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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
Note: Beginning today until 23 August, posting will be spartan, Big additions looming

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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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McCarrick Watch: Thursday Edition

Archbishop McCarrick (Pic Credit: Screen Shot from NCRegister.com)

It Never Was About Anything Else

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Newman Society

Michael Sean Winters Covered Up for McCarrick – Julia Duin, Get Religion
None So Blind. . . Bishop Kicanas – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Why ‘Uncle Ted’ Didn’t Want to be Called a Father – Matthew Schmitz, Catholic Herald
McCarrick & His Proteges, The Miraculous Career of Card. Farrell – Sandro Magister, SC
Clergy Sexual Abuse: The Solution is Now Obvious – Fr. Regis Scanlon O.F.M. Cap.
What About the Rest of It? – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Dear Troubled Catholics, a Letter About the Current Crisis – Ral. Martin Th.D., NCRgstr
What Would a Brother Bishop Say to McCarrick? – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza, NC Register
Bishops Likely Will Need More to Regain Trust on McCarrick Case – John Allen, Crux
9 Practical Ways Lay People Can Help in These Scandals – Jennifer Fitz, NC Register
Judas Wolves – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
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McCarrick Watch: Monday Edition

Monkey’s Speak No Evil, See No Evil, & Hear No Evil (Credit: Zhou Eka via Shutterstock)

Cardinal Farrell & Cardinal O’Malley Pass the Buck on the Cardinal McCarrick Homosexual Predation & Pedophilia Scandal

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. . .here’s some world-class buck-passing in the form of a McCarrick column by Boston’s Cardinal Sean O’Malley.  The headline itself tells quite a story:   

POLICY NEEDED TO ADDRESS BISHOPS’ VIOLATIONS OF THE VOWS OF CELIBACY   

. . .policy needed! Well, there you go.  More concise than Cardinal Joseph Tobin’s post-McCarrick view that the bishops must “articulate standards that will assure high standards,” certainly. . .

by Rod Dreher

How Can Catholics Fight Back? With the Power of the Purse – John Zmirack Ph.D.
Card. Farrell & His 6 Years Sharing an Apartment with McCarrick, Unanswered – CNS
The Truth About Cardinal McCarrick – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Denial: Statement of Seán P. Cardinal O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. – Archdiocese of Boston
How the Ancient Catholic Church Dealt with Priest Sex Offenders – R Scheel, uCatholic
Are Things Gradually Better? Or Should We Hang Some Bishops? – Joseph Shaw, LMS. . .
Promoting Predators & Corrupt Bishops – Phil Lawler, First Things
Fiddling While America – & Rome – Burn? – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
The Catholic Church of Mammon – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
A Clean House – Jennifer Hartline, The Stream
Card. McCarrick Reportedly Lived on IVE Seminary Property During Retirement – CNA
Bring Back Sackcloth & Ashes – Sohrab Ahmari, Commentary
What Scripture Says About the Reliability of Religious Leaders – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky
How Pp. Francis Could Get Back Into the Game on Sex Abuse Reform – C. Collins, Crux
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TVESDAY EDITION

USCCB Logo (Credit: ParadisusDei.org)

After Cardinal McCarrick’s Fall, We Need to Make Bishops More Accountable

. . .without a broader appointment process, & a better complaints system, there will be more scandals like this one. . .

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

of Catholic Herald

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Woke City:  Prioritizing Social Justice, Austin Descends Into Lunacy – Mark Pulliam, CJ
This is How You Should Start Your Day, According to St. Francis de Sales – Ph. Kosloski
Pro-Abort Politico Allowed to Lead Communion in Her Local Catholic Church – M Bilger
Must-See Video: Church Militant & the Chartres Pilgrimage – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
When Can You Have a Catholic Wedding Without a Mass? – Cathy Caridi J.C.L., CLME
Studies in Prudence – Hannah Russo, The Catholic Thing
Four Qualities for Authentic Friendship – Mark Gliebe, Those Catholic Men
Social Justice Defined – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pro-Life Walgreens Pharmacist Refuses to Fill Prescription for Abortion Drug – M Bilger
A Nigerian Parish has Created a “Committee on Indecent Dressing” – The Nation
Attending a Wedding as a Single Person? Say This Prayer on the Way . . . – S. Swinford
Cinematographic Light Show on the Sistine Chapel – Rachel Lanz, National Cth Register
Not Of the World: Catholic Tradition & Separation – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
Go Fishing – Matthew Walther, The Week
Pope Francis Makes a Surprise Visit to House that Serves the Disabled – Chl. Langr, eP
How to Maximize Your Wardrobe with the Right Handbag – Meghan Ashley Styling
Rome Symposium Shines Light on Religious Persecution – Edward Pentin, NC Register
WJAMI or ‘Would Jesus Accept My Invitation?’ – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser
Abortionists Target Northern Ireland – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Breaking News of Pennsylvania Homosexual Abuse Scandal in Catholic Church (Credit: Screen Shot from Get Religion)

