Big Pulpit

The Holy See Just Centralized Power Even More

by Ross Douthat

of The New York Times

 

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The Hounding of Cardinal Pell: Things Australia’s Media Don’t Want You to Know

by Damian Thompson

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11 Great Catholic Scientists

by Constance Hull

of Epic Pew

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Will Pope Francis Change the Date of Easter to Appease Orthodox Christians?

courtesy The Reg

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Why Pro-Marriage Lawyers Are Losing

by Robert R. Reilly PhD

of The Stream

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How Do We Tackle Popular Myths About Marriage?

courtesy The CWR Blog

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Now, the Kasper Theory of Democracy?

by George Weigel

of The Catholic Difference

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Respectable or Faithful? – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Too Anxious to Function – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
On Fatherly Influence and Practical Lessons – Randy Hain, The Integrated Catholic Life™
A Good Man’s Happy Death – Richard G. Evans, Catholic Stand
On Evangelium Vitae and Star Wars – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
The Fight for Fatherhood – Matthew Becklo, Aleteia∝
Close-Knit Community Offers Prayerful Response to Charleston Tragedy – Jos. Pronechen
Which Social Media Does Your Youth Group Need? – Father Matthew P. Schneider LC
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Bruce Jenner, Transgenderism, and Gender Theory – Big Pulpit (June 16, 2015)
Laudato Si’: Reactions from Catholics and the World – Big Pulpit (June 18, 2015)
Laudato Si’: More Insight and Analysis – Big Pulpit (June 20, 2015)
Laudato Si’: Further Investigation – Big Pulpit (June 23, 2015)
Reactions on SCOTUS Legalizing So-Called Same-Sex Marriage – Big Pulpit (June 27, 2015)
For the SUNDAY EDITION (June 21, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 22, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (June 25, 2015) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (June 28, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 29, 2015) click here.

‘Transabled’

by Chelsea Zimmerman

of Ignitum Today

 

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Is Economic Growth the Enemy of Saving the Environment? These Catholics Say No

by Elise Harris

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There Is a Fundamental Right to Marriage, and We Must Preserve It

by Adam J. MacLeod, PhD

of Public Discourse

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Distracted: Was Your Daddy Involved In Family Life While You Were Growing Up?

by Barb Lishko

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The Plot to Sterilize the World’s Poor

by Dennis Sewell

of Catholic Herald

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Pope Francis and the Just Third Way

by Michael D. Greaney

of Homiletic & Pastoral Review

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On Understanding Priestly Celibacy

by Fr. James Swetnam, SJ

of Homiletic & Pastoral Review

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Who Then Is This Whom Even the Wind & Sea Obey?: 12th Sun OT Readings – M. Barber
How to Fit Faith into Your Busy Work and Family Life – Randy Hain, Aleteia∝
The Powerful Humility of Mothers – James M. Littleton, Catholic365.com
Canon Lawyers Evaluate the Path to Annulment – Joan Frawley Desmond, The Register
A Catholic Version of Success – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholic Stand
Five Catholic Things We Can Learn from Captain Planet – Sarah Vabulas, Epic Pew
A Gift of Converting Others to Catholicism: Fr. C. John McCloskey – Don. R. McClarey JD
Book Review: Michael Foley’s Drinking with the Saints – Peter Kwasniewski, New Lit Mov
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Bruce Jenner, Transgenderism, and Gender Theory – Big Pulpit (June 16, 2015)
Laudato Si: Reactions from Catholics and the World – Big Pulpit (June 18, 2015)
Laudato Si’: More Insight and Analysis – Big Pulpit (June 20, 2015)
Synod 2015: A Growing German Schism – Big Pulpit (June 22, 2015)
Laudato Si’: Further Investigation – Big Pulpit (June 23, 2015)
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 22, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 23, 2015) click here.

The Return of Catholic Anti-Modernism

by R. R. Reno

of First Things

 

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Ten Things in Laudato Si You Won’t Hear About From the Media

by Ryan Mayer

of Epic Pew

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Let’s Listen to Pope Francis on Climate

by Josiah Neeley

of First Things

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Mixing Up the Sciences of Heaven and Earth

by Fr. George W. Rutler

of Crisis Magazine

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A Concise Summary of Laudato Si, Pope Francis’ Encyclical on the Environment

by Kevin Cotter

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Pope Francis Is Unduly Pessimistic about the World

by Philip Booth

of Catholic Herald

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Full Text and Guidance Map for Pope Francis’ Encyclical ‘Laudato Si‘

