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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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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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Francis is a Broken Country

by Samuel Gregg, D.Phil.,

of First Things

Cardinal Sarah: Church Is Facing ‘Grave Risk’ of Schism Over Morality – Pete Baklinski, LSN
Dem Party Chair: No Place for Pro-Life Dems, Get in Line With Abortion or Get Out – M. Bilger
Margaret Sanger: “We Want to Exterminate the Negro Population” – Micaiah Bilger, LN
LGBT Coalition Brands Religious Organisations ‘Hate Groups’ – The Christian Institute
Sexual Difference, Complementarity & the Truth: A Personal Journey – Jus. Charlebois Ph.D.
Google Promotes Same-Sex ‘Marriage,’ Homosexual Adoption in New Ad – Steve Weatherbe
NYT Refuses to Use Term ‘Female Genital Mutilation’ b/c It’s ‘Culturally Loaded’ – A. Randall
Catholic Institutions Vulnerable to Sexual “Identity” Discrimination Lawsuits – A. Hendershott
Canadian Bishops Funding Abortion & Pro-Homosexual Activist Groups – Lianne Laurence, LSN
‘Communism for Kids’ Turns Deadly Ideology into a Fairy Tale – Jarrett Stepman, The Stream
French Bishops Offer Divided Voters Guidelines on Presidential Runoff – CNS via CH
New Report on Religious Persecution: Christians Are Most Widely Targeted – CNA via The Reg
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MONDAY EDITION

The New Catholic Etsy, Catholic Bookstores Explode Online

by Chiara Finaldi,

of Regina Magazine

Millennial Sisters – Beverly Desoto Stevens, Regina Magazine
The 5 People You’ll Meet in Seminary – Riley, ChurchPop
Archaeologists Find What May Be the Oldest Depiction of the Virgin Mary – John Burger
4 Danger Signs of Cult-Like Behavior, and 4 Antidotes – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Reg
Video of Twin Unborn Babies Provides Breathtaking Glimpse Inside the Womb – Nancy Flanders
Why are Peacocks Considered Symbols of the Resurrection? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., CSD
15 Contributions Christianity Made to Europe and to the World – Miriam Diez Bosch, Aleteia
Putting First Things First in a College Education – Michael Scaperlanda, Crisis Magazine
Is The Church Out of Her League on the Environment? – Tom Collingwood, Catholic Stand
NFP VS. Sex Ed; Podcast – The Editors, First Thing
Catholicism Is, Most Importantly, An Experiential Faith – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
An Interfaith Dialogue with a Muslim Social Justice Comedian – Chris Brune, Catholic Stand
Introducing the Metropolitan Catholic Chorale – Jennifer Donelson, New Liturgical Mvmnt
The Road to Emmaus (Mass Readings Explained, Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
The Beautiful and Ancient Custom of Blessing Fields on Rogation Days – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
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Riccardo Cascioli, director of ‘La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana’, speaking at the April 22nd conference. (Photo Credit: Edward Pentin)

Lay Scholars Highlight Problems With ‘Amoris Lætitia’, Crisis in the Church

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

What Catholics Can Learn About Islam from a Former Muslim – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Mgzn
Florida: Diocese of Orlando Reprimands Teacher for Quoting Saint on Islam – Robert Spencer
The Death of Grammar & The End of Education – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, TIC
Why Are Many of Great Books of 20th Century by People Who Killed Themselves – J. Van Maren
If Bill O’Reilly Followed Mike Pence’s Rules On Women, He Might Still Be On TV – Jessica Burke
France’s Final Choice: Le Pen or Vichy Sharia – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Paterson: A Film to Remember – William Doino Jr., First Things
Interview: Cardinal Müller on Medjugorje, Amoris Lætitia & Radical Islam – Konrad Sawicki
“Smoking Gun” Proving Ottoman Complicity in Armenian Genocide Claimed – John Burger
The International Monarchist League’s Fight To Save Endangered Royals – Tom Sykes, TDB
Will Blaine’s Descendants Finally Be Disinherited? – Mark David Hall, Library of Law & Liberty
Comparing Studies To See If Abortion Really Harms Women’s Mental Health – Grazie P. Christie
We Must Never Forget That Genocide Begins With Groupthink – Stella Morabito, The Fdrlst
Trading on the Female Body: Surrogacy, Exploitation & Collusion by US Govt – Kathleen Sloan
Why Mistreating Muslims can Backfire on Christians – George Yancey, The Stream
Secret Archives Show Vatican Tried to Stop Armenian Genocide – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
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Priest Charged with Assault for Defending Eucharist During Traditional Latin Mass

