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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Spiritual Weapons: The Saint Benedict Medal

by Sam Guzman

of Catholic Exchange

The Question Father Martin Keeps Dodging – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Netflix: “Broken” – Sister Helena Burns, Hell Burns
The Joseph Sciambra Story (Warning: Thematic Content): God Didn’t Make Me Gay – Sciambra
Why This Catholic Takes Issue with ‘Gay’ and ‘Straight’ Labels – CNA via The CWR
UK’s Catholic Herald: Can Anything Stop Catholic Infighting? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
These Youth Feed 2000 Homeless People Every Night in Uruguay – CNA via The CWR
Getting Back on Track with Your Fundraising Goal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
The New Totalitarian Laws of Canada – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
Fr. James Martin’s Weak and Wobbly Bridge – Janet E. Smith, The Catholic World Report
What Was ‘The Golden Legend’ & Why Is It Relevant Today? – Kevin Di Camillo, NC Register
How the Liturgy is Healing Medicine for Strident Times – Msgr. Charles Pope, Comm. in Mis.
The Sin Problem – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
Father Martin’s ‘LGBT’ Approach Sparks Concerns – Judy Roberts, National Catholic Register
The Spiritual Testament of a Murderer and Failed Rapist – Aleteia
Wisdom About Suffering from St. Paul and St. Frances de Sales – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
5 Amazing Queen-Saints You Need To Know About – Brooke Gregory, epicPew

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FRIDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

My Shamanic Healing: The Rise of the Occult in America

by Matthew Schmitz

of First Things

These 2 Republicans Oppose the Senate Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood – Steven Ertelt
Bewildered Media Stunned by Image of Trump Praying with Christian Leaders – Kristine Marsh
The Terrible Cost Of Pornography (Warning: Graphic Language) – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Hate Group or Hateful Reporting? Alleged ‘News Organization’ ABC News Under Fire – Get Rel
Why I don’t do Game of Thrones – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
The Western Difference – Victor Davis Hanson Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Think Twice When You Give Your 10 Year Old Child a Smart Phone – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
What if Your Child is “Gender Confused”? – Marcia Segelstein, National Catholic Register
Why is Judge in Charlie Gard Case In Such Hurry to Remove His Life Support? – Dav. Andrusko
Chinese Dissident Liu Xiaobo, Jailed for Calls for Greater Democracy, Dies Aged 61 – J. Burger
New Study Shows Birth Control and Contraception Don’t Cut Abortions – Micaiah Bilger, LN
Charlie Gard’s Parents Storm Out of Court Hearing – Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com
The Split at the Heart of Chinese America – John Pomfret, supchina
NY Doctor Calls UK Hearing on Charlie Gard; ‘Significant Evidence’ Presented – Lib. McArtor
Xi Jinping, New Defender of Liberal Order, Lets Chinese Dissident Die – The American Intrst
On Currency – J.P. Koning, Moneyness

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Blessed Pope Paul VI

A Brief Explanation of “Heroic Virtue” v. “Ordinary Virtue” in Light of the New Path to Beatification

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Catholic Collapse in Australia Even Worse than It Looks; Bishops. . . – Rorate Cæli
Soft Rules and Hard Rules; Beatitude and Amoris Lætitia – George Weigel, First Things
4 Keys to Discerning God’s Will, In One Infographic – ChurchPop
A Prophetic Trilogy of Real-Life Catholicism – Margo Basso, Ignitum Today
Cranmer, the Ancient Fathers, and the Ordinariate Missal – Fr. John Hunwicke
Francis has Created a New Path to Sainthood, but is It as Radical as It Sounds? – S. Bullivant
Getting Back on Track with Your Fundraising Goal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
It is Our Duty to Help Bring Home the Lost Sheep – Sherry Antonetti, Natl Catholic Register
A Benedictine Priest, the Saint Ignatius Institute, and True Friendships – Tom Perna
The Mother of Our Love for Christ: Our Lady of Fatima & The Holy Eucharist – Fr. Miller S.T.D.
Saints You’ll Need to Survive Your Summer – Theresa Williams, epicPew
The Five Ways of St. Thomas Aquinas, Part II – Michele Boyer, Catholic Stand
How Should a Catholic Bishop Tweet? – Catholic News Agency via The Cthlc World Report
The Seed of the Word: 15th Sunday of OT Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Earliest Mosaic of Jonah Found in 5th-Century Synagogue in Israel – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Was This 18th Century Priest a “Vietnamese Moses”? – Sister Maria Than Nguyen, The CWR

