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President Obama Is Wrong; Persecuted Middle-East Christians Should be Given Priority for Asylum

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

U.S. Bishops: Resist Temptation to Scapegoat Syrian Refugees after Paris Attacks – P. J. Smith
Cardinal Edwin O’Brien: Forces in Middle East are Intent on Eradicating Christians – C. H.
10 Times Pope John Paul II Blew Us Away – Chloe Mooradian, Epic Pew
HuffPo: Religion Has Made a Mess of the Earth, Here Is Why She Is Wrong – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
Jesus Waits: God’s Presence In The Blessed Sacrament – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Stand
What Africa Can Teach Francis – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald Magazine
The Beauty of (Our) Fall – Emma King, Ignitum Today
Caution From Archbishop Chaput: Dishonest Mercy Helps No One – The Natl Cthlc Register
Overrated Synod, Before All Else in the Church There Is a Crisis of Faith – Sandro Magister
How Common Is Vatican Wiretapping? – Edward Pentin, The National Catholic Register
Inter Communion with Lutherans? A Convert Comments – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SomH
The War in Europe and Islam – Big Pulpit (November 19, 2015)
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Only Christianity Can Rescue Europe

by Michael James Nazir-Ali

of Catholic Herald Magazine

Middle-East Scholar: Islam Needs a Renewal of Reason – Edward Pentin, The N. C. Register
Europe’s Refugee Problem, and Ours – Ross Douthat, Evaluations Blog
It’s Not Islam; The True Problem Is the French Revolution of 1789 – Roberto de Mattei
Vatican Again Green Lights Using Force Against ‘Unjust Aggressor’ – John Burger, Aleteia
Paris in Pain – Jim Bryant, Regina Magazine
Paris Archbishop: When the Pain Is Too Great, We Cling to God – Maria Ximena, The Register
Today Palmyra, Tomorrow the Parthenon – Rev Patrick G. Burke
Order of Malta First Aiders Attended Scene of Deadliest Paris Attack – Catholic Herald
U. S. Embassy in Rome Warns U. S. Citizens about Potential for Terrorist Attacks – Fr. Z’s Blog
Don Pelayo Starts the Reconquest – Brother André Marie, Catholicism.org
The Decline of Europe and the Rise of Belligerent Islam – Big Pulpit (November 23, 2015)
The Piecemeal War With Islam – Big Pulpit (December 3, 2015)
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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Catholic Colleges Sponsor Chapters of Group Supporting Planned Parenthood

by Kimberly Scharfenberger

of Catholic Education Daily

Students Keep the Faith on Secular Campuses Thanks to Newman Dorms – Peter J. Smith
Public Health Ignored as H. I. V. Spreads – Dale O’Leary, Crisis Magazine
Here’s the Main Thing Missing From Marriage Prep – Ryan & Mary-Rose Verret, The Register
A ‘Little Oratory’ Can Build a Big Habit of Prayer – Kathleen Hattrup, Aleteia
Teen Sexting: Pornification Turns High Schoolers Into Sex Offenders – J. F. Desmond
Loving Jesus: The Ultimate Blessing – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Conversion Catalysts: Brother and Sister Bring Entire Family Into Church – Katie Warner
Blessed Bernard Lichtenberg and Courage – Donald R. McClarey J. D., Catholic Stand
Brandon Vogt: Catholic New-Media Wiz – Zoe Romanowsky, Aleteia
On the Simplicity of God – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Vatican II & Religious Freedom: Rupture or Authentic Development? – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
The War in Europe and Islam – Big Pulpit (November 19, 2015)
The Decline of Europe and the Rise of Belligerent Islam – Big Pulpit (November 23, 2015)
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Catholics Should Stay Calm, Pope Francis Is Not Pressing for General Protestant Admission to Communion

