Holy Communion

MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA II

Pope Francis meets with Bangladesh’s bishops (Credit: Catholic News Service photo by Paul Haring via Catholic Herald)

The Pope’s Dramatic & Confusing Move on Communion

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

The Worst GOP Governor in U.S. for Funding Abortions w/Tax Dollars – Mic. Bilger, LN
We Are Not Living in the Last Days – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
There is No Compromise with Modernists on the ‘Gay’ Nativity Scene – Dv. Griffey, DTh
Forced to Bake a Cake Today, Assist Suicide Tomorrow – Wes. J. Smith J.D., Life News
Why Trust in the Clergy is Plummeting – Fr. Alex. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Fatima’s Sister Lucia Explains Why the Daily Rosary is a Must – Js. Pronechen, NC Rgstr
Ed Peters Provides Refreshing Clarity on Pope’s Letter to Argentinian Bishops – Fr. Z
Satan’s Achilles’ Heel: Woman – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
Univ. of Notre Dame: Prestige Over Truth? – Fr. Bill Miscamble C.S.C., The Irish Rover
Henry Joy Fynes-Clinton, Priest – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Sexual Scandal & Sin, Rejecting The Gifts of God – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Pro-Life Student Assaulted Outside Planned Parenthood – CNA/EWTN News
SCOTUS To Decide If Faith bt. You & God, Or You & Govt – J. Eastman, The Fdrlst
2nd London Council Considers Banning Vigils Outside Death Mills – Catholic Herald
Pope: Diplomatic Guideline in Continuity – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Don’t Forget Faithful in Iraq, Plead Local Christian Leaders – J. Shepherd, The Strm
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.

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I

Rustic Looking Flag of Argentina Waving (Credit: Zastavki)

On the Appearance of the Pope’s Letter to the Argentine Bishops in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D., J.D.,

of In the Light of the Law

via The American Catholic

Canceling Sunday Masses Before Christmas – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light. . .
A New “Manifesto” in Rome Urging Prayers – Fr. Z’s Blog
Historical Ignorance, Moral Arrogance – Marc Barnes, First Things
Dialogue or Monologue? A Double Standard Inside the Catholic Church – N. Senz, TCT
New Study: Hormonal Birth Control Triples Risk Of Suicide – K. Harkness, The Fdrlst
How To Know & Deal With Heresy Today – Part I – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., TACatholic
Cormac McCarthy’s The Counselor: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – Pat. Malone, Ct St
How Our Lady Helps Europe’s Migrant Crisis – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
As ‘African Moment’ Dawns in Global Catholicism, Kenya is Key – Jn. L. Allen Jr., Crux
Pope Warns: Those That Don’t Take Care of Grandparents Have No Future – P. Kosloski
Religious Exemptions Aren’t Special Privileges – Stephanie Barclay J.D., Public Dscrs
Will the Court Overturn Bad Precedents? – Stephen M. Krason Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Of Cakes, Coercion, and the Constitution – Thomas Acik J.D., The Imaginative. . .
Failed Rubio-Lee Amendment a Missed Opportunity – Alex Chediak, The Stream
For U.S. Catholics Concerned With Religious Liberty, Legal Battles Aren’t Enough – Rg
Patriarch Béchara Raï: My Trip to Saudi Arabia – Gianni Valente, Vat Ins via La Stampa
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 II (4 December AD 2017) click here.

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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

They Knocked Him to the Ground, but All He Cared about was the Eucharist

by Inma Alvarez

of Aleteia

The Creative Catholic: Dawn Eden Goldstein – K.V. Turley, The Catholic World Report
In Raleigh, The Church Has Arrived – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
Egyptian Mummy Bears Tattoo of a Christian Saint – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
A Timely Review, Including the Ultimate Priest Gift – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Human Suffering? – Dylan Jedlovec, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Avoiding Envy & Learning Acceptance in Suffering – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
NLM: Useful Study of Creation of the Novus Ordo Lectionary – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Benedict XVI Wrote ‘Summorum Pontificum’ – Chris Carstens, NC Register
Why I Love Being Catholic: Part I & Part II – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
Using the Means at Hand for Spiritual Growth – Fr. Joseph Koterski S.J., Hmltc & Pstrl Rvw
Being Spiritually Active in Everyday Life – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Summorum Pontificum & the Growth of Religious Life Part I & Part II – Fr. S.M. Manelli F.I.
Whatever Happened to the Twelve Apostles? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
“Going My Way” and the Attraction of Beauty – Nicholas Senz, The Dispatch via The CWR
Do We Have to Like the Saints? – Anne Maloney, Crisis Magazine
Tristan and Isolde and the Three in One – David Torkington, Catholic Stand

