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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

Pope Francis Speaking from ApartmentPope Francis’ Angelus: “Our Life Is Not a Video Game or a Soap Opera; Our Life Is Serious”

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Pornography on Display Inside St. Francis Church in Cascia, Italy – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Transgenderism and Girl Stereotypes – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
After Decline in Sales, Target Tests Out Bathroom Compromise – Catholic News Agency
Judas Pontius Kaine – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Will Pope Francis Create a New American Cardinal This Time? – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
What’s It Like to be a Persecuted Christian? This Exhibit Shows You – Andrea Gagliarducci
Pope Francis: The Criteria of the New Curia – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Reflections of Reality: A Distracted Society – Kasia I., Ignitum Today
Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Murphy: I Hope Always to Live Life on God’s Will – Ang. Stagnaro
Villages ‘Obliterated’ as Christian Persecution Grows in Eastern Congo – Catholic Herald
DOCAT, “Spicy Peppercorns” and the Pope’s Dream – The Dispatch

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CATHOLIC SUNDAY EDITION

Catholic Priest Collar Wide PicDressing for Others

by Brother Michael Baggot

of First Things

So, Is Christianity ‘Over’? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Has America Turned Its Back on God? Part I & Part II– Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Racism Faced by Black Nuns in U.S. Is Dangerous Memory – Andrew Nelson, CNS via Crux
Must Catholics Believe that Islam Is Peaceful? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
In Heart of Big Apple, Sheep Keep a Catholic Cemetery Tidy – Gre. A. Shemitz, CNS via Crux
St. Clare: Virgin Warrior Against Islamic Terror! – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Movie Review: The Little Prince – Sister Helena Burns, Catholic Lane
I Went on a Prison Retreat, and What I Saw Changed My Life – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Religious Liberty Crisis Averted in California –  Darren Patrick Guerra and Andrew T. Walker
Missing More: Catholics and Political Life – Matthew Bunson, National Catholic Register
Shield of Faith – Jason Godin, Catholic Lane

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY EDITION

DostoyevskyYou’re Probably Not Part of a New Catholic ‘Underground’

by Andrew M. Haines

of Ethika Politika

52 Great Movies For Catholic Family Viewing – Neal J. Conway, Faith & Cltr w / o the Blny
Inordinate Affections, Vain Hope, Pride & Too Much Familiarity – Dan Burke, Cth Spr Dir
Six Practical Steps to Catholic Joy – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life
Islam: When the Church can Speak Authoritatively, and When She Cannot – Jef. A. Mirus Ph.D.
Where Is the Catechism of Science? – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Reflections of a Catholic Scientist
How Did We Get Here? A Catholic Read on Evolution – Fr. C. John McCloskey, N.C. Register
Athanasius’ Helpful Words For Those With Restless Hearts – Dominic  Cassella, epicPew
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Signs New Book Deal with Bloomsbury – Michael Barber Ph.D.
Augustine and Descartes: From Self to God – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Beauty, Chemistry, and Natural Philosophy – Michael Accad, Beauty of Catholicism
Catholic Sociobiology: Fraternity as a Political Category. . . – David Pence, Anthrplgy of Accrd

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

Jesus on CrossWhy Christ Will Never Let His Bride Redefine Marriage

by Benjamin Wiker

of the National Catholic Register

Ite!  The Call to Go Forth in Christ – Jason Craig, The Catholic Gentleman
Deaconesses and the Dangers of Antiquarianism – Christian Browne, Crisis Magazine
That “Olympic Moment” Was a Christian Moment – Matthew Archbold, Natl Catholic Register
Women Should Appreciate Masculine Virtues – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Site of Marian Apparitions in Wisconsin becomes Natl Shrine – Patricia Kasten, CNS via Crux
Actor Playing Jesus in Ben-Hur ‘Received Blessing from the Pope’ – Mark Pattison, Cthlc Hrld
Review on New Book: Delving into “The World of Ben-Hur” – Paul Senz, The Dispatch
Lessons from Prison Ministry – Laura De Maria, Catholic Stand
Depression and the Psalms – Thomas L. McDonald, National Catholic Register
The Fascinating & Problematic History of Athletes Doping & the Olympics – Ade. Mena, CNA
Friendship, Forgiveness & Chariots: The Ben-Hur Team Discusses Their New Film – Jim Graves

