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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EXTRA

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‘Abortion Is Catholic Social Justice’ Campaign Draws Wide Catholic Rebuke

by Peter Jesserer Smith

of the National Catholic Register

Fr. Z Investigates Canonist Ed Peters on Pope Francis’ “Argentinian Letter” – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Answer the Charge ‘Catholicism Is Pagan’ – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Abp. Lori Slams ‘Reckless’ Comments by U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Chair – Hadro, C.N.A.
Dissent’s Just Fine, but What Tim Kaine Offers Is Hypocrisy – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Crux
The Sorrowful Mother at the Cross, Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows – Dan Burke, C.S.D.
Even Pope Francis Does Not Know the Proper Interpretation of Amoris Lætitia – J. Mirus Ph.D.
The Problem w/ Moral Blindness: Tim Kaine – Donald DeMarco Ph.D., Truth & Charity Forum
Francis’s Argentine Letter and the Proper Response – Elliot Milco, First Things
Colin Kaepernick’s Conscience, Religious Liberty & NFL’s Double Standard – F. Beckwith Ph.D.
The Technocratic War on Traditional Identities – James Kalb J.D., The Catholic World Report
Journos Cover Kaine’s LGBT Prophecy, But Words of His Bishop? No So Much – Terry Mattingly

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

classic-education-benedictine-college‘Classic’ Comeback at Benedictine College: New Concentration for Elementary-Education Majors Debuts This Fall

by Anthony Flott

of the National Catholic Register

Catholic School Says It Can’t Meet Demands of Transgendered Student – Catholic News Agency
May I Demur Re: Mirus This Once? – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of the Law
So, What If We Attach a GoPro to the Compostelan Botafumeiro? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Catholics for Choice ‘Woefully’ Misrepresent Church Teaching – Catholic News Agency
Quæritur: Pope Francis Said Fr. Hamel Is a Martyr, Is He Now “Blessed Jacque Hamel”? – Fr. Z
Pokémon Go Is the Least of My Parish’s Problems – Gene M. Van Son, Crisis Magazine
Parable of Dishonest Steward: Mass Readings Explained for 25th Sun. Ord. Time – B. Pitre Ph.D.
The Mass: The Perfect Form of Worship – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
Are Religious Freedom Advocates ‘Christian Supremacists’? – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Reg
Why Do We Call The Church Our Mother? – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Pope Calls French Priest Murdered by I.S.I.S. Loyalists a ‘Martyr’ – Inés San Martín, Crux

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

catholic-and-democratic-vice-presidential-candidate-tim-kaine-2016The Bishop of Tim Kaine, Francis Di Lorenzo, Corrects Kaine on  Same-Sex ‘Marriage’

from the Catholic News Agency

via the National Catholic Register

A Bizarre Papal Move: An Addition to the Teaching on the Eucharist? – Robert Royal Ph.D., TCT
The Fake Catholic College Girl Who Duped Twitter – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
On the Buenos Aires Directive: Pope Francis Letter on Amoria Lætitia – E.N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
The Life Of Every Catholic Blogger, Like. . . Ever — In GIFs – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
Finding Reasons to Celebrate the Triumph of the Cross – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Cth Std
An Open Letter to Tim Kaine – Todd M. Aglialoro, Catholic Answers
Any “Benedict Option” Must Consider Child Protective Services (CPS) – S.M. Krason J.D. Ph.D.
Lawsuit of Fired Catholic School Employee Attacks Religious Freedom – Jamie F. Arthur Ph.D.
Crime, Punishment, and Amoris Lætitia – John F. Crosby Ph.D., First Things
Christians Besieged: We Must Stand With the Suffering – The Editors, Natl Catholic Register
Gender Identity: Threat to Health Care Rights of Conscience – Sister Rn. Mirkes O.S.F. Ph.D.

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EDITION

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by Daniel Esparza

of Aleteia

Not Heretical: Popes’ Approval of Argentine Bishops’ Policy on Invalid Marriages – Mirus Ph.D.
Pamela Anderson: The New Mary Magdalene? – Steve Pokorny, Catholic Lane
Pope Francis Backs Holy Communion for Some Remarried Divorcees – Edward Pentin, NC Reg
Would the Young Joseph Ratzinger – or I – have had the Same Reaction if. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
New Catholic University Aims to Renew Culture of Beauty – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Powerful Young Adult Novel Presents a Harrowing Tale of Modern-Day Slavery – Fiorella Nash
Is Premarital Abstinence Making a Comeback? – Marcia Segelstein, National Catholic Register
Devout Catholic™ Kaine Breaks w/ Church on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’, w/ Media Blessing – J. Davis
Russell Shaw: Critiquing Blind Spots of Assimilationists in the Church in America – J. Desmond
Sitting Out This Election? – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Boko Haram Violence becomes Regional African Nightmare – Bronwen Dachs, C.N.S. via Crux

