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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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Anti-Catholic Bigotry Alive & Well in DC

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Quæritur: Our Old, Misused Friend, “Ecclesia Supplet” – Fr. Tim Ferguson, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Unitarian Example: A Cautionary Tale – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Regarding the Muslim Jesus – Ali ibn Hassan, Catholic Answers Magazine
Revisiting & Understanding the “Galileo Affair” – The Catholic World Report
Are Serious Catholics Abandoning Capitalism? – Fr. Ben Johnson, Catholic Vote
There’s Nothing Less Cool Than a ‘Cool Dad’ – Matthew Archbold, NC Register
My Personal Experience With Fr. Andrew Apostoli – Fr. Matthew Pittam, NC Register
Bp. Morlino Urges Entire Diocese to Cast Out Evil by Praying to St. Michael – LSN
When We See the Light of the Lord – Fr. Hugh Barbour O. Præm., Catholic Answers
Clean & Green: The Vatican, Essential Oils & Painting with Milk – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Polish Cardinal, Rosary Priest Among Sainthood Causes Moving Forward – Brockhaus
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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The Venom of David Bentley Hart

by Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Wildly Unhealthy to Congregation When Priest Proclaims He’s ‘Gay’ – Fr. Reesman, LSN
Huge News about Card. Maradiaga of Honduras, Vast Amounts of Money – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Vatican Thought Law’s Funeral Mass was Right Thing To Do – John L. Allen, Crux
Christmas Classics & Clunkers—Steven Greydanus – Patrick Coffin, Catholic Stand
L’Osservatore Romano Publishes Women Wearing Only Underwear – D.C. McLean, LSN
A Traditional Neapolitan Nativity Scene – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Most Successful Way to Fundraise in 2018 – B. Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Cardinal Law’s Funeral Mass Held in St. Peter’s Basilica – H. Brockhaus, CNA via NCReg
8 Hacks to Help You Finish Advent Strong – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
Fire Chief was Wrongly Fired for Supporting Biblical Marriage: Court – K. Theriot, LSN
George Washington & the Divine Author of Our Blessed Religion – McClarey J.D., TACth
Communist China Bans Christmas, Calls It “Spiritual Opium” – AsiaNews.it
EWTN Doc. Shows Returning Iraqi Christians’ Struggles & Courage – Edward Pentin, Reg
The First Christmas – Carolos Caso-Rosendi
Instantly Now – Theresa Curley, Ignitum Today
Advent: A Time for Being Molded in Love – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand

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Are You Ready for the Singularity? – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Original Image of Divine Mercy: It’s Not Where You Might Think – CNA via The CWR
Romano Guardini’s Diagnosis of the Modern World – Jeremy A. Kee, The Imaginative. . .
Why Did Jesus Leave the Burial Cloth Rolled Up & In a Separate Place? – Aleteia
Life in “Little Rome,” in the heart of Washington, D.C. – Aurora C. Griffin, The CWR
St. Micah: A Saint Who Encourages All to Walk Humbly w/God – Th. Doyle-Nelson, NCRg
So, Catholic Coloring Books for Grown-Ups are a Thing. . . – CNA via The CWR
What Do We Mean by the Communion of Saints? – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
A New CNS Series about Gregorian Chant – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Fr. Patrick Peyton, Founder of Family Rosary Crusade Declared Venerable – T. Williams
St. Therese of Lisieux’s Parents Inspired This Drug Rehab Project – CNA via The CWR

