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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

confessional-priest-jesus-alter-christusPriests Can Indeed Decline to Hear Confessions Face-to-Face

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

What England’s Recusant Catholics Can Teach Us If Persecution Comes – Stephanie Mann
As Debate Rages over Medjugorje, Maybe a Place of Prayer is Enough – Inés San Martín, Crux
How Sir Kenneth Clark Defended Christian Civilization on PBS – Kevin Di Camillo, N.C. Rgstr
Images of Christian Refugees Suffering Hardship in Northern Iraq – Edward Pentin, The Reg
Cardinal Robert Sarah on “The Strength of Silence” and the Dictatorship of Noise – The CWR
Dioceses of Anchorage, Arlington Get New Bishops from Pope Francis – S. Harris, C.N.A.
Is Your Birth Control Making You Depressed? – Catholic News Agency
The Explosion of Love Unlimited – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
May God Grant Us Grace to See the Beauty in Our Suffering – Marcia Segelstein, N.C. Register
Poem: “Our Lady of Britannia” – Avellina Balestri, Catholic Lane
We Need More Memorials for the Unborn in Britain – Fr. Matthew Pittam, Catholic Herald

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FRIDAY EDITION

voiceless-movie-poster-2016“Voiceless” Blows the Whistle on a Major Scandal Within the Church: Abortion

by Stephen Herreid

of Catholic Vote

Tradinistas: Angry Church Millennials Who Scorn Freedom – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Here’s What I Discovered That Made Me Become Catholic – Dave Armstrong, N.C. Register
1962: Of Manners in Church, of the Vernacular, and of Vocations – Fr. Z’s Blog
Living Under the Dictatorship of Relativism – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
This 81-year-old Woman Got a ‘Don’t Euthanize Me’ Tattoo; Canada’s Culture of Death – C.N.A.
Teen Girl’s Life, Death the Stuff from which Saints are Made – Fr. Jeffrey F. Kirby, Crux
Occupational Hazards of Catholic Liturgical Music as a Profession – Joel Morehouse, Nw Lt Mv
New Threats to Religious Liberty – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch via The Cthlc World Report
Pope Benedict is Still Misunderstood in Germany – Marie Meaney, Crisis Magazine
Norms, Abnormality, and False Liberation – James Kalb J.D., The Catholic World Report
Must One Vote? – John Macias, The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
Podcast on Catholic Exchange About the New Masters in Sacred Arts – David Clayton, BoC

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THURSDAY EDITION

episcopal-church-sign-decline-anglicansCrucified “Christa”: A Sign of Faith Lost; The Episcopal Church

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

Diocese of Rome’s Guidelines for ‘Amoris Lætitia’; Wherein Fr. Z Rants, Offers Solution – Fr. Z
On Voting by Not Voting – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Dispatch
To Understand Why the Church Battled Communism, Just Look at Russia – Francis Phillips
“Now All That Is Gone”: The Vanishing Christian Communities of Iraq and Syria – K.V. Turley
Introibo: A New App for Traditional Latin Mass Altar Servers – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Burying the Denial of Jesus’ Burial – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Football and the Hail Mary – Carrie Gress Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Fr. Donald Calloway: Champions of the Rosary [Podcast] – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Full Text: Common Declaration of Pope Francis & the Archbishop of Canterbury – Cthlc Herald
Pope Francis and China – Attempts for a Thaw? – Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency
After Hurricane Matthew Strikes Haiti, Relief Agencies are on the Move – Kev. J. Jones, C.N.A.

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

clown-mass-spirit-of-vatican-ii-liturgical-abuse-liturgy-liberalism-smoke-of-satanSome Catholics Defend Using the Internet for ‘Liturgy Shaming’

by David Gibson

of Religious News Service

via Crux

The Pope’s Confusing Statement on Gender Theory: A Follow-Up – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
Eye of the Tiber or Real Headline? Can You Tell the Difference? – Theresa Williams, epicPew
10 Urgent Facts About Exorcisms this Catholic Peritus Wants You to Know – Shaun McAfee O.P.
Confidence in the Dialog between Faith & Science: New Book by Stacy Trasancos – M. Baruzzini
Medieval Advice for Students Living Away from Home – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Tonight’s Channel 4 Programme Attacks My Pro-Life Org., Here’s What They Won’t Say – C.H.
How to Discourage Socialism Among the Young – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
Pence vs. Kaine: V.P. Debate Gives Voice to the Pro-Life Cause – Matthew Bunson, N.C. Rgstr
The Pill and the Modern Myth of Progression – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald
How St. Francis’ Reformation Differed from Martin Luther’s “Reformation” – T. Marshall Ph.D.
Being a Good Neighbor Every Day – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

