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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Screen Shot of Sad Numbers in Drop in Vocations (Credit: Taylor Marshall Ph.D.)

Our Sad Decline in Priestly Vocations: Most Priests will Retire in A.D. 2015-2025

. . .I recently learned from Deacon Greg Kandra that Our Lady of Providence Seminary of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, has zero new seminarians. . .

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
50 Yrs. Ago, Because of Birth Control, The Pope Predicted This Would Happen. . . – CL
Archbishop Ladaria & the Transgender Movement – Ed Condon J.C.L., The CWR
Were 50 Million People Really Killed in the Inquisition? – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Website Stands Behind Story about Bolivian Cardinal-Elect – Joan Lewis, Joan’s Rome
Prefect of CDF Reconfirms Male Only Sacrament of Holy Orders, Fr. Z Analyzes – Fr. Z
Did Pontius Pilate Exist? Evidence with a Name Set in Stone – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
A New Catholic Literary Revival? – Joseph Pearce, Benedict XVI Institute
Does Prayer Change Things? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
Nicaragua Government Attacks Jesuit University – Antonio De Loera-Brust, America
Louisiana’s Dem. Gov. Signs a 15-week Abortion Ban Into Law – Calvin Freiburger, LS
Why “Visiting” Jesus is a Great Catholic Tradition – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
Bring Back the Times of Civil Discourse; CP Snow Revisited –  R. Kurland Ph.D., TACthlc
Iraq After ISIS: How to Get Christians to Stay – Edward Pentin, Ntnl Catholic Register
Hawaii Parishioners Displaced by Lava Ask for Prayers – Catholic News Service
Conscience Provisions in Healthcare & Elsewhere – E. Christian Brugger D.Phil. Pub Dis
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Jesus and the doctors of the Faith, a painting by a follower of Giuseppe Ribera (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

Fr. James Martin on Marriage, Sexual Morality, and the Church’s Teachings: A Solution to the Puzzle

by Robert P. George, D.Phil., J.D.,

of Public Discourse

Benedict XVI: Obscuring God in the Liturgy Is Root Cause of Crisis – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
B16 is Right to Worry about the Liturgy – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Who Divided The Bible Into Chapters And Verses? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
The Pope, the Bishops, Muhammad, and Migration – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The CWR
Reflections on the Fatima Centenary – Fr. Robert A. Sirico, Crisis Magazine
Medjugorje & Migration: Sometimes It’s Best the Church Stays Silent – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith, CH
10 Things You May Not Know about St. Faustina and Divine Mercy – Chloe Langr, epicPew
What’s an “Alt-Right” Catholic? – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
On England’s South Coast, an Oratory Flourishes – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch via The CWR
An Avant-garde Bishop Raises an English Church to New Life – Fr. Z’s Blog
New Series Explains How Mary Really is the Queen of Heaven – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Brothers of Charity Euthanasia Scandal may have Far-reaching Implications – CNA via CWR
This is a Crucial Moment for Iraqi Christians; We Cannot Forget Them – Cardinal Nichols, CH
Faith Formation Classes: Can You Afford to Not Send Your Children to CCD – Str. Smith, CS
Homeschooling in Response to Communism – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
New Hampshire & Rome’s Child Safety Summit: We Can Do Something! – John L. Allen Jr., Crx
How to Perfect Your ‘Thank You’ in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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The Priest is Alter Christus (Photo Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Wherein Fr. Z Rants. . . About and to Diocesan Priests

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

5 Classic Catholic Jokes – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Avoiding Embarrassing Situations Receiving Holy Communion – Fr. Roger Landry, ICL™
Poor Catechesis on Homosexuality Left Most Catholics Unable to Defend Church – OSV
Cardinal Ouellet Denounces ‘Alarmist’ Interpretations of Amoris Lætitia – Cth Nws Srv via CH
Holy Land Christians Condemn Wave of Church Desecrations – Cthlc Nws Srvc via Cthlc Hrld
What We Can Learn About Near-Death Experiences – Catherine Mendenhall-Baugh, TaChF
Eucharistic Real Presence: Luther’s Magnificent Defense – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evid. . .
Pow! 5 Catholic Comic Book Heroes – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Walking the Dogma – Carl E. Olson, Catholic Answers Magazine
6 Amazing Facts About St. Vincent de Paul – Laura Hensley, epicPew
3 Prayers of an Exorcist That can Drive Out Evil – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Occult, Evangelicalism & My Conversion Part I, Part II, Part III & Part IV – D. Armstrong, BEfC
Yes, Silence About Sin Can Itself Be a Sin – ChurchPop
Why Witchcraft can Never be Used to Accomplish Good – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Love Gives Suffering Reason and Purpose – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
The Simplicity of Saint Vincent de Paul – Sarah Metts, Catholic Exchange
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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Left: Statue of Charles Carroll of Carrollton; right: “The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, 17 June, 1775” by John Trumbull (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

10 Things You Should Know about Catholics and the American Founding

by Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D.

