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American Flags Half Mast Memorial DayPope Francis Urges Prayer In Wake of Orlando Massacre

via the National Catholic Register

Orlando Bishop: ‘A Sword Has Pierced the Heart of Our City’ – Catholic Herald
Prayers and Points about the Terror in Orlando – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
On Orlando Massacre, The Pope’s “Deepest Horror” – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
Christians United with the Victims of Orlando – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
Omar Mateen’s 911 Call Answered Big Question; Reporters Clueless – Terry Mattingly, Get Rel
The Orlando Attack Is What Actual Homophobia Looks Like – Daniel Payne, The Federalist
What Should Catholics Do In Response to the Orlando Massacre? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Political Correctness Kills – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Our Leaders Must Look At Islamism Without Flinching – M.G. Oprea, The Federalist
Anything but Muslim – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Reddit Censorship – Marc, J.W.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY LATE EDITION (June 10, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
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For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (June 13, 2016) click here.
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For Fla. Bp. Lynch Blames Orlando Massacre on Catholicism (June 16, 2016) click here.
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Donald Trump Speaking Faith and FreedomDonald Trump Tells Pro-Life Voters: “I’m With You 100%,” “We Must Protect the Sanctity of Life”

by Steven Ertelt

of LifeNews.com

Hillary Clinton Praises Planned Parenthood Doc Caught Selling Aborted Babies’ Heads – S. Ertelt
4 Major Objections To Donald Trump That Fail The Smell Test – Erika Annis & Mike Sabo
Clinton E-Mail Depositions – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Like the Rest of the U.K., Catholics Appear Divided Over Brexit Vote – Edward Pentin
Where Would Brexit Leave Catholic Organisations Reliant on E.U. Funding? – Brice Sokolowski
Men and the Rape Conversation: The Stanford Rape Situation – Anthony S. Layne, Cthlc Stnd
Amnesty International Pushes Abortion: Pro-Life Nations Should Take Notice – Micaiah Bilger
We Need Sentencing Reform And This Bill Is A Good Start – Rachel Lu, The Federalist
Is Patriotism a Virtue? – Jerry Salyer, The Dispatch
The Way Ahead – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
Defeated by Default: The Abiding Influence of John Rawls, Part One – Randall Smith Ph.D.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY LATE EDITION (June 10, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre (June 13, 2016) click here.
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Orlando Florida City ScapeJihad in Orlando: the Holy War Came to My City

by F.S. Lerner

of the Maccabee Society

Facebook Removes SIOA Page; Reddit Bans Users Who Say the Word Muslim – Robert Spencer
B.B.C. Warns Soccer Fans Not to Dress as Crusaders to Avoid Offending Muslims – Rob. Spencer
“History of Islam Completely Different f/ what We were Taught at School” – Robert Spencer
A.C.L.U. Lawyers Blame ‘Christian Right,’ G.O.P. for Orlando Jihad Massacre – Robert Spencer
Is the Situation in Nigeria About to Get Much Worse? – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Saving Nineveh: A Catholic Daughter Fights for Her People – Peter Jesserer Smith, N.C. Rgstr
What Benedict Could Teach the U.S.C.C.B. About Muslim Dialogue – William Kilpatrick Ph.D.
Islam and the West: A Cultural Divide – Michael Devolin
Waitress Assaulted on French Riviera for ‘Serving Alcohol’ During Ramadan – Henry Samuel
Rumi Film Will Challenge Muslim Stereotypes, Says Gladiator Writer – Kareem Shaheen
Video: Robert Spencer on the Status of Jews and Christians Under Islamic Law – Rob. Spencer
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY LATE EDITION (June 10, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 14, 2016) click here.
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MONDAY EDITION

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World Youth Day Krakow 2016 Pope FrancisSocial Media, World Youth Day (W.Y.D.), and a ‘Tweetable’ Pope – Evangelizing in a Digital Era

by Elise Harris

of the Catholic News Agency

Sistine Chapel Replicated Over Tomb of Anti-Catholic Plutarco Elias Calles – Fr. Z’s Blog
Finding of Police ‘Collusion’ in Massacre of Catholics in Northern Ireland – Catholic Herald
How Will the Reform of Marriage Nullity Cases Proceed in Italy? – Andrea Gagliarducci, C.N.A.
In Defense of the Journey – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: Euthanasia Is a Triumph of Selfishness, Not Compassion – Catholic Herald
Pope Thinks Clear Demands of Christ are “Ideals” that become “Ideologies” – Carl E. Olson
The Next Vatican Scandal: Money – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Loretto Sisters, Still in Dissent, Summoned to Rome to Explain “Ambiguity” – Kathy Schiffer
Stop Blaspheming the Gospel – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Catholic Leaders Urge Prayer After Horrific Orlando Shooting – Catholic News Agency
Holy See Statement on Orlando Massacre – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY LATE EDITION (June 10, 2016) click here.
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 14, 2016) click here.
For Fla. Bp. Lynch Blames Orlando Massacre on Catholicism (June 16, 2016) click here.
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Pelican Church Mosaic EucharstWhat Is that Pelican Doing in My Parish Church? An Ancient Pre-Christian Legend Inspired an Iconographic Motif Associated with the Eucharist 

