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Ave Maria: A Very Catholic Town – Michael Durnan, Regina Magazine

Fr. Robert Barron on Protestantism and Authority – Mark Shea, NCReg
Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Offers to Merge Churches – Byz Pulpit
Kickstarting a Catholic Culture With Crowdfunding – Peter J. Smith, DRg
Who Advises the Pope? – Marco Tosatti, Vatican Insider
Sister Benigna Consolata Ferrero – Mystics of the Church
Chant as Free Culture: Legacy of Msgr. Schuler’s Resistance – Chnt Cfé
Salamanca Cathedral, The Old Cathedral – Zephyrinus
What Did the Pope Really Say about “Ideology”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Hermeneutic of Continuity & Reform In Art – T. S. Eliot, Mdr Amr Ptr
Video Profiles Qualities of Thomas Aquinas Col. – Adam Wilson, Ct Ed Dl
Book Review: “A Short Primer For Unsettled Laymen” – Jason Liske
Ottoman History Pgm Highlights Tension bt Religious & Secular Law – CH
A Catholic Guide to Thomas Hobbes: 12 Things You Should Know – SPL
Are Mission Trips a Waste of Money? – FMC, Ignitum Today
Reform & Renewal: Legion of Christ General Ch. Set for January – CNA
Cardinal Newman on Papal Infallibility – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
The Jonah Experience: Prophets of Life – Sr. Lisa Marie Doty FDCC, Ig Td
When Is a Baby Not a Baby? – God & Caesar
Recollections of a World That Is No More – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
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Be Hopeful: The Lunacy Can’t Last Forever – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
The Rise of the E. F. Mass at an O. F. Parish – Regina Magazine
Cardinal Tells Müller: Stop Being Naive about Liberation Theology – VI
Prayer as Warfare: The 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma
17th Century Saint Converted North American Tribesmen – Ed West
New Movie Tells Inspiring Story of Jorge Bergoglio – Kim Scharfenberger
Object Lessons in How to Obtain E. F. Mass Where You are – Fr. Z’s Blog
Hymn Of The Cherubim, Tchaikovsky – Zephyrinus
Violence in the Bible by Fr. Robert Barron – Mark Lambert, Omnibus. . .
What’s Your Witness? – Rachel Zamarron, Ignitum Today
Tens of Thousands of Syrian Christians Flee or Are Displaced – Byz Pulpit
The Distracted Doctor – Fr. Isaac Augustine Morales OP, Dominicana
Popewatch: Minor Rules – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Criminal Found Guilty of Falsely Accusing Priests of Abuse – Media Rprt
Francis, the Washington Post, and Me – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
Michael Novak’s Political Journey – Christopher White, The Cth Wor Rep
Feminism Proves to be the Goddess that Failed – Francis Phillips, CH
Natl Org. for Marriage Sues IRS for Disclosure of Tax Returns – NCReg
Springfield Diocese Offers Free Legal Aid to Those in Need – EWTN News
Victims of Sex Trafficking Need the Body of Christ – Adelaide Mena, CNA
Obamacare Meltdown – God & Caesar
New Data: Why Women Have Abortions, Illuminating &. . . – R. O’Bannon
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The Disenfranchised Grief of Abortion – Confessions of a Funeral Director

The Elephant in The Room: Ideology vs. The Faith – F. Weathers
Sloth, “Julia,” and the New Evangelization – Alan L. Anderson, CWR
Laicizing Priests: Both/And Not Either/Or Please! – K. Edwards, AU Inc
What is a Dictator? – Robert Kaplan, MercatorNet
Pope Francis: Prayer Keeps Us From Losing Faith – Jean Heimann
Keeping Connected to Christ, St. Teresa Style – Fr. Melnick, CthlcSt
Following the Footsteps of a Saint in John Paul II’s Poland – J. Bogle
Holiday Hysteria: A Christian Defense of Halloween – Rod Bennett
Thirty Ways to Love Your Mother – Misty, Catholic Sistas
A 1st Without a 2nd: Understanding Divine Causality – E. Feser PhD
Rwanda Journal #3: Baltimore and Books – L. Hendey, Catholic Mom
Catholic Order on Violence in the Central African Republic – CHrld
Using Public Information to Protect Religious Liberty – B. Simboli
Covering Bases W/ World Series Champion Jeff Suppan – T. Beattie
“Most Favored Sin” Status – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting 4 Godot 2 Leave
The Best We Can Do? – Adam Wood, The Chant Café
A Guide to Renewing Your Catholic Church – Regina Magazine
A Fool’s Paradise or Sin Makes Us Stupid – Birgit Jones, Designs
The Pain of Abortion on Teen Mom – Matthew Archbold, CMR
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Archbishop Piero Marini: The Best is Yet to Come. . . – Crushed Bones

