Amoris Lætitia

MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA II

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Pope Francis meets with Bangladesh’s bishops (Credit: Catholic News Service photo by Paul Haring via Catholic Herald)

The Pope’s Dramatic & Confusing Move on Communion

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

The Worst GOP Governor in U.S. for Funding Abortions w/Tax Dollars – Mic. Bilger, LN
We Are Not Living in the Last Days – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
There is No Compromise with Modernists on the ‘Gay’ Nativity Scene – Dv. Griffey, DTh
Forced to Bake a Cake Today, Assist Suicide Tomorrow – Wes. J. Smith J.D., Life News
Why Trust in the Clergy is Plummeting – Fr. Alex. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Fatima’s Sister Lucia Explains Why the Daily Rosary is a Must – Js. Pronechen, NC Rgstr
Ed Peters Provides Refreshing Clarity on Pope’s Letter to Argentinian Bishops – Fr. Z
Satan’s Achilles’ Heel: Woman – Fr. Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
Univ. of Notre Dame: Prestige Over Truth? – Fr. Bill Miscamble C.S.C., The Irish Rover
Henry Joy Fynes-Clinton, Priest – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Sexual Scandal & Sin, Rejecting The Gifts of God – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Pro-Life Student Assaulted Outside Planned Parenthood – CNA/EWTN News
SCOTUS To Decide If Faith bt. You & God, Or You & Govt – J. Eastman, The Fdrlst
2nd London Council Considers Banning Vigils Outside Death Mills – Catholic Herald
Pope: Diplomatic Guideline in Continuity – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Don’t Forget Faithful in Iraq, Plead Local Christian Leaders – J. Shepherd, The Strm
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I

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Rustic Looking Flag of Argentina Waving (Credit: Zastavki)

On the Appearance of the Pope’s Letter to the Argentine Bishops in the Acta Apostolicae Sedis

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D., J.D.,

of In the Light of the Law

via The American Catholic

Canceling Sunday Masses Before Christmas – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light. . .
A New “Manifesto” in Rome Urging Prayers – Fr. Z’s Blog
Historical Ignorance, Moral Arrogance – Marc Barnes, First Things
Dialogue or Monologue? A Double Standard Inside the Catholic Church – N. Senz, TCT
New Study: Hormonal Birth Control Triples Risk Of Suicide – K. Harkness, The Fdrlst
How To Know & Deal With Heresy Today – Part I – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., TACatholic
Cormac McCarthy’s The Counselor: Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – Pat. Malone, Ct St
How Our Lady Helps Europe’s Migrant Crisis – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
As ‘African Moment’ Dawns in Global Catholicism, Kenya is Key – Jn. L. Allen Jr., Crux
Pope Warns: Those That Don’t Take Care of Grandparents Have No Future – P. Kosloski
Religious Exemptions Aren’t Special Privileges – Stephanie Barclay J.D., Public Dscrs
Will the Court Overturn Bad Precedents? – Stephen M. Krason Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Of Cakes, Coercion, and the Constitution – Thomas Acik J.D., The Imaginative. . .
Failed Rubio-Lee Amendment a Missed Opportunity – Alex Chediak, The Stream
For U.S. Catholics Concerned With Religious Liberty, Legal Battles Aren’t Enough – Rg
Patriarch Béchara Raï: My Trip to Saudi Arabia – Gianni Valente, Vat Ins via La Stampa
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Vittorio Messori (Credit: La Fede Quotidiana via National Catholic Register)

Messori: Pope Francis is Creating a ‘Liquid Society’ Church

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

What Role Did Religion Play in Devin Patrick Kelley’s Fatal Family Feud? – T. Mattingly
Where Is Your God Now? Atheists Sneer as We Mourn Dead – J. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
What is “Speaking in Tongues?” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Illegal Alien Who Won Court Battle to Abort Baby Now Needs Mental Health Help – LN
Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Responds to Critics, Now Says Abortion is Sinful – M. Bilger
Young People Will Never Give In, Never Doubt the Miracle – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D.
How to Fundraise Like a Catholic for a Catholic Organization – Brice Sokolowski, Ct Fd
A Note on the “Spiritual” Reception of Sacraments – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., ItLotL
USCCB Cmt. Election a Referendum on What It Means to be Pro-life – J.D. Flynn, CNA
University of Notre Dame Faculty, Students to Retain Birth Control Coverage? – CNA
Bias in Tech Against Pro-Life Movement? – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, NC Register
Doc Who Killed Depressed Woman in Euthanasia Won’t be Prosecuted – Stev. Ertelt, LN
Lessons In Living Out God’s Call For You – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
This Organization Gives $1,000 to Parents of Stillborn Babies – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
How U.S. Catholics Will Mark World Day of the Poor – Kevin Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Adoption Tax Credit Vital, Don’t Cut It, Says Law’s Original Author – CNA via The CWR

