Reception of Holy Communion

VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Holy Communion by Angelo Graf von Courten (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

A Modest Proposal to End the Vocations Crisis

. . .Communion in the hand is an approved practice, but one which is only juridically “tolerated.”  No matter how antediluvian this may sound, it is the reality.  Moreover, no intelligent Catholic would maintain that Communion in the hand alone caused a decline either in devotion to the Blessed Sacrament or in vocations to the priesthood.  On the other hand, no intelligent Catholic would deny that Communion in the hand holds a principal place in the constellation of factors that have led to these declines. . .

by Father John A. Perricone,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Archaeological Evidence May Support Jonah’s Whale – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
“I Was an Atheist”, Check Out These Moving Testimonies of Former Atheists – epicPew
Recalling the Belgian Cardinal Who Truly Shaped Francis’s Destiny – John Allen, Crux
Where in the World is Carmel? – Sister Timothy Marie O.C.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Learn to Purify Your Intentions to Please God Alone – Fr. Philip Dion, Catholic Exchange
Christians Lose at Court—& What to Do About It – Ryan N.S. Topping D.Phil., Nwmn Soc.
Practical Tips on Finding a Catholic Church While on Vacation – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Five Ways to Increase Patience – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
9 Inspiring African Saints’ Names Perfect for Tour Baby Girl – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Thinking Clearly About Immigration – Timothy Hsiao Ph.D., Public Discourse
The Miraculous Bond Between Mother & Child – Marcia Segelstein, Ntnl Cthlc Register
Africa Overtakes Latin America for the Highest Christian Population – Aleteia
NFP Advances Half-Century After Humanae Vitae – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
Meet the Young Woman Who’s Addicted to Helping the Poor – Susan Tendo, Aleteia
Rich Heritage: Black Sisters, Priests Mark 50 Years of Shaping Church – CNS Top Stories
Colors & Skintone: How Many Should Your Closet Really Have? – Meghan Ashley Styling
Evangelizing, Caring for Others at the Core of Deacons’ Vocation, Nuncio Says – CNS
3 Tips to Stop Struggling to Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Humanae Vitae for Millennials & the Whole World – Michele Chronister, Cthlc Exchange
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FRIDAY EDITION

Mother Teresa (Credit: Screenshot from churchofsaintagustineprov.com)

Humility & The Host

. . .Pp. Pius XII cautioned against the “historicist” mentality which is inclined to measure the merit of things against an imagined practice of the distant past. This mentality distorts historical fact. Historicism is to history as racism is to race & scientism is to science. It recreates a “fly in amber” early Church, something like colonial Williamsburg. It misunderstands the nature of sacred tradition, which is an organic development applicable to changing times but never abrogating the essential core of truth. . .

by Father George W. Rutler, S.T.D., Th.D.,

of First Things

New CDF Document is Clear & Succinct, But Why Was It Needed? – Chr. R. Altieri, CWR
Is America Running Out of Patience with LGBT Activism? – Gle. T. Stanton, Mercatornet
Just Too Cool! Holy League Battle Flag of Lepanto Reproduction! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Priest Killed by Klan for Performing Interracial Marriage – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Is It Wrong for Women Religious to Serve Priests & Bishops? – Jef. A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Catholics for Dreamers: A Painful Exercise in 1960s Nostalgia – Mic. Davis, Cthlc Hrld
How to Fundraise with Facebook – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
What? Transfering Catholic Schools Away from Pastors’ Control – E. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
My Conversion Story: Surprised by Faith, My Moroccan Odyssey – Bra. J. Birzer Ph.D.
SCOTUS Cases Raise Big Questions on Religious Freedom, 1st Amend. Rights – R. Shaw
Card. Müller: Interference in Clergy Abuse Cases Causes Great Harm – E. Pentin, NCRg
A Key to Understanding the Pope, His Approach to Judgment – M. O’Loughlin, America
A Brief Video of Mass in the Rite of Lyon – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Mercy, a Fictional Storytelling – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., The American Catholic
Beyond Feminism: Engaging the Feminine Genius – Sarah Carey, Catholic Stand
Jesus, the Law of God: Readings for 3rd Sun. of Lent – J. Bergsma Ph.D., The Scrd Page
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TVESDAY EDITION

Kneeling & Receiving Holy Communion on the Tongue (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Should You Receive Communion on the Tongue?

. . .the problem, of course, is that receiving communion standing & in the hand is actually permitted, so it remains a matter of choice, but. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Francis’ Fifth: A Pontificate of Footnotes – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Natl Cthlc Register
Catholic School Principal Shamefully Abandoned by Hierarchy – Fr. Ric. Cipolla, RCæli
A Catholic Take on the Famous Jordan Peterson’s Struggle with Christianity – ChrchPp
Whither The Reform? – Amid a Move to Korea, Aftershocks in Rome – Rocco Palmo
Before a Parting of the Ways – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
The Two Sides of the Lenten Fast Argument – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
National Call in Day for Dreamers but Not the Unborn? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
As Supreme Court Decides Fate of Unions, Bishops Speak Up – Kevin J. Jones, CNA
Papal Foundation Divided Over Massive Grant to Troubled Italian Hospital – J. Roberts
Catholic Adoption Agency Targeted by ACLU – Gerald J. Russello, Natl Catholic Register
Parental Rights: A Casualty of the Transgender Revolution – Andrew T. Walker, Pub. Dis.
The Transformative Power of Memory – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop for Tandag, Philippines – Sister B.M. Reis F.S.P., VN
Vancouver Archbishop Critiques Euthanasia Provision in Hospice Care – CNA via CWR
This Couple Gave Up Everything to Help Sudanese Refugees in Uganda – E. Harris, CNA
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SATVRDAY EDITION

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
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time
For the SVNDAY LATE EDITION (25 February, AD 2018) click here.
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SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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Ecce Agnus Dei (Credit: God via Catholic Exchange)

How to Receive Holy Communion to the Fullest

To the victor I will give the right to eat from the
tree of life that is in the garden of God.

