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HOLY SATURDAY EDITION

When Jesus Stormed the Gates of Hell: The Forgotten Events of Holy Saturday

from ChurchPop

Only a Good Catholic Will Get a Perfect Score on This Quiz. . .Just Kidding – Chloe Mooradian
Did Jesus Rise? The Extreme Apostle Says Yes, the More Extreme Atheist Says No – David Mills
“The Case for Christ” and a Stubbornly Historical Religion – Bishop Robert Barron S.T.D.
Four Reasons to Believe Jesus Was Really Crucified – Matt Nelson, Catholic Answers
Scripture and Science: Historical Day of Christ’s Death in AD 33 – Taylor Marshal Ph.D.
A Complete Course in Biblical Theology: Readings for the Vigil – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
What Happened to the Phrase “Soldier of Christ?” – Fr. Basil Cole O.P., Truth & Charity Frm
How Much Do You Know about the Catacombs? – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Cardinal Rob. Sarah Calls Abortion the “Greatest Tragedy of Our Time” – Steven Ertelt, LN
Catholicism in the East, in Print & Onscreen – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
LifeSite Is Hiring for Vatican Correspondent, Journalist, etc. . . – Life Site News
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GOOD FRIDAY EDITION

Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, “Christ Crucified”, c. 1677

9 Things You Need to Know About Good Friday

by Jimmy Akin,

of the National Catholic Register

Have a Bleak and Blessed Good Friday – John Zmirak Ph.D., the Stream
Love Devotion to Mary? Want to Defend Her? Get. This. Book! – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
5 Lenten Sacrifices You Still Have Time to Make – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Priest Hit with Car at Pro-Life Vigil Forgives Pro-Abortion Attacker – Lisa Bourne, LSN
The Real Purpose of Temptation Might Surprise You (and It’s Not for Sinning!) – Laura Hensley
Living With Only a Thin Veil Between Earth & Heaven – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
The Often-Overlooked Saints of Good Friday – Thomas Craughwell, Natl Catholic Register
Thinking It Through: The Consequences of Polygamy – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
A Benedictine Nun of the Melkite Order on the Other Side of The Wall – Claire Bastier, LCI
Help for Mothers of Young Children During Mass – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Easter Explained: ‘Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead?’ – Fr. C. John McCloskey III, NC Reg
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FRIDAY NEWS EDITION

Why the Vatican Sounds Increasingly Anglican
by Father Dwight Longenecker,
Standing on my Head

Fr. James Martin Appointed to Handle Pope’s Twitter, Vatican Radio, Website & TV – Cal-Cthlc
Fr. James Martin’s Vatican Appointment Will Only Embolden Gay Activists – Doug Mainwaring
Pinkshirts On The Move: Any Opposition Officially Labeled “Hate Group” – Rod Dreher, TAC
Official Rips Critics of Bill that Allows Gov’t to Seize Children f/ Christian Homes – L. Laurence
How Shall We Respond to an Increasingly Hostile, Secular Culture? – Russell Shaw, The CWR
Canada’s Main Catholic Charity has a Dirty Little Secret about Abortion – Pete Baklinski, LSN
How the Hail Mary Pass Got That Name – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
N. Carolina Bill: SCOTUS Overstepped Constitution in Legalizing Gay ‘Marriage’ – Fr. M. Hodges
2 Lies the Planned Parenthood Abortion Business Wants You to Believe – Ran. O’Bannon Ph.D.
President Trump-Signed Law Gives States Right to Defund Planned Parenthood – CNA via NCRg
Why Don’t We Care About the Slaughter of Christians? – Michael Brown, The Stream
Are Babies Left to Die When They Survive Abortion? The Horrifying True Stories – Car. Novielli
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THURSDAY NEWS EXTRA

