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SATURDAY NUNTIUM MORNING EDITION

The Apparition that Changed the World: A Review of Jean Heimann’s New Book on Fatima

by Anne Marie Miller,

of Ignitum Today

Relics of Padre Pio Begin U.S. Tour – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Peter Kreeft’s Book Introduces Readers to the Brilliance & Questions of St. Augustine – P. Senz
10 Simple Tips to Help You Pray the Rosary Every Day – ChurchPop
5 Inspiring Quotes from Solanus Casey, the Modern-Day Mystic – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Third Beatitude: Blessed are the Meek – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Book Review: ‘Imagining Abundance’ – Bric Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
This Quiz Will Reveal How Well You Know Your Liturgical Colors! – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Rhetoric & the Art of Persuasion: Lessons from the Masters – Basil Chad Chisholm Ph.D.
Catholic Doctrine of Justification: Is It Really Legal or Just a Metaphor? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Sorry, “Left Behind” Fans, “The Rapture” Is Not in the Bible – John Martignoni, Aleteia
Honoring Mary on the 100th Anniversary of Her Apparitions at Fatima – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
‘Under Caesar’s Sword’: A Project to Aid Persecuted Christians – Jim Graves, NC Register
Fatima: A Call to Participate in Salvation – Fr. Jeff Loseke, Pelican’s Breast
Grammy-Winning Producer Guides Gregorian Chant Album – Catholic News Agency
My Debate with a Pro-Abortion Philosopher at Stanford – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Mgzn
Walsingham’s Quiet Beauty Makes It the Ideal Shrine for England – Fr. Matthew Pittam, CH

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SATURDAY NEWS MORNING EDITION

Brave Catholic Professor Stands Up To Duke University Social Justice Warriors

by  Rod Dreher

These Republicans Voted Against Bill to Defund Planned Parenthood – Steven Ertelt, Life News
Where Did All The Christians Go? – Rod Dreher, TAC
When the Benedict Option Is the Only Option – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, TIC
Fordham University, a Catholic College, Cries Fowl! – One Mad Mom
Faithkeepers: New Roma Downey Film Documents Middle East Christian Genocide – Nan. Flory
The Cost Of Christian Denial – Rod Dreher, TAC
Pope has Masonic “Fan Club” Even Tho He’s “Profoundly Hostile to Freemasonry” – S. Magister
Anthony Esolen Accepts Post at Thomas More Col. of Liberal Arts – Peter Jesserer Smith, Reg
Diocese says ‘Ordination’ of Woman as Catholic Priest Not Valid – Catholic News Agency
Vatican Investigates Belgian Order’s Decision to Allow Euthanasia in Its Hospitals – S. Caldwell
Abortionist Admits: “Abortion is Killing. Nobody Can Argue With That” – Sarah Terzo, LN
Divorce Ministry in the Age of ‘Amoris Lætitia’ – Peter Jesserer Smith, Natl Cthlc Register
Here is the Key to Living the Marian Option – Carrie Gress Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Bishops’ Official Accuses E.U. of Hypocrisy on Religious Freedom – Jonathan Luxmoore, CH
The Obstacles to Reform of the Vatican’s Communications Efforts – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
Good News: Millennial Christians are More Pro-Life Than Older Christians – Dave Andrusko, LN

