Big Pulpit

Little Sisters of the Poor: What To Do Now

by Laura Hensley

of Epic Pew

 

Understanding The Whole ‘Mary Thing’ – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Stand
Survey Shows Evangelizing Parents Can Strengthen Family Life – Peter Jesserer Smith
Secret to Praying Better: Do We Understand What We Are Asking? – Fr. Rob. McTeigue SJ
Cardinal Biffi, Champion of Catholic Orthodoxy, R. I. P. – Peter Jesserer Smith, The Reg
Teutonic Catholicism Is Much More Diverse Than Outsiders Realize – Anian C. Wimmer
Echo: An App to Help You Pray (No, Really) – Sarah Reinhard, The Register
The Silence of Christ – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Quæritur: Sunday Obligation and Career Conflicts – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Defactualization’ Turning U. S. Schools Into Bastions of Anti-Intellectualism – Wm. Jeynes
Nothing to Do With Islam? – William Kilpatrick, The National Catholic Register
The Little Stories We Tell Ourselves – Randall Smith PhD, The Catholic Thing
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the FRIDAY EDITION (July 31, 2015) click here.

Small Diocese, Great Vocations

by J. Q. Tomanek

of Ignitum Today

 

Europe: A Land Without Love – Tom Jay, Crisis Magazine
Why Satan Hates the Brown Scapular – Philip Kosloski, Master the Art of Spiritual Cmbt
Diocesan Deaconate Training: Does It Reflect Christ’s Mercy & Compassion? – Gab. Garnica
Boy Scouts Abandon Christian Roots – Richard Matthews, Crisis Magazine
Experiencing God’s Presence This Summer – Father Edward Looney, Ignitum Today
Little Sisters Must Comply With Federal Contraceptive Mandate – Brian Fraga, The Reg
Solzhenitsyn Mourned Bastille Day, So Should All Christians – John Zmirak, The Stream
Atheists Attack Big Mountain Jesus WW2 Memorial – Joseph Pronechen, The Registye
Catholics: Are You a Cafeteria or a Feeding Tube Catholic? – John Zmirak, The Stream
Gordie Howe & John Brodie Cases Show Stem-Cell Wars Aren’t Over – Rebecca Taylor
Would Alasdair MacIntyre Live in a Benedict Option Community? – Dr. Adam A. J. DeVille
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the TUESDAY EDITION (July 28, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 29, 2015) click here.

20 Kids Unimpressed With Pope Francis

by Ryan Mayer

of Epic Pew

 

Planned Parenthood Sells Intact Fetal Body Parts – The Motley Monk, The Amrcn Catholic
Pope Francis’ South America Homecoming: A Whirlwind of Joy – Victor Gaetan, The Reg
Catholic Pol Explains Why Abortion Politics Matter – Matthew Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Pope Francis, Pope John Paul II and Dictators – George Weigel
The Little Sisters Case: Being Forced by Gov’t to Act Against One’s Principles – Phil Lawler
Why Did Pope Francis Condemn Carbon Credits? – Josiah Neeley, R Street
Apps, Maps, and Shrinky Dinks – Molly Milroy, Ignitum Today
Love, Tolerance, and the Making of Distinctions – Fr. Robert Barron, Strange Notions
Whom Will You Serve? – Jennifer Hartline, Catholic Stand
Detroit: Unveiling Statue of Satan Event; Mass of Reparation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Oregon versus Science and the Popes on Gender Issues – Patti Maguire Armstrong, CNaI
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the MONDAY EDITION (July 27, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (July 28, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 29, 2015) click here.

The Paths of Resistance to Religious Persecution

by Hadley Arkes, PhD

of The Catholic Thing

 

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A Simple Plan for Winning Back the Culture

by Dale O’Leary

of Aleteia∝

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What About Children’s Rights to a Mother and Father?

by Rebecca Taylor,

of Creative Minority Rprt

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Catholic Education ‘Necessary Response’ to Supreme Court Ruling

by Justin Petrisek of CED

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The Gmarriage Dialogue

by William M. Briggs, PhD

of One Peter 5

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Complementarity at the Heart of the Marriage Debate

by Russell Shaw

of OSV Newsweekly

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A Way Forward: Is It Time to Untangle Church and State Weddings

by Fr. Dwight Longenecker

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Obergefell and the New Homophiles – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Taking Back Marriage – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
Opportunities and Education after Obergefell – Andrew Walker, First Things
From Democracy to Mythology – Donald DeMarco Ph.D., Truth & Charity Forum
Farewell Reality: Violating the Principle of Non-Contradiction – Robert R. Reilly Ph.D.
After Obergefell: The Effects on Law, Culture & Religion – Sh. Girgis J.D., The CWR
Justice Kennedy’s Dictatorship of Relativism – Fr. Raymond J. De Souza, NC Rgstr
Marriage v. Matrimony: Aftermath of Legalizing Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – D. Hunnell M.D.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (July 14, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 15, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (July 16, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (July 27, 2015) click here.

