Vocation

MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Ordination of a Priest (Pic Credit: Fr. Jason Smith, L.C.)

My Vocation Story: Father Jason Smith, LC

. . .if not for a hockey game, I wouldn’t be a Legionary of Christ priest today.  As a good Minnesotan, I naturally considered hockey as divinely inspired, a sign of God’s love for us.  But it’s what happened after the game that took me by surprise & lead me to know my priestly vocation. . .

by Father Jason Smith, L.C.,

of Ignitum Today

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Priest Who Molested Him Was His Uncle in the Diocese of Lincoln – Rod Dreher
New Light on the Visions of Anne Catherine Emmerich – Pt. A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Varadkar: I’ll Push Pope on Accepting Same-Sex Families – Catholic Herald
This Beautiful Religious Order is for Women with Down Syndrome – R. Scheel, uCthlc
The Newly Defined “Dark Ages” of Christian America – Jason Craig, Those Catholic Men
Catholic at Last: From Eastern Orthodox to the One True Faith – S. Nicholas, One Ptr 5
Classical v. Contemporary Sanctuary Arrangement 
We Are Beginning to See a Catholic Revival in the Arts – Joseph Pearce, NC Register
Bishop Right to Publish Names of Clergy Accused of Abuse – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
N.Y. Times’ Hit Piece on Mike Pence is Anti-Christian Bigotry – G.T. Stanton, The Fdrlst
Should the Catholic Church Sell Her Great Art to Feed the Poor? – K. Schiffer, NC Rgstr
A Generation Who Grew Up with Porn: How We can Help – Isaac Withers, Catholic Link
Woman Still Die from Legal Abortions, This Was Not Suppose to Be – Dave Andrusko, LN
NFP: The Antidote to Sexism – Sofia Abasalo, Catholic Stand
Want to be a Knight of Columbus? Now You can Join Online – John Burger, AleteiaProvidential Transfiguration – Robert P. Imbelli, First Things
The Virgin Mary & the Pro-Life Movement – Peter Darcy, Catholic Stand
Dominican Efforts Save Endangered Species of Salamanders – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Obamacare Still Forces Americans to Pay for Abortions – Steven Ertelt, Life News
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Exile Definition (Credit: Casimiro PT & Shutterstock via TAC)

‘I Want Vengeance,’ Said The Christian-Hater

. . .Maddux: It’s reached a point for me where I am actually Happy when someone who is Christian or Republican Suffers.  I didn’t use to be like that.  But in the age of Trump, it is what it is.  I really can no longer empathize.  I just realized that if Rod got cancer tomorrow & passed, the dominant emotion I would feel would be happiness.  Is this healthy? Probably not.  But it is what it is, in the age of Trump.  I wish you guys nothing but ill-will & when the Democrats control the levers of power again, I don’t want balance restored.  I want vengeance for all the things you guys did while in power. . .

by Rod Dreher

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Provincial Recommended Fr. Frank Phillips be Restored as Canons Sup. Gen. – Fr. Zed
A New Book On Discerning Your Personal Vocation & How to Make It Happen – NLM
3 Problems Surrounding American Catholic Youth Ministry – Theresa Williams, epicPew
I Don’t Care What CAIR Says – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Please Join Me in Prayer & Fasting for Fr. Frank Phillips – Fr. Richard Heilmann, RCM
Persecution Victims Deliver a Punch to the Gut at Religious Freedom Summit – J. Allen
New Baton Rouge Ordinary: What Did the Good Bishop Duca Learn? – Rod Dreher
Peter Kreeft’s ‘Forty Reasons’ is a Commendably Concise Apologetic – Francis Phillips
3 Christians Who Work in Hollywood – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Deaconette Study Commission Won’t Make Decisions, Recommendations – Fr. Z’s Blog
Canadian Bishops: Marijuana Use is Sinful, Despite Legalization – Deborah Gyapong, CH
Brief Biographical Sketches of 14 to be Made Cardinals June 28 – Cthlc News Service
Cardinal Nichols: ‘The Church Must Not Try to Hide Major Failings’ – Catholic Herald
In Times of Harsh Political Discourse, What Do the Scriptures Say? – Msgr. Charles Pope
Why the State Needs the Church: Interview with Macron’s Philosopher – Aleteia
Pope Francis Taps Italian Bishop to Head Vatican Treasury – CNA via The C World Report
Tweeting Bishop Says Social Media Humanizes Him – Christopher White, Crux
Approaching the Suicide Surge with Honesty & Resolve – Fr. Roger J. Landry, Int C Life™
Supreme Court Rules for Crisis Pregnancy Centers – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., TCL
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SVNDAY EDITION

