Pope Francis

SATVRDAY EXTRA

Blase Cardinal Cupich (Credit: Paul Harring & Catholic News Service via Catholic Herald)

Cardinal Cupich Defends Pope’s Record on Doctrine & Abuse

Cardinal Cupich called for a ‘paradigm shift’ in pastoral practice and said that the Pope recognized the need to ‘listen’ to abuse survivors

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

Let’s Ban Porn(ography) – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Deacon Steven Greydanus & His Positive Review of Homoerotic Film – Joseph Sciambra
Is ‘Centering Prayer’ Catholic? – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers Magazine
Is the F-Word Not a Thing Anymore? – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Quinquagesima Sunday – Prepare for the Fight of Your Life! – Fr. Z’s Blog
8 Catholic Podcasts to Listen to in the New Year – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
Wherein Fr. Hunwicke Explained & Explains Today’s “Festum Ovorum” – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Lawsuit Over the Absence of an Oxford Comma was Settled for $5 million – Quartz
A Lesson for a Chaotic Soul – Larabeth Miller, Ignitum Today
Nancy Pelosi’s Time-Wasting Platitude Dump for Illegal Immigrants – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Audio: I Speak on Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of Suffering – Dawn Eden Goldstein
The War on the Hippocratic Oath – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
Spiritual Leprosy & Healing: The 6th Sunday of O.T. – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Pg

Canadian Catholics Won’t Be Bullied Into Supporting Abortion, Bishop Says – CNA/CWR
China’s Constitution Says ‘Religious Freedom’, Reality is Different – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Philadelphia Eagles Praying in End-Zone (Credit: Facebook Screenshot via The Stream)

Sports Writers Lashed Out at Tony Dungy for Celebrating Christianity; Bad Move

Sports writers berated former NFL coach Tony Dungy for celebrating Christianity on Twitter and got more of a holy smack down than they bargained for.

by Joshua Gill,

of The Stream

Italian Storm – Dominic Green, City Journal
Pope Francis: More People Need to Join Pro-Life Efforts to Stop Abortion – Ste. Ertelt
Vatican Communications Reboot Continues, With Launch of New Website – Edw. Pentin
The Bioethics of Tattoos: Taking ‘Living Wills’ Too Literally? – Michael Cook, Mrctrnt
Neocatechumenal Way: Kiko Argüello Announces Successor – CNA via The CWR
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
Going Pro with Your Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
An Accessible Manual for the Spiritual Journey – Fr. Roger J. Landry, Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
A Letter on Loneliness – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic

The University of Notre Dame Adds ‘Simple Contraceptives’ to Insurance Plan – CNA
Prepare for a Prayerful Lent – Fr. William Casey, Catholic Exchange
How This Classical Catholic School Welcomes Children with Down Syndrome – Grogan
The Catholic Faith, A Religion of Both Word & Symbol – Veronica Arntz, New Lit Mov
Life’s Vignettes & God – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
The Art of Cultivating a Heavenly Perspective – Jonathan B. Coe, Catholic Exchange
A Christian Response to Poverty Aims for Long-Term Restoration – Stacey Singh

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TVESDAY EXTRA

Sean Cardinal O’Malley & Pope Francis (Credit: CNS from Paul Haring via Catholic Herald)

As the Chile Crisis Deepens, All Eyes Turn to Cardinal O’Malley

by Michael Davis,

of Catholic Herald

Understanding Our Transgender Moment – Ryan T. Anderson Ph.D., The Stream
Benedict in Silence – P.J. Smith, First Things
Motherhood & Peoplekind: Justin Trudeau the Beta Clown of Canada – David Warren
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
Papal Crony Praises Communist China, Denounces America – Steven Mosher, The Strm
Brick by Brick in Virginia – Fr. Z’s Blog
G’town Explanation for Catholic Gp’s Missing Funds Brings More Questions – D. Payne
CA’s LGBT-Flavored Textbooks Show Politicization of Curricula – G. Sewall, The Fdrlst
Bishop Barros – The Story So Far – Nicole Winfield, Catholic Herald
Lent: Don’t Barter With God! – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Catholic Stand
The Antichrist & the Temple in the Christian Mind – Brian Kranick, Crisis Magazine
What Difference Does Heaven Make? – Peter Kreeft Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Lenten Message: Pope Evokes End-Times to Describe Great Tribulation – J. Allen, Crux
Legal Rationalizations for the Slaughter of Holy Innocents – Fr. David A. Fisher, Crisis

Beijing Paper Praises Pope Francis’s ‘Wisdom’ on Chinese Bishops – Catholic Herald
The Connection Between St. Valentine & Chastity – Birgit Jones, Designs by Birgit

Is Technology Disconnecting Us? – Alan Scott, Catholic Exchange

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Pope Francis (Credit: L’Osservatore Romano & Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report)

