Heresy

MONDAY EDITION

The Council of Trent (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Quæritur: Hypothetically, Can a Pope Dogmatically Teach Heresy? Fr. Z Speculates

. . .so, what if a putative Pope says. . . what’s a really trendy name. . . Pope Logan (the second Jesuit to be elected) . . . were to call everyone to St. Peter’s Square & formally announce. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
When Can You Get a Dispensation, & Who Can Grant It? – Cathy Caridi J.C.L.,  CLME
A Reminder About the Apostolic Pardon (AP) Given by a Priest to the Dying – Fr. Z
California Commissars – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
What Happened to Pope Francis’s Vision for Latin America? – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza, CH
Why The Lord of the Rings is a Masterpiece – Thomas M. Doran, The CWR
Islamization in the Schools – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Anti-Integralist Alasdair MacIntyre – Caleb Bernacchio, Church Life Journal
Survival Education: Islam in the Classroom – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Canadian Top Ct. Renders Big Blow to Religious Freedom in Trinity West. Case – NCReg
Secularism & Religious Tolerance: Singapore vs Australia – Jean Elizabeth Seah, M-net
Loneliness is an Urgent Public Health Issue – Michelle H. Lim Ph.D., The Conversation
Let’s Not Ignore Scientific Faith – Noelle Johnson, Church Life Journal
What Science Can Never Know – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
How Property Rights Originated from Christian Theology – Joe Carter, Acton Institute
Ancient History Belongs in Schools – Matthew Walther, The Week
How to Maximize Your Wardrobe with the Right Handbag – Meghan Ashley Styling
Nightfall: Péguy’s La Nuit & the Hope of Discontinuity – Patrick B. Whalen, Crisis Mgzn
WJAMI or ‘Would Jesus Accept My Invitation?’ – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser
Look at That: Ecology & Culture – R.M. Strangler, Crisis Magazine
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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SATVRDAY EDITION:

The Harrowing of Hell by Jacob van Swanenburg (Credit: Wikipedia)

Fr. James Martin & the Question of the Kiss

. . .the problem with James Martin’s crusade is not just that he is leading young men & women astray with his statements about homosexuality.  It is also that he gives aid & comfort to the enemies of both the Church & God’s precious children. . .

by Austin Ruse,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Quæritur: Priest Tells a Woman Not to Wear a Veil at Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Crd. McCarrick Accused: Critics Demand Answers in Wake of Abuse Claims – NC Rgstr
Is KonMari for Catholics? – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand


Twelve Reasons Why You Can’t Call God Your Mother – Fr. Dwight Longenecker


My Appetite for Information is Endless: Is Curiosity Bad? – Fr. Jn. Bartunek L.C., C. Exc
The Limits of Science: What Science Can’t-Do – Robert Kurland Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Surplice (or Cotta) Designs: Some Thoughts – 
How Far Does Papal Authority Go? – E. Christian Brugger, National Catholic Register


Catholic Entrepreneurship. . . Is It a Real Thing? – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser

Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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TVESDAY EDITION

Walter Cardinal Kasper Smiling & Waving (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Wherein Walter Cardinal Kasper Tells Us What We Can & Can’t Say

. . .Walter Cardinal Kasper: Quit throwing around the word ‘heretic’ [Hmmm. . .]

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

To Change the Church: Ross Douthat Tackles the 21st Century – Maicke Hickson, 1P5
A Letter to a Seminarian Thinking of Leaving the Seminary – Fr. Ric. G. Cipolla, RCæli

