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MONDAY EXTRA

Providence College (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

Providence College Bullies Its Faithful Students

. . .last week at Providence College, a brave & devout Catholic student I got to know well last year during my own battles with the politically correct has had occasion to live out the words of Jesus. . .

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Author of ‘The Dictator Pope’ Revealed Officially & Book Format Now Available – Fr. Z
Why Is This Quiet Saint the “Terror of Demons?” – Tatiana Federof, epicPew
America’s Quiet Carnage – Nathan Nielson, First Things
How Footnotes Will Save the Church – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky, The Catholic Thing
How The Church Built & Can Still Save Western Civilization; Book – Casey Chalk, Fdrlst
Lifetime “Mary Kills People” Pushes Euthanizing People Dealing with Grief – Cal. Ring
The Geryon is Alive in the World Today – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
An Open Appeal to the Catholic Bishops of the World – E. Christian Brugger D.Phil.
Cardinal Keith O’Brien Dies Aged 80 – Catholic Herald
Here’s What I Learned from Fasting – Fionn Shiner, Catholic Stand
Iceland & Genocide – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Coll. of Holy Cross Fights for Political Correctness, Not Truth & Reason – Fr. S. Connolly
St. Joseph’s Silent Strength Teaches Us by Example – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
Revisiting Pre-1983 Canon Law for Better Response to Marriage Issues – C. Howell JCL
Generational Blessing – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
The National Museum of Scotland Will Soon Be Viewable Online – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
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MONDAY EDITION

Fr. Peter Stravinskas (Credit: Cardinal Newman Society)

Fr. Stravinskas Breaks It Down to the Essential

. . .at Catholic World Report, we find an address Fr. Peter Stravinskas recently gave to a chapter of Legatus about liturgical issues.   He breaks down, Barney style, some super important issues which, today, are controversial. Inter alia. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Vatican’s Viganò Problem – Christopher R. Altieri, The Dispatch via The CWR
Why Women Can’t Be Catholic Priests – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Pope Francis, Five Years Later; Analysis & Explanations – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mon Vat
It’s Been a Rough Week with Msgr. Viganò – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Homosexuality, Transgenderism & a Christian with Answers in Science – Josh Shepherd
Vatican Reveals Two More Paragraphs of B16’s Letter to Msgr. Viganò – Edward Pentin
Killing the Bible Softly with Your Appeals – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
A Speaker for Stephen Hawking (1942-2018) – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Frassati, Gonzaga, & the True Nature of Rebellion – Cameron Edman, Catholic Stand
The Abortion Exception – Charlotte Allen, First Things
Forcing Pro-Life Cents. to Ad. for Abortion is Unjust & Unconstitutional – A.T. Walker
New Sex Edu. Program in British Schools Set to Advance LGBT agenda – Piers Shepherd
The Real Meaning of Lenten Penance – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
Picking Up Papal Themes: Discernment & Accompaniment – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
3 Saints, 3 Approaches to Finish Lent – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Protecting Minors: is the Church Doing All in Its Power? – Fernando Rodríguez-Borlado
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SVNDAY EDITION

Charles II of Spain in Adoration of the Holy Eucharist

Don’t Shy from Adoration Because You Get Distracted in Prayer – Take Your Cares to Your Lord!

. . .some of us, may-be, are deterred from visiting our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament by a false conception of what a visit should be. . .

by Vicki Burbach,

of Pelican’s Breast

The Litany of Humility: How can I be Freed from the Desire to be Loved? – Fr Bartunek
Exact Number of Wounds Suffered by Christ, Revealed to a Medieval Saint – ChrchPop
Keeping the Faith Alive in the Most Remote Parish on Earth – Abbot Hugh Allan
7 Catholic Evangelists Share Tips on Spreading the Faith – Jim Graves, NC Register
One Artist’s Quest for Liturgical Beauty – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Striving Towards Heaven? Try Jesus’ 8 Step Program – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Why Do We Call the Mass a “Sacrifice”? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
5 Alternatives to the Girl Scouts for Young Catholic Women – Laura Ricketts, epicPew
A Journey From Selfishness to Selflessness – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
People Find God Through Silence, Cardinal Sarah Tells Audience – Michael Swan
Fulton Sheen & Suffering: “Does God Know My Pain?” – Sarah Robsdotter, Aleteia
What My Down Syndrome Son Who Sings at Mass Can Teach the World – Sh. Antonetti
Trust in the Promises of God – Fr. Benedict Rogacci, Catholic Exchange
4 Empowering Doctors of the Church Every Woman Should Know – Chl. Langr, epicPew
Before I Was Me; Child’s Book Review – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
The Feast of the Forty Martyrs – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Brice Sokolowski (Credit: Screengrab from CatholicFundraiser.net)

