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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

the-jefferson-bibleThe Omission of “Difficult” Psalms and the Spreading-Thin of the Psalter

by Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.,

of Rorate Cæli

U.S. Bishops Approve Cause of Nun who Took on Billy the Kid – Catholic News Service via CH
Respecting Traditional Catholics – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, The Catholic Thing
The Pre-Existence of the Soul – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Discipline and the Art of Mental Toughness – Jared Zimmer, Maccabee Society
Canton’s Rhoda Wise Miracle House – Sharon Serratore, Catholic Exchange
Five Ways to Escape from Apathy-ville – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life
How Your Suffering can Help Make the World a Better, Kinder Place – Vicki Burbach, CSD
Doesn’t Hell Make God an Unjust Tyrant? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Reason and the Existence of God – William Carroll Ph.D., Public Discourse
Saint Teresa of Calcutta Through the Lens of a Friend – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Book Reviews: Psalms & New Testament & Vespers for Sundays & Feasts – Kwasniewski Ph.D.

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

weirdest-pic-of-hellHell: Real and Freely Chosen

by Allison Low,

of Catholic Stand

How to Fix Our Broken Sexual Culture, According to Archbishop Chaput – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
Franciscan Priests in a Manequin Challenge is Pure Gold! – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
Get Married and be Submissive? One Woman’s Recipe for Marital Happiness – Fr. Sn. Salai S.J.
We’ve All Got It Wrong about Women in the Catholic Church – Elise Harris, C.N.A.
Apologizing for the Past: Catholics, History, and “Bloody Mary” – Stephanie Mann, N.C. Rgstr
Dawn Eden on Allowing God to Heal Our Memories – Rhonda Ortiz, The Dispatch
Old, Lonely, and Poor – Jonathan Abbamonte, Catholic Lane
No One’s Talking about the Trauma of Abortion by Pill – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Polish Independence Day Marches Demonstrate Ideological Divides – Dorothy C. McLean
Indonesian Police Name Jakarta’s Christian Governor as Blasphemy Suspect – AP via CH
Will Catholic Education Benefit From the 2016 Election? – Adam Cassandra, The C.N.S.

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

antonio-ciseri-ecce-homo-1871Word of the Year: “Post-Truth”  So That’s a Thing Now?

by Kathy Schiffer,

of the National Catholic Register

New Film Asks: Was Malachi Martin an Exorcist or an Exhibitionist? – K.V. Turley, The Dispatch
Rigidity Dog Whistle – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky, The Catholic Thing
HBO’s “The Young Pope” Proves Problematic; See for Yourself: – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
An Atheist’s Last Stand: Jennifer Fulwiler’s Journey to the Catholic Church – Kathy Schiffer
Why Catholics should be Grateful for Trump’s Victory – Francis Rooney, Crux
Can the Methodists Remain United? – G. Jeffrey MacDonald, The Christian Century
Trump’s School Choice Plan Could Impact Catholic Schools – Denise Donohue, The C.N.S.
6 Reasons Jess Mariano of Gilmore Girls is the Most Likely to Convert – Theresa Williams, eP
Common Core Catastrophe – Gerard V. Bradley, Public Discourse
Forming Neighborhood Faith Communities – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

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Pope Fires Back at His Critics Over ‘Amoris Lætitia’ and Discusses Ecumenism

by Inés San Martín,

of Crux

Pope Francis Puts his Enemies Not on the Rack, but the Couch – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The Church’s “Obsession” with Sex – Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers
Protect Your Library the Medieval Way, with Horrifying Book Curses – Sarah Laskow, Atls Obsc
Does Amoris Lætitia Resolve Genuine Moral Dilemmas? – John Meinert, Crisis Magazine
Aslan is a Lion – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
The 21st-Century Habsburg Mission – Eduard Habsburg, Catholic Herald
The Tower of Babel and the Struggle to Be Like God – Maria Cintorino, Crisis Magazine
Court Rules Bishop Sheen’s Body Goes to Peoria – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Everything You Need to Know about a Consistory for New Cardinals – Inés San Martín, Crux
Clericalism and the Catholic Refugee – K.E. Colombini, Crisis Magazine
Immigration is a Family Issue – An Interview with Archbishop Gomez – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.

