Priest

SVNDAY EDITION

Roman Collar (Credit: CC0 via Aleteia)

6 Reasons to be a Priest

. . .just like his father before him, my oldest son entered seminary — & just like me, he didn’t stay.  I hope my other sons will give seminary a try also — & I pray that one is called to be a priest. . .

by Tom Hoopes,

of Aleteia

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A Cry for the Warrior Priest – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Quæritur: Forgetting Sins During Confession – Fr. Z’s Blog
This Spectacular Ceiling Mosaic in St. Louis Cathedral (US) is World’s Largest – J Burger
What You Need to Know About the Cistercians – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Inculturation: Japanese and Chinese Madonnas – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Advice from St. Francis de Sales on How To Be a Virtuous Person – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
A Visual Guide to Guardian Angels: What You Need to Know – Phi. Kosloski, Aleteia
Appearance versus Reality: Christ’s Body in the Eucharist – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Open Your Eyes, Pro-Life Feminists are Everywhere – Helene Alvaré, CNN
Through the Holy Spirit, Christ Can Be With Us Always – Fr. Geo. W. Rutler Th.D. S.T.D.
Becoming True Men of Christ: Poverty, Poor in Spirit – Matthew B. Rose, Cthlc Exchange
How to Choose Art for the Psalms & the Divine Office – Dav. Clayton, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
The Spiritual Life, Silence, & the Sacred Liturgy – Veronica A. Arntz, Rorate Cæli
How to Be a Catholic Missionary – Jennifer Fitz, National Catholic Register
Seeing the Face of God in the Poor – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY EXTRA

Then-Deacon Juan Miguel Contreras Garcia (Credit: Archdiocese of Guadalajara via Crux)

Second Mexican Priest Murdered in His Church in Less than Two Weeks

. . .this brings the total number of priests murdered in Mexico to 23 in the last six years. . .

by Theo Howard,

of Catholic Herald

Join Us for the Avila Summit This Summer! – Kristin Aebli, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Find Comfort in Christ: Take Off Your Shoes of Sin – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
When Should Catholics Genuflect in a Church? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Harvard to Create New LGBTQ ‘Religious Support Group’ – Daniel Payne, The Coll. Fix
Children Matter, Families Matter, Home Matters – Rebecca Hamilton, NC Register
Why the Double Ablutions? – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
The Benedictine Confederation Marks 125 Years – Vatican News
4 Saints for 4 Desperate Situations, & Prayers to Them – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Mary—Perfect Reflection of Christ’s Light – Matt Chicoine, Catholic Stand
Author: Pope Is a ‘Mystic’ Trying to Solve Left-Right Dichotomy in Church – E. Pentin
9th Film in Footprints of God Series Launches World Premiere – Diane Hanson, CWR
The Passion of the Christ: Bizarre Events That Happened on the Set – Nan. Flory, Strm
Laywomen Among New CDF Appointees – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Rene Girard & the Real Reason Traditional Worship Will Survive – Fr. Dwi. Longenecker
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Priestly Jesus in Altar Window (Credit: Catholic Stand)

The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus

John 17 contains the longest recorded prayer of Jesus Christ, which he said right after the Last Supper.

by Ray Sullivan,

of Catholic Stand

Making the Church Appealing; What “Sells”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Woody Allen & Billy Graham – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Archbishop Scicluna Hospitalized in Chile Amid Abuse Investigation – CNA via The CWR
Why I Obey the Church – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Pope’s Request for $25M Donations to Scandal-Hit Hospital Problematic – Cthlc Herald
Did Pope Blink in Nigeria, Or Just a Typical Catholic Mess? – J. Allen & I.S. Martin, Crux
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Requiescat in Pace: Billy Graham – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
How Hurricane Harvey Led These Texans to Pope Francis – Rachel Lenz, NC Register
A Review of Samson, the New Biblical Epic – Derya Little, National Catholic Register
A Look at Parkland, from the Pierced Heart of a Sandy Hook Mother – J. Pronechen, Rg
Why We Must Protect Conscience Rights of Medical Professionals – A. Tettenborn, CH
Vatican-China Accord in Sight, Reconciliation Not – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
The Healing of the Lord – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
“I Love”: A Sanctifying Response to Adversity – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley
How Entrepreneurship Transforms a Village – Anna Kelly, Acton Institute
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Fire from heaven, The Sacrifice of Elijah Before the Priests of Baal by Domenico Fetti, c. 1631 (Credit: Hampton Court Palace, London via The Catholic Thing)

Of Popes, Bishops, Priests – and the Bridge Too Far

by Father Jerry J. Pokorsky,

of The Catholic Thing

Pope Francis Regrets – P.J. Smith, First Things
Big Brother Facebook Is Watching You – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Postliberal Theology – R.R. Reno, First Things
The Sacramental Baby in the Canonical Bathwater – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., ItLotL
White House: Go Ahead & Defund Planned Parenthood – D. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
What is a Sexton? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Orientation of Worship – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
What the New CARA Study Tells Us about U.S. Catholic Women – Marge Fenelon, NCRg
Living the Liturgical Year: A Bastion Against Secularism – T. Collingwood, Cthlc Stand
A New Blog on Catholic Culture & Beauty by Dr. Carrie Gress – David Clayton, Nw Lt Mv
Children, Global Warming & Signs of Contradiction – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
What’s the Current Status of Liturgiam Authenticam? – Christopher Carstens, Adoremus
Homage To Don Briel – George Weigel, First Things
No Patrimony: Why Adulthood Depends on the Authority of the Past – F. Furedi, FTh
Capital Punishment & Infallibility of the Ordinary Magisterium – E. Feser Ph.D., CWR
Pope Calls for Journalism of Peace in Era of Fake News – Edward Pentin, NC Register
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