Jordan Peterson: Bible is Foundation for Western Civilization – F. Phillips, Cthlc Herald
CBS Launches New Sitcom, ‘Living Biblically’ – Kathy Schiffer, Natl Catholic Register
Why Public Discussion Has Become Increasingly Irrational – James Kalb J.D., The CWR
The Truth About Pius XI & His Much-Maligned Successor – Roseanne T. Sullivan, H&PR
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
If You Can Choose Your Own Gender, Why Not Race? – Barbara Key, Mercatornet
Why Millenial Catholics are Re-Adopting the Traditional Chapel Veil – Whitney Bauck
Sex Change: Physically Impossible, Psychosocially Unhelpful, &. . . – R. Anderson Ph.D.
How to Help Teens Learn Their Faith – Jennifer Fitz, National Catholic Register
Sometimes God’s Not Fair – Christie Peters, uCatholic
Take This Free Online Course on Ancient Rome – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
My Irish Uncle Was a Simple, Just Man Like St. Joseph – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Prepare Your Garden – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
Why Mary Is the Best Promoter of Culture – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorite catholic. . .
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Fr. James Martin, SJ (Credit: Church Militant)

Do Today’s Jesuits Aid & Abet a Militant Anti-Catholic Counter Religion?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Do the Bishops Want Us to Continue Subsidizing Pornography? – Austin Ruse, Crisis
Grad Student Fighting Gender-Neutral Pronouns: My Class Canceled – G. Curtis, TCF
What an Invalid Dispensation Looks Like – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., ItLotL
Pediatrician: Revealing Baby’s Sex May Traumatize ‘cuz Trans – Ma. Hasson, The Fdrlst
9 Unique Christmas Nativity Sets – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Can Moral Monsters Make Good Movies? – Peter J. Leithart, First Things
Why It’s Too Early to Say if Pope Francis ‘Blinked’ in Myanmar – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Sr. Bank Officio, Giulio Mattietti, Sacked & Escorted Out of Vatican – Catholic Herald
Discipline, Doctrine & Amoris – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
The Septuagesima of Christmas – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Pro-Lifer Gabriella Gambino Joins Cardinal Farrell’s Vatican Team – E. Pentin, NC Rgstr

Bangladesh Pics: Pope Ordains 16 Men to Priesthood – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
Spanish Card.: Pro-Indep. Movemt. Violates Church Teaching – CNS via Catholic Herald
Development, Dissent & Infallible Teaching, Part I – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Peru to Withdraw Controversial “Gender Ideology” Curriculum – Catholic News Agency
Time To Repeal Johnson Amendment, Let Pastors Talk Politics – J. Davidson, The Fdrlst
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA II (4 December AD 2017) click here.

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

The Catch-22 of Christian Witness by Those who are Same-Sex Attracted

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

Jesuits like Fr. James Martin Should Learn from Africa – Stephen Herreid, Catholic Vote
Lol! Watch Mother Angelica Absolutely Lose It Laughing at One of Her Own Jokes – ChurchPop
A Medieval Anomaly – Alison Hudson, Medieval manuscripts blog
Georgia Tech Punter Drops Football for the Priesthood – Trent Beattie, Natl Catholic Register
The Galician “Holy Grail”: A Eucharistic Miracle on the Camino de Santiago
– Daniel Esparza
Dialogue with an Atheist on Bible Difficulties & Plausibility Structures – Dave Armstrong
Four Starting Points for a Well-Formed Laity – Joannie Watson, Integrated Catholic Life™
Why are There Anchors in Christian Art? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Bocelli Sings “The Lord’s Prayer” – J-P Muno, Aleteia
How God Works with Our Humanity to Bring about Holiness; Podcast – Dan Burke, CSD
How Faith Relates to Hope and Charity – Fr. Maurice Emelu, Catholic Exchange
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (12 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (12 June, AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY NEWS EXTRA

