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MONDAY LATE EDITION

Partial Book Cover of Lost Shepherd (Credit: Screenshot from NCRegister.com)

Lawler Paints Bleak Picture in ‘Lost Shepherd’

. . .Book Review of Lost Shepherd: How Pope Francis Is Misleading His Flock. . .

by Father Raymond J. de Souza,

of the National Catholic Register

German Liberalism is a Cancer in the Church – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
The Sins of Chick-Fil-A – Charlotte Allen, First Things
The Decline of Natural Law at the Vatican – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Past The Tipping Point – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Do Catholics Have to be Democrats? – Jason Scott Jones, The Stream
Waste Land: Britain’s Culture of Death – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Experiencing The Beautiful Eritrean Catholic Church – Nicholas LaBanca, Cthlc Stand
Three Mexican Priests Murdered in Less Than Two Weeks – uCatholic
Practical Ideas for Spiritual Growth – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
FactCheck.org Is Wrong. California’s LGBT Therapy Ban Could Ban Bibles – Rb. Gagnon
Joy Reid & the Forgotten Value of Changing Your Mind – Matthew Walther, The Week
Female Ordination Advocates Ignore Theological Truth, Focus on Power – Nic. Senz
Alfie Evans Just the Latest Victim of a Deadly NHS Hospital – Dav. Catron, TASpectator
Catholicism: the Most Progressive Way of Life – Bevil Bramwell O.M.I, The Cthlc Thng
Nigeria Bishops Back Self-Defense, Call on President to Step Aside – Inés San Martín
Why are Media MIA on California’s Anti Gay-Conversion Bill? – Julia Duin, Get Religion
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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Mother Angelica, Singlehandedly, Turned the Barque of Peter in 1993

. . .much like a loving parent watching her toddler wander out into a road with busy traffic, Mother Angelica was stern & disciplinary in her rebukes of this terribly dangerous trend. . .

by Father Richard Heilman

of Roman Catholic Man

Meghan Markle & the Court Masque; Not a Real Wedding – David Warren, Essays in. . .
Hartford Archd., Knights of Columbus Partner to Aid ISIS Victims – CNA via The CWR
How to Destroy Western Civilization without Spilling Your Latte – T Gilson/Zmirak PhD
Why is Macron Courting the Church? – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Catholic Herald
Paul VI’s Dislike of the Liturgical Reform – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Michael Ludwig & the Demon – Thomas L. McDonald, National Catholic Register
Catholic Sexual Liberation: A Rerun Way Too Late – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cult.
Convert & Seminarian: Journey of Kyle Richard Thérèse George – Scott Smith J.D.
The Church & Islam: Nostalgia for the 60’s – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
Sacred Mass: Does Our Behavior Reflect the Sanctity? – D. Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
The Best Defense Is a Good Offense: CS Lewis’s Abolition of Man – Mic. J. Watson Ph.D.
Nothing Will Be Wasted – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
The Mission Territory of . . . Wikipedia – Arthur Herlin, Aleteia
The Scandal of Jesus: 4th Sun. of Easter Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
3 Habits of Faith & Problem Solving – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Religion Boosts Teenagers’ Grades – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Chicken (Credit: Screenshot of Shutterstock via The Federalist)

The Real Reason New Yorkers are Mad at Chick-fil-a Isn’t with Christians

. . .Chick-fil-A is not merely a fast food restaurant run by Christians; it is God, speaking to us through food. . .

