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TVESDAY ORIENTAL ORTHODOX EDITION

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Egyptian Coptic Altar (Credit: Mercy McNab via Aleteia)

The Copts: A Few Facts You Might Not Have Known about Egypt’s Christians

by John Burger,

of Aleteia

The World’s First Christian Country? – Amanda Proença Santos & Rodolfo Contreras, BBC
What’s Behind the Turkish “Seizure” of Church Properties? – John Burger, Aleteia
Orthodox Churches in Decline, Except in Ethiopia; A Survey – Sandro Magister, Sttm Cl
Egypt Approves Churches Law Despite Angry Christian Opposition – AP via Crux
Egyptian Pres. Promised to Build Country’s Largest Church – Jardine Maladao, Pravmir
Path of Holy Family’s Exile in Egypt to Become World Heritage Site – Z. Caldwell, Alet.
Egyptian Pope Tawadros Inaugurates First Coptic Church in Japan – Egypt Independent
The Faithful Witness of Coptic Christians – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Will Egypt take Step Towards Religious Freedom with New Law? – Matt Hadro, CNA
What the World Could Learn from the Witness of Egypt’s Christians – Matt Hadro, CNA
Coptic Christians’ Endless Struggle for Survival in Egypt – Samuel Tadros, NRO
For the Tvesday Culture of Life Edition (12 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (12 December AD 2017) click here.
For the TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (12 December AD 2017) click here.

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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

Teenagers and the STD Nobody is Talking About

by Meg Meeker, M.D.,

of Mercatornet

Twelve Things Kathy Griffin Might Have Considered – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing. . .
What You Absolutely Need to Understand About Evolution – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D.
Beware The Film Adaptation Of Your Child’s Favorite Book – Karla Jacobs, The Federalist
Is “Dawa” in Your Vocabulary?  A Prelude to Jihad – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Bible vs. Contraception: Onan’s Sin and Punishment – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Egyptian Bishop Angaelos to the Muslim Terrorists: ‘You Are Loved’ – Bishop Anba Angaelos
“Overpopulation” Fears are a Hoax; Why Higher Populations are a Good Thing – W. Williams
5 Ways to Give Persecuted Christians Help Beyond the Hashtag – David Mills, Aleteia
What Science Says About Whether Fetuses Can Feel Pain – Matthew Lazenka, The Federalist
Is Technology a Dangerous Ideology? – Stephen Beale, National Catholic Register
Planned Parenthood Kills 113 Babies in Abortions for Every Adoption Referral – Katie Yoder
Why Letting States Sponsor Immigration Visas Should Satisfy Everyone – Brn. Fuller & Sn. Rust
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (1 June, AD 2017) click here.

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

A Lefty Jesuit (I Know – Tautology) vs. Archbishop Chaput

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Outing Christian Bigots In Australia; Coming to America Soon – Rod Dreher, TAC
Egypt Has Figured Out How to Defeat ISIS: Defend Christians – Micah Halpern, NY Observer
A Beautiful Catholic School (Anglican Ordinariate): Atonement Academy in Texas – Fr. Z
There’s Been a “Profound Crisis” in the Liturgy Since Vatican II, Says Cardinal Sarah – ChrchPp
Scientific Connection between the Shrouds of Turin and Oviedo? – Aciprensa (Castillian)
Catholic High School Sees Return of the Altar Rail – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
John Vennari, RIP – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
How Fasting Can Change Your Life for the Better – ChurchPop
How a California Bill is Threatening Faith-based Codes of Conduct – Kevin J. Jones, CNA
Jail for Planned Parenthood Whistleblowers? It’s “California Über Alles” – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Classical Educators Optimistic about DeVos Appointment, Proposed Policies – Leslie Fain
Ex-convict: We Need to End the Stigma Against Felons – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
The Stories of a Snack, Capris, a Mint, and a House – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
When Art Came to the Rescue: Prelates, Penance and Painters – Elizabeth Lev, Aleteia
Unburden Yourself – The Gifts of Confession and Forgiveness – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
Does God Favor the Prayers of a Child? – Michele Boyer, Catholic Stand

