Robert Edwards

CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

15 September AD 2016

‘Classic’ Comeback at Benedictine College: New Concentration for Elementary-Education Majors Debuts This Fall

by Anthony Flott

of the National Catholic Register

Catholic School Says It Can’t Meet Demands of Transgendered Student – Catholic News Agency
May I Demur Re: Mirus This Once? – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of the Law
So, What If We Attach a GoPro to the Compostelan Botafumeiro? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Catholics for Choice ‘Woefully’ Misrepresent Church Teaching – Catholic News Agency
Quæritur: Pope Francis Said Fr. Hamel Is a Martyr, Is He Now “Blessed Jacque Hamel”? – Fr. Z
Pokémon Go Is the Least of My Parish’s Problems – Gene M. Van Son, Crisis Magazine
Parable of Dishonest Steward: Mass Readings Explained for 25th Sun. Ord. Time – B. Pitre Ph.D.
The Mass: The Perfect Form of Worship – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
Are Religious Freedom Advocates ‘Christian Supremacists’? – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Reg
Why Do We Call The Church Our Mother? – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Pope Calls French Priest Murdered by I.S.I.S. Loyalists a ‘Martyr’ – Inés San Martín, Crux

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

14 September AD 2016

The Bishop of Tim Kaine, Francis Di Lorenzo, Corrects Kaine on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’

from the Catholic News Agency

via the National Catholic Register

A Bizarre Papal Move: An Addition to the Teaching on the Eucharist? – Robert Royal Ph.D., TCT
The Fake Catholic College Girl Who Duped Twitter – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
On the Buenos Aires Directive: Pope Francis Letter on Amoria Lætitia – E.N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
The Life Of Every Catholic Blogger, Like. . . Ever — In GIFs – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
Finding Reasons to Celebrate the Triumph of the Cross – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Cth Std
An Open Letter to Tim Kaine – Todd M. Aglialoro, Catholic Answers
Any “Benedict Option” Must Consider Child Protective Services (CPS) – S.M. Krason J.D. Ph.D.
Lawsuit of Fired Catholic School Employee Attacks Religious Freedom – Jamie F. Arthur Ph.D.
Crime, Punishment, and Amoris Lætitia – John F. Crosby Ph.D., First Things
Christians Besieged: We Must Stand With the Suffering – The Editors, Natl Catholic Register
Gender Identity: Threat to Health Care Rights of Conscience – Sister Rn. Mirkes O.S.F. Ph.D.

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

13 September AD 2016

“Jesus’ Wife” Claim Exposed as a Whopping Fraud

by Glenn Stanton

of the National Catholic Register

Did Pope Francis Really Write That Letter? Updated – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Pope and the Vatican Mocked at the Venice Film Festival – Cristina Siccardi, Rorate Cæli
How Pope Francis’ ‘New Joy’ Surprised Benedict XVI – Catholic News Agency
Catholic V.P. Candidate Claims Church Will Eventually Approve Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – C. Olson
Is Dialogue with Islam Possible? On B16’s Address at Univ. of Regensburg – Fr. Jos. Fessio S.J.
A Religion of Peace: They Must Define It – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
U.S. Bishops to Govt: End Legal Battle with Little Sisters of the Poor – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
Catholic School Grad Shines in Swim for Gold at Paralympics – Paul McMullen, Crux
‘For God & Profit’ Review: Christianity Is Pro-Profit & Pro-Property – Kyle Hanby, PowerBlog
Embracing Every Season – Lianna Mueller, Ignitum Today
The Next U.S. President Must Aid Persecuted Christians – Knights’ Head – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EXTRA

12 September AD 2016

Recent Key Appointments Unsettle John Paul II Institute on Marriage and Family

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

On Anniversary, can We Finally Catch Benedict’s Point at Regensburg? – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Benedict XVI’s “Final Conversations” – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine Contends Catholic Church Can Change on Marriage – C.N.A.
Nothing Superfluous, A Masterful Spiritual Guide to the T.L.M. – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Razzouk Family Tattooed Pilgrims Arriving to Holy Land for Last 700 Years – Daniel Esparza
Christian Genocide Could Succeed Through Indifference, Activists Warn – Mark Zimmerman
Are Clinton & Gates Foundations & USAID Supporting Depo-Provera Deception? – C. McGovern
Padre Pio’s Heart Is Coming to Boston – Mary Rezac, National Catholic Register
Pius XII’s Duel with Hitler – William Doino Jr., First Things
Pope’s Anti-Sex Abuse Panel Scores Victory in Vatican – Nicole Winfield, Crux
The Most Holy Name of Mary: Optional Memorial – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