by John Sweeney

7 of the Most “Catholic” Bible Verses that Prove Catholicism – ChurchPop
Lucifer’s Game – Bob Sullivan, Crisis Magazine
The Catholic Crisis – Sohrab Ahmari, Commentary Magazine
My Mother’s Illicit Marriage Strengthened My Faith – Birgit Jones, Catholic Life in. . .
Stunning Renovation of St. Kevin’s in Dublin – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
The Most Influential Woman at the Vatican is Retiring – Silvia Costanti, Aleteia
Holland Euthanizing Mentally Disabled Patients & People with Autism – Michael Cook
Is it Blasphemy to Speak Against the Saints or the Church? – Joe Heschmeyer
Priests are Performing Exorcisms Over the Phone, Cardinal Claims – Catholic Herald
The Christians Who Resisted Hitler – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Vatican’s China Game: Deal or No Deal With Beijing? – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Living the Vita Liturgica: Conditions, Obstacles, Prospects – Pet. A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Getting Hungry with “Chef’s Table” – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorite catholic things
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
Singing Alleluia: Making Up For Lost Time – Sister Christina M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Fr. Javier Olivera & Sister Marie de la Sagasse (Credit: Fr. Javier Olivera via Catholic News Agency)

They Were Going to Get Married; Now He’s a Priest & She’s a Sister

. . .before discovering their vocations, Fr. Javier Olivera & Sister Marie de la Sagesse were engaged & planning their wedding.  God had other plans. . .

from ACI Prensa

via Catholic News Agency

Jesuits to Host Homosexual “Pride Prom” at Marquette University – Fr. Z’s Blog
Gallup: ‘Spirit of Vatican II/Francis Effect’ Program Has Failed – David Warren, TCT
Pope Francis Says: ‘Convert, So You Don’t End Up in Hell’ – John Clark, NC Register
And the Horses the Progressives Rode in On – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Appointee to Iowa Board of Med. Rejected ’cause of Her Comments at CWR – C. Olson
What is a Man? What is a Woman? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
True Love: Elderly Man Tenderly Combs Wife’s Hair After Entering Hospital – N. Flory
Is it Realistic to Think We Will Ever End Abortion? Yes. Here’s Why – Brad Mattes, LN
Police Stop Alfie Evans’ Parents from Saving Him – Steven Ertelt, Life News
The Swiss Guard Uniform was Not Designed by Michelangelo – John Burger, Aleteia
Resurrection & Liturgy in A Tale of Two Cities – Brian K. Miller J.D., Law, Literature. . .
ACLU Tries to Drag Catholic Charities Into Illegal Immigrant Abortions – Mar. Cleveland
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The Future of the Pro-Life Movement Is in Africa – Stefano Gennarini J.D., Public Dscrs
Pontifical Comm. for Latin America Proposes Synod on Women – Junno A. Esteves, CH
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THVRSDAY EXTRA

John Krasinski (Credit: Word on Fire)

The Most Unexpectedly Religious Film of the Year

. . .I went to see A Quiet Place, John Krasinski’s new thriller, with absolutely no anticipation of finding theological or spiritual themes.  I just wanted a fun evening at the movies.  How wonderful when a film surprises you! . . .

by Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D.,

of Word on Fire

Singer Cardi B Rejects Having Abortion to Save Career: That Disgusts Me – Katie Yoder
Facebook CEO Apologizes for ‘Mistake’ of Blocking Catholic Content – CNA/The CWR
Beautiful Video about the Traditional Latin Mass; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Deficits of the iPhone Generation – Christopher O. Tollefsen Ph.D., Mercatornet
How (& How Not) to Read Gaudete et Exsultate – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
An Ambiguous Exhortation – Dan Hitchens, First Things
The Progressive Indoctrination in Our Schools – Patti Smith, National Catholic Register
How Many of Us Would Truly Resist an Evil Regime? – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Do Christians & Muslims Worship the Same God? – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
There’s Nothing New Under the Sun – Fionn Shiner, Catholic Stand
Neil Gorsuch Has Been a Breath of Fresh Air for Pro-Lifers – Tony Perkins, Life News
A Vulnerable Church Can Not Afford to Forget Its Enemies – Bob Sullivan J.D., Crisis
What’s the Use of Catholic Art? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
President of France Calls on Catholics to Engage Politically – Courtney Grogan, CNA
Dr. King’s Radical Biblical Vision – Cornel West Ph.D. & Robert P. George Ph.D., WSJ
Ambrosian Chants for Eastertide – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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FRIDAY EDITION

