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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Copy and Past: Boston Globe Again Hides the Truth and Misleads the Public about the Catholic Church Annual Abuse Audit

by David F. Pierre Jr.,

of TheMediaReport.com

The Storm Before The Storm – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
CNN Creates Fake News, Stages Pro-Muslim Demo After London Terrorist Attack – R. Alexander
Whoopi & Joy Behar: Christians Who Don’t Buy Other’s Birth Control are the Taliban – Hartline
Why Mark Zuckerberg’s “Universal Basic Income” is Flawed – Mark W. Hendrickson Ph.D.
Illinois Is Running Out of Money and Time – Douglas Belkin, The Wall Street Journal
How U.S. Universities Became Institutions That Close American Minds – Abraham Miller
Are the Western Balkans Being Re-Balkanized? – Paul McCarthy, The American Interest
How Supreme Court Decision on Pension Plans Affects Religious Hospitals – CNA via The CWR
3 Things on That BuzzFeed Takeout on Christian Health-Care Sharing – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Rel
May Jobs Report Leaves the U.S. Begging for Economic Reforms – Timothy Doescher
My Unborn Baby Saved My Life: Pregnancy Helps I.D. Mom’s Cancerous Tumor – Micaiah Bilger
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Why Do Protestants Reject the Notion of “One True Church”?

by Dave Armstrong,

of Biblical Evidence for Catholicism

How to Dress if You’re Going to Meet the Pope – Aleteia
Renewal in the Church: Always from the Bottom Up – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing. . .
So, How Do We Live in the Love of Christ? – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
What is a Spiritual Director, and Why Should You Get One? – Brother Rex Anthony Norris
Love vs. Fear: How 1 John 4:18 Bears on Insecurity – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
North Korean Defector: Despite Horrific Persecution, Christianity Is Growing – CNA via NC Reg
First Swedish Bishop Since the Reformation to be Made a Cardinal – Carol Glatz, CH
Holy Cloth for Mom: Custom of Giving Manutergium Renewed by Priests – Patti M. Armstrong
Saint Augustine on the Ascension – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
No Research Justifies the Use of Human Embryos, Pope Francis Says – CNA
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TUESDAY NEWS EDITION

The Right to “Non-Free” Speech and the Rise of One Party Universities

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

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

The Pagan Foundation of the American Alt-Right – Jerry D. Salyer, Crisis Magazine
Pro-Abortion Students at “Catholic” Notre Dame Walk Out of Pro-Life VP Pence’s Speech – LN
A Note on the Kentucky Decision – Mark Bauerlein, First Things
Canadian Doctors Will Leave if Forced to Participate in Assisted Suicides – Alex Schadenberg
Pope Francis: “The Church Must Never Tire” of Fighting Abortion – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
‘There Is No Plan B’ for the Benedict Option – Rod Dreher, A TAC Blogger
Do Pokemon Go Protesters have a Right to Crash Worship Services? – Terry Mattingly, Get Rel.
The Real “War on Women” is Christian Women Who are Tortured for Their Faith – Katie Yoder
ACLU, Planned Parenthood Want Teens to Get Secret Abortions w/o Parents Knowing – Bilger
How This Nonprofit Is Solving Homelessness Without Government Funding – Kelsey Harkness
GOP Want Trump to Fire NIH Director Who Supports Embryonic Stem Cell Research – S. Ertelt
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MONDAY NEWS EDITION

How the Church Must Confront the Sexual Revolution

by Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

The European Crisis – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Italy Is Europe’s Next Big Problem – Ferdinando Giugliano, Bloomberg View
Islam—The View from Disney Country – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Next Evolution: Atheists Will Soon Die Out, Due to Low Birth Rates – Ed West, Cthlc Hrld
Birth Control Linked to ‘Significantly Lower’ Quality of Life – Celeste McGovern, NC Register
Thrashing Against the Zombie Hordes: Christianity & the Culture War – Anthony S. Layne, CS
Return of the Strong gods: The False Choices of Civilization Today – R. R. Reno, First Things
Bishop Schneider Interview in Polish Catholic Daily Mainstream Paper – Piotr Falkowski, RCæli
The Necessary Empire: From Charlemagne to the European Union – Robert D. Kaplan, NY Tms
A Conversation with Dr. Pia Matthews on Sanctity, Disability & the Culture of Death – E. Short
Is Turkey Supporting ISIS? Turkey’s Complicity Is Getting Harder to Ignore – Mch. Rubin Ph.D.
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FRIDAY NEWS EDITION