Tucker Carlson and Piers Morgan Discuss the Silence over Muslims War on the Cross

by Matthew Archbold

of the Creative Minority Report

The Silent Suffering of Same-Sex Attracted Men: An Unspoken Epidemic – John Stonestreet
A Bleeding Host in Argentina? Bishop Investigates Alleged Eucharistic Miracle – CNA
Father Samir: Egypt’s Palm Sunday Terror Reflects a Sickness Within Islam – Edward Pentin
Mom Furious after Daughter Implanted w/ Dangerous Contraception on School Trip – LSN
The Cross ISIS Couldn’t Destroy – Fr. Benedict Kiely, Catholic Herald
The Decay of Political Culture in the West – Pierre Manent, First Things
Teens are Becoming Transgender Because It’s Trendy, Expert Says – Fr. Mark Hodges, LSN
The Case for Christ – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
A Planned Gift to Build the Temple – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
10 Babies Born Alive After Botched Abortions in 2015. . .in Just 3 States – Carole Novielli, LN
Doctors Call for More Organ Harvesting from Euthanasia Victims – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Mormon Blog Opens New Chapter, Will Become a Nonprofit Book Publisher – Peggy F. Stack
Faith Motivates Kickstarter for Newspaper to Print Hopeful Headlines – Emily McFarlan Miller
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MAUNDY THURSDAY EXTRA

9 Fact You May Not Know About Holy (Maundy) Thursday

by Chloe Mooradian,

of epicPew

If It’s Holy Thursday, it Must Be Time to Discuss Foot Washing – LarryD, Acts of the Apostasy
The Easter Triduum: Entering Into the Heart of Our Faith – Jean Heimann
The Ten Commandments – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Book that Captures the Drama of Christ’s Final Days on Earth – Francis Phillips, CH
The Three Crosses: Snapshots of Our Journey – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
The Reconciliation of the Public Penitents on Holy Thursday at Sarum – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Whatever You Did for the Least of These. . . – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Last Minute Encouragement For Your Holy Week – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
How My Ash Wednesday Cross Went Viral – Carol Monaghan, Catholic Herald
Good Friday Reminder: Fasting, Abstaining, and You – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Easter a Pagan Celebration? – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
What was Mass Like for the Early Christians? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Stripping of the Altars – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
The Chalice: Simili Modo, Postquam Coenatum Est. . . – Paul Claudel, Rorate Cæli
There’s Some Peter, Thomas and John in All of Us – Travis C. Headley, Forty Something Faith
Pope Francis’ Chrism Mass Homily – Full Text – National Catholic Register
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MAUNDY THURSDAY EDITION

A side-chapel roof mosaic in Westminster Cathedral, London, England. Saint Agatha is the patron saint of breast cancer patients.

Please Remember Me in Your Prayers This Friday

by Rebecca Hamilton,

of the National Catholic Register

The Biblical Understanding of Holy Places & Things – Dave Armstrong, Natl Catholic Register
It’s Not “the Devil’s Bible”: It’s Just the Codex Gigas – Inma Alvarez & Daniel Esparza
Pray Like St. Benedict: Short, Sharp & From the Heart – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Register
Growing Older is a Blessing – Tony Agnesi, Finding God’s Grace in Everyday Life
The Seven Last Words of Christ From the Cross – Brother Bartholomew Joseph, Big Catholics
Even Mother Teresa Nearly Rejected the Divine Call – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
My Dear France, Tender Daughter of the Sacred Hearts – Edouard Belaga Ph.D., Cthlc Stand
Meet Mother Maria: She Came to US as a Housekeeper, but God had a Different Plan – Kosloski
The Pope Who Eliminated 10 Calendar Days – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Blood and Water from the Side of Christ (Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Meet Blessed Miriam Teresa, an Ordinary Saint from New Jersey – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
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THURSDAY NEWS EDITION

