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HOLY TUESDAY EDITION

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Jury Exonerates Falsely Accused Priest and Archdiocese of St. Louis in Bogus Abuse Claims; Local Media Can’t Stand It

by David F. Pierre Jr.

of TheMediaReport.com

Coptic Christians Bravely Chant Nicene Creed After Bombing in Viral Video – ChurchPop
Egypt’s Palm Sunday Massacre is Attack on Christianity – Damian Thompson, The Spectator
Quæritur: Family Member Baptized Children Without Parents Knowledge – Fr. Z’s Blog
We Rush to Condemn Islamophobia; What about Anti-Christian Attacks? – Miranda Devine
Newspaper Pulls Article Claiming Malta Archbishop Approved Contraception in Marriage – LSN
Card. Müller: Teaching Hasn’t Changed On Contraception, Divorce, Homosexuality – Baklinski
Coptic Bishop Releases Powerful, Emotional Video on Palm Sunday Attacks – ChurchPop
The Theology of the Body: Part I & Part II – Jim Dougherty, Catholic Stand
A Child of Divorce Speaks Out on the Importance of a Family – Jim Graves, Natl Cthlc Register
Understanding the Syrian Crisis – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Silver Screen Pontius Pilates: Hurd Hatfield – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Do Journos Know Details of Ancient Coptic Community Being Used to Attacked – T. Mattingly
Praying With—And For—Prisoners – Joanna Bogle, The Catholic World Report
Egypt’s Newest Martyrs: Church Mourns Victims of Palm Sunday Massacre – Peter J. Smith, Reg
Proposed Texas Budget Would Defund Abortion Providers – Matt Hadro, Cthlc News Agency
As Arkansas Executions Draws Near, Catholics Pray for Alternative – Adl. Mena, CNA via NCRg
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HOLY MONDAY EXTRA

Catholic Enablers of Islam

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Bikinis vs. One Pieces: 2 Catholic Gals Tackle Swimsuits – Old Fashioned Girl
What Should I do With My Blessed Palms? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
What Did Pilate’s Wife See in Her Dream? – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
The People of the Cross: The New-Martyrs of Egypt – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Univ. of Notre Dame to Give Highest Honor to Jesuit Priest Who Supports Gay ‘Marriage’ – LS
Why ISIS Declared War on Egypt’s Christians – Mokhtar Awad, The Atlantic
Pope Francis Faces a High-Wire Act in Egypt, and Not Just on Islam – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Did You Know the State of Florida was Named for Palm Sunday? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Why Married Priests Won’t Really Fix the Shortage – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Silver Screen Pontius Pilates: Richard Boone – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Turkish President Erdogan to Pray Islamic Chants in Hagia Sophia on Good Friday – Asia News
A Faith Adventure: Evangelizing a Family Member – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Human Origins: Which is It? Science or Theology? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Catholic Answers
Pope’s Egypt Visit Will Proceed, Despite Palm Sunday Massacres of Christians – Edward Pentin
‘British Values’ Must Be Christian, or Ghastly Things Will Fill the Void – Joanna Bogle, NC Rgstr
For Coptic Christians, Another in a Long String of Attacks – Alan Gomez, USA Today
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HOLY MONDAY EDITION

