Faith Alive in the Most Remote Parish on Earth – Abbot Hugh Allan
7 Catholic Evangelists Share Tips on Spreading the Faith – Jim Graves, NC Register
One Artist’s Quest for Liturgical Beauty – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Striving Towards Heaven? Try Jesus’ 8 Step Program – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Why Do We Call the Mass a “Sacrifice”? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
5 Alternatives to the Girl Scouts for Young Catholic Women – Laura Ricketts, epicPew
A Journey From Selfishness to Selflessness – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
People Find God Through Silence, Cardinal Sarah Tells Audience – Michael Swan
Fulton Sheen & Suffering: “Does God Know My Pain?” – Sarah Robsdotter, Aleteia
What My Down Syndrome Son Who Sings at Mass Can Teach the World – Sh. Antonetti
Trust in the Promises of God – Fr. Benedict Rogacci, Catholic Exchange
4 Empowering Doctors of the Church Every Woman Should Know – Chl. Langr, epicPew
Before I Was Me; Child’s Book Review – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
The Feast of the Forty Martyrs – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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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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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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MONDAY EXTRA

Anton von Werner’s Proclamation of the German Empire 18 January AD 1871 (Credit: Wikipedia)

Discernment Über Alles

. . .the German bishops have announced that they will soon publish new guidelines for reception of the Holy Eucharist. In the future, non-Catholics married to Catholic spouses & attending Mass with their families could, in certain cases, be admitted to communion if they profess the Catholic faith in that sacrament. . .

by Monsignor Hans Feichtinger, Ph.D.,

of First Things

A Demur on Washington Archd. Doc. Implementing Amoris. . . – E. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Fatherless Shooters. . .as Secularists Push for Fatherless Families – P.G. Kengor Ph.D.
Blessed are the “Pure” for They Shall See Oscar – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Placuit Deo? – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
On Joyce Kilmer’s “Trees” – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., The Civilized Reader
The Atheist Confusion About a Universe Made for Us – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Juan Perón’s Toxic Legacy Is Still Poisoning Argentina – James Roberts, The Federalist
Why Does the Beast have a Number, & Not a Name? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Fall of Troy: the Legend & the Facts – Mariacarmela Montesanto, Mercatornet
How to Bear Faults of Others, According to the ‘The Imitation of Christ’ – Phi. Kosloski
The Age of Travesties – Lance Morrow, City Journal
Pro-Lifers Fight Back Against Censorship from Facebook, Google, & Twitter – M. Bilger
Dreaming Can Leave You Feeling Unfulfilled in Life – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
Where is God’s Will? – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Zen: China Deal is ‘Shameless Surrender’ – Catholic Herald
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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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SATVRDAY EDITION

Robert Cardinal Sarah (Credit: Angel for Israel blog)

Robert Cardinal Sarah: Return to Holy Communion Directly on the Tongue While Kneeling

. . .a combination of factors has to lead to erosion of an understanding of the Eucharist & reverence for the Eucharist.  Included in these factors is a near-universal insistence that everyone goes to Holy Communion at every Mass &, of course, lay ministers of the Holy Communion because numbers of people going are up, &, above all, Holy Communion in the hand. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Three Short (& Hilarious) Catholic Jokes – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
G.K. Chesterton’s Guide to Reality – Carl E. Olson, Catholic Answers Magazine
What’s the Difference Between an Ambo & a Pulpit? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Who Was the Last of the Church Fathers? – Stephen Beale, National Catholic Register
10 Books That Every Boy Should Hazard – Sean Fitzpatrick, The Civilized Reader
Meet the French Farmer Who Found Happiness in an Ancestral Way of Life – BBC News
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
Solemnity, Feast, or Memorial? How to Tell the Difference – Chloe Langr, epicPew
8 Quick & Fascinating Facts About Icons – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Faith & Culture – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
Hippocrates on Social Justice – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley
Bermuda Law Again Respects Reality – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., The CWR
Hallowed Ground: A Wintry Visit to a Fresh Grave – Rick Becker, God-Haunted Lunatic
Plutarch: Ancient Heroes & Their Virtues – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley
Competition Isn’t Unchristian—But Motive Matters – Hugh Whelchel, IfFW&E
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time
For the SVNDAY LATE EDITION (25 February, AD 2018) click here.
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FRIDAY EDITION

St. Thomas Newman Chapel at the University of Nebraska (Credit: Liturgical Arts Journal)

New Church Architecture: St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel at the University of Nebraska

. . .The exterior of the chapel is heavily influenced by the Romanesque. Especially striking is the octagonal dome/tower which is reminiscent of many of the historical churches found in Milan & other parts of Italy. . .

by Shawn R. Tribe,

of Liturgical Arts Journal

On Cardinal Cupich’s Problematic, Convenient Conscience – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
Friday After Ash Wednesday: Feast of the Crown of Thorns – Fr. Z’s Blog
How a Parish Eucharistic Group Helped Revive a London Church – Fr. A. Robinson, CH
Pope Francis Reflects on His Critics – CNA/EWTN News via The Catholic World Report
Catholic School Opens in Renovated Kmart – Chloe Langr, epicPew
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Income Inequality is Not the Injustice We Perceive It To Be – Steven Pinker, BTh
Hundreds Rally in Support of Ireland’s Pro-Life Amendment – CNA via The CWR
New Ordinaries with New Heraldry’s in USA – Fr. Guy Selvester, Exarandorum
5 Moms Speak on the Future of Homeschooling – Mary Ellen Barrett, Seton Magazine
The Value of Vestural Traditions: A Call For Ecclesiastical Self-Confidence – S.R. Tribe
Science, Resurrection & History: Classical Education – Fr. J.V. Schall S.J., Cana Acdmy
New Law Defends Poland’s Honor During World War II – John Hittinger Ph.D., Crisis
South African Bishops Welcome President’s Resignation – CNA/EWTN News
Archbishop Wenski Urges Prayers for Parkland – Christine Rousselle, CNA
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SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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Ecce Agnus Dei (Credit: God via Catholic Exchange)

How to Receive Holy Communion to the Fullest

To the victor I will give the right to eat from the
tree of life that is in the garden of God.

