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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Blind to the Truth (Photo Credit: Leadership Freak)

When Ideology is Blind to Truth

by Darwin

of DarwinCatholic

After 15 Years Man Emerges from ‘Permanent Vegetative State’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
America’s STD Epidemic Should Be Much Bigger News – Samuel Bentz, The Federalist
The GOP Bubble – Pete Spiliakos, First Things
Sunrise, Sunset–Circadian Rhythms and a Nobel Prize – Bob Kurland Ph.D., TACatholic
Former Planned Parenthood Director: In All My Years Not One Adoption – Lauretta Brown, LN
India’s Ability to Subdue China May Be a One-Time ‘Win’ – Ian Armstrong, The Natl Interest
The Black Heart of Man – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Las Vegas Massacre – How Do We Cope – Gary Zimak, Catholic Exchange
5 Reasons Why a 2nd Korean War Won’t Be Like the First (& Much Worse) – Michael Peck, TNI
Mixed Response to Kerala Catholic’s Addition to India’s Hindu Nationalist Govt – A. Akkara, Rg
Ironies, Twists & Turns in the Australian SSM Campaign – Wanda Skowronska, Crisis Mgzn
Canada Moves Closer to Euthanizing People With Alzheimer’s or Dementia – Aubert Martin, LN
Pork Chop Hill: When America and China Went to War in Korea – The National Interest
China Is Massively Expanding Its Cyber Capabilities – Zi Yang, The National Interest
Iran Wants America to Ignore Its Nuclear Ambitions – Emily B. Landau, The National Interest
Can Patriotism and Protest Coexist in Professional Sports? – Thomas J. Nash, The CWR

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Suffer the Little Children by Fritz von Uhde circa A.D. 1885 (Photo Credit :National Catholic Register)

Why Children’s Liturgies Give Me the Willies

by Sophia Feingold

of the National Catholic Register

#LasVegasShooting – Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Homosexual Activist Fr. James Martin, S.J., a Heretic? Canon Law with Ed Peters – Fr. Z
The Unstated Racism of the ‘c’atholic Modernists – Fr. Z’s Blog
How “Cheap Sex” is Changing Our Relationships & Marriages – Leslie Fain, The CWR
The 5 Effects of the Sacrament of Confirmation, One Infographic – ChurchPop
Totam Habet Potestatem – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
What to Say (and Not Say) When Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
The Young Do Embrace Tradition: A New Video from Los Angeles – Fr. Z’s Blog
Prayer- Now and at the Hour of Our Death – Chris Brune, Catholic Stand
A Plea for Charity – Bob Kurlan Ph.D., The American Catholic
Europe’s Bishops Appeal to Continent to Recall Its Christian Roots – CNA via The CWR
New Sacred Music Disc: Renaissance Polyphony of Portugal for Our Lady of Fatima – Fr. Z’s Blg
Univ/Dioc Pgms Give Men Time/Space for Serious Discernment to Priesthood – Eidemiller, OSV
When Government Brutality Forces Emigration – John Clark, National Catholic Register
Age of Pushy Politics: Why Shy Away from Proclaiming the Faith? – Nicholas Senz, The CWR
Archbishop Gomez: “America is Still a Beacon of Hope” – Matthew Bunson, NC Register

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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Brandon Tatum (Photo Credit: YouTube via The Stream)

The Arizona Daily Star Reporter, Tim Stellar, Tries to Get Tucson Police Officer in Trouble – for Exercising His First Amendment Right

by Rachel Alexander

of The Stream

Card. Cupich: Gov. Rauner Lied to Me on Forcing Taxpayers to Fund Abortions – M. Bilger, LN
Cosmopolitan Magazine Wants You to Stop Using Phrase Late-Term Abortion – Mic. Bilger, LN
Vegas Massacre – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Sex, Hefner, and the Hookup Culture – Kathryn Jean Lopez, The Stream
A Pyrrhic Victory in Catalonia – Sean Keely, The American Interest
Quotes Suitable for Framing: Colonel Strelnikov – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
2019 Could Be a Very Bad Year for Ukraine – Nikolas K. Gvosdev, The National Interest
MacArthur Farewell Speech – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Christianity & USA Founding Principles: Response to Deneen & Reilly – S. Adam Seagrave, PD
When Politicizing Shootings It’s Harder to Find Solutions – David Harsanyi, The Federalist
How America & North Korea Could Start a Nuclear War – Doug Bandow, The Natl Interest
4 Ways Out of the Korean Crisis – Lyle J. Goldstein, The National Interest
Bernie Sanders’s “Medicare for All” is Good for None – Richard Kocur, Mises Institute
The Chokehold Issue: Culpability & Eric Garner – Barry Latzer, City Journal
Independence Would Cost Catalonia E.U. Membership – Ashish Kumar Sen, Atlantic Council
By 20 Weeks, Unborn Babies Can Feel Pain During Abortions – Dave Andrusko, LifeNews.com

