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10 May AD 2016 2 Comments

Infallibility: Pope Francis Is Acting as an Absolute Monarch?

by Sandro Magister

of Chiesa

What the Bathroom Wars are Really All About – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
In My Wildest Imagination, It Never Looked Like This – Rebecca Frech, Natl Cthlc Register
Farewell, Social Media – Leroy Huizenga Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
A New Devastating Critique of the Global Sexual Revolution – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Non-Liturgical Churches Urged by Other Non-Lits to Add Liturgy – Jeff K. Clarke, Chrstn Week
Fr. Daniel Berrigan, S.J. 1921-2016: Underground in America – Roger Kimball, The Ct Wr Rp
As Cardinal Kasper Continues to Counsel the Pope, What Is the Cost? – Maike Hickson, 1P5
Is It Appropriate for Pope Francis to Accept the Charlemagne Prize? – Ed West, Cthlc Herald
Scientists Conduct Experiments on Living Unborn Children, Brag About It – Wes. J. Smith J.D.
Not Just A Father But A Dad – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
England’s Sixth Oratory To Be Set Up in Bournemouth – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
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9 May AD 2016 5 Comments

Harvard Law Professor Mark Tushnet Says Treat Christians Like Nazis

by Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.,

of The Daily Signal

Ann Coulter’s Embarrassing Failure to Grasp Basics of Christianity – Stephen Beale, The Rgstr
N.Y. Times Tries to Explain Texas to America: Oh My God They Just Don’t Get It – Tr. Mattingly
China Will Probably Implode – Peter Navarro, The National Interest
How John Roberts Begat Donald Trump – Ilya Shapiro, The Federalist
Is Facebook Censoring Conservative News? Social Media & Control – Kalev Leetaru, Forbes
Donald Trump and the Catholic Vote – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
The Meaninglessness of Our Political Discourse: A Lesson from George Orwell – R. Smith Ph.D.
Donald J. Trump: No Rules – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
America’s Thinning Cohesion – James E. Miller, Taki’s Magazine
Title IX: From Common Sense to Coercion – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Why Christian Colleges Should Be Allowed to Be Christian – Adam J. MacLeod, Public Dscrs
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
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MONDAY EDITION

9 May AD 2016 2 Comments

The Catholic Church Consistently Is Proven To Be Correct on Issues of Faith and Morals

the Editorial Board

of OSV Newsweekly

The Swiss Guard and the “Combat Rosary” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
When Catholicism Shaped Culture – Jude P. Dougherty, The Catholic Thing
Before Calling Someone a ‘Heretic’, You Might Want To Check Canon Law – Ed Condon, C.H.
Three (3) Steps to Keeping Your Kids Catholic – Patrick Madrid, Catholic Answers
Review: Happiness! D.V.D. Series by Ignatius Press – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
What Catholics Should Know About the National Spike in Suicides – Joan Frawley Desmond
Secular Groups Decry Pornography’s Harmful Effects – Brian Fraga, OSV Newsweekly
We’ll Never Tell Them Review, Interview w/ Award Winning Author Fiorella De Maria – Hazard
What Is A Good Catholic Science Curriculum? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Science in the. . .
Baroque Landscape: Chinese Baroque! – David Clayton, The Way of Beauty
Valuing Full-Time Motherhood – S. Adam Seagrave, Public Discourse
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
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SUNDAY EDITION

8 May AD 2016

The Real Reason Ascension was Moved to Sunday

by Micah Murphy

of epicPew

Gestures at Mass, Why Do We Do What We Do? – Dennis Emmons, OSV Newsweekly
Growing ‘o’rthodox Churches and Spirit of Vatican II Laments from Germany – Fr. Z’s Blog
Feels Every Christian Has Had While Praying – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Mary: Woman, Why Not “Mom?” – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Lane
Where Are You, God? – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Pregnant With Cancer: A Miracle – Erika Vandiver, Catholic Stand
Prescriptive and Descriptive Laws of Physics – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., S.I.T.L.O.F.
Countdown to W.Y.D.: Meeting the Queen of Poland at Częstochowa – Carrie Gress, N.C. Reg
Campus Speakers: Why They Matter – CNS Staff, Catholic Education Daily
Syrian Christians are Strong in Faith, Amid Violent Civil War – epicPew
Spirituality May Help H.I.V. Patients Survive Longer – Emma Green, The Atlantic
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SATURDAY EDITION

7 May AD 2016

Choosing Classical Education Over Common Core

by Anthony S. Layne

of Outside the Asylum

Tradition: Its Necessity and Its Discontents – James Kalb J.D., The Catholic World Report
The Suffering and Faith of Saint Damien of Molokai – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
Relativism, Authority, Scripture, and the Culture of Death – Joe Kral, Truth & Charity Forum
The New Dark Ages – G.K. Chesterton, The Distributist Review
Josef Stalin, the Prototype of 21st Century Atheists – Matthew Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Arguing About Modernism – Joseph Pearce
Virtue, Courage, & Moderation in Plato’s “Statesman” – Peter Kalkavage
Socrates on the Offspring of the Good – Eva Brann
The Pieta: A Lesson About Unexpected Grace – Debi Vinnedge, Catholic Stand
Poland’s Christian Heritage a ‘Strong Foundation for the Future’ – Catholic News Agency
Personalist and Sacramental Meaning of “Paying the Debt” – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., T.A.C.F.
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FRIDAY EDITION

