Germany

FRIDAY EDITION

Archbishop Stefan Hesse of Hamburg Germany (Credit: Screen Shot from Il Sismografo via NCRegister.com)

German Bishop: Pope Has Clearly Hinted Support for Intercommunion Proposal

. . .the Archbishop of Hamburg claims the Pope backs the German bishops’ majority vote in favor of Holy Communion for some Protestant spouses. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
NECCO Wafers & the Catholic Failure of Imagination – Anna Abbott, NC Register
Macron Eyes a French “Transformation” – Dominic Green, City Journal
Where Did Mary Live After the Resurrection? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
7 Lessons in Evangelization from Jordan Peterson – Sam Guzman, The Cthlc Gentleman
Pope Francis has Pledged to Take Action on Abuse, Here Comes a Big Test – Chr. Altieri
Enter Into Christ’s Mystical Body; Let God Take Control – David Torkington, Cthlc Stand
How Beauty Led to My Radical Reversion – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Authentic Religion: Not What We Want, What God has Revealed – Jf. A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Amid Focus on Women, is Vatican’s Issue Less Gender than Laity? – I. San Martín, Crux
My Chat with Jennifer Fulwiler: How Fashion Will Change Your Life! – Meghan Ashley
Vatican-China Talks: Beijing is Holding Up the Process for Unknown Reasons – CH
Meet Élisabeth Bruyère, a Canadian Nun on the Road to Canonization – Philip Kosloski
Catholicism, Fundraising, Book Launches, & Overcoming Struggles – Brice Sokolowski
A Royal Priesthood: 7th Sunday of Easter Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Austrian Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Peter Stefan Zurbriggen (Credit: Screengrab from NCReigster.com)

Video: Nuncio Castigates Cardinal Marx for His Opposition to Crosses in State Buildings

. . .the apostolic nuncio to Austria also criticizes bishops who visit the Holy Land & cover their pectoral crosses, saying “that shames me, too”. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Canadian Parliament Passes Motion Demanding Apology from Pp. Francis – D. Gyapong
The Redistribution of Sex – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Same-Sex Parenting: The Child Maltreatment No One Mentions – Ste. M. Krason Ph.D.
Priests Appeal to World’s Bishops to Address Pastoral Crisis in the Church – E. Pentin
Ancient Heresies Back from the Dead – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
Cardinal Nichols Slammed for Defending the Murder of Alfie Evans – Steven Ertelt, LN
But I Don’t Work at an Office! – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
The Temptation to Latitudin-Arianism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
8 Saints Who Were Depressed, But Never Gave Up – Aleteia
Giacomo Dalla Torre Elected Grand Master of the Order of Malta – Cindy Wooden, CH
Decimo Anno – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
An Unusual Popular Festival in Italy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Making a Diverse College of Cardinals Work – George Weigel, First Things
John Senior: A Guide for Fathers & Educators – R. Jared Staudt, Catholic Exchange
Terri Schiavo & the “Perverse Mercy” of Death by Starvation – Ma Pesarchick, Cth Stnd
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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Cardinal Reinhard Marx

Cardinal Marx Condemns Decision to Hang Crosses in Public Buildings

. . .another Bavarian bishop has praised the move, however. . .

by Nick Hallett,

of Catholic Herald

American Atheists Gone Wild – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Summit of German Shepherds, Vatican Heavyweights Captures 3 Ironies – John Allen
Is it Right to Take Your Clothes Off for the Sake of Art? – David Clayton, New Ltrgcl Mov
Catholic University Plans to Cut Full-Time Faculty by 9% – Nick Anderson, WaPo
The Most Beautiful Representations of the Virgin Mary – Fr. Mic. Rennier & Mar. Devoud
More on the College of the Holy Cross – Mark Bauerlein, First Things
The Pitfalls of Church Renewal – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
Purgatory: Answering Protestants With Biblical Evidence – Karlo Broussard, Cth Answrs
A Catholic Convert’s Case for Religion Over Mere Spirituality – Stephen Beale, Crisis
Ten Ways to Celebrate May, the Month of Mary – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Cthlc Exchange
Pornography & Education: Closing Windows of Wonder – Sean Fitzpatrick, TCG
St. Joseph, Model of the Hidden & Interior Life – Fr. Maurice Meschler, Cthlc Exchange
Farnborough is England’s National Shrine to St. Joseph – K.V. Turley, Natl Cthlc Register
In Barring Alfie from a Roman Hospital, Courts Overstepped Their Rights – Ed Condon
4 Saints Who Were Holy Doctors – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Acts of the Disciples: Discipleship & Assisted Living – Deacon Greg Lambert, Cthlc Stnd
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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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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Magnum Principium Screenshot (Photo Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

