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A Bridge to Nowhere: Fr. James Martin and the Catholic/LGBT Divide

by R.J. Snell, Ph.D.

of Public Discourse

Catholic Comedian Jim Gaffigan Tweets Apparent Support of NYC Pride Parade – Chloe Langr
James Martin Blasts Bishop Thomas Paprocki – Joseph Sciambra
The Top Ten Must-See Catholic Sites – Diana von Glahn, OSV Newsweekly
Is Communion Now “We Get the White Thing in Our Hands & Then We Sing the Song”? – Fr. Z
Quæritur: When Do Traditional Catholics Throw in the Towel? – Fr. Z’s Blog
To Understand Pope Francis, You Have to Understand the Jesuits – CNA via The CWR
Not the Man of My Dreams – Rebekah Andrews, Ignitum Today
This Beautiful Church was a Gift from Slovakia to Icelandic Catholics – CNA via The CWR
Forward-Thinking Traditionalist To Allow Wife To Wear Pants – Eye of the Tiber
The Church and the Dissidents – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Video: Edward Pentin and Fr. Murray on the Five Dubia of the Four Cardinals – Fr. Z’s Blog
Divine Worship: The Ordinariate Form of the Roman Rite – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic Ozarks
Artist Jonathan Byrne and The Face of Christ – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Orestes Brownson Was a Uniquely American Voice in the Church – Gerald Russello, NC Rgstr
Sometimes We’re All a Little “Surprised By Life” – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Saint Pelagius of Cordova, Martyr – Harry Stevens, Regina Magazine
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WEDNESDAY NEWS EXTRA

Why Sterile Heterosexual Acts and Homosexual Acts Are Not the Same

by Karlo Broussard,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

Here’s Why Christians Are Choosing To Leave The Girl Scouts – Margot Cleveland, The Fdrlst
Is Europe in Crisis or Stasis? – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Christians Should Not Be Expected to Live According to Islamic Law – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
The Ugly Racism of Karl Marx – Walter E. Williams, The Daily Signal
Moral Grandstanding: There’s a Lot of It About, All of It Bad – Justin Tosi & Brandon Warmke
Maritain & The Benedict Option – Rod Dreher, Rod Dreher’s TAC Blog
Ronald Reagan, John Paul II, and Fatima – Paul Kengor, Crisis Magazine
Flawed Pro-Abortion Guttmacher Institute Study Cites Itself to Trash Pro-Life Laws – Life News
What Does It Mean to Be a “Catholic Scientist”? – William E. Carroll Ph.D., Big Qstns Online
Pro-Life Advocates Optimistic as One of Their Own Gets Key HHS Job – Rachel del Guidice
A Short Primer on the Anti-Catholic Blaine Amendments; Video – The Federalist
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MONDAY NEWS EXTRA

Why Bishops Should Condemn Father James Martin’s Dangerous Bridge

by Brian Williams,

of Liturgy Guy

The Stunning Stat of European Leaders with No Children – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
The Catholic Prof at Duke Divinity School Fallout – Rod Dreher, TAC
The Big Lie of Transgender Ideology – Joe Bissonnette, Crisis Magazine
The Problem with Universal Suffrage: Europe (& French Election) Post Mortem – Ptr. Hitchens
Europe’s Childless Leaders Sleepwalking the West to Disaster – Giulio Meotti, The Stream
The Untold Story of Pope St. John Paul II & Ronald Reagan: “Mary is Central” – Carl E. Olson
Call No Woman Father! (It’s Just Kind of Silly!) – One Mad Mom
Large Numbers of Refugees Fleeing to Italy, and Losing Their Lives – Edward Pentin, NC Reg
What Catholic Social Thought Teaches About Conservatism – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis Mgzn
Killer Show: “13 Reasons Why” Romanticizes Suicide – Aaron Kheriaty, First Things
Physician-Assisted Suicide Tells People That Our Lives No Longer Worth Living – Zc. S. Schmoll
Government Decides Through Amendment, Religion Abides – H. L. Duncan, Catholic Stand
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MONDAY EDITION

