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CATHOLIC SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

ny-daily-news-catholic-student-suicideA 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 WEDNESDAY EXTRA

medicine-flask-science-saint-praying-miraclesAn Atheists Investigates Vatican Approved Medical Miracles from A.D. 1588 to 1999: Pondering Miracles, Medical and Religious

by Jacalyn Duffin, M.D. Ph.D.,

of The New York Times

What Happened to Quebec: Catholicism’s Empty Quarter – George Weigel, First Things
Pope Francis in Conciliar Context – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Three Fascinating New Books from Angelico Press – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Ltrgcl Mov
Luther Looks at Islam – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
6 Ways Raising Catholic Kids Is like Prepping Them for the Hunger Games – Theresa Williams
Sexuality, Reality, and the Sacramental in Knight of Cups – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
To Whom Do Children Belong? Melissa Moschella’s Defense of Parents’ Rights – Tollefsen Ph.D.
Greg Burke: Pope Francis’ American Point Man – Judy Roberts, National Catholic Register
Are We about to See a Pogrom Against Christians in Turkey? – Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ct Hd
Questionable Zika Scare Manipulated by Pro-Abortion Forces – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Reg
Moses and the Parable of the Talents – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

Mother Tersa Noble Prize

New York Times Updates Criticisms of ‘Hell’s Angel’ (as in Mother Teresa)

by Terry Mattingly

of Get Religion

Police Raid on Convent Described as ‘Disproportionate’ – Inés San Martín, Crux
Guiding Your Friends into the Catholic Church – Devin Rose, Catholic Answers
Mel Gibson: Sequel to The Passion of the Christ would be ‘Huge Undertaking’ – Andre Mitchell
Mantilla: The Veil of the Bride of Christ, New Book on Practice of Veiling – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
7 of the Most Memorable Episodes of Mother Angelica Live on EWTN – Justin McClain, epicPew
Catholic University Defends Mexican President Following Plagiarism Accusations – Cth Nws Ser
Suspect in Slaying of Two Nuns in Mississippi Charged with Capital Murder – Carl E. Olson, CWR
Norcia’s Benedictines: Recovery Under Way in Wake of Devastating Quake – Edward Pentin
Francis Creates New Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development – Edward Pentin
The Time I Dreamed of Blessed Mother Teresa – Rich Lamm, epicPew
This Is Mongolia’s First Native Priest: Father Joseph Enkh Baatar – Antonio Anup Gonsalves

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

Jean-Léon Gérôme The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer c 1863-1873Comfort Catholicism Has to Go; It Is Time to Prepare for Persecution

by Msgr. Charles Pope

of the National Catholic Register

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: What Does the Science Say? – Catholic News Agency
The TV Dinner and the Sexual Revolution – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
Ribbit: A New Game Changer in Social Media – Joe Sales
Argentine Saints-To-Be Reveal Pope’s Thinking on Priests, Nuns, and Laity – Inés San Martín
Although Girls Are Allowed to Serve, There Is Still the Process of Discernment – Brian Williams
The Barque of Peter Sails Through History – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
10 Biblical Names of Jesus and their Pivotal Meanings – Laura Hensley, epicPew
The Desert in Carmelite Spirituality – Carmelite Sisters, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Political Relevance of St. Augustine – John P. East, The Imaginative Conservative
Catholic Social Teaching Principles in the Workplace – Luciano Corbo, New Evangelizers
A Defense of Single-Issue Voting – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

Jesus on CrossWhy Christ Will Never Let His Bride Redefine Marriage

by Benjamin Wiker

of the National Catholic Register

Ite!  The Call to Go Forth in Christ – Jason Craig, The Catholic Gentleman
Deaconesses and the Dangers of Antiquarianism – Christian Browne, Crisis Magazine
That “Olympic Moment” Was a Christian Moment – Matthew Archbold, Natl Catholic Register
Women Should Appreciate Masculine Virtues – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Site of Marian Apparitions in Wisconsin becomes Natl Shrine – Patricia Kasten, CNS via Crux
Actor Playing Jesus in Ben-Hur ‘Received Blessing from the Pope’ – Mark Pattison, Cthlc Hrld
Review on New Book: Delving into “The World of Ben-Hur” – Paul Senz, The Dispatch
Lessons from Prison Ministry – Laura De Maria, Catholic Stand
Depression and the Psalms – Thomas L. McDonald, National Catholic Register
The Fascinating & Problematic History of Athletes Doping & the Olympics – Ade. Mena, CNA
Friendship, Forgiveness & Chariots: The Ben-Hur Team Discusses Their New Film – Jim Graves

