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FRIDAY EDITION

Left to Right: Joseph Sciambra, Hudson Byblow, & Daniel Mattson (Credit: Screen Shot from NCRegister.com)

3 Prominent Catholics Discuss Their Same-Sex Attraction

. . .“I believed I could find happiness there, & I couldn’t”. . .

by Jim Graves,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Shroud’s Oscillating Man – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Vatican in Disarray – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Smug – The Great Evil of Our Times – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
Our Lady of Guadalupe Statue Weeps in New Mexico – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NCReg
Quotes Suitable for Framing: Victor Davis Hanson – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Justice Kennedy’s Bread Crumb Trail to Secular Theocracy – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Big Landslide Miraculously Stops Right Before 420-Yr-Old Church in Italy – ChurchPop
The Pope & Juan Carlos: Is Everything Directly Willed & Caused by God? – N. Senz
7 Tips to Tell a Friend Before She Buys a Wedding Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Reality of Satan: 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., The Scrd Pg
Coming to Your Local Library? The Drag Queen Story Hour – Christina Bennett
The Consequences of Religious Liberty – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Pro-lifers have Little to Celebrate in Northern Ireland Ruling – Andrew Tettenborn, CH
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Facebook, Twitter, & Google are Censoring Pro-Lifers; But Not the First – Brad Mattes
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

St. Thomas More by Hans Holbein (Credit: Screen Shot from thescottsmithblog.com)

Justice Clarence Thomas, the Rosary, & His First Homily as Priest

. . .I love hearing a good story about the Rosary.  Here’s a great one, as told by Justice Clarence Thomas.  It’s part of an amazing & “unabashedly Catholic” commencement address that Justice Thomas recently gave at Christendom College. . .

by Scott Smith, J.D.,

of All Roads Lead to Rome

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
10 Reasons Marriage is in Crisis – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Monasticism Will Save the Liturgy – Julian Kwasniewski, One Peter 5
Our Future Life in the Catacombs – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
The Church of Christ – & anti-Christ – Hillaire Belloc, The Catholic Thing
Houston Astros-Themed Rosaries are Taking the Lone Star State by Storm – J.P. Mauro
Why You Should Bring Your Husband to Your Doctor’s Appointment – Calah Alexander
Can Women be Deaconesses? – Christopher R. Altieri, Catholic Herald
The Bond Between Benedict & Francis – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The Sanctifying Cross of Marriage – Nathalie Fernandez, Ignitum Today
Atheists & Their Beliefs – K.E. Colombini, First Things
More Americans than Ever Think Pornography is Morally Acceptable – Mk. Pattison, CH
The Mass Is a Divine Symphony, You Have to Play Your Part – Shaun McAfee O.P., epcPw
The Joy of Ordination – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Abp. Wanda: US Pres. Fails to Deliver on Promise to Christians – Joan Frawley Desmond
Is Group Spiritual Direction a Good Thing? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Cthlc Sprtl Drctn
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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Het licht is op de kandelaar gestelt, anoniem, 1640 – 1684 (Credit: Shameless Popery)

Most Protestants Are No Longer Protestant

. . .but do Protestants today even believe in these doctrines?  A fascinating pair of Pew surveys, marking the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, decided to find out by surveying large numbers of Protestants in the U.S. & in eight different Western European countries.  The results were fascinating. . .

by Joe Heschmeyer, J.D.,

of Shameless Popery

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Now Can Somebody Silence Fr. Reese?! – One Mad Mom
What Mothers Cannot Give to Their Sons – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Public Discourse
The Area of the US So Poor, Mother Teresa Founded Missions There – R. Scheel, uCthlc
Anti-Catholic Bigotry from Andrea Grillo in Italy – Fr. Z’s Blog
New LCWR Book Recounts Vatican’s ‘Intrusion’ – Ann Carey, National Catholic Register
Yelp Reviewers Hatefully Accuse SCOTUS Cake Artist of ‘Hate’ – Katie Yoder, Cath Vote
German Ecumenism Chief Attacks Vatican Communion Ruling – Catholic Herald
Major Initiative Bringing Blockchain Tech to the Catholic Church – R. Scheel, uCatholic
Those with Roots Will Cling to the Faith of Their Fathers – Joseph Pearce, NC Register
Religion in the Public Square is What Gives Peace a Chance – Anna Abbott, NC Register
The King Returns: A Corpus Christi Procession Thru London – K.V. Turley, NC Register
Is Confession Biblical? – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
Unambiguous Theocentricity: Church Architecture & the TLM – P.A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
A New, Online Home for “The Terry and Jesse Show” – Jim Graves, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
A Catholic Take on Cryptocurrencies – Philip Booth Ph.D., Transatlantic Blog
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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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Groveling Only Leads the Church to Be a Laughingstock

