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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

6 February AD 2016

The German Church Suffers from an“Überlegenheitskomplex”

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Popular Pornography Website Released Shocking 2015 Stats – Jonathan Van Marn, Life Site
Adult Stem Cells Yield ‘Miraculous Results’, Reverses Multiple Sclerosis – David Prentice, M.D.
Confessions of a Woman Recovering from Same-Sex Attraction – Dawn Wilde, Life Site
Millions Show Love for the Eucharist in Philippines Procession – The Ntnl Catholic Register
School Choice Crucial in Making Catholic Education Possible for All Families – K Scharfenberger
Mercy & Movies: Lenten Viewing for the Year of Mercy – Steven D. Greydanus, N.C. Register
Your 2016 Handy-Dandy List of Lenten Resources – Misty, Catholic Lane
Catholics and America’s Changing Face of Drug Addiction – Joan Frawley Desmond, Register
Your Vocation Is To Love – Amy Atkinson, Ignitum Today
The Evolution of Mercy in the Pro-Life Movement – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
Books Blog: Accompanying Someone on Their Final Journey can be Rich & Rewarding – Phillips
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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5 February AD 2016 1 Comment

Meet the Cardinal who ‘Recharges for Battle’ by Fasting from Food & Water

by Jack Carrigan

of the Catholic Herald

What Pope Francis Should have Said to the Chinese Gov’t – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, C.H.
Incorrupt Bodies of Sts. Pio & Leopold Arrive in Rome for Jubilee of Mercy – Natl Cth Register
Lourdes: Bittersweet and Beautiful – Colleen McCrum, Catholic Stand
On Family Day, Catholic Majority Spoke in Italy, Despite Pope Francis’s Silence – Rb. de Mattei
Do You Know the Mysteries of the Rosary – David Rummelhoff, Epic Pew
Former Vatican Doctrinal Official Installed as First Ever Bishop to Lead the Ordinariate – Ct Hd
Fake Priest Arrested in Los Angeles – National Catholic Register
Atlanta Falcon Reveals Secret to Beating the Carolina Panthers – Trent Beattie, N.C. Register
A Hope Filled Look at New Year’s Resolutions – Bernard Toutounji, Ignitum Today
Lent, Conversion, and Vocation – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch
On Mercy and Mercilessness – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
Death of Antonin Scalia: Catholic & Supreme Court Justice – Big Pulpit (February 15, 2016)
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5 February AD 2016

Yoga: A Road with a Dead End

by Karlo Broussard

of Catholic Answers

European Resistance to Cultural Suicide – Luca Volantè, Public Discourse
The Left and the Parable of the Two Sons – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Bioethics Centre says Britain Moving Toward Genetically Modified Babies – Simon Caldwell
Common Core’s Conundrum Continues – Charlotte Hays, National Catholic Register
Divine Mercy as The Perfect Antidote to The Self-Hate of Sin – Gabriel Garnica, Cthlc Stand
Can a Business Leader Understand a Catholic University? – Anne Hendershott, Crisis Mgzn
Mercy Is God’s I.D. Card: Reflections on Francis’ The Name of God is Mercy – A. Rovati Ph.D
On the Family and Love Unveiled (Ignatius Press) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Downton Abbey’s Own Year of Mercy (Spoiler Alert) – Joan Frawley Desmond, N.C. Rgstr
U.N. Report: “There Is No Definition of the Family” – Stefano Gennarini J.D., Catholic Lane
Woman Describes Horrible Abortion: I Was Sobbing & Yelling as Nurse Held Me Down – S. Terzo
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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4 February AD 2016

First Anglican Ordinariate Bishop in the Catholic Church, Steven Lopes, Ordained: It Means We’re Here to Stay

by Kathleen Naab

of National Catholic Register

We Cannot Ignore This Genocide of Christians – David Alton, The Catholic Herald
Trends in Male Religious Life – Fr. Bevil Bramwell O.M.I., The Catholic Thing
Is There Room for Radical Religion? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
New Leaven of Pharisees: Judging Another’s Love; Decline of Online Discourse – Dcn J Russell
What’s so Dangerous about this Book about the Church of England? – Damian Thompson
Catholic Schools: A Complete Education – David Roney, Catholic Stand
Scientists, Govts Re-Engineer Language to Sell Public on Embryo Re-Engineering – Reb. Taylor
50 Years of Sex Changes, Mental Disorders & Too Many Suicides – Walt Heyer, Pblc Discourse
Ettore Gotti Tedeschi Not Surprised Neo-Malthusian Asked to Work on Laudato Si’ – S Magister
Mark Shea and the Catholic Left – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Pope Francis Hinted to German Bishops that He May End Latin-Rite Priestly Celibacy – Magister
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4 February AD 2016

