Fr. James Martin

THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Father James Martin, S.J., and His Allies: Intolerance Masked as a Plea for Tolerance

by Phil Lawler,

of Catholic Culture

McElroy and Chaput on Chastity – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
A Memoir I Never Expected to Write – George Weigel, First Things
Fr. James Martin & CUA Pres. Garvey’s Less-than-Convincing Statement – Nicole Stacy, CV
4 American Catholic Beers You Need to Try – Chloe Langr, epicPew
“Don’t Judge”: A Resource Guide for Catholics – Jeanette DeMelo, Natl Catholic Register
A Theology on His Knees: Pp. Benedict XVI’s Example to Priests – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
“The Restoration of Man”: Cardinal Carlo Caffarra’s Final Testimony – The Cthlc World Report
How To Trust God – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Quæritur: Proposals to Priests to “Enrich” the Novus Ordo from Tradition – Fr. Z’s Blog
Notes for Australian Catholics Regarding ‘Same-sex Marriage’ Postal Vote – Peters J.C.D., CWR
A Brief History of the Roman Rite Fr. Donald L. Kloster, Liturgy Guy
For the First Time in 30 Years, Sistine Choir to Perform in the US – Perry West, CNA
Liturgical Notes on the Ember Days of September – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
How to Find More & More & More Donors (& Then Even More) – Brice Sokolowski, Cth Fndrsr
Parable of Workers in the Vineyard; Sun. Mass Readings Explained; Video – B. Pitre Ph.D., TSP
Pope Francis Prays for Mexico During This ‘Moment of Sorrow’ – CNA via The CWR
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego (Photo Credit: University of Saint Thomas, Minnesota)

Wherein Fr. Z Responds to Some Points Made by Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego Regarding the Fr. James Martin Scandal

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

An Almost Hysterical Panic for the Heterodox This Year – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwic. . .
Are Protestants the Real ‘Catholic’ Christians? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Alleged Eucharistic Miracle in Mexico After Earthquake Goes Viral – But Is It Real? – ChurchPop
Pray for These Priests: These are the Faces of Christian Persecution – Editorial, OSV
Virtue Signaling and Social Media Pharisees – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Don’t Wait For The End Times, Prepare Now – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Gender Ideology as Abuse – Matthew Hanley, The Catholic Thing
Rules for Radicals or How to Be a Successful Catholic Dissident – Fr. H. Nicolaitan S.J., SomH
EWTN Brings ‘Catholics Come Home’ to Your Home – Shaun McAfee, NC Register
Time for Worldwide Sacrifice: Ember Week in September – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Separating Marriage From Procreation – Deborah Gyapong, Anglican Cœtibus Society Blog
Do Catholics Watch Film like Fundamentalists? – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Hurricanes, Climate Change, Pope Francis, and the Poor – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
Heal the Hatred by Loving Your Enemies – Fr. John Raphael, National Catholic Register

Korea Exhibit at Vatican Shares History, Peace Through Art – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Film Starring Pope Francis to Get First Showing at Vatican – Catholic Herald
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (21 September AD 2017) click here.
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Reactionaries and Their Bullying of the Little Guy

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Francis Sets Up New John Paul II Institute on Marriage & Family – Edward Pentin, NCReg
Irreversibly Bye Bye to Vatican II – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Update: Fr James Martin Disputes Cafod Statement on Lecture Cancellation – Catholic Herald
The Mutilation Generation – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
If ‘iPhone Culture‘ is a Beast That Devours, We Have to Kill the Beast – Jason Craig, NC Rgstr
The Vilification of the Dastardly Distorters – One Mad Mom
Today is the Feast Day of Our Lady of La Salette – Regina Magazine
The Catholic Church in Detroit is Unleashing the Gospel – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
4 Churches in the Most Unusual Places – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Worried About State of the World, Here Are 5 Bible Verses You Should Know – G. Zimak, CE
Commands Are Not Ideals – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
George Weigel on the “Lessons in Hope” He Received from John Paul II – Carl E. Olson, CWR
Holy Routine – Martin Mosebach, First Things
Unexpected Book Success: Andrew Willard Jones’s Before Church & State – P. Smith, Smdplx
Confession: Growing in Relationship with God – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Was Jesus Ever Ignorant of His Mission? That Just Isn’t Catholic Doctrine – Fr. T. Petri O.P., CH
For the Growing Fr. James Martin Scandal (18 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (20 September AD 2017) click here.
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Matthew Schmitz Literary Editor of First Things (Photo Credit: First Things)

