Serving Catholics for 25 Years Make a Donation May 25, 2022 Note from the Editor It can sometimes seem as if everything about us is going to hell in a hand basket. But it's not. Great pockets of truth, goodness, and uplifting beauty still dot the landscape. Nevertheless, in order to survive, let alone flourish, in our secular world, we Catholics need to surround ourselves and ground ourselves in the deep truths of things and especially in the deep truths of God and of ourselves. For the past twenty-five years, CERC has been dedicated to this work, providing on a weekly basis some of the finest articles we can find that beautifully reflect Catholic truth and authentic Catholic culture. We need your help in order to continue doing this work. Please help us by making a donation to CERC today — just click here. God bless you all. - J. Fraser Field   Web version of this CERC Weekly Update here. Previous CERC Weekly Update here. Subscribe/unsubscribe here. Visit the CERC website at www.catholiceducation.org.   "The battle of good against evil will not be won by a culture of narcissists led by leaders chosen because they make people feel good instead of being good." - Fr. George Rutler     New Resources   "As he was entering a village..." Fr. Donald Haggerty, Conversion A conversion is never planned or conceived as a personal project.   Evangelizing the Post-Christian Culture Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine "Ashes to ashes, dust to dust," said the preacher in the mossy graveyard next to a rather mossy and moldy church.   The Next American Awakening Starts Here Mary Eberstadt, Some people say that there has never been a harder time in the United States to be Catholic.   Liars go to hell Francis X. Maier, First Things Writing in the Los Angeles Times three decades ago, the author S.J. Taylor claimed that "the Ukrainian Famine of 1932-33 remains the greatest man-made disaster ever recorded."   The Four Types of Pride and How to Root Them Out Kristen Van Uden, Catholic Exchange The Seven Deadly Sins are so insidious because they often take root to such a degree that they manifest as immutable personality traits.   Making the Times that Matter John Cuddeback, LifeCraft "There is a valley in south England remote from ambition and from fear." - Hilaire Belloc, The Mowing of a Field     Editorials of Interest   Who is Like God? The Catholic Thing Question: What holy place far from Rome was visited on pilgrimage by Sts. Thomas Aquinas, Catherine of Siena, Bernard of Clairvaux, Francis of Assisi, and many popes, including St. John Paul II?   Archbishop Cordileone Bars Nancy Pelosi From Communion Until She Ends Abortion Support NC Register Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone announced on Friday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should not be admitted to Holy Communion in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, nor should she present herself to receive the Eucharist, until she publicly repudiates her support for abortion.   Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone with Raymond Arroyo YouTube Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone, archbishop of San Francisco, reacts to Catholic US President Joe Biden's comments on abortion in the wake of the Supreme Court controversy.   George Weigel on what the Vatican can learn from JPII's diplomacy with Russia CNA John Paul II began his pontificate with the words "Be not afraid."   Why Be Catholic and Not Just Christian YouTube Why the Church and her authority are necessary to maintain the fullness of truth and guide men in their personal lives.   Why Faith and Reason Need Each Other Those Catholic Men In a world that has gone mad, our greatest need in the recovery of our sanity is faith.   Converts Share Their Marian Breakthroughs Coming Home Network For many who are exploring Catholicism, the doctrinal arguments regarding Mary may make sense, but there can often still be a mental or spiritual hesitancy to actually living out what the Church teaches about her.   Seven Tips for a Good Confession St. John Cantius Church "Sin is the shipwreck of the soul. If the sin is serious, it is a fatal shipwreck. Confession is the only plank to which we can safely cling, if we want to be brought back to the harbor of God's grace."   To Love Fasting: Or Why Officers Eat Last YouTube The late 15th Century Swiss mystic, St. Nicholas of Flue, was once quoted as saying, "Go to prayer like you are going to war, go to prayer like you are going to the dance."   Homily for a Suicide and Their Survivor Loved Ones NC Register Any suicide is an unspeakable tragedy, yet how we respond is crucial for serving those most in need of God's mercy, including those who continue life here on earth.   10 Things to know about Sister Andre, the world's oldest living person Aleteia Discover a little more about the incredible centenarian.   Ireland's famed Book of Kells has been digitized for online viewing Aleteia The Book of Kells has some of the most famous Medieval art nestled between its pages and now we can all enjoy its beauty.   Obstinate Artists Who Succeeded in the Modern Era by Sticking to Tradition: Andrew Wyeth LAJ Wyeth's approach is similar to that developed by the Baroque of the 17th century.   Obstinate Artists Who Followed Tradition in the Modern Era: David Shepherd LAJ David Shepherd chose to produce traditionally-styled naturalistic paintings, and was an outspoken critic of both the mainstream art world, and the various forms of modern art that have been taught in the art schools since the Second World War.   The queer perspective and flawed anthropology of Eve Tushnet CWR Tushnet's new book indicates her life seems consumed with trying to fit her love of being gay within the Church — and believing that her time outside the Church as a lesbian helps her point the way forward for the Church.   The Right to a Dead Baby? Abortion, Ableism, and the Question of Autonomy Public Discourse How we treat imperiled newborns — not only after a failed abortion attempt, but also in a more traditional NICU setting — is essential for fully grasping the current understanding of the right to abortion.   How I fight the daily battle against resentment in my marriage Aleteia Here are three things I do to stay focused on what is good and true in my relationship.   Overcoming My Worst Spiritual Behavior Integrated Catholic Life I sometimes marvel at my consistency. Whenever I am overworked, worn out, and struggling to find peace, I realize that once again, I am falling into repetitive bad behaviors that are hampering my faith journey.   Self-denial doesn't mean what you think it does OSV The traditional practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving present a challenging, but welcome opportunity to turn away from distractions and seek the joy we can only experience by drawing closer to the Lord.   So you have a teenager now? My 5 tips Aleteia I've done this 8 times, and still am not an expert. But I've learned a thing or two that might help you.   St. John Henry Cardinal Newman and St. Justin Martyr, pray for us. Subscribe / Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 Catholic Education Resource Center