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FRIDAY NEWS LATE EDITION

The Vatican Needs Better Communications – and Fast

by Father Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Herald

It’s 1978 All Over Again – Damian Thompson, Catholic Herald
Why I Left Providence College – Anthony Esolen, Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Bad Priesthood Vocations Numbers? Not by Accident, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
The New York Times Loves a Good Love Story – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Book Review: ‘Imagining Abundance’ – Bric Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
13 Reminders About Netflix’s ‘Thirteen Reasons Why’ – Kevin Di Camillo, Natl Cthlc Register
(Re)Building the Kingdom: Secularism, Christianity & Cultural Renewal – Abp. Ch. J. Chaput
Tony Esolen in His Own Words: Why I Left Providence Col. for Thomas More Col. – Pt. J. Smith
Why Do Some Catholics Oppose Girl Scouts? K.C. Star Leaves Out Lots of Details – Julia Duin
Abp. Becciu: ‘Unthinkable’ for Order of Malta to Lose Its Religious Character – Edward Pentin
What Pope Francis Got Right – and Wrong – in His Attack on Libertarianism – Philip Booth, CH
Assessing Trumps Executive Order on Religious Liberty – Michael Warsaw, NC Register
There Are No Extra People on Earth – Sherry Antonetti, National Catholic Register
St. Augustine Might Have Had Doubts About the Benedict Option – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Trump’s Executive Order a Baby Step in the Right Direction – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Right to Religious Liberty – The Editors, National Catholic Register

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THURSDAY NUNTIUM LATE EDITION

The Patron Saint of Chastity, Aloysius Gonzaga.

Discovering the Virtue of Chastity: A Personal Journey

by Michael Cretaro,

of Catholic Stand

Book Review: ‘Imagining Abundance’ – Bric Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Giordano Bruno and the Atheist Black Legend – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Pope Francis Approves Miracle Attributed to Solanus Casey – Larry D, Acts of the Apostasy
5 Books that Could Transform Your Devotion to Mary This May – Fr. Edward Looney, ChrchPop
A Visit to ‘America’s Church’ — the National Shrine in Washington, DC – Jim Graves, NC Rgstr
The Great Good News of Purgatory – David Mills, Aleteia
An Example of a Brick by Brick Piece: Restoring a Chapel Altar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Marian Battle Plan for World Peace: Consecration and Salvation – Leia Go, Ignitum Today
Pope Extends Tradition-Friendly Bishop in Switzerland for Another Two Years – Rorate Cæli
The Christian Phrase Behind the Star Wars Greeting ‘May the force be with you’ – Phi. Kosloski
Increase Happiness and Save Our Culture. . .One Thank You at a Time – Sean Morrisroe, CS
Wholeness, Happiness, and the Difference Between Knowledge & Wisdom – Jason Craig, TCG
Why is St. James Known as “the Lesser”? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Fraction Rite of Good Friday – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Vatican and Burma Establish Full Diplomatic Relations – Nick Hallett, Catholic Herald

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WEDNESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

Faith-Filled Business Leaders Witness to Success

by Christine Williams,

of OSV Newsweekly

CIA Confirmed Russians’ Role in Shooting of JP2, Reagan Biographer Writes – Kevin Mooney
5 Titles for the Virgin Mary You Wouldn’t Expect – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Lori Hadacek Chaplin, OSV Newsweekly
Quæritur: The Benefits of Sacraments in the State of Mortal Sin – Fr. Z’s Blog
Quiz: Can You Identify These American-Born Venerables on the Path to Sainthood? – ChurchPop
Quæritur: How To Go To Confession to an SSPX Priest – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
LA Religious Ed. Congress 2017 Liturgy Nabs 3 Tony Awards Nominations – Acts of the Apstsy
Praying the Daily Examen – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
Fr. Rutler’s Peregrinating Essays – Roseanne T. Sullivan, Dappled Things
When Philosophy Needed Muslims, Jews and Christians Alike – Peter Adamson Ph.D., Aeon
I Can Finally Tell You the Title of My Next Book! – Jennifer Fulwiler
Prayers for Jeannie Gaffigan’s Recovery from Brain Tumor Surgery – Elizabeth Scalia, Aleteia
Wegmans Among Businesses Putting Catholic Social Teaching to Good Use – Peter J. Smith, Reg

