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MONDAY NEWS EDITION

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A Dearth of Priestly Vocations in America: “Things Have Gone Terribly, Terribly Wrong”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Fr. Barron on Bill Nye – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Bill Nye In 1996: Chromosomes Determine If You’re A Boy Or Girl – Bre Payton, The Federalist
Is There a Case for Le Pen? – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Caitlyn Jenner is Not the ‘Former Stepmother’ of Kim Kardashian – Michael Brown, The Strm
Planned Parenthood Killed His Sister in Botched Abortion, Now Demanding Justice – M. Bilger
Order of Malta Elects New Grand Master – Elise Harris, CNA via National Catholic Register
Hospital Threatens to Remove Baby’s Life Support, Won’t Release Baby – Kathy Ostrowski, LN
Media Bias and the Missing Christian Pro-Life Position – Sean McDowell, The Stream
Belgium: Brothers of Charity, Catholic Psychiatric Hospitals to Provide Euthanasia – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Inept Leadership Nearly Destroyed the Knights of Malta – in 1798 – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
New Law to Protect the Homeless is a ‘Major Victory’, says Catholic Charity  – Susan Byron
Trump Gets an A+ on Pro-Life Issues During His First 100 Days in Office – Steven Ertelt, LN
The Catholic Church Can Help Single Parents – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Only One Way Out of Our Race Problems: Jesus Christ – Tom Gilson, The Stream
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SUNDAY EDITION

Three Ways Many Catholics Are Receiving the Eucharist Wrong

from ChurchPop

When Alfred Hitchcock Cried After Receiving Holy Communion – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Couple Dies, Holding Hands, Days After 77th Wedding Anniversary – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
The Real Solution for the Cry-Room Debates – Colleen Duggan, Aleteia
This Friar’s Soaring ‘Pater Noster’ Will Move and Inspire – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Look to the Desert Fathers to Fight 7 Great Temptations – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Natural Anxiety and Supernatural Peace – Donald DeMarco, National Catholic Register
Because God Said So: Limiting Yourself by What You Understand – Cynthia Millen, Cthlc Stand
The Oldest Known Marian Prayer Is from Egypt – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Scholar Praises, Cautions Vatican Dialogue with Al-Azhar Univ. – E. Harris, CNA via The Reg
Did You Know Catherine of Siena was Not a Nun? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Amid Threats and Bloodshed, In Egypt, Pope Pleads For “Builders of Civility” – Rocco Palmo
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SATURDAY EDITION

Bookmark Brief: How to Read Your Way to Heaven

by Liz Estler,

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

George Weigel and the SPPX – P.J. Smith, Rorate Cæli
The Creative Catholic: Fr. George W. Rutler – K.V. Turley, The Catholic World Report
Where Are the 12 Apostles Now? – Thomas Craughwell, National Catholic Register
Fun with Papal Reporting! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Swiss Guards: Armor and “The Most Powerful Weapon That Exists” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Jesus’ Mysterious Prophecy About the Temple – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
The Book that Made America – Daniel L. Dreisbach Ph.D., The Dispatch via The CWR
Big Honors for Scholar Who Revitalized Christian Philosophy – Catholic News Agency
Road to Emmaus, Part 2 – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Of Prisoners and Devotions – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Mother Cabrini: The First American Saint – Donald R. McClarey J.D., Catholic Stand
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FRIDAY NEWS EDITION

The Sexual Revolution and the Do-Nothing Church

by Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

The Handmaid’s Tale Is Hate Speech – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Real “Anti-Science” – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
Enough with the Liturgical Translations! – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch via The Cth Wor Rep
‘The Promise’: Telling the Untold Story of the Armenian Genocide – David Ives, Aleteia
Sex Education in California Sparks Culture Clash – Joan Frawley Crawford, NC Register
John Zmirak Joins Eric Metaxas: French Elections, Saracen Conquest & More – J. Zmirak Ph.D.
Another Arkansas Inmate Receives Communion as His Last Meal – Deacon Greg Kandra
Differences in Doctrine Are Not Mere Window Dressings – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Video: ‘Amoris Lætitia’ Runs Against Crucial Articles of Faith, Says Scholar – Edward Pentin
Can Conversion Therapy Get a Fair Hearing in Mainstream Press? Short Answer: No – Julia Duin
Catholic Hospital Sued for Denying Sex Reassignment Surgery – Catholic News Agency
Abandoning Belief in Rationality Leaves Only Force & Violence – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
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FRIDAY EDITION

Book: The Devil Hates Latin

by  Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Holy Sepulcher: Archaeology Says the Evangelists were Right – Aleteia
Guardian Angels, Do They Really Exist? – Catherine Mendenhall-Baugh, Truth & Charity Frm
3 Benefits to Abstaining from Meat on Fridays, Even After Lent – Todd Aglialoro, Cthlc Answrs
The Enduring Relevance of G.K. Chesterton – Joseph Pearce, TIC
Catherine of Siena–A Marvel of Wisdom – Christopher Check, Catholic Answers
The Power of Sacred Music is Transcendent – Marcia Segelstein, National Catholic Register
Where Does Frankincense Come From? – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Do You Know the Date of Your Baptism? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The More You Practice the Faith, the Better You Get – Shaun McAfee O.P., NC Register
God Can Neither Deceive Nor Be Deceived – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
Church to Canonize Fatima Visionaries During Popes’ May Visit – Elise Harris, CNA via NCReg
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THURSDAY EXTRA