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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

ABC News Outrageous Anti-Christian Smear

by Rod Dreher

Game of Thrones is Filth – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Cardinal Tobin is Mirroring George Soros’ Talking Points – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Student Riots Slashed Mizzou Enrollment 35% in 2 Years; Watch for More – Joy Pullmann
AP Tells Reporters to Never Use the Term “Pro-Life” – MIcaiah Bilger, LifeNews.com
Despite Melinda Gates’ Wishes, the Pope Can’t Change Church Teaching – Mary Rezac, CNA
We Are All Poles Now: The Battle is for Western Civilization – Wanda Skowronska, Crisis
Books Versus Screens – K.E. Colombini, First Things
The Insidious Influence of the SPLC – Jeryl Bier, The Wall Street Journal
Art Experts Solve Renaissance Mystery in Papal Palace – Catholic News Agency
The Sufis: Islam’s Anti-Terrorists – Robert Carle, Public Discourse
Hawaii Will Force Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers to Advertise Free Abortions – Jay Hobbs, LN
Doctors Across the World are Fighting to Treat Charlie Gard; Will UK Let Them? – Arn. Grossu
Why China Is Afraid Of Ailing Dissident Liu Xiaobo – Helen Raleigh, The Federalist
The West’s Imposition of Abortion is ‘Cultural Supremacy’, Says Nigerian Activist – S. Caldwell
Cardinal Leads Prayers in Hong Kong for Dying Chinese Dissident – John Burger, Aleteia
British Court to Hear New Evidence in Charlie Gard Case Thursday – Celeste McGovern, NCRg

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Important – Read This: What is the Appeal to “Build a Bridge” Really About?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Quo Vadis? Whispers to Pull the Plug? – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
Pastor of America’s Largest Parish Takes Shots at Practicing Catholics – Terry Mattingly, GR
Catholic Mom Confident Pretty Girl Behind Her at Mass Is Perfect For Her Deadbeat Son – EotT
Saying Goodbye to a Man For All Seasons – Joan Lewis, Joan’s Rome
Truth Held Hostage—A Review of “Hostage to the Devil” on Netflix – Laura Ricketts, epicPew
The Martin Chronicles – One Mad Mom
Getting Back on Track with Your Fundraising Goal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Pontifex Minimus: A Review of Fr. James Martin Controversial New Book – P.V. Mankowski
An Answer to Prayers: Priestly Ordinations Reach New Peak in Scotland – Cthlc News Agency
The Category in Maiorem Hac Dilectionem Looks Sound, the Criteria Less So – Ed Peters
Christianity is Growing in Eastern Europe – John Burger, Aleteia
Wanting Purgatory Now – A Journey Towards Holiness – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Müller on Personal Encounter and Doctrine – Eduardo Echeverria, The Dispatch
So You Want to Be a Catholic Writer? Help Is On the Way! – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Dueling and the Church – Darwin Catholic
Burying Mom: Grief, Temptation, Grace – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange

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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

When the Church of England Celebrates Sex-Change Surgery

by Michael Brown, Ph.D.

of The Stream

The Atlantic Publishes All You Need to Know About the Themselves – The Stream
New England Journal of Medicine Trashes Pro-Lifers, No Science Published – M. New Ph.D.
Best-Run States are Low-Tax, Worst-Run Are High-Tax, Study Finds – John Merline, IBD
First Church of Intersectionality – Elizabeth C. Corey, First Things
President Trump Makes a Powerful (and Very Catholic) Speech in Poland – Kathy Schiffer
Love Your Enemy, Even When It’s Your Duty to Kill Him – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Moralistic Therapeutic Deism, What Is It? – Fr. Bill Peckman, Roman Catholic Man
Dying of Despair: The Rise of Teen Suicide in Wealthy Neighborhoods – Aaron Kheriaty, FT
Turn Left and Go Over the Top – Stefan Kanfer, City Journal
Mother Tried to Abort, But Abortion Failed, Now She Absolutely Loves Her Son – LN
Let’s Stop With the ‘Abortion is Healthcare’ Nonsense – Valerie Millsapps, LifeNews.com
Jihad Means More than “A Peaceful Self-Struggle”! – Maher Gabra, Gatestone Institute
Global Economy Myths and Realities – Guy Sorman, City Journal
Illinois Finally Gets a Budget, Without Addressing Fiscal Dysfunction – Steven Malanga, CJ
Ukraine Reaffirms Push West in Visits by NATO, EU Leaders – David M.Herszenhorn
Toward a Reconciliation of Communitarianism & Libertarianism – Rachel Lu Ph.D., PD

