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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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‘All Cultures Are Not Equal’

by Rod Dreher

Goodbye Columbus – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Black Trump Supporter Attacked by Antifa – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Berkeley Cops Surrender Park To Antifa – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
The New Iconoclasm Looks Familiar – Scott Richert, Catholic Answers Magazine
Rescuing iGen: Teens Raised on Smartphones Need an Escape Plan – Eric Metaxas, The Strm
Racism is Subtle, Insidious & Too Easy to Ignore – Brianna Heldt, Natl Catholic Register
You Can’t Be Both Pro-Choice & Anti-Racist – Carrie Gress Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Houston: Geographical Luck Matters & So Does Government Competence – Nicole Gelinas, CJ
The Problem with Poetry in Our Time – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
Environmentalists Push for Giving Plants & Flowers a “Right to Life” – Wes. J. Smith J.D., LN
For Most Americans, Parochial School Education Outshines Public Schools – CNA via The CWR
Radical Left & White Nationalists Have False Visions of Western Civilization – S. Buntz, Fdrlst
Video: Venezuelan Political Exile Proposes to Girlfriend In Front of Pope – Edw. Pentin, NCRg
US Can’t Afford to Lose the Artificial Intelligence War – Michael O’Hanlon & Rob. Karlen, TNI
Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference Headquarters Ransacked – Catholic News Agency
Church Extends Prayers, Help to Victims of Hurricane Harvey – CNA via NC Register
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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

President Trump’s Warsaw Speech

by Father George W. Rutler

of Crisis Magazine

4 Slurs That Need to Stop Being Used as Political Weapons – Henry Scanlon, The Federalist
Why THAAD Is North Korea’s Worst Nightmare – Harry J. Kazianis, The National Interest
Pope Francis and Pope Benedict on Europe’s Future – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
House of Roman Army Officer Discovered Underground 1,800 Years Later – John Burger
The Real Benedict Option – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
The Mainstream Media is Fake News – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Secularist’s Revealing Freakout Over Trump’s Defense of the West – Mike Gonzalez
No, America Doesn’t Have Highest Maternal Mortality Rate In Developed World – Leslie Loftis
Answering Ben Santer’s Trickle-Down Ignorance. . .; Santer Responds Update! – Briggs Ph.D.
Whose West? Which Values? – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Render Unto Caesar: The Death of Reason and the Triumph of Feelings – Chad Judice
How Erasing Sex Distinctions From Law Kills Privacy And Consent – Paul Dirks, The Federalist
Answering Ben Santer’s Trickle-Down Ignorance on Climate – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
Why Many Republicans View America’s Colleges & Universities Negatively – Gracy Olmstead
Can Health Care be Left to the Free Market? – Joe Carter, Acton Institute
Dorothy Sayers, School Choice, and Long Run Student Success – Elizabeth Yeh, Acton Inst.

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10th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum

We can Safely Say the Doomsayers are Wrong

by Dom Alcuin Reid

of Catholic Herald

The Glorious Revolution Overthrown – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Mvmnt
On the Tenth Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Mvmnt
Fisking Great Summorum Pontificum by Michael Brendan Dougherty with Hard Truths – Fr. Z
Let’s Call It Reason #9577 for Summorum Pontificum – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Summorum at 10: “The Mass Will Rise Again” – Remembering Tito Casini – Rorate Cæli
So. . . Tie One On! (A Maniple That Is) – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Axes of Interpretation – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
We Thank in Particular. . . – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Inspires New Generation to Bridge the Liturgical Divide – Fr. Michael Pawlowicz, Adoremus
“The Motu Proprio Summorum Pontificum at 10” – by Dr. Tom Woods – Rorate Cæli
Summorum Pontificum Anniversary Mass at Basilica Shrine – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
Liturgy Amidst the Challenges of Modern Culture – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis Magazine

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SVNDAY AFTERNOON CATHOLICA EDITION