The Priestly Homosexual Abuse Scandal in Pennsylvania: The Media Scramble to Unearth a Bombshell Report

. . .in newspapers across Pennsylvania, many Sunday editorial pages were filled with angry protests against the Catholic Church & the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.  The reason. . .

by Julia Duin,

of Get Religion

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Has Cardinal Cupich Silenced Everyone at St. John Cantius, Chicago – M.C. Abbott, 1P5
The McCarrick Fallout et al, Part One – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
It Seems We’ll Never Know What Happened at St. John Cantius, Chicago – Rorate Cæli
With Log In Eye; Cardinal McCarrick – Bob Sullivan, Crisis Magazine
The Growing Acceptance of a Dangerous Addiction – Nic. M. King & Bry. J. Christensen
The Democratic Rite of the Catholic Church – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
A Silly Piece at the Fishwrap Aimed at the New Oratory in Detroit – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Science About When Life Begins Makes Pro-Choicers Look Terrible – D. Harrison
Pope Plans to “Renew” the Council of Cardinal Advisers – Philip Pullella, Reuters
One of the Great Mystics of the 20th Century was a Wife & Mother – L. Peterson, Alet.
The Many Deficiencies of the Synod Document on Young People – A. Gagliarducci, MV
The Phony War on “Taliban Ireland” – John Waters, First Things
uCatholic was the Victim of a Theft (Here’s How You Can Help) – uCatholic
Reuters’ Misrepresentation of Francis’ Remarks on Trump Problematic – C. Olson, CWR
Prayer to the Saints Is More Biblical Than You Realize – Stephen Beale, Cthlc Exchange
Surviving the Suicide of Someone You Love – Jennifer Fitz, National Catholic Register
Many Egyptian Christians Feel Left Out of World Cup – Hamza Hendawi, Rlgn Nws Srvc
How to Disagree & Still See Each Other’s Humanity – Kathryn Jean Lopez, The Stream
Practical Advice on Sharing the Faith – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas (Credit: LifeNews.com)

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City (Kansas) Condemns Pro-Abortion “Cafeteria Catholics” Who “Pick & Choose” What Teachings They Like

. . .November 2018 will mark the beginning of Archbishop Naumann’s new leadership of the USCCBs’ Pro-Life Activities Committee. November also will determine the political fate of those whom Archbishop Naumann has labeled “cafeteria Catholics”. . .

by Indya Rennie,

of Life News

How Bad was the Three Days of Darkness This Year? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Five Takeaways from Msgr. Viganò’s Resignation – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Witch Hunt At Providence College – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Atheist Young Europe – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Fasting for Body & Soul: Alternating Day & Fasting Mimicking Diet – Jay Richards Ph.D.
West Silent as Genocide Lurks in Syria – Trey Dimsdale J.D., Acton Institute
Killing the Bible Softly with Your Appeals – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Michael Sean Winters, Ross Douthat & His Book for Popes’ 5th Anniversary – Fr. Z’s Blg
Genetic Modification of Embryos: The Truth Behind the Research – Dan. Kuebler Ph.D.
What Christ Saw from the Garden – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Redeem Your Vision from the Effects of the Pornography Culture – Th. Williams, epcPw
Let Kids Be Kids! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Spirit of Vatican II & a Synod on Youth – One Mad Mom
US Rep.: My Down Syndrome Son’s Life Worth Living; Re: Ruth Marcus – Z Romanowsky
Madeline L’Engle, CS Lewis & Christianity: Beyond Collectivism & Individualism – JJB
What Faith & Science Have in Common – Brian Holdsworth, uCatholic
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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
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Fr. Thomas Weinandy (Credit: The Deacons Bench)

Multiple Updates: Theologian of USCCB That Addressed Pope Francis Resigns, USCCB President Responds, Plus More. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

