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Then-Deacon Juan Miguel Contreras Garcia (Credit: Archdiocese of Guadalajara via Crux)

Second Mexican Priest Murdered in His Church in Less than Two Weeks

. . .this brings the total number of priests murdered in Mexico to 23 in the last six years. . .

by Theo Howard,

of Catholic Herald

Join Us for the Avila Summit This Summer! – Kristin Aebli, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Find Comfort in Christ: Take Off Your Shoes of Sin – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
When Should Catholics Genuflect in a Church? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Harvard to Create New LGBTQ ‘Religious Support Group’ – Daniel Payne, The Coll. Fix
Children Matter, Families Matter, Home Matters – Rebecca Hamilton, NC Register
Why the Double Ablutions? – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
The Benedictine Confederation Marks 125 Years – Vatican News
4 Saints for 4 Desperate Situations, & Prayers to Them – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Mary—Perfect Reflection of Christ’s Light – Matt Chicoine, Catholic Stand
Author: Pope Is a ‘Mystic’ Trying to Solve Left-Right Dichotomy in Church – E. Pentin
9th Film in Footprints of God Series Launches World Premiere – Diane Hanson, CWR
The Passion of the Christ: Bizarre Events That Happened on the Set – Nan. Flory, Strm
Laywomen Among New CDF Appointees – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Rene Girard & the Real Reason Traditional Worship Will Survive – Fr. Dwi. Longenecker
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Air Ambulance Arrives Outside Alfie Evans’ Hospital to Take Him to Italy if Court Approves

. . .unfortunately, Italian citizenship did not matter to Justice Hayden yesterday . . . but his parents are hoping the fact that Alfie has survived on his own much longer than doctors thought will change the scenario. . .

by Steven Ertelt,

of Life News

Bullied for Adhering to the Faith in a Catholic High School – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
To Change the Church. . .or Replace It? (Ross Douthat) – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Snopes Is a Sneaky Liar on Calif.’s Bill to Ban Christian LGBT Talk – Rob. Gagnon, Fdrlst
Know the Truth & the Truth Will Make You . . . an Idolator? – Fr. Z’s Blog
This Is Why We Homeschool – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
When Christians are Compared to the 9/11 Terrorists – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Strm
Correlation of Non-Procreative Sex & Lack of Traditional Religion – Wil. M. Briggs Ph.D.
Catholic Guide to Loneliness – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
‘Priest with a Mic’ Hits the Streets of LA – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The HR-ification of the Public Square – Samuel D. Jones, First Things
Did You Know? Ladybugs Are Named for the Virgin Mary – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
What Happened When I Quit Social Media – Caroline Brock, Aleteia
This Mom of 16 Homeschools, Blogs, & Runs a Charity – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Beware of False (Political) Prophets – Deacon James H. Toner, Crisis Magazine
April 24, 1945: Death of Fr. Cyclone – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Talking Crosses, Camping Scribes, & Other Apocry-Follies – Cale Clarke, Cthlc Answers
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Alfie Evans Granted Italian Citizenship, Pope Francis Renews Appeal

. . .on the day the hospital wanted to remove his life support against his parent’s wishes, the Italian government grants the 23-month old toddler Italian citizenship to allow him immediate alternative care, but UK judge rejects all efforts to save him. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

The Strangest Things in Catholic Culture, According to a Former Protestant – ChrchPop
Who’s Being Anti-Science Now? – Tom Gilson, The Stream
GQ Mag Puts the Bible on List of Most Overrated Books Ever – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Never Give Up! A Miracle Story to Support Alfie Evans – Fr. Richard Heilman, RCM
New Program for Future Seminarians Pilots in LA – Elisabeth Deffner, NC Register
What’s the Best Education Option for Catholic Families Today? – Eric Sammons, SU
A Year in a New Land: Reflections from a Recent Convert – Sarah Carey, Catholic Stand
Is Orthopraxy All that Matters? – Regis Nichol, Crisis Magazine
Christian Publisher Says Google Banned It Over ‘Faith We Express’ – J. Pullman, Fdrlst
Calif. Pioneers the War on Gender While Squashing Free Speech – Nic. Russell, Fdrlst
Do Catholics Worship Idols? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Christian Insistence on Purity & Moral Change – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Wedding Showed Me ‘One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic’ Fits the Church – L. Peterson
An Examination of Closet – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Asking by the Rules: Canon 1262 & You – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Mother Takes Ealing Council to Court Over Abortion Clinic ‘Buffer Zone’ – Th. Howard
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Can a New Amazon HQ Liberalize a Devout American City?

