Holiness

MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
400-Year-Old Marian Prophecies About Our Age – James Valois at CatholicLink
Hey Man, Stuff Changes – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Finding Peace In The Storm: Why Am I Suffering? – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Custom of Vesting the Patronal Statue at San Remigio-Fosdinovo in Tuscany – Lit Arts Jrnl
The Mystery & Paradox of Holiness – Carl E. Olson at Simply Catholic
Saint of the Day Quote: St. Boniface of Lausanne – Don. R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
Did You Know There’s a Copy of the Shroud of Turin in New Jersey? – Get Fed
Sts. Francisco & Jacinta Marto – Catholics for Catholics
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BigPulpit.com
What Does Jesus Have to Do with Me? – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Want to Wear Christ’s Crown of Thorns? In Mexico, You Can – J. Operacz & C. Séveirac at Aleteia
The Great Michelangelo Was Fra Angelico’s Heir, But God’s First – James Day at NC Register
Saltem Diebus Dominicis: The Devil, Temptations, & You – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at One Peter Five
For Love of Beauty – Philokalia – Hilary White at World of Hilarity
St. Cecilia — Patron Saint of Musicians – Catholic Arena
Speak, Lord, Your Servant Is Listening – Sherry Antonetti at National Catholic Register
5 Amazing Catholic Sites Not to Miss in Idaho – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Artistic Treasures from Milan Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Exorcist Explains Interaction of Angels & Demons – Lila Rose

Lent:
An Exercise of Abandonment to Divine Providence – Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure, S.J./Tan Drctn
LENTCAzT: Monday 1st Week of Lent, Excessive Austerity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Penance in a Festive Season? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture
Why Do We Abstain From Meat & Fast From Food? – Deacon M. Bickerstaff at Integrated Cth Life
Nurses, Ghosts, & Lent – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Discover Strength Through Surrender – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life

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Before & After St. Columban Church in Chillicothe. Missouri (Pic Credit: Liturgical Arts Journal)

Before & After: St. Columban Church in Chillicothe, Missouri

. . .built in 1879, St. Columban’s gothic architecture features pointed arches & high, vaulted ceilings which lead the eyes upward to heaven.  The existing decorative scheme was drab & dated, with severely deteriorated paint & plaster throughout the church.  4 original murals, depicted in the historic photo, had been removed, & the murals which still existed presented with a deeply, yellowed varnish coating & poor previous restoration attempts. . .

by Shawn R. Tribe,

of Liturgical Arts Journal

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Lay Communion in the Middle Ages – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
How to Motivate Yourself to Grow in Holiness – Fr. Philip Dion, Catholic Exchange
This Nun had Visions of Heaven & the Holy Family – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
5 Reasons Why the Transfiguration Really Happened – Fr. Dw. Longenecker, NC Register
Why Attend Mass? – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion – Rosary to the Interior
Who were Isaac & Ishmael? – Scott Smith J.D., All Roads Lead to Rome
A New Resource for the Study of Chant: The Graduale Synopticum – Canticum Salomonis
4 Practical Ways to Stay Connected to Jesus – Allison Gringas, Catholic Link
The History of the Scapular – Fr. William Saunders, Catholic Exchange
Fuel for the Fire: St. Sebald & Eucharistic Transformation – God-Haunted Lunatic
Blueprint for Catholic Living: The Divine Paradox of Christianity – M. McCann, C. Stand
Mercy & Judgment: A Biblical Conflict – Patrick Hauf, Catholic Link
Contemplating Heaven – Our Ultimate Goal – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
The Desire to Worship Well – Janet Meyer, Catholic Stand
We Have a Part to Play in Miracles – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
Steve Shares a 9-minute Story of his Early Life & Conversion – Steve Ray, DotCF
4 Powerful Exorcisms that Jesus Performed in the Gospels – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
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Dead Sea Scrolls (Credit: AdobeStock via Catholic Answers)