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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

National Catholic Reporter Newspaper Fishwrap (Photo Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

National Catholic Reporter on Jesuit Boston College Conference on Amoris Lætitia

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

What Actually Were the Crusades? 6 Things You Might Be Getting Wrong – ChurchPop
Rediscovering Hilarie Belloc’s ‘The Great Heresies’: Islam – David Warren, The Cthlc Thing
The Real Diet of Augsburg (1530) vs. the Protestant Myth – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
Word “Protestant” Stemmed from Intolerance of Catholic Worship – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
Ann Mattingly: Hard and Rough As a Nutmeg Grater – Daniel Demers, Catholic Stand
The Science of Angels – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Catholic Answers Magazine
How to Perfect Your ‘Thank You’ in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Study Finds Wearing Mantilla Increases Confession Time by 2,500% (Warning: Satire) – EotT
A Sobering Reminder on the Liturgy from the Book of Leviticus – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
The Correctio Filialis: A Tangential Observation – Fr. H. Somerville-Knapman O.S.B., Dma
A Discussion on Liturgical Reform in 1980 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Sola Scriptura and Private Judgment are Logically Circular – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
The Latin Mass, Thriving in Southeastern Nigeria – Matthew Schmitz, The New York Times
New Tucson Bishop Played Key Role in Rother Beatification Cause – Rocco Palmo, Whispers
Striving to Live Worthy of His Call – Christine Roe, Catholic Stand
Why ‘Good Pope John’ Fits as Patron Saint of Italian Army – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (9 October AD 2017) click here.
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Amoris Lætitia Discourse & Dialogue

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Well-prepared Catholics Raise Questions: Responses? Zip It!, They Explain

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Card. Müller Speaks Out on Amoris Lætitia, the Dubia & the Vatican – Edward Pentin, NC Reg
How Online Propaganda is Tearing the Church Apart – Damian Thompson, Catholic Herald
Catholic Writers on Why They haven’t Signed the Filial Correction – Catholic Herald
Of Filial Corrections & Divisive Rhetoric – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Natl Catholic Register
Father Bosco and the Monsters – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
Correctio: a Challenge for Fastiggi and Goldstein – Joseph Shaw, Rorate Cæli
Podcazt 156 – Josef Seifert on The Persecution of Orthodoxy – Fr. Z’s Blog
A.L. Critics Ignore B16’s Rules for Discourse – R. Fastiggi Ph.D. & D. Goldstein S.T.D., VI

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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Screen Shot of Correctio Filialis AD 2017 (Photo Credit: National Catholic Register)

Clergy and Lay Scholars Issue Filial Correction of Pope Francis

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Large Group Offers “Filial Correction” to Pope Francis for “7 Heresies” – Updated – Fr. Z’s Blg
Discover the Crucifix Drawn by St. John of the Cross after a Mystical Vision – J. Colina, Aleteia
James Martin in LA: 2018 Rel. Ed Congress to Dissent from Church Teaching – Jos. Sciambra
Tools for Thinking about the Vatican’s Two Latest Scandals – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Problems with the Reformed Lectionary: A Summary – Matthew Hazell, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
James Martin Recommends Dissident Homosexual Organization to Children – Joseph Sciambra
Stop Screaming ‘Please Donate’ Because People are Not Listening – B. Sokolowski, Cth Fund.
On Feminine Metaphors, Pronouns, & Attributes of God – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
And At the Hour of Our Death – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Widespread Rejection of Religion by Catholics in England – Robert P. Lockwood, OSV
Homosexuality and Authentic Freedom – Mark Lowry Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
What Happened at the Vatican’s Bio-extinction Conference – Stefano Gennarini, The CWR
Vote Begins; Australia’s Bishops Rally for Traditional Marriage – John Power, NC Register
Why Study Philosophy in A Sacred Arts Program? – Carrie Gress Ph.D. & David Clayton, Clrts
The Face of Christ, the Gateway to Humility – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm., Cthlc Stand
Fr. Stanley Rother Beatified in Oklahoma City – CNA/EWTN News via Natl Catholic Register
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Pope Francis preaching this morning in the chapel of Santa Marta (Photo Credit: CTV/EWTN)

Pope Francis’ May 8 Homily — A Response to the Dubia Cardinals?

