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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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CATHOLIC SATURDAY EDITION

National Catholic Schismatic ConferenceIn Response to Phyllis Zagano on the Matter of Female Deacons

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Famous Athletes Who Were/Are Outspoken About Their Catholic Faith – Matt Vander Vennet
Is There Any Hope Left for the Renewal of the Church? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cltr
Reading the Signs (Luke 12:49-59) – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
In War-Torn  Syria, Our Lady of Peace Cathedral Needs Help – Andrea Gagliarducci, Ct Ns Ag
The 14-Day Rule for Embryos Is an Offense to Humanity – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., N.C. Rgstr
Jesus’ Take on Family Values: 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Man and Morality: The Truth that Sets Us Free – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Patron Saint of Missing Socks, Pray For Us – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Visitation: Seeing Christ in Others & Bringing Christ to Others –  Stephanie H. To, Cthlc Stnd
3 Ways That St. André Bessette Can Help Prepare Us for the New School Year – Justin McClain
Diligence, a Divine Intimacy Meditation – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EXTRA

Goya HellBishops ‘Don’t Get It’, Fundamental Problem Is a Corrupt Clerical Culture

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

What Happened when I Explained Church Teaching on Gender on Facebook – Francis Phillips
Fr. Calloway Interview on “Champions of the Rosary” – Anabelle Hazard, Catholic Stand
The Latest Scandal at Maynooth College Seminary – John P. McCarthy, Crisis Magazine
Ben-Hur Looks Like the Absolutely Most Epic Film of the Summer – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Hey Reporters: Faith Is Big for Simone Manuel, Simone Biles & Many Others – Terry Mattingly
Looking for Other Sources? Christian Physicians Join Transgender Debate – Richard Ostling
Joe Biden’s Unfaithful Catholic Witness on Marriage – Brian Fraga, National Catholic Register
Sale of Saint Relics on eBay Sparks Catholic Outcry – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Guam Priest Admits Guilt Amid Ongoing Abuse Scandal – Catholic News Agency
5 Ways Any Catholic Can Make the Most of the New School Year – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
‘Total War’ Engulfs Aleppo as Christians Pray and Fast for Peace – National Catholic Register

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PRIME TIME POLITICS FRIDAY EDITION

Elihu YaleThe College Formerly Known as Yale: Any Renaming Push on the Ivy Campus Should Start at the Top, with Elihu Yale, Slave Trader Extraordinaire

by Roger Kimball

of The Wall Street Journal

Criminalizing Entrepreneurs: The Regulatory State Is Also a Prison State – F.H. Buckley, TAC
Documents Show the IRS Misled about Its Political Targeting – The Wall Street Journal
‘I Learned More at McDonald’s Than at College’ – Joe Carter, Acton Institute
Jeremy Corbyn Wishes That Britain Weren’t a Superpower – Tom Harris, Daily Telegraph
The Myth of ‘Ghana’s First Car’ – Raphael Orlove, Jalopnik
It’s Time to Confront the Drug Makers – Alan Sager, Democracy Journal
Socialism, Capitalism, and Materialism –  Thomas Storck, The Distributist Review
Why Readers See The New York Times As Liberal – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Britain’s Real Hate Crime Scandal – Brendan O’Neill, The Spectator
How Washington Is Regulating American Indians To Death – Ramona Tausz, The Federalist
CBC’s Anti-Disability Prejudice Symptomatic of Larger Exclusion – Mark Davis Pickup, Cth Ln

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

OutcastsA New Documentary about the “Unshockable” Franciscan Friars of the Renewal

by K.V. Turley

of The Catholic World Report

20 Reasons Nobody Should Ever Visit Our Lady of Guadalupe – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Ultrapapalism Is the Other Side of the Coin of Sedevacantism – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
All in the (Mostly) Dominican Family – Susan Klemond, National Catholic Register
Our Beautiful Catholic Mass in 18 Minutes – Liturgy Guy
Faith of Our Fathers: Why Tradition Matters – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
The Lion of Münster – George J. Marlin, The Catholic Thing
A First in English: Card. Bacci’s Talk to V2 Council on Latin & Vernacular in Liturgy – Rrt Cæli
What Christians Should Know about the Time Value of Money – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
Invoking the Holy Spirit in Our Lives – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Loving Our Neighbors On the Road – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
Lessons from Lewis: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe – Stephen Fitzpatrick, TCR