The Ever-Deepening Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Perhaps you’ve noticed one of the many stories about the Dead Sea Scrolls that have appeared recently (like this one), trumpeting the decoding of one of the two remaining undeciphered Dead Sea Scrolls

by Cale Clarke,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

A Dramatic Biblical Moment That Nearly Everyone Missed – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Fr. Landry Assesses Holy Habits for a Saintly Life – Edward Desmond, NC Register
Rich Kids on Benefits? The Difference Marriage Makes – Harry Benson, Mercatornet
Has This Man Really Been Given 50,000 Miracles? – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Hear the Lord’s Prayer Spoken in Jesus’ Original Language of Aramaic – ChurchPop
Properly Preparing for Lent – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
New RISE Program: Men, Be Who You Are – Carrie Gress Ph.D., NC Register
Contemporary Catholic Art Doesn’t Have To Be Ugly – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Ancient Incomprehensible Vernaculars – Claudio Salvucci, Liturgical Arts Journal
Lessons in Liturgical Arrangement Found in the Pantheon – Shawn R. Tribe, LAJ
How “New Existence” Implies God – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
The Island & Basilica of St. Julius – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Candelabra Magna – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Oswald Cardinal Gracias is the New President of the Indian Bishops’ Conference – MI
Carlo Acutis, Future Patron Saint of the Internet – Scott Smith, All Roads Lead to Rome
Profit & Charity Are Not Mutually Exclusive – Christopher Westley, Mises Institute
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Sunset and the cross of the church at the top of the hill in Chora, Folegandros (Photo Credit: Catholic Exchange)

Ten Practical Steps to a Sanctified Life

by Father Wade L.J. Menezes, C.P.M.,

of Catholic Exchange

In the Wild: Prayer for Vocations in a Parish Bulletin – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Turbulent Times of Cardinal Cormac – Luke Coppen, Catholic Herald
Gothic Boxwood Miniatures, Personal Devotional Holy Images – David Clayton, Claritas
How the Eucharist Teaches Us to Read Scripture – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
Tips for Young People on Discerning the Road Ahead – Elizabeth Pardi, NC Register
Called to Reverence God – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
The Traditional Catholic Mass Prayers to Repel Dangerous Storms – ChurchPop
Why We Worship On Sunday – Cynthia Trainque, Catholic Exchange
Just War Theory: Still Relevant? – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Being a Prophet: Learning from Elijah, Father of Carmelites – Fr. N. Blackwell O. Carm., CS
Cardinal Velasio De Paolis, Canon Law Scholar, Dies at Age 81 – CNA via The CWR
The Eucharist, Sacred Pledge of Civilization – Zachary Thomas, New Liturgical Movement
Drawing Inspiration from Illuminated Manuscripts – David Clayton, Claritas
How the Traditional Mass Helps to Foster Marian Spirituality – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Vatican Declares Mother Teresa Co-Patron of Calcutta – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Made for the Happiness Found in the Beatitudes – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
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SUNDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

Why Women Wear Chapel Veils – And Should You Too?

by Steffani Jacobs,

of Catholic Stand

Cardinal Sarah Confronts the Dictatorship of Noise – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
Gentleness Indispensable on Path to Holiness – Charlie McKinney,  Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Uncreated Light? – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Texas Baseball Player Throws Out Sin and Finds Happiness With Christ – Trent Beattie, NC Reg
When did Christians Start Praying the Hail Mary? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Near Loss of English Benedictine Hood – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman O.S.B., Dom. . .
Book Review: ‘Imagining Abundance’ – Bric Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Do Priests Wear Black? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Wishing You Hadn’t Done or Said That? This Saint Can Help – Kathleen N. Hattrup, Aleteia
6 Lesser Known Saints That You Should Probably Know – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Amazing Couple Adopts 6 Siblings to Keep Them All Together – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Meet the Saint Who Invented the Name “Christian” – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Art That Draws Us to God – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Swiss Guard Is More Than an Army – It’s a School of Faith – Elise Harris, Cthlc News Agncy
The Protomartyr of the English Reformation: St. John Houghton – Stephanie Mann, The Reg
A Prayer that the Beauty of Our Lives May Inspire Others to Follow Christ – David Clayton