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

The Fall of the Damned by Dieric Bouts circa 1450 (Photo Credit: Flikr)

A Hellish Enemy is at Work in the Church

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Francis’s Critics Fall Off Their High Wire – David Mills, Ethika Politika
The Filial Correction: How the Online Debate is Coming Along – P.J. Smith, First Things
The 5 Most Beautiful Monasteries in the World – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
A Baby’s Corpse: The Disingenuous Eucharist of “mother!” (Movie) – Pat. Malone, Cthlc Stnd
The Ukrainian Wedding Tradition That’s Making a Stunning Comeback – Cer. Gardiner, Aleteia
Vatican Summons Belgian Order to Rome Over Euthanasia Policy – Simon Caldwell, Cthlc Hrld
Brilliant Prophetic Document to Begin October for Victory – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
The Wounded Guardian Angels of Las Vegas – Teresa Berter, Pray Tell
Pope Francis, a Change of Pace for Vatican Diplomacy & Curia Reform? – A. Gagliarducci, MV
Who Composed the “Angel of God” Prayer? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Jacob Rees-Mogg Responds to Accusations that He Profits from Abortion Pills – Cthlc Herald
Pope Francis Deeply Saddened by Senseless Tragedy in Las Vegas – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
Remembering the Holy Guardian Angels – Sister Timothy Marie O.C.D., Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
Religious Leaders Fed Up w/Discrimination Against Churches in Disaster Aid – CNA via CWR
In Middle East, Waiting for Right Time to Help Christians a Fool’s Errand – J.L. Allen Jr., Crux
Realised Eschatology – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
For the L’Affaire Weinandy (6 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (6 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (6 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (6 November AD 2017) click here.

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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

Same Sex Attracted Men Holding Hands (Photo Credit: iStockphoto via The Stream)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Increased to Record High: Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

by William M. Briggs, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

This is the Real Schism in the GOP – Matthew Walther, The Week
On the Death of a Sex Salesman – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
NBA, BLM, SJW, and B. . . – John C. Wright, SciFi Wright
Betraying Liberal Education: A Response to Pres. Paxson of Brown Univ. – R.J. Snell Ph.D., PD
Secularist Attacks Melania Trump for Donating Dr. Seuss Books – D.R. McClarey J.D., TACthlc
Here are the Actual Federal Laws Regulating Machine Guns in the U.S. – Sn. Davis, The Fdrlst
Covering Roy Moore: Is It Impossible for Reporters to Write Fairly about Him? – J. Duin, GR
Did St. Teresa de Ávila Invent French Fries? – Maria Paula Daud, Aleteia
World War I: Gas – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
China’s Regional Fertility – Shannon Roberts, Mercatornet
Is Kneeling for the Anthem the Right Response to Trump? – Clint Roberts, The Stream
Should America Fear North Korea’s ‘CIA’? – Dave Majumdar, The National Interest
The True Deficit with China is Not With Trade — But Knowledge – Kerry Brown, The Diplomat
Avoiding a Pathway to War with North Korea – Hitoshi Tanaka, East Asia Forum
Stepping Back from the Brink with North Korea – Editorial Board, East Asia Forum
On the Vices & Virtues (& Resources) of Our Social Media Age – Richard Ostling, Get Religion
For the L’Affaire Weinandy (6 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (6 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (6 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (6 November AD 2017) click here.

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Albert Mohler Jr.

When Baptists Defend the Catholic Faith Against Catholic Leaders

by Dave Griffey

of Daffey Thoughts

Profaning Our Eucharistic Lord Piece by Piece – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Fear Fear Fear Fear Fear Fear Fear – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Pope Francis Re-names Cardinal Burke to Vatican’s Highest Court – CNA via The CWR
Men Are In Desperate Need of the Church – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
I Hope the Pope Will Provide Some Much-Needed Clarity – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
What to Say (and Not Say) When Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
From the Editor: Why are the Comment Boxes Gone? – J.D. Flynn, Catholic News Agency
The Dominicana Spirit – Thomas V. Mirus, Catholic Culture
From Dogma to Handmaids – Matthew Bunson, National Catholic Register
Attn National Catholic Reporter: Nobody Says America can Do No Wrong – Dave Griffey, DF
Catholic Home Schooling Continues to Bear Good Fruit – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
Church History: Times, People and Places – Brian O’Neel, National Catholic Register
Restoring Catholic Relevance in Society-Part II – Mike White, Catholic Stand
The Call of (Human) Nature – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Why Birthdays Should Be Celebrated – Clifford Staples, Crisis Magazine
Here’s How the Church in Baltimore is Taking Concrete Steps to Fight Racism – CNA via CWR

