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SATURDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

A 1922 portrait of Pope Pius XI.

The Amazing Story of the Most Daring Papal Encyclical Ever Delivered

by John Clark,

of the National Catholic Register

There and Back Again: A Conversion Story – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, TIC
Pope Francis Moves Corpus Christi Procession to Sunday – Catholic Herald
Denominationalism and Sectarianism: An Anti-Biblical Scandal – Dave Armstrong, Biblical. . .
4 Spiritual Benefits of Modern Homesteading – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Did You Know That Our Lady of Fatima Once Cured Padre Pio? – Joseph Pronechen, NC Rgstr
Formation of a New “Latin Mass Society of Central New Jersey” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fatima and the Consecration of England to the Immaculate Heart – K.V. Turley, NC Register
Mary’s Providential Bridge to Islam – Matthew E. Bunson, National Catholic Register
The Monk Who Chose to be a Slave to Evangelize His Masters – Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Aleteia
God’s Gift of the Present – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Volunteering for Vacation Bible School? Here’s a Catechist’s Prayer – Fr. Javier Leoz, Aleteia
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Traditional Latin Mass Attendance Soars in Charlotte

by Brian Williams,

of Liturgy Guy

12 of the Most Awesome Memes of Pope St. John Paul II – Theresa Williams, epicPew
The Porn Myth (Book Review) – Allison Gingras, Reconciled to You
Oz Bishop Slams Treatment of Card. Pell: Aussies Have a Right to Expect Better – CNS via CH
Ammonites, Dinosaurs, and Us – Brian H. Gill, A Catholic Citizen in America
Fundraising Management – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Keeping Kids Catholic – M.L., A Catholic Mom on the Prairies
Recent Amoris Lætitia “Seeking Clarity” Conf. Still Shows Growing Laity Confusion – Alb. Cosa
The Optimism of Pope John XXIII – Fr. John Catoir J.C.D., Catholic Stand
Tracing Church History Through Old Newspapers – K.E. Colombini, First Things
Benedict XVI: The Liturgy Is in “Good Hands” With Cardinal Sarah – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
Pope Francis: Worldly Passions Keep Us from the Love of Jesus – Aleteia
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Planned Parenthood Colluded With California Attorney General to Target Activists Behind Undercover Videos

by Cheryl Sullenger,

of LifeNews.com

Attempted Beheading of Priest at Mexico City’s Cathedral Suppressed by Media – Bev. Stevens
Catholic Identity Under Threat at the Univ. of St. Thomas in Houston (Updated) – Daily Nous
Mounting Criticism of Pope’s Silence on Venezuelan Crisis – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Conservatives Pledge to Abolish ‘Unfair’ Admissions Cap for Catholic Schools – Nick Hallett, CH
Euro. Parliament to Vote Child Protection f/ Pornography: Secularists, LGBT Mad – Agnd Euro
Italy is Giving Away 103 Historic Buildings, but There’s a Catch. . . – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Pope Francis & Venezuela: A Historical Perspective – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Silicon Valley Catholic School Thrives Off Snap Investment – Jim Graves, OSV Newsweekly
Christ Must Be the Center of a Catholic Education – Amanda Evinger, NC Register
With Our Meeting We Broke the Silence on Persecuted Christians – Andrea Tornielli, Vat Ins
Menorah Exhibit in Rome Underlines Positive Catholic-Jewish Relations – Hn. Brockhaus, CNA
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Abolish Ordinary Time

by K.E. Colombini,

of Crisis Magazine

Is the Pope a Heretic?  No Means No; Part I – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Meet the Catholic Mother Raising 15 Children Alone – Jack Valero, Catholic Herald
Quæritur: Is It Appropriate for Teenagers to Date in Grade School & High School? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Perpetual Adoration, the Closest Thing to Walking with Jesus – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Fundraising Management – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Can Catholics & Protestants Learn f/ Each Other? Review of New Book by Peter Kreeft – P. Senz
Do Catholics Need to Seek Church permission for Divorce? – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
A Simple and Public Act of Faith – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
What Anglicans Get Right About Angels – Matthew Walther, Catholic Herald
What Is the Graduate Program in Spiritual Theology? – Dylan Jedlovec, Cthlc Spiritual Drctn
Easter and Building a Curriculum of Hope – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Catholic Stand
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Hysteria Over ‘Transracialism’ Article Outs The New Left As Witch Hunters

