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THURSDAY EDITION

Black Smoke Spirit of Vatican IIFr. Z Rants About the Church Losing Her Moorings

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Compares Islam’s Inherent Drive for Conquest to Christ’s Great Commission – Cr. E. Olson
Fr. Thomas Rosica: Catholics Have Filled the Internet with Venom and Vitriol – Catholic Herald
The Fact-Free Universe of Transgender Activism – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
‘Judge Not’ Doesn’t Mean Don’t Make Judgments – David Carlin, Catholic Answers
Cardinal Sarah Rebukes ‘Demonic’ Attacks on Family at Washington Breakfast – Claire Chretien
Full text: Cardinal Sarah at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast – Catherine Harmon
Video: Clarity f/ Card. Burke on Marriage, Indissolubility & the Challenges We Face – Fr. Z’s Blg
To Acknowledge the Existence of Sin Is to Claim We Understand – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Our Lady Said “Yes!” – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Video: S.S.P.X.’s Bishop Fellay Speaks Exclusively to the Register – Edward Pentin, N.C. Rgstr
Amazing Promise of Adult Stem Cells & How the Church Supports It – Eli. Harris & Kv. J. Jones
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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FRIDAY EDITION

Dad Child Father Reading to Little Baby BoyHow To Give Your Children A Great Catholic Education

by Theresa Thomas

of Dynamic Women of Faith

Popes’ Prayer in May Is for Women, That’s Not Enough for L’Osservatore Romano – Kt. Schiffer
Hope, Despite Loss After Loss After Loss – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
Indiana Becomes First State With Baby Drop Off Boxes to Save Babies From Infanticide – Bilger
Scientists Grow Human Embryos for 2 Weeks to Conduct Experiments on Them – Steven Ertelt
Are You A Manchild of Pop Culture? – John Ferdinand, Maccabee Society
One Way To Honor God: Stop Gossiping – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
The Left Has It Wrong When It Comes to Sex Ed – Jonathan Abbamonte, Crisis Magazine
How Jesus Draws Out Our True Identity – Charlie Johnson, Catholic Stand
Christianity and the Rise of Capital – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Acton Commentary
New Civil Society Coalition Formed to Protect the Family – Stefano Gennarini J.D., Cth Lane
U.N. To Target Ireland for Anti-Abortion Laws – Cora Sherlock, LifeNews.com
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640px-Donald_Trump_Signs_The_Pledge_04Why Mister Donald J. Trump?

(Link Repaired)

Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Why Aren’t We Having a National Conversation About Leftist Violence? – David Harsanyi
50 Families Sue Over Illinois High School’s Transgender Bathroom Policy – Kelsey Harkness
A Guide for the Perplexed – Hadley Arkes Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
You Don’t Need “Meternity” Leave to Be Happy – Serena Sigillito, Public Discourse
Excellent Analysis from a Liberal and a Feminist on Today’s Youth Culture – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Crime of Nations: The Underappreciated Role of Family Factors – Robert VerBruggen
The Rise of the Anti-Culture and Losing the Culture War – Carl R. Trueman, First Things
Why Did Cruz Lose? From a Patriarchal Perspective – F.S. Lerner, Maccabee Society
E.S.P.N. Goes Full Stalin & “Disappears” Curt Schilling from Documentary – Matthew Archbold
What Would Life Be Like Without Capitalism? – Joe Carter, Power Blog
Ted & Carly, McCain & Palin Why the G.O.P. Establishment Lost the Culture War – David Pence
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TUESDAY EXTRA

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Japan Bishops Deliver Prayers and Relief After Earthquakes Leave 180,000 Homeless

by Antonio Anup Gonsalves

of the National Catholic Register

New Survey: Americans Think H.H.S. Mandate Is Unfair to Little Sisters – Natl Cthlc Register
Critics Decry ‘Politically Motivated’ Raid on Pro-Life Activist’s House – Brian Fraga, N.C. Rgstr
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Whole Foods Denies Selling Anti-Gay Cake – Bobby Ross Jr., Gt Rl
America’s Addiction to Pleasure Harms Marriage and Family – J.G. Maggio J.D., Amrcn Thnkr
Is Dorothy Day Suitable for Canonization? – Fr. Brandon O’Brien, Crisis Magazine
Audio: Samuel Gregg on Rerum Novarum’s Relevance for Today – Marc Vander Maas, Pwr Blg
Bought and Sold for $21.62 – Ann Casey, Catholic Stand
Marriage, and Its Exhortations – Hadley Arkes, The Catholic Thing
Book Notice, Index Lectionum: A Comparative Table of Readings for the O.F. & E.F. – Hazell
Struggling to See the Spiritual Side of ‘Caravaggio’s’ Judith – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, C.H.
Pope’s Refugee Families Settle Into Roman Life – Agence France-Presse
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 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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Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update

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Edward Peters PhDThe Law Before ‘Amoris’ Is The Law After

