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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Flag of China (Photo Credit: Wonderful Engineering)

Social Media in China: The Great Distraction

by Andrés Ortega,

of the Globalist

Vet Supports Tackling Bigotry, But Flag Protests are Very Insulting – L. Adreon, The Fdrlst
Studies: Birth Control, Contraception Don’t Reduce Unintended Pregnancies – M. New Ph.D.
I Was an Eight-Year-Old Drag Queen – Chad Felix Greene, Public Discourse
The Winnowing Of The Protestant Churches – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Symbol of Hope: U.S. Flag Survives California Wildfires – Nancy Flory, The Stream
Pro-life Gillespie & Pro-Abort Northam Battle in Close Virginia Gov’s Race – D. Andrusko, LN
Court: 90-yr-old Vet Memorial Unconstitutional’ for Containing Cross – Jonah Bennett, Strm
Satanic Temple Co-Founder: Fight Pro-life Laws to Push Split of Church & State – M. Bilger, LN
When HUD Can Help – Mene Ukueberuwa, City Journal
Burying Air Berlin: Curious World of French Pragmatism, German Statism – S. Richter, Glblst
Medieval Nuns Recycled before Recycling was Cool – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Bringing Back McKinley – Michael Lind, The National Interest
Translation Technology Useful, But Should Not Replace Learning Languages – M. Haugh, M-net
How Music & Memorization Can Save Our Failing Schools – A. Holmquist, The Imaginative. . .
The Inheritance Tax: A Fiscal & Moral Case Study – Ángel M.G. Carmona, Transatlantic Blog
If Not Even the Boy Scouts Can Celebrate Boys, They’re in Big Trouble – L. Moylan, The Fdrlst

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Reinhard Cardinal Marx of Munich-Freising, President of the German Bishops’ Conference in 6 March 2017 (Photo Credit: Catholic News Service from Sascha Steinback/EPA via The Catholic World Report)

Whose Bourgeois Morality: We Have Met the Bourgeois Lobby, and It Consists of German-speaking Bishops?

by George Weigel,

of The Catholic World Report

Pro-Life Redefined at the Vatican – Joel R. Gallagher, Crisis Magazine
How Does Pope Francis Choose Bishops of Important Dioceses? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Father Martin Paradigm – Alan L. Anderson, The Catholic Thing
Why the Light of Purity is Needed to See the Mystery of Sex – Dietrich von Hildebrand, NCRg
Let’s Do Rational, Gracious Dialogue – Bob Kurlan Ph.D., The American Catholic
11 Saints Who Endured Sexual Abuse – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Arguments Pro and Con: the Four Marks of the Church – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Is Abortion Permissible in the Case of Rape? – Toni Marie Rummelsburg, Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
Maurizio Pallù, Kidnapped Priest in Nigeria, Freed – Salvatore Cernuzio, Vatican Insider
Hey, Pastors, want to Bring Us Millennials Back to Church? – J-P Mauro, Aleteia
Polish Bishops’ Conference: Accompany the Remarried, but No Communion – Catholic Herald
4 Icons of Mary Attributed to St. Luke the Evangelist – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Philippine Cardinal Vidal Dies Aged 86 – Catholic News Service via Catholic Herald
St. Luke Evangelist and Artist – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Pope Taps Joliet Auxiliary to Head Evansville Diocese – Elise Harris, CNA/EWTN News
The Benedictines of Mary Singing in Their Natural Habit-At – J-P Mauro, Life Site

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Kim Jong-Un Photorealistic Sketch (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

Kim Jong-un’s Political Psychology Profile

by Mercy A. Kuo,

of The Diplomat

Is U.S. Headed for Trouble with Iran & No. Korea? – Jos. Cirincione & Harry J. Kazianis, TNI
Soviet Anomaly: How Karabakh Could Bring Russia & The West Together – Markedonov, CMC
The U.S. Army’s New Mission: Crush North Korea in a War – Kris Osborn, The Natl Interest
Setting Conflict in Stone: Dangerous Trends in Russian-U.S. Relations – Alx. Gabuev, CMC
China Is Quietly Reshaping the World – Anja Manuel, The Atlantic
3 Major Takeaways from Xi Jinping’s Speech at 19th Party Congress – Ch. Gao, The Dplmt
Philippine Pres. Declares Marawi ‘Liberated’ from Islamists – Associated Press via Cthlc Hrld
Interview: Tigran Sargsyan on the Eurasian Economic Union – Samuel Ramani, The Diplomat
Protests in Russia’s Far-East Tells Dangers of Overcentralization – Brown & Kozinets, CMC
Is America an Empire? – David C. Hendrickson, The National Interest
Roman Theater Uncovered at Base of Jerusalem’s Western Wall – Ilan Ben Zion, The Strm

