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L’Affaire Weinandy

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A Monsignor (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

A Response to Fr. Weinandy’s Letter

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Culture of Rebuke Has Taken Hold in Church Discourse – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Reg
I Stand With Fr. Thomas Winandy & Pope Francis – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman. . .
Fishwrap & Winters “Struggles” Fr. Weinandy, Cardinal DiNardo – Fr. Z’s Blog
Argumentum Ad Hominem Updated – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
A Watershed? – Fr Hugh Somerville-Knapman OSB, Dominus mihi adjutor
Here I Stand; I Can Do No Other – Fr Hugh Somerville-Knapman OSB, Dominus mihi. . .
Fr. Weinandy Was Clear & Direct; The USCCB Was Not – Christopher R. Altieri, The CWR
Here’s Hoping the Darkness is Dispelled! Re: Fr. Weinandy – One Mad Mom
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis Smiling and Laughing (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Pope Francis Wants Priests to Marry?

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Protest becomes Self-parody: The Jihad Against Bishop Morlino – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Thom. Weinandy Explains His Critical Letter to Pope Francis – C. Olson, The CWR
Scandal, Holy Church, and You – Fr. Z’s Blog
USCCB, Catholic Campaign for Human Development & Planned Parenthood – Dad29
Have Souls in Purgatory Visited People on Earth? – The Catholic World Report
Teens and Sexual Identity – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
How to Fundraise Like a Catholic for a Catholic Organization – Brice Sokolowski, CF
Bp. Morlino: Don’t Let Funeral Controversy Overshadow Christ’s Love – CNA via CWR
What Masterpiece Cakeshop Really About: Compelling Public Assent – S. Smith, M-net
French Diocese Plays Down John Paul II Statue Controversy – Bernard Gorce, La Croix
Card. Wuerl’s Pastoral Letter Confirms U.S. Church Must Act on Racism – P. Smith, Reg
U.K. Bishop Calls for Prayers as MPs Urge Ban on Abortion Clinic Vigils – CNA
Canada Doing All to Shut Down Pro-Life People Outside Abortion Clinics – H. Ellis, LN
Good Leaders for God’s People: 31st Sun. in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Christianity can Survive in Iraq but Not Without Your Help – ACI Prensa via CNA
Super Fetal Surgeries Helping Unborn Children Well Before Birth – Steven Ertelt, LN

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Fr. Thomas Weinandy (Credit: The Deacons Bench)

Multiple Updates: Theologian of USCCB That Addressed Pope Francis Resigns, USCCB President Responds, Plus More. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

MSNBC Insists, NYC Attack Could’ve Been ‘Radicalized Catholics’ – K. Marsh, MRC
Full Text of Father Weinandy’s Letter to Pope Francis – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Help Souls in Purgatory with This November Indulgence – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Murderers’ Row, Soviet-style – George Weigel, The Dispatch via The Cthlc World Report
Univ. of Notre Dame to Cut Birth Control Coverage for Faculty, Students – CNA
4 Island Churches Found on the West Coast – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Exclusive: How to Follow Your Vocation (& Go on Holiday) – Brice Sokolowski, CF
Liturgical Arts Journal: A New Endeavor from Shawn Tribe – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Pro-Lifers Applaud Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett – CNA/EWTN News via NC Rgstr
Will Anti-Religious Military Policies f/Obama Change w/New Def Sec Mattis – N. Flory
MLK Niece Slams Abortion, Calls Abortion “Womb Lynching” – M. Bilger, LN
Could the E.U. Crackdown on Pro-life Activism? – Steven Wolfe, Catholic Herald
Bp. Dewane Asks Congress to Consider Tax Reform’s Impact on Poor – CNA via CWR
Vatican: Support Voiced for White House Plan to Help Persecuted Christians – Pentin
Natl Right to Life Endorses Judge Roy Moore in Alabama Senate Special Election – LN
Pope Francis Prays for Terror Attack Victims – Vatican Insider via La Stampa
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

St. Peters Square view from street level (Credit: Ask Ideas via Bing Search)

