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Solemnity of The Assumption A.D. 2018 Edition

The Assumption of Mary (Pic Credit: NC Register)

Biblical Arguments in Support of Mary’s Assumption

. . .Jesus ascended by His own power, but Our Lady was assumed by the power of her Son’s victory over death. . .

by Dave Armstrong,

of the National Catholic Register

David Brought Up the Ark: The Assumption of Mary – Brother J. Joseph, Ignitum Today
How St. Michael the Archangel Led the Mary to Heaven – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Did Mary Die Before Being Assumed Into Heaven? Saints Weigh In – N. Senz, Aleteia
The Assumption of Mary: 12 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin, NC Register
Celebrating the Assumption of Mary – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Cth. Life™
The Assumption Dogma, What We Need to Know – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
3 Reasons to Introduce Your Kids to Marian Consecration – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Pope Pius XII & Mary’s August Mysteries – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
Mary’s Innocence is the Help of Sinners – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Assumption of Mary: Development of Doctrine – D.R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
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SATVRDAY EDITION

NFL Colors of Hate Flag (Pic Credit: Sporting News)

The NFL: Why Homosexual Male Cheerleaders?

. . .in case you didn’t hear the news, there will be two new cheerleaders joining NFL teams this year.  The big news is that the two cheerleaders are male.  They are also afflicted with same-sex attraction.  (Just check out these celebratory stories about the men being same-sex attracted.)  Why in the world is the NFL doing this. . .

by Michael Brown, Ph.D.

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Homosexuality in Animals & in Human Genes? – Steve Ray, Defenders of the Faith
A Gender Studies Hoax – J. Budziszewski Ph.D., The Underground Thomist
A Convert Struggles in Her Relationship with Mary – Sister B. Marie O.C.D., Intg C Life™
Christendom College Freshman Finally Engaged (Warning: Satire) – EEOT
When Does Sin Stop Being Sin? – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., Homiletic & Pastoral Review
A Brief History of the Flabellum – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Women of Color Operating Pregnancy Ctrs. Respond to Sham Essence Post – Live Action
Study: Most Reject Trans-Dating – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Here’s Why an LBD is the latest Travel Go-To Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Pre-Existent Soul? – Noel Ethan Tan, Ignitum Today
The Mercy of Intolerance – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
The Welfare States Cultivate the Sin of Sloth – Mihail Neamţu, Transatlantic Blog
Theological Analysis of Immigration & Borders – G. Meilaender PhD & P. Meilaender PhD
Why the World Needs NFP More Than Ever – Gerard Migeon, Natural Womanhood
The Mystagogical Tradition – Brandon Harvey, Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Pope Praises “Distinguished History” of Knights of Columbus – Kat. N. Hattrup, Aleteia
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Planned Parenthood Must be Held Accountable for Not Reporting Child Sex Abuse – LN
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McCarrick Watch: Friday Edition

Sermon & Deeds of the Antichrist by Luca Signorelli, circa A.D. 1500 (Pic Credit: NC Register)

Here’s What I Think About the McCarrick Mess

. . .we should ask the heavenly powers to fight with us & for us.  I might suggest especially calling upon the one who crushes the head of the serpent. . .

by Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D.,

from the National Catholic Register

Name Names, No More Bureaucratic Responses – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
Cardinal Danneels: A Wolf in Shepherd’s Clothing – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Consequences if All the Bishops Resign – Fr. Z’s Blog
An American Priest’s Despair – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Bring on the Righteous Anger – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
This is Where We Are Now – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Reflections on the Abuse Saga: It’s Not Just about McCarrick – Inés San Martín, Crux
Wickedness in High Places – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Roundup: Bishops React to McCarrick Scandal – Register Staff, NC Register
Sex-Abuse Survivor Says Cardinal Wuerl’s Proposals Don’t Go Far Enough – NC Register
Evangelical Episcopal Repentance – Daniel Philpott, Arc of the Universe
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TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

Rainbow over the Vatican (Pic Credit: Vatican News via Roman Catholic Man)

St. John Bosco Told Us This Year Would Happen

. . .well known is St. John Bosco’s “dream of the two columns” where he foresaw the future difficulties of the Church, envisioned as a ship on stormy seas.  Several popes strive to moor the Church & anchor it between two columns which arose amid the dangerous waters.  The columns symbolized the two devotions to Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament & to Mary Immaculate, the Help of Christians.  Calm & peace for the Church is won only when one of the popes finally succeeds in anchoring the Church between the two columns. . .