Healing the Wounds That Cause Homosexuality

by Jim Graves,

of the National Catholic Register

Crux Author Says Pope Francis Not Easily Labeled, But Then Labels Him Accurately – C.E. Olson
Numerous “Gay”-Affirming Parishes Unopposed by Bishops in U.S. – Joseph Sciambra, Life Site
Are Ordinary Catholics Too Frightened to Discuss Pope Francis? – Beverly Stevens, Regina
Evangelizing Young Adults Through Eucharistic Worship – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, The Reg
Ladies, Would You Rather Be Married to Mike Pence, or Anthony Weiner? – John Zmirak Ph.D.
LA Times Calls Daleiden Charges ‘Disturbingly Aggressive’ – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Rgstr
Meet the “Rosary Priest” Who Enlisted Hollywood Stars on a Prayer Crusade – Philip Kosloski
Adventures in Philosophy at the Univ. of Notre Dame – Christopher Kaczor, The Cthlc Thing
An Editor’s Note on Crux’s ‘Independence Day’ – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Charlie Daniels: “How About Sanctuary Cities for the Unborn?” – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Why This Pro-life Congressman Opposed the Failed Health Care Bill – Matt Hadro, CNA
Nigeria: Church Worried about Systematic Elimination of Christians – Vatican Radio
How to Keep an Authentic Catholic Voice When Asking for Money – Brice Sokolowski, CF
Should the Federal Government be “Heartless, Soulless, and Cheap”? – Cynthia Millen, CS
How to Inspire Catholics and Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Doctors Perform Heart Surgery On Baby Still Inside Womb To Remove Tumor – Stephanie Stahl

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TUESDAY EDITION

You Will Be Made To Watch and Care About Homosexuality, Transgenderism, and Other Dis. . .

by Rod Dreher

A Deacon’s (Greg Kandra) First Mass Ad Orientem, Wherein Fr. Z Issues an Invitation – Fr. Z
CNN on Gorsuch: Is the Judge a Crypto-Catholic or a Safe, Normal Episcopalian? – Julia Duin
8 Perfect Books for Shaking Up Your Lenten Reading – Laura Hudgens, ChurchPop
The Great Lie: Relativism & False Freedom Left Me Depressed – Thomas Clements, Ign Tdy
Vatican Official Confirms: Agreement with SSPX Is Close – Catholic World News
Opposing Amoris Lætitia: Not Envious Bitterness, But Love & True Mercy – Roseanne Sullivan
Lowering the Bar – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
What the U.N. Determines are the ‘Happiest’ Countries in the World? – Rick Moran, TATh
Strangers in a Strange Land, by Bishop James Conley – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
Authentic ‘Reproductive Justice’ Includes Justice for the Children – Jennifer R. Morse Ph.D.
What is the Role of Tradition in Renewing Western Civilization – Samuel Gregg D.Phil.
Umbert, and the Rest of Us, Will Miss You, Gary – Tom Hoopes, National Catholic Register
Msgr. Charles J. Scicluna Wants Islam Taught in Malta Catholic Schools – Justin Pisani, YforC
Meet Father Joe, a Wisconsin Priest on the Road to Canonization – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Spit of Jesus & the Man Born Blind (Video & Bible: Mass Readings Explained) – Pitre Ph.D.
Learning to Unfold and Understand the Holy Bible – Paul Senz, The Catholic World Report

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SATURDAY EDITION

Theologian Opponent of ‘Humanae Vitæ’ Reveals Himself as an “Active Homosexual”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Answers to “Dubia” from Vatican! About the T.L.M. & Overly Restrictive Bishops – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Ancient Law Written on the Heart – R.J.T., The Five Beasts
The Catholic Journalist Who Embraced the Cross – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
It Is Sometimes Necessary to Risk Giving Offense – Msgr. Charle Pope, Community in Mission
3 Reasons Why Lent Determines Your Happiness Year Round – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
A Primer on the Manly Tradition of Tea – The Art of Manliness
How Steve Bannon Thinks about Capitalism & Christianity – Joseph Sunde, Acton Inst. PB
Democratic Republic of Congo: Upsurge of Violence Against the Church – Cthlc News Agency
Sodalits Provide Information on Abuse of Minors to Peruvian Prosecutors – Cthlc News Agency
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Neil Gorsuch’s Proven Track Record of Protecting Religious Liberty – Travis Weber, TDS

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TUESDAY EDITION

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‘The Religious Right Must Lose’

by Rod Dreher

Brick By Brick, Altar By Altar: Turning Again to the Liturgical East Again – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Sermon on the Mount 5: Money & Anxiety (Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
How a Catholic Understanding of the Human Person Can Revolutionize Health – David Clayton
6 Beautiful Churches in States Surrounding California – Jim Graves, Natl Catholic Register
I’m a Mystic (And So Are You) – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Nichols Consecrates England & Wales to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – Cthlc Herald
Environmental Dogma, Domination, and Dominion – Thomas M. Doran, The Dispatch
Prayer, Fasting & Almsgiving: The 3 Pillars of Lent – Charles Johnston, Now That I’m Catholic
On Euthanasia & Going Gently into that Good Night – Bob Kurland Ph.D., A Catholic Scientist
Misleading Report Exaggerates Harmful Effects of Religious Freedom on Economy – J.B. Hall
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Baby Step Your Way To Success With Your Next Fundraising Campaign – Brice Sokolowski