The Village at Clear Creek Abbey in Cherokee Nation, Oklahoma (Credit: Catholics Are Christian)

Traditional Catholic Towns in the Ozarks

. . .if you’re looking for traditional Catholic towns in the Ozark Mountains, they can be found.  These are villages where the local parish celebrates either the Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form) regularly on Sundays or more often, &/or the Traditional English Mass (Anglican Form) regularly on Sundays or more often.  These villages have no other Catholic parish, so the village itself is considered “Traditional Catholic” even if the majority population may be non-Catholic.  In other words, Traditional Catholicism is the only form of Catholicism practiced in that village. . .

by Shane Schaetzel,

of Catholics Are Christian

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Need Guidance on How to Read the Bible? Read This Book – Celeste Behe, NC Register
All You Want to Know About the Sign of the Cross is Powerful – Edw. Monti, Cthlc Stnd
Lord, If This How You Treat Your Friends . . . – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Sculpted Head of Mystery Biblical King Found in Israel – Ilan Ben Zion, The Stream
Did Jesus Reject the Old Law? – Cale Clarke, Catholic Answers Magazine
Discerning God’s Plan for Your Life – Sister Maris Stella, Ascension Press
Pakistan’s Cardinal-Elect ‘Overwhelmed’ by Reaction Over His Elevation – Anto Akkata
Here’s What You Need to Know about the Dominicans – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Baby Steps to Living the Liturgical Year as a Family – Kendra Tierney, Catholic All Year
5 Poems from the Greats to Bring to Prayer – Amber VanVickle at Our Favorite Ca. . .
First Airborne Mass Was Said on the Hindenburg, Yes, That Hindenburg – W. Ryan, uC
Can Computers Have a Soul? – Robert Kurland Ph.D., Magis Center
Christians Commit to Living the Call to Holiness – Pamela Mandela, Catholic Stand
Science & Faith – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
From Bruges, New Auxiliary Bishop for Mechelen-Brussels – Mark de Vries, ICeiT
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SVNDAY EDITION

Roman Collar (Credit: CC0 via Aleteia)

6 Reasons to be a Priest

. . .just like his father before him, my oldest son entered seminary — & just like me, he didn’t stay.  I hope my other sons will give seminary a try also — & I pray that one is called to be a priest. . .

by Tom Hoopes,

of Aleteia

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A Cry for the Warrior Priest – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Quæritur: Forgetting Sins During Confession – Fr. Z’s Blog
This Spectacular Ceiling Mosaic in St. Louis Cathedral (US) is World’s Largest – J Burger
What You Need to Know About the Cistercians – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

Advice from St. Francis de Sales on How To Be a Virtuous Person – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
A Visual Guide to Guardian Angels: What You Need to Know – Phi. Kosloski, Aleteia
Appearance versus Reality: Christ’s Body in the Eucharist – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand

Through the Holy Spirit, Christ Can Be With Us Always – Fr. Geo. W. Rutler Th.D. S.T.D.
Becoming True Men of Christ: Poverty, Poor in Spirit – Matthew B. Rose, Cthlc Exchange
How to Choose Art for the Psalms & the Divine Office – Dav. Clayton, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
The Spiritual Life, Silence, & the Sacred Liturgy – Veronica A. Arntz, Rorate Cæli
How to Be a Catholic Missionary – Jennifer Fitz, National Catholic Register
Seeing the Face of God in the Poor – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Nuns Praying

Why Would a Modern Woman Ever become a Nun?

