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15 Quotes from Crd. Ratzinger’s Letter to Bishops on Homosexuality – SPL

The Sacred Heart & the Purifying of Our Emotions – Fr. Tim Finigan
Anglicans Set to Remove Satan from Baptismal Rite – Anne Hendershott
Favela Moves Forward: World Youth Day Leaves Lasting Legacy – C. Kudialis
Kahlil Joseph & Poetry in Motion – Sr. Theresa Noble, Pursued by Truth
Neo Beuronese Sacred Art from San Diego – Dav. Clayton, Way of Beauty
The Counter-Culture – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
Born for Happiness & Misery: King George III – Fr. George R. Rutler, Crisis
Attempting Serious Communion at an Unserious Liturgy – Ken. J. Wolfe
A Feast of Catholic Learning – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Religion is Meant to be Used – Bernard Toutounji, Ignitum Today
Major FBI Arrest Highlights Problem of Human Trafficking – Adelaide Mena
Tash & the Salvation of Muslims – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Sin Is Sexy Isn’t It? – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave
Physician Assisted Suicide: From Dominion to the Right to Die – M Latkovic

Three Fallacies in the “Dress Code Debates” – Trent Horn, Cthlc Answers

Confessions of a Catholic Convert – Haley Stewart, Catholic Exchange
Is Peter “Cephas”? – Michael Barber PhD, The Sacred Page
Hidden Treasure for Catholic Business – Randy Hain, NCRegister.com
Beauty Is for the Poor, Too – Duncan G. Stroik, Crisis Magazine
More Good Reads for Summer – NCRegister.com
Fallen Away Family Member, What Can I Do? – Fr. John Bartunek LC
Hobby Lobby Wins! – Patrick Archbold, NCRegister.com
Why the Religious Freedom Restoration Act Matters – Kim Colby, Pub Dis
Cardinal Dolan Permits Church to Function as a Gay Parish – Rod Dreher
Vatican Laicizes Abp. Josef Wesolowski for Sex Abuse of Minors – E. Pentin
The Collapse of Catholicism In Latin America – Augustinus, Rorate Cæli
ISIS Knows Just Enough History to be Dangerous – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith
Why Multiculturalism Is Regressive – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Choosing Peace – Rachel Zamarron, Ignitum Today
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic

Why Chaste People Should Get Uncomfortable – Arleen Spenceley, Ig Td

Feminist Won’t Be Happy With Pope Francis’ Latest Interview – Fr. Z’s Blg
Hip Hop & Rap Music Are Killing the Black Community – Marc Barnes
These Saints Can Help Your Soccer Team Win – Rome Reports
Six Practical Ideas for Integrating Our Catholic Faith with Work – Ran. Hain
Creativity & the New Evangelization: Lessons From Pixar – Daniel McInerny
Summer Reading: Saints & Romance – Sarah Reinhard, NCRegister.com
An Atheist’s Last Stand: Jennifer Fulwiler’s Journey – Kathy Schiffer
Is There Mercy for Muslims? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on. . .
The Prophetic Papacy of Paul VI – James Day, Crisis Magazine
What Not to Expect from Synod on Remarried – Karl Keating, Cth Answrs
Wanted: Priests With Brains & Brawn – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Reg
Traditional Catholics Perplexed Over N.Y. Parish’s Rumored Closing – Fraga
Unlikely Apostles – Don. R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
LCWR Update: Playing Politics Again, This Time With Pope Francis – Carey
Forget the Web, Return to Pamphleteering – Mark Judge, Aleteia

The Ecumenical Laboratory of Ukraine – Brett R. McCaw, The Ct Wr Rp

Catholic & Orthodox in Ukraine: The Rest of the Story – Dr. Jeff Mirus
Fostering Unity in Ukraine – John Burger, Aleteia
The End of the Nestorians and Orthodox in Mosul – Philip Jenkins, Aleteia
Syriac Catholic Patriarch: We’re Devastated – Kathryn Elliott, The Reg
Russia Placing New Restrictions on Churches in Crimea – Cthlc World News
Pope Francis Urges Christians in the Middle East to Keep Faith – The Ct Hr
Everything You Need to Know About ISIL in Iraq – Don. R. McClarey JD
Iraq’s Implosion Is Another Disaster for Middle East Christians – Lucie-Smth
What Should the U. S. Do About Iraq? – Joan Frawley Desmond, The Reg
Blunders, Failures & Wasted Time in Iraq – Russell Shaw, The CWR Blog
Stunning and Whirling Prayer – Brandon Vogt
The Fall of Constantinople – The Economist
The Fall of Constantinople; The Final Tragedy of Our Time – Karakostas