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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

(Photo Credit: The Federalist)

5 Myths About LGBT Discrimination Laws

by Nathanael Blake

of The Federalist

Survey: NFL’s Brand Favorability Plummets In Light Of Protests – Madeline Orr, The Federalist
Why It’s Time to Prepare for the Worst with No. Korea – Matthew R. Costlow, The Natl Intrst
Pornography Is Worse Than Feminism – Samuel D. James, First Things
‘The Strange Death Of Europe’ Says Europe’s Decline is a Choice – Michael Rosen, The Fdrlst
N.Y. Times Correspondent: Other People’s Religions are Funny – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Rent Controls Just Don’t Work; Here’s Why – Tim Worstall, CapX
China’s Thriving Underground Churches In Danger – Eugene K. Chow, The Diplomat
Dogma Lives Loudly Within You – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Mully the Magnificent – Eric Metaxas, The Stream
Euthanasia for Alzheimer’s Patients? – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
War of the Dragons: Why North Korea Does Not Trust China – Franz-Stefan Gady, The Dplmt
Toward Patriotism: An Alternative to Nationalism – Mark Malvasi, The Imaginative. . .
U.S. Military Chief Dunford: China is Main Threat to Security – Bill Gertz, The Natl Interest
Should the United States Arm Ukraine? – Rachel Ansley, Atlantic Council
More Americans Favor Raising than Lowering Tax Rates on Corps., etc. . . – Pew Research

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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Eucharistic Adoration (Photo Credit: Catholic Spiritual Direction)

One Thing Adoration

by Kristin Aebli

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

Is God Gaslighting Me? – Aurora Griffin, National Catholic Register
My Conversion Story – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Accepting the Gift of Suffering – Philip Hawley Jr. M.D., The Catholic Thing
An Old Documentary on Monastic Life – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Western U.S. Religious Communities that Welcome Visitors – Jim Graves, Natl Cthlc Register
How a Priest was Changed by Learning the Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Key to Finding Balance for a Happy, Holy, Catholic Life – ChurchPop
Forgiveness — A Decision, Not A Feeling – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
When to Speak, When to Listen – Patrick Madrid, Catholic Answers Magazine
You Duped Me O Lord! – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
Forgiveness From the Heart: Why & How? – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
Bishop Morlino on Beauty in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Sacred Vestments from Hungary – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Gift of Fortitude – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Interview with Dr. Kwasniewski at O Clarim: The Mass of all the Catholic Centuries – Nw Lt Mv
Vatican Insider’s Special Guest: Bishop Silva of Honolulu – Joan Lewis, Joan’s Rome

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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Eugene “Bull” Connor (Photo Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

National Catholic Reporter Calls for Opposing Voices to be “Neutralized”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Derisive Language of Fr. James Martin and His Supporters – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Scientists Partially Confirm Saint Francis Of Assisi Miracle – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Pope Francis Comments on ‘Amoris Lætitia’ with Columbian Jesuits – Fr. Z’s Blog
Restoring Catholic Relevance in Society – Part I – Michael J. White, Catholic Stand
Is Rome Changing Course on Medjugorje? – Michael Davis, Catholic Herald
Cardinal Müller: There is a Climate of ‘Fear’ in the Curia – Catholic Herald
What to Say (& Not Say) When Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Overcoming Fr. Jms. Martin’s Dissent Thru Genuine, Transforming Love – Jnt. E. Smith, CWR
I Grew Up as a Muslim—But Then Rome Called – Derya Little, NC Register
The Eucharistic Miracle of Sokolka: The Host is Tissue from Heart of a Dying Man – Aleteia
Some Basic Questions & Answers on Filial Correction of Pope – Jacob Wood of CNA via NCRg
Pray for Hefner & Work Out Your Salvation with Fear & Trembling – Shaun McAfee O.P., NCRg
Fighting Breast Cancer? Here is a Patron Saint for You – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Noble Beauty, Transcendent Holiness – Veronica Arntz, Catholic Exchange
A Reflection on Saint Peter the Apostle – Alaine De Santis, Catholic Stand
Pope Zeroes-in on ‘Fake News’ for Next Communications Day – CNA Daily News via The CWR

