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WEDNESDAY EDITION

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by Daniel Esparza

of Aleteia

Modern Morality as Explained by Taylor Swift – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
The Vatican, China, and Evangelical Prudence – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
What Do You Say to a Homeless Person? Advice from Catholic Urban Missionaries – C.N.A.
Our “Evolving” Thought – James H. Toner, The Catholic Thing
11 Brilliant Ways Every Couple Can Prepare For a Catholic Marriage – Chloe Mooradian, epcPw
The Problems with Christian Film – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
At 40, Diocese of Orange Boasts Strong Catholic Community and History – Emily Brandenburg
More Catholic Schools are Making the Switch to Classical Curricula – Leslie Fain, The Ct Wr Rp
With Pope Francis, It’s Time to Pay Heed to the Wisdom of the Elderly – Chr. M. Bellitto, Crux
Why Study the Bible – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Pastor in Holy Land Wants Christian Lobby Like Israel’s – Rhina Guidos, C.N.S. via Crux

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TUESDAY EXTRA

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by Walt Heyer

of Public Discourse

Archabbot Nowicki was at Arnold Palmer’s Bedside When He Died – Pattison, C.N.S. via Crux
Follow Up Poll: 26 September 2016 – Trump vs. Clinton – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
10 Reasons You Should Watch The Jim Gaffigan Show While You Still Can – Shaun McAfee O.P.
7 Ways to Keep Your Kids Close to Jesus Christ – Amanda Evinger, National Catholic Register
If We Want Better Bishops We Must First Look at Our Seminaries – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Creeping Infallibility: Amoris Lætitia and Magisterial Authority – Jessica M. Murdoch Ph.D.
The Darwinism of Hollywood Filmmakers – Robert Brennan, Crisis Magazine
Trump-Clinton Presidential Debates: Round One – Matthew Bunson, Natl Catholic Register
Catholic Church in Mexico Alleges Smear Campaign Against 3 Murdered Priests – A.P. via C.H.
Devin Rose Wants to Bring His Popular Novena App to Android & He Needs Your Help – McAfee
U.S. Catholics Flock to Venerate Heart of Padre Pio – Catholic News Service via Cthlc Herald

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TUESDAY EDITION

young-joyful-happy-smiling-priestsIf I Were a Bishop, I Would Send Formidable, Even Terrifying, Holy Hit Squads of Young Clergy. . .

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Secular Pro-Lifer Warns the Movement, ‘Lay Off the God Talk” – Charles C. Camosy, Crux
We Are At a “Precarious Moment in Our History” When Churches Must Speak Truth to Power – Z
On Allowing the Unworthy Reception of the Eucharist – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
Mark Wahlberg Planning Biopic of Ex-Boxer Who Became a Beloved Priest – Catholic Herald
In Germany, No One Cares About Hate Crime Directed at Christians – Francis Phillips, Cth Hrld
On Communion Debate, Pope Francis Opts for Decentralization – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Pre-Tridentine Ambrosian Breviary Online – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Catholicism in a World of Secular Moralism – Kyle Hanby, PowerBlog
World’s Oldest Catholic Bishop Dies at Age 104 – Catholic News Agency via the N.C. Register
Pope Francis: Diplomacy and the Role of Religions – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Archbishop Gomez: It’s Time to End the Death Penalty – Catholic News Agency

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MONDAY EXTRA

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by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Parental Rights on the Line: VidAngel Being Sued by Disney – Editor, Catholic Lane
Bishop Olmsted (Diocese of Phoenix) Interprets Amoris Lætitia – Fr. Z’s Blog
10 Baseball Players You Didn’t Know Were Catholic – Theresa Williams, epicPew
For Faithful Catholic Voters, There Is No Easy Third-Party Choice – Stephen Beale, The Reg
Unlike Italy, Pope Backs Anti-Homosexual ‘Marriage’ Push in Mexico – Inés San Martín, Crux
Body of Third Mexican Kidnapped Priest Found – Elise Harris, Cthlc News Agency via NC Reg
In Search of Joseph Pearce’s England – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Game of Thrones vs. Lord of the Rings: Which Has True Moral Realism – Jerry & Jack L. Bowyer
Our Elders are Lonely – Do We Care? – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Ancient Wisdom in Barren Times – R.J. Snell Ph.D., Public Discourse
The Resurrection: Hallucination or Vision? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers

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MONDAY EDITION

(Photo Credit: Senator Tim Kaine Twitter)
(Photo Credit: Senator Tim Kaine Twitter)

Bishop Thomas Tobin: Tim Kaine Is Not a Pope Francis Catholic; He’s a Joe Biden Catholic

by Brian Fraga

of the National Catholic Register

Dr. Jan. Smith: Big Response to Pro-Humanae Vitae Affirmation. . . Stunning! – Carl E. Olson
Unmasking Saul Alinsky, a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – Joseph Pronechen, Natl Cthlc Register
N.Y. City Parish Promotes ‘Catholic’ Homosexual Activist Rally that Includes Mass – Cl. Chretien
The Ongoing Surrender of Terminology to the Secularist Agenda – Omnia Vincit Veritas
7 Insanely Bad TV Shows & Movies Featuring Popes – Matthew Archbold, Natl Cthlc Register
Let’s Explain Rather than Eject the Church’s Language – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
Catholics in an Age of Secular Moralism – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The Catholic World Report
Glowing in the Dark: Teens On Fire – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Bp. Olmsted: Pope Hasn’t Changed Practice on Communion for Divorced, Remarried – C.N.A.
Humanæ Vitae Dissenters Should Not Be Teaching at Catholic Colleges – Patrick Reilly, NC Reg
The Death Penalty Debate Continues. . . – Mark Brumley, The Dispatch

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SUNDAY EDITION

catholic-mass-or-protestant-serviceWas That a Catholic Mass or a Protestant Service?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Reclaiming St. Escrivá for the New Liturgical Movement – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Unlocking the Mystery of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cltr
Ad Orientem and Absolutism – Charles Shonk, First Things
OK. City’s Archb. on Satanists, Vocations & a Unique Canonization Case – J. Graves
2 Acres & Cow: Our Back to the Land Adventure – Sam Guzman, The Cthlc Gentleman
A Defense of the Christian Teaching Against Contraception – Sherif Girgis J.D., Crisis
Our Lady Isn’t Emo! She’s Sorrowful – Theresa Williams, epicPew
The Consolation of Truth – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Perpetuating Padre Pio’s Mission – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Portion of Road Renamed to Honor Mother Angelica – Catholic News Agency

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SATURDAY EDITION

mother-and-father-kissing-adorable-little-infant-child10 Things People Need to Stop Saying to Parents for a More Pro-Life Culture

by Justin McClain

of epicPew

There is a Crisis of “Fatherless” Children in America – Larry Peterson, It Makes Sense To Me
Should We Welcome Expansion of Catholic Schools? Not If They’re Less Catholic – Mic. Merrick
The Nativity Show from the Creators of the Muppets – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Surrogate Gods, Surrogate Parents – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
The Marian Shrine of Walsingham & Christian Pilgrimage – Ann Schneible, Cthlc News Agency
Focus on Technique: How to Create Illusion of Depth, or Destroy It. . .  – David Clayton
Have You Had A Mercy Checkup? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
That Faith Counts Study: Religion is Bigger than Facebook, Google & Apple Combined – J. Duin
The Penitent Thief Was in the Right Place at the Right Time – Shaun McAfee O.P., N.C. Rgstr
Pope Francis Warns Gossip Destroys the Church from Within – Catholic News Agency via Crux

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FRIDAY EDITION

pope-francis-with-open-hand-waiving-smilingPope Francis Tells New Bishops: The World Is Tired of ‘Trendy’ Priests

by Carol Glatz

of Catholic Herald

The Thunderous Din of the Silent Majority – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Should Christians Romanticize the Middle Ages? – James Baresel
Most of U.S.’s Religious Nones Aren’t Atheists & Aggressive New Atheism Isn’t New – R. Ostling
Catholic Artist Preserves Memories of Parochial School Life – Jerri Donohue, N.C. Register
Texting Is For Twits – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Brock Turner, Moral Outrage, and Natural Law – Kevin E. Stuart, Public Discourse
Did The Rosary Save This Priest from the Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima? – Godwin Delali Adadzie
4 Spiritual Habits for Homeschooling – Sam, Thy Will Be Done . . .
Democracy Cannot Exist Without God – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Empiricism and the Burkini Ban – Caleb Bernacchio, Providence
Ongoing Discussion about Capital Punishment Deserves Charity and Clarity – Mark Brumley