A 2015 Letter Detailed Sex Abuse Allegations Against Barros, Did Pope Francis Receive It?

from Catholic News Agency/EWTN News

via The Catholic World Report

Israeli Archaeologists Find Ancient Christian Site Described in Book of Acts – D Esparza
For New Amazon HQ: No Gay, No Way Cuts Out Troublesome Bible Belt Cities – J. Duin
10 Reasons Why Catholics Don’t Evangelize – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Register
The Apostolic Secession – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Memory, Sex & the Making of the “New Man” – Abp. Cha. J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap., Crisis
#SuperBowlintheConvent Was the Best Part of Super Bowl 52 – Choe Langr, epicPew
Is Grace Alone (Sola Gratia) Also Catholic Teaching? – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Germain Grisez’s Defense of Orthodox Faith – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Hospital Rushing to Kill Our Son by Withdrawing Life Support Over Our Objection – LN
More Dioceses Suspend Sign of Peace Amid Flu Outbreak – Catholic News Serv. via CH
January 2018, ‘Extraordinary’ Boom in Pilgrimages to the Holy Land – AsiaNews.it
Fr. Athanasius Rethna Swamy Swamiadian New Bishop of Ahmedabad, India – Vtcn Nws
5 Religious Sisters with Different Stories but a Shared Love of Christ – Jim Graves, Reg
Environmental Concerns: What the Pope Has to Say – Alaine DeSantis, Catholic Stand
5 Ways to Prepare for the Synod on Youth, Faith & Vocational Discernment – epicPew
Pope & Turkish Pres. Discuss Middle East at Meeting – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA via NCRg

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Catholic & Virginia Senator Tim Kaine (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Let’s Name the Abortion Providing Catholic Politicians

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Fr. Jm. Martin Demands Bishops Censor His Critics for “Hate” – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., Strm
Vatican: Despite Regrettable Reports, Pope Well-Informed on China – E. Pentin, NCReg
What Does Pope Francis’s New Document Mean for the Church? – Ed Condon J.C.D., CH
Why Americans’ Comfort Levels w/LGBTers Dropped Last Year – CF Greene, The Fdrlst
Modernists Looks at Jordan Peterson – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Church Critics Have Long Abandoned the Real World – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis
Explaining Why the Vatican Seems So Eager for a Deal w/China – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
There Shall Be One Fold & One Shepherd – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand

Transgender Ideology Hurts Kids – Ryan T. Anderson Ph.D., The Stream
Returning to Confession After Many Years Can Be a Joyful Experience – F. Phillips, CH
Proposed New Australian Law Could Label Priests Agents of the Vatican – S. Byron, CH
Vatican & China: Card. Zen’s Intervention Raises Tense Questions – Michael Davis, CH

St. Thomas Would Oppose Changing the Lord’s Prayer – David Arias, Crisis Magazine
Pete Socks: From Book Reviews & Podcasts to Full-Time for God – M.J. Juneau, Cth Std
Canadian Cardinal Slams Trudeau’s Abortion Pledge – Lianne Laurence, LifeSiteNews
Pope Will Send Delegate to Investigate Bishop Barros Accusations in Chile – Elise Harris
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Joseph Cardinal Zen (Credit: LifeSiteNews)

After Papal Meeting, Cardinal Zen says Vatican ‘Selling Out’ Church in China

from Catholic Herald

The Truth About Medjugorje—Donal Foley Part I – Patrick Coffin, Catholic Stand
Catholics Must Fast, Abstain f/Meat This St. Valentine’s Day, Archd. Confirms – Hallett
Star Wars Has Been Hijacked by Aggressive Feminist Ideology – Bishop Barron, ChrchPp
Pont. Academy for Life Member: Term ‘Intrinsically Evil’ Too Restricting – E Pentin, Rg
10 Great Books for Lent That You Won’t Find on Other Lists – Vicki Burbach, TPB
Ben Carson to Atheist Gp’s Suit: I Won’t Stop Being Christian – Nancy Flory, The Stream
Parish Cancels Pro-SSM Fr. Jm. Martin after Protest by Catholics – D. Mainwaring, LSN
Here’s Why Some Christians Observe 70 Days of Lent – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Senate Vote on 20-Week Abortion Ban Fails – Courtney Grogan, CNA via NC Register
Abortion Clinic Targets African-Americans – Ryan Bomberger, LifeNews.com
Extraordinary Man, Extraordinary Soul: St. Damien Of Molokai – W. Hall, Catholic Stand
Is a Papal Trip to the Baltic Countries on the Horizon? – Andrea Gagliarducci, CNA
Gov. Greg Abbott Pledges to Keep Texas a Pro-Life State – Micaiah Bilger, LifeNews.com
Religious Leaders Urge Trudeau to Drop Pro-Abortion Req’ for Funding – Mic. Swan, CH
Canada: Bishops Call for Law to Protect Lives of Unborn – Lianne Laurence, LSN
Pope Francis: Faith, Reason Give Harmonious Witness to Truth – E. Harris, CNA via Reg
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Joseph Cardinal Zen Ze-kiun in St. Peters Square (Credit: AP Photo/Andrew Medichini via CNA)

