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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis (Photo Credit: Buss La Quotidiana Screenshot via Fr. Z’s Blog)

What Does Pope Francis’ Letter to Cardinal Sarah Really Say?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Francis (and the Vatican) Rethink Europe – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Reply to Ivereigh, Brugger, Shea, and Fastiggi – Edward Feser Ph.D.
On “Conservative Catholics” and the Papacy – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., The CWR
James Martin, Massimo Faggioli, and Hater’s Hate – Fr. Z’s Blog
Lunacy in Lyon – Fr. Z’s Blog
Canon Law Doesn’t Say What You Think It Says – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.,  The CWR
How to Fit Fundraising Into Your Catholic Faith – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
The Epic Catholic’s Guide to Halloween and Spiritual Warfare – Laura Ricketts, epicPew
What Happens When We Don’t Pray? – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: Catholic Alternatives to Boy Scouts, Now That They’ve Gone Crazy – Fr. Z
On Capital Punishment, Even the Pope’s Defenders are Confused – E. Feser Ph.D., CWR
Why St. JP2’s Theology of the Body Is More Important Than Ever – J. Grondelski, NCReg
Can the Beatitudes Inspire Great Cinema? These Filmmakers Think So – Cth Nws Agncy
Meet the Man Who Has Put Up 1,000+ Pro-Life Billboards in Florida – L. Chaplin, NCRg
Banning and Moderation Policy – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Venezuelan Bishops Denounce Pro-government Bias in Elections – ACI Prensa via CNA
For the TVESDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (31 October AD 2017) click here.
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Raymond Cardinal Burke (Photo Credit: Screenshot of Life Site Video via Fr. Zs Blog)

Cardinal Burke’s May 2017 Talk about Diabolical Forces in the Church

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

A Glimpse at Life in 6 Traditional Religious Communities – Jim Graves, NC Register
BBC Mini-series Captures Daily Life of Benedictine Monks – CNA Daily News via The CWR
A Day in the Life Of  a Religious Sister – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
The Contemplative Nuns who Live “at the Heart” of the Church – Jim Graves, The CWR
Let’s Make the Liturgy Beautiful* – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
On St. Ignatius of Antioch and the Early Church – Leroy Huizenga Ph.D., The CWR
29th Ordinary Sunday: “Bear with Me” – Pregnancy and Glory – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why I Love the Extraordinary Form of the Mass – Amanda Evinger, Natl Catholic Register
Giving Generously in Motherhood Will Not Leave You Empty – Susanna Spencer, NC Rgstr
Prayer: A Learning Process – Wendy McMahon, Catholic Stand
A Look at Karol Wojtyla the Writer – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
Leaving Behind A Legacy – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Venerable Maria Llorença Llong, Capuchin Poor Clares Founder – Brian O’Neel, The CWR
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (30 October AD 2017) click here.
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Broken Rosary (Photo Credit: uCatholic)

How Do You Properly Dispose of Broken Rosaries & Other Blessed Items?

by Billy Ryan,

of uCatholic

Why Do Catholic Priests Wear Those Fancy Vestments? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why Do Popes Change Their Names? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Is Mary Praying the Rosary to Herself? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
A Short Devotional: Comfort Food, Heavenly Bread – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Vatican “Prime” – Pope Calls Synod for the Amazon – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
How to Fit Fundraising Into Your Catholic Faith – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
All That Catholic Stuff is Connected! – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Hey, Bachelors! Here’s a Saint for You – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Mapping One of the World’s Largest Landowners: The Church – Timothy Schuler, Curbed
The Unexpected Humor of St. Teresa of Avila – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
“Oh My God!”: Incorporating Exclamatory Prayer into Your Life – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
How Los Angeles Catholics Help the Homeless – CNA Daily News via The Cthlc World Report
Pope Francis: You Can’t Spread God’s Love from an Armchair – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA

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SATVRDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Hollywood Sign (Photo Credit: iStock via The Week)

Is Hollywood Sitting on a Pedophilia Scandal?