by Daniel Esparza

of Aleteia

Mercy or Tolerance? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
How to Avoid Losing Your Kids to Their Electronic Devices – John Burger, Aleteia
Lessons from Descartes on the Value of Latin Liturgy & How Hard Mass Ought To Be – Fr. Z
Why Does This Woman, Dawn Eden Goldstein, Want to Teach Priests? – Mary Rezac, C.N.A.
10 Important Things You Did Right at Mass – David Rummelhoff, epicPew
Undermining the Bible for Centuries – Jeff Morrow, Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Can a Nun Give a Homily? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pointless Prayer or Gracious God? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Elton John Inflates The Big Gay Marriage Lie – Daniel Payne, The Federalist
The Dangerous Faith of a Notorious Drug Lord – Alfredo Garcia, Religion & Politics
Is It Actually Possible to Become an ‘Ex-Catholic’? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Cthlc Herald
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY LATE EDITION (June 10, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (June 13, 2016) click here.

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

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St. Melangell Church, Wales

A Pilgrimage to Wales Offers Medieval Shrines, Ancient Wells and Beautiful Churches

by Fr. Matthew Pittam

of the Catholic Herald

More Liturgical Treasures from Northern Italy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
On Revealing God to Man – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
John 23’s Social Encyclical, Mater et Magistra: Much More Remains – Christopher Thompson
Why People Believe God Caused the Big Bang – David Roemer, Acdm (scroll down to read)
25 Reasons Natural Family Planning Is a Terrible Idea – Ryan Mayer, epicPew
When Christianity Becomes a Crime: Persecution of Catholics in Soviet Union – Jon. Luxmoore
What Christians Should Know About Crony Capitalism – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
The Psychology of Distributism – Karl Schmude, The Distributist Review
An Insightful New History of the Pro-Life Movement – Monica Migliorino Miller, Crisis Mgzn
Jennifer’s Tale: The Emptiness of Guilt-Free Sex – Jim Bryant, Regina Magazine
Not Me Before You, You Before Me; Movie Review – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY LATE EDITION (June 10, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre (June 13, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (June 13, 2016) click here.

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St Teresa of AvilaHow Well Do You Know the Carmelite Order?

by Chloe Mooradian

of epicPew

Pope Francis: Want to Celebrate Well? Drink Wine – Elise Harris, Catholic News Agency
How Physics Might Bring Purgatory to Protestants – David Flynn
Elijah at Horeb – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Suburban Hermit
Science, Metaphysics, Philosophy, Theology, History & the Holy Shroud – Dav. Roemer (scroll)
Capitalism Is Good for the Poor: Markets Beat Back Poverty – Steven Horowitz, FfEE
The Holy Oil and Wine – Frank Rega, The Shield of Faith
Izaak Walton’s The Compleat Angler: An Introduction to Liberal Arts – Mit. Kalpakgian Ph.D.
You Before Me Is Better Than ‘Me Before You’, Film Review – Stephanie Gray, The Federalist
9/11 Attacks Set F.D.N.Y. Captain on Long Path to Priesthood – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Rgstr
A 10-Point Primer on Faith and Science – Stacy A. Trasancos Ph.D., National Cthlc Register
Women’s ‘Ordination’ Never, but Dialogue With Vatican O.K. – Edward Pentin, N.C. Register
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
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Jesus and the Sinful Woman: The Mass Readings Explained (The Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time)

Brant Pitre, Ph.D.,

of The Sacred Page

Irish Catholic Schools Need To Ban Amnesty International – Cathal Barry, The Irish Catholic
Powder-Puff Press: Tutu’s Daughter “Marries” a Woman & Media Hand Her the Mic – Jim Davis
U.K.: Mirror, Coleen Nolan, Tells Girl “Can’t Blame Him for Making You” Get Abortion – Bilger
Me Before You: On Disability, Suicide, and Guts (Movie Review) – Richard Becker, Crisis Mgzn
13 Unfortunate but Common Excuses for Not Going to Confession – Laura Hensley, epicPew
The “Me-ternity Leave” Argument Is Actually Logical – Elizabeth Anderson, The Dispatch
Are We Special? New Thoughts about the Anthropic Principle – Bob Kurland Ph.D., RoaCS
New Saints: St. Stanislaus of Jesus & Mary, St. Maria Elizabeth Hesselblad – Elise Harris
6 Ways the Catholic Church Is More Like a V.H.S. Than a D.V.D. – Shaun McAfee, N.C. Register
Is Rosie Gil the Holy Homemaker JPII Wanted to Canonize? – Patti Maguire Armstrong
People Who Think They’re “Spiritual But Not Religious” Are Deceived – Angelo Stagnaro
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
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Mel Gibson Jim Caviezel The Passion of The ChristThere Will Be a Sequel to The Passion of the Christ

