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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Why Are Atheists Generally Smarter Than Religious People?

by William M. Briggs, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

When They Come To Take Your Kids Away; Catholic Hierarchy Offers No Coment – Rod Dreher
Don’t Listen to Marco Rubio, Go Out and Make Some Babies – Mollie Hemingway, The Fdrlst
Town Stands up to Atheist Bullies, Refuses to Remove Cross – Todd Starnes, The Stream
A Response to Hollywood’s War Against Christianity – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
If Jeremy Corbyn is Prime Minister on Friday, I’ll Eat My Clerical Collar – A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Evergreen Students Speak Out – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Realism, Islamism and Islam: When Will Difficult Conversations Begin? – Jeffrey Hart, TNI
Zmirak Joins Metaxas to Talk Kathy Griffin & Other “Cultural Terrorists” – The Stream
Autopsy Raises Questions about Circumstances of African Bishop’s Death – CNA via The CWR
Eastern Europe Suffers Low Terror, Also Takes Few Muslim Refugees – Gabrielle Okun
Tolerance Will Not Stop Terrorism – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Stream
Thoughts on the Western Wall, Fifty Years Later – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Increasing Homelessness a Worrisome Trend for Archbishop Gomez – CNA via The CWR
Knights begin Campaign to Raise Funds for Christians in the Middle East – CNS via OSV
Trump Reappoints NIH Director Who Supports Embryonic Stem Cell Research – Steven Ertelt
A Cleaner Environment Requires Human Creativity, Not Technocrats – Anne Rathbone Bradley
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (8 June, AD 2017) click here.
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For the FRIDAY MORNING SÆCVLARIA EDITION (9 June, AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY SAECULARIA EDITION

Ben & Jerry’s Proves Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ is Not Marriage

by Michael Brown, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

Manchester: Cowardly Acquiescence Isn’t Love of Peace, D. von Hildebrand Writes – F. Philips
‘Islamophobia’ and Other Dung Beetles of the Brain – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Islam Through Western Liberal Eyes – Rod Dreher, A TAC Blogger
What’s With Elites Eating People? Katy Perry’s New Video—And More! – Wil. M. Briggs Ph.D.
Boy’s Graduation Speech Pulled Over Christian Content – Todd Starnes, The Stream
Whoopi Goldberg Compares Pro-Life Vice President Mike Pence to the KKK – Kristine Marsh
Philippines: Muslim Terrorists Kidnap Catholic Priest, 13 Others at Cathedral – Fr. Z’s Blog
Video Shows Planned Parenthood Joking about Eyeballs Rolling f/Aborted Babies – Stv. Ertelt
Slate Website Falsely Claims: “Abortions Can and Do Save Women’s Lives” – Corinne Weaver
Lawsuit: St. Louis Ordinance Creates Legal Traps for Pro-Lifers – CNA via NC Register
Cardinal Pleads for Islamist Militants to Release Philippines Hostages – Catholic News Agency
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
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THURSDAY NEWS EDITION

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Catholic Lite and Europe’s Demographic Suicide

by George Weigel,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Why Melania & Ivanka Stuck to Vatican Dress Codes when Meeting the Pope – Caroline Leaper
The Manchester Bomber: Martyr or Murderer? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
America’s Culture War On Russia – Rod Dreher, A TAC Blogger
ISIS Ally in Philippines Storms Catholic Cathedral, Takes Hostages – CNA via NC Register
A 9/11 Sacred Site Is at Risk in New York – Thomas J. Craughwell, NC Register
Why We Must Name, Identify, and Combat the Ideology of Radical Islam – Michael Brown Ph.D.
Christian Doctors Need Protection f/Being Forced to Do Abortion or Euthanasia – W. Smith J.D.
Pope & Trump Express Satisfaction Over Joint Commitment in Favor of Life – Edward Pentin
Justice Alito Encourages Seminarians, Speaks Up for Religious Freedom – CNA via NC Register
Social Care Crisis: Can Catholic Teaching Help? – Philip Booth, Catholic Herald
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
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WEDNESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

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TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA

Are Western Apologists for Islam Today’s ‘Useful Idi0+$’?