Why Is Smoking Bad But Sexually Transmitted Diseases Are Not?  It’s Time to Put the Genie Back in the Bottle

by Marcia Segelstein,

of the National Catholic Register

Bishop Urges Priests to Foster Communion on Tongue, Kneeling; Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Court Rules Nurse Fired for Refusing to Assist Abortions Must Do Abortions – Steven Ertelt, LN
Cancer Patients are Opting to be Euthanized Because They Can’t Afford Chemo – LifeNews.com
The Moral Turn for the Better – Hadley P. Arkes Ph.D., First Things
Planned Parenthood Deletes Tweet Saying It Provides Prenatal Care, Caught Lying – R. Downs
Shawn Tribe: “I am Ultimately a Restorationist” – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
What Gorsuch Means for Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia v. Comer – Rachel Alexander
How the CDF Created the Anglican Ordinariate – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
The Benedict Option: A Podcast Interview with Rod Dreher – Catholic Answers
What Christians Can Learn from Utah’s Economic Success – Joseph Sunde, Acton Inst. Pwrblg
Pope Francis Appoints EWTN’s Michael Warsaw to Advise Communications Secretariat – NC Reg
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WEDNESDAY NEWS EXTRA

New Ways Ministry’s “Father James Martin Effect”

by Deacon Jim Russell,

of Crisis Magazine

EWTN CEO & Controversial Fr. James Martin Appointed Vatican Communications Sec. – Harris
Gorsuch Might Defend the Most Dangerous Playground in the Country – Matthew Archbold, Rg
Jesuit Must be Corrected for Doubting Jesus’ Words Against Divorce: Card. Burke – P. Baklinski
Amazing Ultrasound Photo Shows Identical Twins Sharing a Kiss – Micaiah Bilger, LifeNews.com
How a Mormon Church-Owned Site Defeated Craigslist in Utah – Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic
First 100 Days of 2017: The Biggest Lessons Learned – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
The Power of the Cross – George Weigel, First Things
Fake News and the True Role of the Media – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Vatican Previewed The Promise, Film about Armenian Genocide – Patti Maguire Armstrong
This Baby’s Life Support can be Pulled without Parental Consent, UK Judge Rules – CNA
Syrian Nun Honored by Trump Says Missile Strikes are a Step Backwards for Peace – CNS via CH
Ontario Doctors Shouldn’t Be Forced to Refer Their Patients for Euthanasia – A. Schadenberg
Hawaii House to Vote on Bill Forcing Pregnancy Centers to Promote Abortions – Jay Hobbs, LN
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How Much Might Judas’ 30 Pieces of Silver be Worth Today?

by Philip Kosloski,

of Aleteia

Using a T.L.M. App During a Traditional Latin Mass – Jeffrey Miller, The Curt Jester
Quæritur: Does 4th Commandment Apply to In-Laws? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Silver Screen Pontius Pilates: Arthur Kennedy – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
What Does a Muslim Attracted to Christianity see In It? – David Mills, Aleteia
Pray Catholic Novena App Is Now Available on Android! – Devin Rose, SJV
A Reflection on the Last Words of Christ – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
Into the Darkness of Good Friday: The Ancient Liturgy of Tenebrae – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
How Does His Dying Save Me? – Nick Chui, Ignitum Today
Gardening as Medicine for Millennials, and the Rest of Us – John Cuddeback, TCG
Did Jesus Make The Apostles Priests? (Video) – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
The Secret to Redemptive Suffering – Tom Nash, National Catholic Register
I’m Going to Defend the Easter Bunny – Jon Sorenson, Catholic Answers
Holy Wednesday: The Day Before the World Would Change Forever – Virginia Lieto
A Darkness to Be Felt, Leading to the Light of Life – Travis C. Headley, 40 Something Faith
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WEDNESDAY NEWS EDITION