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Venerate Only These Three Archangels (Photo Credit: ChurchPop)

Reminder: Catholics Should Not Venerate These Angels

of ChurchPop

Is Hugh Hefner in Hell? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Pope Francis Responds (?) to Criticisms of Amoris Lætitia – Bob Kurland Ph.D., TACatholic
Why We Need the St. Michael Prayer More Than Ever – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Cthlc Herald
Francis Was Never Pope?  Call Me Unpersuaded – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., The CWR
Fr. Ray Blake on Faithful Clerics’ Fear of Vicious Liberal Reprisals – Fr. Z’s Blog
What to Say (and Not Say) When Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Seminary Recruiting Scandal Rocks Diocese (satire) – Eye of the Tiber
Pope to Jesuits: Help Critics of Amoris Lætitia to See Its Morality Is Thomist – E. Pentin, NCRg
Cardinal Müller Speaks Out on Amoris Lætitia, the Dubia & the Vatican – Edw. Pentin, NC Reg
Questions Abound Regarding Future of the JPII Inst. in Washington – Charlotte Hays, NC Reg
Clutching @Relevance, Grasping @Control: Willful Submission to Overlord – S. Brewster, CS
SSPX Bishop Fellay about the Filial Correction – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Thoughts on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s Lessons on the Works of Mercy – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
The Need for Fuller Pastoral Care – Paul C. Vitz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Vatican Office for Evangelization of Peoples Gets a New Undersecretary – CNA via The CWR

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FRIDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Governor Bruce Rauner of Illinois (Photo Credit: Catholic Vote)

CatholicVote.org Calls on Governor Rauner to Resign

by Joshua Mercer

of Catholic Vote

Why Late Night Comedy has become a Joke – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
De Mortuis Nihil Nisi Bonum; Hugh Hefner – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
The Pill is at the Root of This Marriage Mess – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Register
Chuck Todd Worries about Christian Fundamentalists in Our Government – Dave Griffey, DTh
Communism: Next Time for Sure – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Feral Cats and My Welfare State – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
Who’s Funding Ireland’s Abortion Lobby? – David Quinn, Catholic Herald
Title IX Changes: Catholic Schools Need to Protect All Students – A. Hendershott, The CWR
This Sporting Life – Carl R. Trueman, First Things
NFL Enjoys Antitrust Exemption that Should Be Revoked – Steven Malanga, City Journal
God-Given Rights or Abortion: Which One Upsets the Media? – Matthew Archbold, NC Rgstr
Security & Intelligence Agencies Express Concern on Terror Threat – Judith Miller, City Jrnl
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Wrong to Call Protests on Company Time a Right – D.C. McAllister, Fdrlst
The Faith-Based Developmental Football League – Nancy Flory, The Stream
How America Is Losing the Battle for the South China Sea – Bill Bray, The National Interest
Euthanasia: A Failure of Memory and Imagination – Margaret Somerville, Mercatornet

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Hierarchy of Angels Infographic (Photo Credit: ChurchPop)

The Hidden Hierarchy of Angels, Explained In One Infographic

of ChurchPop

Polish Bishops Urge 1 Million Poles Pray Rosary in Honor of Historic Defeat of Islam – Fr. Z
Further Dubia for the Confused – Fr. Basil Cole O.P., Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Bishop Gracida & Fr. Andrew Pinsent: Why We Signed the Filial Correction – Catholic Herald
Grab Your Rosaries & Candles for This Fatima Event – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Cthlc Lane
Pittsburgh Diocese Reorganizes Parishes for Future Evangelization – Peter J. Smith, NC Rgstr
A Note from CNA’s Executive Director on the ‘Filial Correction’ – CNA Dly Nws via The CWR
Stop Screaming ‘Please Donate’ Because People are Not Listening – B. Sokolowski, Cth Fund.
Review: ‘Why I Am Catholic’ is Convincing & Convicting – Fr. Mat. Schneider L.C., Aleteia
Do You Know Why Catholics Call Mary ‘Stella Maris’? – Theresa Williams, epicPew
What Does it Mean to Say That Jesus “Became Sin”? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
A Short History of Buddhist Violence Against Christians – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Even Monks have to Eat: Enterprise Meets the Vow of Poverty – Lindsey Wilbur, Trnstlntc Blg
Mystical Union Is Not a Fairytale — It’s Child’s Play – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
New Boys’ Choir CD Explores Rich Music of Mary – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
How the US Church is ‘Sharing the Journey’ with Immigrants – CNA Daily News via The CWR
Pope Francis: Charity is the Soul of the Church’s Mission – Han. Brockhaus, CNA/EWTN Nws
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