Spirit of Vatican II

10th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum

We can Safely Say the Doomsayers are Wrong

by Dom Alcuin Reid

of Catholic Herald

The Glorious Revolution Overthrown – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Mvmnt
On the Tenth Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Mvmnt
Fisking Great Summorum Pontificum by Michael Brendan Dougherty with Hard Truths – Fr. Z
Let’s Call It Reason #9577 for Summorum Pontificum – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Summorum at 10: “The Mass Will Rise Again” – Remembering Tito Casini – Rorate Cæli
So. . . Tie One On! (A Maniple That Is) – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Axes of Interpretation – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
We Thank in Particular. . . – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Inspires New Generation to Bridge the Liturgical Divide – Fr. Michael Pawlowicz, Adoremus
“The Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum at 10” – by Dr. Tom Woods – Rorate Cæli
Summorum Pontificum Anniversary Mass at Basilica Shrine – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
Liturgy Amidst the Challenges of Modern Culture – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis Magazine

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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The Gospel According to Fr. James Martin, S.J.

by Deacon Jim Russell,

of Crisis Magazine

Spokesman for Jesuit Chief Offers Sophisticated Explanation for Devil Remarks – Cthlc Herald
How a Catholic American is Thriving in Secular France – B. Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Was St. John Bosco’s Relic Stolen by Satanists? – Ary Waldir Ramos Diaz, Aleteia
Brick by Brick in Victoria, Canada – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Unprecedented Gathering of US Church Will Discuss Evangelization – Peter Jesserer Smith, Rg
How the Angelus Can Change the World in 3 Minutes a Day – Justin McClain, epicPew
The Problem With Instant Gratification – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
The Creative Catholic: Sally Read – K.V. Turley, The Dispatch from Catholic World Report
Feast Day of Saint William, Bishop of York, Confessor – Eddie Masters, Regina Magazine
Identity in Relationship – Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
In the Tangle of Our Minds: “Thoughtful Theism” by Fr. Andrew Younan – Anthony S. Layne
Cultivating the Fruits of the Holy Spirit – Susannah Pearce, Integrated Catholic Life™
Feeling Abandoned, Russian Catholics Appeal to the Pope – Francis X. Rocca, Wall Street Jrnl
Developing a Canon & Schema of Liturgical Art for the Roman Rite (Part II) – David Clayton
Feast Day of Saint Medard, Bishop – Eddie Masters, Regina Magazine
Context, Genre Being Used & Literary Form are Key for Interpreting Stories in Scripture – OSV
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

“Not All Is Well, Nor Should We Pretend That It Is — Even if This Means Abandoning the ‘New Pentecost’ Narrative of Vatican II”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Effect of Lay Participation on the Souls of Priests – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
“Husbands, Love Your Wives. . .: A Note on ‘Submission’ – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
You Lie! Said the Geocentrist to the Catholic Scientist* – Bob Kurland, Catholic Scientist
We Are Facing a Discipline Shortage Crisis – Patrick Coffin, National Catholic Register
What Makes Us Catholic? The Eucharist – Fr. Daniel Pattee, The Catholic Thing
Poll: When Is Last Time You Heard About Hell In Sermon/Homily? – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
The Alms Book is Your Definite Guide to Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
How to Have Supernatural Life – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers Magazine
Crisis in Family and Church Put Under Spotlight – Edward Pentin, NC Register
After Pentecost, was the Church Communist? – Jay Richards, The Stream
Book Review: A Beautiful Catholic ABC Book for Children – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Francis: Pius XII Risked His Neck to Save Jews from Deportation – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Single but Full of Love – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Pope: Catholics Mistaken to be Christians of Right or Left, Instead of Side of Jesus – Asia News
Whit Monday: Lord and Liberator, Counselor and Comforter – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pentecost and You – Fr. John Catoir J.C.D., Catholic Stand
Pentecost, Deism, and Secularism – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
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THURSDAY NEWS EDITION

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Catholic Lite and Europe’s Demographic Suicide

by George Weigel,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Why Melania & Ivanka Stuck to Vatican Dress Codes when Meeting the Pope – Caroline Leaper
The Manchester Bomber: Martyr or Murderer? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
America’s Culture War On Russia – Rod Dreher, A TAC Blogger
ISIS Ally in Philippines Storms Catholic Cathedral, Takes Hostages – CNA via NC Register
A 9/11 Sacred Site Is at Risk in New York – Thomas J. Craughwell, NC Register
Why We Must Name, Identify, and Combat the Ideology of Radical Islam – Michael Brown Ph.D.
Christian Doctors Need Protection f/Being Forced to Do Abortion or Euthanasia – W. Smith J.D.
Pope & Trump Express Satisfaction Over Joint Commitment in Favor of Life – Edward Pentin
Justice Alito Encourages Seminarians, Speaks Up for Religious Freedom – CNA via NC Register
Social Care Crisis: Can Catholic Teaching Help? – Philip Booth, Catholic Herald
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY NEWS EDITION

