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TUESDAY EDITION

Gender Symbols Struggling TransparentI Agree with Pope Francis that Most Marriages are Null

by Ben

of Two Catholic Men and a Blog

Why Gender Ideology Is Demonic – Fr. Paul Scalia, The Catholic Thing
An Open Letter to Our Bishops – Luciano Corbo, New Evangelizers
Come Over for Sex Devoid of Commitment – Kelly Thomas, Regina Magazine
Yoga Not Worth The Risk – Steven R. McEvoy, Maccabee Society
St. Mary’s in London: Pocket of Catholicism in an Increasingly Faithless Land – Joanna Bogle
Quæritur: Can a Catholic Help Children with Dyslexia through a Masonic Organization? – Fr. Z
Catholics Should Not Be Ashamed of the Index of Prohibited Books – David Mills, Aleteia
She Who Loved: Mary Magdalene in Art – Elizabeth Lev, Aleteia
Bishop Robert Barron: Priests, in Vision of Pope Francis, Are Mercy Messengers – N.C. Register
Why Charismatic Gifts are So Important – Jenna M. Cooper, Aleteia
What Christian Education Is Not – Kenneth Crowther, Crisis Magazine
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.

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MONDAY EDITION

Jim Gaffigan and Cardinal Timothy Dolan in civilian clothing Happy Culture of Life JoyThe Jim Gaffigan Show brings Catholicism to the Masses

by Matthew Becklo

of Aleteia

In Case You Missed It: Young Nuns Are a Trend – National Catholic Register
Why Medievalists Should Stop Talking about Game of Thrones – Philippa Byrne, Mercatornet
Six Reasons Everyone Should Take Music Lessons – Cheryl Magness, The Federalist
Five Polish Saints Who Changed the World – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
“One Who Serves Cannot Hoard His Free Time”, Says Pope Francis to Clergy – Shaun McAfee
Why Did This 70-Year-Old Couple Sell Their Home to Come to Rome? – Marinella Bandini, Alt
Why Do You Repeat Your Sins? – Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J., Aleteia
Augustine and Descartes: God Is, but What Is He? – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Catholic Institutions Cleared the Path for the Latest Assault on Religious Freedom – Phil Lawler
Regret Isn’t Rare: The Dangerous Lie of Sex Change Surgery’s Success – Walt Heyer, Mrctrnt
Harry Hay: Pioneering Homosexual Communist, Former Catholic – Paul Kengor, Crisis Mgzn
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.

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CIVILIZATION SUNDAY EDITION

Flags of European Union and PolandPoland Defends Its Pro-Life Laws, Blasts E.U. Leaders Telling It to Legalize Abortion

by Stefano Gennarini, J.D.,

of LifeNews.com

Pope John Paul II & the Secret History of Europe – K.V. Turley, Catholic Exchange
Central Asia: The Next Region to Unravel – Kamran Bokhari, Geopolitical Futures
Roman Europe? – Anatole Kaletsky, Project Syndicate
What Is German? – Anna Sauerbrey, The New York Times
Welcome to Czechia: Still Under a German Shadow – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
India: One State, Many Countries – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
Obama vs. Sun Tzu: The Deadly Price of Not Making a Threat Assessment – Jamie Glazov, J.W.
A New Europe, Ready or Not – Joel Weickgenant, RealClearWorld
Europe’s Sick Farmer: France’s Agricultural Model Is in Trouble – Nicholas Vinocur, Politico
France’s 1968 Chaos & Democracy’s Fragility – Mark Tooley, Providence
Laws Divine and Human: Considerations on the Government of Poland – Peter S. Rieth
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.

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SUNDAY EDITION

Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati TruncatedYoung Adult Catholic Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, “Man of the Beatitudes”

by Will Duquette

of Aleteia

Greatest Predictor of Success: Science & Bible Agree, Ability to Delay Gratification – Burbach
St. Colombière Shows That a Saintly Spiritual Director Makes a Big Difference – Mary O’Regan
How can Disabled Persons be More Integrated Into the Church? – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agncy
Catholic Camp for the Consecration (and Fun) of the Family – Elizabeth Dye, Aleteia
My Trek to Catholicism: Intellectual, Emotional & Spiritual – Andrew J. Vandiver, Cthlc Lane
How Well Do You Know the Patron Saints? – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Anglican Ordinariate Clergy Able to Balance Married Family Life, Serving Parishes – Jam. Graves
Where Did Criteria Vatican Just Gave for Discerning Charisms Come From? – Fr. Schneider L.C.
Vatican and American Sisters in Conversation: A Creative Summary – Ann Carey, The Dispatch
Catholic Colleges: Gender Identity in Title IX Threatens Religious Freedom – Adam Cassandra
More U.S. Women Religious Summoned to Rome: Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet – Fr. Z
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.

