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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA MORNING EDITION

Vatican Document Suggests Excommunication for Some Catholic Politicians

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

Ecumenism, Religious Liberty & Spadaro’s Straw Man – Christopher R. Altieri, The CWR
Of Seminarians, Books, Birettas, New Vestments & Wherein Fr. Z is Very Pleased – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Real Story of the First Crusade – Steve Weidenkopf, Catholic Answers Magazine
6 Times The Saints Made Catholic Feminists Say “Yaaaasss” – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
Just Too Cool: Sunday – Feast of the Transfiguration – Special Blessing of Grapes – Fr. Z’s Blog
“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Rethinking How You Fundraise – The Catholic Approach – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
The Feast of the Transfiguration – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Singing The Psalms – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
Leading with the Rite – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Podcast – My Conversation with Bishop Thomas Paprocki – Joseph Sciambra
Jerusalem’s Terra Sancta Museum Unearths Christian History – Michele Chagin, NC Rgstr
Past Lives and Reincarnation – Randall B. Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Catholic Investor Advises Graduates on the Meaning of Wealth – Stephen Beale, Crisis Mgzn
Family-Based Care: A Better Way for Children Than Orphanages – Peter Jesserer Smith, Reg
Faith and Challenge: A Roamin’ Catholic Rides – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
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Sexual Orientation is Fixed, but Gender’s Completely Fluid; And 2 + 2 = 5

by Joseph Sciambra

of The Stream

The Shocking Reason China’s Military Is So Powerful – Robert Farley, The Natl Interest
Bishop Robert Barron & St. Benedict – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
New Movies to “Beautifully Depict” Abortions Killing Unborn Children – Katie Yoder, Life Nws
Smartphones Are Our Soma – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Manners, Humility, and Dignity – Fr. George W. Rutler, The Imaginative. . .
100 “Gay-Friendly” Catholic Colleges? – Lisa Bourne, Life Site News
Sappho of Lesbos and the Mater Misericordiae – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s. . .
Finding ‘the Lost Tools of Learning’ – Elizabeth Yeh, Acton Institute
What Does It Really Mean to be British Today? – Ian Thomson, The Spectator
Why Did Medieval Monks Preserve Pagan Literature? – Rev. Ben Johnson, Acton Institute
The Tories have Succumbed to the Dictatorship of Relativism – Philip Booth, CH
Confused about Poetry – Brother Simon Teller O.P., Dominicana
Will Democrats’ Future Include Pro-Lifers? The Debate Continues – CNA via The CWR
Apprenticeships: When Good Ideas Cross the Atlantic – Alex Chediak, Transatlantic Blog
Attempts to Legalize Assisted Suicide Failed in Every State This Year – A. Schadenberg, LN
Augustine and Limited Government – Gordon Arnold, The Imaginative. . .

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Bishop Robert Barron Hilariously Replies to Negative Comments about Relics on Facebook

from ChurchPop

Fr. John Hunwicke has a Stunner of a Post on the “Sign of Peace” – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Magisterium and the Dilemma of Dissent – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Turin Shroud: The Latest Evidence Will Challenge the Sceptics – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, CH
Wherein Michael Sean Winters Respond to Fr. Z’s gift of the Combat Rosary – Fr. Z’s Blog
Make Hell Hot Again – Marc Barnes, First Things
Rethinking How You Fundraise – The Catholic Approach – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Eastern Churches, a Thorn in the Pope’s Side – Sandro Magister, Settimo Cielo via L’Esprss
Priest Stabbed During Mass at Mexico City Cathedral Dies in Hospital – CNA via The CWR
Knights of Columbus Change 4th Degree Uniforms – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Reflecting” on the Future of the Church of England – Joanna Bogle, The Disp. via The CWR
But What About Abusive Marriages? – Jennifer Roback Morse, Crisis Magazine
The Mystery of Angels and Demons – Kristin Aebli, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Spiritual Witness of Flannery O’Connor – Amy Welborn, The Catholic World Report
California Has Churches Dating Back to the 1770s – Jim Graves, NC Register
Why Cardinal Parolin’s Trip to Russia Matters – CNA via The Catholic World Report
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Transgender Activists are Seeking to Undermine Parental Rights

