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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

Sodom and GomorrahSo What are Those Sins That Cry Out to Heaven for Vengeance Anyway?

by Dave Griffey

of Daffey Thoughts

The Best Argument against Polygamy Is One that Our Politicians Won’t Use – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
Serpents and Doves: 30 Maxims on Worldly Wisdom by Fr. Baltasar Gracián, S.J. – St. Peter’s Lst
How Obergefell Continues to Warp Reality – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Why No Confessions on a Feast Day? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Plan For the Worst, Hope For the Best – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
The Call to Sacrifice Everything for God – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Western Self-Hatred Makes Jihad Possible – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
The Worst Arguments Against Papal Infallibility – Part 1 – Scott Eric Alt, epicPew
Catholistan: The State of the Catholic Church in Central Asia – Ray Cavanaugh, The Dispatch
Meddling and Puritanical Jacobins – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
God Shows His Love Through Friends Who Will Always Carry You – Rebecca Frech, NC Register

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

Liturgical DancingQuæritur: Only Half-Way Decent Parish Near Us Is Still Not Good, What To Do?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Is Vatican, Under Francis, Moving Away from Teachings of JP2 on Life & Marriage? – Phil. Lawler
Cardinal Burke says ‘I Will Never be Part of a Schism’ – Patrick B. Craine, Life Site
400 Books on the History of Art, Ready to Download (Legally) for Free – Daniel Esparza, Alt
108 Years Ago, This Priest’s Murder at Mass Shocked the U.S. – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Register
Pittsburgh Diocese: Government Is Violating Supreme Court Mandate Order – Cthlc Nws Agncy
Pope Francis’ Catholics and the Problem of Labels – Timothy Kirchoff, Ethika Politika
Al Smith: The “Happy Warrior” Who Was Unapologetically Catholic – Russell Shaw, The CWR
The Happiest Day of Mother Teresa’s Life – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
New Art from Daniel Mitsui: The Mass of St. Gregory – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why the Prince of Peace Divides Us – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Catholic Stand
Fragment of Christ’s Cross Stolen from California Church – Adelaide Mena, Cthlc News Agncy

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

Mother Tersa Noble Prize

New York Times Updates Criticisms of ‘Hell’s Angel’ (as in Mother Teresa)

by Terry Mattingly

of Get Religion

Police Raid on Convent Described as ‘Disproportionate’ – Inés San Martín, Crux
Guiding Your Friends into the Catholic Church – Devin Rose, Catholic Answers
Mel Gibson: Sequel to The Passion of the Christ would be ‘Huge Undertaking’ – Andre Mitchell
Mantilla: The Veil of the Bride of Christ, New Book on Practice of Veiling – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
7 of the Most Memorable Episodes of Mother Angelica Live on EWTN – Justin McClain, epicPew
Catholic University Defends Mexican President Following Plagiarism Accusations – Cth Nws Ser
Suspect in Slaying of Two Nuns in Mississippi Charged with Capital Murder – Carl E. Olson, CWR
Norcia’s Benedictines: Recovery Under Way in Wake of Devastating Quake – Edward Pentin
Francis Creates New Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development – Edward Pentin
The Time I Dreamed of Blessed Mother Teresa – Rich Lamm, epicPew
This Is Mongolia’s First Native Priest: Father Joseph Enkh Baatar – Antonio Anup Gonsalves

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EDITION

St. Louis Priest Reverend Joseph JiangVictory: Judge Sides With Falsely Accused Priest, Slams and Sanctions Hate Group SNAP for ‘Reckless Disregard for Truth’

by David F. Pierre, Jr.

of TheMediaReport.com

How to Engage a Loved One Who’s Walked Away from the Faith – Fr. Jeffrey F. Kirby, Crux
Quæritur: What To Do If Your Parish Is Extremely Liberal? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why I Remain Catholic – Nada Mazzei, Catholic Stand
The Nones and the Buffered Self – Brother Michael Baggot, First Things
On Guard Against Ourselves: The Problems of Aging Leadership – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
New Sexual Revolution Requires Faithful, Parent-Centered Solutions – Patrick J. Reilly, NCReg
Did You Know Mother Teresa Experienced Visions of Jesus? – Hannah Brockaus, Cth Nws Agy
Four Life Issues and Catholic Social Doctrine – Anthony S. Layne, Outside the Asylum
The Powerful Story of a Nun Who Survived Italy’s Earthquake – Elise Harris, Cthlc Nws Agncy
Don’t Bring Back the Death Penalty, New Mexico Bishops Plead – C.N.A. via the N.C. Register
About that Pew Survey on Politics & the Pulpit: So What Makes an Issue Political? – R. Ross Jr.