Killing the Bible Softly with Your Appeals

by Brice Sokolowski,

of CatholicFundraiser.net

This Tabernacle Design is Totally Inscrutable – Kevin Di Camillo, NC Register
Two Professors on Tackling the Great Books – Catholic Exchange
Compromise with Islam, Atheism, & Secularism is an Illusion – Derya Little, NC Register
Did George Washington have a Vision of Our Lady? – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
New Testament Evidence for Noah’s Existence – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Pope’s Emphasis on Accompaniment Takes Root in US Ministries – Peter Jesserer Smith
Quiz: How Well Do You Know Your Post-Nominals? (Part II) – Kevin Di Camillo, NC Rgstr
Just Call Cryogenic Suicide What It Is: Selfie Death – Georgi Boorman, The Federalist
There are Places Where Lobsters are Safer Than Human Babies – Fr. G. Rutler STD ThD
Tiny Thomists — Because ‘Thomism is for Everyone’ – Justin McClain, NC Register
Did Isaiah Write All of Isaiah? – Stephen Beale, National Catholic Register
On the Integration of Substantial Change, Creation, & Evolution – Bob Drury, Cath S
The Currency of the Kingdom – Joy – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
A First Taste of Wim Wenders’ New Docu. Film on Pope Francis – Zelda Caldwell, Alet.
This Fair Trade Business Empowers Women Across the World – The. Williams, epicPew
Of Gods & Good Medicine – Liz Schleicher, St. Dymphna’s Daughter
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SATVRDAY MORNING EDITION

Fr. Dwight Longenecker in Cassock & Saturno next to an Image of Jesus & His Divine Mercy (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

A Black Cassock in the Deep South

. . .when she saw me in my cassock & scapular she shrieked with delight, then walked right up & said, “Can I give you a hug?” . . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Sister Lucia & the 7th Call of Fatima – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Here’s One Lenten Book You Should Have Read by Now – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
Why Catholicism is the Best Religion – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Natl Catholic Register
Uncultured Multiculturalism Unravels Problems of Retelling Tolkien’s Tales – N. Blake
Population Control & Euthanasia Activist Stephen Hawking Passes Away – M. Bilger, LN
Understanding Anger in Those We Care For – John Buri Ph.D., Homiletic & Pastoral Rev.
How to Improve Your Experience of the Mass – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Does God Pick the Pope? – Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Fury of the Mob is Sinful but the Anger of God is Holy – Fr. G.W. Rutler S.T.D. Th.D.
Joy Behar Publicly Apologizes for Calling V.P. Mike Pence “Mentally Ill” – Life News
Vatican Removes Guam Archbishop Accused of Abuse – Catholic Herald
Popes’ Silence on Central Europe’s Migration Crackdown – Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affrs
Martin Luther King Jr.’s Daughter Meets with Pope Francis – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Pro-Abortion S.Ct. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Turns 85, Not Retiring – Mic. Bilger, LN
Making Connections: A Stray Dog & The Good Shepherd – Betty Parquette, Cthlc Stand
A Bishop & His Flock Worry About Deal Btw. Beijing & Vatican – E. Rauhala, WaPo
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FRIDAY EXTRA

Cardinal Cupich & Pope Francis (Credit: One Peter 5)

Pope Francis Is Beloved, His Papacy Might Not Match Up to His Popularity

. . .the conversation has become predictable. A friendly acquaintance asks about my work. I say I’ve been writing a book about the pope, & the acquaintance smiles & nods & says “Isn’t he so wonderful?” & then eventually I find myself saying, uncomfortably, “Well, they should know that it’s not entirely favorable”. . .

by Ross Douthat,

of The New York Times

The Three Days of Darkness 2018 are Underway in LA! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Crucified Star Wars Stormtrooper Hangs in London Anglican Church – Simon Dennerly
The Dilemma of the Pope: The World Meeting of Families – Fr. Reg. Scanlon O.F.M. Cap.
Blurred Lines: Vatican Manipulation of the Photo Becomes the Story – Greg Erlandson
Overcoming Anxiety & Worry in a Darkening World – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
The Latest Children’s (Political Pawns) Crusade – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Alfie Evans’ Parents Slam Court: Our Son’s Been Sentenced to the Death Penalty – LN
Was Benedict’s Letter an Endorsement, a Critique – or Neither? – Dan Hitchens, CH
By Embracing Abortion, Democrats have Alienated Catholics – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
The Importance of Liturgical Beauty – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Reflecting on Blind Obedience – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Winner’s Advice for Success in Life & Homeschool – Annika Albrecht, Seton Magazine
Behind the Curtain of Assisted Suicide Advocacy – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
‘Examples of Light’: The Women of The Catholic Association – Nancy Flory, The Stream
The Rationalizations of Down Syndrome Abortion Proponents – Nicholas Senz, Crisis
With All Your Heart – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
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FRIDAY EDITION

