Protestantism

THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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The Curious Case of the Protestant Bible

. . .perhaps no area in Catholic-Protestant apologetics involves as many outright falsehoods as the history of the Bible.  To be sure, there are lots of theological topics on which Catholics and Protestants disagree, but for the sheer number of popular Protestant arguments that are explicitly & undeniably false, nothing tops the question of where the Bible comes from & how many books it has. . .

by Joe Heschmeyer,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Why Is the Priest Telling Me Not to Talk to a Canon Lawyer? – C. Caridi J.C.L., CLME
The Mystery of Liberal Church Decline – Mark Tooley, The Stream
This is what God’s Voice Sounds Like, According to St. Ignatius Loyola – Aleteia
Don’t Let the Scandals of the Hierarchy Lead You to Despair – Con. T. Hull, Cth Exchng
SSPX Election: Fellay Toppled, Side Opposed to Deal with Rome Now in Charge – RCæli
Persecution of the Traditional Latin Mass – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
German Dioceses Respond to Give Protestants Communion Guidelines, Not Good – 1P5
SSPX – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Card. Arinze: If Protestants Want to Receive Communion, They Should Convert – CH
Liturgy & Laity; New Book on Changes After Vatican II – Alcuin Reid, First Things
Judge Kavanaugh & the Left’s Anti-Catholicism – James S. Robbins, IndyStar
After Voting for Abortion, Why is Ireland Snapping Up Tickets for Papal Visit? – C. Hrld
The Trouble with Catholic Politicians – Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald
Bp. Jos. Perry: Youth Hunger for Mystery & Liturgy; Need Tradition & History – CWR
Pope to Migrants: Respect Laws, Culture & Religious Traditions – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Will Brett Kavanaugh Defend Religious Liberty? – Marcos Mullin, Acton Blog
Learning to Love – Eugene Chan, Ignitum Today
Supreme Court Nominee Dishes Out Mac & Cheese to Homeless – C. Lucey, AP via RNS
Terrorism, Restlessness, & Bastille Day – Jerry Salyer, The Catholic World Report
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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Het licht is op de kandelaar gestelt, anoniem, 1640 – 1684 (Credit: Shameless Popery)

Most Protestants Are No Longer Protestant

. . .but do Protestants today even believe in these doctrines?  A fascinating pair of Pew surveys, marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, decided to find out by surveying large numbers of Protestants in the U.S. & in eight different Western European countries.  The results were fascinating. . .

by Joe Heschmeyer, J.D.,

of Shameless Popery

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Now Can Somebody Silence Fr. Reese?! – One Mad Mom
What Mothers Cannot Give to Their Sons – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Public Discourse
The Area of the US So Poor, Mother Teresa Founded Missions There – R. Scheel, uCthlc
Anti-Catholic Bigotry from Andrea Grillo in Italy – Fr. Z’s Blog
New LCWR Book Recounts Vatican’s ‘Intrusion’ – Ann Carey, National Catholic Register
Yelp Reviewers Hatefully Accuse SCOTUS Cake Artist of ‘Hate’ – Katie Yoder, Cath Vote
German Ecumenism Chief Attacks Vatican Communion Ruling – Catholic Herald
Major Initiative Bringing Blockchain Tech to the Catholic Church – R. Scheel, uCatholic
Those with Roots Will Cling to the Faith of Their Fathers – Joseph Pearce, NC Register
Religion in the Public Square is What Gives Peace a Chance – Anna Abbott, NC Register
The King Returns: A Corpus Christi Procession Thru London – K.V. Turley, NC Register
Is Confession Biblical? – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
Unambiguous Theocentricity: Church Architecture & the TLM – P.A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
A New, Online Home for “The Terry and Jesse Show” – Jim Graves, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
A Catholic Take on Cryptocurrencies – Philip Booth Ph.D., Transatlantic Blog
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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

Hannah giving her son Samuel to the priest by Jan Victors, A.D. 1645. According to the biblical account, Hannah sang her song when she presented Samuel to Eli the priest (Credit: Wikipedia)

A World Without Hope

. . .I’ve written recently that our schools introduce young people not to that guide of intelligence and beauty, Lady Faith, but to her current impostor, Politics. Our “sins” are political, & we are to be “saved” by giving our assent to the Right Things about sex & marriage, climatic changes, organic food, the evil of Christian history, the sweet wonders of Islamic history, & so forth, till the world shall end & we can have done with it, amen. . .

