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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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The Case of the Black Baker

by Ben Butera,

of The American Catholic

Fr. James Martin & the Gay Nativity – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
‘Dictator Pope’ Book Causes Stir in Rome – Catholic Herald
Video: Michael Voris Makes an Appeal; Action Item! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Appoints Washington Auxiliary as New Bishop of Richmond – CNA via The CWR
Doctor Who Said Homosexuality a Health Hazard Wins Defamn. Case – L. Bourne, LSN
Community Rallies Against Café Plans for Heritage Catholic Church – Cath. Toomey, IT
U. of N. Dame Students Want to Remove Christopher Columbus Murals – Perez, NYPost
4th Century Wisdom for Today’s Problems – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Is the Magisterium Just the Pope’s Party Line? – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
A Possible Reconciliation Between Moscow & Kiev – Vladimir Rozanskij, Asia News
No Truce With Kings – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Cake-Baking Cases Allow Courts to Decide What We Can Believe – J. Keenan, The Fdrst
As U.S. Help to Persecuted Christians Wavers, Russia Steps In – C. Giangravè, Crux
Pint-ifex Maximus: A Brand-New Beer to Honor Benedict XVI – Daniel Blackman, NC Reg
Croatian Prelate Slams Politicised UN Trial After Generals Suicide – J. Luxmoore, Ct Hd
Science & Faith Unite in ‘Tomb of Christ’ Exhibit – Nora Hamerman, NC Register
For the TVESDAY ADVENT EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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Jack Phillips Masterpiece Cakeshop (Credit: TexAgs)

A Baker’s First Amendment Rights

by Robert P. George, D.Phil., J.D., & Sherif Girgis, J.D.,

of The New York Times

Family Invested too Much in Daughter to See Her Brainwashed at College – Rod Dreher
What has Politics Done to Our Catholic Leaders? Martin, Faggioli et al – A. Athey, CV
The Power of Silence: Against the Dictatorship of Noise – Fr. Z’s Blog
Minority Stress is Real, but Wedding Cakes Don’t Cause It – Mark Regnerus Ph.D., PD
What US Recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital Means for Mid East – Lucas, Strm
The Oldest Monastery in Iraq is Forever Lost – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe Lowers Stress, Study Says – CNS via Catholic Herald
What Big Companies Oppose Small Business’ Case for Rel. Freedom – CNA via The CWR
Abp. Naumann: If Church Silent on Killing Life, We’re Being Negligent – Graves, CWR
USCCB: Congress Can Still Address Fundamental Flaws in Tax Law – CNA via The CWR
Conversion: The Doorway to Transformation – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm., CS
Pope Francis: God Is Calling You, Don’t Make Excuses – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Who are the Friends of Religious Liberty? – Thomas R. Ascik, The Dispatch via The CWR
Pence Meets with Iraqi Archbishop Ahead of Middle East Trip – CNA/EWTN News
Archbishop to UN: Christians are Critical to Iraq’s Future – CNA/EWTN News
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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TVESDAY CULTURÆ EDITION

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Ship (Credit: Community in Mission)

A Culture Without God Is Like a Ship Without a Pilot

by Monsignor Charles Pope,

of Community in Mission

Who Is Mysterious 4th Figure in the Painting of the Fiery Furnace? – D. Clayton, Clrts
We Found Our Joy in Latin – Matthew Schmitz, First Things
Archaeological Find in Laodicea, a City from the Book of Revelation – J-P Mauro, Alet.
Neither Pop Nor Culture – Ron Austin, First Things
The Oldest Cathedral in the World is in Armenia – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Reports of Small-Town America’s Death are Very Exaggerated – C. Zelikow, The Fdrlst
The Mysterious Origins of the Roman Republic – Bradley Birzer, The Imaginative. . .
Victorian Beauty: A Visit to St. Andrew’s Cathedral – Joseph Albino, NC Register
The Relics of St. Josaphat in the Vatican – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Herodotus and the Gospel of History – Paul Joseph Prezzia, The Civilized Reader
The Florentine Pietà – Catesby Leigh, First Things
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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TVESDAY ADVENT EDITION