Pope Francis & the Eucharist (Credit: thecatholicuniverse.com)

Pope Francis: If You Are In a State of Mortal Sin, You Cannot Receive Holy Communion

. . .the Pope reminded Catholics that those in a state of sin must go to confession first. . .

from the Catholic Herald

Cardinal Kasper: Homosexual Relationships are Analogous to Marriages – Fr. Z’s Blog
The ‘Gay’ Baby Boom & Courage – Jennifer Hartline, The Stream
High Sch. Teacher Put on Leave After Asking if Sch. Allows Pro-Life Walkout – D Huber
This Post Will Ruin Your Saint Patrick’s Day – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Making Pornography Respectable – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
Sad Abandonment of Identity: Secularization of Our Religious Univs. – A. Goldberg J.D.
Killing the Bible Softly with Your Appeals – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Silent Scream – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Catholics Need to Rediscover Proper Lenten Fasting – Cha. A. Coulombe, Cthlc Herald
An Authentic Understanding of Vatican II – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
A Pesky Detail in the Report on Ruling Against Down Syndrome Abortion Law – B. Ross
Did St. Patrick Expel Snakes from Ireland? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Algerian Martyrs: ‘Our Lives Are Already Given Away’ – Brian O’Neel, NC Register
Can Pope Francis Persuade the Irish to Choose Life? – Filip Mazurczak, The CWR
How Protecting Wildlife Can Help Us Appreciate Our Higher Laws – Allison Low, CS
Towards a World Day for Eastern Christians – Paul de Dinechin, Aleteia
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THVRSDAY EXTRA

Archbishop Angelo Becciu (Credit: Life Site)

The Pope “Also Suffers” Because of the Criticism, Archbishop Angelo Becciu Says

from Rome Reports

How the Vatican’s Old Guard Clings to Power – Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald
More of & about The Letter™ of Benedict XVI on the Booklets – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Causes Young People to Convert? Beautiful Churches, Says Study – uCatholic
What “Accompaniment” Really Means – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis Magazine
Holy Madness – Kenneth Colston, First Things
Facing Hostility at ‘Catholic’ Georgetown, Defending Traditional Marriage – A. Irvine
Where Does Catholic Thinking on “Gender Theory” Go from Here? – John Allen, Crux
Ides of March: Julius Caesar – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Death is Not the End – Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
Do Catholics Have “Three Ending Points”? – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Decline is a Choice (Partly) – Pete Spiliakos, First Things
US Bishops Call for Legal Protection for Supporters of Traditional Marriage – CNS
Sacrifice is Woven into the Tapestry of Motherhood – Amanda Evinger, NC Register
Modern Liberty a Cruel Parody of Christian Freedom – Paul Krause, Crisis Magazine
A Brief Guide to Papal Documents – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Secret to Finding the Happiness of Lent – John Clark, Seton Magazine
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THVRSDAY EDITION

Bishop Robert Barron in Full Regalia (Credit: the National Catholic Register)

A Very Bad Argument for Priestly Celibacy

. . .There is a very bad argument for celibacy which has reared its head throughout the tradition & which is, even today, defended by some. . .

by Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D.,

of Word on Fire

What to Make of B16’s Letter about Popes’ Theological Thought? – Christopher Altieri
The Hidden Symbolism of the Paschal Candle, Explained In One Infographic – ChrchPop
Czech Brutalism – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Rene Girard, Sacred Violence & the Mass – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
A Painful & Necessary Book Explores the Pain Felt by Children of Divorce – Ph. Lawler
On Day One, The “Build” Began – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Secret Formula for Raising Millions – Brice Sokolowski
Hindu Extremists Attack Nuns, Destroy Hospital Wall in India – CNS via Catholic Herald
The Bible. . . & Other Traditions – Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic Answers Magazine
Taking It Apart, One Canon at a Time – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of. . .
Vatican Congregation Publishing Document on ‘Gender Theory’ – Aleteia
A Lesson for Fathers from My Son with Down Syndrome – Tim Bennett, Cthlc Exchange
Netherlands Euthanized 252 Mentally Ill People in 2017 – Alex Schadenberg, Life News
A Talk With ‘Before I Was Me’ Author Frank Fraser – Carrie Gress Ph.D., NC Register
Chemical Weapons Are Back, Thanks to Russia – Judith Miller, City Journal
Charitable Intention: What’s Your Motive? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

Hannah giving her son Samuel to the priest by Jan Victors, A.D. 1645. According to the biblical account, Hannah sang her song when she presented Samuel to Eli the priest (Credit: Wikipedia)

A World Without Hope

. . .I’ve written recently that our schools introduce young people not to that guide of intelligence and beauty, Lady Faith, but to her current impostor, Politics. Our “sins” are political, & we are to be “saved” by giving our assent to the Right Things about sex & marriage, climatic changes, organic food, the evil of Christian history, the sweet wonders of Islamic history, & so forth, till the world shall end & we can have done with it, amen. . .