The Moral Implications of the Bill Cosby Scandal

by Luke Arredondo

of Ignitum Today

 

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From Lukewarm Catholic to Digital Missionary

by T. J. Burdick

of Ignitum Today

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Book Review: ‘The Drama of Salvation’ by Jimmy Akin

by Shane Kapler

of Epic Pew

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Pope Calls ‘Communist Crucifix’ Protest Art, but Says He Wasn’t Offended

via The Register

 

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Pope Francis: I’ll Read Critiques of My Economic Ideas Ahead of U. S. Trip

by Cindy Wooden

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Father Thomas Michael Conway: Last U. S. Chaplain to Die in World War II

by Donald R. McClarey, JD

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Don’t Forget That Jesus Is True Man

by Nicholas Senz

of Catholic Stand

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On Sloth and Wonder – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today
Francis and the Long Spoon: Pope Francis and South American Dictators – Brad Miner
Ireland: Faithful Seminarians Ejected from Maynooth, Bishops Intervene – Fr. Z’s Blog
Three Views of Pope Francis after the South America Trip – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Spiritual But Not Religious’ How Do You do That? – Father Dwight Longenecker, SomH
Pope Francis, the Latin American Angle – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
J.R.R. Tolkien On The Secret to a Happy Marriage – Samuel Guzman, The Cthlc Gntlmn
Monument, Idols, and Tolerance – Father James V. Schall SJ, The Cthlc World Report
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the THURSDAY EDITION (July 16, 2015) click here.

10 Great Reasons to be Catholic in 2015

by Patti M. Armstrong

of Epic Pew

 

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The West Must Save Persecuted Christians

by Youssef Fakhouri

of The Catholic Thing

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Waiting Out the Storm

by Autumn Jones

of Catholic Stand

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Summer Reading: Marriage and Sexuality Edition

by Dr. Leroy Huizenga

of The CWR Blog

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Lessons From A Burning (Am)bush

by Richard G. Evans

of Catholic Stand

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Gathering Around the Table with the Catholic Foodie’s New Book

by Sarah Reinhard

of The Register

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Three Things to Remember When You’re Feeling Hopeless

by Marge Fenelon

of The Register

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Social Media: The Still-Undiscovered Frontier of Family Evangelization – P. Jesserer Smith
Rocked Yet Recovering: Regnum Christi Continues Process of Renewal – Judy Roberts
On the Loss of Friends – Susan Klemond, The National Catholic Register
Framing Prayer 12 Carmelites and The Cross – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
Was Walsingham Founded by the Last Queen of Anglo-Saxon England? – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
Effeminate Priests – Frank Rega, The Shield of Faith
On Reconsidering the Southern Cause – Fr. James V. Schall SJ, The CWR Blog
Boyhood: A Profoundly Human Story; A Film Review – Daniel Ross Goodman
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 15, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (July 16, 2015) click here.

Both Pope Benedict and Pope Francis Have Encouraged Catholics to Read Robert Hugh Benson

by Ann Applegarth

of The Catholic World Report

 

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Understanding Cardinal Walter Kasper

by Edward Pentin

of The Register

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Rod Dreher’s Benedict Option Means What He Chooses It to Mean at Any Given Moment

by John Zmirak

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Satoko Kitahara Gave Up a Life of Privilege to Live Among the Ragpickers

by Francis Phillips

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Five Times Saint Benedict Was Basically A Jedi Master

by Brooke Gregory

of Epic Pew

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Keep Your Emotions In Check

by Grace Hincapie

of Ignitum Today

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Birthday Cakes and Faith

by Birgit Jones

of Catholic Stand

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Killing in the Old Testament; Is It Just?  – Stephanie Pacheco, Truth and Charity Forum
More ‘Tactical Clerical’ Attire – Fr. Z’s Blog
We Decry the ‘Propagation & Globalization of the Homosexual Lifestyle’ – The CWR Blog
Quæritur: Loosey Goosey Excuses for Liturgical Abuses – Fr. Z’s Blog
Laudato Si’ Bingo – Lucy West, Epic Pew
Why Do You Need Spiritual Direction? – Daniel Burke, The National Catholic Register
Fictional Characters That Should Study the Theology of The Body – Doug Johnson, EP
Restored Order for Sacraments a Growing Trend – Michelle Martin, OSV Newsweekly

