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Elder Iliy Nozdrin: “Now Our Duty is to Pray With All Our Zeal

So That the Lord Might Reconcile Our Lives”

Pravoslavie

Extraordinary Life of Confessor Who Speaks Language of Jesus – Gr Nw

Archbp of Mosul: “Recognize Genocide Against Christians” – ACN

Coptic Bishop Calls For Defense of Religious Freedom – ICN

Assembly of Bishops Issues Statement on Middle East – OCN

Reconciling East & West: The Papacy – Fr. D. Bird OSB, Mnks & Mrmd

Institute for Orth Chr Studies Starts Online Degree Pgm. – Pravmir

Pre-Synod for the Family Doctrinal Exchange – BigPulpit.com

Another Cardinal Against the Innovation

of Bergoglio & Kasper: Angelo Scola

by Sandro Magister of La Repubblica’s Chiesa

 

  Pope Francis’ Cardinal Super-Group Wants to

  Bring Back Spirit of Vatican II

  by Andrea Gagliarducci of Monday Vatican

 

  Belgium Bishop on Synod:

  Cohabitation Encouraged, IVF Approved

  by Brian Williams of One Peter 5

 

Bp. Cupich Is the Second Coming of Bernardin – Don. R. McClarey JD
No Change in Marriage Is Possible – Gerhard Cardinal Müller, Frs Thg
Annulment Argument: Quick Guide to the Two Sides – Dr. Ed Peters
Beauty of Art, A Pathway to God – Philip Kosloski
Liturgical Calendar; Printable Craft For Kids!  – Catholic Icing
Family Guide to Vocations – Susan Klemond, NCRegister.com
The New Media with Sister Margaret Obrovac – Shaun McAfee
Save the Storks in Delaware – Jo Anna Wahlund, Catholic Stand
10 Celebrities Who Look Suspiciously Similar to Pope Francis – ChPOP
Synod on Family: Oct. 13 Evening Update – BigPulpit.com (10-13-14)
Synod on Family Issues Pitiable Report – BigPulpit.com (10-14-14)
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-14-14) click here.

Cardinals Take Sides, Stoking Synod Run-Up

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

 

  Vatican Sources Deny Pope Upset

  Over Cardinals’ Marriage Book via the CNA

 

  Misleading Claims & Skewed Statements

  by Carl E. Olson of The Catholic World Report

 

Cardinals Jousting in Public? – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The Synod & the Crisis of Marriage – Russell Shaw, Aleteia∝
The Betting Is Open on the Next Synod – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Why Aren’t Children in the Discussion for the Synod? – Fr. Ray Blake
Synod on the Family Scuffling Continues – BigPulpit.com (9-24-14)
Morality and Same-Sex Attraction – BigPulpit.com (9-30-14)
Everything You Want to Know About Angels – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
Synod on the Family Debate Continues – BigPulpit.com (10-3-14)
Synod on the Family: October 5 Update – BigPulpit.com (10-5-14)
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How Pope Francis Personally

Picked Bishop Cupich

by Fr. Pio Pace

 

  The New Archbishop of Chicago

  Is No Moderate

  by Charles Camosy

 

  To Be or Not to Be a Priest or Nun

  by Susan Klemond

  of the National Catholic Register

 

Blase Cupich Descends on Chicago – Donald R. McClarey JD
Christianity in Iraq Is Finished – Daniel Williams, The Wshngtn Post
LCWR’s Leadership Role Questioned – Judy Roberts, NCRegister.com
There Are No ‘Gay’ People – Bernard Toutounji, Ignitum Today
Encountering God In Daily Life – Jamey Brown, Catholic Stand
Christian Filmmaking: Let’s Be Honest – Peter Mongeau, Cthlc Lane
Autism, Vaccines & Deisher’s Paper – Stacy Trasancos PhD
It’s Okay to be Bored – Lauren Meyers, Ignitum Today
Putin Is Not Our Christian Defender – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Pre-Synod on the Family Doctrinal Exchange – Big Pulpit (9-22-14)
Synod on the Family: October 12 Update – BigPulpit.com (10-12-14)
Synod on Family: Oct. 13 Evening Update – BigPulpit.com (10-13-14)
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (9-22-14) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (10-13-14) click here.