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Outbreak: the Explosion of Transgender Teens – Lisa Marchiano, Mercatornet
If You Want Jesus, You Need the Church – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Will Cardinal Cupich “Accompany” Reluctantly Divorced Spouses? – Jennifer R. Morse
Five Big Surprises from Francis’s Papacy – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Catholic Herald
Professor Muzzled for ‘Gay Marriage’ Comments, Suing Marquette Univ. – David Marcus
The White House’s Exuberant Humiliation of Rex Tillerson – Mat. Walther, The Week
When President Trump Takes Charge – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
This Prayer of St. Patrick Protects You in Spiritual Combat – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Stephen Hawking was a Member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences – Carol Glatz
Oregon: Elderly Couple Kill Themselves in Controversial Assisted Suicide – Xav. Symons
Learning from the White Rose – George Weigel, First Things
Archbishop Jos. Naumann: Authentically & Unabashedly Pro-Life – Elisabeth Deffner
Liberal Integralism – R.R. Reno, First Things
Divine Causality & Human Freedom – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Waiting Teaches Us About Our Passion & Purpose – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Could Pro-Life Health Clinics Soon Access Title X Funds? – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCReg
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

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Here’s Proof That Not Every Protestant Doctrine is Biblical

. . .the principle of Sola Scriptura (“Bible Alone”) is unbiblical. . .

by Dave Armstrong,

of the National Catholic Register

Washington Post Accidentally Reveals Diverse Forms of Oscar Hate – Terry Mattingly
New Resource Lovingly Presents the Truth About Homosexuality – K. Schiffer, NCRgstr
Richard Dawkins Wants to Eat Humans to Overcome Cannibalism Taboo – W. Smith JD
If ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Is Stripped Of Its Christianity, It Will Only Disappoint – H. Scheer
Banning Christians Because Of ‘Hate’ & ‘Violence’ – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
America’s Newest Cathedral Dedicated in Pictures – CNS via Catholic Herald
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
Critics Misrepresent Card. Sarah’s Call for Piety in Receiving Communion – Con. Gudan
What is the Law? When can We Ignore It? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
The Cross & Purgatory – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
The Choice of Assisted Suicide is an Illusion – Patty Knap, National Catholic Register
Crushing Religious Schools with State Funding – Fr. Ben Johnson, Acton Institute
How Cosmic Existence Reveals God’s Reality – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
Restore Liturgical Beauty with Chant & Polyphony – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
In Art, Science & Liturgy Alike, Light Offers a Revelation, an Epiphany – J. Allen, Crux
Use Words of Life, Not Death – Edward Montin, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY EDITION

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Major Protestant YouTube Star Announces She’s Converting to Catholicism

YouTube star Lizzie Estella Reezay of the YouTube channel LizziesAnswers has announced that she’s converting from Protestantism to Catholicism.

from ChurchPop

5 Beautiful Catholic Churches on the Beach – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Worried about Cardinal Cupich’s “Paradigm Shift”? . . . – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Drunk Stoned Perverted Dead – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Card. Mahoney Cancels Appearance After Locals Vow to Protest – Claire Chretien, Lf St
Ireland: Abortionists Upset as Legal Abortion Support Collapses – SPUC via Life News
In Praise of Fr. Francis Canavan’s Prophetic Eye – Ronda Chervin, The Cthlc World Rprt
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis’ Feast of Forgiveness — Confession – Edward Pentin, Natl Cthlc Register
Pressing Pause on the “Transgender Moment” – Matthew J. Franck, Public Discourse
The Monks of Solesmes Publishing Studies of Gnostic Chants – R. Yoder, The Amish Cth
What’s Wrong with the New NIH Study on Transgender Kids? – Jane Robbins, Life Site
The Post-Napoleonic Church – Ælredus Rievallensis, Canticum Salomonis
Bishops in Nigeria Release Books on Marriage, Family Life – CNA via The CWR
The Vocation of a Soldier, Service, & the Act of Love – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley
Francis de Sales: Model of Apologists – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers Magazine
From Inmates to Entrepreneurs – Brittany Hunter, Foundation for Economic Education
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THVRSDAY REGVLAR EDITION

