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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Increasing Vocations isn’t Rocket Science

by Brian Williams

of Liturgy Guy

Pope Francis’ Next Act – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Some Good News: His Hermeneuticalness is Back in the Saddle Again – Fr. Z’s Blog
Reply to Daniel Fincke’s Analyses of His Deconversion – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Eviden. . .
Cardinal Meisner was a Fighter, but His Last Hours were Touched by Sadness – Marco Tosatti
American Catholicism is Being Poisoned by Factionalism – Michael Davis, Catholic Herald
Antonio Spadaro has Discovered a Brand of Protestantism He Doesn’t Like – S.B. White Ph.D.
Ascension Roundtable: Do’s and Don’ts of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Rome Roiled by Recent Scandals, Conflicts – Scott P. Richert, OSV Newsweekly
Exorcist Warns Witches that Casting Spells Will Come Back to Haunt Them – P.M. Armstrong
Russian Byzantine Catholic Church: Caught between Vatican & Russian Orthodox – Rome Reps
4.5 Years of Ad Orientem, So Much Blessing! – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
The Surfer Priest – Fr. Donald Calloway – Fr. Donald Calloway M.I.C., Aleteia
Half of Those Pondering Religious Life in U.S. have to Pay Off Student Debt First – Col. Dulle
Holy Homebrew: Catholic Priest Wins Brewing’s Highest Honor – Catholic News Agency
The Relationship of Church and University – Russell Shaw, OSV Newsweekly
Sacramento’s Bp. Gallegos Venerable & Beloved by Many – M. Nelson, Angelus Nws via CNA

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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

A Sterile France in a Muslim Europe: The Harvest of Bastille Day

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.

of The Stream

Pope Benedict’s SOS – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
France’s Pres. Wrong On Africa, It Doesn’t Need Fewer Kids, But Better Institutions – Bonicelli
They Hate You, They Really Hate You – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Post-Christian No More: The Western World Has Its Own Gods Now – Tom Gilson, The Stream
Court Sides with NY Archdiocese in Major Religious Liberty Decision – CNA via The CWR
Two Ways The Church Can Die – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
ABC News: Christians Who Defend Religious Liberty are ‘Hate Group’ – Todd Starnes
New Research: Shroud of Turin Bears Blood of a Torture Victim – Cthlc News Agency via Reg
Christian Worldview and The View: Revelation vs. Majority Opinion – John Stonestreet
“Catholic” Melinda Gates Will Spend $375M Pushing Abortion – Micaiah Biler, LifeNews.com
Russia’s Korea Strategy – Samuel Ramani, The Diplomat
Charlie Gard Safe for Now: Will be Spared Until July 25 – Micaiah Bilger, LifeNews.com
Why is Equality & Human Rts Commission Playing Down Role of Disabled People? – F. Davis
Will U.S. Challenge China’s Sweeping Sovereignty Claims? – Joseph A. Bosco, The Natl Intrst
You’re the Next Charlie Gard if Govt Decides Whether Your Quality of Life is Good Enough – LN
Indonesia Stakes Its Claim in the South China Sea – The American Interest

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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

From What Is Left Over: The Christian Roots of European Culture

by Rémi Brague, Ph.D.

of First Things

Benedict XVI’s Words for Cardinal Meisner’s Funeral – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Sarah: One Holy Catholic Liturgy—One Holy Catholic Church – Robert Cardinal Sarah
8 Incredible Facts You May Not Know About Father Benedict – Chloe Langr, epicPew
“The Harvest is Ready”: 14 Tips for Catholic Evangelism – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
The Four Stages of Loving by St. Francis de Sales – Fr. John Crossin, OSV Newsweekly
Why Do You Confess Your Sins to a Priest? – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
This Zealous Wisconsin Missionary Heard Confessions for 14 Hours a Day – Philip Kosloski
Biblical Resurrection Reports Are Not “Hopelessly Contradictory” – Karlo Broussard, CAM
Words That Perform Spiritual Works of Mercy – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Trth & Chrty Frm
Why Do Monks and Nuns wear Different Colors? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
John 23’s Quiet Theology of Noble Pipe Organ with Liturgical Implications – McNamara Ph.D.
Where Did the Bible Come From? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
5 Practical Parenting Tips from Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin, Saints Who Raised Saints – P. Kosloski
The Catholic Church: God’s Rehabilitation Center – Fr. John Calloway M.I.C., Cthlc Exchng
Family Strategies for Living a Prayerful Life During Summer Vacation – Megan Dahle, Cth Std
Finding True Goodness as a Christian – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand

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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Jesuit Fr. Antonio Spadaro, Jesuit-run Civiltà Cattolica Attacks Americans

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Don’t be Deceived: Christ Forbids Homosexual Acts & Church Can’t Teach Otherwise – Pope
Quæritur: Corruption, Sodomy, Drugs, Infidelit. . . How Can We Trust Anything from Rome? – Z
Fr. Martin’s Grammar Problem – Robert B. Greving J.D., Crisis Magazine
Schönborn Accuses Dubia Cardinals of Forcing Public Response from Pope – CNS via CH
Nepalese Dalits Abandon Hindu Faith En Masse; Convert to Christianity – Christopher Sharma
Quotes Suitable for Framing: Pope Leo XIII – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Why Card. Schönborn Not Likely to be Named Vatican Doctrinal Chief – Andrea Gagliarducci
Take a Peek Inside a Historic “Painted Church” of Texas – Marge Fenelon, NC Register
Wherein Fr. Z Endorses Fr. Cipolla’s Call to Action:Promote the TLM! – Fr. Z’s Blog
ICK to Save Another Historic Church in England – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
Archaeologists Find the Cell of St. Columba, one of the “12 Apostles of Ireland” – D. Esparza
Science Is Great, but It’s Not Always Enough – Matt Nelson, Catholic Answers Magazine
Cleveland, Juneau Dioceses Receive New Bishops – Hannah Brockhaus, Cthlc News Agency
Why Catholics Should Love Our Parishes as Much as We Love Our Homeland – J.M. Howting II
Ascension Roundtable: Do’s and Don’ts of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski

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SATVRDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Pray for Justice Anthony Kennedy to Retire and Repent

by Benjamin Wiker

of the National Catholic Register

The Evil French Revolution – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Homosexuality Still Wrong, No Matter What Eugene Peterson & Jim Gaffigan Say – G. Stanton
Once A Church, Now A Junkie Barn – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Why Is Disney Fighting To Stop Parents From Filtering Kids’ Media Intake? – Brad Slager
A Genderless Child?: When Ideology Becomes Abuse – John Stonestreet, The Stream
How Hitler Almost Invaded Switzerland – Michael Peck, The National Interest
Hindu-Americans Don’t Vote Republican – Akhilesh Pillalamarri, TAC
ABC & NBC Call Pro-Life Legal Organization a “Hate Group” – Leah Barkoukis, LifeNews.com
Europe’s Unsustainable Welfare State – Daniel Lacalle, Mises Institute
New York Times Op-Ed on Charlie Gard Backs Infanticide – Michael Cook, LifeNews.com
Social Media: The Fellowship of Hating for Fun – David Mills, Aleteia
Is Kamala Harris the Victim of Partisan Politics, or Its Savvy Practitioner & Beneficiary? – CJ
Renouncing Fatalism: Trump and Tocqueville in Poland – Carson Holloway Ph.D., Pblc Dscrs
Russia’s Design in The Black Sea: Extending the Buffer Zone – Boris Toucas, CfS&I
US Neurology Expert Will Visit UK to Examine Charlie Gard – CNA via The CWR
What Liu Xiaobo’s Death Says about China’s Regime – Gordon G. Change, The Natil Interest

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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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