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WEDNESDAY EDITION

AP Deploys Full Kellerism to Summarize North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Bill’ Business Price Tag

by Mark Kellner

of Get Religion

Student Lost Credit for Using “Mankind” Instead of Gender-Neutral Alternative – Sha. Nelson
Does Germany Still Care About Martin Luther? – Rod Dreher, TAC
Hosts Brought to Altar at Communion, Not Before Consecration – Fr. Z’s Blog
Swedish Man Prosecuted for Eating Bacon Near Muslims – Chris Tomlinson, BL
Life’s Not Fair: Finding Joy by Accepting Things as They Are – Sam Guzman, The Cth Gntlmn
He Never Imagined Being a Priest, But Then He Felt the Call – Ellen McCarthy, Wshngtn Post
Man Puts a Question Mark Where God Put a Period – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Answering Mr. Walford’s Queries on Amoris Lætitia, Really – Stv. O’Reilly, Roma Locuta Est
The Jihadi Who Turned to Jesus – Patrick Kingsley, The New York Times
Evil Is Not Inevitable: The Benedict Opportunity – Tom Hoopes, National Catholic Register
“Poor Prenatal Diagnosis”: What We Did When Doctor Told Us to Abort Our Baby – Kate Chetta
Card. Pell Talks Technology, Trump, Brexit at Book Presentation – J.A. Esteves, CNS via TCR
US Anglican Ordinariate Expands to Include Prominent Texas Parish – Catholic News Agency
New Yorkers Walk for the Unborn – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Can Small Children be Saints? Fatima Shows the Answer Is Yes – Stephen Bullivant, Cthlc Hrld
Arizona Strengthens Conscience Protections for Health Care Providers – CNA via NC Register

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TUESDAY EXTRA

Supreme Incoherence: Transgender Ideology and the End of Law

by Jeff Shafer, J.D.,

of First Things

How Do Adam & Eve Fit With Evolution? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Abortion and the Catholic Democrat – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Are Jihadists Really Turning to Christianity? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Cthlc Herald
Maryland Catholic Conf. Approves & Promotes State Funding of Planned Parenthood – R-DC-C
Seattle Weekly Offers Story of Same-Sex Attracted Mayor, Smears Catholicism – Julia Duin, GR
Venerable Fulton Sheen on “False Compassion” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Finding Truth & Joy Amid the Decline of Western Civilization – Jennifer Roback Morse Ph.D.
How to Save the Soul of Our Catholic Schools – R. Jared Staudt Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
3 Views of Time and Eternity – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
Feminist: Moms Should Be Legally Required to Work, Barred From Staying at Home – J. Melchior
A Short Treatise on Suicide – Regis Martin Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
A Brave, New, Down Syndrome Free World – Mary Pesarchick, Catholic Stand
Submariners, St. Joseph, and Lent – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Temptation and Lenten Penance – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
How the Study of History & Literature Directs Us To Liturgy or at Least It Ought To – Clayton
Indian Nun Stabbed to Death in 1995 Will Now be Beatified – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

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TUESDAY EDITION

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A Selective Public High School Excluded Catholic School Students from Admission, Why?

via Catholic News Agency

How to Feed a Family of 13! – Sam, Catholic Homeschooling Mom: Thy Will Be Done. . .
Card. Burke: Vatican Hosting Pro-Abort Population Control Activist Simply a Scandal – Chretien
What’s the Most Convincing Argument Against Pornography? Science – Mary Rezac, CNA
Confiding Ourselves to Saint Joseph – Edouard Belaga Ph.D., Catholic Stand
How an Ignatian Retreat can Change Your Brain – Catholic Herald
1 Year Ago: Mother Angelica, RIP – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Globalist Illusions and the Folly of Global Governance – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Pblc Discourse
Of Millennials and Monastic Hospitality – Ines A. Murzaku, The Catholic Thing
Nietzsche, Barney the Dinosaur & the Word of God: On Catechesis for Young People – Nick Chui
Euthanasia Moving Fast in Canada – David Mulroney, Founders House
Jesus Wept: Raising of Lazarus (Upcoming Sun. Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
The Value of Obedience – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Saints of Lent: The Lion of Munster – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Iraqi Christian Refugee: The US Has Primary Responsibility to Help Us – Edward Pentin, Reg
Gorsuch Praised for Record of Building Unity on Religious Freedom – Matt Hadro, CNA

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MONDAY EXTRA

Ten Years of International Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Laws: Lessons Learned

by Daniel Moody, D.Phil.