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The Monks of Fontgombault Sing “Salve Regina”

by J-P Mauro

of Aleteia

Spiritual Direction and the Role of the Laity – Russell Shaw, The Catholic World Report
10 Holy Married Couples Who Were Both Saints! – ChurchPop
Solemn High Mass of Thanksgiving at the Monastery of Norcia – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Blessing of Catholic Friends – Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
A Prayer Book for the Rest of Us: Seeking Jesus in Everyday Life – Sarah Reinhard, NC Rgstr
This Is Why Bishops Wear So Many Hats – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
On Acedia, Eros and Christian Joy – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
Joaquin Navarro-Valls Provided a Lesson in Papal Service – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, NC Reg
Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Intgrtd Cth Life™
Is “Guadalupe” a Mexican Name? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
God and Objective Morality – Christopher Akers, The Catholic Thing
Catholic Social Teaching: Rooted in Leviticus? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Church and Spiritual Maturity in Christian Life – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Building a Bridge to Sacred Music – Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register
The Intersection of Catholic Faith & Modern Classical Music – Justin McClain, Cthlc Exchange
On Having Enemies to Love – R.J. Snell Ph.D., The Catholic Thing

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FRIDAY EDITION

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

of Crisis Magazine

World’s Catholic Episcopate is Polarized, a Byproduct of the Francis Pontificate – F. Mazurczak
Has the Al Smith Dinner Ceased to Be a Worthwhile Event for the Catholic Church? – T. McArdle
A Vatican Enemies List? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Love the Mass? You Gotta Get This New App – Justin McClain, epicPew
Church’s Fear of ‘Civil Rights’ Prosecution Justified, Iowa Court Says – Catholic News Agency
Unborn Lives Don’t Matter at DePaul, a Catholic Univ. – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Italian Cardinals Trade Punches Over ‘McVatican’ Opening – Elise Harris, Crux
Confused about Faith & Science? Read This Book! Review of Particles of Faith – S. McAfee O.P.
2016 and the Future of the U.S. Supreme Court – Nathaniel Bruno, Public Discourse
The Liberation of Mosul: Christian Hopes and Fears – Edward Pentin, N.C. Register

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CIVILIZATION WATCH THURSDAY EDITION

Russian Fencer Rio Olympics 2016Russian Envy: How to Understand Russian Political Culture

by Gregory Feifer

of Foreign Affairs

How Erdogan Hopes to Erase Ataturk’s Turkey – Rose Asani, The Spectator
New Report Details Why a War between China & U.S. Would be Catastrophic – Dave Majumdar
Europe From the Outside: Britain’s View – Mark Leonard, European Council on Foreign Rels
Did the U.S. Navy Build Super Secret Undersea Lairs for Its Nuclear Submarines? – Steve Weintz
New Images Suggest China has built ‘Reinforced Hangars’ on Spratlys – Asia Times
Venezuela Reaches the End of the Road to Serfdom – Kevin Williamson, National Review
Emperor Modi Killed the Gandhi Dynasty – Kanchan Chandra, Foreign Policy
Judge Reopens Complaint Against Argentine Ex-President in 1994 Bombing – Jonathan Gilbert
South Korea’s Cultural Juggernaut Is a Soft-Power Strategy Worth Copying – Steven Kim, TNI
Time for China to Rethink South Korea Relations? – Jin Kai, The Diplomat
Blaming Singapore Will Not Solve Malaysia’s Problems – Walter Russell Mead, The Amrcn Int

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MONDAY EDITION

Jim Gaffigan and Cardinal Timothy Dolan in civilian clothing Happy Culture of Life JoyThe Jim Gaffigan Show brings Catholicism to the Masses

by Matthew Becklo

of Aleteia

In Case You Missed It: Young Nuns Are a Trend – National Catholic Register
Why Medievalists Should Stop Talking about Game of Thrones – Philippa Byrne, Mercatornet
Six Reasons Everyone Should Take Music Lessons – Cheryl Magness, The Federalist
Five Polish Saints Who Changed the World – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
“One Who Serves Cannot Hoard His Free Time”, Says Pope Francis to Clergy – Shaun McAfee
Why Did This 70-Year-Old Couple Sell Their Home to Come to Rome? – Marinella Bandini, Alt
Why Do You Repeat Your Sins? – Fr. Robert McTeigue S.J., Aleteia
Augustine and Descartes: God Is, but What Is He? – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Catholic Institutions Cleared the Path for the Latest Assault on Religious Freedom – Phil Lawler
Regret Isn’t Rare: The Dangerous Lie of Sex Change Surgery’s Success – Walt Heyer, Mrctrnt
Harry Hay: Pioneering Homosexual Communist, Former Catholic – Paul Kengor, Crisis Mgzn
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THURSDAY EXTRA

