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WEDNESDAY EDITION

The Catholic Church in De Facto Schism: What’s to Be Done?

by E. Christian Brugger, D.Phil.,

of Public Discourse

Quæritur: Why on Earth Did They Start Offering Mass “Facing the People”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Trump Must Sign 1st Amendment Defense Act to Protect Religious Freedom – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Archbishop Chaput’s Hope-Filled Advice for Catholics in Secular America – Fr. Jn. C. McCloskey
The Inescapable Poorness – Larabeth Miller, Ignitum Today
Pray Without Ceasing, Really? – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: Praying for the Holy Father’s Intentions – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
How Should We Pray for So Many Prayer Intentions? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., CSD
Cardinal Connell of Dublin Dies at 90 – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
How Artists and Photographers Change What is Seen – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
Spirit of 79: The Number of Americans Proposed for Sainthood – Brian O’Neel, NC Register
Pope Francis: Protecting Migrants is a ‘Moral Imperative’ – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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THURSDAY EDITION

The Church is Now in a Full-Blown Civil War Over Doctrine

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

Unrest at the Vatican; Reassurances Backfire – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Cardinal Coccopalmerio’s Booklet: The Response™? Apparently Not; Multiple Updates – Fr. Z
The Split Among Catholics Deepens Under Trump – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Paul, Apollos & Cephas, All Over Again; Re: Amoris Lætitia – George Weigel, First Things
Dame Louise Backtracks – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
Apologetics: Tackling Belief, Truth, and Moral Relativism – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
The Trump Era’s Catholic Mirror – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Leaving the Young Defenseless by Emphasizing Spirituality Instead of Religion – Smith Ph.D.
Pro-life Momentum: Thousands Demonstrate to Defund Planned Parenthood – K.J. Jones, CNA
How to Completely Fail at Being a Confirmation Sponsor – Laura Ricketts, epicPew
Identity Studies in Service of a Classical Education – Fr. Nicanor Austriaco O.P. Ph.D. S.T.D.
Boy Scouts’ New Policy Further Strains Connection With Catholics – Brian Fraga, The Reg
Solidarity HealthShare: The Catholic Answer to the Healthcare Dilemma – Tom Perna
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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THURSDAY EDITION

The Church of God in Christ Responds to Catholic Scholars

by Charles E. Blake,

of First Things

Pope Francis, Steve Bannon, and the Neopelagian Crisis – Shaun Kenney, Ethika Politika
David Clohessy Resigns SNAP in Alleged Kickback Scheme; My Part in This – Fr. Gor. J. MacRae
Glasgow Priest Attributes ‘Miraculous’ Recovery to Venerable Margaret Sinclair – CNA via Reg
Can I Really Trust a Shepherd? – Allison Gingras, Catholic Stand
Sirico: Betsy DeVos Confirmation Best Choice for Education Crisis – Fr. Robert Sirico, Pwrblg
Conscience & Disagreements on Social Teachings – Fr. Mark A. Pilon Ph.D., The Catholic Thng
Should the Mass Reflect a Pope’s Personality? – Nicholas Senz, The Dispatch via The CWR
Paul Ehrlich Brings His Bad Economics to Vatican – Devin Ryan, Powerblog
Catholicism Still Emerges in Europe’s Political Races, but at the Margins – The Economist
Hope For Catholic Healthcare – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
This Surfing School in Chile was Created for Kids With Down Syndrome – Giselle Vargas, CNA
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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TUESDAY EXTRA

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‘Horrible Picture’: Dutch Woman Restrained by Family While Being Euthanized

by Celeste McGovern

of the National Catholic Register

Repeal the Johnson Amendment to Free Religious Speech – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., Crisis
Can We Afford New Art? Yes! Beauty & Superabundance in a Small Appalachian Parish – Clayton
What the Saints Would Say About ‘Mindfulness’ – Dan Burke, National Catholic Register
See the Beauty Through the Storm and Say Thank You – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
The 14th-Century ‘Golden Haggadah’ is Now Online – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Is Liberal Democracy Closer to Communism or Catholicism? – Jerry Salyer Ph.D., The CWR
Harry Connick Jr. on Faith, Family, Hosting a TV Show – Carl Kozlowski, Cthlc News Agency
Senate Bill Would Move Funding from Planned Parenthood to Women’s Health – CNA via NCReg
Social Respectability as Religion in Flannery O’Connor’s “Revelation” – Mit. Kalpakgian Ph.D.
Meeting with Men of God: A Catholic Men’s Conference on the Year of Mercy – Mark C. McCann

