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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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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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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

American Football Game Day (Photo Credit: Community in Mission)

On the Loss of Common Spaces in a Politicized World

by Msgr. Charles Pope,

of Community in Mission

Taking the Knee Cuts Both Ways – Patrick Coffin, National Catholic Register
The New York Times Tries to Put a Good Spin on Communism – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
What if the NFL Players Were Protesting Abortion Instead? – Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com
Is Nietzsche the Antidote to the Snowflake Generation? – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Nothing Angelic About the NFL Fiasco – Brian O’Neal, National Catholic Register
10 Reasons Kneeling During the Anthem is a Bad Idea – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Rgstr
A Love Letter to Chairman Mao from the Gray Lady – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
CNN Covers Corruption Trials of Senators, Unless the Senator’s a Democrat – The Federalist
Sports Illustrated Is Wrong, National Anthem Protests Not Sign of Unity – B. McHenry, Fdrlst
Explainer: What You Should Know about Trump’s Tax Reform Framework – Joe Carter, Pwrblg
(Too) Much Ado About Germany’s Far-Right? – Teri Schulz, Atlantic Council
An Introduction to CanaVox: What We (Invite You to) Cheer For – Public Discourse
The Spirit of American Constitutionalism – Gregory S. Ahern Ph.D., The Imaginative. . .
The Party’s ‘Hurdles’: the Internet, Propaganda, and Power – Elsa B. Kania, The Diplomat
Euthanasia Movement is Weaker Than It Seems, Expert Says – Elise Harris, CNA/EWTN News
The Islamic State’s Support Base in Pakistan Continues to Grow – Umair Jamal, The Diplomat

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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The Priest is Alter Christus (Photo Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Wherein Fr. Z Rants. . . About and to Diocesan Priests

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

5 Classic Catholic Jokes – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Avoiding Embarrassing Situations Receiving Holy Communion – Fr. Roger Landry, ICL™
Poor Catechesis on Homosexuality Left Most Catholics Unable to Defend Church – OSV
Cardinal Ouellet Denounces ‘Alarmist’ Interpretations of Amoris Lætitia – Cth Nws Srv via CH
Holy Land Christians Condemn Wave of Church Desecrations – Cthlc Nws Srvc via Cthlc Hrld
What We Can Learn About Near-Death Experiences – Catherine Mendenhall-Baugh, TaChF
Eucharistic Real Presence: Luther’s Magnificent Defense – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evid. . .
Pow! 5 Catholic Comic Book Heroes – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Walking the Dogma – Carl E. Olson, Catholic Answers Magazine
6 Amazing Facts About St. Vincent de Paul – Laura Hensley, epicPew
3 Prayers of an Exorcist That can Drive Out Evil – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Occult, Evangelicalism & My Conversion Part I, Part II, Part III & Part IV – D. Armstrong, BEfC
Yes, Silence About Sin Can Itself Be a Sin – ChurchPop
Why Witchcraft can Never be Used to Accomplish Good – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Love Gives Suffering Reason and Purpose – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
The Simplicity of Saint Vincent de Paul – Sarah Metts, Catholic Exchange
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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

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Puerto Rico (Photo Credit: The Federalist)

In Maria’s Wake, It’s Time To End The Jones Act

by Rich Cromwell

of The Federalist

Kaepernick Took Knee, Was Feted; Joseph Kennedy Took Knee, Was Sued – J. Lange, Fdrlst
On the Blithe Ignorance about the National Anthem – Fr. George Rutler, Crisis Magazine
Here’s What We Used to Think Dinosaurs Looked Like – Simon Worrall, National Geographic
‘Far Right’ Means Little and the ‘Far Left’ Doesn’t Exist – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The National Anthem Protest is Not about Race – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Roy Moore Wins – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
When You Think There is Nowhere Else to Go but Gay – The Joseph Sciambra Blog
Anyone Notice Arguments For National Anthem Protests are Poor? – Dave Griffey, Dffy Thts
Trump Should Target NFL’s Special Legal Privileges, Not Players’ Politics – P. Magness, Fdrlst
It’s Time to Start Defending American Ideals & The West Again – Jon. Greenberg, The Fdrlst
Investing in What World’s Poor Want: Response to Bill & Melinda Gates – N. Wolfe, Mrctrnt
Time for China to Talk Korean War Plans with America? – Christopher Scott, The Natl Intrst
Eternal America? – Brother Timothy Danaher O.P., Catholic Exchange
What Has Facebook Done to Political Discourse? – T. Adams Upchurch, The Imaginative. . .
Lone Star Chamber – Mark Pulliam, City Journal
East-West European Conflict – Bettina Vestring, Berlin Policy Journal
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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The Correctio Filialis Is Not What It Seems in the Big Picture

