Easter

VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Rainer Cardinal Woelki of Cologne is seen during the funeral of Joachim Cardinal Meisner at Cologne Cathedral 15 July. (Credit: Sascha Steinbach, EPA, of Catholic News Service)

A Group of German Bishops Ask the Vatican to Intervene on Communion for Protestants Proposal

. . .they warn that the German Bishops’ Conference may have gone too far. . .

by the Staff Reporter

of the Catholic Herald

It Can Happen To You — & Will; the Gender Gendarmerie is Here – Rod Dreher
Easter & the Cultural Pagans – Mary Cuff, Crisis Magazine
The Early Church Believed in the Eucharist – Tom Nash, Catholic Answers Magazine
Air Turbulence & The Resurrection, My Latest Book – George Weigel, First Things
Is Easter Really the Pagan Worship of Ishtar? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Xi Jinping’s Village – Dan Hitchens, First Things
Bishop Sorondo Defends China’s ‘Reform of the Organ Donation System’ – D. Hitchens
Ancient & Contemporary: The Douai Abbey Rose Chasuble – S.R. Tribe, Ltrgcl Arts Jour.
Do We Interpret the Bible Literally? – Nick Chui, Ignitum Today
The Patron Saint of the Internet (& It Is Not Bert Ghezzi) – Bert Ghezzi
Practicing Kindness in a Harsh World – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
Quotes Suitable for Framing: Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. – Don. R. McClarey J.D.
Catholicism & the Bourgeois Mind – Christopher Dawson, The Imaginative. . .
Two Attacks on Pakistani Christians after Easter; Four Catholics Killed – Vatican News
Hope Reborn: Comunità Cenacolo Offers Tools to Renew Shattered Lives – J. Desmond
Confounded by the Resurrection – Regis Nichol, Crisis Magazine
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TVESDAY EXTRA

Transgenderism & Propaganda (Credit: gaiadergi.com)

Today In Trans Propaganda

. . .Eastern Europeans asked me how on earth Westerners are succumbing to the transgender insanity.  I told them that a steady diet of media propaganda has a big role in it. . .

by Rod Dreher

University Event Aims to Combat ‘Christian Privilege’ – Michael Jones, The College Fix
How To Pack Everything in a Little Suitcase, in Little Time – Meghan Ashley
No Hell, No Heaven – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Theologian Criticized in B16’s Letter had Big Influence on Amoris – Mary A. Hackett
On the Reed or Tricereo (The Triple Candle) – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Corrupt Pastoral Practice Means Corrupt Doctrine – Jeffrey Tranzillo Ph.D., H&PR
Why is Sin Such Fun? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
Walmart Pulls ‘Cosmo’ From Checkout Lines: Victory for True Feminism – S.E. Browder
Facebook Bans Catholic Ad Featuring Crucifix for Being “Excessively Violent” – ChPop
Finding Divine Mercy with St. Therese – Sarah Carey, Catholic Stand
“The Sequence” is the Secret to Success – Wendy Wang, Institute for Family Studies
Jesuit Priest, Last Living Son of Irish Revolutionary Leaders, Dies at 104 – CNA/CWR
A Question about Holy Saturday – P.J. Smith, Semiduplex
Pontifical Prof.: Capitalism Improved Living Conditions of All Social Levels – Acton
An Easter Plea for Persecuted Christians – The Editors, National Catholic Register
An Easter Quo Vadis: St. Hugh of Grenoble (A.D. 1053-1132) – Rick Becker, NC Register
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EASTER SVNDAY EDITION

The Confession by Giuseppe Molteni c. A.D. 1838 (Credit: CatholicVote.org)

Can a Priest Refuse to Hear Your Confession if He Knows You?

by Cathy Caridi, J.C.L.,

of Canon Law Made Easy

Marcus Grodi Reflects on Trends in Conversions, & the Mystery of Grace – Jea. Flood
Does Your Temperament Affect Your Spiritual Life? – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Drctn
Pope Francis’ Homily at Easter Vigil Mass – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Intellectual Conversion is Proof of the Existence of God – Sophia Feingold, NC Register
Happy Easter! Here’s Our Best Easter Content to Celebrate the Day – ChurchPop
Easter Morning – Fr. David Vincent Meconi S.J., Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Jesus’ Mysterious Resurrection Appearances (& More! Live Stream) – Jimmy Akin
Easter Sunday Readings Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Emmaus Iconography – David, Icons & Their Interpretation
What is the Act of Contrition? – Fr. Michael Kerper, Catholic Exchange
Ex Oriente Lux — Happy Easter! – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
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MAVNDY THVRSDAY AFTERNOON SPECIAL

St. Elizabeth of the Trinity (Credit: by Dan Burke, Screengrab via NCRegister.com)

Christ’s Deepest Desire, as Revealed by a French Mystic

. . .“Jesus desire is for us to be with him in Communion. This is what he aches for”. . .

