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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Trinity Dome Mosaic (Credit: Tyler Orsburn of Catholic News Service via The Catholic World Report)

The “Crowning Jewel” of America’s Catholic Church 

by Father Seán Connolly

of The Catholic World Report

Cardinal Hosts “LGBT Service” in Cathedral Featuring a Drag Queen – L. Bourne, LSN
Pro-SSM Vatican Adviser Tweets Immodest Image of Mary – D. McLean, LSN
Papal Envoy Backtracks on Medjugorje Comments – The Catholic Herald
Happy Birthday, Blog! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Insanity is a Lack of Judgment, Not a Lack of Brains – Fr. G. Rutler S.T.D. Th.D., NCRg
Catholic Hospital Mega-Merger Assessed by Church Officials – CNA via The CWR
Centesimus Annus: Christian Social Ethics in the Digital Era – Marina Droujinina, Zenit
No Size or Space in Subsidiarity – Brandon, Siris
God’s Resistible Grace – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers Magazine
A God-Bathed World – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Fr. Andrew Apostoli Remembered as a Bright Beacon of Light – J. Pronechen, NC Rgstr
For the Revolution, Not Reformation; Final Edition (18 December AD 2017) click here.
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Retired Bishop Gerald Kicanas of the Diocese of Tucson (Photo Credit: Catholic News Agency)

Why the Church Still Operates Under a Cloud on the Abuse Issue

by Phil Lawler,

of Catholic Culture

Why I Believe in Islam – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Considering Moving to a Ukrainian Catholic Parish – Fr. Z’s Blog
More Dreck at the National Catholic Reporter – Fr. Z’s Blog
Critics of Filial Correction of Pope Francis Weigh In – Edward Pentin, Natl Catholic Register
A Great Example of an Expurgated Reading in New Lectionary – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Weird Sedevacantist Group Apparently Still Waiting for Messiah (Warning: Satire) – Eye of. . .
Last Crusade Heretics and Heathens – John C. Wright, SciFi Wright
Ten Things that Make the Liturgy the Loveliest Thing on Earth – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
On Filial Correction and Muddy Shoes – Matthew Sewell, National Catholic Register
Spiffy New Christmas Music Disc from the Dominican Sisters of Mary – Fr. Z’s Blog
Christian Beauty & Encounter, An Author’s Proposal to Heal Wounded Culture – CNA via CWR
Living by the Sword – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Contemporary Tyranny and Catholic Social Doctrine – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
From Fatima to the Eucharist: The Science of Miracles – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Aleteia
The Only “Core” of Catholic Education Is Truth – Mary Pesarchick, Catholic Stand
What to Say (and Not Say) When Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser

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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

Same Sex Attracted Men Holding Hands (Photo Credit: iStockphoto via The Stream)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Increased to Record High: Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

by William M. Briggs, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

This is the Real Schism in the GOP – Matthew Walther, The Week
On the Death of a Sex Salesman – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
NBA, BLM, SJW, and B. . . – John C. Wright, SciFi Wright
Betraying Liberal Education: A Response to Pres. Paxson of Brown Univ. – R.J. Snell Ph.D., PD
Secularist Attacks Melania Trump for Donating Dr. Seuss Books – D.R. McClarey J.D., TACthlc
Here are the Actual Federal Laws Regulating Machine Guns in the U.S. – Sn. Davis, The Fdrlst
Covering Roy Moore: Is It Impossible for Reporters to Write Fairly about Him? – J. Duin, GR
Did St. Teresa de Ávila Invent French Fries? – Maria Paula Daud, Aleteia
World War I: Gas – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
China’s Regional Fertility – Shannon Roberts, Mercatornet
Is Kneeling for the Anthem the Right Response to Trump? – Clint Roberts, The Stream
Should America Fear North Korea’s ‘CIA’? – Dave Majumdar, The National Interest
The True Deficit with China is Not With Trade — But Knowledge – Kerry Brown, The Diplomat
Avoiding a Pathway to War with North Korea – Hitoshi Tanaka, East Asia Forum
Stepping Back from the Brink with North Korea – Editorial Board, East Asia Forum
On the Vices & Virtues (& Resources) of Our Social Media Age – Richard Ostling, Get Religion
For the L’Affaire Weinandy (6 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (6 November AD 2017) click here.
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego & Fr. James Martin, S.J. (Photo Credit: Crisis Magazine)