The Pope’s Five-Year Plan

by Marco Tosatti,

of First Things

Outstanding Sermon by Fr. Lankeit Responding to Homosexualist Agenda – Fr. Z’s Blog
Michael Voris is Leading a New Catholic Movement (Video) – Vice News
Never Forget the Bloody Horrors of the English Reformation – Dominic Selwood, CH
Scottish Cousins Who Turned Their Parish into a Social Media Sensation – I. Dunn, CH
People “Who Ought to Know Better” – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Weinstein Scandal Drawing Attention to Hollywood’s Pedophilia Problem – The Stream
Exclusive: How to Follow Your Vocation (& Go on Holiday) – Brice Sokolowski, Cth Fndrsr
500 Years of Protestant Revolution: Why Luther is Heresiarch Par Excellence – RCæli
Mr. Boudway Would Like to Continue, Okay – Edward N. Peters J.C.D J.D., In the. . .
The Toxic Ideas that Enabled Weinstein & Others – Jennifer Roback Morse, Crisis Mgzn
Purgatory Is Not an Insult – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
The Lost Condemnation of Communism – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Sententia Communis? Just ‘Sententia Communis’? – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D J.D., The CWR
Waiting Hearing, G-town Pro-marriage Gp Gets Support f/Catholic Leaders – The CWR
Love Pumpkin Spice & Catholicism? These Monks Have You Covered! – uCatholic
Of Law & Love: Readings 30th Week of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Robert Cardinal Sarah (Photo Credit: Bohumil Petrik via Catholic News Agency)

Why Did Pope Francis Write to Robert Cardinal Sarah?

by Andrea Gagliarducci,

from CNA/EWTN News

Cri de Coeur from Married Catholic Couple; Wherein Fr. Z Rants from His Heart – Fr. Z
National Catholic Reporter Commits Another Error in Smearing Bishop Morlino – Fr. Z
Why Modernist Catholics are Baying for Blood of Cardinal Sarah – Pete Baklinski, Lif Site
Mea Culpa, Mea Culpa, Mea Scholastica Culpa – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
G-town U. May Defund Student Gp. for Defending Catholic Teaching – McClarey, TACthlc
Capital Punishment, Papal Magisterium: Response to Ed Feser – R. Fastiggi S.T.D., CWR
How to Fit Fundraising Into Your Catholic Faith – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Rosary Brings Miraculous Help for Family in Napa Wildfire – Joseph Pronechen, NC Rgstr
What About Abortion in Cases of Life of the Mother – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
Gay ‘Rights’, Religious Liberty & Details Buried in Wire Story – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Rlgn
Twitter Censors Pro-life Gp: No Advertiser Allowed to Use Phrase Killing Babies – Ertelt
Denver Archbishop Addresses Teen Social Media Use, Suicide Spike – CNA/EWTN News
We Strongly Support Rubio-Lee Plan to Double Child Tax Credit – Brn. Burch, Cthlc Vote
Release of Santa Fe Court Records a Step in Countering Abuse, Archdiocese Says – CNA
The Sacred Heart: From Toy Town With Love – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Patriarch Younan Calls on Trump to Help Persecuted Christians – Edward Pentin, NC Reg
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Pope Francis leads his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican 21 October 2015 (Credit: Catholic News Service by Paul Haring via Crux)

Why was Pope Francis so Quick to Answer Cardinal Sarah’s ‘Dubia’?

by John L. Allen Jr.,

of Crux

Mark Wahlberg: Prayed to God for Forgiveness for Boogie Nights – K. Janssen, Chic Trbn
Why Your ‘Sexy Nun’ Costume isn’t Funny – CNA/EWTN News via The Cthlc World Report
Does Jesus Want G-town to Side w/Pagan Persecutors? Ask James Martin – Zmirak, Strm
Should Catholics Believe in Ghosts? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Nigeria, Faithful See a Miracle of the Sun Like in Fatima – Andrea Tornielli, Vtcn Insider
Who Are the Christianophobes? – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
BBC Accused of Hiding Survey Showing Public Opposition to Abortion – Catholic Herald
Did Jesus Teach Salvation by Faith Alone? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Quæritur: Latin for 4-year-olds – Fr. Z’s Blog
Politics of the Reformation: It Was as Much About Power as Religion – M. Bunson, NC Reg
Catholic Attitude Towards Abortion: Go and Sin No More – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Australian Churches Vandalized in Same-sex ‘Marriage’ Vote – Fr. Mark Hodges, Life Site
Pro-abortion Feminists Try to Set Fire to Cathedral in Argentina – Mat. C. Hoffman, LS
Censorship Fears as the Philippines Fails to Renew Catholic Radio Licence – CNS via CH
Poor in Spirit or a Poverty Spirit – Ken Kniepman, Catholic Stand
Pope Backs “Marshall Plan” for Bringing Christians back to Iraq – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis (Photo Credit: Buss La Quotidiana Screenshot via Fr. Z’s Blog)

