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WEDNESDAY GOD & CAESAR EDITION

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department_education_washingtonSobering Up after the Caucuses

by Robert Royal, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

Anger and Citizenship – George Weigel, The Dispatch
After Iowa, a Three-Man Race: Andy Jackson, Cal Coolidge, and George W. – John Zmirak
New Scorecard Will Track Congressional Action on Religious Liberty – The Ntnl Cthlc Register
Governor (KY) Bevin Signs Pro-Life Bill to Help Women & Protect Babies – Micaiah Bilger
How to Vote Nazi With a Clear Conscience – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Pro-Life Candidate Rand Paul Ends His Presidential Campaign – Steven Ertelt, Life News
The Problem With Abortion Politics – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Planned Parenthood Trashes Ted Cruz After Iowa Win – Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com
You Know, Hitler Was Pretty Good on the Environment – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACthlc
Truth and Religious Freedom – Veronica Arntz, Truth and Charity Forum
When the U.S. Abandoned a Catholic President – Kevin Schmiesing, The Cthlc World Report
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by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

David Daleiden, Heading to Court February 4, New Planned Parenthood Video – Kathy Schiffer
To Preach, to Sanctify & is Something Missing Pope Francis? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
3 Feb: St. Blaise and the Blessing of Candles and of Throats – Fr. Z’s Blog
Gender Theory and Sexual Confusion – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Catholic Stand
The Real Story Behind the Church’s Tradition of Blessing Throats – Zoe Romanowsky, Aleteia
Theology of the Body in ‘Friends’ – Emma King, Ignitum Today
Pro-Life Groups Demand D.A. Drop Charges Against David Daleiden – Steven Ertelt, Life News
Why Did Loyola Marymount University Promote Homosexaulity on Campus – Justin Petrisek
Scientist Says Legalized Abortion Hindered Research on Massive Zika Virus – Micaiah Bilger
Knives Out for Latin America’s Unborn, but What’s Behind this Zika Virus Story? – Mei-Li Garcia
I.S.I.S. Erases ‘Symbol of Christian Presence in Iraq’ – Catholic Lane
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

HIV Test Homosexual Sex MSMHomosexual Men’s Sexual Proclivities Are Killing Them

by Austin Ruse

of Crisis Magazine

What is God’s Will? Part II of II: His Permissive Will – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., C.S.D.
Saint Ignatius and Blessed Ludovica, Beauty Differently Manifested – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mass Appeal: How the Traditional Mass Engages All Five Senses – Brian Williams, T.C.G.
A Remedy for the Lonely and Lost – Emily Stimpson, The National Catholic Register
20 Bad Arguments Against God’s Existence, Answered – John Clark, Seton Magazine
Faithful Citizenship, Voting, and the Life Issues – Joe Kral, Truth and Charity Forum
Trials of Trust – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Dear Christians: No Longer Enough to Raise a Family & Hope to be left Alone – Jon. Van Maren
Belief Is Hard, But Nothing Makes Sense Without God – Cullen Herout, Catholic Stand
The Balance Scale: 19 to 1; The Old & New Liturgical Movements – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Progressivism’s Perilous Temptation for Men – Gabe Jones, Those Catholic Men
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TUESDAY EDITION

Bishop Elect Steven Lopes Catholic Anglican OrdinariateBishop-elect Steven Lopes to Lead Anglican Ordinariate in America

by Allan Turner

of the Houston Chronicle

Books Blog: Pius XII Wanted Hitler Gone, Didn’t Plot to Have Him Killed – Francis Phillips, C.H.
Christians Must Stand Up for their Faith, says Ofsted Chief – David V. Barrett, The Cthlc Hrld
Prominent Gay Movement Activist Backs Christian Bakers in Cake Row – Madeleine Teahan
Bp. Athanasius Schneider Interview on Women & Foot-washing, S.S.P.X. & More – Rorate Cæli
Saint Paul: The Original Theology of the Body – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
How Catholic Charities Is Lending Aid Amid Flint Water Crisis – The National Catholic Register
The Book of Genesis in Stone – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
An Old Saint on a New Acquaintance – Rachel Zamarron, Ignitum Today
Do Small Communities (e.g., T.L.M.) have a Future? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vatican Official Outlines Communications Reform – Edward Pentin, The Natl Cthlc Register
LifeSiteNews Receive Top Award for ‘Unlocking the Power of the Internet. . .’ – Pete Baklinski
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MONDAY EXTRA

