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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

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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VVEDNESDAY LATE EXTRA

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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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

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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TVESDAY EXTRA

Holy Communion in a Stained Glass Church Window (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

If It’s Just a Symbol, Then to Hell with It! Then a Lutheran Explains & Then I. . .

. . .years ago, I was – for my sins – sent by the pastor of the parish to attend a Thanksgiving Day “ecumenical” breakfast. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The History of Prinknash Abbey Incense & How It is Made – Shawn R. Tribe, Lit Arts Jrnl
Lingering Questions: Why Zuck’s Hearing Should Scare Catholics – Amber Athey, CV
Enjoy Scotch Whisky? Thank the Catholic Monk Who Invented It – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Review of George Weigel’s New Book – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Does God Have Emotions? – Edward Feser Ph.D.
3 Things for New Catholics to Keep in Mind – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
How Might the Synod of Bishops of the Amazon Affect Priestly Celibacy? – Russell Shaw
Rebuild Christchurch Basilica – Stephen Schmalhofer, First Things
The Armenian Genocide – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
New Polyphonic Mass & Motets to Premiere in Denver – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
An Untrumpeted Catholic Hero of Japan – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Meet Thea Bowman, Granddaughter of a Slave on Road to Canonization – Phi. Kosloski
Pope Francis Weighs in on Syria Airstrikes, Alfie Evans Case – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Five Reasons Why St. Thomas Aquinas Supported Private Property – Andrew Spencer
Please Don’t Ban Pro-Life Vigils, They Saved My Baby’s Life – Abby Smith, Cthlc Herald
#MeToo & the Messiah – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

God in Heaven (Credit: by Ig0rzh from iStock via The Stream)

Do “Good” Atheists Go to Heaven?

. . .what do you say to a grieving boy, who asks you if his father, a recently dead atheist, is in heaven?  A little boy asked Pope Francis that question.  It’s a tough one — especially coming from that little boy.  But, assuming the report is accurate, I don’t think the pope answered it quite correctly. . .

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.

Surprising Results Reveal “Most Catholic Cities in America” – John Burger, Aleteia
New AP U.S. History Textbook Implies Christians are Bigots – Joy Pullmann, The Fdrlst
Heresy at Holy Cross College in Worcester – Charlotte Allen, First Things
How to Help Evangelicals Understand Catholicism – Dwight Longenecker
These 7 Saints Have the Weirdest Names We Could Find – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Is Islam A Christian Heresy? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
You Can’t Argue Against Socialism’s 100% Record of Failure – Kristian Niemietz, CapX
Suggestions for Those New to the Traditional Latin Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Bearing Witness to the Faith in a Secular Society & Living to Tell the Tale – Dv. Clayton
Biblical Arguments in Support of Mary’s Assumption – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
God’s Teaching is Clear But Society is Still Confused – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Imagine (There’s No Causality) – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Beyond Christian vs. Muslim Politics – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Unpracticed Faith is Functional Atheism – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Guide to Business Integrity – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Essential Bookshelf for a Religious Artist, Part I: the Golden Legend – Daniel Mitsui
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TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

Homeschool Boy Discerning Priesthood (Credit: Screenshot via Fr. Z’s Blog)

The Connection of Home-Schooling & Entering Seminary

. . .a study shows that men who are home-schooled enter the seminary at a higher rate than those who were in Catholic schools. . .

by Father John Zuhsldorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

9 Extraordinary Facts About Ghosts That Catholics Need to Know – Laura Hensley, eP
Why the West is Suicidal – Daniel McCarthy, Modern Age
Chappaquiddick: A Review – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
New Catholic App For Kids Is A Game-Changer For Parents – uCatholic
Papal Fallibility? – Inés San Martín, Crux
The Kids Aren’t Alright: Millenials Don’t Know How to Date – Brad Miner, The Cth Thng
The Dispute on “Faith Alone” – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia Retires for Health Reasons – Rocco Palmo
A Calif. Bill Threatens Free Speech & Truth on Same-Sex Attraction – R. Gagnon Ph.D.
Rendering to Caesar – Michael Pakaluk Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Hard-Won Homeschooling Freedoms Under Threat & Must Be Defended – K. McDonald
The New States’ Rights: Is Parenthood Defined by Biology or Govt? – A. MacLeod Ph.D.
US Strike on Syria Renews Just-War Debate – Brian Fraga, National Catholic Register
Hawaii Law Prescribes Death in Paradise – Peter Jesserer Smith, Natl Catholic Register
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
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MONDAY EDITION

Pro-Lifers from Norma McCorvey, Lila Rose, & Bryan Kemper (Credit: Wikipedia)

Yet Another Pro-Life Leader Converts to Catholicism; What’s Going On?

. . .it happened again. . .

from ChurchPop

The Collapse of SNAP – David F. Pierre Jr., TheMediaReport.com
Fr. Murray & Prof. Royal Opine on Card. Schonborn’s Female Ordination Comments – Z
A Curious Absence in “Gaudete et Exsultate” – Alan L. Anderson, The Catholic Thing
Pro-Lifers Hit Back After City Bans Them from Praying in Front of Abortuories – Lf Nws
Jordan Peterson: The Problem With Atheism – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
A Technique from the Desert Fathers to Control Our Negative Thoughts – M. De Robien
The Lost Verses of “O Salutaris Hostia” – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
Evangelizing the Secular Mind – Gavin F. Hurley, Crisis Magazine
Companions Aid Relig. Coms.: Lay Assocs. Promote Orders’ Charisms – J. Donohue
The Glorious Return of the Boy Choir – The Modern Medievalist, Modern Medievalism
Family Dinners Through The Lens of Pope Francis – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Syrian Christian Leaders Denounce US Air Raid as Brutal Aggression – Inés San Martín
An Indian Among 8 New Venerable Servants of God – Vatican News
Schmemann & “Liturgy Outside Liturgy” – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The CWR
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SVNDAY EDITION

