Holy Spirit

SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Eucharistic Adoration (Photo Credit: Catholic Spiritual Direction)

One Thing Adoration

by Kristin Aebli

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

Is God Gaslighting Me? – Aurora Griffin, National Catholic Register
My Conversion Story – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Accepting the Gift of Suffering – Philip Hawley Jr. M.D., The Catholic Thing
An Old Documentary on Monastic Life – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Western U.S. Religious Communities that Welcome Visitors – Jim Graves, Natl Cthlc Register
How a Priest was Changed by Learning the Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Key to Finding Balance for a Happy, Holy, Catholic Life – ChurchPop
Forgiveness — A Decision, Not A Feeling – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
When to Speak, When to Listen – Patrick Madrid, Catholic Answers Magazine
You Duped Me O Lord! – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
Forgiveness From the Heart: Why & How? – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
Bishop Morlino on Beauty in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Sacred Vestments from Hungary – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Gift of Fortitude – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Interview with Dr. Kwasniewski at O Clarim: The Mass of all the Catholic Centuries – Nw Lt Mv
Vatican Insider’s Special Guest: Bishop Silva of Honolulu – Joan Lewis, Joan’s Rome

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Parish Starts ‘Ad Orientem’, Parishioner Whines, Pastor Responds

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Francis: The Struggle Behind the Curtains – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
You Went to the Wedding, Now What? – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
3 Powerful Sacramentals to have in Your Home – Phillip Kosloski, Aleteia
Gloria Purvis on What the Church is Doing Right & Where Parishes can Improve – Fr. Guilbeau
Bishop Pat. McGrath’s Lacking Letter on Sacramental Service – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Why Traditional Priestly Cassocks are Making a Comeback – Msgr. Charles Pope, NC Register
Do We Still Care for the Well Being of Priests? – Fr. Ray Blake, Fr Ray Blake’s Blog
Beautiful Video from a Drone Flying Over Lourdes – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Fifty Years of Friendship with Cardinal Pell – George Weigel, The Dispatch via The CWR
Anti-Christian Persecution Gaining Strength in Ireland & Britain – Dónal O’Sullivan-Latchford
Annulments: A Concession to Human Weakness – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
Doctors Boycott British Medical Assoc. Over Abortion Vote – Simon Caldwell, Catholic Herald
Roman Concrete, the Roman Rite, and You – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Our Large Family is a Sign of God’s Blessing – Sherry Antonetti, National Catholic Register
Rise in Priest Suicides Prompts Call for Helpline in Ireland – Catholic News Agency
The Falling Away of Humanity from Experiencing God Through Nature – Thomas Clements, IT

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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Pius XII Looking Not Amused.

10 September 1957 – Pius XII to Jesuits

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Jesus Christ is the Only Sure Way to Heaven – Rebecca Hamilton, National Catholic Register
A Priest’s Warning: You Can’t Ignore God & Still Expect His Blessings – Fr. Bill Peckman
Why is Pentecost called Whitsunday? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Are Things What You Think They Are? Denying Objective Truth – David Carlin Ph.D., TCT
Attention and the Distraction Addiction – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
10 Quotes That Show Saint Jerome Seriously Hated Heresy – Justin McClain, epicPew
The Alms Book is Your Definite Guide to Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Nine More Fatima Facts – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Why do Priests Wear Red on Pentecost? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
A Journey Toward Faith: Readers Conversion Stories – OSV Newsweekly
The Feast of Pentecost! Mass Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
The Faithful Witness of Coptic Christians – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Everything You Need to Know about Pentecost – CNA via The Catholic World Report
America and the Sons of St. Patrick – Michael Uhlmann, The Catholic Thing
God’s Grace Will Overcome Dysfunction – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Justice Will Make You Happy: The Fourth Beatitude – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Pentecost Was Not An Occasion for “Enthusiasm”; Also about That “Speaking in Tongues”. . .

by Father George W. Rutler, S.T.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Superior-General of the Society of Jesus: The “Devil” Doesn’t Exist – Rorate Cæli
Only 7 Women in the World can Dress in White in Front of the Pope – Aleteia
LGBT Activist Intolerance on Display Again – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence for. . .
Watching George Cardinal Pell – Philippa Martyr, First Things
Is It Immodest to Wear Deliberately Ripped Clothes? – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
5 Eastern Fathers You Need To Put On Your Reading Read – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
Book Review: The Roots of Pope Francis’s Social & Political Thought – Paul Seaton, Frst Thngs
Self-Denial Should be for Catholics, Too – Melanie McDonagh, Catholic Herald
How to Enthrone the Sacred Heart in Your Home (and Heart) – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
7 Things You can do to prepare for Pentecost – Sherry Antonetti, Aleteia
How to Encourage the Dreams of Your Children – John Clark, National Catholic Register
Feast Day of St. Justin Martyr: Apologist & Father of the Church – Jean Heimann, Catholic Fire
How Can Homebound Catholics Participate in the Sacraments? – Megan Dahle, Catholic Stand
Looking forward to 10 years of Summorum Pontificum – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Feast Day of Saint Angela de Merici, Virgin – Eddie Masters, Regina Magazine
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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Corrado Giaquinto, “The Holy Spirit”, ca. 1755

What is an Experience with the Holy Spirit?