What Does Pope Francis’ Letter to Cardinal Sarah Really Say?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Francis (and the Vatican) Rethink Europe – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Reply to Ivereigh, Brugger, Shea, and Fastiggi – Edward Feser Ph.D.
On “Conservative Catholics” and the Papacy – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., The CWR
James Martin, Massimo Faggioli, and Hater’s Hate – Fr. Z’s Blog
Lunacy in Lyon – Fr. Z’s Blog
Canon Law Doesn’t Say What You Think It Says – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.,  The CWR
How to Fit Fundraising Into Your Catholic Faith – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
The Epic Catholic’s Guide to Halloween and Spiritual Warfare – Laura Ricketts, epicPew
What Happens When We Don’t Pray? – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: Catholic Alternatives to Boy Scouts, Now That They’ve Gone Crazy – Fr. Z
On Capital Punishment, Even the Pope’s Defenders are Confused – E. Feser Ph.D., CWR
Why St. JP2’s Theology of the Body Is More Important Than Ever – J. Grondelski, NCReg
Can the Beatitudes Inspire Great Cinema? These Filmmakers Think So – Cth Nws Agncy
Meet the Man Who Has Put Up 1,000+ Pro-Life Billboards in Florida – L. Chaplin, NCRg
Banning and Moderation Policy – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Venezuelan Bishops Denounce Pro-government Bias in Elections – ACI Prensa via CNA
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Saint John Paul IISt. John Paul II was a Sublime Visionary but had an Achilles Heel

by Father George Rutler,

of Catholic Herald

On the Lowly, Yet Vital, Importance of Chastity, Re: Bp. Rb. McElroy – M. Minerd Ph.D., H&PR
Scholars Debate Impact of Pope Francis’ Statement on Death Penalty – Stephen Beale, NCReg
Italian Bishop Praises Luther and Revolt as Work of the Holy Spirit – Fr. Z’s Blog
Does the Devil Assign a Demon To Torment Us? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Hero-Martyrs of North America – Christopher Check, Catholic Answers Magazine
Quote for the Day: St. Augustine – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
Saint for Persistent but Discouraged: Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy – Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Alet.
Is a Confession App a Substitute for the Confessional? – Fr. Joshan Rodrigues, Aleteia
Jesus Christ, the “New” Adam – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Why Catholicism? An Interview with Brandon Vogt (Podcast) – Catholic Exchange
How to Fit Fundraising Into Your Catholic Faith – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser

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Pope Francis speaks to journalists on papal flight from Rome to Bogota Colombia 6 Sep AD 2017 (Photo Credit: L’Osservatore Romano via Catholic News Agency)

Pope Francis on Why He Gives Interviews

by Hannah Brockhaus,

of CNA/EWTN News

Fr. Murray on the Jesuit-run Boston “Amoris Lætitia” Agitprop Workshop – Fr. Z’s Blog
What is Pope Francis’ Approach to Appointing New Bishops? – CNA Daily News via The CWR
This Present Darkness Cannot & Will Not Comprehend Christ Crucified – McClung Ph.D., CS
Notker of Saint Gall, a Saint for People Who Stutter – Richard Becker, Catholic Exchange
Vatican’s Financial-misconduct Trial was a Step Backward on Transparency – Phil Lawler, CC
Catholicism, the World, and a Warrior Angel – Fr. John A. Perricone Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Gather a Community before You Gather Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Isaac Hecker: N.Y. City Mystic & Preacher on the Way to Sainthood – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Why Should Anyone Pay Good Money. . . – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Photo of the Day: 300th anniversary of Our Lady of Aparecida – Aleteia
Who is Satan’s Elite Fighting Force? You May Be Surprised – Fr. Richard Heilman, RCM
NFP and Authority – Darwin, DarwinCatholic
1967: Reaching the Bottom of the Slippery Slope – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
No Catholic with Intellectual Integrity can Espouse Ultramontanism – Jos. Shaw, LMS Chrmn
Luther Would be Horrified by the World He Forged – Abp. Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap., CH
Miracle in the Whataburger Parking Lot – Rebecca Frech, National Catholic Register

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis Smiling at the General Audience in St. Peter’s Square on 22 February 2017 (Photo Credit: L’Osservatore Romano via Catholic News Agency)