Head of the Jesuits Doubles Down on His “No One had a Tape Recorder” Remarks

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Bible Answer Man Embraces Orthodoxy – Rod Dreher, TAC
Catholics Build Intentional Community Of Orthodox Believers – Tom Gjelten, NPR
I Came Out as Gay & Left My Family Behind; I Was Very Selfish – Doug Mainwaring, LSN
Now Breastfeeding Is Unnatural? – Rod Dreher, TAC
The Cities of God & Man: Abp. Chaput’s Advice for Catholics in an Apostate Age – Mch. Bradley
Blogger to Pay $6,000 Fine for Protesting Govt Funding of Transgenderists – Steve Weatherbe
The Liturgical Reform’s Ecumenical Hues – Carol Byrne M.D., Tradition in Action
Why Venezuela’s Bishops Believe Time Is Running Out for Their Country – Alejandro Bermudez
N. Carolina Bill to Make ‘Homosexual Marriage’ Illegal – Colin Campbell, Charlotte Observer
“Sacred Art is Always Traditional”: An Interview with Daniel Mitsui – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
Québec Pushes the Euthanasia Boundaries Again – Alex Schadenberg, Life Site News
UK Paying an Abortionist $600K+ to Write Book On Abortion for Children – Fr. Mark Hodges
Four Looming Famines Highlight Need for CRS Rice Bowl – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
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HOLY TUESDAY EXTRA

How Did Christ Ride a Donkey And a Colt (at the Same Time?)

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Two Works of Art That Catholics Should Ponder This Holy Week – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Why Didn’t Jesus Come Down from the Cross? The Final Test of Faith – Bob Kurland Ph.D.
The Silence of Mary vs Endō’s “Silence” – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
The Unheard Story Behind the Sistine Chapel – Deacon Lawrence Klimecki, Beauty of. . .
Five Lessons from St. Francis De Sales – William Doino Jr., First Things
Why Do Catholics Bless Themselves with Holy Water when Entering a Church? – Philip Kosloski
Chastity of Time – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
Silver Screen Pontius Pilates: Vincent Regan – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
This Latin Dictionary has been a Work in Progress Since 1894 – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Suffering with a Smile, God Loves a Cheerful Giver – Vicki Burbach, Cthlc Spiritual Direction
True Forgiveness Is Greater Than False Tolerance – Nicholas Senz, The Dispatch
Colonial- & Mission-Era Mexican Outdoor Chapels – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
Lectio Divina for Holy Week – Stev Hep, Catholic Scot
This Holy Week, Raise Your Soul with Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” Masterpiece – ChurchPop
The Readings for Holy Thursday Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
The Easter Vigil (The Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
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TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA

Did the 7th Circuit Just Rule That Christians Are Bigots?

by Maggie Gallagher,

of The Stream

Why the Church Lost the White Working Class – Peter Wolfgang J.D., The Stream
“A Nun’s Story” Is Occasionally Compelling But Deeply Flawed – Fiorella Nash, The Dispatch
Celebrated Moral Philosopher: It’s Okay to Rape the Disabled – Steve Weatherbe, LSN
Reality Keeps Raising April Fools’ Bar for All Those Online Catholic Satirists – Terry Mattingly
Did the Bible Predict the Current War in Syria? The Truth Behind a Viral Photo – ChurchPop
Bus Attacked by Trans Activists for Saying Boys & Girls are Different – Fr. Mark Hodges, LSN
A Legendary Living Latinist – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Politico’s Calumny on Judaism This Passover – Bethany Mandel, The Federalist
Apostolic Blueprint for a Parish, Model of Christian Community in Modern Age – David Clayton
German Family Continues to Fight for Right to Homeschool – Catholic News Agency
Seal of Confession Tested in Australian Clergy Sex-Abuse Debate – John Power, NC Register
When We Revile Others We Are, Ironically, Also Reviling God – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Canadian Catholic Aid Money Supporting Pro-Abort, Pro-Gay Groups in Brazil – Mat. C. Hoffman
Catholics are Crucial Voice in World Population Debate, But Do Journalists Know It? – Julia Duin
South African Bishops Call on Nation’s President to Consider Resigning – Catholic News Agency
God’s Vision vs. An Ecologists Vision of Ecology – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
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