— The Revelation to Saint John 2:7

by Christopher Carstens,

of Catholic Exchange

How to Be a “Practicing Catholic”: The 5 Precepts of the Church – ChurchPop
‘Surf’s Up’ For These Argentine Priests – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Eucharistic Devotions & the Revival of the Processional Canopy – John P. Sonnen, LAJ
Quæritur: Could a Diocesan Priest Choose to Say Only the TLM? – Fr. Z’s Blog
How the Lord’s Prayer Led This North Korean Defector to Freedom – CNA via The CWR
Devotion: Lifting the Veil Onto My Head – Birgit J., Designs by Birgit
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
The Miracle of ‘Is’ – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Catholic Answers Magazine
4 Saints of Impossible Causes & Prayers to Them – Phillip Kosloski, Aleteia
How Am I To Understand Suffering? – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Cthlc Life™
Making Use of Pre-Lent – Fr. Ed Tomlinson, Father Ed’s Blog
Persevering in Failures & Temptations – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Do Christians Still Practice “Mortification”? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Being “Gift” in a “Take” World – Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
What Is Lent? – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Acts of the Disciples: Discipleship & Dependent Living – Deacon G. Lambert, Cthlc Stnd
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time
For the SVNDAY MORNING EDITION (11 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (12 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA I (12 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA II (12 February, AD 2018) click here.

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SVNDAY EDITION

Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction (Credit: Catholic Exchange)

Ten Ways to Fall in Love with the Eucharist

by Father Ed Broom, O.M.V.,

of Catholic Exchange

Pray the Rosary More Effectively – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Video: A Remarkable Vocation Story – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Sons of Remus & the Question of Western Identity – Casey Chalk, The Imaginati. . .
Six Principles of Discernment – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Lesson One in Prayer – Peter Kreeft Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Want to be a Saint? Keep it Simple – Shaun McAfee O.P., NC Register
Faith Served Straight Up: How Alcohol Shapes Cultural & Religious Identity – CNA/CWR
What is the Powerful Seven Sundays Devotion to St. Joseph? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Quæritur: Visiting Retired, Elderly Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Household Examens: Habits That Aid Reflection & Invite Grace – S. Brewster, Cth Std
Spiritual Lessons I Learned While Dieting – Fr. Edward Looney, Catholic Exchange
Finding Peace in An Age of Distraction – Steven J. Rummelsburg, Catholic Exchange
Lent Is Coming: Here’s What You Need to Know – Aleteia
5 Ways Jesus Heals – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
In Search of Happiness – Fr. Jeffrey Kirby, Integrated Catholic Life™
The Spirituality of Waiting with Jeannie Ewing, Podcast – Catholic Exchange
For the VVEDNESDAY EDITION (7 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY EXTRA I (7 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY EXTRA II (7 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY EDITION (8 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY EXTRA I (8 February, AD 2018) click here.

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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

(Credit: Homiletic & Pastoral Review)

The Significance of the Eucharist in the Apparitions at Fatima

by Richard Nicholas, Ph.D.,

of Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Why You Should Keep Holy Water in Your Home – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
On Limits – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
There is No More Important Job Than Being a Good Mother – Marcia Segelstein, NC Reg
FSSP Mission Trips in 2018 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Son, The Ordained Priest at The Cross – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., TACatholic
Young Adults Ask Christ, What Would You Have Me Do With My Life – S. Klemond, Reg
Just A Mother: My Call, Vocation & Witness – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Via Dolorosa, or “The Way of Suffering” – Janet Meyer, Catholic Stand
Is There Something Attached to Your Giving? – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
When Mary Became Our Mother – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Preparing Our Children for Success With Seton – Daneka Cairnie, Seton Magazine
For the Revolution, Not Reformation; Final Edition (18 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (18 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (18 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (18 December AD 2017) click here.

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Eucharistic Adoration (Credit: Screen Shot via Catholic Herald)

How the Eucharist Helps the Lonely & the Desperate

by Eve Tushnet,

of The Catholic Herald

UK Refuses to Say Whether Proclaiming Divinity of Christ is a Hate Crime – The CH
Catholic of the Year: A Generous Man in a Mean World – The Catholic Herald
Would Jesus Recognize Catholic Worship? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Eric Metaxas Show: My Rock-Journalism, Conversion & Part II – Dawn Eden Goldstein
On the Failure of Homiletics – Deacon James H. Toner, Crisis Magazine
How Influential is Poland’s Catholic Church? – Ben Sixsmith, The Catholic Herald
Argument from Pascal’s Wager – Peter Kreeft Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Did the Old Testament Really Prophesize the Birth of Jesus? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Church in Poland Starts English Twitter Acct. to Counter EU Hate – N. Hallett, The CH
The Spiritual Roots of Working Class Woes – Kenneth Colston, Crisis Magazine
Worried About Your Rebellious Teenager? Here’s Your Patron Saint – Ph. Kosloski, Alet.
An Aristocratic “Option” Inspired by St. Wenceslaus – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Confronting Heresy of Activism w/the Primacy of Prayer – P.A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
The Biblical Roots of the Liturgy – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Balancing Humility & Ambition for the Inner Ring – K.E. Colombini, Crisis Magazine
Political “Science” – in Good Faith – James H. Toner, The Catholic Thing

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