Problems with Sola Scriptura Infographic (Credit: ChurchPop)

3 Problems with Protestant Doctrine of Sola Scriptura, In One Infographic

from ChurchPop

Christian Parents Lose Custody of Daughter for Refusing Sex Change Operation – LSN
5 Myths About Papal Infallibility Too Many People Still Believe – ChurchPop
How This App Could Steal Your Face To Make Pornography – CNA via The CWR
What Causes Poverty – Charles Murray, American Enterprise Institute
Speaking the Truth in the Beauty of Love: Better Online Discussion – B. Cross Ph.D., SN
What Happens When a Church Is Closed? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Why Legacies are Brilliant for Charities & How to Get Them – Brice Sokolowski
Making Books in the Middle Ages – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Pray for the Victims at Parkland High School – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Reducing Religion to Politics – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
White House’s Proposed Budget Defunds Planned Parenthood – Steven Ertelt, Life Nws
Russia & China Displaces Radical Islam as Principal Security Concerns – Jud. Miller, CJ
The Japanese Martyrs for Christ – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Markets Provide Care for an Aging Population – Raymond March, The Beacon
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Homeschooling Experience – Maria De Leon, Seton
Expert Says Religious Freedom Critical for Vatican-China Bishop Deal – CNA via CWR
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THVRSDAY EXTRA

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Modern Churches (Credit: ChurchPop)

10 of the World’s Weirdest Churches – & Why It’s a Problem

from ChurchPop

As Dusk Falls on the Liberal Order, the Church Must Be a Guiding Light – E. Condon, CH
Jordan Peterson Again – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Church Blessings for Same-Sex “Marriages”? – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Why the Latin American Church Will Ultimately Prevail – C. Casanova, Catholic Herald
A Pro-Life Video Every Person Needs to See (Even Pro-Choicers) – uCatholic
Getting Your Online Presence Right – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Divine Roots of American Democracy – Edouardo Belaga Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Evangelical Admiration for the Medieval Church – K.E. Colombini, Crisis Magazine
Top 10 Pro-Life Bible Verses – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Paris March for Life Crowds Much Larger Than Reported by Media – Jeanne Smits, LSN
No Confidence in the Vatican’s Diplomatic Prowess in China – Mic. B. Dougherty, NRO
Satanic Temple Sues to End Missouri Pro-Life Laws – CNA/EWTN News
Walk for Life West Coast Gaining Steam! – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Catholicism is Love – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
School Choice Provides Hope to Millions of American Children – Chr. Jacobs, The Fdrlst
Congolese Cardinal Denounces Violent Crackdown on Protesters – CNA via The CWR
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Tuesday Revolution, Not Reformation Edition

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Jaume Huguet, “The Last Supper”, circa 1470 (Credit: National Catholic Register)

500 Years After Luther, a New Case for Catholicism

by Trent Horn,

of the National Catholic Register

Just How Many Protestant Denominations Are There? – Stephen Beale, NC Register
A Tad Arrogant, Eric Metaxas, and the ‘Reformation’ – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
Myths of the ‘Reformation’ – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
500 Years of the ‘Reformation’; What is There to Celebrate – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
More Students, Young Americans Turn to Paganism – John Paul Ferguson, The Cllg Fx
Sola Scriptura and the Secularization of America – Amir Azarvan, Crisis Magazine
Why Catholics Should Defend Indulgences – Peter D. Williams, Catholic Herald
Why Protestants Err in Claiming ‘Solus Christus’ – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
The ‘Reformation’ Reformed – Sandra Meisel, The Catholic World Report
A New Springtime of Ecumenism? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
A Poem for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Why Do Protestants Reject the Notion of “One True Church”?

