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FRIDAY EDITION

Sister Amina Bejos Liturgical DancingQuæritur: Was It Right To Leave a “Mass” with a String of Serious Abuses?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Olson’s Resurrection – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Dispatch via The Cthlc World Report
St. Peter’s Square, May 13, 1981 – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
You Can’t Make a Silk Purse Out Of A Sow’s Ear – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Countdown to W.Y.D. Poland 2016: St. Stanisław’s Witness of God Before Gov’t – Carrie Gress
Father Daniel Berrigan Found Fame in the Pursuit of Justice – Robert Royal Ph.D., N.C. Rgstr
Pentecost and the Prerequisites of True Devotion – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
How About a Masters in Ratzinger Studies? Update – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Free and Virtuous Society – George Weigel, Ethics & Public Policy Center
Don’t Let Our Faith Be Privatised: Catholics Have a Vital Role to Play in Politics – Ruth Kelly
Bishop on Zika Virus: Follow the Message of Prevention, Not Abortion – Shaun McAfee O.P.
Pope Francis, Erich Przywara, and the Idea of Europe – John Betz, First Things
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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Pretend Woman Pretend CatIt May Be Real For You, But Not For Me (The World of Pretend)

by Karlo Broussard

of Catholic Answers

The Non-Profit Law Firm on the Front Lines of the Religious Liberty Fight – Jim Graves
Heard the Claim That 1 in 3 Women Will Have an Abortion? It’s False, Here’s Why – Mat. Clark
Is “Contemporary” Church Music a Good Example of Inculturation? – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Proof-Texting Jesus, Post Catholic Sex-Abuse Scandal Style – Frank Weathers, YIMCatholic
Explaining the Authority of the Pope on Infallibility via Sensus Fidei – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky
Quæritur: Blessing of Olive Oil and Incense – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Italian Parliament Backs Same-Sex Union Bill – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Univ. of Notre Dame to Honor Joe Biden & John Boehner: At What Cost? – Fr. Ray. J. De Souza
The Gift of the Spirit: Readings for Pentecost – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Open Your Eyes to Creation – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Gathering the Human Family: The Readings for the Vigil of Pentecost – John Bergsma Ph.D.
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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THURSDAY EXTRA

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(Photo: AP)

Why Catholics Thrive in the C.I.A. (Central Intelligence Agency)

by Robert Wargas

of the Catholic Herald

Ascension Thursday Feet – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Venezuela Is Wrecked, Pope Must Be Blunt In His Message to Its President – Fr. Lucie-Smith
Nine Wonderful Reasons to be Catholic – Francis Philips, Catholic Herald
More Signs of Hope for the U.K. Anglican Ordinariate – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch
Should the Solemnity of the Ascension Be Moved? – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Modern Education and Catholic Schools – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Catholic Stand
Amazing Video Shows 39-Week-Old Unborn Baby Wiggling Around in Mommy’s Tummy – Bilger
Courage Apostolate: ‘Our Success Is Lives of Members Who Testify to Greater Peace’ – The Reg
Review: My Catholic Bible and A Missal for Children – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
The Inescapable Lover – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Worse Than Eugenics: Killing Down’s Syndrome Children in the Womb – Dennis Sewell, Ct Hd
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FRIDAY EDITION

Target SignageNearly 1 Million Sign Petition to Boycott Target: Will the News Media Quote Any of Them?

by Bobby Ross Jr.

of Get Religion

Once Deeply Catholic, Modern Scotland Needs a Theological Revival – Tracey Rowland, C.W.R.
Latin Figures in Property Dispute between Nuns and Katy Perry – Fr. Z’s Blog
Our Lady of the Mount Anjara, Jordan: A Miraculous Weeping Statue – David Clayton, N.L.M.
Distributism Is the Future (That Few People Want) – Joe Carter, Power Blog
Why Catholic, Why Not? – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Flawed Study: Women Who Abort Their Babies Happier Than Those Who Don’t – LifeNews.com
Western Civ in the Crosshairs and A Glimmer of Hope – Paul Kengor Ph.D., The Dispatch
Did Washington Post Run a Sensitive Profile, or Just Transgender Propaganda? – Jim Davis, G.R.