by Nathanael Blake

of The Federalist

Trump is Under Attack, and Not Just by Human Critics – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The View Says Sexuality Is Fluid; Uhm, I Thought Gays Were Born That Way – Mat. Archbold
Why “LGBTQ” Is Unjustly “INdiscriminatory” – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
When Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Who Died Today, Sang the Ave Maria – Daniel Esparza
To Dean Obeidallah: If You’re Right, Then Debate about Islam, Don’t Run – Michael Brown
As Venezuela Burns, Many Latin Americans Ask: Where Is Pope Francis? – Sam. Gregg D.Phil.
Did You Know Tolkien’s Dwarves were Derived from Norse Mythology? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Can Newt Gingrich Stay Out of the Spotlight as Spouse of Ambassador to Vatican? – S. White
Will Catholic Schools Be Left Behind by School Choice? – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, NC Rgstr
Cardinal Zen: It Seems the Vatican-China Deal is Not Proceeding, That’s Good – Megan Griffiths
‘We Cannot Rest’ While Christians are Being Persecuted, Advocates Say – Matt Hadro, CNA
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Pope Benedict XVI Speaks: “With Cardinal Sarah, a Master of Silence, and of Interior Prayer, the Liturgy is in Good Hands”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Parish Report: Pastor Revealed Church Secrets to Russian Orthodox Visitors – Acts of the. . .
Take a Stroll Around Ancient Rome in This 3D Animation – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Rite Questions: Liturgical Significance of One’s Offering – The Editors, Adoremus Mgzn
Pope John Paul II’s Mother Rejected Doctor’s Abortion Suggestion – Maria Gallagher, Life News
Why Catholics Don’t Give. . . And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic. . .
New Reprint of a Renowned Summary of Thomistic Theology – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Decision of the Holy Spirit & Us; The Catholicity of the Early Church – Msgr. Charles Pope
Holy Wells: “Icons” of Celtic Spirituality – Carl McColman, A Contemplative Faith
Dialogue on Oral Tradition & Apostolic Succession – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence. . .
Escape the Noise – Tony Agnesi, A Storyteller’s Guide to a Grace-Filled Life
5 Steps for Coping with the Loss of a Loved One – Colleen M. Arnold, OSV Newsweekly
The Father’s Personal Command to Us: Listen to Him – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
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Archdiocese Speaks Ahead of Netflix Series on Murdered Nun

from Catholic News Agency

12 Catholic Colleges Allow Abortionists to Give Commencement Address – Crd New Soc via LN
How Fasting Monks in the Middle Ages Gave Us the Chickens We have Today – Zelda Caldwell
Musicam Sacram Ignored: The Day the (Sacred) Music Died – Fr. Fergus Ryan O.P., Adoremus
Dreher’s “Benedict Option” Not That Hard to Understand – Anthony S. Layne, Outside. . .
Repelling an Alien Idea: Marriage, Life & ‘Gender’ Aren’t Really Real – Tom Gilson, The Strm
Brain Damage Increases Religious Fundamentalism or Scientific Arrogance? – W.M. Briggs Ph.D.
Batgirl Director Joss Whedon Creates Video Celebrating Planned Parenthood – Micaiah Bilger
“Pro-Life” Dem Manchin Meets Daleiden, Still Supports Funding Planned Parenthood – M. Bilger
Christian Abortion Doctor? The Ignorance & Arrogance of Pro-Abort Cause – C. Bellinger Ph.D.
Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron Declares Himself Pro-Abortion – SPUC via LifeNews.com
Dangerous Abortion Pill Touted Safe Because It Successfully Kills Unborn Babies – Cora Sherlock
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How Long Is Jesus Present in the Eucharist After We’ve Received Communion?

by Philip Kosloski

of Aleteia

Why Catholics Don’t Give. . . And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic. . .
Dali & Grunewald – Two Images of Crucifixion – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
A Devotional: Picking Up My Cross as a Husband and Dad – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Let’s Have a Grown-Up Conversation about One’s Conscience – Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J.
Quæritur: Use of the Biretta at Low Mass – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
4 California Cemetery Chapels Worth a Visit – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
A Defense of Beauty & Excellence from the Classical Tradition – Paul Krause, Crisis Magazine
Benedict Option Is Really the Augustine Option – Stephen Beale, Crisis Magazine
Dunk, Pour, or Sprinkle? How to Baptize New Testament Style – Tim Staples, Cthlc Answers
Fatima Comes to Life for Children in This New Book! – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Cheerfulness Helps Cultivate Charity – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Pope Francis Urges Star Athletes to be Good Role Models – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
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The Southern Poverty Law Center has designated C-FAM, a U.N. recognized Think Tank that defends life and the family via Catholic teaching led by Austin Ruse, a Hate Group.