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EXTRA

Home Survives EarthquakeWhy I’m Catholic: The Foundational Error of Sola Scriptura

by Kenneth Hensley

of Catholic Answers

Quæritur: Praying for the Holy Father’s Intentions When Those Intentions are. . . Odd – Fr. Z
15 of the Most Unforgettable Episodes of The Journey Home – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Relation to Princess Diana on Road to becoming a Saint – Simon Caldwell, Catholic Herald
“Mutual Submission” between Husbands and Wives in Ephesians 5? – Josh Kush, Crisis Mgzn
What Is Truth? (Hint: Not Facebook) – Sarah Reinhard, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Prosecutor Undecided on Death Penalty after Killing of Nuns – Associated Press via Cthlc Hrld
The True and False Meaning of “Social Justice” – Anthony P. Stine, Crisis Magazine
Join the Angels and Children in The Cosmic Dance – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Spiritual Lessons with Elisabeth Leseur – Liesl Bee, Ignitum Today
Pope Francis has Some Face Time with Facebook Founder – Elise Harris, CNA via Crux
EpiPen Price Hike Raises Questions About Ethics of Drug Costs – Matt Hadro, CNA via NC Reg

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

Jean-Léon Gérôme The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer c 1863-1873Comfort Catholicism Has to Go; It Is Time to Prepare for Persecution

by Msgr. Charles Pope

of the National Catholic Register

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: What Does the Science Say? – Catholic News Agency
The TV Dinner and the Sexual Revolution – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
Ribbit: A New Game Changer in Social Media – Joe Sales
Argentine Saints-To-Be Reveal Pope’s Thinking on Priests, Nuns, and Laity – Inés San Martín
Although Girls Are Allowed to Serve, There Is Still the Process of Discernment – Brian Williams
The Barque of Peter Sails Through History – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
10 Biblical Names of Jesus and their Pivotal Meanings – Laura Hensley, epicPew
The Desert in Carmelite Spirituality – Carmelite Sisters, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Political Relevance of St. Augustine – John P. East, The Imaginative Conservative
Catholic Social Teaching Principles in the Workplace – Luciano Corbo, New Evangelizers
A Defense of Single-Issue Voting – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EXTRA

Target NameThe Target Boycott Is Costing More than Anyone Expected

by Hayley Peterson

of Business Insider

Why Blogs Will Die – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Are Traditional Catholics “Weird”? – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
Obama Mandate on Sex Reassignment Surgery Challenged in Court – Anne Hendershott, Crisis
The Politics of Pornography – Brian Fraga, National Catholic Register
Bush has been Vindicated on Stem Cell Decision – Christopher White, Crux
Reasoned Analysis vs. Blah, Blah, Sneer, and Blah – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Having Too Many Spiritual Directors – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
If Bible Verses Were Taylor Swift Lyrics – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Feast Day of the Beheading of John the Baptist – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TheAmCatholic
Ben-Hur 2016: Of Film, Faith & Indirect Communication – Rick Becker, God-Haunted Lunatic
Using Prayer to Make Election Decisions – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand

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PRIME TIME POLITICS MONDAY EDITION

EpiPenDon’t Blame Capitalism for Your Pricey EpiPen

by Jay Stooksberry

of the Foundation for Economic Education

Minimum Wage Hikes Lead to Massive Job Losses in DC Restaurants – Opportunity Lives
Why Is the Media So Liberal? – Stephen Turley Ph.D., The Imaginative Conservative
7 Things the US Government Requires IDs For – Fred Lucas, The National Interest
Should We Move to Mexico? – Bradley J. Birzer Ph.D. & Adam Fuller Ph.D., TIC
The Fractured Republic – John Horvat II, The Imaginative Conservative
How Donald Trump Might Fix the Middle East – David P. Goldman is Spengler, PJ Media
One Way to Help Native Americans: Property Rights – Naomi Schaefer Riley, The Atlantic
Homelessness and the Progressive Mentality – Bruce Frohnen J.D., TIC
What Opponents Can Learn from Assisted Suicide Advocates – Ashton Ellis, Public Discourse
Puerto Rico: An Island’s Exodus –  Eric Platt, Financial Times
Explainer: What You Should Know about Welfare Reform – Joe Carter, PowerBlog

