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SUNDAY EDITION

Armageddon? Exorcist Advises: Don’t Even Think About It

by Patti Maguire Armstrong,

of Catholic News & Inspiration

Requiescat In Pace: Father Michael Scanlan (AD 1931-2017) – Big Pulpit
Tisk, Tisk, Look at All Those Traditional Hats! Fancy Vestments! Gold! Tradition! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Feminists Just Don’t Understand Why We Are Here – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Could Face Key Choices on Bishops in 2017 – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Regensburg Revisited: A West Still in Denial – Samuel Gregg, Acton Commentary
Shusaku Endo’s Silence and the Divine Command to Sin – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Proof of the Human Soul? – Ben, Two Catholic Men and a Blog
Why It’s Good to Pray to Saints and Pray for Celebrities – Shaun McAfee O.P., N.C. Register
Thérèse by Dorothy Day: One Saint Writes about Another – Bethanie Ryan, Ignitum Today
The Book of Job: Speak Rightly Of God – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Book Pick: The Global War on Christians – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
Faith, Family and Football – Tom Nash, National Catholic Register

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Requiescat In Pace: Father Michael Scanlan (AD 1931-2017)

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Father Michael Scanlan (1931-2017): ‘When You Met Him, Your Life Changed’

by Joseph Pronechen

of the National Catholic Register

For Young Mike Scanlan of Harvard and the USAF, God Had Other Plans – Kathy Schiffer, NCReg
The Man Who Rebuilt Steubenville – Tim Drake, National Catholic Register
Architect of Steubenville’s Catholic Revival Dies at 85 – Catholic News Agency
Remembering Father Michael Scanlan, T.O.R. – Tom Perna
For the SATURDAY EDITION (7 January 2017) click here.

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SATURDAY EDITION

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Why Young People Leave the Church

by Brandon Vogt

I Gave Up Alcohol for 33 Days, Here’s What Happened – Fr. Edward Looney, Cthlc Exchange
Abolishing the Moral Order – Clifford Staples Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Painted Word! No, We Don’t Write Holy Icons – David Clayton, New Liturgical Movement
Multiculturalism: Islamic Style – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Marie Stopes Inquiry Confirms It: Our Abortion Laws are Failing Women – Pet. D. Williams
Lincoln, Nebraska Shows Us the Way – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
Which Catholic Mother Are You? Take This Quiz and Find Out! – Sara Spitt, epicPew
Show Me Your Sportsmanship: I’ll Show You Your Culture – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
A Blast from the Past: The 1926 Eucharistic Congress in Chicago – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Why I’m Catholic: Sola Scriptura Isn’t Historical, Part IV – Kenneth Hensley, Catholic Answers
5 Steps to Getting Your Board, Volunteers, Colleagues Involved w/ Fundraising – B. Sokolowski

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FRIDAY EDITION

A Nine-Year-Old Boy is Spreading a “Contagion of Mass Delusion”: Victims of Transgender Propaganda

by Walt Heyer,

of Public Discourse

The Newer Clericalism – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Washington Post Catholics vs. Trans Rights. . . Deja Vu All Over Again – Mark Kellner, GR
This New Movie about Ignatius of Loyola is Beautiful and You Must See It – Tatiana Federoff, eP
An Insightful New Book Examines the Soul of Our People – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis
The Unsinkably Catholic Molly Brown, Heroine of the Titanic – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Rgstr
Coming Soon: By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed – Edward Feser Ph.D.
The Readings for Epiphany Explained! – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Being in Relationship with God – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Across California, Pro-Lifers to Rally in January 2017 – Catholic News Agency
Report: Planned Parenthood, Others Cost Taxpayers $132 Million+ in Waste. . . – Mat. Archbold
Congress’l Cmte. Rep. Accuses Planned Parenthood of Serious Abuses – M. Hadro, CNA via Rg

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THURSDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