. . .the Washington Post: “The unspoken factor in Amazon’s search for a new home:  Jeff Bezo’s support for (so-called) gay rights”. . .

by Julia Duin,

of Get Religion

Pope Francis, Here are the Reforms Still Under Discussion – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mn Vt
Being Nice Isn’t Good Enough – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky, Crisis Magazine
How the New Corporate Elite Sold Same-Sex Marriage to the Public – Scott Yenor Ph.D.
The Prior of Silverstream on Secular Aesthetics – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Sacristy Tips: How To Correctly Wear a Conical Chasuble – Shawn R. Tribe, Lit Arts Jour.
Ryan Anderson Razes Transgender Movement’s Points in New Book – Fr. M Schneider LC
On the Worthy Reception of Holy Communion, Part One – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
‘Gaudete et Exsultate’: An Assessment – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Abandoning Blogs for Facebook, Twitter was a Mistake – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Fun & Fresh Book Appeals to Hipster Catholics with Spiritual Swagger – R. Lordan, CH
Europe Risks ‘Demographic Collapse’, Catholic Group Warns – Jonathan Luxmoore, CH
Episcopal Jurisdiction – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
An Examination of Closet – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Asking by the Rules: Canon 1262 & You – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Why the White House Should Recognize The Armenian Genocide – S. Morabito, Fdrlst
Erdogan Is Holding an American Pastor Hostage in Turkish Prison – Chuck Ross, Strm
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Locked Book (Credit: Africa Studio from Shutterstock via Rod Dreher)

The Silence Of California’s Catholic Bishops

. . .a Catholic reader in California writes to complain that the state’s Catholic bishops are paying no attention to Assembly Bill 2943 an LGBT “rights bill” just approved by the Democratically-controlled state legislature.  It now heads to the California Senate. . .

by Rod Dreher

Is Newark’s Archbishop Emerging as the Leader of the ‘Francis Party’? – Michael Davis
Apocalypse on April 23? What the Church Says About the Rapture – Kathy Schiffer
Saint Paul VI? A Jigsaw – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Can a Catholic University be Too Catholic? – Anne Hendershott, The CWR
In Wake of Abuse Scandal, Bishops of Chile Talk Resignation – Inés San Martín, Crux
“What is the Reality of the Situation?” – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
The Great Tolerance Ruse – Jennifer Hartline, The Stream
The Ugly Coded Critique of Chick-Fil-A’s Christianity – Stephen L. Carter, Bloomberg
The Patrick Coffin Show: Protestant YouTube Star Becomes Catholic—Lizzie – Cath Std
Book Rev.: Bart Ehrman, The Triumph of Christianity – Tim O’Neill, History for Atheists
Stagnaro Nails Probability, Ending the Fine Tuning Argument – Bob Drury, Cthlc Stand
French Leaders Demand Muslims Decry Anti-Christian/Jewish Quran Verses – J. Gill
Video: Historian Henry Sire Discusses His Book ‘The Dictator Pope’ – Edward Pentin
Belief in God Declining, but Belief in the Devil Remains Strong – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith PhD
Facebook, MeWe, & the Call to Evangelize – Birgit Jones, Catholic Life in Our Times
From Clean Water to Gang Violence, Salvadoran Bishop Focuses on Poor – Rhina Guidos
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SVNDAY EDITION

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Confessions of a Traditional Catholic

. . .”The Holy Mass alone is ‘heaven on earth’”. . .

by Jim Graves,

of the National Catholic Register

A New Era for American Catholicism – Tim Stanley, Catholic Herald
This Hermit-Nun Hasn’t Spoken for 16 Years, But Here’s What She Tells Us – A. Malec
The Life of a Hermit: A Glimpse Inside the Little-Known State of Life – Ma. Rezac, CNA
What St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Can Teach Us On Loving the Eucharist – Fr. E. Looney
A Glimpse into Grandeur: Art of the Gesù Church – Kinga U. Lipinska, Ltrgcl Arts Jour.
Ten Ways We Can Grow in Love with the Eucharist – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Cthlc Exchng
Three Ways to Show Gratitude to God – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
The Magisterium of the Sacred Liturgy – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture
The Amazing Grace of the Eucharist: Ecclesia de Eucharistia at 15 – Ch. Carstens, Reg
What You Need to Know about the Order of St. Benedict – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Astronomer Saints Who Wed Science & Faith Together – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Christ comes from Heaven to Host: We Must Meet Him There – Vic. Burbach, Plcn’s Brst
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SATVRDAY EDITION

