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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

Joe BidenBishops in Wake of Biden-Officiated Same-Sex ‘Wedding’: Such Actions Counter the Faith

via the National Catholic Register

What Pope Francis Should have Said in Response to Fr. Hamel’s Murder – David Cowen, Ct Hd
Fr. Z Makes Suggestions to Priests about “Ad Orientem” Worship – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Augustine: Why People Really Seek Assisted Suicide – Amanda Achtman, Crisis Magazine
Proponents of Deaconettes use “Dialogue” as a Distraction – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Spirits of the Games – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Book Sale – Chant, Liturgy, Liturgical Arts, Rare Historic Items – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Why Autonomy Cannot Explain Marriage and Family Life – Scott Yenor, Public Discourse
Affordable Catholic Higher Education: Dominican Institute – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Life Well Ended: Part I & Part II – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
Not Just for Nerds: Why We Should Read Encyclicals – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
Gossip: Would I Like To Have That Said About Me? – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Cthlc Stnd

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CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION

Putin and MerkelPoland Takes Aim at Putin’s Pipe Dreams

by Keith Johnson

of Foreign Policy

My Grandfather: Scapegoat for a Century of Mideast Chaos – Christopher Simon Sykes, CaD
Beyond the Turkish Coup – George Friedman, Geopolitical Futures
Why the Next President Must Break Up Iraq – Mark Pfeifle, Time Magazine
5 Chinese Weapons of War America Wishes It Had – Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest
Could France, Germany and Poland Build a New Lethal Tank Together? – James Hasik, TNI
What Makes Russia’s New Tu-160M2 Blackjack Supersonic Bomber Special – Dave Majumdar
Turkey’s New Anti-Americanism – The Editorial Board, The New York Times
Israel’s Job Number One: Avoiding A Second Auschwitz – Louis René Beres, The Natl Interest
Promoting Chinese a Necessity, Not an Option for Australia – Jane Orton, East Asia Forum
To Understand Chinese Expansionism, Look to the Opium Wars – Sebastian Roblin, TNI
Mandela’s Legacy Can’t Save Incompetent ANC – Abdi Latif Dahir, Quartz

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

Fr. Jacques HamelThe “Duelling Interpretations” of Fr. Jacques Hamel’s Murder

by Ross Douthat

of The New York Times

24 Thrilling Sci-Fi Masterpieces That Won’t Warp Your Soul – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
“Some Choose to Lose Their Souls to Gain the Whole World, But for Women Deacons?” – Fr. Z
China & Vatican Make Preliminary Agreement on Election of Bishops – Anthony E. Clark Ph.D.
Why Are Catholics Cheapskates Regarding Giving? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Augustine: Father of Heresies or Truly Catholic Doctor? – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Cth Lane
Misreading Pope Francis – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Was World’s Oldest Copy of the Gospel Found in an Egyptian Funerary Mask? – Daniel Esparza
10 Helpful & Effective Ways You Can Support Your Friends Experiencing Grief – Shaun McAfee
Trucks, Trees, and Missalettes – Joel Morehouse, New Liturgical Movement
God Is Not Mocked: Against Christian Wars – Erasmus of Rotterdam, TIC
Should We Rely on Good Sense or Expertise? – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

MotherAngelicaRaymondArroyoMother Angelica’s Funeral Mass, the Triumph of Latin, Chant, and Ad Orientem at EWTN

by Roseanne Sullivan

of New Liturgical Movement

Life in the Pleasure-Dome Makes the Church’s Task Incalculably Difficult – Carl R. Trueman
The Destruction of Childhood – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
The West’s War on the Family – Bruce P. Frohnen J.D., Crisis Magazine
The Lost Defender: King Henry VIII – Ann Casey, Catholic Stand
Book Provides a Deeper Understanding of Catholicism in 20th Century – Eduardo Echeverria
Les Misérables and the Church Militant – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Reclaiming the Icon – Keri Wiederspahn, Beauty of Catholicism
Rediscovering the Beautiful – Caroline Roberts, Acton Commentary
Why God Can’t Command Us to Do Evil – Karlo Broussard Ph.D., Catholic Answers
The Saints of August – K.E. Colombini, Crisis Magazine
Peter, Paul, and Collaborative Ministry – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

Joyous Young Woman Escorted by Friends and Family Enters CarmelA Joyous Young Woman Enters Carmel