by Scott Yenor

of The Stream

Judge Says State Can’t Force Photographer to Take Part in Gay Wedding – Mat. Archbold, CMR
Book Rev. of Austin Ruse’s Fake Science: Exposing the Left’s Skewed S. . . – W. Briggs Ph.D.
Jim Acosta, Racist Apologist for White Privilege – David P. Goldman, Spengler
Secularists Erase Christianity from European History – Russell Shaw, The Disp. via The CWR
SOGI Lawsuit Against Private School – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Church of Intersectionality Offers Nothing for Sinful Man – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., Crisis
Tenure and the Common Good of the University – Brian Jones, The Imaginative. . .
Now That We Know Football Hurts Athletes, Should We Keep Watching? – J. Tobin, The Fdrlst
Why Is The N.Y. Times Trying To Rehabilitate Communism? – Robert Tracinski, The Fdrlst
Canadian Robot Spider on Cathedral Spawns Twitter Fame – CNA  via The CWR
The Continuing Threat to Religious Liberty – Ryan T. Anderson Ph.D., National. . .
No, Dunkirk Isn’t about Brexit – Ed West, Catholic Herald
Why are Many Americans OK w/ Corps. Bowing to Chinese Censorship? – M. Walther, The Wk
The ‘No-State Solution’ to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – Anisa Mehdi, Stratfor via Forbes
Natural Family Planning: It’s Not Just for Catholics – Sarah Huntzinger, Catholic Stand
Challenging Race-based Admissions – K.C. Johnson, City Journal

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Lefeverist Smuggling Tunnel Discovered by Swiss Guards

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Simcha Fisher’s New Pro-Life Critique of Old Pro-Lifers – Dave Armstrong, Biblical. . .
6 Prayers You Should Be Praying for the Priest in Your Life – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The Power of a Habit – Joannie Watson, Integrated Catholic Life™
“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
The Early Christian Martyrs Who Refused to Make Pottery for a Pagan Festival – ChurchPop
Book Review: Return to Order – Matthew, A Catholic Life
Why Telling Your Story Improves Your Fundraising (Dramatically) – Brice Sokolowski
From Addict to Ascetic – Brother Philip Nolan O.P., Catholic Exchange
When a Stranger Saved My Life, Just by Seeing Me – T.E.W. & Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ign Tdy
The Man Who Helped Convert General Rosecrans – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TAmCatholic
Melinda Gates Has Money, But She Doesn’t Have the Truth – Patti M. Armstrong, NC Reg
Bp. Mk. Davies: Christians Could Be Victims of New Anti-Extremism – Catholic Herald
The Story of the 26 Year-Old Filipino Jesuit on the Road to Sainthood – Cthlc News Agency
B16 on Importance of Music in Catholic Culture & Catholic Education – David Clayton, Clrts
How can the World News Affect Our Lives? – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Father Remembered – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
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Dad and Daughter Speak Out for Girls’ Privacy as Texas Debates Trans Bathrooms

by Joseph Shepherd

of The Federalist

A Prophet From 1942 – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Justin Trudeau Wants the West to Worship at His Feet – Brendan O’Neill, The Spectator
My Journey Through & Deliverance From, the Gay Life & Lie – Joseph Sciambra, The Stream
The Best Short Defense of Religious Liberty I’ve Heard – Sean McDowell Ph.D., The Stream
The U.S. Military vs. Russia and China: Who Would Win World War 3? – Robert Farley, TNI
Pakistan’s Creation — A Mistake? – Gwynne Dyer, the japan times
The Long Shadow of Parental Divorce – Nicole M. King, Mercatornet
This Is How Europe Conquered Asia – Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat
Josef Pieper on Academia & the Abuse of Language – Veronica Arntz, The Imaginative. . .
On Human Embryo Gene Editing in Oregon, Ethicists Say Procedure Is Immoral – CNA via Reg
Should Catholics Favor Democracy? – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
Teachers’ Union Pres.: School-Choice Supporters are Like Segregationists – Larry Sand, CJ
Can the UK’s Jacob Rees-Mogg Put the Tories Back on Track? – Kai Weiss, Mises Institute
Paradise Possible – Michael J. Lewis, First Things
Indonesia New North Natuna Sea: An Old China Problem – Luke Hunt, The Diplomat
Venezuelan Cardinal Warns President Maduro Over Deaths of Protesters – Cthlc News Agency

