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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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Queering Episcopal High: The Fallout

by Rod Dreher

Debunking 3 Myths on the Fall of the Roman Empire – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Keeping Your Children Catholic – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Bishop Tobin’s Cautious Advice About Panhandlers Shakes Up the Internet – Kathy Schiffer, Rg
The Finality of St. Anthony’s Closing Has Hit Bob Hurley – Tom Canavan, AP via WaPo
The Stuff Nobody Wants – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
A Bishop of Consequence: Archbishop Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Chap. – George Weigel
The Bipolar Crowds: Readings for Palm/Passion Sunday – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Pg
Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi: Bishop Conley Reflects on Liturgiam authenticam – New Lit Mov
Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., The Civilized Reader
The Visions at Fatima and the Russian Revolution – Thomas Craughwell, NC Register
Be Wary of Charity Scams – Donald Wittmer, Catholic Journal
Is Capitalism the Enemy of the Family? – Donald Devine, TIC
Is There Really Such a Thing as “Catholic Music” – Mark Langley, Lion & Ox
Pope Francis’ Approval of SSPX Marriages Offers Hopeful Step to Unity – Edward Pentin, NCRg

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

What Catholic Leaders Had to Say About US Missile Strikes in Syria

from the Catholic News Agency

On Pope’s Desk, “Memorandum” Against General of Jesuits for Near Heresy – Sdr. Magister
Are the New Traditional Churches Artificial? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Crux
Our Sunday Visitor Shuns Church Militant – Christine Niles J.D., Church Militant
5 Myths About Confession that Too Many People Still Believe (Maybe Even You!) – ChurchPop
Is the Catholic Church in De Facto Schism? – E. Christian Brugger, Crisis Magazine
Movie Review: ‘The Case for Christ’ – Deacon Steven D. Greydanus, Natl Catholic Register
What James Teaches Us About Early Christianity – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
Sexual Abuse and the Culture of Death – Cassandra Hackstock, Truth and Charity Forum
Is Homemaking Part of God’s Economy? – Anna Arnold, Inst. for Faith, Work & Economics
Trusting God’s Plan for My Good – Allison Gingras, Catholic Stand
Benedict XVI to EWTN: ‘Thank You for Your Work’ – Elise Harris, National Catholic Register
Pro-Life Leaders & Religious Freedom Advocates Cheer Gorsuch Confirmation – CNA via NCRg
The Creative Catholic: Fr. James V. Schall S.J. on the Art & Vocation of Writing – K.V. Turley
The Church, Africa and the Future – Desmond O’Grady, OSV Newsweekly
On Immigration, Sanctuary Isn’t the Ultimate Solution, Bishop Says – K. Swanson, DC via CNA
‘Fashioned by God’: The Family in ‘Populorum Progressio,’ 50 Years Later – Helen Alvaré, Reg

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FRIDAY EDITION

The Target Boycott Cost More Than Anyone Expected — and the CEO was Blindsided

by Hayley Peterson,

of Business Insider

Attacks on the Magisterium and Liturgical Translation – Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Omission of ‘Easter’ Nod Roils World Press, British Prime Minister – Mark Kellner, Get Religion
Why are Catholic Sixth Forms Playing Down Their Religious Identity? – Fr. Matthew Pittam, CH
On Married Priests, Card. Kasper Says Pope Wants Proposals f/ Bishops’ Confs. – M. Hickson
Reflections of a Convert After The First Year – Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
Great-grandma’s Attic: When Protestants Rediscover Catholic Practices – David Mills, Aleteia
Fr. Z’s Prayers for Before and After Making Confessions – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Real Nature of Catholic Reparative Therapy – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
Vatican Tells UN “Population Bomb” Is Not the Cause of Poverty – Charles Collins, Crux
The Charism of Infertility – Timothy O’Malley, Church Life Journal
Philly Archbishop Praised for Revamping City’s Catholic Schools – Catholic News Agency
Holy Week Processions in Portugal – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
We Are All Veiled in the Paschal Mystery at Passiontide – Stephanie Mann, NC Register
Passion Sunday [Palm Sunday] (The Mass Readings Explained), Video – Brant Pitre Ph.D., TSP
Lent With St. Benedict: Ora et Labora, Prayer & Work – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Register
A Thriving Church Amid the Tragedy of Nigeria – Obianuju Ekeocha, Catholic Herald

