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PALM & PASSION SUNDAY EDITION

20 March AD 2016

Regular Family Church Attendance Can Help Your Kids Thrive, Say Researchers

by Marcia Segelstein

of the National Catholic Register

Correcting a Lady on the Need for All-male Altar Servers – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
3 Institutions Effectively Bring Us Together in True Friendship: Mili. . . – Anthony Esolen Ph.D.
Gender Reassignment Surgery: The Questions That Still Need Answers – Francis Phillips, C.H.
Disappearance of the Traditional Man – Etheldreda’s Place
Okla. Senate Passes Bill to Suspend Medical Licenses of Doctors Who Do Abortions – Mic. Bilger
Why Woodstock Became a Nightmare – Stav Sherez, Catholic Herald
Why Do So Few Hispanics Attend Catholic Schools in America? – Matt Hadro, N.C. Register
Modernists Don’t Believe What They Believe – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Study: 58-108% Increased Breast Cancer Risk for Women Having Abortions – Joel Brind Ph.D.
Quæritur: Deacon Wore the Priest’s Stole – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholicism and Christian Pluralism – Tyler Blanski, Crisis Magazine
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SATURDAY EDITION

19 March AD 2016

How to be Like a Saint in Three (3) Difficult Situations

by Daphnie Vega

of Epic Pew

The Best Thing You Can do For Your Children – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
Can Society Determine Right and Wrong? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
A House Upon the Sand, When We Refuse to Promote the Common Good – Vicki Burbach, P.B.
The German Church’s Opposing Voices – Maike Hickson, One Peter 5
Jesuit Priest: “God Is In Some Sense Queer” – Joseph Gonzalez, Church Militant
Age of Anti-Manners – Etheldreda’s Place
1.8 Million Tiles! New Mosaic at Knock Depicts Marian Apparition – Kathy Schiffer, S.O.G.
Opinions Versus Truth – Etheldreda’s Place
St. Veronica’s Useless Good Deed – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Catholics in Bangladesh: An Embattled but Expanding Minority – Ray Cavanaugh, The C.W.R.
The Downward Spiral: 6 Quick Catholic Lessons on the Book of Judges – Saint Peter’s List
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FRIDAY EDITION

18 March AD 2016

An Anglo-Catholic Priest’s Journey Into the Ordinariate With His Parish

by Peter Jesserer Smith

of the National Catholic Register

Kasper’s Delight: Wargaming the Exhortation – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
How Can You Tell If Someone Is Demon-possessed? – Catholic News Agency
The Via Crucis: Walking the Passion with Jesus, Part Two – Paul Senz, Catholic Stand
What It’s Like To Be the Only (Or One of the Only) Catholic on Campus – Mary Flynn, Epic Pew
The Resurrection of the Dead and Quantum Cosmology – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Cthlc Scientist
Video Debate: Distributism vs. Free Markets, Jay Richards & Joseph Pearce – Marc V. Maas
World’s Oldest Man With Down Syndrome Celebrates His 76th Birthday – LifeNews.com
‘Real Sex Week’ Gives Students the Information Their Universities Won’t – Peter J. Smith
Remaining Friends in Disagreement – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
U.S. Government Finally Acknowledges Genocide of Christians in the Middle East – N.C. Rgstr
How Obergefell Really Happened – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
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THURSDAY EDITION

17 March AD 2016

New York City’s St. Patrick’s Parade Will Feature Homosexual Groups, But Not Pro-Life Groups

by Brian Fraga

of the National Catholic Register

Courageous Leadership Is Needed to Reverse Secular Trends – Filip Mazurczak, Crisis Mgzn
Franciscans Face Criminal Charges in Wake of Altoona Abuse Report – National Cthlc Register
Pressure Builds on U.K. Gov’t to Recognise I.S.I.S. Atrocities as Genocide – Dan Hitchens
New Interview with Pope Benedict XVI in Avvenire – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Five (5) Things Every Catholic Businessperson Must Know – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
In Memoriam: Robert Struble, Jr. – Terri Kimmel, Catholic Lane
The Transcendent Joy of Etty Hillesum – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
I’m Glad Hollywood Took a Chance on Miracles From Heaven – Catherine Mendenhall-Baugh
Knights of Columbus and Crux – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Did the Pope Recently Drop a Hint About His Upcoming Document? – Scott Eric Alt, N.C. Rgstr
Catholic Colleges Can Discuss Abortion Without Inviting Planned Parenthood – Ada. Cassandra