A Fraternal Invitation to Bishop McElroy and Father Martin

by Deacon Jim Russell,

of Crisis Magazine

Lady Gaga: Fibromyalgia is ‘Punishment’ – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
An Ex-Gay Response to James Martin – Joseph Sciambra
Abp. Chaput: Fr. Jm. Martin Deserves Respectful Criticism, Not Trash-talking – CNA via CWR
Enjoy Chicken? Thank Medieval Catholic Monks – uCatholic
Why Do We Sometimes Use the Greek Words Kyrie Eleison During Mass? – P. Kosloski, Aleteia
1917 Through the Rose-Colored Looking Glass – K.V. Turley, National Catholic Register
Stop Screaming ‘Please Donate’ Because People are Not Listening – B. Sokolowski, Cth Fund.
My Visit to the Scene of a Martyrdom of Fr. Stanely Rother – Peter Stanford, Catholic Herald
Book: Noble Beauty, Transcendent Holiness – Fr. Z’s Blog
Magnum Principium: A US Perspective – Joan Frawley Desmond, National Catholic Register
Belgium: Why I’m Fighting Euthanasia in Our Order’s Hospitals – Bro. R. Stockman F.C., CH
Turning the Artistic Tide in the Post-Conciliar Era – Adrian Hau, Regina Magazine
The Power of the Church – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Rothers Still Rooted to Land where Martyred Priest & Siblings Grew Up – Ct Nws Srv via OSV
The Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas Part V: The Fifth Way – Michele Boyer, Catholic Stand
Bioethics Expert Says ‘De-valuing’ Human Beings is 21st-century Malady – Jn. Allen Jr., Crux
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (25 September AD 2017) click here.
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That’s Not Right, That’s Not Even Wrong; Re: Fr. James Martin

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

In the Light of the Law

Civility and Church Life – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., First Things
Fr. James Martin, S.J. – Pouring Gas on the Bridge and Lighting it on Fire! – One Mad Mom
A Medieval Remedy for Modernity’s Ills – Fr. John A. Perricone, Crisis Magazine
11 Hidden Truths You May Not Know About Saint Joseph – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Priests Guilty of Abuse Will Have No Right to Appeal, Pope Says – Carol Glatz, Catholic Herald
Bishop Schneider: Priests Must Resist Pressure on Communion for Remarried – Catholic Herald
Stop Screaming Please Donate Because People are Not Listening – B. Sokolowski, Cth Fund.
Quæritur: What’s So Difficult about Learning to Say the Traditional Latin Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Wisdom f/Departed Cardinals: Caffarra on Truth & Conscience, Müller on Curia – P. Lawler, CC
Philippine Drug War: For Whom the Bells Toll – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Catholic Stand
Is God Fair? Readings for 25th Sun. of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Pg
St. Matthew in Words and Pictures – David Clayton, New Liturgical Movement
Bishop Pleads for Aid After Serious Disaster of Mexico Earthquake – Cthlc News Serv. via CH
What Saint Matthew Has to Do with a School’s Catholic Identity – Justin McClain, NC Register
Today We Celebrate St. Matthew, Extortionist & Apostle – Thomas Craughwell, NC Register
St. Matthew: From Publican to Apostle – Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register
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Father James Martin, S.J., and His Allies: Intolerance Masked as a Plea for Tolerance

by Phil Lawler,

of Catholic Culture

McElroy and Chaput on Chastity – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
A Memoir I Never Expected to Write – George Weigel, First Things
Fr. James Martin & CUA Pres. Garvey’s Less-than-Convincing Statement – Nicole Stacy, CV
4 American Catholic Beers You Need to Try – Chloe Langr, epicPew
“Don’t Judge”: A Resource Guide for Catholics – Jeanette DeMelo, Natl Catholic Register
A Theology on His Knees: Pp. Benedict XVI’s Example to Priests – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
“The Restoration of Man”: Cardinal Carlo Caffarra’s Final Testimony – The Cthlc World Report
How To Trust God – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Quæritur: Proposals to Priests to “Enrich” the Novus Ordo from Tradition – Fr. Z’s Blog
Notes for Australian Catholics Regarding ‘Same-sex Marriage’ Postal Vote – Peters J.C.D., CWR
A Brief History of the Roman Rite – Fr. Donald L. Kloster, Liturgy Guy
For the First Time in 30 Years, Sistine Choir to Perform in the US – Perry West, CNA
Liturgical Notes on the Ember Days of September – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
How to Find More & More & More Donors (& Then Even More) – Brice Sokolowski, Cth Fndrsr
Parable of Workers in the Vineyard; Sun. Mass Readings Explained; Video – B. Pitre Ph.D., TSP
Pope Francis Prays for Mexico During This ‘Moment of Sorrow’ – CNA via The CWR
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Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego (Photo Credit: University of Saint Thomas, Minnesota)