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Study on Same-Sex Parenting Promptly Ignored

by Matthew Archbold,

of the Creative Minority Report

Why the Reform of the Reform is Not the Solution – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Why Do “Auxiliary Bishops Still Exist” – Liborius Lumma, Pray Tell
The Fixer Upper Witch-Hunt and What We Must Now Do – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Walmart Earns 100% Homosexual Approval Rating on Homosexual Gps. Corp. Scorecard – LS
The Blood of One Martyr Inspires Another – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
Where Can “Mutual Enrichment” Really Take Us? – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
Medieval Masterpieces in Modern Manhattan – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Register
Patton’s Weather Prayer – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Persons or Property? Celebrity Embryo Lawsuit Escalates – Anne Hendershott, The Dispatch
Euthanasia Movement Sells Assisted Suicide to the Depressed – Judie Brown, Catholic Lane
The Real Fundamental Option: Living as a Child of God – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand

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TUESDAY EXTRA

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by Randall B. Smith, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic World Report

In Memoriam: The Basilica of Norcia – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
Dutch Cardinal says Papal Encyclical on Gender Theory Might be Needed – Simon Caldwell, CH
Mel Gibson & His 2016 Multi-Media Tour: Can This Fallen Star Ever Repent Enough? – Julia Duin
Watch the Bishop of Rockford & His Priests Rocking Out in Carpool Karaoke – Mary Flynn, eP
The Marxist Roots of the Contemporary Family Crisis – Edward Pentin, N.C. Register
Faith, Doubt, and Analysis Paralysis in The Exorcist – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
In Canada, Assisted Suicide Could Also Kill Catholic Healthcare – Catholic News Agency
The End is Near!: The 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Book Review: T&T Clark Companion to Liturgy – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
Perception and Pain – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Extend Clemency to Deserving Inmates, Says Pope – Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic Herald
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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

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jesuit-magazine-america-gets-it-wrong-on-homosexualityWhy the Jesuit Magazine, America, Has It Wrong About Homosexuality

by John Collins, Ed.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Quæritur: Does the St. Gertrude Prayer Release 1000 Souls from Purgatory? – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘The Hidden Rebellion’ Unmasks the Wolf at the Door: the French Revolution – Jos. Pronechen
Ecumenical Showpieces like Sweden are Great, but let’s be Realistic – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Heal Your Family Tree With Masses and Suffrages for the Dead – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
My Fight for Free Speech in Trudeau’s Canada – Jordan Peterson, Catholic Herald
Former Manchester United Footballer to be a Dominican Priest – Catholic News Agency
What Church Teaches Re: “Catholic” Pro-Abort Politicos – Castañeda S.T.L./Vizcarrondo M.D.
Great News about a New College Seminary in Charlotte! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Gossip and Whistle-Blowers – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Render Unto Caesar: The 2016 General Election – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
Mass Readings Explained for 32 Sun. of Ord Time: Resurrection f/ the Dead – Bergsma Ph.D.
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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

Sodom and GomorrahSo What are Those Sins That Cry Out to Heaven for Vengeance Anyway?

by Dave Griffey

of Daffey Thoughts

The Best Argument against Polygamy Is One that Our Politicians Won’t Use – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
Serpents and Doves: 30 Maxims on Worldly Wisdom by Fr. Baltasar Gracián, S.J. – St. Peter’s Lst
How Obergefell Continues to Warp Reality – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Why No Confessions on a Feast Day? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Plan For the Worst, Hope For the Best – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
The Call to Sacrifice Everything for God – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Western Self-Hatred Makes Jihad Possible – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
The Worst Arguments Against Papal Infallibility – Part 1 – Scott Eric Alt, epicPew
Catholistan: The State of the Catholic Church in Central Asia – Ray Cavanaugh, The Dispatch
Meddling and Puritanical Jacobins – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
God Shows His Love Through Friends Who Will Always Carry You – Rebecca Frech, NC Register

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GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY LATE EDITION

Natural Law GodWhy Homosexuality Is a Natural Law Issue

by Daniel Mattson

of Crisis Magazine

Religious Liberty and the Fracturing of Civil Society – Andrew T. Walker, Public Discourse
The Blurry Line Between Religion and Secularism in Turkey – Jacob L. Shapiro, Gpltcl Ftrs
Socialism Makes People Selfish – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
Does Mike Pence Sit in an Evangelical Pew or a Catholic Pew? – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Trump And Brexit: One Catholic Non-Pundit’s Perspective – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
What Catholics have to say about the GOP platform – Adelaide Mena & Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
British Labour Risks Electoral Extinction – Polly Toynbee, The Guardian
U.S. Catholics Split on Whether to Vote Clinton or Trump, Research Finds – Catholic Herald
ABC News Falsely Claims There’s No Proof P.P. Sold Aborted Baby Parts – Brad Wilmouth
Summer Cookouts and Party Politics – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture
Kirchick’s Coup Fantasies – Noah Millman, TAC

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