President Assad of Syria Visiting Destroyed Church by Islamist Rebels

President Trump Paves Way for Extermination of Middle-East Christians

by Derek Ganzhorn

of Church Militant

Why Is This Jesuit Promoting and Endorsing Homosexuality? – Claire Chretien, Life Site
Quæritur: Deacon Told by Priest to Let a Layman Take His Role – Fr. Z’s Blog
Maltese Bishop Scicluna: The Church’s Teachings on Contraception has Softened – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why the ‘Faith-Based’ Film Genre Must End – Mark Joseph, Relevant Magazine
What Gypsy Moths Reveal About the Dangers of Porn – Kathy Schiffer, Natl Catholic Register
Diversity is Not a Cult—But What is It? – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The New Civil War – Daniel Greenfield, Catholic Lane
A Powerful Prayer Before Logging On to the Internet – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Imprisonment of Christian Pastor in Turkey Signals President Erdogan’s Hard Shift – Derya Little
Iraqi Orthodox Bishop: The West Cares More About Frogs Than Us – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
6 Things Every Catholic Should Know About “Just War” Doctrine – ChurchPop
Lawsuit Alleges Seattle Mayor Ed Murray Sexually Abused Teen in 1980s – Lewis Kamb, TST
An Ethic of Feeling – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Abortionists Want You to Believe Aborted Babies Never Born Alive, Truth More Disturbing – LS
A Devotional: In The Image and Likeness of God – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
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PALM SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

I Prayed to Know My Mom was in Heaven; Then I Had This Dream

by Patty Knap,

of the National Catholic Register

Modern Science Can’t Duplicate Image of Shroud of Turin – Bradley Eli, Church Militant
Awesome Pro-Life Ad from Major Financial Corp. Attracts 1.5 million+ Views – Lisa Bourne
A Week with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal: Part 1–The Men – K.V. Turley, The CWR
How to Respond to Relativism with Logic and Love – Paul Senz, The Catholic World Report
Hidden Symbols Around the Altar of St. Peter’s Basilica – Maria Paola Daud & Daniel Esparza
10 of the Church’s Most Powerful Saints and What They Are the Patron Of – ChurchPop
“Gloria Laus”: This Ancient Palm Sunday Chant Will Transport You to Heaven! – ChurchPop
The World’s First Christian Country? – Amanda Proença Santos & Rodolfo Contreras, BBC
An Ancient Pallium Displayed at the Vatican Museums – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mov
Great & Holy Spiritual Reading: Divine Intimacy by Fr. Gab. of St. Mary Magdalen – B. Williams
It is Right and Just: Spending on Glorious Architecture – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Palm Sunday and the Holy Eucharist – Carl E. Olson, The Dispatch via The Cthlc World Rprt
Sports, Entertainment, the Economy, and Easter Sunday – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
8 Saints on the Holy Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
The Case for Christ: Lee Strobel Answers Questions via a Podcast – Catholic Answers
Following Christ in the Way of the Cross – Veronica Arntz, Truth and Charity Forum

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PALM SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

Church of the Holy Sepulchre Eye “Miracle” on the Crucifix Above the Altar
(Photo Credit: Fr. Theodore Daoud, Facebook/ChurchPOP)

Claims of “Eye” Miracle at Church of the Holy Sepulchre Circulate on Facebook

via ChurchPop

Padre Pio and the Easter Eggs – Frank Rega, The Shield of Faith
Man Who Wrote Best Classics of Catechesis & Apologetics – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman
I’m an Old Soldier; Now My Son Might Deploy to Syria, and I’m Worried – Jason Scott Jones
Happy 1st Anniversary Amoris Lætitia and a Terrific New Book Alert: Action Items! – Fr. Z’s Blg
Why Do Catholics Make the Sign of the Cross before Praying? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Real Reason Why the Church Excommunicates (It’s Not What You Think) – ChurchPop
The Righteous, Chaste and Hidden Heart of St. Joseph – Brother John Joseph, Ignitum Today
Are Catholics Really Christians? – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
How Faith in Redemptive Suffering Can Keep Us Sane – Amanda Evinger, NC Register
Why We Owe Our Seven Musical Notes to Saint John the Baptist – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
‘The Case for Christ’ Strengthens Believers, Challenges Nonbelievers – Kathy Schiffer, NC Reg
When the Needle on the Spiritual Tank is On “E” – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
Annulments are Fundamentally Different from Divorce – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
The Changing Global Religious Landscape – Pew Research Forum
The Paschal Mystery in Three Acts – Fr. Jeff Loseke, Pelican’s Breast
Candy and Kenosis: The Stuff of Lent – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

(Photo Credit: Per Bengtsson/Shutterstock)

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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