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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Immaculate Conception Church Qaraqosh, Iraq 7 Nov AD 2016 (Photo Credit: Jaco Klamer/ACN)

A Modern Horror: Global Persecution of Christians at Historic Peak, Report Says

from CNA/EWTN News

U.K. Must be Stopped from Pushing Transgenderism on Children – Simon Marcus, Mrctrnt
The Ayoub Sisters are the Next Big Thing in Classical Crossover – J-P Mauro, Aleteia
Topless Feminists Throw Firebombs, Tampons & Feces at Catholic Church – Micaiah Bilger, LN
A War on Poverty That Would Work – Peter Cove, City Journal
How Close are We to Ending Extreme Poverty? – Joe Carter, Powerblog
Forget NFL Players: These Roofers Stood & Saluted Flag for Nat’l Anthem – N. Flory, The Strm
A People Numerous and Armed – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Air Force Punishes Colonel Who Refused to Affirm Gay Marriage – Todd Starnes, The Stream
Ireland Honors ‘Fake Saint’ Che Guevara with a Stamp – Ed West, Transatlantic Blog
Vietnam Veteran Faces Fines for Flying Navy Flag at Home – Ryan Pickrell, The Stream
Missouri Paper Takes Discovers a Real, Live Roman Catholic – Mark Kellner, Get Religion
Hollywood is Full of Booming Gongs and Clashing Cymbals – Matthew Archbold, NC Register
Amish Population Booming: Could Religion have Something to Do with It? – Bobby Ross Jr., GR
‘Clarity & Charity’ – the Keys to Defending Marriage in Australia – CNA via The CWR
Univ. Professor Under Siege for Challenging Transgender Orthodoxy – Jrt. Stepman, Mrctrnt
The Transgender Matrix: It’s Time to Choose the Red Pill – Walt Heyer, Public Discourse

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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
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The Devils Pleasure Palace by Michael Walsh (Photo Credit: Original from qnuw)

How the Devil Has Infiltrated the West

by Gerald J. Russello,

of the National Catholic Register

The Real Reason China Has Built a Massive Military – Harry J. Kazianis, The National Interest
Christians Facing Worst Persecution in History, Report Says – Catholic Herald
Bishop: Western Politicians Damage African Christianity by ‘Pandering’ to Islam – CNS via CH
Are the British Preparing to Join NAFTA? – Curt Mills, The National Interest
Cracks Widen in Catalonia – Sean Keeley, The American Interest
Hungary Hosts First Ever Govt Conf for Persecuted Christians – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Here Are 4 Ways Iran is Destabilizing the Middle East – Madyson Hutchinson, The Stream
China’s Cooling Economy is a Warning for ASEAN – Luke Hunt, The Diplomat
Would China & Russia Support a No. Korean Insurgency? – Franz-Stefan Gady, The Diplomat
Russia Is Expanding Its Great-Power Project in the Middle East – Samuel Ramani, TNI
Is There Still Room for Sanctions to Succeed in North Korea? – Qiheng Chen, The Diplomat
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (16 October A.D. 2017) click here.
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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Reason, Faith & the Struggle for Western Civilization

by Samuel Gregg, D.Phil.

of Public Discourse

Why Did Virginia’s Leadership Order Police & Natl Guard to Stand Down? – R. McManus, CJ
Comicsgate – John C. Wright, Sci Fi Wright
Diversity! Update (Now With More Diversity) – William M. Briggs Ph.D., Statistician to. . .
Who Knows What Microaggression Lurks in the Hearts of Persons? – John C. Wright, Sci. . .
In Defense of Elizabeth Harman: Taking Pro-Choice Philosophers Seriously – S. Girgis J.D., PD
The Hypocrisy of the Modern World – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
US Life Expectancy Declines First Time Since ’30 Due to Suicide – John Stonestreet, Life Nws
South Korean Babies are Becoming Rarer – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet
1,200-year-old Byzantine Wine Press Found in Israeli Desert – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Can No. Korea Attack US Right Now with a Nuclear Weapon? – Dave Majumdar, The Natl Int
Marie Stopes Abortion Clinic Sends 11 Women to the Hospital in 3 Months – SPUC via Life Nws
We Need to Denounce Violence Without Tarring All GOP or Dems – The Federalist
Planned Parenthood-Run Sex-Ed Pgms Trump Defunded are Ineffective – Mch. New Ph.D., LN
MLK’s Niece: Abortion is Racism & Takes Away Civil Rights of Unborn Babies – S. Ertelt, LN
US Bishops Condemn Racism after White Supremacist Rally in Charlottesville – CNA via NCReg
White Supremacists Won’t Tear US Apart; We’re Better Than This – Sen. Ted Cruz J.D., Strm
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (17 August AD 2017) click here.
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REGULAR TUESDAY EXTRA

