Marriage

SUNDAY EDITION

Three Ways Many Catholics Are Receiving the Eucharist Wrong

from ChurchPop

When Alfred Hitchcock Cried After Receiving Holy Communion – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Couple Dies, Holding Hands, Days After 77th Wedding Anniversary – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
The Real Solution for the Cry-Room Debates – Colleen Duggan, Aleteia
This Friar’s Soaring ‘Pater Noster’ Will Move and Inspire – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Look to the Desert Fathers to Fight 7 Great Temptations – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Natural Anxiety and Supernatural Peace – Donald DeMarco, National Catholic Register
Because God Said So: Limiting Yourself by What You Understand – Cynthia Millen, Cthlc Stand
The Oldest Known Marian Prayer Is from Egypt – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Scholar Praises, Cautions Vatican Dialogue with Al-Azhar Univ. – E. Harris, CNA via The Reg
Did You Know Catherine of Siena was Not a Nun? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Amid Threats and Bloodshed, In Egypt, Pope Pleads For “Builders of Civility” – Rocco Palmo
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THURSDAY EDITION

Dear Future Husband

by Theresa Curley,

of Ignitum Today

Steve Ray Destroys the “by Faith Alone” Argument – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
Shroud of Turin Coins May Finally Have Been Identified – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Seven Roads to Hell – Francis J. Pierson, Abiding Truth
This Filmmaker Powerfully Explains Why Mass Should Not Have Trivial Music – ChurchPop
Three Reasons To Do an Internet Detox – John Horvat II, TIC
What’s Wrong with (Postmodern) World: Catholicism & Intelligence, by Fr. Jms. V. Schall – CS
Quæritur: Sunday Mass Obligation When Traveling to Remote Places – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Jesus’ Resurrection Is Not Borrowed from Pagan Myths – Karlo Broussard, Cthlc Answers
Do I Fulfill My Sunday Obligation at an Eastern or SSPX Church? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Faith & Science Come Together at Conf. for Society of Catholic Scientists – John Farrell, Frbs
Our Lady of Zeitoun and Christianity in Egypt – Filip Mazurczak, The Dispatch via The CWR
Take This Quiz to Let Your Favorite Saint Plan Your Next Date! – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
Live the Eucharist in Everything You Do – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Procreation: Still the Primary End of Marriage – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
20 Answers Faith & Science by Trent Horn from Catholic Answers – Steven R. McEvoy, BRaM
May: The Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Nada Mazzei, Catholic Stand
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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Quiz: Name that Heresy! (Then Make Sure You Don’t Believe Them. . .)

from ChurchPop

Quæritur: Priest Doesn’t Purify Vessels, Leaves Them Overnight – Fr. Z’s Blog
What’s an ‘Act of Love’ in a Marriage? – Zyta Rudzka, Aleteia
The Empty Chaos of Today’s Art Might be Telling Us Something – John Garvey, Catholic Philly
This Beautiful Video Shows You How These Franciscans Celebrated Holy Week – ChurchPop
For McElroy, A Vice-Disrupter for Davenport, “An Awesome Dude” – Rocco Palmo, Whispers
All-Black Boys School in Philadelphia Where Latin Is the Key – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Z’s Prayers for Before and After Hearing Confessions – Fr. Z’s Blog
Can Your Kids Handle the Latin Mass? – Anna-Maria Vesey, Regina Magazine
Saving Classical Music: A Return to Tradition – Andrew Balio, TIC
Hearing the Lost Sounds of Byzantine Era Churches – Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic
The Social Vision of Pope Leo XIII in the 21st Century; Video – Russell Hittinger, First Things
Empathy for Egypt – The Editors, National Catholic Register
Therapeutic Culture; Podcast – The Editors, First Things
Yes, Breastfeeding has Benefits, but Formula Moms Aren’t Failures – Elizabeth Pardi, Aleteia
4 Helpful Relationship Tips for Spouses Who Work Together – Zyta Rudzka, Aleteia
Achievement and the Christian Life; Video – Elizabeth Corey, First Things
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

