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Ecce Ascendimus Ierosolymam: Lent Is Coming. . .

by Father Jean-Baptiste Henri-Dominique Lacordaire O.P. J.D.,

of Rorate Cæli

What G.K. Chesterton and a Dear Friend Taught Me About Confession – Tod Worner, The Reg
Try a Fatima-Focused Lent – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Is This Building Both the Tomb of King David & Where Jesus’ Last Supper Took Place? – Esparza
The Hidden Stories Behind 5 of Your Favorite Prayers – Thomas Craughwell, N.C. Register
Do You Love Me? – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Give It Up (for Lent) – Russell Shaw, The Catholic Thing
A Pro-life Attitude Towards Fasting and Food – Fr. Basil Cole O.P., Truth and Charity Forum
Freemasonry and the Order of Malta are “Not Compatible” – Andrea Gagliarducci, Vtcn Insdr
In Partial Praise of Pharisees – David Warren, Crisis Magazine
Loving God Is the Key to a Lasting, Loving Marriage – Teresa Tomeo, The Dispatch
Leaving Procrastination For Later – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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MONDAY EXTRA

The Top Jesuit and Some Scholars Have Been Undermining the Gospels for Decades

by Father Thomas Petri, O.P.,

of Catholic Herald

Reading Amoris Lætitia in Light of The Council of Trent – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., CS
Fulton Sheen on the Signs of Our Time – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Welcoming Those Who “Prefer” Fornication to Marriage – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Georgetown, Slavery, and the Riots in Sweden – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Where the Stars Go to Pray: The Churches of Hollywood – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Top Jesuit Hollows Out Jesus’ Words, to Fill in Caesar’s Meaning – John Zmirak Ph.D.
The Subjective Church – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic World Report
7 Groups Offer Resources to Help You Pray Better During Lent – Susanna Spencer, NC Rgstr
If You Can’t Sleep, Pray the Gradual Psalms – Kevin Di Camillo, National Catholic Register
Is the Benedict Option the Only Option? – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
The Three Temptations of Jesus (The Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., TSP
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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MONDAY EDITION

Hermit of Loreto’s 1980s Premonition About President Trump

by Father Richard Heilman,

of Roman Catholic Man

Now That Everyone Cares About Pederasty; Homosexuality Unveiled – Austin Ruse, Crisis
These U.S. Catholic Bishops Promise to ‘Disrupt’ Trump – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
How to be a Pervert – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Theological Orthodoxy, Church Growth & Church Decline: Observations from Canada – K. Flatt
A Small But Important Point Is at Risk; Sinners, Distribution of Communion – Peters J.C.D. J.D.
I am a Lawyer, Not a Mind-Reader; Regarding Amoris Lætitia – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Did Our Lord Have a Sense of Humor? – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Sorry, Fr. Sosa, But We Must Take Jesus Literally on Marriage – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Are Trump Advisor & Catholic Gorka’s Views on Islam Too Extreme? – Julia Duin, Get Religion
Malta: Matrimony, Adultery, Luminous Mysteries, and St. George Preca – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Amoris Lætitia and Thomas Aquinas, Part 1 – Franklin Sibelius Lerner, Maccabee Society
What Were Pontifical Academies Thinking When Inviting P. Erhlich & J. Bongaarts? – M. Pakaluk
Can Same-Sex Marriage Really Reduce Teen Suicide? – Mark Regnerus Ph.D., Pblc Discourse
Physician Assisted Suicide and a Culture of Compassion – Joseph Arias S.T.L., Principles
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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QUINQUAGESIMA SUNDAY EDITION

Loony-tune “Witches” to Hex President Trump; Wherein Fr. Z Has an Idea!

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

My Journey Away from Perfectionism: Scrupulosity – Alaine DeSantis, Catholic Stand
No, Pope Francis Did Not Say It’s Better to Be an Atheist Than a Bad Catholic – ChurchPop
Lessons from a New Age Devotee Who Became a Catholic – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Keep Your Sacrifices Secret; And Plaster Ashes All Over Your Face – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
A Beautiful Church for the Poor – Matthew Schmitz, Catholic Herald
Understanding Our Dustiness – Larabeth Miller, Ignitum Today
Overcome Fear and Make Confession Part of Your Life – Kevin Di Camillo, Natl Cthlc Register
A Pastoral Revolution? – R.J.T., The Five Beasts
Maturity: The Foundation of All Relationships – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Trth & Chrty Frm
Make Peace With Your Brother – Sherry Antonetti, National Catholic Register
It Isn’t Easy Being a Stay-at-Home Mom – Amanda Evinger, National Catholic Register
Lent: A Season of Conversion – Nada Mazzei, Catholic Stand
3 Ways Philosophy Can Give Power to Evangelization – Alexander Schimpf, N.C. Register
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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SATURDAY EDITION