A Handbook for Faithfully Interpreting Amoris Lætitia

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Black Men Speaking Latin – William McGurn, The Wall Street Journal
College Student Goes Ballistic in Attack on Pro-Life Display – Steve Weatherbe, LSN
Erdogan’s Victory Is Bad News for Turkey’s Christian Minority – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Does History Repeat With Amoris Lætitia Confusion? – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
Why Read Great Books? – David Randall, First Things
Abortion Activist: Yes, You Should be Forced to Pay for Abortions – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Who are the Coptic Christians? – Paul Rowe Ph.D., The Conversation
Late-Term Abort Clinic Shoots Babies Thru the Heart With Poison to Kill Them – Ch. Sullenger
Can Subsidiarity Restore American Self-Government? Bruce Frohnen, TIC
Syrian Christians Need Guns – Johannes De Jong, The Stream
Protecting Religious Liberty Safeguards All Children on the Playground Equally – Nth. Bruno
Turkey, Secularism, and Religion – George Friedman, Geopolitical Futures
For Iraqi Christians After Islamic State, Hope Amid the Ruins – Lauren Ashburn, The WSJ
For the REGULAR TUESDAY EDITION (18 April, AD 2017) click here.
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THURSDAY NEWS EXTRA

Tucker Carlson and Piers Morgan Discuss the Silence over Muslims War on the Cross

by Matthew Archbold

of the Creative Minority Report

The Silent Suffering of Same-Sex Attracted Men: An Unspoken Epidemic – John Stonestreet
A Bleeding Host in Argentina? Bishop Investigates Alleged Eucharistic Miracle – CNA
Father Samir: Egypt’s Palm Sunday Terror Reflects a Sickness Within Islam – Edward Pentin
Mom Furious after Daughter Implanted w/ Dangerous Contraception on School Trip – LSN
The Cross ISIS Couldn’t Destroy – Fr. Benedict Kiely, Catholic Herald
The Decay of Political Culture in the West – Pierre Manent, First Things
Teens are Becoming Transgender Because It’s Trendy, Expert Says – Fr. Mark Hodges, LSN
The Case for Christ – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
A Planned Gift to Build the Temple – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
10 Babies Born Alive After Botched Abortions in 2015. . .in Just 3 States – Carole Novielli, LN
Doctors Call for More Organ Harvesting from Euthanasia Victims – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Mormon Blog Opens New Chapter, Will Become a Nonprofit Book Publisher – Peggy F. Stack
Faith Motivates Kickstarter for Newspaper to Print Hopeful Headlines – Emily McFarlan Miller
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HOLY TUESDAY EDITION

Fr. Joseph Jiang is Innocent! 🙂

Jury Exonerates Falsely Accused Priest and Archdiocese of St. Louis in Bogus Abuse Claims; Local Media Can’t Stand It

by David F. Pierre Jr.

of TheMediaReport.com

Coptic Christians Bravely Chant Nicene Creed After Bombing in Viral Video – ChurchPop
Egypt’s Palm Sunday Massacre is Attack on Christianity – Damian Thompson, The Spectator
Quæritur: Family Member Baptized Children Without Parents Knowledge – Fr. Z’s Blog
We Rush to Condemn Islamophobia; What about Anti-Christian Attacks? – Miranda Devine
Newspaper Pulls Article Claiming Malta Archbishop Approved Contraception in Marriage – LSN
Card. Müller: Teaching Hasn’t Changed On Contraception, Divorce, Homosexuality – Baklinski
Coptic Bishop Releases Powerful, Emotional Video on Palm Sunday Attacks – ChurchPop
The Theology of the Body: Part I & Part II – Jim Dougherty, Catholic Stand
A Child of Divorce Speaks Out on the Importance of a Family – Jim Graves, Natl Cthlc Register
Understanding the Syrian Crisis – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Silver Screen Pontius Pilates: Hurd Hatfield – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Do Journos Know Details of Ancient Coptic Community Being Used to Attacked – T. Mattingly
Praying With—And For—Prisoners – Joanna Bogle, The Catholic World Report
Egypt’s Newest Martyrs: Church Mourns Victims of Palm Sunday Massacre – Peter J. Smith, Reg
Proposed Texas Budget Would Defund Abortion Providers – Matt Hadro, Cthlc News Agency
As Arkansas Executions Draws Near, Catholics Pray for Alternative – Adl. Mena, CNA via NCRg
For the TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA (11 April, AD 2017) click here.
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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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SATURDAY EDITION