Why Bishops Should Condemn Father James Martin’s Dangerous Bridge

by Brian Williams,

of Liturgy Guy

The Stunning Stat of European Leaders with No Children – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
The Catholic Prof at Duke Divinity School Fallout – Rod Dreher, TAC
The Big Lie of Transgender Ideology – Joe Bissonnette, Crisis Magazine
The Problem with Universal Suffrage: Europe (& French Election) Post Mortem – Ptr. Hitchens
Europe’s Childless Leaders Sleepwalking the West to Disaster – Giulio Meotti, The Stream
The Untold Story of Pope St. John Paul II & Ronald Reagan: “Mary is Central” – Carl E. Olson
Call No Woman Father! (It’s Just Kind of Silly!) – One Mad Mom
Large Numbers of Refugees Fleeing to Italy, and Losing Their Lives – Edward Pentin, NC Reg
What Catholic Social Thought Teaches About Conservatism – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis Mgzn
Killer Show: “13 Reasons Why” Romanticizes Suicide – Aaron Kheriaty, First Things
Physician-Assisted Suicide Tells People That Our Lives No Longer Worth Living – Zc. S. Schmoll
Government Decides Through Amendment, Religion Abides – H. L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
For the TUESDAY NEWS EDITION (9 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (9 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA (9 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA (9 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EDITION (10 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (10 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EXTRA (10 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA (10 May, AD 2017) click here.

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Quiz: Name that Heresy! (Then Make Sure You Don’t Believe Them. . .)

from ChurchPop

Quæritur: Priest Doesn’t Purify Vessels, Leaves Them Overnight – Fr. Z’s Blog
What’s an ‘Act of Love’ in a Marriage? – Zyta Rudzka, Aleteia
The Empty Chaos of Today’s Art Might be Telling Us Something – John Garvey, Catholic Philly
This Beautiful Video Shows You How These Franciscans Celebrated Holy Week – ChurchPop
For McElroy, A Vice-Disrupter for Davenport, “An Awesome Dude” – Rocco Palmo, Whispers
All-Black Boys School in Philadelphia Where Latin Is the Key – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Z’s Prayers for Before and After Hearing Confessions – Fr. Z’s Blog
Can Your Kids Handle the Latin Mass? – Anna-Maria Vesey, Regina Magazine
Saving Classical Music: A Return to Tradition – Andrew Balio, TIC
Hearing the Lost Sounds of Byzantine Era Churches – Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic
The Social Vision of Pope Leo XIII in the 21st Century; Video – Russell Hittinger, First Things
Empathy for Egypt – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Therapeutic Culture; Podcast – The Editors, First Things
Yes, Breastfeeding has Benefits, but Formula Moms Aren’t Failures – Elizabeth Pardi, Aleteia
4 Helpful Relationship Tips for Spouses Who Work Together – Zyta Rudzka, Aleteia
Achievement and the Christian Life; Video – Elizabeth Corey, First Things
For the SATURDAY MORNING NEWS EDITION (22 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the SATURDAY MORNING EDITION (22 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the SATURDAY AFTERNOON NEWS EDITION (22 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY NEWS EDITION (24 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY NEWS EXTRA (24 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (24 April, AD 2017) click here.

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WEDNESDAY NEWS EDITION

Head of the Jesuits Doubles Down on His “No One had a Tape Recorder” Remarks

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Bible Answer Man Embraces Orthodoxy – Rod Dreher, TAC
Catholics Build Intentional Community Of Orthodox Believers – Tom Gjelten, NPR
I Came Out as Gay & Left My Family Behind; I Was Very Selfish – Doug Mainwaring, LSN
Now Breastfeeding Is Unnatural? – Rod Dreher, TAC
The Cities of God & Man: Abp. Chaput’s Advice for Catholics in an Apostate Age – Mch. Bradley
Blogger to Pay $6,000 Fine for Protesting Govt Funding of Transgenderists – Steve Weatherbe
The Liturgical Reform’s Ecumenical Hues – Carol Byrne M.D., Tradition in Action
Why Venezuela’s Bishops Believe Time Is Running Out for Their Country – Alejandro Bermudez
N. Carolina Bill to Make ‘Homosexual Marriage’ Illegal – Colin Campbell, Charlotte Observer
“Sacred Art is Always Traditional”: An Interview with Daniel Mitsui – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
Québec Pushes the Euthanasia Boundaries Again – Alex Schadenberg, Life Site News
UK Paying an Abortionist $600K+ to Write Book On Abortion for Children – Fr. Mark Hodges
Four Looming Famines Highlight Need for CRS Rice Bowl – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
For the SPY WEDNESDAY EDITION (12 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EXTRA (12 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the MAUNDY THURSDAY EXTRA (13 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY NEWS EXTRA (13 April, AD 2017) click here.