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FRIDAY EDITION

consistory-of-cardinals-st-peters-basilica-nov-4-2012Driven by Frustration, Could Some Cardinals Go Too Far? A Caution

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

Thoughts on the Five Dubia and The Four Cardinals – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Where is Professor Anthony Esolen’s “safe space”? – Randall B. Smith Ph.D., The Dispatch
Pope Decides Not to Hold Pre-Consistory Meeting of Cardinals: Dubia May Be In Play – E. Pentin
How To Marry an Idiot – Betsey Kerekes, Catholic Lane
Archbishop Chaput’s Remarks to CNS About ‘Amoris Lætitia’ – National Catholic Register
The Benedict Option After The Election – Rod Dreher
Taking a Closer Look at Snopes and Debunking the Debunkers – Tom Nash, N.C. Register
How the Vatican Views Trump’s Presidential Victory – Edward Pentin, N.C. Register
How to Write a Clear & Compelling Fundraising Letter – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Developing Better Relationships – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Will GOP Congressional Victories Deliver Positive Results for Catholics? – Brian Fraga, N.C. Rg

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THURSDAY EXTRA

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not-my-president-liberalismA Populist Election and Its Aftermath

by Father George W. Rutler,

of Crisis Magazine

Not One Thin Dime to the Campaign for Human Development – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACt
So You Want an Incredible Parish? – K. Albert Little, The Cordial Catholic
St. Paul Had Some Lesser Known Letters and They’re Awesome! – Matt Vander Vennet, eP
Survey Says Many Protestants Believe More Like Catholics – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Full Text: Pope Francis’s Message to U.S. Bishops’ Conference – Catholic Herald
Digital History Captures Story of Middle Eastern Christianity – Robin Darling Young, Crux
The Difference Between Forbearance and Patience – Susanna Spencer, N.C. Register
Why the Totalitarian Temptation Lives On After the Berlin Wall – John Horvat II, Crisis Mgzn
Jesus Christ King of the Universe: Mass Readings Explained, Last Sun. in Ord. Time – Pitre Ph.D.
Of Adversity and Resisting Temptation – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
For the PRIME POLITICS THURSDAY EDITION (17 November, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (17 November, 2016) click here.

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THURSDAY EDITION

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pope-francis-and-raymond-cardinal-burkeRaymond Cardinal Burke: We Will Make ‘Formal Act of Correction’ if Pope Francis Doesn’t Issue Amoris Lætitia Clarification

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

On Request for Clarification of Amoris Lætitia, the Pope’s Silence Speaks Volumes – Phil Lawler
When was the Last Time You Heard Those Words? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why hasn’t Pope Francis Replied to the 4 Cardinals’ Letter? – Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald
Rolling Stone Scribe Who Wrote Bogus Priest Abuse Blasted for Another False Story – TMR
Pope Francis and His Marriage Statements Create a Mess – Bai MacFarlane, Spero News
Acton Institute’s Fr. Sirico Comments on Pope Francis’ Remarks on Money – Fr. Z’s Blog
Rigidity in Defense of the Liturgy is No Vice – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The Dispatch
Islamist ‘Hyper-Extremism’ could Destabilise the West’s Social Fabric, Says Major Study – CH
French Preview of Interview with Cardinal-Designate Farrell about ‘Amoris Lætitia’ – Fr. Z
Interview with Cardinal Burke about Their Five Dubia about Problems in Amoris Lætitia – Fr. Z
DiNardo Says It’s ‘Crazy’ to See His Election as Anti-Francis Vote – Inés San Martín, Crux
A Review of At Play in God’s Creation: An Illuminating Coloring Book – Liesl Bee, Ignitum Tdy
USCCB Day Two – Matthew Bunson, National Catholic Register
U.S. Bishops Urged To Do More to Help Persecuted Christians – Catholic News Service via CH
For the PRIME POLITICS THURSDAY EDITION (17 November, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EXTRA (17 November, 2016) click here.

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PRIME POLITICS THURSDAY EDITION

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the-wilton-diptych-shows-richard-ii-dedicating-england-to-our-lady-as-her-dowryHow England Took Flesh: Can England Become the Dowry of Mary Once Again

by Edmund Matyjaszek,

of Catholic Herald

Scholarship As Propaganda – Rod Dreher
Trump Could Awaken the Sleeping Giant of American Catholic Unity – Austen Ivereigh, Crux
The Decline of Movement Conservatism and the Rise of the Alt-Right – Justin Dyer, Pblc Dscrs
Why Liberal Governing Elites Seek to Neutralize Social Issues – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
The Meaning of Donald Trump – R.R. Reno, Catholic Herald
Put Not Your Trust in Princes – Ryan Barilleaux, Crisis Magazine
Trump & Tolerance – Rod Dreher
The Revival of the Old Religious Right – Tiffany Stanley, Religion & Politics
Trump & Civic Empathy – Rod Dreher
The Election is Over — Now What? – Shane Schaetzel, Fully Christian
Love Your (Political) Enemies – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
For the THURSDAY EDITION (17 November, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EXTRA (17 November, 2016) click here.

