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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

Reexamining Bishop Fulton Sheen’s Faltering Prediction of Muslim Conversions Through Our Lady of Fatima

by William Kilpatrick Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Synod-Talk, Again: All-In Catholicism vs. Catholic Lite – George Weigel, First Things
Freemasons & Their Craft: What Catholics Should Know – Sandra Miesel, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Pope Francis’s Traditionalists: The SSPX – Damian Thompson, Catholic Herald
Bishop Zubik Asks Twitter Followers How Best to “Change” the Mass – B. Williams, Ltrgy Guy
The Comforts of the Betsy DeVos War – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Adultery Always Present, Normalising It a Very Modern Mistake – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
17th-Century Catholic Samurai-Martyr Beatified – Catholic News Agency/EWTN via The Reg
Can You Sin Simply Via Your Own Thoughts? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Christ Sometimes Calls Men to the Priesthood in Dramatic Ways – Patti Maguire Armstrong
Concerning Some Bad Ideas About How to “Enrich” the Traditional, Extraordinary Form – Fr. Z
Martin Scorsese and Mel Gibson Have “a Kind of Theological Kinship” – Ross Douthat, NRO
‘Integration Tsar’ Defends Remarks on Catholic Schools – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
On Immigration, Winning Cheap Grace – Jason Scott Jones, The Stream
Septuagesima, Shrovetide and Pancakes – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
St. Josephine Bakhita, Former Slave, Is Patron Saint of Trafficking Victims – H. Brockhaus, CNA

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MONDAY EXTRA

Pope Francis: A Church Progressively Under Attack?

by Andrea Gagliarducci,

of Monday Vatican

A Turning Point in the Culture War? – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
The Great Forgetting; Losing the Culture War With Poor Catechesis – Rod Dreher, TAC
Liturgical Rollercoaster: Recent Proposal for 14 “Improvements” to TLM – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Truth is Not Up for Negotiation; Regarding Amoris Lætitia – The Catholic World Report
Ugliness and Faux Outrage at the D.C. Women’s March – Peter Maurice, Crisis Magazine
SNAP Founder & Pres. Barbara Blaine Resigns as Pressure Mounts from Multiple Lawsuits – DFP
What Does Vulgarity, Anger & Hatred Really Say? – Allison Ricciardi, Natl Catholic Register
Who Will Protect Nigeria’s Northern Christians? – Douglas Murray, The Spectator
Celebrating Ordinary Time Extraordinarily – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
US Bishops Launch Campaign Urging Trump to Protect Religious Freedom – Cth Nws Srv via CH
The Moral Case for States to Pass Partial Birth Abortion Bans – Joe Kral, Truth & Charity Frm

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SATURDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

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Militant Islam and the Year of the Mass Delusion

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Before & After: 13 Beautiful Sanctuary Renovations Worth Celebrating – Peter LaFave, CR
Dating the Birth of Jesus – Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers
When Christians Turn Against Freedom – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
When Bad Things Happen to Good People – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Natl Catholic Register
The Morality of Banking in It’s a Wonderful Life – Bourree Lam & Gillian B. White, TA
Mary, Mother of God (Sunday Mass Readings Explained) – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
The Kingdom of Jesus Christ on Earth – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
6 Marian Anniversaries You May Have Missed – Thomas Craughwell, Natl Catholic Register
In Wake of Video Appeal, Indian Christians Clamor for Salesian Priest’s Release – Anto Akkara
A Child’s Christmas in Wales and the Ghosts of Christmas Past – Sean Fitzpatrick, TCR
Extending Our Joy Past Christmas – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand

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MONDAY EXTRA

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Growing Churches vs. Declining Churches: Study Says ‘Theology Matters’

by Terry Mattingly,

of Get Religion

What They Do With Beautiful Old Churches in the Brisbane Archdiocese – Frank Walker, SB
People in Spain have an “Uber” Version of the Confession and It’s Awesome – Justin McClain
God Bless the Egyptian Christians Who were Killed This Weekend by Jihadists – Dave Griffey
To Be Catholic at College – Kathryn Mihaliak, National Catholic Register
PostPersons – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Catholic Stand
Legal Group: Federal Law Can’t Require Sterilizations at Catholic Hospitals – Cthlc Nws Agncy
The Many Benefits of the Gift of Forgiveness – Patti Maguire Armstrong, N.C. Register
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TUESDAY EDITION