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

New ‘Litany of Light’ Gets Imprimatur from Bishop Liam Cary of Baker, OR – D. Clayton, Clrts
Rome Reiterates Rules about Bread and Wine Used at Mass – The Editors, Adoremus Mgzn
A Conversation with a Traditional Catholic – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
Papal Answers Would Only Help Resolve the Growing Crisis – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
A Million Expected to Join Mass Rosary Prayer on Poland’s Border – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Ratzinger Foundation Unveils New Prize, Announces American Winners – H. Brockhaus, CNA
Stop Screaming ‘Please Donate’ Because People are Not Listening – B. Sokolowski, Cth Fund.
George Weigel’s “Lessons in Hope” – Bishop Robert Barron, The Dispatch via The CWR
Losing My Child At Easter – Leah Libresco Sargeant, First Things
Amoris Lætitia: Exemplar, Oblatio, and Terra Firma – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Have Organized Theological Debates, Like in the Middle Ages, Called Disputationes – Fr. Z
Media Matters: Managing the Media – Fr. Harvey Nicolaitan S.J., Standing on my Head
Ever This Day God’s Angels are at Our Sides – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Pediatrician Eugene Diamond: An Apostle of the Culture of Life – Don. DeMarco Ph.D., NCRg
How Should a Catholic Evaluate Health Care Policy? – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
World’s Northern-most Latin Mass? TLM in Finland – Alberto Carosa, The CWR
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VVEDNESDAY EASTERN ORTHODOX EDITION

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Metropolitan Hilarion Alfeyev of the Russian Orthodox Church

Russian Orthodox Archbishop Hilarion Alfeyev has a Warning for the West

by Elizabeth Scalia,

of Aleteia

Inside the Row Over a Mighty Russian Cathedral – Erasmus, The Economist
Russian Orthodoxy’s Aggressive Obsessions – George Weigel, First Things
How Well Do You Really Know the Eastern Orthodox Church? – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
The Power And Limits Of The Russian Orthodox Church – Shalva Dzidziguri, Forbes
The Awe-Inspiring Beauty of Armenian Christianity in Iran – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
ISIS Stakes Claim for Attack Near Egypt’s St. Catherine’s Monastery – M. Michael, The Strm
Erdogan’s Victory Is Bad News for Turkey’s Christian Minority – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
ISIS Threats to St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai Not Just about Tourist $s – T. Mattingly, GR
Patriarch Bartholomew Awarded for Commitment to Ecumenism – Pravoslavis.ru
Russian Patriarch Blesses New Paris Church – Associated Press via Catholic Herald
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G.K. Chesterton and St. Francis (Photo Credit: The Imaginative Conservative)

The Joy Of Traditionalism

by Rod Dreher

If ‘Hands Up, Don’t Shoot’ is Myth, Why Black Americans Believe It? – M. Brown Ph.D., Strm
J.R.R. Tolkien Took Issue With Being Described “Abstruse” – Eleanor Parker, History Today
Abortion Practitioners Often Suffer from Mental Disorders; Examples – Cheryl Sullenger, LN
Anthony Weiner’s Rise & Fall is the Ultimate New York City Political Saga – Bob McManus, CJ
Germany Revolts – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The Stream
Subtle Propaganda and Global Warming? – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
OKCupid’s Abortion Push Will Keep Millennials Unhappy – Marlo Safi, Catholic Vote
The NFL Had A Product Problem Before It Had A Politics Problem – B. Domenech, The Fdrlst
Are America and North Korea Destined for War? – Daniel L. Davis & Harry J. Kazianis, TNI
Reducing Abortion by Incentivizing Adoption – Julia D. Hejduk Ph.D., Public Discourse
Germany’s ‘Lame Duck’ Chancellor – Rachel Ansley, Atlantic Council
Millennials, Marriage, and the ‘Success Sequence’ – Joseph Sunde, Powerblog
Merkel’s Costly Victory – Bettina Vestring, Berlin Policy Journal
Belief in Free Speech is Collapsing Among Young Americans – Alex Chediak, The Stream
Man “Persistent Vegetative State” 15 Years, Has Signs of Consciousness – W. Smith J.D., LN
After Disaster: Hard Work of Rebuilding Must be Led from the Grassroots – K. McCarthy, CJ
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