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Are UK Christians at Risk in Britain’s Terrorism? – Daniel Blackman, Natl Catholic Register
China to Gays: Get Off the Net – The American Interest
Meet Only Woman with Her Name on an Official Declaration of Independence – Mary K. Ham
The Absurdity of Modern American Theater: A Call for Rebirth – M.E. Bradford Ph.D., TIC
Report: Attacks on America’s First Freedom Increased 76% in Three Years – Travis Weber
South Korea’s Brain Drain – Ben Fornay, The Diplomat
Five Kinds of Feminism – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Money, Keynes, and History – Mises Institute
What If North Korea Had Won the Korean War? – Michael Peck, The National Interest
How Long Is A “Blink of an Eye” Astronomically? – William M. Briggs Ph.D., Statistician. . .
Will China’s Birth Rate Improve? – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet

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SATURDAY EDITION

felix-joseph-barrias-1822-to-1907-the-temptation-of-christ-by-the-devilAn Exorcist Explains How to Protect Yourself Against Demonic Harassment

by Patti Maguire Armstrong

of the National Catholic Register

What Will You Do When the Persecution Comes? – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Book Review: Robert Harris – Conclave – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
On the Matter of Catholic Voter Guides – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky, The Catholic Thing
Writing about the Devil isn’t Lunacy – It’s the Purest Realism – Francis Phillips, Cthlc Herald
How to Resolve Alleged Gospel Contradictions – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
Noble Beauty As Seen in Recent Gothic and Baroque Inspired Vestment Work – Shawn Tribe
Religion in Public? Our Modern Political Stupor – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., C.C.
Faith in Putinism: The Russian Orthodox Church-State Symbiosis – Joseph Kremers, The CWR
The Strategic Case for a Safe Haven in Northern Iraq – Robert Nicholson, Providence Magazine
The Cry of the Poor: The 30th Sunday of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

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by Karlo Broussard

of Catholic Answers

There’s a Good Reason Christians Rarely Take Up Arms in the Middle East – Gerard Russell
Whose Legacy Will Last Longer, Benedict or Francis? – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Cthlc Herald
Quæritur: Parish Prayer Effort to Beg Protection f/ Islamic Terror; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z
Why You Do More Harm Than Good by Telling Others What Their Vocation Is – Alex R. Hey, eP
Fighting Fire with Fire: Christians are Fighting Back, But Is This Good? & Podcast – Ed West
How Far Back Should Coverage Go in Clergy Sex Scandals? 2 Newspapers Differ – Jim Davis
California’s Bishops Officially Neutral on Initiative to Legalize Pot – Valerie Shmalz, Crux
Christians Can’t Back Out of Modern Politics – Jonathan Wright, Catholic Herald
Piety and Politics: The Church’s Social Responsibility – Jordan Ballor, Acton Commentary
Pope’s Anti-Abuse Commission Helps Train New Catholic Bishops – Catholic News Agency
St. Anthony’s Kids Find Social Inclusion & Special-Needs Catholic Ed. in Pittsburgh – P.J. Smith

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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Catholic Deacon Pope Benedict XVIWho are the Members of the New “Women Deacons” Study Group?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Vice Pres. Jos. Biden Officiated at “Same-Sex Wedding”, Where are His Pastors? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Here’s What the Uniforms for the Vatican Olympic Team Would Look Like – Alex R. Hey, eP
Ben-Hur, 2016: A Classic Tale for a New Generation – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
On Papal Language: Fundamentalism, My Foot; Or Christ’s Feet, Hands & Side – J. Mirus Ph.D.
Want to Help Persecuted Christians? A Few Easy Steps – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Do We Even Care about Christians Oppressed in Muslim Lands? – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Evolution and Faith, Updated – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicos: The Modern Heresy – Joe Kral Ph.D., Truth & Charity Forum
New Name for New Politics Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
The Problem of Satanic After-School Clubs – Marcia Segelstein, N.C. Register
Atlanta Archbishop on Racial Reconciliation: Everyone Has a Role to Play – Peter J. Smith
Always Prepared: Readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Vote to Name the New Civilization Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
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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SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD TUESDAY EDITION

