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Catholic Social Teaching: A New Synthesis, Rerum Novarum to Laudato Si’

by Thomas Storck

of The Distributist Review

How to Have a Happy Marriage (Even When You’re Busy with Kids) – Betsy Kerekes, Cth Lane
A Hard Look at Our Demographic Future – J. Antonio Juarez, Maccabee Society
On the Restoration & Promotion of the Traditional Mass – Christian Browne, Crisis Magazine
Is It Reasonable to Believe in Miracles? – Karlo Broussard, Strange Notions
Rescuing Our Maidens from the Culture of Death – Joseph Pearce
How “Progress” Led to the Dehumanization of Man – Michael Quinlan, Crisis Magazine
The Witness of True Love – Allison LeDoux, Truth and Charity Forum
The Theological Foundation of Catholic Education – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis Magazine
Is There a Queen in the Kingdom of Heaven? – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
How The West Wing Can Help Catholic Choirs – Charles Cole, New Liturgical Movement
Great 4D Ultrasound Scans Show Unborn Babies Yawning, Picking Noses – Micaiah Bilger, L.N.
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Even Wounded Families are Better Than Isolation, Pope Francis Says

via Catholic News Agency

What Is Social Justice? – George J. Marlin, The Catholic Thing
Pope Francis: Wealth and Power are Good, But Only When Used to Serve – Elise Harris, C.N.A.
Pelican’s Breast, A Symbol of Sacrifice – Vicki Burbach, Pelicans Breast
Pope Francis and the Two Cities – Joshua Evans, First Things
Catholic Children’s Choirs – Charles Cole, New Liturgical Movement
Dunstan Thompson’s True Love – William Doino Jr., First Things
A Murder Mystery for the Ages, Movie Review of Risen – Kathy Schiffer, Ntnl Cthlc Register
Silence in the Liturgy – Cardinal Robert Sarah, The Catholic World Report
The Real Omnipresence of God – Travis C. Headley, Forty Something Faith
Contraception and the Family-Enemy Economy: the Common Evil – Fr. Basil Cole O.P.
The Resurrection of Christ Through the Eyes of a Film Producer – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
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This Pontificate’s Modus Operandi for Introducing Controversial Pastoral Innovations: Affirm Doctrine, Find Exceptions, Appeal to Conscience

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Trump Defends Planned Parenthood: “It Helps Millions of Women” – Steven Ertelt, Life News
Top Ten Ways to Be a Gentleman – Alyssa Barnes
I Will Not be Cowed Into Voting for Trump This November – Paul Zummo, The Amrcn Cthlc
Christian Schools End Contracts With Lands’ End, Due to Gloria Steinem – Micaiah Bilger, L.N.
Jesuit Univ. Advertise Pro-Abort Event Using Image of Rosary with I.U.D. – K. Scharfenberger
What Does the Church Say About Gun Control? – Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers
Why Is the Feast of St. Matthias Moved in Leap Years? – Gregory DiPippo, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Review: Movie “Risen” Is a “Resurrection Mystery” and a Reflection on Death – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Cookie Crumbles for Girl Scouts in St. Louis – Ann Saladin, National Catholic Register
Pete Shilaimon, Producer of “Risen,” Describes Growing Up in Iraq – Kathy Schiffer, S.O.G.
President Obama Promised an Ethical War on Terror, He Failed – Daniel Kempton, C.W.R.
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Washington State Bishop Joseph Tyson Bans Advertising Catholic and Pro-Lifer Laura Ingraham

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

The New Push to End Priestly Celibacy – Jon Anderson, Catholic Herald
Unique Catholic High School for Special-Needs Students; Opens This Fall – Adam Cassandra
Magnificent New Russian Cathedral Inspired by Western Iconographic Forms – David Clayton
The Name of God and the Fruit of the Spirit: 3rd Sunday of Lent – John Bergsma Ph.D., T.S.P.
A Reader’s Home Oratory (Updated) – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Quæritur: Excommunication of Lay People for Attending Women’s Fake Ordination? – Fr Zs Blg
On Doors, Windows, Fences, Bridges, and Walls – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis Magazine
I Remember, I Remember! – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
“Risen” Tells the Greatest Story Ever Told and Adds Some Laughs – David Ives, Aleteia
Doctor’s Catholic Faith Guided His Investigation of N.F.L. Star’s Death – Chris Kudialis, Rgstr
Joseph Fiennes Says He Blubbered Like a Baby When He Met Pope Francis – Madeleine Teahan
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Quæritur: Father Told Me Not To Genuflect When Passing The Tabernacle During Mass