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WEDNESDAY NEWS EDITION

When Redefining ‘Normal’ Hurts Those It Purports to Help

by Rebecca Taylor,

of the National Catholic Register

Professor Tells Student to Stop Reading Bible – Todd Starnes, The Stream
Pro-Lifers Frustrated by Continued Funding of Planned Parenthood – Matthew Archbold, NCRg
Pride, Humility, and Social Media – Bishop Robert Barron, The Dispatch via The CWR
A Descriptivist Leaves Her Stamp – Mark Bauerlein, First Things
Bill Nye the Pseudoscience Guy – Brianna Heldt, National Catholic Register
Benedict Option For Secular Liberals – Rod Dreher, TAC
Benedictine Options – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
Premature Baby Born at 23 Weeks, Given 25% Chance of Survival, Beats Odds – Micaiah Bilger
Will the Second Civil War Turn Violent? – Dennis Prager, The Stream
Planned Parenthood Admits to Manipulating Media in Africa to Push Abortion – Marie Smith
Critics of Columbus Day Get History Wrong, Scholar Says – Kevin Jones, Catholic News Agency
Catholic Parishes Now Embracing Protestant Catechesis – That The Bones You Have Crus. . .
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TUESDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA

Evidence that Tower of Babel Really Existed Is Discovered

by Zelda Caldwell,

of Aleteia

Our Lady of What? 6 Marian Apparitions You Probably Didn’t Know About – Theresa Williams
Was Mary Free from Labor Pangs? – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers Magazine
Symbolon Quicumque – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Watch: Why Poverty, Inc. is a Must-See Documentary – Ericka Andersen, The Corner
When Art Came to the Rescue: Confronting Doubt – Elizabeth Lev, Aleteia
Breakdown On The Road To Emmaus – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
St. Athanasius: Hero in the Battle Against Arianism – Jean Heimann, Catholic Fire
Making God Your Goal – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
Overcoming Sinful Anger (Radio Show & Podcast) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Balzac’s “The Human Comedy” and the Divine Light – Jerry Salyer, TIC
Charity – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
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Bill Nye Unweaves the Rainbow and Undersells Science

by Leah Libresco Sargeant,

of First Things

Why Trans Activists Will Destroy Homosexual Rights – Taylor Fogarty, The Federalist
The Half-Made Bed and the More Excellent Way – Jennifer Roback Morse, Crisis Magazine
Did Bill Nye Censor Himself Because Of Transgender Ideology? – Daniel Payne, The Federalist
Why Not Le Pen? – Noah Millman, The Week
Archbishop McMahon: Catholic Church Is ‘Not Anti-Grammar Schools’ – Nick Hallett, CH
Belgium: Religious Brothers Push Back on Euthanasia Directive for Catholic Hospitals – CNA
Double Standards for Two Death-Dealing Drugs – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Materialism Cannot Explain Consciousness – Adam Frank Ph.D., Aeon
Watch Blake Lively’s Powerful Speech Against Child Pornography – Catholic News Agency
Truth, Cultural Renewal, and the Benedict Option – Christopher Morrissey, TIC
The American Founders Knew A Virtuous Republic Requires Virtuous People – Mike Sabo
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TUESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

On the Road and on a Mission with EWTN Ireland

by K.V. Turley,

of the National Catholic Register

Dark Night or Spiritual Sloth?. . . Maybe Both! – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
The Relevance of Classical Music – John Borstlap, TIC
The Soul: Not Dead Yet – Patrick Lee Ph.D. & Robert P. George D.Phil., Public Discourse
90 Seconds of Motherhood at Its Strongest (Video) – Calah Alexander, Aleteia
Eastern Orthodox Priest-Investor Explains Parable of the Talents Holds Key to Wealth – Aleteia
Blessed Carino, the Assassin of St. Peter Martyr – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Scripture, Through an Angel, Reveals That Mary Was Sinless – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
The Two Kingdoms – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
May is the Month of Mary Immaculate – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Recognizing the Vocation, Presence of Cooperator Brothers – Paul Senz, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
The Good Shepherd and the Gate (The Mass Readings Explained, Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
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TUESDAY NEWS EDITION

On Eagles Wings Community Church.  American Association of Priestesses in America (AAPA) Gathering circa 1952 (Photo Credit: R. Michael Mahony)

Feminism and the Catholic Priesthood: What’s the Root of the Matter?