. . .craving approval isn’t evangelization. . .

by George Weigel,

of First Things

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Fr. “Flakey” Pfleger’s Twitter Tirade & Armed Guard – Don. R. McClarey J.D., TACthlc
When C.S. Lewis Befriended a Living Catholic Saint – Fr. G.W. Rutler Th.D. S.T.D., Crisis
Rarely Seen Photos of Fatima Visionaries, Lucia, Jacinta, & Francisco – Philip Kosloski
How Amoris Lætitia Can Jeopardize the Seal of Confession – J. Tranzillo Ph.D., Crisis
Divorce – Noel Ethan Tran, Ignitum Today
Anxious or Afraid? This Prayer of St. Teresa of Avila Helps  – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
D-Day, 74 Years Later: Remembering the Heroic Priests of Normandy – Kat. Ruddy
Life Is a Gift, Even With a Terminal Illness – Peter Jesserer Smith, Natl Catholic Register
Come Home to the Church: You’ve Been Asked – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
The British Library Traces the History of the World’s Oldest Latin Bible – J.P. Mauro
Our Pro-Life Future – Rachel MacNair, First Things
The Triumph of St. Norbert – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
How Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving Help Fight Temptation – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
17 Years in the See of Boniface, Bishop Heinz-Josef Algermissen Retires – Mk. de Vries
Strife-Torn Nicaragua Mourns ‘Father of Peace & Reconciliation’ – Carol Glatz, Cth Hrld
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VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Charlemagne with Coats of Arms

Let’s Lead, Not Be Led

. . .a First Things Agenda for Public Life. . .

by R.R. Reno,

of First Things

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
A Shambolic Atheist Community Faces Some Tough Choices – Denyse O’Leary, Mrctrnt
When Pigs Fly & Commonweal Is Right – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
How Did a Giant Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Get Deep in the Ocean? – ChurchPop
Troops of St. George Now Official Apostolate with Bishop’s Approval – P. Jesserer Smith
The Celebration of Vatican’s Intercommunion Rejection is Premature – S. Skojec, 1P5
Do People Give Up on Marriage Too Easily? – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
YouTube Closed Pro-Life Gp, Backtracked After Attorneys Got Involved – Katie Franklin
Priest Pleads for Prayer for 1,000 Remaining ‘Imprisoned’ Catholics in Gaza – uCthlc
Holy Communion: Real or Symbolic? – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
Abortion & the Death Penalty—A Consistent Pro-Life Ethic – Jason S. Jones, Cthlc Vote
Your Trendy Alternative to Sandals This Summer – Meghan Ashley Styling
Christians Protest Amid a Surge in Hindu Nationalist Attacks in India – M. O’Flaherty
How Catholic Social Teaching can Address Polarization – Catholic News Service
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Vatican Denies Protecting Founder of Peruvian Movement Accused of Abuse – B Fraser
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TVESDAY EDITION

Viral Video: The Magical Birth Canal

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
The Transgender Hate Group Taking Aim at Women – Julian Vigo Ph.D., Public Discourse
Must Clone Clarence Thomas: The Lesson of SCOTUS Gay Cake Decision – J Zmirak PhD
My Newest Book Guides You Through the Pope Francis Controversy – Karl Keating
Christian Men, Take The Beating – Rob Marco, Catholic Stand
Why Studying The Classics is Crucial to Understanding Western Civilization – B. Peyton
Suicidal Thoughts – Fr. John Catoir, Catholic Stand
SCOTUS Gay Cake Decision is a Relief, at Least Until the Next Case – Ed Condon J.C.L.
Your Trendy Alternative to Sandals This Summer – Meghan Ashley Styling
Chile Fringe Group Hangs Cardinals in Effigy Over Abuse Crisis – Inés San Martín, Crux
The Priesthood & the Lord of the Sabbath – Fr. John P. Cush, National Catholic Register
Grieving as Worship – Deacon John McGinley, Ignitum Today
Pop in at a Shrine on Your Summer Holiday: Western US & Texas – L. Peterson, Aleteia
What Do Vatican Officials Think to Gain in Their Agreement with China?  – S.W. Mosher
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Hooray! Colorado Baker Wins Supreme Court Decision – Bob Kurland Ph.D., TACatholic
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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Cake Baker Jack Phillips (Credit: Screen Shot from masterpiececakes.com via NCRegister.com)

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Baker Who Declined to Make Same-Sex Wedding Cake

