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THURSDAY EDITION

Swimming Pool Summer Fun Water ParkI Never Knew a Bikini Could Hide So Much

by Kaylin Koslosky

of Aleteia∝

 

Book Pick: Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends – Fr. C. John McCloskey
The Necessary Virtue of Hope – Abigail C. Reimel, Ignitum Today
Dreams and Nightmares, Marriage and Me – Richard G. Evans, Catholic Stand
The Hidden Meaning of Life According to The Little Prince – Michael Rennier
Saint Teresa of Avila on Spiritual Warfare – Daniel Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Vatican had a Billion Euros Off the Books – Carol Glatz, Catholic Herald Magazine
Vatican II Followed Ottaviani on Church and State – Joseph G. Trabbic, Crisis Magazine
Behind the ‘Baby Body Parts’ Scandal Lies a Truly Grim Philosophy – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith
Rebuilding a Marriage Culture: A Fourfold Mission for the Church – Ryan T. Anderson
Which is Real: Science or God? – Bob Kurland, Catholic Lane
A Little Trash TV Never Hurt Anyone, Did It? – Father Mike Schmitz, Aleteia∝
Defining Marriage – Christopher Wolfe, Public Discourse

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

Polygamy Wide PicIt Happened, It Wasn’t Holy or Helpful: Biblical Teaching Against Polygamy

by Monsignor Charles A. Pope

of Aleteia∝

 

Thank God For Tradition – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Ghouls for Profit – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Is Marriage a Lifestyle or Something More? – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Can Catholics Donate Their Bodies to Science? – Marge Fenelon, The Register
Is Planned Parenthood’s Fetal-Parts Trade Legal? – Peter Jesserer Smith, The Register
A Guide to the Restoration of Marriage – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Gender Ideology’s ‘Completely Mad Attack’ on the Family and Society – Edward Pentin
The Virtue in Playing Games for Fun – Matthew Sewell, Mountain Catholic
Complete Abandonment to Christ and the Purpose of Our Existence – Mark Davis Pickup
Apologetics Toolbox: Sin, Forgiveness, and Reconciliation – Anthony S. Layne, OtA
Allowing Sin and Allowing Suffering – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
US Ed Sec, Arne Duncan, Opponent of Vouchers, Sending Kids to Private School – J. Burger

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MONDAY EDITION

Hillary Clinton Tall Profile PicThe Disturbing Line Hillary Clinton Quoted from Her Favorite Book and Why It Matters

by Matthew Becklo

of Aleteia∝

 

The Hyperbolic and Exhausting Papacy of Francis – Carl E. Olson, The CWR Blog
The Power of Prayer While Looking for Love – Annie Deddens, Catholic Stand
On Why The Prevailing Theory of Evolution Is Probably False – Scott M. Sullivan PhD
Spiritual Direction: For Saints and Sinners – Lianna Mueller, Ignitum Today
Understanding the Pope Francis’s Words on Capitalism – Father Dwight Longenecker, A∝
What You Should Do When Your Prayers Aren’t Answered – Mary O’Regan, Cthlc Herald
Dear Dr. Nucatola, You Can Change Your Life – Abby Johnson, Epic Pew
Supreme Court Decision Brings Division in Families – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
A Mother’s Outrage at Planned Parenthood’s Market in Body Parts – Daniel Breen, Alt∝
Sex and Religion – Howard Kainz, The Catholic Thing
Sisters Short-Circuited – The Editors, The National Catholic Register
Man Admits to Murder After 70 Yrs, Don’t Sneer a Deathbed Confession – Fr. Lucie-Smith
Growing Pains at Ave Maria University – Brian Fraga, The National Catholic Register
Univ. of San Francisco Pres. Deletes Tweet Celebrating Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – J. Petrisek
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For the THURSDAY EDITION (July 30, 2015) click here.
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SUNDAY EDITION

Catholic Bumper StickerBumper Sticker Wisdom: For Catholics, Too!

by John McNichol

of Catholic Stand

 

Contemplation Aboard the Dawn Treader – Connie Rossini, Contemplative Homeschool
A Year on The Farm: Lessons From a Return to the Land – Chris McClure, One Peter 5
8 Patron Saints for 8 Things Everybody Loves – John Paul Manfredi, Epic Pew
True Measure of Home Value – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
Letting Go of ‘Gay’: Healing the Need to Be ‘Out’ – D
More Than A Picture – Amanda Sloan, Ignitum Today
Resolving a Bible Difficulty: What Happened at Paul’s Conversion? – Jimmy Akin, Cth Ans
Quæritur: Can I Attend This Invalid Wedding? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis, Capitalism & the Tradition of Catholic Social Teaching – Fr. Robert Barron
Is the Youth of Today Necessarily ‘Modern Man’? – Peter Kwasniewski PhD, New Lit Mov
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SATURDAY EDITION

After EdelAfter Edel

by Sarah Babbs

of Ignitum Today

 