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MONDAY EXTRA

Francesco Cardinal Coccopalmerio

“If You Don’t Commit Adultery, I’ll Kill Myself!” – “Well, Okay”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

A Conversation with Jesus; A Heavy Cross to Bear – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
If You Neglect This Gift, You Will Go to Hell – Patti Maguire Armstrong, N.C. Register
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Wants Churches Destroyed; Why Bother? – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
What Happens When Persecuted Christians Fight Back? – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The State of Pope Francis’s Pontificate: Both Good & Not So Good – Andrea Gagliarducci, M.V.
These Gifs Perfectly Describe Every Confession Feel You’ve Ever Had – Chloe Mooradian, eP
7 Little-Known Prayers to St. Joseph Every Catholic Should Know – ChurchPop
Pope Francis & Sacred Musicians Call for the Reform of the Refrain – Nicholas Wolfram Smith
Young Samuel & Daniel Judged Elders: Traditionalism as Youth Movement – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Let Me Kill It: The Violence of Being More Ethical Than Your Society – Patrick Malone, Cth Std
Pope Must Use Papal Visit to Highlight Plight of Egypt’s Christians – Fr. Alx Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Would Vouchers Save Christian Schools, Or Nationalize & Secularize Them? – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Humility vs. Humiliation: The Lessons of Christ and St. Francis – Gabriel Garnica, Cthlc Stnd
The Power of Family Faith Formation – Elisabeth Deffner, National Catholic Register
New York Times Misuses Data to Criticize Defunding of Planned Parenthood – Chuck Donovan
Saints of Lent: Saint Oliver Plunkett – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic

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FRIDAY EDITION

Girl Scouts USA Continues Its Ideological Game

by Ann Saladin,

of the National Catholic Register

France in the Face of Decline – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The American Spectator
Fashion Giants are Making Italy’s Holy Sites Sparkle Again – Miguel Cullen, Catholic Herald
Hollywood’s Forgiveness of Mel Gibson is No Substitute for Divine Mercy – Susie Lloyd, N.C.Rg
Why Are Addicts & Outcasts So Often Strongly Religious? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Egypt’s Christians are Being Driven Out Will the World Notice? – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
In Defense of Plato’s Republic – Joseph G. Trabbic Ph.D., Public Discourse
Vladimir Soloviev, the Mystic Admired by Popes – Joseph Pronechen, Natl Catholic Register
Vatican 101: Your Guide to How the Vatican Works – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Notre Dame Picks Mike Pence as Commencement Speaker – Catholic News Agency via N.C.Rg
The Creative Catholic: Fiorella De Maria – K.V. Turley, The Dispatch via The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
How to Set Up a Sacred Space (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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FRIDAY EDITION

Pope Francis’ Christmas Address to the Roman Curia

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Christmas & Culture: Closing Churches on Christmas? – Deacon Steven D. Greydanus, NCReg
Refuting the ‘Pagan Roots of Christmas’ Claim – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers
Court Ruling ‘Puts Lives of Severely Disabled at Risk’ – Simon Caldwell, Catholic Herald
Rogue One: An Advent Story – Lauren Meyers, Ignitum Today
After the Cairo Bombing, the West Must Stand with the Coptic Church – Fr. Peter Farrington
Messianic Prophecies: 2 Samuel 7: 12-16 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pope Lays Out Guiding Principles for Reform of the Roman Curia – Elise Harris, CNA via NCRg
Prepare for Christmas: Open Yourself to God in Prayer – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Is There an Advent/Christmastime Saint? – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
Egypt’s Coptic Christians are Stuck between ISIS & an Indifferent Govt – Farid Y. Farid, Quartz

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