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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A Seminary in Cincinnati with Positive Numbers, Action Item! @CatholicCincy

by Father John Zuhsldorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Interview: Jim Caviezel Goes Back to the Bible in ‘Paul, Apostle of Christ’ – Greydanus
Pope Francis Rebukes Ex-Vatican Officials Who Claim to be ‘Martyrs’ – Catholic Herald
You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets – Part IV – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
Bernard Cardinal Law, RIP: Seeking a Balanced Perspective – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
The Tax Reform: The Benedict Option vs. Homeschooling – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Pope to Curia: ‘Betrayers of Trust’ are Frustrating Vatican Reform – Jn. L. Allen, Crux
Senior Vatican Figure Says at Law’s Funeral, Even Cardinals Make Mistakes – Jn. Allen
Pope to Workers: No Under-the-Table, Exploitative Jobs in the Vatican – J. Allen, Crux
Israel’s “King Arthur”: 4th Sun. of Advent Mass Readings Explained – J. Bergsma Ph.D.
The Hail Mary, a Biblical Prayer to the Mother of God – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Late Advent Messages from God to His People – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
A Poem for Advent – Christopher Bell, the Human Life Review
The Desert Flowers: The Gospel & Isaiah – Randall B. Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Mary the Blessed Mother, Full of Grace – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand

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Nobody Meets Their Spouses At Church

by Rod Dreher

Univ. of Minnesota Memo Proposes Banning Christmas, Celebrations – Steven Ertelt, LN
Does This Christmas Mass f/1944 Look Anything Like Yours – Brian Williams, Lit. Guy
Heartwarming Christmas Stories the Mainstream Media Should Report – Katie Yoder, CV
As Boston’s “Law Era” Ends, “We’re Living With the Consequences” – Rocco Palmo
de Mattei, Canon 915, Vatican II, Modernism & Acta Apostolicae. . . – E. Peters J.C.D.
How Kim Jong Un Stole Christmas – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Did Irish Explorer St. Brendan Discover America in 6th Century – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
Media Giant Blocks Radio Host f/Speaking at Canada’s March for Life – L. Laurence, LSN
CNN Hypes Children’s Book w/’Gay & Married’ Santa Claus – Brad Wilmouth, LSN
Pope Francis: All of Mass is Important – Don’t be Late! – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Mass in Sign Language? These Priests Celebrate It Every Week – CNA via The CWR
The Readings for Christmas Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
UK Under Pressure to Veto Bermuda’s Repeal of ‘Gay Marriage’ – L. Laurence, LSN
Did the Werewolf Legend Start with St. Christopher? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Christ Must be Centre of Catholic Mental Health Provision – Matthew Pittam, The CH
South Africa Hosts Mini World Youth Day – Allen Ottaro, The Dispatch via The CWR

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Thvrsday Culture of Life Edition

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Alfie Evans’ Parents Fight for His Life

by Caroline Farrow,

of the National Catholic Register

Answering a Classic Birth Control Argument – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Govt Agent Tells Man w/Down Syndrome How Much He Costs Society – Fr. Mk. Hodges
Metro Allows Ads f/Pro-Aborters, Denies Ad for Christmas & Jesus’ Birth – T. Perkins
Dem. Presidents are Not Responsible for Declining Abortions – Michael New Ph.D., LN
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Vetoes Ban on Dismemberment Abortions – M. Bilger, LN
Senate Confirms Pro-Life Appeals Court Nominee Steve Grasz – Steven Ertelt, LN
Mary Wagner’s Christmas Letter f/Jail Published in Polish Newspaper – L. Laurence
Archbishop: Law Banning Pro-Lifers Threatens Everyone’s Freedom – Abp. Prendergas
Many Babies Born Alive after Botched Abortions, Numer Unknown – LifeNews.com
The Time I Met a Jailed Pro-Life Warrior, Mary Wagner – Dorothy C. McLean, LSN
Bishop Oscar A. Solis Calls on Catholics to Pray For an End to Abortion – M. Bilger, LN

