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Solemnity of The Assumption A.D. 2018 Edition

The Assumption of Mary (Pic Credit: NC Register)

Biblical Arguments in Support of Mary’s Assumption

. . .Jesus ascended by His own power, but Our Lady was assumed by the power of her Son’s victory over death. . .

by Dave Armstrong,

of the National Catholic Register

David Brought Up the Ark: The Assumption of Mary – Brother J. Joseph, Ignitum Today
How St. Michael the Archangel Led the Mary to Heaven – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Did Mary Die Before Being Assumed Into Heaven? Saints Weigh In – N. Senz, Aleteia
The Assumption of Mary: 12 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin, NC Register
Celebrating the Assumption of Mary – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Cth. Life™
The Assumption Dogma, What We Need to Know – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
3 Reasons to Introduce Your Kids to Marian Consecration – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Pope Pius XII & Mary’s August Mysteries – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
Mary’s Innocence is the Help of Sinners – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Assumption of Mary: Development of Doctrine – D.R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
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McCarrick Watch: Saturday Edition

Catholic Mass Lectionary (Pic Credit: Taylor Marshall)

Catholic Mass Lectionary Omits Anti-Homosexualism Verses from Romans 1

. . .why do Catholics in America support homosexuality proportionately more than the general population. . .

. . .two reasons: lack of authentic Catholic teaching regarding homosexuality. . .& the Church omitted one of the clearest Bible verses on homosexuality from the lectionary. . .

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Church Already has Tools to Deal with Bad Bishops; Use Them? – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
The Death Of Richard Sipe – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Frank Keating on the Catholic Bishops Today: Episcopal Omertà – Rod Dreher
A Faithful, Lay Response To “Uncle Ted” – Gregory K. Popcak Ph.D., Catholic Exchange
Selection Bias & the Process of Picking Better Bishops – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Breaking Down the Episcopal Double-Speak – Sacerdos
In the Midst of Clerical Misdeeds, a Crucial Moment for the Laity – Msgr. Pope, NC Rgstr
A. W. Richard Sipe, 1932-2018 – Terence McKiernan, BishopAccountability.org
Emerging from Scandal: The Necessary Steps Forward – Msgr. Th. G. Guarino, The CWR
Who Will Guard the Guardians of the Church? – Peter Jesserer Smith, Ntnl C. Register
Canon Lawyers Explain how Vatican Abuse Trials Function – C. Wooden, C. News Srvc
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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

St. James the Moor Slayer, Santiago Matamoros, in the Cathedral at Burgos, Spain

Saint James & a Detail for Dating the New Testament

. . .there is an interesting detail about St James which helps date the New Testament accurately.  It appears in the work of Justin Martyr.  Justin was one of the early Christian writers called the Apostolic Fathers.  He lived from A.D. 100-160 only one hundred years after the death of Jesus.  A convert to the church, he wrote various works defending the Christian faith, & is one of the most important of the early fathers of the church not only because of his early date, but also because he writes from the area of Samaria–geographically between Judea & Galilee.  He was, therefore, close both in time & place to the early church. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
New Study: Lesbians ‘Just As Good’ as Biological Parents Is Fake News – G.T. Stanton
The Surprising Conversion Story of a Major League Baseball Player – KoC via Aleteia
Novice Confronts Biggest Monk in Monastery, Now Top Dog (Warning: Satire) – EOTT
They Thought Rel. Gps Would Open Parking Lots to Homeless, Wrong – Josie Huang
Roman Electrical Crew Stumbles Upon Ruins of Ancient Church – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
No, Men Taking Transgender Hormones Don’t Get Periods – Elizabeth Bauer, The Fdrlst
‘But You Want to Be a Priest’: A Conversion Story – Fr. Jay Scott Newman
The Origins of the Names “Santiago” & “Compostela” – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Pro-Lifers Endorse Pt. Morrisey Over “Pro-Life” Senator Joe Manchin – T. Bergum, LN
What #MeToo & Hooking Up Say to Us on Meaning of Sex –  Mr. & Mrs. Schlueter Ph.D.
3 Children Killed in Belgium Since Child Euthanasia Made Legal – S. Caldwell, C. Hrld
True Crime Drama Gosnell Hits Theatres Backed By $2M In Crowdfunding – J. Shepherd
Saint James the Apostle: Close Friend Of Christ – Jonathan B. Coe, Catholic Exchange
Why Religion is a Central Pillar to the Civil Society – Jenna Suchyta, Acton Institute
Catholic Art Guild 2nd Annual Conference in Chicago – Pet. A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Sweet Sleep Mine Eyelids Close, A Beautiful Hymn of the Night – Msgr. Charles Cole
Evangelizing the Social Media Mindset & Culture  – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., ThCL
Will Brett Kavanaugh Protect Religious Freedom? – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Register
Cardinal Tagle Laments ‘Deaths of Innocents’ Under President Duterte – CNS via CH
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Holy Bible (Credit: Adobe Stock via Catholic Answers)

