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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EXTRA

Lindisfarne St. Matthew St. LukeAn Answer to a Mystery in the Lindisfarne Gospels. . .Perhaps

by David Clayton

of the New Liturgical Movement

Cardinal Burke Speaks on Attendance Drops, Liturgy, Ad Orientem & Islam – Joseph Pronechen
The Devil Wants You Isolated – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Why Care for the Environment Shouldn’t Make the “Works of Mercy” List – Jef. A. Mirus Ph.D.
Jack the Ripper and the Defaming of a Catholic Poet – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
John McCloskey, The First American Cardinal – Donald R. McClarey J.D., Catholic Stand
Radicalizing Diversity: A Globalist Moral Imperative – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
Hungarian Government Creates New Department for Persecuted Christians – Edward Pentin
Treading Water and Making Decisions – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Saints of the Old Testament: St. Zacharias, Prophet – Confitebor, Rorate Cæli
A Society Built on Trust – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., Catholic Stand
Pope: Christians can’t Ignore Suffering and have a Clear Conscience – Junno Arocho Esteves

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

(Photo credit: L'Osservatore Romano)
(Photo credit: L’Osservatore Romano)

In Rare Interview, Benedict XVI Names His Favorite Saints

by Elise Harris

of the Catholic News Agency

Do We Need a New Christian Symbolism in Art, Aren’t Pelicans Redundant? – David Clayton
De-Mystifying Mystical Theology: What It is and Why We Need It – Charlie Johnson, Cth Std
Quæritur: Can Lectors Still Bless Bread and Fruit? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
What Is the ‘Ordinary Magisterium’? A Brief History of a Disputed Idea – Kurt Martens, CH
The Death of Community? – Jane Clark Scharl, The Imaginative Conservative
Freedom and Bondage – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Imaginative Conservative
The Danger of Misunderstanding the ‘Vegetative State’ – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Is God a Narcissist? – Matt Nelson, Catholic Answers
The Need for a Fully Pro-Life Vision – Aaron Linderman Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
For Archbishop Gómez, Mercy Makes Christians Credible – Catholic News Agency
Meekness – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

Purgatory10 Surprising Facts About Purgatory That You Probably Didn’t Know

by  Shaun McAfee, O.P.

of epicPew

Peter Kreeft: “It Is Obvious Why We All Need to Learn How to be Holy” – Paul Senz, The Disp.
Eucharist Desecrated, Missionaries of Charity Assaulted in Argentina – Catholic News Agency
Quæritur: What are the Best Arguments They have in the Favor of the Novus Ordo? – Fr. Z
What’s Behind the Jump in Maternal Mortality Rates in Texas? – Matt Hadro, Cthlc Nws Agncy
The Fading of Three Christian Virtues – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Catholics, Chesterton and Concealed Carry – Patrick Toner Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Our Moral Inversions from the Past and Today – Hadley P. Arkes Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
The ABA’s Attempt to Muzzle Lawyers – Stephen M. Krason J.D. Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Lost Virtue of Shamefacedness – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
A ‘Catholic Problem’ for Trump? It’s Hard to Say, Actually – Matt Hadro, Cthlc News Agency
Is Prayer an Escape from the Real World? – Anthony Lilles Ph.D., Catholic Spiritual Direction

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CATHOLIC SUNDAY EDITION

British Soldier at Attention in full regaliaThe Role of Discipline in Christian Life

by Dustin Siggins

of the National Catholic Register

Why We’re Facing East – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, The Catholic Thing
Aging Like Real Catholics – Bevil Bramwell O.M.I., The Catholic Thing
Family Economics of Jennifer Roback Morse – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
St. Monica Can Help Bring Your Loved Ones Back to Christ – Marge Fenelon, N.C. Register
Replace Spiritual Mediocrity with Heroic Courage – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
Setting Men Ablaze – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
Seven Ways the Rosary and the Traditional Latin Mass are Alike – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
If It Is True, It Is Not New – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Grandparents’ Graces: A Ministry of Faith and Love – Theresa Doyle-Nelson, N.C. Register
In Marriage, Joys Are God’s Gifts and Sufferings Can Be Holy Sacrifices – Brianna Heldt, NCReg
Miracles of St. Clare of Assisi – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY EDITION

Thomas Creswick View on the Hudson River c1843Let Us Gather by the River: The Catholic Miracle on the Hudson

by Angelo Stagnaro

of the National Catholic Register

Detachment: Letting God Be All We Need – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Bad Moral Theologians (BMTs) – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
When An Opera Is Like a Vatican II Liturgy – Kevin T. DiCamillo, Crisis Magazine
The Weeds and the Wheat in Children’s Literature – Maura Roan McKeegan, The Cvlzd Rdr
Childbirth, Abortion, Contraception & Violence on a Woman’s Body – Julie Machado, Cth Stnd
The Most Holy Rosary as a Divine Path – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Take Chesterton’s “Way of Wonder” to Jesus – Jamey Brown, Catholic Stand
Punish the Rapist, Welcome the Child: Interview – Susan Yoshihara Ph.D., Catholic Lane
Ite! Go Forth with Friends – Jason Craig, The Catholic Gentleman
Genealogy and the God Family – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
John Paul I Museum Showcases Inspiration for Pope Francis – John L. Allen Jr., Crux

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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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