The Sexual Revolution and the Do-Nothing Church

by Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

The Handmaid’s Tale Is Hate Speech – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Real “Anti-Science” – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
Enough with the Liturgical Translations! – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch via The Cth Wor Rep
‘The Promise’: Telling the Untold Story of the Armenian Genocide – David Ives, Aleteia
Sex Education in California Sparks Culture Clash – Joan Frawley Crawford, NC Register
John Zmirak Joins Eric Metaxas: French Elections, Saracen Conquest & More – J. Zmirak Ph.D.
Another Arkansas Inmate Receives Communion as His Last Meal – Deacon Greg Kandra
Differences in Doctrine Are Not Mere Window Dressings – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Video: ‘Amoris Lætitia’ Runs Against Crucial Articles of Faith, Says Scholar – Edward Pentin
Can Conversion Therapy Get a Fair Hearing in Mainstream Press? Short Answer: No – Julia Duin
Catholic Hospital Sued for Denying Sex Reassignment Surgery – Catholic News Agency
Abandoning Belief in Rationality Leaves Only Force & Violence – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
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EASTER MONDAY LATE EDITION

‘Our Catholic Faith Defines Us,’ Says Family with 18 Kids

by Katie Warner,

of the National Catholic Register

Six Things People Get Wrong About the Resurrection – Carl E. Olson, Natl Catholic Register
Quæritur: I’m 80 and I Can’t Kneel for Communion at a Traditional Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
50 Catholic Converts: Notable New Church Members Over the Last Century – Matthew Bunson
Do We Know the Exact Date of Christ’s Resurrection? Here’s Intriguing Evidence – ChurchPop
But What Exactly Is Easter? – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic World Report
And With Whose “Spirit” ? – Guy McClung, Catholic Stand
The Resurrection of Christ in Art – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Mary Magdalene: The Beloved of The Beloved – Stev Hep, Catholic Scot
Easter Chocolates, Slavery & Our Responsibility as Christians – Lorelei Savaryn, Cthlc Stand
Pope Francis’ 2017 Urbi et Orbi Easter Message – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
How Psalm 23 Prefigures the Sacraments of Initiation – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., NC Register
Celebrating Easter in ‘the East’; Eastern Rite Catholic – Amanda Evinger, NC Register
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FRIDAY NEWS EDITION

Why the Vatican Sounds Increasingly Anglican
by Father Dwight Longenecker,
Standing on my Head

Fr. James Martin Appointed to Handle Pope’s Twitter, Vatican Radio, Website & TV – Cal-Cthlc
Fr. James Martin’s Vatican Appointment Will Only Embolden Gay Activists – Doug Mainwaring
Pinkshirts On The Move: Any Opposition Officially Labeled “Hate Group” – Rod Dreher, TAC
Official Rips Critics of Bill that Allows Gov’t to Seize Children f/ Christian Homes – L. Laurence
How Shall We Respond to an Increasingly Hostile, Secular Culture? – Russell Shaw, The CWR
Canada’s Main Catholic Charity has a Dirty Little Secret about Abortion – Pete Baklinski, LSN
How the Hail Mary Pass Got That Name – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
N. Carolina Bill: SCOTUS Overstepped Constitution in Legalizing Gay ‘Marriage’ – Fr. M. Hodges
2 Lies the Planned Parenthood Abortion Business Wants You to Believe – Ran. O’Bannon Ph.D.
President Trump-Signed Law Gives States Right to Defund Planned Parenthood – CNA via NCRg
Why Don’t We Care About the Slaughter of Christians? – Michael Brown, The Stream
Are Babies Left to Die When They Survive Abortion? The Horrifying True Stories – Car. Novielli
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HOLY MONDAY EXTRA

Catholic Enablers of Islam

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Bikinis vs. One Pieces: 2 Catholic Gals Tackle Swimsuits – Old Fashioned Girl
What Should I do With My Blessed Palms? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
What Did Pilate’s Wife See in Her Dream? – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
The People of the Cross: The New-Martyrs of Egypt – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Univ. of Notre Dame to Give Highest Honor to Jesuit Priest Who Supports Gay ‘Marriage’ – LS
Why ISIS Declared War on Egypt’s Christians – Mokhtar Awad, The Atlantic
Pope Francis Faces a High-Wire Act in Egypt, and Not Just on Islam – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Did You Know the State of Florida was Named for Palm Sunday? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Why Married Priests Won’t Really Fix the Shortage – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Silver Screen Pontius Pilates: Richard Boone – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Turkish President Erdogan to Pray Islamic Chants in Hagia Sophia on Good Friday – Asia News
A Faith Adventure: Evangelizing a Family Member – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Human Origins: Which is It? Science or Theology? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Catholic Answers
Pope’s Egypt Visit Will Proceed, Despite Palm Sunday Massacres of Christians – Edward Pentin
‘British Values’ Must Be Christian, or Ghastly Things Will Fill the Void – Joanna Bogle, NC Rgstr
For Coptic Christians, Another in a Long String of Attacks – Alan Gomez, USA Today
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MONDAY EDITION

