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5 April AD 2016 1 Comment

John Allen and His Odd Statement on Summorum Pontificum

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Notre Dame Faculty Call on University to Rescind Award to Pro-Abort Joe Biden – Mt. Archbold
21-Year-Old Student Ends Her Life After Terrible Grief Following Her Abortion – Micaiah Bilger
Regensburg Revisited: Ten Years Later, A West Still in Denial – Samuel Gregg Ph.D., C.W.R.
Movie Review of Benedict vs. Francis: Dawn Of Mercy – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Update on Reginald Foster’s ‘Ossa Latinitatis Sola’, Request for Old Ludi Domestici – Fr. Z’s Blg
Samuel Gregg: Catholicism and the Enlightenment – John Couretas, Power Blog
In Praise of Irregularity – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
Laugh and Grow Strong – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
The Scandal of the Particular: The Christian Essence of Human Culture – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
Pope Francis Receives S.S.P.X.’s Bishop Fellay in Private Audience – Edward Pentin, The Reg
Play Ball! On Faith and Baseball – George J. Galloway, The Dispatch
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4 April AD 2016 3 Comments

Updated: Pope Francis Received S.S.P.X. Bishop Bernard Fellay

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Obama Unfairly Targeting Pro-Life People Peacefully Protesting Abortion – Kesley Harkenss
So Many Books, So Little Time – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Another God & Football Story: E.S.P.N. Ignores Catholic Faith in Harbaugh Story – Tr. Mattingly
J.R.R. Tolkien, the Feast of the Annunciation and the Defeat of Sauron – Angelo Stagnaro
When Lady Day Falls on Good Friday – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
The Right Kind of Fear, Not Doing the Will of God – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord (Transferred) – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Drctn
The Annunciation: A Pattern for Our Lives – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
Church Joins in Mourning Pakistan’s Park-Massacre Victims of Easter – Anto Akkara, The Reg
The Power of Words for Pilgrims of Mercy: The Brilliance of the Resurrection – Sar. Huntzinger
Pope Asks Bishops To Set Up New Charities To Mark Year of Mercy – Cindy Wooden, Cthlc Hrld
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Should a Woman Be Punished for Having an Abortion? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
The American Catholic Dilemma – Tim Stanley, Catholic Herald
Trump’s Flip Flops & Then Flops Hard on Abortion – Matthew Archbold, Creative Mnrty Rprt
Trump: Don’t Change Abortion Laws, “We Have to Leave It That Way” – Steven Ertelt, Lf Nws
Trump the Liar – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Why Conservatism Is Cracking Up in the Age of Trump – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The State: From God, or the Devil? – Bruce Frohnen, Crisis Magazine
Progressivism’s Dark Side – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Does Liberalism Have “Favored Groups”? – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis Magazine
Why Liberalism Emasculates – Chris Lee, Maccabee Society
Answering Catholic Chris Matthews’ Abortion “Penalty Trap” – D.B., Omnia Vincit Veritas
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
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4 April AD 2016 9 Comments

Catholic Easter: Here’s Why Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter Later

by Fr. Jon Magoulias

of the Greek Reporter

The Vatican Response to Secularization and Conflict in Ukraine – Alexander R. Sich, Crisis
Francis Announces Special Collection for Victims of Ukraine Conflict – Elise Harris, C.N.A.
Repairs at the Holy Sepulchre – Mark Movsesian, First Things
A Stunning Work of Public Art in Honor of Cairo’s Famous Garbage Collectors – Terry Mattingly
Unbelievable Easter Tradition: 2 Churches Shoot Rockets at Each Other. . . – Mat. Archbold
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Leaders Encouraged After Meeting the Pope – Edward Pentin
Borderland Churches – John P. Burgess, The Christian Century
Pope Francis Lauds Fidelity of Ukrainian Greek-Catholics – Ann Schneible, Cthlc News Agency
Ecumenical Problem #1: Russians Barely Know What the Catholic Church Is – Fr. Lucie-Smith
The Few Big Things That Francis & Kirill Didn’t Say To Each Other In Havana – Sandro Magister
In Egypt, Christians Can Suffer Under Strict Laws and a Pattern of Lawlessness – Kevin J. Jones
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
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4 April AD 2016 1 Comment

S.S.P.X.: “Francis Alarms Us Enormously, and Not Only Us, And Yet We Like Him”

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Five (5) Facts About Genocide Against Christians in the Middle East – Joe Carter, Power Blog
Pakistan: Reaping the Whirlwind of Apostasy Laws – Joseph Loconte, Providence
New F.D.A. Guideline Expanding Abortion-Drug Use Is Harmful for Women & Babies – N.C. Rgstr
Infographic: The Annunciation in Art – Aaron Lambert, Denver Catholic
Why Should You Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet? – Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register
Your Vocation Is Your Mission – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Documentary Sheds Light on Divine Mercy’s Masterpiece – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Beyond Lent: Will You Drink of the Cup? – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Stand
Catholic Co-Writers of “God’s Not Dead 2” Expect Great Things – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Rgstr
Quæritur: Blessing Weapons – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Editor’s Note on Day One of ‘Crux 2.0’ – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
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Mother Angelica, Queen of All Media

