Jordan Peterson

VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Canadian Psychologist & Professor Dr. Jordan Peterson Author of ’12 Rules for Life’ (Credit: Image from YouTube via The Catholic World Report)

Jordan Peterson’s Jungian Best-Seller is Banal, Superficial, & Insidious

. . .the real danger in 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos is its apologia for social Darwinism & bourgeois individualism covered over with a theological patina. . .

by Adam A.J. DeVille, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic World Report

A Big No-No at the Altar; Update: The Priest Pulled the Video Down – Fr. Z’s Blog
Ten Reasons for the Marriage Mess – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
The Modern Post-Heretic – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
Rome Conf. Prog.: Confusion in the Church & Limits of Papal Authority – Edw. Pentin
7 Ways to Glorify God with Your Body – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., The Catholic Gentleman
Vatican: No ‘Private Meeting’ of Pope, Brother Accused in Abuse Cover-Up – ISM, Crux
The 3 Hacks to Successful Fundraising in the Catholic Church – Brice Sokolowski
New Study: Christianity Is Rapidly Dying in Europe – Ryan Scheel, uCatholic
Why Giant High Schools Just Can’t Help Messed-Up Kids – Auguste Meyrat, The Fdrlst
The Post-Truth Civilization – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Religious Freedom: The Muslim Question – Daniel Philpott, Arc of the Universe
A New Frassati? The Inspiring Life of Joe Reali – uCatholic
Bellarmine on Capital Punishment – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Applying the Principle of Subsidiarity to the Debt Crisis – John Horvat II, The Ima. . .
Four Catholics Killed by Islamic State in Pakistan – Catholic News Service via Cthlc Hrld
The Arfe Custodia: A Masterpiece in Silver & Gold – Kinga U. Lipinska Ltrgcl Arts Jour.
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TVESDAY EXTRA

Jordan Peterson on Ideologies (Credit: The American Catholic)

Jordan Peterson on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

. . .ideologies are substitutes for true knowledge, & ideologues are always dangerous when they come to power because a simple-minded I-know-it-all approach is no match for the complexity of existence –Jordan Peterson. . .

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Fr. James Martin, S.J., Scores Another One for the Opposition! – One Mad Mom
Our Youth Are Leaving the Church – Everitt Fritz, Catholic Exchange
When Catholics Criticize the Pope – Dan Hitchens, First Things
Jim Caviezel: You Weren’t Made to ‘Fit In’ . . . Be Saints! – Fr. Z’s Blog
America Mag. Laments: “Where are the Millennial Catholic Activists”. . .I Rant – Fr. Z
4 Benedictine Tips For the Rest of Lent – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
Rowan Williams & Rich. Dawkins Oppose an Expansion of Catholic Schools – N. Hallett
Why Card. Wuerl’s ‘Amoris Lætitia’ Doc. is Open to Abuse – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Remaining Obedient to God: Know the Tools of Our Enemies – Fr. Blackwell O. Carm.
Dealing with Resentment – Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
Dying for the Truth: Hans & Sophie Scholl – Marie Meaney D.Phil., Crisis Magazine
The Unexpectedly Non-Controversial Placuit Deo – P.J. Smith, First Things
There’s a New UK Charity for Middle East Christians – K.V. Turley, Natl Catholic Register
Pope’ 5th Anniversary: Joy, Mercy, & Service Amid Uncertainty – Joan F. Desmond, Reg
Richard Carrier Carries On – Edward Feser Ph.D.
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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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FRIDAY EXTRA

left, Jordan Peterson, right, William Lane Craig (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

The Peterson–Craig Encounter: A Missed Opportunity?

. . .On January 26, Wycliffe College, a graduate school federated with the University of Toronto, hosted a discussion on the question: “Is there meaning to life?” The three participants included philosopher & theologian William Lane Craig, atheist philosopher Rebecca Goldstein, & clinical psychologist & professor of psychology Jordan Peterson. . .

by Scott Ventureyra, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

A Strange Post-Liberal Ecumenism – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Anti-Christian Harvard – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
‘Black Panther’ Star Boldly Proclaims “I Fell in Love with Jesus” – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
How Focusing on Catholicism’s Beauty Can Lead People to the Faith – Francis Phillips
St. Polycarp & the Grain of Incense – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Top Imam Calls for Major Reforming Islam, Sharia; Is That Possible? – Joh. Zmirak Ph.D.
Coffee, Roman Style – Carrie Gress, my favorite catholic things
What Do We Agree On? – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Why Do Catholics Abstain from Meat on Fridays & Fast? – Deacon Mic. Bickerstaff, ICL™
Of Space Aliens & the Catholic Faith – Sabrina Arena Ferrisi, National Catholic Register
France Debates How to Pay for Saving Crumbling Cathedrals – John Laurenson, Mrktplc
Inequality Is the Wrong Indicator, Why We Should Focus on Poverty Instead – Js. Ponce
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Catholics Should Not Be Afraid to Enter Public Life – Amy-Jo Crowley
A Book Launch, Hidden Mystical Power, & Art of the Impossible: Part II – Dv. Torkington
5 Inspiring Video Presentations of the Via Crucis – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
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SATVRDAY MORNING EDITION

Jordon Peterson and Cathy Newman (Credit: Screengrab by LifeSiteNews)

‘Ha! Gotcha!’: Dr. Jordan Peterson Traps Interviewer in Her Own LGBT Logic

by Dorothy Cummings McLean,

of LifeSiteNews.com

Fr. Murray on EWTN on Developments Regarding Amoris Lætitia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Doesn’t Liberation Theology Apply to People of Iran? – W. Kilpatrick J.D., Crisis
The Saints & Ghosts Hidden Beneath the Streets of London – K.V. Turley, NC Register
I Do Not Fear The Lord – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
Why Would a Victim Share the Story of Their Ordeal? – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
German Bishops Decide Against Changing the ‘Our Father’ – Catholic Herald
Former Ambassador Rips Trudeau’s Ban on Grants for Pro-Lifers – P. Baklinski, LSN
Vatican Takes Over Scandal-Hit Sodalitium Movement Amid Abuse Allegations – NCReg
Monks Killed in Algeria to be Recognised as Martyrs – CNS via Catholic Herald
Getting Your Online Presence Right – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Mexico City Policy Ensures U.S. Funds Won’t Force Abortion Ideology – Kv. Jones, CNA
For the MONDAY EDITION (29 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the MONDAY LATE EXTRA (29 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the TVESDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (30 January, AD 2018) click here.
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