MSNBC Insists, NYC Attack Could’ve Been ‘Radicalized Catholics’ – K. Marsh, MRC
Full Text of Father Weinandy’s Letter to Pope Francis – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Help Souls in Purgatory with This November Indulgence – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Murderers’ Row, Soviet-style – George Weigel, The Dispatch via The Cthlc World Report
Univ. of Notre Dame to Cut Birth Control Coverage for Faculty, Students – CNA
4 Island Churches Found on the West Coast – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Exclusive: How to Follow Your Vocation (& Go on Holiday) – Brice Sokolowski, CF
Liturgical Arts Journal: A New Endeavor from Shawn Tribe – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Pro-Lifers Applaud Confirmation of Amy Coney Barrett – CNA/EWTN News via NC Rgstr
Will Anti-Religious Military Policies f/Obama Change w/New Def Sec Mattis – N. Flory
MLK Niece Slams Abortion, Calls Abortion “Womb Lynching” – M. Bilger, LN
Could the E.U. Crackdown on Pro-life Activism? – Steven Wolfe, Catholic Herald
Bp. Dewane Asks Congress to Consider Tax Reform’s Impact on Poor – CNA via CWR
Vatican: Support Voiced for White House Plan to Help Persecuted Christians – Pentin
Natl Right to Life Endorses Judge Roy Moore in Alabama Senate Special Election – LN
Pope Francis Prays for Terror Attack Victims – Vatican Insider via La Stampa
For the THVRSDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (2 November AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Timothy Cardinal Dolan Defends DACA (Photo Credit: Crux via Crisis Magazine)

The USCCB Should Follow the Catechism on Immigration

by Kevin Clark,

of Crisis Magazine

Ten Things You Miss by Going to the Traditional Latin Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
7 Ways to Make a Good Confession – Shaun McAfee, National Catholic Register
Catholic Philosopher Fired for Warnings about Papal Teachings – Pete Baklinski, Life Site
Leave The Debate over Amoris Lætitia to the Theologians – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Dem Senators Launch Ideological Attack on Catholic Judicial Nominee – Mat. Bunson, NC Reg
A Bit More about Bad Church Music in Italy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
How to Find the Right Words for Your Next Fundraiser – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
The “Vatican Secret Passage”: Does It Really Exist? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Risqué Artist Who Found God – Laura Freeman, Catholic Herald
New Politics for Catholics – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Quæritur: Can’t Get “Liturgy of the Hours” in Latin – Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
One-year Countdown Begins for National Eucharistic Congress – Clare Ward, Catholic Herald
Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Poland’s Black Madonna – Anna Salawa, Aleteia
Watchman on the Walls: Readings for 23rd Sun. of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Saints are Our Friends in a Really High Place – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
Taking Care of Health, Wealth & Reputation – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

When the Church Defames Her Priests

by Joseph R. Maher & David A. Shaneyfelt, J.D.

of Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Could Cardinal Sarah Bring an End to the Liturgy Wars? – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Striking Phenomena During This Centennial Year of Fatima – Fr. Richard Heilman, RCM
Dear Catholic Bloggers Who Defend Game of Thrones – One Mad Mom
Former Anglican Bishop Finds a Home in the Catholic Church – Jim Graves, The CWR
What Do We Know about the Regensburg Scandal? – Lucandrea Massaro, Aleteia
lit: Catholicism for Young Adults – T.J. Burdick O.P., Dominican Institute
Ascension Roundtable: Do’s and Don’ts of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Quæritur: Can I Wear a Rosary Like Warriors Wear Weapons? – Fr. Z’s Blog
A World War Being Waged, Not with Weapons, but Ideas – Fr. Roger J. Landry, ICL™
In Communion Debate, Cogent Arguments All On One Side – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, CH
Chaplains to the Zeitgeist – Tom Piatak, Crisis Magazine
A New Catholic Moment in the U.S.: Recap of the Catholic Convocation – Matthew E. Bunson
From Reversion to Reversion: How a Deist Became a Theist, Part I – Alex Wolke, Cthlc Stand
Helping the Children Victims of Divorce – Lynn Cassella-Kapusinski, NC Register
Is It Time for a New Land O’Lakes Statement for Higher Education? – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
The Myth of Autonomy: Catholic Univs. Needed, Now More Than Ever – The Editors, NCReg

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