When the Church Defames Her Priests

by Joseph R. Maher & David A. Shaneyfelt, J.D.

of Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Could Cardinal Sarah Bring an End to the Liturgy Wars? – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Striking Phenomena During This Centennial Year of Fatima – Fr. Richard Heilman, RCM
Dear Catholic Bloggers Who Defend Game of Thrones – One Mad Mom
Former Anglican Bishop Finds a Home in the Catholic Church – Jim Graves, The CWR
What Do We Know about the Regensburg Scandal? – Lucandrea Massaro, Aleteia
lit: Catholicism for Young Adults – T.J. Burdick O.P., Dominican Institute
Ascension Roundtable: Do’s and Don’ts of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Quæritur: Can I Wear a Rosary Like Warriors Wear Weapons? – Fr. Z’s Blog
A World War Being Waged, Not with Weapons, but Ideas – Fr. Roger J. Landry, ICL™
In Communion Debate, Cogent Arguments All On One Side – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, CH
Chaplains to the Zeitgeist – Tom Piatak, Crisis Magazine
A New Catholic Moment in the U.S.: Recap of the Catholic Convocation – Matthew E. Bunson
From Reversion to Reversion: How a Deist Became a Theist, Part I – Alex Wolke, Cthlc Stand
Helping the Children Victims of Divorce – Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski, NC Register
Is It Time for a New Land O’Lakes Statement for Higher Education? – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
The Myth of Autonomy: Catholic Univs. Needed, Now More Than Ever – The Editors, NCReg

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Father Michael Najim of St. Pius X Church, Westerly, Rhode Island

How to Survive — and Thrive — After a Change in Pastors

by Brian Fraga,

of OSV Newsweekly

Archdiocese of Denver Restores Order of the Sacraments of Initiation – Fr. Z’s Blog
A New Legalism Denies the Moral Content of Moral Rules – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
5 Simple Ways a Catholic Can Help a Protestant Friend Feel Comfortable at Mass – L. Savaryn
Silence and the Meaning of the Mass – Bishop Robert Barron, The Dispatch
The Singing of Ministers in the Eucharistic Celebration – Aurelio Porfiriz, New Lit Mov
The Vigil of Pentecost According to Divine Worship in Oxford – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Watch This Norbertine Father Bring Saints to Life – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
The Last Day of the Merry Month of May – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Pentecost & Speaking in Tongues (The Mass Readings Explained Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
Filipino Priest Kidnapped by Islamists Pleads for Help in Video – Elise Harris, Cthlc Nws Agncy
A Matter of a Universe That Matters: Why I Am a Christian – Anthony S. Layne, Cthlc Stand
Why Education Is Key to Protecting Life, Marriage and the Family – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
The 7th Annual Napa Conference is Coming Soon – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Interreligious Dialogue with Edge and Purpose – George Weigel, The Dispatch
Seeking Holiness and Wholeness in an Age of Technology – Brian Jones, The Dispatch
Card. Zenari on Syria’s Civil War: Children Paying Highest Price – Deborah Castellano Lubov
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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

Church Offertory PlateHow a Priest Increased His Offertory by 30% – Without Asking for Money

by Brice Sokolowski

via LinkedIn

11 Reasons You Might Need to Go to Confession – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Did the Virgin Mary Give the Rosary to St. Dominic – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Our Deadly Covenant With Sloth – Timothy D. Lusch, Crisis Magazine
Can Christians Afford The Leadership We Have? – Rod Dreher, TAC
How to Respond to Betrayal, Lessons from a Pro – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
I’m Going to Go Out & Glorify God’s Name: Christian Athletes at Rio Olympics – Susan Byron
Chartres Cathedral and the Liberal Arts Personified, by Carrie Gress – David Clayton, N.L.M.
Kevin Schmiesing on the Indivisibility of Religious and Economic Freedom – Marc Vander Maas
Faith and Wealth: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Revisited – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
St. Dominic: Truth in a Troubled World – Fr. Brian Mullady, N.C. Register
Reorienting Family Life—Living the New Evangelization – Sarah Huntzinger, Catholic Stand

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SUNDAY EDITION

Coffee Cup5 Quick Ways to Make Your Priest’s Job Easier

by Rachel Motte

of Catholic Stand

Act Like a Christian, The World is Watching – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Are We Making Peace a Priority? – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
My Apology as a Christian – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
The Pink Sisters – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
God and the Space Between – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Think You Know Your Marian Titles and Images? Take the Quiz! – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Benjamin Franklin and the First American Bishop – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Am Cthlc
Don’t Worship with Liberals: 13 Warning Signs for Conservative Christians – F.S. Lerner, M.S.
Bishop Paprocki: Archbishop Chaput’s ‘Amoris’ Guidelines Are ‘Correct’ – Natl Cthlc Register
Quæritur: Is It a Sin to Laugh or Joke When in Need of Confession? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Abp. Christophe Pierre, Newly Appointed Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S. – Gretchen R. Crowe

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