Theologian Opponent of ‘Humanae Vitæ’ Reveals Himself as an “Active Homosexual”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Answers to “Dubia” from Vatican! About the T.L.M. & Overly Restrictive Bishops – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Ancient Law Written on the Heart – R.J.T., The Five Beasts
The Catholic Journalist Who Embraced the Cross – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
It Is Sometimes Necessary to Risk Giving Offense – Msgr. Charle Pope, Community in Mission
3 Reasons Why Lent Determines Your Happiness Year Round – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
A Primer on the Manly Tradition of Tea – The Art of Manliness
How Steve Bannon Thinks about Capitalism & Christianity – Joseph Sunde, Acton Inst. PB
Democratic Republic of Congo: Upsurge of Violence Against the Church – Cthlc News Agency
Sodalits Provide Information on Abuse of Minors to Peruvian Prosecutors – Cthlc News Agency
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Neil Gorsuch’s Proven Track Record of Protecting Religious Liberty – Travis Weber, TDS

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FRIDAY EDITION

Doctors “Discover” an Organ That Had Already Been Discovered by Leonardo di ser da Vinci

by Daniel Esparza

of Aleteia

What’s the Deal between America’s Episcopal Church & the Church of England? – Ric. Ostling
Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Anglicanism is Still a Mystery That Journalists Need to Solve – Julia Duin
Making a Manly Retreat: A Catholic Among the Separated Brothers – Mark C. McCann, Cth Std
On Giussani Milestone, Communion and Liberation Still Going Strong – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The End of the Catholic State? – Joseph G. Trabbic Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
“Bitter Harvest” Is a Flawed But Important Reminder of the Holodomor – Nicholas D. Olszyk
Why Christ Fell – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
The Battle for the Homefront – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
Venezuelan Catholics Face Backlash for Opposing Government – Cthlc News Agency via Reg
How the Possible Vatican-China Agreement Could Be Problematic – Matt Hadro, CNA
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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THURSDAY EXTRA

Perfect Lenten Reading

by K.E. Colombini,

of Crisis Magazine

Head of the Jesuits: “Doctrine Is a Word That I Don’t Like Very Much” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Four Questions for Cardinal Coccopalmerio – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Catholic Herald
The Benedict Option in Practice: Living the Rural Life Is Surprisingly Normal – Jason Craig
Cardinal Coccopalmerio: My Communion Guidance Wouldn’t Apply to Same-Sex Couples – C.H.
The Rise of Dystopian Nonfiction – K.E. Colombini, First Things
Pope Francis: A Corrupt Creation, Christian Hope, and Rebirth – Melanie Jean Juneau, C.S.
Why Does God Allow Horrible Evil? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Restraint & Caritas in Public Discourse; Amoris Lætitia Debate – Ryan Hunter, Ethika Politika
A Catholic Gun Control Agenda – Patrick Toner, The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
This 110-year-old Nun Got Birthday Greetings from Pope Francis – Catholic News Agency
When the Church Thrives, Cultures Thrive – Michael J. Ortiz, Crisis Magazine
The Economic Evil of Eugenics – Matthew McCaffrey Ph.D., Mises Institute
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Catholics Shouldn’t Totally Reject Human Gene Editing, But It Still Has Ethical Problems – A.M.

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THURSDAY EDITION

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Does Science Support Bans on ‘Conversion Therapy’ for Gender-Identity Issues?

by Joan Frawley Desmond,

of the National Catholic Register

Has the Head of the Jesuits Jettisoned Doctrine and the Words of the Lord in Scripture? – Fr. Z
Let’s Call Heterodox Catholics What They Really Are: Mainline Protestants – Jhn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Are You a Glutton for Catholic Books? – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Is Peter’s Historical Chair inside the Vatican? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The Horror of Sin – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
The True Story Behind the Marie Stopes Eugenics Trial of 1923 – Mark H. Sutherland
Belgium: Bishops Release Pastoral Letter “Updating” Populorum Progressio – Mark de Vries
89 Practical Recommendations for the Spiritual Works of Mercy – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Rgstr
Drawing the Faith — and Politics: Recent College Graduate Is Budding Cartoonist – Jim Graves
Trusting God for All We Need: Readings for 8th Sun. in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D.
This 200 Year-old Black Catholic School Is a ‘Gem’ in Baltimore’s Inner City – Adelaide Mena
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

