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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

pope-francis-on-the-mic-in-the-airplane-ad-hoc-statementsThe End of Catholic Marriage

by Ross Douthat,

of Evaluations

via The New York Times

Sorry, But I’ve Changed My Mind About Pope Francis – Scott Eric Alt, To Give a Defense
Astonishing Discovery at Christ’s Tomb Supports Turin Shroud – Fr. Z’s Blog
Four Cardinals & Pope: Congregation for Doctrine of Faith Prefect Fears Polarization – CWR
On Wanting to Love the Pope – Padraig Wynne, First Things
Yes, the Old Mass is ‘Rigid’, That’s One Reason Us Young People Love It – Paolo Gambi, CH
Archbishop Appeals to Francois Hollande over Bill to Ban Pro-Life Websites – Cthlc News Srvc
This Lone Jesus Statue Survived the Tennessee Wildfires – Catholic News Agency
Loneliness & Communion – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Abortion, Ancestry and the Ghost Generations – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Pro-Life Dems Disappointed by Pelosi’s Re-Election as House Minority Leader – Mt. Hadro, CNA
Ageless Wisdom: Lifetime Lessons from the Bible – Kevin T. Di Camillo, N.C. Register

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THURSDAY EXTRA

the-pharisees-question-jesus-by-james-j-tissot-c-1890-at-the-brooklyn-museumIs the Gospel Opposed to the Law? Regarding Pope Francis

by Eduardo J. Echeverria, S.T.L. Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

A Saint for the Young, Rigid and Compassionate – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Divorce, Abortion. . .What’s Next? – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Cardinal Pell, the “Primacy of Conscience”, and the Ongoing State of Confusion – Carl E. Olson
What Makes a Great Parish? – Fr. Gerald E. Murray J.C.D., First Things
Bp. Peter Elliott of Melbourne, Australia, on Liturgy, Rigidity & Reform of the Reform – CWR
Hundreds Mourn Beloved Homeless Man in San Francisco – Catholic News Service via Cth Hrld
Why Christmas is Not Pagan – Shane Schaetzel, Fully Christian
Christmas Eve in the Psychiatric Unit – Brother Henry Arruda O.M.I., Catholic Stand
Is Europe Doing Enough to Protect Persecuted Christians? – via the Catholic News Agency
A New Ars Moriendi to Address Physician-Assisted Suicide – Gregory Webster Ph.D., Crisis
Vatican Foundation Exploring Pros, Cons of New Technologies – Elise Harris, Cthlc Nws Agncy

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THURSDAY EDITION

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(Photo Credit CNS/Paul Haring)

Those Who Think It Necessary to Support Pope Francis by Rewriting Recent Church History Need to Stop It

by George Weigel,

via The Dispatch of The Catholic World Report

How the ‘Dubia’ Drama Will End – Fr. Mark Drew, Catholic Herald
The Impoverished Faith of the San Diego Diocese Led by Bishop Robert W. McElroy – Phil Lawler
“Silence” = the Antithesis of “A Man for All Seasons” – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
What About Forgiving Same-Sex Adulterers and “Transgendered Persons”? – Mark Brumley
Arian Crisis & Amoris Lætitia Controversy have a “Key Common Characteristic” – S. Magister
Canonical Thoughts on Four Cardinals Being Called “Heretical” & “Schismatic” – Carl E. Olson
5 Catholic Books For You And Your Teen – Anabelle Hazard, Catholic Stand
Large Newman Centers Successfully Serve Secular Colleges – Jim Graves, N.C. Register
Catholic Vows to Defend ‘Family Values’ if Elected French President – Associated Prss via Crx
AdventCazt 04: Suffering and Second Chances – Fr. Z’s Blog
U.K. Government Urged to Protect Religious Freedom in New Bill of Rights – Dan Hitchens, CH

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

pope-francis-looking-with-a-gape-mouthThe “Concern” about Pope Francis

by Father James V. Schall, S.J.,

of Crisis Magazine

Some Catholics are ‘Unnerved’ by Current Events in the Church, says Card. Pell – Dan Hitchens
An Aborted Baby on the Altar: The Fr. Pavone Controversy – Erika Vandiver, Catholic Stand
Dutch Doctor Performs Euthanasia on Struggling Alcoholic – Simon Caldwell, Catholic Herald
Providence College and Dr. Anthony Esolen: An Alumnus Speaks Out – Michael J. Rubin Ph.D.
Strong Catholic Men Make Strong Catholic Parishes – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Did Jesus Believe in Purgatory? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Churches should Embrace Poverty Instead of State Handouts – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, CH
Trying to Find Confession Times? There’s an App for That – Catholic News Agency via Crux
Lithuanian Archbishop says Citizens Anxious about Russian Military Threat – CNS via Cth Hrd
You May Dislike Him, but Trump is the best Pro-Life Chance We’ve Got – Brendan O’Morchoe
Biblical Roots of the Domestic Church: Old Testament – Veronica Antz, Truth & Chrty Forum