The Germans are Revolting

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Our Lady’s Messages Carry Grave Warning of War w/No. Korea – Edouard Belaga Ph.D., CS
Is ‘Married Clergy’ Becoming a Real Talking-point? – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s. . .
Ad Orientem Posture Given New Life in Nebraska – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, NC Register
The Stories of These Relics of the Crucifixion Will Blow You Away – Th. Williams, epicPew
Cardinal Burke Venerates Relic of the Head of St. Thomas More – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Video: More than 1,000 Catholics Join Rosary Crusade through London – Catholic Herald
Why is Satan Depicted with Horns, Red Tights and a Pitchfork? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
New Prints from Daniel Mitsui: Of Awe, Whimsy, and Serious Head Bashing – Fr. Z’s Blog
Beware of False Compassion in Implementing Amoris Lætitia – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
The Teen Who Dedicated His Life to Eucharistic Miracles – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Bishop Mch. Campbell of Lancaster: You Cannot be Catholic & Support Abortion – Cthlc Herald
A Mind at Peace in the Age of Distraction – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
17 Oct 1521: Leo X Gives Henry VIII Title of Defender of the Faith – McClarey J.D., TACthlc
Fatima Going Forward: The Next 100 Years – Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register
Superheroes: Overcoming Trauma, and Self-sacrifice – Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
Religion & Politics: Readings for the 30th Week of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP

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THURSDAY EXTRA

Cardinal Marx’ Seminary Received Only One New Seminarian in 2016

by Maike Hickson,

of One Peter 5

When Policy Preferences Masquerade as Rights – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
The Multi-millionaire Pizza Magnate Who Decided to Give His Life to the Church – F. Phillips
This Website Just Made Sharing Your Faith Ridiculously Easy – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
10 Delicious and Simple Lenten Dinners for Fridays – Susanna Spencer, N.C. Register
Most Married Catholic Priests are Staunch Advocates of Clerical Celibacy – Joshua J. Whitfield
10 Signs You Really Need to Chill Out With Your Lenten Fast – Tatiana Federoff, epicPew
What Is The Apostolic Pardon? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
It’s Dangerous to Believe: Religious Freedom and Its Enemies – Mary Eberstadt, TCT
The Need for Intentional Silence in the Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Repentance and Cleaning House – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
San Antonio Parish Is Now Ordinariate – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Authentic Prayer: Battling Distractions – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
The Humor of Miracles – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
How Gargoyles Save Souls . . . and Ceilings – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
High Art Meets High-tech in Vatican 3D Film on Raphael – J. McKenna, RNS via Deseret News
At Rome Summit, Africa’s Church Faces Its Growing Pains – John L. Allen Jr., Crux

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TUESDAY EDITION

Influential German Bishops’ Official Discusses State of His Country’s Church

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Sermon on the Mount: Anger, Lust, Divorce, Swearing (Mass Readings Explained) – Pitre Ph.D.
Real Humility – Jim Dougherty, Catholic Stand
6 More Beautiful Churches in California – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
On “Mutual Enrichment” & “Universae Ecclesiae”; Re: Fr. Stravinskas – Fr. Alb. P. Marcello III
Order – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
On Race and Identity Politics – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
(Natural) Law Matters – Adam J. MacLeod, Public Discourse
Australian Bishops Apologize for Church’s Failure in Sex Abuse Crisis – Elise Harris, CNA
The Role of Gregorian Chant in Ministry & Religious Education – Paul Senz, The Cthlc Wor Rep
This Proposed Law Would Protect Doctors Who Object to Abortion – Matt Hadro, CNA

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MONDAY EDITION

Reihnhard Cardinal Marx GermanyThe Church in Germany Is Crashing and Burning

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Film on Miracles Intends to Explain the Inexplicable – Tonia Borsellino, Catholic News Agency
Why the Church Can’t Change Teaching on Capital Punishment – Feser Ph.D. & Bessette Ph.D.
Arkansas Bishop Expects, But Doesn’t Command, that Mass be said Facing the People – Fr. Z
The New Challenges of the Francis Papacy – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
St. Maria Goretti and the Demise of the Catholic Blogosphere – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Fr. Hunwicke Weighs In on the Ad Orientem Controversy – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Pope Francis and His Unofficial Spokespeople – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Civilization Edition; Your Input, Comments, Ideas & Suggestions – Chief Editor, Big Pulpit
Reports Emerge of Teens Convulsing from ‘Charlie Charlie’ Demonic Game – Cthlc News Agncy
Same Sex Parenting Increases Depression in Children – Susan Yoshihara Ph.D., Catholic Lane
The Three (3) Types of Friendship According to Aristotle – Saint Peter’s List

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SUNDAY EDITION

Jesus Ascends Into Heaven Cartoon Pic

The Real Reason Ascension was Moved to Sunday

by Micah Murphy

of epicPew

Gestures at Mass, Why Do We Do What We Do? – Dennis Emmons, OSV Newsweekly
Growing ‘o’rthodox Churches and Spirit of Vatican II Laments from Germany – Fr. Z’s Blog
Feels Every Christian Has Had While Praying – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Mary: Woman, Why Not “Mom?” – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Lane
Where Are You, God? – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Pregnant With Cancer: A Miracle – Erika Vandiver, Catholic Stand
Prescriptive and Descriptive Laws of Physics – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., S.I.T.L.O.F.
Countdown to W.Y.D.: Meeting the Queen of Poland at Częstochowa – Carrie Gress, N.C. Reg
Campus Speakers: Why They Matter – CNS Staff, Catholic Education Daily
Syrian Christians are Strong in Faith, Amid Violent Civil War – epicPew
Spirituality May Help H.I.V. Patients Survive Longer – Emma Green, The Atlantic
For the MONDAY EDITION (May 9, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (Mary 9, 2016) click here.

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