Fr. James Martin Seems to Have Tried to Get Matthew Schmitz of First Things Fired & Other Items. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Worried about the Church? Here are Cardinals Playing with Cats! – R. Yoder, The Amish Cthlc
Stop Teaching Our Children Lazy Anti-Catholic Myths – Eleanor Parker, Catholic Herald
You Are Right To Be Concerned – J.D. Pierce, Traditium
Debate: Hungary Reduced Illegal Immigration by 99%; What Bible Says – Dv. Armstrong, BefC
Conciliar Reform in the 1960s: Politics Become Religion – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
Pius IX & the Ecclesiology of Twitter; Re: Fr. James Martin Scandal – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
How to Find More & More & More Donors (& Then Even More) – Brice Sokolowski, Cth Fndrsr
5 Pithy Sayings of St. Teresa of Avila – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Read a Rare, Unedited Translation of Jonah by J.R.R. Tolkien – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Sister Miriam: The Dominican Nun Who Helped Discover DNA – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Aleteia
Cardinal Gracias: Curial Reform is Nearing the ‘End of the Tunnel’ – CNA via The CWR
Abraham a Sancta Clara Against the Turks – Sacerdos Romanus, Rorate Cæli
Monks Shall Not Live on Beer Alone – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Jesus Asked: Who Do You Say That I Am? – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand

When Does the Truth Trump Secrecy? A Look at the Ethics of Leaks – Russell Shaw, OSV
Rebuilding Christian Iraq: Now or Never, Says Missionary Priest – John Burger, Aleteia

For the Growing Fr. James Martin Scandal (18 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (20 September AD 2017) click here.
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Growing Fr. James Martin Scandal

(Photo Credit: The Stream via iStock)

Fr. James Martin Is Creating Chaos in Catholic Circles

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

Fr. Z Responds to LA Times False Accusation – Fr. Z’s Blog

“Why Not?” – James Martin Thinks Gay Men Should be Able to Kiss in Church – Jos. Sciambra
The Perfidious James Martin SJ – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Approval from Author’s Superiors Doesn’t Mean a Book is Good – Fr. Z’s Blog
Theological College (Seminary) Asks Jesuit Fr. James Martin Not to Speak at Event – Fr. Z’s Blg
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (18 September AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (18 September AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (18 September AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (18 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (19 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (20 September AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (20 September AD 2017) click here.

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Should a Seminary Headline a Homosexualist Activist as a Speaker?

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Shooting the Orthodox Catholic Messenger – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek, The Catholic Thing
‘Same-sex Marriage’ & ‘Same-sex Unions’ Not the Same Things. . . – EPeters J.C.D. J.D., CWR
“A Jesuit Commenting on Liturgy is Like. . .” – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Eastern Rite Catholic Churches to Visit on the West Coast – Jim Graves, Natl Cthlc Register
Belgian Monks to Pope: Nah, We’re Gonna Keep Killing People – Matthew Archbold, NC Rgstr
What the Bishops say about Politics Matters – and Here’s Why – CNA via The CWR
How to Find the Right Words for Your Next Fundraiser – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
On Giving Catholic Books Away – Clifford Staples, Crisis Magazine
“I’ll See You in Heaven”: Cancer-Stricken Mother Dies after Giving Birth – Kth. Schiffer, NCRg
A Cat Family and the Surprises of God’s Love – Alita Maria Cobel Ngo, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Meets Liberated Salesian Father Tom Uzhunnalil – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Luther, Calvin Opposed Contraception & Fewer Children is Better” Thinking – Armstrong, Rg
Which Marian Hymn Do I Sing After Night Prayer? – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Bergoglian Council of Cardinals: More Youth, Women Needed in Roman Curia – CNA via CWR
Forgiveness: 24th Sun. in Ordinary Time Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Pope Francis Reminds Us that the Church Calls Us Always to Care for the Human Person – OSV