3 April AD 2016 7 Comments

Cardinal Pell: Mother Angelica ‘Truly Cast Fire Upon the Earth’

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

‘It Was Love for Jesus That Impelled’ Mother Angelica’s Life & Work – Natl Catholic Register
Mother Angelica: Model of Female Leadership – National Catholic Register
Follow Mother Angelica’s Example to Reach Your Own Potential – Patti Maguire Armstrong
Mother Angelica’s Legacy Reflected in Those Impacted by Her Love & Wisdom – N.C. Register
Mother Angelica’s Inspiration Drew Families to Alabama – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
How Mother Angelica Found the Location for Her Blessed Sacrament Shrine – Jos. Pronechen
Mother Angelica Keeps Fine Company With Fearless Female Saints – Fr. Raymond J. De Souza
How Mother Angelica Overcame Childhood Suffering (Not Through Psycho Therapy) – F. Phillips
Praying the Angelic Salutation for Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation – Jos. Pronechen
St. Clare & Poor Clare Mother Angelica: T.V., the Gospel & Perpetual Adoration – Dcn. Donnelly
Visionary Born in Ohio Shaped the World’s Largest Religious Media Network – Russell Shaw
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

3 April AD 2016 1 Comment

The Benedict Option? It’s a Big Mistake

by Fr. James V. Schall, S.J.,

of Mercatornet

The Emperor Is Wearing Pajamas: The Decline of Dress – John Horvat
The Riddle of Bach’s “Lutheran” Mass – Brantley C. Millegan
Understanding the Easter Massacre in Lahore – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
When a Lie Is More Than a Lie – Don DeMarco Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
The Return of the Absent Clockmaker – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
Ad Hominem Violence – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
A Rome Story – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
A Thinker, A Man Of Faith – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Human Liberty and “The Obsolete Man” – Thomas M. Doran, The Dispatch
Empower Women and You Empower the World, Vatican Tells U.N. – N.C. Register
The Land – Christopher Dawson, The Distributist Review
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3 April AD 2016

Divine Mercy Sunday: Preparation, Proclamation, Perseverance, and Purpose

by Carl E. Olson

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Murdered Christian in Lahore, Vulnerable Christians in Bangkok – Casey Chalk, Ethika Politika
The Octave of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday – Brian Kranick, Catholic Lane
Tolkien & Anglo-Saxon England: Protectors of Christendom – Bradley J. Birzer
A Trove of Divine Mercy Messages From the Popes – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Easter Letdown or Easter Joy? – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
Bringing the Image of Divine Mercy to the World – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
Falling in Love with Life – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
Meet the ‘Divine Mercy Man’: Author Vinny Flynn – Joseph Pronechen, Natl Catholic Register
Catholicism in Somalia: The Brave Few – Ray Cavanaugh, The Catholic World Report
Sovereign Debt Crises, Justice, and State Authority – Samuel Gregg, Public Discourse
Enough Is Not Enough – David Mills, Catholic Pulse
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EASTER SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

2 April AD 2016

Worth Reading: 15 Works of Literature Under 200 Pages

via Saint Peter’s List

Saint Joseph Cathedral Renovated to Original Beauty in New Hampshire – Joseph Pronechen
Property as Key to Social Justice – Hilaire Belloc, The Distributist Review
The Keys to Health and Happiness – Tom Purcell, Catholic Lane
Maccabee Podcast: What Is Hierarchical Order & Proper Rule? – Jared Zimmerer, Maccabee S.
Léon Bloy’s Role in the Catholicism of Jacques & Raissa Maritain – Michael Novak, Crisis Mgzn
Tolkien’s Myth and Heroism – Jared Zimmerer, Maccabee Society
The Afterlife, Revisited – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Five Ways to Move from Despair to Hope – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Family Is Basic Cell Of Society, But Here Is Why Communism Is Wrong – Stephanie Pacheco
The Decline of the West – Clifford Staples, Crisis Magazine
The Republic of Choice In a Culture of Death – Don DeMarco Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
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2 April AD 2016

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Amazing 6th Century Church Uncovered in Rome

by Steve Skojec

of One Peter 5

A Look at How Businesses can Help the Poor – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Dr. Mark Regnerus Journey to the Catholic Church – Martina, Catholic Sistas
Saint Thérèse and the Holy Face – Jennifer Sokol, National Catholic Register
The Basilica of Saint Ambrose in Milan – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Saint Augustine Asks the Hard Questions Atheists Rarely Do – Thomas L. McDonald, N.C. Reg
Revisiting Catholic Social Teaching – Hadley Arkes, The Catholic Thing
Fitness and Bodybuilding Book Recommendations – Jared Zimmer, Maccabee Society
Setting the Record Straight About Zika and Contraception – Stephen Sammut, N.C. Register
Book Review: Overcoming Sinful Anger – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Sino-Vatican Relations: Will Reconciliation Endanger China’s Underground Church? – E. Pentin
The Purpose of Peace: Maritain, Augustine & the Battle of Vienna – José Maria J. Yulo
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