by Pascal-Emmanuel Gobry,

of The Week

Islam, Hollywood, and Choice – Derya Little, Crisis Magazine
“Dress Up” – G. Bruce Boyer, First Things
This Military-Inspired Truck Is a Literal Tank – Sarah Sicard, The National Interest
Cooking With French Benedictine Nuns – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The History of the Hamburger: An American Invention – TimeOut
Inside Plato’s Cave – Thaddeus Kozinski, The Imaginative. . .
Chicago’s Soda Tax Fizzles – Baylen Linnekin, Reason.com
Demographic Doom and the Welfare State – Daniel J. Mitchell, the commentator
First Recorded Pizza Delivery was to a Bishop. . . In the 10th Century – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Of Wind, Culture and Paper Airplanes – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Can the Government Keep Us Safe? – Judge Andrew Napolitano, Mises Institute
Art, Beauty, and Purpose – Thomas Storck, The Imaginative. . .
New Religious Freedom Protections Draw Praise from Experts – CNA via The CWR

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Catechism Lesson A.D. 1890 (Photo Credit: Fr. Zs Blog)

Cri de Coeur: What Recourse Do We Laypeople Have?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Fr. Rutler Sets Me Straight About the Altar of Sacrifice – Roseanne Sullivan, Catholic Pun. . .
Can Catholic Couples Choose Childlessness? – Patti Maguire Armstrong, OSV Newsweekly
Asst. Pastor Quæritur: If Pastor Won’t Speak to Adulterous Couples Receiving Communion – Z
Quæritur: Holy Spirit or Holy Ghost? – Fr. Z’s Blog
English Nuns Offer Free Meals – But There’s a Catch – Catholic News Agency
Nebraska Parish Going “Ad Orientem” – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Fit Fundraising Into Your Catholic Faith – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Retired Abp. Fiorenza of Houston Endorse Fr. Jms. Martin’s Pro-Gay Book – Lisa Bourne, LS
The Heraldry for the New Bishop of Juneau, Andrew Bellisario – Fr. Guy Selvester, Exrndrm
Gift of the Holy Spirit & the Divine Indwelling – Kristin Aebli, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Taking Back Sundays for the Sake of “Holy Leisure” – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Aleteia
Quæritur: Latin Misspelling? “Eundem” or “Eumdem”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest Who Signed Filial Correction: It was ‘the Catholic Thing To Do’ – Diane Montagna, LS
Excluding People with Disabilities Makes Church ‘Incomplete’ – CNA via The CWR
Of Memory, Metanoia, and Manslaughter – Rick Becker, God-Haunted Lunatic
Heraldry of Retired Bp. Jn. W. Flesey of Newark, New Jersey – Fr. Guy Selvester, Exrndrm

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FRIDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Christian Concert (Photo Credit” Bank of Kentucky Center Blog)

At University, It’s Risky to ‘Come Out’ as Christian

by Madeleine Kearns,

of Catholic Herald

How Many Lights? – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
If Abortion is “Safe” Why 51 Ambulances Rushed to Abortuories This Year? – C. Sullenger, LN
A Tax Proposal That Could Lift Millions Out of Poverty – Gene B. Sperling, The Atlantic
I’ve been Witnessing Intergenerational Joy, and It’s Changing Me – Jim Schroeder, Aleteia
The False Ideas Intellectuals Peddle at College Campuses – Walter Williams, The Stream
Nationalism and Patriotism – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
Cardinal: Cannot Justify Killing Innocent Child in Mother’s Womb – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
After More than a Century, Wolves are Back in Rome – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Abortion Pill is Killing More Unborn Babies Than Ever Before – Brad Mattes, Life News
From Land to Sea: Plastic Trash as Far as the Eye Can See – the Globalist
James Matthew Wilson on Truth, Beauty, & Goodness – Daniel Rattelle, The Imaginative. . .
Don’t Dismiss the Value of Property Rights in Helping Poor Nations – Art Lindsley, IfFW&E
Richard Wagner, the Nazis, and Christianity – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
With Economic Freedom Comes Female Empowerment – Chelsea Follett, CapX
“The Good Doctor” TV Show Promotes Pro-Life Values – Karen Townsend, LifeNews.com
“The Princess Bride” at 30 – Thomas S. Hibbs, The Catholic World Report

