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FRIDAY EXTRA

24 June AD 2016

The Fiery History Of Early Christianity

by Hannah Niemeier

of The Federalist

Salt of the Earth – Light of the World – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Considering Obergefell v. Hodges and the Sublime Dignity of Marriage – Veronica Artz, TaChF
A Litany to Sr. Joan Chittister (. . . No. . . Really!) – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
S.N.L.’s God’s Not Dead 2 Parody Doesn’t Anger Me, Here’s Why – Mary Flynn, epicPew
On Converting for the Wrong Reasons – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
Abp. Wenski Calls Out Bp. Lynch for Judgmental Pro-Homosexual Remarks – Abp. Tho. Wenski
‘Church of Spies’: The Pope Who Fought Hitler – National Catholic Register
Thomas Aquinas and the Art of Making a Public Argument – Bishop Robert Barron, Wrd on Fir
This Summer, Dress for Church Like a Roman Tourist – Carrie Gress Ph.D., The Dispatch
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga and Ten More Heroic Saints Who Died Young – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
St. Thomas More and the Birth of New Hollywood – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem

24 June AD 2016

Why Christians are Blamed for Islamic Terrorism

by Paul E. Gottfried, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

D.H.S. Secretary: “Right-Wingers” Pose Same Threat as Islamic Jihadists – Robert Spencer
The Unspoken Tragedy of the Orlando Massacre – Pete Jermann, Crisis Magazine
Orlando Shooter Update – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Orlando: The Truth Will Set Us Free – Mary Jo Anderson, The Catholic Thing
Homosexuals in the Quran: N.B.C. Report Raises Issues But Doesn’t Answer Them – Jim Davis
Orlando and the Mysterious Sacredness of the Other – Anna O’Neil, Aleteia
Explainer: What You Should Know About ISIS and the Orlando Terrorist – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
Pin The Tale On The Christian? An Ancient Blame Game Still In Use – John Clark, Seton Mgzn
Should Christians Fly the Rainbow Flag in Solidarity with the Orlando Victims? – Trent Horn
Three Ways to Push Back Against Anti-Christian Witch Hunts – Joan Frawley Desmond
A River in Egypt: Denying the Undeniable – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION

24 June AD 2016

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What Pope Francis Says We can Learn from the Armenian Genocide

via the Catholic News Agency

In Armenia, Pope Francis Uses the Word “Genocide” – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Francis’ Visit to a Forgotten Armenia – Aleteia
Pope Francis’ ‘Armeniam Visit” [sic] – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. z’s Blog
Pope Francis Hails Armenia as a ‘herald of Christ Among the Nations’ – Catholic Herald
All for One: Holy Father Seeks Unity, Dangerous Peripheries with Armenia Trip – Victor Gaetan
Maronite Bishops: ‘Christian Presence in Middle East Must be Preserved’ – Catholic Herald
Pan-Orthodox Council Sets Sail on Even Keel – Victor Gaetan, National Catholic Register
Podcast: Why are Tensions Running So High at the Pan-Orthodox Council? – Madeleine Teahan
Eastern Orthodox Rivalries and the Healing of Memories – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The Disp.
The Geopolitics of the Orthodox Church – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
Discovered: Roman Fortress, Early Christian Church in Bulgaria – Pravoslavie
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre: What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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Brexit Aftermath

24 June AD 2016

Britain Chooses to Brexit

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

The Shock of the Referendum Could Signal a New Politics or Something Darker – Dan Hitchens
Is There a Religion Ghost in Brexit Victory for Angry Old Brits? – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Pope on Brexit: It’s the Will of the People, Peaceful Co-Existence Must be Guaranteed – Aleteia
Independent Britain Has to Fix Its Broken Family Culture – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
The Matter Is Decided Britain Is Leaving, So What Happens Now? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Bishops Call for Return of ‘Mutual Respect and Civility’ After Brexit Vote – Catholic Herald
Why Americans Shouldn’t Freak Out About Brexit – James Poulos, The Federalist
Calls in Italy, France, Netherlands, and Denmark for Referendums to Leave E.U. – Rob. Spencer
Brexit Wins! Cameron Resigns as U.K. Votes for Independence – Robert Spencer, J.W.
Hats off to the British for Brexit referendum – Sarah Stanley, PowerBlog
Brexit Wins! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre: What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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FRIDAY EDITION

24 June AD 2016

US American Flag and Vatican Holy See Flag — (Photo: us.fotolia.com/TR)

Assimilation has been the Preferred Strategy of Catholic Leadership in America Since the Days of John Carroll, but Should It Always Be? There Is Good Reason to Think It Shouldn’t

by Russell Shaw

of The Catholic World Report

She Has Down Syndrome But She Just Graduated f/ High School With a 3.7 GPA – Micaiah Bilger
Hospital Claimed Brain Dead & Refused Treatment, After Care Elsewhere Baby Go’s Home – LN
Brexit and the Principle of Subsidiarity – Benjamin Wiker, National Catholic Register
Five Amazingly Introverted Saints and Why They’re Important – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
The Basics on Indulgences – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
One Bishop’s Bold Move to Restore the Sacred – Liturgy Guy
Kimberly Hahn: Wife, Mother, Author & Local Politician – Jim Graves, The Catholic Wrld Rprt
The Call of Discipleship: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Pg
Vatican Indifference Towards Bishop Ma Situation Continues – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
How Many Priests Deny Baptism Because Mother Not Married in Church? – E. Peters J.D. J.C.D.
Problem Isn’t Invalid Marriages, It’s Our Reluctance to Present Church Teaching – Ed Condon
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre: What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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