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THURSDAY LATE EDITION

Why No Civility Is Possible Today

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

of Crisis Magazine

Fishwrap’s Nutty Over Cardinal Sarah’s Address in Germany – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis Thanks Maltese Bishops for ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Guidelines – Edward Pentin, NC Reg
Report Charges Cover-up of Sexual Abuse at SSPX – Inés San Martín, Crux
Quæritur: Vocation to Priesthood, but I Want Only the Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Trump Picks Christian Pro-lifer to Replace Homosexual as Army Secretary – Peter LaBarbera
Why Is ESPN So Afraid of Mentioning Christianity? – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
A New Civil Rights Ruling May Create Religious Liberty Problems – Kevin J. Jones, CNA
Treading the Uneven Terrain of ‘Gay Ministry’ in the Church – Judy Roberts, NC Register
10 Apps That Can Improve Your Prayer Life – Phillip Kosloski, Aleteia
Rome Conference of Laity to Call for Clarity on ‘Amoris Lætitia’ – Edward Pentin, The Reg
A Hidden Slaughter: Meeting Nigeria’s Endangered Christians – Douglas Murray, Cthlc Herald
Analysis: the Canonical Meaning of that Vatican Letter on ‘SSPX Weddings’ – Ed Condon, CH
Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Memorial Mass for Terri Schiavo Anniversary – Brian O’Neel
We Veil Our Statues and Unveil Our Hearts at Passiontide – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
40 Days for Life: Standing Athwart History – Joe Bissonnette, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Robert Sarah Discusses the Sublimity of Silence – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Rgstr

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

A Lefty Jesuit (I Know – Tautology) vs. Archbishop Chaput

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Outing Christian Bigots In Australia; Coming to America Soon – Rod Dreher, TAC
Egypt Has Figured Out How to Defeat ISIS: Defend Christians – Micah Halpern, NY Observer
A Beautiful Catholic School (Anglican Ordinariate): Atonement Academy in Texas – Fr. Z
There’s Been a “Profound Crisis” in the Liturgy Since Vatican II, Says Cardinal Sarah – ChrchPp
Scientific Connection between the Shrouds of Turin and Oviedo? – Aciprensa (Castillian)
Catholic High School Sees Return of the Altar Rail – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
John Vennari, RIP – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
How Fasting Can Change Your Life for the Better – ChurchPop
How a California Bill is Threatening Faith-based Codes of Conduct – Kevin J. Jones, CNA
Jail for Planned Parenthood Whistleblowers? It’s “California Über Alles” – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Classical Educators Optimistic about DeVos Appointment, Proposed Policies – Leslie Fain
Ex-convict: We Need to End the Stigma Against Felons – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
The Stories of a Snack, Capris, a Mint, and a House – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
When Art Came to the Rescue: Prelates, Penance and Painters – Elizabeth Lev, Aleteia
Unburden Yourself – The Gifts of Confession and Forgiveness – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Does God Favor the Prayers of a Child? – Michele Boyer, Catholic Stand

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TUESDAY LATE EDITION

Two Jehovah Witnesses Rang My Bell One Day. . .

by Edward Monti,

of Catholic Stand

Follow-up on Doodle 4 Google Winner: Allah Ackbar! – Dave Blount, Moonbattery
The Radical Grace Documentary Is Dissenting, Misleading Propaganda – Ann Carey, The CWR
Are You a Parent Worried about Online Pornography? Read This Book – Francis Phillips, CH
Pope Francis Creates Path for SSPX Priests to Validly Celebrate Marriages – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Is Truth Dead?” asks Time Magazine. . . Seriously? – Glenn Stanton, Natl Catholic Register
Was the Apostle Paul a Priest? – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
The Screwtape Option: 3 New Ways to Thwart Christian Witness Today – John Zmirak Ph.D.
The Sin of Usury is Alive and Well – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
The Two Faces of Amoris Lætitia – Mats Wahlberg, First Things
On the Civilizational Struggle With Islam – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
After Health Bill Failure, Defunding Planned Parenthood Puts GOP on Hot Seat – Nic. W. Smith
Sam Rocha: The Critic As Failed Oyster – Rod Dreher, TAC
Does California Have a Case Against David Daleiden? – Charles Limandri and Jeffrey Trissell
Cardinal Sarah: ‘Liturgy Must Reform Itself to Be More Faithful to Its Mystical Essence’ – CNA
Patriotism, Piety & Anthony Esolen’s Out of the Ashes – Jerry Slayer, The Cthlc World Report
Exorcism: Spiritual Pest-Control – Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
Saints of Lent: The POW Servant of God – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Ghosts and Shells: Is Transhumanism Cartesian? – Deacon Steven D. Greydanus, NC Register

