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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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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

(Photo Credit: CNS/Maurizio Brambatti)
(Photo Credit: CNS/Maurizio Brambatti)

Why Pope Francis Is Wrong about Extending Mercy to Creation and the Environment

by Carl E. Olson

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Priestesses Again Allow Protestants to Define Who Catholics Are, Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
After Years of Service, Courage Director Takes on New Assignment – Catholic News Agency
Ye Old News Subject of Anglican Decline Gets Royal Treatment f/ The Economist – Ric. Ostling
L.A. Gathering Puts Reverent Catholic Liturgy at Heart of New Evangelization – Kevin J. Jones
20 Saints Who Were Also Cherished Friends – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
4 Biblical Principles That Show the Reality of Purgatory – John Martignoni, Natl Cth Register
Georgetown Univ. Is Right to Face Up to Its History of Slavery, But Not Like This – David Cowen
Stalled Vatican Financial Reforms Could Hurt Cause of Evangelization – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10 (But Not for the Sick & Disabled) – Mark Davis Pickup
It’s All About Love – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Couples Who Adopt Are “Real Parents” – Christopher O. Tollefsen Ph.D., Public Discourse

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EXTRA

amatrice-earthquake-italy-2016A Wise Reply to Atheism’s Strongest Argument

by George Cardinal Pell

of Catholic Herald

The Secret Code Within the Tilma of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Catholicism’s Incredible Growth Story – Philip Jenkins, Catholic Herald
Bishop Morlino to Switch to Ad Orientem in His Cathedral – Ben Yanke, New Liturgical Mvmnt
On Mary’s Birthday, 15 Ways to Live the Marian Option – Carrie Gress Ph.D., Natl Cth Register
Ordinations in T.L.M. to Take Place in England & Wales for First Time in Decades – Cthlc Hrld
The Solution To All Your Problems – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Podcast: Is the Catholic Church Really Shrinking Across the World? – Madeleine Teahan, CH
The Christian Story Behind the Famous Fish Burger – Violet Hudson, The Spectator
On the Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Benedict XVI To Reveal More Details of His Life and Pontificate in New Book – Edward Pentin
Pro-Life Rally in Chile Draws 100,000 as New Abortion Law Looms – Jane Chambers, Cth Hrld

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More Saint Teresa of Kolkata

mother-teresa-smiling22 Years Ago, The Clintons Pulled A Colin Kaepernick On Mother Teresa

by Peggy Hartshorn

of The Federalist

St. Teresa of Kolkata, Pray for Stephen Hawking – Benjamin Wiker, Natl Catholic Register
10 of Mother Teresa’s Most Inspirational Quotes – Megan Griffiths, Catholic Herald
A Saint for Those Who Suffer From Loneliness, Abandonment and Despair – Nancy Murray
Mother Teresa’s 1994 Message to the Supreme Court on Abortion – Public Discourse
Why Sainthood for Mother Teresa Matters After All – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The Miracles That Made Mother Teresa a Saint – Matthew Bunson, National Catholic Register
Pope Francis: St. Teresa of Calcutta Was Ceaseless Defender of the Unborn – Edward Pentin
Teresa Is Now a Saint — but She Remains ‘Mother’ – Inés San Martín, Crux
Mother Teresa Taught Young Volunteer to Serve With Willing Hands. . . – Susan Conroy
‘Ambassador of God’s Mercy’: India Rejoices at St. Teresa’s Canonization – Anto Akkara, NCRg
How Mother Teresa Welcomed My Parents Into the Church – Bishop James Conley, NCRgstr

