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SVNDAY EDITION

Jesus Crucified (Pic Credit: Screen Shot from Vimeo Video of Pilgrim Priest)

How to Attend Holy Mass Like the Saints

by Father David Nix,

of Pilgrim Priest

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
All Those Weird Liturgical Hats the Clergy Wear, Explained In One Infographic! – ChP
The Old Testament in Five Minutes – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Why Did Jesus Institute the Eucharist? – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
The 10 Stages of Getting Sprinkled with Holy Water at Mass – Amy O’Connell, epicPew
Becoming One: Marriage as Sanctification – Cameron Murray, The Cthlc Gentleman
Distractions, Aridity, & Self-knowledge – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
How Parents Can Connect Humanæ Vitæ with Media Censorship – S. McAfee O.P., NCRg
How Catholic Parents can Raise Saints – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
So You Think You Understand Mercy? – W. Skowronska Ph.D., Homiletic & Pastoral Rvw
The Jubé (Rood Screen) – Notkerus Balbulus, Canticum Salominis
Liturgy & Laity; Book Review – Alcuin Reid, First Things
The Pontifical Dalmatic & Tunicle: A Brief History & Consideration – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
A Century on the Precious Blood – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Construction of Mosaic Museum Leads to Find of Another Ancient Mosaic – Aleteia
Knights of Columbus Pledge Support for Persecuted Christians – CNA via The CWR
Righteous, or ‘Reckoned’? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Hope Explored & Explained – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Sanctification of Work – Msgr. Robert Panke, Napa Institute
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Traditional Latin Mass (Credit: One Peter 5)

Quæritur: One Mass for the Obligation for Sunday, Christmas Eve & Monday, Christmas Day?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The “Vice-Wuerl” Gets The Call; Pope Taps DC’s Knestout For Richmond – Rocco Palmo
I’m Guilty & You May Be Too – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
Here Is What Santa Claus Really Looked Like – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Canada’s Free Speech Wars – Scott Ventureyra, Crisis Magazine
In LA, Massive Marian Procession Ahead of Guadalupe Feast – CNA via The CWR
The University of Notre Dame’s Contraceptive Cave-In – Erin Cain, Mercatornet
Bishop Announces Year of the Eucharist for Shrewsbury Diocese – Catholic Herald
Praying in a Cave, Under Ice: the Antarctic Chapel – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
New Zealand: Pope Appoints New Bishop – Zenit
Video: What is an SSPX Brother? – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Catholic Leadership Conf. in Chicago Aims to ‘Inspire & Equip’ – CNA via The CWR
Santa Claus’ Real Hometown Isn’t the North Pole – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Canada’s Slippery Suicide Slope – Charles Lewis, National Catholic Register
Argentina: Pope Appoints New Auxiliary Bishop – Zenit
Why Make Resolutions for the Liturgical Year? – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (11 December AD 2017) click here.
For the Monday Culture of Life Edition (11 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (11 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (11 December AD 2017) click here.

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

The Lesson of Anglicanism: Liberalism Will Tear You Apart

by Father Ed Tomlinson

of Catholic Herald

For Goodness’ Sake, Own Your Faith, Fr. Martin! Analysis of Jesuit’s Activism – Fr. Z’s Blog
Quæritur: Can an Ex-Woman, a Trans “Man”, be Ordained? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Does the Catholic Church Need to be Reformed? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on. . .
Peter Kwasniewski’s New Book; Noble Beauty, Transcendent Holiness: Why the Modern. . . – Z
Fierce Catholic Bride – Beverly Stevens, Regina Magazine
Communion Would Be the Same as the Holy Eucharist, If It Wasn’t Different – Dan Byron, CS
Ascension Roundtable: Do’s and Don’ts of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Bp. Paprocki Reiterates Catholic Teaching: Repentance Is for All Grave Sin – CNA via NC Rgstr
L’Osservatore Romano’s Latest Gambit: Preferring Culture to Truth? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
The Tablet’s New Editor & Fr. Baldovin’s Doctrinaire Claim – Fr. Somerville-Knapman O.S.B.
Prenatal Memories and Ancient Hebrew Wisdom – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Land O’Lakes (1967-2017): What have We Learned on Falsely Framed Freedom? – J. Garvey
Looking to the Future: A Balanced Vision – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
lit: Catholicism for Young Adults – T.J. Burdick O.P., Dominican Institute
St. Thomas the Apostle: A Saint For Our Times – Tom Collingwood, Catholic Stand
Annual Lake Garda Symposium Aims to Offer Catholics Fullness of the Faith – Edward Pentin

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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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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

50 Years on, a Fascinating Glimpse of How Liturgical Reform became a Juggernaut

by Joseph Shaw,

of Catholic Herald

Catholics in an Anti-Catholic Land – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Let’s Face It: Catholicism is Weird – Patrick Coffin, National Catholic Register
If You Want Inner Peace, Try Giving Up Facebook – Fr. David Palmer, Catholic Herald
Behold Your Mother—in Images (Including the Oldest Known Image) – Matt Vander Vennet
Fundraising Management – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Melania and Ivanka Trump Wore Black to Meet the Pope – Joanne McPortland, Aleteia
Blessed are the Pure in Heart: Pursuing a Life of Integrity – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Be Honest: Are You Afraid to Evangelize? – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers
Courage Teaches Joy of True Friendship to a Lonely Culture – Fr. Philip Bochanski, The Reg
Mystery of the Magi Book Giveaway – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Seventh Sunday of Easter – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (1 June, AD 2017) click here.

