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TVESDAY EXTRA

20 February AD 2018 1 Comment

John Henry Cardinal Newman (Credit: First Things)

Development, or Corruption; There Can Be No ‘Paradigm Shifts’ in the Church

. . .regarding Amoris Lætitia, some advance positions contrary to the constant teaching of the Catholic Church, by denying that adultery is always a grave objective sin or by making the Church’s entire sacramental economy exclusively dependent on people’s subjective dispositions. . .

by Gerhard Cardinal Müller,

of First Things

Michael Voris – Our Savonarola? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Attacks on the Family, Mark Steyn Video Interview – Fr. Z’s Blog
Nine Converts from Atheism Share Their Journey Home – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Steering Clear of “The Catholic Ghetto” – Michael Pakaluk Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
New Bishop Appointed for Rockville Centre Diocese – Sister B.M. Reis F.S.P., Vtcn Nws
Are We Declining? Are We Falling? – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
When Will the Shooting Stop? – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
John Michael Talbot Debuts Podcast on Breadbox Media – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Florentine Street Shrines, Will Today’s Della Robbia Please Step Forward? – D. Clayton
Dear Vatican, Put Not Your Trust in China or Turkey – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis
Why Don’t We Care About the Slaughter of Nigerian Christians? – M. Brown, The Strm
Call for Masses for Ireland’s Abortion Referendum – Joseph Shaw, Rorate Cæli
Don Briel, Remembered – Maria Wiering, The Catholic Spirit
An Indonesian Miracle of Muslim-Catholic Friendship – Elizabeth J. Seah, Ignitum Today
Vatican & China Could Sign Deal on Bishops ‘After March’ – Catholic Herald
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THVRSDAY EXTRA

15 February AD 2018

Blase Cardinal Cupich Answering Questions (Credit: Life Site)

‘Let’s Not Make It Just about. . .Sins of the Flesh’; Cardinal Cupich

The cardinal believes reception of Communion depends on ‘conscience’. Does his reasoning add up?

by Dan Hitchens,

of the Catholic Herald

Court Likely to Withdraw Charge of Key Accuser in Card. Pell Abuse Case – CNA/CWR
Mark Wahlberg & Wife Post Ash Wednesday Video Message on Instagram – ChurchPop
This Diocese’s Website Has the Best Catholic 404 Message! – ChurchPop
Francis Modifies Norms for the Resignation of Bishops – CNA/EWTN News via The CWR
Priest in Idaho Faces Drug, Child Pornography Charges – CNA/EWTN News via The CWR
How Jesus Changed Jewish Prayers via the Our Father – G. McClung Ph.D. J.D., CS
Good News for the Rebuilding of the Basilica in Norcia – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
4 Surprising Lessons from Debates Between Saints & Scoundrels – Theresa Williams, eP
4 Areas of Education Homeschoolers Should Explore – John Tuttle, Seton Magazine
How Despots Exploit Vatican Foreign Policy – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Catholic Herald
Modern Stoicism: A Critique – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Vatican Denies Rumors That B16 Has Degenerative Nerve Disorder – CNA via NC Rgstr
Food Aid Feeds Conflict & Dependence – Tirzah Duren, FEE
Anniversary Musings on Benedict & the Normalization of Resignation – Jn. Allen, Crux
Pope Francis Regularly Meets with Victims of Sexual Abuse – Elise Harris, CNA via NCRg
Curial Reform as a Matter of Pastoral Concern – CNA via The Catholic World Report
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MONDAY EXTRA I

12 February AD 2018 7 Comments

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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THVRSDAY EXTRA II

8 February AD 2018 6 Comments

The Seven Virtues (Public Domain via Aleteia)

