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MONDAY EDITION

Minor Orders (Pic Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

The Rite of Degradation from the Order of Priesthood, Wherein Fr. Z Rants

. . .the rites are provided for degrading an archbishop, bishop, priest, deacon, subdeacon, all the minor orders backwards.  If you were a bishop. . . you’d be there for a while. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Quæritur: Invalidly Married Niece Coming to Visit with Husband, What To Do? – Fr. Z
Courageous Judge Writes Roe v. Wade Has No Basis in the Constitution – Mat Staver, LN
Fiction & the Right Side of History – H.W. Crocker III, Crisis Magazine
Was the U.S. Right to Drop A-Bombs? Answer More Difficult Than You Think – C. Herald
Forced to be Free: The Gospel of “Tolerance” – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
The Patrick Coffin Show: Hope When Hope Seems Gone, Dr. Aaron Kheriaty – M. Juneau
An Ignatian Style Examination of Conscience – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Away with Apathy, Let’s Build Community – Chiara Bertoglio, Mercatornet
Of Course, Christians are Theocrats – Peter J. Leithart, First Things
Experimental Lectionary of the Consilium ad exsequendam (1967) – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Why Friendships Matter Both on Earth & in Our Spiritual Life – Laura DeMaria, C. Stand
Catholic Students Have Better Self-discipline, US Study Finds – Alex Defert, Cthlc Herald
The Gleam of Heavenly Treasures – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
My Takeaway From London Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Faith, Life, & Learning: Catholics in Arkansas Get a New High School – CNA via The CWR
How to Tell If Your Fundraising Campaign Will Work – Brice Sokolowski
A Mother in the City: Life Transitions & Consecration to Mary – Sarah Carey, Cthlc Stand
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Cross (Pic Credit: First Things)

A Failing Episcopal Establishment

. . .the episcopal establishment has been failing for a long time & in many phases.  It failed to secure the theological loyalty of Catholic colleges & universities.  No diocese has systematically implemented the reforms of the liturgy encouraged by Pope Benedict.  The American episcopacy oversees parochial school systems in decline, & sponsors social justice ministries run by people who reject the Church’s teaching on many moral matters.  In recent decades, the bishops’ conference has made feeble efforts to recover the electoral influence it had when archbishops & cardinals were part of the Democratic party’s urban machines. . .

by R.R. Reno,

of First Things

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Sham That is the (LGBT) World Meeting of Families – Rod Dreher, The American. . .
The Acceptance & Promotion of Homosexuality Is the Root of the Problem – D Almeter
Fr. Zed Calls for Solidarity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Current Indiana Bishop Named in Grand Jury Sex Abuse Report – AP via Crux
What Did Card. Wuerl Know About an Alleged Abuser, How Did He Respond? – NC Rgstr
Former Erie Bishop Responds to Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report – CNA via NC Register
Persecution of Jack Phillips is Why Evangelicals Voted for Trump – Rod Dreher
Here’s Why an LBD is the Latest Travel Go-To Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
Chinese Sacrificial Hat (Chinese Biretta), Inculturation in China – New Liturgical Mvmnt
The Power of Perseverance in Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
President Duterte Threatens Violence Towards Bishops of Philippines – Crux
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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Bishops (Pic Credit: Roman Catholic Man)

The Depth of My Anger of Decades of Effete Bishops

. . .unlike the mighty bishops who came before you, you are the ones who never believed our people were capable of growing; of living a superior life in God’s good graces.  Do you believe in grace at all?  For you, living a life of virtue is an unrealistic goal; certainly not anything anyone is capable of living.  Your weak, effete “leadership” has made “us” the enemy because we actually believe we are capable of living as our ancestors once did . . . lives totally dedicated to God & His way, not just the way of the world.  You blame us for dividing the Church when all the while we are trying to live in union with the Church as it was for 1965 years. . .

by Father Richard Heilmann,

of Roman Catholic Man

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
“Gay” Priests? An Open Letter to Fr. James Martin – Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
Onetime Owner of Catholic Online Website Headed to Prison – California Catholic Daily
This is Not Satire, An Open Pedophile is Running for Congress – Michael Brown Ph.D.
Cardinal O’Malley Will Not Attend the World Meeting of Families – Rocco Palmo
Fr. Malachi Martin Thinks Murder of Fr. Alfred Kunz Was Satanic Evil – The CWR
A Saintly Priest May Emerge from the Sinking of the Titanic – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
American Catholic Kings? Freemasons & Catholic Integralism – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The Popeye Generation – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
75 Clergy, Scholars Ask Cardinals: Urge Pope to Pul Death Penalty Teaching – C. Herald
Purity is Power – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Christian Baker Again Under Fire for Refusing Transgender Cake – Kevin Daley
3 Books to Read as the School Year Begins – Katie Prejean, epicPew
Marriage, Holy Eucharist & the Communion of Persons – J. Grondelski Ph.D., NC Rgstr
Anti-Christian ‘Humanist’ Leader Wins the Bigotry Game – Tom Gilson, The Stream
Pope Names New Deputy Secretary of State – Elise Harris, Crux
To Prevent Gossip, Think Before Speaking – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Why John Paul II Created the World Meeting of Families – Mt. E. Bunson, NC Register
Central Africa: Cathedral Shelters Muslims Amid Sectarian Violence – Rlgn News Srvc
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo at the November 2017 USCCB Meeting (Credit: Claire Chretien of LifeSiteNews)

Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo Declines To Answer a Question on Amoris Lætitia

by Claire Chretien,

of Life Site

Why French Women are Quitting the Pill – Gerard Migeon, Mercatornet
Photos Of Pregnant Bethany Hamilton Teaching Son To Surf! – B. Payton, The Fdrlst
“What Are We Trying to Hide?” – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Cupich–Naumann Election Wasn’t a Referendum on Pope Francis – G. Weigel, NR
Kidnapped by the Vatican? – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register
My Journey In Becoming a Carmelite – Alita Maria Covel Ngo O.C.D.S., Catholic Stand
3 Steps to Your Best Year-End Campaign Ever – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Black Elk Sainthood Cause Advances with U.S. Bishops’ Vote – CNA/EWTN News
Australia Votes Yes on ‘Gay Marriage’ Non-Binding Vote – M. Bowling, The Cthlc Leader
Doubting Thomas (Aquinas) on Private & Public Killing – Chr. O. Tollefsen Ph.D., PD
The Migrant Crisis & Hungary’s Tormented Past – Christopher Szabo, Mercatornet
Why Is Religion Reporting So Bad? – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Abortion Info Required at Pro-Life Ctrs? Sup. Court Takes Up Case – CNA via The CWR
Bishop Jaime Soto Leads Prayer After Northern California Shooting – CNA/EWTN News
Buddhist: Pope Francis Visit to Myanmar May Bring “Peace & Prosperity” – S. Digal, AN
Card. Ranjith Calls for Prayers & Action on World Day of the Poor – M.M. Perera, AN

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City (Credit: Scott Maentz from Flickr via Catholic News Agency)

Archbishop Naumann Elected U.S. Bishops’ Pro-Life Committee Chair

by Carl Bunderson,

of CNA/EWTN News

Catholic Schools Asked To Drop Words ‘Mother’ & ‘Father’ f/Admissions Forms – CH
Liturgy: I’ll Do It My Way! – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Card. Burke Addresses the Dubia One Year After Their Publication – E. Pentin, NCReg
A Harvest Of Witnesses: Victory Is Near – William P. Mumma, First Things
USCCB Fall Meeting Day One – Matthew E. Bunson D.Min., National Catholic Register
5 Ways to Celebrate Advent – Katie Prejean, epicPew
A Millennial Guy’s Guide to Holding the Door Open – J-P Mauro, Aleteia
Abortion & Catholic Politicians – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Physician-Assisted Suicide: A New Pascal’s Wager – Frs. C. Faller & J. Previtali, TCT
A World Without Christ Leads to the Atheist Gunman – Derya Little, NC Register
The Church Must Help Married Couples More, Says Pope Francis – Cindy Wooden, CH
The Armies of the Homeless – The TOF Spot
Devotees of Fr. Solanus Casey Will Flock to His Beatification – Pat. M. Armstrongs, Reg
You Too Can Make a Music Video — By Using Google Search – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Pope to Mark World Day of the Poor, with Lunch for 1,500 – Asia News
How Christians Are Continuing To Help Hurricane-Devastated Puerto Rico – CNA
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (14 November AD 2017) click here.

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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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Pope Francis Thumbs UpThe Curious Case of Pope Francis and the “New Natural Lawyers”

by Edward Feser Ph.D.

a Philosopher Blogger

“Comedian” Sarah Silverman Mocks Jesus, Pushes Abortion in Netflix Show – Mark Judge
Pro-Life Leader to Religious Leaders: ‘Your Silence is Killing Us’ – Pete Baklinski, Life St Nws
Kathy Griffin, Cheap Grace, and the Mechanisms of Evil – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Life in Communist Cuba is Nothing Like What Most Americans Have Heard – Arm. Simón
Bruckner’s Hope – Fr. Innocent Smith O.P., The Catholic World Report
Christian Harassment Is on the Rise; Can You Do Anything? – Kelsey Dallas, Deseret News
Diversity Is Our Weakness: University Edition Part CDXVII – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
There’s a Christian Alternative to Health Insurance – Laura Turner, BuzzFeed
Let Us Now Consider Maddi’s Baby – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Christ in Art: Caravaggio and the Noble Normalcy of the Risen Christ – Maureen Mullarkey
How Gender became Political, and the Political became Personal – Wayne J. Ottenbreit
Putin Takes an Orthodox Route to Cement Power – L. Todd Wood, Washington Times
On Not Heading For The Hills – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Largest Catacombs in Rome Soon Will be Opened to the Public – Daniel Esparza
Scientists in Controversial Attempt to Re-Animate “Brain Dead” Patients – Michael Cook
Millennials Want More From Love Than Hookups, Study Finds – Mariana Barillas, The Fdrlst
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (5 June, AD 2017) click here.
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For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
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Post-Election Day in America 2016 Friday Edition

president-elect-donald-j-trump-thinkingCatholics Vote for Trump: Patheos Hardest Hit

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Trump Could be Disastrous for Catholics, We Must Oppose Him from the Start – Marc Barnes
How Trump Could Change Priorities of U.S. Bishops’ Own Election – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Trump as Constantine – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Revenge of the Bitter Clingers – Francis Beckwith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
The Pro-Life Old Guard has Lost Its Way and Must Now Step Aside – Elizabeth Hansen, Crux
Trump’s Triumph takes Catholics into Uncertain Territory – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Crx
Make Religious Freedom Great Again – Ryan T. Anderson Ph.D., Public Discourse
Making Sense Of It – Francis X. Maier, First Things
A Trump Presidency Brings Opportunity but also Great Risk – Stephen White, Catholic Herald
Donald Trump Needs Our Prayers Now More Than Ever – Patti Maguire Armstrong, N.C. Rgstr
The Catholic Answer to the Abuse of Power – Anthony P. Stine, Crisis Magazine

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