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BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION

Actual Crucifixion“The Great Evil”: The Holy See and the Carnage of Armenia

by Diane Montagna

of Aleteia

Is Pope Francis’ Armenia Visit Another Step Toward Christian Unity? – Andrea Gagliarducci
What Catholics Can Learn from Orthodox Disputes – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Armenia Must have a Special Place in God’s Heart – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Cthlc Herald
Melkite Synod Postponed; Patriarch Decries Bishops’ ‘Open Rebellion’ – Byzantine Catholic. . .
Armenia has a Genius for Rising above Suffering, Says Francis Ahead of Visit – Cindy Wooden
Is Orthodoxy Unravelling? – Fr. Mark Drew, Catholic Herald
Ecumenism and Peace to Be Focus of Pope Francis’ Visit to Armenia – Edward Pentin, N.C. Reg
A Double-Standard: Concerning Those Ramadan Prayers Inside Hagia Sophia – Terry Mattingly
Russian Orthodox Putin Visits Mount Athos – Erasmus, The Economist
Patriarch Survives Attack by Suicide Bomber in Syria – Catholic Herald
Will Egypt’s Copts Get to Build More Churches? – Rania Rabeaa Elabd, Egypt Pulse
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SUNDAY EDITION

alvesgasparVatican Calls Loretto Head to Rome to Discuss Sisters’ “Dissent”

by Ann Carey

of the National Catholic Register

“True Fasting Is Constant Hunger” – Kevin Di Camillo, National Catholic Register
We Shouldn’t Be Ashamed of the Index – David Mills, Catholic Herald
St. Frances De Sales: A Profile in Courage – Daniel Stewart, The Catholic Gentleman
Bringing Back What Is True and Good – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Catholic Priests of Dachau – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Visiting the Site of England’s Conversion – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Largest Cross in the West Coming to Texas – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Think You Know The Stations of the Cross? – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Progress on Archbishop Sheen’s Cause? – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
A Bold, Fearless Life Like Mary’s – Rebecca Frech, National Catholic Register
Belief: In God We Trust – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
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What Did Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago Say About Orlando Jihadist Massacre?

Archbishop CupichWhat Did Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago Say?

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

You Won’t Believe How Chick-Fil-A Responded To The Orlando Attack – Bobby Ross Jr., Gt Rl
There are Times When Irony Isn’t Funny, This Is One of Them – Fr. Jhn. Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Terrorism Is Not Hate – R.R. Reno, First Things
A Massacre That Will Soon Disappear From the Headlines – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TAC
A.C.L.U. Blame Claim: Christians Caused Orlando Shooting – National Catholic Register
Orlando Reveals Our Willful Ignorance About Jihad – Robert Spencer, The Detroit News
What Offensive Thing Did Texas Politico Say After Orlando & When Did He Say It? – R. Ross Jr.
Did Family Dysfunction Play a Role in the Tragedy in Orlando – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
What We Learn from the Orlando Nightclub Shooting – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Reddit Turns to ‘The Donald’ for News—In Record Numbers – Ben Collins, Pitchforks
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SUNDAY EDITION

St Joseph Church Bradford EnglandHappy News from Bradford, England

by Fr. J. Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Old Charge Resurfaces: Catholics are Un-American – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Philosopher, St. JP2’s Friend Explains Popes’ Thought Process on Amoris Lætitia – Gagliarducci
A Moral Theologian Tackles Difficulties in Amoris Lætitia – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
“Scholas Occurrentes”: Francis’s Pedagogical Revolution – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
A Better Marriage Preparation (and Preparation for a Better Marriage) – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
On the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki – Sardonicus, Sardonic Ex Curia
Adult Stem Cells Give Good Recovery for Stroke Victims w/ Brain Damage – Dave Andrusko
Mother Angelica and the Power of Old Age – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
“Love & Friendship” and the Holy Folly of the 12 Commandments – Christopher S. Morrissey
Former I.T. Specialist Ordained as New Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark – Catholic Herald
Bishop William Kenney: ‘Brexit’ Could Lead to Loss of Funds for Aid Agencies – Simon Caldwell
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Pope Francis confesses in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 4. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters)
Pope Francis confesses in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 4. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters)