Wherein Fr. Z Responds to Some Points Made by Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego Regarding the Fr. James Martin Scandal

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

An Almost Hysterical Panic for the Heterodox This Year – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwic. . .
Are Protestants the Real ‘Catholic’ Christians? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Alleged Eucharistic Miracle in Mexico After Earthquake Goes Viral – But Is It Real? – ChurchPop
Pray for These Priests: These are the Faces of Christian Persecution – Editorial, OSV
Virtue Signaling and Social Media Pharisees – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Don’t Wait For The End Times, Prepare Now – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Gender Ideology as Abuse – Matthew Hanley, The Catholic Thing
Rules for Radicals or How to Be a Successful Catholic Dissident – Fr. H. Nicolaitan S.J., SomH
EWTN Brings ‘Catholics Come Home’ to Your Home – Shaun McAfee, NC Register
Time for Worldwide Sacrifice: Ember Week in September – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Separating Marriage From Procreation – Deborah Gyapong, Anglican Cœtibus Society Blog
Do Catholics Watch Film like Fundamentalists? – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Hurricanes, Climate Change, Pope Francis, and the Poor – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
Heal the Hatred by Loving Your Enemies – Fr. John Raphael, National Catholic Register
Korea Exhibit at Vatican Shares History, Peace Through Art – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Film Starring Pope Francis to Get First Showing at Vatican – Catholic Herald
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Cardinal Sarah Schools Jesuit Activist James Martin in the Pages of The Wall Street Journal

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Let’s Stop Pretending: Something Did Go Wrong after Vatican II – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
Popes’ Buenos Aires Letter Posted on Vatican Website; Now What? – Peters J.C.D. J.D., CWR
Quæritur: Civil Divorce but Stay Together as Marriage Couple – Fr. T. Ferguson, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Church Must Engage the Culture War – George Weigel, First Things
England & Wales to Celebrate Ascension Thursday & Twelfth Night! – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Fundraise after a Disaster (Hurricane Harvey) – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Oldest Latin Commentary on the Gospels Rediscovered – CNA via NC Register
How Do You Love a Terrorist? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Bringing God’s Designs Back to Life in America’s Churches – Trent Beattie, NC Register
A Lucid, Insightful Tour Through the Principles of Ecumenism – Jared Ortiz Ph.D., The CWR
Domesticating the Divinity – George Weigel, The Dispatch via The CWR
The “Way” of Christ – Chris Brune, Catholic Stand
Peacemakers: The Seventh Beatitude – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
A Devotional: The Rock – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (4 September, AD 2017) click here.
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For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (4 September, AD 2017) click here.
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Important – Read This: What is the Appeal to “Build a Bridge” Really About?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Quo Vadis? Whispers to Pull the Plug? – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
Pastor of America’s Largest Parish Takes Shots at Practicing Catholics – Terry Mattingly, GR
Catholic Mom Confident Pretty Girl Behind Her at Mass Is Perfect For Her Deadbeat Son – EotT
Saying Goodbye to a Man For All Seasons – Joan Lewis, Joan’s Rome
Truth Held Hostage—A Review of “Hostage to the Devil” on Netflix – Laura Ricketts, epicPew
The Martin Chronicles – One Mad Mom
Getting Back on Track with Your Fundraising Goal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Pontifex Minimus: A Review of Fr. James Martin Controversial New Book – P.V. Mankowski
An Answer to Prayers: Priestly Ordinations Reach New Peak in Scotland – Cthlc News Agency
The Category in Maiorem Hac Dilectionem Looks Sound, the Criteria Less So – Ed Peters
Christianity is Growing in Eastern Europe – John Burger, Aleteia
Wanting Purgatory Now – A Journey Towards Holiness – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Müller on Personal Encounter and Doctrine – Eduardo Echeverria, The Dispatch
So You Want to Be a Catholic Writer? Help Is On the Way! – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Dueling and the Church – Darwin Catholic
Burying Mom: Grief, Temptation, Grace – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange

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Review: Fr. Gerald Murray v. Jesuit Homosexualist Activist Fr. James Martin