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

16 March AD 2016

Philly Abuse Accuser Who Sent Three Priests and Teacher To Prison Admits To False Abuse Claims and Making Up Stories

by David F. Pierre Jr.

of TheMediaReport.com

Will the Justice Department Now Protect Religion? Let’s See – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., C.C.
Cardinal Sarah Indicates Priests Do Not Have to Wash the Feet of Women – Steve Skojec, 1P5
Amazing! 750,000 Pro-Life People March for Life in Lima, Peru – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Jesus Cheered, then Killed: Readings for Palm/Passion Sunday – John Bergsma Ph.D., T.S.P.
Obama: Worried More About Climate Change Than ISIS, May Pursue Climate Deniers – Fr Zs Blg
The Theology Of The Healthy Body – Part II – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Books to Accompany You for the Remainder of Lent – Celeste Behe, National Cthlc Register
Lame Excuses for Banning Communion on the Tongue – Ryan Fitzgerald, Church Militant
Lent in a Time of Remodeling – Brianna Heldt, National Catholic Register
Crux Partners with Knights of Columbus – Catholic News Agency
Giving Joe Biden an Award, Univ. of Notre Dame Destroying Catholic Identity – Francis Phillips
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TUESDAY EXTRA

15 March AD 2016 2 Comments

(Photo: Pavel Golovkin, AP)

How Long Will President Obama Stay Silent on Genocide?

by Kirsten Powers

of the USA Today

U.S. House of Reps. Votes Unanimously: Atrocities to Christians Is Genocide – N.C. Register
Univ. of Notre Dame Honors Another Pro-Abort Politician; Bishop Slams Honor – Brian Fraga
Body-Positive Catholicism – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., Catholic Stand
10 Unbelievably Awesome Acts of Mercy – Alex R. Hey, Epic Pew
Jesuit ‘America Magazine’ Slams Justice Scalia One Month After Death – Th. D. Williams Ph.D.
Meet the New Cowboy, Samurai, and Surfer Saints – Stephen Bullivant, Catholic Herald
Lenten Check-Up: Don’t be Afraid to Start Again – Sherry Antonetti, Catholic Lane
Let Him Serve You – Amanda Sloan, Ignitum Today
Spotlight: Film about Molester Priests – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The Demise of Shared Governance in Academia – Anne Hendershott, Crisis Magazine
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GOD & CAESAR TUESDAY EDITION

15 March AD 2016 1 Comment

On the Ides of March

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

of The Catholic Thing

Considerations on the Question of Politics for (American) Catholics – Luke Arredondo, Ig Td
Anger Trumps Reason – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
What If the Choice Comes Down to Hillary or Trump? – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Cecile Richards for Hillary Clinton: We Must Force Americans to Fund Abortions – Steven Ertelt
What Happened in Chicago to Trump Isn’t New – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Cthlc
Election Year Madness – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
The Present American Regime: Tyranny, Oligarchy, or Democracy? – Fr. James V. Schall S.J.
Against “#NeverTrump” – Peter Wolfgang, Crisis Magazine
Fair Enough (About Trump) – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Why are Catholics Voting for Trump? – Carl E. Olson, The Dispatch
Bernie Sanders Can’t Think of a Single Example When Any Abortion Should be Illegal – S. Ertelt
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TUESDAY EDITION

15 March AD 2016 2 Comments

What’s Missing from that Pennsylvania Grand-jury Report on Sexual Abuse

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

Stacking the Deck: Christian Teachers Expressing Faith at Public Schools – Bobby Ross Jr.
Planned Parenthood Asked Me to be Their V.P. of Marketing – Sebastian Mahfood O.P. Ph.D.
A.C.L.U. Attempting to Force Catholic Hospital to Kill Babies in Abortions – Emily Derios, L.N.
Three (3) Things I Wish Someone Told Me in R.C.I.A. – Scott Eric Alt, Epic Pew
Opposing Euthanasia Doesn’t Mean Pushing Intervention at All Costs – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
The Case for Popery – Daniel Schwindt, The Distributist Review
Where Is Truth? – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
How You Can Help Stop the Christian Genocide – Archbishop José Gomez, Ntnl Cth Register
The Noblest Roman of Them All? On Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar – Paul Joseph Prezzia, T.C.R.
Catholic Farm-to-Table Advocate Champions Farming – Alexandra Greeley, Ntnl Cth Register
Political Correctness Runs Amok in “Zootopia” – Nick Olszyk, The Dispatch
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MONDAY EDITION

