Apostolic Exhortation

TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

Gaudete et Exsultate (Credit: VaticanNews.va)

Solid Analysis of Gaudete et Exsultate

. . .Francis released his Apostolic Exhortation On the Call to Holiness in Today’s World.  It has been given the Latin incipit of Gaudete et Exsultate.  As much as any of Francis’s major documents, it is a snapshot of his pontificate. . .

by P.J. Smith,

of Semiduplex

Her ‘2+2=4’ Moment – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Ross Douthat on Gnosticism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why Didn’t Christ Stay with Disciples Continually After Resurrection? – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Fr. Michael Gaitley Comes to Northeast Catholic College – Joseph Pronechen, NCRgstr
The Battle for Europe – Ryszard Legutko, First Things
5 Virtues All Christians Need for Their Work Place – ChurchPop
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
Playing with Power, the Secret to Raising Strong Daughters – John Clark, Seton Mgzn
Mainstream Media Finally Admits Abortion Reversal Pill is Working – Patty Knap, NCReg
Catholics Should Rediscover the Meaning of Chivalry – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Fenton Returns – Patrick Carey, First Things
St. Benedict the Moor on US Liturgical Calendar – Claudio Salvucci, Liturgical Arts Jour.
The Physician-Assisted Suicide Movement Is Gaining in Major Ways – G.T. Mundy Ph.D.
For Black Boys, Family Structure Still Matters – W. Bradford Wilcox, Inst for Fam Studies
Western Nations Tried to Impose Radical ‘Sexuality Education’ at UN – Elyssa Koren
Our Ultimate Hope Is Resurrection – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
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Pope Francis Question Press Conference AfricaMy Realistic Solution to the Problems in Amoris Laetitia: Possibly Withdraw the Document or Revise It

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Flanders Diocese Demands Priestesses Now! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Facebook Criticized for Changing Patricia Heaton’s Pro-Life Post to Anti-Abortion – M. Bilger
That Time Jesus Appeared in the Sky of Mexico – Catholic News Agency
Gender Ideology: Personal Disorder & Personal Sin – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Marianist Priest Suspended after Sex Abuse Allegations at Long Island School – N.C. Register
Doctors are Calling Patients Like Her “Brain Dead,” But It Turns Out That’s False – D. Andrusko
Restoring a Christian Culture Depends on How You Live, Not Where You Live – Brianna Heldt
How One Small Community Lived the Works of Mercy – Gretchen R. Crowe, OSV Newsweekly
Learning to Appreciate Church Documents – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Catholic Stand
Why Is the Vatican Audit Still on Hold? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia

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Cardinal Kasper and Pope FrancisCardinal Kasper and the Progressive Wing of the Church of Germany Have Gotten What They Wanted

by Sandro Magister

of Chiesa

Is Editorial Mischief at Play in the Pope’s Exhortation? – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Cthlc Herald
For Francis, the Church’s Doctrine Is Subordinated to the Primary Value of Mercy – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bp. Ath. Schneider: All Church Members Have Duty to Ask for Authentic Interpretation – Fr. Z
PodCazt 145: Athanasius Schneider on ‘Amoria Laetitia’ – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Official response of Bishop Athanasius Schneider to Amoris Laetitia – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Quæritur: If Orthodox Schismatics Can Receive Communion, Why Not Divorced/Remarried? – Z
E.W.T.N.’s ‘World Over’ Panel Highlights Concerns Over ‘Amoris Laetitia’ – Edward Pentin, Reg
Amoris Laetitia: The Key to the Francis Pontificate – Monica Migliorino Miller, Crisis Mgzn
Francis: “Read Presentation of Doc. by Crd. Schonborn” OK Your Holiness, We’ll Do That – Fr. Z
S.S.P.X.: Amoris Laetitia a “Victory of Subjectivism” – Maike Hickson, One Peter 5
Amoris Laetitia Is First & Foremost a Document Written for the New Evangelization – OSV
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update

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Fr Antonio LiviFr. Antonio Livi: ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Is Vulnerable to ‘Every Malevolent Interpretation’

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Here and There: The Kasperites Lost, The Catholics Won – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Yes, the Eucharist Is ‘Powerful Medicine’, Which Means. . . – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Gresham’s Law and the Flaw in the Pope’s Pastoral Program – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
The Latest Pope Francis Controversy & Why Non-Catholics Should Care – Jennifer R. Morse
Pope Francis Ventures Into Uncharted Waters – Fr. Mark Drew, Catholic Herald 27
Confusion Will Only Grow Worse, Stay Steadfast, Stay Strong – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Amoris Laetita Helps a Single Mom – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Remember, It’s Just an Exhortation – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Separating Opinion from Doctrine in Amoris Laetitia – Fr. Maurice Ashley Agbaw-Ebai, Crisis
Amoris Læetitia: 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, 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 Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update

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Crying Baby large picDid Cardinal Burke “Betray” the Rad Trads?