John Senior and the Restoration of Realism

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Adoption: Loving Option or Greatest Evil? – Mary Pesarchick, Catholic Stand
10 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About St. Catherine of Siena – Justin McClain, epicPew
How NFP Makes My Life Like a Jane Austen Novel – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
Have the Courage to be the Parent Every Child Hates – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
Book Review: ‘A Spirituality of Fundraising’ by Henri Nouwen – Brice Sokolowski
4 Great and Historic Churches of Philadelphia – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
The Amazing Saint Who Supernaturally Defeated the Loch Ness Monster – ChurchPop
Preparing for Mass: Taking a Cue from a Prayer for Priests – Fr. Bryan Jerabek J.C.L., CSD
Saints Timothy and Maura, Newlyweds Martyred Together – Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Aleteia
‘Populorum Progressio’ at 50: Is It Still Relevant? – Matthew E. Bunson, NC Register
The New Pro-Life Generation: Breaking Through The Apathy – Christina Roe, Catholic Stand
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THURSDAY NEWS EXTRA

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New Study: Birth Control Pills Reduce Women’s Well-Being

from the Catholic News Agency

Virtue Signaling is the Opposite of Virtue – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
Disaster, Vocations, Identity, Liturgy, Prayer, Action Item and Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Analysis: Why Are Emotions Running High in the Order of Malta Election? – Dan Hitchens
We’ll Forget About ESPN’s Woes Soon, But Not For Long – Warren Henry, The Federalist
Rod Dreher: Why Christians Need to Embrace the ‘Benedict Option’ – Michael Duggan, CH
Bill Nye’s View Of Humanity Is Repulsive – David Harsanyi, The Federalist
Navigating Changes from the Farm to the Computer – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis Magazine
Social Unrest Is France’s Biggest Risk – Jean-Michel Paul, Bloomberg View
Pakistani Archbishop: ‘Catholic Schools are Now Like Prisons’ – Catholic News Service via CH
What Pro-Life Democrats have to Say after Being Majorly Shunned – Matt Hadro, CNA
State Dept Refers to Christian Religious Liberty Activists as “Whack Jobs” – Matthew Archbold
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THURSDAY EDITION

Dear Future Husband

by Theresa Curley,

of Ignitum Today

Steve Ray Destroys the “by Faith Alone” Argument – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
Shroud of Turin Coins May Finally Have Been Identified – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Seven Roads to Hell – Francis J. Pierson, Abiding Truth
This Filmmaker Powerfully Explains Why Mass Should Not Have Trivial Music – ChurchPop
Three Reasons To Do an Internet Detox – John Horvat II, TIC
What’s Wrong with (Postmodern) World: Catholicism & Intelligence, by Fr. Jms. V. Schall – CS
Quæritur: Sunday Mass Obligation When Traveling to Remote Places – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Jesus’ Resurrection Is Not Borrowed from Pagan Myths – Karlo Broussard, Cthlc Answers
Do I Fulfill My Sunday Obligation at an Eastern or SSPX Church? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Faith & Science Come Together at Conf. for Society of Catholic Scientists – John Farrell, Frbs
Our Lady of Zeitoun and Christianity in Egypt – Filip Mazurczak, The Dispatch via The CWR
Take This Quiz to Let Your Favorite Saint Plan Your Next Date! – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Live the Eucharist in Everything You Do – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Procreation: Still the Primary End of Marriage – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
20 Answers Faith & Science by Trent Horn from Catholic Answers – Steven R. McEvoy, BRaM
May: The Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Nada Mazzei, Catholic Stand
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THURSDAY NEWS EDITION

Bravo to the Truth: What’s Wrong with Transgender Ideology

by Walt Heyer,

of Public Discourse

The Real Story Behind ESPN’s Wednesday Massacre – Sean Davis, The Federalist
Bill Nye on Netflix Has Had Enough Of Your ‘Extra Kids’ – Bosworth W. Hollingsworth IV
Let’s Not Make a Deal with the SSPX. . .At Least This Deal – George Weigel, The Dispatch
The ‘Gay Infertility’ Myth – Nancy Flory, The Stream
Why is Trump Continuing the Fight Against Nuns & Baptists? – Anika Smith, The Stream
Further Thoughts on Papal Silence – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman O.S.B., Dominus Mi. . .
Vatican Reverses Decision, Allows Festing to Take Part in Order of Malta Election – Edw. Pentin
I See Pharisees! – One Mad Mom
Forget Netflix and Chill, Try Pure Flix and Pray. – Katherine Rosman, The New York Times
Yes, Marvel Comics, Going Full Identity Politics Is Hurting Your Sales – Brad Slager, The Fdrlst
Exclusive: Order of Malta Distributed Abortifacients, Says Leaked Report – Dan Hitchens, CH
Turkey Bombs Syrian Christians, Will Trump Act to Protect Them? – Johannes De Jong
How a Film About the Armenian Genocide Faced a Turkish Backlash – Jake Coyle, Cthlc Herald
Market for Baby Body Parts Growing: New Video of Planned Parenthood Exec – Anika Smith
Obergefell and the Apotheosis of Judicial Will – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
Pakistan’s Christian Community Struggles Against Both Law & Mob Rule – John Burger, Aleteia
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WEDNESDAY LATE EDITION