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

4 Incredible Eucharistic Miracles That Defy Scientific Explanation

by Philip Kosloski,

of Aleteia

Jesuit Scholar: Seeking to Defend Islam at All Costs Is Betraying the Truth – Edward Pentin, Rg
I Attacked the Anglican Ordinariate, Now I’m a Catholic – Michael Davis, Catholic Herald
James Martin: Church Treats Gay People Like Lepers; As a Former Leper I Disagree – Sciambra
Re-evaluating the Diaconate – Fr. Ryan Rojo S.T.L., Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Pope’s Cardinal Advisers Seek to Involve Laity in Choosing Bishops – Junno Arocho Esteves
Another Gay Pride Mass in New York – Joseph Sciambra
5 Things You Should Do When Someone is Mourning a Loss – Sherry Antonetti, NC Register
The Problem with Non-Judgmentalism – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
Can a Scientist be Catholic? A Conversion Story – Robert Kurland Ph.D., Aleteia
Helping Each Other To Heaven: A Convert’s Perspective on Catholic Marriage – Lorelei Savaryn
U.S. Bishops Spring Meeting: Day One – Matthew Bunson, National Catholic Register
A Heart of Flame: Four Reasons to Love the Sacred Heart – Sam Guzman, Catholic Exchange
Today is the Feast of Corpus Christi – Eddie Masters, Regina Magazine
The Power of Spiritual Fatherhood (for Priests) – Michele Chronister, Catholic Exchange
St. Germaine: Patroness of the Abused and Disabled – Jean Heimann, Catholic Fire
Community: The Gift of Witness – Jessica Archuleta, Catholic Exchange
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (15 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (15 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (15 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY MORNING SÆCVLARIA EDITION (16 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY MORNING CATHOLICA EDITION (16 June, AD 2017) click here.

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Eucharistic Adoration in the 21st Century

by Joseph R. LaPlante,

of OSV Newsweekly

Quæritur: Can Demons Enter a Church During the Traditional Latin Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Paul Scalia’s New Book Addresses Sentimentality, Relativism & Conversion – Paul Senz
Five Ways Parents Can Engage Children in the Faith – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
Post-Pentecostal Depression – Robert P. Imbelli, First Things
The Alms Book is Your Definite Guide to Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
How to Venerate a Saint’s Relic – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Archbishop Paglia, Leader of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Interview – Edward Pentin, Reg
Catholic Apologists: Response to Inquiring Questions – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence. . .
Your True North – Christina Roe, Catholic Stand
St. Madeline Sophie Barat: A Preemie who Grew Up to Change the World – Larry Peterson
Popular Development of the Sequences in the Missale Romanum – Fr. Dav. M. Friel, Adoremus
Conversion as a Lifelong Journey in the Faith – Gretchen R. Crowe, OSV Newsweekly
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (8 June, AD 2017) click here.

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

“Not All Is Well, Nor Should We Pretend That It Is — Even if This Means Abandoning the ‘New Pentecost’ Narrative of Vatican II”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Effect of Lay Participation on the Souls of Priests – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
“Husbands, Love Your Wives. . .: A Note on ‘Submission’ – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
You Lie! Said the Geocentrist to the Catholic Scientist* – Bob Kurland, Catholic Scientist
We Are Facing a Discipline Shortage Crisis – Patrick Coffin, National Catholic Register
What Makes Us Catholic? The Eucharist – Fr. Daniel Pattee, The Catholic Thing
Poll: When Is Last Time You Heard About Hell In Sermon/Homily? – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
The Alms Book is Your Definite Guide to Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
How to Have Supernatural Life – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers Magazine
Crisis in Family and Church Put Under Spotlight – Edward Pentin, NC Register
After Pentecost, was the Church Communist? – Jay Richards, The Stream
Book Review: A Beautiful Catholic ABC Book for Children – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Francis: Pius XII Risked His Neck to Save Jews from Deportation – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Single but Full of Love – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Pope: Catholics Mistaken to be Christians of Right or Left, Instead of Side of Jesus – Asia News
Whit Monday: Lord and Liberator, Counselor and Comforter – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pentecost and You – Fr. John Catoir J.C.D., Catholic Stand
Pentecost, Deism, and Secularism – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
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For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (6 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (6 June, AD 2017) click here.
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THURSDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA

Abolish Ordinary Time

by K.E. Colombini,

of Crisis Magazine

Is the Pope a Heretic?  No Means No; Part I – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Meet the Catholic Mother Raising 15 Children Alone – Jack Valero, Catholic Herald
Quæritur: Is It Appropriate for Teenagers to Date in Grade School & High School? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Perpetual Adoration, the Closest Thing to Walking with Jesus – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Fundraising Management – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Can Catholics & Protestants Learn f/ Each Other? Review of New Book by Peter Kreeft – P. Senz
Do Catholics Need to Seek Church permission for Divorce? – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
A Simple and Public Act of Faith – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
What Anglicans Get Right About Angels – Matthew Walther, Catholic Herald
What Is the Graduate Program in Spiritual Theology? – Dylan Jedlovec, Cthlc Spiritual Drctn
Easter and Building a Curriculum of Hope – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Catholic Stand
For the THURSDAY NEWS EDITION (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY NEWS EXTRA (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the SATURDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (20 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY NEWS EDITION (22 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (22 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY NEWS EXTRA (22 May, AD 2017) click here.
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How Long Is Jesus Present in the Eucharist After We’ve Received Communion?

