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WEDNESDAY EDITION

kain-pence-tv-debateWhen We Subordinate Our Christian Principles

by Fr. Brandon O’Brien

of Crisis Magazine

Two Weeks at Clear Creek – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentlemen
When American Catholic Politics Split the Church – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Persistent Prayer Leads to Abortion Center’s Closure – Dustin Siggins, N.C. Register
Want to be a Catholic Author? Me Too. . . – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Law School Renamed in Honour of Antonin Scalia – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Aquinas College in Nashville Marks a Year of Firsts with On-Campus Dorm – Maggie Maslak
From Outsiders to Voters: How Catholics Became Americans – Thomas J. Craughwell, NCReg
Let’s Move Beyond the Common Core in Catholic Schools – Patrick Reilly, N.C. Register
Bishops Grant National Designation to St. Therese Shrine in Alaska – C.N.A. via The Reg
Texas Bishops Call for Abolition of Death Penalty – Catholic News Service via Crux

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TUESDAY EDITION

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by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Top 10 “Scientific” and Hilarious Explanations for the Miracle at Fatima – Matthew Archbold
Merger of Major Radio Networks Historic Moment in Catholic Communications – The Dispatch
Why It Would be a Tragedy to Lose the Daily Mass in England and Wales – Fr. Matthew Pittam
If Tim Kaine Wins, the Catholic Church Loses – Doug Mainwaring, Public Discourse
Why Mexico’s “Religious Right is Rising as a Political Force” – David Agren, The Wshngtn Post
The New Global Battle Over Abortion – Dennis Sewell, Catholic Herald
Is This Election About Smut or Governing? – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
A Celebration of Katharine & Geriatric Parenthood – Rick Becker, National Catholic Register
Once Saved, Always Saved? Part II – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
Podcast: Is the Post-Christian Global Elite Facing Decline? – Madeleine Teahan, Cthlc Herald
Dutch Want Right-to-Die for People Who Feel ‘Their Life Is Complete’ – Catholic News Agency

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MONDAY EXTRA

crs-distributes-abortificantsCatholic Relief Services Stored, Dispensed Abortifacient Contraceptives to Millions

by Michael Hichborn

of the Lepanto Institute

Pope Francis: Is There a Submerged Schism in the Catholic Church? – Andrea Gagliarducci
LGBT Group: Shutup Science!!! – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
5 Reflections on the Recent WikiLeaks Disclosures – Msgr. Charles Pope, N.C. Register
What 12 Great Saints Revealed About the End Times – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Hillary Clinton: I Admire Margaret Sanger Enormously, We to Learn from Her – Fr. Z’s Blog
Could Democrats’ Anti- Catholicism Teach Bishops to Stop Helping Them? – Zmirak & Jones
Two Newmans and Two Catholic Springs – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
Tradinistas Want to Replace Capitalism With “Catholic” Socialism! – Gene Van Son, Cth Stnd
Perils of Interpreting Amoris Lætitia: Need New Vademecum for Confessors – Thomas J. Nash
Take a Tour of the Sistine Chapel from Your Phone or Computer! – Matt Vander Vennet, eP
St. Philip Howard: Affliction Now; Glory Later – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register

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MONDAY EDITION

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SexEd: A Catholic Mother’s Conviction; The Sex Scandal in the Diocese of Nashville

by Pete Socks

of Catholic Stand

The Anti-Catholic Catholics (and the Bishops Who Support Them) – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
The Profoundly Politically Incorrect John Zmirak – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Fr. Sirico on the Clinton’s Campaign View of the Church – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Deplorables – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Hijacking Science: False No Differences on Same-Sex Households & Children – Regnerus Ph.D.
Plans to Desecrate Image of Virgin Mary in Estonian Museum Prompt Protest – David V. Barrett
Australia Court Says Bishop to Face Charges He Hid Sex Abuse – Associated Press via Crux
U.N. Event Shows How Sexual Agenda Tramples Children’s Rights – Rebecca Oas Ph.D., C.L.
New Health-Share Group Offers Care with Catholic Values – Maggie Maslak, Cthlc Nws Agncy
Book Rev.: The Walls Are Talking: Former Abortion Clinic Workers Tell Their Stories – Manetto
The Danger of Forcing Doctors to Perform Gender Transitions – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.

