1.In USA Today: I lost my husband to cancer. I’m forever thankful he didn’t choose assisted suicide.

2. This was my favorite tweet of the weekend: Ross Douthat, after offering his insta-Viganò bombshell analysis, announcing he’s going to Mass.

3. Maggie Gallagher on why she is still Catholic.

4. The bishop of Detroit has what seems the most responsible kind of response to the Viganò news over the weekend.

And this is appropriate prayerful action, from Bishop Robert Reed, an auxiliary in Boston:

DAY of PERSONAL PENANCE
September 24, 2018
A couple years ago, on a Monday morning, I was informed that I had been named a bishop. When I accepted, I was conscious of the fact that, I also would have to accept whatever the future held with a complete openness to God’s will; much like in a marriage, or when I was ordained a priest.
These days, I find myself deeply disturbed by what is happening in the Church. I know the bishops must act decisively and that the action needs to be thorough, transparent, professional and in cooperation with competent laypeople.
But still, I ask the question: what can I do?
All I know is that I can pray and do penance. To that end, and as your pastor, I commit myself to a full day and night of public penance.
On Monday, September 24, 2018, I will celebrate the 9 o’clock Mass in Saint Ann Church as I usually do. Following that Mass I will expose the Blessed Sacrament and remain there in prayer and fasting until the next morning, concluding this period of prayer and penance with the celebration of the 9:00 am Mass on Tuesday.
All throughout this period, the church will remain open. You are most welcome to join me in prayer for a few minutes or for a full hour. In fact, I would welcome your presence as I do the only things I know to do in the face of evil; prayer and penance.

5. Pray more.

6. On John McCain’s faith.

7. “Program for Philly foster care youth aging out of the system launches at Temple University”

8. One Phrase You Must Never Say To An Adoptive Mom.

9. Jeff Jacoby’s response last week to Chelsea Clinton on abortion.

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