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Time to Head Off Confusion in Canada; Funerals for Those that Commit Suicide

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D., J.D.,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Neither Worthy Nor Worthless; Responding to Christine Horner of HuffPo – Erin Cain, Ign Tdy
Is Pope Francis a Heretic? Part II – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
A Tale of Two Catholics – Mattias A. Caro, Ethika Politika
St. Francis on Treatment of the Eucharist, Communion, Ornaments of the Altar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Anglican-Catholic Events in Rome This Week Raise False Hopes of Unity – Edward Pentin
9 Times God Showed Us He’s the Best Pyrotechnician Ever – Laura Hensley, epicPew
A True Catholic Hero: Jerome Lejeune – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
The Gift of Redemptive Suffering – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Need Your Help: The Mass Readings Explained Video Series; Kickstarter – Brant Pitre, TSP
‘Pro Bikers for Life’ Saves Babies on the Streets of New York – Patty Knap, N.C. Register
Contraceptive Pill Linked to Depression & Teens are Most at Risk – Brianna Heldt, The Reg

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TUESDAY EXTRA

shadow-girl-boy-woman-manCatholic Teen Sexologists, Rumblings in the Diocese of Nashville

by Kevin Aldrich

of Catholic Stand

Why The Roe Effect Is Not Occurring – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
New! Cardinal Sarah on Silence, Liturgy, and “Turning Toward the Lord” Again, Amazing – Fr. Z
Quæritur: Do I Have to Confess Everything if People Might Overhear? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vanquishing the Vikings . . . But on T.V.? – Regis Martin S.T.D., Crisis Magazine
5 Reasons Christians Should Never Ever Celebrate Che Guevera – Matthew Archbold, The Reg
Baby Born in Jungle Symbolizes Suffering of India’s Christians – Nirmala Carvalho, Crux
“Bring Back the Good Old Days of Diocesan Laws that have the Form of Law” – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Globalism Marginalizes Religious Communities – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
Moved by Mercy: Proclaiming the Gospel of Life – Allison LeDoux, Truth and Charity Forum
U.S. Supreme Court & States to Revisit Use of Death Penalty – Catholic News Service via C.H.

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TUESDAY EDITION

wile-e-coyote-helpThe “Wile E. Coyote of Contemporary Secular Catholicism” Rides Again!

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Is Pope Francis a Heretic? Part I – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
No Religious Wars? Fr. Hamel’s Canonisation Will Contradict Pope’s Narrative – Fr. Lucie-Smith
Oh Great, the Falangists Are Back – Shaun Kenney, Ethika Politika
Pope Speaks On the Plane, Tells Important Truths, But Causes Confusion – Deacon K. Fournier
The Exorcist and the Lost Art of Catholic Storytelling – Nick Ripatrazone, The Atlantic
My Two Years as a Catholic in Oxford – Aurora C. Griffin, The Catholic World Report
On Catholic Teaching, Evangelical Mike Pence Better Than Catholic Tim Kaine – Richards Ph.D.
Austen Ivereigh to Join Crux Team as Contributing Editor – Crux Staff, Crux
EWTN News Launches New Rome Office – Kevin J. Jones, National Catholic Register
Introduction to the 4 Cardinal Virtues (Part 1 of Virtues) [Podcast] – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
With Liberty & Justice & Mercy For All – Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda, Natl Cthlc Register

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MONDAY EXTRA

kristin-lavransdatteThe Greatest 20th Century Catholic Novels

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

A Modern Feminist Author Discovers the Truth of Marriage – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D.
3 Cardinals Sign Statement Defending Magisterial Teaching on the Sacraments – Catholic Herald
The Last Nine Hyeronimite Monks – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Pope Francis Criticises Gender Theory ‘Indoctrination’ – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
10 Times Bishops Reminded Catholic Politicos Teachings on Life, Marriage & Family – J. McClain
Vin Scully’s Catholic Faith: Shining Brighter Than the Lights at Dodger Stadium – Justin McClain
What’s the Deal with Angels? – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
How to Curtail Judicial Activism – Stephen M. Krason J.D. Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Hero of the Maine: Father John Chidwick – Donald R. McClarey J.D., Catholic Stand
Mercy: A Call to Repentance – Peter Jermann, Crisis Magazine
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference from Azerbaijan – C.N.A. via The CWR