by Dave Armstrong,

of Biblical Evidence for Catholicism

How to Dress if You’re Going to Meet the Pope – Aleteia
Renewal in the Church: Always from the Bottom Up – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing. . .
So, How Do We Live in the Love of Christ? – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
What is a Spiritual Director, and Why Should You Get One? – Brother Rex Anthony Norris
Love vs. Fear: How 1 John 4:18 Bears on Insecurity – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
North Korean Defector: Despite Horrific Persecution, Christianity Is Growing – CNA via NC Reg
First Swedish Bishop Since the Reformation to be Made a Cardinal – Carol Glatz, CH
Holy Cloth for Mom: Custom of Giving Manutergium Renewed by Priests – Patti M. Armstrong
Saint Augustine on the Ascension – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
No Research Justifies the Use of Human Embryos, Pope Francis Says – CNA
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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

The Reformation is Over So Why Aren’t You Catholic?

by K. Albert Little,

of The Cordial Catholic

Leftism as Substitute Religion – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Story of Rowen and Blake: Twins Who Cuddled to Stay Alive – Catholic News Agency
Dave Rubin, The Pelvic Issues, and Larry David – Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire
Words Please, Not Only Actions: Catholics and Evangelization – Nick Chui, Ignitum Today
Praying the Litany of Humility – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Rosary Reflections: A Renewed Call to Prayer; A Short History of the Rosary – James Hooper
Hearts & Voices United: The ‘Culture of Life’ Marches On – Sarah Huntzinger, Catholic Stand
Like Learning? Here’s the Unsung Heroes of Catholic Schools Week – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Catholics and The Holy Bible – Charles Johnston, Now That I’m Catholic
Neither Reformation, Enlightenment: Seeds of Religious Freedom W/in Islam – Philpott Ph.D.
Mexican City Sees Stunning Drop in Violence as Adoration Increases – Patty Knapp, NC Rgstr
Church, Temple, Lighthouse: The Fifth Sunday in OT – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Houston Texans’ Linebacker Bowled Over by Fatherhood – Trent Beattie, NC Register
Why the Vatican Thinks Priests Should Learn about Art, Beauty – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Why Cultural Renewal Requires a Restoration of Meaning – R.M. Stangler Ph.D., Crisis Mgzn
Passion, Politics and the Existence of God – Ben, Two Catholic Men and a Blog

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THURSDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

The Good Thief Isn’t Good for Protestant Doctrines

by Karlo Broussard,

of Catholic Answers

In Remembrance of Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
Why Human Nature is Important When Evaluating Sexual Behavior – Karlo Broussard, Cth Ans
Our Responsibility to Criticize Islam – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
10 Classic Catholic Books Written by Women – Kevin T. Di Camillo, Natl Catholic Register
Kidnapped Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil Appeals for Pope Francis’s Help in YouTube Video – Patty Knap
4 Rules for Criticizing with Kindness – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Do You Know the Meanings of the Creatures in the Tetramorph? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
‘Hamilton’ Actor Offers Free Tickets to Boost Planned Parenthood Support – Dustin Siggins
Hey Catholic Millennials! Say Yes to Young Catholic Professionals (Org.) – John C. Connell
Heart-to-Heart: A Look at the Pain of Love – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Like Dew from Above – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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by Amy Welborn

of Catholic Herald

Quæritur: Is a Priest Allowed to do the Readings, or Must a Lay Person do Them? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Looking at Vocations and the Next Synod of Bishops – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch
This Artist is Making Saints into Street Art, and It’s Ridiculously Cool – Theresa Williams, eP
Evidence Christ Offered the Last Supper as a Sacrifice – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Sexy is No Substitute for Class – Shane Schaetzel, Fully Christian
Are Clinton’s Catholics Getting Things ‘Backwards’? – Brian Fraga, N.C. Register
How Catholic is Kaine? – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
Kenyan Catholic M.P.s Clash Over “Same Sex Marriage” – Allen Otaro, The Dispatch
Confusing God’s Borders with Our Own – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Book Review: God, Money, and Catholicism – CWR Staff, The Catholic World Report
How Do We Re-Establish an Artistic Tradition and Make if Relevant Today? – David Clayton

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