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Sancta Camisa (Credit: uCatholic)

Mary Wore This When She Gave Birth to Jesus

by Billy Ryan,

of uCatholic

The Catholic Gentleman Gift Guide 2017 – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
10 Christmas Stories Every Father Should Read to His Children – Sean Fitzpatrick, TCR
Make Advent Meaningful: Think About Pagan Alternatives – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Go to Mass on Sunday & on Christmas, Bishops Say – CNA/EWTN News via The CWR
A Beginner’s Guide to Celebrating Advent – Aleteia
Do You Know the History of the Advent Wreath? – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Chicago Parish Going Ad Orientem for Advent – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
A Different Kind of Advent Calendar You Have to Try This Year – V. De Villaret, Aleteia
Why (& How) to Return to Sunday Mass & Confession – The Editors, NC Register
The First Guide for Advent: St. John the Baptist – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, The CWR
Advent Reminds Us to Wake Up – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA II

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Pope Francis meets with Bangladesh’s bishops (Credit: Catholic News Service photo by Paul Haring via Catholic Herald)

The Pope’s Dramatic & Confusing Move on Communion

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

The Worst GOP Governor in U.S. for Funding Abortions w/Tax Dollars – Mic. Bilger, LN
We Are Not Living in the Last Days – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
There is No Compromise with Modernists on the ‘Gay’ Nativity Scene – Dv. Griffey, DTh
Forced to Bake a Cake Today, Assist Suicide Tomorrow – Wes. J. Smith J.D., Life News
Why Trust in the Clergy is Plummeting – Fr. Alex. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Fatima’s Sister Lucia Explains Why the Daily Rosary is a Must – Js. Pronechen, NC Rgstr
Ed Peters Provides Refreshing Clarity on Pope’s Letter to Argentinian Bishops – Fr. Z
Satan’s Achilles’ Heel: Woman – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
Univ. of Notre Dame: Prestige Over Truth? – Fr. Bill Miscamble C.S.C., The Irish Rover
Henry Joy Fynes-Clinton, Priest – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Sexual Scandal & Sin, Rejecting The Gifts of God – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Pro-Life Student Assaulted Outside Planned Parenthood – CNA/EWTN News
SCOTUS To Decide If Faith bt. You & God, Or You & Govt – J. Eastman, The Fdrlst
2nd London Council Considers Banning Vigils Outside Death Mills – Catholic Herald
Pope: Diplomatic Guideline in Continuity – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Don’t Forget Faithful in Iraq, Plead Local Christian Leaders – J. Shepherd, The Strm
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I

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Rustic Looking Flag of Argentina Waving (Credit: Zastavki)

On the Appearance of the Pope’s Letter to the Argentine Bishops in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D., J.D.,

of In the Light of the Law

via The American Catholic

Canceling Sunday Masses Before Christmas – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light. . .
A New “Manifesto” in Rome Urging Prayers – Fr. Z’s Blog
Historical Ignorance, Moral Arrogance – Marc Barnes, First Things
Dialogue or Monologue? A Double Standard Inside the Catholic Church – N. Senz, TCT
New Study: Hormonal Birth Control Triples Risk Of Suicide – K. Harkness, The Fdrlst
How To Know & Deal With Heresy Today – Part I – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., TACatholic
Cormac McCarthy’s The Counselor: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – Pat. Malone, Ct St
How Our Lady Helps Europe’s Migrant Crisis – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
As ‘African Moment’ Dawns in Global Catholicism, Kenya is Key – Jn. L. Allen Jr., Crux
Pope Warns: Those That Don’t Take Care of Grandparents Have No Future – P. Kosloski
Religious Exemptions Aren’t Special Privileges – Stephanie Barclay J.D., Public Dscrs
Will the Court Overturn Bad Precedents? – Stephen M. Krason Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Of Cakes, Coercion, and the Constitution – Thomas Acik J.D., The Imaginative. . .
Failed Rubio-Lee Amendment a Missed Opportunity – Alex Chediak, The Stream
For U.S. Catholics Concerned With Religious Liberty, Legal Battles Aren’t Enough – Rg
Patriarch Béchara Raï: My Trip to Saudi Arabia – Gianni Valente, Vat Ins via La Stampa
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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The headquarters of the Institute for the Works of Religion better known as the “Vatican Bank” (Credit: Crux Stock image)

