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Official portrait of Mr. Jacob Rees-Mogg (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

Britain’s Next Catholic Prime Minister?

. . .unlike many Catholic Parliamentarians, not only does Rees-Mogg say he is a Catholic but he votes in Parliament the way a Catholic should on certain—non-negotiable—issues.  Furthermore, he is quite happy to tell the world this, &, refreshingly, without apology or equivocation. . .

by K.V. Turley,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Mark Shea Bans Self From Facebook Page (satire) – Eye of the Tiber
Surprise, Among the Francis Men is One Who is Defending Humanæ Vitæ – S. Magister
Newly-Elected U. of Notre Dame Trustee Gave $10,000 to Pro-Abortionists – Life News
Popes Ideas for Overcoming False Dichotomy in Cath. Moral Discussion – Fr. Schneider
Nevada Citizens Bring on Brothel Fight with No Little Girl Campaign – P. Jesserer Smith
Living A Fanatical Catholic Life – Cameron Edman, Catholic Stand
YouTube Restricts Video of Man Assaulting Irish Pro-lifer – Rachel Alexander, The Strm
Dear Class of 2018: Follow Jesus, & Hold Onto These 3 Things – Jeanette DeMelo, Reg
American Medical Association Stands Firm on Assisted Suicide – Michael Cook, Mrctrnt
UK Government Accept Wearing of Crucifix in Workplace as Lawful – K.V. Turley, NCRg
Twitter Censors Pro-Lifers, Defends Terrorist Group Hamas to Have Account – S. Ertelt
How the Knights of Columbus Help Saved this Catholic Family from Syria – Ryan Scheel
Crosses on Public Buildings: Yes or No? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Relegating the Faith to the Private Sphere Generates a Distortion – R.J. Staudt Ph.D.
Will Midterm Elections Upend White House’s Plans for Federal Bench? – Jn. F. Desmond
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SVNDAY EDITION

Ornamental facade of Cathedral Santa Maria del Fiore in Florence (Credit: Catholic Exchange)

Two Reasons Why I’m Catholic

. . .because Jesus is present in every consecrated Host. . .

by Peter Kreeft, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Exchange

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
He Was Brought to Lourdes, Healed, Now He’s a Priest – Monica Hannan, Catholic Lane
Quæritur: Stuck at Work for All Sunday Obligation Masses – Fr. Z’s Blog
A New Mass Composed for a New Religious Community – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
‘Why Would God Transform My Life When I am Such a Sinner?’ – Francis Phillips, CH
Journey to Dominican Priesthood: Brother Bradley Elliott – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
A 5-Point Holiness Checklist – Joshan Rodrigues, Musings in Catholic Land
Salve Regina – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Why Do Certain Monks & Nuns Live “Behind Bars”? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
An Inside Look at the Road to the Priesthood – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
How St. Charles Borromeo Can Help Form Priests Today – Fr. Joh. P. Cush S.T.D., NCReg
A Letter to My Daughter on her First Communion Day – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
Other Gospels for the Ascension – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Pentecost & Eternal Perspective – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Jesuit Legacy in the Bolivian Jungle: A Love of Baroque Music – Nic. Casey, N.Y. Times
The Month of Mary & Music – Carolyn Pirtle, Church Life Journal
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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 CATHOLICA EDITION

Priests in Cassocks (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

More Reasons to Support a Celibate Priesthood

by Michael Warren Davis,

of Crisis Magazine

Perhaps We Have Arrived at the End Times: Cardinal Burke – P. Gambi, Catholic Herald
NFL Player Killed Pregnant Girlfriend ‘cuz Refused to Have Abortion – D. Andrusko, LN
The Australian Church is in Desperate Trouble – Natasha Marsh, Catholic Herald
Oz: Young Catholics Creating Resurgence in Church – Bp. R. Umbers, Catholic Herald
Seeing the Sign: A Reversion Story – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Some Gay Marriage Gps Support a Cake Baker’s 1st Amend Rts – Finley/Slattery, Mnet
Cruz, Rubio Demand Justice for AF Colonel Fired for Pro-Fam Values – Fr. Hodges, LSN
The Best Pictures from Pope Francis’s Trip to Burma – Catholic Herald
Vatican II’s Unpublished Condemnations of Communism – Paul Kengor Ph.D., Crisis
Staying Alert: 1st Sun. of Advent; Mass Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Blood-Red Century – Ryan Fazio, City Journal
Equal Prop. Rts. for All, Including Christian Wedding Cake Bakers – MacLeod Ph.D., PD
Pope Francis Sends Video Message to Symposium on “Laudato Si” – Vatican Radio
Pro-Life Sen. Pushes Child Tax Cred. Amend., Includes Preborn – D. Mainwaring, LSN
Myanmar: A Voyage Marked by Unity, Affirms Greg Burke – Anne Kurian, Zenit
Bangladesh: The 3 Central Issues of Pope Francis’ Visit – Aymeric Pourbaix, Aleteia

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FRIDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Christian Concert (Photo Credit” Bank of Kentucky Center Blog)