Spanish Easter Procession

Make Christianity Weird Again

. . .in the past few decades, some parts of the church that tend to reject the trappings of religion have tried desperately to appear “normal”. But for a generation that prizes authenticity, maybe that’s just a turn-off. Rather than being just a slightly rubbish version of the rest of the world, with slightly rubbish coffee & slightly rubbish music, maybe Christianity needs to embrace its difference, its strangeness, its weirdness, its mystery. Christianity as a norm, gone for good? Maybe that’s good news for everyone (Peter Ormerod of The Guardian, slightly edited). . .

by Rod Dreher

Really Bad Idea: Sand in Holy Water Fonts During Lent – Fr. Z’s Blog
Modesty: How Women Can Regain Control in a Sex-Obsessed Culture – Fr. David Nix
Not a Tame Lion: The “Deplorable” C.S. Lewis – Jerry D. Slayer, Crisis Magazine
The War Against Africa Today: Ideological Colonialism – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Card. Sarah in Canada: Goodness, Discipline, Knowledge, & Silence – Martyn W. Jones
Follow-Up on Tuesday’s Cassock Post – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The 3 Hacks to Successful Fundraising in the Catholic Church – Brice Sokolowski
Pontificate Takes Another Hit With ‘Lettergate’ Mess – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza, NCRegister
Students Organize Pro-Life Walkout for Babies Killed By Abortion Violence – Ste. Ertelt
Pope Replaces Brazilian Bishop Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Church $ – I. San Martín
The Canaanite Woman: Was Jesus Prejudiced? – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Does Faith Reduce Divorce Risk? – Glenn T. Stanton, Public Discourse
Viganò Scandal Raises Questions about Reform in the Curia – Chr. R. Altieri, The CWR
After ISIS Beaten, Islamists Stop Iraqi Christians Returning to Their Homes – R. Karash
Belgian Priest: Vatican-China Deal on Bishops Might Really Happen – Barbe Fraze, CH
Christians Must Rise Up & Defend Children with Down Syndrome –  Dave Griffey, DF
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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

Hannah giving her son Samuel to the priest by Jan Victors, A.D. 1645. According to the biblical account, Hannah sang her song when she presented Samuel to Eli the priest (Credit: Wikipedia)

A World Without Hope

. . .I’ve written recently that our schools introduce young people not to that guide of intelligence and beauty, Lady Faith, but to her current impostor, Politics. Our “sins” are political, & we are to be “saved” by giving our assent to the Right Things about sex & marriage, climatic changes, organic food, the evil of Christian history, the sweet wonders of Islamic history, & so forth, till the world shall end & we can have done with it, amen. . .

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Outbreak: the Explosion of Transgender Teens – Lisa Marchiano, Mercatornet
If You Want Jesus, You Need the Church – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Will Cardinal Cupich “Accompany” Reluctantly Divorced Spouses? – Jennifer R. Morse
Five Big Surprises from Francis’s Papacy – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Catholic Herald
Professor Muzzled for ‘Gay Marriage’ Comments, Suing Marquette Univ. – David Marcus
The White House’s Exuberant Humiliation of Rex Tillerson – Mat. Walther, The Week
When President Trump Takes Charge – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
This Prayer of St. Patrick Protects You in Spiritual Combat – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Stephen Hawking was a Member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences – Carol Glatz
Oregon: Elderly Couple Kill Themselves in Controversial Assisted Suicide – Xav. Symons
Learning from the White Rose – George Weigel, First Things
Archbishop Jos. Naumann: Authentically & Unabashedly Pro-Life – Elisabeth Deffner
Liberal Integralism – R.R. Reno, First Things
Divine Causality & Human Freedom – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Waiting Teaches Us About Our Passion & Purpose – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Could Pro-Life Health Clinics Soon Access Title X Funds? – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCReg
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TVESDAY EXTRA

Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square (Credit: Mercatornet)

On What is Wrong in Itself: CNN’s Papal Documentary

. . .not anything can change the metaphysical structure of reality. . .