by Shaun McAfee, O.P.,

of epicPew

St. Mary Magdalen Commemoration Raised to Feast Day – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
A Baby’s Kick Changes Everything About Abortion – Georgi Boorman, The Federalist
Retreat and Refresh – Lianna Mueller, Ignitum Today
So When Do Women’s Advocates Stand Up to Transgender Craziness? – Matthew Archbold
The Four Horsemen of the Marriage Apocalypse – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
Vatican Cancels Full External Audit of Its Finances – Catholic Herald
Why Are Humans More Important Than Animals? – Zac Alstin, Mercatornet
The Conjuring 2: There’s Some Scary Stuff Going On in This Movie – David Ives, Aleteia
Actress Olivia Wilde Supports Abortion as Birth Control – Micaiah Bilger, LifeNews.com
‘Me Before You’: A Cinderella Story for the Suicide Age, Film Review – Joan Frawley Desmond
5 Hard Bible Passages & What They Mean: Understanding the Difficult Parts – Th.L. McDonald
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
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Hillary Clinton Tall Profile PicHillary Clinton Says Donald Trump Is “Frightening” Because He Opposes Abortion

by Steven Ertelt

of LifeNews.com

Obama Endorses Abortion Activist Hillary Clinton for President: “I’m With Her” – Steven Ertelt
Fox’s James Rosen: Obama Has Authoritarian Impulse, Animus Towards Me & Fox – J. Feldman
Pro-Life Women Leaders: We Can’t Celebrate Pro-Abort Hil. Clinton as 1st Woman Pres. – Ertelt
Is Google Manipulating Search Results To Help Hillary Clinton? – Bre Payton, The Federalist
Student Radicalism Like Yale’s ‘Decolonisation’ Helped Pave the Way for Trump – Rob. Wargas
Pro-Life Gp. Files Lawsuit to Overturn California Law Legalizing Assisted Suicide – Mic. Bilger
Media Cry After Watching “Romantic” Film Me Before You Glorifying Assisted Suicide – Yoder
How Should We Respond to the Disturbing Trend of Campus Censorship? – Tim Brahm
The Left’s Denial of Marxism’s Failures Have Depleted Its Common Sense – Robert Curry
Why Trump Won’t Win Pennsylvania – Varad Mehta, The Federalist
The U.S. Govt’s New Name for the Sharing Economy Is the Worst One Yet – Alison Griswold
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
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The installation of Bishop Alan Hopes of East Anglia at St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich, which was constructed between 1882 and 1910 to designs by George Gilbert Scott Jr (Photo: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk)
The installation of Bishop Alan Hopes of East Anglia at St John the Baptist Cathedral, Norwich, which was constructed between 1882 and 1910 to designs by George Gilbert Scott Jr (Photo: Mazur/catholicnews.org.uk)

The Bishop Who Brought the Church in the East of England to Life

by Francis Phillips

of the Catholic Herald

Young Nuns? It’s a Trend – Catholic News Agency
Father Spadaro’s Five Traits of Pope Francis’ Pontificate – Edward Pentin, Natl Cthlc Register
New Film Shows How St. JP2 II Defeated Communism & Freed a Continent – Joseph Pronechen
Books of Hours Online – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
U. of Notre Dame: No Compromise on Single-Sex Dorms for Transgender Student – Cassandra
Pro-Life Nurse Fired for Refusing to Participate in Abortions – Mauck & Baker, LifeNews.com
Demonic Ceremony for Opening of New Gotthard Base Tunnel in Switzerland – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Robert Sarah Makes the Case for Christ-Centered Liturgy – The Editors, N.C. Rgstr
Some Choices You Don’t Get to Make: What’s Wrong with Me Before You – Jennifer Lahl, Pb Ds
The Metaphysics of the Bathroom – Robert R. Reilly Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
Meet the Papal Ninja Who’s Taking a Hit T.V. Show by Storm – Tonia Borsellino, N.C. Register
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
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Catholic Novena App Social MediaSomeone Just Made Praying Novenas Ridiculously Easy, An App!

by Shaun McAfee, O.P.,

of epicPew

How Volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul Soc. Helps Recovery f/ Depression – Anita Boniface
Diocese of Phoenix Partners with Catholic Colleges for Unique Coalition – Justin Petrisek, C.L.
Looking for a Catholic Education Overseas? Try Spain’s University of Navarra – Adam Wilson
An Admirable Riposte to Resurrection Sceptics, Book Review – Edward Short, Catholic Herald
Best Practices for Parents and Children on Social Media – Emily Stimpson, OSV Newsweekly
Just Too Cool: New Bishop Makes His Own Crosier as a New Jedi Makes His Light Saber – Fr. Z
What Theology Teaches About Corporate Responsibility – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
Archbishop Chaput Warns of ‘Drastically’ Unjust Pennsylvania Bill – National Catholic Register
The Death of Harambe: Comedy or Tragedy? – Sean Fitzpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Bishop Urges Catholics to Affirm Truths ‘Undermined’ in Amoris Lætitia – Catholic Herald
Trans Theory Is A War Against Reality – David Sorrell, The Federalist
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD MONDAY EDITION (June 6, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (June 7, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (June 9, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 9, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 10, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY LATE EDITION (June 10, 2016) click here.
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