The Curious Case of the Protestant Bible

. . .perhaps no area in Catholic-Protestant apologetics involves as many outright falsehoods as the history of the Bible.  To be sure, there are lots of theological topics on which Catholics and Protestants disagree, but for the sheer number of popular Protestant arguments that are explicitly & undeniably false, nothing tops the question of where the Bible comes from & how many books it has. . .

by Joe Heschmeyer,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Why Is the Priest Telling Me Not to Talk to a Canon Lawyer? – C. Caridi J.C.L., CLME
The Mystery of Liberal Church Decline – Mark Tooley, The Stream
This is what God’s Voice Sounds Like, According to St. Ignatius Loyola – Aleteia
Don’t Let the Scandals of the Hierarchy Lead You to Despair – Con. T. Hull, Cth Exchng
SSPX Election: Fellay Toppled, Side Opposed to Deal with Rome Now in Charge – RCæli
Persecution of the Traditional Latin Mass – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
German Dioceses Respond to Give Protestants Communion Guidelines, Not Good – 1P5
SSPX – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Card. Arinze: If Protestants Want to Receive Communion, They Should Convert – CH
Liturgy & Laity; New Book on Changes After Vatican II – Alcuin Reid, First Things
Judge Kavanaugh & the Left’s Anti-Catholicism – James S. Robbins, IndyStar
After Voting for Abortion, Why is Ireland Snapping Up Tickets for Papal Visit? – C. Hrld
The Trouble with Catholic Politicians – Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald
Bp. Jos. Perry: Youth Hunger for Mystery & Liturgy; Need Tradition & History – CWR
Pope to Migrants: Respect Laws, Culture & Religious Traditions – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Will Brett Kavanaugh Defend Religious Liberty? – Marcos Mullin, Acton Blog
Learning to Love – Eugene Chan, Ignitum Today
Supreme Court Nominee Dishes Out Mac & Cheese to Homeless – C. Lucey, AP via RNS
Terrorism, Restlessness, & Bastille Day – Jerry Salyer, The Catholic World Report
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Chicken (Credit: Screenshot of Shutterstock via The Federalist)

The Real Reason New Yorkers are Mad at Chick-fil-a Isn’t with Christians

. . .Chick-fil-A is not merely a fast food restaurant run by Christians; it is God, speaking to us through food. . .

by John Sweeney

7 of the Most “Catholic” Bible Verses that Prove Catholicism – ChurchPop
Lucifer’s Game – Bob Sullivan, Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Crisis – Sohrab Ahmari, Commentary Magazine
My Mother’s Illicit Marriage Strengthened My Faith – Birgit Jones, Catholic Life in. . .
Stunning Renovation of St. Kevin’s in Dublin – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
The Most Influential Woman at the Vatican is Retiring – Silvia Costanti, Aleteia
Holland Euthanizing Mentally Disabled Patients & People with Autism – Michael Cook
Is it Blasphemy to Speak Against the Saints or the Church? – Joe Heschmeyer
Priests are Performing Exorcisms Over the Phone, Cardinal Claims – Catholic Herald
The Christians Who Resisted Hitler – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Vatican’s China Game: Deal or No Deal With Beijing? – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Living the Vita Liturgica: Conditions, Obstacles, Prospects – Pet. A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Getting Hungry with “Chef’s Table” – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorite catholic things
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
Singing Alleluia: Making Up For Lost Time – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
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SPY VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