Committed to True Education

by Amy Smith of the National Catholic Register

 

  Manly Catholic Reads:

  Joseph’s Way

  by Bob Waruszewski

  of The Catholic Gentleman

 

 

  Everything You Want

  to Know About Holy Water

  by Fr. John Bartunek LC

  of Catholic Spiritual Direction

 

Bioethics in Bismarck – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
The Magical, Timeless Popularity of J. R. R. Tolkien – Michael Coren
Books for the Fatherly & Momnipotent Among Us – Sarah Reinhard
10 Reasons Why Homeschoolers Should Play Sports – Seton Magazine
Our Lady of Sorrows in Portland, Oregon – Nancy Murray, The Reg
Ancient Monastery Discovered In Israel – Thomas L. McDonald
50 Years a Catholic Priest: RIP Fr. Leonard Chrobot – Kathy Schiffer
Naming 50 Million Souls – Laurie Barrows, NCRegister.com
Catholicism and Obedience – Howard Kainz PhD, The Catholic Thing
Synod of the Family: Crd. Kasper Accuses – BigPulpit.com (9-19-14)
Morality and Same-Sex Attraction – BigPulpit.com (9-30-14)
Everything You Want to Know About Angels – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
Synod on the Family Debate Continues – BigPulpit.com (10-3-14)
Synod on the Family: October 5 Update – BigPulpit.com (10-5-14)
For the SUNDAY MORNING EDITION (10-5-14) click here.
For the SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-5-14) click here.
For the MONDAY MORNING EDITION (10-6-14) click here.
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How St. Andrew Ended Up as

the Patron Saint of Scotland

by Laura McAlister of Catholic Cravings

 

  Padre Pio’s Stigmata

  by Fr. Dwight Longenecker

  of Standing on my Head

 

  5 Prayers Recommended by

  an Exorcist to Combat Evil

  by H. H. Ambrose of Saint Peter’s List

 

How to Fight the Prosperity Gospel – Leticia Adams, Catholic Stand
The Fugitive Princess Bride Who Christianized the Scots – Ed Masters
New Research: King Richard III Suffered Traumatic Death – Greg Daly
Insulting Marriage – Greg Erlandson, OSV Newsweekly
Sirach for Social Media – Catholic Lane
A Theory for Tattoos – Mark Bauerlein, First Things
Who Is the False Prophet of the End Times? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
‘Same-Sex Marriage’ Violates the Rights & Dignity of Children – QM
Why Do Catholics Fall for the New Age Movement? – Fr D Longenecker
Morality and Same-Sex Attraction – BigPulpit.com (9-30-14)
Everything You Want to Know About Angels – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
Synod on the Family Debate Continues – BigPulpit.com (10-3-14)
Synod on the Family: October 5 Update – BigPulpit.com (10-5-14)
For the SATURDAY MORNING EDITION (10-4-14) click here.
For the SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-4-14) click here.
For the SUNDAY MORNING EDITION (10-5-14) click here.
For the SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-5-14) click here.
For the MONDAY MORNING EDITION (10-6-14) click here.
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Walter Cardinal Kasper Accuses

Other Cardinals of Attacking Pope Francis

via Fr. Z’s Blog

 

  Cardinals Müller and Pell Take

  Cardinal Kasper to Task

  by John Thavis

 

  The Shamelessness of

  Cardinal Walter Kasper Is Astonishing

  by New Catholic of Rorate Cæli

 

