Spirituality

SATVRDAY EVENING EDITION

From Trials to Transfiguration – A Homily for the Second Sunday of Lent – Msgr. Charles Pope
Benedict XVI and the Call to Holiness – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
What Does it Mean to Judge? – Carlos Solorzano at Catholic365
A Miraculous Journey to Sobriety and Healing – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BigPulpit.com
Spiritual Battle Isn’t Flashy – Thomas Graf at Indulgences Blog
The Right Way to View Your Suffering – Lila Rose
She Left a Wild Lifestyle but Thanks to Mary Found True Happiness in God – ChurchPOP
The Power Of One Hail Mary – Paradisus Dei

Lent:
3 Ways to Live Lent in a Eucharistic Way – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Isaac, Abraham, and the Meaning of Lenten Sacrifice – Marcellino D’Ambrosio
Beer for Lent? The Diocese of Scranton’s ‘40 Days’ Brew Helps Feed the Homeless – The Reg
Mary’s Apparitions: How Mary’s Spiritual Messages Can Guide You During Lent – ChurchPOP

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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
400-Year-Old Marian Prophecies About Our Age – James Valois at CatholicLink
Hey Man, Stuff Changes – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Finding Peace In The Storm: Why Am I Suffering? – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Custom of Vesting the Patronal Statue at San Remigio-Fosdinovo in Tuscany – Lit Arts Jrnl
The Mystery & Paradox of Holiness – Carl E. Olson at Simply Catholic
Saint of the Day Quote: St. Boniface of Lausanne – Don. R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
Did You Know There’s a Copy of the Shroud of Turin in New Jersey? – Get Fed
Sts. Francisco & Jacinta Marto – Catholics for Catholics
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BigPulpit.com
What Does Jesus Have to Do with Me? – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Want to Wear Christ’s Crown of Thorns? In Mexico, You Can – J. Operacz & C. Séveirac at Aleteia
The Great Michelangelo Was Fra Angelico’s Heir, But God’s First – James Day at NC Register
Saltem Diebus Dominicis: The Devil, Temptations, & You – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at One Peter Five
For Love of Beauty – Philokalia – Hilary White at World of Hilarity
St. Cecilia — Patron Saint of Musicians – Catholic Arena
Speak, Lord, Your Servant Is Listening – Sherry Antonetti at National Catholic Register
5 Amazing Catholic Sites Not to Miss in Idaho – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Artistic Treasures from Milan Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Exorcist Explains Interaction of Angels & Demons – Lila Rose

Lent:
An Exercise of Abandonment to Divine Providence – Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure, S.J./Tan Drctn
LENTCAzT: Monday 1st Week of Lent, Excessive Austerity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Penance in a Festive Season? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture
Why Do We Abstain From Meat & Fast From Food? – Deacon M. Bickerstaff at Integrated Cth Life
Nurses, Ghosts, & Lent – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Discover Strength Through Surrender – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life

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THVRSDAY EXTRA II

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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
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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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For the THVRSDAY EDITION (8 February, AD 2018) click here.
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

St. Peter’s Square Window (Credit: Catholic Stand)

Mortification: An Ancient Part of the Christian Spiritual Life

by Shaun McAfee, O.P.,

of Catholic Stand

Univ. of Notre Dame Sacrifices Truth on Altar of Public Opinion – Brianna Heldt, NC Reg
Channeling Scatterbrained in Sweden – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Crucified Cow’ on Display Inside a Catholic Church, Locals Outraged – J. Smits, LSN
Ideas for Your Advent Season of Preparation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Patrick Coffin Show: Can You Prove God Exists? —Dr. Edward Feser – Patrick Coffin, CS
Christmas Gift Guide 2017 – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Vatican Official Calls Trump’s Haiti Move ‘A Sad Decision’ – CNA via The CWR
Pro-Choicers Think Abortion Debate Over; Out of Touch with Public – M. Wee, CH
Bishops Launch Petition to Ditch Faith Schools Cap – Catholic Herald
“Salvator Mundi”: the Saga of the “Last” da Vinci – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Why a Third Section of the Secretariat of State? – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Saudis Target Lebanon, the Hope of Middle East Christians – Peter Jesserer Smith, Rg
Church History & Catholic Social Doctrine on Soundcloud – S. Romanos, Rorate Cæli
Pope Francis: What Matters, In the End, is How Well We Loved – Han. Brockhaus, CNA
Spiritual Allies – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Countering Genocide: The Importance of Prayer & Aid for the Persecuted – NC Rgstr

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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Fr. Thomas Ewing Sherman, SJ, Son of General William Tecumseh Sherman

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

of Catholic Stand

Prayer Takes Practice: Five Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., TCG
Is the “Sunday Obligation” Unreasonably Harsh? – Matt Nelson, Catholic Answers Magazine
Sts. Clare & Francis Show can be Achieved Thru Prayer, Fasting – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Raleigh’s New Cathedral Is a Beacon of Evangelization – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
7 Reasons to Pray the Rosary, from “Secret of the Rosary” by St. Louis de Montfort – ChrchPp
4 Ways to Increase Patience – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Solemn High Mass for 10 New Carmelite Nuns in Philadelphia – Matthew, A Catholic Life
Chicago’s Classic Churches are ‘Poetry in Concrete’ – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Concerning Concelebration, Variety, & Fraternity – Fr. Z’s Blog
On Going to Confession – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
Art for the Soul – Christopher Akers, The Catholic Thing
The Never-Ending Process of Spiritual Growth – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Serving the Poorest of the Poor, Photo of the Day – Aleteia
God Is The First Extremist – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Why We Need Sacred Things (Plural) – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Heraldry For Parish History – Fr. Guy Selvester, Exarandorum
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (16 June AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (16 June AD 2017) click here.

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

Jesus on CrossWhy Christ Will Never Let His Bride Redefine Marriage

by Benjamin Wiker

of the National Catholic Register

Ite!  The Call to Go Forth in Christ – Jason Craig, The Catholic Gentleman
Deaconesses and the Dangers of Antiquarianism – Christian Browne, Crisis Magazine
That “Olympic Moment” Was a Christian Moment – Matthew Archbold, Natl Catholic Register
Women Should Appreciate Masculine Virtues – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Site of Marian Apparitions in Wisconsin becomes Natl Shrine – Patricia Kasten, CNS via Crux
Actor Playing Jesus in Ben-Hur ‘Received Blessing from the Pope’ – Mark Pattison, Cthlc Hrld
Review on New Book: Delving into “The World of Ben-Hur” – Paul Senz, The Dispatch
Lessons from Prison Ministry – Laura De Maria, Catholic Stand
Depression and the Psalms – Thomas L. McDonald, National Catholic Register
The Fascinating & Problematic History of Athletes Doping & the Olympics – Ade. Mena, CNA
Friendship, Forgiveness & Chariots: The Ben-Hur Team Discusses Their New Film – Jim Graves

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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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For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (Mary 9, 2016) click here.

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