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Catholic Brit Tweet (Credit: Screengrab from Fr. Z’s Blog)

What Young Catholics Want vs. What Old Catholics Want Young Catholics to Want

. . .the late Cardinal George of Chicago [of happy memory] said, “Liberal Christianity is a failed experiment.” At this time in the church there seems to be a rise in the liberal or progressive wing of Catholicism. However, those who are concerned about this should keep several big picture aspects in mind. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Exorcising Bugnini from the Roman Rite – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Polyamory: Complicated New Identity or Primarily About Sex? – Mark Regnerus Ph.D.
The Unlikely Rise of Jacob Rees-Mogg – David Oldroyd-Bolt, Catholic Herald
Renovation of the Kenrick-Glennon Seminary Chapel – Shawn R. Tribe, Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
Judge Boots Suit Vs. Google, Lets YouTube Censor Pro-Life Vids – S. Ertelt & M. Bilger
The Male Pill: Roe’s Ugly Grandson – Carly Hoilman, Catholic Vote
Humanae Vitae & the Catholic Church in England: Signs of Hope – Piers Shepherd
The 3 Hacks to Successful Fundraising in the Catholic Church – Brice Sokolowski
Caught on Camera: Thief Makes Sign of the Cross Before Robbing Store – ChurchPop
Did More Than One Man Write Isaiah? – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
The Problem of Evil in Graham Greene’s The Hint of an Explanation – Ste. Fitzpatrick
Not Religious? Here’s Why Religious Freedom Still Matters – Art Lindsley, tIfFW&E
Networks Cover March for Our Lives 13X More Than March for Life – Katie Yoder, LN
Selah: How Big Is Your Trust Bucket? – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
Doctors With Conscience Objections Have Rights – David S. Oderberg, Mercatornet
Pro-Life Stalwart Cyril Winter Dies at the Age of 70 – Victoria Gisondi, NC Register
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For the SPY VVEDNESDAY MORNING SPECIAL (28 March A.D. 2018) click here.
For the SPY VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SPECIAL (28 March A.D. 2018) click here.
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Turning Pages on a Book (Credit: Pixabay via the National Catholic Register) CC0

Here’s Proof That Not Every Protestant Doctrine is Biblical

. . .the principle of Sola Scriptura (“Bible Alone”) is unbiblical. . .

by Dave Armstrong,

of the National Catholic Register

Washington Post Accidentally Reveals Diverse Forms of Oscar Hate – Terry Mattingly
New Resource Lovingly Presents the Truth About Homosexuality – K. Schiffer, NCRgstr
Richard Dawkins Wants to Eat Humans to Overcome Cannibalism Taboo – W. Smith JD
If ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Is Stripped Of Its Christianity, It Will Only Disappoint – H. Scheer
Banning Christians Because Of ‘Hate’ & ‘Violence’ – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
America’s Newest Cathedral Dedicated in Pictures – CNS via Catholic Herald
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
Critics Misrepresent Card. Sarah’s Call for Piety in Receiving Communion – Con. Gudan
What is the Law? When can We Ignore It? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
The Cross & Purgatory – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
The Choice of Assisted Suicide is an Illusion – Patty Knap, National Catholic Register
Crushing Religious Schools with State Funding – Fr. Ben Johnson, Acton Institute
How Cosmic Existence Reveals God’s Reality – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
Restore Liturgical Beauty with Chant & Polyphony – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
In Art, Science & Liturgy Alike, Light Offers a Revelation, an Epiphany – J. Allen, Crux
Use Words of Life, Not Death – Edward Montin, Catholic Stand
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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. . .
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MONDAY EXTRA I