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

konstantin-flavitsky-christian-martyrs-in-the-colosseum-1862-persecutionLearn to Recognize the 5 Stages of Religious Persecution

by Msgr. Charles Pope

of the National Catholic Register

Study: 12,000 Pregnant Women w/ Zika, None had a Baby w/ Microcephaly – Brad Mattes, Lf St
Rise of the ‘Super-Neo-Reverse Malthusians’ – Joseph Sunde, PowerBlog
Grab Your Pint Glasses, Buy a Priest a Beer Day Is Coming! – Sam Guzman, The Cthlc Gntlmn
Was the I.U.D. Controversy at a Catholic Hospital Fake? – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
The Catholic Doctor Who Invented an Epidemic To Save Jews in WWII – Matthew Archbold
Genetically Engineered Chimeras Are Serious Concerns, Blurring Lines of Human, Animal – CNA
”He Who Sings Prays Twice” – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
Hungary Sets an Example on Persecuted Christians – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Bringing Up Parents – Donald DeMarco Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
Spanish Nun Murdered in Haiti – Catholic News Agency
My Calling: To Live Like the Samaritan – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today

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Saint Teresa of Kolkata

fr-leo-maasburn-mother-saint-teresa-of-kolkata-vienna-airportLessons My Mother (Teresa) Taught Me

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Two Mothers Teresa: The Art of Leaving – Nic Davidson, Ignitum Today
Fighting for Marriage, St. Teresa of Kolkata’s Wisdom on Prayer – Anthony Lilles, Cth Spir Dir
Books About Saint Teresa of Calcutta for the Busy Reader – Justin McClain, epicPew
Saint Teresa of Kolkata Canonization, Saint of Mercy – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction
St. Teresa of Kolkata and the Resurrection of Labor Sunday – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
Mother Teresa’s Secret Missions in China: Full Disclosure – Victor Gaetan, Natl Cthlc Register
How Mother Teresa Inspired Reggie Littlejohn to Battle ‘Gendercide’ – Edward Pentin, NCReg
1988 Mother Teresa Interview Reveals Her Thoughts on Reason for Her Success – Ed. Desmond
Mother Teresa’s Mercy Mission; Book Pick: A Call to Mercy – Kathy Schiffer, Natl Cth Register
Former Time Magazine Journo Remembers Hard-Sought Interview w/Mthr Teresa – E. Desmond
Official Portrait of Mother Teresa Unveiled in Washington – Catholic News Service via Cth Hrd

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

medicine-flask-science-saint-praying-miraclesAn Atheists Investigates Vatican Approved Medical Miracles from A.D. 1588 to 1999: Pondering Miracles, Medical and Religious

by Jacalyn Duffin, M.D. Ph.D.,

of The New York Times

What Happened to Quebec: Catholicism’s Empty Quarter – George Weigel, First Things
Pope Francis in Conciliar Context – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Three Fascinating New Books from Angelico Press – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Ltrgcl Mov
Luther Looks at Islam – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
6 Ways Raising Catholic Kids Is like Prepping Them for the Hunger Games – Theresa Williams
Sexuality, Reality, and the Sacramental in Knight of Cups – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
To Whom Do Children Belong? Melissa Moschella’s Defense of Parents’ Rights – Tollefsen Ph.D.
Greg Burke: Pope Francis’ American Point Man – Judy Roberts, National Catholic Register
Are We about to See a Pogrom Against Christians in Turkey? – Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ct Hd
Questionable Zika Scare Manipulated by Pro-Abortion Forces – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Reg
Moses and the Parable of the Talents – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EDITION

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by Carl E. Olson

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Why Catholics are Leaving the Faith by Age 10 & What Parents Can Do about It – Hadro, CNA
Pope Francis, Henri de Lubac & the Decentralizing of Church Authority – Sam. Gregg D.Phil.
Why Christians and Muslims Worship Different Gods – Fr. Brandon O’Brien, Crisis Magazine
Study: Abortion Poses Mental Health Problems to Young Women Down the Road – CNA
Epic Quotes from the Brilliant Bishop Fulton Sheen – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
Is Holy Communion Meant For The Perfect? – Fr. Basil Cole O.P., Truth and Charity Forum
Why I’m Catholic: Sola Scriptura Isn’t Scriptural, Part I – Kenneth Hensley, Catholic Answers
Exercise Tips — For Your Soul – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
An Excellent New Video on Ad Orientem Worship – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
Cancer God’s Gift – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Veritas and Vocation – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today

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