Latest Vatican Mystery Raises More Questions About Pope’s Financial Reform

by John L. Allen, Jr.,

of Crux

It Is Done, Amoris Lætitia Is Authentic Magisterium; For Now – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Does Amazon’s Alexa Say Jesus Christ ‘Is A Fictional Character’? – Gene Van Son, CS
Pope: What I Don’t Say in Public, I Say Behind Closed Doors – CNA via The CWR
Major Cath Family Mag Favorably Spotlights Pro-Gay Priest Fr. Martin – D. McLean, LSN
“Perhaps We Have Arrived at the End Times”; Explico – Fr. Z’s Blog
Be Wary of the Vice of Curiositas Regarding the New Book on the Pope – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Pregnancy Forced Me to Abandon My Immodest Behavior – Anna O’Neil, Aleteia
Is Political Islam Worse Than Communism? Ask St. JP2 – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Quæritur: How Can I Approach My Bishop about Getting a TLM  – Fr. Z’s Blog
“The American Bishops” Have Not Weighed In On Net Neutrality – Foxfier, TACatholic
You Promised Us More Schools, Where Are They? – Sir Edward Leigh, Catholic Herald
Get to Know Anna Hofmann, a Fresh Voice in Opera & Sacred Music – J-P Mauro, Alet.
Christians Trying to Return Home Face New Obstacle in Iraq – John Burger, Aleteia
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference from Bangladesh – CNA via NCReg
Bangladesh, Kidnapped Priest Found Alive – Paolo Affatato, Vtcn Insider via La Stampa
Full Text of Popes’ Improvised Comments to Priests in Bangladesh – Edward Pentin, Rg
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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For the TVESDAY ADVENT EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION

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The Fight Between Carnival & Lent (Credit: Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1559) via The Imaginative Conservative)

A Quick & Dirty Guide to the Middle Ages

by Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D.

Beautiful New Painting: Sts. Pius V & Borromeo Fighting Islam & Protestantism – Fr. Z
The Holy Mass Is Not About Us – Fr. Chori Jonathin Seraiah, Anglicanorum Cœtibus. . .
Victory is Assured – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Western Civilization Exists for the Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
A Vote of Confidence in Western Civilisation – Stephen McInerney, Mercatornet
Review: Beautiful Altar Cards for Requiem Masses, Church, and Travel – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dmitri Hvorostovsky; RIP, One of the Greatest Baritones of Our Age – H. MacDonald, CJ
St. Roque Gonzalez: A Model of Mixing Christianity & Culture – M. Hunter-Kilmer, Alet.
Traditional Architecture: An Expression of the Divine – Michael Warren Davis, Crisis
How To Enjoy Art In An Age Of Selfies – William Newton, The Federalist
The Christian University: Steward of Western Civilization – Benjamin Myers, TIC
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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MONDAY ADVENT EDITION

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Crispin van den Broeck, The Last Judgment, AD 1560 (Credit: Shameless Popery)

The World is Ending: The Hidden Message of Advent

by Joe Heschmeyer,

of Shameless Popery

7 Tips & Resources for a Fruitful Prayer Life this Advent – Sarah Burns, epicPew
A Practical Plan for Advent – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Integrated Catholic Life™
What Does the Word “Advent” Mean? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Advent: Decking Our Souls for the Nativity of Christ – Fr. Brian Mullady, NC Register
Advent: The God Who Can Change Our Desires – Dawn Eden Goldstein, Catholic Herald
How to Have the Best Christmas Ever This Year – Fr. Michael Rennier, Aleteia
It’s Advent — Time to Prepare – Michael Warsaw, National Catholic Register
Ever Ancient, Ever New: The Gift of the Liturgical Year – Trish Irvine, Catholic Stand
How St. Francis Invented the First Nativity Scene – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Painting a Thousand Words of Grace – An Advent Lesson – Paul Zweger, Pelican’s Breast
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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SUNDAY CATHOLICA LATE EXTRA