14 March AD 2016

The Dilemma of Choosing and the Syndrome of the Unwise Bride

by Sammy

of The American Catholic

What’s It Like to Go to Confession with Pope Francis? – Elise Harris, Catholic News Agency
Praying to St. Joseph for a Spouse Can Have Unexpected Results – Mary O’Regan, Cthlc Hrld
Are We, As Church, A Receptive Bride? – Lilla Marie Lottinger, Catholic Stand
Excellent Article on Sacred Music by Aurelio Porfiri – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
Book Review: Catholic Street Evangelization – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Fight in Italy Over Saint’s Jewels Completely Misleading – Mary Rezac & Andrea Gagliarducci
Crux Was Never Able to Pull Itself Out of Its Own Boston Catholic Tribe – Fr. Dwi. Longenecker
The Theology of the Healthy Body, Part I – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Quæritur: Communion in the Hand Being Forced for Daughter’s 1st Communion – Fr. Z’s Blog
Blessed Clemens Von Galen on Martyrdom – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Planned Parenthood Complains About Babies Crying as Moms Pray Outside – Shawn Carney
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SUNDAY EDITION

13 March AD 2016

The Scandal in the Omaha Archdiocese

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Omaha Archd.: Worker Smashes Mary Poppins Mannequin, Buddha on Display in Cathedral – Z
Theistic Evolution Is Redundant – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., One Faith
25 Women Saints Who Prove Every Day Is Women’s Day – Chloe Mooradian, Epic Pew
Did You Know That Jesus Had No Faith? – Shaun McAfee, National Catholic Register
Pope Francis on Building Walls: “This Is Not the Gospel” – Mel West, Epic Pew
The University of Notre Dame Honors Pro-Abortion Joe Biden – David Carlin, The Cthlc Thing
It’s Better to Light One Candle than to Curse the Darkness! – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
St. Mary of Victories: The Hidden Heart of Catholic St. Louis – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
The Man From Kempis – Matt Michaloski, First Things
Remembering Blessed Teresa’s Martyrs of Charity – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Developmental Divinity: a Review of “The Young Messiah” – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
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SATURDAY EDITION

12 March AD 2016 1 Comment

@BaroniusPress New Website with Multiple Versions of the Bible

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

‘The Boston Globe’ Cuts Ties With ‘Crux’ Catholic News Site – National Catholic Register
Knights of Columbus Report: No Doubt About It, It’s Genocide Against Christians – Cha. Hays
God Loves a Cheerful Giver – W.L. Grayson, New Evangelizers
Why Priests Fail, and How We Fail Them – David Roney, Catholic Stand
U.K. Gov’t Pushing Women to Give Birth to Disabled Babies, Harvest Their Organs – Mic. Bilger
Why Catholics Pray *to* the Saints (and Why You Should Too!) – Robert Barbry II, Epic Pew
The Unreal O’Neals: Media’s Propensity to Catholic-bash Reached a Whole New Level – O.S.V.
Vatican Condemnation of Islam Unwise, Continuous Praise Also Out of Place – Hw. Kainz Ph.D.
Waiting for 60 Minutes to Help Us “See” the Unborn Child – Michael Forrest, N.C. Register
Exquisite Altar Cards from Notre Dame in Paris – Peter Kwasniewski, New Liturgical Mvmnt
The Violent Wisdom of Flannery O’Connor – Joseph Pearce
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FRIDAY EDITION

11 March AD 2016

Ignoring the Genocide of Christians in the Middle East: From ‘Never Again’ to ‘Never Mind’

by Alan Dowd

of Providence

Spotlight on Sexual Abuse: Why the Church Gets Disproportionate Attention – Fr. R. De Souza
Attack on Mother Teresa’s Nuns in Yemen – Stephen Schwartz, First Things
The Three Falls of Christ – Sean Connolly, Ignitum Today
Christian Refugees Persecuted in Sweden – Jacob Rudolfsson, Providence
Could The Remnant Have a Point about Fr. Longenecker? – Dave Griffy, Daffey Thoughts
Georgetown University Finds a New Low – Paul Zummo, The American Catholic
Reclaiming Catholic Universities: The Challenge of Phase 1 – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Cthlc Culture
Judge Condemns Patient With Multiple Sclerosis to Death Via Assisted Suicide – Wes. J. Smith
God Makes Our Weakness Strong – Nicholas Senz, Catholic Stand
Jennifer Garner’s Latest Role Brings a Resurgence in Faith – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Register
Employee Sues Cosmetics Company That Fired Her for Refusing to Have an Abortion – M. Bilger
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