At University, It’s Risky to ‘Come Out’ as Christian

by Madeleine Kearns,

of Catholic Herald

How Many Lights? – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
If Abortion is “Safe” Why 51 Ambulances Rushed to Abortuories This Year? – C. Sullenger, LN
A Tax Proposal That Could Lift Millions Out of Poverty – Gene B. Sperling, The Atlantic
I’ve been Witnessing Intergenerational Joy, and It’s Changing Me – Jim Schroeder, Aleteia
The False Ideas Intellectuals Peddle at College Campuses – Walter Williams, The Stream
Nationalism and Patriotism – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
Cardinal: Cannot Justify Killing Innocent Child in Mother’s Womb – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
After More than a Century, Wolves are Back in Rome – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Abortion Pill is Killing More Unborn Babies Than Ever Before – Brad Mattes, Life News
From Land to Sea: Plastic Trash as Far as the Eye Can See – the Globalist
James Matthew Wilson on Truth, Beauty, & Goodness – Daniel Rattelle, The Imaginative. . .
Don’t Dismiss the Value of Property Rights in Helping Poor Nations – Art Lindsley, IfFW&E
Richard Wagner, the Nazis, and Christianity – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
With Economic Freedom Comes Female Empowerment – Chelsea Follett, CapX
“The Good Doctor” TV Show Promotes Pro-Life Values – Karen Townsend, LifeNews.com
“The Princess Bride” at 30 – Thomas S. Hibbs, The Catholic World Report

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

(Photo Credit: Catholic Stand)

Some Things Are Better Left Unsaid

by Jim Dougherty,

of Catholic Stand

Card. Kev. Farrell is Wrong About Priests Having No Credibility” on Marriage – Jen. Fitz, NCRg
U.S. Seminaries: This School Year, Signs of Strength – Jonathan Liedl, Natl Catholic Register
How to Keep Your Kids Catholic in College – Aurora Griffin, National Catholic Register
Bite Your Tongue! A Reflection on Common Sins of Speech – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Labour MP: Pro-lifers ‘Weaponising Rosary Beads’ Outside Abortion Clinics – Catholic Herald
Here’s Why You Should Want to Be a Catholic Hipster – Theresa Williams, epicPew
How to Perfect Your ‘Thank You’ in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Disregarding Divinely-rooted Canon 915 Has Serious Consequences – E. Peters J.C.D., CWR
Lapsed Catholics–Reflections on a Hospital Census – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Don’t Rush to Judge Columbus, Anthropologist Encourages – CNA Daily News via The CWR
The Recent Jesuit-run Boston College Conference on Amoris Lætitia – Fr. Z’s Blog
From Panic Attacks to Freedom in God- Part I – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Fatima: Spectacular Signs for a Skeptical Age – Jeanette Flood, The Catholic World Report
Why We Can Not Separate Evangelization & Social Justice – Bishop Rob. Barron, ChurchPop
Cameroon’s Bishops Warn of Genocide – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Pope Francis Dedicates October to Praying for the Unemployed – CNA Dly Nws via The CWR

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MONDAY EASTERN RITE EDITION

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Anti-Catholic Critics Oppose Orthodox Council on Unity

by Tyler Arnold,

of Crisis Magazine

Is It Time for Orthodox Christians to Abandon Liturgical Greek – G. Demacopoulos, Pravmir
Melkite Patriarch: Many Muslims Openly Admit Their Christian Ancestry – D. Blackman, NCRg
Benedictine Nun of the Melkite Order on the Other Side of The Wall – Claire Bastier, LCI
Saintly Statue: Lebanon’s Humble St. Charbel Now a Towering Presence – Drn. A. Raad, NCRg
Byzantine Diaconal Ordination in Sicily – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
A Byzantine Look at Worshipping Ad Orientem, Part II – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Differences & Distinctions of the Byzantine Catholic Church – Fr. Ken. Doyle, CNS via CP
Byzantine and Catholic in the Secular Northwest – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
The “Extraordinary Life” of Lubomyr Cardinal Husar – George Weigel, NRO
Maronites Celebrate ‘Year of Martyrdom & Martyrs’ – Doreen Abi Raad, NC Register
Now or Never for Rebuilding Christianity in Iraq – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available

by Shaun McAfee, O.P.