In Defense of the ‘Doctors of the Law’ – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Warping Words: On “Hate” and “Mercy” – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
At U.N., Calls for Global Response to Christian Genocide – Catholic News Agency
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
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Why We Still Need Just War Theory

by Matthew Shadle

of the Catholic Herald

Conscience and Catechism – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
On State Boycotts: An Open Letter to North Carolina – Tom Jay, Crisis Magazine
‘Choosing’ Gender Ignores Truth of Human Person – Theresa Farnan & Mary Rice Hasson
Mormons, Evangelicals, and the “orthodox” God – Francis J. Beckwith Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
In An Industry That Makes People, What Could Possibly Go Wrong? – Jennifer Roback Morse
Distributism Necessarily Erects Barriers to Propaganda – Daniel Schwindt, The Distributist Rv
Canadian Protestants Debating Whether a Pastor Must Believe in God – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Rel
These Catholic Cols. Break Church Teachings w/ Pro-Abort Commencement Speakers – Ertelt
Fear of Science and N.A.R.A.L. – Don DeMarco Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
The Best Tolkien Adaptations – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
C.S. Lewis & Bart Ehrman: Liar, Lord, Lunatic, or Legend? – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Pg
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
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Fetus Cookies sic abortion culture of deathCultural Terrorism Is Designed To Outrage, Then Frighten Us, and Break Our Will To Resist

(Warning: Graphic Language)

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

Trans Rights Over Women’s Rights? What’s at Stake in the Bathroom Bills – Cthlc News Agency
Liberalism and the Rise of Suicide Rates in America – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Cruz Takes MSNBC to Task for Saying Planned Parenthood Vids Were “Made Up” – K. Drennen
Look Out China, U.S. Manufacturing Is Headed for No. 1 – Steve Minter, Industry Week
Why Soviet Refugees Aren’t Buying Sanders’s Socialism – Olga Khazan, The Atlantic
Is “Anna Karenina” the Russian “Republic”? – T. Renee Kozinski
Why Governments Haven’t, and Shouldn’t, Recognize Polygamy – Christopher Kaczor, Pub Dis
How the ‘Evil Corporation’ Became a Pop-Culture Trope – Angela Allan, The Atlantic
Are Pope Leo XIII & St. J.P. II “Feeling the Bern”? – Michale Severance & Alvino-Mario Fantini 
Ted Cruz Considering Pro-Life Carly Fiorina as Potential V.P. Running Mate – Steven Ertelt
What’s Wrong With Rights? – Adam J. MacLeod, Public Discourse
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
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TUESDAY EDITION

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Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Rhode Island: “Never Vote for Any Candidate of Any Party Who Supports Abortion”

by Steven Ertelt

of LifeNews.com

Lessons Learnt at Home: Prayers & Other Christian Customs – David Torkington, Cthlc Stand
Lawyer Raises Legal Concerns After Ofsted Backs Gender-Neutral Bathrooms – Simon Caldwell
Quæritur: Dressing For Weekday Masses – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Bet You Can’t Pronounce These Awesome Saint Names – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
Thought Police: Tampa Bay Times Jihad on Christian Clubs in Schools – Jim Davis, Get Rlgn
The Insidious Danger Behind ‘Family Balancing’ – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Book Review: Manual for Eucharistic Adoration (Tan Books) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Exclusive: Interview with Bishop Athanasius Schneider – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Saint Pope John XXIII on the Cure of Ars – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Promoting Saints: What Goes Into Causes That Investigate Holy Lives – Brian O’Neel, N.C. Reg
Prince: Dance, Music, Sex, Religion – Stephen Niezgoda, First Things
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
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(A.P. Photo/Toby Talbot)

Three Names You Need to Know if You’re Against the North Carolina Bathroom Bill

by Matthew Archbold

of the Creative Minority Report

A Rape Survivor Talks About the North Carolina Bill – Matthew Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Trump Says Boys Can Use Girls’ Bathrooms and Shut Up About It – Matthew Archbold, C.M.R.
Trump: The Immoral Choice – Andrew Herzog, Maccabee Society
Catholic Voters and the Dilemma of 2016 – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch
The Bard, the Bathroom, and the Common Good – Adam Carrington, Public Discourse
Abortionists Protected by Corrupt Friends in High Places – Charles Limandri, Crisis Magazine
Cruz For Life – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Fed ‘Is a god That Has Failed’ – George Gilder, CNBC
Weak Families = Big Government, Period – J.G. Maggio J.D., Illinois Review
Broken Trust: The Cause of Angry Politics – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
The Ideological Diversity of the Pro-Life Movement – Michael J. New, Public Discourse
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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SATURDAY EDITION