by Edward Condon

of Catholic Herald Magazine

The Pope’s Advice to a Lutheran w/ Catholic Husband on Receiving the Eucharist – J Mirus PhD
Some Differences bt. Catholics & Lutherans on Baptism, Eucharist, Priesthood – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Hypocrisy of the Boston Globe Sex Abuse Coverup – David F. Pierre Jr., The Media Rprt
You’ve Been Using the Bible the Wrong Way, Here’s Why – Ryan Mayer, Epic Pew
When Ben Carson Calls Starvation of Terri Schiavo, Much Ado About Nothing – Dr. Ger. Nadal
Fishwrap’s Thomas Reese Attacks USSCB as They Meet for Not Conforming to His Agenda – Z
Faith + Humour = 36 Years of Marriage – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Islam Brings Violence and Division, But the Church Is One – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Reg
The Problems, Perils, and Promises of Synodality: Part II – Adam A. J. DeVille Ph. D.
It’s Not About the Results – Michele Chronister, Ignitum Today
Red China: Chinese Priest Dies in Mysterious Circumstances – Catholic Herald Magazine
U.S. Christian Gps. Prioritizing Muslim Refugees over Christians – Big Pulpit (Nov. 17, 2015)
The War in Europe and Islam – Big Pulpit (November 19, 2015)
The Decline of Europe and the Rise of Belligerent Islam – Big Pulpit (November 23, 2015)
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Scandal: U. S. Christian Groups are Prioritizing Muslim Refugees over Christian Ones; Here’s Why

by Faith McDonnell

of The Stream

Pope Benedict Was Right – Donald R. McClarey J. D., The American Catholic
Five Ways to Wage Spiritual Warfare Against I. S. I. S. – Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble
Vatican Secretary of State Backs Military Action Against I. S. I. S. – The N. C. Register
What Does the Devil Get Out of the Paris Massacre? – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D
Refugees Are God’s Children, Pope Says in Wake of Paris Attacks – Ann Schneible
St. Pelagius of Córdoba: A Martyr for Our Times – Fr. José Miguel Marqués Campo, 1P5
The End of Europe – Samuel Gregg, Public Discourse
The Lesson of Paris: Elites Have a False View of Islam – William Kilpatrick, The Ct Wr Rp
Paris, Brussels, and 21st Century Europe – Paul Kengor Ph. D., Catholic Lane
Syrian Refugee Crisis – Catholic Relief Services
USCCB Head: Paris Violence Won’t Alter Church Outreach to Refugees – Dennis Sadowski
The War in Europe and Islam – Big Pulpit (November 19, 2015)
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What Did The Pope Really Say. . . about Lutherans and Communion?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

You Won’t Believe What Vatican II Says About War – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Pope: Jesus Will Ask Us, ‘Did You Use Your Life for Yourself or to Serve?’ – The Register
The Startling Absence of Catholic Men in the Pews – Matthew James Christoff, Cth Stnd
Archbishop Chaput Named as One of New Members on Synod Council – Elise Harris
Heroic Sanctity: Not For Everyone? – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
New Book: A Deeper Vision of Faith and Reason – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
A Call for Better Dialogue with High Church Lutherans – E. G. Norton, Crisis Magazine
The Paris Attacks & Planned Parenthood: Flipsides of Death – J. Jones & J. Zmirak Ph. D.
Book Notice: Pope Leo XIII and the Prayer to St. Michael – Peter Kwasniewski Ph. D.
New Website Helps Students Find Authentic Catholic Ed. at U. of Notre Dame – J. Petrisek
Christian Belief Cost Former Atlanta Fire Chief, Kelvin Cochran, His Job – Jason L. Riley
Europe and Islam After the Muslim Paris Attacks – Big Pulpit (November 16, 2015)
U.S. Christian Gps. Prioritizing Muslim Refugees over Christians – Big Pulpit (Nov. 17, 2015)
The Decline of Europe and the Rise of Belligerent Islam – Big Pulpit (November 23, 2015)
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Europe’s Darkened Future

