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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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The Correctio Filialis Is Not What It Seems in the Big Picture

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

New ‘Litany of Light’ Gets Imprimatur from Bishop Liam Cary of Baker, OR – D. Clayton, Clrts
Rome Reiterates Rules about Bread and Wine Used at Mass – The Editors, Adoremus Mgzn
A Conversation with a Traditional Catholic – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
Papal Answers Would Only Help Resolve the Growing Crisis – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
A Million Expected to Join Mass Rosary Prayer on Poland’s Border – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Ratzinger Foundation Unveils New Prize, Announces American Winners – H. Brockhaus, CNA
Stop Screaming ‘Please Donate’ Because People are Not Listening – B. Sokolowski, Cth Fund.
George Weigel’s “Lessons in Hope” – Bishop Robert Barron, The Dispatch via The CWR
Losing My Child At Easter – Leah Libresco Sargeant, First Things
Amoris Lætitia: Exemplar, Oblatio, and Terra Firma – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Have Organized Theological Debates, Like in the Middle Ages, Called Disputationes – Fr. Z
Media Matters: Managing the Media – Fr. Harvey Nicolaitan S.J., Standing on my Head
Ever This Day God’s Angels are at Our Sides – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Pediatrician Eugene Diamond: An Apostle of the Culture of Life – Don. DeMarco Ph.D., NCRg
How Should a Catholic Evaluate Health Care Policy? – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
World’s Northern-most Latin Mass? TLM in Finland – Alberto Carosa, The CWR
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Back to the Liturgy Wars

by P.J. Smith,

of First Things

Catholic Laity and the Undiscussed Sex Scandal of Our Times – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
Life Site Versus Rebecca Bratten Weiss – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Did the Church Ever Support Slavery? – Steve Weidenkopf, Catholic Answers Magazine
Sad Story of Lost Spanish Mission Discovered on Georgia Barrier Island – Z. Caldwell, Aleteia
5 Saints Who Could Fly, Including Today’s Feast Day Saint – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Quæritur: To Make or Not to Make Responses in the Traditional Latin Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Martin Luther was an Anti-Semite – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
The First U.S. Born Saint: Fr. Stanley Rother – Matthew Bunson, NC Register
Patheos, the Angelic Doctor, Francis Bacon, and Truth – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Pius IX Would Like to Speak to Your Manager – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Perseverance and Confidence – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Idleness and Work in the Letter to the Thessalonians – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Speaking of Recognizing Inter-faith Marriages – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the. . .
Priestly Celibacy: Ancient, Biblical and Pauline – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Is Card. Tagle Keeping Mum about Extrajudicial Killings in Philippines? – S. Lorenzo, Aleteia
Accepting God’s Blessings in Your Life – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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What Catholics Lost When They Started Tearing Down Their Great Altars

by Dominic Lynch

of The Federalist

The Crisis of Priestly Vocations: Good Advice from a Smart Priest – Fr. Z’s Blog
It’s Time For Political Incorrectness – Tom Collingwood, Catholic Stand
A Cardinal’s Implausible Defense of Amoris Lætitia – Richard A. Spinello, Crisis Magazine
Suffer from Anxiety, Need to Know Most Repeated Advice in the Bible – Patty Knap, Aleteia
Tradition & Vocations: Interview with Fr. Robert Pasley of Mater Ecclesiae – B. Williams, LG
Are Catholic Converts Too Conservative, Talkative & Neurotic? – Carl E. Olson, NC Register
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Investitures & Professions of 8 Benedictine Sisters in Missouri – P.A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Catholic Owner Opens Furniture Stores to Hurricane Harvey Homeless in Houston – ChrchPp
Masses Halted but Small Miracles Continue in Flooded Texas Parish – Jim Graves, NC Register
Age of Statue-smashing, Catholics Must Defend Sacred Images – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Cornhusker for Christ: Making the Catholic Case in Downtown Lincoln – Brian Fraga, NC Rgstr
EWTN Launches Studio Near Walsingham Shrine in England – Elise Harris, CNA via NC Rgstr
Of Cell Phones, Sanctity & Cervical Spines: A Marian Range of Motion – Rick Becker, NC Rgstr
The Cost of Discipleship: 22nd Sun. Reading Explained in Ord. Time – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
In Harvey’s Wake, All Hands On Deck – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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The Surprising Liturgical Coincidence of the Solar Eclipse