by Father James V. Schall, S.J.,

of Mercatornet

The Czech Canary – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
A Template for a Liturgically-Oriented Catholic Education for Children – David Clayton
Elon Musk is a Messianic Huckster – Matthew Walther, The Week
Bill Protecting Freedom of Those For & Against Gay Unions Angers Some – R. Guidice
Why So Little Catholic Concern Over Christian Persecution? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D.
Pope Francis’s First Revolution – His Clothing – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza, Cthlc Herald
How Can a God of Love Send People to Hell? – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., ICL™
From Atheism to Catholicism – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Anti-Christian Alt-Right: The Evil Thought of Right-Wing Identity Politics – M. Rose
Francis at 5 Years: Love Him or Hate Him, This Is One Relevant Pope – John Allen, Crux
The Guard of Honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Alita Ma.C.N. O.C.D.S., Cthlc Stand
On Francis’ 5th, “Credere In Deum” – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
5 Interesting Facts About Pope Francis on His 5th Anniversary – uCatholic
Pope Given ‘Thunderous Salute’ for His Anti-Slavery Commitment – E. Pentin, NCReg
Lost & Found – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
How Does Lent Lead to Healing? – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange
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Taylor Marshall, Ph.D., cruising the mean streets of his hometown. (Credit: YouTube via a Screengrab on ChurchPop)

Taylor Marshall Reveals Mystical Experience on State of the Church Today

. . .Taylor Marshall revealed today in a video he posted on YouTube that he recently had a mystical vision about the current state of the Church. . .

via ChurchPop

Parsing the “T” – George Weigel, The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
Hollywood Celebrates Homosexual Pedophilia Film – Chad Felix Greene, The Federalist
LA Archdiocese Promotes Homosexualist Agenda at Religious Ed. Conf. – One Mad Mom
Those Saying No Big Deal on Amoris May Not Have Their Hearts in It – John Allen, Crux
Catechesis Of The Culture – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Hospitals Euthanizing Your Loved Ones. . .in America – Fr. David Nix, Courageous Priest
Double Halo with Miracle Decrees, Pope Will Canonize Paul VI, Romero – Rocco Palmo
Liberalism: An Option for Catholics? – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
A Conflict Begins Between the Church & the Italian State – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
There’s No Safe Space on Campus to Debate Bathroom Politics – Barbara Kay, Mrctrnt
What Happened to Italy’s Catholic Vote? – Christopher Altieri, Catholic Herald
Vatican Signals Concern Over Populist Rise in Italy Elections – Philip Pullela, Reuters
Will More Italians Vote With Their Feet? – Edoardo Campanella, Project Syndicate
Starter Parishes: The Gospel Alive in America – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
When We Invest in Our Children’s Future, What Do We Consider Success? – Scott Nolan
Twitter Keeps Censoring Pro-Lifers – Peter Hasson, The Stream
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Archbishop Luis Ladaria & Greg Burke (Credit: Daniel Ibáñez of CNA via the National Catholic Register)

The Vatican’s New Document Placuit Deo: Reaffirms Teaching on Salvation in Response to ‘Cultural Changes’

. . .in a Letter to bishops, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith tackles two modern tendencies which it argues make the true salvation offered by the Catholic Church ‘difficult to understand’. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Abp. Chaput: “The Best Book on the ‘Post-Liberal’ Moment” – C.C. Camosy Ph.D., Crux
The Netherlands Shows Us the True Horror of ‘Assisted Dying’ – Sm. Caldwell, Cth Hrld
How Social Media is Leading Millennials to Rome – Dan Hitchens, Catholic Herald
When a Non-Believer Wants to Argue – David Mills, Catholic Exchange
Confraternity of Clergy Sound Alarm Over Gender Ideology – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
The Faithlessness of Public Education – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
How to Fundraise with Facebook – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
3 Distinctions When Catholics Are Accused of “Discrimination” – Fr. Mt. Schneider L.C.
Bp. Paprocki Discusses Background, Decision Regarding Sen. Durbin – Jim Graves, CWR
Easter Prep: Stunning Eggs – Carrie Gress Ph.D., my favorite catholic things
YouTube Quietly Relies on Pro-Abortion Organization to Censor Content – J. Stepman
Jeanne Ives for Governor of Illinois – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Should Catholics Back Public-Sector Unions? – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Register
Native American Liturgical Uses: Plainchant in Caughnawaga – S.R. Tribe, Lit Arts Jrnl
What Is Mortification? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C. S.Th.D., Catholic Spiritual Direction
How can You Separate Freedom of Conscience from Freedom of Religion? – D Gend MD
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FRIDAY EXTRA