by Ross Douthat

of Evaluations Blog via The New York Times

ISIS at the Doors: Erasing the Memory of a Christian Europe – Diogo Miguel Machado
Father Rosica on Islam: 180º From Reality – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Editor’s Note: Prayers for Discernment – Diane McKelva, Catholic Stand
It’s Hard to Love Your Enemies – Bob Kurland Ph. D., Reflections of a Cthlc Scientist
In the Face of Violence, Pray for Peace – K. Albert Little, The Cordial Catholic
We Have Already Chosen Death Before the Recent Muslim Paris Attack – Ethldrd’s Place
Saint Louis of France, Defend France! – Donald R. McClarey J. D., The Amrcn Catholic
Pope: Using Name of God to Justify Path of Violence; Hatred Is Blasphemy – Elise Harris
I’m Consecrating France to Mary. Want to Join Me? – Marge Fenelon, The Register
Is Islam Really a Peaceful Religion? (with quotes from the Quran) – Taylor Marshall Ph. D.
U.S. Christian Gps. Prioritizing Muslim Refugees over Christians – Big Pulpit (Nov. 17, 2015)
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Current Vatileaks Scandal Threatening to Overwhelm the Papacy of Pope Francis

by Andrea Gagliarducci

of Monday Vatican

The Unreality Is Not New, Alas – Anthony Esolen Ph. D., The Catholic Thing
Psychological Science and the Evaluation of Nullity – Rick Fitzgibbons, The Cthlc Thing
Sexual Orientation (and Gender Identity): Is That a ‘Thing’? – Glenn Stanton, The Reg
The ‘Long Lent’ of Sex Abuse Survivors and the Road to Recovery – John Burger, Aleteia
To Understand Social Justice, Understand Subsidiarity – Leila Miller, Catholic Stand
In Lieu of Female Deacons: Restored Order of Virgins (Ordo Virginum) – J. Cooper J.C.L.
Private Revelations: What Are We to Believe? – Charlie Johnson, Catholic Stand
Making the Case for Catholic Education – Christopher S. Morrissey, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Official Status Granted for Group That Aims to Nurture Interior Life of Clergy – Cthlc Hrld
A Baby’s Vocation – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
Remembering the Prison Angel, Mother Antonia Brenner: 2 Years Later – Larry Peterson
Saturday Extra: The Muslim Attack in Paris – Big Pulpit (November 14, 2015)
Europe and Islam After the Muslim Paris Attacks – Big Pulpit (November 16, 2015)
U.S. Christian Gps. Prioritizing Muslim Refugees over Christians – Big Pulpit (Nov. 17, 2015)
The Decline of Europe and the Rise of Belligerent Islam – Big Pulpit (November 23, 2015)
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Pope Francis and Just What ‘Dogmatic’ Issues Are Being Upheld and What Ones Are Customs That Can Be Changed?

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

of The Catholic World Report

The Real Francis Revolution Marches to the Beat of Appointments – Sandro Magister
You Need a Theology of Delayed Gratification! – Taylor Marshall Ph. D.
Why You Should Stay in Your Hometown – Brother Justin Hannegan
Why Doesn’t the Church Infallibly Interpret Every Verse of Scripture? – Scott Eric Alt, CS
Less Stuff, More Riches: Freeing the Family From Consumerism – Suzan Sammons, 1P5
12 Southern Catholic Problems – Brooke Gregory, Epic Pew
Journalistic Terms and Our Modern Baals – Ellen Wilson Fielding, The Catholic Thing
Catholic Art Is in the Doldrums & Nihilism Has Filled the Void – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
David Jones: The Greatest War Poet From the Greatest War – Kevin Di Camillo, The Reg
Purgatory: Eight Maps of Dante’s Purgatorio – Saint Peter’s List
Why the Devil Hates Latin – Kevin Di Camillo, The National Catholic Register
Saturday Extra: The Muslim Attack in Paris – Big Pulpit (November 14, 2015)
Europe and Islam After the Muslim Paris Attacks – Big Pulpit (November 16, 2015)
U.S. Christian Gps. Prioritizing Muslim Refugees over Christians – Big Pulpit (Nov. 17, 2015)
The Decline of Europe and the Rise of Belligerent Islam – Big Pulpit (November 23, 2015)
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Hollywood’s ‘Spotlight’ Film and the Boston Globe’s Dishonest Reporting

by David F. Pierre Jr.

