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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
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THURSDAY NEWS EXTRA

Hysteria Over ‘Transracialism’ Article Outs The New Left As Witch Hunters

by Nathanael Blake

of The Federalist

Trump is Under Attack, and Not Just by Human Critics – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The View Says Sexuality Is Fluid; Uhm, I Thought Gays Were Born That Way – Mat. Archbold
Why “LGBTQ” Is Unjustly “INdiscriminatory” – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
When Chris Cornell of Soundgarden, Who Died Today, Sang the Ave Maria – Daniel Esparza
To Dean Obeidallah: If You’re Right, Then Debate about Islam, Don’t Run – Michael Brown
As Venezuela Burns, Many Latin Americans Ask: Where Is Pope Francis? – Sam. Gregg D.Phil.
Did You Know Tolkien’s Dwarves were Derived from Norse Mythology? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Can Newt Gingrich Stay Out of the Spotlight as Spouse of Ambassador to Vatican? – S. White
Will Catholic Schools Be Left Behind by School Choice? – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, NC Rgstr
Cardinal Zen: It Seems the Vatican-China Deal is Not Proceeding, That’s Good – Megan Griffiths
‘We Cannot Rest’ While Christians are Being Persecuted, Advocates Say – Matt Hadro, CNA
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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
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HOLY MONDAY EXTRA

Catholic Enablers of Islam

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Bikinis vs. One Pieces: 2 Catholic Gals Tackle Swimsuits – Old Fashioned Girl
What Should I do With My Blessed Palms? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
What Did Pilate’s Wife See in Her Dream? – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
The People of the Cross: The New-Martyrs of Egypt – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Univ. of Notre Dame to Give Highest Honor to Jesuit Priest Who Supports Gay ‘Marriage’ – LS
Why ISIS Declared War on Egypt’s Christians – Mokhtar Awad, The Atlantic
Pope Francis Faces a High-Wire Act in Egypt, and Not Just on Islam – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Did You Know the State of Florida was Named for Palm Sunday? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Why Married Priests Won’t Really Fix the Shortage – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Silver Screen Pontius Pilates: Richard Boone – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Turkish President Erdogan to Pray Islamic Chants in Hagia Sophia on Good Friday – Asia News
A Faith Adventure: Evangelizing a Family Member – H.L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
Human Origins: Which is It? Science or Theology? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Catholic Answers
Pope’s Egypt Visit Will Proceed, Despite Palm Sunday Massacres of Christians – Edward Pentin
‘British Values’ Must Be Christian, or Ghastly Things Will Fill the Void – Joanna Bogle, NC Rgstr
For Coptic Christians, Another in a Long String of Attacks – Alan Gomez, USA Today
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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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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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TUESDAY EXTRA

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Catholic and Correct: Zmirak’s “PIG Catholicism”

by Brad Miner,

of The Catholic Thing

The Prophecies of Charlie Johnston and His Angel – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Redefining Marriage Doesn’t Redefine Birth Certificates, Court Says – Catholic News Agency
Are We about to See the Extinction of Christianity in Egypt – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Quæritur: Rose Vestment on Weekdays after Gaudete Sunday? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Islamic Blasphemy Trial of Jakarta’s Christian Governor Begins – Associated Press via Cth Hrld
The Troubled Lives of Egypt’s Coptic Christians – Erasmus, The Economist
Aborted Children Deserve a Proper Burial – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
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MONDAY EXTRA

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Growing Churches vs. Declining Churches: Study Says ‘Theology Matters’

by Terry Mattingly,

of Get Religion

What They Do With Beautiful Old Churches in the Brisbane Archdiocese – Frank Walker, SB
People in Spain have an “Uber” Version of the Confession and It’s Awesome – Justin McClain
God Bless the Egyptian Christians Who were Killed This Weekend by Jihadists – Dave Griffey
To Be Catholic at College – Kathryn Mihaliak, National Catholic Register
PostPersons – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
Legal Group: Federal Law Can’t Require Sterilizations at Catholic Hospitals – Cthlc Nws Agncy
The Many Benefits of the Gift of Forgiveness – Patti Maguire Armstrong, N.C. Register
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MONDAY EDITION

pope-francis-and-raymond-cardinal-burke-laughing-joking-jovialityThe Dangerous Road of Papal Silence

by Father Mark A. Philon,

of The Catholic Thing

The Providence College Mob Comes for Anthony Esolen – Emmett McGroarty & Jane Robbins
The Rise of Iceland’s Heathens – Fiona Zublin, Ozy
Cardinal Wuerl Apologizes to Man Who Brought Abuse Claim in ’88 – Associated Press via Crux
Anti-Christian Violence is Now Too Common to Attract the Headlines – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Understanding Dreams – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
Euthanasia of Alcoholic Father Sends ‘Dangerous’ Message – Mary Rezac, Cthlc News Agency
The Basilica of St., in Bologna: A Church Built on Astronomical Science – Daniel Esparza, Alt
Ireland’s Happy Pro-Life Warriors – Cora Sherlock, Catholic Herald
Father Stanley Rother: The First U.S.-Born Martyr – Catholic News Agency
Advent and the Gift of the Divine Reply – Sarah Huntzinger, Catholic Stand
Young Catholics Campaign for a London World Youth Day – Filip Mazurczak, The Cth Wor Rep

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EASTERN RITE THURSDAY EDITION

Holy Fathers Eastern Rite Catholicism Icon10 Frustrations Every Eastern Rite Catholic Understands

by Brooke Gregory

of epicPew

Violence Is Only One of the Problems Faced by Christians in Egypt – The Economist
When Icons Stream Myrrh and Statues Shed Human Tears – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Moscow Rips Ukrainian Catholic Church; Constantinople Differs – Byzantine Catholic Churc. . .
Why Middle East Christians Feel Betrayed by the West – Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency
Modern Russian Iconographers Who Break the Rules but Conform to the Principles – D. Clayton
Where the Icons Aren’t Yet Dry – Matthew Milliner, First Things
A Byzantine Combination Breviary and Hand-Missal – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
The Brotherhood of Moses the Black – Katie Zavadski, The Daily Beast
Syriac Patriarch: Euro Bishops Disallowing Syriacs to Send Priests to Overseas Flock – D.A. Raad
Melkite Eparchy Celebrates 50-Year Milestone of Evangelizing in U.S. – Peter Jesserer Smith
Restoring Old Churches Inspires a New Philanthropy in Russia – Alison Smale, New York Times

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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
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