(Photo Credit: Catholic Herald – UK)

A Dearth of Priestly Vocations in America: “Things Have Gone Terribly, Terribly Wrong”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Fr. Barron on Bill Nye – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Bill Nye In 1996: Chromosomes Determine If You’re A Boy Or Girl – Bre Payton, The Federalist
Is There a Case for Le Pen? – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Caitlyn Jenner is Not the ‘Former Stepmother’ of Kim Kardashian – Michael Brown, The Strm
Planned Parenthood Killed His Sister in Botched Abortion, Now Demanding Justice – M. Bilger
Order of Malta Elects New Grand Master – Elise Harris, CNA via National Catholic Register
Hospital Threatens to Remove Baby’s Life Support, Won’t Release Baby – Kathy Ostrowski, LN
Media Bias and the Missing Christian Pro-Life Position – Sean McDowell, The Stream
Belgium: Brothers of Charity, Catholic Psychiatric Hospitals to Provide Euthanasia – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Inept Leadership Nearly Destroyed the Knights of Malta – in 1798 – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
New Law to Protect the Homeless is a ‘Major Victory’, says Catholic Charity  – Susan Byron
Trump Gets an A+ on Pro-Life Issues During His First 100 Days in Office – Steven Ertelt, LN
The Catholic Church Can Help Single Parents – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Only One Way Out of Our Race Problems: Jesus Christ – Tom Gilson, The Stream
For the MONDAY NEWS EXTRA (1 May, AD 2017) click here.
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SATURDAY EDITION

Theologian Opponent of ‘Humanae Vitæ’ Reveals Himself as an “Active Homosexual”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Answers to “Dubia” from Vatican! About the T.L.M. & Overly Restrictive Bishops – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Ancient Law Written on the Heart – R.J.T., The Five Beasts
The Catholic Journalist Who Embraced the Cross – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
It Is Sometimes Necessary to Risk Giving Offense – Msgr. Charle Pope, Community in Mission
3 Reasons Why Lent Determines Your Happiness Year Round – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
A Primer on the Manly Tradition of Tea – The Art of Manliness
How Steve Bannon Thinks about Capitalism & Christianity – Joseph Sunde, Acton Inst. PB
Democratic Republic of Congo: Upsurge of Violence Against the Church – Cthlc News Agency
Sodalits Provide Information on Abuse of Minors to Peruvian Prosecutors – Cthlc News Agency
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Neil Gorsuch’s Proven Track Record of Protecting Religious Liberty – Travis Weber, TDS

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TUESDAY EDITION

How an Anglican Explained Where Catholic Parishes are Going Wrong

by Father Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Herald

New Booklet by Cardinal Asserted to be Response to the 5 Dubia of the 4 Cardinals – Fr. Z’s Blg
Sentimental Catholicism; Liturgical No-No’s – Fr. Bevil Bramwell O.M.I., The Catholic Thing
ESPN Profit Plummets As Network Turns Anti-Christian – Clay Travis, Outkick the Coverage
Jesuit “Catholic” Georgetown Professor Defends Islamic Slavery – Donald R. McClarey J.D.
‘On Fire for the Catholic Church’: Remembering Convert Deacon Alex Jones – Brian O’Neel
The Spark in The Thin Red Line: Why I Remain Catholic – Alex Wolfe, Catholic Stand
Good Works: Why We Do Them – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
11 Saintly Ways To Go from Humdrum To Holy Today – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
50 Biblical Proofs That Jesus is God – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
Meet New US Saintly Causes – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
The “Mutual Enrichment” Theme: West Meets East Edition – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Day St. Valentine’s Relics Got to Ireland – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Does Catholic Social Teaching Require Ever More Govt Regulation – Jay Richards Ph.D. O.P.
How Many Books Could You Read if You Gave Up (Just a Bit) on Social Media? – Daniel Esparza
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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CHRISTMAS EVE EDITION

Video: Does This 1944 Christmas Eve Mass Look Anything Like Yours?

by Brian Williams,

of Liturgy Guy

You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets – Part III – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
What Is “The Nativity”? – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic World Report
How was Christmas Celebrated in the Middle Ages? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
A “Silent Night” Version Even the Grinch in You Would Love – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Huron Carol: A Strange Case of Mistranslating a Saint – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
When Celebrating Christmas was a Crime – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
A Christmas Carol and Detachment – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Waxing Sentimental at Christmas: Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary – Rachel Lu, NCRg
Room at the Inn – William McGurn, The Wall Street Journal
Christmas and its Consequences: A Review of Puccini’s La Bohème – Paul Joseph Prezzia, TCR
Are You a Holiday Saint or a Mean Old Grinch? – Laura Hensley, epicPew

