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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Introducing The Patrick Coffin Show

by Patrick Coffin,

of Catholic Stand

Birth Control and Catholic Priests – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Priest Criticises Parents Who Reduce First Communion to a Bacchanal of Materialism – CH
How a Newly Ordained Priest Really Feels – Fr. Michael Rennier, Aleteia
The Catholic Tinder Has Arrived—and it’s Pretty Cool – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
30 May – St. Joan of Arc – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
5 of the Most Remarkable Incorrupt Saints – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Ratzinger on the Toil of Christian Living – Mattias A. Caro, Ethika Politika
Nostra Aetate and the Catholic Response to Islam – Stephen M. Krason Ph.D., Crisis Mgzn
‘Into the Deep’ Makes Prayer Accessible for Ordinary People – Sarah Reinhard, NC Register
How to Be an Apologist, Not a Salesman – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
When It Comes to Prayer, Perseverance is the Key to Success – Vicki Burbach, Cth Sprtl Drctn
Impossible Causes – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Christian Dating in a Godless World – Divine Intimacy Radio Show & Podcast – Dan Burke, CSD
The Priestly Character of Ad Orientem Worship: Part III – Zachary Thomas, New Lit Mov
The Unlikely Connection between Sts. Therese and Joan of Arc – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
St. Joan of Arc on Stage, in Film, and in the Catechism – Stephanie Mann, Natl Cthlc Register
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Why the Latest Planned Parenthood Video is a Breakthrough

by Becky Visosky,

of The Federalist

Illinois Purges Social Workers & Foster Families Who Don’t Facilitate Transgenderism – Hasson
Do-It-Yourself Biology – Deacon James H. Toner, Crisis Magazine
Most Academic Papers of Little or No Value & Many are Toxic – William M. Briggs Ph.D., SttS!
Court Ruling Trashes Tenure, Opens Door to Borking of Coll. Professors – George Leef, Forbes
Venezuela Figures Out How to Not Run Out of Other People’s Money – Monica Showalter, AT
The Coptic Martyrs of Minya: Poignant Accounts of Their Final Moments – Aleteia
Anti-War Marchers Dump Pro-Life Allies – Stephen Herreid, The Stream
The Importance of the Communal Life, As Seen in Two Commercials – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Summary Against Modern Thought: Human Souls Begin At Conception, Part III – Briggs Ph.D.
Bearing Witness from Prison in Indonesia – Bob Osburn, First Things
‘Incubator Tech’: The Brave New World of Babies – Celeste McGovern, Natl Catholic Register
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

A Priest Explains the Most Powerful Tool of the Devil – And How to Defeat It

by Father Bill Peckman

of ChurchPop

There is Great Strength in Humility – Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register
Why I Am Not Eastern Orthodox – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Servant of God Father John Hardon Teaches Families to Fight for Survival – Amanda Evinger
The Synod Dominated by Heretics & Eccentrics with Bad Ideas – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Abandoning Latin Changed Liturgical Music . . . for the Worse – Fr. Z’s Blog
Quæritur: What if We are Alive when Christ Returns? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
A Bishop: Actual Pastoral Action of Jesus Doesn’t First Demand Change of Life – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Open Letter to New Priests – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Holy Cross Priest Appointed Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in. . .
Cardinal Müller, Esto Benignus – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
The Struggle for Newly-Wedded Bliss after Marriage – Abigail Reimel Gripshover, Cthlc Stand
Evangelization Just Got a Whole Lot Easier, Thanks to ePaul! – Elizabeth Scalia, Aleteia
Hope, the Rosary and the Blessed Mother – Scott Nolan, Catholic Stand
Clio and Pope Francis – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
The Eucharist and Spiritual Battle; Video – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Debate Continues Over Amoris Lætitia – Richard A. Spinello, Crisis Magazine
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Liberal Myths Have Consequences

by Father James V. Schall, S.J.,

of Crisis Magazine

What’s in a Name? Why Christians Should Be Wary of the Word “Transgender” – Andr. T. Walker
Harvard Law Journal: Unborn Babies are Constitutional Persons – The Stream
The Surprising Link Between Broken Families and America’s Opioid Crisis – Tamás Ungar, TF
Truth Crucified: A Tale of Rabbi Zolli and Pius XII – Donald T. DeMarco Ph.D., NC Register
Why Is Everyone So Easily Offended? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
The Double-Edged Sword of Infertility – Betsy Kerekes, Catholic Lane
TV? Turn It Off – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Men, Make Like Father Abraham: Become a Benevolent Patriarch – John Zmirak Ph.D., TS
8 Big-Government Policies That Hurt the Poor – Patrick Tyrrell, Foundation for Economic Ed.
How a Nuns’ Home is Helping Girls Freed from Sex Trafficking – Kev. Jones, Cthlc News Agncy
From Addicted Slave to Friend: How My Son Found Freedom – Judy Landrieu Klein, Aleteia
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Cardinal Müller on deaconettes: No, Not Possible – on Liturgy; Crisis