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Iceland is the Latest Front in the War on Religious Freedom

. . .the proposed ban on male circumcision is another example of secular authorities itching to legislate on religious belief. . .

by Father Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Herald

St. Ignatius Said What?? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
A Day of Reckoning for Facebook – The Editors, National Catholic Register
How Director of The Exorcist Discovered Reality of Demonic Possession – Mk. Pattison
An Examination of Closet – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Two Views on Jordan Peterson’s 12 Rules for Life – John Horvat II & Scott Ventureya
In Financial Difficulties, Turn to These Heavenly Intercessors – Kat. N. Hattrup, Aleteia
Take My Heart Away – Janet Meyer, Catholic Stand
Reel Presence: How Friendship is a Synonym for Salvation – Scott Hahn, NC Register
In Haiti, Catholic Relief Services Builds Hospital to Last – CNA via The CWR
Asking by the Rules: Canon 1262 & You – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Duc In Altum – Put Out Into the Deep – Cameron Edman, Catholic Stand
Buffer Zones & Abortion Clinics: Why This English Bishop is Concerned – CNA via CWR
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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Nazis Burning Books

Will California Go from Banning Religious Books to Burning Them?

. . .2 weeks ago, we warned you about the implications of California’s “Must Stay Gay Bill”.  Now others are sounding the alarm about the full weight of this onerous bill, which could literally mean the banning of certain religious books.  If we don’t stop this, what’s coming next? . . .

by Michael Brown, Ph.D.

Jesuits Gonna Jesuit – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Knights of Columbus Leader Received Supernatural Message – ChurchPop
A Helpful Question for Our Protestant Friends – Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic Answers
Swedish Govt Threatens to Close Catholic Schools – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Archbishop Chaput Thinks You Should Read This Young Catholic’s Letter – CNA via CWR
Catholic Community Mourns Mother Killed on Southwest Flight – CNS via Cthlc Herald
Latest ‘Silicon Valley’ Episode Mocks California’s Anti-Christian Animus – G. Boorman
10 Key Terms of Catholic Hipster Slang – Miriam Diez Bosch, Aleteia
Is Jesus the Only Way to Salvation? – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Catholic Exchange
An Examination of Closet – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
Evangelizing the Closed-Minded – Matt Nelson, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Call to Evangelize Through Facebook and/or MeWe – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
Three Cheers for the Lex Talionis – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Place Your Bets: The Arnobius-Pascal You-Bet-Your-Life Wager – G. McClung Ph.D. J.D.
Asking by the Rules: Canon 1262 & You – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Declare War on Drug Makers – Matthew Walther, The Week
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Mother Angelica, Singlehandedly, Turned the Barque of Peter in 1993

. . .much like a loving parent watching her toddler wander out into a road with busy traffic, Mother Angelica was stern & disciplinary in her rebukes of this terribly dangerous trend. . .

by Father Richard Heilman

of Roman Catholic Man

Meghan Markle & the Court Masque; Not a Real Wedding – David Warren, Essays in. . .
Hartford Archd., Knights of Columbus Partner to Aid ISIS Victims – CNA via The CWR
How to Destroy Western Civilization without Spilling Your Latte – T Gilson/Zmirak PhD
Why is Macron Courting the Church? – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Catholic Herald
Paul VI’s Dislike of the Liturgical Reform – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Michael Ludwig & the Demon – Thomas L. McDonald, National Catholic Register
Catholic Sexual Liberation: A Rerun Way Too Late – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cult.
Convert & Seminarian: Journey of Kyle Richard Thérèse George – Scott Smith J.D.
The Church & Islam: Nostalgia for the 60’s – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
Sacred Mass: Does Our Behavior Reflect the Sanctity? – D. Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: CS Lewis’s Abolition of Man – Mic. J. Watson Ph.D.
Nothing Will Be Wasted – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
The Mission Territory of . . . Wikipedia – Arthur Herlin, Aleteia
The Scandal of Jesus: 4th Sun. of Easter Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
3 Habits of Faith & Problem Solving – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Religion Boosts Teenagers’ Grades – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Alfie Evans (Credit: Screenshot via Life News)