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THURSDAY EDITION

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It is as if the Church Simply Caved in Before the World and Its Prince

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Uni. of Notre Dame Community Reacts to Fr. Jenkins’ Trump Commencement Non-Invite – CNS
The Inside Story of the St. Mary’s University Revival – Amy-Jo Crowley, Catholic Herald
Canadian Bishops Baptize Euthanasia – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Thoughts on Letter by Canadian Bishops on Assisted Suicide – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Why I Converted to the Catholic Faith – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Reading Silence for the First Time – Amy Welborn, The Catholic World Report
How a UK Scribe’s Study of Islam Helped Explain Pakistani Immigrant Gangs’ Sex Crimes – GR
Pier Giorgio Frassati, the Saint Whose Sorrows Never Made Him Sad – Francis Phillips, CH
The Natural Law: A Guide for How to Be Human – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Major Religious Freedom Law Might Get Christmas Upgrade – M. Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Ohio Governor Kasich Signs 20-Week Abortion Ban but Vetoes Heartbeat Measure – CNA
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Innovations Which Vatican II Did Not Call For, but Which We Got Anyway

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Hans & Sophie Scholl Exemplify the Moral Courage Every Christian Needs – Francis Phillips, CH
5 Common Misconceptions about Purgatory – Sara Spitt, epicPew
This Forgotten Fatima Note Reveals Sr. Lúcia’s ‘Holy Ambition’ for the Rosary – Dan. Blackman
Six Ways Not to Fight Temptation – Fr. Clayton Thompson, Those Catholic Men
Pope Francis Names New Archbishop of Krakow, Poland – Catholic News Agency
How Feminism Betrayed Childless Women – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
France Attempts to Criminalize the Pro-Life Movement – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACthlc
Orthodoxy, Heresy and Objective Truth – Francis X. Cronin Ed.D. (ADB), Natl Cth Register
Harry Potter: from Aristotle’s Poetics to Christian Virtue – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Tdy
Modesty Is a Direction Not a Line – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., Catholic Stand
On Meeting Sally Read: Poet, Writer, Convert from Atheism – K.V. Turley, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

clown-mass-spirit-of-vatican-ii-liturgical-abuse-liturgy-liberalism-smoke-of-satanSome Catholics Defend Using the Internet for ‘Liturgy Shaming’

by David Gibson

of Religious News Service

via Crux

The Pope’s Confusing Statement on Gender Theory: A Follow-Up – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
Eye of the Tiber or Real Headline? Can You Tell the Difference? – Theresa Williams, epicPew
10 Urgent Facts About Exorcisms this Catholic Peritus Wants You to Know – Shaun McAfee O.P.
Confidence in the Dialog between Faith & Science: New Book by Stacy Trasancos – M. Baruzzini
Medieval Advice for Students Living Away from Home – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Tonight’s Channel 4 Programme Attacks My Pro-Life Org., Here’s What They Won’t Say – C.H.
How to Discourage Socialism Among the Young – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
Pence vs. Kaine: V.P. Debate Gives Voice to the Pro-Life Cause – Matthew Bunson, N.C. Rgstr
The Pill and the Modern Myth of Progression – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald
How St. Francis’ Reformation Differed from Martin Luther’s “Reformation” – T. Marshall Ph.D.
Being a Good Neighbor Every Day – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

Liturgical DancingQuæritur: Only Half-Way Decent Parish Near Us Is Still Not Good, What To Do?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Is Vatican, Under Francis, Moving Away from Teachings of JP2 on Life & Marriage? – Phil. Lawler
Cardinal Burke says ‘I Will Never be Part of a Schism’ – Patrick B. Craine, Life Site
400 Books on the History of Art, Ready to Download (Legally) for Free – Daniel Esparza, Alt
108 Years Ago, This Priest’s Murder at Mass Shocked the U.S. – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Register
Pittsburgh Diocese: Government Is Violating Supreme Court Mandate Order – Cthlc Nws Agncy
Pope Francis’ Catholics and the Problem of Labels – Timothy Kirchoff, Ethika Politika
Al Smith: The “Happy Warrior” Who Was Unapologetically Catholic – Russell Shaw, The CWR
The Happiest Day of Mother Teresa’s Life – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
New Art from Daniel Mitsui: The Mass of St. Gregory – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why the Prince of Peace Divides Us – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Catholic Stand
Fragment of Christ’s Cross Stolen from California Church – Adelaide Mena, Cthlc News Agncy

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