Same-Sex Marriage

MONDAY LATE EDITION

Pope Francis in Clementine Hall receiving children of Forum delle famiglie (Credit: ANSA via The Catholic Thing)

Pope Francis Francis Condemns Abortions & Same-Sex “Marriage”

. . .I woke yesterday to the heartening news that Pope Francis had strongly condemned selective abortion & the various attempts to redefine marriage as something other than a life-long commitment between one man & one woman. . .

by Robert Royal, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Robert George Says We Should Believe Fr. James Martin – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Bishop: Deny Communion to Border Agents, It’s a ‘Life Issue’ – Fr. Ben Johnson, CV
Vatican Specialist: There is a Rending Civil War in the Church – Maike Hickson, 1P5
Fr. Germán Arana, the Jesuit Who Advised Pope Francis Badly – Sandro Magister, SC
Think of the Children! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Spain’s New Atheist Prime Minister Spells Trouble for the Church – Jon. Luxmoore, CH
Critics of World Meeting of Families Plan Parallel Conference in Dublin – Kathy Schiffer
Vatican Reports Crisis of Vocations as Seminarian Numbers Fall Worldwide – Hitchens
Pope’s Ticona Prob.: Bolivian Card.-Designate Continues to Court Controversy – 1P5
4 Biblical Proofs for Prayers to Saints and for the Dead – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Italy is Now Governed by Rosary-Wielding Populists, But Will It Last? – Nic. Farrell, CH
After an 8 Month Wait, the Diocese of Salina Has a New Bishop – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Vatican Official Explains Why Cardinal Parolin Attended Bilderberg Meeting – E. Pentin
The Size Tag: Why to Disregard It – Meghan Ashley Styling
Fathers: Why a Masculine Example of Holiness Is Vital for Children – J. Pronechen, Reg
Catholic School Students Found to have Fewer Behavioral Issues than Others – Mauro
3 Tips to Stay on Track with Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
World Cup 2018: Five Catholic Players to Watch – Will Gore, Catholic Herald
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MONDAY EXTRA I

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Jesus Christ Said “Go & Sin No More” (Credit: A Mystery via The American Catholic)

Go & Sin No More: DarwinCatholic & Mark Shea

Mark Shea wades into the recent controversy about Cardinal Marx’s suggestion that perhaps the Church may in certain individual cases come up with some sort of blessing to be applied to same-sex unions.

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

1968 at 50 – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Benedict XVI’s Final Magisterium – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Change Your Hearts, Not Your Laws: St. Valentines’ Day & #MeToo – C. Daru, Cth Stnd
A Spiritually Meaningful Lent After Mardi Gras – Mary Cuff, Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis Appoints Canon Paul Swarbrick as New Bishop of Lancaster – Cthlc Hrld
Do You Know the Literal, Catholic Meaning of the Word “Carnival”? – Zelda Caldwell
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
Democrat Party Chair Won’t Say If There’s Room for Pro-Life Democrats – M. Bilger, LN
Flu Season Prompts Dioceses to Take Measures at Mass – Judy Roberts, NC Register
Pope Francis & the Cardinal Mindszenty Treatment in China – Paul Kengor Ph.D., Crisis
The Vatican’s Communist China Whitewash: Sorondo’s Potemkin Village – D. Mark, FTh
What, Then, Does Cardinal Cupich Mean? – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Ross Douthat’s Book on Pope Francis – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Impact of Sin Upon Human Nature & Hence Upon Human Reason – Edu. Echeverria
Book: A Crash Course in Ecclesiastical Architecture – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorit. . .
The Popcorn Cathedral Debuts on Breadbox Media – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
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TUESDAY EXTRA

tim-kaine-boredBreaking News: Tim Kaine’s Guardian Angel Quits

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Give Detroit a Cardinal, Pope Francis – Nicholas G. Hahn III, The Detroit News
New Chaos and Confusion Over “Amoris Laetitia” – Mary Jo Anderson, The Dispatch
‘The Patrick Coffin Show’ Readies for Its Debut – Tom Nash, National Catholic Register
Mexico: The World’s Most Dangerous Place to be a Priest – Tim MacGabhann, Catholic Herald
The Heart of the Matter: Ideology – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
A Report From Baby Bishop School – Bishop Robert Barron, National Catholic Register
Why I Remain Optimistic about the Ordinariate in England and Wales – Father Ed’s Blog
Seeing God in Every Deplorable Person – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
A Phoenix Bishop’s Plea to Voters & Politicians: No Votes for Abortion – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Religious Freedom Issues Loom Large in 2016 Election – Tom Tracy, C.N.S. via Crux
U.S. Bishops to Join Worldwide Day of Prayer for Sex Abuse Survivors – C.N.A. via The Reg

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

catholic-and-democratic-vice-presidential-candidate-tim-kaine-2016The Bishop of Tim Kaine, Francis Di Lorenzo, Corrects Kaine on  Same-Sex ‘Marriage’

from the Catholic News Agency

via the National Catholic Register

A Bizarre Papal Move: An Addition to the Teaching on the Eucharist? – Robert Royal Ph.D., TCT
The Fake Catholic College Girl Who Duped Twitter – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
On the Buenos Aires Directive: Pope Francis Letter on Amoria Lætitia – E.N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
The Life Of Every Catholic Blogger, Like. . . Ever — In GIFs – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
Finding Reasons to Celebrate the Triumph of the Cross – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Cth Std
An Open Letter to Tim Kaine – Todd M. Aglialoro, Catholic Answers
Any “Benedict Option” Must Consider Child Protective Services (CPS) – S.M. Krason J.D. Ph.D.
Lawsuit of Fired Catholic School Employee Attacks Religious Freedom – Jamie F. Arthur Ph.D.
Crime, Punishment, and Amoris Lætitia – John F. Crosby Ph.D., First Things
Christians Besieged: We Must Stand With the Suffering – The Editors, Natl Catholic Register
Gender Identity: Threat to Health Care Rights of Conscience – Sister Rn. Mirkes O.S.F. Ph.D.

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Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation

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Amoris Laetitia Prelates Holding BookBeautiful, Moving, and Divisive

by Robert Royal, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

Not A Single Clear Word In Favor of Communion for the Divorced & Remarried – San. Magister
First Thoughts on “Amoris Laetitia” – Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire
Church Teaching on Communion for the Divorced & Remarried Absolutely Intact – Ed Condon
Amoris Laetitia: Expect A Protracted & Perhaps Bitter Debate – Fr. Mark Drew, Cthlc Herald
Ambiguity Is the Pope’s Aim, This Document Is a Shameful Act – Patrick Archbold, Cr Mn Rp
Pope Francis Departs from Church Teaching in New Exhortation – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Amoris Laetitia: Five (5) Key Passages You Need To Read – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Papal Exhortation Avoids Clear Statement on Communion – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Pope Francis’s New Document on Marriage: 12 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin, The Reg
Amoris Laetitia Is Out: Download the P.D.F. Here – Don. R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Cthlc
‘Amoris Laetitia’, On Love in the Family: Full Text and Vatican Synthesis – Edward Pentin
A Link to the Vatican Webpage for the Exhortation – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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