Orthodox Book Cover TransparentBooks That Cry Out the Unique Richness & Holiness of God’s Word

by Peter Kwasniewski, Ph.D.,

of New Liturgical Movement

Bishop Chr. J. Coyne of the Diocese of Burlington, Social Media Master – Zoe Romanowsky, Alt
Vermont Diocese to Launch Digital Catholic High School – Stephen Beale, The N.C. Register
Cathleen Kavey & Commonweal Magazine is Wrong about Fr. Richard John Neuhaus – R.R. Reno
The New Literalism and Fundamentalism – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis Magazine
The Spirituality of the Parent – Angie Windnagle, Ignitum Today
Interview w/Only Bishop at Rome’s Family Day: Easy for Bishops Not to be Here – Ser. Sartini
Purgatory, Unresolved Grief & Freedom in Christ – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Yes, I.S.I.S. is Guilty of Genocide, says European Human Rights Group – Matt Hadro, Ct Nw Ag
Pope Francis and “Immanentizing the Eschaton” – Matthew Bellisario, Catholic Champion
Catholics Crowdsource in Hopes of Rescuing Alleged St. Kateri Relic – Adelaide Mena, C.N.A.
Who are the Real Anti-Semites? – William Kilpatrick, The Catholic World Report
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MONDAY EDITION

Pope Francis is PopeEdward N. Peters, Ph.D.: Pope Francis Took ‘Significant Step Back’ from Annulment Reform

by John-Henry Westen

of Life Site

Rome: Huge Crowd for Family Day; One Man, One Woman; Success! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Whatever Else Francis Is, He Is The Pope – John McNichol, Catholic Stand
The “I’m ‘More Catholic’ Than You Are. . .” Problem – Kasia I., Ignitum Today
Minaret and Muslims in Mexican City Set to Host Pope Francis – Yemeli Ortega, A.F.P.
Is Procrastination a Sin? – Patti Maguire Armstrong, The National Catholic Register
What Did Christ Really Look Like? – David Clayton, New Liturgical Movement
Evolution Directed by God? The Lactase Persistence Gene – Reflections of a Catholic Scientist
On Bioethics, Rome Sends Mixed Messages – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Eliminating Poverty or Eliminating Children? – Steven W. Mosher, Catholic Lane
Wherein Fr. Z Promotes Monkish Beer!  From the Benedictine Monks in Norcia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Europe’s Feckless Secularism – William McGurn, The Wall Street Journal
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SATURDAY EDITION

Pope Francis Thoughtful ContemplatingPope Francis! Restore the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ!

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Grand Jury Indicts David Daleiden, Clears Planned Parenthood – Peter Jesserer Smith
After 26 Years, O.S.V. Bids Farewell to Greg Erlandson – Gretchen R. Crowe, O.S.V. Nwswkly
Answering the Two Reformation Solas – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
What is the Perspicuity of Scripture-And is it Even Scriptural? – Shane Kapler, Epic Pew
“A Single Bead” Book Review – Michele Chronister, Ignitum Today
Are You Getting Outside Enough? – Joel Woods, Maccabee Society
Since Sin Requires Awareness, Is Our Clueless Culture Off the Hook? – Patti M. Armstrong
Troubles at Home (Luke 4:22-30) – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
Abp. Paglia: Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Published By End of March – Edward Pentin
Catholic Cols. Should Claim Title IX Exemptions, Says Newman Soc. Pres. – K. Scharfenberger
Encounters Lying in Wait: Owen Meany and Paper Moon – One Thousand Words a Week
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FRIDAY EDITION

Ultrasound BabyDonald Trump Won’t Elaborate on His Pro-Life Position, Why?

by Steven Ertelt

of LifeNews.com

Fr. Z Fisks: Communion for Lutherans at the Vatican Was a Mistake – Fr. Z’s Blog
Grand Jury Indicts David Daleiden, Clears Planned Parenthood – Peter Jesserer Smith, Rgstr
The Almighty Has His Own Purposes – Donald R. McClarey J.D., Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Confronts ‘Piecemeal’ World War III in the Middle East – Victor Gaetan, Register
Work, Play, and Science – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Six (6) Apps to Help You Have a Prayerful Lent – Marge Fenelon, National Cthlc Register
The Price of Relevance – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
C.M.P.’s Videos Expose Three (3) Big Lies of the Abortion Industry – Charles Limandri, Crisis
Rights Talk in the 2016 Election – Stephen Phelan, Truth and Charity Forum
Updated: Houston Grand Jury Didn’t Vote on Charges Against Planned Parenthood – C.E. Olson
The March for Life and the Emptiness of Conservative Jurisprudence – Hadley Arkes, T.C.T.
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THURSDAY EDITION