. . .the 7-2 decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop, Ltd. v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission came Monday morning. . .

from the Catholic News Agency & EWTN News

via the National Catholic Register

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Current State of the Church Shown in Ostia Corpus Christi Eucharistic Procession – Z
Religious Liberty Wins Small – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Pope Francis’ Implementation is a Generational Change – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mon Vat
Jesus Will Be in Agony Until the End of the World – Fr. George W. Rutler Th.D. S.T.D.
Pope Appoints Close Ally &  Dodgy Theologian to a Major Argentine Diocese – Cth Hrld
Vatican Rejects German Proposal for Inter-Communion – Sandro Magister, Settimo Cielo
Does New CDF Statement on Priestesses Imply Opening to Deaconesses? – Mai. Hickson
The Fallacious Argument That God Made You That Way – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
Byzantine Liturgy, TLM, & Novus Ordo, 2 Brothers & a Stranger – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Is Integralism Catholic Sharia? A Q&A Catechism – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
On Chile, Pope Francis is Way Past the Tip of the Iceberg Now – Inés San Martín, Crux
Catholic-Lutheran Intercommunion Damages Catholic-Orthodox Relations – I. Murzaku
Pope has Private Meetings with Homosexually Abused Chilean Priests – Catholic Herald
Profile of New Portuguese Cardinal Antonio dos Santos Marto of Leiria-Fatima – Crux
Nicaraguan Cardinal Miguel Obando y Bravo has Died Aged 92 – Luis M. Galeano, AP
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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Woman Carries the Blessed Sacrament in a Diocese Led by a Bishop of Opus Dei (Credit: Screen Shot from Gloria.tv)

Woman Carried Out Priestly Duties in Diocese Led by an Opus Dei Bishop

. . .it is probable that widespread Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and many Masses coram Sanctissimo preserved Austria from the Protestant revolt, or so I have been told. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
11-Year-Old Proves Hawking’s Theory on God Wrong, the Internet Agrees – Bec. Roach
Fr. Tom Reese Wants You To Vote Pro-Abortion – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Classic Films with Hidden Catholic Angles – Shaun McAfee O.P., Ntnl Catholic Register
Soccer Star Didn’t Play for US National Team Over LGBT Jersey – Nancy Flory, The Strm
Here is What Early Christians Believed about the Eucharist – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Great Pop Culture War – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Private Revelations Concerning Hidden Life of Mary – Jos. Costa, Mystics of the Church
Early Summer Book Reviews – Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Music at Mass: Fewer Guitars, More Chant – Sarah Coffey, Ignitum Today
Interview of Pro-Marriage Student Kicked Out of “Catholic” Providence Col. – CthVote
How Did Life Begin? – Robert Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
Why There’s an Increased Interest in Homeschooling – Tony Perkins, The Stream
Benedict XVI on Three Purposes for Corpus Christi – Fr. Z’s Blog
These Ohio Catholics are Working to Meet the Needs of Refugees – J. Flood, The CWR
Overcoming Dryness in Prayer – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
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SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Venerable Fulton Sheen (Credit: Andrew Guernsey from YouTube via ChurchPop)

The 12 Tricks of the Anti-Christ to Steal Souls, According to the Venerable Fulton Sheen

. . .first, Archbishop Sheen dispels myths about what the Anti-Christ will look like.  “The Anti-Christ will not be so called, otherwise he would have no followers.  He will wear no red tights, nor vomit sulfur, nor carry a spear nor wave an arrowed tail as Mephistopheles in Faust”. . .

from ChurchPop

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
On Smelling Death – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Christ, Eternal High Priest, & Meaning of Priestly Celibacy – Fr. Stravinskas Ph.D. S.T.D.
Eclectic Splendor of the Oveido Monstrance – Kinga U. Lipinska, Liturgical Arts Journal
A Well-Kept Secret: Rome’s Reliquary with Foot of St. Mary Magdalene – Joan Lewis
The Origin of the Bible – Shane Schaetzel, Catholics Are Christian
How Can We Prove God Exists? – Clare Walker, National Catholic Register
Resources for More Solemn Traditional Ceremonies – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dive Into the Mysteries of the Mass by Practicing Stillness – Constance T. Hull, Cth Exch
Get Fit to Let God into Your Life Part 1 – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Have You Ever Prayed the Stations of the Eucharist? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Influence of the Avant-Garde on Modern Liturgical Art – Shawn R. Tribe, LAJ
Dispositions Involved in Establishing a Prayer Life – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Divine Friendship – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
The Trinity: A Mystery Revealing the Nature of God – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
How a Eucharistic Miracle is Approved by the Church – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
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SVNDAY MORNING EDITION

Jesus & the Fig Tree (Credit: Screen Shot from Catholic Answers Magazine)

Why Does Jesus Curse the Fig Tree?