President Obama Won’t Take ‘No’ for an Answer, Circumvents the Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby Decision

by Kathy Schiffer

of Seasons of Grace

 

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Greece as a Model of What Will Happen to The West

by David Warren

of The Catholic Thing

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10 Things to Remember if You’re Worried About Persecution

by Fr. Dwight Longenecker

of Standing on my Head

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That Despicable New Minion Movie

by Birgit Jones

of Catholic Stand

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Ten Awkward Moments When Planning a Catholic Wedding With a Non-Catholic Family

by Laura Manfredi

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To Be a Fool

by Theresa Williams

of Ignitum Today

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Syrian Tragedy Is a ‘Third World War’ Say Church Leaders

by Ed West

of Catholic Herald

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President Obama Resuscitates Death Panels For Medicare Patients – Jn. Frawley Desmond
The Best Advice for Discerning God’s Will – Philip Kosloski, The Register
Dawn Eden: Chastity Is ‘In’ Because It’s Rebellious – Sarah Reinhard, The Register
Why Does Spiritual Direction Matter? – Daniel Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Saint Benedict & the Benedict Option for Today – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Amish Plain Attire, Religious Habits and Chaotic Family Life – Richard Becker, The Reg
Elizabeth Was Actually a Sinister Queen – Father Dwight Longenecker
Burying Christians Under ISIS Guns – Mat Wolf, The Daily Beast
For the SUNDAY EDITION (July 12, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (July 27, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (July 28, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 29, 2015) click here.

The Traditionalist Movement Is Actually Flourishing Under Pope Francis

by Joseph Shaw

of Catholic Herald Magazine

 

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Was Jesus Really Silent on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’?

by Christopher Eden

of Catholic Lane

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German Vatican Radio Posts Picture of Kissing Homosexuals; Why?

by Donald R. McClarey, JD

of The American Catholic

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Are Pope Francis’ Warnings About Apostasy Coming True in Ireland?

by Deacon Nick Donnelly

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We Shouldn’t Resort to ‘Catholic Facebook’

by Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith

of Catholic Herald

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Quiz: How Do These Bible Stories End?

by Chloe Mooradian

of Epic Pew

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How I Never Met Your Mother: Single Sex Parenting and Children

by Cynthia Millen

of Catholic Stand

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Americans Rally Behind Christian Bakers, Donate More Than $250,000 – Kathy Schiffer
Ten Reasons To Attend The Traditional Latin Mass – Peter Kwasniewski PhD & M. Foley
Why Are We Forgetting to Venerate the Precious Blood? – Mary O’Regan, Catholic Herald
Addressing Critics of the Benedict Option – Rod Dreher
Stealing From the Poor – Jason Jones and John Zmirak, The Stream
Book Review: From the Kippah to the Cross – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald Magazine
Elitists Spin Love to Mean ‘Whatever’ Works for You – Rachel Lu, The Register
Choosing Unlikely Messengers: Readings for 15th Sunday of OT – John Bergsma PhD
Moving Forward and So-Called Same-Sex Marriage – Big Pulpit (July 8, 2015)

How the Homosexual Steamroller Will Hit the Church

by DarwinCatholic

of The American Catholic

 

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Where Do Episcopalians Go After The Episcopal Church’s Collapse?