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Priest Laptop Computer SeminarianBlessed are the Bloggers

by Stephen Bullivant

of Catholic Herald

New Baby? Chicago Archd. Has Working Moms & Dads w/ 12 Week Paid Leave – N.C. Register
Living for Likes: The Danger of Living to Please Others – Sam Guzman, The Cthlc Gentleman
O Joyful Catholics, Where Are You? – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life
In Praise of Carl E. Olson – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Four Hooks On Which Pope Francis Hangs His Thought – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Insurance Refuses to Pay for Lifesaving Surgery for Baby Born w/ Trisomy 18 – Micaiah Bilger
Church Officials Criticise Mexican Prez Proposal to Legalise Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Cthlc Herald
Abortion Activist Assaults Pro-Life Advocate, Screams “This Is Not Violence” – Micaiah Bilger
Biblical Preaching and Healing the Culture – George Weigel, The Dispatch
A Christian Response to Europe’s Crisis – Joseph Pearce, Catholic Herald
Newspapers Sift Rumors of a Brewing United Methodist Church Split – Jim Davis, Get Religion
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

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Rodney Stark Bearing False Witness Book CoverWhy Is This Non-Catholic Scholar Debunking “Centuries of Anti-Catholic History”?

by Carl E. Olson

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Anti-Catholic Catholic Journalism: Today’s False Prophets – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cltr
The Unholy Trinity of Evil in the Book of Revelation – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The History, Enemies, and Importance of Natural Law – The Catholic World Report
“The Latin Mass of Years Gone by Is Becoming More Popular Again” – Fr. Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Quæritur: Going to Another Diocese of First Communion and Confirmation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Culture, Anti-Culture, and Nostalgia – Carl R. Trueman, First Things
Holy Beer! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
In What Sense Is Health a Universal Right? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
The Spiritedness of Slow West, A Cautionary Tale in our Progressive Era – Shane Tucker, M.S.
Sam Gregg of Acton: Medieval Distinctions on Usury & Legitimate Forms of Money-Lending – Z
The Hippocratic Oath: Quaint Relic or Solemn Vow? – Philip Hawley Jr., Mercatornet
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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MONDAY EDITION

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the Editorial Board

of OSV Newsweekly

The Swiss Guard and the “Combat Rosary” – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
When Catholicism Shaped Culture – Jude P. Dougherty, The Catholic Thing
Before Calling Someone a ‘Heretic’, You Might Want To Check Canon Law – Ed Condon, C.H.
Three (3) Steps to Keeping Your Kids Catholic – Patrick Madrid, Catholic Answers
Review: Happiness! D.V.D. Series by Ignatius Press – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
What Catholics Should Know About the National Spike in Suicides – Joan Frawley Desmond
Secular Groups Decry Pornography’s Harmful Effects – Brian Fraga, OSV Newsweekly
We’ll Never Tell Them Review, Interview w/ Award Winning Author Fiorella De Maria – Hazard
What Is A Good Catholic Science Curriculum? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Science in the. . .
Baroque Landscape: Chinese Baroque! – David Clayton, The Way of Beauty
Valuing Full-Time Motherhood – S. Adam Seagrave, Public Discourse
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
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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)
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SUNDAY EXTRA

Mother Angelica with a Crucifex Jesus Cross Beauty Beautiful Love SacrificeMother Angelica’s Feminine Genius

by Alice Von Hildebrand

of the National Catholic Register

Philosophy of Music, BB Guns, and Pull Ups – Taylor Marshall Ph.D., Maccabee Society
Intense New Image of the Sacred Heart and Your Act of Reparation (Action Item!) – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Best Way To Experience Lourdes – Fr. Matthew Pittam, Catholic Herald
Sacred Music vs. “Praise & Worship”: Does It Matter? (Part II) – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., 1P5
A Conceptual Tripod: Liturgical Law, Tradition, and Culture – Aelredus Rievallensis, Nw Lt Mv
Purity of Heart – Amy Atkinson, Ignitum Today
Canadians Will Regret Legal Assisted Suicide, Cardinal Collins Predicts – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Catch 23: Why a World with Two Billion Christians In It Stays Such a Mess, Part I – Felix Whelan
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Interview from Lesbos to Rome – Catholic News Agency
The Compendium of the Gospel – Fr. C. John McCloskey III, The Catholic Thing
As He Leaves Greece, Pope Francis Takes 12 Refugees With Him – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agncy
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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