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Cecile Richards: I Appreciate Trump’s Kind Words About Planned Parenthood – S. Ertelt
Leaving Stuff for the Needy: Unsung Virtues of Blind Almsgiving – M. Lindenman, Aleteia
Lands’ End Sorry for Promoting Gloria Steinem, What About the Proceeds? – S. Ertelt
The Charterhouse of Milan, Simply Breathtakingly Beautiful – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Sacred English Versus Common English – Shane Schaetzel, Fully Christian
The Jesuit, the Monk, and the Malaise of the West – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The CWR
Was Justice Scalia a Member of Elite Catholic Hunting Soc. – A. Brittain & S. Horwitz
Risen: A Day Without Death (Film Review) – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
The Most Holy Rosary: Our Simple Breviary (Part 2) – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Praying “For” Others – Nic Davidson, Ignitum Today
Why Aren’t More Masses Offered Ad Orientem (Facing God)? – Liturgy Guy
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When You’ve Lost Amy Welborn. . . (Pope Francis)

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

“Brain Death” Apparently Not So Dead as Some Would Like – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Painful, Resilient History of America’s Black Catholics – Adelaide Mena, Cthlc Nws Agncy
Smallest Surviving Baby in the World, 10-Ounce E’layah Faith, Heads Home – Steven Ertelt
The Narcissism of Campus Diversity Activists – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine
The Zika Virus and the Demographic Winter – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
After Scalia – George Weigel, First Things
Ashes as a Witness To and Of the Faith – Tammy Ruiz Ziegler, Catholic Stand
How Catholics Remembered Justice Scalia at His Funeral Mass – Matt Hadro, Cthlc Nws Agncy
The Tribune: a Review of “Risen” – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Why Sacrifice for Lent? – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
From Shakespeare in Love to Risen: An Interview with Joseph Fiennes – Diane Montagna, Alt
Antonin Scalia, A Catholic Life Worth Living – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
Pope Francis and Papal Approval of Contraception in Congo – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
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Marco Rubio Would be an Election Day Disaster

by Paul Zummo

of The American Catholic

Zika Does Not Justify Abortion or Contraception – National Catholic Bioethics Center
What Can the Church Do To Help Christians Under Threat from Muslims in Africa – Rb. Spencer
Bearing the Discomforts of Lent – Lauren Meyers, Ignitum Today
Unborn Babies Feel Anger and Joy, Psychotherapist’s Study Says – Kathy Schiffer, Life News
Lent and Love – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
At Father’s Funeral, Fr. Paul Scalia Proclaims Jesus Christ to Entire Nation – Joan F. Desmond
Risen Rises Above Most Faith-Based Films – Monica Migliorino Miller, Crisis Magazine
The Scalia Invitation – Fr. Paul Check, Real Clear Religion
What Good To Gain Whole World If You Lose Your Soul? Saying Yes to God’s Will – Stef. Jacobs
Why Is the Catholic Sex-life Everyone’s Business – Brad Fischetti, Catholic Sistas
The Roots of “Risen” Start in Iraq – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Antonin Scalia, A Catholic Life Worth Living – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
Pope Francis and Papal Approval of Contraception in Congo – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
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In the Vatican’s Media Shake-up, Papal In-flight Conferences Definitely Has to Go

by Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith

of Catholic Herald

Pope Backpedals on Divorced and Remarried, His Advisers Don’t – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Sec. Gen. Backdoors Abortion, LGBT “Rights” Into UN Humanitarian Goals – S. Yoshihara Ph.D.
New Dorm Visitation Study Reveals Need for Reform – Adam Wilson, Crisis Magazine
Africa’s Faith Under Fire (Video) – Bradley Eli, Church Militant
How to Keep Your Kids Catholic – Shane Schaetzel, Fully Christian
Freedom of Education Is Coming Under Attack Worldwide – Benjamin Harnwell, N.C. Register
Viral Video: Ultrasound Baby Punches Himself in the Nose – Fr. Mark Hodges, Life Site
What to Do When Pope Francis Trumpets Immigration & Aliens – Anabelle Hazard, Cthlc Stnd
The Beauty of Fr. Scalia’s Funeral Homily – Michael Pakaluk, Crisis Magazine
Lent in the Shadow of Death – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
Pope Francis, the Zika Virus, and Contraception – Christopher O. Tollefsen, Public Discourse
Antonin Scalia, A Catholic Life Worth Living – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
Pope Francis and Papal Approval of Contraception in Congo – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
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Ed Peters on Reactions and Claims About Pope Francis’s Off-the-Cuff Contraception Remark

