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TUESDAY EDITION

Influential German Bishops’ Official Discusses State of His Country’s Church

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Sermon on the Mount: Anger, Lust, Divorce, Swearing (Mass Readings Explained) – Pitre Ph.D.
Real Humility – Jim Dougherty, Catholic Stand
6 More Beautiful Churches in California – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
On “Mutual Enrichment” & “Universae Ecclesiae”; Re: Fr. Stravinskas – Fr. Alb. P. Marcello III
Order – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
On Race and Identity Politics – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
(Natural) Law Matters – Adam J. MacLeod, Public Discourse
Australian Bishops Apologize for Church’s Failure in Sex Abuse Crisis – Elise Harris, CNA
The Role of Gregorian Chant in Ministry & Religious Education – Paul Senz, The Cthlc Wor Rep
This Proposed Law Would Protect Doctors Who Object to Abortion – Matt Hadro, CNA

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MONDAY EXTRA

Pope Francis: A Church Progressively Under Attack?

by Andrea Gagliarducci,

of Monday Vatican

A Turning Point in the Culture War? – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
The Great Forgetting; Losing the Culture War With Poor Catechesis – Rod Dreher, TAC
Liturgical Rollercoaster: Recent Proposal for 14 “Improvements” to TLM – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Truth is Not Up for Negotiation; Regarding Amoris Lætitia – The Catholic World Report
Ugliness and Faux Outrage at the D.C. Women’s March – Peter Maurice, Crisis Magazine
SNAP Founder & Pres. Barbara Blaine Resigns as Pressure Mounts from Multiple Lawsuits – DFP
What Does Vulgarity, Anger & Hatred Really Say? – Allison Ricciardi, Natl Catholic Register
Who Will Protect Nigeria’s Northern Christians? – Douglas Murray, The Spectator
Celebrating Ordinary Time Extraordinarily – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
US Bishops Launch Campaign Urging Trump to Protect Religious Freedom – Cth Nws Srv via CH
The Moral Case for States to Pass Partial Birth Abortion Bans – Joe Kral, Truth & Charity Frm

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MONDAY EDITION

Rome Wakes Up to Find City Full of Anti-Pope Francis Posters

by Inés San Martín,

of Crux

A Bannon Apologia – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Iraqi Bp on Refugee Exec Order: Where Were Protesters When Christians Killed – McClarey J.D.
Maltese Church Once Defied Secularisation, Now Bishops Surrendered – William Oddie Ph.D.
Once Euthanasia Voluntary, It’ll Become Irresistible, Ask the Dutch – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Vetting the Executive Order – Robert P. George D.Phil. & Angela Wu Howard, First Things
Podcast: Is Secularism Losing Its Grip on France? – Madeleine Teahan, Catholic Herald
Fake News, Executive Orders, and Immigration – Caleb A. Verbois, The Dispatch
The Religious Liberty Front Line Today – Rod Dreher, TAC
A ‘Marshall Plan’ for Iraq: Rebuilding Christian Villages on the Nineveh Plains – Maria Lozano
Immoral Uses of Biotechnology, Even With Good Intentions, Nevertheless Evil – Rebecca Taylor
Catholics Bring Light to the Darkness of Opioid Addiction – Nicholas W. Smith, NC Register
Protecting Society w/o the Death Penalty – Cassandra Hackstock, Truth & Charity Forum

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

No Music Is Good Music

by Kevin Aldrich,

of Catholic Stand

The Ozarks: A Good Place for Catholics – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
On Trump’s Executive Order on Refugees, Look to Pope St. John XXIII – Omar Gutiérrez, NCRg
5 of the Most Beautiful Churches in California – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
A Surprising Choice for Krakow – Catholic News Agency via the National Catholic Register
Healing the Father Wound – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Fostering Young Vocations (Part 5) – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Pope Emeritus Benedict’s Favorite Music – R. Jared Staudt Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Learning to Accept God’s Will – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
SSPX Bishop Fellay: Personal Prelature Offer Under Consideration – Elise Harris, CNA via Reg
Actual Apocrypha in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
A Catholic Populism? – James Kalb J.D., The Catholic World Report
God’s Quiet Miracles – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
How One Woman is Sewing the Sacred – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Why was Mary Purified at the Temple & Did She Receive Sacraments? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
If You Love, You Change – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
African-American Sainthood Causes Illustrate the Beauty of Everyday Holiness – Brian O’Neel

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

The Reformation is Over So Why Aren’t You Catholic?

