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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EDITION

Fatzinger Family of 13 ChildrenFrom Surviving to Thriving with 13 Kids: Inspiration from a Faithful Catholic Family

by Justin McClain

of epicPew

A Look at the Crisis of the Church in Germany – Anian Christoph Wimmer, Cthlc Nws Agncy
Detroit’s Crafty New Tax on Churches – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Catholics Must Know the Bible: Bible Basics for Catholics by Dr. J. Bergsma – Jus. McClain
Secular Songs That Can Bring Us Closer to God – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Principled Dissent vs. the Lesser Evil – John B. Londregan, Public Discourse
After Devastating Flooding in Louisiana, There’s Hope But No Faith? – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Rel
Does Being Catholic Matter? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers
Push to Block Mosque Near Pisa’s Leaning Tower Gathers Steam – Josephine McKenna, Crux
Catholic and Vegetarian – What’s the Connection? Part I & Part II – Felix Whelan, Cthlc Stand
Bishop Zubik: Obama Administration ‘Extremely Aggressive’ on HHS Mandate – Brian Fraga
In Christ, Our Suffering Will One Day Make Sense – Mark Davis Pickup, Catholic Lane

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SUNDAY EDITION

Full Baptism Catholic Church10 Fool Proof Steps for Bringing Your Friends/Family to the Catholic Church

by Shaun McAfee

of epicPew

Cardinal Nichols Discourages Priests from Celebrating Mass Ad Orientem – Madeleine Teahan
Polish Bishop Hopes Amazing Sign of Red Host Will Grow Eucharistic Devotion – Filip Mazurczak
Why Are So Many Evangelicals Turning to the Catholic Church? – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Register
Like Chesterton’s Wit & the Joy of Francis of Assisi? You Must Read This Book: Mr. Blue – Mayer
A Flawed Search for Japan’s Hidden Christianity – Eric Cunningham Ph.D., The Cth Wrld Rep
6 Saints Who Were Also Extremely Courageous Soldiers – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Three (3) Reasons Why Writing Is Good for You – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
It Was a Sunday Morning When Rip(Me) Went to Sleep(ing) Through Life – H.L. Duncan, Ct St
Drawing Saints: Seattle Artist Puts Love of Holy Lives on Canvas – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Reg
“Keeping Our Eyes Fixed On Jesus” – Sister Christine M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
Be a Flame, Evangelize – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand

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TUESDAY EXTRA

Pope Francis confesses in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican March 4. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters)
Pope Francis confesses in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 4. (CNS photo/Max Rossi, Reuters)

10 Things I Didn’t Know I Would Love About The Catholic Church

by Doug Johnson

of epicPew

Meet the Man Who Turned from Glossy Magazines to God – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
How to Face the Loneliness of Summertime – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
The Couch or the Confessional – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Art for God’s Sake: An Interview with Artist Daniel Mitsui – Sam Guzman, The Cthlc Gntlmn
Seven (7) Lessons From the Visitation – Debbie Gaudino, Saints 365
What’s the Best Way to View Reality? – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Virtues A Father’s Guide to Growth – Steven R. McEvoy, Maccabee Society
The Military and the Catholic Faith: Training – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Biting Your Tongue Helps You to be a Saint, Say Pope Francis – Carol Glatz, epicPew
Even Very Sick Children Deserve Med Care: Why Every State Needs Simon’s Law – Grace Stark
The Chinese Christian Crackdown – The American Interest
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Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19

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Communion of ApostlesNo Power to Redefine Marriage

by Fr. Gerald E. Murray

of The Catholic Thing

Francis: “I Can Say: Yes, Period” – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Professor Thomas Stark Interviews Cardinal Burke on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Love, Mercy, Justice: Communion for the Divorced & Remarried – Fr. Noah Carter, One Ptr 5
Cardinal Müller’s Remarks on Amoris Lætitia, Some Analysis – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
On Exhortation, Müller Resists and Fernández Reveals – Maike Hickson, One Peter 5
Does Amoris Laetitia Retreat from Absolute Moral Norms? – Richard A. Spinello, Crisis Mgzn
The “Amoris Laetitia” of Cardinal Müller – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Podcazt 146: Spinello: Does Amoris Laetitia Retreat from Absolute Moral Norms? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Amoris Laetitia, Beyond the Controversy – Luke Arredondo, Ignitum Today
Bp. Paul Hinder: Amoris Laetitia Unlikely To Have a Big Impact in the Muslim World – Asia News
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Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update

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Crying Baby large picDid Cardinal Burke “Betray” the Rad Trads?

by Anthony S. Layne

of The Impractical Catholic

Francis Delivers – William Doino Jr., First Things
Dear New York Times, The Church Doesn’t Use “Signals” to Change Teachings – P. Armstrong
Make Sure You Read These Passages from Amoris Laetitia, Too – Catherine Harmon
Video: Schönborn: ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Needs Serious Theological Discussion – Edward Pentin
When Apostolic Exhortations Are Too Long All We Are Left With Is Spin – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
#AmorisLaetitia Twitter Bingo! Get Your Card Here! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis and School Choice – Andrew J. Vandiver, Catholic Lane
Amoris Laetitia Is Good for the Church and Good for Families – Glenn Stanton, N.C. Register
The Mystery of Matrimony and Amoris Laetitia – Michael J. Miller, The Catholic World Report
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update

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Edward Peters PhDThe Law Before ‘Amoris’ Is The Law After

