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SATVRDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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The Future of the West: Christian or Pagan?

by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.,

of Crisis Magazine

Three Culture of Death Tipping Points – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
The 10 Airports in America People Dislike the Most – Benjamin Zhang, Business Insider
What Should Boys Watch? – Mark Bauerlein, First Things
Why We Kill Disabled Kids: For the Same Reason Cain Killed Abel – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Map: Where Babies Born in Bottom 20% have Best Chance Making it in Top 20% – F. Chaparro
Who Would Win a War Between China and Japan? – James Holmes, The National Interest
Another Day, Another Election Shock in Britain – Fiorella Nash, The Dispatch via The CWR
Exposing Porn’s Lies – Fr. C. John McCloskey, National Catholic Register
The Civil Marriage Business – J.D. Flynn, First Things
Walmart Built a Giant Vending Machine That Retrieves Groceries – Hayley Peterson, BI
In Pursuit of Truth and Beauty: The Fullness of Cultural Renewal – R.J. Snell Ph.D., TIC
We Should be Designating Specific Unsafe Spaces within University Campuses – Dave Warren
To Save Public Higher Education, Defang Public Sector Unions – The American Interest
A Real Approach to Counseling: Helping Teens Engage Fear – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Soft Tyranny; Free Inquiry? Not on Campus – John Leo, City Journal
Pope Francis Prays for Victims of Deadly Tehran Attacks – Catholic News Agency via The CWR
For the SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (10 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (12 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (12 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (12 June, AD 2017) click here.
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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Recovering a More Complex Story of the Christian West

by Matthew J. Franck, Ph.D.,

of Public Discourse

Catholic Priest Suspended from Facebook for Post About History of Islam – ChurchPop
Buuut is It True? Readers Query Reporting on Billboard that Outraged Muslims – Bobby Ross Jr.
In Canada, Big Brother is Ready to Raid Your Home and Steal Your Child – Michael Brown Ph.D.
Hard Cases Make Bad Law; Bad Law Makes Hard Cases – Abp. Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap.
Evergreen, Ever Crazy (Warning: Language) – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Prime Minister of Poland to Euro Leaders: Rise f/ Your Knees & f/ Your Lethargy! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Germany’s New Super Stealth Submarines Could Take on Any Navy – Sebastien Roblin
Attacked by Jihadists, They Cling to Faith in the Multi-Cult – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Europe’s “Suspended Communities” – Andrew A. Michta, The American Interest
Teaching Your Teen to Chart Her Cycle Could Literally Save Her Life – Anna O’Neil, Aleteia
Is College Working? – The American Interest
Behind the Homelessness Trend: Broken Homes – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
The Godless City: Until Buildings Have Faces – Christopher Morrissey, The Imaginative. . .
Haydn’s Music of Gratitude and Goodness – Robert Reilly, The Imaginative. . .
Vice President Mike Pence: The President Stands With You – Matthew Bunson, NC Register
Are Pro-Life Laws Based on Sound Science? Yes, Here’s How – Michael New Ph.D., Life News
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
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THURSDAY EXTRA

John Senior and the Restoration of Realism

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Adoption: Loving Option or Greatest Evil? – Mary Pesarchick, Catholic Stand
10 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About St. Catherine of Siena – Justin McClain, epicPew
How NFP Makes My Life Like a Jane Austen Novel – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
Have the Courage to be the Parent Every Child Hates – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
Book Review: ‘A Spirituality of Fundraising’ by Henri Nouwen – Brice Sokolowski
4 Great and Historic Churches of Philadelphia – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
The Amazing Saint Who Supernaturally Defeated the Loch Ness Monster – ChurchPop
Preparing for Mass: Taking a Cue from a Prayer for Priests – Fr. Bryan Jerabek J.C.L., CSD
Saints Timothy and Maura, Newlyweds Martyred Together – Meg Hunter-Kilmer, Aleteia
‘Populorum Progressio’ at 50: Is It Still Relevant? – Matthew E. Bunson, NC Register
The New Pro-Life Generation: Breaking Through The Apathy – Christina Roe, Catholic Stand
For the WEDNESDAY LATE NEWS EDITION (26 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY LATE EDITION (26 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY NEWS EDITION (27 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (27 April, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY NEWS EXTRA (27 April, AD 2017) click here.

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SATURDAY EDITION

(Photo Credit: Rod Dreher)

How to Survive the Collapse of Western Civilization, Like a Catholic!

by Rod Dreher

An Apology – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Coverage on Syria is Biggest Media Lie of All Time: Interview w/Priest in Syria – Père Dan. Maes
Do You Believe This? – Charles Johnston, Now That I’m Catholic
The Liturgical Creeps – Eamonn Clark, Christian Renaissance Movement
Qumran and the Dead Sea Scrolls – Owen Jarus, Live Science
Our Dying (Secular and Catholic) Universities – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
The Story of Salvation; Importance of Old Testament – Charles Johnston, Now That I’m Cthlc
Welcoming the Stranger Then and Now – Susanna Spencer, National Catholic Register
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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Pope Francis Waving Papal Ring ViewablePope Francis and the Decline of the West

by Dennis Prager

of Townhall

Lament from Italy on the Brink – Alessio Colonnelli, Politico EU
The Brexit Wild Card? Ireland – William Booth, Washington Post
The Problem With Europe Is the Euro – Joseph Stiglitz, Guardian
Why China No Longer Fears Australia – Gregory Clark, The Japan Times
How Angela Merkel Imperiled Europe’s Future – Damon Linker, The Week
Russia’s Rising Empire – Tom Rogan, National Review
Europe’s Founding Mother – Peter S. Rieth, TIC
Pakistan Harvests the Grapes of Wrath in Kashmir Valley – M.K. Bhadrakumar, Asia Times
China Appears to be More Aggressive after the South China Sea Ruling – Xuan Loc Doan, AT
Russia and Turkey Maneuver – George Friedman, Geopolitical Futures
Xi Jinping: A Four-Year Report Card – Kerry Brown, The Interpreter