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

Church Offertory PlateHow a Priest Increased His Offertory by 30% – Without Asking for Money

by Brice Sokolowski

via LinkedIn

11 Reasons You Might Need to Go to Confession – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Did the Virgin Mary Give the Rosary to St. Dominic – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Our Deadly Covenant With Sloth – Timothy D. Lusch, Crisis Magazine
Can Christians Afford The Leadership We Have? – Rod Dreher, TAC
How to Respond to Betrayal, Lessons from a Pro – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
I’m Going to Go Out & Glorify God’s Name: Christian Athletes at Rio Olympics – Susan Byron
Chartres Cathedral and the Liberal Arts Personified, by Carrie Gress – David Clayton, N.L.M.
Kevin Schmiesing on the Indivisibility of Religious and Economic Freedom – Marc Vander Maas
Faith and Wealth: Rich Dad, Poor Dad Revisited – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
St. Dominic: Truth in a Troubled World – Fr. Brian Mullady, N.C. Register
Reorienting Family Life—Living the New Evangelization – Sarah Huntzinger, Catholic Stand

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

Fr. Jacques HamelThe “Duelling Interpretations” of Fr. Jacques Hamel’s Murder

by Ross Douthat

of The New York Times

24 Thrilling Sci-Fi Masterpieces That Won’t Warp Your Soul – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
“Some Choose to Lose Their Souls to Gain the Whole World, But for Women Deacons?” – Fr. Z
China & Vatican Make Preliminary Agreement on Election of Bishops – Anthony E. Clark Ph.D.
Why Are Catholics Cheapskates Regarding Giving? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Augustine: Father of Heresies or Truly Catholic Doctor? – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Cth Lane
Misreading Pope Francis – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Was World’s Oldest Copy of the Gospel Found in an Egyptian Funerary Mask? – Daniel Esparza
10 Helpful & Effective Ways You Can Support Your Friends Experiencing Grief – Shaun McAfee
Trucks, Trees, and Missalettes – Joel Morehouse, New Liturgical Movement
God Is Not Mocked: Against Christian Wars – Erasmus of Rotterdam, TIC
Should We Rely on Good Sense or Expertise? – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine

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MONDAY EXTRA

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Latin Liturgy BeautyHow a Small-Town Parish Disposed of Its Troublesome Priest

by Timothy J. Williams, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

New Name for New Politics News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Wandering Around, Replacing the Crucifix: Priests Need to Respect Rubrics – Fr. Mat. Pittam
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Funeral Homily of Slain French Priest-Martyr: “A God of Death, a Moloch” – Gates of Vienna
The Catholic Conspiracy Turns 3 Months Old, How We Doin’? – Larry D, The Cthlc Conspiracy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Defends Defiance of Fed Court on SNAP’s Activities – David F. Pierre Jr.
Catholic Olympic Athletes Who Are Dominating Their Sports – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Church in India Faces Fresh Attacks on Mother Teresa – Anto Akkara, National Cthlc Register
10 Wonderful Activities Every Catholic Family Can This Summer – Rich Lamm, epicPew
Martyr of the First Commandment – William Doino Jr., First Things
Chinese Bishop Dead at 93, Spent 35 Years in Prison & Under Forced Labor – Wang Zhicheng
Blessing of the Cheese, We Kid You Not: There Is One in the Rituale Romanum – Dan. Esparza
NLM’s 11th Anniversary – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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TUESDAY EDITION

Dilipated Catholic Church in AmericaThe Collapse of the Catholic Church in the West

