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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Abandoned Church (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

“As the Churches Come Down All Around Me”

. . .churches come & churches go.  They are means to an end.  When there is need for a church, a church is built.  When there is no need – or these days no desire – for a church, the church falls into desuetude & is usually overwhelmed by time, entropy, & other forces. . .

by Father John Zuhsldorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Hangman Comes for Pro-Lifers, Like Kevin Williamson – John Zmirak Ph.D.
A Tradition Unlike Any Other – Brandon McGinley, First Things
The Lion In Winter – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Why Christian Sexual Morality is Rejected – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
The Mystery of the Two Tombs – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Edmund Burke on the Rage & Frenzy of the French Revolution – Bra. J. Birzer Ph.D.
Jesus & the Pharisees: an Extract from Ross Douthat’s ‘To Change the Church’ – CH
Quebec Bishops Discuss Ordaining Married Men – Veronique Demers, Catholic Herald
What Will Our Bodies Look Like after We’ve Risen from the Dead? – Anthony Pagliarini
‘Amoris Lætitia’ Remains Amorphous – Matthew E. Bunson, NC Register
Del Noce & The Left’s Dead End – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Secret North Korean Missionaries Share the Gospel – Joshua Gill, The Stream
My Prayer for Divine Mercy – Jim Dougherty, Catholic Stand
Efforts Continue to Save Alfie Evans’ Life as Authorities Try to Kill Him – E. Pentin
Messenger of Divine Love – St. Gianna Molla’s Heroic Choice – Seton Magazine
Cronyism Fueled the Murder of a Slovak Journalist – Martina Bobulová, Acton
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

Hannah giving her son Samuel to the priest by Jan Victors, A.D. 1645. According to the biblical account, Hannah sang her song when she presented Samuel to Eli the priest (Credit: Wikipedia)

A World Without Hope

. . .I’ve written recently that our schools introduce young people not to that guide of intelligence and beauty, Lady Faith, but to her current impostor, Politics. Our “sins” are political, & we are to be “saved” by giving our assent to the Right Things about sex & marriage, climatic changes, organic food, the evil of Christian history, the sweet wonders of Islamic history, & so forth, till the world shall end & we can have done with it, amen. . .

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Outbreak: the Explosion of Transgender Teens – Lisa Marchiano, Mercatornet
If You Want Jesus, You Need the Church – J.P. Nunez, Catholic Stand
Will Cardinal Cupich “Accompany” Reluctantly Divorced Spouses? – Jennifer R. Morse
Five Big Surprises from Francis’s Papacy – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, Catholic Herald
Professor Muzzled for ‘Gay Marriage’ Comments, Suing Marquette Univ. – David Marcus
The White House’s Exuberant Humiliation of Rex Tillerson – Mat. Walther, The Week
When President Trump Takes Charge – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
This Prayer of St. Patrick Protects You in Spiritual Combat – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Stephen Hawking was a Member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences – Carol Glatz
Oregon: Elderly Couple Kill Themselves in Controversial Assisted Suicide – Xav. Symons
Learning from the White Rose – George Weigel, First Things
Archbishop Jos. Naumann: Authentically & Unabashedly Pro-Life – Elisabeth Deffner
Liberal Integralism – R.R. Reno, First Things
Divine Causality & Human Freedom – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Waiting Teaches Us About Our Passion & Purpose – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Could Pro-Life Health Clinics Soon Access Title X Funds? – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCReg
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SVNDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Fr. Anthony Cipolle Distributing Holy Communion (Credit: Portland Press Herald)

Diocese’s Newest Priest Embarked on an Unorthodox Path

by Megan Doyle,

The Portland Press Herald

An Important & Little-Known Fact About the Temple of Jerusalem – J. Akin, NC Rgstr
Sister Lucia: Devotion to Immaculate Heart of Mary Is a Must – J. Pronechen, NC Rgstr
How I Came to Embrace Grief – Robert Wargas, The Catholic Herald
What Does It Mean To Say “I Absolve You”? – Gerhard Cardinal Müller, First Things
The Hidden Symbolism in the Miraculous Medal – ChurchPop
Hats? or Chapel Veils? Or No Head Covering At All? – Deborah Gyapong, The ACSB
Clear Doctrine Strengthens the Church – Fr. George Rutler, National Catholic Register
A Crash Course in Miracles 101 – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Priest: Why Holy Water comes with Me Whenever I Travel – Fr. Edward Looney, Aleteia
What Does the Word “Eucharist” Mean? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Unbreakable Link Between Virtue & Mercy – Fr. Hugh Barbour O. Præm., Cth Ans
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MONDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