of epicPew

Awesome Catholic YouTube Channels You Should Watch Now – Theresa Williams, epicPew
The Very Model of a Modern Catholic Statesman? Jacob Rees-Mogg – John M. Howting, FT
Giant Robotic Spider Perched on Notre Dame Cathedral – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Fast Prayers Every Catholic Should Be Praying – Katie Prejean, epicPew
8 Funny Instagram Posts That Prove Religious Life is Amazing – Chloe Langr, epicPew
In Defense of Converts; Re NC Reporter Calumny – Stephen Bullivant, First Things
Why Telling Your Story Improves Your Fundraising (Dramatically) – Brice Sokolowski
The 12 Promises of Jesus for Those Who Practice Devotion to His Sacred Heart – ChurchPop
Welsh Seminarians Mistaken for Bachelor Party Nearly Kicked Out of Pub – Cthlc News Agncy
Top Catholic Poets, Period – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Mary Assists Our Rise in Holiness – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
Carolina Panthers’ Kicker Experiences Enlightening 2-Point Conversion – Trent Beattie, Reg
Back to School: Pros and Cons of Catholic Uniforms – Laura Hensley, epicPew
On the Holiness of Matrimony – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
How Do You Restore Sacred Music? A Diocesan Directive Would Help – Mark Langley, L&O
Matthew Paris and the School of St. Albans – Taylor McCall, Medieval manuscripts blog
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Disgusting: “One Priest’s Plan to Queer the Catholic Church”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Hanoi Jane Excepted, Ora Pro Nobis – Guy McClung, Catholic Stand
Catholic Germany 1947 vs. Catholic Germany Today – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Looking for an Approved Catholic Version of The Bible? Not Much Help at This Site – Fr. Z’s Blg
St. Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes: I Only Fear Bad Catholics – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Want to Get Young People Involved in Church? Take Them on a Pilgrimage – Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
New Study: Beautiful Churches & Cathedrals Important in Individual Conversions – Ph. Kosloski
Newark Archdiocese Defends Welcoming of LGBT Pilgrimage – Kev. J. Jones, Cthlc Nws Agncy
Amoris Laetitia and the Four Last Things – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
New Pontifical Academy of Life Appointee Supports Euthanasia by Starvation – A. Guernsey
10 Bible Verses All Catholic Should Know to Promote Chastity & Reconciliation – Jus. McClain
5 Ancient Symbols of the Eucharist in the Catacombs – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
On the “Hortensius” – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
Fortnight For Freedom 2017 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Gift of Tradition: The Catechism – Editorial Board, OSV Newsweekly
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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Coach Stuns Reporter: Viral Video of the Hierarchy of Values in Life; Birth of Baby Girl vs. Playoff Basketball Game

via Sports Leader

Prof. Alan Levinovitz Calls Practicing Christians ‘Spiritual Pornographers’ – Rod Dreher
Farmer Won’t Host Gay ‘Weddings’ on Farm, City Banned Him f/Farmers Market – Fred Lucas
Coming Soon: A New First-Rate Faith-Friendly Film – Jason Scott Jones, The Stream
Shock! Horror! Arghhhh! Overpopulation! – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
Resisting Political Islam – Ayaan Hirsi Ali, The Catholic Thing
There Is No Political Tribe That Deserves Your Loyalty – David Harsanyi, The Federalist
It’s a Hashtag World of Sentiment – Barbara Lilley, Mercatornet
Government-Provided Health Care Doesn’t Assure Better Health – Jonah Goldberg, The Strm
Kids In Rural Areas Need School Choice, Too – Collin Roth and Will Flanders, The Federalist
“Nonprofit” Planned Parenthood Makes $1.35 Billion Killing Babies – Dave Andrusko, Life Nws
So. Korean President Seeks Pope’s Support in Reconciliation Efforts – Andr. Gagliarducci, CNA
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FRIDAY EDITION

Hilarious Things You Will Only Hear In A Catholic Home

by Doug Johnson,

of epicPew

Fishwrap: Mendacious, Hypocritical, Fearful; Pray for Its Conversion or. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Flexible Genders and Fanciful Selves – Wanda Skowronska, Crisis Magazine
Catholic Super Bowl Champ Raises the Roof Athletically, Literally and Spiritually – Trent Beattie
Doctor Cleared After Having Family ‘Hold Down’ Patient During Euthanasia – Cthlc News Agncy
HBOs “The Young Pope” is Absurdity Masquerading as Art – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Trump Vows to “Totally Destroy” the Johnson Amendment – Matthew Archbold, NC Register
Swastikas & Safety Pins: The Grim Heritage of Identity Politics – R.J. Snell Ph.D., Public Dscrs
Cardinal Müller on Amoris Laetitia: 12 Things to Know and Share – Jimmy Akin, NC Register
Compared to Malta, German Bishops Seem Restrained, Emphasis on Seem – Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Clarification is Gravely Needed: Internatl Priests’ Assoc. Gives Support to Dubia – D. Hitchens
Decus In Labore: Finding Virtue In “Bee Movie” – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand

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WEDNESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

Hilarious: The New York Times Attacks Stephen K. Bannon for Being Too Catholic

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Seeking Signs During The Times – Leroy Huizenga Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
Quæritur: Can We Have Masses Said for Non-Catholics? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Requiescat In Pace: William Christopher – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
How Atheists and Agnostics Let Christians Dominate Congress – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Scientology: The Church of Forced Abortion – Victoria Gisondi, Catholic Stand
So, Abortion Doesn’t Harm Women’s Mental Health? The Stats Disagree – Adelaide Mena, CNA
How To Nail The Pope Francis New Year Resolutions List – Doug Johnson, epicPew
Resolve to Pray Better in the New Year – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Walk In Her Sandals: A Book Review – Bethanie Ryan, Ignitum Today
Special Chants for Epiphany – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Catholics Help Refugees Build New Lives, One Small Business at a Time – Nicholas W. Smith

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