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Mother Angelica with a Crucifex Jesus Cross Beauty Beautiful Love SacrificeMother Angelica’s Feminine Genius

by Alice Von Hildebrand

of the National Catholic Register

Philosophy of Music, BB Guns, and Pull Ups – Taylor Marshall Ph.D., Maccabee Society
Intense New Image of the Sacred Heart and Your Act of Reparation (Action Item!) – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Best Way To Experience Lourdes – Fr. Matthew Pittam, Catholic Herald
Sacred Music vs. “Praise & Worship”: Does It Matter? (Part II) – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., 1P5
A Conceptual Tripod: Liturgical Law, Tradition, and Culture – Aelredus Rievallensis, Nw Lt Mv
Purity of Heart – Amy Atkinson, Ignitum Today
Canadians Will Regret Legal Assisted Suicide, Cardinal Collins Predicts – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Catch 23: Why a World with Two Billion Christians In It Stays Such a Mess, Part I – Felix Whelan
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Interview from Lesbos to Rome – Catholic News Agency
The Compendium of the Gospel – Fr. C. John McCloskey III, The Catholic Thing
As He Leaves Greece, Pope Francis Takes 12 Refugees With Him – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agncy
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue

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Cardinal Schonborn Red Cap Sunny gazing somewhat downPope Francis Seems to Approve Cardinal Schönborn’s Explanation of #AmorisLaetitia

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Must Catholic Doctrine on Marriage Now Be Affirmed by Every Bishop & Bishops Conf. ? – Z
Controversy in Amoris Laetitia Arises f/ Lack of Confidence in Our Own Clergy – Mirus Ph.D.
Kasper: Amoris Laetitia “Changes Everything – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Pope Wants a Change of Attitude, Not of the Discipline on Communion – Ed Condon, Cth Hrld
Pope: Amo. Lae. Opens Up Many New Possibilities for Divorced/Remarried Catholics – C.W.R.
Watch Out for Those Conservative Catholics – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
E.W.T.N.: Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray on #AmorisLaetitia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Missing the Bigger Story About the Pope – Nicholas G. Hahn III, The Wall Street Journal
Timothy Egan and the Reverent Subject of Sex – Anthony S. Layne, Outside the Asylum
Amoris Laetitia and Lets Pretend – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Curate’s Egg: A Reflection on Amoris Laetitia – Fr. George Rutler, Crisis Magazine
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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SUNDAY EDITION

Hey Girl PatriarchyNever Date a Feminist: 12 Warning Signs for Young Men

by Judah Maccabee

of Maccabee Society

Do Protestant’s and Catholic’s Believe the Same “Gospel”? – Charlie Johnson, Catholic Lane
Watch the Epic Spread of Christianity from 30 A.D. to 2016 A.D. – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Silence Really Can Be the Best Method of Evangelization – Shaun McAfee, Natl Cthlc Register
The Great Defense of Tradition – Christopher S. Morrissey, The Catholic World Report
How to Thrive in Illness – Rachel Motte, Catholic Stand
A Rome Charmed with Democratic Socialism? – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Pope Francis Meets Bernie Sanders, Vatican Confirms – Edward Pentin, Natl Cthlc Register
The Danger in “Irony” – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
“Unleashed” Book Review – Lianna Mueller, Ignitum Today
The Word “Catholic” in the Early Church [Podcast] – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Helping Your Child Cope With Anger – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
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SATURDAY EDITION

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Saint Charles Borromeo“He Placed His Hand on His Breast and Would Bless None of Them”

by Fr. Timothy Finigan

of The Hermeneutic of Continuity

10 Ways to Annihilate Your Masculinity – Jared Zimmerer, Maccabee Society
The Ultimate Apologist’s Reading List – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Cliffs Notes on ‘The Imitation of Christ’ – The Saint’s Pub
The Eucharist: Overcoming the Forbidden Fruit – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Moral Standards and Amoral Standards – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
On the Decline of Rural Life: An Empty Schoolhouse – Kevin Ford, The Distributist Review
Sex-Selection Abortions a Problem in Canada as Abortion Targets Girl Babies – Mike Schouten
A Sporting Difference: On Men’s and Women’s Athletics – Scott Yenor, Public Discourse
Dreams, Ideals, and Living Better Naturally – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
Exploring the Multifaceted Marvel of Polyphony – Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register
What Does Conversation Have To Do With Prayer? – Lu Ann Simons, Practical Ponderings
Amoris Lætitia: Pope Francis’s The Joy of Love – Stephanie Pacheco, Truth & Charity Forum
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update