10 Things I Didn’t Know I Would Love About The Catholic Church

by Doug Johnson

of epicPew

Meet the Man Who Turned from Glossy Magazines to God – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
How to Face the Loneliness of Summertime – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
The Couch or the Confessional – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Art for God’s Sake: An Interview with Artist Daniel Mitsui – Sam Guzman, The Cthlc Gntlmn
Seven (7) Lessons From the Visitation – Debbie Gaudino, Saints 365
What’s the Best Way to View Reality? – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Virtues A Father’s Guide to Growth – Steven R. McEvoy, Maccabee Society
The Military and the Catholic Faith: Training – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Biting Your Tongue Helps You to be a Saint, Say Pope Francis – Carol Glatz, epicPew
Even Very Sick Children Deserve Med Care: Why Every State Needs Simon’s Law – Grace Stark
The Chinese Christian Crackdown – The American Interest
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Black Smoke Spirit of Vatican IIFr. Z Rants About the Church Losing Her Moorings

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Compares Islam’s Inherent Drive for Conquest to Christ’s Great Commission – Cr. E. Olson
Fr. Thomas Rosica: Catholics Have Filled the Internet with Venom and Vitriol – Catholic Herald
The Fact-Free Universe of Transgender Activism – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
‘Judge Not’ Doesn’t Mean Don’t Make Judgments – David Carlin, Catholic Answers
Cardinal Sarah Rebukes ‘Demonic’ Attacks on Family at Washington Breakfast – Claire Chretien
Full text: Cardinal Sarah at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast – Catherine Harmon
Video: Clarity f/ Card. Burke on Marriage, Indissolubility & the Challenges We Face – Fr. Z’s Blg
To Acknowledge the Existence of Sin Is to Claim We Understand – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Our Lady Said “Yes!” – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Video: S.S.P.X.’s Bishop Fellay Speaks Exclusively to the Register – Edward Pentin, N.C. Rgstr
Amazing Promise of Adult Stem Cells & How the Church Supports It – Eli. Harris & Kv. J. Jones
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)

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Rod Dreher Wide Pic SpeakingObvious Contradictions and Weaknesses in Rod Dreher’s Stated Reasons for Leaving the Catholic Church for the Orthodox Church

by Roseanne T. Sullivan

of Catholic Pundit Wannabee

The Best Ad To Not Send Your Child to a Jesuit University – Matthew Archbold, Crt Min Rep
Out of the (Water) Closet: N.Y. Times Surveys Backlash on Obama Bathroom Order – Jim Davis
Why Many Catholics Get Economics Wrong, Despite What the Church Says – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Our Lady of Fatima, the Culture of Death, and Signs of Hope – Diogo Miguel Machado
10 Fascinating Things You Didn’t Know About the Swiss Guard – Robert Barby II, epicPew
Frenemies Of The Benedict Option – Rod Dreher
Viral Facebook Video Shows Unique Bond Mothers & Their Unborn Children Have – Mic. Bilger
Book Review of Shaun McAfee’s “Filling Our Father’s House” – Anne Marie Miller, Igntm Tdy
Spring Cleaning My Soul – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
March for Life U.K.: ‘We Are a Joyful Celebration of Life’ – National Catholic Register
Explainer: Supreme Court Punts on Little Sisters Religious Liberty Case – Joe Carter, PwrBlg
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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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)
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`Francis and the Deaconesses