The Heresy of the Day: The Denial of the Natural Order

by Mitchell Kalpakgian, Ph.D.,

of the Truth and Charity Forum

Dangerous Habits – Serious or Mortal Sin? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Cthlc Spiritual Direction
The So-Called “New Atheism” is Not Simply Not Believing in God – Angelo Stagnaro, The Reg
Quæritur: Is ‘Alma Redemptoris Mater’ Wrong? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pray Without Deadly Sin – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
The Religious-Liberty Showdowns Coming in 2017 – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Vatican Radio Ends 85 Years of Independent Operations – Kathy Schiffer, Natl Cthlc Register
Is There Hope for Middle-East Christians in 2017? – Edward Pentin, Natl Catholic Register
Ohio’s New Abortion Bill Is a Sign of Battles to Come – Emma Green, The Atlantic
New Study Downplays Harm Abortion Inflicts on Women – Cullen Herout, Crisis Magazine
The Perils of Utopian Overreach – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Pro-life Politics are Not Fringe or Obsolete: The Hyde/Helms Amendments – Stph. Pacheco

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Saint Teresa of Kolkata and Charity

(Photo Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA)
(Photo Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA)

Mother Teresa’s Message: Kolkata Is Everywhere

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

“Mother Changed My Life”: Friends Remember Mother Teresa – Jim Graves, The CWR
Mother Teresa and Other Saints on Stamps – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Pope Francis: Mother Teresa Shows Us Our ‘Vocation to Charity’ – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Photographing a Saint: Teresa of Kolkata – Rachel Zamarron, National Catholic Register
From Inspiration to Adoption: A Story of Working with Mother Teresa – Catholic News Agency
Sharing Mother Teresa With Kids Through Good Reads – Sarah Reinhard, Natl Cthlc Register
What Mother Teresa’s Canonization Means to the People of India – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agcy
Mother Teresa’s Canonization a ‘Blessing’ to Namesakes – Elisabeth Deffner, NC Register
Even in Muslim Pakistan, There’s Rejoicing Over Mother Teresa – Nirmala Carvalho, Crux
Mother Teresa’s Insight: “Yes to God — That is Holiness” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NC Rgstr
Cardinal Burke Remembers Mother Teresa – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register

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TUESDAY EDITION

Rod Dreher Wide Pic SpeakingObvious Contradictions and Weaknesses in Rod Dreher’s Stated Reasons for Leaving the Catholic Church for the Orthodox Church

by Roseanne T. Sullivan

of Catholic Pundit Wannabee

The Best Ad To Not Send Your Child to a Jesuit University – Matthew Archbold, Crt Min Rep
Out of the (Water) Closet: N.Y. Times Surveys Backlash on Obama Bathroom Order – Jim Davis
Why Many Catholics Get Economics Wrong, Despite What the Church Says – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Our Lady of Fatima, the Culture of Death, and Signs of Hope – Diogo Miguel Machado
10 Fascinating Things You Didn’t Know About the Swiss Guard – Robert Barby II, epicPew
Frenemies Of The Benedict Option – Rod Dreher
Viral Facebook Video Shows Unique Bond Mothers & Their Unborn Children Have – Mic. Bilger
Book Review of Shaun McAfee’s “Filling Our Father’s House” – Anne Marie Miller, Igntm Tdy
Spring Cleaning My Soul – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
March for Life U.K.: ‘We Are a Joyful Celebration of Life’ – National Catholic Register
Explainer: Supreme Court Punts on Little Sisters Religious Liberty Case – Joe Carter, PwrBlg
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION (May 14, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE MONDAY EDITION (May 16, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (May 17, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR TUESDAY EDITION (May 17, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (May 19, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EXTRA (May 19, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (May 23, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (May 23, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & PROPHET MUHAMMAD MON. EDITION (May 23, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (May 23, 2016) click here.

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