Silly and Blasphemous T.V. Devil Show, Wherein Fr. Z Rants

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

High-profile Homosexual Activist Charged with Sexually Abusing Boy in 1970s – Pete Baklinski
Catholic Identity Imbues Lay-Operated School – Jerri Donohue, National Catholic Register
Amnesty International Clubs Pose Moral Conundrum on Catholic Campuses – Peter J. Smith
Planned Parenthood Clinic Injures 30th Woman in Botched Abortion – Cheryl Sullenger, L.N.
How to Do Lent: One Practical Thing to Do During Lent – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
Technology and Faith – Foxfier, The American Catholic
Pope Francis to Play Himself in a Movie. . . Maybe. . . Uh Huh, Poll – Fr. Z’s Blog
Georgetown Students Drive Pro-Life Efforts Without University Support – Justin Petrisek
Jesus Isn’t Enough-Part 1 – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
In Defense of Chocolate – Liesl Bee, Ignitum Today
In Defense of the Crusader Mascot – Steve Weidenkopf, Catholic Answers
Death of Antonin Scalia: Catholic & Supreme Court Justice – Big Pulpit (February 15, 2016)
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WEDNESDAY GOD & CAESAR EDITION

3 February AD 2016 1 Comment

Sobering Up after the Caucuses

by Robert Royal, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

Anger and Citizenship – George Weigel, The Dispatch
After Iowa, a Three-Man Race: Andy Jackson, Cal Coolidge, and George W. – John Zmirak
New Scorecard Will Track Congressional Action on Religious Liberty – The Ntnl Cthlc Register
Governor (KY) Bevin Signs Pro-Life Bill to Help Women & Protect Babies – Micaiah Bilger
How to Vote Nazi With a Clear Conscience – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Pro-Life Candidate Rand Paul Ends His Presidential Campaign – Steven Ertelt, Life News
The Problem With Abortion Politics – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Planned Parenthood Trashes Ted Cruz After Iowa Win – Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com
You Know, Hitler Was Pretty Good on the Environment – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACthlc
Truth and Religious Freedom – Veronica Arntz, Truth and Charity Forum
When the U.S. Abandoned a Catholic President – Kevin Schmiesing, The Cthlc World Report
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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

3 February AD 2016

***Larry D* Summarizes His Experiences at *Patheos***

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

David Daleiden, Heading to Court February 4, New Planned Parenthood Video – Kathy Schiffer
To Preach, to Sanctify & is Something Missing Pope Francis? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
3 Feb: St. Blaise and the Blessing of Candles and of Throats – Fr. Z’s Blog
Gender Theory and Sexual Confusion – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Catholic Stand
The Real Story Behind the Church’s Tradition of Blessing Throats – Zoe Romanowsky, Aleteia
Theology of the Body in ‘Friends’ – Emma King, Ignitum Today
Pro-Life Groups Demand D.A. Drop Charges Against David Daleiden – Steven Ertelt, Life News
Why Did Loyola Marymount University Promote Homosexaulity on Campus – Justin Petrisek
Scientist Says Legalized Abortion Hindered Research on Massive Zika Virus – Micaiah Bilger
Knives Out for Latin America’s Unborn, but What’s Behind this Zika Virus Story? – Mei-Li Garcia
I.S.I.S. Erases ‘Symbol of Christian Presence in Iraq’ – Catholic Lane
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3 February AD 2016

Homosexual Men’s Sexual Proclivities Are Killing Them

by Austin Ruse

of Crisis Magazine

What is God’s Will? Part II of II: His Permissive Will – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., C.S.D.
Saint Ignatius and Blessed Ludovica, Beauty Differently Manifested – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mass Appeal: How the Traditional Mass Engages All Five Senses – Brian Williams, T.C.G.
A Remedy for the Lonely and Lost – Emily Stimpson, The National Catholic Register
20 Bad Arguments Against God’s Existence, Answered – John Clark, Seton Magazine
Faithful Citizenship, Voting, and the Life Issues – Joe Kral, Truth and Charity Forum
Trials of Trust – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Dear Christians: No Longer Enough to Raise a Family & Hope to be left Alone – Jon. Van Maren
Belief Is Hard, But Nothing Makes Sense Without God – Cullen Herout, Catholic Stand
The Balance Scale: 19 to 1; The Old & New Liturgical Movements – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Progressivism’s Perilous Temptation for Men – Gabe Jones, Those Catholic Men
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TUESDAY EDITION