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EASTERN RITE MONDAY EDITION

patriarch-bartholomew-pope-francisThe New Orthodox-Catholic Agreement is a Landmark – but There’s a Long Way to Go

by Father Mark Drew

of Catholic Herald

Quæritur: Why Must One Be in Communion with Rome? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis Unwelcome in Orthodox Georgia – Andrea Gagliarducci, Catholic News Agency
Baltimore Sun Attempts to Navigate Complicated World of Orthodox Iconography – T. Mattingly
Pope Amends Canon Law to Show Sensitivity to Eastern Churches – Wooden, C.N.S. via Crux
Catholics, Orthodox Sign Agreement on Synodality & Primacy – Cthlc News Agncy via The Reg
Catholic-Orthodox Divisions on Display at Papal Mass in Georgia – Cindy Wooden, Cthlc Herald
Russian Orthodox Incursions Into Secular France – Andrew Higgins, The New York Times
Coptic Christians in Garbage City: Scavengers Making Fortune f/ People’s Rubbish – Car. Davies
Ecumenical Patriarch Receives Petition for Autocephaly Status for Orthodox in Ukraine – RISU
Why the Orthodox Church Is Interested in Distributism – Matthew Franklin Cooper, TDR
The Great & Holy Council Maps an Eastern Orthodox Future – Peter C. Bouteneff, TCC

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MONDAY EDITION

the-wedding-singer-robert-arquetteCan an Un-Repentant Ex-Tranny Find a Place in the Beatific Vision?

by Austin Ruse

of Crisis Magazine

Former Southern Baptist to become Next Head of Louisiana Diocese – Han. Brockhaus, C.N.A.
The Jesuits’ Next Chapter – Fr. David Inczauskis S.J., Catholic Herald
The Meaning of Vocation – Fr. C. John McCloskey S.J., The Catholic Thing
Pope says Walk with Trans Persons, but Fight Gender Theory – Inés San Martín, Crux
Voiceless Takes Christian Filmmaking Where It Needs to Go – Monica Migliorino Miller, Crisis
New Bill would Protect Churches with Political Views from the IRS – Catholic News Agency
Taste and See: A Book with Way More than a Catchy Title – Sarah Reinhard, Natl Cth Register
Is There Room In The Modern Mind For Miracles? – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: “Gender Theory” is a “Great Enemy of Marriage Today” – C.N.A. via The CWR
Pope Francis Green-Lights Opening of Fr. Jacques Hamel Beatification Process – C.N.A.
Critics Find Dodgy Ethics in ‘Three-Parent Baby’ Conception – Catholic News Agency

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

western-civilization-ancient-roman-ruinsBrilliant Discussion on the Catholic Church and Western Civilization

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Real-Life Exorcist Says Holiness Counts More Than Using Latin – Mary Reza, C.N.A. via Crux
The Catholic Response to Feel-Good Religion – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Could St. Joseph of Cupertino Really Fly? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Natl Catholic Register
The Importance of Personal Influence in Teaching the Faith – Veronica Arntz, TaChF
Heaven Isn’t Earned but Hell Is: Salvation – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
A Manmade God – Ann Casey, Catholic Stand
How to Keep Your Witness When You’re Not a Morning Person – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
Why I Absolutely Love Saint Therese of Lisieux – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
In-Between Sets of Doors – Sr. Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
On Praise (to God, Is It Needed or Necessary?) – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
Refining Gold – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

spirit-of-vatican-ii-costume-halloween-iiMemories of Vatican II’s Halcyon Days, Who Could Have Predicted Things Would Fall Apart?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Courage’s Ministry to Catholics w/ Same-Sex Attraction Gets New Leadership – Peter J. Smith
First Belgian Child Euthanized, Slippery Slope Morphs into Cliff – Stephanie Pacheco, TaChF
Meet the Pro Hockey Player with a Pope and Our Lady on His Goalie Mask – Theresa Williams
Teaching the Faith Through English History – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch
Fulfillment in the Wifely Vocation – Stephanie Gordon, Catholic Answers
6 Extraordinary Saints Who Were Also Very Relatable – Mary Flynn, epicPew
Padre Pio Shows the Church can be Democratic After All – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Things We Wish Old Testament Characters Said – Laura Hensley, epicPew
The Mass: To Know, To Love, To Serve – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
St. Bonaventure’s Work on Faith and Reason and How We Can Practice It (Part I) – Todd Nolan
St. John Chrysostom: The Family as Micro-Church – Steven Meyer S.T.D., Truth & Chrty Frm

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