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D. J.D.,

of In the Light of the Law

a Canon Law Blog

Musings on #AmorisLaetitiae and a ‘Statement” From Great #confccb Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis’s Revolution Has Been Cancelled – Damian Thompson, The Spectator
Some Various Writing Flaws, But No Doctrinal Change – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., C.W.R.
Fr. Z Fisks Dr. Ed Peters ‘Some Various Writing Flaws, But No Doctrinal Change’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Z Fisks Robert Royal on Amoris Laetitia: Chaos & Conflict, Not Catholicity – Fr. Z’s Blog
There Will Be Those Who Will Contort Amoris Laetitia Into the Kasper Proposal – Fr. Z’s Blog
Amoris Laetitia Leads Us To Conclude That No Sin Has Ever Occurred – Fr. James V. Schall S.J.
‘Amoris Laetitia,’ the Holy Spirit and the Synod of Surprises – Fr. Raymond J. De Souza
Interpreting Amoris Laetitia ‘Through the Lens of Catholic Tradition’ – Andrea Gagliarducci
Pope Francis on Love, Marriage, and the Family – George Weigel
‘More Catholic Than The Pope’ – Confitebor, Rorate Cæli
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
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TUESDAY EXTRA: Plus Coverage of the Synod on the Family

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Pope Francis and Cardinal Peter Erdo at Synod 2015 TalkingCardinal Erdö’s Emphatic Defense of Church Teaching Marks Day 1 of Synod

by Edward Pentin

of The National Catholic Register

 

Syrian Archbishop Criticizes President Obama for ‘Siding with al-Qaeda’ – Sim. Caldwell
Rationalization of Sin: Who Is Your Container? – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Not the Bad 1st Marriage but 2nd Relationship that Stops Eucharistic Access – X. Rynne II
Pope Francis’ Visit: Pastoral or Political? – Denise J. Hunnell M. D., Catholic Stand
Catholic Schools Must Instil in Youth Renewed Understanding of Marriage – Francis Phillips
An Open Letter to the Synod From Over 100 Converts – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
How Pornography Turns Men Into Little Boys – Matt Fradd, The Catholic Gentleman
Head of Polish Bishops: No Compromise Between Truth & Untruth – Edward Pentin
Master, Peer, Ward, Puppet – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine
Belgium’s Euthanasia Slippery Slope: Now It’s for Grief – Celeste McGovern, The Register
Vatican Official Who Came Out May Sway Synod in Way He Didn’t Expect Want – Ph. Lawler
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 5, 2015)
Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
Second Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
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Synod Update for Monday

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Cardinal Peter ErdoGood News from the Synod, Nine Things to Know and Share

by Jimmy Akin

of The National Catholic Register

 

Cardinal Kasper Resorts to the ‘F’ Word in Addressing Critics – Mark Brumley
It’s the Adultery, Stupid – Todd Aglialoro, Catholic Answers
I’m Already Sick of the Synod, Synod Fatigue™ – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Do They not fear God?’ – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Words of Encouragement From Our Contemporary Athanasius – Steve Skojec, One Ptr 5
10 Things To Do Instead Of Reading About The Synod – LarryD, Acts of the Apostasy
Thomas More: The Saint for the Synod – Samuel Gregg, The Catholic World Report
The Synod on the Family: A Guide to the Opening Day – John Paul Shimek, The Dispatch
Review: Christ’s New Homeland, Africa; Re: Synod by African Pastors – Msgr. I. Barreiro
Pope Opens Synod of Bishops with Call to Blend Tradition with Mercy – Inés San Martín
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
Second Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

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Synod 2014 VaticanGreat Analysis of the ‘Spin’ of Last Year’s Synod on the Family, Fr. Z Rants

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

 

Leading Pro-Life Priest Laments ‘The Francis Effect’ – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Five Nonessential Apostolates No Parish Should Go Without – Robert Barbry II, Epic Pew
What Would A Truly Catholic Political Party Look Like? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SomH
The S. S. P. X. Is Not In Schism – Fr. Z’s Blog
Celebrate your Catholic Wedding with Reverence and Beauty – Starck, Plato Theoria
Cloward-Piven Goes to Rome – Maureen Mullarkey, First Things
A Walk on the Holy Side: Nun Helps Transgendered Find Christ – Aleteia
More Than ‘Just a Chair’: Rejecting Our Aesthetic Patrimony – James Griffin, One Peter 5
C. S. Lewis, Narnia, and the Scourge of Gossip – Matthew Sewell, Mountain Catholic
What We Signed Up For: The Marital Indispensable Minimum – Rick Becker, The Register
Books Blog: A Life-Affirming Celebration of Large Families – Francis Phillips, Cthlc Herald
The Call to Holiness in Our Time – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
As Refugees Stream Out of Middle East, One Exiled Church May Be Headed Back – J. Burger
The Family as Domestic Church: How She Hands on the Faith – Liz Estler, Cth Sprtl Drctn
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Sunday – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 5, 2015)
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