left, Jordan Peterson, right, William Lane Craig (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

The Peterson–Craig Encounter: A Missed Opportunity?

. . .On January 26, Wycliffe College, a graduate school federated with the University of Toronto, hosted a discussion on the question: “Is there meaning to life?” The three participants included philosopher & theologian William Lane Craig, atheist philosopher Rebecca Goldstein, & clinical psychologist & professor of psychology Jordan Peterson. . .

by Scott Ventureyra, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

A Strange Post-Liberal Ecumenism – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Anti-Christian Harvard – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
‘Black Panther’ Star Boldly Proclaims “I Fell in Love with Jesus” – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
How Focusing on Catholicism’s Beauty Can Lead People to the Faith – Francis Phillips
St. Polycarp & the Grain of Incense – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Top Imam Calls for Major Reforming Islam, Sharia; Is That Possible? – Joh. Zmirak Ph.D.
Coffee, Roman Style – Carrie Gress, my favorite catholic things
What Do We Agree On? – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Why Do Catholics Abstain from Meat on Fridays & Fast? – Deacon Mic. Bickerstaff, ICL™
Of Space Aliens & the Catholic Faith – Sabrina Arena Ferrisi, National Catholic Register
France Debates How to Pay for Saving Crumbling Cathedrals – John Laurenson, Mrktplc
Inequality Is the Wrong Indicator, Why We Should Focus on Poverty Instead – Js. Ponce
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Catholics Should Not Be Afraid to Enter Public Life – Amy-Jo Crowley
A Book Launch, Hidden Mystical Power, & Art of the Impossible: Part II – Dv. Torkington
5 Inspiring Video Presentations of the Via Crucis – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
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John Henry Cardinal Newman (Credit: First Things)

Development, or Corruption; There Can Be No ‘Paradigm Shifts’ in the Church

. . .regarding Amoris Lætitia, some advance positions contrary to the constant teaching of the Catholic Church, by denying that adultery is always a grave objective sin or by making the Church’s entire sacramental economy exclusively dependent on people’s subjective dispositions. . .

by Gerhard Cardinal Müller,

of First Things

Michael Voris – Our Savonarola? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Attacks on the Family, Mark Steyn Video Interview – Fr. Z’s Blog
Nine Converts from Atheism Share Their Journey Home – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Steering Clear of “The Catholic Ghetto” – Michael Pakaluk Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
New Bishop Appointed for Rockville Centre Diocese – Sister B.M. Reis F.S.P., Vtcn Nws
Are We Declining? Are We Falling? – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
When Will the Shooting Stop? – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
John Michael Talbot Debuts Podcast on Breadbox Media – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Florentine Street Shrines, Will Today’s Della Robbia Please Step Forward? – D. Clayton
Dear Vatican, Put Not Your Trust in China or Turkey – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis
Why Don’t We Care About the Slaughter of Nigerian Christians? – M. Brown, The Strm
Call for Masses for Ireland’s Abortion Referendum – Joseph Shaw, Rorate Cæli
Don Briel, Remembered – Maria Wiering, The Catholic Spirit
An Indonesian Miracle of Muslim-Catholic Friendship – Elizabeth J. Seah, Ignitum Today
Vatican & China Could Sign Deal on Bishops ‘After March’ – Catholic Herald
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