An Embarrassment of Vocations! – Regina Magazine

The Art of Celebrating the Eucharistic Liturgy Properly – Bp. Th. Paprocki
Identical Twins Ordained as Priests – Kathleen Lavey, Livingston Daily
The Man Behind America’s Largest Catholic Super-Site – Kathy Schiffer
Front Row With Francis: The Nature of the Church – Melanie Jean Juneau
Tradition Draws Catholic Youth – Shane Schaetzel, Ozarks Catholic
Abp. Cordileone on the Sacred Liturgy – New Liturgical Movement
Preserving Religious Art – Jerri Donohue, NCRegister.com
Sister Blandina on the Path to Sainthood – Don. R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
A Town, A Secretary & a Book – Victor Gaetan, NCRegister.com
Poetry & Exile – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to
The Spiritual Climb – Alex Taylor, Catholic Lane
Curiosity, Science & the Pope – Michael Baruzzini, Crisis Magazine

Excommunication after Abortion & Absolution – Fr. Z’s Blog

How the Great War Left My Family in Pieces – Mary Teresa Connor
A Tale of Two Trials: Karamazov & Zimmerman – Randall Smith PhD
“Upon This Rock”: Readings for Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul – M. Barber
Thinking Liturgically: God’s Justice – Kevin M. Tierney, Catholic Lane
Cheer Along with Me: CNA Joins the EWTN Family – Sarah Reinhard
NCRegister Columnist Wins Catholic Press Awards! – Rebecca Taylor, CMR
Rome Church Restoration Boosted by Unique 3-D Scanner – Jan Bentz
Book Review: Dear God, You Can’t Be Serious – Pat. Fagnant-MacArthur
Caesar’s Thumb – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
St. Cyril of Alexandria: Power Monger or Scripture Scholar? – Stph. Beale
Rudyard Kipling’s “If–”: A Lesson In Manhood – James P. Bernens
Pope Francis on Jesus: Who Do You Say That I Am? – Don. R. McClarey JD
The Explainer on New Family Synod Working Document – Luke Coppen

Vatican Sources: Pope Francis Is Wearing Himself Out – William Oddie PhD

Look Out Darkness, Christian Hollywood Is Mobilizing! – Jen. W. Atencio
The Nun Who Stood Up to Billy the Kid– Catherine Harmon, The CWR Blg
English Chant Propers for the Sacred Heart of Jesus – The Chant Café
Re-Freed Sudanese Woman: “I Am a Christian, & I Will Remain a Christian”
Let’s Show Forgiveness to the Chomper Luis Suarez – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith
Does Association Football (Soccer) Make the World a Better Place? – Mrphy
Facebook: Five Ways It Can Bless Your Life – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
The Fault in Our Stories – Daniel McInerny, The Catholic Thing
Crd Collins of Toronto: “Receiving Communion Is Not Obligatory at Mass”
The Non-Catholics Who Saved the Latin Mass – Regina Blog
New Family Synod Docs: Unchangeable Moral Law & Value of Suffering – PK
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
Massachusetts Abortion Clinic Bubble Zone Law Struck Down – DR McClarey
Presbyterian (PCUSA) Refugees Welcome! – Mark P. Shea, The Reg
Lutherans Call for Latin Liturgy as an Aid to Identity & Unity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Transgender Babies: The New Civil Rights Frontier – Rod Dreher

Pope Francis: Seeking Jesus Outside of Church Is Dangerous & Harmful – Z

The “Inhumanity” of the Homosexual Lifestyle – Fr. Paul Connor OP
Soft-Bellied Catholicism – Michael Lane, Catholic Stand
Falling in Love: Knowing the Sacred Heart of Jesus – William Fahey, Ct Ex
To Those Who Wait to Conceive – Mark D. Oshinskie, Crisis Magazine
At the Service of God & Man: Venerable Pierre Toussaint – Kv. Schmiesing
Look Really Cute & Eat All You Want – Julie Machado, Ignitum Today
The Scripture That Guides U. S. Soccer Champion Clint Dempsey – Schiffer
Five Patron Saints of Beer – Sam Guzman, Catholic Exchange
Restoring Sacred Architecture to a Higher Plane  – Trent Beattie, The Reg
Clarity & Charity in the Liturgy Wars – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Selling Our Sins – Marc Barnes, Bad Catholic
Irish Govt Finalizes Terms of Inquiry Into Mother-Baby Homes  – Mch. Kelly
Charles Carroll of Carrollton-Faith & Freedom – Don. R. McClarey JD
Politicians & Bishops in an Age of Absurdity & Bumper Stickers – C.E. Olson