A Journey Home: From the Occult and Back, A Conversion Story

by Louis Felix Figueroa,

of Ignitum Today

Marriage & Divorce; The General of the Jesuits: “Jesus Too Must Be Reinterpreted” – Magister
Ad Orientem in Cologne’s Great Cathedral – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Treating Everyone Equally Is a Problem – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
What We Talk About When We Talk About The Young Pope – Tyler Blanski, Crisis Magazine
Mystical Marriage – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Judge Gorsuch and the Senate Sausage Factory – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch via The CWR
Be Ashamed When Tempted to Use Church for Power Struggles, Says Pope Francis – Carol Glatz
Trump Right to Protect U.S. with Travel Ban – Bishop Baw. Soro (U.S.), S.D. Union-Tribune
Brief Primer on Catholic Faith and Conscience – Fr. Mark A. Pilon Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
The First Woman to Earn a Doctorate in Computer Science Was a Nun – Angelo Stagnaro, Reg
Battle Begins to Defund Planned Parenthood – Peter Jesserer Smith, Natl Catholic Register
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

The Catholic Church in De Facto Schism: What’s to Be Done?

by E. Christian Brugger, D.Phil.,

of Public Discourse

Quæritur: Why on Earth Did They Start Offering Mass “Facing the People”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Trump Must Sign 1st Amendment Defense Act to Protect Religious Freedom – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Archbishop Chaput’s Hope-Filled Advice for Catholics in Secular America – Fr. Jn. C. McCloskey
The Inescapable Poorness – Larabeth Miller, Ignitum Today
Pray Without Ceasing, Really? – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: Praying for the Holy Father’s Intentions – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
How Should We Pray for So Many Prayer Intentions? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., CSD
Cardinal Connell of Dublin Dies at 90 – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
How Artists and Photographers Change What is Seen – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
Spirit of 79: The Number of Americans Proposed for Sainthood – Brian O’Neel, NC Register
Pope Francis: Protecting Migrants is a ‘Moral Imperative’ – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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TUESDAY EXTRA

Why Do Americans Believe That Christianity Is as Violent as Islam?

by Vicki Burbach,

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

Church Militant’s Secret Army – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Malta’s Archbishop: Seminarians Can Leave if They Don’t Agree With Pope Francis – E. Pentin
How Christian are the Trumps? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Certainty– Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
To Enter the Dance with Jesus – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
The Morality of Self-Injury – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
The “Liturgical Option” – Luke Arredondo, The Catholic Outpost
One Italian Wife’s Countercultural Message to Women: Marry Him & Be Submissive – E. Pentin
Abbey Beers vs. Trappist Beers – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Media Pro-Abortion Bias is as Evident as it is Appalling – Marge Fenelon, Natl Cthlc Register
All Freedoms Are at Stake, Says Florist Who Lost Religious Liberty Case – CNA via The Reg
A Blessing, Not a Burden – Jerry Salyer Ph.D., The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
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TUESDAY EDITION

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‘The Religious Right Must Lose’

by Rod Dreher

Brick By Brick, Altar By Altar: Turning Again to the Liturgical East Again – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Sermon on the Mount 5: Money & Anxiety (Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
How a Catholic Understanding of the Human Person Can Revolutionize Health – David Clayton
6 Beautiful Churches in States Surrounding California – Jim Graves, Natl Catholic Register
I’m a Mystic (And So Are You) – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Nichols Consecrates England & Wales to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – Cthlc Herald
Environmental Dogma, Domination, and Dominion – Thomas M. Doran, The Dispatch
Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving: The 3 Pillars of Lent – Charles Johnston, Now That I’m Catholic
On Euthanasia & Going Gently into that Good Night – Bob Kurland Ph.D., A Catholic Scientist
Misleading Report Exaggerates Harmful Effects of Religious Freedom on Economy – J.B. Hall
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Baby Step Your Way To Success With Your Next Fundraising Campaign – Brice Sokolowski

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