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Saint John Paul IISt. John Paul II was a Sublime Visionary but had an Achilles Heel

by Father George Rutler,

of Catholic Herald

On the Lowly, Yet Vital, Importance of Chastity, Re: Bp. Rb. McElroy – M. Minerd Ph.D., H&PR
Scholars Debate Impact of Pope Francis’ Statement on Death Penalty – Stephen Beale, NCReg
Italian Bishop Praises Luther and Revolt as Work of the Holy Spirit – Fr. Z’s Blog
Does the Devil Assign a Demon To Torment Us? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Hero-Martyrs of North America – Christopher Check, Catholic Answers Magazine
Quote for the Day: St. Augustine – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
Saint for Persistent but Discouraged: Blessed Thaddeus McCarthy – Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Alet.
Is a Confession App a Substitute for the Confessional? – Fr. Joshan Rodrigues, Aleteia
Jesus Christ, the “New” Adam – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Why Catholicism? An Interview with Brandon Vogt (Podcast) – Catholic Exchange
How to Fit Fundraising Into Your Catholic Faith – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser

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THVRSDAY CIVILIZATION EXTRA

Blessed John Henry Newman (Photo Credit: Screenshot from Catholic News Service via Catholic Herald)

We Won’t Live To See Europe’s Christian Revival – But It Will Happen

by Stephen Bullivant,

of Catholic Herald

FAQs on Catalonia, Scotland and Separatism Generally – Charles Crawford, the commentator
Why Russia Thinks It’s Exceptional – Gregory Carleton, Mercatornet
A Bloody 100th Birthday for the Russian Revolution – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Russia’s Workforce Decline: Fruits of Collapsing Birthrates – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
Europe at a Crossroads – Anian Christoph Wimmer, CNA/EWTN News
October 19, 1781: British Surrender at Yorktown – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Kiwi Surprise: New Zealand Tilts Left – Anthony Fensom, Oceania Blog
5 Super Weapons U.S. Military Never Built that Would Have Dominated – Rob. Farley, TNI
1.9 Million Dead: Nothing Worse Than the Battle of Stalingrad – Daniel L. Davis, The Skptcs
This Is What a War Between China & Taiwan Would Look Like – J. Michael Cole, TNI
Putin’s Politicization of Soviet History – Andrei Kolesnikov, Carnegie Moscow Center

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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

Nuclear Ghosts Polygon Cement Blocks (Photo Credit: Phil Hatcher-Moore of National Geographic)

This Is What Nuclear Weapons Leave in Their Wake

by Alexandra Genova,

Photographs by Phil Hatcher-Moore,

of National Geographic

Adios, California – Steve Baldwin, The American Spectator
Why Christians could Be Frozen Out on Campus – Dennis Sewell, Catholic Herald
Keeping Kids Safe From Sexual Predators – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Time for GOP to Stop Dems Stalling Judicial Nominations – Ilya Shapiro, The Federalist
The Problem is Also Our All-consuming Cultural Obsession with “Sex” – M. Walther, The Week
Abolish The FDA; Does Patients More Harm Than Good – Kalman Knizhnik, The Federalist
Hillary, Uranium, Russian Bribes and the Shame of the FBI – Al Perrotta, The Stream
The Iconoclasts Come For World War I Memorials – John Daniel Davidson, The Federalist
Confirmed: 99% of Union Dues Go To Secular-Leaning Causes – Grace Carr, The Stream
It’s Time to Take a Stand Against Sexualized Halloween Costumes – Dena Dyer, Aleteia
Social Justice Warriors Coming for Mathematics – William M. Briggs Ph.D., The Stream
On the Death and Resurrection of Hollywood – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Who Should Teach Your Kids—Harvey or Hildebrand? – Carl R. Trueman, First Things
Hawaii: Spam Heists Prompt Retailers to Put Food Under Lock – Fred Barbash, Wshngtn Post
Diversity and Doublethink – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
What Tax Reform Owes Families – Josh McCabe, Institute for Family Studies