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

Why Are Evangelicals Helping Destroy the Syrian Orthodox Church – Samuel Smith, TCP
Today’s Futurists Resort To Ancient Paganism To Explain Away Christianity – Michael Morris
Minding Our Manners: How WhatsApp Is Making Us Rude – Miriam Diez Bosch, Aleteia
Catholics: Once Again, the True Progressives – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
The Dangers of the Benedict Option – John Horvat II, TIC
‘Open Marriage’ Is Just Another Term For Adultery, And Just As Selfish – Jessica Burke, TF
Orthodox Priest Sprays Holy Water on Computers to Fend Off Ransomware Virus – Ian Cheong
When Donald Meets Francis: What’s in Store for First Meeting of Trump & Pope? – John Burger
Reports say Callista Gingrich will be Nominated as U.S. Ambassador to Holy See – Rhina Guidos
Courage Apostolate Participates in Mexican Bishops’ Meeting – Catholic News Agency
A Graduation Reminder: Our Children Need Christian Teachers – David Mills, The Stream
For the TUESDAY NEWS EDITION (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA (16 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY NEWS EDITION (17 May, AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY NEWS EDITION

The Sexual Revolution and the Do-Nothing Church

by Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

The Handmaid’s Tale Is Hate Speech – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Real “Anti-Science” – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
Enough with the Liturgical Translations! – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch via The Cth Wor Rep
‘The Promise’: Telling the Untold Story of the Armenian Genocide – David Ives, Aleteia
Sex Education in California Sparks Culture Clash – Joan Frawley Crawford, NC Register
John Zmirak Joins Eric Metaxas: French Elections, Saracen Conquest & More – J. Zmirak Ph.D.
Another Arkansas Inmate Receives Communion as His Last Meal – Deacon Greg Kandra
Differences in Doctrine Are Not Mere Window Dressings – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Video: ‘Amoris Lætitia’ Runs Against Crucial Articles of Faith, Says Scholar – Edward Pentin
Can Conversion Therapy Get a Fair Hearing in Mainstream Press? Short Answer: No – Julia Duin
Catholic Hospital Sued for Denying Sex Reassignment Surgery – Catholic News Agency
Abandoning Belief in Rationality Leaves Only Force & Violence – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
For the MONDAY NEWS EXTRA (1 May, AD 2017) click here.
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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
For the TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA (11 April, AD 2017) click here.
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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
For the TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA (11 April, AD 2017) click here.
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

The Bias of Normalcy in a Time of Insanity

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

A New Lenten Discipline: I Quit Sports Talk Radio, Cold Turkey – George Weigel, First Thing
The Typographical Reformation: Both Catholic and Protestant Fonts et al – Tim. George Ph.D.
ESPN Cutting Nearly $100 Million In On-Air Talent – Clay Travis, Outkick the Coverage
Farewell, Jesus Junk? Christian Retail Finds a Deeper Purpose – Kate Shellnutt, Chrstnty Tdy
The Culture War and the Benedict Option: An Interview with Rod Dreher – Michael Schulson
The Bishops and the Nazis – Daniel Utrecht, First Things
Is It Ethical to Lay Off Employees in Need? – Luke Froeb, Managerial Econ
Martyred by Freezing to Death: 40 Martyrs of Sebaste – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
On the Timelessness of the Tradition – Eva Brann Ph.D., TIC
The Spirituality of Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Homeschool Moms Discuss: Raising Strong Daughters – Ginny Seuffert, Catholic Household

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TUESDAY EXTRA

Why Do Americans Believe That Christianity Is as Violent as Islam?

by Vicki Burbach,

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

Church Militant’s Secret Army – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
Malta’s Archbishop: Seminarians Can Leave if They Don’t Agree With Pope Francis – E. Pentin
How Christian are the Trumps? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Certainty– Elizabeth Jean Seah, Ignitum Today
To Enter the Dance with Jesus – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
The Morality of Self-Injury – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
The “Liturgical Option” – Luke Arredondo, The Catholic Outpost
One Italian Wife’s Countercultural Message to Women: Marry Him & Be Submissive – E. Pentin
Abbey Beers vs. Trappist Beers – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Media Pro-Abortion Bias is as Evident as it is Appalling – Marge Fenelon, Natl Cthlc Register
All Freedoms Are at Stake, Says Florist Who Lost Religious Liberty Case – CNA via The Reg
A Blessing, Not a Burden – Jerry Salyer Ph.D., The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

A Relevant and Brief History of Islam

by Miguel A. Faria, Jr., M.D.,

of Hacienda Publishing

An Immigration Lawyer Defends Archbishop Chaput from Media Calumny – Matthew Archbold
An Ancient Philosophical Song Comes Back to Life After More Than a Thousand Years – Aleteia
The Catholic Schools Saved by Vouchers That Hurt Parish Donations – Laura McKenna
Does Morality Depend on Religion? – The Bloggin’ Brother
Healer of Souls – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Opus Dei’s New Head: ‘A First-Class Mind’ – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
So You’re in Love! Why “Living Together” Is Not God’s Plan for You – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Dignitas: The Manners of Humility – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
House Votes to Overturn Obama Abortion Funding Ruling – Patty Knap, Natl Catholic Register
Remembering Monte Cassino – Michael De Sapio, Crisis Magazine
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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