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New Year’s Wishes for Some Catholic Brethren: Stop the Flame Wars and Start the Dialogue

by George Weigel,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Bishop Athanasius Schneider: It Is SSPX Time – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
“Silence” & Apostasy; Book Review – Jared Ortiz Ph.D., The Dispatch via The Cth Wor Rep
New Religious Accommodations and Dress in the U.S. Military – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Quæritur: Enervating, Paralyzing Shame and Going to Confession – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Holy Communion for Saints, Sinners, or Both? – Mark Brumley, National Catholic Register
Martin Luther Sought an Internal Reformation, Not an External Revolution – Graham Glover
McDonalds Opens Up in the Vatican, Cardinals Not “Lovin’ It” – Barbie O’Dowd, epicPew
8 Common Sense Reasons Going to Daily Mass is a Great Idea – Mary Flynn, epicPew
What Is It About Mary? – Sarah Huntziger, Catholic Stand
Time in Prayer this Year – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
How To Plan for Fundraising Success – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net

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WEDNESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EXTRA

Catholic Providence College, Where I am Being Persecuted for Being Catholic, Has Become Less Academic and More Political

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

The Catholic Thing

Cardinal Müller’s Balancing Act – Fr. Mark Drew Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Let’s Remember the Prophecy of Benedict XVI as We Begin the New Year – Francis Phillips, CH
Quæritur: Seminarian Gives Homily at Mass – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholics Flex Their Muscles in Secular France – Stacy Meichtry & Francis X. Rocca, The WSJ
Another In Vitro Fertilization “Oops. . .” – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
A Review of Benedict XVI’s Shortest Book – Bethanie Ryan, Ignitum Today
The Evaporation of Truth – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Now Thinks Religion Is “Very Important” – Kathy Schiffer, NCReg
35 Facts You Didn’t Know About St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Tracy Bua Smith, epicPew
Dallas Cowboys Exec — a Devotee of St. John Paul II — Celebrates Silver Jubilee – Trent Beattie
Christmas Afterthoughts: God Made Flesh – David Torkington, Catholic Stand

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WEDNESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

Hilarious: The New York Times Attacks Stephen K. Bannon for Being Too Catholic

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Seeking Signs During The Times – Leroy Huizenga Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
Quæritur: Can We Have Masses Said for Non-Catholics? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Requiescat In Pace: William Christopher – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
How Atheists and Agnostics Let Christians Dominate Congress – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Scientology: The Church of Forced Abortion – Victoria Gisondi, Catholic Stand
So, Abortion Doesn’t Harm Women’s Mental Health? The Stats Disagree – Adelaide Mena, CNA
How To Nail The Pope Francis New Year Resolutions List – Doug Johnson, epicPew
Resolve to Pray Better in the New Year – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Walk In Her Sandals: A Book Review – Bethanie Ryan, Ignitum Today
Special Chants for Epiphany – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Catholics Help Refugees Build New Lives, One Small Business at a Time – Nicholas W. Smith

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TUESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EXTRA

Can Pope Francis’s Legacy be Rolled Back? Well, Yes and No

by John L. Allen Jr.,

of Crux

Jennifer Fulwiler Made a Super Cool Patron Saint Generator for 2017 – Chloe Mooradian, eP
Editor of New Argentine Edition of L’Osservatore Romano is a Protestant Pastor – S. Magister
On Determinism – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
12 Rousing Scripture Verses to Start Your New Year Right – Theresa Williams, epicPew
More Doctrine for a Better Homily – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Epiphany: Mystery of the Magi (Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Our “Learning Agenda” From the Anti-Life Gnostics – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
Mercy and Truth, Love and Law: Take the Road to Emmaus – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
When God’s Authorship of Creation is Denied – Fr. Daniel Pattee T.O.R., Crisis Magazine

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TUESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

Why Aren’t All Other Dioceses Looking to Lincoln?

