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Election Day in America 2016 Edition

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chivalry-armor-crusader-sword-gallus-shield-knightWho Will Endure the Coming Persecution?

by Jonathan B. Coe,

of Crisis Magazine

Raymond Cardinal Burke’s Election Day Prayer – Action Item! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Constitution Won’t Protect Us if the Left Sweeps Thru Our Culture & Institutions – Rachel Lu
Beware of Candidates Who Define Catholicism For Us – Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Crisis
Reflections On The Election: A Lament of a Colorado Catholic – Mike White, Catholic Stand
Against Anti-Christian Bigotry, Trump is Far Better than Clinton – Stephen Herreid, The Strm
Election Night Open Thread for Catholics – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
After Today, the ‘Catholic Vote’ Should Matter More, Not Less – Carl Anderson, Crux
Patron Saint of Politicians – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Socratic Reflections on Election Day – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
U.S. Bishops Hope to Inform Catholic Vote – Barbie O’Dowd, Crux epicPew
A Word about the Futility of Politics in the West, on Election Day – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (8 November, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (8 November, 2016) click here.

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TUESDAY EDITION

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cs-angelCritique of a Bayesian Case Study of Herod’s Death by an Angel

by Bob Drury,

of Catholic Stand

Mrs. Clinton’s Religion Problem – Stephanie Pacheco, Truth and Charity Forum
Cardinal Zen is Right to be Wary of Vatican’s Approach to China – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Pope Francis Receives 300 Habsburgs in the Vatican – Vatican Radio
Quæritur: How to become a Papal Knight of the Supreme Order of Our Lord Jesus Christ? – Z
Politics, Family, and the Benedict Option – Rod Dreher
The Vatican is Reforming Its Communications & so Must Our Parishes – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Dictatorship and Relativism – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
7 Saints Proudly Celebrating “No Shave November” – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Voting as a Catholic in a Challenging Election Cycle – Bishop Edw. C. Malesic J.C.L., The Reg
How Will Catholics Vote Today? Hard to Predict, Say Experts & Polls – C.N.A. via The Reg
Vietnam Likely the Model for Deal bt. China & Vatican – Andrea Gagliarducci, C.N.A. via Crux
For the Election Day in America 2016 Edition click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (8 November, 2016) click here.

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MONDAY EXTRA

sspx-traditional-catholic-seminary-in-virginia-2016World’s Largest Traditional Catholic Seminary Opens in Virginia: Bishop Fellay Interviewed about Negotiations with the Holy See Concerning the Personal Prelature Status for the S.S.P.X. as “Almost Ready”

by Father Kevin M. Cusick,

of Rorate Cæli

Government Now Entering Our Churches – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Cthlc News & Insprtn
The Sign of Jonah and the Binding of Satan – Emmett O’Regan, Unveiling the Apocalypse
Did a ‘Catholic Spring’ Group Intimidate Florida Churches? – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
What’s Religion Good For? Progressives Weigh In – James B. LaGrand, Public Discourse
40 Saint Quotes To Get Your Mind Off Politics – Tracy Bua Smith, epicPew
7 Premises of Catholic Social Justice – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
On Getting the Government We Deserve – Dusty Gates, Crisis Magazine
Knights of Columbus Head: Catholics Must Be a Source of Post-Election Unity – C.N.A.
Catholics & Libertarian Economics: A Reply to Samuel Gregg – Thomas Storck, The Dist. Rev.
Hacking and the Law, Ethics, Vigilante Justice & Catholicism – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
California Bishops: Legalizing Marijuana Hurts Kids, the Poor – Catholic News Agency

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MONDAY EDITION

hillary-clinton-in-red-jumpsuitWhy Catholics Dislike Hillary: The Real Reason, Not the CNN Reason

by Kathy Schiffer,

of Seasons of Grace

Trump “Deplorables” Living in Bizarreland – Howard P.Kainz Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Pope Francis’ Reform: How Will the New Dicasteries be Designed? – Andrea Gagliarducci, MV
Fr. Rutler on Presidential Election: One Side is Flawed, but the Other is Evil – Rorate Cæli
What Part of ‘Never’ does America Magazine Fail to Understand? – Phil Lawler, C.C.
Trump’s Video Message to Catholics – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Election Forecast – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
We Have No King but Christ – Rachel Lu, National Catholic Register
Reason vs. Atheism: A Review of “Faith with Good Reason. . .” by Ben Butera – Kurland Ph.D.
Election 2016: A Supremely Important Decision – Michael Warsaw, N.C. Register
Trump Embodies the American Spirit – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Extraordinary Jubilee: Extraordinary Divine Mercy – Editor, Ignitum Today