Secularists Jump In – Fr. Z’s Blog
If Synod Badly Handled We’ll Live w/Results for Years – Fr R De Souza
The Upcoming Synod & The Real Crisis of Marriage – Russell Shaw
The Marriage Mess – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Explaining to Catholics About Divorce – David Heath, M3 Squared
Crd. Pell Rules Out Change – Francis X. Rocca, The Catholic Herald
Synod on the Family: A Primer – Matthew Bunson, OSV Newsweekly
Crd. Martino: Synod Will Uphold Teachings – John Burger, Aleteia∝
Editorial: A Universal Synod – Editorial Board, OSV Newsweekly
Christianity, Islam, and The Middle East – BigPulpit.com (9-8-14)
Pre-Synod for Family Doctrinal Exchange – BigPulpit.com (9-22-14)
Morality and Same-Sex Attraction – BigPulpit.com (9-30-14)
Everything You Want to Know About Angels – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
Synod on the Family Debate Heats Up – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
Synod on the Family Debate Continues – BigPulpit.com (10-3-14)
Synod on the Family Update: October 5 – BigPulpit.com (10-5-14)
For the SUNDAY EDITION (9-21-14) click here.
For the MONDAY MORNING EDITION (9-22-14) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (9-22-14) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (10-2-14) click here.
For the FRIDAY MORNING EDITION (10-3-14) click here.
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For the SATURDAY MORNING EDITION (10-4-14) click here.
For the SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-4-14) click here.
For the SUNDAY MORNING EDITION (10-5-14) click here.
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Did Pope Francis Push the Envelope Attending Marriages of Cohabiting Couples?

by Catherine Ruth Pakaluk of Aleteia∝

 

  Reinterment of Catholic King Richard III in

  Protestant Cathedral & Anti-Catholicism

  by William Oddie of The Catholic Herald

 

  Is Cardinal Dolan Playing the Fool

  Or Just a Careerist Politician?

  by Donald R. McClarey JD of TACatholic

 

The Serpents Return to the Irish – Anthony Esolen PhD, Crisis Mgzn
The Humiliation Of Cardinal Burke (The No Spin Zone) – Pat Archbold
Incardinated TLM Franciscans May Be Blacklisted – Rorate Cæli
15 Tips for Surviving Mass With Little Ones – Jenni Groft, Cthlc Stand
Could Jesus Have Sinned? Absolutely Not! – Trent Horn, Cthlc Answrs
The Laity’s Call to Gospel Poverty – Bob Waruszewski, Ignitum Today
Families Grow Together While Serving Others – Marge Fenelon, OSV
Apologetics & Social Media w/Patrick Madrid – Sh. McAfee (link fixed)
Potential Candidates for Archdiocese of Chicago – Matthew Bunson
Morality and Same-Sex Attraction – BigPulpit.com (9-30-14)
Everything You Want to Know About Angels – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
Synod on the Family Debate Continues – BigPulpit.com (10-3-14)
For the FRIDAY MORNING EDITION (10-3-14) click here.
For the FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (10-3-14) click here.

House Authorizes Arming, Training of Syrian Rebels – USA Today

Assyrian Ch of E. Bp.: Why Christianity is Vital in Middle East – AINA

Edmonton’s Coptic Christians Welcomes Pp. Tawadros II – EJ

Bl. Velychkovsky Named Patron of Prison Ministry – BC Catholic

The Foolishness of the Cross – Met. Khodr, Notes on Arab Orthodoxy

Canadian P. M. Meets Pope Tawadros II – P. M. Press Release

OCA Holy Synod: Canonical Restructuring Proposals – OCA

When Orthodox Theologians Theologize Like Protestants – Mystagogy

St Feofil: Leave Vanity of This World – Jas. Liske, Death to the World

What Makes a Priest Rejoice at Confession – Hieromonk Nektary

Cardinal Dolan, “Caving In to Pressure”

by Kevin O’Brien of Waiting for Godot to Leave

 

  How to Write for the National Catholic Reporter

  by Christopher Johnson

  of the Midwest Conservative Journal

 

  Pope Francis Told Crd. Müller He Is “Irritated”

  with New Pro-Marriage Book?

  of La Croix Newspaper (France)

 