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

fake-jesus-wife-scrolls“Jesus’ Wife” Claim Exposed as a Whopping Fraud

by Glenn Stanton

of the National Catholic Register

Did Pope Francis Really Write That Letter? Updated – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Pope and the Vatican Mocked at the Venice Film Festival – Cristina Siccardi, Rorate Cæli
How Pope Francis’ ‘New Joy’ Surprised Benedict XVI – Catholic News Agency
Catholic V.P. Candidate Claims Church Will Eventually Approve Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – C. Olson
Is Dialogue with Islam Possible? On B16’s Address at Univ. of Regensburg – Fr. Jos. Fessio S.J.
A Religion of Peace: They Must Define It – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
U.S. Bishops to Govt: End Legal Battle with Little Sisters of the Poor – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
Catholic School Grad Shines in Swim for Gold at Paralympics – Paul McMullen, Crux
‘For God & Profit’ Review: Christianity Is Pro-Profit & Pro-Property – Kyle Hanby, PowerBlog
Embracing Every Season – Lianna Mueller, Ignitum Today
The Next U.S. President Must Aid Persecuted Christians – Knights’ Head – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EXTRA

archbishop-vincenzo-pagliaRecent Key Appointments Unsettle John Paul II Institute on Marriage and Family

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

On Anniversary, can We Finally Catch Benedict’s Point at Regensburg? – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Benedict XVI’s “Final Conversations” – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine Contends Catholic Church Can Change on Marriage – C.N.A.
Nothing Superfluous, A Masterful Spiritual Guide to the T.L.M. – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Razzouk Family Tattooed Pilgrims Arriving to Holy Land for Last 700 Years – Daniel Esparza
Christian Genocide Could Succeed Through Indifference, Activists Warn – Mark Zimmerman
Are Clinton & Gates Foundations & USAID Supporting Depo-Provera Deception? – C. McGovern
Padre Pio’s Heart Is Coming to Boston – Mary Rezac, National Catholic Register
Pius XII’s Duel with Hitler – William Doino Jr., First Things
Pope’s Anti-Sex Abuse Panel Scores Victory in Vatican – Nicole Winfield, Crux
The Most Holy Name of Mary: Optional Memorial – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

richard-dawkins-science-victoryA Victory for Science over Scientific Propaganda: A New Report on Sexuality and Gender

by Richard N. Williams, Ph.D.,

of Public Discourse

When Jesuits Ignore Papal Decrees – Fr. Cornelius Buckley S.J., Crisis Magazine
Father James Martin Wins Award from Dissenting Catholic Group – Kevin J. Jones, Ct Nw Ag
Chinese Authorities Arrest Vatican-Appointed Bishop – Catholic News Service via Cthlc Hrld
Aussie Bishops Get Ahead of the Curve on the ‘Grayby Boom’ – John L. Allen, Crux
U.K. to Lift Admissions Bar That Stops Church f/ Opening New Free Schools – Susan Byron, CH
The Problem with Killing Coma Patients for Their Organs – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Detroit Catholics Hit the Streets to End Violence – Dan Meloy, Crux
School Choice Must Support & Protect Catholic Education – Patrick Reilly, Natl Cthlc Register
Pokémon Go and Its Untapped Potential in the New Evangelization – Emily Hess, Catholic Lane
Adult Stem-Cell Transplants: A Journey of Faith Backed by Science – Peter Jesserer Smith
With Pope’s Blessing, Activists Press Fight Against Human Trafficking – Inés San Martín, Crux

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Saint Teresa of Kolkata and Charity

(Photo Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA)
(Photo Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA)

Mother Teresa’s Message: Kolkata Is Everywhere

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

“Mother Changed My Life”: Friends Remember Mother Teresa – Jim Graves, The CWR
Mother Teresa and Other Saints on Stamps – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Pope Francis: Mother Teresa Shows Us Our ‘Vocation to Charity’ – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Photographing a Saint: Teresa of Kolkata – Rachel Zamarron, National Catholic Register
From Inspiration to Adoption: A Story of Working with Mother Teresa – Catholic News Agency
Sharing Mother Teresa With Kids Through Good Reads – Sarah Reinhard, Natl Cthlc Register
What Mother Teresa’s Canonization Means to the People of India – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agcy
Mother Teresa’s Canonization a ‘Blessing’ to Namesakes – Elisabeth Deffner, NC Register
Even in Muslim Pakistan, There’s Rejoicing Over Mother Teresa – Nirmala Carvalho, Crux
Mother Teresa’s Insight: “Yes to God — That is Holiness” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Rgstr
Cardinal Burke Remembers Mother Teresa – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register