by  Patti Maguire Armstrong,

of the National Catholic Register

What is Easter? – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis Magazine
10 Things You Need to Know About Holy Thursday – Jimmy Akin, NC Register
Benedict XVI’s Brief Guide to the Paschal Triduum – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Three Indulgences You Can Receive During the Easter Triduum – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Some Anglo-Saxon Easter Customs – A Clerk of Oxford
Judas Explains It All – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Betrayal at the Last Supper – Fr. Ralph Gorman, Catholic Exchange
Saint Peter & the Last Supper – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pilate: The King’s Friend? – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Pre-Pius-XII-Reform Dominican Rite Easter Vigil – Fr. Augustine Thompson O.P., NLM
Herod & Pilate—on Trial – Joe Heschmeyer, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Ambrosian Mass of Holy Thursday – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Pilgrims Keep Watch with Christ in Venerable Holy Thursday Tradition – CNA/The CWR
Pope’s Prison Visit on Holy Thursday Recalls Iconic John XXIII Moment – John Allen
Let Your Blood Pour Out – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Crossing the Threshold of Holy Week – Sister Tim. Marie O.C.D., Intgrtd Catholic Life™
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BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION

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Easter_Orthodox_Catholic_Francis_BartholomewCatholics & Orthodox Must Agree on a Common Date for Easter Before 2698

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.
For the ST. PETER & PROPHET MUHAMMAD MON. EDITION (April 25, 2016) click here.
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For the TUESDAY EXTRA (April 26, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (April 27, 2016) click here.
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For the THURSDAY EDITION (April 28, 2016) click here.
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BYZANTINE MONDAY EDITION

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Greek_Orthodox_Easter_different_CatholicCatholic Easter: Here’s Why Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter Later

by Fr. Jon Magoulias

of the Greek Reporter

The Vatican Response to Secularization and Conflict in Ukraine – Alexander R. Sich, Crisis
Francis Announces Special Collection for Victims of Ukraine Conflict – Elise Harris, C.N.A.
Repairs at the Holy Sepulchre – Mark Movsesian, First Things
A Stunning Work of Public Art in Honor of Cairo’s Famous Garbage Collectors – Terry Mattingly
Unbelievable Easter Tradition: 2 Churches Shoot Rockets at Each Other. . .  – Mat. Archbold
Ukrainian Greek Catholic Leaders Encouraged After Meeting the Pope – Edward Pentin
Borderland Churches – John P. Burgess, The Christian Century
Pope Francis Lauds Fidelity of Ukrainian Greek-Catholics – Ann Schneible, Cthlc News Agency
Ecumenical Problem #1: Russians Barely Know What the Catholic Church Is – Fr. Lucie-Smith
The Few Big Things That Francis & Kirill Didn’t Say To Each Other In Havana – Sandro Magister
In Egypt, Christians Can Suffer Under Strict Laws and a Pattern of Lawlessness – Kevin J. Jones
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
For the Mother Angelica, Queen of All Media post (April 3, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (April 4, 2016) click here.
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For the FRIDAY EDITION (April 8, 2016) click here.
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DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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Roman SenateThe Benedict Option? It’s a Big Mistake

by Fr. James V. Schall, S.J.,

of Mercatornet

The Emperor Is Wearing Pajamas: The Decline of Dress – John Horvat
The Riddle of Bach’s “Lutheran” Mass – Brantley C. Millegan
Understanding the Easter Massacre in Lahore – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
When a Lie Is More Than a Lie – Don DeMarco Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
The Return of the Absent Clockmaker – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
Ad Hominem Violence – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
A Rome Story – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
A Thinker, A Man Of Faith – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Human Liberty and “The Obsolete Man” – Thomas M. Doran, The Dispatch
Empower Women and You Empower the World, Vatican Tells U.N. – N.C. Register
The Land – Christopher Dawson, The Distributist Review
For the Remembering Mother Angelica post (March 31, 2016) click here.
For the Mother Angelica, Queen of All Media post (April 3, 2016) click here.
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EASTER TUESDAY EXTRA

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by Micaiah Bilger

of LifeNews.com

Middle East Patriarchs Plead for Peace in the Region – Catholic Herald
The Tuesday After Easter – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
Ten Commandments: Favorite Scene – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Remember: Catholics Believe Jesus Rose from the Dead – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Seven (7) Anniversaries Every Catholic Should Celebrate – Stephen Mirarchi, Epic Pew
Samuel Gregg on Religious Pathologies – Marc Vander Maas, Power Blog
This 1891 Encyclical on Dueling Is Surprisingly Relevant Today – Shaun McAfee, N.C. Register
In Hollywood, God’s Still Not Dead – Nick Olszyk, The Catholic World Report
Bigotry Towards Catholics Showcased at the U.N. During Holy Week – Lisa Correnti, Cthlc Lane
Stop Treating Muslim Immigrants Like Cute, Adoptable Dogs – John Zmirak, The Stream
C.S. Lewis and his Circle (Oxford University Press) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
For the Tributes to Mother Angelica (March 28, 2016) click here.
For the EASTER TUESDAY EDITION (March 29, 2016) click here.
For the Mother Angelica, Foundress of E.W.T.N. (March 29, 2016) click here.
For the EASTER WEDNESDAY EDITION (March 30, 2016) click here.
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