The Rumor of Cardinal Burke’s Demotion – Fr. Z’s Blog
On Bp Tobins Thoughtful Post on Divorced, Remarried – Dr. Ed Peters
Cardinal Dolan Responds & I’m Glad I Stayed Quiet – Shaun McAfee
Does God Reward His Workers? 25th Sun. in OT – John Bergsma
Homosexual Acts Not Approved by Church, Here’s Why – Msgr. Pope
Annulment Reform Smart Bet at Synod of Bishops – John L. Allen Jr.
Regensburg Vindicated – George Weigel, Denver Catholic Register
More Nunsense From ‘Time,’ HuffPost & ‘U. S. News’ – Ann Carey
Islamist Plot, Pope Francis Still Prepares to Visit Albania – Aleteia∝
Links on Synod for Family: Remarried & Divorced – Big Pulpit (9-16-14)
Morality and Same-Sex Attraction – BigPulpit.com (9-30-14)
Everything You Want to Know About Angels – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
Synod on the Family Debate Heats Up – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
Synod on the Family Debate Continues – BigPulpit.com (10-3-14)
Synod on the Family Update: October 5 – BigPulpit.com (10-5-14)
For the THURSDAY EDITION (10-2-14) click here.
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Altar Girls, Altar Boys & the Priesthood – Brian Williams, One Peter 5

Survival Story: First Week of Homeschool – Cari Donaldson, Aleteia∝
Sequoia Sierra On Beauty & Femininity – Christine Niles, Regina Blog
Religious Imagery in Norman Rockwell Paintings – Patrick Toner, Crisis
Fr. L. Bouyer on Liturgical Reform & Its Architects  – Gregory DiPippo
A Man with a Plan: Tito Edwards Launches Chronica – Kathy Schiffer
Letting Go of the Spirit of Vatican II, One Readers Story – Rorate Cæli
Israeli Christians’ New Nationality: Aramaean, Not Arab – Ido Ben Pora
Cardinal Burke to be Demoted? – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Islamophobia-phobia & the Rotherham Rapes – William Kilpatrick, Crisis
From Same-Sex Attraction to Chaste Catholic – Christine Niles, Regina
Discerning My Vocation as an Artist – David Clayton, The Way of. . .
Crd. Martino: Synod Will Not Change Teaching on  Family – Carl E. Olson
Premarital Sex Is a Mortal Sin, Repent to be Saved – Msgr. Charles Pope
Would an Independent Scotland be an Anti-Catholic Scotland? – Gr. Daly
Report: ObamaCare Subsidizes Abortion – Joan Frawley Desmond
Demagougery of Ted Cruz & His Conservative Media Cheerleaders – MBD
Links on Synod for Family: Remarried & Divorced – Big Pulpit (9-16-14)
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (10-1-14) click here.

Why I Never Should Have Had 8 Children – Leila Miller, Catholic Stand

The Most Exclusive Job in the World: How to Become Pope – ChurchPOP
The Power of the Eucharist & Prayer in Fight Against Evil – Janet Moore
Patriarchs Urge West Stop Extinction of Middle East Christians – The CH
Crux Website Off to a Not So Good Start – Fr. Z’s Blog (link fixed)
Blackfen: New Priest Hostile to TLM, Implements Spirit of Vatican II – RC
What Happens When the State Makes Itself as a Religion – Crd. George
Synod of the Family & USCCB: Oh No! – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
Are We Catholics First or Americans First? – Aleteia∝
Ted Cruz Put Lives at Risk at In Defense of Christians Summit – PJ Smith
How to Design a Church for the Poor – Duncan Stroik, Aleteia∝
Beyond the Headlines of Domestic Violence – Jessie Tappel, TaChF
Did Jesus’ Relatives Emigrate to Ancient Iraq? – Philip Jenkins, Aleteia∝
On Catholicism & Freemasonry in 1738 – David L. Gray
Faith and Mystery – J. C., Ignitum Today 16
Politico Slams Crd. Dolan in Letter to Apostolic Nuncio – Dallas Catholic
Links on Synod for Family: Remarried & Divorced – Big Pulpit (9-16-14)
Morality and Same-Sex Attraction – BigPulpit.com (9-30-14)
Everything You Want to Know About Angels – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
Synod on the Family Debate Heats Up – BigPulpit.com (10-2-14)
For the TUESDAY EDITION (9-30-14) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (10-1-14) click here.
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