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Money Roll (Photo Credit: Zack McCarthy via Flickr; CC by 2.0)

Wealthy Donors Working to Limit ‘Inappropriate’ Religious Freedom

by Kevin Jones,

of CNA/EWTN News

Where Was This Concern on Women During Transgender Bathroom Issue – Dave Griffey, DTh
Is Religion a Science-Stopper? – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
The “Science” Behind Implicit Bias – Heather MacDonald, City Journal
Nearly Half the Country Thinks Media Make up Stories About Trump – Th. Phippen, The Strm
Chinese Internet Law: What the West Doesn’t See – Jan Fell, The Diplomat
They Sold U.S. Out – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Hillary and Harvey’s Shared Fate – R. Emmett Tyrrell Jr., The American Spectator
Quotes Suitable for Framing: John Harington – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Here Is Who Really Pays the Most in Taxes in America – Walter E. Williams, The Natl Interest
Why Supply-side Economics is Right & Keynesian Economics is Wrong – D. Weinberger, Fdrlst
Not Hobbesian But Christian: Why Patrick Deneen’s Misinterpretation Matters – R.R. Reilly, PD
Raheem Kassam’s “No Go Zones” is Unsettling, Necessary Reading – Tm. D. Lusch, The CWR
Apple Removes Popular Pro-life Prayer App after Secularists Complain – Fr. Mark Hodges, LS
Study: Congress Should End IRS Oversight of Sermons – Bob Smietana, Baptist Press
If You Can Change Your Gender, Why Not Your Age? – Daniel Moody, Mercatornet
South Africa Needs a Better Anti-corruption System, Bishops Say – CNA via The CWR

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis speaks to journalists on papal flight from Rome to Bogota Colombia 6 Sep AD 2017 (Photo Credit: L’Osservatore Romano via Catholic News Agency)

Pope Francis on Why He Gives Interviews

by Hannah Brockhaus,

of CNA/EWTN News

Fr. Murray on the Jesuit-run Boston “Amoris Lætitia” Agitprop Workshop – Fr. Z’s Blog
What is Pope Francis’ Approach to Appointing New Bishops? – CNA Daily News via The CWR
This Present Darkness Cannot & Will Not Comprehend Christ Crucified – McClung Ph.D., CS
Notker of Saint Gall, a Saint for People Who Stutter – Richard Becker, Catholic Exchange
Vatican’s Financial-misconduct Trial was a Step Backward on Transparency – Phil Lawler, CC
Catholicism, the World, and a Warrior Angel – Fr. John A. Perricone Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Gather a Community before You Gather Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Isaac Hecker: N.Y. City Mystic & Preacher on the Way to Sainthood – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Why Should Anyone Pay Good Money. . . – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Photo of the Day: 300th anniversary of Our Lady of Aparecida – Aleteia
Who is Satan’s Elite Fighting Force? You May Be Surprised – Fr. Richard Heilman, RCM
NFP and Authority – Darwin, DarwinCatholic
1967: Reaching the Bottom of the Slippery Slope – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
No Catholic with Intellectual Integrity can Espouse Ultramontanism – Jos. Shaw, LMS Chrmn
Luther Would be Horrified by the World He Forged – Abp. Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap., CH
Miracle in the Whataburger Parking Lot – Rebecca Frech, National Catholic Register

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VVEDNESDAY CIVILIZATION EDITION

European Encounters: “There Hasn’t Been Enough Reflection”

by Daniel Kruse & Louisa Slakova,

of Berlin Policy Journal

How the Balkans Were Won: A Turkish Foreign Policy Success Story – Vuk Vuksanovic, TNI
The Politics of Religious Exclusion in Pakistan – Umair Jamal, The Diplomat
China’s 19th Party Congress & How the Mighty Xi Jinping Could Fall – Gordon G. Chang, TNI
Iraq Govt, Controlled by Iran, Attacks Kurd-Held Kirkuk – Melissa MacKenzie, The Am Spect
Does China Really Pose a Threat to Taiwan? – Richard A. Bitzinger, The National Interest
Election Produces Likely Right Turn, Young Leader in Austria – George Jahn, The Stream
China vs. Japan: Asia’s Other Great Game – Michael Auslin, The National Interest
How can China Afford Its Science & Technology Goals – TristanKenderdinee, East Asia Forum
Could a Local War in Asia Create a Showdown Between U.S. & China? – D. Majumdar, TNI
France in the Pacific: Growing Strategic Ties With Australia – Grant Wyeth, The Diplomat
Would America Lose a Naval War to China in 2020? – Harry J. Kazianis, The Natl Interest