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Reclaiming the Ancient Beauty of the Latin Rite – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
God Is Real, Christianity Is True, and Everything You Do Matters – Rebecca Hamilton, NC Rgstr
Loved One with Same-Sex Attraction? Come to EnCourage – Bernie S., Natl Catholic Register
Pope Francis’ Cardinals from the Peripheries – Matthew E. Bunson, Natl Catholic Register
Catholic Matchmaking Online: The Dating Scene via Catholic Website in Austria – Edw. Pentin
The Art of Praying with Art – Chris Brune, Catholic Stand
“Be Not Afraid”: Having Faith Despite Fear – Alaine DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Papal Succession: Biblical and Logical Arguments – Dave Armstrong, Natl Catholic Register
“Pro Deo et Patria”: A Memorial Day Reflection – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
How Having Faith Can Help You Find True Love – Andrew and Annett Guerra, Catholic Stand
Concerned about the Bee Population? Have a Priest Bless Them! – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
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The French Revolution: Did Edmund Burke Lose His Mind?

by Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D.,

U.S. Congress Jesuit Chaplain: Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality a “Dead End” – J. Sciambra
When Did the Decline of the West Really Begin? – Stephen Beale, NC Register
How Are We To Live in This Broken World? – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Cthlc World Rprt
When “Accompaniment” Never Names Sin – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
Touch of Death: Contagion and Teen Suicide – Mary Pesarchick, Catholic Stand
‘Glow Kids’ Confirmed My Hunches (and Gave Me Hope) – Sarah Reinhard, NC Register
The Advent of the Artificial Womb – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
MacIntyre, Dreher, and American Politics – Caleb Bernacchio, Ethika Politika
When the Law Demands Doctors Do What They Believe is Wrong, Bad Things Happen – MercNet
World Mourns After Coptic Christians Killed in Bus Attack in Egypt – M. Hadro, CNA via NCReg
“The Promise” is a Flawed but Moving Portrayal of the Armenian Genocide – Filip Mazurczak
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Thomas Aquinas College Announces New Campus in Massachusetts

by Paul Senz,

of The Catholic World Report

Is There Salvation Outside the Church? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Register
Why Kentucky is Becoming a Synonym for “Active Latin” – Jerry Salyer, The Dispatch
What Some Might Miss in Our Lady of Fatima’s Message – Matt Nelson, Catholic Answers
The Way of Life; A Review of Anthony Esolen’s Newest Book – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Mgzn
Meet the Family & Their Friends That Gave the Church at Least a Dozen Saints – Hunter-Kilmer
Blue Pontifical Vestment and Violet Folded Chasuble Projects – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Sarah: We Need Silence, to Hold to Doctrine & to Pray – Edward Pentin, NC Register
A Rogation Procession in Southern France – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Hope: A Misunderstood Virtue – Nada Mazzei, Catholic Stand
Easter at St. Peter’s Eastern Catholic Church in Ukiah, California – Gregory DiPippo, Nw Lt Mv
Who’s who in Raphael’s School of Athens? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Why Do Protestants Reject the Notion of “One True Church”?

by Dave Armstrong,

of Biblical Evidence for Catholicism

How to Dress if You’re Going to Meet the Pope – Aleteia
Renewal in the Church: Always from the Bottom Up – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing. . .
So, How Do We Live in the Love of Christ? – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
What is a Spiritual Director, and Why Should You Get One? – Brother Rex Anthony Norris
Love vs. Fear: How 1 John 4:18 Bears on Insecurity – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
North Korean Defector: Despite Horrific Persecution, Christianity Is Growing – CNA via NC Reg
First Swedish Bishop Since the Reformation to be Made a Cardinal – Carol Glatz, CH
Holy Cloth for Mom: Custom of Giving Manutergium Renewed by Priests – Patti M. Armstrong
Saint Augustine on the Ascension – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
No Research Justifies the Use of Human Embryos, Pope Francis Says – CNA
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SATURDAY SAECULARIA EDITION