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CATHOLIC SUNDAY EDITION

cathedral-basilica-of-our-lady-of-amiens-in-franceJust Too Cool: Medieval Cathedral of Amiens was Decorated in Bright Colors

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Did Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Really Write the Gospels? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
He’s Not “Turning His Back to the People” – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Why Young Catholics L♥ve the Extraordinary Form – Benedict Turvill, Catholic Herald
Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., Discusses Core Message of DOCAT: “Do Good & Avoid Evil” – The CWR
Completing the Gothic Aesthetic of a Parish Church – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
A Garden for Mary – Joanna Bogle, National Catholic Register
Rediscovering “Work” With Purpose – Peter Howard, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Ite! The Necessity of Discipline – Jason Craig, The Catholic Gentleman
Why Pregnancy Is a Mega-Gift – Amanda Evinger, National Catholic Register
The Catholic Case for Grammar Schools – Hugh Walters, Catholic Herald
Prayer and the Heights of Holiness: Divine Intimacy Radio Show & Podcast – Dan Burke, CSD

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

science-flasksIs Science Why Young Catholics are Leaving the Church?

by Dave Griffey

of Daffey Thoughts

Time for Catholics to Reconsider Islam and the “Prophet” Muhammad? – Wil. Kilpatrick Ph.D.
The New Ignorance Far Worse than the Old – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine
Catholics Can Survive Election 2016! – John C. Connell, Catholic Stand
What Are Your Gifts? – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Beethoven and the Catholic Church – Michael De Sapio, Crisis Magazine
Church Can’t Change Teaching on Capital Punishment – Ed Feser Ph.D. & J.M. Bessette Ph.D.
The Enemies of Life – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
History Shows Us That Aristocrats have Plenty to Teach Us – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Catholic Church and The U.S. Military: History – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Lingering at Immediate – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
In Memoriam: Phyllis Schlafly (1924-2016) – Joan Frawley Desmond, Natl Catholic Register

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

ny-daily-news-catholic-student-suicideA Suicide in Brooklyn Raises Questions about Parochial Education

by Gerard T. Mundy

of Crisis Magazine

Dozens of Curial Officials “Have Been Left Jobless”, Result of Summer’s Reforms – S. Magister
What Catholics Should Bear in Mind about Immigration – David O’Mahony, Catholic Herald
“Pope vs. Hitler”: a Review and a Plea – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
The Problems of Amoris Laetitia – English Translation of the French Original – Rorate Cæli
Blessed Are the Peacemakers, For They Shall Bring Souls to Christ – Shaun McAfee O.P., NCRg
Cardinal Raymond Burke on Life, Truth, Mother Teresa, Islam & Cardinal Sarah – Carl E. Olson
The Bible Is Not Silent on Slavery – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Practical Governance Was Not My Forte, Says Benedict XVI – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
Holy Homeschoolers: Lessons from Saints Anne and Joachim – Mary Kay Clark Ph.D., Seton
Prodigal Son Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
St. Matthew the Fundraiser – Nathan Krupa, Catholic Fundraiser.net

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Mother Teresa Challenged Hillary Clinton on Abortion & More on St. Teresa of Kolkata

hillary-clinton-st-teresa-of-kolkataHow Mother Teresa Challenged Hillary Clinton on Abortion

by Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D.,

of the National Catholic Register

How Well Do You Know the Missionaries of Charity? – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Mother Teresa: “The Greatest Destroyer of Love & Peace Is Abortion” – Patty Knap, NC Reg
8 Mother Teresa Quotes that Reveal Her True Character – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Confronting the Brutal Beauty of Mother Teresa’s Challenge – Kathryn Jean Lopez, Crux
Mother Teresa’s Legacy: 10 Moving Facts About the Missionaries of Charity – Robert Barbry II
The Unlikely Friendship Between Mother Teresa & Princess Diana – Amanda Evinger, NC Rgstr
13 Times Mother Teresa Impeccably Personified #SquadGoals – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
The Princess and The Saint – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
Watch: Mother Teresa’s Most Famous Speech – Catherine Harmon, The Dispatch
I Became Catholic Because of Mother Teresa and JPII – Brianna Heldt, Natl Catholic Register
‘Do Small Things With Great Love’ – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register

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