by Father Richard Heilman,

of Roman Catholic Man

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
We have Nothing to Fear from the Truth: 25 Years of Covering Clergy Sex Abuse – CWR
George Weigel on the State of the World – John M. Grondelski, National Cthlc Register
Can You Myth-Bust These 7 Anti-Catholic Lies? – Theresa Williams, epicPew
All the Rites of the Church, Including the Lesser-Known Ones, In One Diagram – ChPOP
Someday Roe v. Wade Will be Hated as Much as the Dred Scott Decision – Fr. S. Boquet
St. Alphonsus Liguori: Bearing the Cross of Mental Illness – M. Chronister, C. Exchange
What’s the Difference between a Convent & Monastery? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Lion of Munster – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Examination of Conscience & Repentance – Dav. Torkington, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Who Was Jeremiah the Prophet? – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
A Woman Clothed with the Sun – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
The Nun who Wrote Letters to the Greatest Poets of Her Generation – N. Ripatrazone
5 Saints Who Spent Extremely Long Hours Hearing Confessions Every Day – Aleteia
Shedding Light on Depression’s Darkness – Maria M. Maffucci, the Human Life Review
A Priest’s Silver Jubilee – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
4 Things Your Hairstylist Wants You To Do – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
A Big List of Saints from Big Families – Becky Roach, Catholic Link
Google is Giving $10,000 a Month to Catholic Non-Profits – Brice Sokolowski
Vocation Of Business: Putting A Stamp On Creation – Luke Birgis, Napa Institute
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SVNDAY EDITION

The Weeping Madonna (Pic Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

The Sign of the Weeping Madonna

. . .last week there was news of a bronze statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary in New Mexico that was weeping chrism oil. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A Masterpiece of Catholic Art is Unveiled in Malta – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Catholic Items You See, But Probably Don’t Know The Names Of – A. O’Connell, epcPw
A Prayer for Those Who Have Loved Ones with Anxiety &/or Depression – Laura Durant
Fight Sin & Evil With a Holy Hatred – Susan Skinner, Cath0lic Stand
The Sunday Obligation – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
What Is It Actually Like To Be Ordained a Priest? – Fr. Michael Ward, Catholic Herald
Catholic Masculinity: How Men Can Grow in Holiness – Will Wright, Catholic Link
How Can I Discern God’s Will? – E. Christian Brugger, National Catholic Register
Praying with the Church: the Liturgy of the Hours – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Modesty Is More Than What We Wear – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
13 God-Centered Reasons to Go to Church Every Weekend – Fr. Edward Looney, CE
Is Humanae Vitae Infallible Teaching? – Tom Nash, Catholic Answers Magazine
Put Your Faith in Christ, Not in Feelings – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Are You Just a Sunday-Morning Catholic? – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Arranging the EF Breviary for the Rest of the Liturgical Year 2018 – G. DiPippo, NLM
The Biography of Dr. Warren Carroll – Alan L. Anderson, The Catholic World Report
Talking to God in Prayer – Edith Alarcon, Ignitum Today
Is Inspiration Immediately Evident in Every Biblical Book? – D. Armstrong, NC Register
Man Thanks Australian Saint for Miracle Parkinson’s Cure – Catherine Sheehan, CH
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FRIDAY EDITION

Consecrated Virgins (Credit: CNS by Joel Breidenbach)

Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago (ESI) Punts on One Problem, Fixes a Second, But Greatly Worsens a Third

. . .now, according to the plain terms of Ecclesiae Sponsae Imago, the Blessed Virgin Mary would not be eligible for admission to the order of virgins, but Saint Mary Magdalene would be eligible. . .

