Padre Pio

VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Father James Martin’s Homosexual Agenda

In his 2017 book, Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the L.G.B.T Community Can Enter Into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity, Fr. Martin says of homosexuality that “some bishops have already called for the church to set aside the phrase ‘objectively disordered’” in the Catechism.

by Thomas R. Ascik,

of The Catholic World Report

Live Adoration of Jesus

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, hosted by Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Birmingham, Alabama. Adore Jesus anytime during your day for relief, rest, relaxation, or just to re-energize your day. ​

The "Shroud of Padre Pio"

The saint wiped his face with a handkerchief, & later a mysterious image appeared on it.  A Shroud of Turin expert says the image is acheropita – not made by human hands. . .

Tide Pod Vestments, Child Abuse

Tacky religious vestments. In the external symbolism of religious vestments, a dark world of meaning lies hid. There’s a difference between presenting a woman with a bouquet of long-stem roses, & draping her in a horseshoe wreath as if she’d won the Kentucky Derby.


Tide Pod Vestments & Child Abuse – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Coming Catholic Renewal & the Tree of Gondor – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Can Sexual Orientation Change? Yes, According to a New Study – M. Cook, Mrctrnt
Texas Priest Disappears Amid Molestation Allegations – Associated Press via Crux
An Improvement to the “Ratio” Governing the Formation of Priests in Seminaries – Fr. Z
The Wild Churches of Kerala, Southern India – Niall Patrick Walsh, arch daily
Answering Objections to Christianity – Peter Kreeft Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Safe Spaces for Catholic Donations – Regina Magazine
Sex Dolls & Pandemic Loneliness – Jason Morgan, the Human Life Review
Terrific Movement of Prayer for Priests: Seven Sisters Apostolate – Fr. Z’s Blog
Critics of Christianity Aren’t So Clever – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
The Practical Beauty of Confession – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Register
Supporting Our Parishes is an Act of Love – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange 
Turkey’s Christians are Facing Increasing Persecution – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Irish Abuse Survivor Wants an Action Plan from the Pope, Not an Apology – Crux
Restaurant’s Culinary Program Helps Former Inmates achieve Success – CNS via Crux
Eucharist, Parenthood, Communion of Persons – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., NC Register
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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VVEDNESDAY LATE EXTRA

Pope Paul VI (Pic Credit: These Stone Walls)

Padre Pio’s Letter to Pope Paul VI on Humanæ Vitæ

. . .less than two weeks before Padre Pio died, he sent a letter on Humanæ Vitæ to Blessed Pope Paul VI who is himself due to be canonized 14 October 2018. . .

by Father Gordon J. MacRae,

of These Stone Walls

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Never Before Published Letter of Card. Wojtyła to Paul VI on Humanæ Vitæ – Life Site
The Legend of St. James the Greater – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Can We Ask for the Intercession of Non-Saints? – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Christ Figures in Sci-Fi TV Shows & Movies – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Saint Who Rode into Battle Armed Only with a Crucifix – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, CH
The Problem of Theocracy in The Brothers Karamazov – Elayne Allen, The Imagina. . .
50 Years Ago, Pope Paul VI Predicted #MeToo – Janet Morana, National Catholic Register
To School, or Homeschool? The Question That Won’t Go Away – V. Winkels, M-net
An Exploration of Chicago’s Catholic Church Architecture & Art – C. Warner, Napa Inst.
What’s the Catholic Theology of Pilgrimage? Plus St. James in Spain – T. Marshall Ph.D.
Contraception & IVF Damaged Our Society, Humanæ Vitæ Offers Hope – D.A. Jones, CH
Stuck in Traffic? Tempted to Road Rage? This Saint can Help! – Sophia Swinford, Aleteia
In China, Government-Aligned Bishops Release ‘Sinicization’ Plan – CNA via The CWR
Genetic Disruption of Human Beings: Creating 3-Parent IVF Babies – M. Somerville DCL
4 Incredible Pairs of Saints Who Were Siblings – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The Power of Mourning – Brother Philip Nolan O.P., Dominicana
Warning: Humanae Vitae Can Change Your Life! – Terry Polakovic, Ntnl Cthlc Register
Challenging God – Noel Ethan Tan, Ignitum Today
Humanae Vitae’s Singular Vision – Michael Pakaluk, The Catholic Thing
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2017 All Hallows’ Eve Edition