— The Revelation to Saint John 2:7

by Christopher Carstens,

of Catholic Exchange

How to Be a “Practicing Catholic”: The 5 Precepts of the Church – ChurchPop
‘Surf’s Up’ For These Argentine Priests – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Eucharistic Devotions & the Revival of the Processional Canopy – John P. Sonnen, LAJ
Quæritur: Could a Diocesan Priest Choose to Say Only the TLM? – Fr. Z’s Blog
How the Lord’s Prayer Led This North Korean Defector to Freedom – CNA via The CWR
Devotion: Lifting the Veil Onto My Head – Birgit J., Designs by Birgit
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
The Miracle of ‘Is’ – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Catholic Answers Magazine
4 Saints of Impossible Causes & Prayers to Them – Phillip Kosloski, Aleteia
How Am I To Understand Suffering? – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Cthlc Life™
Making Use of Pre-Lent – Fr. Ed Tomlinson, Father Ed’s Blog
Persevering in Failures & Temptations – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Do Christians Still Practice “Mortification”? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Being “Gift” in a “Take” World – Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
What Is Lent? – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Acts of the Disciples: Discipleship & Dependent Living – Deacon G. Lambert, Cthlc Stnd
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time
For the SVNDAY MORNING EDITION (11 February, AD 2018) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (12 February, AD 2018) click here.
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Pope Benedict XVI in Milan for the 7th World Meeting of Families 2 June 2012 (Credit: EWTN)

News Flash! Pope Gives Public Answer about Holy Communion for the Divorced & Remarried

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

How My Parents’ Divorce Ruined Our Holidays & Family Life Forever – Anon, The Fdrlst
Is There Any Hope for Return to Traditional Latin Mass? – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D., H&PR
Paris’s New Archbishop has a Very Unconventional Background – Jean-Ma. Dumont, CH
The Tyranny of Tolerance: Suing Christian Bakers – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
A Response to Enemies of the Faith – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Contemplating Mysteries in the Face of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Fr. Z’s Blog
CCHD Offered Me a Grant, Hoped I Stopped Investigating Grantees – Lepanto Inst.
Pope’s Amoris Lætitia Guidelines Get an Upgrade – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, NC Rgstr
Fr. O’Connor: Absolution for Absolute Evil – Daniel Demers, Catholic Stand
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Miracles, Facts & Fancy – D. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
On Moving the American Embassy to Jerusalem – Wm. Kilpatrick Ph.D., The Cthlc Thng
Gay Ctr Behind Complaint Against TA Who Showed Class Pronoun Vid – G. Piper, TCF
Can We Give Reporters a Break on the Pope & the Lord’s Prayer? – John Allen Jr., Crux
What the ACLU Gets Wrong About Separation of Church & State – Mk. Hall Ph.D., TIC
MS Sup. Ct to Decide if Boy’s Legal ‘Biological’ Parents are 2 Women – Dg. Mainwaring
Technology is Helping the Homeless Get Out of Poverty – Heidi Hecht, FEE
For the TVESDAY ORIENTAL ORTHODOX EDITION (12 December AD 2017) click here.
For the Tvesday Culture of Life Edition (12 December AD 2017) click here.
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TUESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

Pope Benedict XVI distributes Communion to a nun as he celebrates Christmas Eve Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican Dec. 24. (Photo Credit: CNS/Paul Haring)

Communion in the Hand

by Fr. John Hunwicke,

of Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment

Why Catholics Don’t Give. . .And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski
13 Perfect Catholic Memes to Start Your Week Off Right – ChurchPop
When a Priest Should Not Sing – on an Often-Forgotten Rubric – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Leaving Providence College: A Window Shuts, A Door Opens – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., TIC
Altar Serving and the Ordination Class of 2017 – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Optioned Out of Existence: The Loss of Legitimate Tradition’l Practices in Novus Ordo – NLM
Four Aspects of the Early Church – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
The White Kid From Notinhood on Suburbia – Gregory Martha Herr Obl.S.B., Catholic Stand
Vivaldi’s Profoundly Spiritual Life Inspired His Masterpieces – Deborah Castellano Lubov, Reg
Meet the Teens Who Work Inside the Vatican and Serve the Pope – Rachel Lanz, NC Register
A Vow of Stability: A Call to Commitment in an Age of Choice – Sam Guzman, TCG
Faith and Reason, Beauty and Holiness – Ryan T. Anderson Ph.D., Public Discourse
Mary-ing Our Marthas – Rebekah Andrews, Ignitum Today
The Liturgy as Educator – L. Joseph Hebert, Crisis Magazine
Win! 5 Copies of Vision of Fatima – Justin McClain, epicPew
The Way of Wisdom from Grandmother to Grandson – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., TaChF
For the TUESDAY NEWS EDITION (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EDITION (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EXTRA (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
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