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Immaculate Conception Church Qaraqosh, Iraq 7 Nov AD 2016 (Photo Credit: Jaco Klamer/ACN)

A Modern Horror: Global Persecution of Christians at Historic Peak, Report Says

from CNA/EWTN News

U.K. Must be Stopped from Pushing Transgenderism on Children – Simon Marcus, Mrctrnt
The Ayoub Sisters are the Next Big Thing in Classical Crossover – J-P Mauro, Aleteia
Topless Feminists Throw Firebombs, Tampons & Feces at Catholic Church – Micaiah Bilger, LN
A War on Poverty That Would Work – Peter Cove, City Journal
How Close are We to Ending Extreme Poverty? – Joe Carter, Powerblog
Forget NFL Players: These Roofers Stood & Saluted Flag for Nat’l Anthem – N. Flory, The Strm
A People Numerous and Armed – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Air Force Punishes Colonel Who Refused to Affirm Gay Marriage – Todd Starnes, The Stream
Ireland Honors ‘Fake Saint’ Che Guevara with a Stamp – Ed West, Transatlantic Blog
Vietnam Veteran Faces Fines for Flying Navy Flag at Home – Ryan Pickrell, The Stream
Missouri Paper Takes Discovers a Real, Live Roman Catholic – Mark Kellner, Get Religion
Hollywood is Full of Booming Gongs and Clashing Cymbals – Matthew Archbold, NC Register
Amish Population Booming: Could Religion have Something to Do with It? – Bobby Ross Jr., GR
‘Clarity & Charity’ – the Keys to Defending Marriage in Australia – CNA via The CWR
Univ. Professor Under Siege for Challenging Transgender Orthodoxy – Jrt. Stepman, Mrctrnt
The Transgender Matrix: It’s Time to Choose the Red Pill – Walt Heyer, Public Discourse

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Magnum Principium Screenshot (Photo Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

The Germans are Revolting

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Our Lady’s Messages Carry Grave Warning of War w/No. Korea – Edouard Belaga Ph.D., CS
Is ‘Married Clergy’ Becoming a Real Talking-point? – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s. . .
Ad Orientem Posture Given New Life in Nebraska – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, NC Register
The Stories of These Relics of the Crucifixion Will Blow You Away – Th. Williams, epicPew
Cardinal Burke Venerates Relic of the Head of St. Thomas More – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Video: More than 1,000 Catholics Join Rosary Crusade through London – Catholic Herald
Why is Satan Depicted with Horns, Red Tights and a Pitchfork? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
New Prints from Daniel Mitsui: Of Awe, Whimsy, and Serious Head Bashing – Fr. Z’s Blog
Beware of False Compassion in Implementing Amoris Lætitia – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
The Teen Who Dedicated His Life to Eucharistic Miracles – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Bishop Mch. Campbell of Lancaster: You Cannot be Catholic & Support Abortion – Cthlc Herald
A Mind at Peace in the Age of Distraction – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
17 Oct 1521: Leo X Gives Henry VIII Title of Defender of the Faith – McClarey J.D., TACthlc
Fatima Going Forward: The Next 100 Years – Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register
Superheroes: Overcoming Trauma, and Self-sacrifice – Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
Religion & Politics: Readings for the 30th Week of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP

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Poland Border Rosary Commemoration (Photo Credit: National Catholic Register)

Eastern European Resistance to Islamization

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Video Shows What Happens if D.C. is Attacked with Nukes – Harry J. Kazianis, TNI
Austria’s Political Swing Marks Accelerated Shifts In Europe – Megan G. Oprea, The Fdrlst
America’s Options on North Korea Are Bleak – Dan Leaf, The National Interest
Could No. Korea’s 4,300 Tanks Crush U.S. in War? – Dave Majumdar, The National Interest
U.S. Navy May Not Be Ready for Future Fights with Russia & China – Dan Goure, TNI
Chinese Student Furore Reveals Australia’s Poor Integration Strategy – Merridan Varrall, EAF
How President Donald Trump’s North Korea Rhetoric Could Start a War – Daniel L. Davis, TNI
Europe in Flux – Gilbert T. Sewall, The American Spectator
Why Europe’s New Patriots Love Israel – David P. Goldman Ph.D. is Spengler, PJ Media
Report: Only 40% of Russians Believe Nazi-Soviet Pact Actually Happened – Michael Peck, TNI
Toward a Civil War in Northern Iraq – Andrew Bernard, The American Interest