*Heavy Sigh* Abp. Marini’s ‘Nostalgia’ for ‘Spirit of the Council’ – Fr. Z
The 2 Churches: Which One Do You Belong To? – Dr. Peter Kwasniewski
Toward a More Human State of Economics – Br. Gabriel Torretta OP
Despite Dangers, Church Will Always Help World’s Refugees – Cthlc Hrld
Five Types of Guilt After Pregnancy Loss – Kerri, Catholic Lane
Pope Francis Frenzy – BigPulpit.com
What did St Paul mean by Faith & Works of the Law? – Tay. Marshall PhD
A Throw Away Culture in Reproductive Medicine – Arland K. Nichols, Crss
Obama & the Myth of ‘Freedom of Religion’ – The Motley Monk, TACthlc
Pregnant, With Cancer – Theresa Thomas, Everyday Catholic
The Challenges & Joys of Modern Fatherhood – Randy Hain, Intg Cthl Lf™
St. Ignatius of Antioch – Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, New Theological Movement
Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, V. H. M. Virgin – Zephyrinus
‘Mary of Nazareth’ Makes Its Premiere in San Francisco – J. F. Desmond
Evangelical Catholicism: Response to Cavadini – George Weigel, Frs Thn
The E. U. Will Collapse Like the U. S. S. R. – BigNewsWonk.com
Africans Reject Stealth Homosexual Agenda at U. N. Conference – R. Oas
Establishment – God & Caesar
A Letter to Parents – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
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Symptoms of The Francis Effect™ – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Difference in Tone or Volume, but Not in Substance – The Motley Monk
PopeWatch: Keep Smiling! – Donald R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Catholic
7 Possible Headlines if Benedict Gave $ to Mugging Victim – M. Archbold
Pope Denounces Wasted Food as Fruit of ‘Throwaway Culture’ – Cth Hrl
Pope to Auction Harley Davidson Motorcycle to Benefit Homeless – CNA
Francis: Beware of Hidden Idolatry That ‘Stifles’ the Faith – E. Harris
Pope Explains Why Church Is Apostolic – Laura Gotti Tedeschi, Cthlc Hrld
Pope Tells Almoner Move Away f/Behind the Desk – A. Gagliarducci
PopeWatch: Martini’s Pope? – Donald R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Catholic
The Devil Is in the Detail – Mark Lambert, De Omnibus Dubitandum Est
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Hungary Governed by Christian Principles Vanished f/the U. K. – Phillips

500 Years of Protestantism: The Culmination of it All . . . – David L. Gray
French Church to Reword ‘Blasphemous’ Lord’s Prayer – AFP
To Kneel or Not to Kneel? – Julie Rodrigues, Ignitum Today
How the West Really Lost God – Tom Ascik, MercatorNet
Should We Boycott People We Disagree With? – DarwinCatholic, TACthlc
New Editor for English Edition of Aleteia – Daniel McInerny, Aleteia
Do You See Miracles?” Our Ruby Story – John Darrouzet, Catholic Stand
Establishing Absolute, Knowable Truth; 3 Easy Steps – J. Heschmeyer
Kindness Is Not the same as Love – Msgr. Charles Pope, ADW Blog
My Year Off, Looking Back at My First Year of Marriage – Bob Waruszewski
Examining Scouting Choices – JoAnna Wahlund, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis on the Fourth Mark of the Church – Catholic World Report
Schola Sancta Caecilia, “Stella Splendens” – Jeffrey Tucker, Chant Café
The Grammar of Animals – David Nolan, First Thoughts/First Things
Remembering Blessed John Paul II’s Devotion to the Rosary – E. Pentin
Marriage and the “Innocent” Killer – Ebeth Weidner, Catholic Mom
Auburn’s Inspiring Homecoming Queen – Brad Noel, Southern Fried
Ordinariate Use Unites Anglican Tradition to Catholic Church – CNA
Religion without God (Bien Avant Dworkin) – Marc DeGirolami, MoJustice
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Goodbye Catholic Answers – Matt Fradd