Saint Charles Borromeo“He Placed His Hand on His Breast and Would Bless None of Them”

by Fr. Timothy Finigan

of The Hermeneutic of Continuity

10 Ways to Annihilate Your Masculinity – Jared Zimmerer, Maccabee Society
The Ultimate Apologist’s Reading List – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Cliffs Notes on ‘The Imitation of Christ’ – The Saint’s Pub
The Eucharist: Overcoming the Forbidden Fruit – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Moral Standards and Amoral Standards – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
On the Decline of Rural Life: An Empty Schoolhouse – Kevin Ford, The Distributist Review
Sex-Selection Abortions a Problem in Canada as Abortion Targets Girl Babies – Mike Schouten
A Sporting Difference: On Men’s and Women’s Athletics – Scott Yenor, Public Discourse
Dreams, Ideals, and Living Better Naturally – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
Exploring the Multifaceted Marvel of Polyphony – Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register
What Does Conversation Have To Do With Prayer? – Lu Ann Simons, Practical Ponderings
Amoris Lætitia: Pope Francis’s The Joy of Love – Stephanie Pacheco, Truth & Charity Forum
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
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FRIDAY EDITION

Religious FreedomAs America’s Culture War Hits Fever Pitch, Religious Freedom Is Ever More Precarious

by Ed Condon

of Catholic Herald

Bruce Springsteen Praised by Men Who Think They Are Women – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Mgzn
Woman Killed in a Botched Abortion, Then Her Organs Were Harvested – Cheryl Sullenger
Why Doesn’t God Give Us More Evidence Of His Existence – S. Sullivan Ph.D., Classical Theist
Retrograde, Intransigent Catholics are in Good Company – Carl E. Olson, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
How Do We Know God’s Will? Careers and God’s Call – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
The Scientific Objectivity of Gender Difference – Glenn T. Stanton, Mercatornet
Tenured Professor’s Free-Speech Lawsuit Looms Over Marquette – Peter Jesserer Smith
Will Pope Francis Mend Ties with the S.S.P.X.? – Catholic News Agency
Book Review: Saintly Youth of Modern Times by Joan Carroll Cruz – Cristina Montes, Ign Tdy
Benedict on the Loss of Missionary Zeal – Jude P. Dougherty, The Catholic Thing
Fideism: Bad in Literature As Well As Religion – Stephen Mirarchi, Crisis Magazine
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
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(Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post)
(Evelyn Hockstein/For The Washington Post)

What ‘C.S.I.’ and ‘N.C.I.S.’ Do Not Show You About the Lives of Crime-Scene Investigators

by Lynh Bui

of The Washington Post

Bearded Trannie Next To Your Daughter in Restroom & You’d Better Learn to Like It – Zmirak
When Rape Became Funny – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Aristotle Explains the Trump Phenomenon – Carson Holloway, Public Discourse
Catholics: What Should Our Political Stance Be? – David Roney, Catholic Stand
Journalists Join Pro-Homosexual Groups Against Mississippi’s Religious Liberty Law – Jim Davis
Gasp! Bill Clinton Tells Truth! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Power of Liberal Propaganda – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
The Unraveling of Law – Douglas Farrow, First Things
Bill Clinton Gets Schooled in the Leftist Curriculum – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
The War On Women Moves to Restrooms – Clarice Feldman, American Thinker
Abortion Survivor Slams Hillary Clinton for Saying Unborn Children Have No Rights – Con. Beck
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
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MONDAY EDITION

Ross Douthat New York TimesFr. Z Fisks Ross Douthat’s The New Catholic Truce: A Distinctive Late-Marxist Odor

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Church Madness! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The New Catholic Truce – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Pope Francis Condemns Abortion: Right to Choose Never Justifies Ending Life –  Micaiah Bilger
What Liberalism Is Today: The Pro-Absurdity Revolution – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Cardinal Sarah: “There Is No Forgiveness If There Is No Repentance” – Catherine Harmon
Precious: A Grandfather’s Lesson – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Parish in So. Carolina Builds New Church & Divine Mercy Shrine for Jubilee – Joseph Pronechen
Why a Chaste Engagement Matters – Emily Stimpson, National Catholic Register
Could Pope Francis Help Asia Bibi? – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
F.D.A. Draws Fire Over New Abortion Pill Regimen – Peter Jesserer Smith, Natl Cth Register
Catholic League Spotted Other Flaws in New York Times Abuse Story – Terry Mattingly, Gt Rl
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
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