by Anthony S. Layne

of The Impractical Catholic

Francis Delivers – William Doino Jr., First Things
Dear New York Times, The Church Doesn’t Use “Signals” to Change Teachings – P. Armstrong
Make Sure You Read These Passages from Amoris Laetitia, Too – Catherine Harmon
Video: Schönborn: ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Needs Serious Theological Discussion – Edward Pentin
When Apostolic Exhortations Are Too Long All We Are Left With Is Spin – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
#AmorisLaetitia Twitter Bingo! Get Your Card Here! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis and School Choice – Andrew J. Vandiver, Catholic Lane
Amoris Laetitia Is Good for the Church and Good for Families – Glenn Stanton, N.C. Register
The Mystery of Matrimony and Amoris Laetitia – Michael J. Miller, The Catholic World Report
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)
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Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation

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Amoris Laetitia Prelates Holding BookBeautiful, Moving, and Divisive

by Robert Royal, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

Not A Single Clear Word In Favor of Communion for the Divorced & Remarried – San. Magister
First Thoughts on “Amoris Laetitia” – Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire
Church Teaching on Communion for the Divorced & Remarried Absolutely Intact – Ed Condon
Amoris Laetitia: Expect A Protracted & Perhaps Bitter Debate – Fr. Mark Drew, Cthlc Herald
Ambiguity Is the Pope’s Aim, This Document Is a Shameful Act – Patrick Archbold, Cr Mn Rp
Pope Francis Departs from Church Teaching in New Exhortation – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Amoris Laetitia: Five (5) Key Passages You Need To Read – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Papal Exhortation Avoids Clear Statement on Communion – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Pope Francis’s New Document on Marriage: 12 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin, The Reg
Amoris Laetitia Is Out: Download the P.D.F. Here – Don. R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Cthlc
‘Amoris Laetitia’, On Love in the Family: Full Text and Vatican Synthesis – Edward Pentin
A Link to the Vatican Webpage for the Exhortation – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
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)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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FRIDAY EDITION

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amoris-laetitia-574x493In Advance of The Big Letter™, Amoris Laetitia; Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation: Remarried, Divorced, Holy Communion, and Much More. . .

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of r. Z’s Blog

Summary of Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
What’s Inside “Amoris Lætitia,” Two Cardinals Say So – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Quæritur: Sex and Latin Typos in Papal Document – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Brandmüller Strikes Again Before Release of Amoris Laetitia – Maike Hickson Ph.D.
Indiana University Student Mistakes Dominican Priest for Klansman, Hijinx Ensues – Fr. Z’s Blog
Big Money and Homosexual Lobby Team Up Against State Religious Liberty Bills – Brian Fraga
Freedom of Conscience and New ‘L.G.B.T. Rights’ – Travis Weber, Mercatornet
Is Speciesism Like Racism and Sexism? – Christopher Kaczor, Public Discourse
Mother Teresa’s Sainthood: Wisdom Beyond the Secular – Mary Poplin, The Catholic Thing
False Extremes Part 2: Tradition and The Word – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Do You Love Me? Do You Really Love Me? 3rd Sunday of Easter – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
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THURSDAY EDITION

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Pope Francis Smiling to Bishops and Cardinals OutdoorsThe Pope’s Family Apostolic Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’: What’s In Play

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

The Misguided Compassion of Social Justice Catholics – Dana R. Casey, Crisis Magazine
Polish Archbishop Warns of ‘Pseudo-Merciful’ Attitude & Political Correctness – Edward Pentin
In Massachusetts, A Difficult, Dangerous Religious-Freedom Test Case – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
Managing Expectations for the Exhortation – Carl E. Olson, The Dispatch
Sexuality Policy Guide Addresses Urgent Need of Catholic Schools – Adam Cassandra, C.E.D.
Mother Angelica Started an ‘Evangelical Revolution,’ Reaching Millions of Souls – Edward Pentin
Peter the Shepherd & the Papacy (3rd Sunday of Easter) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Escape to America: A Syrian Christian Perspective – Stephen Herreid, The Stream
Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ Through Love – Anne De Santis, Catholic Stand
Setting the Prisoner Free – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
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TUESDAY EXTRA

Picture of Decay in an Industrial City This Is Not Detroit I ThinkHow The Church Failed Fishtown

by Stephen Schmalhofer

of First Things

Asia Bibi Sentenced To Death For Faith, But in the Vatican Her Case Is Taboo – Sandro Magister
The Hell of Sexual Abuse by Priests: Two Altoona-Johnstown Questions – Terry Mattingly, G.R.
How To Read The Exhortation of Desolation – Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
The Church Can’t Forget to Care for Faithful Couples, Too – Teresa Tomeo, O.S.V. Nwswkly
The Peasantry of the Future – John Médaille, The Distributist Review
The U.S. Military and the Catholic Faith: Authority – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
The Vatican Shouldn’t Sacrifice Persecuted Catholics For China Love – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Abraham Lincoln on Mercy – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Church and the Moral Framework of the Economy – Hadley Arkes, The Catholic Thing
If You Remember the Victims of Lahore – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
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