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SUNDAY EDITION

social-media-iconsInteresting Twists of Chapter and Verse in the Bible

by Dan Byron,

of Catholic Stand

In Defense of the Religious Right – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
The Atheist Heart of Darkness – Felix Whelan, Catholic Stand
Insulting the Saints – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Canon in D, Pachelbel: Piano and Violin – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
He was a Runner for the Japanese Mafia, Now He’s a Catholic Priest – Mary Rezac, C.N.A.
Modern “Rights” and the Loss of Freedoms – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Catholic Bishops Condemn Ugly & Anti-Catholic Emails between Clinton Team – Mad. Teahan
These 5 Organizations Are Battling Breast Cancer Extremely Well – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Rubrics for Dominican Mass after 1962 – Fr. Augustine Thompson O.P., New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
What If a President Is Too Ill to Serve? – Paul Kengor, National Catholic Register
How Christianity Created the Free Society – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Public Discourse

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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(Photo Credit: Joaquín Peiró Pérez/C.N.A.)

For Archbishop Chaput, ‘Catholic Spring’ Group Did Untold Damage

by Kevin J. Jones

of the Catholic News Agency

Santa María de la Sede in Sevilla is the World’s Largest Gothic Cathedral, But Why? – D. Esparza
Spiritual Truths in “The Girl on the Train” – Fr. Edward Lee Looney, Ignitum Today
Modernity Doesn’t Keep Its Promises – Rachel Lu, National Catholic Register
“Where Were You, God, When We Needed You?” – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Catholic Stand
SSPX’s Bishop Fellay Meets Pope Francis, Cardinal Müller – Edward Pentin, N.C. Register
Pope Francis Grieves Over Death of Thailand’s King – Hannah Brockhaus, C.N.A.
Early-Modern Reforms of the Dominican Liturgy – Fr. Augustine Thompson O.P., New Lit Mov
Why We Can’t Do Without the Natural Law – Richard Bastien, The Catholic World Report
On Jobs – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
10 Things We Cannot Forget to Talk About During Respect for Life Month – Doug Johnson, eP
How to Explain Sacramentals to Fundamentalists, Part II – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

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by Tracy Bua Smith

of epicPew

Are You Hurt, Disoriented, Frustrated about What’s Going on in the Church? Fr. Z Rants – Z
The Most Milquetoast Defense of Catholicism Ever from USCCB President – Matthew Archbold
Restored: The Magnificent Ghent Altarpiece Gives Up Its Centuries-Old Mysteries – N. Charney
‘Catholic Spring’ Email Leak: American Ideals at Risk, U.S. Bishops Warn – C.N.A. via The Reg
Clinton Campaign Emails Don’t Just Smear Catholics, but Religions and Women – Helen Alvaré
What the Bible Says About Alcohol and Drunkenness – John Martignoni, N.C. Register
Have You Talked to Your Angel Today? – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
Ohio State Catholic Linebacker Goes From Walk-On to Scholarship Captain – Trent Beattie, Reg
The Pius Wars? The Pope’s Own War against Hitler – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
God’s Perspective on Popularity – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Pope Donates $100,000 to Haiti for Hurricane Recovery – Hannah Brockhaus, C.N.A via Reg

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FRIDAY EDITION

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The Danger of Appointing Like-Minded Cardinals

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

Fake Catholic Groups and the “Catholic Spring” Emails – Anne Hendershott, The CWR
17 Popular Phrases That Jesus Actually Said First – Justin McClain, epicPew
How Europe’s Bishops Plan to Guide the Church Through Murky Waters – Elise Harris, C.N.A.
Massachusetts Law Could Forbid Churches to Preach on Transgenderism – C.N.A.
The Sacking of the West – Kenneth Crowther, Crisis Magazine
Leaked Emails: Hillary Clinton Campaign Chief Discussing Revolution against Bishop – C.N.A.
Scientist, Theologian, Mother – Nicholas Senz, The Catholic World Report
A New Film Sheds Light on the Ugly World of Sex Trafficking – CWR Staff, The Dispatch
The Persistent Widow. . . : Mass Readings Explained, 29th Sun., Ord. Time – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
Unveiling a Christian Foreign Policy Declaration – The Editors, Providence
Catholic Extension: Charitable Society That Funds New Churches – Joseph Pronechen, NCReg

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THURSDAY EXTRA

(Photo Credit: C.N.A./Daniel Ibáñez)
(Photo Credit: C.N.A./Daniel Ibáñez)

