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TVESDAY EXTRA

Then-Deacon Juan Miguel Contreras Garcia (Credit: Archdiocese of Guadalajara via Crux)

Second Mexican Priest Murdered in His Church in Less than Two Weeks

. . .this brings the total number of priests murdered in Mexico to 23 in the last six years. . .

by Theo Howard,

of Catholic Herald

Join Us for the Avila Summit This Summer! – Kristin Aebli, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Find Comfort in Christ: Take Off Your Shoes of Sin – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
When Should Catholics Genuflect in a Church? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Harvard to Create New LGBTQ ‘Religious Support Group’ – Daniel Payne, The Coll. Fix
Children Matter, Families Matter, Home Matters – Rebecca Hamilton, NC Register
Why the Double Ablutions? – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
The Benedictine Confederation Marks 125 Years – Vatican News
4 Saints for 4 Desperate Situations, & Prayers to Them – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Mary—Perfect Reflection of Christ’s Light – Matt Chicoine, Catholic Stand
Author: Pope Is a ‘Mystic’ Trying to Solve Left-Right Dichotomy in Church – E. Pentin
9th Film in Footprints of God Series Launches World Premiere – Diane Hanson, CWR
The Passion of the Christ: Bizarre Events That Happened on the Set – Nan. Flory, Strm
Laywomen Among New CDF Appointees – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Rene Girard & the Real Reason Traditional Worship Will Survive – Fr. Dwi. Longenecker
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Turning Pages on a Book (Credit: Pixabay via the National Catholic Register) CC0

Here’s Proof That Not Every Protestant Doctrine is Biblical

. . .the principle of Sola Scriptura (“Bible Alone”) is unbiblical. . .

by Dave Armstrong,

of the National Catholic Register

Washington Post Accidentally Reveals Diverse Forms of Oscar Hate – Terry Mattingly
New Resource Lovingly Presents the Truth About Homosexuality – K. Schiffer, NCRgstr
Richard Dawkins Wants to Eat Humans to Overcome Cannibalism Taboo – W. Smith JD
If ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Is Stripped Of Its Christianity, It Will Only Disappoint – H. Scheer
Banning Christians Because Of ‘Hate’ & ‘Violence’ – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
America’s Newest Cathedral Dedicated in Pictures – CNS via Catholic Herald
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
Critics Misrepresent Card. Sarah’s Call for Piety in Receiving Communion – Con. Gudan
What is the Law? When can We Ignore It? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
The Cross & Purgatory – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
The Choice of Assisted Suicide is an Illusion – Patty Knap, National Catholic Register
Crushing Religious Schools with State Funding – Fr. Ben Johnson, Acton Institute
How Cosmic Existence Reveals God’s Reality – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
Restore Liturgical Beauty with Chant & Polyphony – John Paul Meenan, Crisis Magazine
In Art, Science & Liturgy Alike, Light Offers a Revelation, an Epiphany – J. Allen, Crux
Use Words of Life, Not Death – Edward Montin, Catholic Stand
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MONDAY EXTRA

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Texas Bishops Interdicts Texas Right to Life

. . .there has long existed a marked division among the Texas pro-life movement, the uncompromising, total ban on abortion & other forms of murder position represented by Texas Right to Life, & the much more accommodating stand taken by Texas Alliance for Life. . .

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

How to Increase Vocations to the Priesthood – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
A Compassionate & Honest Account of Church Teaching on Same-Sex Attraction – CH
Three Crises – & Three Opportunities – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Not Right to Shame Poor Women’s Fertility to Privilege Rich People’s Comfort – Burke
Pensees – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Paramount’s ‘Waco’ Finally Gives The Branch Davidians Their Due – Lucy Steigerwald
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
Images of Rome Covered in Rare Blanket of Thick Snow – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Yazidis & Their Faith: There’s More To It Than Just a Quick Paragraph – Julia Duin, GR
Spanish Nun Named Undersecretary of Vatican Congregation – Carol Glatz, Cthlc Hrld
Want Greater Protection for Your Child? Consider Marian Consecration – C. Gress Ph.D.
Say Hello to “The Catholic Podcast”! – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
The True Path of Reparation – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Janus v. AFSCME and Catholic Social Teaching – Michael Moreland, Mirror of Justice
Comment: Poverty & Liturgical Art – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Embracing the Broken-Hearted in Our Lenten Journey – Dan L. Edmunds Ph.D., CS
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time
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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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(Photo Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Wherein Fr. Z Responds to Fr. Hunwicke’s “Brick by Brick” Comment

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Did Neanderthals Have a Soul? – Bob Kurland Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Answering Objections to Christianity – Peter Kreeft Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
On Priestly Discretion – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Star NFL Linebacker: ‘We’re Given Everything in the Mass’ – Trent Beattie, Natl Cth Register
Pope Francis: “Abortion is the Murder of an Innocent Person” – Steven Ertelt, LifeNews.com
The Case Against Catholic Apologies – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
How to Fundraise after a Disaster (Hurricane Harvey) – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Card. Caffarra was One of the Greatest Theologians of Our Time – Fr.  Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
New Research: This Kind of Daily Prayer can Change Your Marriage – C. Alexander, Aleteia
7 Sorrows Rosary: Solace for Suffering Souls – Maura Roan McKeegan, Catholic Exchange
Card. Burke: Card. Caffarra Was Solely Inspired By Deep, Pure Love of Christ – E. Pentin, Reg
Apostolic [Quasi-] Protestantism?: Dialogue with Eric Svendsen – Dave Armstrong, BEfC
What Is the True Understanding of Causality? – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
Cardinals & Bishops to Lead 10th Anniv. Celebrations of Summorum Pontificum – E. Pentin, Rg
A New Catholic Media Apostolate Based in Malta – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
As Hurricane Irma Arrives, Let’s Call on St. Mary de Cerevellon – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (7 September AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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(Photo Credit: Video Grab of Christina Marie Bennett via Facebook)

