Liturgy

REGULAR TUESDAY EDITION

Urgent: Benedict XVI’s new text about Sacred Liturgy – The Russian Preface™

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Questions about Pope Francis’ Easter Mass in St. Peter’s – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Abortion Activists are Moving From Choice to Forcing People to Promote Abortions – S. Ertelt
The Carthusian Option – Stev Hep, Catholic Scot
The Phony Diversity of the ‘March for Science’ – John West, The Stream
Yuval Noah Harari’s Dystopia – Rod Dreher, TAC
By Their Fruits (and Their Names) You Shall Know Them – Fr. Shenan Boquet, Life Site News
Nervous Communist China Ramp Up Religious Persecution – Doug Bandow, The Japan Times
How UN Implements China’s 2-Child Policy & What Should be Done – N. McGovern & O. Enos
Planned Parenthood Received $553.7 M In Tax Dollars to Push Abortion – Ran. O’Bannon Ph.D.
Beatification Cause Begun for French Priest Slain at Altar – Mélinée Le Priol & Clr. Lesegretain
War, Terrorism & the Christian Exodus from the Middle East – Robin Wright, The New Yorker
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CHRISTMAS EVE EDITION

Video: Does This 1944 Christmas Eve Mass Look Anything Like Yours?

by Brian Williams,

of Liturgy Guy

You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets – Part III – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
What Is “The Nativity”? – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic World Report
How was Christmas Celebrated in the Middle Ages? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
A “Silent Night” Version Even the Grinch in You Would Love – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Huron Carol: A Strange Case of Mistranslating a Saint – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
When Celebrating Christmas was a Crime – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
A Christmas Carol and Detachment – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Waxing Sentimental at Christmas: Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary – Rachel Lu, NCRg
Room at the Inn – William McGurn, The Wall Street Journal
Christmas and its Consequences: A Review of Puccini’s La Bohème – Paul Joseph Prezzia, TCR
Are You a Holiday Saint or a Mean Old Grinch? – Laura Hensley, epicPew

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SUNDAY EDITION

catholic-mass-or-protestant-serviceWas That a Catholic Mass or a Protestant Service?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Reclaiming St. Escrivá for the New Liturgical Movement – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Unlocking the Mystery of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cltr
Ad Orientem and Absolutism – Charles Shonk, First Things
OK. City’s Archb. on Satanists, Vocations & a Unique Canonization Case – J. Graves
2 Acres & Cow: Our Back to the Land Adventure – Sam Guzman, The Cthlc Gentleman
A Defense of the Christian Teaching Against Contraception – Sherif Girgis J.D., Crisis
Our Lady Isn’t Emo! She’s Sorrowful – Theresa Williams, epicPew
The Consolation of Truth – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Perpetuating Padre Pio’s Mission – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Portion of Road Renamed to Honor Mother Angelica – Catholic News Agency

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TUESDAY EDITION

Robert Cardinal Sarah LookingRobert Cardinal Sarah: ‘How to Put God Back at the Center of the Liturgy’

Translated by Christine Broesamle

via the National Catholic Register

Goals for Faithful Catholics in This Time of Confusion – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Eight (8) Astonishing Facts about the Sacred Heart You Never Knew – Chloe Mooradian, E.P.
Pope Francis Met with Orionines, Who are They? – Catholic News Agency
Dallas Morning News Bias: Religious Freedom = Anti-L.G.B.T. – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Religion
Quæritur: Should I Say “Amen” if the Priest Is Making Up Prayers? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Surely the European Union Is Part of the Problem & Not the Solution – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Duncan Stroik Wins the Arthur Ross Award for Classical Architecture – Gregory DiPippo
The Logic of Incarnation and the Temptation of Disincarnation – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Herodotus: The World’s First Great Historian – Julia Kindt, Mercatornet
Emmanuel: The Dominant Theme of Fr. Spitzer’s Book on Happiness – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
God’s Power and Mercy – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
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TUESDAY EDITION

Pope Francis Holding CrossInfallibility: Pope Francis Is Acting as an Absolute Monarch?