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U.S. Bishops Encourage Greater Devotion to Christ in the Eucharist

by Nicholas Wolfram Smith,

of the National Catholic Register

Norcia Monks Can’t Rebuild Basilica, Archbishop Plans ‘Modern Style’ Church – Pete Baklinski
New ‘Plastic Womb’ Could Save Premature Babies – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Why Are the Bible’s Easter Accounts Different? – Cale Clarke, Catholic Answers
Why Do Catholics Use Candles at Mass? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Sometimes It’s the Quiet Ones With a Simple Faith – Scott Nolan, Catholic Stand
Catholic TV Shows We Demand Immediately! – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
God as Poet – Leigh Anna Schesser, Ignitum Today
7 Edith Stein Quotes Every Woman Should Read – Fr. Michael Rennier, Aleteia
Should I Consider Permanent Diaconate if I Can’t Serve the Traditional Community? – Fr. Z’s Blg
Is This the Most Destructive Element in Human Nature? – David Mills, Aleteia
8 Practical Ways to Keep Your Easter Joy Throughout the Year – Justin McClain, epicPew
Quæritur: Deacons in Novus Ordo Masses – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Test Your Catholic Vocabulary: What Is Mystagogy? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
“The Future Has A Name: Hope” – In TED Talk, Pope Seeks a “Revolution” – Rocco Palmo
Burning Hearts & Open Scriptures: Mass Readings Explained for 3rd Sun. of Easter – J. Bergsma
Why Catholics Kiss Images, Rosaries & Sometimes Even the Floor – Elizabeth Scalia, Aleteia
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These Two Videos Reveal Trans Ideology’s Goals: Ending Sex And Normalizing Abuse

by Joy Pullman,

of The Federalist

The Decline of Western Civilization & “He Who Must Not Be Named” – Thomas M. Doran
When Bill Nye Enlisted Science in the Service of Perversion – Michael Brown, The Stream
Dem Chair Says There’s No Place for Pro-Life Dems, But 23% of Dems Pro-Life – Steven Ertelt
If You Think Breastfeeding Is Natural, You’re Now A Transphobe – Georgi Boorman, The Fdrlst
10 Dangerous Myths about the Persecuted Church – Brian Orme, Open Doors
Is Your Teen Watching ’13 Reasons Why’? Here’s Why You Should be Concerned – Paul Asay
Five Proofs Preview – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Jesuit Plot to Assassinate President Lincoln? – Stephanie Mann, NC Register
Overpopulation? Is U.S. Running Out of Space to Live? No, Here’s Why – Jonathan Abbamonte
No. Korea’s Special Ops Forces are Numerous, Mysterious & Formidable – Dan Lamothe, WaPo
Running Numbers On Mortality Rates Suggests Obamacare Could Be Killing People – B. Frankie
Is Marine Le Pen a ‘Far-Right’ Candidate? – Jonah Goldberg, NR
Doc. Pulls Back Curtain On Red China’s Global Soft Power Outposts – Rachelle Peterson
Dems for Life Leader Slams Dem Chair for Saying Pro-Life Dems Not Welcome – Micaiah Bilger
A Tale of Two Interpretations of ‘Amoris Lætitia’ – E. Christian Brugger, NC Register
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TUESDAY EDITION

Catholic Students Call for End to “Prayer Shaming” in Powerful Viral Video

from ChurchPop

Christian Pacifism May Have a Point – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman O.S.B., Dominus Mi. . .
9 Family Lessons I Learned While Living in an Abbey – Kevin Di Camillo, NC Register
Restoring the Sacred in Catholic Art – Charles Cole, New Liturgical Movement
Tradition is Not a Dirty Word — It’s a Great Gift – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
With Love: To Desire What God Gives Us – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Stand
Are You Anxious, Upset, Confused about the Church Today? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Review: The Benedict Option – Sacerdos Romanus, Rorate Cæli
I Reject Sexism in Every Form, and All Its Pomps, and All Its Empty Works – Fr. Z’s Blog
Does St. Paul Offer Clues About the Dating of the Gospels? – Jimmy Akin, NC Register
Have You Been Betrayed? Here are Two Saints for You – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Laity Conference in Rome Raises Concerns Over Amoris Lætitia – Desmond O’Grady, CH
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