Mocked by Two Hollywood Stars, Pro-Life Woman Responds

by Josh Shepherd

of The Stream

When You Rely Upon Filth, Filth Is What People Remember – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Reg
Joan of Arc Caught in Statue-Toppling Movement – Joanne McPortland, Aleteia
Facebook Post Puts Catholic Farmer in Crosshairs of Anti-Bias Ordinance – J.F. Desmond, Reg
CNN Publishes List of “Hate Groups” from a Discredited Leftist Org. – Mark Pulliam, City Jrnl
Trans Juggernaut Wants Your Kids, Public Schools Just the Beginning – Joy Pullmann, Fdrlst
Gold Medalist: I Know Many Olympians Who Regret Their Abortions – Micaiah Bilger, Life Nws
Pro-Life Investment Plan Hits $1B in Assets, Rejects Pro-Abort. Companies – Steven Ertelt, LN
China’s Cheerful Racists – Carola Binney, The Spectator
If Libs Won’t Acknowledge Leftist Violence, It’s No Better Than Trump – Dav. Harsanyi, Fdrlst
Mysticism & the Benedict Option – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Bosnia’s Sordid Independence – Alexander Clapp, The National Interest
Austin Ruse’s New Book Debunks Fake Science – Andrew E. Harrod, The Stream
The End of Asia’s Strategic (Economic) Miracle? – Richard N. Haass, Project Syndicate
China’s African Knot – Felipe Cruvinel, The Diplomat
Socialism Disregards Human Dignity – Eugénio Lopes, Transatlantic Blog
Kurds Plan Ahead for Shifting Status in Syria – Fehim Tastekin, Al-Monitor
For the FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (18 August AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (21 August, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY EASTERN RITE EDITION (21 August, AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (21 August, AD 2017) click here.

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Would Baseball Team Have Mocked Tebow’s Religion Had He Been a Muslim?

by Todd Starnes

of The Stream

Harry Potter and the Rampant Sentimentality of the Millennials – J-P Mauro, Aleteia
Do Not Put Your Trust in Doctors – David Mills, Aleteia
You Just Want People to Die! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
United Arab Emirates Renames Mosque ‘Mary, Mother of Jesus’ – Catholic Herald
To Whom Do Democratics Pray? – Jason Morgan, Crisis Magazine
Research: Parents Should Question Kids’ Gender Dysphoria Before It’s Late – Margot Cleveland
Charlie Gard Case Raises Questions about Medical Treatment & Parental Rights – John Burger
Just How Dangerous Is Russia’s Military? – Dave Majumdar, The National Interest
Great Video at Acton Inst. of Samuel Gregg on Threats Faced by Religious Believers – Fr. Z
Our Addiction to Technology: Resistance Must Begin in the Home – Chr. O. Tollefsen Ph.D.
Captain Blood and the Real Pirates of the Caribbean – Sean Fitzpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Our Malignant Normality – David Mills, the Human Life Review
Neil Gorsuch’s Good Start – John O. McGinnis, City Journal
Will France & Britain become World’s Greatest Exporters of Millionaires? – Thd. Dalrymple
Australian Senator Breastfeeds Daughter During Parliament Speech – Sophia Swinford, Aleteia
New Study of Seattle’s $15 Minimum Wage Says it Costs Jobs – Associate Press via The Strm

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THURSDAY NEWS EDITION

Archdiocese Speaks Ahead of Netflix Series on Murdered Nun

from Catholic News Agency

12 Catholic Colleges Allow Abortionists to Give Commencement Address – Crd New Soc via LN
How Fasting Monks in the Middle Ages Gave Us the Chickens We have Today – Zelda Caldwell
Musicam Sacram Ignored: The Day the (Sacred) Music Died – Fr. Fergus Ryan O.P., Adoremus
Dreher’s “Benedict Option” Not That Hard to Understand – Anthony S. Layne, Outside. . .
Repelling an Alien Idea: Marriage, Life & ‘Gender’ Aren’t Really Real – Tom Gilson, The Strm
Brain Damage Increases Religious Fundamentalism or Scientific Arrogance? – W.M. Briggs Ph.D.
Batgirl Director Joss Whedon Creates Video Celebrating Planned Parenthood – Micaiah Bilger
“Pro-Life” Dem Manchin Meets Daleiden, Still Supports Funding Planned Parenthood – M. Bilger
Christian Abortion Doctor? The Ignorance & Arrogance of Pro-Abort Cause – C. Bellinger Ph.D.
Liberal Democrat Leader Tim Farron Declares Himself Pro-Abortion – SPUC via LifeNews.com
Dangerous Abortion Pill Touted Safe Because It Successfully Kills Unborn Babies – Cora Sherlock
For the THURSDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the THURSDAY NEWS EXTRA (18 May, AD 2017) click here.
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For the SATURDAY NUNTIUM EDITION (20 May, AD 2017) click here.

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