Church of England’s Trajectory Now Obvious, Orthodox Believers You’re Very Welcome Here

by Monsignor Andrew Burnham

of Catholic Herald

SSPX Offers Stunning Evaluation of Amoris Lætitia and of Pope Francis – aka Catholic
Nashville Dominicans Turn Focus Entirely to Teacher Formation – Patrick Reilly, The Reg
Enjoy Dynamic Catholic Speakers? Here the Catholic Conferences You Should Go To – Vennet
Is This the Solution to Catholics’ ‘Desperate’ Musical Situation? – Adelaide Mena, C.N.A.
Scare Mongering About Home Schooling – Charlotte Allen, TWS
Filet-o-Fish, or What Catholics Can Accomplish If United – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Crux
Call No Man Father – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Fr. Martin Calls Trump’s Immigration Policies “Anti-Life”; Is That Fair? – Matthew Archbold
Transhumanism’s Lofty Goal Meets a Catholic Response – Adelaide Mena, Cthlc News Agency
How Faith and Free Markets Can Save Education – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Without Law & Freedom United, Truth & Dignity are Destroyed – James Kalb J.D., The C.W.R.

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THURSDAY EDITION

Make Church Great Again! “Free Our Churches From the Ugly and Stupid”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Church History: The Four Horsemen of Apologetics – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Coccopalmerio Explains His Positions on Catholics in Irregular Unions – Edward Pentin
Does Matthew 12:32 Suggest or Disprove Purgatory? – Dave Armstrong, N.C. Register
Dorothy Day, as Seen by Her Granddaughter – Perry West, Catholic News Agency
You Are Made of Dust, Which is Forged by God in the Stars – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., The Reg
Mystical Lent: Sowing Seeds of Silence – Eddie O’Neill, National Catholic Register
Latin Contest Announcement: Prize €20,000 – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Congress Can Do More for Religious Liberty Abroad, Scorecard Finds – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
Regnative Prudence & Pro-Life Legislation Part I: The Heartbeat Bill & Abortion Bans – Joe Kral
How Assisted Suicide Discriminates Against the Poor & Disabled – Matt Hadro, Cth Nws Agncy
Chinese Communists Intensify Religious Persecution, According to New Report – Sarah Stanley

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Does Science Support Bans on ‘Conversion Therapy’ for Gender-Identity Issues?

by Joan Frawley Desmond,

of the National Catholic Register

Has the Head of the Jesuits Jettisoned Doctrine and the Words of the Lord in Scripture? – Fr. Z
Let’s Call Heterodox Catholics What They Really Are: Mainline Protestants – Jhn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Are You a Glutton for Catholic Books? – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Is Peter’s Historical Chair inside the Vatican? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The Horror of Sin – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
The True Story Behind the Marie Stopes Eugenics Trial of 1923 – Mark H. Sutherland
Belgium: Bishops Release Pastoral Letter “Updating” Populorum Progressio – Mark de Vries
89 Practical Recommendations for the Spiritual Works of Mercy – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Rgstr
Drawing the Faith — and Politics: Recent College Graduate Is Budding Cartoonist – Jim Graves
Trusting God for All We Need: Readings for 8th Sun. in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D.
This 200 Year-old Black Catholic School Is a ‘Gem’ in Baltimore’s Inner City – Adelaide Mena
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

A Journey Home: From the Occult and Back, A Conversion Story

by Louis Felix Figueroa,

of Ignitum Today

Marriage & Divorce; The General of the Jesuits: “Jesus Too Must Be Reinterpreted” – Magister
Ad Orientem in Cologne’s Great Cathedral – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Treating Everyone Equally Is a Problem – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
What We Talk About When We Talk About The Young Pope – Tyler Blanski, Crisis Magazine
Mystical Marriage – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Judge Gorsuch and the Senate Sausage Factory – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch via The CWR
Be Ashamed When Tempted to Use Church for Power Struggles, Says Pope Francis – Carol Glatz
Trump Right to Protect U.S. with Travel Ban – Bishop Baw. Soro (U.S.), S.D. Union-Tribune
Brief Primer on Catholic Faith and Conscience – Fr. Mark A. Pilon Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
The First Woman to Earn a Doctorate in Computer Science Was a Nun – Angelo Stagnaro, Reg
Battle Begins to Defund Planned Parenthood – Peter Jesserer Smith, Natl Catholic Register
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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