Mom With Cancer Who Refused Abortion and Chemo Gives Birth to Healthy Twins

by Micaiah Bilger,

of LifeNews.com

Gender-Science Debunks Gender-Ideology – Agenda Europe
DeVos Upsets NYTimes by Refusing to Punish Schools That Discriminate – Joan F. Desmond
The New York Times Flies the Flag for ‘Open’ Marriage – Nicole M. King, Mercatornet
Gay “Rights” Org. Human Rights Campaign Hypocritical On Trans Bathroom Policies – Stanton
Saudi Arabia’s Duplicity – Cal Thomas, The Stream
Promoting Islam in Our Schools – Nancy Flory, The Stream
If You Want Teens to Thrive, Teach Them to Avoid Sexual Risks – Valerie Huber, Mercatornet
Contesting the Re-Primitivism of the West – Graham McAleer, Library of Law & Liberty
Is the Alt-Right Anti-Christian? – Jerry Salyer, TIC
Can the Church Ever Bless the Death Penalty? – Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald
Pro-Abortion Groups Celebrate New Head of World Health Organization – Rebecca Oas Ph.D.

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

50 Years on, a Fascinating Glimpse of How Liturgical Reform became a Juggernaut

by Joseph Shaw,

of Catholic Herald

Catholics in an Anti-Catholic Land – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Let’s Face It: Catholicism is Weird – Patrick Coffin, National Catholic Register
If You Want Inner Peace, Try Giving Up Facebook – Fr. David Palmer, Catholic Herald
Behold Your Mother—in Images (Including the Oldest Known Image) – Matt Vander Vennet
Fundraising Management – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Melania and Ivanka Trump Wore Black to Meet the Pope – Joanne McPortland, Aleteia
Blessed are the Pure in Heart: Pursuing a Life of Integrity – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Be Honest: Are You Afraid to Evangelize? – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers
Courage Teaches Joy of True Friendship to a Lonely Culture – Fr. Philip Bochanski, The Reg
Mystery of the Magi Book Giveaway – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Seventh Sunday of Easter – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
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Ben & Jerry’s Proves Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ is Not Marriage

by Michael Brown, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

Manchester: Cowardly Acquiescence Isn’t Love of Peace, D. von Hildebrand Writes – F. Philips
‘Islamophobia’ and Other Dung Beetles of the Brain – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Islam Through Western Liberal Eyes – Rod Dreher, A TAC Blogger
What’s With Elites Eating People? Katy Perry’s New Video—And More! – Wil. M. Briggs Ph.D.
Boy’s Graduation Speech Pulled Over Christian Content – Todd Starnes, The Stream
Whoopi Goldberg Compares Pro-Life Vice President Mike Pence to the KKK – Kristine Marsh
Philippines: Muslim Terrorists Kidnap Catholic Priest, 13 Others at Cathedral – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video Shows Planned Parenthood Joking about Eyeballs Rolling f/Aborted Babies – Stv. Ertelt
Slate Website Falsely Claims: “Abortions Can and Do Save Women’s Lives” – Corinne Weaver
Lawsuit: St. Louis Ordinance Creates Legal Traps for Pro-Lifers – CNA via NC Register
Cardinal Pleads for Islamist Militants to Release Philippines Hostages – Catholic News Agency
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THURSDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

A New Vatican Birth Control Commission?

by Russell Shaw,

of The Catholic World Report

Ed Peters on my Man Shall His Blood Be Shed Book – Edward Feser Ph.D., Ed Feser’s Blog
Sr. Lúcia and the Seventh Apparition – Kevin J. Symonds
Let’s Stop Using “Conscience” as a Mere Excuse for a Lazy Immorality – Fr. Rob. McTeigue S.J.
Should I Buy a Gift for a New Priest? – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Were the Apostles Sad at the Ascension? – John Clark, National Catholic Register
Joy in Holy Communion – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Priestly Character of Ad Orientem Worship: Part II  – Zachary Thomas, New Lit Mov
Heaven Makes Liturgy Insta-Official – Marina Olson, National Catholic Register
Win 5 Copies of Surprised by Life! – Justin McClain, epicPew
Fundraising Management – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Connecting with Nature to Develop a Faith Based Stewardship – Tom Collingwood, Cthlc Stnd
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