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Protest of Muslim Refugee Assaults on German WomenSolidarity with Islam?

by William Kilpatrick

of Crisis Magazine

Pope Francis Disappoints “Progressives” Once Again – Glenn Stanton, Ntnl Catholic Register
The Lasting Image of This Year’s March for Life: Mass on Snowbound Turnpike – Phil Lawler
Children have the Right to a Mother and a Father, says Italian Cardinal – Junno Arocho Esteves
How the E.U. Betrayed its Christian Founding Principles – Filip Mazurczak, Crisis Magazine
Evangelization Deformed or Delayed: A Danger of the Quest for Religious Unity – J. Mirus Ph.D.
Why You Should Go on a Do-It-Yourself (D.I.Y.) Retreat – Rich Lamm, Epic Pew
Planned Parenthood’s Inside Job on Pro-Life Indictments – Donald R. McClarey J.D., T.A.Cth
Catholic Millennials Passionate About Building a Culture of Life – Alexandra Desanctis
“God is So Dope”: Learning about Social Justice from a Young Catholic Worker – T. R. Ziegler
Choral Music in the Churches: Part I, Inculturation – Sean Connolly, Ignitum Today
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

Large FamilyDo Men Have a Duty to Have More than 2.1 Children?

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.,

of Maccabee Society

The Singular Catholic Vision of Gerard Manley Hopkins – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Making Art Manly Again – S.M. Nelson, Maccabee Society
Solidarity and Subsidiarity – Aaron Linderman Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
Here’s How You Can Be Certain That John Wrote John – Mark Shea, The N.C. Register
Answering the Call to Work – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
The Legionaries of Christ (L.C.) Priests’ Ordinations Heal Rifts – Fr. Raymond J. De Souza
Nervous about Travelling in the Age of Terrorism? Pray to St. Michael – Mary O’Regan, C.H.
‘Historic Step’ as Holy Face Procession Returns to Rome – Edward Pentin, The N.C. Register
These Words are Fulfilled in Your Hearing – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today
Alabama’s National Champion for Marriage – Brian Fraga, The N.C. Register
Book Review: All the Light We Cannot See – Jared Zimmerer, Maccabee Society
Death of Antonin Scalia: Catholic & Supreme Court Justice – Big Pulpit (February 15, 2016)
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TUESDAY EDITION

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Sermon on the Mount Jesus Apostles BibleWhat is God’s Will?

by Fr. John Bartunek L.C.

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

The Number of Christian Martyrs Has Tripled in Two Years – The National Catholic Register
How Should We Honor Our Elderly Parents? – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
Child Labor, Sexual Abuse, Death: the Plight of Syrian Refugees in Lebanon – Matt Hadro
Seeking a Relationship with God – Fr. Edward L. Looney, Ignitum Today
Holy Father to Mark 500th Anniversary of Reformation in Sweden – The Natl Cthlc Register
Did the Pope Ask Atheist Scalfari Really Not To Convert? – Edward Pentin, The N.C. Register
The Common Spirituality of St. Therese of Lisieux & St. Faustina – Rosemarie O.C.D.S.
“Risen” Depicts the Resurrection as Historical & Theological Mystery – The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Is the Church Handing Its Authority to No-fault Divorce Courts? – Bai Macfarlane, Life Site
New Left Ideas and Their Consequences, a Book Review  – Sean Haylock, Crisis Magazine
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MONDAY EXTRA

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John L Allen Jr Wide PicSilence is Not Much Evidence of Anything, So Why Suggest Otherwise?

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

of The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report

The Pope’s Address on Marriage was Strikingly Conservative – Edward Condon, The Cth Hrld
16th Century Samurai, Martyr, Advanced Closer to Beatification – Fr. Z’s Blog
Single on Valentine’s Day? Transform It with God’s Love – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
Gender Identity vs. Catholic Identity Face-Off After Title IX Expansions – Peter Jesserer Smith
Spiritual Friendship, Some Observations – Richard G. Evans, Catholic Stand
Liturgical Insights in The Gentle Traditionalist – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Ltrgl Mvmnt
Carly Fiorina and Abortion – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Septuagesima: “Burying the Alleluia”; In Pictures! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Roger Scruton Isn’t Catholic . . . But He Might Have Been – Michael Duggan, Crisis Magazine
Cardinal Sarah and Our Silent Apostasy – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, The Catholic Thing
Is Loyola Marymount University Losing its Catholic Identity? – Christopher Kaczor, The C.W.R.
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