. . .outsiders often think religious sisters are making burdensome sacrifices, but here’s the truth. . .

by Rebecca Vitz Cherico,

of Aleteia

What Kind of Wine Can Be Used for Consecration? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Professor Josef Seifert Shares His Views on ‘Gaudete et Exsultate’ – Edward Pentin
Italy & Vatican Put UK to Shame Over Alfie Evans – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
4 Powerful Prayers for the Tired & Weary Soul – Maura Roan McKeegan, Cthlc Exchange
What Does Netflix’s ‘Come Sunday’ Say about Who Goes to Heaven? – Matthew Becklo
Marco Rubio’s Second Act – Matthew Walther, The Week
Dissenters from Disenchantment – Mark Bauerlein, First Things
What Good Catholic Teens Want from the Church – Jennifer Fitz, Natl Catholic Register
How to Receive God’s Love In the Present Moment – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Heal Our Wounds: My Time in the Church’s Field Hospitals – Patricia Snow, First Things
Why We Needed a Facebook Group for Catholic Mothers – Chiara Finaldi, Cthlc Herald
Holy Confidence in God – Brian Kranick, Catholic Exchange
2018 Spring Trends You Already Own (Without Even Knowing!) – Meghan Ashley
Mother Teresa and the Art of the Ask – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
US Commission on International Religious Freedom Releases 2018 Report – Joe Carter

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Norbertine Canonesses of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph on the Mountain (Credit: Marcus Allen Steele)

The Remarkable Growth of a Community of Norbertine Canonesses

. . .the vibrant & growing community of the Norbertine Canonesses of the Bethlehem Priory of St. Joseph are running out of room. Their current twice-expanded chapel is still located in the property’s original early 1900’s ranch house, not a dwelling place intended for the worship & majesty of God. They need capital to grow for the construction of a chapel & additional wing to house the ever-expanding corps of Sisters. . .

by Marcus Allen Steele

3 Ex-Satanists Come Home to the Catholic Church – Jim Graves, Natl Catholic Register
The Other Side of a Vocation Story – Trish Irvine, Catholic Stand
Geriatric Spirituality – Cornelius F. Murphy Esq., Homiletic & Pastoral Review
A Shattering Prognosis: Cancer – Colin Brazier, Catholic Herald
New Vestment Work: A Gothic Chasuble from Altarworthy – Sha. R. Tribe, Lit Arts Jrnl
How Romano Guardini Helps to Shape the ‘Spirit of the Papacy’ – Jn. L. Allen Jr., Crux
“The Fingers that Hold God”: The Priestly Benefits of Liturgical Digits – Kwasniewski
An Online Source for Ceramic Images & Hand-Carved Shrines – David Clayton, Nw Lt Mv
Contemporary Trad’l European Sculpture from Atelier Wilfried Senoner – Sha. R. Tribe
The Sacramental Ecclesiology of St. Ignatius of Antioch & Jos. Ratzinger – Ver. A. Arntz
Spiritual Reading for Children – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
Fr. Maurice Zundel on Prayer – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
The Orchestral Mass: The Case of Saint Agnes – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
Damask Patterns of Sir Ninian Comper – Richard Hawker, Liturgical Arts Journal
Portuguese & Spanish Ceramic Religious Images, & Resources for Today – David Clayton
Liturgical Music in the Age of Digital Humanities – Aaron James, Liturgical Arts Journal
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SVNDAY EDITION

Fr. Peter Mussett (Credit: Screengrab from YouTube via CU Independent)

“Hipster Priest” Finds Rich Vocation Ministering to Boulder Community

by Lindsey Nichols

of CU Independent

What Attachments Are & What They Are Not – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in. . .
Re-Asserting a Feminine Tradition: The Chapel Veil – Mary Cuff, Crisis Magazine
Teaching the Real Presence Without Words – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Young Parenthood: What the Media Doesn’t Show – Cecilia Galatolo, Mercatornet
The Carmelite Cell: A Place of Prayer for All – Fr. N. Blackwell O. Carm., Catholic Stand
Detachment—The Cost of Discipleship – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., ICL™
What is the “Hour of Great Mercy”? – Patty Knap, Aleteia
Friendship in Heaven – Fr. François René Blot S.J., Catholic Exchange
The Little Oratory – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Discovering Real Life in Christ as a Religious – Sister Chr. M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
Tag Yourself: Church Architecture Edition 2.0! – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Meet the Bee-Enthusiast Who’s Also a Benedictine Monk – Sophia Swinford, Aleteia
The Eucharist, Our Food for the Journey – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Exchange
A Reflection on Youth, College, & Young Adult Ministries – Fr. Tangorra S.T.L., H&PR
Creating Tchaikovsky’s First Symphony – Terez Rose, The Imaginative. . .
Three Historic Ambrosian Missals – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
For the MONDAY EDITION (29 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the MONDAY LATE EXTRA (29 January, AD 2018) click here.
For the TVESDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (30 January, AD 2018) click here.
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Bishop Carl A. Kemme celebrates Mass with Wichita’s newest priests (Credit: The Catholic Thing)