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THURSDAY EDITION

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by Justin McClain

of epicPew

Why Communion on the Tongue? – Christopher Carstens, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Magnet of Mediocrity in Catholic Schools – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Seeing Trump v. Clinton Through Catholic Eyes – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Here I Am, Lord; About 68% Of Me – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
These Friends w/ Down Syndrome Dominating Argentina Pizza Market – Bustamante, C.N.A.
Quæritur: Why are We Responsible for the Sin of Adam & Eve When We Weren’t There? – Fr. Z
War, Hospitality, and the Current Refugee Crisis – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Dispatch
Italian Greek-Catholics Celebrate the Exaltation of the Cross – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Want Authenticity? Turn Off Your Cell Phone, Pope Francis Says – Catholic News Agency
Iraqi Christian Homeland: Nineveh Plain Province Is Solution Beyond Genocide – Victor Gaetan
Parents Are An Image of God – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

once-saved-always-saved-protestant-born-again-christian-memeMemes Every Catholic Should Always Have on Hand

by Doug Johnson

of epicPew

Famed Exorcist Proved You Don’t Have to Play the Clerical Game – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Abp. Gänswein: New Benedict XVI Book Deconstructs Old Image of Pope Emeritus – E. Pentin
Back to School: 10 Oldest Universities in Europe, Guess Who Founded Them All? – Dn. Esparza
African Activist: Stop Using Western Aid to Force Secularist Values on Our Cultures – S. Herreid
Do You Choose Your Friends by Religion? – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Natl Catholic Register
Sex, Family and the Liberty of the Church – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap., Reg
Pope and Council of Cardinals Discuss Improvements to Selection Process for Bishops – C.N.S.
We Need To Do More for Refugees, Catholic Advocates Say – M. Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Contrasting Beliefs: How Trump and Clinton Are Wooing Religious Voters – Brian Fraga, Rgstr
Showing God’s Mercy By Listening to Others – Anne De Santis, Catholic Stand
Don’t Forget to Feed the Hungry This Month – Anita Boniface, Catholic Herald

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TUESDAY EXTRA

tim-kaine-boredBreaking News: Tim Kaine’s Guardian Angel Quits

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Give Detroit a Cardinal, Pope Francis – Nicholas G. Hahn III, The Detroit News
New Chaos and Confusion Over “Amoris Laetitia” – Mary Jo Anderson, The Dispatch
‘The Patrick Coffin Show’ Readies for Its Debut – Tom Nash, National Catholic Register
Mexico: The World’s Most Dangerous Place to be a Priest – Tim MacGabhann, Catholic Herald
The Heart of the Matter: Ideology – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
A Report From Baby Bishop School – Bishop Robert Barron, National Catholic Register
Why I Remain Optimistic about the Ordinariate in England and Wales – Father Ed’s Blog
Seeing God in Every Deplorable Person – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
A Phoenix Bishop’s Plea to Voters & Politicians: No Votes for Abortion – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Religious Freedom Issues Loom Large in 2016 Election – Tom Tracy, C.N.S. via Crux
U.S. Bishops to Join Worldwide Day of Prayer for Sex Abuse Survivors – C.N.A. via The Reg

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TUESDAY EDITION

diocese-of-charlotte-boom-in-seminariansCharlotte’s Boom in Seminarians

by Brian Williams

of the Liturgy Guy

How to Pray the “Cursing Psalms” Against Our Enemies – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
How Should Bishops Deal with Kaine & Biden? Take a Tip from Card. Burke – Francis Phillips
Catholics for Clinton: What Are They Thinking? – Nicholas Frankovich, NRO
‘Loser Letters’ Revives Tradition of Faith Making Culture – Christopher White, Crux
Divine Mercy University: New Name, New Expansion – Joseph Pronechen, Natl Cthlc Register
How a New Classical Academy Is Reaching Out to Millennial Parents – Maggie Maslak, C.N.A.
Evie Help! – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
An Epileptic Fit? St. Paul’s Experience Can’t be Dismissed That Easily – Francis Phillips, C.H.
The Five Lessons of Paul’s Conversion – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
The World Needs a Merciful Response to Refugees, Pope Francis Says – Elise Harris, C.N.A.
A Unique Opportunity Awaits a Consistent Ethic of Life Party – Charles C. Camosy, Crux

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