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April 12, 2018

THVRSDAY EXTRA

John Krasinski (Credit: Word on Fire)

The Most Unexpectedly Religious Film of the Year

. . .I went to see A Quiet Place, John Krasinski’s new thriller, with absolutely no anticipation of finding theological or spiritual themes.  I just wanted a fun evening at the movies.  How wonderful when a film surprises you! . . .

by Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D.,

of Word on Fire

Singer Cardi B Rejects Having Abortion to Save Career: That Disgusts Me – Katie Yoder
Facebook CEO Apologizes for ‘Mistake’ of Blocking Catholic Content – CNA/The CWR
Beautiful Video about the Traditional Latin Mass; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Deficits of the iPhone Generation – Christopher O. Tollefsen Ph.D., Mercatornet
How (& How Not) to Read Gaudete et Exsultate – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
An Ambiguous Exhortation – Dan Hitchens, First Things
The Progressive Indoctrination in Our Schools – Patti Smith, National Catholic Register
How Many of Us Would Truly Resist an Evil Regime? – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Do Christians & Muslims Worship the Same God? – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
There’s Nothing New Under the Sun – Fionn Shiner, Catholic Stand
Neil Gorsuch Has Been a Breath of Fresh Air for Pro-Lifers – Tony Perkins, Life News
A Vulnerable Church Can Not Afford to Forget Its Enemies – Bob Sullivan J.D., Crisis
What’s the Use of Catholic Art? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
President of France Calls on Catholics to Engage Politically – Courtney Grogan, CNA
Dr. King’s Radical Biblical Vision – Cornel West Ph.D. & Robert P. George Ph.D., WSJ
Ambrosian Chants for Eastertide – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Annals Tacitus (Credit: Aleteia)

Here’s the Historical Evidence from Non-Christian Sources that Jesus Lived & Died

. . .a wealth of written evidence exists to prove Christianity is not based on a fairy tale. . .

by Zelda Caldwell,

of Aleteia

So Much For The ‘Francis Effect’ – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Sovereign Merciless Order of Malta – Another Step Toward Creepy – Fr. Z’s Blog
Paul Ryan Thinks He Won – Matthew Walther, The Week
The Big Catholic Showdown? Liberalism vs. Integralism at Harvard – N. Peters Ph.D.
What Would Have Stopped Martin Luther – Michael D. Breidenbach Ph.D., First Things
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
German Bishops at War – Jon Anderson, Catholic Herald

Secular Humanism’s Awful Inhumanity – Tom Gilson, The Stream
Islam, Immigration, & the Decaying Christian West – Derya Little, Crisis Magazine
Why the Social Engineers of the 60’s Failed to Make a “Great Society” – R Ebeling, FEE
Casting Aspersions – Randall B. Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
What Makes Jesus Different from Other Religious “Founders?” – Sean Mitchell, CE
Good Intentions/Dangerous Intentions – Alyssa Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
This is How the Vatican Should Deal with China – David Mulroney, Catholic Herald
Why Having a Philosopher at the Office is a Good Business Choice – S. Hendricks, BTh
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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Amid Abuse Probe’s Hearing of “Many Crucified Lives,” Pope Summons Chile to Rome

. . .in but the latest striking turn of a home-turf debacle which has colored the broad perception of his pontificate, in a letter released on two continents, the Pope told the Chilean bishops that “I have committed grave errors of judgment & perception” in a long-simmering abuse scandal which has rocked the country’s church, specifically citing his lack “of true & balanced information” on it. . .

by Rocco Palmo,

of Whispers in the Loggia

A Catholic Univ. Will Host Former Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards – M. Bilger
Gaudete et Exsultate: Pope Schools Those Who Shy from Spiritual Combat Imagery – Z
Gaudete et Exsultate: Pope Blasts “Punctilious Concern for the Church’s Liturgy” – Z
Meet Those Who Don’t Conform to Diversity – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Youth Ministries Aren’t Working – Here’s What You Can Do About It – Laura Hensley, eP
Analysis: Who is the Pope’s New Canon Law Expert? – Andrea Gagliarducci, CNA/CWR
Adoption & the Firing of Kevin Williamson – Dale M. Coulter, First Things
Op-Ed: Providence College & Others Must Return to the Church – Stephen Herreid, CV
London Council Just Banned Pro-Lifers for Having the Wrong Views – Ed Condon J.C.D.
Best Media Literacy Books for Catholics – Sister Helena Burns F.S.P., Hell Burns
3 Surprisingly Simple Steps to Finish the School Year Strong – Kara Milinovich, Seton
Pope’s Apology to Chilean Abuse Survivors; Why Did They Have to Suffer – Chr. Altieri
Popes’ Hopes for Greater Equality in Distribution of Wealth – Sister Ber. Ma. Reis F.S.P.
In Defense of the Death Penalty – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
Blessed Beer from the Monks in Nursia, Italy – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorite catho. . .
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