The Continuing Vocation Crisis in the United States

by Father Mark A. Pilon, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

Could Catholic Actor Eduardo Verastegui be Next Pres. of Mexico – CNA (link fixed)
The Cool Cardinal (Cupich) – Matthew Schmitz, First Things
Fr. Z on “The Continuing Vocation Crisis in the United States” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Recent Comments of Pope Should Help Quiet Papal Critics – R. Fastiggi Ph.D., VI via LS
Christians are ‘Dangerous & Offensive’, Says Former UK Lib Dem Ldr – Nick Hallett, CH
Protestantism, Modernism, Atheism – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
Rachel Weeping – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Overcoming Pornography in Your Life – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis to Bishops: Expedite Annulments – Crux
Sense & Nonsense: Latest Defense of Amoris Lætitia – Msgr. Richard C. Antall, Crisis
5 Quotes from St. Therese of Lisieux for a Fruitful Advent – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Soccer Defender Becomes Professional Defender of the Faith – Trent Beattie, NC Rgstr
3 Creative & Impressive Ways People are Helping the Homeless – Elizabeth Pardi, Alet.
The Old Testament and the Karate Kid – Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
Pope Francis Meets Aung San Suu Kyi in the Ghost City – Andrea Tornielli, VI via LS
Between Diplomacy & “Risk” in Myanmar, Popes’ Moment of Truth – Rocco Palmo
For the TVESDAY EASTERN RITE EDITION (28 November AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (28 November AD 2017) click here.

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Children Playing Soccer (Credit: Screenshot of The Federalist JPG)

Inside America’s Largest Religious Revival You Know Nothing About

by Heather Smith,

of The Federalist

Fr. James Martin Promoting “Ignatian Yoga”, Despite Warnings from Church – Fr. Z
That “Ecumenical Mass”: Nugget of Truth Behind the Rumor – L. Huizenga Ph.D., CWR
Crazy Church School to Teach . . .  Christianity – Charlotte Allen, First Things
The Magisterium, Sensus Fidei, and Father James Martin – Omar Gutierrez, NC Register
10 Ways to Win the Battle Against Pornography – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
King Louis XVI’s Sister, Victim of French Revolution, Path to Sainthood – D. Barrett, CH
The Little-Known Vocation of Consecrated Virginity – Maggie Maslak, Cthlc News Agncy
Eat, Drink And Be Merry – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
5 Quotes f/St. Leo the Great Reminding Us of Our God-Given Dignity – P. Kosloski, Al.
Indian Nun’s Killer Participates in Her Beatification Mass – Anto Akkara, NC Register
Liberal Tradition, Yes; Liberal Ideology, No – R.R. Reno, First Things
UN Doesn’t Recognize Iraq Christian Genocide; This Documentary Does – M. Bosch, Al.
The Liturgical Connection Between Veterans Day & St. Martin’s Day – P. Kosloski, Alet.
Louis Pasteur: Father of Microbiology & a Faithful Catholic – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Al.
Catholic Thanksgiving – Nathaniel Lauer, Catholic Stand
Waiting for the Party to Start: 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Ordination of New Priests (Credit: Mazur via Catholic Herald)