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EXTRA

Vincent Cardinal Nichols Waving Primate of England and Wales SmilingThe Strange Fate of the ‘Easter People’ or Spirit of Vatican II Fails

by Damian Thompson

of Catholic Herald magazine

California Journalists Give a Free Pass to Lara’s Amended Religious Colleges Bill – Julia Duin
Before Taking the Benedict Option, Try the Marian Option – Carrie Gress Ph.D., N.C. Register
A Major Step Forward in Relations with the SSPX? I Hope So – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
We Often Follow False Prophets – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Flannery O’Connor Was No Fan of Ayn Rand – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
Why Didn’t They Ask Us (the Churches)? where Pokémon Go Is a Nuisance – Dan Hitchens
11 Unforgettable Olympic Moments That Will Truly Inspire You – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Vulgar Speech Leads to Coarseness of Soul – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
Book Review: Answering Atheism – Benedictine Augustine, Maccabee Society
The Wages of Moral Autonomy – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Beautiful Video of Adult Stem Cell Success Story of Cindy Schroeder – Matthew Archbold

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CIVILIZATION WATCH THURSDAY EDITION

Russian Fencer Rio Olympics 2016Russian Envy: How to Understand Russian Political Culture

by Gregory Feifer

of Foreign Affairs

How Erdogan Hopes to Erase Ataturk’s Turkey – Rose Asani, The Spectator
New Report Details Why a War between China & U.S. Would be Catastrophic – Dave Majumdar
Europe From the Outside: Britain’s View – Mark Leonard, European Council on Foreign Rels
Did the U.S. Navy Build Super Secret Undersea Lairs for Its Nuclear Submarines? – Steve Weintz
New Images Suggest China has built ‘Reinforced Hangars’ on Spratlys – Asia Times
Venezuela Reaches the End of the Road to Serfdom – Kevin Williamson, National Review
Emperor Modi Killed the Gandhi Dynasty – Kanchan Chandra, Foreign Policy
Judge Reopens Complaint Against Argentine Ex-President in 1994 Bombing – Jonathan Gilbert
South Korea’s Cultural Juggernaut Is a Soft-Power Strategy Worth Copying – Steven Kim, TNI
Time for China to Rethink South Korea Relations? – Jin Kai, The Diplomat
Blaming Singapore Will Not Solve Malaysia’s Problems – Walter Russell Mead, The Amrcn Int

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PRIME TIME POLITICS THURSDAY EDITION

Test Taking Charter SchoolThe Charter School Advantage

via The Wall Street Journal

The Strivers Punished by Marriage Penalties – David Lapp, Family Studies
ObamaCare Death Spiral Update – Holman W. Jenkins Jr., The Wall Street Journal
The Lie That Is The Student Debt Crisis – Christopher Nelson, TIC
Hillary’s Deadly Iran Deal – Shmuley Boteach, Jerusalem Post
Trump: Terrible Salesman for Good Foreign Policy Ideas – Stephen Walt, Foreign Policy
News Flash from Israel: Trump’s Policies Are Better – David Friedman, Jerusalem Post
Brexit, Trump, and Identity – James Kalb J.D., The Catholic World Report
Where Does UKIP Go Next? – Matthew Goodwin, Daily Telegraph
All the President’s (Feminist) Men – Carrie Gress Ph.D., N.C. Register
The Soft Drinks Tax Isn’t Looking So Sweet After All – Gavin Partington, New Statesman
California Is Leading the Way on Health Care Reform – Anthony Wright, Democracy Journal

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