In Defense of the World Apostolate of Fatima – Kevin Symonds, Catholic Stand
Toward a Catholic Understanding of ‘Mercy’ – Veronica Arntz, One Peter 5
We Christians and Jews are Bound Together by Spiritual DNA – Larry Peterson, IMSTM
Information and History – Alan Jacobs, New Atlantis
Why Should I Trust the Bible (Objection Series 3) – Stephanie Pacheco, Trh & Cht Frm
The Simple Prayer Practice That Will Change Your Life – Philip Kosloski, The Register
The Dogmas and Failure of Rational Atheism – Carl E. Olson, Strange Notions
The Family Is the Battlefield in a Great Spiritual War – Benjamin Harnwell, The Register
Mercy for Max leads to Mercy to the Max – Michael Brandon, Freedom Through Truth
Pope Francis: Want to Preach the Gospel Effectively? Be Welcoming – The Register
The Summer Reading List – George Weigel, The CWR Blog
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 29, 2015) click here.

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FRIDAY EDITION

Little Sisters of the Poor: What To Do Now Little Sisters of the Poor: What To Do Now

by Laura Hensley

of Epic Pew

 

Understanding The Whole ‘Mary Thing’ – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Stand
Survey Shows Evangelizing Parents Can Strengthen Family Life – Peter Jesserer Smith
Secret to Praying Better: Do We Understand What We Are Asking? – Fr. Rob. McTeigue SJ
Cardinal Biffi, Champion of Catholic Orthodoxy, R. I. P. – Peter Jesserer Smith, The Reg
Teutonic Catholicism Is Much More Diverse Than Outsiders Realize – Anian C. Wimmer
Echo: An App to Help You Pray (No, Really) – Sarah Reinhard, The Register
The Silence of Christ – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Quæritur: Sunday Obligation and Career Conflicts – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Defactualization’ Turning U. S. Schools Into Bastions of Anti-Intellectualism – Wm. Jeynes
Nothing to Do With Islam? – William Kilpatrick, The National Catholic Register
The Little Stories We Tell Ourselves – Randall Smith PhD, The Catholic Thing
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the FRIDAY EDITION (July 31, 2015) click here.

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THURSDAY EDITION

ICK Vocations Boom in France Square PicSmall Diocese, Great Vocations

by J. Q. Tomanek

of Ignitum Today

 

Europe: A Land Without Love – Tom Jay, Crisis Magazine
Why Satan Hates the Brown Scapular – Philip Kosloski, Master the Art of Spiritual Cmbt
Diocesan Deaconate Training: Does It Reflect Christ’s Mercy & Compassion? – Gab. Garnica
Boy Scouts Abandon Christian Roots – Richard Matthews, Crisis Magazine
Experiencing God’s Presence This Summer – Father Edward Looney, Ignitum Today
Little Sisters Must Comply With Federal Contraceptive Mandate – Brian Fraga, The Reg
Solzhenitsyn Mourned Bastille Day, So Should All Christians – John Zmirak, The Stream
Atheists Attack Big Mountain Jesus WW2 Memorial – Joseph Pronechen, The Registye
Catholics: Are You a Cafeteria or a Feeding Tube Catholic? – John Zmirak, The Stream
Gordie Howe & John Brodie Cases Show Stem-Cell Wars Aren’t Over – Rebecca Taylor
Would Alasdair MacIntyre Live in a Benedict Option Community? – Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the TUESDAY EDITION (July 28, 2015) click here.
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

20 Kids Unimpressed With Pope Francis 20 Kids Unimpressed With Pope Francis

by Ryan Mayer

of Epic Pew

 

Planned Parenthood Sells Intact Fetal Body Parts – The Motley Monk, The Amrcn Catholic
Pope Francis’ South America Homecoming: A Whirlwind of Joy – Victor Gaetan, The Reg
Catholic Pol Explains Why Abortion Politics Matter – Matthew Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Dictators – George Weigel
The Little Sisters Case: Being Forced by Gov’t to Act Against One’s Principles – Phil Lawler
Why Did Pope Francis Condemn Carbon Credits? – Josiah Neeley, R Street
Apps, Maps, and Shrinky Dinks – Molly Milroy, Ignitum Today
Love, Tolerance, and the Making of Distinctions – Fr. Robert Barron, Strange Notions
Whom Will You Serve? – Jennifer Hartline, Catholic Stand
Detroit: Unveiling Statue of Satan Event; Mass of Reparation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Oregon versus Science and the Popes on Gender Issues – Patti Maguire Armstrong, CNaI
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the MONDAY EDITION (July 27, 2015) click here.
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The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’

The Paths of ResistanceThe Paths of Resistance to Religious Persecution

by Hadley Arkes, PhD

of The Catholic Thing

 

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Homosexual Activism Wide PicA Simple Plan for Winning Back the Culture

by Dale O’Leary

of Aleteia∝

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Childrens Rights Wide PicWhat About Children’s Rights to a Mother and Father?