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CIVILIZATION TUESDAY EDITION

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Bastille Lady DayFrench Secularists Having a Difficult Time Accepting that Secularism Is in Retreat

by Pierre Manent

of First Things

Is France a Nation on the Verge of Civil War? – Jonathan Miller, Irish Examiner
How the World Looks From the Russian Perspective – Sergey Karaganov, Russia in Glbl Affrs
Islamist Terror Could Kill Off the West’s Liberal Values – Janet Daley, Daily Telegraph
New Name for New Politics News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
France: Understand the Enemy as He Understands Himself – Rémi Brague, First Things
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
How Dangerous Is Russia? – Nikolas K. Gvosdev, The National Interest
Is NAFTA Doomed? – Thomas Walkom, Toronto Star
Europe’s Brexit Hangover: Mild – Nouriel Roubini, Project Syndicate
How Big of a Threat Is North Korea? – The Week, The Week
The West’s Decline Would Hurt China – Minxin Pei, Project Syndicate
Central Asian States Strive to Distill Local Culture – Catherine Putz, The Diplomat
After 20 Years, Iran & These Kurdish Rebels Are Fighting Once Again – Robert Andrea, WIB
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (3 August, AD 2016) click here.
For the POLITICS WEDNESDAY EDITION (3 August, AD 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (3 August, AD 2016) click here.

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GOD & CAESAR TUESDAY EDITION

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Millet Angelus PaintingCreating a National Culture Not Dominated by Christians but Leavened by Them

by Robert Royal, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

The Libertarian Candidate on Religious Liberty And Abortion – Matthew Archbold, Cr Mn Rp
The Pundits Who Cried Wolf – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
When Voting Your Conscience Became a Political Liability – Timothy J. Gordon, Crisis Mgzn
Leaked e-mails Show DNC Meetings with Anti-Religious Freedom Project – Kevin J. Jones
Even a Former Obama Staffer Thinks the Democratic Platform Is Extreme – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
No You Can’t Vote for Hillary – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Kaine’s Conscience & His Party’s Hard Line on Abortion – The Editors, National Cthlc Register
The Politics of Solidarity: A Case for the American Solidarity Party – David McPherson, F.T.
Just a Reminder: The Democrats are the Party of Abortion – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACth
The GOP Convention Exposes the Reality of Media Bias – Robert Stacy McCain, The Am Spect
Why Is the “Mainstream” Media Ignoring the Hillary Clinton Scandals? – Dave Griffey, D.F.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
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Brexit Aftermath

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Brexit Veteran Brit Double Decker CampaignBritain Chooses to Brexit

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

The Shock of the Referendum Could Signal a New Politics or Something Darker – Dan Hitchens
Is There a Religion Ghost in Brexit Victory for Angry Old Brits? – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Pope on Brexit: It’s the Will of the People, Peaceful Co-Existence Must be Guaranteed – Aleteia
Independent Britain Has to Fix Its Broken Family Culture – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
The Matter Is Decided Britain Is Leaving, So What Happens Now? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Bishops Call for Return of ‘Mutual Respect and Civility’ After Brexit Vote – Catholic Herald
Why Americans Shouldn’t Freak Out About Brexit – James Poulos, The Federalist
Calls in Italy, France, Netherlands, and Denmark for Referendums to Leave E.U. – Rob. Spencer
Brexit Wins! Cameron Resigns as U.K. Votes for Independence – Robert Spencer, J.W.
Hats off to the British for Brexit referendum – Sarah Stanley, PowerBlog
Brexit Wins! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre:  What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EXTRA (June 24, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 25, 2016) click here.
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SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD MONDAY EDITION

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Juliusz Kossak (1824-1899), “King John III Sobieski Blessing the Polish Attack in Vienna”
Juliusz Kossak (1824-1899), “King John III Sobieski Blessing the Polish Attack in Vienna”

The Warrior-King Who Saved Europe From Islam

by Carrie Gress

of the National Catholic Register

Mass Sexual Assault in Germany by Muslims – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Floods of Muslim Converts to Christianity? The Daily Beast Scratches the Surface – Julia Duin
Edward Feser on Islamophobia – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
In Egyptian Village, Attack on Christian Grandmother Fuels Anger – A. Aboulenein & O. Fahmy
The Priest Who Forgave His Islamist Torturers – Robert Ewans, Catholic Herald
In Malawi, Church Eyes Islamic Radicalization With Concern – Eva-Maria Kolmann, Cthlc Lane
Why the Grand Imam of al-Azhar Should Be Standing Up for Egypt’s Christians – Fr. Lucie-Smith
Muslim Mob Attacks Christian Homes in Egypt – Hamza Hendawi, Crux
For Iraq’s Christians, What Comes After Islamic State? – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Iraqi Refugee Children Make First Communion in Erbil Camp – Elise Harris, Cthlc News Agncy
Chaldean Archbishop Does Not Believe Christians Will Be Gone from Iraq – Dale Gavlak, C.N.S.
For the GOD & CAESAR FRIDAY EDITION (June 3, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 6, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 6, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (June 6, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 7, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (June 7, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (June 7, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EXTRA (June 8, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 20, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 20, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION (June 20, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (June 20, 2016) click here.

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