by K. Albert Little,

of The Cordial Catholic

Leftism as Substitute Religion – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Story of Rowen and Blake: Twins Who Cuddled to Stay Alive – Catholic News Agency
Dave Rubin, The Pelvic Issues, and Larry David – Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire
Words Please, Not Only Actions: Catholics and Evangelization – Nick Chui, Ignitum Today
Praying the Litany of Humility – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Rosary Reflections: A Renewed Call to Prayer; A Short History of the Rosary – James Hooper
Hearts & Voices United: The ‘Culture of Life’ Marches On – Sarah Huntzinger, Catholic Stand
Like Learning? Here’s the Unsung Heroes of Catholic Schools Week – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Catholics and The Holy Bible – Charles Johnston, Now That I’m Catholic
Neither Reformation, Enlightenment: Seeds of Religious Freedom W/in Islam – Philpott Ph.D.
Mexican City Sees Stunning Drop in Violence as Adoration Increases – Patty Knapp, NC Rgstr
Church, Temple, Lighthouse: The Fifth Sunday in OT – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Houston Texans’ Linebacker Bowled Over by Fatherhood – Trent Beattie, NC Register
Why the Vatican Thinks Priests Should Learn about Art, Beauty – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Why Cultural Renewal Requires a Restoration of Meaning – R.M. Stangler Ph.D., Crisis Mgzn
Passion, Politics and the Existence of God – Ben, Two Catholic Men and a Blog

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SATURDAY EDITION

What I Saw in the Megachurches

by Stephen Bullivant,

of Catholic Herald

First Great Secret of Fatima: The Message of Angel of Portugal – Esparza & Fr. Cardena ORC
Don’t Believe in the “Wrong Side of History” – Argyle Euphoria, Maccabee Society
21 Saints Every Catholic Should Be Praying With – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
Birth Control, Tragedy, and a Conversion of Heart – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
What Happened to American Liberalism? – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis Magazine
If There is an Antichrist, What About an Antimary? – Carrie Gress Ph.D., Natl Cthlc Register
Fr. John Hardon May Be on His Way to Canonization – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
“I’m Christian but Not Religious” is Contrary to Scripture & Tradition – Sister The. A. Noble
Bp, N. Simard of Canada Warns Euthanasia Could Soon be Seen as a Moral Duty – CNS via CH
The Triumph of Hope Over Experience: Sino-Vatican Relations – Ambassador David Mulroney
Remembering 2 Christian Col. Pres.s: Charles MacKenzie & Michael Scanlan – P. Kengor Ph.D.

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FRIDAY EDITION

Hilarious Things You Will Only Hear In A Catholic Home

by Doug Johnson,

of epicPew

Fishwrap: Mendacious, Hypocritical, Fearful; Pray for Its Conversion or. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Flexible Genders and Fanciful Selves – Wanda Skowronska, Crisis Magazine
Catholic Super Bowl Champ Raises the Roof Athletically, Literally and Spiritually – Trent Beattie
Doctor Cleared After Having Family ‘Hold Down’ Patient During Euthanasia – Cthlc News Agncy
HBOs “The Young Pope” is Absurdity Masquerading as Art – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Trump Vows to “Totally Destroy” the Johnson Amendment – Matthew Archbold, NC Register
Swastikas & Safety Pins: The Grim Heritage of Identity Politics – R.J. Snell Ph.D., Public Dscrs
Cardinal Müller on Amoris Laetitia: 12 Things to Know and Share – Jimmy Akin, NC Register
Compared to Malta, German Bishops Seem Restrained, Emphasis on Seem – Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Clarification is Gravely Needed: Internatl Priests’ Assoc. Gives Support to Dubia – D. Hitchens
Decus In Labore: Finding Virtue In “Bee Movie” – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand

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THURSDAY EDITION

Catholic Bishops See Trouble in Trump-backed LGBT Executive Order

from the Catholic News Agency

Wherein Fr. Z Apologizes and Explains a Response to a Reader’s Question – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Benedict of the Protestants? – Rod Dreher, TAC
Cardinal Müller Weighs in on ‘Amoris Lætitia’, Informally Answers the Five Dubia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Judge Neil Gorsuch on Religious Freedom, Euthanasia, and More. . . – Big Pulpit
Thousands of Priests Worldwide Call for Clarification of Amoris Lætitia – Edward Pentin, NCRg
An Antidote for Amoris Lætitia Angst – Mike White J.D., Catholic Stand
Boy Scouts: Gender Identity Is New Standard for Admission – Kevin J. Jones, CNA via The Reg
Catholic Peer Urges Govt to Pressure Pakistan to Stop Persecution of Christians – Sim. Caldwel
The Looming Dystopian Realities in the Name of Progressivism & Science – Ran. Smith Ph.D.
Here’s 12 More Weird Patron Saints, Because. . . Catholicism – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Listen for Jesus in Peaceful Silence – Charles McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Secularism, the New Ancien Régime – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Catholic Herald
The Importance of Family Dinners – Dominic Cooray, Ignitum Today
German Bishops: Some Divorced-and-Remarried May Receive Communion – CNA via The CWR
An Innovator at the Vatican Museum – Francis X. Rocca, The Wall Street Journal
Aleppo: Once 250,000 Strong, Now Only 30,000 Christians Left; What Next? – John Pontifex
Iraqis’ Experiences Recall ‘What It Means to Live as a Christian’ – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA

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Judge Neil Gorsuch on Religious Freedom, Euthanasia, and More. . .