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Outbreak: the Explosion of Transgender Teens – Lisa Marchiano, Mercatornet
If You Want Jesus, You Need the Church – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Will Cardinal Cupich “Accompany” Reluctantly Divorced Spouses? – Jennifer R. Morse
Five Big Surprises from Francis’s Papacy – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Catholic Herald
Professor Muzzled for ‘Gay Marriage’ Comments, Suing Marquette Univ. – David Marcus
The White House’s Exuberant Humiliation of Rex Tillerson – Mat. Walther, The Week
When President Trump Takes Charge – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
This Prayer of St. Patrick Protects You in Spiritual Combat – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Stephen Hawking was a Member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences – Carol Glatz
Oregon: Elderly Couple Kill Themselves in Controversial Assisted Suicide – Xav. Symons
Learning from the White Rose – George Weigel, First Things
Archbishop Jos. Naumann: Authentically & Unabashedly Pro-Life – Elisabeth Deffner
Liberal Integralism – R.R. Reno, First Things
Divine Causality & Human Freedom – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Waiting Teaches Us About Our Passion & Purpose – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Could Pro-Life Health Clinics Soon Access Title X Funds? – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCReg
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St. Catherine Reading a Book by Carlo Dolci 1616-1686 (Credit: Screengrab via the National Cathollic Register)

10 Books That Belong in Every Catholic Library

. . .‘reading has made many saints’. . .

by Father John P. Cush, S.T.D.,

of the National Catholic Register

Benedict XVI Admits to Not Reading 11 Books of Popes’ Theology – Edward Pentin, Reg
With Grooming Scandal in Telford, There’s an Elephant in the Room – Norman Wells
Neither Straussian nor MacIntyrean: Rod Dreher’s Ben Op Politics – N. Pinkoski D.Phil.
Woman Who Welcomed Homeless Stranger into Her House: A Year Later – C. Gardiner
Escaping the Health Insurance System – Eric Sammons, Swimming Upstream
The Indian Mass in the Modern Parish – Claudio Salvucci, Liturgical Arts Journal
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Secret Formula for Raising Millions – Brice Sokolowski
Investigation Starts When Mentally Ill Patients Euthanized Without Their Consent – LN
Ireland’s Pro-Life Campaign Looks Increasingly Upbeat – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
What is Law? When Can We Ignore It? Natural Law – Jef. A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Culture
Benedict XVI on “Interior Continuity” of Two Pontificates – Joan Lewis, Joan’s Rome
Good-Faith Argument on Socialism Doesn’t Start By Dismissing Its History – D. Harsanyi
4 Ways to Make the Most of Your Lent, in One Infographic – ChurchPop
For Both Church & State, Appeasement is a Bad Idea – Garnett Genius, The CWR
The Anniversary of the Founding of the Church in Milan – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Drawing Lessons from the Boardroom – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY EXTRA

Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square (Credit: Mercatornet)

On What is Wrong in Itself: CNN’s Papal Documentary

. . .not anything can change the metaphysical structure of reality. . .

by Father James V. Schall, S.J.,

of Mercatornet

The Czech Canary – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
A Template for a Liturgically-Oriented Catholic Education for Children – David Clayton
Elon Musk is a Messianic Huckster – Matthew Walther, The Week
Bill Protecting Freedom of Those For & Against Gay Unions Angers Some – R. Guidice
Why So Little Catholic Concern Over Christian Persecution? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D.
Pope Francis’s First Revolution – His Clothing – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza, Cthlc Herald
How Can a God of Love Send People to Hell? – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., ICL™
From Atheism to Catholicism – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Anti-Christian Alt-Right: The Evil Thought of Right-Wing Identity Politics – M. Rose
Francis at 5 Years: Love Him or Hate Him, This Is One Relevant Pope – John Allen, Crux
The Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Alita Ma.C.N. O.C.D.S., Cthlc Stand
On Francis’ 5th, “Credere In Deum” – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
5 Interesting Facts About Pope Francis on His 5th Anniversary – uCatholic
Pope Given ‘Thunderous Salute’ for His Anti-Slavery Commitment – E. Pentin, NCReg
Lost & Found – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
How Does Lent Lead to Healing? – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange
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