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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

19 March AD 2017

Where the Eucharist Is Hidden in the Lord’s Prayer

via ChurchPop

8 Common Misconceptions About Catholics Answered and Explained – Laura Hensley, epicPew
What “Multi”? What “Culture”? – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Catholic Musicians Call for a Return to Reverence in the Liturgy – Alberto Carosa, The Dsptch
5 Conversations You Can Have with God – Allison Gingras, Catholic Stand
Mother Angelica’s Pearls of Wisdom on Suffering and Burnout – Laura Hensley, epicPew
What Does It Actually Mean for a Priest to be ‘Laicized’? – Elise Harris, Catholic News Agency
How to Confront “The New Morality” with Truth & Beauty – Vicki Burbach, Cthlc Sprtl Drctn
Chastity, Communion, Heaven and Hell – Pete Jermann, Crisis Magazine
Jane Austen’s Morality Of Marriage – Guy McClung, Catholic Stand
5 Hidden Blessings from Having to Wait in a Long Line for Confession – Laura Hudgens, ChPp
The Simplicity of Goodness and the Complexity of Evil – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., TaChF
Social Teachings of the Church: Building a Better Society – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, C.S.

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

11 March AD 2017

ISIS Inadvertently Proves Bible Historically Accurate

by Matthew Archbold,

of the National Catholic Register

Vatican’s New Ambassador to US: We Should, All of Us, Witness to the Truth – Lauren Ashburn
In Rome, a New Generation of Benedict XVI Scholars Is On the Rise – Andrea Gagliarducci
Catholic Composers: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Paul Senz, The Dispatch via The Ct Wr Rp
Cardinals Who are Not Bishops and a Short History on Cardinals – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
An Uncommon Look at the Uncommon Grace of Flannery O’Connor – Joan Frawley Desmond
Papua New Guinea: Big Challenges Face World’s Most Isolated Catholics – Ray Cavanaugh
Anchors of Faith – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
How to Get Every Parishioner Involved in Your Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
A Lenten Meditation on an Unconventional Ash Wednesday – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
Why God Can’t Lie (Or Sin) – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
The Keys to the Vatican’s Masterpieces – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

8 March AD 2017

Stunning 700-Year-Old Giant Cave Used by Knights Templar Found Behind a Rabbit Hole in the British Countryside

by Joshua Taylor

of The Daily Mirror

Lady Day: A Counter-Protest Like No Other – Karen Anderson, Crisis Magazine
Exposing the Hypocrisy in the Transgender Movement – Trent Horn, Cthlc Answers Magazine
Triduum Note: How Early Can The Easter Vigil 2017 Begin? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Journey Through Scripture This Lent – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Hillsdale College Accepts Classic Learning Test (CLT) as An Alternative to SAT & ACT – S. Kurtz
Wallace Stevens and the Limits of Poetry – Regis Martin, The Catholic Thing
Catholic Pharmacists could be Forced to Dispense Morning-After Pill, Warn Bishops – C.N.S.
The Prodigal Son: A Lenten Story – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
This Fleet of Food Trucks Serves Up Respect for Austin’s Homeless – Mary Rezac, C.N.A.
For Women, Vatican’s New Female Advisory Group ‘A Good Start’ – Elise Harris, C.N.A.

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ASH WEDNESDAY EDITION

1 March AD 2017

Town Hall Explodes at Name of Jesus

by Matthew Archbold,

of the Creative Minority Report

Exorcists Warn About Dangers of Wiccan ‘Spell to Bind Trump’ – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Rg
Throw Off Your Rubber Chains! F/Contraception to Transgenderism via Abortion – Moody Ph.D.
News Reports Show Impotence of Papal Sex-Abuse Commission – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Population-Control Advocates’ Vatican Appearance Draws Criticism – Edward Pentin, The Reg
The Biblical Roots of Ash Wednesday Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Get Clean This Lent With Soul Wow! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
God Can Even Overcome Our Imperfect Parenting – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Brick By Brick: Star of the Sea Parish in San Francisco Goes ‘Ad Orientem’! – Fr. Z’s Blog
What has Mary Magdalene To Do With Fr. Arturo Sosa Abascal, S.J.? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
Nashville Dioc. Under Canonical Impediment, as Bp. Choby Remains Hospitalized – Kat. Schiffer
From Awful to Fantastic: 3 Lessons in NPR’s Coverage of Religious Freedom – Bobby Ross Jr.
The Day the Architect of a Church Tricked the Devil – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Journey Through Scripture This Lent – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Ecumenism Can’t Be Based on Wishful Thinking about the Past – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