by Sue Ellen Browder,

of the National Catholic Register

Methodist Court Ruling a Blow for Openly Lesbian Bishop – Rachel Zoll, The Stream
For Traditionalists, the Insults Will Continue Until Morale Improves – Brian Williams, Lit. Guy
Kansas City Archdiocese Breaks with Girl Scouts, Tied to Planned Parenthood – Fr. Z’s Blog
B16 Warns of ‘Dangerous Situation’ With Radical Atheism & Radical Islam – Filip Mazurczak, Rg
The Self-Murder Of Academic Philosophy – Rod Dreher, TAC
Planned Parenthood Sends African-American to Hospital After Botched Abortion – C. Sullenger
Trump Saves US-Allied Syrian Christians From Turkish Invasion – Johannes De Jong, The Strm
Planned Parenthood Admits Abortion ‘Kills the Life of a Baby’ (in 1952) – Nancy Flory
“Under Caesar’s Sword” Documents Persecuted Christian Communities – Ran. B. Smith Ph.D.
Catholics Call Survival ‘Miraculous’ After Tornado Hits Church – Catholic News Agency
Pro-Life Advocate Charmaine Yoest Appointed to HHS – Catholic News Agency via NC Rgstr
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MONDAY EDITION

Jim Caviezel (Photo Credit: Genevieve via Flickr CC)

New Jim Caviezel Interview: There Are No Coincidences For God

by Lukasz Adamski,

of the Catholic News Agency

Relativism’s Not Neutral: The Intolerance of ‘Tolerance’ – Edward Sri, NC Register
Religious Brothers Day Celebrates a Misunderstood Vocation – Brother Sil. Henderson S.D.S.
Incorporating a Lasso Rosary in Your Catholic Wedding – Megan Dahle, Catholic Stand
Pray to St. Joseph, a Powerful Intercessor – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
6 Ways to Find Your Purpose in Life According to St. Ignatius of Loyola – Father Michael
10 Great Reasons to Read Raymond Arroyo’s ‘Will Wilder’ Series – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
‘Scared’ 90-Year-Old Prays for Some Company in Heartbreaking Letter – Cerith Gardiner
Why Is There a Feast for St. Joseph the Worker: Victims of Communism Day – D. McClarey J.D.
Tales and Travails of a Tornado Alley Catholic – Nathaniel Lauer, Catholic Stand
Straight-Up: The Moral and Natural Law – Jennifer Hartline, The Stream
Why All Christians Must Unite Under Christ as One Body and One Faith – Laura Hensley, epcPw
5 Ways to Make Mary’s Month (Extra) Special – Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register
The Danger of Activism, for the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Holy Communion as Source of Life – Alex Wolke, Catholic Stand
5 Children’s Books Perfect for Celebrating Mary’s Month of May – Fr. Edward Looney, ChrchPop
Feast of St. Joseph the Worker – Jean Heimann, Catholic Fire
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MONDAY NEWS EXTRA

A Homosexual Atheist Predicts The Suicide Of Europe

by Rod Dreher

Knights of Malta Did Vatican’s Bidding & the Stage Is Set for a Power Grab – Ed Condon, CH
Mexican Beauty Queen Makes ‘Radical’ Move to Religious Life – Catholic News Agency
What the New Leader of the Order of Malta Means for the Church – Matthew Bunson, The Reg
Illusory LGBT “Civil Rights” vs. Catholic Truth – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis Hates Libertarianism – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
10 Reasons Congress Should Defund Planned Parenthood – Theresa Bonopartis, The Federalist
Pope Francis: The Decision Maker – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Raw Emotion, Not Science, on Display at People’s Climate March – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
Who’s Winning: Scientism or Our Catholic Faith? – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Catholic Scientist
Ireland Moves Closer to Legalizing Abortion – John P. McCarthy Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Full Text: Pope Francis’ In-Flight Presser from Egypt – Catholic News Agency via The CWR
A Bipartisan Case for School Choice – Melissa Moschella Ph.D., Public Discourse
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