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MONDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

The Heresy of the Day: The Denial of the Natural Order

by Mitchell Kalpakgian, Ph.D.,

of the Truth and Charity Forum

Dangerous Habits – Serious or Mortal Sin? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Cthlc Spiritual Direction
The So-Called “New Atheism” is Not Simply Not Believing in God – Angelo Stagnaro, The Reg
Quæritur: Is ‘Alma Redemptoris Mater’ Wrong? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pray Without Deadly Sin – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
The Religious-Liberty Showdowns Coming in 2017 – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Vatican Radio Ends 85 Years of Independent Operations – Kathy Schiffer, Natl Cthlc Register
Is There Hope for Middle-East Christians in 2017? – Edward Pentin, Natl Catholic Register
Ohio’s New Abortion Bill Is a Sign of Battles to Come – Emma Green, The Atlantic
New Study Downplays Harm Abortion Inflicts on Women – Cullen Herout, Crisis Magazine
The Perils of Utopian Overreach – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Pro-life Politics are Not Fringe or Obsolete: The Hyde/Helms Amendments – Stph. Pacheco

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TUESDAY EXTRA

tim-kaine-boredBreaking News: Tim Kaine’s Guardian Angel Quits

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Give Detroit a Cardinal, Pope Francis – Nicholas G. Hahn III, The Detroit News
New Chaos and Confusion Over “Amoris Laetitia” – Mary Jo Anderson, The Dispatch
‘The Patrick Coffin Show’ Readies for Its Debut – Tom Nash, National Catholic Register
Mexico: The World’s Most Dangerous Place to be a Priest – Tim MacGabhann, Catholic Herald
The Heart of the Matter: Ideology – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
A Report From Baby Bishop School – Bishop Robert Barron, National Catholic Register
Why I Remain Optimistic about the Ordinariate in England and Wales – Father Ed’s Blog
Seeing God in Every Deplorable Person – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
A Phoenix Bishop’s Plea to Voters & Politicians: No Votes for Abortion – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Religious Freedom Issues Loom Large in 2016 Election – Tom Tracy, C.N.S. via Crux
U.S. Bishops to Join Worldwide Day of Prayer for Sex Abuse Survivors – C.N.A. via The Reg

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MONDAY EXTRA

Latin Liturgy BeautyHow a Small-Town Parish Disposed of Its Troublesome Priest

by Timothy J. Williams, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

New Name for New Politics News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Wandering Around, Replacing the Crucifix: Priests Need to Respect Rubrics – Fr. Mat. Pittam
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Funeral Homily of Slain French Priest-Martyr: “A God of Death, a Moloch” – Gates of Vienna
The Catholic Conspiracy Turns 3 Months Old, How We Doin’? – Larry D, The Cthlc Conspiracy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Defends Defiance of Fed Court on SNAP’s Activities – David F. Pierre Jr.
Catholic Olympic Athletes Who Are Dominating Their Sports – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Church in India Faces Fresh Attacks on Mother Teresa – Anto Akkara, National Cthlc Register
10 Wonderful Activities Every Catholic Family Can This Summer – Rich Lamm, epicPew
Martyr of the First Commandment – William Doino Jr., First Things
Chinese Bishop Dead at 93, Spent 35 Years in Prison & Under Forced Labor – Wang Zhicheng
Blessing of the Cheese, We Kid You Not: There Is One in the Rituale Romanum – Dan. Esparza
NLM’s 11th Anniversary – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
For the MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (3 August, AD 2016) click here.
For the POLITICS WEDNESDAY EDITION (3 August, AD 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (3 August, AD 2016) click here.

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