11 January AD 2017

The Dark Benedict Option

by Rod Dreher

Another Look at Fr. Cameli in Jesuit-run ‘America’: Use of Scripture – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Can One Be Happy in Heaven Knowing a Loved One Is in Hell? – Karlo Broussard, CA
More Babies Aren’t Getting Baptized or Raised in Faith, Big Problem – Patti M. Armstrong
The Other 10 Commandments – Thomas M. Doran, The Dispatch
Why is My Pastor Always Asking Me for Money? – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Church is the Ideal Place for the Elderly to Stave Off Loneliness – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Book Review: Roman Catholic Ceremonial: Vol. I by Jeffrey Collins – William Riccio, NLM
Capitalism, Community, Christianity – Rod Dreher
Dream Walks and the Seasons of the Church Year – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
Therese of Lisieux’s Parents Inspired This Drug Rehab Project – Catholic News Agency
Unemployment as Economic-Spiritual Indicator — December 2016 Report – Joe Carter, PwrBlg

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THURSDAY EXTRA

1 December AD 2016

Is the Gospel Opposed to the Law? Regarding Pope Francis

by Eduardo J. Echeverria, S.T.L. Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

A Saint for the Young, Rigid and Compassionate – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Divorce, Abortion. . .What’s Next? – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Cardinal Pell, the “Primacy of Conscience”, and the Ongoing State of Confusion – Carl E. Olson
What Makes a Great Parish? – Fr. Gerald E. Murray J.C.D., First Things
Bp. Peter Elliott of Melbourne, Australia, on Liturgy, Rigidity & Reform of the Reform – CWR
Hundreds Mourn Beloved Homeless Man in San Francisco – Catholic News Service via Cth Hrld
Why Christmas is Not Pagan – Shane Schaetzel, Fully Christian
Christmas Eve in the Psychiatric Unit – Brother Henry Arruda O.M.I., Catholic Stand
Is Europe Doing Enough to Protect Persecuted Christians? – via the Catholic News Agency
A New Ars Moriendi to Address Physician-Assisted Suicide – Gregory Webster Ph.D., Crisis
Vatican Foundation Exploring Pros, Cons of New Technologies – Elise Harris, Cthlc Nws Agncy

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SUNDAY EDITION

16 October AD 2016

Interesting Twists of Chapter and Verse in the Bible

by Dan Byron,

of Catholic Stand

In Defense of the Religious Right – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
The Atheist Heart of Darkness – Felix Whelan, Catholic Stand
Insulting the Saints – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Canon in D, Pachelbel: Piano and Violin – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
He was a Runner for the Japanese Mafia, Now He’s a Catholic Priest – Mary Rezac, C.N.A.
Modern “Rights” and the Loss of Freedoms – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Catholic Bishops Condemn Ugly & Anti-Catholic Emails between Clinton Team – Mad. Teahan
These 5 Organizations Are Battling Breast Cancer Extremely Well – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Rubrics for Dominican Mass after 1962 – Fr. Augustine Thompson O.P., New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
What If a President Is Too Ill to Serve? – Paul Kengor, National Catholic Register
How Christianity Created the Free Society – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Public Discourse

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

16 September AD 2016

John’s First Letter to the Protestants?

by Karlo Broussard

of Catholic Answers

There’s a Good Reason Christians Rarely Take Up Arms in the Middle East – Gerard Russell
Whose Legacy Will Last Longer, Benedict or Francis? – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Cthlc Herald
Quæritur: Parish Prayer Effort to Beg Protection f/ Islamic Terror; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z
Why You Do More Harm Than Good by Telling Others What Their Vocation Is – Alex R. Hey, eP
Fighting Fire with Fire: Christians are Fighting Back, But Is This Good? & Podcast – Ed West
How Far Back Should Coverage Go in Clergy Sex Scandals? 2 Newspapers Differ – Jim Davis
California’s Bishops Officially Neutral on Initiative to Legalize Pot – Valerie Shmalz, Crux
Christians Can’t Back Out of Modern Politics – Jonathan Wright, Catholic Herald
Piety and Politics: The Church’s Social Responsibility – Jordan Ballor, Acton Commentary
Pope’s Anti-Abuse Commission Helps Train New Catholic Bishops – Catholic News Agency
St. Anthony’s Kids Find Social Inclusion & Special-Needs Catholic Ed. in Pittsburgh – P.J. Smith

