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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

19 February AD 2024

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
400-Year-Old Marian Prophecies About Our Age – James Valois at CatholicLink
Hey Man, Stuff Changes – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Finding Peace In The Storm: Why Am I Suffering? – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Custom of Vesting the Patronal Statue at San Remigio-Fosdinovo in Tuscany – Lit Arts Jrnl
The Mystery & Paradox of Holiness – Carl E. Olson at Simply Catholic
Saint of the Day Quote: St. Boniface of Lausanne – Don. R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
Did You Know There’s a Copy of the Shroud of Turin in New Jersey? – Get Fed
Sts. Francisco & Jacinta Marto – Catholics for Catholics
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BigPulpit.com
What Does Jesus Have to Do with Me? – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Want to Wear Christ’s Crown of Thorns? In Mexico, You Can – J. Operacz & C. Séveirac at Aleteia
The Great Michelangelo Was Fra Angelico’s Heir, But God’s First – James Day at NC Register
Saltem Diebus Dominicis: The Devil, Temptations, & You – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at One Peter Five
For Love of Beauty – Philokalia – Hilary White at World of Hilarity
St. Cecilia — Patron Saint of Musicians – Catholic Arena
Speak, Lord, Your Servant Is Listening – Sherry Antonetti at National Catholic Register
5 Amazing Catholic Sites Not to Miss in Idaho – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Artistic Treasures from Milan Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Exorcist Explains Interaction of Angels & Demons – Lila Rose

Lent:
An Exercise of Abandonment to Divine Providence – Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure, S.J./Tan Drctn
LENTCAzT: Monday 1st Week of Lent, Excessive Austerity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Penance in a Festive Season? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture
Why Do We Abstain From Meat & Fast From Food? – Deacon M. Bickerstaff at Integrated Cth Life
Nurses, Ghosts, & Lent – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Discover Strength Through Surrender – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life

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SVNDAY EDITION

26 August AD 2018

Before & After: St. Columban Church in Chillicothe, Missouri

. . .built in 1879, St. Columban’s gothic architecture features pointed arches & high, vaulted ceilings which lead the eyes upward to heaven. The existing decorative scheme was drab & dated, with severely deteriorated paint & plaster throughout the church. 4 original murals, depicted in the historic photo, had been removed, & the murals which still existed presented with a deeply, yellowed varnish coating & poor previous restoration attempts. . .

by Shawn R. Tribe,

of Liturgical Arts Journal

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Lay Communion in the Middle Ages – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
How to Motivate Yourself to Grow in Holiness – Fr. Philip Dion, Catholic Exchange
This Nun had Visions of Heaven & the Holy Family – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
5 Reasons Why the Transfiguration Really Happened – Fr. Dw. Longenecker, NC Register
Why Attend Mass? – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
The Fifth Sorrowful Mystery: The Crucifixion – Rosary to the Interior
Who were Isaac & Ishmael? – Scott Smith J.D., All Roads Lead to Rome
A New Resource for the Study of Chant: The Graduale Synopticum – Canticum Salomonis
4 Practical Ways to Stay Connected to Jesus – Allison Gringas, Catholic Link
The History of the Scapular – Fr. William Saunders, Catholic Exchange
Fuel for the Fire: St. Sebald & Eucharistic Transformation – God-Haunted Lunatic
Blueprint for Catholic Living: The Divine Paradox of Christianity – M. McCann, C. Stand
Mercy & Judgment: A Biblical Conflict – Patrick Hauf, Catholic Link
Contemplating Heaven – Our Ultimate Goal – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
The Desire to Worship Well – Janet Meyer, Catholic Stand
We Have a Part to Play in Miracles – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
Steve Shares a 9-minute Story of his Early Life & Conversion – Steve Ray, DotCF
4 Powerful Exorcisms that Jesus Performed in the Gospels – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
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SATVRDAY EDITION

24 February AD 2018

Robert Cardinal Sarah (Credit: Angel for Israel blog)