Beautiful Mass with Incense (Credit: Flickr)

Worship Animating Culture

by Dan Burke,

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

The Most Beautiful Painting in the World has been Restored – Jesús Colina, Aleteia
Biblical Evidence for the Perpetual Virginity of Mary – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Do People in Heaven Suffer if They Have Loved Ones in Hell? – Gelsomino Del Guercio
5 Little-Known Facts about Guardian Angels – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Ten Catholic Questions about Sola Scriptura – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
How Does Your Temperament Affect Your Marriage? – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Drctn
Where in the World is Carmel? – Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Mystery Vestment — & a Beautiful One – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Touched By G.K. Chesterton? Here’s How You Can Help His Canonization! – ChurchPop
3 Saintly Teenagers Who can Inspire Young People Today – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Forgiveness: The Condition of All Relationship – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
The Patience of the Saints – Fr. Joseph M. Esper, Catholic Exchange
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SATVRDAY EXTRA

Fr. James Martin Salt and Light Interview (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

James Martin S.J. vs James Martin S.J.

. . .Donald Trump might refer to James Martin S.J. as “Slippery Jim.”  He is certainly slippery.  His latest act of slipperiness is a column he published this week at America Magazine wherein he claims to support the teaching of the Church on homosexuality. . .

by Austin Ruse,

of Crisis Magazine

Catholic Church Disaffiliates “Catholic” Coll. Hosting Planned Parenthood – M. Bilger
What Would Jesus Do. . .About Priestesses? – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
After Pope’s Incredible Apology for Chilean Abuse, What Comes Next? – Fr. de Souza
Evening Came, & Morning Followed – Fr. George W. Rutler S.T.D. Th.D., NC Register
Dawkins is Wrong! The Fastest Growing Religion is Atheism – Anthony DeStefano, NCRg
Policeman Saves Lives of 3 Women & Credits the Virgin Mary – Cynthia Dermody, Alet.
San Francisco’s Secular Utopia Brings Homelessness, Drugs, & Crime Into City – Fdrlst
Islam & Secularism in France – Michael Curtis, American Thinker
In the Eyes of the Church, You Are So Much More than Just ‘Gay’ – Ste. Herreid, CV
Don’t Delay in Having Your Child Baptized, Pope Francis Says – Junno A. Esteves, CH
On Doing Things – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
Marxism, the Classless Society, & History – Lester Dekoster, Acton Commentary
Catholics & Today’s Thought – James Kalb J.D., The Catholic World Report
Diversity & Meritocracy, Together – R.R. Reno, First Things
Subsidiarity, Federalism, & the Role of the State – Mark Pulliam, Library of Law and. . .
The Need for a Philosophy of Data – Ryan Khurana, Jacobite Magazine
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SATVRDAY EDITION

Emmanuel Macro, President of France (Credit: argia.eus)

Macron has Exposed the Bigotry of French Anti-Catholics

. . .French secularists got all they could have wanted years ago.  So why are they still angry? . . .

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

of Catholic Herald

BBC Scotland Video Says Holy Communion ‘Smells Like Hate’ – Nick Hallett, Cthlc Hrld
Jim Carrey Painted the Crucifixion for Good Friday, & It’s Actually Pretty Good – ChPp
How To Tell If Your Baby Is Trans – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Francis Effect? Gallup Offers Sobering Numbers, Media Silent – Terry Mattingly, Get Rel
What are Catholics to Make of the Royal Wedding? – Joanna Bogle, The CWR
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
Paul Uses Typology to Reveal Warnings From Exodus – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
The Last Papal Martyr – Steve Weidenkopf, Catholic Answers Magazine
How to Respond with Reason & Compassion to Transgender Bullies – Nathanael Blake
Hell is Real, & People Really Go There – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Natl Catholic Register
When Rome Roamed to the Prosperous Bosporus – Kevin Di Camillo, Natl Cthlc Register
The Reason Why So Many Hospitals Have ‘Saint’ in the Name – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Reg
Killer Robots Will Make War Even More Inhumane, Vatican Official Says – Car. Glatz, CH
7 Simple Tips to Stay on Your Homeschool Budget – Abby Sasscer, Seton Magazine
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FRIDAY LATE EVENING EDITION

Chick-Fil-A Meal (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

New Yorkers Are Nervous About Chick-Fil-A

. . .if you want a good laugh read this ridiculously self-righteous & stuck up article from New Yorker magazine. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Mark Zuckerberg Answers to Deletion of Franciscan Univ. Ad – Theresa Williams, eP
Gallup Poll Points to Future Demographic Catholic Disaster, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z
‘We Love Each Other So Much, We’re Getting Divorced’ – Jennifer Hartline, The Strm
Dwayne Johnson, Putting a Ring on It, for the Children’s Sake – Car. Moynihan, M-net
Cory Booker Grills Mike Pompeo Over ‘Gay Marriage’ – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Where is the Francis Effect? – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
L.A. County’s Latest Homeless Initiative: A Failure in Charity – Caryl Hoilman, CV
8 Truths That Destroy John Oliver’s Bad Rant Against Pro-Life Centers – Abby Johnson
AZ ‘c’atholic Rep. Isela Blanc Distorts Pope, Church on Abortion, Contraception – Z
Govts & Courts are Turning Parenting Into an Orwellian Nightmare – Ed Condon J.C.D.
The Hidden Years, Common Sense, & Renewal Rooted in Prayer – David Torkington, CS
2 Trans Bills Escalate California’s Preference for Feelings Over Facts – Denise Schick
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