Pope Francis’s Achilles Heel – William Doino Jr., First Things
Pope Francis Will Raise Voting Electors from 120 to 150 & Other Changes – A. Gagliarducci
Impurity and the Lie – Fr. Tim McCauley, Crisis Magazine
Ugly Churches and Modern Day Iconoclasm – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Catholics and New Age, the Occult, and Witchcraft – Wendy McMahan, Catholic Stand
4 Biblical Facts Every Protestant Should Know About the Annunciation – Justin McClain, epcPw
Was the Catholic Church Historically an Enemy of the Bible? – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Taken for a Ride? Islam and Religious Liberty – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Baroque Rifle-wielding Peruvian Angels of the 17th Century – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Obituary: David Braine, Leading Catholic Philosopher Who Battled Disability – Alan Fimister
You Don’t Have to Support Policies of Liberal Democrats to be a Charitable Christian – Griffey
Financial Advisers Put Faith in Religion-Based Investing – Anne Tergesen, Wall Street Journal
Centenary of Fatima Apparitions Brings Pope to Portugal – Barbie O’Dowd, epicPew
Neil Gorsuch, the Supreme Court, and Religious Freedom – Richard W. Garnett J.D., Rel & Pol

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MONDAY EDITION

(Photo Credit: Edward Pentin)

“A Satanic Black Cloud Ran Through These Towns and Villages”

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

My Take on Pope’s Remarks to Chilean Bishops (Condemning Communion for Remarried) – Fr. Z
The Man in the Women’s Restroom, and Why He Can Stay There – David Mills, The Stream
Feminism, Keep Your Filthy Hands Off My Wife – Stephen Herreid, Catholic Vote
Mark Shea’s Misrepresentation of Catholic Teaching on Capital Punishment – Edw. Feser Ph.D.
How Secularists Poison Minds Who Don’t Know They’re Being Poisoned – David Mills, The Strm
Video: Cardinal Burke about the Future of the 5 Dubia Regarding Amoris Lætitia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Religion, Morality & Terrorism: How Do IRA Catholics Compare with ISIS Muslims? – R. Ostling
In Venezuela, Socialism Starves Christians of Wheat for Communion – John Zmirak Ph.D.
In a Nutshell: Protecting Your Children in a Digital World, in 2017 – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Theft, Charity, and Virtue Signaling – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Thirst of Jesus – Nada Mazzei, Catholic Stand
Fighting the Ideologies of Contraception, Divorce & Gender – Jim Graves, The Cth World Rprt
Neil Gorsuch on Life, Liberty, and the Natural Law – Paul Kengor Ph.D., The Dispatch
Should Christian-run Businesses be Held to a Higher Standard? – David Mills, Aleteia
Americans Agree: Moms and Dads Should have Paid Parental Leave – Catholic News Agency
Gratitude is a Prayer – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand

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SUNDAY EDITION

What You Need to Know About 9 of the Most Important Religious Orders

via ChurchPop

A Low Down Dirty Shea – Edward Feser Ph.D.
The Easter Bunny is a Protestant – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Demon Attacks – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
This Priest Has a Simple & Innovative Way to Reach College Students with the Faith – ChrchPp
The Miracle and the Hope: Cardinal Kung’s Requiem and Burial – Roseanne Sullivan, CPW
Descended into Hell – Latin and Greek Versions of Apostles Creed – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Why the Ordinariate; The Return of English Catholicism – Fr. Ed, Father Ed’s Blog
Cry Rooms and Blogging – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
God Can Heal Even the Worst Cases of Family Rivalry, Jealousy or Betrayal – Nancy Jo Sullivan
New York Catholic Convert-Priest Is One Step Closer to Sainthood – CNA via NC Register
There Is No Such Thing as a Christian Doormat – Nick Chui, Ignitum Today
A Spiritual Solidarity Binds Us To Souls In Purgatory – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
In Somalia, a Tiny Catholic Community Brings a Glimmer of Hope – Fredrick Nzwili, The Dsptch
Art: A Glimpse into the Beauty of God – Alaine DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Anointed with Light: Readings for Laetare Sunday – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
What’s The Joy of The Lord All About? – Bart Schuchts, Catholic Stand