12 September AD 2016

A Victory for Science over Scientific Propaganda: A New Report on Sexuality and Gender

by Richard N. Williams, Ph.D.,

of Public Discourse

When Jesuits Ignore Papal Decrees – Fr. Cornelius Buckley S.J., Crisis Magazine
Father James Martin Wins Award from Dissenting Catholic Group – Kevin J. Jones, Ct Nw Ag
Chinese Authorities Arrest Vatican-Appointed Bishop – Catholic News Service via Cthlc Hrld
Aussie Bishops Get Ahead of the Curve on the ‘Grayby Boom’ – John L. Allen, Crux
U.K. to Lift Admissions Bar That Stops Church f/ Opening New Free Schools – Susan Byron, CH
The Problem with Killing Coma Patients for Their Organs – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Detroit Catholics Hit the Streets to End Violence – Dan Meloy, Crux
School Choice Must Support & Protect Catholic Education – Patrick Reilly, Natl Cthlc Register
Pokémon Go and Its Untapped Potential in the New Evangelization – Emily Hess, Catholic Lane
Adult Stem-Cell Transplants: A Journey of Faith Backed by Science – Peter Jesserer Smith
With Pope’s Blessing, Activists Press Fight Against Human Trafficking – Inés San Martín, Crux

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Saint Teresa of Kolkata and Charity

11 September AD 2016

Mother Teresa’s Message: Kolkata Is Everywhere

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

“Mother Changed My Life”: Friends Remember Mother Teresa – Jim Graves, The CWR
Mother Teresa and Other Saints on Stamps – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Pope Francis: Mother Teresa Shows Us Our ‘Vocation to Charity’ – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Photographing a Saint: Teresa of Kolkata – Rachel Zamarron, National Catholic Register
From Inspiration to Adoption: A Story of Working with Mother Teresa – Catholic News Agency
Sharing Mother Teresa With Kids Through Good Reads – Sarah Reinhard, Natl Cthlc Register
What Mother Teresa’s Canonization Means to the People of India – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agcy
Mother Teresa’s Canonization a ‘Blessing’ to Namesakes – Elisabeth Deffner, NC Register
Even in Muslim Pakistan, There’s Rejoicing Over Mother Teresa – Nirmala Carvalho, Crux
Mother Teresa’s Insight: “Yes to God — That is Holiness” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Rgstr
Cardinal Burke Remembers Mother Teresa – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register

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CATHOLIC SUNDAY EDITION

11 September AD 2016

Just Too Cool: Medieval Cathedral of Amiens was Decorated in Bright Colors

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Really Write the Gospels? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
He’s Not “Turning His Back to the People” – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Why Young Catholics L♥ve the Extraordinary Form – Benedict Turvill, Catholic Herald
Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., Discusses Core Message of DOCAT: “Do Good & Avoid Evil” – The CWR
Completing the Gothic Aesthetic of a Parish Church – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
A Garden for Mary – Joanna Bogle, National Catholic Register
Rediscovering “Work” With Purpose – Peter Howard, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Ite! The Necessity of Discipline – Jason Craig, The Catholic Gentleman
Why Pregnancy Is a Mega-Gift – Amanda Evinger, National Catholic Register
The Catholic Case for Grammar Schools – Hugh Walters, Catholic Herald
Prayer and the Heights of Holiness: Divine Intimacy Radio Show & Podcast – Dan Burke, CSD

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

10 September AD 2016

Is Science Why Young Catholics are Leaving the Church?