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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
For the EASTER TUESDAY EDITION (18 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the REGULAR TUESDAY EXTRA (18 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the REGULAR THURSDAY LATE EDITION (20 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the EASTER THURSDAY LATE EDITION (20 April, AD 2017) click here.

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SUNDAY EDITION

How One Picture Makes the Case for Ad Orientem

by Brian Williams,

of Liturgy Guy

Journalist Peter Seewald: Benedict Most Misunderstood Personality of Our Time – Paul Senz
More Catholic Facts That Makes You Look Like Smartest Person Ever – Matt Vander Vennet
The Civilization That Is Catholic – Fr. Bevil Bramwell O.M.I., The Catholic Thing
Vapid Goodyness – R.J. Snell Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Death by Dullness: Prioritizing Speech Over Silence & Song – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Sacristy Art: It’s the Little Things… – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Common Evil: Does It Exist As Well as the Common Good? – Fr. Basil Cole O.P., TaChF
Is the Organ Really a Sacred Instrument? – Joseph P. Swain Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
A Cinematic Rendering of the Ten Commandments – Thomas Van, Catholic Culture
The “Miracle Man of Montréal”? Videos on Saint André Bessette – Justin McClain, epicPew
Simple Ignatius – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand

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TUESDAY EDITION

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Breaking Bad! Why Missalette Music is Destroying the Faith

by David Clayton,

of Beauty of Catholicism

Rather Than Global Warming, Worry about Wormwood – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture
Looking for Spiritual Reading? Here Are 8 Great Books Worth Checking Out – Erin Cain, Ig Td
Donald Trump and the Canary in the LGBT Coal Mine – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
The Transgender Movement Targets Autistic Children – Elise Ehrhard, Crisis Magazine
The ‘Sindr’ app May Sound Silly, but It’s a Godsend for Young Catholics – Stephen Bullivant
Are Millennials Leading Way in Rejecting Gideon Bibles? Los Angeles Times Says Yes – Julia Duin
Norcia 2017 Calendar Available for Free Download – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
10-Point Biblical Refutation of Sola Scriptura – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
For the TUESDAY ADVENT EDITION (13 December, AD 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (13 December, AD 2016) click here.

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

Liturgical DancingQuæritur: Only Half-Way Decent Parish Near Us Is Still Not Good, What To Do?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Is Vatican, Under Francis, Moving Away from Teachings of JP2 on Life & Marriage? – Phil. Lawler
Cardinal Burke says ‘I Will Never be Part of a Schism’ – Patrick B. Craine, Life Site
400 Books on the History of Art, Ready to Download (Legally) for Free – Daniel Esparza, Alt
108 Years Ago, This Priest’s Murder at Mass Shocked the U.S. – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Register
Pittsburgh Diocese: Government Is Violating Supreme Court Mandate Order – Cthlc Nws Agncy
Pope Francis’ Catholics and the Problem of Labels – Timothy Kirchoff, Ethika Politika
Al Smith: The “Happy Warrior” Who Was Unapologetically Catholic – Russell Shaw, The CWR
The Happiest Day of Mother Teresa’s Life – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
New Art from Daniel Mitsui: The Mass of St. Gregory – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why the Prince of Peace Divides Us – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Catholic Stand
Fragment of Christ’s Cross Stolen from California Church – Adelaide Mena, Cthlc News Agncy

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FRIDAY EDITION

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Sister Amina Bejos Liturgical DancingQuæritur: Was It Right To Leave a “Mass” with a String of Serious Abuses?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Olson’s Resurrection – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Dispatch via The Cthlc World Report
St. Peter’s Square, May 13, 1981 – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
You Can’t Make a Silk Purse Out Of A Sow’s Ear – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Countdown to W.Y.D. Poland 2016: St. Stanisław’s Witness of God Before Gov’t – Carrie Gress
Father Daniel Berrigan Found Fame in the Pursuit of Justice – Robert Royal Ph.D., N.C. Rgstr
Pentecost and the Prerequisites of True Devotion – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
How About a Masters in Ratzinger Studies? Update – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Free and Virtuous Society – George Weigel, Ethics & Public Policy Center
Don’t Let Our Faith Be Privatised: Catholics Have a Vital Role to Play in Politics – Ruth Kelly
Bishop on Zika Virus: Follow the Message of Prevention, Not Abortion – Shaun McAfee O.P.
Pope Francis, Erich Przywara, and the Idea of Europe – John Betz, First Things
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (May 11, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (May 14, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (May 14, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (May 16, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE MONDAY EDITION (May 16, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (May 16, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (May 17, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (May 17, 2016) click here.

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