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Hand of God Can Be Seen in Casual Coincidences – Patti Maguire Armstrong, N.C. Rgstr
Never Understood Why We Pray The Luminous Mysteries, Until Now! – Scott Eric Alt, epicPew
There’s No Such Thing as an Ex-Catholic – J.D. Flynn, First Things
First Mass in Krak des Chevaliers in 745 Years – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Mike Discusses “Bedtime”, and It’s More Relevant than You Might Think – Shaun McAfee
Ordinary Form Mass in Croatia Ad Orientem (& Nobody Died) – Fr. Thomas Kocik, New Lit Mov
The Story of Poland’s Majestic Underground Salt Cathedral – Elise Harris, Cthlc News Agency
What Is Your Cross Made Of? – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
What Makes a Family Holy? – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
From Mystical Premonition to Contemplation – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Marian Femininity Before and After “I Do” – Stephanie Gordon, Crisis Magazine

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

EWTN Mother Angelica Nuns Memorial Mass March 29 2016 Jeff BrunoApostolic Constitution on Cloistered Nuns: The Old Is New Again

by Ann Carey

of the National Catholic Register

How It All Ends: Muslim and Christian Versions – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
3 Things You Need to Know about St. Benedict’s Medal – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Feminist Anti-Porn Logic: Rational Basis for Anti-Abortion Position – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D.
6 Courageous Modern-Day Martyrs You Need to Know – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Materialism: The False God of Modern Science – George Stanciu Ph.D., TIC
Why Are the Classics Necessary? – Louise Cowan, TIC
The Ultimate Gift for a Priest Revisited: Portable Altar from St. Joseph’s Apprentice – Fr. Z
Yes, God Can Commune With Infants – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Saints Who Would Have Completely Rocked the Olympics – Laura Hensley, epicPew
More Medieval Frescoes from Milan – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Are You Suffering? Jesus Is With You, Pope Francis Says – Catholic News Agency

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

The New York Times LogoPapal Blast on Kids and Gender? The New York Times Can’t Wait to Dump On It

by Julia Duin

of Get Religion

Jews Hear the Truth About Pius XII – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
5 Myths & 5 Truths Regarding Church’s Teachings on Sacrament of Marriage – Justin McClain
Video: Ordinary Form Mass Very Much in the Roman Style – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Understanding Detachment – Russell Shaw, The Catholic Thing
10 Breathtaking Images of Jesus Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro – Shaun McAfee, eP
Have You Ever Heard of the Ancient Agnus Dei Devotion? – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Register
Is Your Family Life an Adequate School of Marriage for Your Kids? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
Persecution In The Military and The Church – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
The Children of the Promise: Adoption! – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
In New Book, Millennial Catholic Women Chat Faith, Life and Dating – Tonia Borsellino, C.N.A.
The Church Needs Artists – Duncan G. Stroik, Crisis Magazine

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Satan Tempting Jesus Carrying CrossWhat To Do About Satanic After-School Clubs?

by Patti Maguire Armstrong

of the National Catholic Register

RNS Story Makes It Seem That Female Deacons are a Historical Fact – Terry Mattingly, Get Rel
The Devil You Say: Washington Post Helps Boost Satanist School Program – Jim Davis, Get Rlgn
The Eucharist: Lord, Help Our Unbelief – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
#PrayForTheWorld – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
7 Sweet and Romantic Ways Catholics Celebrate An Anniversary – Matt Vander Vennet, epcPw
How Our Troubled Age Resembles the Time of the Maccabees – Brian O’Neel, N.C. Register
Catholic Olympic Athletes Who Are Dominating Their Sports – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Three Stumbling Blocks To Evangelizing The World – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Ct St
Louis Tofari: Ad Orientem v. Ad Populorum – Magnificat Media
Will the S.S.P.X. Get a Personal Prelature? Could be, but Obstacles Remain – Fr. Z’s Blog
U.S. Attorney Kim Daniels Appointed to Vatican’s Secretariat for Communications – Elise Harris

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POLITICS FRIDAY EDITION

Transport police and community support officers travelling between stops on a dark South London train.What Happened When I was Falsely Charged with a Hate Crime