Will Pope Francis Really Change Catholic Doctrine?

by Andrea Gagliarducci,

of Vatican at a Glance

Why Rosaries Scare the Media – Clemente Lisi, The Catholic Thing
Why the Centering Prayer Movement is So Off-Center – Patrick Coffin, Natl Catholic Register
You Won’t Believe What Happens When Praying St. Michael Chaplet – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Pope Francis Said Doing This is Like Stealing from The Poor – uCatholic
Ridiculous Couple Sues Catholic Charities over Adoption – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Let’s Dialogue. . .But Not on the Death Penalty – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Gather a Community before You Gather Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Are You Confused? – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Christian Baker Asked to Bake Cake for Satanists – Matthew Archbold, Creative Mnrty Rprt
Cardinals Marx and Sarah Disagree on Magnum Principium – Catholic Herald
The Heresy of Low Expectations – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
A Visit to Nagasaki, the Catholic Heart of Japan – Shaun McAfee, National Catholic Register
Callista Gingrich Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Vatican – CNA Daily News via The CWR
Churches Urged to Toll Their Bells to Mark 50 Years Since Abortion Act – Catholic Herald
As Christians, We are Commanded to Forgive – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
Vatican City Court Finds Former Hospital President Guilty of Corruption – CNA via The CWR

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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Screen Shot of Correctio Filialis AD 2017 (Photo Credit: National Catholic Register)

Clergy and Lay Scholars Issue Filial Correction of Pope Francis

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Large Group Offers “Filial Correction” to Pope Francis for “7 Heresies” – Updated – Fr. Z’s Blg
Discover the Crucifix Drawn by St. John of the Cross after a Mystical Vision – J. Colina, Aleteia
James Martin in LA: 2018 Rel. Ed Congress to Dissent from Church Teaching – Jos. Sciambra
Tools for Thinking about the Vatican’s Two Latest Scandals – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Problems with the Reformed Lectionary: A Summary – Matthew Hazell, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
James Martin Recommends Dissident Homosexual Organization to Children – Joseph Sciambra
Stop Screaming ‘Please Donate’ Because People are Not Listening – B. Sokolowski, Cth Fund.
On Feminine Metaphors, Pronouns, & Attributes of God – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
And At the Hour of Our Death – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Widespread Rejection of Religion by Catholics in England – Robert P. Lockwood, OSV
Homosexuality and Authentic Freedom – Mark Lowry Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
What Happened at the Vatican’s Bio-extinction Conference – Stefano Gennarini, The CWR
Vote Begins; Australia’s Bishops Rally for Traditional Marriage – John Power, NC Register
Why Study Philosophy in A Sacred Arts Program? – Carrie Gress Ph.D. & David Clayton, Clrts
The Face of Christ, the Gateway to Humility – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm., Cthlc Stand
Fr. Stanley Rother Beatified in Oklahoma City – CNA/EWTN News via Natl Catholic Register
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Palma di Montechiaro Convent (Photo Credit: Raffaello Midiri via Flickr)

17th Century “Letter from The Devil” Written by a Possessed Nun Finally Decoded

by Billy Ryan,

of uCatholic

How to Respond When People Say, ‘Who Am I to Judge?’ – Msgr. Charles Pope, NC Register
How a Paragon of Liturgical Tradition May Have Caused Unintended Effects – Msgr. Pope, CiM
A Heterogeneous Catalyst has been Increased in the Church – Fr. Z’s Blog
Boston Globe Reporter Claims Church Still ‘Has No Policies’ for Dealing w/ Abuse – D.F. Pierre
When the Parthenon Was a Catholic Church – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
How to Find the Right Words for Your Next Fundraiser – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Rewire Your Brain with a Rosary of Gratitude – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Roman Practice of Adoption Sheds Light on What St. Paul was Talking About – E. Mady, Aleteia
Eastern & Western Liturgy: Natural Harmony or Unnatural Dissonance? – I.A. Murzaku, CWR
Stylistic Differences between Mark and Luke – Michael Barber Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Mon Signore Loftus; My Analysis Part III – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
“Optimistic Nihilism” & Whistling Past God’s Graveyard – Matthew Becklo, Strange Notions
What Benedict Accomplished with Summorum Pontificum – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
On the Balance of Kindness and Correction – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
The 5 Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part IV: The Fourth Way – Michele Boyer, Catholic Stand
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