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Here’s Why I’m Not Worried about the Pope Answering the Dubia

by Paolo Gambi,

of The Catholic Herald

My Experience of a Clown Mass – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why St. Gregory’s University in Oklahoma Is Closing Its Doors – Anthony P. Stine, Crisis
Recent Scholarship Dating Herod’s Death Matches Jesus’s Birth – GW Thielman, Fdrlst
HBO’s New Series Explores Oppression of Catholics in Protestant England – uCatholic
Cardinal Bernard Francis Law (1931-2017) – Matthew E. Bunson, NC Register
Early Church Grappled with ‘Temptation’ Translation Issue in Lord’s Prayer – E. Pentin
Prince Charles: Christians Shouldn’t Take Religious Freedom for Granted – Cthlc Hrld
Covering Card. Law’s Death: Is It Possible for Reporters to be Even-Handed – J. Duin
How Irish Monks of ‘Star Wars Island’ Saved England – Ed West, The Catholic Herald
Curia’s Biggest Problem? The Rule of Law is Being Overlooked – Ed Condon, The CH
Holy Land Military Rosary Gets Second Chance, Needs Reinforcements – J. Pronechen
How Observing Ember Days can Enhance Your Spiritual Life – Jos. Shaw, The Cthlc Hrld
Night of the Meek – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Persevering This Christmas – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Social Media Takes on Prayer: Why We Pray & Act – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
AsiaNews.it Founder Fr. Piero Gheddo Dies – Bernardo Cervallera, AsiaNews.it
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Italy Faces ‘Dark Future’ After Passing New End-of-Life Law

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

The Special Papal Commission on Sexual Abuse has Ceased to Exist – Phil Lawler, CC
Things Catholics Must Know About Pornography & Church’s Teachings – ChurchPop
Quæritur: What Happens to Professed Religious in Orders That Don’t Make It – Fr. Z
India: Hindus Want Christmas Banned in Catholic Schools – AsiaNews.it
The Two Paths: 1) Be Christian, 2) Go Mad – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue, Teach Me How to Pray – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Cth Lane
Looking for the Historical Jesus—Again – Cale Clarke, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Shakespeareologists – Theodore Dalrymple, City Journal
The Joy of Little Places: The Priestly Service in Small Parishes – Father Ed’s Blog
Acta Apostolicae Sedis Isn’t Exercise of the Magisterium – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Vatican Begins Restoring Recently Discovered Masterworks by Raphael – J-P Mauro, Al.
The Masculinity & Mortification of Auden’s St. Joseph – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
The Dilemma of the Essential & Nonessential Doctrines – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
B16 on the Dialogue of Religions – Eduardo J. Echeverria S.T.L. Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
What Is Good Sense? – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
The Ascetic Prophet & the Everyday Savior – Fr. Hugh Barbour O. Præm., Cthlc Answers
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VVEDNESDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION

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After New Female ‘Bishop’ of London, Dear Anglo-Catholics: Come Home to Rome!

by Father Dwight Longenecker

New London ‘Bishop’, Anglo-Catholics Draw Another Line in the Sand – Msgr. Barnes
Disgraced Former Anglican Bishop Turns Catholic to Live & Worship in Anonymity – CH
The Final Fall of the Church of England – William M. Briggs Ph.D., Statistician to the. . .
Bishop Bell Was Railroaded – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Vicar Being Punished for Writing Strong-Worded Letter to Congregation – Lucie-Smith
An Autopsy on the Anglo-Catholic Movement – Father Ed’s Blog
Top Church of England Vicar: Pray for Prince George to Have SSA – Rod Dreher
Erosion of “Common Ancient Traditions” bt. Anglicans & Catholics – Fr. John Hunwicke
Australian Anglicans Removing the “Seal” of Confession – Fr. John Hunwicke, FHME
CoE Cleric Apologises for Asking to Pray for Prince George to Have SSA – Oppenheim
Two New Ordinariate Priests in Scotland – Deborah Gyapong, The ACS
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (20 December AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (20 December AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (4 January AD 2018) click here.
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Top 4 Anti-LGBT Myths Of 2017