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MONDAY EDITION

Healing the Wounds That Cause Homosexuality

by Jim Graves,

of the National Catholic Register

Crux Author Says Pope Francis Not Easily Labeled, But Then Labels Him Accurately – C.E. Olson
Numerous “Gay”-Affirming Parishes Unopposed by Bishops in U.S. – Joseph Sciambra, Life Site
Are Ordinary Catholics Too Frightened to Discuss Pope Francis? – Beverly Stevens, Regina
Evangelizing Young Adults Through Eucharistic Worship – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, The Reg
Ladies, Would You Rather Be Married to Mike Pence, or Anthony Weiner? – John Zmirak Ph.D.
LA Times Calls Daleiden Charges ‘Disturbingly Aggressive’ – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Rgstr
Meet the “Rosary Priest” Who Enlisted Hollywood Stars on a Prayer Crusade – Philip Kosloski
Adventures in Philosophy at the Univ. of Notre Dame – Christopher Kaczor, The Cthlc Thing
An Editor’s Note on Crux’s ‘Independence Day’ – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Charlie Daniels: “How About Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn?” – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Why This Pro-life Congressman Opposed the Failed Health Care Bill – Matt Hadro, CNA
Nigeria: Church Worried about Systematic Elimination of Christians – Vatican Radio
How to Keep an Authentic Catholic Voice When Asking for Money – Brice Sokolowski, CF
Should the Federal Government be “Heartless, Soulless, and Cheap”? – Cynthia Millen, CS
How to Inspire Catholics and Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Doctors Perform Heart Surgery On Baby Still Inside Womb To Remove Tumor – Stephanie Stahl

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SUNDAY EDITION

Bad News on the “Deaconette” Front!

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Communion on the Tongue – One Priests Thoughts & Experiences – Fr. Bryan Jerabek, CSD
Cardinal Sarah on Devastation to the Liturgy, Paths to Authentic Reform – Edward Pentin, Reg
Three Simple Ways to Show Contradictions in the Mormon Belief of God – Karlo Broussard, CA
Signs of the Anti-Christ – Justin Pisani, You for Christ
“Thou Doth Protest Too Much”: On Criticism of Mike Pence – Teresa Tomeo, The Dispatch
The State of the Church in Contemporary Ireland – John P. McCarthy, The Cth Wor Rep
Was This the Most Terrifying Religious Persecution in History? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Mary’s Little-Known Appearance in France – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Can Talkative People Make It to Heaven? – Nick Chui, Ignitum Today
The Dominic Option – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
Home Chapels Aid Family Prayer – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
The New Missionaries: Family Missions Company – Nathaniel Lauer, Catholic Stand
How a U.S. Bishop became a Korean War Martyr – Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency
The Still, Small Voice in the Desert Days – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Can You Teach a Preschooler About the Summa? A Review of Tiny Thomists – Anne Ma. Miller
5 Saints of Peru You Should Know – Kevin DiCamillo, National Catholic Register

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SATURDAY EDITION

Kellyanne Conway Confuses on Abortion

by Matthew Archbold,

of Creative Minority Report

The Horrific Dream of the Wife of Pontius Pilate (about Nicene Creed) – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Raymond Arroyo’s Books are having an Astounding Impact on at-risk Kids – Michelle Bauman
Philly DA Who Put Innocent Priests in Prison, Indicted On Bribery & Corruption – D.F. Pierre Jr.
The Two Americas – Kevin O’Brien, St. Genesius Net
This Popular European Diet Is Positively Medieval – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Chinese Chasuble of Dom Pierre-Célestin Lou Tseng-Tsiang, O.S.B. – Shawn Tribe, NLM
The Beauty of Women Will Save the World – Carrie Gress Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Christ’s Tomb at High Risk of “Catastrophic” Collapse, Scientists Warn – ChurchPop
The Origins of “Judeo-Christian” – Philip Jenkins, the Anxious Bench
Of Doves and Serpents, and Pro-Choice Magic – David Mills, the Human Life Review
Listen to Rare Recordings of J.R.R. Tolkien Reading ‘The Lord of the Rings’ – Philip Kosloski
How to Enjoy Beer Like a Trappist Monk (Video) – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Follow Mother Angelica’s Example to Reach Your Own Potential – Patti Maguire Armstrong
Jewels at Your Fingertips: Illuminated Manuscripts of the British Library – Daniel Esparza, Alt
Pope Francis On The Importance Of Beauty – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
The Long Lent of Iraq’s Christians – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register