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EXTRA

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via the Catholic News Agency

by Mary Rezac

In Defense of the ‘Staycation’ of Pope Francis – Austen Ivereigh, Crux
True History of Celibacy Shows Married Men, If Ordained, Lived Continently – Fr. Jer. Bertram
How Mother Teresa Embodied What Pope Francis Teaches – Cindy Wooden, CNS via Crux
How We Stopped a Black Mass at Harvard – Aurora Griffin, Catholic Herald
El Salvador Kicks Off Jubilee Year to Honor Oscar Romero – Inés San Martín, Crux
Ben-Hur’s Reboot – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
The Good News About Suffering – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Debtors Need Our Help – Amy-Jo Crowley, Catholic Herald
Pope Francis Inspires Master Chef to Create Feasts for Rio’s Homeless – AP via Catholic Herald
Beating the Odds: Catholic Story of Start of Modern Olympics (A.D. 1896) – Don DeMarco Ph.D.
I Confess to Being an Addict to (Olympic) Sports – David Torkington, Catholic Stand

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

Beautifrul Stain Glass Window Depicting the Council of JerusalemWherein Fr. Z has a Little Fun With a Jesuit & His Deaconesses

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Is ‘Corruption’ the Right Way to Describe the Dysfunction of the Catholic Hierarchy? – P. Lawler
Young Priest Whom Pope Encouraged in Battle Against Cancer Dies – Carolina Requena, CNA
It’s Not Wrong to Tell Wrong People That They’re Wrong – John Martignoni, Natl Cth Register
Pope’s Choice for New Vatican Post Boosts Moderates, Americans – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Looming Texas Execution Illustrates Urgency of Forgiveness – Christopher White, Crux
Meet Frank Molinaro: ‘Gorilla Hulk’ Wrestler, Catholic Olympian — and Dad – Angelo Stagnaro
Teach the Faith, Please – R.J. Snell Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Olympic Runner Who Helped Fallen Competitor Finds Inspiration in God – Kevin J. Jones, CNA
Friendly Dragons? 10 Things to Know and Share – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
Critics Find a Lot to Doubt about Hillary Clinton’s Pro-Religious Freedom Claims –  CNA
Racism, Poverty, Education – a Closer Look at the Tensions in Milwaukee – Catholic Nws Agncy

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EDITION

Robert Spencer Msgr Stuart Swetland Islam Religion of Peace DebateRobert Spencer vs. Monsignor Stuart Swetland: Is Islam a “Religion of Peace”, a Hot Debate

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Despite Losing in Court, Obama Continues Bullying Catholics with HHS Mandate – Mt. Archbold
Church Confirms Apparitions in Argentina as ‘Supernatural’ – Veronica Engler, Crux
At Walsingham, an Ancient Devotion Continues to Thrive – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch
Fetuses Discovered at Wastewater Treatment Plant – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Former Gangster Never Left Home without Gun, Now Never Leaves without Rosary – Archbold
Voting Culture of Death – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
A Suicide Party? Moral & Religious Questions? Associated Press Draws a Blank – Julia Duin, GR
Mayor Who Found Simple Way to Help Homeless: Give Privately Funded Jobs – Joe Carter, PB
California Religious Colleges Dodge a Bullet, But What’s Next? – Kevin J. Jones, Cth Nws Agy
Religious-Freedom Advocates: Action Needed in Wake of Global Persecution Report – M. Hadro
Louisiana Flood Victims Become Helpers – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency via The Reg

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EXTRA

Pope Francis SpeakingA Survey of Conflicts Francis Sees Covered in ‘Shameful Silence’

by Inés San Martín

of Crux

Washington Post Cuts ‘Sacred Heart’: Katie Ledecky Had Help Winning Gold – Terry Mattingly
Dear New York Times, No, God Isn’t Transgender – Robert A.J. Gagnon, First Things
The Neo-Pagan Limits of the Olympics – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
Convert Companions: Of Merton & Waugh, Me & You – Rick Becker, National Catholic Register
How to Resolve Dropping Fertility Rate in the U.S.: Have More Babies! – Patti M. Armstrong
Indian Archbishop’s Death Marks Loss of a Giant for New Martyrs – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Syrian Christians: Targeted in Aleppo, Still Being Ignored in the New York Times – Jim Davis
Amazing Video: Dad Has Alzheimers But Comes Back When He Sings – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Transform Your Hearts: Milwaukee’s Archbishop Addresses Riots – Crux
This Bill Aims to Ensure Churches can Help People Pay Medical Bills – Matt Hadro, Ct Nw Ag
Catholic Schools: A Community Institution – Andrew J. Vandiver, Catholic Lane

