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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Retired Bishop Gerald Kicanas of the Diocese of Tucson (Photo Credit: Catholic News Agency)

Why the Church Still Operates Under a Cloud on the Abuse Issue

by Phil Lawler,

of Catholic Culture

Why I Believe in Islam – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Considering Moving to a Ukrainian Catholic Parish – Fr. Z’s Blog
More Dreck at the National Catholic Reporter – Fr. Z’s Blog
Critics of Filial Correction of Pope Francis Weigh In – Edward Pentin, Natl Catholic Register
A Great Example of an Expurgated Reading in New Lectionary – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
Weird Sedevacantist Group Apparently Still Waiting for Messiah (Warning: Satire) – Eye of. . .
Last Crusade Heretics and Heathens – John C. Wright, SciFi Wright
Ten Things that Make the Liturgy the Loveliest Thing on Earth – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
On Filial Correction and Muddy Shoes – Matthew Sewell, National Catholic Register
Spiffy New Christmas Music Disc from the Dominican Sisters of Mary – Fr. Z’s Blog
Christian Beauty & Encounter, An Author’s Proposal to Heal Wounded Culture – CNA via CWR
Living by the Sword – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Contemporary Tyranny and Catholic Social Doctrine – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
From Fatima to the Eucharist: The Science of Miracles – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Aleteia
The Only “Core” of Catholic Education Is Truth – Mary Pesarchick, Catholic Stand
What to Say (and Not Say) When Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser

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Leah Libresco Devastates Gun Control Talking Points

by Dave Griffey,

of Daffey Thoughts

“Pro-Life” Congressman Cheated on Wife Asked Mistress to Get Abortion – Micaiah Bilger, LN
Asia Study: Millions of Women Will Die f/Breast Cancer ‘cuz of Abortions – J. Brind Ph.D., LN
The Catalonian Jigsaw: Where to Now? – Alvaro Morales, Atlantic Council
Stephen Paddock was a Gambling Addict, a Fact That Shouldn’t be Overlooked – S. Barron, CJ
Life’s Milestones are Changing for Millennials – Shannon Roberts, Mercatornet
Short History of Catalonia, Never Quite ‘Independent’ Ever – Dv. Warren, Essays in Idleness
White House to Dems: Quit Trashing Nominees Over Their Catholic Faith – Fred Lucas, Lf Nws
Internet Pornography is the Neon Colosseum of Digital Age, Expert Says – Elise Harris, CNA
Why Is Qatar Building a Massive Air Force? – Zachary Keck, The National Interest
We’ll Never Find Satisfying Explanations for Stephen Paddock’s Evil – Thd. Dalrymple, CJ
Will Bougainville Hold Its Independence Referendum? – Grant Wyeth, The Diplomat
The Physics Nobel Prize–All about Wrinkles in Space – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The Amrcn Cthlc
Pro-Life Groups ask President Trump to Appoint a Pro-Life HHS Secretary – Steven Ertelt, LN
Can the House of Sharif Survive in Pakistan? – Umair Jamal, The Diplomat
Pakistan’s Counter-extremism Narrative Called Into Question – Farooq Yousaf, E. Asia Forum
A Way Forward for Devolving Local Power in Libya? – Elissa Miller & Andrea Taylor, Atln Cncl

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

St. Peters Dome, Vatican, Rome, Italy (Photo Credit: Garnet1691)

Donum Veritatis Illegitimatizes the Filial Correction

by Emmett O’Regan,

of Vatican Insider

via La Stampa

Responding to Emmett O’Regan on Donum Veritatis – Patrick Archbold, Creative Mnrty Rprt
The Hearts of Many Will Wax Cold:  In the Last Days, Charity Will Suffer – Edward Monti, Ct St
Quæritur: What Scenario Would You Give Communion to Divorced & Remarried? – Fr. Z’s Blog
St.Therese: Herald of the Apocalypse? – Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J., Aleteia
Catholic Community Life on the Wane? – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, Natl Catholic Register
Why We Need “Objectively Disordered” – Deacon Jim Russell, The Dispatch via The CWR
Las Vegas and the Angel of Despair – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
The New Mass Readings Explained: Year B – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Depressed? Here’s a Patron Saint for You – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Destructive Sins of Gossip – Scott Richert, Catholic Answers Magazine
Michael’s Conversion: Finding God Through Darkness – Michael Goo, Ignitum Today
Lessons from St. Francis of Assisi – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Identity Politics and Church Teaching – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
Can Anyone Perform Exorcisms? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
St. Raymond Nonnatus: Healing Prayers for the Divorced – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Making Amulets Christian: Artefact, Scribes, and Contexts – Theodore de Bruyn, ASOR

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Transgender Child Regrets Operation (Photo Credit: Screenshot from The Federalist)

University Refuses Research On Growing Numbers Of Trans People Who Want To Go Back

by Walt Heyer

of The Federalist

Southwest Flight Attendant Says She Was Fired For Being Pro-Life – Grace Carr, The Stream
Fencing with Bigots – George Weigel, First Things
I Thought Gun Control was the Answer; My Research Told Otherwise – Leah Libresco, WaPo
Pernicious Make-Believe: So-called Transgender Pronouns – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACthlc
Sin and Blaspheme in the Name of Gun Control – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Is The Tide Turning On Big Tech? – Andrew Shirley, Investor’s Business Daily
A Divided America Cannot Stand – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Stream
US Defence Dept Drops So. Poverty Law Ctr f/Extremism Training Docs – P. Mirengoff, Pwrln
Roe v. Wade’s Terrible Reach Strikes Down Indiana Abortion Restrictions – Brian Fraga, NCRg
Intellectuals and Thugs: The Russian Revolution – George Friedman, Geopolitical Futures
SCOTUS’ New Term: Christian Cake-Shop Case Is Key Religious-Freedom Test – Desmond, Reg
A Daring Proposal to Save Amazonia – Pablo Cesio, Aleteia
Why Nation-States are Good – Dani Rodrik, Aeon
Venezuelan Govt Stubbornly Clinging to a Failed Marxist System – Inés San Martín, Crux
Forcing Faith-based Organizations Out of Foster Care & Adoption Hurts Kids – E. Kirk J.D., PD
Pakistan: The War Within – Daud Khattak, The Diplomat

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Massimo Faggioli (Photo Credit: The Compass of the Diocese of Green Bay)

Kwasniewski Instructs Massimo Faggioli about Real “Rupture”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Cardinal Burke on His New Appointment to Church’s Highest Court – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
Mueller Rules . . . Okay . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
London Catholic School: Use ‘Preferred Pronouns’ of Transgender Pupils – Dan Hitchens, CH
Testimony at Vatican Trial Shows Cardinal had Hands-on Role – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Re-reading Martimort on Deaconesses; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
13 Bishops Take a Closer Look at Vocations – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
What to Say (and Not Say) When Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Does Catholic Social Justice Equal Big Government? – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Cardinal: Don’t Underestimate Power of Catholics as a Creative Minority – CNA via The CWR
Seeking Jesus: An Interview with Author Julie Davis – Nancy Ward, Catholic Stand
The Fruitful Vineyard: 27th Sunday in Ord. Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Card. Parolin: When Protecting Kids in Digital World, Don’t Forget Peripheries – CNA via CWR
How the U.S. Bishops’ Anti-racism Committee will Address Social Problems – CNA via CWR
Vatican Conference Tackles New Technology and Medicine – CNA Daily News via The CWR
The Beatification of Fr. Stanley Rother – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Catcher Hopes to Plow Through the Playoff Field – Trent Beattie, NCReg

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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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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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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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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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(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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