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

beardless-jesus-christWhy Did Caravaggio Paint a Beardless Christ?

by Martinho Correia,

of Beauty of Catholicism

What I Owe My ‘Crazy’ Nuns – Libby Purves, Catholic Herald
These True Stories about the Saints Utterly Will Shock You! – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Hope in the Eternal Word: The Silence of Cardinal Sarah – Timothy D. Lusch J.D., Crisis Mgzn
The Priest Who Realized the Earth Revolved Around the Sun – Angelo Stagnaro, The Reg
The Dominican Habit and the Holy Rosary – Fr. Augustine Thompson O.P., New Lit Mov
Holy Confession Can Free a Soul From the Sin of Contraception – John Martignoni, The Reg
The Language of the Church: On the Perennial Importance of Latin – Veronica A. Arntz, RCæli
Hae Woo’s Story: Finding Faith and Fleeing North Korea – John Power, N.C. Register
The Importance of Face-to-Face Relationships – Anne De Santis, Catholic Stand
You Can Do What Jesus Did – Bart Schuchts, Catholic Stand
The Sacred Music of Stravinsky – Michael De Sapio, Crisis Magazine

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

comic-cover-menaceHow to Go to Hell

by Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Will Our Theory of Morality Destroy Us? – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Feminism Gone Awry – Donald DeMarco Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
Hymns are Definitely Making a Comeback! – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
Life Worthy of Life: Down Syndrome, Equality, and My Son Silas – Robert L. McFarland J.D., PD
The Western Struggle to “Find Yourself” Look to St. Augustine – Clifford Staples Ph.D., TCC
Winning the Battle in Prayer – Sarah Huntzinger, Catholic Stand
A Rare Liturgical Book from 18th-Century Paris – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Story of Japanese Nun in India Captures the Heart of a Missionary – Nirmala Carvalho, Crux
Doubts and Growth in Prayer and Life – Marilyn Rodrigues
Life Trumps Death, Always – Jamey Brown, Catholic Stand
State Ballot Initiatives 2016: Death Penalty, Assisted Suicide Among Issues for Catholics – Fraga

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

jane-fonda-screen-imageJane Fonda’s Mother Had Nine Abortions Before Fonda Was Born, Then Committed Suicide

by Steven Ertelt,

of LifeNews.com

Wikileaks Reminds Us Why the Left Opposes Catholicism – Steve Greene, Crisis Magazine
Divorce For Kids: Infectious Disease Or Single Blow – David Roney, Catholic Stand
St. Michael vs. Lucifer: Why St. Michael Won! – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Watch these Rare Videos of Saints (and Future Saints, too) – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
Gifs that Perfectly Summarize Every Book of the Old Testament – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
Some (Christian) Art in the Roman Forum! – Eamonn Clark, Christian Renaissance Mvmnt
Christians in a Culture of Death – Mark Davis Pickup, Catholic Lane
The Blessed Sacrament Gives a Foretaste of Future Glory – Mark Davis Pickup, Catholic Lane
Strong-Willed Or God’s Will – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
U.S. Senate’s Pro-Life Majority Faces Big Test in November – Peter Jesserer Smith, The Reg
Social Credit Prognostications – M. Oliver Heydorn Ph.D., The Distributist Review

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

beautiful-catholic-church-keystone-entranceAward-Winning Atheist Poet Writes Memoir with a Twist: Her Conversion

by K.V. Turley,

of  Catholic Exchange

Missals f/ Silverstream Priory: Defaced Missal f/ Post-Conciliar Revolution – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Who Will Defend the Truth? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Target Reports Drop in Sales Following Transgender Controversy – Glenn Stanton, N.C. Rgstr
Struggles All Catholics with ADHD Can Understand – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Benedictine Cathedral at Norcia Has Toppled, Here’s How to Help! – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Life Happens – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
Rolling Away the Stone: Uncovering Christ’s Tomb – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
That Forgotten Person, the Holy Spirit – Fr. C. John McCloskey III, The Catholic Thing
Catholic Voters Have a Definite Responsibility – Robert Barbry II, epicPew
Does Praying to the Saints Mean They’re Gods? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
With Just One Place to Worship, Somalia is a Dangerous Place for Christians – Morena, C.N.A.