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

pope-john-xxii-engravingOnce Upon a Time, There was This Pope Who was “Corrected”. . . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Dean of Rota: Pope Could Strip Four Cardinals of Cardinalate because of Five Dubia – Fr. Z
What is the Unforgivable Sin That Our Lord Warned Us About? – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Rgstr
Belgium Bishop Co-Authors Book in Support of Pre-Marital Sex, Same-Sex Relations – Echeverria
Spirit of Vatican II Catholics and Patheos Out to Destroy the Pro-Life Movement – Austin Ruse
Tension at Univ. of St. Thomas as It Prepares for a Leadership Change – Lindsay Ellis, H. Chron
Final Clarification of Amoris Lætitia Has to be Reconciled w/ Veritatis Splendor –  Peters J.C.D.
Why a Sinful Pope Can Be Infallible – Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers
A List of 244 Priest-Scientists (From Acosta to Zupi) – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Register
Canonical Look at Holy See-China about Episcopal Appointments – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Vatican Ostpolitik and the Death of Fidel Castro – Filip Mazurczak, Crisis Magazine
Advent: A Season of Waiting – Nada Mazzei, Catholic Stand

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TUESDAY EDITION

head-in-the-sandIn Denial about Islam

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

The Best Movies To Watch If You’re Down On Faith – Amy Reinhardt, epicPew
50 Reasons Why Martin Luther Was Excommunicated – Dave Armstrong, N.C. Register
Did Jesus Claim to be God? – Gary Michuta, Catholic Answers
Trump’s School Choice Plan Could Impact Catholic Schools – Denise Donohue, Catholic Lane
When the Perfect Becomes the Enemy of the Good – Jonathan B. Cole, Crisis Magazine
Find Out how “Amazing” You are by Naming These Stories the Bible – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Cigarettes and Fetuses, The Evolving Eden – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Personalities in the Trinity – Howard Kainz, The Catholic Thing
Acceptance – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Why I’m Catholic: Sola Scriptura Isn’t Historical, Part II – Kenneth Hensley, Catholic Answers
Sent Out to Embrace the Awkward Journey – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand

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MONDAY EDITION

road-to-emmaus-1860Why We Should Address Jesus as Thou

by Bishop Robert Barron, S.T.D.,

of the National Catholic Register

Bishop Barron: Catholics are Dropping the Ball on Apologetics – Scott M. Sullivan Ph.D., CE
You Won’t Believe What Catholic Social Teaching Really Says – Jason Scott Jones, The Stream
The Contraception Crisis that Isn’t – Rebecca Oas Ph.D., Catholic Lane
The Crusades and the Political Misuse of History – Brendan J. McGuire Ph.D., Principles
Mercy is Not License – Shane Schaetzel, Fully Christian
A Moral Case for Abortion? – Fiorella Nash, The Catholic World Report
Cardinal Sarah’s Pastoral Call to “Turn to the Lord” – Jeanette Flood, The Cthlc World Report
Universities and the Dangers of Docility – R.J. Snell Ph.D., Public Discourse
Firefighter Chaplain Responds to Tragedy at Peruvian Mall – Diego López Marina, C.N.A.
Strong Catholic Institutions: Offering Hope To A Fallen World – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Beauty in Entertainment and God – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand

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FRIDAY EDITION

(Photo Credit: CNS/Paul Haring)
(Photo Credit: CNS/Paul Haring)

Submitting Dubia is a Standard Part of Church Life, It’s Not Unreasonable to Expect a Clear Answer

by Stephen Bullivant,

of Catholic Herald

Are Some Bishops in the Amoris Lætitita Debate Still Fighting the Last War? – John L. Allen Jr.
Catholics Everywhere Should be Grateful for the Four Cardinals’ Appeal – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Are You More Western Catholic Or Eastern Catholic? Take This Quiz & Find Out! – B. Gregory
Unity w/ Anglicans would Take Miracle of Epic Proportions: Stephen Walford Interview – CH
Attacks on Four Cardinals Aim to Silence the Truth, says Bishop Schneider – Madeleine Teahan
Good Reads on How to Benefit From Suffering – Patti Maguire Armstrong, N.C. Register
Am I Living Like I’m in Times Square? – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
A New Prior for the Monks of Norcia – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
What Does Washington have To Do with Rome? – Edmund J. Mazza Ph.D., The Dispatch
What We in the Roman Rite Should Take From the Iconographic Tradition – David Clayton
Republicans, Do Not Take My Vote for Granted! – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand

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THURSDAY EDITION

bishop-athanasius-schneiderBishop Athanasius Schneider’s Open Letter on “Prophetic Voice of Four Cardinals”

by the CWR Staff

The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report

Bishop says Four Cardinals’ Letter Could Provoke Schism – Madeleine Teahan, Catholic Herald
Silence: Japanese Catholic Martyrs Film by Scorsese – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Bp. Barron’s ‘Catholicism: The Pivotal Players’ is Stunning & You have to Watch It – McAfee O.P.
Catholic Ties to the American Public Order Continue to Unravel – Kenneth L. Grasso, Crisis
Beyond Me, My Selfie, and I: A Review of Teresa Tomeo’s Latest Book – Bethanie Ryan, Ig Td
Christus Vincit! Christus Regnat! Christus Imperat! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
We Know Your Favorite Saint Based on Your Favorite Thanksgiving Traditions – Chl. Mooradian
America’s First Thanksgiving Was in Florida — Seriously, It Was! –  Thomas J. Craughwell
Should We Turn to the Government or the Church for Assistance? – Strahlen Smith, Cth Stnd
Advent Appeal Guide – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Uncertainty, Cautious Hope for the Supreme Court – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

renaissance-cardinals-paintingNew U.S. Cardinals Respond, and Don’t, to Questions about Five Dubia of Four Cardinals

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope’s Abortion Comments have Provoked Confusion, Curia Could’ve Avoided This – E. Condon
A Remarkable Book from and for Eucharistic Adoration – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., RCæli
Indiana Mayor Draws Criticism for Renaming Good Friday – Catholic News Agency
Crd. Cupich is Mistaken: Synod Fathers Did Reject Communion for Remarried. . . – Edw. Pentin
St. Thomas More’s Hair Shirt Now Enshrined for Public Veneration – Simon Caldwell, Cth Hrld
Does God Damn You? – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Can a Rich Person Get to Heaven? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Advent Finds for the Whole Family – Sarah Reinhard, National Catholic Register
Victorious but Wary, Pro-Life Movement Views the Post-Election Landscape – Peter J. Smith
Thanksgiving: Recognizing God’s Influence – Catherine Mendenhall-Baugh, Trth & Chrty Frm

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TUESDAY EDITION

dollar-signs-in-goldPlanned Parenthood Donations for Pence: They Know Not What They Do

by Birgit Jones,

of Catholic Stand

Some Clarity about the Faculty Pope gave Priests to “Absolve the Sin of Abortion” – Fr. Z’s Blg
Rahm Emanuel: “Cardinal Cupich and I Get Along Great” – Edward Pentin, N.C. Register
Examining Pope’s Apostolic Letter, Extends Confession for SSPX, Renews. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Book Rev.: Liturgy in 21st Century: Contemporary Issues & Perspectives – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Three Dynamic Emerging Catholic Communities in the UK – Fr. Matthew Pittam, Cthlc Herald
Attention Priests, Acolyte Trainers and Liturgists: Your New Resource is Online – Rorate Cæli
Review of Hacksaw Ridge – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Learning by Rote: Creativity & Discipline in Life & Prayer – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Tdy
Jakarta Rally Brings Thousands Onto Streets in Support of Christian Governor – A.P. via CH
Remembering Thanksgiving – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand

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MONDAY EDITION

pope-francis-holy-doors-year-of-mercyPope Francis: The “Trent Paradox”

by Andrea Gagliarducci,

of Monday Vatican

Three Take-Aways from Recent Global Crop of New Cardinals – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Bishop in Africa Urges Ad Orientem Worship, Spirit of Vatican II-ite Has a Nutty – Fr. Z’s Blog
Five Ways to Make the Most of Advent – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Cardinal-Elect De Kesel Brings Bad Record on Handling Clergy Abuse Allegations – Edw. Pentin
Could Pope Francis Reconcile SSPX Today after Year of Mercy’s Closure? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Promise & Challenge: Catholic Women Scholars Take On Feminism & Complementarity – Ryan
Pope Francis Calls Abortion ‘Horrendous Crime’ and ‘Very Grave Sin’ – Inés San Martín, Crux
From Dreams of Being Pope to Becoming NFL Coach – Trent Beattie, N.C. Register
Chaldean Bishop Demands Action to End Anti-Christian Genocide – Richard Szczepanowski
50 Biblical Indications of Petrine Primacy and the Papacy – Dave Armstrong, N.C. Register
The College of Cardinals’ Class of 2016 – Matthew Bunson, N.C. Register

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