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

A Knight Surrenders (Photo Credit: Fr. Richard Heilman of Roman Catholic Man)

The Problem of Effeminate Men

by Father Richard Heilman,

of Roman Catholic Man

Do Ghosts Really Exist? – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Pro-Abort Students at Catholic Univ. Vandalize Crosses to Remember the Aborted – Life News
Irish Bishops Push Homosexuality at 2018 World Meeting of Families – P. Baklinski, Life Site
Quæritur: Must Priest Wear Cassock to Celebrate Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Univ. of Notre Dame Restores Previously Banned Homosexual Film Festival – Sph. Buono, TCF
The Benefits of Secularism Revealed – Bill Donohue, Catholic League
Gather a Community before You Gather Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Short Forms of the Readings: Distorting the Gospel? – Matthew Hazell, New Liturgical Mvmnt
Should Catholics Go to Reformation Events? – Matt Nelson, Catholic Answers Magazine
Why Mass Doesn’t Need to be “New and Improved” – Fr. Robert McTeigue, Aleteia
Can Catholics Believe in Karma? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
Quæritur: What is a “Privileged Altar”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Our Lady of Gietrzwald: Poland’s Only Approved Marian Appearance – Aleteia
Radical Feminists Deface Argentine Cathedral in Abortion Protest – Inés San Martín, Crux
The Catholic Faith: A Life-Altering Journey – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Newman on the Suspense of the Functions of the Magisterium – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex

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THVRSDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION

Salisbury Cathedral West Front Niche (Photo Credit: Traveller Information Blog)

The Church of England May Be in Decline, but It’s Got at Least One Thing Right

by Stephen Bullivant,

of Catholic Herald

A Few Points of Contrast Between the English Cardinals – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
England’s Buckfast Abbey to Celebrate 1,000 Years of Foundation – Elise Harris, Cthlc Herald
Catholic Identity–Anglican Identity – Deborah Gyapong, Anglicanorum Cœtibus Soc. Blog
Buckfast Abbey Still Operating Since A.D. 1018 – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s. . .
The Benedict Option and the Ordinariates – Deborah Gyapong, Anglicanorum Cœtibus. . .
Blessed John Henry’s gifts to the English (and Welsh!) Church – Fr. John Hunwicke, FHME
Book Pick: Holiness in a Secular Age: The Witness of Cardinal Newman – S. Mann, NC Rgstr
Newman’s Conversion . . . a Different Angle! – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Giving Thanks in the Anglican Way – Christopher Mahon, Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society. . .
Walsingham, and the Confraternity of Catholic Clergy – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s. . .
Continuing Anglican Groups Sign Accord – Deborah Gyapong, Anglicanorum Cœtibus. . .

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THVRSDAY CIVILIZATION EDITION

Soup Kitchen (Photo Credit: Acton Institute)

Statism, the Rule of Law, and the Breakdown of Western Civilization

by Barry Brownstein, Ph.D.,

of Transatlantic Blog

via the Acton Institute

NATO vs. Russia: Why Europe’s Greatest Risk for War Is in the Baltics – Dave Majumdar, TNI
Europe’s New Official History Erases Christianity, Promotes Islam – Giulio Meotti, Gtstn Inst.
After Catalonia, Italy Steps Up for Autonomy Votes – Tim Hedges, the commentator
How Long Can Turkey and America Keep up Their Alliance? – J.W. Walker & S. Bardakci, TNI
Future China: Totalitarianism, Authoritarianism, or Semi-democracy – Gehringer/Tofall, Glblst
Scots Nationalists Mired in Confusion Over Catalonia – Tom Gallagher, the commentator
China and Russia’s Dangerous Entente – Alexander Gabuev, Carnegie Moscow Center
Can Technology Facilitate Democracy? The Case of India – Arun Maira, the Globalist
Russia-U.K. Relations Post-Brexit: Opportunity or Dead End? – Sarah Lain, CMC
ASEAN’s Post-Marawi Islamic State Challenge – Prashanth Parameswaran, Flashpoints
The Fall of Russia’s Regional Governors – Natalya Zubarevich, Carnegie Moscow Center

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