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Fr Antonio LiviFr. Antonio Livi: ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Is Vulnerable to ‘Every Malevolent Interpretation’

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Here and There: The Kasperites Lost, The Catholics Won – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Yes, the Eucharist Is ‘Powerful Medicine’, Which Means. . . – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Gresham’s Law and the Flaw in the Pope’s Pastoral Program – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
The Latest Pope Francis Controversy & Why Non-Catholics Should Care – Jennifer R. Morse
Pope Francis Ventures Into Uncharted Waters – Fr. Mark Drew, Catholic Herald 27
Confusion Will Only Grow Worse, Stay Steadfast, Stay Strong – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Amoris Laetita Helps a Single Mom – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Remember, It’s Just an Exhortation – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Separating Opinion from Doctrine in Amoris Laetitia – Fr. Maurice Ashley Agbaw-Ebai, Crisis
Amoris Læetitia: Pope Francis’s The Joy of Love – Stephanie Pacheco, Truth & Charity Forum
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
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FRIDAY EDITION

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Religious FreedomAs America’s Culture War Hits Fever Pitch, Religious Freedom Is Ever More Precarious

by Ed Condon

of Catholic Herald

Bruce Springsteen Praised by Men Who Think They Are Women – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Mgzn
Woman Killed in a Botched Abortion, Then Her Organs Were Harvested – Cheryl Sullenger
Why Doesn’t God Give Us More Evidence Of His Existence – S. Sullivan Ph.D., Classical Theist
Retrograde, Intransigent Catholics are in Good Company – Carl E. Olson, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
How Do We Know God’s Will? Careers and God’s Call – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
The Scientific Objectivity of Gender Difference – Glenn T. Stanton, Mercatornet
Tenured Professor’s Free-Speech Lawsuit Looms Over Marquette – Peter Jesserer Smith
Will Pope Francis Mend Ties with the S.S.P.X.? – Catholic News Agency
Book Review: Saintly Youth of Modern Times by Joan Carroll Cruz – Cristina Montes, Ign Tdy
Benedict on the Loss of Missionary Zeal – Jude P. Dougherty, The Catholic Thing
Fideism: Bad in Literature As Well As Religion – Stephen Mirarchi, Crisis Magazine
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
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GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION

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Elephant GOP Republican PartyOn So-Called Same-Sex Marriage, G.O.P. Is Gutless

by Rod Dreher

The Drudge Distraction – Ross Kaminsky, The American Spectator
Bruce Springsteen Is Right (About Some Things, At Least) – John Clark, Seton Magazine
Porn: A Civilizational Crisis – Rod Dreher
“Shut Up, Bigot!”: Civil Rights and Same-Sex Marriage – Ben R. Crenshaw, Public Discourse
Three Books and a Revelation: What Ayn Rand Got Wrong – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
Marco Rubio “Endorses” Ted Cruz – Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com
Think Newspapers’ Websites Are Gaining? Think Again – The Editors, Media Life
North Carolina’s Bathroom Bill and the Constitution – E. Gregory Wallace, Public Discourse
Being Pro-Life Never Used to Mean Being Republican – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Persecution of Christians Can Have a Polite Disguise, Pope Francis Warns – Cthlc News Agency
Planned Parenthood C.E.O. Cecile Richards Admits the Media’s On Its Side – Katie Yoder, L.N.
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
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THURSDAY EDITION

Alexander Hamilton by TrumbullThe Treatment of Believing Christians in This Country Deserves the Term Persecution

