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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

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The Falling Astray of the University of Notre Dame: Arrests Gives Notre Dame ‘Come to Touchdown Jesus’ Moment; and Fr. John Jenkins

by Christopher Manion

of Breitbart Sports

We Need Sacred Liturgy, Not “Better” Worship – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
An Apology for Catholics of the Past: Pope Francis & His Apologies – Timothy J. Williams Ph.D.
10 Things St. Joseph Probably Said – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
The Scottish National Party has Played Scotland’s Catholic Church for a Fool – James MacMillan
Mother Teresa’s Sainthood Miracle in a Brazilian Operating Room – David Van Biema, Crux
Joe Biden Is Isaac Hecker’s Fault? – The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
Poverty, Politics & the Church in Pope Francis’s Argentina – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The CWR
On Relationships in Modern Society – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
A Tsunami of Mercy – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Catholic and Concerned: Politics in 2016 – Eric Neubauer, 21 Century Pilgrim
Federal Judge Puts Brakes on President Obama’s Transgender Bathroom Policy – CNA/The Reg

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

Norcia Earthquake Aftermath August 24 2016Norcia Close to Epicenter of Devastating Earthquake in Central Italy

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

A Crisis of Faith, Not of Worship – Fr. Mark A. Pilon, The Catholic Thing
Church Must Stop Turning Away Older People Who have Religious Vocations – Fr. Mat. Pitam
Why This Diocese Is Ditching Common Core for Liberal Arts – Catholic News Agency
Vatican Issues Its Own Sex Ed Guidelines – Inés San Martín, Crux
The Poignant but Triumphant Story of the Yugoslavian Nun Who Was Raped – Shaun McAfee
Pope Francis Said It: Climate Change Is Not a Population Crisis – Charles C. Camosy, Crux
Quotes Suitable for Framing: Thomas Babington Macaulay – Donald R. McClarey J.D., Cth Std
David Gushee, “Middle Ground”, and Dishonesty – Jake Meador, Mere Orthodoxy
Let’s Follow Mother Teresa and Prioritize Abortion in 2016 – Carl Anderson, Crux
Weathering the Storm: Virtuous Communities in Southern Louisiana – Caleb Bernacchio, Et Po
Louisiana Bishop Calls for Aid After ‘Worst U.S. Natural Disaster Since Hurricane Sandy’ – CNS

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PRIME TIME POLITICS WEDNESDAY EDITION

Louisiana 2016 FloodsInundated By Floods, Overlooked By Media, Louisianans Help Themselves

by Rachel Lu, Ph.D.,

of The Federalist

Salvaging the Vote: A Different Take on Political Action – Christopher W. Love, Public Dscrs
Why Does John Oliver Want To Trap Poor Kids In Failing Schools? – Joy Pullmann, The Fdrlst
Removing Tax-Exempt Status Threat to Churches – Rod Dreher, TAC
Environmentalists Use Global Warming To Justify Population Control – Hans Fiene, The Fdrlst
In Louisiana, Private Disaster Relief Outperforms the Govt – Kevin Boyd, Fndtn for Econ. Ed.
Hillary Clinton: You Must Pay For Abortions – Marjorie Dannenfelser, The Federalist
First Worldwide Meta-Analysis Proves Benefits of School Choice – Evan Smith, Opprtnty Lvs
Christians in Hillary’s Crosshairs: They Face Oblivion Under Her Administration – G. Neumayr
Target to Spend $20M on Single-Stall Bathrooms after Backlash to Restroom Policy – S. Halzack
Marriage Reduces Child Poverty, but Our Welfare System Penalizes Marriage – Paul Draper, TDS
The 3 Preconditions for an Entrepreneurial Society – Julian Birkinshaw, Harvard Bsnss Rvw

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EDITION

Fatzinger Family of 13 ChildrenFrom Surviving to Thriving with 13 Kids: Inspiration from a Faithful Catholic Family

by Justin McClain

of epicPew

A Look at the Crisis of the Church in Germany – Anian Christoph Wimmer, Cthlc Nws Agncy
Detroit’s Crafty New Tax on Churches – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Catholics Must Know the Bible: Bible Basics for Catholics by Dr. J. Bergsma – Jus. McClain
Secular Songs That Can Bring Us Closer to God – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Principled Dissent vs. the Lesser Evil – John B. Londregan, Public Discourse
After Devastating Flooding in Louisiana, There’s Hope But No Faith? – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Rel
Does Being Catholic Matter? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Push to Block Mosque Near Pisa’s Leaning Tower Gathers Steam – Josephine McKenna, Crux
Catholic and Vegetarian – What’s the Connection? Part I & Part II – Felix Whelan, Cthlc Stand
Bishop Zubik: Obama Administration ‘Extremely Aggressive’ on HHS Mandate – Brian Fraga
In Christ, Our Suffering Will One Day Make Sense – Mark Davis Pickup, Catholic Lane

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

Transgender RestroomGender Ideology Leads to Child Abuse: Pediatricians

by Susan Yoshihara, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Lane

Not ‘Born That Way’: New Scientific Analysis Questions ‘LGBT’ Orthodoxies – Joan F. Desmond
Dear Archbishop Chaput: Trump Is Clearly Better than Hillary – Stephen Herreid, Cthlc Vote
Before You Get on the Nike-Madonna Buder Bandwagon, Read This – Theresa Williams, epicPw
Global Warming Scheme to Stop Creating Children – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Cth Nws & Ins
Pope’s Critique of ‘Gender Theory’ Emboldens Bishops to Speak Out – Inés San Martín, Crux
Good Atheists and Bad Catholics – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Judge Blocks Obama’s Transgender Student Bathroom Mandate – Matthew Archbold, Cr Mn Rp
Pro-Life Campaigners Welcome Suspension of Marie Stopes Services – Catholic Herald
Do Not Be Afraid – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Books Blog: The Perfect Guide to Church Teaching for Young Catholics, the Docat – F. Phillips
The Ninevites Believed Jonah and Repented; Can America Do Likewise? – Rebecca Hamilton

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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

Artwork for Church Curmudgeon CNAMeet Church Curmudgeon: The Grumpiest, Funniest Guy on Twitter

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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