Serving Catholics for 25 Years Make a Donation November 10, 2021 Note from the Managing Editor This year marks a quarter-century of CERC. One of the ways we're celebrating is by asking you, our readers, to fill out a (very short!) questionnaire so that we can continue to bring you the best of the internet in the way you want. Please click here! And for those who'd like to tell us how CERC has been of particular help or interest, there's a comment section. We always enjoy hearing from our readers. - 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.   "Humor can get in under the door while seriousness is still fumbling at the handle." - G.K. Chesterton     New Resources   Preparing to Be Called to Account Baroness Maria Augusta von Trapp, Let Me Tell You about My Savior: Yesterday, Today and Forever/When the King Was Carpenter I was alone in the hospital in Vienna, my family hundreds of miles away.   The Paradox of Poverty Monsignor Charles Pope, Community in Mission The first reading in today’s Mass (1 Kings 17:10-16) speaks to us of the paradox of poverty.   A popular form of monomania Theodore Dalrymple, The New Criterion On the development of a new morality.   Why No Science? Randall B. Smith, The Catholic Thing The unique combination of metaphysical speculation and the wisdom of Christian revelation made possible the blessings of science and technology we enjoy today.    The Mystery of the 'Agatha Christie Indult' K.V. Turley, National Catholic Register Why did the best-selling author sign the petition to retain the traditional Mass 50 years ago?   Need: The Hidden Key to Wealth John Cuddeback, LifeCraft “Well, you see, my property is enough to supply me with all my needs…"Socrates, in Xenophon's Estate Manager   He Trains My Fingers for Peace Anthony Esolen, Magnificat "Little War-god," said the servant, resting after the long march, "why are you scrubbing my boots?"     Editorials of Interest   Reflections on the Church and America’s New Religions Archbishop Gomez Archbishop Gomez articulates a constructive Christian response to the challenge posed by “woke” secular ideologies and social justice movements.<   Cardinal Pell: Secretariat of State ‘resistance’ cost Vatican money in London deal Cardinal Pell Cardinal George Pell, the Vatican’s former economy czar, has said that if his office had been able to intervene sooner, it could have saved some of the money lost in the Secretariat of State’s controversial London property deal.   Three Atheists Explain Why the Bible Should Be Taught in Schools Intellectual TakeOut Ask most Americans if the Bible should be read in schools and a majority will likely say no.   Our dangerous utopian dreams First Things The current fad of tearing down statutes and condemning the past is almost an American tradition.   Benedictine abbey in rural Missouri draws growing number of young women Catholic News Service Breaking the silence, the sisters breathed deeply. Then with ever so much control, they started singing in perfect unison.   Yes, honest to God, Vatican finance stories matter John Allen It’s only Tuesday, but I’ve already got a candidate for the Vatican soundbite of the week.   The Rite Way to Understand a Church Building Adoremus The theology of the order of the dedication of a church and an altar.   A Simple First Step for Youngkin to Stop Leftist Tyranny NCRegister Prohibit ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ statements at public universities and other institutions.   Special report: Who we are, and what we believe The Pillar The Pillar Survey on Religious Attitudes and Practice.   In Defense of EWTN National Review Critics of the long-running Catholic television network are mistaken.   A Brief History of Perfume: Visiting an Archive of Ancient Scents Lit Hub Sarah Everts on the Human Need to Smell Good   Maria von Trapp teaches Julie Andrews to Yodel Maria von Trapp Julie Andrews meets the real Maria von Trapp.   Meet China’s low-profile, discreet, but powerful spiritual director Mercatornet Life is full of surprises and a big one came at us just the other day – from a Chinese guy.   Euthanasia appears to clash with palliative care in Canada: report Mercatornet   St. John Henry Cardinal Newman and St. Justin Martyr, pray for us. Subscribe / Unsubscribe Copyright © 2021 Catholic Education Resource Center