The Pope That Rejected Christ: Pope Marcellinus

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Is Marriage Catechumenate the Church’s Missing ‘Antidote’ for the Marriage Crisis? – P.J. Smith
Trump Continues Obama LGBT Foreign Policy – Rod Dreher, TAC
Finally, Catechesis for the Whole Family; Check Out Our New “A Family of Faith” Series! – J.M.
“Facts” and “Values” and Darkness at Noon – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput O.F.M. Cap.
The Stumbling Block of the Crucifix: Suffering – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
100% For God, Not Lukewarm – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
When It Comes to Liturgy, We’re All Mutually-Enriching Mongrels – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D.
After the Exile: Poetry and the Death of Culture – Anthony S. Esolen Ph.D., Public Discourse
Scalia and Gorsuch: Both Lamented ‘Liberalism’ in Catholic Education – Patrick Reilly, The Reg
Vatican Bars Sodalit Founder From Contact With Members – Catholic News Agency
Loving Those You Hate: 7th Sun. of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
8 Surprising Facts About Catholic Education to Know and Share – Justin McClain, epicPew
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

pope-francis-on-the-mic-in-the-airplane-ad-hoc-statementsThe End of Catholic Marriage

by Ross Douthat,

of Evaluations

via The New York Times

Sorry, But I’ve Changed My Mind About Pope Francis – Scott Eric Alt, To Give a Defense
Astonishing Discovery at Christ’s Tomb Supports Turin Shroud – Fr. Z’s Blog
Four Cardinals & Pope: Congregation for Doctrine of Faith Prefect Fears Polarization – CWR
On Wanting to Love the Pope – Padraig Wynne, First Things
Yes, the Old Mass is ‘Rigid’, That’s One Reason Us Young People Love It – Paolo Gambi, CH
Archbishop Appeals to Francois Hollande over Bill to Ban Pro-Life Websites – Cthlc News Srvc
This Lone Jesus Statue Survived the Tennessee Wildfires – Catholic News Agency
Loneliness & Communion – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Abortion, Ancestry and the Ghost Generations – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Pro-Life Dems Disappointed by Pelosi’s Re-Election as House Minority Leader – Mt. Hadro, CNA
Ageless Wisdom: Lifetime Lessons from the Bible – Kevin T. Di Camillo, N.C. Register

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THURSDAY EDITION

carlo-cardinal-caffarra-and-pope-francisDeclaration of Fidelity to Church Teaching on Marriage Reaches 5,000 Signatures

by Edward Pentin

of the National Catholic Register

Yes, Religious Women “Marrying” Each Other Is Against Canon Law – E.N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
The Eyewitnesses of Fatima – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Historic U.N. Clash on LGBT Rights Set for November – Stefano Gennarini J.D., Catholic Lane
Theologian: Tim Kaine Took Gravely Immoral Position on Abortion – Matt Hadro, The Reg
Why Religious Leaders Asked Obama to Condemn His Civil Rights Chairman – M. Hadro, C.N.A.
Mark Wahlberg Made a Video about Why He Loves Priests – Catholic News Agency
Why I’m Catholic: Sola Scriptura Isn’t Scriptural, Part III – Kenneth Hensley, Catholic Answers
Quæritur: Of Brewing Beer, Beery Prayers, and Blessings – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Review of Dawn Eden’s New Book: Remembering God’s Mercy: Redeem. . . – C.S. Morrissey
Obtaining Peace and Zeal for Growth in Grace – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Battle of Prayer: 29th Sunday of Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred page

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

holy-family-united-kingdom5 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Raising Catholic Children

by Vicki Burbach

of Pelican’s Breast

My Husband Cheated: Healing and Thriving after Infidelity – Conversation With Women
When “Welcoming the Stranger” Leaves Christ Out in the Cold – Stephen Herreid, Cthlc Vote
Europe: Need of Exorcists after Surge of People Dabbling in Satanism, Black Magic – Telegraph
Why Tradition, Why Now – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
God’s Gift to Molecular Biology: the Hydrogen Bond – Bob Kurland Ph.D., . . .atholic Scientist
The Government Civil Rights Bullies – Richard Epstein LL.B. LL.D., NYR Journal of Law &. . .
A Call to Arms for Christian Art – Christian Renaissance Movement
Three Arguments Against Reincarnation – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
New Book Explores the Historical Results of Reforms & Reformations – Kyle Hanby, PowerBlog
Pet. Kwasniewski Interview in Czech Newspaper RC Monitor: Liturgy, Music, Philoso. . . – RCæli

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MONDAY EDITION

st-helen-and-the-true-crossHow to Explain Sign of the Cross to Protestants

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Another Kim Davis? Christian Govt Worker Attempts to Skip LGBT Diversity Vid – Julia Duin
Supernaturally Oriented Catholicism Grows – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
Men Don’t Have Babies, No Matter What USA Today Thinks – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Rg
American Catholic Bishops Reaffirm the Church’s Teaching on Marriage – Justin McClain, eP
Beer Becomes Missionary Calling Card, Especially With Millennials – Associated Press via Crux
The Jesuit Who Invented Hypertext – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Vatican: Arranging an Abortion or Attempting Suicide are Obstacles to Ordination – C. Wooden
Diocese of Lincoln Sees Strong Turnout at First Sacred Music Clinic – Cathy Bender, C.N.A.
New Catholic University Launches Sacred Art Master’s – Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis Approves Establishment of Day of Prayer for Abuse Survivors – Carol Glatz