head-in-the-sandIn Denial about Islam

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

The Best Movies To Watch If You’re Down On Faith – Amy Reinhardt, epicPew
50 Reasons Why Martin Luther Was Excommunicated – Dave Armstrong, N.C. Register
Did Jesus Claim to be God? – Gary Michuta, Catholic Answers
Trump’s School Choice Plan Could Impact Catholic Schools – Denise Donohue, Catholic Lane
When the Perfect Becomes the Enemy of the Good – Jonathan B. Cole, Crisis Magazine
Find Out how “Amazing” You are by Naming These Stories the Bible – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Cigarettes and Fetuses, The Evolving Eden – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Personalities in the Trinity – Howard Kainz, The Catholic Thing
Acceptance – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Why I’m Catholic: Sola Scriptura Isn’t Historical, Part II – Kenneth Hensley, Catholic Answers
Sent Out to Embrace the Awkward Journey – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand

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TUESDAY EDITION

st-patricks-sulpician-seminary-in-menlo-park-californiaSulpicians Split from Saint Patrick’s Seminary over Governance Dispute in Menlo Park, California

by Peter Jesserer Smith,

of the National Catholic Register

New Film “The Sultan and the Saint”: Questionable Historical Authenticity – Benjamin J. Vail
Full Text: Joint Declaration for the 500th Anniversary of Reformation – Catholic Herald
Assisted Suicide Laws Threaten to Deny Care for the Sick & Elderly across U.S. – Kathy Schiffer
Expect Some Religion-Friendly Reforms f/ Theresa May & Her Gifted Advisers – Francis Davis
Cut to the Chase on the Issues this Presidential Election – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Hillary’s Faith: In God and “Roe” She Trusts – Paul G. Kengor Ph.D., The Dispatch
U.K. Religious Freedom Leaders Speak Out for Asia Bibi, Persecuted Pakistani Christians – CWR
Who From Their Labors Rest: Readings for All Saints – John Bergsma, The Sacred Page
I Have Cancer But Please, Don’t Kill My Baby to Save Me – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
What’s Unpopular with Voters? Taxpayer Funding of Abortion – Catholic News Agency
What Will Ensure the Survival of Middle East Christians? – Catholic News Agency

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EASTERN RITE THURSDAY EDITION

Holy Fathers Eastern Rite Catholicism Icon10 Frustrations Every Eastern Rite Catholic Understands

by Brooke Gregory

of epicPew

Violence Is Only One of the Problems Faced by Christians in Egypt – The Economist
When Icons Stream Myrrh and Statues Shed Human Tears – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Moscow Rips Ukrainian Catholic Church; Constantinople Differs – Byzantine Catholic Churc. . .
Why Middle East Christians Feel Betrayed by the West – Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency
Modern Russian Iconographers Who Break the Rules but Conform to the Principles – D. Clayton
Where the Icons Aren’t Yet Dry – Matthew Milliner, First Things
A Byzantine Combination Breviary and Hand-Missal – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
The Brotherhood of Moses the Black – Katie Zavadski, The Daily Beast
Syriac Patriarch: Euro Bishops Disallowing Syriacs to Send Priests to Overseas Flock – D.A. Raad
Melkite Eparchy Celebrates 50-Year Milestone of Evangelizing in U.S. – Peter Jesserer Smith
Restoring Old Churches Inspires a New Philanthropy in Russia – Alison Smale, New York Times

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EDITION

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by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Despite Losing in Court, Obama Continues Bullying Catholics with HHS Mandate – Mt. Archbold
Church Confirms Apparitions in Argentina as ‘Supernatural’ – Veronica Engler, Crux
At Walsingham, an Ancient Devotion Continues to Thrive – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch
Fetuses Discovered at Wastewater Treatment Plant – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Former Gangster Never Left Home without Gun, Now Never Leaves without Rosary – Archbold
Voting Culture of Death – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
A Suicide Party? Moral & Religious Questions? Associated Press Draws a Blank – Julia Duin, GR
Mayor Who Found Simple Way to Help Homeless: Give Privately Funded Jobs – Joe Carter, PB
California Religious Colleges Dodge a Bullet, But What’s Next? – Kevin J. Jones, Cth Nws Agy
Religious-Freedom Advocates: Action Needed in Wake of Global Persecution Report – M. Hadro
Louisiana Flood Victims Become Helpers – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency via The Reg

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

Pope Francis and Catholic TerrorismThe Church and Islam: The Next Cover-Up Scandal