Catholic Bishops in England Issue Shocking Statement Defending Hospital Yanking Alfie Evans’ Life Support

. . .the curious statement follows on the heels of a meeting between Alfie’s Father Tom Evans & Pope Francis. . .

by Steven Ertelt

These Apparitions Officially Approved by Vatican as Worthy of Belief – Philip Kosloski
The Vatican Rejects German Bishops’ Intercommunion Proposal – Edw. Pentin, NCRgstr
Prominent Catholic Women Announce the Launching of HelenaDaily.com – Dv. Clayton
The Demonic Occult – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Philosopher Seeks Proof of Late Wife’s Soul – & Is Led to Catholicism! – ChurchPop
Blasphemy Tests the Limits of Tolerance at Holy Cross – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
“Roe v. Wade” Derangement Syndrome – George Weigel, The Dispatch via The CWR
What Is Catholic Order of Foresters? Probably Not What You Think. . . – uCatholic
Syrian Prelate Says Airstrikes Based on ‘Lies’ & ‘Satan’s Language’ – Inés San Martín
A Polite Rebuke of Pope Francis’ Economic Confusion – Bruce Edward Walker, Acton
Secular Superficiality vs. the Rootedness of Culture – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis
Children Falling Short in School? Blame Parental Break-Ups – B. Christensen & N. King
Dear Pres. Trump, Don’t Start an Unjust War in Syria! – Stephen Herreid, Catholic Vote
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
Rob Rieman, Joseph Pieper, & the Existential Poverty of the West – R.J. Snell, Pub Dis
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Tom Evans Meeting Pope Francis (Credit: NCRegister.com from Tom Evans’ Facebook)

Pope Appeals for Alfie Evans & Vincent Lambert

. . .father of a 2-year old toddler at the center of battles between his parents & UK authorities to keep him alive appeals to the Holy Father for Alfie to receive care at the Vatican-run Bambino Gesù hospital in Rome. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

President Trump Slams Turkey’s Imprisonment of US Pastor – Joshua Gill, The Stream
The Heresy of Hell as Self-Inflicted – Charles Robertson, Crisis Magazine
Barbara Bush was One of the Very Best Americans – Matthew Walther, The Week
Hundreds of Priests Study Exorcisms at the Vatican – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The Obedience of Mary vs. Eve’s Disobedience – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Strange Times – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
How Technologically Advanced were People in Jesus’ Time? – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Bishop Emeritus Foley of Birmingham Dies at 88 – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
A Society Run by Atheist Scientists Would be Horrible – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
The Vatican Dissolves Thriving Order in Priestless Belgium – Marco Tosatti, One Peter 5
Giving God a Blank Check as a Vocation – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: 4-yr-old Insists on Praying in Latin; Latin Resources for Kids? – Fr. Z’s Blog
AP’s Latest History Textbook Says Christians are Racists – Joshua Gill, The Stream
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Chicken (Credit: Screenshot of Shutterstock via The Federalist)

The Real Reason New Yorkers are Mad at Chick-fil-a Isn’t with Christians

. . .Chick-fil-A is not merely a fast food restaurant run by Christians; it is God, speaking to us through food. . .

by John Sweeney

7 of the Most “Catholic” Bible Verses that Prove Catholicism – ChurchPop
Lucifer’s Game – Bob Sullivan, Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Crisis – Sohrab Ahmari, Commentary Magazine
My Mother’s Illicit Marriage Strengthened My Faith – Birgit Jones, Catholic Life in. . .
Stunning Renovation of St. Kevin’s in Dublin – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
The Most Influential Woman at the Vatican is Retiring – Silvia Costanti, Aleteia
Holland Euthanizing Mentally Disabled Patients & People with Autism – Michael Cook
Is it Blasphemy to Speak Against the Saints or the Church? – Joe Heschmeyer
Priests are Performing Exorcisms Over the Phone, Cardinal Claims – Catholic Herald
The Christians Who Resisted Hitler – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Vatican’s China Game: Deal or No Deal With Beijing? – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Living the Vita Liturgica: Conditions, Obstacles, Prospects – Pet. A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Getting Hungry with “Chef’s Table” – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorite catholic things
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
Singing Alleluia: Making Up For Lost Time – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
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