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SATURDAY EDITION

Brother Ass: On the Holiness of Our Body

by Jim Dougherty,

of Catholic Stand

Silverstream Priory Canonically Established as a Monastery: Update – Gregory DiPippo, N.L.M.
Europe Will Be ‘Adrift’ If It Loses Christian Roots, Faith Leaders Warn – Catholic News Agency
The Apocalypse Art Prize 2017 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
On-Screen Prayers That Were Answered in Real Life – K.V. Turley, National Catholic Register
When We Try to Touch God – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
My First March for Life Showed Why Catholics Need to March – Strahlen Smith, Cthlc Stand
Watch Monet, Renoir and Rodin, Working in Their Workshops – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Narratio of Sacred Liturgy in Genesis 1 and 2 – Veronica Arntz, Truth & Charity Forum
When the Church Thrives, Cultures Thrive – Michael J. Ortiz, Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis’ Latest Prayer Video Spotlights Christian Persecution – Han. Brockhaus, C.N.A.
Hexaemeron.org & Pontifex Univ.: Earn Credit for Masters in Sacred Arts – David Clayton, BoC

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

Purgatory10 Surprising Facts About Purgatory That You Probably Didn’t Know

by  Shaun McAfee, O.P.

of epicPew

Peter Kreeft: “It Is Obvious Why We All Need to Learn How to be Holy” – Paul Senz, The Disp.
Eucharist Desecrated, Missionaries of Charity Assaulted in Argentina – Catholic News Agency
Quæritur: What are the Best Arguments They have in the Favor of the Novus Ordo? – Fr. Z
What’s Behind the Jump in Maternal Mortality Rates in Texas? – Matt Hadro, Cthlc Nws Agncy
The Fading of Three Christian Virtues – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Catholics, Chesterton and Concealed Carry – Patrick Toner Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Our Moral Inversions from the Past and Today – Hadley P. Arkes Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
The ABA’s Attempt to Muzzle Lawyers – Stephen M. Krason J.D. Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Lost Virtue of Shamefacedness – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
A ‘Catholic Problem’ for Trump? It’s Hard to Say, Actually – Matt Hadro, Cthlc News Agency
Is Prayer an Escape from the Real World? – Anthony Lilles Ph.D., Catholic Spiritual Direction

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

Jesus on CrossWhy Christ Will Never Let His Bride Redefine Marriage

by Benjamin Wiker

of the National Catholic Register

Ite!  The Call to Go Forth in Christ – Jason Craig, The Catholic Gentleman
Deaconesses and the Dangers of Antiquarianism – Christian Browne, Crisis Magazine
That “Olympic Moment” Was a Christian Moment – Matthew Archbold, Natl Catholic Register
Women Should Appreciate Masculine Virtues – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Site of Marian Apparitions in Wisconsin becomes Natl Shrine – Patricia Kasten, CNS via Crux
Actor Playing Jesus in Ben-Hur ‘Received Blessing from the Pope’ – Mark Pattison, Cthlc Hrld
Review on New Book: Delving into “The World of Ben-Hur” – Paul Senz, The Dispatch
Lessons from Prison Ministry – Laura De Maria, Catholic Stand
Depression and the Psalms – Thomas L. McDonald, National Catholic Register
The Fascinating & Problematic History of Athletes Doping & the Olympics – Ade. Mena, CNA
Friendship, Forgiveness & Chariots: The Ben-Hur Team Discusses Their New Film – Jim Graves

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

Jesus Carrying the CrossOne Rule To Follow To Grow In Holiness

by Thomas Clements

of Ignitum Today

The Grace of Christian Marriage Is a Fruit of Christ’s Cross – Susanna Spencer, N.C. Register
Evelyn Waugh’s Forgotten Battle to Preserve the Latin Mass – Clare Bowskill, Catholic Herald
The Earliest Known Marian Prayer from A.D. 250 – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Showdown in the Philippines: President Duarte vs. Cardinal Tagle – Luke Coppen, Cthlc Hrld
New Texas Rules: Provide Funerals for Aborted Babies Instead of Selling Baby Parts – M. Bilger
The Consequences of 50 Years of Poor Catechesis: 2 – Gene Von Son, Catholic Stand
The Lesson of Chilcot: We Need Just War Theory More than Ever – Aaron Taylor, Cthlc Hrld
Dioceses Struggle to Pay Priests’ Pensions – Brian Fraga, OSV Newsweekly
Times Eye of the Tiber’s Satire Wasn’t Satirical Enough to Obviously be Satire – Shaun McAfee
Taking Another Look at Pascal’s Wager – Susanna Spencer, National Catholic Register