. . .the fig tree isn’t a moral agent.  It’s not self-aware.  & it’s not being punished.  Rather, the fig tree is an obvious reference to Israel’s spiritual sterility. . .

by Joe Heschmeyer,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
When ‘Faith Alone’ Meets ‘Scripture Alone’ – D.M. Beaumont Ph.D., Cthlc Answrs Mgzn
Chastity is a Boy’s Best Friend – Thomas J. Nash, The Dispatch via The Cthlc World Rprt
The Interior Life & Excessive Work – Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski, Catholic Exchange
Being Our Brother’s Keeper Requires Moral Judgment – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
12 Famous People Who’ve Relied on the Virgin Mary – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
What You Need to Know about the Norbertines – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
A Visual Guide to 3 Types of Christian Martyrdom – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
A Look at the Fruits of the Holy Spirit – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Was John the Baptist Born Free of Original Sin? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Men & Women and the Authority of God – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
How the Blessed Mother Encourages Her Little Ones – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
God: Eternity, Free Will, & the World – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
Marking Time With Meaning – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Convivium
Defending Rebirth by Water – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Child of God – Noel Ethan Tran, Ignitum Today
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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Statue of Jesus Near Cathedral in Nha Trang, Vietnam (Credit: Catholic Exchange)

Becoming True Men of Christ: Chastity & Seeing Others Through Christ’s Eyes

. . .poverty may be the most radical call of the monastic religious vows, but chastity is the vow most under attack today. . .

by Matthew B. Rose,

of Catholic Exchange

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Here Are 4 of the Longest (& Most Powerful) Novenas – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
Your Trendy Alternative to Sandals This Summer – Meghan Ashley Styling
Destroying the Boy Scouts – Emmett Hare, City Journal
7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit Every Catholic Needs to Know, In One Infographic – ChrchPp
Traditional Liturgy Attracts Vocations & Sustains the Priesthood – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
I Have Seen a Unicorn, a Pro-Life Democrat! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
A Quiet Place, Movie Review – Nicholas Lye, Ignitum Today
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
The Benedict Option & Mediating Structures – Dale M. Coulter D.Phil., First Things
The 600-Year Old Perfume Shop Started by Dominican Friars – Vit. Traverso, Aleteia
Nigerian Minor Seminary Attacked, Priests Injured by Jihadist Fulani Herdsmen – Crux
That You May Bear Much Fruit – Peter Darcy, Catholic Stand
35 Years of Catholic Online Learning – Stephen Beale, National Catholic Register
Abp. Giovanni Becciu is New Prefect of Congregation for Causes of Saints – John Allen
Whole Families are Sent Out as Missionaries Thru this Church Apostolate – Ph. Kosloski
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SATVRDAY MORNING EDITION

You Cannot Be Catholic & Pro-Abortion (Credit: Screen Shot from Life News)

Pro-Abortion Couple Complains to Bishop After Priest Says They May Not Get Married

. . .a Northern Ireland couple is drumming up a slew of negative publicity against a priest who expressed concerns about marrying them because of their abortion advocacy. . .

by Micaiah Bilger,

of Life News

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
How to Refute Mormons Easily [Podcast] – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Did Trump Fulfill a Divine Prophecy? A New Liberty University Film – L. Markoe, WaPo
Squishy Christians Do Exist in the South – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Your Trendy Alternative to Sandals This Summer – Meghan Ashley Styling
Culture, Not Guns, Is at the Root of Our Mass Shootings Increase – Jim Hanson, Fdrlst
Americans Help Rebuild Oldest Church in Paris – Christopher White, Crux
How to Tell the Difference Between Icons of Mary – Stephen Beale, Aleteia
Will Prince William Follow Tradition of Acquiring a Tattoo in Holy Land? – J.P. Mauro
A Primer on Communism for Fellow Traveler Bishop Sorondo – Peter Maurice, Crisis
No, Catholic Parents Shouldn’t Let Small Kids Decide for Themselves About Faith – CP
Pope Hints at New CDF Document on End-of-Life Issues – Jimmy Akin, NC Register
Trump to Ax Planned Parenthood f/Title X, Promote Pro-Life Alts. – Pet. Jesserer Smith
A Monsignor’s Winning Recipe for Stewardship & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Foster Care Fanaticism in Philadelphia – Darel E. Paul Ph.D., First Things
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