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

from The Dispatch,

via The Catholic World Report

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Queering The Catholic Church – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Cardinal McCarrick & the Crisis of Episcopal Leadership – Chr. R. Altieri, The CWR
How Should Catholics Respond to the Pope’s ‘Paradigm Shift’? – E. Pentin, NC Register
21 Chilling Quotes from Margaret Sanger that Embarrasses Planned Parenthood – ChP
Slippery Slopes – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
The Unobserved Anti-Christian Bias – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
A Beautiful Prayer to Redeem Lost Time by St. Teresa of Avila – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Potential SCOTUS Nom. Brett Kavanaugh Has Troubling Religious Liberty Rec. – Fdrlst
15-year-old “Computer Geek” Declared Venerable – Kathleen N. Hattrup, Aleteia
Reclaiming the Cloistral Hush of the Sacristy & Sacristy Ceremonial – Sh. R. Tribe, LAJ
Recent First Masses & (Ordinariate) Ordinations – Gregory DiPippo, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
12 Saints Who Were Married – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Beyond the Stripes: 5 Style Insights from Living 5 months in France – Meghan Ashle. . .
Study Shows Having an Abortion Increases Women’s Risk for Getting Blood Clots – LN
Ideology & Mixed Messages: The German Drive to Inter-Communion – J. Anderson, CH
Pope Adds Top Lay Journalist as Head of Vatican Communications – E. Pentin, NC Reg
Say, Rosaries & Eucharistic Adoration Might be Cool to Millennials – M Archbold, NC Reg
Why Email is the Hottest Trend in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Neck Stiff? Heart Hard? Get Jesus! 14th Sun. of OT Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma
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SVNDAY EDITION

Ornamental facade of Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence (Credit: Catholic Exchange)

Two Reasons Why I’m Catholic

. . .because Jesus is present in every consecrated Host. . .

by Peter Kreeft, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Exchange

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
He Was Brought to Lourdes, Healed, Now He’s a Priest – Monica Hannan, Catholic Lane
Quæritur: Stuck at Work for All Sunday Obligation Masses – Fr. Z’s Blog
A New Mass Composed for a New Religious Community – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
‘Why Would God Transform My Life When I am Such a Sinner?’ – Francis Phillips, CH
Journey to Dominican Priesthood: Brother Bradley Elliott – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
A 5-Point Holiness Checklist – Joshan Rodrigues, Musings in Catholic Land
Salve Regina – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Why Do Certain Monks & Nuns Live “Behind Bars”? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
An Inside Look at the Road to the Priesthood – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
How St. Charles Borromeo Can Help Form Priests Today – Fr. Joh. P. Cush S.T.D., NCReg
A Letter to My Daughter on her First Communion Day – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
Other Gospels for the Ascension – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Pentecost & Eternal Perspective – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Jesuit Legacy in the Bolivian Jungle: A Love of Baroque Music – Nic. Casey, N.Y. Times
The Month of Mary & Music – Carolyn Pirtle, Church Life Journal
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MONDAY EDITION

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The Pope Wants to Hear from You, No, Really; He Wants the “Sensus Fidelium”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Mid-Air Marriage Gets Muddier – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of . . .
For Conscientious Priests, Pope Just Made Marriage Prep Much More Difficult – Lawler
Science is Revolutionizing Argument Against Abortion – Grace Carr, The Stream
Card. O’Malley: Pope’s Words Source of Great Pain for Abuse Survivors – CNA via NCRg
What Does Story of the Vatican Decoration to Mrs. Ploumen Teach Us – A. Gagliarducci
What Bishops Can Do for Ex-Protestant Clergy – Russell E. Saltzman, Aleteia
A Day in the Life of a Catholic Fundraiser – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope’s Love Affair with Mary – Inés San Martín, Crux
Pro-Life Social Media Brings Planned Parenthood to Brink of Losing Tax $s – L. Bourne
The March for Life is What a Major Political Force Looks Like – Michael Davis, CH
What Does It Really Mean to Be Pro-Life? – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
Turkey’s Invasion of Syria Threatens Christians, Will We Speak Up? – J. Jones, Strm
Pro-Life Bill Protecting Babies Born Alive After Botched Abortions Passes – CNA via Reg
Explore Hawaii’s Rich Faith History – Emily Kearney, NC Register
Pursued by Guadalupe: A Call to Share the Sacred Heart – Sarah Carey, Catholic Stand
For the MONDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (22 January 2018) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (22 January 2018) click here.
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis General Audience St. Peter’s Square 7 Sep 2016 (Credit: Daniel Ibanez via CNA)