by Rebecca Taylor,

of Creative Minority Rprt

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The Core of Catholic EducationCatholic Education ‘Necessary Response’ to Supreme Court Ruling

by Justin Petrisek of CED

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Big Wedding Marriage Family Black and White Wide PicThe Gmarriage Dialogue

by William M. Briggs, PhD

of One Peter 5

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Russell Shaw Square Profile PicComplementarity at the Heart of the Marriage Debate

by Russell Shaw

of OSV Newsweekly

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American Flag Capitol Building Congress Freedom Wide PicA Way Forward: Is It Time to Untangle Church and State Weddings

by Fr. Dwight Longenecker

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Obergefell and the New Homophiles – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Taking Back Marriage – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
Opportunities and Education after Obergefell – Andrew Walker, First Things

From Democracy to Mythology – Donald DeMarco Ph.D., Truth & Charity Forum
Farewell Reality: Violating the Principle of Non-Contradiction – Robert R. Reilly Ph.D.
After Obergefell: The Effects on Law, Culture & Religion – Sh. Girgis J.D., The CWR
Justice Kennedy’s Dictatorship of Relativism – Fr. Raymond J. De Souza, NC Rgstr
Marriage v. Matrimony: Aftermath of Legalizing Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – D. Hunnell M.D.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (July 14, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 15, 2015) click here.
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For the MONDAY EDITION (July 27, 2015) click here.

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TUESDAY EDITION

Bill Cosby WikipediaThe Moral Implications of the Bill Cosby Scandal

by Luke Arredondo

of Ignitum Today

 

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Catholic Forum TJ Burdick Wide PicFrom Lukewarm Catholic to Digital Missionary

by T. J. Burdick

of Ignitum Today

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Crucified Jesus Christ StatueBook Review: ‘The Drama of Salvation’ by Jimmy Akin

by Shane Kapler

of Epic Pew

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Evo Morales Bolivian Communist Cruciffix Pope Francis Square PicPope Calls ‘Communist Crucifix’ Protest Art, but Says He Wasn’t Offended

via The Register

 

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Pope Francis Wide PicPope Francis: I’ll Read Critiques of My Economic Ideas Ahead of U. S. Trip

by Cindy Wooden

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Father Thomas Michael Conway World War II Chaplain Square PicFather Thomas Michael Conway: Last U. S. Chaplain to Die in World War II

by Donald R. McClarey, JD

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Jesus Walking Wide PicDon’t Forget That Jesus Is True Man

by Nicholas Senz

of Catholic Stand

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On Sloth and Wonder – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today
Francis and the Long Spoon: Pope Francis and South American Dictators – Brad Miner
Ireland: Faithful Seminarians Ejected from Maynooth, Bishops Intervene – Fr. Z’s Blog
Three Views of Pope Francis after the South America Trip – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ How Do You do That? – Father Dwight Longenecker, SomH
Pope Francis, the Latin American Angle – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
J.R.R. Tolkien On The Secret to a Happy Marriage – Samuel Guzman, The Cthlc Gntlmn
Monument, Idols, and Tolerance – Father James V. Schall SJ, The Cthlc World Report
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
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MONDAY EDITION

Inside Saint Peters Basilica Beauty  Beautiful Copula Catholic Vatican Holy See Rome Italy10 Great Reasons to be Catholic in 2015

by Patti M. Armstrong

of Epic Pew

 

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Coptic Christians Mourning Crying Wailing Egypt Wide PicThe West Must Save Persecuted Christians

by Youssef Fakhouri

of The Catholic Thing

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Transcendentalism Rising Sun Setting Sun Wheat Field Plain Country HorizonWaiting Out the Storm

by Autumn Jones

of Catholic Stand

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Book Pages Love Beach Summer Reading Stack of Books Sand Wide PicSummer Reading: Marriage and Sexuality Edition

by Dr. Leroy Huizenga

of The CWR Blog

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Keep Calm I Love YouLessons From A Burning (Am)bush

by Richard G. Evans

of Catholic Stand

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Book Around the Table Jeff Young Wide PicGathering Around the Table with the Catholic Foodie’s New Book

by Sarah Reinhard

of The Register

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Angel of Hope by Carlos Schwabe Wide PicThree Things to Remember When You’re Feeling Hopeless

by Marge Fenelon

of The Register

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Social Media: The Still-Undiscovered Frontier of Family Evangelization – P. Jesserer Smith
Rocked Yet Recovering: Regnum Christi Continues Process of Renewal – Judy Roberts
On the Loss of Friends – Susan Klemond, The National Catholic Register
Framing Prayer 12 Carmelites and The Cross – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
Was Walsingham Founded by the Last Queen of Anglo-Saxon England? – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
Effeminate Priests – Frank Rega, The Shield of Faith
On Reconsidering the Southern Cause – Fr. James V. Schall SJ, The CWR Blog
Boyhood: A Profoundly Human Story; A Film Review – Daniel Ross Goodman
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
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