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FRIDAY EDITION

The Priesthood of the Transgendered

by Joe Bissonnette,

of Crisis Magazine

Professor Suspended for Opposing Abortion at Catholic College – Dan Hitchens, Cthlc Herald
When Will American Catholic Colleges Ever Learn? – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
Sister Lucia of Fatima ‘Said Russia’s Prophecy was Fulfilled’ – Barb Fraze, Catholic Herald
Has the Time Come to Listen to Lefebvre? – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Despair in Secular America – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Pro-Life Pro-Family Turn Rocks Euros at UN Commission on Women – Stefano Gennarini J.D.
The Not-So-Bright Branch of the American Leftists Speaks – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
What Trump’s success should teach Church leaders – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Can You Teach a Preschooler About the Summa? A Review of Tiny Thomists – Anne Ma. Miller
Time Magazine, Marriage Is a Sacrament; Not a Science – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
The Media’s Role in Social Discord – Vincent Ryan Ruggiero, Catholic Journal
The Abuse of Science Leads to Liberal Social Engineering – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
Pro-Life Investigator: Charges Are ‘Bogus’ – Brian Fraga, National Catholic Register
A Devotional: Reflections on the Law – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
Why Religious Freedom Is Important to Both Dems & the GOP in Gorsuch Hearings – K. Dallas

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THURSDAY EDITION

Shhhhh! Don’t Mention Christian Faith because ESPN Wants to Pretend It Doesn’t Matter

by Bobby Ross Jr.,

of Get Religion

The One Reason We Can Be Sure the Apostles Didn’t Just Make It All Up – ChuchPop
What Everyone Gets Wrong About the Sin of Acedia, the Deadly “Noonday Devil” – ChurchPop
God’s Periodic Table. . .& Evolution – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Reflections of a Catholic Scientist
King Solomon’s Temple, Rebuilt in 3D – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Brick by Brick in Cincy! Oratory! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why the Flat Earth Society Matters – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Mother Angelica on the Latin Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Is Confession Biblical? – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
The Importance of Reading Genesis Like a Scientist – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Cthlc Answers
Planned Parenthood Investigators Reject ‘Bogus’ Felony Charges – Catholic News Agency
Prospects of a Catholic Literary Revival – David Paul Deavel, The Catholic World Report
When Is Palm Sunday? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Even the Dead Obey Him: Readings for 5th Sunday of Lent Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D.
Catholic Education Matters – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Freedom of Religion and True Freedom – Christine Roe, Catholic Stand

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

New Center for Medical Progress Video Will Horrify You

by Matthew Archbold,

of Creative Minority Report

Franciscan “Dancing” Fail – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Mystery of Wallace Stevens’ ‘Deathbed Conversion’ to Catholicism – Francis Phillips, CH
Why Leftists & Feminists Make Excuses for Islam: Enemy of Their Enemy – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Am I Really Not Allowed to Cuss or Swear? – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers
Islam and the London Killings – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic World Report
Our Lady of the Atonement Joins the Anglican Ordinariate: Update! – Nicholas Wolfram Smith
I am a Catechist, I am Not God’s Lawyer – Nick Chui, Ignitum Today
Eight Things You Have To Know About The Church’s Teaching On Divorce – Leila Miller, CA
Do You Know What Separates Man from the Animals? – Matt Nelson, Catholic Answers
Thinking It Through: How to Refute the “Religion Is Violent” Myth – Karlo Broussard, CA
A Lot More Than Just Pensions could be Decided in This Supreme Court Case – Mt. Hadro, CNA
Just-War Teaching and the Emerging North Korean Crisis – V. Bradley Lewis, NC Register
Our Lady Healer of Families Heal My Broken Family – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Is the Benedict Option the Answer to Neo-Barbarianism? – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
Spiritual Desolation and Humility – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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