2 February AD 2016

Bishop-elect Steven Lopes to Lead Anglican Ordinariate in America

by Allan Turner

of the Houston Chronicle

Books Blog: Pius XII Wanted Hitler Gone, Didn’t Plot to Have Him Killed – Francis Phillips, C.H.
Christians Must Stand Up for their Faith, says Ofsted Chief – David V. Barrett, The Cthlc Hrld
Prominent Gay Movement Activist Backs Christian Bakers in Cake Row – Madeleine Teahan
Bp. Athanasius Schneider Interview on Women & Foot-washing, S.S.P.X. & More – Rorate Cæli
Saint Paul: The Original Theology of the Body – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
How Catholic Charities Is Lending Aid Amid Flint Water Crisis – The National Catholic Register
The Book of Genesis in Stone – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
An Old Saint on a New Acquaintance – Rachel Zamarron, Ignitum Today
Do Small Communities (e.g., T.L.M.) have a Future? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vatican Official Outlines Communications Reform – Edward Pentin, The Natl Cthlc Register
LifeSiteNews Receive Top Award for ‘Unlocking the Power of the Internet. . .’ – Pete Baklinski
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1 February AD 2016

Books That Cry Out the Unique Richness & Holiness of God’s Word

by Peter Kwasniewski, Ph.D.,

of New Liturgical Movement

Bishop Chr. J. Coyne of the Diocese of Burlington, Social Media Master – Zoe Romanowsky, Alt
Vermont Diocese to Launch Digital Catholic High School – Stephen Beale, The N.C. Register
Cathleen Kavey & Commonweal Magazine is Wrong about Fr. Richard John Neuhaus – R.R. Reno
The New Literalism and Fundamentalism – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis Magazine
The Spirituality of the Parent – Angie Windnagle, Ignitum Today
Interview w/Only Bishop at Rome’s Family Day: Easy for Bishops Not to be Here – Ser. Sartini
Purgatory, Unresolved Grief & Freedom in Christ – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Yes, I.S.I.S. is Guilty of Genocide, says European Human Rights Group – Matt Hadro, Ct Nw Ag
Pope Francis and “Immanentizing the Eschaton” – Matthew Bellisario, Catholic Champion
Catholics Crowdsource in Hopes of Rescuing Alleged St. Kateri Relic – Adelaide Mena, C.N.A.
Who are the Real Anti-Semites? – William Kilpatrick, The Catholic World Report
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1 February AD 2016

Edward N. Peters, Ph.D.: Pope Francis Took ‘Significant Step Back’ from Annulment Reform

by John-Henry Westen

of Life Site

Rome: Huge Crowd for Family Day; One Man, One Woman; Success! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Whatever Else Francis Is, He Is The Pope – John McNichol, Catholic Stand
The “I’m ‘More Catholic’ Than You Are. . .” Problem – Kasia I., Ignitum Today
Minaret and Muslims in Mexican City Set to Host Pope Francis – Yemeli Ortega, A.F.P.
Is Procrastination a Sin? – Patti Maguire Armstrong, The National Catholic Register
What Did Christ Really Look Like? – David Clayton, New Liturgical Movement
Evolution Directed by God? The Lactase Persistence Gene – Reflections of a Catholic Scientist
On Bioethics, Rome Sends Mixed Messages – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Eliminating Poverty or Eliminating Children? – Steven W. Mosher, Catholic Lane
Wherein Fr. Z Promotes Monkish Beer! From the Benedictine Monks in Norcia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Europe’s Feckless Secularism – William McGurn, The Wall Street Journal
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30 January AD 2016

Pope Francis! Restore the Feast of the Circumcision of Christ!

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Grand Jury Indicts David Daleiden, Clears Planned Parenthood – Peter Jesserer Smith
After 26 Years, O.S.V. Bids Farewell to Greg Erlandson – Gretchen R. Crowe, O.S.V. Nwswkly
Answering the Two Reformation Solas – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
What is the Perspicuity of Scripture-And is it Even Scriptural? – Shane Kapler, Epic Pew
“A Single Bead” Book Review – Michele Chronister, Ignitum Today
Are You Getting Outside Enough? – Joel Woods, Maccabee Society
Since Sin Requires Awareness, Is Our Clueless Culture Off the Hook? – Patti M. Armstrong
Troubles at Home (Luke 4:22-30) – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
Abp. Paglia: Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Published By End of March – Edward Pentin
Catholic Cols. Should Claim Title IX Exemptions, Says Newman Soc. Pres. – K. Scharfenberger
Encounters Lying in Wait: Owen Meany and Paper Moon – One Thousand Words a Week
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