Crd. Burke Leaves Conf. during Magister’s Pope Criticism – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Schism Inevitable in Germany? – Marie Meaney, Crisis Magazine
Married Life: A Path to Heaven – Donald Prudlo PhD, Truth & Charity Frm
The Arts, Agents of Change & Source of Enchantment – Carl E. Olson
Towards a Catholic Resurgence in Media: JPCatholic Univ. – Bvl. Stevens
Historian: Church Played Big Role in Roman Jews Rescue – Gagliarducci
Cardinal Bertone: Parting Comments – Mark Lambert, De Omnibus. . .
The Way to Exile, Purge against Franciscans of the Immaculate – TEF
Mulieris Dignitatem, JP2 & Modern Secular Feminism – William Oddie
For Fr. Gordon MacRae’s Appeal to Move Forward, Help Is Needed
 – Stn
No, the Romans Did Not Invent Jesus – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Scrupulosity: A Little Bit of Hell – Leila Miller, Catholic Stand
Being Christian & Being Pro-life Look the Same – DarwinCatholic, TACthlc
Is Catholicism Conservative? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Aleteia
Pope Francis’ Decision to Focus Synod on Family Providential – CNA
Do You See Miracles? – Stacy Trasancos PhD
Dear S. S. P. X.: Shut Up & Pray – Pat Archbold, National Catholic Register
The Psychology of President Barack Obama – God & Caesar
Limits of Mercy: The Nazi, The S. S. P. X. & Pope Francis – Fr. Ray Blake
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Non-Catholics at Mass: What To Do – Deacon Jerry & Kathy Schiffer

S. S. P. X. Displays Its True Colors? – Kate Edwards, Australia Incognita
How Do You Heal a Broken Heart? – Michelle, Catholic Sistas
What’s the Pope’s Consecration Got to Do With Me? – A. Hazard Esq, IT
Ecstatic Voices – Adam Wood, The Chant Café
A Chain Worth Breaking – Diane McKelva, Catholic Stand
His Boy Jack by Rudyard Kipling – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Dangers to the Vocation of Women – Jean Heimann, Catholic Fire
I’m Dreaming of a Toyless Christmas – Erika Marie, Catholic Mom
Faith and (Dorm) Life – Gerard V. Bradley, Public Discourse
Only Real When Shared – Autumn Jones, Catholic Stand
Gregorian Chants vs. Secular Rants – Ben, Two Men and a Catholic Blog
Buckfast Abbey: 20th Century Geometric Patterned Art . . . – D. Clayton
Why Is the Bitter Pill Defending Ex-Priest Fr. Reynolds? – Kate Edwards
Pope Sends Pensioner £170 after She was Mugged – Catholic Herald
Don’t Rebrand Wars of the Roses Must to Cousins War – Leanda De Lisle
Update On Sexuality Wars – William M. Briggs, Statistician to the Stars!
‘Parable of the Pies’ Helps Catholic School Fundraise – Brian Fraga, DRg
U. S. Drone Attacks Fuel Assaults on Christians – Elise Harris, Ct Nw Ag
The Role of Beauty in the Restoration of Catholic Culture – Bp. J. Conley
Holiness is More Than Being ‘Nice’ – Msgr. Charles Pope
Traditionalists and the Incarnation – Kevin M. Tierney, Catholic Lane
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S. S. P. X.: Pope Francis Has Made Crisis 10,000 Times Worse – Fr. Z

Most Inappropriate Question of Catholic QB, Ever – Matt Archbold, CMR
5 Famous Poets Who Converted to Catholicism – Matthew Archbold, NCRg
Lesson One Prayer – Dr. Peter Kreeft, Integrated Catholic Life™
Icon Carvings, Exquisitely Beautiful; Why Bother? – David Clayton, NLM
Pope Francis Vox Populi – BigPulpit.com
Dr. Peter Kreeft on God & Suffering – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Distinguishing the Wealthy from the Worldly – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Welcoming Sinners – J. C., Ignitum Today
Poor Health, Matter of Faith: Hans Kung & Suicide – Francis Phillips, CH
Syrian Christians Begin to Take Up Arms – Byz Pulpit
Cardinal Bertone Ends Term as Vatican State Secretary – Andrea Tornielli
Autonomy Gone Wild! – Howard Duncan, Catholic Stand
Possible Hate Crime, Arson in Staten Island Convent Blaze – Add. Mena
Experts Meet to Consider Women in the Church, World – Kr. Lenartowick
Shakman Hurd on Religious Freedom in Internat’l Law – Mark Movsesian
Sweden: A New Hell for Women – BigNewsWonk.com
The Clericalism Clash – Fr. Christopher M. Zelonis, The Shipwrack-Harvest
Obamacare Train Wreck – God & Caesar
A Reality T. V. Show that’s Clean & Extraordinarily Popular – B. Millegan
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Feast of St. Teresa of Avila:
Today We Remember St. Teresa of Jesus of Avila – Teófilo de Jesús, Vvfc
The Great Teresa – Thomas J. Neal PhD, Neal Obstat Theological Opining
St. Teresa of Avila, Virgin & Doctor of the Church – Diana Von Glahn
Theresa of Jesus, It’s Simple, Love Jesus – Fr. Dwight Longenecke
Office Hymns for St. Teresa of Avila – Kathleen Pluth, The Chant Café