Pope Francis & the Persecution of the TLM Franciscans – D.R. McClarey JD

Pope Francis & South Korea – John Paul Shimek, The Cth Wor Rep
Why We Are Arguing About Religion – Bruce Frohnen, Crisis Magazine
Phases of a Fiat, A Journey Towards Surrender – Jenni Groft, Cthlc Stand
Tooting Our Horn – Jeanette DeMelo, NCRegister.com
Family Synod on Remarried Divorced Excerpts Released – Rorate Cæli
Do You Know Your Shepherd? – Bob Waruszewski, Ignitum Today
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(Click Here) – uCatholic
Experts’ Views on the Diplomatic Approach of Pope Francis – Phil Lawler
Enemies of Tradition Wrong Yet Again – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
“Is the Church Invisible?” – Matthew Olson, Answering Protestants
Book Review: Gene Wolfe’s The Wizard Knight – J. C., Ignitum Today
Priests & Nuns Named Righteous Among the Nations – Zenit

Pope Francis Says It Again: “Who Am I To Judge?” – Thomas L. McDonald

Cardinal Backs Call by Judge for Re-think on Religious Liberty – The CH
Association of U. S. Catholic Priests Met in St. Louis, Average Age. . . – Fr Z
What Did Pope Francis Prayer for Peace at Vatican Accomplish – P. J. Smith
USCCB Focus on Family, Religious Freedom at Spring Meeting – H Hitchcock
Restore Latin to the Mass. . . of the Lutheran Church – Graham Glover
What Is Peter Tatchell’s Agenda Really? – Mark Lambert, De Omnibus. . .
The Real Scandal Behind the Tuam Home for Unwed Mothers – Michael Kelly
Melinda Gates Statement on Not Funding Abortion Is Disingenuous – Burger
The Priest’s Sacrifice & Yours – Deacon Edward Looney, Ignitum Today
Regard Every Man As Better Than You – Jason Liske, Catholic Stand
Of Astrophysics & Atheism: Wherefore Religion in the Space Age? – Gdmn
Fortnight For Freedom: Catholics in the American Revolution – D McClarey
George Will Vilified for Questioning Campus “Rape Culture” – Rachel Lu
Catholics Should be Wary of Hillary Clinton’s Latest Image Makeover – CH

On Your Knees, Punk! Bishop says Ditch The Bow – Patrick Archbold, CMR

Open Season on Strong-Identity Catholics in the Vatican – Fr. Z’s Blog
Swiss Bishops Allow Catholic “Priestess” Say Homily in Mass – Rorate Cæli
Background Info on Open Season on Strong-Identity Catholics – Rorate Cæli
Spanish Speaking Pope Has Vatican Officials Racing to Language Class – RR
Most Influential World Leader on Twitter: Pope Francis – Abdul Latheef
Married & Priestly Vocations Are Complementary – Francis Phillips
Morality Clauses: I Have a Problem – Jo Anna Wahlund, Catholic Stand
Marriage, Divorce & Communion: An Interview with Crd. Th. Collins – WOF
Exorcists Weigh in on Reported Possessions in Mexico (Video) – Armstrong
Cain Lives: On Religious Fratricide – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Nigerian Bishop: Govt Corruption Contributes to Boko Haram – Bunderson
Human trafficking in the U. S. A.: Where’s the Outrage? – The Motley Monk
Dear Robert Tracinski: Sola Pecunia – J. Q. Tomanek, Ignitum Today
Does God Love Wolf Spiders? – Stacy Trasancos PhD, Intgrtd Cth Life™
3 Reasons Obama’s New Attack on Relgs Lib. Concerns Catholics – J Shimek

Why Is Catholicism In Decline? – David Carlin, Aleteia

The Scandal of Images of Non-Saints in the Sanctuary – David L. Gray
“Making Gay Okay” Is a “Very Important” & “Searingly Effective Book” – IIS
Cardinal Arinze Speaking on the New Roman Missal – Crps Chrst Wtrshd
Am I Too Much Work for God? – Fr. John Bartunek LC, Cthlc Sprtl Drctn
On the Indoctrination of Children – Jon Sorensen, Catholic Answers
A Christian Convert, on the Run in Afghanistan – Azam Ahmed, NY Times
Soren Kierkegaard Meets G. K. Chesterton – Benjamin Mann, Cth Exchng
Hell: Vacancy or No Vacancy? – Matthew Tyson, Ignitum Today
The Quran & Christianity – Michael Coren, The Catholic World Report
Life on the Academic Animal Farm – Robert Oscar Lopez, Crisis Mgzn
Are ADHD Medications Merely a Post-Contraceptive Control? – And. Sciba
What Is Truth? – Patrick Archbold, NCRegister.com
Polygamy & Human Dignity – Carson Holloway, Public Discourse
God Is a Four Letter Word – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Euphemisms for Euthanasia & False Dilemmas; Assisted Suicide – Ja. Harvey