12 Ways The Southern Poverty Law Center Is a Scam to Profit from Hate-Mongering

by Stella Morabito

of The Federalist

Millennials: We’ve Gotta Stop ‘Adulting’ – Liberty McArtor, The Stream
GOP Campaign on Advancing Pro-Life Bills; After Election, It’s Different Story – Joel Kurtinitis
With Cardinal Sarah, the Liturgy Is in Good Hands – Pope Benedict XVI, First Things
Rage at Rubio’s Bible Tweets: More Evidence of Troubling Bias Against Christians – John Zmirak
A Hillarian Lesson for Church Leaders – George Weigel, First Things
Dr. Tracey Rowland’s Guide Through the Catholic Academic “Zoo” – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
Priest Stabbed During Mass at Mexico City Cathedral – Catholic News Agency via NC Register
World Youth Day Logo Shows Symbols for Mary, Panama – Catholic News Service via OSV
Misunderstanding Religious Liberty and the Freedom of the Church – Rick Garnett J.D., MoJ
China’s New Internet Rules Further Curb Religious Content – UCA News via La Croix Internatl
Trump Should Adopt an International Religious-Freedom Policy with Teeth – Tina Ramirez
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A Great Parish in Michigan: Sacred Heart Church of Grand Rapids

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Photos of the Canonization of St. Joan of Arc – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Seven Gifts of Praying the Rosary – Amanda Hupka, Integrated Catholic Life™
Why Catholics Don’t Give. . . And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic. . .
Living Like a Hermit on Top of a 130-foot-Tall Monolith – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Winged Watchman: When Faith Faces Evil – Maura Roan McKeegan, The Civilized Re. . .
Let’s be Honest: Catholic Teaching Doesn’t Always Forbid the Death Penalty – Marc Mason, CH
What is “Mortal Sin?” – Jay Toups, Hope in the Storm
Our Lady of Fatima & a Theological Reading of History – Bishop Robert Barron, The Dispatch
Married 62 Years, Couple Dies Within Minutes of Each Other — Holding Hands – Nancy Flory
Benedict & Scholastica – Beverly Stevens, Regina Magazine
The New Testament Canon & Historical Processes – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence fo. . .
Florence Nightingale and The Sisters of Armed Conflict – Daniel Demers, Catholic Stand
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When the Latter-Day Saints Dump the Boy Scouts, Might There be a Back Story Here?

by Julia Duin,

of Get Religion

School: Praying for a Colleague is Unacceptable – Todd Starnes, The Stream
Muslim Attacks Priest at the Metropolitan Cathedral in Mexico City – Fr. Z’s Blog
Facebook Reopens Pro-Life Gp’s Acct. After Shutting It Down, Said Ads Were “Misleading” – LN
Delaying Marriage & Parenthood: Consequences of Emerging Adulthood – Stonestreet & Rivera
The Paradox Of Tradition In The Modern World – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Prominent French Jesuit Leaves Egypt to Hungary?  Safer There For Christians – Agnd Europe
NPR on Indiana Voucher Program Mostly Gets Education, but Not Religion – Bobby Ross Jr., GR
Trump Administration Expands Pro-Life Mexico City Policy – Matt Hadro, CNA via The Reg
Pope Urges Macron to Strengthen France’s Christian Roots – H. Brockhaus, Cth News Agency
Full Text of May 13 In-Flight Interview with Pope Francis – Catholic News Agency
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Reverence for the Eucharist

by Anthony Sciriha,

of You for Christ

Why Catholics Don’t Give. . . And What Can Be Done About It – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic. . .
Homeschooling Hybrids – Beverly Stevens, Regina Magazine
Quæritur: “Favor of the Faith” Case Approved; Nullity Minutiae – Fr. Z’s Blog
Communion in Both Kinds – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
An Engraced Path of Renewal for the Laity – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
What Confirmation Is All About – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Conundrum! Scripture Alone Cannot Establish the Biblical Canon – Dave Armstrong, NC Rgstr
‘Father Solanus Casey Cured My Sister’ – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Register
Authentic Friendship—Learning from Mary – Integrated Catholic Life™
Pilgrimage in Painting: Pain, Privilege and Abiding Wonder – Elizabeth Lev, Aleteia
Jesus, the Advocate & Confirmation (Sun. Mass Readings Explained; Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
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