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TUESDAY EDITION

Houston: A Catholic Theologian Walks into an Evangelical Megachurch, Watch What Happens Next

by Stephen Bullivant,

of Catholic Herald

Pope Francis: The Gaze Set on Moscow? – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Go Ahead Rachel, Weep – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
‘Amoris Lætitia,’ Malta & Conscience – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register
Roe v. Wade and the Right to Rule Ourselves – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Aging and Mortality – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Bishop Grech Defends ‘Maltese Guidelines’ in Radio Interview – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Malta: Bishops Cant Alter JP2s Teaching, But Can Damage Church Unity – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Walk for Life West Coast: Positive Witness in Heated Political Climate – Catherine Harmon
Political Media: Guard-Dogs of Individual Liberty or Totalitarian Lapdogs? – P.A. Redpath Ph.D.
Lessons in Leadership from St. Thomas More – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Culture is Key in Evangelization – Carrie Gress Ph.D., Beauty of Catholicism
Fasting & Praying for the Unborn – Deacon Steven D. Greydanus, National Catholic Register

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TUESDAY EXTRA

Canonist Ed Peters Explains Situation to Crux Priest, Important Info for Priests, Confessors

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Mary Holy for Only 9 Months? First Things Peter J. Leithart’s Bizarre Post – Jef. A. Mirus Ph.D.
This Group in the US Congress Defends Religious Liberty, Who are They? – Matt Hadro, CNA
Coach Dabo Swinney of National Champion Clemson Believes – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Register
Wise Men, The Nothingness of Eastern Religions & the Somethingness of Christianity – Js. Craig
City of Stars and Boulevard of Broken Dreams; La La Land Movie – Nicholas D. Olszyk
The Cost (and Return on Investment) of Having Children – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
Georgia Woman Killed by Gunman at Florida Airport was Parish Stalwart – Catholic News Serv.
How Prudent Public Policy Staves Off Leviathan – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Pakistan: Catholics Forgive Suicide Bomber Who Killed Son – Mur. O. Flaherty & Jos. Villalon
Exclusive: Killing Africa, Stop Taxpayer Funding of Illegal Abortions – Stephen Herreid, TS
How the Trump Admin. Can Support Christians in the Middle East – Ian Speir, Providence

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SATURDAY EDITION

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Why Young People Leave the Church

by Brandon Vogt

I Gave Up Alcohol for 33 Days, Here’s What Happened – Fr. Edward Looney, Cthlc Exchange
Abolishing the Moral Order – Clifford Staples Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Painted Word! No, We Don’t Write Holy Icons – David Clayton, New Liturgical Movement
Multiculturalism: Islamic Style – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Marie Stopes Inquiry Confirms It: Our Abortion Laws are Failing Women – Pet. D. Williams
Lincoln, Nebraska Shows Us the Way – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
Which Catholic Mother Are You? Take This Quiz and Find Out! – Sara Spitt, epicPew
Show Me Your Sportsmanship: I’ll Show You Your Culture – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
A Blast from the Past: The 1926 Eucharistic Congress in Chicago – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Why I’m Catholic: Sola Scriptura Isn’t Historical, Part IV – Kenneth Hensley, Catholic Answers
5 Steps to Getting Your Board, Volunteers, Colleagues Involved w/ Fundraising – B. Sokolowski

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SUNDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

There’s a Patron Saint for That?  Hangovers, Bikers, Space Flight, Dysfunctional Families, Television, and Other Oddities of Our Beautiful Faith

by Thomas J. Craughwell,

of Crisis Magazine

N.L.M.: Four Bloggers Submit Dubium to Eye of the Tiber Concerning Its Status as Satire – Fr. Z
How to Recover After Screwing Up – Patti Maguire Armstrong, National Catholic Register
Quæritur: Can Priests Say the “Tridentine Mass” Alone, Without a Server? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Hound of Heaven – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
Make the Faith Thick and the Church Expensive – David Mills, Aleteia
The Gift of Unanswered Prayer – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: What’s Up with the ‘Penitential Wand’ and Indulgences? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Argue to Explain, Not to Win – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
Celebrate the Real New Year with Mary, Mother of God – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Retreat Offers Hope and Healing for Survivors of Family Breakdown – Leslie Fain, The CWR
In Pursuit of Innocence – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register