by Edward Pentin

of The Register

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Laudato Si: The Cheers and the Challenges – Father Raymond J. De Souza, The Reg
Pope Francis Urges ‘Changes of Lifestyle’ in Laudato Si’ – Austen Ivereigh, OSV
Pope Francis Wants to Roll Back ‘Progress’, Is World Ready? – Mat. Schmitz, WaPo
The Rise of Rex Mottram Catholicism – P. Z., The American Catholic
Laudato Si’s Ultimate Value – Robert Royal, The National Catholic Register
Pope Francis Condemns Abortion, Population Control in New Encyclical – Elise Harris
Good News About the New Encyclical Laudato Si – Father John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Popes’ Encyclical Is More Than Climate Change: It’s About Culture – Rn. T. Anderson PhD
Pope Francis’s Encyclical Is No Communistic, Anti-Life Screed – Stephen Bullivant, CH
Editorial: Care for Our Home – Editorial Board, OSV Newsweekly
Laudato Si’: More Insight and Analysis (June 20, 2015)
For the THURSDAY EDITION (June 18, 2015) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 19, 2015) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 20, 2015) click here.
For the HOLY MONDAY EDITION (March 21, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (March 21, 2016) click here.
For the HOLY MONDAY EXTRA (March 21, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 1, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 1, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EXTRA (June 1, 2016) click here.

Ryan T. Anderson Drives the Right People Crazy

by Matthew J. Franck, PhD

of First Things

 

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Laudato Si: Francis Is Slapping His Critics in the Face

by Damian Thompson

of The Spectator

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The Questionable Science Behind the Encyclical Laudato Si

by William M. Briggs

of Crisis Magazine

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10 Catholic Postures You Are Prone to Loving (and Hating)

by T. J. Burdick

of Epic Pew

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Did Catholics Change the Ten Commandments?

by John Martignoni

of Aleteia∝

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Top Six Liturgical Quotes By Robert Cardinal Sarah

by Jeff Ostrowski

of Views f/ the Choir Loft

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Should Children’s Need for Stability Be Secondary to Adult Desires

by Dale O’Leary

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Imagining a Family Friendly Political Order – Joe Bissonnette, Crisis Magazine
Difficult Questions on Unused Embryos – Mark L. Movsesian, First Things
Who’s Afraid of Pomp and Splendor? – Peter Kwasniewski, New Liturgical Movement
Whether There Will be Beer in Heaven? – Brother Leo Camurati OP, Dominicana
Technology and Temperance – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
The Hippocratic Oath and Technology – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
The Real Costs of the Infertility Industry – Anne Hendershott and Joseph Cavello
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Bruce Jenner, Transgenderism, and Gender Theory – Big Pulpit (June 16, 2015)
Laudato Si: Reactions from Catholics and the World – Big Pulpit (June 18, 2-15)

The ‘Third Rail’ of the Priestly Abuse Scandal: The Role of Homosexuality

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

 

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Remembering Another Time the Media Predicted the Church Would Change: 1968

by Luke Arredondo

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Birth Control in Drinking Water: A Fertility Catastrophe in the Making?

by Celeste McGovern

 

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No Mercy for Sandro Magister, the Man Who Leaked the Encyclical to the World

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

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Encyclicals 101

by Steve Skojec

of One Peter 5

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Five Tips for Talking About Pope Francis

by Lucy West

of Epic Pew

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Keep Calm and Rely on Sound Doctrine

by Birgit Jones

of Catholic Stand

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Love, Tolerance, and the Making of Distinctions – Father Robert Barron, The CWR Blog
Bach, Mozart, and a Brain Wave Illustration – Starck, Plato Theoria
Vatican to Prosecute Former Nuncio for Sexual Abuse – Edward Pentin, The Register
Waiting for the Decision on Marriage – Hadley Arkes PhD, The Catholic Thing
Archbishop Gomez: Assisted Suicide Bill Is Hollow Compassion – The Register
Pope Francis: Children Need to See Their Mother and Father in Love – Catholic Herald
So Sad! Fire Destroys Historic French Basilica in Nantes – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Draft of Environmental Encyclical Leaked! What to Know – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACth
Epic Giveaway: Monkrock Jesus Icon Tee – David Rummelhoff, Epic Pew (Ends June 27)
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Bruce Jenner, Transgenderism, and Gender Theory – Big Pulpit (June 16, 2015)
Synod 2015: A Growing German Schism – Big Pulpit (June 22, 2015)
Laudato Si’: Further Investigation – Big Pulpit (June 23, 2015)
U. S. Supreme Court Legalizes So-Called Same-Sex Marriage – Big Pulpit (June 26, 2015)
Reactions on SCOTUS Legalizing So-Called Same-Sex Marriage – Big Pulpit (June 27, 2015)
For the THURSDAY EDITION (June 25, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (June 25, 2015) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 26, 2015) click here.