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

The Poprocki Affair – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
The War of the Pews—the Other Battle of New Orleans – Thomas Craughwell, NC Register
Man With “Only God Can Judge Me” Tattoo Most Likely Going To Hell – Eye of the Tiber
Quæritur: Sunday Obligation and Sick Child at Home – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Pope’s Cardinals: A New Era for Red Hats – The Editors, National Catholic Register
At 25, Ireland’s Youngest Priest is Ordained in County Kildare – Patsy McGarry, Irish Times
National Catholic Register Named ‘Newspaper of the Year’ – National Catholic Register
A Cassock: Work Clothes, Not a Dress Uniform – Michael Lubowicki, Aleteia
The Most Spectacular 360-Degree Views of the Cathedral of Milan – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Is Doctrine Divisive? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Vatican: Vocations to the Priesthood Continue to Decline Since 2012 – Pete Baklinski, LSN
Who Am I Not to Judge? Correcting the Sinner is an Essential Work of Charity – Msgr. Ch. Pope
How to Be a Successful College Graduate – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
Kids Need to Spend Time with Their Grandparents . . . for Humanity’s Sake – Calah Alexander
5 Simple Tips on How to Make Every Day Holy – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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Cardinals Carlo Caffarra and Raymond Burke at a Rome conference, May 19, 2017. (Photo Credit: Edward Pentin)

Dubia Cardinals Seek Papal Audience

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Full Text of Dubia Cardinals’ Letter Asking Pope for an Audience – Edward Pentin, The Reg
What Jesus, the Church Have Always Taught about Divorce, Remarriage – Fr. Richard Heilman
Quæritur: “Annulments” and Appealing to the Roman Rota – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Charles Borromeo: The Provocative Reformer Translated into English after 400 Yrs – DM
Catholic Herald: “Cardinal Kasper Chases the Spectre of Luther” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Finding Your True Self in Marian Devotion – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
All About Saints – Foxfier, The American Catholic
Is Belief in Evolution and Cosmology Heretical? – Bob Kurland Ph.D., A Catholic Scientist
Understanding the Subtext of LGBTQ “Welcome” – Deacon Jim Russell, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Why I Love the Work of Thomas Aquinas – Christopher Malloy Ph.D., Rorate Cæli
Maynooth Seminary to be Overhauled after Turbulent Period – Patsy McGarry, The Irsh Times
Skip the Debt, Get a Master’s & Start Teaching in Catholic Schools – Nicholas Wolfram Smith
Panis Angelicus – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Immigration in the Spotlight with L.A. Mass, Resource Website – CNA via The CWR
I’m Cool about a Certain Popular Devotion, Wherein Fr. Z goes all ‘Rah!’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Interview: Husband of Chiara Corbella on Wife’s Sacrifice, Possible Canonization – Rvst Misión
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MONDAY NEWS EXTRA

Riccardo Cascioli, director of ‘La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana’, speaking at the April 22nd conference. (Photo Credit: Edward Pentin)

Lay Scholars Highlight Problems With ‘Amoris Lætitia’, Crisis in the Church

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

What Catholics Can Learn About Islam from a Former Muslim – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Mgzn
Florida: Diocese of Orlando Reprimands Teacher for Quoting Saint on Islam – Robert Spencer
The Death of Grammar & The End of Education – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, TIC
Why Are Many of Great Books of 20th Century by People Who Killed Themselves – J. Van Maren
If Bill O’Reilly Followed Mike Pence’s Rules On Women, He Might Still Be On TV – Jessica Burke
France’s Final Choice: Le Pen or Vichy Sharia – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Paterson: A Film to Remember – William Doino Jr., First Things
Interview: Cardinal Müller on Medjugorje, Amoris Lætitia & Radical Islam – Konrad Sawicki
“Smoking Gun” Proving Ottoman Complicity in Armenian Genocide Claimed – John Burger
The International Monarchist League’s Fight To Save Endangered Royals – Tom Sykes, TDB
Will Blaine’s Descendants Finally Be Disinherited? – Mark David Hall, Library of Law & Liberty
Comparing Studies To See If Abortion Really Harms Women’s Mental Health – Grazie P. Christie
We Must Never Forget That Genocide Begins With Groupthink – Stella Morabito, The Fdrlst
Trading on the Female Body: Surrogacy, Exploitation & Collusion by US Govt – Kathleen Sloan
Why Mistreating Muslims can Backfire on Christians – George Yancey, The Stream
Secret Archives Show Vatican Tried to Stop Armenian Genocide – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
For the MONDAY NEWS EDITION (24 April, AD 2017) click here.
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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