6 May AD 2016

How To Give Your Children A Great Catholic Education

by Theresa Thomas

of Dynamic Women of Faith

Popes’ Prayer in May Is for Women, That’s Not Enough for L’Osservatore Romano – Kt. Schiffer
Hope, Despite Loss After Loss After Loss – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
Indiana Becomes First State With Baby Drop Off Boxes to Save Babies From Infanticide – Bilger
Scientists Grow Human Embryos for 2 Weeks to Conduct Experiments on Them – Steven Ertelt
Are You A Manchild of Pop Culture? – John Ferdinand, Maccabee Society
One Way To Honor God: Stop Gossiping – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
The Left Has It Wrong When It Comes to Sex Ed – Jonathan Abbamonte, Crisis Magazine
How Jesus Draws Out Our True Identity – Charlie Johnson, Catholic Stand
Christianity and the Rise of Capital – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Acton Commentary
New Civil Society Coalition Formed to Protect the Family – Stefano Gennarini J.D., Cth Lane
U.N. To Target Ireland for Anti-Abortion Laws – Cora Sherlock, LifeNews.com
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THURSDAY EXTRA

5 May AD 2016 2 Comments

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Why Catholics Thrive in the C.I.A. (Central Intelligence Agency)

by Robert Wargas

of the Catholic Herald

Ascension Thursday Feet – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Venezuela Is Wrecked, Pope Must Be Blunt In His Message to Its President – Fr. Lucie-Smith
Nine Wonderful Reasons to be Catholic – Francis Philips, Catholic Herald
More Signs of Hope for the U.K. Anglican Ordinariate – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch
Should the Solemnity of the Ascension Be Moved? – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Modern Education and Catholic Schools – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Catholic Stand
Amazing Video Shows 39-Week-Old Unborn Baby Wiggling Around in Mommy’s Tummy – Bilger
Courage Apostolate: ‘Our Success Is Lives of Members Who Testify to Greater Peace’ – The Reg
Review: My Catholic Bible and A Missal for Children – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
The Inescapable Lover – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Worse Than Eugenics: Killing Down’s Syndrome Children in the Womb – Dennis Sewell, Ct Hd
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THURSDAY EDITION

5 May AD 2016 2 Comments

Reclaiming My Faith After a Difficult Encounter with the Catholic Church

by Diane McKelva

of Catholic Stand

A Catholic Husband’s Worst Fear – Micah Murphy, epicPew
Drop in Vocations to the Priesthood: Those Numbers Didn’t Just Happen by Themselves – Fr. Z
Guess That Catholic Face! – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Christians Are Demanding This Alternative to Health Insurance – Matt Hadro, epicPew
In So-Called News Story on #BoycottTarget, Associated Press Shows Its Bias – Bobby Ross Jr.
Chinese Artist Converts Through Study of Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts – David Clayton
All The Best Parts of Being Catholic! (By Age) – Sara Spitt, epicPew
Can You Name These Basilicas? – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
How Medieval Christians Celebrated the Rogation Days (with a Dragon) – Gregory DiPippo
E.W.T.N. Asks Federal Court to Reconsider Its H.H.S. Mandate Case – National Cthlc Register
King of Heaven and Earth: Ascension Day! – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
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4 May AD 2016 4 Comments

Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Why Aren’t We Having a National Conversation About Leftist Violence? – David Harsanyi
50 Families Sue Over Illinois High School’s Transgender Bathroom Policy – Kelsey Harkness
A Guide for the Perplexed – Hadley Arkes Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
You Don’t Need “Meternity” Leave to Be Happy – Serena Sigillito, Public Discourse
Excellent Analysis from a Liberal and a Feminist on Today’s Youth Culture – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Crime of Nations: The Underappreciated Role of Family Factors – Robert VerBruggen
The Rise of the Anti-Culture and Losing the Culture War – Carl R. Trueman, First Things
Why Did Cruz Lose? From a Patriarchal Perspective – F.S. Lerner, Maccabee Society
E.S.P.N. Goes Full Stalin & “Disappears” Curt Schilling from Documentary – Matthew Archbold
What Would Life Be Like Without Capitalism? – Joe Carter, Power Blog
Ted & Carly, McCain & Palin Why the G.O.P. Establishment Lost the Culture War – David Pence
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

4 May AD 2016 1 Comment

The Pending Outrage at the University of Notre Dame; The Moral Challenge to Cardinal Wuerl

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

15 More Errors That Catholics Should Avoid Like the Plague – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Register
Athanasius and the Myth of the “Great Apostasy” – Rod Bennett, Catholic Answers
I Hate N.F.P. (But Need It Anyway) – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Receiving Sacraments in Mortal Sin, What Happens? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
As I Tell My Daughters, a Fallen World Isn’t Fair: Young Women & Misogyny – David Mills, Alt.
How to be Happy – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
The Military and the Catholic Faith: Tradition – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Hedge Schools and Classical Education in Ireland – Tom Jay, Crisis Magazine
You Can Help a Single Mom This Mother’s Day – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom: Faith Persecution Increased Worldwide in 2015 – Rgstr
Against Choice as the Supreme Good – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
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Vatican Continues Slide. . . Rock ‘n Roll in the Sistine Chapel – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
What You Need to Know About the Antichrist (According to Bl. J.H. Newman) – Jos. Pronechen
Why Aren’t Other Dioceses Looking to Lincoln? – Liturgy Guy
The World Thinks Sex Is Boring: These People Need Help – David Mills, Aleteia
Three Counterfeits of Mercy – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The Catholic World Report
The Law of Liturgical Entropy – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
How To Listen at Mass – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Tactical Pause: The Need for Rest – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Coming Home: An Invitation to Life, Mercy & Living in Plenty – Sarah Huntziger, Cthlc Stand
Newly Republished: Cantus Mariales, Rare 1903 Book of Marian Chants – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Home Rule – Phillip Campbell, The Distributist Review
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