Cardinal Schonborn

VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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by Father Dwight Longenecker

Can We Take Card. Schönborn’s Remarks on Female Ordination Seriously – Peters JCD
Pope Francis Slaps Another Patch on the Moldy ‘Seamless Garment’ – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Seven Spiritual Mistakes of “Good Catholic Parents” – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cltr
The Last Defender of Reason & the Human Body – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Mgzn
Women Bishops: Boredom Part (II) – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Good News for the TLM in the Archd. of Philly – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
Amoris Lætitia vs. Veritatis Splendor: You Say You Want a Revolution – E. Chr. Brugger
San Francisco’s Homeless Encampments Expose Failure of Secular Utopia – J. Davidson
Patriarch Kirill & Mr. Putin – George Weigel, First Things
Reviewing the Record of 21st Century Islam – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Mercatornet
Sympathy for Mark Zuckerberg – Matthew Walther, The Week
London Council Bans Pro-Life Vigils in Possible Test Case – Dan Hitchens, Cthlc Herald
Is the Pope Never Wrong? Papal Infallibility Explained – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Pope Insists Baptism Marks a Deep Change, Saying There’s a Before & After – Jn. Allen
Helping Our Children Find Holiness – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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The “Crowning Jewel” of America’s Catholic Church 

by Father Seán Connolly

of The Catholic World Report

Cardinal Hosts “LGBT Service” in Cathedral Featuring a Drag Queen – L. Bourne, LSN
Pro-SSM Vatican Adviser Tweets Immodest Image of Mary – D. McLean, LSN
Papal Envoy Backtracks on Medjugorje Comments – The Catholic Herald
Happy Birthday, Blog! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Insanity is a Lack of Judgment, Not a Lack of Brains – Fr. G. Rutler S.T.D. Th.D., NCRg
Catholic Hospital Mega-Merger Assessed by Church Officials – CNA via The CWR
Centesimus Annus: Christian Social Ethics in the Digital Era – Marina Droujinina, Zenit
No Size or Space in Subsidiarity – Brandon, Siris
God’s Resistible Grace – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers Magazine
A God-Bathed World – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Fr. Andrew Apostoli Remembered as a Bright Beacon of Light – J. Pronechen, NC Rgstr
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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Female Altar Servers Up, Ordinations Down

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Land O’Lakes at 50: Catholic Universities Cave to Culture – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., NC Rgstr
Parry and Riposte Over Jesuit James Martin’s Defense of Homosexuality – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mass “Facing the People” and Priest Control Freaks – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Müller: Benedict XVI was ‘Disappointed’ at My Removal – Catholic Herald
The Church in the Wilderness – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
How an American Woman became a Nun to Let Her Husband become a Priest – Philip Kosloski
Ascension Roundtable: Do’s and Don’ts of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski
Prudence and Knowing When to Quit – Susannah Pearce, Integrated Catholic Life™
Attending Mass with the Maronites – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Confessions of an Ex-Drug Addict – T.W. and Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Report Claims Decades of Abuse Against 500 German Choir Boys – CNA via The CWR
Why the Death Penalty is Still Necessary – Joseph M. Bissette & Edward Feser Ph.D.
Tis the Year for Fatima Reading: 2 New Books, a Classic & a Bonus – Sarah Reinhard, NC Reg
Seeing Others with the Light of Christ – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Corruption Trial of Former Vatican Hospital Officials Begins – Cthlc News Agncy via The CWR
The Parables of Jesus – Part II (Video of the Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., TSP

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MONDAY EXTRA

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Cardinal Schönborn Sitting Speaking with GlassesCardinal Schönborn, Not Cardinal Müller, Represents the Pope’s Thinking on Amoris Lætitia

by Sandro Magister

of Chiesa

How Benedict XVI’s Resignation Changed the Papacy – Andrea Gagliarducci, Cthlc Nws Agncy
George Clooney Among Celebrities Honored by Pope Francis – Ann Schneible, Cth Nws Agncy
Churches Must Oppose Female Conscription – Fr. Alexander F.C. Webster and Bob Miller
Four (4) Courageous Catholic Chaplains who Received the Medal of Honor – Shaun McAfee O.P.
One Tear from Blessed Virgin Statue Sparks Pilgrimages – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Another 4 American Catholic Priests Who Truly Memorialize Honor & Heroism – Th. Williams
Support Josephine Rose, Diagnosed with Leukemia – Robert Barbry II, epicPew
The Pursuit of Purpose – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Born Into a Romance: Building a Civilization of Love, Vocation of the Family – S. Huntzinger
Memorial Day Is a ‘National All Souls’ Day’ – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Memorial Day Verse and Prayer – The Editors, National Catholic Register
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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 Explanations Continue

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Cardinal Schonborn Red Cap Sunny gazing somewhat downPope Francis Seems to Approve Cardinal Schönborn’s Explanation of #AmorisLaetitia

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Must Catholic Doctrine on Marriage Now Be Affirmed by Every Bishop & Bishops Conf. ? – Z
Controversy in Amoris Laetitia Arises f/ Lack of Confidence in Our Own Clergy – Mirus Ph.D.
Kasper: Amoris Laetitia “Changes Everything – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Pope Wants a Change of Attitude, Not of the Discipline on Communion – Ed Condon, Cth Hrld
Pope: Amo. Lae. Opens Up Many New Possibilities for Divorced/Remarried Catholics – C.W.R.
Watch Out for Those Conservative Catholics – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
E.W.T.N.: Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray on #AmorisLaetitia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Missing the Bigger Story About the Pope – Nicholas G. Hahn III, The Wall Street Journal
Timothy Egan and the Reverent Subject of Sex – Anthony S. Layne, Outside the Asylum
Amoris Laetitia and Lets Pretend – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Curate’s Egg: A Reflection on Amoris Laetitia – Fr. George Rutler, Crisis Magazine
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351

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Infamous Footnote 351 Amoris LaetitiaThe Infamous #Footnote351 Read Through the Lens of the Prodigal Son and His Prostitutes

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Cardinal Schönborn Says ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Continues What John Paul II Taught – Edward Pentin
Those Who Should Not Receive Holy Communion Will Still Come Up and Do So – Fr. Ray Blake
“Amoris Laetitia’: The Good, the Disturbing, and the Torturous – Dorothy Cummings McLean
Pope Francis Is Not Publicly & Explicitly Teaching Heresy – Joseph Shaw, LMS Chairman
Amoris Laetitia: All Things to All Men – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
Francis’ Feast, Pope’s Hymn to Family Is A Matter of Reaching Out to Everyone – Rocco Palmo
Anthropological Pessimism and Theological Hope – Matthew Schmitz, First Things
#TheWordIsFree: Amoris Laetitia Download – David Rummelhoff, Epic Pew
Four Keys to Unlock the Riches of Amoris Laetitia – Austen Ivereigh, Cthlc Voices Comment
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 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)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 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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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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