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SATURDAY EDITION

The Unlikely Saga of Church Militant’s Christine Niles: Saigon, Surfing, and Beyond

by Beverly Stevens,

of Regina Magazine

If Dad Takes Faith in God Seriously, So Will His Children – Fr. Richard Heilman, Rmn Cth Man
The Escriva Option: An Alternative to St. Benedict – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Want to Sleep Peacefully? Pray This Prayer of the Night – Elizabeth Scalia, Aleteia
Why Did Jesus Die in His Thirties? – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Pioneer in Same-Sex Attraction Reparative Therapy Dies – Christine Niles J.D., Chrch Militant
What Josephus Really Said About Reincarnation – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
What If Liturgical Music was as Moving and Powerful as the Mass Deserves?  -Libby Reichert, Alt
In This Age of Relativism, We Must Speak the Truth – Tod Worner, National Catholic Register
Can America Become a Christian Society Again? – Thomas Ascik, TIC
Rapid City Native Appointed as Next Bishop of Cheyenne – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
What’s Cooler Than Getting Ashes on Your Forehead? – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today

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FRIDAY EDITION

Do You Know What Catholics Absolutely Must Believe? Take the Quiz!

by Theresa Williams,

of epicPew

Family-based Catechesis for Home and Parish: A Breakthrough – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Columnist: Stay-at-Home Moms Should Be Forced to Work – Matthew Archbold, CMR
16 Super Fun Catholic Memes that Will Make Your Day! – ChurchPop
Cardinal: ‘By African Standards, I’m Not Conservative, I’m Normal’ – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Quæritur: Telling a Lie During Confession – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Sen. Leahy Wants You To Sympathize with Auschwitz Abortionist or Something – Mat. Archbold
Culture, Faith and the Craven Souls of the “Nones” – Joe Bissonnette, Crisis Magazine
Why Catholics in Scotland Want a Statue for This Martyred Priest – Catholic News Agency
Private Property and the Redistribution of Wealth – Paul Fahey, The Porch
Neil Gorsuch and Natural Law – Paul Kengor, National Catholic Register
A Family Guide to Raising Kids Who Love Jesus and Culture of Life – Amanda Evinger, NC Reg
When the Loss of a Loved One Leads to Depression – David Garcia, Catholic Stand
Cardinal William Keeler (1931-2017) – Adelaide Mena, Catholic News Agency via N.C. Rgstr
Pope: Fatima Visionaries Francisco & Jacinta Marto to be Proclaimed Saints – Elise Harris, CNA
How Defenders of Religious Freedom Are Fighting to Reclaim International Law – B. Bull J.D.
Spanish Video Seeks to Erase the Stigma of Down Syndrome – Catholic News Agency

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THURSDAY EXTRA

Cardinal Marx’ Seminary Received Only One New Seminarian in 2016

by Maike Hickson,

of One Peter 5

When Policy Preferences Masquerade as Rights – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
The Multi-millionaire Pizza Magnate Who Decided to Give His Life to the Church – F. Phillips
This Website Just Made Sharing Your Faith Ridiculously Easy – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
10 Delicious and Simple Lenten Dinners for Fridays – Susanna Spencer, N.C. Register
Most Married Catholic Priests are Staunch Advocates of Clerical Celibacy – Joshua J. Whitfield
10 Signs You Really Need to Chill Out With Your Lenten Fast – Tatiana Federoff, epicPew
What Is The Apostolic Pardon? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
It’s Dangerous to Believe: Religious Freedom and Its Enemies – Mary Eberstadt, TCT
The Need for Intentional Silence in the Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Repentance and Cleaning House – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
San Antonio Parish Is Now Ordinariate – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Authentic Prayer: Battling Distractions – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
The Humor of Miracles – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
How Gargoyles Save Souls . . . and Ceilings – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
High Art Meets High-tech in Vatican 3D Film on Raphael – J. McKenna, RNS via Deseret News
At Rome Summit, Africa’s Church Faces Its Growing Pains – John L. Allen Jr., Crux

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THURSDAY EDITION

Philadelphia DA Seth Williams (Photo Credit: Houston Chronicle)