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Case Involving Catholic Officials’ Response to Sex Abuse Set for Retrial – Natl Cthlc Register
Vatican: Pp. Francis Seen Playing Pokemon Go @ 2am around Rome – LarryD, A of the A
Porn & Predators: Careful Sending Freshman Daughters to Univ. This New School Year – Manion
Here’s Why Panama City Should Definitely be Your Next Vacation Destination – Sara Spitt, eP
The Oklahoma Black Mass & the Spread of Luciferianism in America – Regina Magazine
How Rosary Can Change World: New Book Shows Great Facts of Prayer – Joseph Pronechen
The Case for Ad Orientem Worship – Fr. Brandon O’Brien, Crisis Magazine
New: St. Robert Bellarmine’s Long Catechism in English; Plus Rorate Reader Discount – RCæli
Welcome the School Year with Wariness & Skepticism – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Amoris Lætitia Is Inspiring Catholics to Reach Out to the Divorced – Erik Castenskiold, Ct Hd
Rio Olympics a ‘Missed Opportunity’ to Help Brazil’s Poor, Says CAfOD – Catholic Herald

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THEOPOLITICAL WEDNESDAY EDITION

Islam France Muslim SecularismFrench Fecklessness and the Onslaught of Islamism in France

by Rémi Brague

of First Things

Is Turkey Following Pakistan’s Descent Into Islamization? – Abha Shankar, The Diplomat
France Has Two Options — Civil War or Submission – Paul Weston, Gates of Vienna
Islamic State Corrects Pope Francis: Yes, This Is a Religious War – Fr. Z’s Blog
Religious Students f/ Disadvantaged Backgrounds May Be Most Affected by Cali. Bill – K.J. Jones
Prominent Political Catholic Analyst Sees No Path for a Trump Victory – Patrick Archbold
Muslims: Nuancing the Good and Bad – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., Catholic Stand
In 38 States, Churches Can’t Help People Pay Their Insurance Premiums – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
Are Religious Voters Even Backing Trump? – Noah Millman, TAC
A Tale of Two Catholic Candidates: Looking at the 2016 Vice President Picks – Matt Hadro
Stop Aid to Pakistani Government Unless It Defends Christians, Says Peter Tatchell – Cthlc Hrld
On Catholic Politicians and “Personally Opposed” – Luke Arredondo, The Catholic Outpost

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SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD TUESDAY EDITION

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© CE/EC Flag of Turkey 6/12/2003Christians Pay Price as Turkey turns to Islam after Attempted Coup

by Marco Giannengeli

of Sunday Express

Moderate Syrian Opposition Purely Imaginary, Syrian Bishop Said – Agenzia Fides
Pakistan Must Prevent Terror Groups from Exploiting Kashmir Crisis – Lisa Curtis
Video Exposes CAIR’s Cynical & Deceptive “Islamophobin” Campaign – Robert Spencer
The Plight of Iraqi Christians: Chilcot on the Warnings That were Missed – Megan Griffiths
An Encyclical on Islam? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
An Ideology for Global Power – Jessica Meyers, Providence Magazine
Muslims Go to Mass Across France in Show of Solidarity with Catholics – Natl Cthlc Register
Beyond Islam, the Story of Disappearing Religions – Barton Dempsey, Providence Magazine
Countering Violent Sunni Extremism in the Fertile Crescent – Kevin Stringer & Lama Jbarah
The Muslim Community Won’t Bury Them, But We Should – Rebecca Frech, The Cthlc Cnsprcy
Christians & Muslims Share a Bond, and Jihadists Are Determined to Smash It – Nic. Frankovich
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Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem

Richard Dawkins Atheist Extremist Liberal Pagan Culture of DeathWhy Christians are Blamed for Islamic Terrorism

by Paul E. Gottfried, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

D.H.S. Secretary: “Right-Wingers” Pose Same Threat as Islamic Jihadists – Robert Spencer
The Unspoken Tragedy of the Orlando Massacre – Pete Jermann, Crisis Magazine
Orlando Shooter Update – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Orlando: The Truth Will Set Us Free – Mary Jo Anderson, The Catholic Thing
Homosexuals in the Quran: N.B.C. Report Raises Issues But Doesn’t Answer Them – Jim Davis
Orlando and the Mysterious Sacredness of the Other – Anna O’Neil, Aleteia
Explainer: What You Should Know About ISIS and the Orlando Terrorist – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
Pin The Tale On The Christian? An Ancient Blame Game Still In Use – John Clark, Seton Mgzn
Should Christians Fly the Rainbow Flag in Solidarity with the Orlando Victims? – Trent Horn
Three Ways to Push Back Against Anti-Christian Witch Hunts – Joan Frawley Desmond
A River in Egypt: Denying the Undeniable – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
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