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VVEDNESDAY EXTRA

Michael (Credit: Screengrab of WhatsApp Image via The Federalist)

Muslim-Led Persecution Is a Global Epidemic, & It Hit My Friend Michael Again This Week

. . .one of my best friends, a Pakistani Catholic named Michael, was brutally assaulted by Muslim thugs in a suburb of Karachi this week. . .

by Casey Chalk,

of The Federalist

Vatican’s Prefect for Communication, Msgr. Viganò, Resigns – Elise Harris, CNA/NCRgstr
Chicago Priest Defends Himself Against Accusations – Christine Niles J.D., Church Mltnt
American Teenagers’ Quiet Despair – Matthew Walther, The Week
The Church Will Not Bow to P.M. Justin Trudeau’s Demands – Fr. Thomas Rosica C.S.B.
More Reasons Why “Blessing” Gay Couples Is Scandalous – John M. Grondelski Ph.D.
Getting Ready for Synod-2018 – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Youth Leader: Traditional Latin Mass is ‘Progressive’ – Edward Pentin, NC Register
March 21, A.D. 1918: Operation Michael Begins – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
US S.Ct.  Dubious About Calif. Law Targeting Crisis-Pregnancy Cents. – J.F. Desmond
Respecting People & the Truth; Re: Wash. Archd. Docu. on Amoris – Fr. G. Murray JCD
Democracy Dies in the Womb; Responding to Ruth Marcus – Pat Cross, NC Register
Cormac McCarthy’s The Sunset Limited & the Chitchat Apostolate – Patrick Malone, CS
Pro-Life Democrat Rep. Lipinski of Illinois Narrowly Wins Primary – Sara Burnett
Openness in Episcopal Conferences Needed – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mut. . .
L’Arche Founder Jean Vanier Shows a Path to Love in Summer in the Forest – J. Burger
The Charity of Judging – Michele Chronister, Catholic Exchange
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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
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THURSDAY LATE EDITION

Why No Civility Is Possible Today

by Father James V. Schall, S.J.,

of Crisis Magazine

Fishwrap’s Nutty Over Cardinal Sarah’s Address in Germany – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis Thanks Maltese Bishops for ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Guidelines – Edward Pentin, NC Reg
Report Charges Cover-up of Sexual Abuse at SSPX – Inés San Martín, Crux
Quæritur: Vocation to Priesthood, but I Want Only the Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Trump Picks Christian Pro-lifer to Replace Homosexual as Army Secretary – Peter LaBarbera
Why Is ESPN So Afraid of Mentioning Christianity? – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
A New Civil Rights Ruling May Create Religious Liberty Problems – Kevin J. Jones, CNA
Treading the Uneven Terrain of ‘Gay Ministry’ in the Church – Judy Roberts, NC Register
10 Apps That Can Improve Your Prayer Life – Phillip Kosloski, Aleteia
Rome Conference of Laity to Call for Clarity on ‘Amoris Lætitia’ – Edward Pentin, The Reg
A Hidden Slaughter: Meeting Nigeria’s Endangered Christians – Douglas Murray, Cthlc Herald
Analysis: the Canonical Meaning of that Vatican Letter on ‘SSPX Weddings’ – Ed Condon, CH
Archbishop Chaput to Celebrate Memorial Mass for Terri Schiavo Anniversary – Brian O’Neel
We Veil Our Statues and Unveil Our Hearts at Passiontide – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
40 Days for Life: Standing Athwart History – Joe Bissonnette, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Robert Sarah Discusses the Sublimity of Silence – Joan Frawley Desmond, NC Rgstr

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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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FRIDAY EDITION

Pope Francis’ Christmas Address to the Roman Curia

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Christmas & Culture: Closing Churches on Christmas? – Deacon Steven D. Greydanus, NCReg
Refuting the ‘Pagan Roots of Christmas’ Claim – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers
Court Ruling ‘Puts Lives of Severely Disabled at Risk’ – Simon Caldwell, Catholic Herald
Rogue One: An Advent Story – Lauren Meyers, Ignitum Today
After the Cairo Bombing, the West Must Stand with the Coptic Church – Fr. Peter Farrington
Messianic Prophecies: 2 Samuel 7: 12-16 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pope Lays Out Guiding Principles for Reform of the Roman Curia – Elise Harris, CNA via NCRg
Prepare for Christmas: Open Yourself to God in Prayer – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Is There an Advent/Christmastime Saint? – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
Egypt’s Coptic Christians are Stuck between ISIS & an Indifferent Govt – Farid Y. Farid, Quartz

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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Catholic Deacon Pope Benedict XVIWho are the Members of the New “Women Deacons” Study Group?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Vice Pres. Jos. Biden Officiated at “Same-Sex Wedding”, Where are His Pastors? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Here’s What the Uniforms for the Vatican Olympic Team Would Look Like – Alex R. Hey, eP
Ben-Hur, 2016: A Classic Tale for a New Generation – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
On Papal Language: Fundamentalism, My Foot; Or Christ’s Feet, Hands & Side – J. Mirus Ph.D.
Want to Help Persecuted Christians? A Few Easy Steps – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Do We Even Care about Christians Oppressed in Muslim Lands? – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Evolution and Faith, Updated – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicos: The Modern Heresy – Joe Kral Ph.D., Truth & Charity Forum
New Name for New Politics Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
The Problem of Satanic After-School Clubs – Marcia Segelstein, N.C. Register
Atlanta Archbishop on Racial Reconciliation: Everyone Has a Role to Play – Peter J. Smith
Always Prepared: Readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Vote to Name the New Civilization Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
For the SAINT PETER & MUHAMMAD TUESDAY EDITION (August 2, 2016) click here.
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