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When, Please, Were ‘Adulterers’ Actually ‘Excommunicated’?

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

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

300 Years of Masonic Mischief: Wordsmithing ‘Charity’ to ‘Welfare’ & ‘Service’ – The 5 Beasts
Today’s Progressive Christians are Best Christians in History, Just Ask Them! – J. Zmirak Ph.D.
8-Year-Old Boy Prays to the Blessed Sacrament, Obtains Healing for His Family – Daniel Esparza
5 Lessons for Catholic Men from the Game of Chess – Kelly Scott Franklin Ph.D., The Dsptch
Slivers: Sharing in Christ’s Sufferings – Nathaniel Lauer, Catholic Stand
Brooklyn Priest Apologizes for Sharing Meme Encouraging Suicide – Ma. Rezac, Cth Nws Agncy
Trump’s Catholic Warriors – Stephen Beale, National Catholic Register
Here’s 31 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About St. Brigid of Ireland – Tracy Bua Smith, eP
More on Trump’s Wall: The Danger of Overreach – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Card. Tobin Praises Trump Admin on Pro-life Stance, Criticizes on Immigration – E. Harris, CNA
Priests Against Death Penalty Even if Killer Accused of Killing Their Own – Kri. Guerra, WaPo
Judge Neil Gorsuch on Religious Freedom, Euthanasia, and More. . . – Big Pulpit

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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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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

pope-francis-on-the-mic-in-the-airplane-ad-hoc-statementsThe End of Catholic Marriage

by Ross Douthat,

of Evaluations

via The New York Times

Sorry, But I’ve Changed My Mind About Pope Francis – Scott Eric Alt, To Give a Defense
Astonishing Discovery at Christ’s Tomb Supports Turin Shroud – Fr. Z’s Blog
Four Cardinals & Pope: Congregation for Doctrine of Faith Prefect Fears Polarization – CWR
On Wanting to Love the Pope – Padraig Wynne, First Things
Yes, the Old Mass is ‘Rigid’, That’s One Reason Us Young People Love It – Paolo Gambi, CH
Archbishop Appeals to Francois Hollande over Bill to Ban Pro-Life Websites – Cthlc News Srvc
This Lone Jesus Statue Survived the Tennessee Wildfires – Catholic News Agency
Loneliness & Communion – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Abortion, Ancestry and the Ghost Generations – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Pro-Life Dems Disappointed by Pelosi’s Re-Election as House Minority Leader – Mt. Hadro, CNA
Ageless Wisdom: Lifetime Lessons from the Bible – Kevin T. Di Camillo, N.C. Register

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MONDAY EXTRA

grunge-flag-of-swedenIntercommunion on Pope’s Trip to Sweden?

by Leroy Huizenga,

of The Catholic World Report

Five Things You Need to Know About the Protestant Reformation – K. Albert Little, TCC
The Problem with Facebook Mommy Groups – Emily Holt, Crisis Magazine
For Your Ultimate Cool File – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
To Hell With Halloween – Trent Beattie, Catholic Lane
Exorcist Advice on How to Protect Yourself – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Cthlc Sprtl Drctn
Faith, Reason & the Transgender Movement – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Cthlc Stand
Questions and Answers about Pope Francis’s Visit to Sweden – Nicole Winfield, A.P. via Crux
Our Political Duty Concerning Abortion – A. Castañeda S.T.L. & F.E. Vizcarrondo M.D.
Happy Halloween! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
7 Ways to Make Your All Saints Day Happier Than Your Halloween – Justin McClain, epicPew

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

cardinal-kasper-waving-smilingWalter Cardinal Kasper: It’s a Scandal to Deny Holy Communion to Adulterers

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

U.S.: Here’s an Idea: Just Cancel the Al Smith Dinner – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
U.S.: Answering the CBS Fact Checkers on Abortion – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
15 Worship Songs to Cure Your Bad Day – Amy Reinhardt, epicPew
Is Every Suspected “Evil Spirit” Actually Demonic? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Reg
U.K.: Pornography Lessons? Not at My School, Says Catholic Headmaster – Madeleine Teahan
Catholic Relief Services Says Its Critics Calling for Reform are ‘Prevailing’ – Lisa Bourne, LS
Cardinal Müller Pens New Book on Benedict XVI and Pope Francis – Edward Pentin, The Reg
The Liberty of Dogma vs. the Tyranny of Taste – Carl E. Olson, The Catholic World Report
Praying for the Souls of the Dead: A Catholic Tradition – Nada Mazzei, Catholic Stand
U.S.: Samuel Gregg on the ‘Phony War’ between Catholics and Libertarians – Kyle Hanby, PB
The 2016 John Paul II New Evangelization Award Dinner – Catholic Information Center
Can a New Province for Christians Become a Post-ISIS Reality in Iraq? – Peter Jesserer Smith

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MONDAY EDITION

st-helen-and-the-true-crossHow to Explain Sign of the Cross to Protestants

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Another Kim Davis? Christian Govt Worker Attempts to Skip LGBT Diversity Vid – Julia Duin
Supernaturally Oriented Catholicism Grows – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
Men Don’t Have Babies, No Matter What USA Today Thinks – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Rg
American Catholic Bishops Reaffirm the Church’s Teaching on Marriage – Justin McClain, eP
Beer Becomes Missionary Calling Card, Especially With Millennials – Associated Press via Crux
The Jesuit Who Invented Hypertext – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Vatican: Arranging an Abortion or Attempting Suicide are Obstacles to Ordination – C. Wooden
Diocese of Lincoln Sees Strong Turnout at First Sacred Music Clinic – Cathy Bender, C.N.A.
New Catholic University Launches Sacred Art Master’s – Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis Approves Establishment of Day of Prayer for Abuse Survivors – Carol Glatz