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

cardinal-lehmannInteresting Meetings: Pope with Curial Heads, USCCB’s Election of Officers

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Is The World Becoming Protestant? – Peter Berger, The American Interest
Atheist Myth: “No One Has Ever Killed in the Name of Atheism” – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Reg
Interview with Cardinal Burke about Their Plea to Pope Francis “Seeking Clarity” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mysteries Surround the Opening of Christ’s Tomb – Sylvian Dorient, Aleteia
Identity Crisis: The Indian Catholic Church in America – Teresa Mathew, NPR
What Kind of College of Cardinals will Pope Francis Create? – Nicholas Senz, The Dispatch
Dinardo, Gomez Elected to Lead U.S. Bishops – Catholic News Service via Catholic Herald
Inside China’s ‘Secret’ Churches – Yuan Ren, The Spectator
Vote for Monarchy: The Solemnity of Christ the King – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Giving Our Crumbs – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
If God Was Small Enough To Understand – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand

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TUESDAY EDITION

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pope-francis-in-the-windBombshell: The Four Cardinals Letter to Pope Francis – “Seeking Clarity”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Francis Declines to Answer Four Cardinals’ Amoris Lætitia Appeal – Dan Hitchens
The Coming Second Reformation – Shane Schaetzel, Fully Christian
A Poll on the “Sign of Peace” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Legal, But Moral? Reminder Why Catholic Church Opposes Recreational Drug Use – J. McClain
Is Traditionalism a Spiritual Malady? – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
The Heartbreaking Rise of Suicide Among Young People – Marcia Segelstein, N.C. Register
New Book Offers Sophisticated Defense of Religious Liberty – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Deadlifts, Burgers & Fiction: Maccabee Podcast 011 – Taylor Marshall Ph.D., Maccabee Soc.
Blind Spots – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Does God Answer Prayer? – Bart Schuchts, Catholic Stand
For the Post-Election Day in America Tuesday Edition (15 November, 2016) click here.

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Post-Election Day in America Tuesday Edition

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Bake the Cake Indian Tolerance Anti Christian Bigotry Homosexual Movement Transparent PicBullying Dem Who Fined Christian Baker Out of Business Rejected by Voters

by Matthew Archbold

of Creative Minority Report

NBA Coach Rips Christians Who Voted Trump: What Bible are They Reading? – Mat. Archbold
When Walls Are More Merciful Than Bridges – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Our ‘Lesser of Two Evils’ Politics has become Unbearable – Ed Condon, Catholic Herald
Restitution and National Reconciliation – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Catholic Stand
Spiritual Visions: Behind Scenes of Trump’s Inner Circle of Evangelical Advisors – R. Ross Jr.
The Election is Over, But There is Much Work to be Done – Msgr. Charles Pope, N.C. Register
As Violence Shakes America’s Cities, Obama Needs to Calm the Nation – Kathy Schiffer
Trump Won Catholic Vote by Clear Seven-Point Margin – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
How did Trump Pull It Off? Appealed to Voters the Establishment Forgotten – Robert Wargas
Help for the Poor, Dialogue with Trump, Archbishop Kurtz’s Parting Vision – C.N.A.
Archbishop Gómez Calls for Peace Amid Protests – J.D. Long-Garcia, C.N.A.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (15 November, 2016) click here.

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MONDAY EDITION

holy-innocents-church-new-york-cityDoes Pope Francis Think that Young People Who Want the Traditional Latin Mass are Rigid, Defensive, Insecure?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Francis, What is His Idea of Church? – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Dear Bishops, Beware of Sophistry When Choosing the Next USCCB President – James H. Toner
Ed Feser: Can Schadenfreude be Virtuous? – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
The Forgotten History of Anti-Catholic Riots – Ann Casey, Catholic Stand
Latest Pope-Scalfari ‘Interview’ Again Written From Memory – Edward Pentin, N.C. Register
Eulogy for Matthew – On Alert – Marcus Allen Steele
Book Review: Scepter’s Pocket RSV-CE New Testament Bible – Timothy, Catholic Bibles
‘Remarkable’ Resilience of Persecuted Christians Focus of New Film – Catholic News Agency
Tradition is for the Young – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Parents Play Pivotal Role in Encouraging, Supporting Vocations – Carol Zimmermann, Crux
Inviting Christ and Mary to Your Wedding – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today

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