St. Peter Faber (Credit: PBS Twitter Screenshot)

A Priest’s #1 Distraction at Mass—& How to Avoid It

by Phil Lawler,

of Catholic Culture

Pittsburgh Priest Rescinds Dispensation f/Advent Mass Obligation – CNA via The CWR
How Poland is Winning the Modern Age: & America Can Too – C. Hoilman, Catholic Vote
Australia: How Prot. Pastor Responding to Marriage Redefinition – C. Markham, Mnet
Monica’s Miseries & Fortitude’s Strength – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
This Convert Says “Bah, Humbug” to Christmas Celebrations – R. Kurland Ph.D., Alet.
Action Item! Help a Contributor to TLM Causes after Horrible Vandalism – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Dangers of Making Christianity ‘Cool Again’ – Liberty McArtor, The Stream
New Bishop Installed as Leader of Tucson Diocese – Johanna Willett, AZ Daily Star
Islam, Catholicism and the Fallout from Low Standards – Derya Little, NC Register
Welcoming Converts & Reverts: The Journey Home at 20 – Patty Knap, NC Register
Monastic Herbalism: Part One – Traditius
Nineveh: Preserving Pluralism & Diversity – Zenit
Is There Wisdom Guiding Development of Artificial Intelligence – Ma. Pesarchick, CS
Pope Francis: We’ve Reached an Ethical Limit to Nuclear Weapons – CNA via The CWR
Pope Francis: Avoid ‘Terrorism’ of Gossip – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
Candlemakers Here’s Your Bee-Loving Patron Saint – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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Journey Home with Sister Miriam (Credit: epicPew)

Sister Miriam’s Amazing Reversion Back to Catholicism

by Chloe Langr,

of epicPew

Quæritur: Venial Sins Forgiven During Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
We Know That His Testimony is True – Fr. George Rutler, National Catholic Register
Quæritur: How Much “Work” on Sunday? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Salvation Is Not a Right – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
11 Ways to Prepare Your Boy to be a Great Priest – Jennifer Fitz, Natl Catholic Register
In the Habit: A History of Catholicism & Tobacco – John B. Buescher, The CWR
Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal: Still Bearing Fruit After 30 Years – Jim Graves, Reg
The Things That Last – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
When’s the Last Time You Were Told, “Follow Me?” – Jeffrey Stevens, Catholic Stand
How Can I Find Time to Homeschool My Children? – Mary Kay Clark Ph.D., Seton Mgzn
Meet the Patron of Large Families, Margaret of Scotland – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Fr. John Bollan St. Peters Square (Credit: St. Joseph’s Parish, Greenock, Scotland)

The Insights of an Exorcist Priest

by Father John Bollan, Ph.B., S.T.B., S.T.L., Ph.D.,

of the Scottish Catholic Observer

The Road to Unbelief – David Carlin, Catholic Answers Magazine
Father Hyde – and the Mystery of Evil – James H. Toner, The Catholic Thing
Why Won’t the Nightmare Dream of Communism Die? – Robert Tracinski, The Federalist
Relics in the Altar: Where is That in the Bible? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
How to Offend Like Jesus – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
By Rejecting God, Modern Man Rejects His Humanity – Paul Krause, Crisis Magazine
Tolkien, Lewis, and Weapons of Mass Destruction – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
Quæritur: The Usual Requirements for Gaining Indulgences – Fr. Z’s Blog
Quo Vadis? The Philosophical, Spiritual Floundering of Europe in 2017 – G. Tucker, NR
Tests Show Jesus’s Tomb Date Back to Ancient Roman Era – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Papal Portrayals on the Silver Screen – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Imaginative. . .
How the Holy See Works at the United Nations – Aleteia
The Academic Advantages of the Bible – William Jeynes, First Things
Pope Francis: Holy Families Are the Antidote to Individualism – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The Difficult Life of a Catholic Missionary in Burma – ACI Prensa via The CWR
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
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