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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

(Photo Credit: iStockPhoto)

Fr. James Martin Burned the Bridges to My LGBT Friends

by Jason Scott Jones

of The Stream

5 Surprisingly Clean & Actually Funny Comedies Streaming Now on Netflix – J. Kelly, Fdrlst
The Ad Banned In Australia – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Teacher: Dear Parents, Tell Your Kids to Stop Talking About God – Todd Starnes, The Stream
No Red Lines? China & North Korea – Kerry Brown, The Diplomat
Safe Spaces & ‘Ze’ Badges: My Bewildering Year at a US Univ. – Madeleine Kearns, The Spect.
Antifa Atrocities In Berkeley – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
I’m a Transgender, Decorated Vet.; I Oppose Military-Sponsored Sex Changes – Shupe, Fdrlst
Why Did the Democrat South Become Republican? – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Europe: Jihadists Posing as Migrants – Soeren Kern, Gatestone Institute
Evangelical: Why is Fr. Martin Advising Vatican? – Peter LaBarbera, Life Site
Evangelical Responds to Jms Martin’s Attack on Nashville Statement – R. Gagnon Ph.D., CWR
Scientists Conduct Grisly Experiments Modifying the DNA of Human Embryos – Paul Stark, LN
Podcast: Jeffrey Lord On Losing His Job At CNN And Media Bubbles – The Federalist
David Daleiden Fined $200K for Video Exposing Planned Parenthood – Micaiah Bilger, Lif Nws
Evangelicals’ Nashville Statement ‘Largely Consonant’ with Catholic Thought – CNA via CWR
Houstonians Get Their Feet Wet & Hands Dirty to Help Each Other Out – John Burger, Aleteia
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (4 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (4 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (6 September AD 2017) click here.
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Cardinal Sarah Schools Jesuit Activist James Martin in the Pages of The Wall Street Journal

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Let’s Stop Pretending: Something Did Go Wrong after Vatican II – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
Popes’ Buenos Aires Letter Posted on Vatican Website; Now What? – Peters J.C.D. J.D., CWR
Quæritur: Civil Divorce but Stay Together as Marriage Couple – Fr. T. Ferguson, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Church Must Engage the Culture War – George Weigel, First Things
England & Wales to Celebrate Ascension Thursday & Twelfth Night! – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Fundraise after a Disaster (Hurricane Harvey) – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Oldest Latin Commentary on the Gospels Rediscovered – CNA via NC Register
How Do You Love a Terrorist? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Bringing God’s Designs Back to Life in America’s Churches – Trent Beattie, NC Register
A Lucid, Insightful Tour Through the Principles of Ecumenism – Jared Ortiz Ph.D., The CWR
Domesticating the Divinity – George Weigel, The Dispatch via The CWR
The “Way” of Christ – Chris Brune, Catholic Stand
Peacemakers: The Seventh Beatitude – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
A Devotional: The Rock – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (4 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (4 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (4 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the SATVRDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (9 September, AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Evangelicals More Catholic Than Fr. James Martin, SJ

