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TVESDAY EXTRA

Judo hand-to-hand combat (Credit: Adobe Stock via Catholic Answers Magazine)

Keeping Anti-Catholics Off-Balance

. . .[a] statement that could be regarded as misogynistic, anti-Semitic, or homophobic would haunt a speaker for years, & could conceivably destroy a public career.  Yet there is one massive exception to this rule, namely, that it is still possible to make quite remarkably hostile or vituperative public statements about one major religious tradition, namely, Catholicism, & those comments will do no harm to the speaker’s reputation. . .

by Trent Horn,

of Catholic Answers Magazine

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Our Society’s Greatest Addiction – Marty Dybicz, Catholic Stand
Why I Don’t Favor ‘Strict’ Laws Banning Abortion or Dog-Fighting – John Zmirak Ph.D.
Are Conservative Catholics Fundamentalists? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Stay-at-Home Moms & Depression: Four Things to Know – G. Popcak Ph.D., C Exchange
Christians Should Not Lose Hope for Those They Loved & Lost – Fr. GW Rutler ThD STD
Artificial Birth Control, Sexual Revolution, & Modern Collapse of Morality – Sc. Pauline
How Can We Solve the Loneliness Problem in Our Culture? – C.T. Hull, Cthlc Exchange

Mark Nowakowski:  One Composer’s Journey – Mark Nowakowski, Benedict XVI Institute

The Priesthood & Spiritual Maternity – Brother Maximilian M. Jaskowak O.P., Domi. . .

Uganda’s Bishops are Preparing to Launch a Nationwide TV Station – Amecea News Blg
Vibrant Capital: Building an Ethical Culture of Business – R. Turnbull, Transatlantic Blog

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MAVNDY THVRSDAY MORNING SPECIAL

Father Robert F. Christian, O.P., S.T.L., S.T.D. (Credit: Order of Preachers)

New San Francisco Auxiliary Bishop ‘Delighted’ by Appointment

. . .the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Fr. Robert F. Christian, O.P., a Dominican friar & a native of San Francisco, as the next auxiliary bishop for his home diocese in California. . .

from the Catholic News Agency

via The Catholic World Report

Coming Into the Church? 50 Notable Converts You Should Know – Matthew E. Bunson
How to Gain a Plenary Indulgence this Holy Week, In One Infographic – ChurchPop
This Statue of the Virgin Mary is Taller Than the Statue of Liberty – Vittoria Traverso
Powerful Prayer for Spiritual Protection – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholic Lane
Jacob Rees-Mogg: I Try to Say the Rosary Every Day – Catholic Herald
Passiontide Chronology: Holy Thursday – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
4 Shrines for Saints’ Relics in the U.S. – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Music for the Maundy – Notkerus Balbulus, Canticum Salomonis
Traps & Tips for Spiritual Workouts – Joannie Watson, Integrated Catholic Life™
The 10 Most Important Marian Feasts You Should Add to Your Calendar – ChurchPop
How the Apostleship of the Sea Brings the Gospel to Seafarers – K.V. Turley, NCRegister
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

3 Things Vatican II Did Not Teach

by Father Richard Heilman

of Roman Catholic Man

First Thoughts on Pope Francis’ Address to Italian Liturgists – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis: Liturgical Reform is ‘Irreversible’ – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Male Birth Control Meets Bill Nye – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
“In Heaven, There Is Only Singing”: Fr. George Rutler Interview – Gregory DiPippo, Nw Lt Mv
Overwhelmed by So Much Evil? Here are 3 of St. Michael’s Weapons – Aleteia
The Newer Phariseeism – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek, The Catholic Thing
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
What’s Missing in the New Evangelization – Deacon John Beagan, Crisis Magazine
Tradition is for the Young (Part X): Pontifical Mass in Louisiana – Gregory DiPippo, Nw Lt Mv
Did Isaiah See the Trinity? – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
The Trouble With The World is Me – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Parolin, Kirill: We have Reached a ‘New Stage’ in Church Relations – Elise Harris, CNA
Could the Canonization of Blessed Pier Giorgio Happen Next Year? – CNA via The CWR
Did the Early Christians Pit Faith Against Reason? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Vatican Building Diplomatic Bridges With Russia – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (31 August, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (31 August, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (1 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (1 September, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (7 September AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (7 September AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (7 September AD 2017) click here.

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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Review: A Great New Traditional Roman Hymnal

from Rorate Cæli

Fake Church News & Catholic Click-Bait – Nicholas W. Smith, OSV Newsweekly
Traditional Parish Thrives in Northern Kentucky – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Quæritur: Can I Go with My Children to SSPX Masses Twice a Month? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Wiseblood Books: Literature that Possesses a Sacramental Vision of Reality – C. Olson, CWR
The Good, the Bad & the Ugly of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
17 Saints Every Student Needs to Begin the School Year – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Marcus Daly: Mercy & the Denial of Death – Patrick Coffin, Catholic Stand
Ancient Roman Bathhouse Leads to the Lost Home of Jesus’ Apostles – Zel. Caldwell, Aleteia
The Cathedral of Pistoia – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Catholic Victims of Communism in North Korea – Alison Basley, Catholic Vote
When Art came to the Rescue: Depicting Marian Doctrine – Elizabeth Lev, Aleteia
The Chinese Emperor’s Catholic Poetry – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Aleteia
Check in Your Luggage & Check in With God – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
‘8beats’ Team is Bringing a New Story to Film & They Need Your Help – Mat. Becklo, Aleteia
Human Embryos are Made in the Image and Likeness of God – Brianna Heldt, NC Register
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (17 August AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (17 August AD 2017) click here.

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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

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SVNDAY AFTERNOON CATHOLICA EDITION

Fontmontgault Abbey.