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Pray for the Life of Charlie Gard

Charles Krauthammer Under Fire for Calling Efforts to Save Charlie Gard a “Cruel Hoax”

by Micaiah Bilger

of LifeNews.com

The Little-Noticed Horror in the Charlie Gard Case – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Stream
The Catholic Leaders Who Left Charlie Gard for Dead – Stephen Herreid, Catholic Vote
Will Charlie Gard Bring Down the European (Soviet) Union? – Jason Jones & Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Why Do People Think It’s OK to Kill Charlie Gard If He Can’t be Cured – Dave Andrusko, LN
Je Suis Charlie, Once More – R.R. Reno, First Things
5 World Specialists Recommend Charlie Gard Receive Experimental Treatment – Kt. Ostrowski
Every State Needs to Pass ‘Simon’s Law’ to Prevent Charlie Gard Cases Stateside – Grc. Stark
How Can Government Tell Parents When Their Child Should Die? – John Stonestreet, Lif Nws
Charlie Gard and the Age of “Do Harm” Medicine – Lori Hadacek Chaplin, Natl Cth Register
Charlie Gard’s Mom: This Has Been Absolute Hell, We Have No Say in His Life Whatsoever – LN
Pro-Life Leaders: Pro-Lifers Must Speak Up for Patients Like Charlie Gard – Katie Yoder
Hospital: Charlie’s “Existence Offers Him No Benefit,” It’s “Inhuman” for Him to Live – LN

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

(Photo Credit: CNS/Paul Haring)

About that ‘Humanae Vitae’ Rumor

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D., J.D.

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Jesuit Responds to Chaput’s Critique of Fr. James Martin Scandalous New Book – Js. Sciambra
Tosatti about Burke about Müller – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
A Priest Exposes 5 Tenets of America’s Most Popular Feel-Good Heresy – Fr. Bill Peckman
Wherein Another Priest Rants: Hypocritical Priests and Bishops – Fr. Z’s Blog
Parting Shots From the Pastor of America’s Largest Parish – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Cardinal Müllers Comments on How He was Dismissed by Pope Francis – Catholic Herald
Pope Establishes a New Path to Beatification with New Criteria: Offering of Life – Fr. Z’s Blg
The Seven Deadly Sins in “The Jungle Book” – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
A Pro-Life Philosophy – Peter Kreeft Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Gluten and Communion: What’s a Celiac To Do? – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Why Most of Us Are Scapegoats, Not Saintly Martyrs – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Ten Ways to Grow in Friendship with Jesus & Mary – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
How can I Practice Charity in the Face of Worldly Ideas of Love? – Sister Theresa A. Noble
The Ministry in Matrimony & the Destruction of Divorce – Denise Renner, Catholic Exchange
Sacred Heart: Love that Crushes Evil – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange
Another Priest is Killed in Mexico; Are Clergy being Targeted? – J. Septién & Kt. N. Hattrup

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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

President Trump’s Warsaw Speech

by Father George W. Rutler

of Crisis Magazine

4 Slurs That Need to Stop Being Used as Political Weapons – Henry Scanlon, The Federalist
Why THAAD Is North Korea’s Worst Nightmare – Harry J. Kazianis, The National Interest
Pope Francis and Pope Benedict on Europe’s Future – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
House of Roman Army Officer Discovered Underground 1,800 Years Later – John Burger
The Real Benedict Option – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
The Mainstream Media is Fake News – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Secularist’s Revealing Freakout Over Trump’s Defense of the West – Mike Gonzalez
No, America Doesn’t Have Highest Maternal Mortality Rate In Developed World – Leslie Loftis
Answering Ben Santer’s Trickle-Down Ignorance. . .; Santer Responds Update! – Briggs Ph.D.
Whose West? Which Values? – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Render Unto Caesar: The Death of Reason and the Triumph of Feelings – Chad Judice
How Erasing Sex Distinctions From Law Kills Privacy And Consent – Paul Dirks, The Federalist
Answering Ben Santer’s Trickle-Down Ignorance on Climate – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
Why Many Republicans View America’s Colleges & Universities Negatively – Gracy Olmstead
Can Health Care be Left to the Free Market? – Joe Carter, Acton Institute
Dorothy Sayers, School Choice, and Long Run Student Success – Elizabeth Yeh, Acton Inst.