Robert Cardinal Sarah: Return to Holy Communion Directly on the Tongue While Kneeling

. . .a combination of factors has to lead to erosion of an understanding of the Eucharist & reverence for the Eucharist. Included in these factors is a near-universal insistence that everyone goes to Holy Communion at every Mass &, of course, lay ministers of the Holy Communion because numbers of people going are up, &, above all, Holy Communion in the hand. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Three Short (& Hilarious) Catholic Jokes – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
G.K. Chesterton’s Guide to Reality – Carl E. Olson, Catholic Answers Magazine
What’s the Difference Between an Ambo & a Pulpit? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Who Was the Last of the Church Fathers? – Stephen Beale, National Catholic Register
10 Books That Every Boy Should Hazard – Sean Fitzpatrick, The Civilized Reader
Meet the French Farmer Who Found Happiness in an Ancestral Way of Life – BBC News
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
Solemnity, Feast, or Memorial? How to Tell the Difference – Chloe Langr, epicPew
8 Quick & Fascinating Facts About Icons – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Faith & Culture – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
Hippocrates on Social Justice – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley
Bermuda Law Again Respects Reality – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., The CWR
Hallowed Ground: A Wintry Visit to a Fresh Grave – Rick Becker, God-Haunted Lunatic
Plutarch: Ancient Heroes & Their Virtues – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley
Competition Isn’t Unchristian—But Motive Matters – Hugh Whelchel, IfFW&E
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SVNDAY MORNING EDITION

11 February AD 2018 2 Comments

Dead Sea Scrolls (Credit: AdobeStock via Catholic Answers)

The Ever-Deepening Mystery of the Dead Sea Scrolls

Perhaps you’ve noticed one of the many stories about the Dead Sea Scrolls that have appeared recently (like this one), trumpeting the decoding of one of the two remaining undeciphered Dead Sea Scrolls

by Cale Clarke,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

A Dramatic Biblical Moment That Nearly Everyone Missed – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Fr. Landry Assesses Holy Habits for a Saintly Life – Edward Desmond, NC Register
Rich Kids on Benefits? The Difference Marriage Makes – Harry Benson, Mercatornet
Has This Man Really Been Given 50,000 Miracles? – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Hear the Lord’s Prayer Spoken in Jesus’ Original Language of Aramaic – ChurchPop
Properly Preparing for Lent – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
New RISE Program: Men, Be Who You Are – Carrie Gress Ph.D., NC Register
Contemporary Catholic Art Doesn’t Have To Be Ugly – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Ancient Incomprehensible Vernaculars – Claudio Salvucci, Liturgical Arts Journal
Lessons in Liturgical Arrangement Found in the Pantheon – Shawn R. Tribe, LAJ
How “New Existence” Implies God – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
The Island & Basilica of St. Julius – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Candelabra Magna – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Oswald Cardinal Gracias is the New President of the Indian Bishops’ Conference – MI
Carlo Acutis, Future Patron Saint of the Internet – Scott Smith, All Roads Lead to Rome
Profit & Charity Are Not Mutually Exclusive – Christopher Westley, Mises Institute
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TUESDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA

16 May AD 2017

Reverence for the Eucharist

by Anthony Sciriha,

of You for Christ

Why Catholics Don’t Give. . . And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic. . .
Homeschooling Hybrids – Beverly Stevens, Regina Magazine
Quæritur: “Favor of the Faith” Case Approved; Nullity Minutiae – Fr. Z’s Blog
Communion in Both Kinds – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
An Engraced Path of Renewal for the Laity – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
What Confirmation Is All About – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Conundrum! Scripture Alone Cannot Establish the Biblical Canon – Dave Armstrong, NC Rgstr
‘Father Solanus Casey Cured My Sister’ – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Register
Authentic Friendship—Learning from Mary – Integrated Catholic Life™
Pilgrimage in Painting: Pain, Privilege and Abiding Wonder – Elizabeth Lev, Aleteia
Jesus, the Advocate & Confirmation (Sun. Mass Readings Explained; Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
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