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Scalia the Music Critic and Pew Policeman – Kenneth J. Wolfe, The Wall Street Journal
Trump Praising Planned Parenthood’s Good Things Like Praising KKK Good Parts – Kel. Hazzard
The U.S.C.C.B.’s Double Standard – Michael Hichborn, Church Militant
Clash of the Populists: Pope Francis vs. Donald Trump – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Every Stitch a Prayer – Rachel Motte, Catholic Stand
Sharing in the Obedience of Jesus – Shane Kapler, Epic Pew
For Lutheranism, Ethnicity Is No Longer a Real Distinguishing Factor in America – Peter Berger
Four Texas Medical Schools Caught Buying Aborted Baby Parts – LifeNews.com
Big Brother Twitter – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Netflix Documentary “Making a Murderer” Attorney Motivated by His Faith – Patrick Coffin
The Consolidation of Vatican Communications Begins, Fr. Lombardi Resigns – Carol Glatz, C.H.
Antonin Scalia, A Catholic Life Worth Living – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
Pope Francis and Papal Approval of Contraception in Congo – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
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The Chair of St. Peter and the Apollo Moon “Hoax”

by K.V. Turley

of Crisis Magazine

The Full Transcript of Justice Scalia’s Eulogy by His Son, Father Paul Scalia – Shaun McAfee
Should Catholics “Feel the Bern”? – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Unique Bill Makes Abortionists to Show How Much Money They Make Killing Babies – M. Bilger
11 Feels Every Byzantine Catholic Has During Lent – Brooke Gregory, Epic Pew
The Chair of St. Peter and the Gift of the Papacy – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
Europe’s Rape Epidemic – Anne-Marie Waters, Church Militant
Brant Pitre’s The Case for Jesus Debunks Scripture Skeptics – Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble
Book Review: St. Robert Bellarmine – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
Quæritur: Difference Between Male and Female? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Born Without Legs, Teen Athlete Goes for Gold – Thomas L. McDonald, Aleteia
Indian Doctor Fights Gendercide by Delivering Baby Girls for Free – Steve Weatherbe, Lif Sit
Antonin Scalia, A Catholic Life Worth Living – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
Pope Francis and Papal Approval of Contraception in Congo – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
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Pope Francis: Havana Declaration Debatable, Understands Ukrainians Might Feel Betrayed

by Fr. Andriy Chirovsky

of The Catholic World Report

Ukrainian Catholic Archbishop Expresses ‘Disappointment’ at Pope-Patriarch Declaration – C.H.
The Protest of Ukrainian Catholics: The Pope Supports Russian Aggression – Sandro Magister
Pope Francis’ Serious Misstep Among a Lot of Good – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
Pope Francis’s Prevarication Over Russia Will Disappoint Ukrainians – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Russian Orthodox Patriarch Open to “A Second and a Third” Meeting with the Pope – Pravmir
At the Summit Is the Embrace in Havana, But At the Base Unity Is Far Away – Sandro Magister
Nuncio to Ukraine: Be Patient, the Declaration Signed in Cuba Cost the Vatican a Lot – R.I.S.U.
I Am a Uniate, and I am Not Ashamed of Being a Uniate: Apologia Pro Unia – Adam A.J. DeVille
“The ‘Historical’ Meeting between Francis and Kirill” – Roberto de Mattei, Rorate Cæli
Armenian Catholic Parish Destroyed in Turkey – The Armenian Weekly
Among Global Orthodox Leaders, Ukraine is a Bone of Contention – Erasmus, The Economist
Antonin Scalia, A Catholic Life Worth Living – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
Pope Francis and Papal Approval of Contraception in Congo – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
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The Spirit and The Desert

by 4PM Media

of The Wild Goose

Music for Lent: A Playlist – R.J. Stove, The Dispatch
A Roman Pilgrim at the Station Churches 2016 (Part 1) – Gregory DiPippo, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Prayer & Fasting or Just Prayer? A Consideration of a Biblical “Disagreement” – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Your 40 Ideas for Lent – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Is It Over Yet? Lessons for Lent – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Fasting Is Not a Diet – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholic Spiritual Direction
What’s the Point of Fasting, Anyway? – Catholic News Agency
Six Steps to Lent Evangelization in the Workplace – Chloe Mooradian, Epic Pew
40 Days of Grace and Mercy – John C. Preiss, National Catholic Register
B.B.C. Program Part of Predictable Lenten Attacks on the Church – Edward Pentin, N.C. Rgstr
Why We Need Lent – George William Rutler, The Catholic World Report
Antonin Scalia, A Catholic Life Worth Living – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
Pope Francis and Papal Approval of Contraception in Congo – Big Pulpit (February 21, 2016)
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