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Supreme Court Pick Wins Applause from Religious Freedom Advocates

by Matt Hadro,

of Catholic News Agency

Judge Gorsuch’s Prime-Time Humility – Richard W. Garnett J.D., First Things
Neil Gorsuch, ‘a Worthy Successor to Scalia,’ Gets Supreme Court Nod – Joan F. Desmond, Reg
Trump Picks a Bioethicist for the Supreme Court – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Gorsuch And The Evangelium Mortis – Rod Dreher, TAC
Gorsuch and the Big Scare-Quote Religion Stuff? – Julia Duin, Get Religion
For Catholics, Trump’s SCOTUS Pick May Stir Both Hopes and Fears – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Gorsuch After Scalia – Kevin C. Walsh, First Things
So It’s Gorsuch. Now What? Expect Lunacy – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Why Neil Gorsuch is an Outstanding Supreme Court Nomination – Stephen White, Cthlc Hrld

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

(Photo Credit: CNS/Paul Haring)

When, Please, Were ‘Adulterers’ Actually ‘Excommunicated’?

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D., J.D.,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

300 Years of Masonic Mischief: Wordsmithing ‘Charity’ to ‘Welfare’ & ‘Service’ – The 5 Beasts
Today’s Progressive Christians are Best Christians in History, Just Ask Them! – J. Zmirak Ph.D.
8-Year-Old Boy Prays to the Blessed Sacrament, Obtains Healing for His Family – Daniel Esparza
5 Lessons for Catholic Men from the Game of Chess – Kelly Scott Franklin Ph.D., The Dsptch
Slivers: Sharing in Christ’s Sufferings – Nathaniel Lauer, Catholic Stand
Brooklyn Priest Apologizes for Sharing Meme Encouraging Suicide – Ma. Rezac, Cth Nws Agncy
Trump’s Catholic Warriors – Stephen Beale, National Catholic Register
Here’s 31 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About St. Brigid of Ireland – Tracy Bua Smith, eP
More on Trump’s Wall: The Danger of Overreach – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Card. Tobin Praises Trump Admin on Pro-life Stance, Criticizes on Immigration – E. Harris, CNA
Priests Against Death Penalty Even if Killer Accused of Killing Their Own – Kri. Guerra, WaPo
Judge Neil Gorsuch on Religious Freedom, Euthanasia, and More. . . – Big Pulpit

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TUESDAY EXTRA

On Immigration, Fr. James Martin Wants to Shame Catholics with Bad Arguments

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

Boi Scouts Of America – Rod Dreher, TAC
What to Do if You Don’t Know What to Do, Wherein Fr. Z . . . Advises – Fr. Z’s Blog
Ross Douthat on Order of Malta Takeover: Very Activist Pope to Church Governance – Chretien
Liberals and Refugees – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
St. John Paul II Must have Loved the Snow, Check Out These Pictures! – Chloe Mooradian, eP
Novenas: The Mathematical Harmonies of Prayer – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
The Power of Your Smile: St. Teresa of Calcutta – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Welcome to the Oppression Olympics – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
The Two Truths Revisited; 2 + 2 = 5 – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
A Defense of Liturgy as “Carolingian Court Ritual” – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
The Warrior Monks Who Invented Banking – Tim Harford, BBC Business
Answering the Call of Ex Corde Ecclesiae – Dylan Jedlovec, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Why Don Bosco is the Patron Saint of Magicians – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
St. John Bosco, St. Mary Mazzarello and the Salesians – Kevin Di Camillo, Natl Cthlc Register
Top 6 Pro-Life Aims for Health Care Reform – Stephania Pacheco, Truth and Charity Forum
The Moral & Spiritual Blessings of Trade Among All Nations – Sarah Skwire, Fndtn for Econ Ed
Judge Neil Gorsuch on Religious Freedom, Euthanasia, and More. . . – Big Pulpit

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TUESDAY EDITION

Our Lady of the Atonement and the Ordinariate; A Cause for Concern

by Shane Schaetzel,

of Catholic in the Ozarks

Archbishop Scicluna: We Are Following the Pope’s Directives – Edward Pentin, NC Register
NYTimes: Trump Creating Christian Theocracy; Bishops: Trump Against Christian Faith – Olson
A Trip Down Memory Lane: Liturgical Translations Again Under Attack by Liberals – Fr. Z’s Blog
Finding Femininity at Its Finest – Larabeth Miller, Ignitum Today
Can We Be Superheroes? – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Could Mary be Getting a New Title This Year? – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Where is the Religious Instruction? – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Does a Pig-Man Have a Right to Life? Genetic Mods of Human & Animal Embryos – Kurland Ph.D.
The Way of Peace: Finding Rest in an Anxious World – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Religious Freedom in the Muslim World: A Nuanced Appraisal – Daniel Philpott Ph.D., Pub Dis
Sermon on the Mount: Salt of the Earth, Light of the World, Mass Readings Exp. . . – Pitre Ph.D.
Judge Neil Gorsuch on Religious Freedom, Euthanasia, and More. . . – Big Pulpit

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