from One Mad Mom

Quæritur: Recitation of Office Completely Silently? Prepare, Fathers, to Wince! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Truman’s Decision Was a Great Moral Evil – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
German Bishop: Diluting Doctrine Doesn’t Help Anyone – Edward Pentin, Natl Cthlc Register
The Young Want the Patrimony of Which They have been Defrauded! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Aren’t There Bibles in the Pews? – D.D. Emmons, OSV Newsweekly
Biking Sister Killed in Hit-and-Run Accident – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register
How to Fundraise after a Disaster (Hurricane Harvey) – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Want to See a Beautiful Church? Visit Your Local Ghetto – Kevin Di Camillo, NC Register
Sci-fi, Fantasy & Faith? A Look Inside the ‘Christian ComiCon’ – CNA via The Cthlc World Rprt
Bishops’ Annual Labor Day Statement Scores ‘Excessive Inequality’ – CNS  via OSV Nwswkly
Ten Suggestions to Vitalize Families – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
Parents Concerned After Catholic School Removes Some Statues – Ma. Rezac, CNA via NCReg
The Pain of Infertility & the Indignity of IVF – Calah Alexander, Aleteia
A Catholic Approach to the Suicide Epidemic – Alex Wolke, Catholic Stand
In Denver, New Women’s Shelter Cares for Hidden Side of Homelessness – CNA via The CWR
How Visiting Prisoners can Change Your Life (& Theirs) – CNA via The Catholic World Report
For the FRIDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (1 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (5 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (5 September AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (5 September AD 2017) click here.
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Fr. James Martin’s Interesting Interpretation of Jesus & the Canaanite Woman

via ChurchPop

“Oh, No! You Want to be a Nun?” – Anne Maloney, Crisis Magazine
Was There an Eclipse on Good Friday? – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
The Revitalization of a Parish in Ultra-Secular San Francisco – Fr. Z’s Blog
10 Lessons on Wayward Children – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
The Convert Problem – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Peters on Nichols – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
“May I Watch Game of Thrones?” is the Wrong Question – Sophia Feingold, NC Register
Fr. Z Celebrating with FSSP at Mass in Kansas City – Fr. Z’s Blog
Archbishop Fernández Defends Amoris Lætitia From Its Critics – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Doctor Brings Natural Reproductive Health to New Hampshire – Anna Abbott, NC Register
Pope’s Medjugorje Investigator: First 7 Apparitions Might be Recognized – K. Hattrup, Aleteia
Unplug for God & Find Joy in Silence – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
From Strangers to Neighbors: Working with Refugees – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Truth, Charity & Social Media – Ramon Anton A. Aldana, Catholic Stand
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (22 August, AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (22 August, AD 2017) click here.

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Review: Fr. Gerald Murray v. Jesuit Homosexualist Activist Fr. James Martin

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

F.S.S.P. Sets Own Record for Most Ordinations in a Year – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
A Tragedy Either Way; Regarding Cardinal Pell – Philippa Martyr, First Things
Cardinal Müller’s Exit: The Official ‘Term-Limits’ Explanation – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Fr. James Martin Explains His Vision Regarding ‘LGBT’ Catholics – Judy Roberts, NC Register
Re-Building a Bridge: Connection between Contraception & “LGBT Community” – Dcn. Russell
Fr. James Martin’s ‘LGBT’ Approach Sparks Concerns – Judy Roberts, Natl Catholic Register
Getting Back on Track with Your Fundraising Goal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic Classical Education on the Rise – Jay Boren, First Things
Traditionalist Institute Saves Second Church in Preston – Catholic Herald
St. Kateri Tekakwitha & a Promise Kept: Part I & Part II – Alita Maria Covel Ngo, Cthlc Stand
The Assault on Catholic Language & the Rebellion of the Poets – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Extraordinary Synod of 1985 – Eduardo J. Echeverria, The Catholic Thing
Ordained a Priest, Former Manchester United Footballer’s Goal is Christ – Cthlc News Agency
Are Christians Always Supposed to be Hated? – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
Big News: Liturgy Guy the Book Now Available! – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Don’t Send Chaldeans Back to Persecution in Iraq, Advocates Plead – Matt Hadro, CNA

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