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Culture of Death (Photo Credit: Rod Dreher)

Children’s Story Time In Weimar America

by Rod Dreher

Now Do You Understand Mike Pence’s Morality Guidelines? – Mch. L. Brown Ph.D., The Strm
What 2 Former Trans Men Want You to Know About All the Lies – Taylor  Fogarty, The Fdrlst
Dan Brown is a Very Bad Writer – Matthew Walther, The Week
The Demise Of Bourgeois Christianity – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Kaepernick’s Worst Enemy Isn’t NFL Owners or Trump, It’s Himself – B. McHenry, The Fdrlst
The Still-Acceptable Prejudice – Charlotte Allen, First Things
Churches Attacked in Australian ‘Same-sex Marriage’ Vote – Catholic Herald
No, We’re Not All the Same – William Murchison, The American Spectator
Justice Dept. Announces Settlement in HHS Mandate Suits – A. Mena, CNA via NC Register
2017 Nobel Prize for Heretical Economics – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
Marriage vs. Living Together: How Does It Affect Your Kids? – Cecilia Zinicola, Aleteia
The Pain Unborn Children Feel – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., National Catholic Register
How Social Media Re-wires Our Brains (Video) – Sophia Swinford, Aleteia
When Will Media Stop Trusting a Hate Group to Label Hate Groups – M. Cleveland, The Fdrlst
Archbishop Scicluna Condemns Murder of Maltese Journalist – Catholic Herald
Values Voters Summit Panel: Gender Ideology in Schools Can be Reversed – D. Siggins, Strm

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Pope Francis Smiling at the General Audience in St. Peter’s Square on 22 February 2017 (Photo Credit: L’Osservatore Romano via Catholic News Agency)

Will Pope Francis Really Change Catholic Doctrine?

by Andrea Gagliarducci,

of Vatican at a Glance

Why Rosaries Scare the Media – Clemente Lisi, The Catholic Thing
Why the Centering Prayer Movement is So Off-Center – Patrick Coffin, Natl Catholic Register
You Won’t Believe What Happens When Praying St. Michael Chaplet – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Pope Francis Said Doing This is Like Stealing from The Poor – uCatholic
Ridiculous Couple Sues Catholic Charities over Adoption – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Let’s Dialogue. . .But Not on the Death Penalty – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Gather a Community before You Gather Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Are You Confused? – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Christian Baker Asked to Bake Cake for Satanists – Matthew Archbold, Creative Mnrty Rprt
Cardinals Marx and Sarah Disagree on Magnum Principium – Catholic Herald
The Heresy of Low Expectations – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
A Visit to Nagasaki, the Catholic Heart of Japan – Shaun McAfee, National Catholic Register
Callista Gingrich Confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Vatican – CNA Daily News via The CWR
Churches Urged to Toll Their Bells to Mark 50 Years Since Abortion Act – Catholic Herald
As Christians, We are Commanded to Forgive – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
Vatican City Court Finds Former Hospital President Guilty of Corruption – CNA via The CWR

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Himmerod Abbey (Photo Credit :Wikimedia via Catholic Herald)

The Closure of 800+ Year Old Himmerod Abbey Symbolises Religious Decline Across Europe

by Father Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Herald

Georgia Is Seeing a Religiously Inspired Baby Boom – Lyman Stone, Inst. for Family Studies
U.S. Fertility is at an All Time Low – Shannon Roberts, Mercatornet
Paris Statement Defends Old Europe & Its Values – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis Magazine
The New Zealand Baby Dearth – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
How Stalin Hid Ukraine’s Famine From the World – Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic
Dr. Johnson & His Fine English Dictionary – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Indonesia’s West Papua Headache Continues – Luke Hunt, The Diplomat
No. Korea Necessitates Reassessment of Australia’s U.S. Intelligence Bases – Rch. Tanter, EAF
The China Path vs. The Western Model – Kristin Shi-Kupfer, The Diplomat
A Rare Opportunity for India’s Congress Party – Riju Agrawal, The Diplomat
China, US Both Using Lawfare in the South China Sea – Mark J. Valencia, The Diplomat

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