by David Clayton,

of the New Liturgical Movement

Theologian: Shared Communion w/ Protestants Would be Blasphemy & Sacrilege – Edw. Pentin
The Movement to Make a French Cop-Killer a Saint – Thomas Craughwell, N.C. Register
The Vatican v. The Knights of Malta – High Drama – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
“The Best Books I Read in 2016” – CWR Staff, The Catholic World Report
A Short List of Lay Catholic Scientists – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
The Euthanasia Deception: A New Film, An Old Lie – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Friday Penance on 6 January where Epiphany is Transferred – Fr. Z’s Blog
Beta Testing Holy Icons on Facebook. Creating Beauty with Social Media – David Clayton, BoC
A Catholic Critique of Corporate America – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis Magazine
I’m Forgotten because I’m not European, says Indian Priest Kidnapped by ISIS – Anto Akkara
The Faith of a Fighter: An Interview with M.M.A. Legend Bas Rutten – Sam Guzman, TCG

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MONDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

The Heresy of the Day: The Denial of the Natural Order

by Mitchell Kalpakgian, Ph.D.,

of the Truth and Charity Forum

Dangerous Habits – Serious or Mortal Sin? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Cthlc Spiritual Direction
The So-Called “New Atheism” is Not Simply Not Believing in God – Angelo Stagnaro, The Reg
Quæritur: Is ‘Alma Redemptoris Mater’ Wrong? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pray Without Deadly Sin – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
The Religious-Liberty Showdowns Coming in 2017 – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Vatican Radio Ends 85 Years of Independent Operations – Kathy Schiffer, Natl Cthlc Register
Is There Hope for Middle-East Christians in 2017? – Edward Pentin, Natl Catholic Register
Ohio’s New Abortion Bill Is a Sign of Battles to Come – Emma Green, The Atlantic
New Study Downplays Harm Abortion Inflicts on Women – Cullen Herout, Crisis Magazine
The Perils of Utopian Overreach – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Pro-life Politics are Not Fringe or Obsolete: The Hyde/Helms Amendments – Stph. Pacheco

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SUNDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

There’s a Patron Saint for That?  Hangovers, Bikers, Space Flight, Dysfunctional Families, Television, and Other Oddities of Our Beautiful Faith

by Thomas J. Craughwell,

of Crisis Magazine

N.L.M.: Four Bloggers Submit Dubium to Eye of the Tiber Concerning Its Status as Satire – Fr. Z
How to Recover After Screwing Up – Patti Maguire Armstrong, National Catholic Register
Quæritur: Can Priests Say the “Tridentine Mass” Alone, Without a Server? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Hound of Heaven – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
Make the Faith Thick and the Church Expensive – David Mills, Aleteia
The Gift of Unanswered Prayer – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: What’s Up with the ‘Penitential Wand’ and Indulgences? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Argue to Explain, Not to Win – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
Celebrate the Real New Year with Mary, Mother of God – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Retreat Offers Hope and Healing for Survivors of Family Breakdown – Leslie Fain, The CWR
In Pursuit of Innocence – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register

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SATURDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

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Militant Islam and the Year of the Mass Delusion

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Before & After: 13 Beautiful Sanctuary Renovations Worth Celebrating – Peter LaFave, CR
Dating the Birth of Jesus – Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers
When Christians Turn Against Freedom – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
When Bad Things Happen to Good People – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Natl Catholic Register
The Morality of Banking in It’s a Wonderful Life – Bourree Lam & Gillian B. White, TA
Mary, Mother of God (Sunday Mass Readings Explained) – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
The Kingdom of Jesus Christ on Earth – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
6 Marian Anniversaries You May Have Missed – Thomas Craughwell, Natl Catholic Register
In Wake of Video Appeal, Indian Christians Clamor for Salesian Priest’s Release – Anto Akkara
A Child’s Christmas in Wales and the Ghosts of Christmas Past – Sean Fitzpatrick, TCR
Extending Our Joy Past Christmas – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand

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