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

F.S.S.P. Sets Own Record for Most Ordinations in a Year – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
A Tragedy Either Way; Regarding Cardinal Pell – Philippa Martyr, First Things
Cardinal Müller’s Exit: The Official ‘Term-Limits’ Explanation – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Fr. James Martin Explains His Vision Regarding ‘LGBT’ Catholics – Judy Roberts, NC Register
Re-Building a Bridge: Connection between Contraception & “LGBT Community” – Dcn. Russell
Fr. James Martin’s ‘LGBT’ Approach Sparks Concerns – Judy Roberts, Natl Catholic Register
Getting Back on Track with Your Fundraising Goal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic Classical Education on the Rise – Jay Boren, First Things
Traditionalist Institute Saves Second Church in Preston – Catholic Herald
St. Kateri Tekakwitha & a Promise Kept: Part I & Part II – Alita Maria Covel Ngo, Cthlc Stand
The Assault on Catholic Language & the Rebellion of the Poets – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Extraordinary Synod of 1985 – Eduardo J. Echeverria, The Catholic Thing
Ordained a Priest, Former Manchester United Footballer’s Goal is Christ – Cthlc News Agency
Are Christians Always Supposed to be Hated? – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
Big News: Liturgy Guy the Book Now Available! – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Don’t Send Chaldeans Back to Persecution in Iraq, Advocates Plead – Matt Hadro, CNA

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(Photo Credit: Teen Vogue YouTube Screen Shot via The Stream)

The Predator in the Fashion Magazine: Teen Vogue Coaches Teenagers in Sodom. . . (Warning: Graphic Language)

by Jennifer Hartline

of The Stream

The West and What Comes After – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
How To Get More People To Church – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Yes, They Really Do Despise Their Civilization – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
‘Hate Group’ Smears are Exploding; Their Favorite Brand of Dirty Bomb – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Why People Hate The Media, Chapter MDCXIII – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Church and the New Left – Fr. Bevil Bramwell O.M.I. Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Sex: The Church Vs. The World – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Trump in Poland – Ryszard Legutko, First Things
The Philosophy of Book Buying – Enoch Arnold Bennett, The Civilized Reader
Judges Remove Injunction Against Mississippi’s Religious-Freedom Law – Brian Fraga, NC Reg
Western Civilization? – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Like Charlie Gard, These Children Have Had Their Right to Life Denied Too – W.J. Smith J.D.
China is Playing a Dangerous Game With North Korea – Mike Evans, The Stream
Parental & Gov’tal Authority in Medical Decisions: Charlie Gard – Melissa Moschella Ph.D., PD
Charlie Gard’s Parents have 48 Hrs to Prove Untested, Experimental Technique Works – CMR
Passion for Equality: At The Expense of the Truth – Mark Movsesian, First Things

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Puzzling L.A. Verdict on Homosexuality

by Izzy Kalman

of Mercatornet

Why You Can Expect Increased Violence When The Right Is In Power – Peter Burfeind
Problems w/Puberty Suppression in Treating Gender Dysphoria – Hruz M.D., Mayer, McHugh
Purdue Professor Proves 53 People in the Bible Lived – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Watch: MSNBC Host Lies About What the Planned Parenthood Does – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Twitter Censors Pro-Lifer’s Ads, Must Oppose Defunding Planned Parenthood to Advertise – LN
CNN Accepts Resignations of 3 Involved in Retracted Story – David Bauder, The Stream
We Now Have Proof Higher Minimum Wages Hurt the Poor – Joe Carter, Acton Institute
Depp, Death Parties and the Drums of Violence – Al Perrotta, The Stream
When Progressive Business Owners Oppose the $15 Minimum Wage – Joseph Sunde, Actn Inst
Soros or Tocqueville? Soros’ ‘Philanthropy’ Undermines Free, Virtuous E. Europe Society – AI
How Should Classical Schools Teach STEM? – Howard Merken Ph.D., The Imaginative. . .
The Decline of High Art & the Other Polarization – Richard Nilson, The Imaginative. . .
Mentally Ill Patients are Being “Executed” Under Dutch Euthanasia Law – SPUC, LifeNews.com
Masterpiece Cakeshop is Fighting for First Amendment, Not Against Gay Marriage – D. Harsanyi
Lutheran Preschool Wins in Landmark Supreme Court Case – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Reg
Adult Stem Cells Save Woman Ravaged by Lupus, Now She Can be a Mom – Nicole Stacy, Lf Nws

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