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Review: Fr. Gerald Murray v. Jesuit Homosexualist Activist Fr. James Martin

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

F.S.S.P. Sets Own Record for Most Ordinations in a Year – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
A Tragedy Either Way; Regarding Cardinal Pell – Philippa Martyr, First Things
Cardinal Müller’s Exit: The Official ‘Term-Limits’ Explanation – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Fr. James Martin Explains His Vision Regarding ‘LGBT’ Catholics – Judy Roberts, NC Register
Re-Building a Bridge: Connection between Contraception & “LGBT Community” – Dcn. Russell
Fr. James Martin’s ‘LGBT’ Approach Sparks Concerns – Judy Roberts, Natl Catholic Register
Getting Back on Track with Your Fundraising Goal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic Classical Education on the Rise – Jay Boren, First Things
Traditionalist Institute Saves Second Church in Preston – Catholic Herald
St. Kateri Tekakwitha & a Promise Kept: Part I & Part II – Alita Maria Covel Ngo, Cthlc Stand
The Assault on Catholic Language & the Rebellion of the Poets – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Extraordinary Synod of 1985 – Eduardo J. Echeverria, The Catholic Thing
Ordained a Priest, Former Manchester United Footballer’s Goal is Christ – Cthlc News Agency
Are Christians Always Supposed to be Hated? – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
Big News: Liturgy Guy the Book Now Available! – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Don’t Send Chaldeans Back to Persecution in Iraq, Advocates Plead – Matt Hadro, CNA

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10th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum

We can Safely Say the Doomsayers are Wrong

by Dom Alcuin Reid

of Catholic Herald

The Glorious Revolution Overthrown – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Mvmnt
On the Tenth Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Mvmnt
Fisking Great Summorum Pontificum by Michael Brendan Dougherty with Hard Truths – Fr. Z
Let’s Call It Reason #9577 for Summorum Pontificum – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Summorum at 10: “The Mass Will Rise Again” – Remembering Tito Casini – Rorate Cæli
So. . . Tie One On! (A Maniple That Is) – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Axes of Interpretation – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
We Thank in Particular. . . – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Inspires New Generation to Bridge the Liturgical Divide – Fr. Michael Pawlowicz, Adoremus
“The Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum at 10” – by Dr. Tom Woods – Rorate Cæli
Summorum Pontificum Anniversary Mass at Basilica Shrine – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
Liturgy Amidst the Challenges of Modern Culture – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis Magazine

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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

(Photo Credit: Teen Vogue YouTube Screen Shot via The Stream)

The Predator in the Fashion Magazine: Teen Vogue Coaches Teenagers in Sodom. . . (Warning: Graphic Language)

by Jennifer Hartline

of The Stream

The West and What Comes After – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
How To Get More People To Church – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Yes, They Really Do Despise Their Civilization – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
‘Hate Group’ Smears are Exploding; Their Favorite Brand of Dirty Bomb – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Why People Hate The Media, Chapter MDCXIII – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Church and the New Left – Fr. Bevil Bramwell O.M.I. Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Sex: The Church Vs. The World – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Trump in Poland – Ryszard Legutko, First Things
The Philosophy of Book Buying – Enoch Arnold Bennett, The Civilized Reader
Judges Remove Injunction Against Mississippi’s Religious-Freedom Law – Brian Fraga, NC Reg
Western Civilization? – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Like Charlie Gard, These Children Have Had Their Right to Life Denied Too – W.J. Smith J.D.
China is Playing a Dangerous Game With North Korea – Mike Evans, The Stream
Parental & Gov’tal Authority in Medical Decisions: Charlie Gard – Melissa Moschella Ph.D., PD
Charlie Gard’s Parents have 48 Hrs to Prove Untested, Experimental Technique Works – CMR
Passion for Equality: At The Expense of the Truth – Mark Movsesian, First Things

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