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© CE/EC Flag of Turkey 6/12/2003Christians Pay Price as Turkey turns to Islam after Attempted Coup

by Marco Giannengeli

of Sunday Express

Moderate Syrian Opposition Purely Imaginary, Syrian Bishop Said – Agenzia Fides
Pakistan Must Prevent Terror Groups from Exploiting Kashmir Crisis – Lisa Curtis
Video Exposes CAIR’s Cynical & Deceptive “Islamophobin” Campaign – Robert Spencer
The Plight of Iraqi Christians: Chilcot on the Warnings That were Missed – Megan Griffiths
An Encyclical on Islam? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
An Ideology for Global Power – Jessica Meyers, Providence Magazine
Muslims Go to Mass Across France in Show of Solidarity with Catholics – Natl Cthlc Register
Beyond Islam, the Story of Disappearing Religions – Barton Dempsey, Providence Magazine
Countering Violent Sunni Extremism in the Fertile Crescent – Kevin Stringer & Lama Jbarah
The Muslim Community Won’t Bury Them, But We Should – Rebecca Frech, The Cthlc Cnsprcy
Christians & Muslims Share a Bond, and Jihadists Are Determined to Smash It – Nic. Frankovich
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (August 1, 2016) click here.
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What Did Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago Say About Orlando Jihadist Massacre?

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by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

You Won’t Believe How Chick-Fil-A Responded To The Orlando Attack – Bobby Ross Jr., Gt Rl
There are Times When Irony Isn’t Funny, This Is One of Them – Fr. Jhn. Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Terrorism Is Not Hate – R.R. Reno, First Things
A Massacre That Will Soon Disappear From the Headlines – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TAC
A.C.L.U. Blame Claim: Christians Caused Orlando Shooting – National Catholic Register
Orlando Reveals Our Willful Ignorance About Jihad – Robert Spencer, The Detroit News
What Offensive Thing Did Texas Politico Say After Orlando & When Did He Say It? – R. Ross Jr.
Did Family Dysfunction Play a Role in the Tragedy in Orlando – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
What We Learn from the Orlando Nightclub Shooting – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Reddit Turns to ‘The Donald’ for News—In Record Numbers – Ben Collins, Pitchforks
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD MONDAY EDITION (June 13, 2016) click here.
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BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION

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by John Fotopoulos

of Public Orthodoxy

Book Review: The Russian Church and the Papacy – F.S. Lerner, Maccabee Society
The Death of Patriarch Gregory V of Constantinople, 1821 – Matthew Namee, Orthodox Hstry
Eritrean Christians Face A Time of Great Tribulation – Michael Avramovich, Touchstone
The Patriarch, The Pope, and the Refugee Crisis – John Chryssavgis, First Things
Still Threatened by Genocide, We Must Heed Message of an Armenian Saint – Vahan Dilanyan
Turkish Pres. Erdogan Seizes 6 Churches, Turns State Property – Michael Van Der Galien
Middle East: Bulldozed for a Mall? What Might Happen to These Church Ruins – A.A. Gonsalves
2/3 of Russians Favor Further Meetings between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill – Interfax
Plans Underway for Pope Francis to Visit Armenia – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
Pope Francis & Orthodox Leaders Ask World to Respond to Refugee Crisis – Cindy Wooden
Are Mormons Actually Moving Closer to Orthodoxy? – Gerald McDermott, First Things
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR SUNDAY EDITION (April 24, 2016) click here.
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Will the U.S. Take Action To Protect the Victims of Islamic State Genocide?

by Matt Hadro

of the Catholic News Agency

The Crusades: A Response to Islamic Jihad – Brian M. English, Crisis Magazine
Armenian Genocide of 1915 by the Turkish Muslims: An Overview – John Kifner, N.Y. Times
Turkish Pres. Erdogan Seizes 6 Churches, Making Them State Property – Mic. Van Der Galien
Erdogan: Shut Up About Armenians or We’ll Hurt Them Again – Christopher Hitchens, Slate
Did Shakespeare Predict the Muslim Conquest of Europe? – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
For Christians in Aleppo, Syria, Life Remains a Struggle – ACN-USA News, Catholic Lane
Inside the Refugee Crisis: Following Iraqis in Jordan – Dom. Burbidge & Olive U. Nsababera
Middle East: Bulldozed for a Shopping Mall? What Might Happen to These Church Ruins – C.N.A.
Cultural Identity Theft – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Was Islamic Rule in Medieval Spain an Interfaith Eden? – William Kilpatrick, Natl Cth Register
Realism and Islam – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic World Report
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR SUNDAY EDITION (April 24, 2016) click here.
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