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

catholic-and-democratic-vice-presidential-candidate-tim-kaine-2016The Bishop of Tim Kaine, Francis Di Lorenzo, Corrects Kaine on  Same-Sex ‘Marriage’

from the Catholic News Agency

via the National Catholic Register

A Bizarre Papal Move: An Addition to the Teaching on the Eucharist? – Robert Royal Ph.D., TCT
The Fake Catholic College Girl Who Duped Twitter – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
On the Buenos Aires Directive: Pope Francis Letter on Amoria Lætitia – E.N. Peters J.C.D. J.D.
The Life Of Every Catholic Blogger, Like. . . Ever — In GIFs – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
Finding Reasons to Celebrate the Triumph of the Cross – Ramon Antonio A. Aldana, Cth Std
An Open Letter to Tim Kaine – Todd M. Aglialoro, Catholic Answers
Any “Benedict Option” Must Consider Child Protective Services (CPS) – S.M. Krason J.D. Ph.D.
Lawsuit of Fired Catholic School Employee Attacks Religious Freedom – Jamie F. Arthur Ph.D.
Crime, Punishment, and Amoris Lætitia – John F. Crosby Ph.D., First Things
Christians Besieged: We Must Stand With the Suffering – The Editors, Natl Catholic Register
Gender Identity: Threat to Health Care Rights of Conscience – Sister Rn. Mirkes O.S.F. Ph.D.

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EXTRA

archbishop-vincenzo-pagliaRecent Key Appointments Unsettle John Paul II Institute on Marriage and Family

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

On Anniversary, can We Finally Catch Benedict’s Point at Regensburg? – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Benedict XVI’s “Final Conversations” – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine Contends Catholic Church Can Change on Marriage – C.N.A.
Nothing Superfluous, A Masterful Spiritual Guide to the T.L.M. – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Razzouk Family Tattooed Pilgrims Arriving to Holy Land for Last 700 Years – Daniel Esparza
Christian Genocide Could Succeed Through Indifference, Activists Warn – Mark Zimmerman
Are Clinton & Gates Foundations & USAID Supporting Depo-Provera Deception? – C. McGovern
Padre Pio’s Heart Is Coming to Boston – Mary Rezac, National Catholic Register
Pius XII’s Duel with Hitler – William Doino Jr., First Things
Pope’s Anti-Sex Abuse Panel Scores Victory in Vatican – Nicole Winfield, Crux
The Most Holy Name of Mary: Optional Memorial – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

Jesus on CrossWhy Christ Will Never Let His Bride Redefine Marriage

by Benjamin Wiker

of the National Catholic Register

Ite!  The Call to Go Forth in Christ – Jason Craig, The Catholic Gentleman
Deaconesses and the Dangers of Antiquarianism – Christian Browne, Crisis Magazine
That “Olympic Moment” Was a Christian Moment – Matthew Archbold, Natl Catholic Register
Women Should Appreciate Masculine Virtues – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Site of Marian Apparitions in Wisconsin becomes Natl Shrine – Patricia Kasten, CNS via Crux
Actor Playing Jesus in Ben-Hur ‘Received Blessing from the Pope’ – Mark Pattison, Cthlc Hrld
Review on New Book: Delving into “The World of Ben-Hur” – Paul Senz, The Dispatch
Lessons from Prison Ministry – Laura De Maria, Catholic Stand
Depression and the Psalms – Thomas L. McDonald, National Catholic Register
The Fascinating & Problematic History of Athletes Doping & the Olympics – Ade. Mena, CNA
Friendship, Forgiveness & Chariots: The Ben-Hur Team Discusses Their New Film – Jim Graves

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GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY LATE EDITION

Natural Law GodWhy Homosexuality Is a Natural Law Issue

by Daniel Mattson

of Crisis Magazine

Religious Liberty and the Fracturing of Civil Society – Andrew T. Walker, Public Discourse
The Blurry Line Between Religion and Secularism in Turkey – Jacob L. Shapiro, Gpltcl Ftrs
Socialism Makes People Selfish – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
Does Mike Pence Sit in an Evangelical Pew or a Catholic Pew? – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Trump And Brexit: One Catholic Non-Pundit’s Perspective – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
What Catholics have to say about the GOP platform – Adelaide Mena & Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
British Labour Risks Electoral Extinction – Polly Toynbee, The Guardian
U.S. Catholics Split on Whether to Vote Clinton or Trump, Research Finds – Catholic Herald
ABC News Falsely Claims There’s No Proof P.P. Sold Aborted Baby Parts – Brad Wilmouth
Summer Cookouts and Party Politics – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture
Kirchick’s Coup Fantasies – Noah Millman, TAC

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