Struggling with Sin? Practice the Opposing Virtue

Combat the seven deadly sins with the seven heavenly virtues

by Philip Kosloski,

of Aleteia

‘Porn(ography) Literacy’ Class For Teens – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Villa Maria Chapel Upgrade Creates Controversy – David Ryan, Ignitum Today
No Girl Scout Cookies for Me! – Birgit Jones, Designs by Birgit
The Art of the Chapel Veil or Mantilla – John Paul Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
Here’s What You May Not Know About Christ’s Passion – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
Jesus Was a Miracle Worker & Everyone Knew It Bart Ehrman – Jimmy Akin, NC Rgstr
NRO Interviews Me on the Jesuit Who Changed My Life – Dawn Eden Goldstein S.T.D.
Discernment of Spirits – Kristin Aebli, Catholic Spiritual Direction
First Gerber Baby With Down Syndrome – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
What the Difference in Disagreements Can Teach Us – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Our Salvation Journey: Once & Done is Just No Fun! – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
A Penitential Valentine’s Day – Madeleine Teahan, Catholic Herald
Why America Needs Thousands of Political Parties – Matthew Walther, The Week
Will Pres. Trump Tell the Truth About the Armenian Genocide? – R. Morgenthau, WSJ
Pope Francis: It’s Blasphemy to Commit Crimes in the Name of God – H Brockhaus, CNA
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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

2 September AD 2016

So What are Those Sins That Cry Out to Heaven for Vengeance Anyway?

by Dave Griffey

of Daffey Thoughts

The Best Argument against Polygamy Is One that Our Politicians Won’t Use – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
Serpents and Doves: 30 Maxims on Worldly Wisdom by Fr. Baltasar Gracián, S.J. – St. Peter’s Lst
How Obergefell Continues to Warp Reality – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Why No Confessions on a Feast Day? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Plan For the Worst, Hope For the Best – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
The Call to Sacrifice Everything for God – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Western Self-Hatred Makes Jihad Possible – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
The Worst Arguments Against Papal Infallibility – Part 1 – Scott Eric Alt, epicPew
Catholistan: The State of the Catholic Church in Central Asia – Ray Cavanaugh, The Dispatch
Meddling and Puritanical Jacobins – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
God Shows His Love Through Friends Who Will Always Carry You – Rebecca Frech, NC Register

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THURSDAY EDITION

19 May AD 2016

Fr. Z Rants About the Church Losing Her Moorings

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Compares Islam’s Inherent Drive for Conquest to Christ’s Great Commission – Cr. E. Olson
Fr. Thomas Rosica: Catholics Have Filled the Internet with Venom and Vitriol – Catholic Herald
The Fact-Free Universe of Transgender Activism – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
‘Judge Not’ Doesn’t Mean Don’t Make Judgments – David Carlin, Catholic Answers
Cardinal Sarah Rebukes ‘Demonic’ Attacks on Family at Washington Breakfast – Claire Chretien
Full text: Cardinal Sarah at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast – Catherine Harmon
Video: Clarity f/ Card. Burke on Marriage, Indissolubility & the Challenges We Face – Fr. Z’s Blg
To Acknowledge the Existence of Sin Is to Claim We Understand – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Our Lady Said “Yes!” – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Video: S.S.P.X.’s Bishop Fellay Speaks Exclusively to the Register – Edward Pentin, N.C. Rgstr
Amazing Promise of Adult Stem Cells & How the Church Supports It – Eli. Harris & Kv. J. Jones
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update

10 April AD 2016 9 Comments

The Law Before ‘Amoris’ Is The Law After

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D. J.D.,

of In the Light of the Law

a Canon Law Blog

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

10 April AD 2016

11 Habits That Will Transform Your Prayer Life

by William Bloomfield

of One Peter 5

St. Eugene’s Cathedral (Santa Rosa, CA) Retro-Fitting Sanctuary – William Riccio, New Lit Mov
The Clothes Have No Emperor: How I Evangelize Atheists – Kenneth Hensley, Cthlc Answers
Snobbery, Sin, and Salvation: Brideshead Revisited – Harry Mount, Catholic Herald
How a Sketchbook Led One Chinese Woman to the Catholic Faith – A. Gagliarducci & K. Jones
Ideas For the Cry Room From Greenville, Texas – David Clayton, New Liturgical Movement
Eucharistic Procession at Wyoming Catholic College (Annunciation) – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
A Night in the Holy Sepulchre – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Asceticism: The Alternative to “Hope and Change” – Timothy D. Lusch, Crisis Magazine
Ambrosian Easter Sunday Mass – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Church’s Care For People With Special Needs Is a Blessing For Families – Patty Knap
Poem: “It Takes Families To Raise A Village” – Guy McClung, Catholic Lane
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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