by Sherry Antonetti,

of the National Catholic Register

When the Benedict Option is the Only Option – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Crisis Magazine
While Part of Life, Transitions Not Easy for Priests – Brian Fraga, OSV Newsweekly
Seamstress Nun is Making Brides’ Dreams Come True – Starla Hester, Aleteia
7 Disparate Sanctuaries Linked by a Straight Line on a Map – Gelsomino Del Guercio, Aleteia
The Alms Book is Your Definite Guide to Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Why are Saints Sometimes Pictured with Skulls? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., CSD
A ‘Road Map’ of Evangelization in Texas – Brittany Wilson, OSV Newsweekly
This Book is an Inspired Way to Teach Children About Fatima – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Know Thyself – Randall B. Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Retired Ukrainian Cardinal Lubomyr Husar Dies at 84 – John Burger, Aleteia
God the Creator and the “Useless Machine” – Bob Kurland Ph.D., A Catholic Scientist
The Vigil of Pentecost! Mass Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

A Journey Home: From the Occult and Back, A Conversion Story

by Louis Felix Figueroa,

of Ignitum Today

Marriage & Divorce; The General of the Jesuits: “Jesus Too Must Be Reinterpreted” – Magister
Ad Orientem in Cologne’s Great Cathedral – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Treating Everyone Equally Is a Problem – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
What We Talk About When We Talk About The Young Pope – Tyler Blanski, Crisis Magazine
Mystical Marriage – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Judge Gorsuch and the Senate Sausage Factory – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch via The CWR
Be Ashamed When Tempted to Use Church for Power Struggles, Says Pope Francis – Carol Glatz
Trump Right to Protect U.S. with Travel Ban – Bishop Baw. Soro (U.S.), S.D. Union-Tribune
Brief Primer on Catholic Faith and Conscience – Fr. Mark A. Pilon Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
The First Woman to Earn a Doctorate in Computer Science Was a Nun – Angelo Stagnaro, Reg
Battle Begins to Defund Planned Parenthood – Peter Jesserer Smith, Natl Catholic Register
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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SATURDAY EDITION

Cardinal Newman Society Logo Transparent SmallNewman Society Responds to Obama Administration’s ‘Guidance’ on Gender Identity

by the Cardinal Newman Society Staff

of Catholic Education Daily

Watch Jim Gaffigan’s Commencement Address to Catholic Univ. of America – Sha. McAfee O.P.
Gender Ideology and Our Fatal Empire of Desire – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Quæritur: Obligations and Daily Mass – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Sisters Who Treat the Untreatable – Gillian Laub, The New York Times Magazine
Have You Ever Asked Your Priest Over For Dinner? – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Cthlc Register
Abp. Tobin Appointed as Delegate to Oversee Sodalitium Christianae Vitae Reforms – The Rgstr
This Year Is a Chance for Catholics to Rediscover Our Lady of Perpetual Help – Fr. Mat. Pittam
Why C.S. Lewis Would Want You to Join a Writing Group – Rachel Motte, Catholic Stand
Pentecost & the Holy Spirit: The Lectionary Readings Explained (Pentecost Sun.) – Pitre Ph.D.
New Philippines President Duterte Has a History of Controversy – Simon Roughneen
St. Maximilian Kolbe: Patron for Pro-Life Journalists, Editors and Essayists – Joe Kral, T.A.C.F.
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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Pretend Woman Pretend CatIt May Be Real For You, But Not For Me (The World of Pretend)

by Karlo Broussard

of Catholic Answers

The Non-Profit Law Firm on the Front Lines of the Religious Liberty Fight – Jim Graves
Heard the Claim That 1 in 3 Women Will Have an Abortion? It’s False, Here’s Why – Mat. Clark
Is “Contemporary” Church Music a Good Example of Inculturation? – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Proof-Texting Jesus, Post Catholic Sex-Abuse Scandal Style – Frank Weathers, YIMCatholic
Explaining the Authority of the Pope on Infallibility via Sensus Fidei – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky
Quæritur: Blessing of Olive Oil and Incense – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Italian Parliament Backs Same-Sex Union Bill – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Univ. of Notre Dame to Honor Joe Biden & John Boehner: At What Cost? – Fr. Ray. J. De Souza
The Gift of the Spirit: Readings for Pentecost – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Open Your Eyes to Creation – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Gathering the Human Family: The Readings for the Vigil of Pentecost – John Bergsma Ph.D.
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update

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Edward Peters PhDThe Law Before ‘Amoris’ Is The Law After

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

of In the Light of the Law

a Canon Law Blog

Musings on #AmorisLaetitiae and a ‘Statement” From Great #confccb Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis’s Revolution Has Been Cancelled – Damian Thompson, The Spectator
Some Various Writing Flaws, But No Doctrinal Change – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., C.W.R.
Fr. Z Fisks Dr. Ed Peters ‘Some Various Writing Flaws, But No Doctrinal Change’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Z Fisks Robert Royal on Amoris Laetitia: Chaos & Conflict, Not Catholicity – Fr. Z’s Blog
There Will Be Those Who Will Contort Amoris Laetitia Into the Kasper Proposal – Fr. Z’s Blog
Amoris Laetitia Leads Us To Conclude That No Sin Has Ever Occurred – Fr. James V. Schall S.J.
‘Amoris Laetitia,’ the Holy Spirit and the Synod of Surprises – Fr. Raymond J. De Souza
Interpreting Amoris Laetitia ‘Through the Lens of Catholic Tradition’ – Andrea Gagliarducci
Pope Francis on Love, Marriage, and the Family – George Weigel
‘More Catholic Than The Pope’ – Confitebor, Rorate Cæli
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
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