Pope Francis: Gender Theory Is a Threat to Society

by Diane Montagna

of Aleteia∝

 

Daughter of Sex-Change Man Warns Jenner’s Children of Pain & Loss Ahead – Denise Shick
Five Questions for Supporters of Gender Transitioning – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Pope Francis: Men & Women Are Different for a Reason – The National Catholic Register
Making Wise Medical Decisions Is Not Bruce Jenner’s Forte – Joseph Schaeffer, Crisis
Those Who Weren’t Courageous Enough for ESPN – Matthew Archbold, The Register
Preaching About Bruce Jenner? – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
The Humanity That Jenner and I Share – Brittany Higdon, Truth and Charity Forum
Pretty Little Lies: On the Idolness of Bruce Jenner – Lauren Enk Mann, The CWR Blog
Transgenderism: A Pathogenic Meme – Paul McHugh, Public Discourse
Bruce Jenner: What Does Love Demand? Part 2 – Misty, Catholic Lane
Should We Catholics Call Him Caitlyn? – Father Matthew P. Schneider LC, Project YM
Bruce Jenner: What Does Love Demand? Part 1 – Misty, Catholic Lane
Bruce Jenner, Heroism, and Individuality Run Amok. . . – Carlos Espinosa, LTFOAHW
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 16, 2015) click here.

Do Not Support Mary’s Way Worldwide Apostolate

by Kathy Schiffer

of Seasons of Grace

 

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Liturgical Deformation Goes On, But Cardinal Sarah Takes the Helm

by Sandro Magister

of Settimo Cielo

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Plato and Marriage Redefinition

by John Bergsma, PhD

of The Sacred Page

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A Jesuit School, Saint Louis University, Capitulates to Evil

by Jack Kerwick

of Crisis Magazine

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The Benedict Option: Not for the Faint of Heart

by Eric Sammons

of One Peter 5

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Why Bonhoeffer Made the Sign of the Cross

by Joel J. Miller

of Theology That Sticks

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God Loves a Mobile Home

by Shane Kapler

of Epic Pew

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Daffey Thoughts and Antagonistic Catholic Bloggers – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
The Biggest Little Youth Festival – Elisabeth Deffner, The National Catholic Register
Jesus Wept: Throwing Babies Into the Sewer – Donald R. McClarey JD, TheAmCatholic
The Gift of Sacrifice – Michelle Fritz, Catholic Stand
Bps. Vasa & Ath. Schneider Co-Author Preferential Option for the Family Book – E. Pentin
To See and Love as Him – Amanda Sloan, Ignitum Today
A World Without Consequences – Mitchell Kalpakgian PhD, Truth and Charity Forum
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Bruce Jenner, Transgenderism, and Gender Theory – Big Pulpit (June 16, 2015)
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 22, 2015) click here.

Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns With ‘Clear Conscience’ Amid Sexual Abuse Controversy

by Ann Schneible

of The National Catholic Register

 

Archbishop Nienstedt, Auxiliary Bishop Resign – Catholic Culture
Archbishop Nienstedt Maintains Innocence Amidst Charges of Cover-up – Kathy Schiffer
Archbishop John Nienstedt Steps Down – Augustus, Rorate Cæli
Archbishop John Nienstedt of Saint Paul in Minnesota Is to Leave His Post – Catholic Herald
Abp. Nienstedt Isn’t & Shouldn’t be the Sole Focus of the Criminal Complaint – Phil Lawler
Vatican Charges ex-nuncio w/Possession of Child Pornography, Sexual Abuse of Minors – CC
Fraternal Correction By and For Bishops – Adam A. J. DeVille PhD, The CWR Blog
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 15, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 16, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 17, 2015) click here.

Why Is the Holy See Increasingly More Worldly Than Spiritual?

by David Warren

of The Catholic Thing

 

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All Are Welcome. . . .To What Exactly?

by Father Dwight Longenecker

of Standing on my Head

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Sacrosanctum Concilium’s Disappearing Footnotes

by Matthew Hazell of New Liturgical Movement

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Cardinal Sarah on the Traditional Missal and Pope Paul VI Missal

by Robert Cardinal Sarah

of L’Osservatore Romano

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Same-Sex ‘Marriage’: An Open Letter to Justice Kennedy

by Jamey Brown

of Catholic Stand

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Medjugorje Decision Will Take ‘Months,’ Says Vatican Spokesman

by Edward Pentin

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Cleaning Up: Why You Should Stop Being a Spiritual Hoarder