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

10 September AD 2016

A Suicide in Brooklyn Raises Questions about Parochial Education

by Gerard T. Mundy

of Crisis Magazine

Dozens of Curial Officials “Have Been Left Jobless”, Result of Summer’s Reforms – S. Magister
What Catholics Should Bear in Mind about Immigration – David O’Mahony, Catholic Herald
“Pope vs. Hitler”: a Review and a Plea – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
The Problems of Amoris Laetitia – English Translation of the French Original – Rorate Cæli
Blessed Are the Peacemakers, For They Shall Bring Souls to Christ – Shaun McAfee O.P., NCRg
Cardinal Raymond Burke on Life, Truth, Mother Teresa, Islam & Cardinal Sarah – Carl E. Olson
The Bible Is Not Silent on Slavery – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Practical Governance Was Not My Forte, Says Benedict XVI – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
Holy Homeschoolers: Lessons from Saints Anne and Joachim – Mary Kay Clark Ph.D., Seton
Prodigal Son Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
St. Matthew the Fundraiser – Nathan Krupa, Catholic Fundraiser.net

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EXTRA

30 August AD 2016

Why I’m Catholic: The Foundational Error of Sola Scriptura

by Kenneth Hensley

of Catholic Answers

Quæritur: Praying for the Holy Father’s Intentions When Those Intentions are. . . Odd – Fr. Z
15 of the Most Unforgettable Episodes of The Journey Home – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Relation to Princess Diana on Road to becoming a Saint – Simon Caldwell, Catholic Herald
“Mutual Submission” between Husbands and Wives in Ephesians 5? – Josh Kush, Crisis Mgzn
What Is Truth? (Hint: Not Facebook) – Sarah Reinhard, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Prosecutor Undecided on Death Penalty after Killing of Nuns – Associated Press via Cthlc Hrld
The True and False Meaning of “Social Justice” – Anthony P. Stine, Crisis Magazine
Join the Angels and Children in The Cosmic Dance – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Spiritual Lessons with Elisabeth Leseur – Liesl Bee, Ignitum Today
Pope Francis has Some Face Time with Facebook Founder – Elise Harris, CNA via Crux
EpiPen Price Hike Raises Questions About Ethics of Drug Costs – Matt Hadro, CNA via NC Reg

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MONDAY EDITION

1 August AD 2016 3 Comments

At World Youth Day Bishop Nunzio Galantino Rewrites the Biblical Story of Sodom

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

A Christian Future or a Pagan One? – Gregory J. Sullivan J.D., The Catholic World Report
Catholics Who Drop F-Bombs with Aplomb – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Pro-Life Catholics Deserve Better Than These Two Notorious Bloggers – Stephen Herreid, TS
An Extraordinary Form Requiem Mass for Fr Jacques Hamel – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference from Poland – National Catholic Register
Abortions for Men! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Avoid Rush to Judgment on Allegations Against Cardinal Pell, Pope Francis Advises – N.C. Rgstr
N.F.P. as a Mama of Three – Julie Baldwin, Ignitum Today
Transforming Competition into Love – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: The World Youth Day Against the World Without God – Andrea Gagliarducci, MV
Pope Francis to Youth: Leave the Sofa and Make Your Mark on History – Edward Pentin
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.

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MONDAY EDITION

11 July AD 2016

**The New Pocket Revised Standard Version-Catholic Edition New Testament, by Scepter Publishers, Is Now Available!**

by Stuart Dunn

of Stuart’s Study

Wealth and the Spirituality of Social Solidarity – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
For the Restoration of Reason and Reality – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
A Sex Ed Success Story – Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register
Seven Saints Who Called Out the Scandalous “Hook-Up” Culture – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Was Noah’s Ark Shaped Like a Pyramid? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
ACLU Uses Abortion as Lever to Shut Down Catholic Agencies’ Work w/ Minors – Peter J. Smith
American Catholicism: Mediocre By Design – Mattias A. Caro, Ethika Politika
A Final Headache in My Spotlight Oscar Hangover – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae, These Stone Walls
10 Ways to Pray Unceasingly and Still Get All of Your Work Done – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Grand Public Architecture: Why Is This No Longer the Operative Model? – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
After a Stranger Raped Me, I Refused an Abortion, Now I Have No Regrets – Libbie Peters, LN

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