What Happened to Me While Reading a Book on Demons

by Alex R. Hey,

of epicPew

‘Real Pastoring Can’t Do Without the Truth’ – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Card. Müller Report Is a Must-Read for Catholics Weary of Turbulence in the Church – F. Phillips
The Benedict Option—Not Radical Enough – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Quæritur: 2-Phase wedding? First in Church, Then at Beach? – Fr. Timothy Ferguson
Raising Chaste Catholic Men in a Crazy Culture – Tracy Bua Smith, epicPew
6 Short and Powerful Prayers to Say for Your Husband – Aleteia
Dispensation or Commutation of Mass Obligation, Penance – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Look – Liesl Bee, Ignitum Today
Bishop Conley: Eucharistic Adoration can Transform Our Church – Catholic News Agency
The Benedict Option and the Identity/Relevance Dilemma – Bishop Robert Barron, NC Rgstr
Living the Life of Mercy: Readings for Divine Mercy Sunday Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D.
Quæritur: How to Build Catholic Identity at a Catholic College? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Education at a Crossroads – Jesse B. Russell, Crisis Magazine
Beauty as an Essential Element of the Sacred Liturgy – Veronica A. Arntz, Rorate Cæli
This Pregnant Woman Found Her Faith in 1930s Spain – and Died for It – Blanca Ruiz, CNA
Lessons On the Garden of Your Soul from the Master Vinedresser – Mark C. McCann, Cth Stnd
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REGULAR TUESDAY EXTRA

A Handbook for Faithfully Interpreting Amoris Lætitia

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Black Men Speaking Latin – William McGurn, The Wall Street Journal
College Student Goes Ballistic in Attack on Pro-Life Display – Steve Weatherbe, LSN
Erdogan’s Victory Is Bad News for Turkey’s Christian Minority – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Does History Repeat With Amoris Lætitia Confusion? – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
Why Read Great Books? – David Randall, First Things
Abortion Activist: Yes, You Should be Forced to Pay for Abortions – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Who are the Coptic Christians? – Paul Rowe Ph.D., The Conversation
Late-Term Abort Clinic Shoots Babies Thru the Heart With Poison to Kill Them – Ch. Sullenger
Can Subsidiarity Restore American Self-Government? Bruce Frohnen, TIC
Syrian Christians Need Guns – Johannes De Jong, The Stream
Protecting Religious Liberty Safeguards All Children on the Playground Equally – Nth. Bruno
Turkey, Secularism, and Religion – George Friedman, Geopolitical Futures
For Iraqi Christians After Islamic State, Hope Amid the Ruins – Lauren Ashburn, The WSJ
For the REGULAR TUESDAY EDITION (18 April, AD 2017) click here.
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

Our Lady of Atonement, San Antonio Texas

After a Long Battle, a Texas Parish Joins the Anglican Ordinariate

by Christine Niles, J.D.,

of Church Militant

A Strong & Booming Catholic Faith in Africa Shows Way on Amoris Lætitia – Jef. A. Mirus Ph.D.
Quæritur: Away from the Church for 17 years, but I Want to Return – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Joseph’s Little-Known Appearance in France – Joseph Pronechen, Ntnl Catholic Register
Neil Gorsuch Shows Christians Why We Need to Build Up Our Own Elites – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Gothic Style Wall Paintings, An Appropriate Style for Roman Rite Churches – David Clayton
Sheen, Scanlan, Angelica & Other Americans May Take Steps to Canonization Soon – T. Williams
Feminists Abort Unborn Jesus – Rod Dreher, TAC
Vincible Ignorance and Invincible Ignorance – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
The Benedict Option and the Way of Exchange – Alan Jacobs Ph.D., First Things
The Church Teaches – and Judges – Consciences – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek S.T.D., TCT
Supreme Court Nominee Drilled on Abortion, Religious Freedom at Hearings – Matt Hadro
Soften Our Hearts of Stone and Help Us Repent – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand

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