In This Moment of Crisis, the Church Desperately Needs Good Priests

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

of Catholic Herald

Black Pro-Lifer Fires Back at Democrat Who Called Her Ignorant – Steven Ertelt, LN
How Many Older Gays Secretly Oppose ‘Same-sex Marriage’? – Michael Cook, M-net
Quæritur: How to Pray for the Pope’s Intentions if I Don’t Like Them or Him – Fr. Z
Vatican: ‘Ecumenical Mass’ Rumours are ‘Utterly False’ – Nick Hallett, Catholic Herald
Francis Says He Urged Fellow Cardinals to Back B16 in ’05 Conclave – D.V. Barrett, CH
Millennials Rejecting the Pill – Shannon Roberts, Mercatornet
Why Did the Pope Call Special Meeting of Bishops in Amazon Region – A. Ambrosio, Al.
We Need to Talk about the Orwellian World of IVF – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
10 Cathedrals to Light Up Red to Remember Persecuted Christians – John Pontifex, CH
Polish PM Offers to Save JP2 Statue After French Ct. Orders Cross Removal – Barrett
Wrinkles in Space, How Science Works, with Perspective on Faith – Kurland Ph.D., CS
Raqqa has Fallen, But Where is Fr. Dall’Oglio – Gianni Valente, Vtcn Insdr via La Stampa
The Overemphasis on “New” & “Renewed” – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
Why Catholic Journalism More Important than Mainstream Journalism – T. Hoopes, Al.
San Antonio Archbishop Grieves for Victims of Texas Church Shooting – CNA via NC Reg
How Social Workers Can Advance Catholic Social Teaching – Perry West, CNA
For the L’Affaire Weinandy (6 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (6 November AD 2017) click here.
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

St. Pius X (Credit: The Catholic Thing)

The Fruits of Soft Discipline

by Father Mark A. Pilon,

of The Catholic Thing

Meet a Woman Who Was Killed Because She Loved the Rosary – K.V. Turley, NC Register
6 Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life, According to St. Ignatius of Loyola – ChurchPop
4 More Sisters Talk About Their Vocations – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
A Dominican In Ireland – Jennifer Stewart, Regina Magazine
Best Way to Combat Catholic Stereotypes – Joannie Watson, Integrated Catholic Life™
How Lupus Changed Flannery O’Connor’s Writing and Took Her Life – J. Desmond, NCRg
Meet Young American Woman Who Adopted 13 Kids by Age of 23 – S. Swinford, Alet.
Army Chaplain’s Cause for Canonization Ramps Up – Brian O’Neel, Natl Catholic Register
He Overcame Prison & Drug Addiction – Thanks to the Rosary – CNA via The CWR
Heroic Priest Who Found God’s Grace in the Gulag – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Roman Martyrology Shows What It Means to Die Like a Christian – Kev. Di Camillo, NCRg
Family Goes Back to Nature: Harvesting God’s Good Earth & Faith – Alex. Greeley, NCRg
On the Legacy of St. John Paul the Great – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
10 Reasons to Love and Honor Mary – Patti Maguire Armstrong, National Catholic Register
Did You Pray for Your Pastor Today? – Bevil Bramwell O.M.I., The Catholic Thing
On the Dignity and Vocation of Women – St. Pope John Paul II, The Catholic Thing
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (30 October AD 2017) click here.
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA MORNING EDITION

Jennifer Fulwiler Show with Brice Sokolowski (Credit: Screenshot of Jennifer Fulwiler Show)

Exclusive: How to Follow Your Vocation (& Go on Holiday)

by Brice Sokolowski,

of CatholicFundraiser.net

Quæritur: The Irreverent Priest at a Funeral Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog +++
Weinstein vs. Wahlberg – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Islam and the Crucifixion – Ali ibn Hassan, Catholic Answers Magazine
Priest Exorcizes Vegas Shooter’s Hotel Rm w/Holy Water, Felt Evil Presence – ChrchPp
Amoris Lætitia & Serious Dialogue – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register
18 Cath-o-Lanterns Pumpkin Carving Ideas – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
What Masterpiece Cakeshop is Really About – Steven D. Smith J.D., Public Discourse
Exorcist, Journalist Explores Eastern Meditation & Mindfulness – P. Armstrong, CSD
Least Religious Generation in U.S. History: Jean Twenge’s “iGen” – Bp. Barron, CWR
Why It’s Important for Boy Scouts and Altar Boys to be Boys – Brianna Heldt, NC Register
Beware of the Cult of Santa Muerte – Kathleen Naab, National Catholic Register
In Whose Name Should We Baptize? – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers Magazine
Christian Unity? Look in the Trenches – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Free Speech: Its Legal History & Response as Catholics – Fr. N. Blackwell O. Carm., CS
USCCB Publish English-language Translation of Exorcism Ritual – CNS via CH
Pope Slams ‘Eugenic’ Mentality that Seeks to Eliminate Disability – CNA via The CWR

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