by Kevin O’Sullivan

of The Spectator

Rethinking ‘Wasted Votes’ and Third-Party Candidates – Nathan Mech, PowerBlog
What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means for Transgender Bathrooms in Schools – Kel. Harkness
Want to Help Reduce Poverty? Stop Penalizing Marriage, New Report Says – Evan Smith, OL
The Fight-for-$15 Fantasy – Oren Cass, The Corner
States Added Work Req’s to Food Stamp Recipients: Is It Working? – N. Mateer & R. Sheffield
Homosexuality and Bad Arguments – John Salko, Public Discourse
Planned Parenthood Sues To Block Info About Baby Part Sales – Mollie Hemingway, The Fed’st
Tax Code Changes Could Save Avg. American Fam’s About $4K/ Year – Salim Furth, TDS
The Dirty Little Secret Pot Pushers Don’t Want You to Know About – Cully Stimson, TDS
New Name for New Politics Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Regulations Make Americans $4 Trillion Poorer – Ronald Bailey, Reason.com
Soaring Business Taxes Hurt America’s Ability to Compete – Tori Whiting, The Daily Signal
Vote to Name the New Civilization Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the POLITICS WEDNESDAY EDITION (4 August, AD 2016) click here.
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Catholic Deacon Pope Benedict XVIWho are the Members of the New “Women Deacons” Study Group?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Vice Pres. Jos. Biden Officiated at “Same-Sex Wedding”, Where are His Pastors? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Here’s What the Uniforms for the Vatican Olympic Team Would Look Like – Alex R. Hey, eP
Ben-Hur, 2016: A Classic Tale for a New Generation – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
On Papal Language: Fundamentalism, My Foot; Or Christ’s Feet, Hands & Side – J. Mirus Ph.D.
Want to Help Persecuted Christians? A Few Easy Steps – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Do We Even Care about Christians Oppressed in Muslim Lands? – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Evolution and Faith, Updated – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicos: The Modern Heresy – Joe Kral Ph.D., Truth & Charity Forum
New Name for New Politics Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
The Problem of Satanic After-School Clubs – Marcia Segelstein, N.C. Register
Atlanta Archbishop on Racial Reconciliation: Everyone Has a Role to Play – Peter J. Smith
Always Prepared: Readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Vote to Name the New Civilization Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the POLITICS WEDNESDAY EDITION (4 August, AD 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (4 August, AD 2016) click here.

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CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION

Putin Obama Russian Bear CartoonRussia’s Moves, Terrorism Fuel Talk of War in Europe

by Nolan Peterson

of The Daily Signal

Five Steps NATO Should Take To Deter Russia – Dan Goure, The National Interest
Could Russia Play Turkey Off Against the West? – Marc Pierini, Carnegie Europe
The ‘Great Epic Battle of Aleppo’ – Krishnadev Calamur, The Atlantic
Erdoğan’s Purge: The End of Turkey’s European Ambitions? – Marc Pierini, Carnegie Europe
America and Japan Must Team Up to Stop China – Taylor M. Wettach, The National Interest
Is the Rest of the World Ditching America to Trade with China? – Samuel Rines, TNI
What Does ‘Brexit’ Mean for Ireland? – Michael Kelly, National Catholic Register
New Name for New Politics Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Six Little Words That Keep the South China Sea Hanging in the Balance – Joseph A. Bosco, TNI
Vote to Name the New Civilization Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
There’s More to NATO Than Article Five – Nikolas K. Gvosdev, The National Interest
Russia Hopes Its New Super Combat Vehicle Will Rule the Battlefield – Sebastian Roblin, TNI
The Future of China’s Mideast Diplomacy – Xue Li & Zheng Yuwen, The Diplomat
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the POLITICS WEDNESDAY EDITION (3 August, AD 2016) click here.
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NBA Transgender 2016 CommishThe NBA’s Transgender Bathroom Advocacy Could Point to End of Women’s Sports

by Melody Wood

of The Daily Signal

The New Critics Of The Abortion Agenda Are Transsexuals – D.C. McAllister, The Federalist
Australia Shows Why Raising the Minimum Wage Doesn’t Always Fix Poverty – Luke Ryan, Qrtz
Government Regulators are Monopolies – Howard Baetjer Jr., Foundation for Economic Ed.
New Name for New Politics Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
The Libertarian Problem: The “Black Hole” of Religious Freedom – David Mills, Aleteia
Vote to Name the New Civilization Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Anti-Catholic Blaine Amendment Could Damage Nevada School Choice Reform – Lindsey Burke
The Gnosticism of Barack Obama – Fr. Daniel Pattee T.O.R., Crisis Magazine
At the Movies with Campaign 2016 – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
Wards of the State: How Colleges Indoctrinate Our Kids – Bruce Frohnen, TIC
Only a Virtuous Nation Is Capable of True Freedom – Marcia Segelstein, Natl Cthlc Register
In Defense of Protectionism – F.S. Lerner, Maccabee Society
Thomas Storck: Historian and Prophet – Joseph Pearce, TIC
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
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