Spirit of Vatican II

CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

Minimalist ChurchA Pure Distillation of 1970s Catholicism

by Fr. Robert P. Imbelli

of The Catholic Thing

Seminary Enrollment Surge for Vocations in Philadelphia! – Lou Baldwin, Catholic Philly
Man Arrested for Slaying Two Nuns in Mississippi – Crux Staff, Crux
Bill Donaghy & TOB: Step Away from the Insanity Into Reality – Melanie Jean Juneau, Cth Std
George Soros Tries to Mastermind Leftward Slide of Catholics – J.S. Jones & Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
The Better Pastor: Learning to Really Manage Your Parish – Peter Mirus, Catholic Culture
The Crisis of European Values and the World Order without God – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mn Vt
The Strange Case of the Pilgrimage Site in a Pennsylvania Ghost Town – Joseph Pronechen
Quæritur: Best Translation of St. Augustine’s “Confessions”? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Trust in God and Keep Your Hand Grenades Primed – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
4 Eloquent and Effective Politicians Who Became Saints – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Open Your Hearts to Those ‘Defeated by Life,’ Pope Francis Says – Catholic News Agency

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MONDAY EXTRA

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Latin Liturgy BeautyHow a Small-Town Parish Disposed of Its Troublesome Priest

by Timothy J. Williams, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

New Name for New Politics News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Wandering Around, Replacing the Crucifix: Priests Need to Respect Rubrics – Fr. Mat. Pittam
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Funeral Homily of Slain French Priest-Martyr: “A God of Death, a Moloch” – Gates of Vienna
The Catholic Conspiracy Turns 3 Months Old, How We Doin’? – Larry D, The Cthlc Conspiracy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Defends Defiance of Fed Court on SNAP’s Activities – David F. Pierre Jr.
Catholic Olympic Athletes Who Are Dominating Their Sports – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Church in India Faces Fresh Attacks on Mother Teresa – Anto Akkara, National Cthlc Register
10 Wonderful Activities Every Catholic Family Can This Summer – Rich Lamm, epicPew
Martyr of the First Commandment – William Doino Jr., First Things
Chinese Bishop Dead at 93, Spent 35 Years in Prison & Under Forced Labor – Wang Zhicheng
Blessing of the Cheese, We Kid You Not: There Is One in the Rituale Romanum – Dan. Esparza
NLM’s 11th Anniversary – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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FRIDAY EXTRA

Blog Pen Pad Laptop Computer Coffee Cup Cup of JoeRadical Catholic Blogs May Be a Cesspool, But Saying So Won’t Help

by Fr. Dwight Longenecker

of Crux Magazine

Completeness or Not of Fatima Message,What Matters Is What’s Unfolding – Roberto De Mattei
Vikings: How T.V. Drama Fell in Love with Bloodthirsty Paganism – Ed West, Catholic Herald
The Case for Banning Pornography – Matthew Schmitz, The Washington Post
Did Facebook ‘Blacklist’ Religious News in Their Trending Topics? – Catholic News Agency
Vatican Accuses Woman at Heart of Leaks Trial of ‘Calumny’ – Inés San Martín, Crux
Transeducation: What Is Truth? – Sean Fitzpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Philippine President-Elect’s Latest Insult Is Directed at Catholic Bishops – Natl Cthlc Register
Did the Houston DA’s Office Abuse Its Power to Get Daleiden Indictment? – Peter J. Smith
Divine Love Is ‘Supra-Rational’ – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
U.S. Official Warns ‘Door for Christians in Iraq Is Closing’ – Inés San Martín, Crux
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Future Church Street Green Highway Interstate Sign Wide PicThe Future Church That Never Was

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Seven (7) Mysterious Facts About Fatima – Harry Stevens, Regina Magazine
Professor Threatens To Give Student Bad Grade Because She Is Pro-Life – Micaiah Bilger, L.N.
In the Age of Obama, The Cultures Escalated Beyond Normal – Hadley Arkes Ph.D., The Ct Th
The Catechism of 1798 was No-Nonsense and Gritty – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
Pope Francis: S.S.P.X. on Path to Full Communion – Guillaume Goubert & Sébastien Maillard
Have We Forgotten the Hard Sayings of Christ? – Christian Browne J.D., Crisis Magazine
Directive on Transgender Access to Toilets ‘Deeply Disturbing’, Say U.S. Bishops – Cthlc Herald
The Culture War – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Zombies and the Cure for ‘The Walking Dead’ – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
Pro-Soccer Player Turned Priest Reunites with Fans in Chile – Bárbara Bustamante, Ct Nw Ag
Global Capitalism vs. Christianity? A Response to David Bentley Hart – Samuel Gregg D.Phil.
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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TUESDAY EXTRA