by Sandro Magister

of Chiesa

What the Bathroom Wars are Really All About – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
In My Wildest Imagination, It Never Looked Like This – Rebecca Frech, Natl Cthlc Register
Farewell, Social Media – Leroy Huizenga Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
A New Devastating Critique of the Global Sexual Revolution – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Non-Liturgical Churches Urged by Other Non-Lits to Add Liturgy – Jeff K. Clarke, Chrstn Week
Fr. Daniel Berrigan, S.J. 1921-2016: Underground in America – Roger Kimball, The Ct Wr Rp
As Cardinal Kasper Continues to Counsel the Pope, What Is the Cost? – Maike Hickson, 1P5
Is It Appropriate for Pope Francis to Accept the Charlemagne Prize? – Ed West, Cthlc Herald
Scientists Conduct Experiments on Living Unborn Children, Brag About It – Wes. J. Smith J.D.
Not Just A Father But A Dad – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
England’s Sixth Oratory To Be Set Up in Bournemouth – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (May 9, 2016) click here.
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TUESDAY EDITION

Loyola Marymount University Jesuit CampusBelieving in Two Genders Is a ‘Hate Crime’ at (Jesuit) Loyola Marymount University

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Vatican Continues Slide. . . Rock ‘n Roll in the Sistine Chapel – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
What You Need to Know About the Antichrist (According to Bl. J.H. Newman) – Jos. Pronechen
Why Aren’t Other Dioceses Looking to Lincoln? – Liturgy Guy
The World Thinks Sex Is Boring: These People Need Help – David Mills, Aleteia
Three Counterfeits of Mercy – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The Catholic World Report
The Law of Liturgical Entropy – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
How To Listen at Mass – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Tactical Pause: The Need for Rest – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Coming Home: An Invitation to Life, Mercy & Living in Plenty – Sarah Huntziger, Cthlc Stand
Newly Republished: Cantus Mariales, Rare 1903 Book of Marian Chants – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Home Rule – Phillip Campbell, The Distributist Review
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (May 2, 2016) click here.
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For the MONDAY EDITION (May 23, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (May 23, 2016) click here.
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD MONDAY EDITION (May 23, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (May 23, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY LATE EDITION (June 10, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
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For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 20, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION (June 20, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre:  What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (June 21, 2016) click here.
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MONDAY EDITION

Cary SolomonFaith Is Not Dead In Hollywood

by Dave Hartline

of The American Catholic

On the Inclusion of 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 in the Ordinary Form – Matthew Hazell, Nw Lt Mv
A Reason for Lukewarm Catholics – David Roney, Catholic Stand
S.S.P.X. Priest Advocates Unity With The Holy See – Fr. Franz Schmidberger, Rorate Cæli
The Ghent Altarpiece, What Makes It So Suited for the Liturgy? – David Clayton, New Lit Mov
Four Lessons from the Mystical Saints – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Tradition: A Guide for Better Living – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
The Mass and the Recovery of Transcendence – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Ancient Christian Artifacts at the Louvre – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Freedom in Fiction: Mansfield Park – Kathryn Hickok, Cascade Policy Institute
Despite Hopes of Being a Nun, St. Frances of Rome Became a Model of Piety – David Werning
Could Adam Smith Have Loved Distributism? – Alexander Salter
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
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Statue of St. Peter in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican (Wikipedia)
Statue of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican (Wikipedia)

The Slow Decline of the Ordinary Magisterium

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

of The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report

The “Dark Passages” of the Bible – Brother André Marie, Ad Rem
When Europe Demands That Religions Become ‘Liberal’ – Oliver Roy, Mercatornet
Rally Will Call for Kamala Harris’ Resignation After Raiding Daleiden’s Home – S. Ertelt
“Miracles From Heaven” and the Problem of Theodicy – Bishop Robert Barron, WoF
How a Simple Idea Helped 7,000 Homeless Pregnant Women – Maggie Maslak, CNA
A Revolutionary Pope for Revolutionary Times – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Does the Risen Christ Still Suffer? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
First Biden, Now Wendy Davis: U. of Notre Dame Invites Another Pro-abort – B. Fraga
Book Review: “It Is Right & Just”, On the Responses of the Mass – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Azusa Now: Revival & Reconciliation – Jennifer Wing Atencio, May We Be One
Jesus, the Good Shepherd: Lectionary Readings ‘splained, 4th Easter Sun. – Pitre Ph.D.
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)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (4-13-16)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
For the ST. PETER & PROPHET MUHAMMAD FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
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