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available

by Shaun McAfee, O.P.

of epicPew

Awesome Catholic YouTube Channels You Should Watch Now – Theresa Williams, epicPew
The Very Model of a Modern Catholic Statesman? Jacob Rees-Mogg – John M. Howting, FT
Giant Robotic Spider Perched on Notre Dame Cathedral – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Fast Prayers Every Catholic Should Be Praying – Katie Prejean, epicPew
8 Funny Instagram Posts That Prove Religious Life is Amazing – Chloe Langr, epicPew
In Defense of Converts; Re NC Reporter Calumny – Stephen Bullivant, First Things
Why Telling Your Story Improves Your Fundraising (Dramatically) – Brice Sokolowski
The 12 Promises of Jesus for Those Who Practice Devotion to His Sacred Heart – ChurchPop
Welsh Seminarians Mistaken for Bachelor Party Nearly Kicked Out of Pub – Cthlc News Agncy
Top Catholic Poets, Period – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Mary Assists Our Rise in Holiness – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
Carolina Panthers’ Kicker Experiences Enlightening 2-Point Conversion – Trent Beattie, Reg
Back to School: Pros and Cons of Catholic Uniforms – Laura Hensley, epicPew
On the Holiness of Matrimony – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
How Do You Restore Sacred Music? A Diocesan Directive Would Help – Mark Langley, L&O
Matthew Paris and the School of St. Albans – Taylor McCall, Medieval manuscripts blog
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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

The Dark Truth About Gender Equality

by H. Numan

of Gates of Vienna

Europe: The Censored Film They Do Not Want You to See – Stefan Frank, Gatestone Inst.
Wait, Do We Have to Bake a Cake for This, Too? – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Rprt
NY Times: Parents Not Sending Kids to Public Schools are Racist Theocrats – A. Walker, Fdrlst
Catholics First, Americans Second? – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Finally, ESPN Viewers Tuned Out NFL Because of Natl Anthem Protests – Bre Payton, Fdrlst
On LGBT, Evangelical Colleges At Bargaining Stage – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Google, YouTube Banned Prof for Not Using Gender-Neutral Pronouns – R. Shimshock, Strm
Pentagon Offers Plan to Arm Ukraine – Jln. E. Barnes, Lrnc. Norman & Fel. Schwartz, WSJ
Why War Between China & U.S. Would Be All Sorts of Awful – Robert Farley, The Natl Intrst
The Socialist Revolution Devours Venezuela – Rich Lowry, The Stream
Anti-Defamation League’s Slide Into Another Leftist Pressure Gp – Bth. Mandel, The Fdrlst
How Britain’s Surrender to the UN Led to Charlie Gard’s Fate – William Estrada, Life News
Power & Purity in New Recording of Beethoven’s Best Work – Damian Thompson, The Spect.
Why Snapchat Might Be Ruining Your Story – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Humane Economy’ – Book Interview with Jordan Ballor – Ilse Oosterlaken, Moral Markets
Book Rev.: The Persecution & Genocide of Christians in the Middle East – Stph. Herreid, Actn

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Decision Time: Your Gay Friend is Getting “Married”

by Regis Nicoll

of Crisis Magazine

How Do We Make People Accept the Idea of Objective Beauty? – David Clayton, Claritas
“Family-Friendly” Islam Comes to Europe – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Day Jesus was an Altar Boy: The legend of Peter Paschal – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
If You Wanna Be Happy: A Route to True Happiness – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
5 Churches You Have to Visit in Hawaii – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Why Melinda Gates Is Wrong About Contraception – John Clark, National Catholic Register
The Extraordinary Gift of Communion – Mike Aquilina, Catholic Exchange
Are Holy Men and Women of the Old Testament Considered Saints? -Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Give Thanks at All Times – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
God is Everywhere, So is Google, One of Them Loves You Back – Fr. Jsh. Rodrigues, Aleteia
J.D. Flynn Named New Editor in Chief of Catholic News Agency – CNA via NC Register