by Dave Griffey

of Daffey Thoughts

Time for Catholics to Reconsider Islam and the “Prophet” Muhammad? – Wil. Kilpatrick Ph.D.
The New Ignorance Far Worse than the Old – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine
Catholics Can Survive Election 2016! – John C. Connell, Catholic Stand
What Are Your Gifts? – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Beethoven and the Catholic Church – Michael De Sapio, Crisis Magazine
Church Can’t Change Teaching on Capital Punishment – Ed Feser Ph.D. & J.M. Bessette Ph.D.
The Enemies of Life – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
History Shows Us That Aristocrats have Plenty to Teach Us – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Catholic Church and The U.S. Military: History – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Lingering at Immediate – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
In Memoriam: Phyllis Schlafly (1924-2016) – Joan Frawley Desmond, Natl Catholic Register

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

10 September AD 2016

A Suicide in Brooklyn Raises Questions about Parochial Education

by Gerard T. Mundy

of Crisis Magazine

Dozens of Curial Officials “Have Been Left Jobless”, Result of Summer’s Reforms – S. Magister
What Catholics Should Bear in Mind about Immigration – David O’Mahony, Catholic Herald
“Pope vs. Hitler”: a Review and a Plea – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
The Problems of Amoris Laetitia – English Translation of the French Original – Rorate Cæli
Blessed Are the Peacemakers, For They Shall Bring Souls to Christ – Shaun McAfee O.P., NCRg
Cardinal Raymond Burke on Life, Truth, Mother Teresa, Islam & Cardinal Sarah – Carl E. Olson
The Bible Is Not Silent on Slavery – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Practical Governance Was Not My Forte, Says Benedict XVI – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
Holy Homeschoolers: Lessons from Saints Anne and Joachim – Mary Kay Clark Ph.D., Seton
Prodigal Son Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
St. Matthew the Fundraiser – Nathan Krupa, Catholic Fundraiser.net

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Mother Teresa Challenged Hillary Clinton on Abortion & More on St. Teresa of Kolkata

9 September AD 2016

How Mother Teresa Challenged Hillary Clinton on Abortion

by Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D.,

of the National Catholic Register

How Well Do You Know the Missionaries of Charity? – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Mother Teresa: “The Greatest Destroyer of Love & Peace Is Abortion” – Patty Knap, NC Reg
8 Mother Teresa Quotes that Reveal Her True Character – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Confronting the Brutal Beauty of Mother Teresa’s Challenge – Kathryn Jean Lopez, Crux
Mother Teresa’s Legacy: 10 Moving Facts About the Missionaries of Charity – Robert Barbry II
The Unlikely Friendship Between Mother Teresa & Princess Diana – Amanda Evinger, NC Rgstr
13 Times Mother Teresa Impeccably Personified #SquadGoals – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
The Princess and The Saint – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
Watch: Mother Teresa’s Most Famous Speech – Catherine Harmon, The Dispatch
I Became Catholic Because of Mother Teresa and JPII – Brianna Heldt, Natl Catholic Register
‘Do Small Things With Great Love’ – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

9 September AD 2016

Why Pope Francis Is Wrong about Extending Mercy to Creation and the Environment

by Carl E. Olson

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Priestesses Again Allow Protestants to Define Who Catholics Are, Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
After Years of Service, Courage Director Takes on New Assignment – Catholic News Agency
Ye Old News Subject of Anglican Decline Gets Royal Treatment f/ The Economist – Ric. Ostling
L.A. Gathering Puts Reverent Catholic Liturgy at Heart of New Evangelization – Kevin J. Jones
20 Saints Who Were Also Cherished Friends – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
4 Biblical Principles That Show the Reality of Purgatory – John Martignoni, Natl Cth Register
Georgetown Univ. Is Right to Face Up to Its History of Slavery, But Not Like This – David Cowen
Stalled Vatican Financial Reforms Could Hurt Cause of Evangelization – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10 (But Not for the Sick & Disabled) – Mark Davis Pickup
It’s All About Love – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Couples Who Adopt Are “Real Parents” – Christopher O. Tollefsen Ph.D., Public Discourse

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by Anthony Flott

of the National Catholic Register

from the Catholic News Agency

via the National Catholic Register

by Daniel Esparza

of Aleteia

by Glenn Stanton

of the National Catholic Register

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

by Richard N. Williams, Ph.D.,

of Public Discourse

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

by Dave Griffey

of Daffey Thoughts

by Gerard T. Mundy

of Crisis Magazine

by Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D.,

of the National Catholic Register

by Carl E. Olson

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report