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D. J.D.,

of In the Light of the Law

a Canon Law Blog

Musings on #AmorisLaetitiae and a ‘Statement” From Great #confccb Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis’s Revolution Has Been Cancelled – Damian Thompson, The Spectator
Some Various Writing Flaws, But No Doctrinal Change – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., C.W.R.
Fr. Z Fisks Dr. Ed Peters ‘Some Various Writing Flaws, But No Doctrinal Change’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Z Fisks Robert Royal on Amoris Laetitia: Chaos & Conflict, Not Catholicity – Fr. Z’s Blog
There Will Be Those Who Will Contort Amoris Laetitia Into the Kasper Proposal – Fr. Z’s Blog
Amoris Laetitia Leads Us To Conclude That No Sin Has Ever Occurred – Fr. James V. Schall S.J.
‘Amoris Laetitia,’ the Holy Spirit and the Synod of Surprises – Fr. Raymond J. De Souza
Interpreting Amoris Laetitia ‘Through the Lens of Catholic Tradition’ – Andrea Gagliarducci
Pope Francis on Love, Marriage, and the Family – George Weigel
‘More Catholic Than The Pope’ – Confitebor, Rorate Cæli
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
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Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation

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Amoris Laetitia Prelates Holding BookBeautiful, Moving, and Divisive

by Robert Royal, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

Not A Single Clear Word In Favor of Communion for the Divorced & Remarried – San. Magister
First Thoughts on “Amoris Laetitia” – Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire
Church Teaching on Communion for the Divorced & Remarried Absolutely Intact – Ed Condon
Amoris Laetitia: Expect A Protracted & Perhaps Bitter Debate – Fr. Mark Drew, Cthlc Herald
Ambiguity Is the Pope’s Aim, This Document Is a Shameful Act – Patrick Archbold, Cr Mn Rp
Pope Francis Departs from Church Teaching in New Exhortation – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Amoris Laetitia: Five (5) Key Passages You Need To Read – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Papal Exhortation Avoids Clear Statement on Communion – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Pope Francis’s New Document on Marriage: 12 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin, The Reg
Amoris Laetitia Is Out: Download the P.D.F. Here – Don. R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Cthlc
‘Amoris Laetitia’, On Love in the Family: Full Text and Vatican Synthesis – Edward Pentin
A Link to the Vatican Webpage for the Exhortation – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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THURSDAY EDITION

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Pope Francis Smiling to Bishops and Cardinals OutdoorsThe Pope’s Family Apostolic Exhortation ‘Amoris Laetitia’: What’s In Play

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

The Misguided Compassion of Social Justice Catholics – Dana R. Casey, Crisis Magazine
Polish Archbishop Warns of ‘Pseudo-Merciful’ Attitude & Political Correctness – Edward Pentin
In Massachusetts, A Difficult, Dangerous Religious-Freedom Test Case – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
Managing Expectations for the Exhortation – Carl E. Olson, The Dispatch
Sexuality Policy Guide Addresses Urgent Need of Catholic Schools – Adam Cassandra, C.E.D.
Mother Angelica Started an ‘Evangelical Revolution,’ Reaching Millions of Souls – Edward Pentin
Peter the Shepherd & the Papacy (3rd Sunday of Easter) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Escape to America: A Syrian Christian Perspective – Stephen Herreid, The Stream
Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ Through Love – Anne De Santis, Catholic Stand
Setting the Prisoner Free – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
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EASTER WEDNESDAY EXTRA

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(Photos courtesy of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, SOLT)
(Photos courtesy of the Society of Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity, SOLT)

Fr. James Flanagan: The Most Influential Catholic You Have Never Heard Of

by Carrie Gress

of the National Catholic Register

ISIS Video: Multi-Million Dollar Ransom for Kidnapped Priest Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil – Kay. Lewis
Jesuit University to Fire Professor Who Defended Catholic Teaching on Marriage – Austin Ruse
Spin Battle Will Continue Ad Infinitum After Apostolic Exhortation on Family Released – Weigel
Interview w/ Animal Rts. Activists Who Disrupted Easter Mass at St. Patrick’s (N.Y.) – Stagnaro
Artificial Intelligence, and the Ethical Dangers, or Benefits, of New Technology – Dn. Goodman
A Timepiece of the Passion of Christ – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Confession: The Light Is On for You – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Les Misérables (An Illustrated Book by Candlewick Press) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Tale As Old As Time: The Transformative Power of Love – Maria Cintorino, Crisis Magazine
The Citizen’s Share – Jack Quick, The Distributist Review
Canada’s Demand for Death – Christopher White, Catholic Lane
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Pope Francis, Aftershock

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Pope Francis Smiling and Waving Wide PicPope Francis: A Crusader for Hope and the Common Good

by Todd Nolan

of Catholic Stand

 

Pope Francis Always Brings Mary Flowers, but Why? – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
On Religious Freedom, the Pope & President Speak Different Languages – Brian Fraga
Pope Francis Is ‘Not Really a Theological Liberal’ – Ross Douthat, Evaluations Blog
Pope Francis & His ‘Reckless’ Encounter with Kim Davis – David Warren, The Cthlc Thing
Servant of the Servants of God: Reflections on Pope Francis’s Visit to N. Y. C. – Erin Cain
Aftershock: Four Minute Video Looks Back at the Papal Visit – Aleteia
Francis Hittinger, an American Scholar Close to Pope Francis – Rudolph Bush, D. M. N.
Crd. Sarah: When Francis Speaks on Climate, etc. It’s Opinion, Not Dogma – D. Montagne
Synod Update for Sunday – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 5, 2015)
Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
Second Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
Synod Update for Thursday – Big Pulpit (October 8, 2015)
Synod Update for Saturday – Big Pulpit (October 10, 2015)
Post-Synod Update for Tuesday – Big Pulpit (October 27, 2015)
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