of The Remnant Newspaper

Pope Planning to Retire Once He’s Appointed Enough Liberal Cardinals – Damian Thompson
The New Black List; Southern Poverty Law Center’s Anti-Christian List – Austin Ruse, Crisis
NY Archd. Celebrates Pro-Gay Marriage Poet, Gay Kissing in Church, Gay Jesus – Jos. Sciambra
Florida H.S. Students Forced to Remove Cross & Participate in Gay Activities – Nancy Flory
Fr. Murray, Prof. Royal on “Deaconettes”, ‘Amoris Lætitia’, Liturgy, Communion in the Hand – Z
Why Do We Need The Benedict Option? – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
NYT Columnist: Please Stop Calling My Tomboy Daughter ‘Transgender’ – Liberty McArtor
Fake Canon Law Goes On Goin’ On – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., The Cthlc World Report
Dublin Archbishop Calls Catholicism Harsh, Judgmental Religion of Fear – Claire Chretien
Kim Kardashian Releases Blasphemous Candle With Herself as Virgin Mary – ChurchPop
Cardinals’ Dubia & Papal Silence: The Silver Lining – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman O.S.B.
A Modest Proposal for an Immodest Culture – Donald DeMarco, NC Register
The Problem With Papal Mind-Readers – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., Catholic Stand
Reno Bishop Calvo Gives Dominican Nuns Hope on Deaconettes – California Catholic Daily
ACLU: Force Catholic Hospital to Aid in ‘Sex Change’ – Robert Knight, The American Thinker
LGBT Values Will Be Pushed on Two-Year-Olds in UK Preschools – Steve Weatherbe, LSN
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SUNDAY EDITION

Dominican Friars Restoring Beauty in the Church’s Liturgy

by Kareem O’Brian Nelson,

of Regina Magazine

The 20 Types of People You’ll Meet at Mass–Which One Are You? – Just McClain, epicPew
5 Old-Fashioned Habits Worth Resurrecting in a Fast-Paced World – Teresa Mull, Aleteia
Catholic Deacon Given Job of Hermit at 350-Year-Old Cliffside Retreat – Catholic Herald
The French, Coming Apart – Christopher Caldwell, City Journal
The Rise of English Catholicism; Expanding On a Great Post – Shane Schaetzel, Ozarks Cthlc
Quæritur: The Inevitable “Rite of Thanking” at the End of Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Faustina’s Little-Known Litany to the Blessed Host of the Eucharist – ChurchPop
Resurrecting the Idea of a Christian Society – R.R. Reno, First Things
What Does “Alleluia” Mean? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
True Liturgy is a Reflection of Heaven – Robert Cardinal Sarah, The Catholic World Report
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
When Mystical Truths Become Relevant – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
“Defending Emperor Constantine”; Video – Peter Leithart, First Things
Do Ideals Matter Anymore? – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Christian Persecution: Attention Must be Paid – Kathryn Jean Lopez, The Stream
Creative Ways to Celebrate the Easter Octave & Season as a Family – Amanda Evinger, NC Reg
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Quiz: Name that Heresy! (Then Make Sure You Don’t Believe Them. . .)

from ChurchPop

Quæritur: Priest Doesn’t Purify Vessels, Leaves Them Overnight – Fr. Z’s Blog
What’s an ‘Act of Love’ in a Marriage? – Zyta Rudzka, Aleteia
The Empty Chaos of Today’s Art Might be Telling Us Something – John Garvey, Catholic Philly
This Beautiful Video Shows You How These Franciscans Celebrated Holy Week – ChurchPop
For McElroy, A Vice-Disrupter for Davenport, “An Awesome Dude” – Rocco Palmo, Whispers
All-Black Boys School in Philadelphia Where Latin Is the Key – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Z’s Prayers for Before and After Hearing Confessions – Fr. Z’s Blog
Can Your Kids Handle the Latin Mass? – Anna-Maria Vesey, Regina Magazine
Saving Classical Music: A Return to Tradition – Andrew Balio, TIC
Hearing the Lost Sounds of Byzantine Era Churches – Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic
The Social Vision of Pope Leo XIII in the 21st Century; Video – Russell Hittinger, First Things
Empathy for Egypt – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Therapeutic Culture; Podcast – The Editors, First Things
Yes, Breastfeeding has Benefits, but Formula Moms Aren’t Failures – Elizabeth Pardi, Aleteia
4 Helpful Relationship Tips for Spouses Who Work Together – Zyta Rudzka, Aleteia
Achievement and the Christian Life; Video – Elizabeth Corey, First Things
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How Western Civilization Will Collapse

by Rachel Nuwer,

of BBC Future

A Painful Transgender Warning Against Transanity – Michael Brown, The Stream
Vimeo Declares War on Christian Apostolates – Michael Brown, The Stream
The Battle for France – Scott McConnell, TAC
I Used to be Transgender; On Those Kids Who Think They are Transgender – Walt Heyer
Princeton Theological Seminary Writes Its Own Epitaph – Michael Brown, The Stream
Video Proof: Disney has been Promoting Homosexuality Since the 1990s – Peter LaBarbera
The Man in the Women’s Room, and Why He Can Stay There – David Mills, The Stream
Europe in Eclipse? – Glen A. Sproviero, TIC
A Sad Story: Our Pro-Life Presidents, and Their Pro-Abortion Children – Jonathan Van Maren
Trump Picks Pro-Life Conservative to Lead HHS Civil Rights Office – Peter LaBarbera, LSN
Planned Parenthood Tries to Hide Horror of Abortion, by Painting It Pink – Ryan Bomberger
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