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George Clausen, “High Mass in a Village on the Zuiderzee” (c. 1880) Read more: http://www.ncregister.com/blog/carstens/whats-behind-cardinal-sarahs-ad-orientem-call/#ixzz4AQyAXsue
George Clausen, “High Mass in a Village on the Zuiderzee” (c. 1880)

What’s Behind Cardinal Sarah’s Ad Orientem Call?

by Christopher Carstens

of the National Catholic Register

Hillary Clinton’s Church Problem – Paul Kengor, Crisis Magazine
A Traditional Catholic Wife? – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Priesthood in the Real Presence and the Present Absence – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae, TSW
Sisters of Life Thrive at 25: Order Aids 10,000 Women Since 1991 – Patty Knap, N.C. Register
The Dangers of Cliques & Superior Attitudes in the Church – Anne De Santis, Catholic Stand
Me Before You and the Slow Suicide of the West – Chelsea Zimmerman, Catholic Lane
Details Released of Reformation Commemoration in Lund, Sweden – Edward Pentin, N.C. Reg
Only Francis Can Go To China? – George Weigel, First Things
Justice for Harambe . . . or Revenge? – Anthony S. Layne, Outside the Asylum
The Ten Commandments & Facebook; an Examination of Conscience – Godwin Delali Adadzie
A Goodbye to ‘Mama Irene,’ the Woman Who Adopted 58 Kids – María Ximena Rondón, C.N.A.
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Robert Cardinal Sarah LookingRobert Cardinal Sarah: ‘How to Put God Back at the Center of the Liturgy’

Translated by Christine Broesamle

via the National Catholic Register

Goals for Faithful Catholics in This Time of Confusion – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Eight (8) Astonishing Facts about the Sacred Heart You Never Knew – Chloe Mooradian, E.P.
Pope Francis Met with Orionines, Who are They? – Catholic News Agency
Dallas Morning News Bias: Religious Freedom = Anti-L.G.B.T. – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Religion
Quæritur: Should I Say “Amen” if the Priest Is Making Up Prayers? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Surely the European Union Is Part of the Problem & Not the Solution – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Duncan Stroik Wins the Arthur Ross Award for Classical Architecture – Gregory DiPippo
The Logic of Incarnation and the Temptation of Disincarnation – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Herodotus: The World’s First Great Historian – Julia Kindt, Mercatornet
Emmanuel: The Dominant Theme of Fr. Spitzer’s Book on Happiness – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
God’s Power and Mercy – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (May 30, 2016) click here.
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General Jeruzelski St John Paul II Warsaw 1983Christianity: An Antidote to Tyranny; Making Gay Okay and Other Tyrannies

by Clifford Staples, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

New Book on Mother Angelica with Never Before Published Information – Fr. Z’s Blog
Shocking 911 Call: “The Fetus is Breathing, We Can’t Provide Care” – Micaiah Bilger, Life Nws
Dominicans at 800 Years Old: Order Committed to Preaching Piety – Anthony Flott, N.C. Rgstr
A Debate on Women’s Ordination Is the Last Thing the Church Needs Right Now – Ed Condon
Worthily Celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Outdoors – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Obama and the Bomb: Hiroshima Revisited – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture
U.K.: Campaigners Seek to Save Secret Chapel Where Martyr Last Prayed – Catholic Herald
The Immaculate Heart of Mary – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Three (3) Principles for Pro-Faith Education in the Modern Age – Stephanie Pacheco, TaCF
Walking Between the Tablet and the Calf – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Catholic Economics: Alternative to the Jungle – Angus Sibley, The Distributist Review
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