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

Michael PhelpsI’ll Admit It, I Never Really Liked Michael Phelps

by Matthew Archbold

of the National Catholic Register

What an Ad Hominem Argument Is Not – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Archbishop Chaput Urges Catholics Not to Vote ‘On Autopilot’ – Catholic News Agency
Husband & Wife of 63 Years Die 20 Minutes Apart & Religious Details are Beautiful – R. Ross Jr.
The Myth – and Reality – of the “Andalusian Paradise” – Jude P. Dougherty, The Cthlc Thing
Why These Cards Inspired a Catholic Grandpa to Build an app – Mary Rezac, Cthlc News Agncy
How Well Do You Know Catholic Colleges? – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Carl Anderson Speaks for the Church: Don’t Vote for Pro-Abortion Politicians – Ste. Herreid
Suicide Squad & the Saga of the Tormented Blockbuster – Andrew Svenning, The Dispatch
The 50th Anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s Sacrificium Laudis – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., N.L.M.
Holy Places to Pray on Vacation – Brian O’Neel, National Catholic Register
Love Conquers Evil – Allison Low, Catholic Stand

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EXTRA

Bake the Cake Indian Tolerance Anti Christian Bigotry Homosexual Movement Transparent PicThe Persecution Begins with “Baby Steps”

by Fr. Basil Coles, O.P.,

of Truth and Charity Forum

This Catholic Emoji app Is Just Awesome! – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Navigating the Tiber: One of the Most Important Catholic Books You can Buy – Shaun McAfee
4 Big Bangs? – Ben, Two Catholic Men and a Blog
The Body Beautiful and the Assumption of Mary – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
Nine Rio Olympians Hail from This Catholic School Network – Maggie Maslak, N.C. Register
The Assumption: Why It Matters for You – Peter Howard Ph.D., The Catholic Gentleman
Episcopal Renewal: The Thin Line & Our Response – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
The Latest Biography of Oscar Wilde Fails to Understand His Spiritual Journey – Francis Phillips
Mary, Cunctarum Hæresum Interemptrix; Destroyer of All Heresies – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Assumption of Mary: 12 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin, Natl Catholic Register
New Dicastery Replaces Justice & Peace, Migrants, Cor Unum & Health Workers – Gagliarducci

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

Funeral Fr. Jacques HamelScandal in Italy: Muslim Participation in Masses Said for Murdered French Priest

by Alberto Carosa

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Will Bishops Really Lead an Ongoing Catholic Renewal? – Jef. A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Targeting Churches: Fox News Produces Ominous Report on Threats in U.S. – J. Davis
The Washington Post and the Church of Me – George Weigel,  The Dispatch
Francis and Fundamentalism – Carl E. Olson, The Catholic World Report
A Great Map of Paul’s Missionary Journeys, London-Tube Style – Daniel Esparza, Alet.
The Johnson Amendment & Politics From the Pulpit – The Editors, NC Register
Will Texas Execute Two Innocent Men? – Catholic News Agency
The Historic Christian Teaching Against Contraception: A Defense – Sh. Girgis J.D., PD
Embracing a Flat Reality – Kenneth Crowther, Crisis Magazine
Is God Hidden? – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Pro-life Leaders Argue Abortion Is Not the Answer for U.S. Zika Cases – NC Register

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CATHOLIC SUNDAY EDITION

Demon Dude2,000 Year Old Demon Scrolls Discovered, Wait, You Didn’t Read Them, Did You?

by Matthew Archbold

of Creative Minority Report

Workshop in Discerning Your Personal Vocation: Finding Your Purpose in Life – David Clayton
1,000 Torch Bearers Carried the Virgin Mary in Nagasaki, Here’s Why – Laura Hensley, epicPew
All the Good Things You Love. . . Come from Catholics – Theresa Williams, epicPew
The Go-To Saint for Your Medical Needs – Anabelle Hazard, Catholic Stand
Spaemann: Greatest Liturgical Problem Is Direction of Celebration of the Mass – Rorate Cæli
Mystical Contemplation Is for All – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
The “Golden Heart” Apparition of Our Lady of Beauraing – Patti Maguire Armstrong, The Reg
How Should Catholics Think About Sports? – Shaun McAfee, National Catholic Register
How To Reclaim The Lost Art Of The Family Meal – Cheryl Magness, The Federalist
Why Catholics Make Great Football Managers – Michael Duggan, Catholic Herald
Looking for English Polyphony? See English Motets for the Church Year – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D.

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