by Robert Barby II

of Epic Pew

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Homosexuality in Romans One – Father Bevil Bramwell OMI, The Catholic Thing
Bullies, Thugs, and Malcontents for Pope Francis – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Diocese Quits Social Justice Org. Over Participation in Gay Pride Parade – John Burger
Will Father Emil Kapaun Be Beatified Soon? Updated – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Becoming Confidently Pro-Life – Morgan McFarlin, Ignitum Today
The Gaffigans: An Interview w/ Serious, Light-Hearted Catholics – Bro. Jn. Dm. Bouck OP
The Rise of Christian Legal Organizations – Daniel Bennett, Religion & Politics
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Laudato Si: Reactions from Catholics and the World – Big Pulpit (June 18, 2-15)
For the THURSDAY EDITION (June 18, 2015) click here.

Slobs at Mass

by Donald R. McClarey, JD

of The American Catholic

 

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Our Children Deserve the Truth

by Cynthia Millen

of Catholic Stand

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Remembering Paul Coakley

by Kevin Symonds

of Catholic Stand

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‘My First Communion’ As Told By My Eight Year Old Daughter

by Doug Johnson

of Epic Pew

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Pope to Peruvian Pro-Lifers: ‘Keep Shaking Things Up’

via The National Catholic Register

 

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A Good Man’s Happy Death – Richard G. Evans, Catholic Stand
European Court Votes to ‘Kill a Disabled Person,’ Says French Bishop – Philippe Oswald
The Dawn of Sainthood – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today
The Way Forward: Accommodation or Proclamation? – Russell Shaw, The CWR Blog
Bishop Lawrence Scanlan: Spreading the Faith in Utah in 1873 – Donald R. McClarey JD
Why Do We Stink At Using Our Great Social Media Tools for Evangelization? – Mt. Archbold
You Will Be Assimilated Into Accepting Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Jonathan V. Last
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Bruce Jenner, Transgenderism, and Gender Theory – Big Pulpit (June 16, 2015)
Laudato Si: Reactions from Catholics and the World – Big Pulpit (June 18, 2-15)
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 16, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 17, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (June 18, 2015) click here.

I Don’t Make Deals

by Abby Johnson

of Epic Pew

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How to Hold a Deathbed Vigil

by Tammy Ruiz

of Catholic Stand

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Pope Francis to Parents: Take the Computer Out of Your Kids’ Bedrooms

by Diane Montagna

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My Grandchildren’s America – Denise Hunnell MD, Truth and Charity Forum
The Value of Enthronement; Novena to the Sacred Heart – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Extended Families, Nuclear Families, Single Parent Families – Mitchell Kalpakgian PhD
Up Close: The Holy Shroud of Turin – OSV Staff, OSV Newsweekly
The Family and the Biotech Revolution – Father Dwight Longenecker, The Register
The Sugar Sacrifice: Who Will Win? – Heather Anderson Renshaw, Ignitum Today
Pilgrims Flock to Walsingham, Enjoying a Resurrection – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Alt∝
800 Years of Magna Carta – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
The Language of Retreat – Father Mark A. Pilon, The Catholic Thing
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Bruce Jenner, Transgenderism, and Gender Theory – Big Pulpit (June 16, 2015)
Laudato Si’: More Insight and Analysis – Big Pulpit (June 20, 2015)
For the SUNDAY EDITION (June 14, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 15, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 16, 2015) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (June 21, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 22, 2015) click here.

‘Music Battles’ in the Church: Such as Romeri vs. Chaput

by Andrew Leung

of The Choir Loft

 

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The Medjugorje (Non) Decision

by Patrick Archbold

of Creative Minority Report

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Pope Francis on Marriage and Poverty

by Benjamin Baxter

of Catholic Lane

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A Pilgrimage to the Shroud of Turin

by Patti Maguire Armstrong

of Epic Pew

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Prayer that Pleases God: Advice from Teresa of Avila

by Daniel Burke

of The Register

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Conspiracies & Catholicism: Miracles – Foxfier, Catholic Stand
Don’t Use My Pain as a Weapon: Infertility & Same-Sex Marriage – Oliver Olivarez, Pub Dis
Saint Zoe and the Altar of Worldly Comfort – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Black Catholics Uniquely Affected by Closings – Brian Fraga, OSV Newsweekly
Doublespeaque vs. Truth in Advertising: The NLRB Tightens the Noose – The Motley Monk
Washington Florist Asks Court to Overturn Mandatory Gay ‘Marriage’ Support – The Reg
Another Evangelical Embraces Culture of Death, Adopts Gay ‘Marriage’ – Carl R. Trueman
Laudato Si: Reactions from Catholics and the World – Big Pulpit (June 18, 2-15)