Bust of Padre Pio (Credit: Catholic Exchange)

Padre Pio, Purgatory, and Praying for Souls in the Cemetery

by Maura Roan McKeegan,

of Catholic Exchange

The Holy Souls in Purgatory Aren’t Celebrating Reformation Day – Sister T. Noble, Alet.
The Three Living and Three Dead – Fr. Z’s Blog
Top 10 Catholic Halloween Ideas! – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The Demonologist: Montague Summers – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
A Halloween Tale: The Vatican ‘Curse’ – Claire Giangravé, Crux
All Saints & All Souls – Father Ed’s Blog
Praying for Souls Instead of Canonizing Them – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Gruesome Deaths of Saints to Put You in Halloween Mood – Theresa Williams, epicPew
All Hallows’ Eve Historia Obscurum – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Another Perspective: Why I Celebrate Halloween – Deacon Keith Fournier, The Strm
How the Dead Danced with the Living in Medieval Society – Ashby Kinch, A.P. via Crux
Tag Yourself: Masters of Horror Edition – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic

Debate: Has Halloween Become Too Commercial? – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
For the TVESDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (31 October AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (31 October AD 2017) click here.
For the Tuesday Revolution, Not Reformation Edition (31 October AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (31 October AD 2017) click here.

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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Mystic Maria Esperanza (Photo Credit: Catherine Ball via YouTube)

Meet a Modern-day Mystic Who’s Been Compared to Padre Pio

by Philip Kosloski,

of Aleteia

Why Adoration is More Complete than Meditation – Suzanne Elizabeth Anderson, Aleteia
Why is the Gospel Read from the Left Side of the Altar? – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
The Benefits of Living in a Small House With a Family – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
St. Michael in the Apocrypha – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Indefectibility: Does God Protect His Church from Doctrinal Error? – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
Who Were the First 4 Doctors of the Catholic Church? – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
Eucharistic Sacrifice: The Witness of the Church Fathers – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
Is Using a Hymn & Antiphon Together, at Entrance, etc., Appropriate – Adam Bartlett, AM
5 Birds and Their Symbolism in Christian Art – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Creative Catholic: Robert R. Reilly – K.V. Turley, The Dispatch via The CWR
Blessed Maria of the Angels: Joyful Martyr of the Spanish Civil War – Sarah Metts, CE
20 Years Armigerous! – Fr. Guy Selvester, Exarandorum
Encountering Christ’s Love in the Sacraments – Douglas G. Bushman S.T.L., H&PR
Extending Mercy in Forgiveness – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Catholic Exchange
Persecution: The Eighth Beatitude – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
The Purpose & Place of Poetry Today: An Interview with Dana Gioia – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (9 October AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CIVILIZATION EDITION (9 October AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (9 October AD 2017) click here.

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

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EASTER FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

(CNS photo/Mario Anzuoni, Reuters)
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Universities are Complicit in the Fetal-Tissue Scandal

by Anne Hendershott & Stephen Sammut

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

F.D.A.’s Abortion Pill Expansion Targets Babies Up To 10 Weeks Into Pregnancy – Cth Nws Agcy
‘A Story He Himself Created’: On Benedict XVI’s Recent Remarks – Fr. Jm. V. Schall S.J. Ph.D.
Padre Pio Inspires Help for Homeless Veterans in Maryland – Kevin Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Last Days & Resurrection of the Dead II: Frank Tipler Does it with Physics – Bob Kurland Ph.D.
19 Things That Happen When You Read the Summa Theologica – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
‘Adapt or Perish’ in a Soulless Tomorrow – Matt Thorne, Catholic Herald
Divine Mercy Sunday! – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
A Reminder That ‘Gay Rights’ Is Not About Rights at All – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
11 Years Ago Yesterday, Terri Schiavo Died After 13 Days Without Food & Water – Dv. Andrusko
When the Rosary Rang Out in Dublin’s War Zone During the Rising – Mary Kenny, Cthlc Herald
23 Great Movies to Inspire Sacrifice – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (March 30, 2016) click here.
For the Remembering Mother Angelica post (March 31, 2016) click here.
For the Mother Angelica, Queen of All Media post (April 3, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (April 4, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE MONDAY EDITION (April 4, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (April 4, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (April 4, 2016) click here.

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