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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Journey Home with Sister Miriam (Credit: epicPew)

Sister Miriam’s Amazing Reversion Back to Catholicism

by Chloe Langr,

of epicPew

Quæritur: Venial Sins Forgiven During Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
We Know That His Testimony is True – Fr. George Rutler, National Catholic Register
Quæritur: How Much “Work” on Sunday? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Salvation Is Not a Right – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
11 Ways to Prepare Your Boy to be a Great Priest – Jennifer Fitz, Natl Catholic Register
In the Habit: A History of Catholicism & Tobacco – John B. Buescher, The CWR
Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal: Still Bearing Fruit After 30 Years – Jim Graves, Reg
The Things That Last – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
When’s the Last Time You Were Told, “Follow Me?” – Jeffrey Stevens, Catholic Stand
How Can I Find Time to Homeschool My Children? – Mary Kay Clark Ph.D., Seton Mgzn
Meet the Patron of Large Families, Margaret of Scotland – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
For the MONDAY ADVENT EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA I (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA II (4 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY ADVENT EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (5 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (5 December AD 2017) click here.

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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Vatican II’s Unpublished Condemnations of Communism – Paul Kengor Ph.D., Crisis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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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Muslim Conversions to Christianity (Credit: Asia News)

The Future Isn’t Over Yet: Christianity Overwhelming Islam In Conversions

by David Warren,

of Essays in Idleness

Young Catholics Divided on Identity & Massimo Faggioli Goes Hebephrenic – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Truth Behind ‘Transgender’ Deaths – Trevor Thomas, LifeSiteNews
Pope John Paul II’s Frightful Vision of a Muslim Europe – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Announce May 2018 Wedding – Joanna Bogle, NC Rgstr
The Fiery Pit of Gehenna That Jesus Warns (& Is!) a Real Place – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
In Defense Of Regal Popes – Dan Hitchens, First Things
New Year, Old Calendar – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
Jewry & Eschatology – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
DC Transit Rejects Christmas Ad Because It “Promotes Religion” – Zel. Caldwell, Alet.
Pope: Not Everything Technically Possible is Morally Acceptable – Elise Harris, CNA
The Holy Spirit for Our Times – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
Card. Müller: I’m w/Pope, But, Those Complaining Should Be Heard – M. Franco, RC
St. Giuseppe Moscati & the Vocation of the Laity – K.V. Turley, The Dsptch via The CWR
South Korea’s Hidden Treasure: A Vibrant Catholic Church – Victor Gaetan, NC Register
Sisters of Mary Get Us Into the Christmas Spirit with New Album – J-P Mauro, Aleteia
What the Church Really Teaches about Nuclear War – Gagliarducci & Brockhaus, CNA

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Touchdown Jesus (Credit: Screenshot via The Federalist)

Turns Out the University of Notre Dame Isn’t That Interested In Catholicism Or Religious Liberty After All

by Rachel Lu, Ph.D.,

of The Federalist

Forced to Resign Pro-life Student President: Online Activists Called for Me To Die – CH
How Technology Cheapened Sex, Made Men Less Marriageable – Regnerus/O’Donnell
Goodbye, Good Families – Sophia Feingold, National Catholic Register
We Are Not Over the First World War – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
It’s More To Difficult To Be a Christian Than To Be Gay – Joseph Sciambra
Pope Francis: Next Challenges of Pontificate – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Tale of 2 Collects: Dif’t Worldviews in Old & New Prayers – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
2 Catholic Heavyweights Debate Value & Limits of Free Market – D. Marcus, The Fdrlst
Is Anyone Sola Scriptura? – Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
The First Trappist Brewery in the “New World” – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Why Millennial Women are Rejecting the Pill – Calah Alexander, Aleteia
The Unusual Origins of “God Bless America” – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
Patron Saint of Immigrants Almost Sent Back to Home Country – Bro. Henderson S.D.S.
Our Children & the Cyber-Battlefield – Meryl Kaleida, The Dispatch via The CWR
A Devotional: Living With Rumours of War in So. Korea – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Abp. Jos. Arshad is New Pakistan Bishops’ Conf. Pres. – Kamran Chaudhry, Asia News
For the MONDAY EASTERN ORTHODOX EDITION (13 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (13 November AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (13 November AD 2017) click here.

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Crucifix with Rosary Draping Over It (Credit: Screenshot via Catholic News Service)

The Catholic World is about to be Turned Upside Down

by Philip Jenkins, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Herald

The World Doesn’t Need Another Godless Republic in Catalan – Gerald Warner, CH
Is an Upset Looming in Australia’s ‘Same-sex Marriage’ Campaign – Mich. Cook, Mrctrnt
Faithful Catholics Really Should Party More – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Stop Denying Science, Birth Control isn’t Necessary for Women’s Health – M. Duane
How to Fundraise Like a Catholic for a Catholic Organization – Brice Sokolowski, CF
Why Are You Already Celebrating Christmas? – Matthew Walther, The Week
U.N. Committee Says “Right to Life” Means a Right to Abortion – J. Abbamonte, LN
On the Future of ISIS – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis Magazine
Catholics Split on NFL National Anthem Demonstrations – Jonathan Liedl, NC Register
Canadian Doctors Face Questions Over Assisted Suicide, Euthanasia for Minors – CNA
Maximilian Kolbe, Saint of Auschwitz & Entrepreneurs? – Marc. Rzegocki, Trnstlntc Blg
For the THVRSDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (2 November AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (2 November AD 2017) click here.
For the Feast of All-Souls’ Day A.D. 2017 (2 November AD 2017) click here.