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Miss Prim At Clear Creek Abbey

by Rod Dreher

A TAC Blogger

An Atheist Appeals to the Church to Help Save Europe – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Religious Freedom’s Roe v Wade? – John Stonestreet, The Stream
Australia Weather Bureau Caught Tampering With Climate Numbers – Chris White, The Strm
Smart Phones & The Invisible Cord – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
China’s Censorship Bigger & More Dangerous Than You Know – Helen Raleigh, The Fdrlst
Why I Am an Atheist & Against Euthanasia – Kevin Yuill, LifeNews.com
Fathers of Aborted Babies Experience Devastating Pain & Regret – Kevin Burke, Life News
Hate Income Inequality? Blame Intrusive Government Policies – J.D. Tuccille, Reason.com
How Civil Asset Forfeiture Reduces Economic Mobility – Julian Adorney, The Federalist
Venezuelan President Sanctioned Over Illegitimate Election – Jack Crowe, The Stream
Is Apple Kowtowing to China? – Charlotte Gao, The Diplomat

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Defusing Homosexual and Transgender Landmines

by Joe Bissonnette, Ph.D.

of Crisis Magazine

Remembering St. Padre Pio’s Words on Abortion; The Bonino Scandal – Edward Pentin, Reg
Actress Patricia Heaton Shares Spiritual Experience from Eucharist at Mass – ChurchPop
If Fishwrap & Modernist Jesuits had Their Way. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis: To Reform Does Not Mean Cutting Off the Past – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mon Vtcn
Wherein Fr. Z Sends Michael Sean Winters a “Combat Rosary” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Jesuits & the Barque of Peter – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Telling Your Story Improves Your Fundraising (Dramatically) – Brice Sokolowski
Charlie Gard was Baptized, Held St. Jude Medal Before Death – CNA via The CWR
Mercy Rains: The July 13th, 1917 Apparition & Reality of Hell – Suellen Brewster, Cthlc Stnd
In the Breach of the Divide, On Day 1, ArchChuck Talks Church’s Checkered Flag – Roc. Palmo
God Has A Plan: Trust His Holistic Point of View – Christine Roe, Catholic Stand
Cartesian Angelism – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Confession & Absolution are Biblical – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
Should Our Seminarians Learn About the Sciences? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Cthlc Answers
lit: Catholicism for Young Adults – T.J. Burdick O.P., Dominican Institute
Celebrating the Maccabees, Catholic Saints – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .

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(Photo Credit: CNS illustration/Mike Crupi, Catholic Courier)

Why Catholics are Politically Homeless

by Matthew Walther

of The Week

Big Corporations Pressure Texas to Push Perversion – Jeremy Wallace & Mike Ward, Chron
Why Do Progressives Show So Much Animosity to the West? – Joseph Pearce, The Imagina. . .
World War II was also a Religious War for the British – Michael Snape, The Catholic Thing
Getting the Middle Ages Right: The Plight of the English Worker – John Horvat II, TIC
The Heart-Rending Dilemmas of an Atheist Brain Surgeon – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Rolling Revolution in Sex and Gender: A History – Scott Yenor Ph.D., Public Discourse
The Tommy Curry Situation – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Contraceptive Access & Declining Teen Birth Rates: Unproven Link – Kth. Fenton M.D., PD
Venezuela’s Unprecedented Collapse – Ricardo Hausmann, Project Syndicate
Boris Johnson: Three Cheers for the Anglosphere – Richard Alston, the interpreter
When Literature & Film Partner: Graham Greene’s The Third Man at 65 – Kevin T. DiCamillo
Tatarstan, the Last Region to Lose Its Special Status Under Putin – Lena Smirnova, Mscw Tms
The Classicist: The Forgotten Virtues Of Physical Labor – Victor Davis Hanson, Hoover Inst.
Ondine’s Curse: If This Boy Falls Asleep, He’ll Stop Breathing – Sophia Swinford, Aleteia
The Charlie Gard Case Portends a Frightening Future – Stephen M. Krason Ph.D., Crisis
Free Markets and Unicorns – Andrew Strain, First Things

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