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

ludolf-backhuysen-christ-in-the-storm-on-the-sea-of-galileeThe Coming Storm and How to Prepare

by Shane Schaetzel,

of Fully Christian

Those Catholic Wikileaks – George Weigel, First Things
The Quiet Courage of Robert Cardinal Sarah – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The Cthlc World Report
Radical Activist Saul Alinsky Recruited Wolves in Shepherds’ Clothing – John Zmirak Ph.D.
History of the False Ideas Leading to Same-Sex “Marriage” – Dave Armstrong, N.C. Register
How Justice Scalia Suffered the ‘Contempt of a Sophisticated World’ – Adelaide Mena, C.N.A.
Mass Readings Explained for the 32nd Sunday of Ordinary Time (Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
Does It Matter What Others Think Of Us? – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Elevating Economics: Loving (and Farming) a Particular Place – Catholic Ecology
Aim Higher Than Purgatory – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholic Stand
Be Rooted In the Basics of Our Faith – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
New Vatican Directive Discourages Cremation – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
For the FRIDAY MORNING EDITION click here.
For the FRIDAY MORNING EXTRA click here.

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mcdonalds-in-the-vaticanMcVatican Detractors Are Missing the Point

by Gene Van Son

of Catholic Stand

Catholic Governor Faces Massive Islamist Protest Over Koran Remarks  – A.P. via Cthlc Herald
Not So Fast: Catholic Votes may be Shifting to Trump – Crux
Have Souls in Purgatory Visited People on Earth? – Hannah Brockhaus, C.N.A.
Movie Review: Hacksaw Ridge – Sister Helena Burns F.S.P., Catholic Lane
366 Quick Ways to Help You Catholic Teacher Immediately – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Making Sense of the China-Vatican Agreement on the Selection of Bishops – Ant. E. Clark Ph.D.
A Reminder that This Jesuit Pope is Also Highly Franciscan – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Democratic ‘Front Groups’ or Faithful Political Engagement? – Brian Fraga, N.C. Register
A New Creation Flowing from the Side of Christ – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today
Republished: The Little Flowers of Saint Francis w/ Antique Illustrations – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
For the FRIDAY MORNING EDITION click here.

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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

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jesuit-magazine-america-gets-it-wrong-on-homosexualityWhy the Jesuit Magazine, America, Has It Wrong About Homosexuality

by John Collins, Ed.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Quæritur: Does the St. Gertrude Prayer Release 1000 Souls from Purgatory? – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘The Hidden Rebellion’ Unmasks the Wolf at the Door: the French Revolution – Jos. Pronechen
Ecumenical Showpieces like Sweden are Great, but let’s be Realistic – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Heal Your Family Tree With Masses and Suffrages for the Dead – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
My Fight for Free Speech in Trudeau’s Canada – Jordan Peterson, Catholic Herald
Former Manchester United Footballer to be a Dominican Priest – Catholic News Agency
What Church Teaches Re: “Catholic” Pro-Abort Politicos – Castañeda S.T.L./Vizcarrondo M.D.
Great News about a New College Seminary in Charlotte! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Gossip and Whistle-Blowers – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Render Unto Caesar: The 2016 General Election – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
Mass Readings Explained for 32 Sun. of Ord Time: Resurrection f/ the Dead – Bergsma Ph.D.
For the FRIDAY MORNING EXTRA click here.

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THURSDAY EDITION

the-politically-incorrect-guide-to-catholicism-by-john-zmirak-ph-dBook Review: John Zmirak’s ‘Politically Incorrect Guide to Catholicism’

by Bruce Edward Walker

of PowerBlog

via the Acton Institute

The Boston Archdiocese has Chosen an Odd Time to Take a Stand – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
The Bizarre Events and Circumstances Around Amoris Lætitia – Robert Royal Ph.D., TCC
The Acceptable Face of Hardline Secularism: “Catholic” Justin Trudeau – Fr. Ray. De Souza
No Middle Way bt. Atheism & Catholicism, Says Harvard Prof. Who Converted – Mad. Teahan
The Double Mommy Trap: Two Mothers & No Rights for Junior – Adam J. MacLeod, Pblc Dscrs
The Battle Over St. John Paul’s (JP2 Institute) Legacy Comes to Australia – Dan Hitchens, C.H.
The Impact of Traditional Catholic Radio – Joe Sales
Court Grants Seal of Confession Victory in Louisiana – Matt Hadro, N.C. Register
New N.H.S. Prenatal Test for Down’s Syndrome Provokes Backlash f/ Doctors – Sim. Caldwell
Popular Liverpool Priest and Broadcaster Dies Age 81 – Megan Griffiths, Catholic Herald
Americans Don’t Want to be Taxed to Pay for Abortions – Jonathan Abbamonte, Cthlc Lane
For the WEDNESDAY LATE EXTRA click here.

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