of TheMediaReport.com

Why the Roman Empire Was an Empire Like No Other – Christopher Morrissey Ph. D.
In Defense of Childhood – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
The African Church Is the New Champion of Orthodoxy – Stephen Beale, Crisis Magazine
On Challenging Homilies – David Roney, Catholic Stand
Titian the Trailblazer: The Balance of Naturalism & Symbolism – David Clayton, N. L. M.
The Medieval Mind and the Modernist Error – Thomas L. McDonald, The N. C. Register
New Tech Reveals St. Martin de Porres’ True Face – The National Catholic Register
The Catholic Presence in England Is Older Than England Itself – Joseph Pearce
Reason’s Bunker: The One-Sidedness of the Modern Mind – Martin Dober, Strng Notions
Is the Church Rich? It Depends – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald Magazine
Seven Steps to Bring Your Child Home to the Faith – Brandon Vogt, O. S. V. Newsweekly
Saturday Extra: The Muslim Attack in Paris – Big Pulpit (November 14, 2015)
The War in Europe and Islam – Big Pulpit (November 19, 2015)
The Decline of Europe and the Rise of Belligerent Islam – Big Pulpit (November 23, 2015)
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Pope Francis: Paris Attacks are Part of ‘Piecemeal WWIII’

via The Catholic World Report

The Paris Attacks: The Consequence of Goodness Without Truth – Fr. Dwt. Longenecker
Vatican Condemns ‘Terrorist Violence and Hatred’ in Paris – Catholic Herald Magazine
Archbishop Lefebvre on the Muslim Immigration Into France – Fr. Z’s Blog
Miserere Nobis: A Plea for Conversion in the Midst of a World Crisis – Sam Guzman
Pope Francis: ‘There Is No Religious or Human Rational for This’ – The Dumb Ox
How Should One Respond? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
What to Expect After the Nov. 13 Paris Attacks – StratFor
The Paris Attacks: What We Know – Adam Chandler, Krishnadev Calamur & Matt Ford
France As the West Bank – Rod Dreher
Clock Ticks Toward Midnight, It’s Generic Terror; This Morning It’s All ISIS – T. Mattingly
Europe and Islam After the Muslim Paris Attacks – Big Pulpit (November 16, 2015)
U.S. Christian Gps. Prioritizing Muslim Refugees over Christians – Big Pulpit (Nov. 17, 2015)
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The War Men Won’t Fight

by Patti Maguire Armstrong

of Epic Pew

The Education of ‘Student 1950’ – Dusty Gates, Crisis Magazine
Time Flies: The 33rd Sunday of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph. D., The Sacred Page
St. Peter’s Fall – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Ignitum Today
Leaks Highlight Pope’s Motivation for Reform – Austen Ivereigh, O. S. V. Newsweekly
Still Controversial: Cardinal Danneels and the Conclave of 2005 – Edward Pentin, The Reg
SCOTUS’s Decision on HHS Mandate Will Have Big Implications for the Church – Ed. Board
The Concept, Origin & Sacramental Nature of Marriage – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg
Faithful Catholic Politicians Need Our Prayers and Support – Rebecca Hamilton, The Reg
Bishop of Hong Kong Attacked by Homosexualists – Fr. Z’s Blog
For Some Latinos, Concerns on Immigration Align Them w/Donald Trump – Way. Laugesen
Chen Guangcheng and the Truth about Chinese Human Rights Abuses – Arthur Waldron
Saturday Extra: The Muslim Attack in Paris – Big Pulpit (November 14, 2015)
The Decline of Europe and the Rise of Belligerent Islam – Big Pulpit (November 23, 2015)
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