by Chad Felix Greene,

of The Federalist

Douthat, David French & I Debate on Christian Voters & Trump – John Zmirak  Ph.D.
Control of Language is the New Emerging Battlefield – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
A Saint’s Three Keys to Daily Conversion – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers Mgzn
Dan Brown’s Factional Fiction – Carl E. Olson, Catholic Answers Magazine
10 Ways to Stop Gossip – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Convert from Islam: First Rorate Traditional Latin Mass in Smyrna in Centuries – RCæli
The Five Idols of Christmas – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Jerusalem in the Islamic Imagination – Derya Little, Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Blessed Candles for Use at Home – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope: Countries That Choose Not to have Kids have a Bad Disease – D. Agasso Jr., VI
Why Don’t America’s Rich Give More to Charity? – Helaine Olen, The Atlantic
Bored of Online Gaming? Take The Road to Bethlehem – K.V. Turley, NC Register
Opening Your Heart to Faith – Wendy McMahon, Catholic Stand
Jane Austen’s Characters Show Christian Values in Relationships – Susan Klemond, Reg
Wenzhou, a Prayer Campaign for Msgr. Shao Zhumin, Detained – Li Yuan, AsiaNews.it
Taiwan’s Catholic Church: Quest for National Identity – Victor Gaetan, NC Register
For the TVESDAY ADVENT EDITION (19 December AD 2017) click here.
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Is the End Nigh for Fr. John Jenkins of the University of Notre Dame

by The Motley Monk

of Omnibus

Why John Paul II Restored This Saint to the Calendar – Thomas Craughwell, NC Register
Big Toy Store Will Lose $2.7M to Put Family First On Christmas Eve – C. Gardiner, Alet.
Adrienne von Speyr: Mystic & Inspiring Female Role Model – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
US Has Big Underpopulation Problem; Not Having Enough Kids – Jn. Stonestreet, LN
Want to Stop Sexgate 2017? Stop Feminism – Carly Hoilman, Catholic Vote
Change the Way We Pray & Over Time, What We Believe Will Change – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cosmetics & the Objectification of Women – Susanna Spencer, Natl Catholic Register
Abp. Kurtz Reacts to Injunction Against Religious Liberty Rules – CNA via The CWR
The Moral Limits of Consent – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
About Our Epidemic of Sexual Aggression – Rick Fitzgibbons M.D., The Catholic Thing
Canada: New Bishop of MacKenzie-Fort Smith – Zenit
Non-Utopian Christian Vision for Europe: God, Brexit & EUtopia; Part III – S Copp, Actn
Defining Religion in America – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Facebook, Twitter & Google/YouTube Censoring Christians – Rach. Alexander, The Strm
Happiness: The Sun on Our Heart – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
Beauty Reflects God’s Love for Us – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
For the TVESDAY ADVENT EDITION (19 December AD 2017) click here.
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The Great PC Purge of Our Language Is Coming

by William M. Briggs, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

Liturgical Calendar: Interview, Architect Turned Artist – Scott Smith, All Roads. . .
Why Every American Should Study Western Heritage 101 – Joy Pullman, The Federalist
Ordinary People Against the Multiculturalist Intellectuals – Christopher DeGroot, TIC
What C.S. Lewis Can Teach Us About America’s Pronoun Wars – Sean Davis, The FdrlstPo
London’s Tunnel Project Reveals Layers of Archaeological Finds – Zelda Caldwell, Alet.
Beauty Will Save the World – Gregory Wolfe, The Imaginative. . .
How to Get Kids Interested in Classical Music – Lauren Turner, Aleteia
Trinity Dome at Mary’s Shrine Offers Encounter With Beauty – Jem Sullivan, NC Rgstr
Without Knowledge of Christianity, We Can’t Appreciate Religious Art – Fr. Lucie-Smith
Faith of Our Founders: The Role of Religion in America’s Founding – Mark D. Hall, TIC
What Is the ‘Judeo-Christian Tradition’? – Jeremy Fuzy, Big Questions Online
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