by Philip Kosloski

of Aleteia

Cardinal Ratzinger Interview: Vatican II Was Not Well Implemented – The Catholic Thing
August Apparition Brings a Little Taste of Hell to the Fatima Seers – Jos. Pronechen, NC Rgstr
Melancholic Temperaments, Desires vs. Temptations & Discerning God’s Will – D. Burke, CSD
Want to Pray Well? Study Well – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
Exposing the Enemy’s Plan – Ken Kneipmann, Catholic Stand
Church Fathers & the Sacrifice of the Mass, Thoroughly Catholic – Dave Armstrong, Biblic. . .
Is Jesus “Re-Sacrificed” at Every Mass? – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
Answering the “Confusing Revelation” Objection to Christianity – Randal Rauser, Strng Ntns
What Does It Mean to be “Roman” Catholic? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Meaning Behind the Jerusalem Cross – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
GIRM 32 & the Roman Canon: The Power of Silence? – Matthew Hazell, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Are Metaphysical First Principles Universally True? – Dennis Bonnette, Strange Notions
The Creative Catholic: Joanna Bogle – K.V. Turley, The Dispatch via The CWR
On Fields of Praise – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Vatican II &  the Lectionary, Part III: 1st & 2nd Sessions of V2 (1962-’63) – Mat. Hazell, NLM
How the Pope’s Paraguay Trip Inspired a Children’s Charity – CNA via The CWR
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (21 August, AD 2017) click here.
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

When the Church Defames Her Priests

by Joseph R. Maher & David A. Shaneyfelt, J.D.

of Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Could Cardinal Sarah Bring an End to the Liturgy Wars? – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Striking Phenomena During This Centennial Year of Fatima – Fr. Richard Heilman, RCM
Dear Catholic Bloggers Who Defend Game of Thrones – One Mad Mom
Former Anglican Bishop Finds a Home in the Catholic Church – Jim Graves, The CWR
What Do We Know about the Regensburg Scandal? – Lucandrea Massaro, Aleteia
lit: Catholicism for Young Adults – T.J. Burdick O.P., Dominican Institute
Ascension Roundtable: Do’s and Don’ts of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Quæritur: Can I Wear a Rosary Like Warriors Wear Weapons? – Fr. Z’s Blog
A World War Being Waged, Not with Weapons, but Ideas – Fr. Roger J. Landry, ICL™
In Communion Debate, Cogent Arguments All On One Side – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, CH
Chaplains to the Zeitgeist – Tom Piatak, Crisis Magazine
A New Catholic Moment in the U.S.: Recap of the Catholic Convocation – Matthew E. Bunson
From Reversion to Reversion: How a Deist Became a Theist, Part I – Alex Wolke, Cthlc Stand
Helping the Children Victims of Divorce – Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski, NC Register
Is It Time for a New Land O’Lakes Statement for Higher Education? – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
The Myth of Autonomy: Catholic Univs. Needed, Now More Than Ever – The Editors, NCReg

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“Liturgical Obedience, the Imitation of Christ, and the Seductions of Autonomy”: Audio of Dr. Kwasniewski’s Lecture at Silverstream Priory

by Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

of New Liturgical Movement

Is This the Best Video Tour Ever Made of a Cathedral? – ChurchPop
Brick by Brick in San Francisco – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Harrowing Untold Story of the Priests in Dachau – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Discernment, Action & What Does God Want Me To Do (WDGWMTD) – Deacon Greg Lambert
Did the Church “Steal” Christmas From Pagan Rome? – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Quæritur: Can a Priest with Little Latin Say Mass Validly? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
New Art from Daniel Mitsui: Jesse Tree and St. Philip Neri – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The 7 Deadly Sins: A Thomistic Guide to Vanquishing Vice & Sin; Podcast – Dan Burke, CSD
Who is the Patron Saint of Altar Servers? – John Clark, National Catholic Register
Why Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Daughter is Now Called a Servant of God – CNA via The CWR
Coat of Arms of a Priest – Fr. Guy Selvester, Exarandorum
Collects – Fr. John Hunwick, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Antepreparatory & Preparatory Documents of Vatican II (1959-1962) – Matthew Hazell, NLM
100 Descendants and Counting: The Remarkable Story of Pat Klingbeil – CNA via The CWR
Sts. Vladimir & Olga: Unlikely Converts & “Equal to the Apostles” – Thomas Craughwell, Reg
Special Catechesis: Passing on the Faith to Those with Disabilities – Nicholas Wolfram Smith
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10th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum

We can Safely Say the Doomsayers are Wrong

by Dom Alcuin Reid

of Catholic Herald

The Glorious Revolution Overthrown – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Mvmnt
On the Tenth Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Mvmnt
Fisking Great Summorum Pontificum by Michael Brendan Dougherty with Hard Truths – Fr. Z
Let’s Call It Reason #9577 for Summorum Pontificum – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Summorum at 10: “The Mass Will Rise Again” – Remembering Tito Casini – Rorate Cæli
So. . . Tie One On! (A Maniple That Is) – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Axes of Interpretation – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
We Thank in Particular. . . – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Inspires New Generation to Bridge the Liturgical Divide – Fr. Michael Pawlowicz, Adoremus
“The Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum at 10” – by Dr. Tom Woods – Rorate Cæli
Summorum Pontificum Anniversary Mass at Basilica Shrine – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
Liturgy Amidst the Challenges of Modern Culture – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis Magazine

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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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“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
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THURSDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

Pope Benedict XVI Speaks: “With Cardinal Sarah, a Master of Silence, and of Interior Prayer, the Liturgy is in Good Hands”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Parish Report: Pastor Revealed Church Secrets to Russian Orthodox Visitors – Acts of the. . .
Take a Stroll Around Ancient Rome in This 3D Animation – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Rite Questions: Liturgical Significance of One’s Offering – The Editors, Adoremus Mgzn
Pope John Paul II’s Mother Rejected Doctor’s Abortion Suggestion – Maria Gallagher, Life News
Why Catholics Don’t Give. . . And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic. . .
New Reprint of a Renowned Summary of Thomistic Theology – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Decision of the Holy Spirit & Us; The Catholicity of the Early Church – Msgr. Charles Pope
Holy Wells: “Icons” of Celtic Spirituality – Carl McColman, A Contemplative Faith
Dialogue on Oral Tradition & Apostolic Succession – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence. . .
Escape the Noise – Tony Agnesi, A Storyteller’s Guide to a Grace-Filled Life
5 Steps for Coping with the Loss of a Loved One – Colleen M. Arnold, OSV Newsweekly
The Father’s Personal Command to Us: Listen to Him – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
For the THURSDAY NEWS EDITION (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY NEWS EDITION

(Photo Credit: Catholic Herald – UK)

A Dearth of Priestly Vocations in America: “Things Have Gone Terribly, Terribly Wrong”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Fr. Barron on Bill Nye – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Bill Nye In 1996: Chromosomes Determine If You’re A Boy Or Girl – Bre Payton, The Federalist
Is There a Case for Le Pen? – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Caitlyn Jenner is Not the ‘Former Stepmother’ of Kim Kardashian – Michael Brown, The Strm
Planned Parenthood Killed His Sister in Botched Abortion, Now Demanding Justice – M. Bilger
Order of Malta Elects New Grand Master – Elise Harris, CNA via National Catholic Register
Hospital Threatens to Remove Baby’s Life Support, Won’t Release Baby – Kathy Ostrowski, LN
Media Bias and the Missing Christian Pro-Life Position – Sean McDowell, The Stream
Belgium: Brothers of Charity, Catholic Psychiatric Hospitals to Provide Euthanasia – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Inept Leadership Nearly Destroyed the Knights of Malta – in 1798 – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
New Law to Protect the Homeless is a ‘Major Victory’, says Catholic Charity  – Susan Byron
Trump Gets an A+ on Pro-Life Issues During His First 100 Days in Office – Steven Ertelt, LN
The Catholic Church Can Help Single Parents – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Only One Way Out of Our Race Problems: Jesus Christ – Tom Gilson, The Stream
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SUNDAY EDITION

Dominican Friars Restoring Beauty in the Church’s Liturgy

by Kareem O’Brian Nelson,

of Regina Magazine

The 20 Types of People You’ll Meet at Mass–Which One Are You? – Just McClain, epicPew
5 Old-Fashioned Habits Worth Resurrecting in a Fast-Paced World – Teresa Mull, Aleteia
Catholic Deacon Given Job of Hermit at 350-Year-Old Cliffside Retreat – Catholic Herald
The French, Coming Apart – Christopher Caldwell, City Journal
The Rise of English Catholicism; Expanding On a Great Post – Shane Schaetzel, Ozarks Cthlc
Quæritur: The Inevitable “Rite of Thanking” at the End of Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Faustina’s Little-Known Litany to the Blessed Host of the Eucharist – ChurchPop
Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society – R.R. Reno, First Things
What Does “Alleluia” Mean? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
True Liturgy is a Reflection of Heaven – Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Catholic World Report
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
When Mystical Truths Become Relevant – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
“Defending Emperor Constantine”; Video – Peter Leithart, First Things
Do Ideals Matter Anymore? – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Christian Persecution: Attention Must be Paid – Kathryn Jean Lopez, The Stream
Creative Ways to Celebrate the Easter Octave & Season as a Family – Amanda Evinger, NC Reg
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