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Tuesday Revolution, Not Reformation Edition

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Jaume Huguet, “The Last Supper”, circa 1470 (Credit: National Catholic Register)

500 Years After Luther, a New Case for Catholicism

by Trent Horn,

of the National Catholic Register

Just How Many Protestant Denominations Are There? – Stephen Beale, NC Register
A Tad Arrogant, Eric Metaxas, and the ‘Reformation’ – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
Myths of the ‘Reformation’ – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
500 Years of the ‘Reformation’; What is There to Celebrate – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
More Students, Young Americans Turn to Paganism – John Paul Ferguson, The Cllg Fx
Sola Scriptura and the Secularization of America – Amir Azarvan, Crisis Magazine
Why Catholics Should Defend Indulgences – Peter D. Williams, Catholic Herald
Why Protestants Err in Claiming ‘Solus Christus’ – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
The ‘Reformation’ Reformed – Sandra Meisel, The Catholic World Report
A New Springtime of Ecumenism? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
A Poem for the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
For the TVESDAY CULTURÆ EDITION (31 October AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (31 October AD 2017) click here.
For the 2017 All Hallows’ Eve Edition (31 October AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (31 October AD 2017) click here.

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Pope Francis leads his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican 21 October 2015 (Credit: Catholic News Service by Paul Haring via Crux)

Why was Pope Francis so Quick to Answer Cardinal Sarah’s ‘Dubia’?

by John L. Allen Jr.,

of Crux

Mark Wahlberg: Prayed to God for Forgiveness for Boogie Nights – K. Janssen, Chic Trbn
Why Your ‘Sexy Nun’ Costume isn’t Funny – CNA/EWTN News via The Cthlc World Report
Does Jesus Want G-town to Side w/Pagan Persecutors? Ask James Martin – Zmirak, Strm
Should Catholics Believe in Ghosts? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Nigeria, Faithful See a Miracle of the Sun Like in Fatima – Andrea Tornielli, Vtcn Insider
Who Are the Christianophobes? – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
BBC Accused of Hiding Survey Showing Public Opposition to Abortion – Catholic Herald
Did Jesus Teach Salvation by Faith Alone? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Quæritur: Latin for 4-year-olds – Fr. Z’s Blog
Politics of the Reformation: It Was as Much About Power as Religion – M. Bunson, NC Reg
Catholic Attitude Towards Abortion: Go and Sin No More – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Australian Churches Vandalized in Same-sex ‘Marriage’ Vote – Fr. Mark Hodges, Life Site
Pro-abortion Feminists Try to Set Fire to Cathedral in Argentina – Mat. C. Hoffman, LS
Censorship Fears as the Philippines Fails to Renew Catholic Radio Licence – CNS via CH
Poor in Spirit or a Poverty Spirit – Ken Kniepman, Catholic Stand
Pope Backs “Marshall Plan” for Bringing Christians back to Iraq – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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Middle East Cross and Crescent Silhouette (Photo Credit: Crux Stock Image)

Middle East’s Well-kept Secret Revealed when Jihad Met the Virgin

by John L. Allen, Jr.,

of Crux

A Glimpse of Satan’s Playbook – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Müller: Orthodox Theologians Should Not be Punished – Dan Hitchens, Cthlc Herald
Is No One Is Condemned Forever Perversely Compassionate – G. McClung Ph.D., TACatholic
The Pope’s Remarks on Capital Punishment Need to be Clarified – Edward Feser Ph.D., CH
In India, Schoolkids Say Virgin Mary Appeared Amid Scent of Jasmine – CNA via The CWR
Cardinal Sarah: Holy See has the Last Word on Liturgical Translations – Fr. Z’s Blog
Gather a Community before You Gather Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
A Divine Wedding, Justice, and Hell – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Three Pitfalls of Arguing Online – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Grandmother Prays Rosary, House Survived Napa Fires – Eric Ting, San Francisco Gate
The Fallacy of Placing Faith in Science Rather than in God – Michele Boyer, Catholic Stand
Vatican: Canada Didn’t Seek Extradition for Diplomat Wanted on Child Pornography – CNS
Say Yes: Religious Vocations and ‘Giving God Permission’ – Kathryn Jean Lopez, The Stream
Book Pick: Why I Don’t Call Myself Gay – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
O Immaculata: St. Maximilian’s Marian Militia Turns 100 – Joseph Pronechen, NC Register
Understanding Holy Spirit Thru Life of Mary – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell O. Carm., Cthlc Stand
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (16 October A.D. 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CIVILIZATION EDITION (16 October A.D. 2017) click here.