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Flag of North CarolinaReckless and Ruthless Bullying of North Carolina May Destroy The Country

by Matthew Archbold

of the National Catholic Register

Why This One Subject Is the Most Important Thing You Can Study – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Confessionals are No Longer Torture Chambers & the Pope Must Know It – Francis Phillips
Pope Francis and the Joy of Judging – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Spirit of Vatican II Results: From Catholic to Pentecostal to Orthodox Judaism – G. Mochkofsky
Continuing St. Damien & St. Marianne’s Legacy of Mercy – Jim Graves, National Cthlc Register
Angela’s Orderliness – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Catholic Planner: A Review – Chris Lee, Maccabee Society
What We Can Learn from Average Americans Who Were Great – Vicki Burbach, Cthlc Spir Dir
Discussion vs. Ear-Piercing Debate Online – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., Catholic Stand
New Master’s Degree in ‘Ratzinger Studies’ in the Works – Anian Christoph Wimmer, epicPew
What We Can Learn from the Guilds – Russell Sparkes, The Distributist Review
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
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SUNDAY EDITION

Jesus Ascends Into Heaven Cartoon Pic

The Real Reason Ascension was Moved to Sunday

by Micah Murphy

of epicPew

Gestures at Mass, Why Do We Do What We Do? – Dennis Emmons, OSV Newsweekly
Growing ‘o’rthodox Churches and Spirit of Vatican II Laments from Germany – Fr. Z’s Blog
Feels Every Christian Has Had While Praying – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Mary: Woman, Why Not “Mom?” – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Lane
Where Are You, God? – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Pregnant With Cancer: A Miracle – Erika Vandiver, Catholic Stand
Prescriptive and Descriptive Laws of Physics – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., S.I.T.L.O.F.
Countdown to W.Y.D.: Meeting the Queen of Poland at Częstochowa – Carrie Gress, N.C. Reg
Campus Speakers: Why They Matter – CNS Staff, Catholic Education Daily
Syrian Christians are Strong in Faith, Amid Violent Civil War – epicPew
Spirituality May Help H.I.V. Patients Survive Longer – Emma Green, The Atlantic
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WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Are Children Worth the Cost? – Barbara Curtis, Catholic Herald (US)

. . .Nigeria: Where an Ageing Population Is Not a Problem. . .

. . .on the new Family Catechism. . .

. . .Mother of Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler’s Aborted Baby Now Pro-Life. . .

. . .Father Frank Pavone: Canadian Baby Joseph Back Home. . .

. . .Donor Offspring are People, with Rights Too. . .

Did Christ Wrongly Predict His Second Coming? (No, Here’s Why) – Taylor Marshall, CT

. . .The Rapture Trap. . .

Taking a Break From a Relationship (Dating & Engagement) – Anthony Buono, 6SJ

Top Ten Ways to Get Your Children to Give Up Their Catholic Faith – Robert Kumpel

. . .14 Steps to a More Self-Centered Church. . .

Not Just Teaching, but Change – Doctor Jeff Mirus, CatholicCulture.org/On the Culture

John Jay Study: $2M Exercise in Political Correctness (No SSA Issue?) – L. Verrecchio

. . .Phil Lawler questions bishops lack of responsibility here. . .

. . .Father John Zuhlsdorf fisks George Weigel’s report on the study here. . .

. . .Michael Cook of Crisis Magazine is disappointed in the study here. . .

Before-&-After Photos: Cross Still Standing Amid Tornado-Hit Church Rubble – TCK

Cardinal Koch: The Mass of All Ages Will Outlast Newer Rites – Tancred, TEF

. . .the “Extraordinarii”. . .

. . .President of Italian Bishops Calls for A Return of the Radiance of the Mass. . .

. . .A Biblical Walk Through the Mass. . .

The Holy See is Overhauling Caritas International – Dylan Parry, A Reluctant Sinner

US: Three Talking Points That Capitalize On New Abortion Polling – Thomas Peters, CV

An Open Letter to My Friends in Poland – George Weigel, Archdiocese of Denver

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