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THURSDAY EXTRA

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Repentent Saint Peter with KeysChaos Boils Over from Amoris Lætitia and Papal Comments

by Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek

of The Catholic Thing

Missouri Music Director of 31 Years Retires with Inspiring Words – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Three Important Reasons You Should Practice Virtue – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
Want to Stop Taking the Mass for Granted? This Book Will Help – Francis Phillips, Cthlc Herald
I Discuss the Question of Women Deacons on Fox News – Dawn Eden Goldstein S.T.D., TDP
It’s All About You, Dr. Spurrell, Isn’t It; Responding to a Time Magazine Post – Reclaiming O. . .
N.B.C. Report Falls Short on Gays in the Quran – Jim Davis, GetReligion
Global Capitalism Versus Christianity? A Response to David Bentley Hart – Acton Commentary
Sacramento Catholic Church Showcases Transgender Film – Joseph Pelletier, Church Militant
An Unsettling Comment About Marriage – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Francis vs. Francis on Genocide & Persecution of Christians in the Middle East – Carl E. Olson
Mocking Those Who Pray – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
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Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19

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Communion of ApostlesNo Power to Redefine Marriage

by Fr. Gerald E. Murray

of The Catholic Thing

Francis: “I Can Say: Yes, Period” – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Professor Thomas Stark Interviews Cardinal Burke on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Love, Mercy, Justice: Communion for the Divorced & Remarried – Fr. Noah Carter, One Ptr 5
Cardinal Müller’s Remarks on Amoris Lætitia, Some Analysis – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
On Exhortation, Müller Resists and Fernández Reveals – Maike Hickson, One Peter 5
Does Amoris Laetitia Retreat from Absolute Moral Norms? – Richard A. Spinello, Crisis Mgzn
The “Amoris Laetitia” of Cardinal Müller – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Podcazt 146: Spinello: Does Amoris Laetitia Retreat from Absolute Moral Norms? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Amoris Laetitia, Beyond the Controversy – Luke Arredondo, Ignitum Today
Bp. Paul Hinder: Amoris Laetitia Unlikely To Have a Big Impact in the Muslim World – Asia News
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Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue

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Cardinal Schonborn Red Cap Sunny gazing somewhat downPope Francis Seems to Approve Cardinal Schönborn’s Explanation of #AmorisLaetitia

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Must Catholic Doctrine on Marriage Now Be Affirmed by Every Bishop & Bishops Conf. ? – Z
Controversy in Amoris Laetitia Arises f/ Lack of Confidence in Our Own Clergy – Mirus Ph.D.
Kasper: Amoris Laetitia “Changes Everything – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Pope Wants a Change of Attitude, Not of the Discipline on Communion – Ed Condon, Cth Hrld
Pope: Amo. Lae. Opens Up Many New Possibilities for Divorced/Remarried Catholics – C.W.R.
Watch Out for Those Conservative Catholics – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
E.W.T.N.: Robert Royal and Fr. Gerald Murray on #AmorisLaetitia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Missing the Bigger Story About the Pope – Nicholas G. Hahn III, The Wall Street Journal
Timothy Egan and the Reverent Subject of Sex – Anthony S. Layne, Outside the Asylum
Amoris Laetitia and Lets Pretend – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Curate’s Egg: A Reflection on Amoris Laetitia – Fr. George Rutler, Crisis Magazine
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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MONDAY EXTRA

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Kneeling Altar Rail Holy Communion PriestThe Omission in that Haunts the Church, 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 and Amoris Laetitia

by Peter Kwasniewski, Ph.D.,

of New Liturgical Movement

My Visit to Fox News – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
The Little Sister’s Last Stand for Religious Liberty – Bruce Frohnen, Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis Has the Best Emojis – Alex R. Hey, Epic Pew
Jane Austen Prays – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
The (John Allen’s) Crux of the Religion-News Business in the Age of the Internet – Tr. Mattingly
The Distinctiveness of Christianity – Howard Kainz, The Catholic Thing
Mirrors Darkly – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Mother Angelica’s Private and Pithy Lessons from the Scriptures (Image Books) – Stuart Dunn
Pope Francis: When Giving to the Poor, Look Them in the Eyes – Ann Schneible, C.N.A.
Always Watching: Of Candles, Commands, and “The Joy of Love” – Rick Becker, N.C. Register
The Universal Destination Of Goods: The Good, The Greedy and The Robbers – Veronica Arntz
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
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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Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351

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Infamous Footnote 351 Amoris LaetitiaThe Infamous #Footnote351 Read Through the Lens of the Prodigal Son and His Prostitutes

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Cardinal Schönborn Says ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Continues What John Paul II Taught – Edward Pentin
Those Who Should Not Receive Holy Communion Will Still Come Up and Do So – Fr. Ray Blake
“Amoris Laetitia’: The Good, the Disturbing, and the Torturous – Dorothy Cummings McLean
Pope Francis Is Not Publicly & Explicitly Teaching Heresy – Joseph Shaw, LMS Chairman
Amoris Laetitia: All Things to All Men – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
Francis’ Feast, Pope’s Hymn to Family Is A Matter of Reaching Out to Everyone – Rocco Palmo
Anthropological Pessimism and Theological Hope – Matthew Schmitz, First Things
#TheWordIsFree: Amoris Laetitia Download – David Rummelhoff, Epic Pew
Four Keys to Unlock the Riches of Amoris Laetitia – Austen Ivereigh, Cthlc Voices Comment
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 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)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 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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