Pope Francis: Maternity Special, Warns of Restricting Women – F. Rocca

Film by Knights of Columbus: Who Is Pope Francis? – Carl E. Olson
Pope Francis Disappoints Feminists, L. C. W. R. Once Again – Fr. Z’s Blg
Pope Praises ‘Total Love’ of Spanish Martyrs – Kerri Lenartowick, CNA
Pope Francis, Misunderstandings, Risks & Older Brothers – Rick Garnett
PopeWatch: Pope Francis and Satan – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Bishop Fellay on Pope Francis: A Genuine Modernist! – Richard Collins
Bp. Fellay: Thank God We Have Been Preserved from Pope Francis – RC
Bishop Fellay Lets Pope Francis Have It – Rod Dreher, Rssn Orthdx Blggr
Martini Pope, The Dream Come True – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Mind Our Own Beeswax & Let Pope be Pope – Katie van Schaijik, Aleteia
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True Liturgical Abuse . . . & Rex Harrison – Jeff Ostrowski, Choir Loft

N. F. P. Book an Accidental Bestseller – The Editor, Catholic Stand
Born of Porn – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave
Evangelical Theologian Lauds Benedict’s “Christocentric Legacy” – CWR
Movie Review: Mary of Nazareth – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
The Mission of Money and the Single-Income Marriage – K. Sciba, Wife
She Understands My Heart – John Janaro, Never Give Up
Why Don’t You Honor Mary? – Msgr. Charles Pope, ADW Blog
St. Louis Young-Adults Find New Faith Community – M. Frances, NCReg
How English Martyrs Inspired Me to Make a Documentary – C. Holden
Sprouting Wheat for St. Ignatius of Antioch – M. Machado, Cthlc Cuisine
Pope Emeritus Benedict Celebrating Marian Day (Video) – K. Pluth, CCafé
The Year of Faith Is Almost Over – Sherry Antonetti, Catholic Stand
Anglican Ordinariate Unveils New Mass Text – Catholic Herald
Dominican Rite Calendar w/ Additions & Corrections – Fr. A. Thompson
Pope Francis: Parents Should Teach Their Children – Jean Heimann, CF
Canadian Thanksgiving? – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
The Federal Takeover of Catholic Education – Anne Hendershott, Crisis
Same-Sex Marriage Makes Secularist Judges Irrational – Mat. J. Franck
Government Shuts Down Catholic Services on Navy Base – TMLC, CL
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Alissa Jung Overwhelms in New Film Mary of Nazareth – G. J. Cooney

Why Older Priests Hate Liturgy – Jeff Ostrowski, Views from Choir Loft
Fr. Stanley Jaki on the Fátima Miracle – Fr. Stanley Jaki, Catholic Stand
Catholic Blogger Calls for Abp. Nienstedt’s Resignation – Kevin O’Brien
The German Circus & Liturgical Dancsing Mass! (& More!) – Kat. Schiffer
The Silent Canon: Is Worship Supposed to be Aweful? – Ptr. Kwasniewski
The Genius of Verdi was that He Understood Love – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith
Pope Francis Pandemonium – BigPulpit.com
Greek Catholics: Witnesses to Church Unity – Byz Pulpit
Bertone Exits, Parolin Enters, What Will Change? – Andrea Gagliarducci
Catholic Journalists – God & Caesar
Singledom & What Satisfies the Soul – David Hazen, Ntnl Cthlc Register
I Am Lonely – R. J. Snell, On the Square
Argue Against Non-Catholic Beliefs? Just Argue For Catholicism – J. H.
49 Questions on the Sacrament of Confession – H. H. Ambrose, St Ptr Lst
How Can I Forgive When I Can’t Forget? – Patti M. Armstrong, Cth Spr Drc
Anti-Catholic Atheist to Deliver Diatribe on Evolution at Jesuit Col. – CED
Why do Catholics Practice Fast and Abstinence? – Dcn. Mike Bickerstaff
Jerry Brown Vetoes Calif. Statute of Limitations Bill – Al Donner, DReg
Hate Crime Suspected in Convent Fire – Georgette Roberts & Nts. Velez
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Christopher Columbus & The Blessed Virgin Mary:
Columbus and the Virgin Mary – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Columbus and the Pizza Theory – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
521 Years Ago – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Christopher and Charles – Rich, Over the Rhine and Into the Tiber
Columbus The Catholic – Ed Masters, Regina Magazine
The Admiral & His Lady: Mary in the Life of Columbus – Br. Samaha SM