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GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION

Aristotle Transparent BackgroundA Philosopher’s Defense of the Reasoning Believer

by Matthew J. Franck, Ph.D.,

of Public Discourse

How Can Gay Rights And Religious Liberty Coexist? With Free Association – Ramona Tausz
Rights First, Government Second – Adam Freedman, City Journal
Pro-Life Group Backs Trump: He’ll Appoint Pro-Life Judges & Defund P.P. – Steven Ertelt, LN
Trump: ISIS Threatens Us Today because Decisions Hillary Clinton Made – Robert Spencer
Does a “Catholic Vote” Even Exist? – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch
Body Shaming: It’s about More than Shape – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
The Party Of Life: The Case For A Pro-Life Third Party – Ben Domenech, The Federalist
Fortnight For Freedom: National Suicide – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
3 Big Reasons You Can’t Compare Democrat Gun Sit-In w/ Civil Rights Movement – Hemingway
School Lunch Shouldn’t Be Middle-Class Welfare – Julie Kelly and Jeff Stier, The Federalist
The End of Socialism – Bradley J. Birzer Ph.D.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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SATURDAY EDITION

Study Room Area Oasis LibraryMan Cave or Study? (Podcast)

by Jared Zimmerer and Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.,

of the Maccabee Society

In Heaven We’ll Meet Again: a Book that Delivers Hope for the Afterlife – Shaun McAfee, eP
Classics of the Liturgical Movement: Dom Pius de Hemptinne – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Divine Perfections – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles? – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Reflections of a Catholic Scientist
Is It Ever Immoral Not to Practice Natural Family Planning (N.F.P.) – Mark S. Latkovic S.T.D.
What If Your Doctor Recommends a Treatment That Uses Fetal Stem Cells? – Kathy Schiffer
Christian Humility and Sexual Orientation – Timothy Kirchoff, Ethika Politika
Six Ways to Avoid Being a “Stealth” Catholic – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
Scientists are Now Attempting to Figure Out How to Get Men Pregnant – Micaiah Bilger, Lf Ns
How to Destroy the Faith in Five Easy Steps – Liturgy Guy
Don’t Check Your ‘Privilege’; Live Virtuously – Gabe Jones, Those Catholic Men
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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FRIDAY EXTRA

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William J Bennett New BookThe Fiery History Of Early Christianity

by Hannah Niemeier

of The Federalist

Salt of the Earth – Light of the World – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Considering Obergefell v. Hodges and the Sublime Dignity of Marriage – Veronica Artz, TaChF
A Litany to Sr. Joan Chittister (. . . No. . . Really!) – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
S.N.L.’s God’s Not Dead 2 Parody Doesn’t Anger Me, Here’s Why – Mary Flynn, epicPew
On Converting for the Wrong Reasons – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
Abp. Wenski Calls Out Bp. Lynch for Judgmental Pro-Homosexual Remarks – Abp. Tho. Wenski
‘Church of Spies’: The Pope Who Fought Hitler – National Catholic Register
Thomas Aquinas and the Art of Making a Public Argument – Bishop Robert Barron, Wrd on Fir
This Summer, Dress for Church Like a Roman Tourist – Carrie Gress Ph.D., The Dispatch
Saint Aloysius Gonzaga and Ten More Heroic Saints Who Died Young – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
St. Thomas More and the Birth of New Hollywood – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem

Richard Dawkins Atheist Extremist Liberal Pagan Culture of DeathWhy Christians are Blamed for Islamic Terrorism

by Paul E. Gottfried, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

D.H.S. Secretary: “Right-Wingers” Pose Same Threat as Islamic Jihadists – Robert Spencer
The Unspoken Tragedy of the Orlando Massacre – Pete Jermann, Crisis Magazine
Orlando Shooter Update – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Orlando: The Truth Will Set Us Free – Mary Jo Anderson, The Catholic Thing
Homosexuals in the Quran: N.B.C. Report Raises Issues But Doesn’t Answer Them – Jim Davis
Orlando and the Mysterious Sacredness of the Other – Anna O’Neil, Aleteia
Explainer: What You Should Know About ISIS and the Orlando Terrorist – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
Pin The Tale On The Christian? An Ancient Blame Game Still In Use – John Clark, Seton Mgzn
Should Christians Fly the Rainbow Flag in Solidarity with the Orlando Victims? – Trent Horn
Three Ways to Push Back Against Anti-Christian Witch Hunts – Joan Frawley Desmond
A River in Egypt: Denying the Undeniable – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION

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(Credit: L’Osservatore Romano)

What Pope Francis Says We can Learn from the Armenian Genocide

via the Catholic News Agency

In Armenia, Pope Francis Uses the Word “Genocide” – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Francis’ Visit to a Forgotten Armenia – Aleteia
Pope Francis’ ‘Armeniam Visit” [sic] – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. z’s Blog
Pope Francis Hails Armenia as a ‘herald of Christ Among the Nations’ – Catholic Herald
All for One: Holy Father Seeks Unity, Dangerous Peripheries with Armenia Trip – Victor Gaetan
Maronite Bishops: ‘Christian Presence in Middle East Must be Preserved’ – Catholic Herald
Pan-Orthodox Council Sets Sail on Even Keel – Victor Gaetan, National Catholic Register
Podcast: Why are Tensions Running So High at the Pan-Orthodox Council? – Madeleine Teahan
Eastern Orthodox Rivalries and the Healing of Memories – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The Disp.
The Geopolitics of the Orthodox Church – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
Discovered: Roman Fortress, Early Christian Church in Bulgaria – Pravoslavie
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre:  What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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Brexit Aftermath

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Brexit Veteran Brit Double Decker CampaignBritain Chooses to Brexit

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

The Shock of the Referendum Could Signal a New Politics or Something Darker – Dan Hitchens
Is There a Religion Ghost in Brexit Victory for Angry Old Brits? – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Pope on Brexit: It’s the Will of the People, Peaceful Co-Existence Must be Guaranteed – Aleteia
Independent Britain Has to Fix Its Broken Family Culture – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
The Matter Is Decided Britain Is Leaving, So What Happens Now? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Bishops Call for Return of ‘Mutual Respect and Civility’ After Brexit Vote – Catholic Herald
Why Americans Shouldn’t Freak Out About Brexit – James Poulos, The Federalist
Calls in Italy, France, Netherlands, and Denmark for Referendums to Leave E.U. – Rob. Spencer
Brexit Wins! Cameron Resigns as U.K. Votes for Independence – Robert Spencer, J.W.
Hats off to the British for Brexit referendum – Sarah Stanley, PowerBlog
Brexit Wins! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre:  What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.

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FRIDAY EDITION

US American Flag and Vatican Holy See Flag
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Assimilation has been the Preferred Strategy of Catholic Leadership in America Since the Days of John Carroll, but Should It Always Be? There Is Good Reason to Think It Shouldn’t

by Russell Shaw

of The Catholic World Report

She Has Down Syndrome But She Just Graduated f/ High School With a 3.7 GPA – Micaiah Bilger
Hospital Claimed Brain Dead & Refused Treatment, After Care Elsewhere Baby Go’s Home – LN
Brexit and the Principle of Subsidiarity – Benjamin Wiker, National Catholic Register
Five Amazingly Introverted Saints and Why They’re Important – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
The Basics on Indulgences – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
One Bishop’s Bold Move to Restore the Sacred – Liturgy Guy
Kimberly Hahn: Wife, Mother, Author & Local Politician – Jim Graves, The Catholic Wrld Rprt
The Call of Discipleship: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Pg
Vatican Indifference Towards Bishop Ma Situation Continues – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
How Many Priests Deny Baptism Because Mother Not Married in Church? – E. Peters J.D. J.C.D.
Problem Isn’t Invalid Marriages, It’s Our Reluctance to Present Church Teaching – Ed Condon
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre:  What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
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THURSDAY EXTRA

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Repentent Saint Peter with KeysChaos Boils Over from Amoris Lætitia and Papal Comments

by Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek

of The Catholic Thing

Missouri Music Director of 31 Years Retires with Inspiring Words – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Three Important Reasons You Should Practice Virtue – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
Want to Stop Taking the Mass for Granted? This Book Will Help – Francis Phillips, Cthlc Herald
I Discuss the Question of Women Deacons on Fox News – Dawn Eden Goldstein S.T.D., TDP
It’s All About You, Dr. Spurrell, Isn’t It; Responding to a Time Magazine Post – Reclaiming O. . .
N.B.C. Report Falls Short on Gays in the Quran – Jim Davis, GetReligion
Global Capitalism Versus Christianity? A Response to David Bentley Hart – Acton Commentary
Sacramento Catholic Church Showcases Transgender Film – Joseph Pelletier, Church Militant
An Unsettling Comment About Marriage – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Francis vs. Francis on Genocide & Persecution of Christians in the Middle East – Carl E. Olson
Mocking Those Who Pray – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
For the CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION (June 20, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre:  What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 22, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Brexit Aftermath post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.

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