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TVESDAY EXTRA

Jordan Peterson on Ideologies (Credit: The American Catholic)

Jordan Peterson on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

. . .ideologies are substitutes for true knowledge, & ideologues are always dangerous when they come to power because a simple-minded I-know-it-all approach is no match for the complexity of existence –Jordan Peterson. . .

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Fr. James Martin, S.J., Scores Another One for the Opposition! – One Mad Mom
Our Youth Are Leaving the Church – Everitt Fritz, Catholic Exchange
When Catholics Criticize the Pope – Dan Hitchens, First Things
Jim Caviezel: You Weren’t Made to ‘Fit In’ . . . Be Saints! – Fr. Z’s Blog
America Mag. Laments: “Where are the Millennial Catholic Activists”. . .I Rant – Fr. Z
4 Benedictine Tips For the Rest of Lent – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
Rowan Williams & Rich. Dawkins Oppose an Expansion of Catholic Schools – N. Hallett
Why Card. Wuerl’s ‘Amoris Lætitia’ Doc. is Open to Abuse – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Remaining Obedient to God: Know the Tools of Our Enemies – Fr. Blackwell O. Carm.
Dealing with Resentment – Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
Dying for the Truth: Hans & Sophie Scholl – Marie Meaney D.Phil., Crisis Magazine
The Unexpectedly Non-Controversial Placuit Deo – P.J. Smith, First Things
There’s a New UK Charity for Middle East Christians – K.V. Turley, Natl Catholic Register
Pope’ 5th Anniversary: Joy, Mercy, & Service Amid Uncertainty – Joan F. Desmond, Reg
Richard Carrier Carries On – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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Tvesday Culture of Life Edition

The Pill (Credit: Community in Mission)

The “Fruits” of Contraception

by Monsignor Charles Pope,

of Community in Mission

2 Years of Euthanasia in Quebec: Accelerating Past Belgium – Aubert Martin, Mrctrnt
States Avoiding Little Sisters In Court While Fighting Their Legal Win – M. Cleveland
Irish Media Falsely Claims Most People Want to Legalize Abortion – Dave Andrusko, LN
Learning from the Past of the U.S. Pro-Life Movement – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Attending Dutch March for Life Reminded Me of Book of Psalms – J. Van Maren, LSN
Hundreds March Against Abortion in New Zealand – Michelle Kaufman, LifeSiteNews

Nets Refuse to Cover Just. Dept. Investigating Planned Parenthood – Katie Yoder, LN
Abp. Msusa: Abortions Violate Rights of Unborn; Willful Killing of Innocent Life – Bilger
U. of New Mexico Face FBI Investigation for Selling Aborted Baby Parts – M. Bilger, LN
Costa Ricans Stand Up in Defense of Life at Massive March – Fr. Mark Hodges, LSN
Amnesty Internat’l Ireland Refuses to Pay Back Illegal Cash f/Pro-Abort Campaign – CH
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Pope Francis Shakes Up Syro-Malankara Church with Several New Appointments

from Catholic News Agency

via The Catholic World Report

Mary’s Assumption in the Eastern Tradition – Fr. Deacon Daniel G. Dozier, Catholic Answers
What an Academic Institute in Canada Means for Ukrainian Catholics – CNA via The CWR
Enthronement of New Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Eparchy of Chicago – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Russian Byzantine Catholic Church: Caught between Vatican & Russian Orthodox – Rm Rprts
Attending Mass with the Maronites – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Ukrainian Archeparchy in Philadelphia Gets a New Auxiliary Bishop – CNA via The CWR
Aleppo’s Melkite Archbishop Looks to Rebuild City from the Ashes – CNA via The CWR
Syriac Patriarch Says West has ‘Betrayed’ Middle East Christians – CNA via Catholic Herald
Rescuing Syriac Manuscripts in Iraq – Amir Harrak, The Ancient Near East Today
Mideast Patriarchs Call on Pope to Scold World Leaders Over Christian Exodus – CNS via CH
Pope Names New Bishop for Chaldean Eparchy of San Diego – CNA via The CWR
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (21 August, AD 2017) click here.
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Time to Head Off Confusion in Canada; Funerals for Those that Commit Suicide

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

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Neither Worthy Nor Worthless; Responding to Christine Horner of HuffPo – Erin Cain, Ign Tdy
Is Pope Francis a Heretic? Part II – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
A Tale of Two Catholics – Mattias A. Caro, Ethika Politika
St. Francis on Treatment of the Eucharist, Communion, Ornaments of the Altar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Anglican-Catholic Events in Rome This Week Raise False Hopes of Unity – Edward Pentin
9 Times God Showed Us He’s the Best Pyrotechnician Ever – Laura Hensley, epicPew
A True Catholic Hero: Jerome Lejeune – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
The Gift of Redemptive Suffering – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Need Your Help: The Mass Readings Explained Video Series; Kickstarter – Brant Pitre, TSP
‘Pro Bikers for Life’ Saves Babies on the Streets of New York – Patty Knap, N.C. Register
Contraceptive Pill Linked to Depression & Teens are Most at Risk – Brianna Heldt, The Reg