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

Who’s Afraid of Ad Orientem? – Christopher Ruddy, First Things
Archbishop Chaput Leads the Way – William Doino Jr., First Things
Archbishop Ganswein Calls German Church Tax ‘a Serious Problem’ – Catholic News Agency
Theologians: Amoris Lætitia needs Clarification against Heretical Interpretations – D. Hitchens
World Youth Day (WYD) 2016: Popes, Poland & Powerful P.R. – Fr. Raymond J. De Souza
Americans Think Statute of Limitations Laws should be Applied Equally – Cthlc News Agency
Civilization Edition; Your Input, Comments, Ideas & Suggestions – Chief Editor, Big Pulpit
Vatican Have Shut Their Eyes to Role Islam Plays in Terrorist Attacks – Wil. Kilpatrick Ph.D.
PodCazt 149: Interview with Fr. Richard Heilman, Part 2 – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
More Excellent Music from the Fota Liturgical Conf. – Gregory DiPippo, New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Krakow in the Capital Events in U.S. for Those Unable to Attend WYD – Filip Mazurczak
Steve Skojec on the Catholic Toxosphere – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5

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CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION

Nigel Farage beerBrexit and the Moral Vision of Nationhood:  Cosmopolitans vs. Nationalists (A Highly Recommended & Profound Read)

by Alastair Roberts

of Mere Orthodoxy

Brexit Is “Directly Related to the Reconfiguration of the Catholic Church” – Massimo Faggioli
Apostasy in England and Europe – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Europe’s Free Speech Problem: A Cautionary Tale – Paul Coleman, Public Discourse
Cultured Hicks: Christiane Amanpour Breaks – Rod Dreher, TAC (link repaired)
Free Markets Are Necessary But Not Sufficient – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
The Forgotten Story of the German Economic ‘Miracle’ – Samuel Gregg, Acton Commentary
When Islamists and Secularists Agree – Tom Hoopes, Crisis Magazine
The East Berlin Uprising, June 16-17, 1953 – Karl F. Mautner, Moments in U.S. Dplmtc Hstry
Deng Xiaoping’s Bloody Power Play on June 4, 1989 – Samuel Chi, The Berlin Zoo
Hath Melted Like Snow in the Glance of the Lord – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Am Cthlc
Propaganda Pictures of Occupied France Under German Rule – Becky Evans, The Daily Mail

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BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION

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What Pope Francis Says We can Learn from the Armenian Genocide

via the Catholic News Agency

In Armenia, Pope Francis Uses the Word “Genocide” – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Francis’ Visit to a Forgotten Armenia – Aleteia
Pope Francis’ ‘Armeniam Visit” [sic] – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. z’s Blog
Pope Francis Hails Armenia as a ‘herald of Christ Among the Nations’ – Catholic Herald
All for One: Holy Father Seeks Unity, Dangerous Peripheries with Armenia Trip – Victor Gaetan
Maronite Bishops: ‘Christian Presence in Middle East Must be Preserved’ – Catholic Herald
Pan-Orthodox Council Sets Sail on Even Keel – Victor Gaetan, National Catholic Register
Podcast: Why are Tensions Running So High at the Pan-Orthodox Council? – Madeleine Teahan
Eastern Orthodox Rivalries and the Healing of Memories – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The Disp.
The Geopolitics of the Orthodox Church – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
Discovered: Roman Fortress, Early Christian Church in Bulgaria – Pravoslavie
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Brexit Aftermath

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Brexit Veteran Brit Double Decker CampaignBritain Chooses to Brexit

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

The Shock of the Referendum Could Signal a New Politics or Something Darker – Dan Hitchens
Is There a Religion Ghost in Brexit Victory for Angry Old Brits? – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Pope on Brexit: It’s the Will of the People, Peaceful Co-Existence Must be Guaranteed – Aleteia
Independent Britain Has to Fix Its Broken Family Culture – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
The Matter Is Decided Britain Is Leaving, So What Happens Now? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Bishops Call for Return of ‘Mutual Respect and Civility’ After Brexit Vote – Catholic Herald
Why Americans Shouldn’t Freak Out About Brexit – James Poulos, The Federalist
Calls in Italy, France, Netherlands, and Denmark for Referendums to Leave E.U. – Rob. Spencer
Brexit Wins! Cameron Resigns as U.K. Votes for Independence – Robert Spencer, J.W.
Hats off to the British for Brexit referendum – Sarah Stanley, PowerBlog
Brexit Wins! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
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