Philadelphia District Attorney Who Zealously Tried and Convicted Monsignor William Lynn, Indicted for Corruption and Bribery

by Matthew Archbold,

of Creative Minority Report

Marian Consecration is Not a “Nice” Thing to Do – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
The Last of the Junior Seminarians – K.E. Colombini, Crisis Magazine
Lawsuit: Girl in Boys’ Locker Room Violated Student Privacy – Catholic News Agency via Reg
St. Paul Prayed for Onesiphorus, Who Was Dead – Dave Armstrong, Ntnl Catholic Register
Interview: Fr. Robert Sirico on Pope Francis & ‘Poverty Inc.’ – Devin Ryan, Acton Inst. Pwrblg
The Priest in Cassock is a Living Sermon – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Gorsuch Made an Important Distinction when Asked about Assisted Suicide – Matt Hadro, CNA
4 Classic Films about the Shroud of Turin Available in One DVD – Justin McClain, epicPew
Watch This Little Girl Steal Pope Francis’ Hat – Catholic News Agency
Marie Collins Highlights Ongoing Tensions Over Vatican’s Handling of Clergy Abuse – E. Pentin
Do Media have a ‘Conscience?’ No;  When It Comes to Foster Care, Religious Liberty in TX – GR
The Efficacy of Prayer: Not Just Nice Thoughts – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Knights of Columbus Boost Aid to Persecuted Christians – Patty Knap, Ntnl Catholic Register
African Catholics Reject Communion for Remarried; Fine Example – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Fertility Awareness-Based Family Planning: Good for Both Body & Soul – Ana Maria Dumitru
Judge Gorsuch Nomination Backed by Dozens of Pro-life Groups – Catholic News Agency

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

Our Lady of Atonement, San Antonio Texas

After a Long Battle, a Texas Parish Joins the Anglican Ordinariate

by Christine Niles, J.D.,

of Church Militant

A Strong & Booming Catholic Faith in Africa Shows Way on Amoris Lætitia – Jef. A. Mirus Ph.D.
Quæritur: Away from the Church for 17 years, but I Want to Return – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Joseph’s Little-Known Appearance in France – Joseph Pronechen, Ntnl Catholic Register
Neil Gorsuch Shows Christians Why We Need to Build Up Our Own Elites – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Gothic Style Wall Paintings, An Appropriate Style for Roman Rite Churches – David Clayton
Sheen, Scanlan, Angelica & Other Americans May Take Steps to Canonization Soon – T. Williams
Feminists Abort Unborn Jesus – Rod Dreher, TAC
Vincible Ignorance and Invincible Ignorance – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
The Benedict Option and the Way of Exchange – Alan Jacobs Ph.D., First Things
The Church Teaches – and Judges – Consciences – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek S.T.D., TCT
Supreme Court Nominee Drilled on Abortion, Religious Freedom at Hearings – Matt Hadro
Soften Our Hearts of Stone and Help Us Repent – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand

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TUESDAY EXTRA

Robert Cardinal Sarah

Why an ‘African Moment’ Is Unfolding in Catholicism

by John L. Allen Jr.,

of Crux

Male Weightlifter Wins Women’s Competition; Shatters Record. . .Cuz, Well, He’s a Dude – CMR
Baptists at the Door! – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Clarity from Vancouver about Communion for the Divorced and Civilly Remarried – Fr. Z’s Blog
Not Benedictine Enough: Rod Dreher’s Diagnosis & Prescription for U.S. Christianity – N. Peters
Theologian: ‘Amoris’ Debate Settled in Africa; Answer Is “No” – J.L. Allen Jr. & I. San Martin
Why Do Catholics Genuflect in a Church? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Life Among The Bruderhof – Rod Dreher, TAC
It Turns Out That a Less-Christian America Might Be a Worse America – David French
Can’t Live Without Your Coffee? Then Thank This Pope! – ChurchPop
Marriage Reality vs. Marriage Redefinition – William B. May, National Catholic Register
Classical Architecture Makes Us Happy; So Why Not Build More of It? – Ed West, The Spectator
These Easter Gift Ideas Are Authentically Catholic & Perfect for Your Child – Theresa Williams
Will Gorsuch Be Confirmed in Time to Rule on ‘Major’ Church-State Case? – Joan F. Desmond
Lives Interrupted: Six Women and Abortion – Roseanne T. Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Gorsuch Brings Legal Substance to Supreme Court Hearing’s Political Theater – Bunson Ph.D.

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