Correcting Father James Martin. . . Again

. . .I was bewildered by the way Fr. James Martin twists the plain meaning of Sacred Scripture & Church teaching. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Gay Olympians Accidentally Prove Why ‘Gay Marriage’ Wrong – Doug Mainwaring, LS
Cardinal Cupich Misreads Vatican II on Conscience – Richard A. Spinello Ph.D., Crisis
Taking Leave: Pope Francis’ Motu Proprio. . . – P.J. Smith, First Things
Did a Man Really Breastfeed a Baby? – William M. Briggs Ph.D., Statistician to the Stars!
What Ireland’s Abortion Referendum is Really About – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Belgium: Euthanasia Commission Under Fire After Whistleblower Letter – Mic. Cook
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Isn’t Father Loss Part of Nikolas Cruz’s Story? – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
Just Who are the Wicked Tenants of God’s Vineyard? – Dom Cingoranelli, Cthlc Stand
10 Million Catholics in China Face Storm They Can’t Control – Ian Johnson, NYTimes
How Ireland’s Boot Camp for Missionaries Changed US & World – Msgr. O’Sullivan, NCRg
Hungarian Prime Minister: ‘Christianity is Europe’s Last Hope’ – Doug Mainwaring, LS
A Book Launch, Hidden Mystical Power, & the Art of the Impossible – D. Torkington, CS
Hawaii Bill Would Require Background Checks for Parents who Homeschool – TCF
Pro-Lifers Endorses Jeanne Ives for Illinois Gov. Over Bruce Rauner – M. Quigley, LN
Pope Reappoints O’Malley to Work of Safeguarding Commission – CNA via NC Register
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Holy Bible (Credit: uCatholic)

Which Bible Should I Use? A List of Approved Catholic Translations

by Billy Ryan,

of uCatholic

A Quiet Departure: In Cardinal Law’s Last Days, Boston & Rome Braces – Rocco Palmo
US Faith Leaders Condemn Harmful Gender Ideology – CNS via The Catholic Herald
In Other Words: Not Changing the Our Father – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Evangelical Churches Embracing Liturgy? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
How Protestant Nativity Scenes Proclaim Catholic Doctrine – Dave Armstrong, NC Rgstr
The Mass in Slow Motion by Msgr. Ronald Knox – B. Kurland Ph.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Beware the Poisoned Apple of Feminist Ideology – Carrie Gress Ph.D., NC Register
The Possibility of a Catholic Social Order – P.J. Smith, First Things
How to Be Happy – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Will Ofsted Start Policing Thoughtcrime in Schools? – Dennis Sewell, Catholic Herald
False Gospel True Gospel – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Development, Dissent & Infallibility, Part II – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Are Europeans Making Themselves Stateless? – Will Jones, Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Does a Priest Need a Dispensation to Say Mass Ad Orientem? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Natural Law Outside Catholicism? Regime-Agnosticism & Agnostic Regimes – T. Gordon
Following in the Footsteps of St. Junípero Serra – Christian Clifford, Catholic Exchange
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.

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Reading a Book (Credit: AdobeStock via Catholic Answers Magazine)

Protestant Traditions You Won’t Find in the Bible

by Trent Horn,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

Does it Matter That the Texas Shooter Was an Atheist – Patti M. Armstrong, NC Register
Statistics We Refuse to Collect – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Principled Ambivalence of Pope Francis – Robert P. Imbelli, First Things
Why No One Trusts the Mainstream Media – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Why So Much Hatred Against Christians in America Today? – M. Brown Ph.D., The Strm
Popular Anti-Christian Author Pens New Anti-Christian Book – Harley J. Sims, Mrctrnt
Authorities Rule Out Anti-Christian Animus as Motive for Texas Killer; How? – Archbold
The Weird Attack on ‘Thoughts & Prayers’ – Joshua Charles, The Stream
Sexual Difference Runs Deep, New Research Shows – Jenny Graves, Mercatornet
Degrees of Sin — Separation from God – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Ecumenical Mass Idea May Be Dead, But What’s Next – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Reserving the Eucharist at Home – Fr. Edward McNamara, Zenit
On Choosing a Movie – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
The Heresy of Atheism – Fr. David Andrew Fisher, Crisis Magazine
Is Euthanasia for Psychological Suffering Changing Belgian Medicine? – M. Cook, M-net
Pope Offers Prayers for Victims of Texas Church Shooting – Elise Harris, CNA via NCReg
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (7 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY EASTERN ORTHODOX EDITION (13 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (13 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (13 November AD 2017) click here.
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