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Govt Concedes HHS Contraceptive Accommodation “Could Be Modified” – Joan F. Desmond
An Answer for William Ligon of The Wall Street Journal – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
‘Behind the Door Was a Painting That the Owners Did Not Know About’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Pray When You’re Sick – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Why Is Marriage Indissoluble? – Thomas L. McDonald, National Catholic Register
Economic Personalism: Tool for Morality in Markets – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
Our Once and Future Catholic Culture – Gerald Russello, The Catholic Thing
The Original Image of Divine Mercy: Untold Story of An Unknown Masterpiece – Sr. Hel. Burns
Last Days & Resurrection the Dead III: The Omega Point of Teilhard de Chardin – Kurland Ph.D.
Spiffy Prayer Coasters! And Other Cool Items. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mom With Cancer Who Refused Chemo to Save Unborn Baby Gives Birth to Healthy Boy – Bilger
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Beaten Down, Demoralized, Confused, Frustrated; Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground

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The Return of the Crusader, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Lessing, Carl Friedrich (1808-80)
The Return of the Crusader, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Lessing, Carl Friedrich (1808-80)

Beaten Down, Demoralized, Confused, Frustrated; Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

No, Pope Francis Isn’t Saying Your ‘Conscience’ Trumps Doctrine – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
Pope Francis’ “Accompaniment” Language Is Not New; Pope Benedict XVI, In Fact. . . – Fr. Z
The Pope’s Confused Message Undermines His Own Pastoral Program – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
Pope Francis Pro Mundum: An Interpretation Through Brideshead Revisited – Monsieur l’Abbé
Gathering the Mainstream Media’s Headlines About #AmorisLaetitia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis: Sex Education Must Accept ‘Body as It Was Created’ – Kimberly Scharfenberger
Amoris Laetitia Is ‘Kitchen Sink Theology’ and All the Better For It – Stephen Bullivant, C.H.
Integration Requires Conversion: Reflections on Amoris Laetitia – Carl Bunderson, C.N.A.
Pope’s Family Document ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Tackles Complex Pastoral Challenges – Edw. Pentin
No Doctrine Change From Pope Francis, But A Call For Better Pastoral Care – The Cth Wor Rep
Pope Francis Stresses Faithful Education in Light of Family Crisis, Says Theologian – J. Petrisek
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

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Statue of St. Peter in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican (Wikipedia)
Statue of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican (Wikipedia)

The Slow Decline of the Ordinary Magisterium

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D. J.D.,

of The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report

The “Dark Passages” of the Bible – Brother André Marie, Ad Rem
When Europe Demands That Religions Become ‘Liberal’ – Oliver Roy, Mercatornet
Rally Will Call for Kamala Harris’ Resignation After Raiding Daleiden’s Home – S. Ertelt
“Miracles From Heaven” and the Problem of Theodicy – Bishop Robert Barron, WoF
How a Simple Idea Helped 7,000 Homeless Pregnant Women – Maggie Maslak, CNA
A Revolutionary Pope for Revolutionary Times – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Does the Risen Christ Still Suffer? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
First Biden, Now Wendy Davis: U. of Notre Dame Invites Another Pro-abort – B. Fraga
Book Review: “It Is Right & Just”, On the Responses of the Mass – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Azusa Now: Revival & Reconciliation – Jennifer Wing Atencio, May We Be One
Jesus, the Good Shepherd: Lectionary Readings ‘splained, 4th Easter Sun. – Pitre Ph.D.
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (4-13-16)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
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Crying Baby large picDid Cardinal Burke “Betray” the Rad Trads?

by Anthony S. Layne

of The Impractical Catholic

Francis Delivers – William Doino Jr., First Things
Dear New York Times, The Church Doesn’t Use “Signals” to Change Teachings – P. Armstrong
Make Sure You Read These Passages from Amoris Laetitia, Too – Catherine Harmon
Video: Schönborn: ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Needs Serious Theological Discussion – Edward Pentin
When Apostolic Exhortations Are Too Long All We Are Left With Is Spin – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
#AmorisLaetitia Twitter Bingo! Get Your Card Here! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis and School Choice – Andrew J. Vandiver, Catholic Lane
Amoris Laetitia Is Good for the Church and Good for Families – Glenn Stanton, N.C. Register
The Mystery of Matrimony and Amoris Laetitia – Michael J. Miller, The Catholic World Report
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
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