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MONDAY EXTRA

Little Sisters of the Poor Win Supreme Court HHS Mandate Contraception Obama Evil Culture of Death Religious Freedom Religious LibertyLittle Sisters of the Poor Win: Supreme Court Tells Lower Courts to Protect Them From H.H.S. Mandate, Contraception; A Win for Religious Freedom

by Steven Ertelt

of LifeNews.com

What Is the Benedict Option, and Why Might It Be Coming to Your Neighborhood? – John Burger
Answering Stephen Colbert’s Favorite Atheist Physicist – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Will Klingon Language Lawsuit Outcome Affect The Catholic Church? – Acts of the Apostasy
At-Home Ovulation Test a ‘Breakthrough’ for Natural Family Planning (N.F.P.) – Brian Fraga
Feminism, Fertility, And Civilization – Rod Dreher
Top Ten Longest Featured Wikipedia Articles Includes One on a Pope – Jeffrey Miller, T.C.J.
Ingenious Lights for Portable Confessional – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
New Government Edict Escalates Bathroom War – Peter Jermann, Crisis Magazine
Facebook Censored Videos Exposing Planned Parenthood Sales of Body Parts – Curtis Houck
Pentecost Monday 2016 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Marchers in Canada Plead for Lawmakers to Drop Assisted-Suicide Bill – Catholic Herald
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (May 14, 2016) click here.
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SUNDAY EXTRA

Mother Angelica with a Crucifex Jesus Cross Beauty Beautiful Love SacrificeMother Angelica’s Feminine Genius

by Alice Von Hildebrand

of the National Catholic Register

Philosophy of Music, BB Guns, and Pull Ups – Taylor Marshall Ph.D., Maccabee Society
Intense New Image of the Sacred Heart and Your Act of Reparation (Action Item!) – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Best Way To Experience Lourdes – Fr. Matthew Pittam, Catholic Herald
Sacred Music vs. “Praise & Worship”: Does It Matter? (Part II) – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., 1P5
A Conceptual Tripod: Liturgical Law, Tradition, and Culture – Aelredus Rievallensis, Nw Lt Mv
Purity of Heart – Amy Atkinson, Ignitum Today
Canadians Will Regret Legal Assisted Suicide, Cardinal Collins Predicts – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Catch 23: Why a World with Two Billion Christians In It Stays Such a Mess, Part I – Felix Whelan
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Interview from Lesbos to Rome – Catholic News Agency
The Compendium of the Gospel – Fr. C. John McCloskey III, The Catholic Thing
As He Leaves Greece, Pope Francis Takes 12 Refugees With Him – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agncy
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (April 14, 2016) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (April 17, 2016) click here.
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(Photos courtesy of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, SOLT)
(Photos courtesy of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, SOLT)

Fr. James Flanagan: The Most Influential Catholic You Have Never Heard Of

by Carrie Gress

of the National Catholic Register

ISIS Video: Multi-Million Dollar Ransom for Kidnapped Priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil – Kay. Lewis
Jesuit University to Fire Professor Who Defended Catholic Teaching on Marriage – Austin Ruse
Spin Battle Will Continue Ad Infinitum After Apostolic Exhortation on Family Released – Weigel
Interview w/ Animal Rts. Activists Who Disrupted Easter Mass at St. Patrick’s (N.Y.) – Stagnaro
Artificial Intelligence, and the Ethical Dangers, or Benefits, of New Technology – Dn. Goodman
A Timepiece of the Passion of Christ – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Confession: The Light Is On for You – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Les Misérables (An Illustrated Book by Candlewick Press) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Tale As Old As Time: The Transformative Power of Love – Maria Cintorino, Crisis Magazine
The Citizen’s Share – Jack Quick, The Distributist Review
Canada’s Demand for Death – Christopher White, Catholic Lane
For the Mother Angelica, Foundress of E.W.T.N. post (March 29, 2016) click here.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Are Children Worth the Cost? – Barbara Curtis, Catholic Herald (US)

. . .Nigeria: Where an Ageing Population Is Not a Problem. . .

. . .on the new Family Catechism. . .

. . .Mother of Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler’s Aborted Baby Now Pro-Life. . .

. . .Father Frank Pavone: Canadian Baby Joseph Back Home. . .

. . .Donor Offspring are People, with Rights Too. . .

Did Christ Wrongly Predict His Second Coming? (No, Here’s Why) – Taylor Marshall, CT

. . .The Rapture Trap. . .

Taking a Break From a Relationship (Dating & Engagement) – Anthony Buono, 6SJ

Top Ten Ways to Get Your Children to Give Up Their Catholic Faith – Robert Kumpel

. . .14 Steps to a More Self-Centered Church. . .

Not Just Teaching, but Change – Doctor Jeff Mirus, CatholicCulture.org/On the Culture

John Jay Study: $2M Exercise in Political Correctness (No SSA Issue?) – L. Verrecchio

. . .Phil Lawler questions bishops lack of responsibility here. . .

. . .Father John Zuhlsdorf fisks George Weigel’s report on the study here. . .

. . .Michael Cook of Crisis Magazine is disappointed in the study here. . .

Before-&-After Photos: Cross Still Standing Amid Tornado-Hit Church Rubble – TCK

Cardinal Koch: The Mass of All Ages Will Outlast Newer Rites – Tancred, TEF

. . .the “Extraordinarii”. . .

. . .President of Italian Bishops Calls for A Return of the Radiance of the Mass. . .

. . .A Biblical Walk Through the Mass. . .

The Holy See is Overhauling Caritas International – Dylan Parry, A Reluctant Sinner

US: Three Talking Points That Capitalize On New Abortion Polling – Thomas Peters, CV

An Open Letter to My Friends in Poland – George Weigel, Archdiocese of Denver

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