The Vatican Ditches Underground Catholic Church, Makes Deal With Communist Government

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

The Canon Modernist Catholics Hate the Most? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Analyzing a Christian Tirade Against the Eucharist – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
The Islamization of Oslo – Bruce Bawer, City Journal
Annals Of Wishful Christian Thinking – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Transgenderism: A State-Sponsored Religion? – Andre Van Mol M.D., Public Discourse
The Path of Perfection – Purgatory – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Lib MP Breaks Ranks to Blast Trudeau’s Ban on Grants for Pro-Lifers – L. Laurence, LSN
Sistine Chapel & Vatican Museums: Tickets, Opening Hours. . . – Catholic Herald
Is There Hope in God’s Providence During Desolation? – Matt Chicoine, Catholic Stand
Kurdish Christian Converts Pray for Deliverance from Turkey – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., Strm
Mass for Vocations at the Pantheon – Mornac, Rorate Cæli
Pope Decries Religious Persecution in Meeting with Yazidis – CNA via The CWR
Turpin Abuse Case Prompts Debate on Homeschool Oversight – Kevin Jones, CNA
Mission Must Be at the Heart of Journalism, Pope Says – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Amid Deadly Protests, Pope Francis Appeals for Peace in Congo – CNA via The CWR
Crisis in Cameroon: Cardinal Tumi Criticizes Military Violence – CNA/EWTN News
For the THVRSDAY EASTERN ORTHODOX EDITION (25 January, AD 2018) click here.
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MONDAY EXTRA

Chalices (Credit: First Things)

Mr. Fit Goes To Communion

by Dan Hitchens,

of First Things

Why Do Young People Leave the Church? A New Study Investigates – CNA via CWR
How Not to Count the Crowd at a March for Life – Kevin Knight, NC Register
SSPX or Diocesan TLM, It’s an Undue Burden to Have to Wait 3 Hours? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Justin Trudeau’s Illiberal Liberalism – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Innovative Philosophy of the New Atheism – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Don’t Blame Homeschooling for Child Abuse Cases Like the Turpins’ – G. Morris, Fdrlst
Video: Priests in Cassocks Take Part in Annual Skiing Competition – Catholic Herald
St. Charles Darwin – Charlotte Allen, First Things
Time’s Up? About Time for the Truth – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Anniversary on the Last Days of King Louis XVI – Christian P. Browne J.D., Crisis Mgzn
The March for Life Through the Eyes of a Millennial – Kathryn Mihaliak, NC Register
Pope Celebrates Mass for 1.3 Million People in Lima – Barbara J. Fraser, Catholic Herald
Why This Man Says Abortion Isn’t Just a Woman’s Issue – CNA via The CWR
Meet the Priest Who Serves an Unlikely Community in Peru’s Amazon – CNA via CWR
Mystery Solved: Señor Misterioso is, in Fact, a Venezuelan “Saint” – D. Esparza, Alet.
January 22, 1973: Roe v. Wade – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
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How to Address the Pope (Credit wikihow.com)

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
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Pope Francis (Credit: LockerDome.com)

Pope Francis Clashes with Abuse Survivors Over Bishop

from the Catholic Herald

As Mainstream Media Loses Control of Abortion Narrative, Modernist Rage – E. Ehrhard
If I Remember a Sin After Confessing, Should I Interrupt the Priest & Tell Him? – Fr. Z
The Question in Lincoln – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of the Law
Ross Douthat: Europe is Sort of a Museum of Catholicism – Tyler Cowen, Medium
Catholics Prefer Ritual & Consistency at Mass, Study Suggests – D. Meloy, Cthlc Harold
Demand for Exorcisms Rising ‘Exponentially’ in Ireland, Priest Warns – Catholic Herald
The Metaphysical Implications of Darwinian Theory – John Paul Freeman, Crisis Mgzn
Vatican: Pray for Justin Trudeau’s Conversion Over Abortion Policy – Catholic Herald
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Spiritual Father, St. Damian of Molokai – Francis Phillips, CH
An Examination of Conscience Using New Testament Figures – All. Low, Catholic Stand
March For Life 2018 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Purity & Prejudice – Samuel D. James, First Things
The Catholic Art Guild: An Introduction – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
The Proper Use & Care of Saintly Relics – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Guam Archbishop Denies Allegations of Rape, Sexual Abuse – CNA/EWTN News
The Deadly Legacy of Eugenics – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
For the FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (19 January, AD 2018) click here.
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