About Those Unthinking, Backward Catholics . . . 

by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.,

via the National Catholic Register

What’s the Thought Behind Pope Francis’ Choices for Cardinals? – Andrea Gagliarducci, C.N.A.
Believe It or Not: The N.Y. Times Quietly Returns to Its ‘Jesus Is Dead’ Theme – T. Mattingly
Pronouns, Ordinary People, and the War over Reality – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., Pblc Discourse
Contraception and Communion – Robert B. Greving J.D., Crisis Magazine
Why Fátima Is Still So Important – Diana Von Glahn, National Catholic Register
Is There a Lesser of Two Evils? – Colin Donovan, National Catholic Register
How Moms Can Raise Boys to Become Great Catholic Men – Leila Miller, N.C. Register
A Family-Friendly Guide to Sex Education – Leila Marie Lawler, Crisis Magazine
Massachusetts Transgender Bathroom Law Faces Legal Challenge – Associated Press via C.H.
Christian T.V. Networks in Pakistan Ordered to Close Over Lack of Permits – E. Harris, C.N.A.

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THURSDAY EDITION

carlo-cardinal-caffarra-and-pope-francisDeclaration of Fidelity to Church Teaching on Marriage Reaches 5,000 Signatures

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Yes, Religious Women “Marrying” Each Other Is Against Canon Law – E.N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
The Eyewitnesses of Fatima – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Historic U.N. Clash on LGBT Rights Set for November – Stefano Gennarini J.D., Catholic Lane
Theologian: Tim Kaine Took Gravely Immoral Position on Abortion – Matt Hadro, The Reg
Why Religious Leaders Asked Obama to Condemn His Civil Rights Chairman – M. Hadro, C.N.A.
Mark Wahlberg Made a Video about Why He Loves Priests – Catholic News Agency
Why I’m Catholic: Sola Scriptura Isn’t Scriptural, Part III – Kenneth Hensley, Catholic Answers
Quæritur: Of Brewing Beer, Beery Prayers, and Blessings – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Review of Dawn Eden’s New Book: Remembering God’s Mercy: Redeem. . . – C.S. Morrissey
Obtaining Peace and Zeal for Growth in Grace – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Battle of Prayer: 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred page

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

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by Mary Flynn

of epicPew

14 Saints Reveal Details About the Antichrist – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Imagine the Trump Campaign Had Called Islam Backwards & Mocked Muslims – Mat. Archbold
Way Too Cool! St. Thomas Becket’s Prayer Book – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Asia Bibi Case Shames Pakistan’s Government – and Britain’s – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Annulment Chaos in the Holy Land – Jill Duchess of Hamilton, Catholic Herald
Abortion Group Targets Catholic Doctors’ Conscience Rights – Jonathan Abbamonte, C.L.
New Truth? Jesus’s Mistakes? God’s Errors? – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Once Saved, Always Saved? Part I – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
Religious Leaders Blast Civil Rights Report on Claims of Discrimination – Mark Zimmerman
Catholic Schools Should Leave Common Core Behind – CNS Staff, The Cardinal Newman Soc.
Colorado Assisted Suicide Bill Criticized for Preying Upon Fear – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

friendzone-doodle-drawing-cuteNo, Men and Women Cannot Be Friends

by Benedictine Augustine

of the Maccabee Society

Clinton Campaign’s Anti-Catholic Emails – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Colorado Archbishop Dares to Tell Catholics How to Vote, Does Denver Media Care? – Julia Duin
Goodbye Society of Christian Philosophers (S.C.P.), Updated – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Book Review: Particles of Faith – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Mary Whitehouse was Right about Morality, Says Barrister Who Fought Against Her – Cthlc Hrld
When It Comes to Economics, Pope Francis Gets Caught Up in the Rhetoric – Sarah Stanley, PB
Strengthen Our Seminarians – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Univ. of Notre Dame Honors Pro-Life Geneticist, Discovered Cause of Down’s Syndrome – C.N.S.
Australian Opposition Blocks Govt Plans for Public Vote on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – A.P. via C.H.
Polish Bishops Vow to Continue Push for Stricter Abortion Controls – Cthlc Nws Srvc via C.H.
Connecting the MLB Playoffs and Home Schooling – Trent Beattie, N.C. Register

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