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Alice Von Hildebrand Sheds New Light on Fatima – One Peter 5
Katie Couric on the Catholic Church: “Progressive” to Understand Science – Sha. McAfee O.P.
Lady Gaga Clashes with Catholic Blogger Over Criticism of Her Lifestyle – Madeleine Teahan
Pope to Set Up Commission to Study Possibility of Women Deacons – Edward Pentin, The Rgstr
Why Bishops Love the European Union – Damian Thompson, Catholic Herald
Mystery Pen Pal Converted After Writing to Flannery O’Connor – Nic. Köhler, The New Yorker
New Philippines President ‘To Visit Pope Francis To Say Sorry For Insult’ – Catholic Herald
Is Weeping Mary Statue in California a Miracle? – National Catholic Register
May 12, 1935: First Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Am Cth
Christian Projects: A Drop in the Ocean of Negativity – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Why Is the Vatican Cosying Up to Communist China? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Cthlc Hrld
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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A banner referencing "Humanae Vitae," the 1968 encyclical of Blessed Paul VI, is seen in the crowd at the conclusion of the beatification Mass of Blessed Paul celebrated by Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct. 19. The Mass also concluded the extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the family. Blessed Paul, who served as pope from 1963-1978, is most remembered for "Humanae Vitae," which affirmed the church's teaching against artificial contraception. (CNS photo/Paul Haring) See BEATIFICATION-MASS Oct. 19, 2014.The Catholic Church Consistently Is Proven To Be Correct on Issues of Faith and Morals

the Editorial Board

of OSV Newsweekly

The Swiss Guard and the “Combat Rosary” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
When Catholicism Shaped Culture – Jude P. Dougherty, The Catholic Thing
Before Calling Someone a ‘Heretic’, You Might Want To Check Canon Law – Ed Condon, C.H.
Three (3) Steps to Keeping Your Kids Catholic – Patrick Madrid, Catholic Answers
Review: Happiness! D.V.D. Series by Ignatius Press – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
What Catholics Should Know About the National Spike in Suicides – Joan Frawley Desmond
Secular Groups Decry Pornography’s Harmful Effects – Brian Fraga, OSV Newsweekly
We’ll Never Tell Them Review, Interview w/ Award Winning Author Fiorella De Maria – Hazard
What Is A Good Catholic Science Curriculum? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Science in the. . .
Baroque Landscape: Chinese Baroque! – David Clayton, The Way of Beauty
Valuing Full-Time Motherhood – S. Adam Seagrave, Public Discourse
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
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Woman in PainReclaiming My Faith After a Difficult Encounter with the Catholic Church

by Diane McKelva

of Catholic Stand

A Catholic Husband’s Worst Fear – Micah Murphy, epicPew
Drop in Vocations to the Priesthood: Those Numbers Didn’t Just Happen by Themselves – Fr. Z
Guess That Catholic Face! – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Christians Are Demanding This Alternative to Health Insurance – Matt Hadro, epicPew
In So-Called News Story on #BoycottTarget, Associated Press Shows Its Bias – Bobby Ross Jr.
Chinese Artist Converts Through Study of Medieval Illuminated Manuscripts – David Clayton
All The Best Parts of Being Catholic! (By Age) – Sara Spitt, epicPew
Can You Name These Basilicas? – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
How Medieval Christians Celebrated the Rogation Days (with a Dragon) – Gregory DiPippo
E.W.T.N. Asks Federal Court to Reconsider Its H.H.S. Mandate Case – National Cthlc Register
King of Heaven and Earth: Ascension Day! – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
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st joseph worker Young Jesus MarySaint Joseph the Worker and Communism

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Why Is May the Month of Mary? – Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register
Giving Up This One Simple Thing Got My Whole Life in Order – Shaun McAfee, N.C. Register
Victims of Communism Day: Year of Miracles – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Remembrance and Peace – Fr. Paul Scalia, The Catholic Thing
Resilience of the Church, from Martyrs to Monks – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Mutability Implies an Immutable Goal – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Are You an Alpha Male? What Is an Alpha Male? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D., Maccabee Society
Anne de Gaulle – Donald R. McClarey J.D., Catholic Stand
The Memory Garden – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
Middle-Earth and the Middle Ages – Joseph Pearce
Ancient Churches in Northern Italy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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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