Brother Ass: On the Holiness of Our Body

by Jim Dougherty,

of Catholic Stand

Silverstream Priory Canonically Established as a Monastery: Update – Gregory DiPippo, N.L.M.
Europe Will Be ‘Adrift’ If It Loses Christian Roots, Faith Leaders Warn – Catholic News Agency
The Apocalypse Art Prize 2017 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
On-Screen Prayers That Were Answered in Real Life – K.V. Turley, National Catholic Register
When We Try to Touch God – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
My First March for Life Showed Why Catholics Need to March – Strahlen Smith, Cthlc Stand
Watch Monet, Renoir and Rodin, Working in Their Workshops – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Narratio of Sacred Liturgy in Genesis 1 and 2 – Veronica Arntz, Truth & Charity Forum
When the Church Thrives, Cultures Thrive – Michael J. Ortiz, Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis’ Latest Prayer Video Spotlights Christian Persecution – Han. Brockhaus, C.N.A.
Hexaemeron.org & Pontifex Univ.: Earn Credit for Masters in Sacred Arts – David Clayton, BoC

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

How Christianity Civilized Mankind

by Bruce Frohnen,

of Crisis Magazine

The Problem of Ingrained Sin – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
The Hidden Power of Holy Water – K.V. Turley, Catholic Exchange
Give Us This Day Our Supersubstantial Bread – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
Into the Breach With Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
True Poverty of Spirit in the Splendor of Worship: Why We Pay Deference to the Celebrant – PK
The Power of Sacred Space in Prayer (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Idea of God – Regis Martin S.T.D., The Catholic Thing
How This Couple Has Stayed Married (and In Love) for 75 Years – Catholic News Agency
Working Around the Impasse in the God Debate – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Pride and Humility, Vice and Virtue – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

president-obama-smilingGlobal Elites Put Christianity in the Crosshairs

by Robert F. Gorman, Ph.D.,

of Acton Commentary

This Lord of the Rings Christmas Mashup Will Make You ROFL – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Put Not Your Trust in Princes—or in Princesses – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
Charity the Essence of Sanctity – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Sin-Eaters and the Lost Sacraments – David Mills, Aleteia
The Exorcist: Theology of the Possessed Body – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Mother Teresa’s 15 Tips to Help You Become More Humble – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NCReg
Carolyn Woo Reflects on Her Tenure at Catholic Relief Services – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCRg
The Profit to Be Gained from Praying for Holy Souls – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Our Lady of Guadalupe Will End the Bloodshed of the Culture of Death – Donal Anthony Foley
What the Anointing of the Sick Is & Isn’t: Countering Kevin T. DiCamillo – Joseph Arias, Crisis
Georgetown Hosts Abortion Advocates to Discuss ‘Reproductive Injustices’ – Adam Cassandra

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

ny-daily-news-catholic-student-suicideA Suicide in Brooklyn Raises Questions about Parochial Education

by Gerard T. Mundy

of Crisis Magazine

Dozens of Curial Officials “Have Been Left Jobless”, Result of Summer’s Reforms – S. Magister
What Catholics Should Bear in Mind about Immigration – David O’Mahony, Catholic Herald
“Pope vs. Hitler”: a Review and a Plea – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
The Problems of Amoris Laetitia – English Translation of the French Original – Rorate Cæli
Blessed Are the Peacemakers, For They Shall Bring Souls to Christ – Shaun McAfee O.P., NCRg
Cardinal Raymond Burke on Life, Truth, Mother Teresa, Islam & Cardinal Sarah – Carl E. Olson
The Bible Is Not Silent on Slavery – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Practical Governance Was Not My Forte, Says Benedict XVI – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
Holy Homeschoolers: Lessons from Saints Anne and Joachim – Mary Kay Clark Ph.D., Seton
Prodigal Son Sunday: 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
St. Matthew the Fundraiser – Nathan Krupa, Catholic Fundraiser.net

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