by Shane Schaetzel

of Fully Christian

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10 Conversions That Would Rock Our World

by Abby Johnson

of Epic Pew

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Same-Sex ‘Marriage’, the Pill, and the Angels

by Patti Maguire Armstrong

of Catholic Stand

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Why Aquinas’ Argument for God Succeeds and Others Fall Short

by Karlo Broussard

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Mary: Daughter, Mother, and Spouse of God

by Erin Cain

of Ignitum Today

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Independence Day in Afghanistan

by Shaun McAfee

of Catholic Exchange

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Revisiting Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s Warnings to the West – Jerry Salyer, The CWR Blog
The ‘Francis Option’ – Tom Hoopes, The National Catholic Register
The Crisis of Contemporary Sacred Art – Duncan G. Stroik, Crisis Magazine
Fun Summer Reading: Specter, by John Desjarlais – Sarah Reinhard, The Register
Our Lives: More Than a Snapshot – Michelle Fritz, Catholic Stand
Saint Teresa of Avila on Detachment – Daniel Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Attending Mass Is an Act of Humility – Felix Whelan, Catholic Stand
Is Religion Evil? Secularism’s Pride & Irrational Prejudice – Carl E. Olson, Strng Notions
Moving Forward and So-Called Same-Sex Marriage – Big Pulpit (July 8, 2015)
Synod 2015: The Saga Continues – Big Pulpit (July 4, 2015)
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the TUESDAY EDITION (July 14, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 15, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (July 16, 2015) click here.

Will Anti-Gay Christians be Politically and Socially Ostracized? I Sure Hope So

by Brother Dominic Bouck, OP

of First Things

 

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The Case of the Pro-Life Movement: On Demography and Marriage

by Michael J. New

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Heather Doesn’t Have Two Mommies: Talking to Your Kids About Same-Sex Attraction

by Suzan Sammons of 1P5

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I Have a Coat of Many Colors

by Anthony Esolen, PhD

of The Catholic Thing

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Answers for Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Advocate Matthew Vines

by Scott Eric Alt

 

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God, Not the State, Is the Author of Human Dignity

by Benjamin Harnwell

of The Register

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On Justice Kennedy’s Tenuous Grasp of Human Dignity

by Anthony Esolen, PhD

of Crisis Magazine

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Corporate America: A Friend of the Family? – Gillis Harp, Crisis Magazine
Liberty, Equality and Inconsistency – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
So Now Is It ‘Hate Speech’ to Deplore the Obergefell Decision? – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
The Supreme Court: A Despotic Agent of Change – Robert Kraynak, Crisis Magazine
Weak Conscience Protections Makes Obergefell Roe on Steroids – Joan Frawley Desmond
Gay ‘Marriage’: Autonomy, Yes! God, No! – H. L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Australia’s Bishops Reaffirm Catholic Marriage, Get Reported to Gov’t – Kevin J. Jones
Unnatural Is the New Normal – Joshua Schulz, Crisis Magazine
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 8, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (July 9, 2012) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (July 13, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (July 14, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (July 15, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (July 16, 2015) click here.

My Skepticism and Today’s Dark Age

by Father James V. Schall, SJ

of The Catholic Thing

 

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When Should a Catholic be Obedient Or Take a Stand to Authority

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Bumper Sticker Wisdom: For Catholics, Too!

by John McNichol

of Catholic Stand

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Mega-Church Convert: See the Great Gift the Lord Has Given Us in the Church

by Celeste Behe

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When God’s Will and Your Childhood Dreams Collide

by Vicki Burbach

of Spiritual Direction

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That’s So Cute! Jacob’s Monument

by Ryan Kraeger

of Ignitum Today

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The Fantastic Faces of Pope Francis

by Alex R. Hey

of Epic Pew

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One of Nine Siblings! – by Catherine Mendenhall-Baugh, Truth & Charity Forum
How Did C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien Defend the Old West? – Bradley J. Birzer
Vatican Recognition Gives Boost to ‘Mother Teresa of the Caribbean’ – Paul McGregor, CH
Louis and Zélie Martin Model ‘A Simple Spirituality Achieved in Daily Life’ – Cecilia O’Reilly
Blessed Junípero Serra: Bringing the Faith to California – Jim Graves, The Register
Spiritual Steps for Your Choleric Child – Nancy Ward, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Book Review: The Catholic Guide to Dating After Divorce – Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur
Papal Mass in Philadelphia Expected to Draw 1.5 Million Pilgrims – Laura Leraci, CH
So-Called Same-Sex Marriage and Religious Freedom – Big Pulpit (July 6, 2015)
Synod 2015: The Saga Continues – Big Pulpit (July 4, 2015)
Moving Forward and So-Called Same-Sex Marriage – Big Pulpit (July 8, 2015)
The Culture War After Obergefell and Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Big Pulpit (July 14, 2015)
For the MONDAY EDITION (July 13, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (July 14, 2015) click here.