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THURSDAY EDITION

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There is Already a Bizarre Schism Among Some Clergy, Says Bishop Athanasius Schneider

by Deacon Nick Donnelly,

of EWTN Great Britain

Pope Francis: Everything in Amoris Lætitia was Supported by the Synod – Catholic Herald
Pope: Media Mustn’t Fall to Sickness of Coprophilia – Domenico Agasso Jr., Vatican Insider
The Paradox of Francis: When We Need Fathers, We Get the Law – Jason Craig, Cthlc Gntlmn
Vladimir Putin, Protector of Christians! – Rod Dreher, TAC
Vatican Reiterates that Homosexuals Shouldn’t be Priests – Inés San Martín, Crux
Why the Good Thief Doesn’t Justify Protestant Doctrines – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Culture of Death Gnashing of Teeth: Roe v. Wade May be Doomed – Paul Waldman, Wash. Post
Does Francis Really Believe That Communists Think Like Christians – Samuel Gregg D.Phil.
Genocide, Indifference Will Make Mideast Christians Extinct – Beth Griffin, Crux
Ohio Senate Passes ‘Heartbeat Bill’ after Lengthy Battle – Catholic News Agency
Church Mustn’t Give Up Hard-Won Freedoms to Appease China – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
For THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION EDITION (8 December, AD 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EXTRA (8 December, AD 2016) click here.

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

fundraising-for-catholic-charityFundraising Workshop: How to Raise Money for Your Catholic Entity

by Brice Sokolowski,

of CatholicFundraiser.net

My Brown Scapular and Me – Mattias A. Caro, Ethika Politika
Pray As You Can, Not As You Can’t – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Reflections on Catholic Institutions in America: Part I & Part II– Timothy Kirchoff, Ethika Pltk
It’s Time to Rehabilitate St. Aloysius – Thomas J. Craughwell, The Standard Bearers
Confirmations in the Traditional Form of the Roman Rite – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
I Love You, Man – Benedictine Augustine, Maccabee Society
Have an Old Fashioned, Blessed, Wonderful Christmas – Teresa A. Thomas, Intgrtd Cth Life™
Could Black Catholic Saints Be U.S. Church’s Hidden Key for Peace in Society – Peter J. Smith
Christmas According to Kids is Amazing! – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
Mary’s Emptiness in the Immaculate Conception – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
Mary, Mary, Quite Necessary – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

providence-college-picThe Church is Not Putty in the Hands of “History”

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

The Irish Forest That Secretly Grew a Celtic Cross – Catholic News Agency
Double Standards on Abortion & Animal Rights – Ligia De Jesus Castaldi J.D., Pblc Discourse
Richard Dawkins Misrepresents Science – Amy McCaig, Rice University
The Strange Politics of the World Chess Championship – Carol Matlack, Bloomberg Pursuits
New Mass, Old Mass: Savor the Fullness – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Just War Theory & Terrorism – Eric Patterson, Providence
Formation in Faery – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Lessons All Catholic Parents Can Learn from Mrs. Kim of Gilmore Girls – Theresa Williams, eP
Waiting To Give Birth With Mary – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Humanitarian Needs Going Unmet in Iraq, Catholic Leaders Tell Congress – Cthlc News Agency
Several Sources Shelters: Where There’s Always Hope – Patty Knap, National Cthlc Register

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TUESDAY EDITION

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cs-angelCritique of a Bayesian Case Study of Herod’s Death by an Angel

by Bob Drury,

of Catholic Stand

Mrs. Clinton’s Religion Problem – Stephanie Pacheco, Truth and Charity Forum
Cardinal Zen is Right to be Wary of Vatican’s Approach to China – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Pope Francis Receives 300 Habsburgs in the Vatican – Vatican Radio
Quæritur: How to become a Papal Knight of the Supreme Order of Our Lord Jesus Christ? – Z
Politics, Family, and the Benedict Option – Rod Dreher
The Vatican is Reforming Its Communications & so Must Our Parishes – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Dictatorship and Relativism – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
7 Saints Proudly Celebrating “No Shave November” – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Voting as a Catholic in a Challenging Election Cycle – Bishop Edw. C. Malesic J.C.L., The Reg
How Will Catholics Vote Today? Hard to Predict, Say Experts & Polls – C.N.A. via The Reg
Vietnam Likely the Model for Deal bt. China & Vatican – Andrea Gagliarducci, C.N.A. via Crux
For the Election Day in America 2016 Edition click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (8 November, 2016) click here.

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