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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Cardinals (Photo Credit: uCatholic)

The Secret Cardinals Known Only to the Pope

by Billy Ryan,

of uCatholic

How God’s Providence Led These Atheists to Conversion – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Dangers of Spiritualizing Your Psychological Problems – CNA Daily News via The CWR
Did Vatican II Change Church Teaching On the Church? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
We Can No Longer Afford to Ignore Our Lady of Fatima’s Requests – Abp. Cordileone, NC Reg
Why Every Catholic Should Applaud Kazuo Ishiguro’s Nobel Prize – J. Desmond, NC Reg
Why Catholic Schools Should Scrap Scholastic Book Fairs – Jean Schoonover-Egolf, NC Rgstr
Gather a Community before You Gather Donors – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Recent Rector of a Legionaries of Christ-run Seminary Fathered 2 Children – CNA via CWR
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity? – Edward Feser Ph.D.
The Day I Met Jesus While Riding My Bike – David Roney, Catholic Stand
Did the Exodus Really Happen? – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register
Podcazt 157: Pius XII – Ingruentium Malorum – On Reciting the Rosary – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cora Evans: Californian Housewife & Mystic on the Way to Sainthood – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
Fun Cry Room Activities for Adults! – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
Imaging God Through the Gift of Intercession – Alita Maria Covel Ngo, Catholic Stand
Vietnamese Native Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Orange – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the. . .
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (16 October A.D. 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CIVILIZATION EDITION (16 October A.D. 2017) click here.
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MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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Flag of Constitutional Royal France (Photo Credit: Wikimedia)

The State of Catholics in France A.D. 2017: Millennial Catholics Strong and Assertive, Older Catholics Anxious

by Rod Dreher

This Columbus Day, Trigger a Snowflake – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Is This YouTube Video Really Unsuitable for Viewers Under 18 – Mch. L. Brown Ph.D., Strm
The Church Of Harvey Weinstein’s Casting Couch – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Truth About Columbus – Jarrett Stepman, The Stream
HIV Now No Big Deal In California – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The Pigs of Liberalism: Harvey Weinstein – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Violation of Rights in Australian Same-sex ‘Marriage’  – J. Kelly, The Austrln via Il Ssmgrf
VP Pence Leaves NFL Game in Disgust When 49ers Kneel During Anthem – R. Pickrell, Strm
California Can Now Jail People for “Misusing” Gender Pronouns – A. Hagstrom, The Strm
When Transgender Kids Harmed by People Who Intended to Help Them – A. Hall, The Strm
Why the Debate about Aborting Down Syndrome Babies Matters – Fr. Mt. Schneider L.C., CS
The Heartbreak of Making End of Life Decisions – Wendy McMahon, Catholic Stand
Filipino Bishops Deny Trying to Undermine Duterte’s Government – Cthlc Nws Serv. via CH
Eliminating Any Difference between Sexes ‘Is Not Right,’ Pope Says – Cth Nws Serv. via OSV
Leading Genital Reconstructive Surgeon: Patients Regret Sex Change Rising – N. Flory, Strm
Burmese Cardinal Defends Aung San Suu Kyi – John Newton, Catholic Herald
For the MONDAY CIVILIZATION EDITION (9 October AD 2017) click here.
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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Eugene “Bull” Connor (Photo Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

National Catholic Reporter Calls for Opposing Voices to be “Neutralized”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Derisive Language of Fr. James Martin and His Supporters – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Scientists Partially Confirm Saint Francis Of Assisi Miracle – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Pope Francis Comments on ‘Amoris Lætitia’ with Columbian Jesuits – Fr. Z’s Blog
Restoring Catholic Relevance in Society – Part I – Michael J. White, Catholic Stand
Is Rome Changing Course on Medjugorje? – Michael Davis, Catholic Herald
Cardinal Müller: There is a Climate of ‘Fear’ in the Curia – Catholic Herald
What to Say (& Not Say) When Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Overcoming Fr. Jms. Martin’s Dissent Thru Genuine, Transforming Love – Jnt. E. Smith, CWR
I Grew Up as a Muslim—But Then Rome Called – Derya Little, NC Register
The Eucharistic Miracle of Sokolka: The Host is Tissue from Heart of a Dying Man – Aleteia
Some Basic Questions & Answers on Filial Correction of Pope – Jacob Wood of CNA via NCRg
Pray for Hefner & Work Out Your Salvation with Fear & Trembling – Shaun McAfee O.P., NCRg
Fighting Breast Cancer? Here is a Patron Saint for You – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Noble Beauty, Transcendent Holiness – Veronica Arntz, Catholic Exchange
A Reflection on Saint Peter the Apostle – Alaine De Santis, Catholic Stand
Pope Zeroes-in on ‘Fake News’ for Next Communications Day – CNA Daily News via The CWR

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MONDAY EASTERN RITE EDITION

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(Photo Credit: Crisis Magazine)

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
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (25 September AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (25 September AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (25 September AD 2017) click here.
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