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

Minimalist ChurchA Pure Distillation of 1970s Catholicism

by Fr. Robert P. Imbelli

of The Catholic Thing

Seminary Enrollment Surge for Vocations in Philadelphia! – Lou Baldwin, Catholic Philly
Man Arrested for Slaying Two Nuns in Mississippi – Crux Staff, Crux
Bill Donaghy & TOB: Step Away from the Insanity Into Reality – Melanie Jean Juneau, Cth Std
George Soros Tries to Mastermind Leftward Slide of Catholics – J.S. Jones & Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
The Better Pastor: Learning to Really Manage Your Parish – Peter Mirus, Catholic Culture
The Crisis of European Values and the World Order without God – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mn Vt
The Strange Case of the Pilgrimage Site in a Pennsylvania Ghost Town – Joseph Pronechen
Quæritur: Best Translation of St. Augustine’s “Confessions”? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Trust in God and Keep Your Hand Grenades Primed – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
4 Eloquent and Effective Politicians Who Became Saints – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Open Your Hearts to Those ‘Defeated by Life,’ Pope Francis Says – Catholic News Agency

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CATHOLIC SUNDAY EDITION

Cardinal-falls-asleep-during-litany-of-saintsHilarious Catholic Headlines You Might Not Have Seen

by Matt Vander Vennet

of epicPew

California’s Religious Colleges Get ‘Miracle’ Win for Religious Liberty – Peter Jesserer Smith
The Great Virtue of Humility – Veronica Arntz, Truth and Charity Forum
On the Canonization of Saint Teresa of Calcutta – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
Mallersdorf Abbey Producing Beer Since 12th Century; Master Brewer Sister Doris – D. Esparza
Jane Austen for All Seasons – Amy Smith, National Catholic Register
‘Hello, My Name Is Mother Teresa, I Just Wanted to Give You My Card’ – Kate Veik, CNA
Father Marvin R. O’Connell, Requiescat in Pace – Bradley J. Birzer, The Dispatch
Learning, Dialogue, and the Responsibility of the Listener – Francis J. Beckwith Ph.D., TCT
A Lesson on Love From St. Peter Chrysologus – Kevin Di Camillo, N.C. Register
David Craig’s Verse Is a Poetry of What Robert Lowell, that Most Refined, or  . . . – J.M. Wilson
A Newborn Child Is God’s Gift to the Entire Family – Brianna Heldt, Natl Catholic Register

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY EDITION

Portrait of Pope Pius X. This is the portrait which will be painted on a huge tapestry, to be unveiled during the canonization ceremony of Pope Pius X, May 29, 1954, in St. Peter's Square. (Ap Photo/Luigi Felici)
(Photo credit: AP/Luigi Felici)

The Prophetic Words of Pope St. Pius X

by Adfero

of Rorate Cæli

From Indifferentism to Apostasy – Brother André Marie, Catholicism.org
The Dark Side of Dolphins – Ben, Two Catholic Men and a Blog
Catholic Sociobiology: Was There an Adam & Eve? – David Pence M.D., Anthropology of Accrd
Loving When It’s Hard To Love – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Expert Says Mother Teresa Did Ordinary Things Extraordinarily Well – Inés San Martín, Crux
The Art of Being a Good Listener – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
What Catholic Men Talk About On A Camping Trip – Doug Johnson, epicPew
The Beauty of the Rosary – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Mother Teresa’s Beauty Reflects the Beauty of God – Philip Kosloski, Natl Catholic Register
Trust and the Objective Certitude of Faith – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
A Visit by Pope Francis! – Nace Volcic, Operando May

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

(Photo credit: Bobkeenan Photography via www.shutterstock.com)
(Photo credit: Bobkeenan Photography via www.shutterstock.com)

Why Catholics Should be Alarmed about the Rise of the Religious ‘Nones’

by Matt Hadro

of the Catholic News Agency

The Atlantic Covers Ben-Hur Flop and the Epic Quest to Sell Christian Films – Terry Mattingly
20 Times Catholic Tumblr Was Literally The Best Thing Ever – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
Preaching Key to Attracting Church-Shoppers, Survey Finds – Lauren Marke, Crux
Lone Convert from Bhutan became Priest Thanks to Mother Teresa – Fr. Kinley Tshering, Crux
Winter of the Soul: Analyzing the Game of Thrones Phenomenon – Avellina Balestri, Cth Lane
Book Pick: It’s Dangerous to Believe: Religious Freedom and Its Enemies – Fr. C.J. McCloskey
Vatican Prepares for Mother Teresa’s Canonization – Edward Pentin, Natl Catholic Register
As Welfare Reform Turns 20, Catholics Discuss Its Legacy – Matt Hadro, Cthlc News Agency
Earthquake Death Toll Climbs, Pope Francis Sends Fire Brigade – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Mustard Seed Faith – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Bishops Decry Extrajudicial Killings, Vigilantism in Escalating Philippines Drug War – CNA

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