On New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis Delivers His Silent Majority Speech

by John L. Allen, Jr.,

of Crux

Pope Shares Disturbing Nagasaki Image as a Warning Against War – E. Pentin, NC Rgstr
God Chose Mary to be His Mother – Deacon Mike Bickerstaff, Integrated Catholic Life™
A Short New Year’s Resolution: Be Not Afraid – Fr. John Catoir J.C.D., Catholic Stand
The Feast of the Circumcision 2018 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Are the ‘12 Days of Christmas’ a Secret Catholic Code? – Stephanie Mann, NC Register
Pope Francis: What Will the New Year Be Like? – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Keynote Speeches: Rome Catholic Fundraising Conference 2017 – Brice Sokolowski, CF
Making the Traditional Mass Your New Year’s Resolution – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
About Those Christmas Animals – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Lane
Free 2018 Traditional Liturgical Calendar for Priests – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
The Glories of the Mother of God – Blessed John Henry Newman, The Catholic Thing
God Had a Plan: He Asked Mary’s Permission – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Blessed John Duns Scotus: A Christmas Theology of Love – D. Torkington, Cthlc Stand
Theresa May: Britain Should ‘Take Pride’ in Its Christian Heritage – Catholic Herald
Readings Explained for Mary, Mother of God – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
New Year’s Resolution #1: Pray for My Enemies – B. Kurland Ph.D., The Amrcn Catholic

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TVESDAY ADVENT EDITION

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Mary Wore This When She Gave Birth to Jesus

by Billy Ryan,

of uCatholic

The Catholic Gentleman Gift Guide 2017 – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
10 Christmas Stories Every Father Should Read to His Children – Sean Fitzpatrick, TCR
Make Advent Meaningful: Think About Pagan Alternatives – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Go to Mass on Sunday & on Christmas, Bishops Say – CNA/EWTN News via The CWR
A Beginner’s Guide to Celebrating Advent – Aleteia
Do You Know the History of the Advent Wreath? – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Chicago Parish Going Ad Orientem for Advent – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
A Different Kind of Advent Calendar You Have to Try This Year – V. De Villaret, Aleteia
Why (& How) to Return to Sunday Mass & Confession – The Editors, NC Register
The First Guide for Advent: St. John the Baptist – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, The CWR
Advent Reminds Us to Wake Up – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA II (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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Middle East’s Well-kept Secret Revealed when Jihad Met the Virgin

by John L. Allen, Jr.,

of Crux

A Glimpse of Satan’s Playbook – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Müller: Orthodox Theologians Should Not be Punished – Dan Hitchens, Cthlc Herald
Is No One Is Condemned Forever Perversely Compassionate – G. McClung Ph.D., TACatholic
The Pope’s Remarks on Capital Punishment Need to be Clarified – Edward Feser Ph.D., CH
In India, Schoolkids Say Virgin Mary Appeared Amid Scent of Jasmine – CNA via The CWR
Cardinal Sarah: Holy See has the Last Word on Liturgical Translations – Fr. Z’s Blog
Gather a Community before You Gather Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
A Divine Wedding, Justice, and Hell – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Three Pitfalls of Arguing Online – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Grandmother Prays Rosary, House Survived Napa Fires – Eric Ting, San Francisco Gate
The Fallacy of Placing Faith in Science Rather than in God – Michele Boyer, Catholic Stand
Vatican: Canada Didn’t Seek Extradition for Diplomat Wanted on Child Pornography – CNS
Say Yes: Religious Vocations and ‘Giving God Permission’ – Kathryn Jean Lopez, The Stream
Book Pick: Why I Don’t Call Myself Gay – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
O Immaculata: St. Maximilian’s Marian Militia Turns 100 – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
Understanding Holy Spirit Thru Life of Mary – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm., Cthlc Stand
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (16 October A.D. 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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The Only Approved Marian Apparition Site in the US

by Barry Hudock

of OSV Newsweekly

Card. Burke Outlines Formal Correction of Pope Francis’ Teaching – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
Twitter Liturgy: Luther Would Be So Proud. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Crisis of Faith in the Church – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
Crux, Converts & Commentary – Paul Zummo, The American Catholic
Jesus, You’ve Got Some Explaining to Do – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
What a Fundraiser Should Do Every Week – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.com
“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Millennial Hope: I Found as Friends Made Religious Vows – Rebecca Willen, Aleteia
Facing East – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, The Catholic Thing
Finding Peace Amidst Chaos in Adoration –  Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
Will Australia Crack Open the Seal of Confession? – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
The Crisis of the Christian Colleges – Stephen Baskerville, Crisis Magazine
Who Let the Riffraff In? 20th Sun. Readings of Ord. Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Some North Koreans Choosing Christ Over Kim, Despite Persecution – John Burger, Aleteia
Oscar Romero’s Christ-Like Sacrifice – Julian Filochowski, Catholic Herald
Eucharistic Table: Home Away From Home – Kelly King Alexander, Natl Catholic Register
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