by Philip Kosloski

of Aleteia

Why Catholics Don’t Give. . . And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic. . .
Dali & Grunewald – Two Images of Crucifixion – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
A Devotional: Picking Up My Cross as a Husband and Dad – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Let’s Have a Grown-Up Conversation about One’s Conscience – Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.
Quæritur: Use of the Biretta at Low Mass – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
4 California Cemetery Chapels Worth a Visit – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
A Defense of Beauty & Excellence from the Classical Tradition – Paul Krause, Crisis Magazine
Benedict Option Is Really the Augustine Option – Stephen Beale, Crisis Magazine
Dunk, Pour, or Sprinkle? How to Baptize New Testament Style – Tim Staples, Cthlc Answers
Fatima Comes to Life for Children in This New Book! – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Cheerfulness Helps Cultivate Charity – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Pope Francis Urges Star Athletes to be Good Role Models – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EDITION (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
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For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EXTRA (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY NEWS EDITION (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY NEWS EXTRA (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
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TUESDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA

Reverence for the Eucharist

by Anthony Sciriha,

of You for Christ

Why Catholics Don’t Give. . . And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic. . .
Homeschooling Hybrids – Beverly Stevens, Regina Magazine
Quæritur: “Favor of the Faith” Case Approved; Nullity Minutiae – Fr. Z’s Blog
Communion in Both Kinds – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
An Engraced Path of Renewal for the Laity – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
What Confirmation Is All About – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Conundrum! Scripture Alone Cannot Establish the Biblical Canon – Dave Armstrong, NC Rgstr
‘Father Solanus Casey Cured My Sister’ – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Register
Authentic Friendship—Learning from Mary – Integrated Catholic Life™
Pilgrimage in Painting: Pain, Privilege and Abiding Wonder – Elizabeth Lev, Aleteia
Jesus, the Advocate & Confirmation (Sun. Mass Readings Explained; Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
For the TUESDAY NEWS EDITION (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EDITION (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EXTRA (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
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For the THURSDAY NEWS EDITION (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
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TUESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

Pope Benedict XVI distributes Communion to a nun as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24. (Photo Credit: CNS/Paul Haring)

Communion in the Hand

by Fr. John Hunwicke,

of Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment

Why Catholics Don’t Give. . .And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski
13 Perfect Catholic Memes to Start Your Week Off Right – ChurchPop
When a Priest Should Not Sing – on an Often-Forgotten Rubric – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Leaving Providence College: A Window Shuts, A Door Opens – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., TIC
Altar Serving and the Ordination Class of 2017 – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Optioned Out of Existence: The Loss of Legitimate Tradition’l Practices in Novus Ordo – NLM
Four Aspects of the Early Church – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
The White Kid From Notinhood on Suburbia – Gregory Martha Herr Obl.S.B., Catholic Stand
Vivaldi’s Profoundly Spiritual Life Inspired His Masterpieces – Deborah Castellano Lubov, Reg
Meet the Teens Who Work Inside the Vatican and Serve the Pope – Rachel Lanz, NC Register
A Vow of Stability: A Call to Commitment in an Age of Choice – Sam Guzman, TCG
Faith and Reason, Beauty and Holiness – Ryan T. Anderson Ph.D., Public Discourse
Mary-ing Our Marthas – Rebekah Andrews, Ignitum Today
The Liturgy as Educator – L. Joseph Hebert, Crisis Magazine
Win! 5 Copies of Vision of Fatima – Justin McClain, epicPew
The Way of Wisdom from Grandmother to Grandson – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., TaChF
For the TUESDAY NEWS EDITION (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EDITION (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
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SUNDAY EDITION

Three Ways Many Catholics Are Receiving the Eucharist Wrong

from ChurchPop

When Alfred Hitchcock Cried After Receiving Holy Communion – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Couple Dies, Holding Hands, Days After 77th Wedding Anniversary – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
The Real Solution for the Cry-Room Debates – Colleen Duggan, Aleteia
This Friar’s Soaring ‘Pater Noster’ Will Move and Inspire – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Look to the Desert Fathers to Fight 7 Great Temptations – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Natural Anxiety and Supernatural Peace – Donald DeMarco, National Catholic Register
Because God Said So: Limiting Yourself by What You Understand – Cynthia Millen, Cthlc Stand
The Oldest Known Marian Prayer Is from Egypt – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Scholar Praises, Cautions Vatican Dialogue with Al-Azhar Univ. – E. Harris, CNA via The Reg
Did You Know Catherine of Siena was Not a Nun? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Amid Threats and Bloodshed, In Egypt, Pope Pleads For “Builders of Civility” – Rocco Palmo
For the MONDAY NEWS EXTRA (1 May, AD 2017) click here.
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