The Monks of Fontgombault Sing “Salve Regina”

by J-P Mauro

of Aleteia

Spiritual Direction and the Role of the Laity – Russell Shaw, The Catholic World Report
10 Holy Married Couples Who Were Both Saints! – ChurchPop
Solemn High Mass of Thanksgiving at the Monastery of Norcia – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Blessing of Catholic Friends – Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
A Prayer Book for the Rest of Us: Seeking Jesus in Everyday Life – Sarah Reinhard, NC Rgstr
This Is Why Bishops Wear So Many Hats – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
On Acedia, Eros and Christian Joy – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
Joaquin Navarro-Valls Provided a Lesson in Papal Service – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, NC Reg
Devotion to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, Intgrtd Cth Life™
Is “Guadalupe” a Mexican Name? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
God and Objective Morality – Christopher Akers, The Catholic Thing
Catholic Social Teaching: Rooted in Leviticus? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Church and Spiritual Maturity in Christian Life – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Building a Bridge to Sacred Music – Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register
The Intersection of Catholic Faith & Modern Classical Music – Justin McClain, Cthlc Exchange
On Having Enemies to Love – R.J. Snell Ph.D., The Catholic Thing

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FRIDAY NUNTIUM AFTERNOON EDITION

Hollywood Composer Writes Requiem Mass for His Mother

by Kimberly Winston

of Religion News Service

Ratzinger Rising – William Doino Jr., First Things
Cardinal Bertone Talks about the Third Secret of Fatima – A. Gagliarducci, Cthlc News Agncy
More Parish Closings Nationwide – What Are We to Learn and Do? – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Jesus Christ Will Never Allow His Church to Ordain Women to the Priesthood – Kathy Schiffer
The Deeper Meaning of Receiving at the Altar Rail – Susanna Spencer, Natl Catholic Register
An Inclusive Church Needs Brotherly Exclusivity – Jason Craig, National Catholic Register
The Apocalypse Art Prize: Website Restored – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Miracle of the Sun Broke Darkness of Portugal’s Atheist Regimes – E. Harris, Cthlc Nws Agncy
The Supernatural Power of Confirmation – Bart Schuchts, Catholic Stand
Turn to Jesus Christ, Who Gives Life its Meaning – Rebecca Hamilton, NC Register
Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes: Eggs, Waffles, Fruit, and Oreo Frappuccino – Cerith Gardiner
For the FRIDAY NEWS EDITION (12 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY NUNTIUM MORNING EDITION (12 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY CIVILIZATION UPDATE (12 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the FRIDAY NEWS EXTRA (12 May, AD 2017) click here.

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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

A Relevant and Brief History of Islam

by Miguel A. Faria, Jr., M.D.,

of Hacienda Publishing

An Immigration Lawyer Defends Archbishop Chaput from Media Calumny – Matthew Archbold
An Ancient Philosophical Song Comes Back to Life After More Than a Thousand Years – Aleteia
The Catholic Schools Saved by Vouchers That Hurt Parish Donations – Laura McKenna
Does Morality Depend on Religion? – The Bloggin’ Brother
Healer of Souls – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Opus Dei’s New Head: ‘A First-Class Mind’ – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
So You’re in Love! Why “Living Together” Is Not God’s Plan for You – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Dignitas: The Manners of Humility – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
House Votes to Overturn Obama Abortion Funding Ruling – Patty Knap, Natl Catholic Register
Remembering Monte Cassino – Michael De Sapio, Crisis Magazine
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

No Music Is Good Music

by Kevin Aldrich,

of Catholic Stand

The Ozarks: A Good Place for Catholics – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic in the Ozarks
On Trump’s Executive Order on Refugees, Look to Pope St. John XXIII – Omar Gutiérrez, NCRg
5 of the Most Beautiful Churches in California – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
A Surprising Choice for Krakow – Catholic News Agency via the National Catholic Register
Healing the Father Wound – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Fostering Young Vocations (Part 5) – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Pope Emeritus Benedict’s Favorite Music – R. Jared Staudt Ph.D., National Catholic Register
Learning to Accept God’s Will – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
SSPX Bishop Fellay: Personal Prelature Offer Under Consideration – Elise Harris, CNA via Reg
Actual Apocrypha in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
A Catholic Populism? – James Kalb J.D., The Catholic World Report
God’s Quiet Miracles – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
How One Woman is Sewing the Sacred – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Why was Mary Purified at the Temple & Did She Receive Sacraments? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
If You Love, You Change – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
African-American Sainthood Causes Illustrate the Beauty of Everyday Holiness – Brian O’Neel

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SATURDAY EDITION

HellThe Sexual Rhythm of Rock Music

by Peter Kwasniewski, Ph.D.,

of Views from the Choir Loft

You’ll Never Guess what These Popes are Eating, but You’ll Want Some, Too! – Chloe Mooradian
The St. Benedict Medal: When the Church Is No Longer Messing Around – Angelo Stagnaro
Pocket RSV New Testament (Scepter Publishers) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
On the Future – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
The Great Books vs. The Great Conversation – Joseph Pearce
Jean-Paul Sartre: ‘Bathroom Bill’ Philosopher Extraordinaire – Brother André Marie
Try Not To Obsess – Kasia I., Ignitum Today
What Abortion, Domestic Violence & Sex Trafficking All Have in Common – Laurel Shaler Ph.D.
Are We in the Womb of Mary, or the Womb of Deception? – Lilla Marie Lottinger, Cthlc Stand
When Should We Ignore Tradition? – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
Author Says a New Religion Persecutes Christians – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine

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THURSDAY EDITION

Pretend Woman Pretend CatIt May Be Real For You, But Not For Me (The World of Pretend)

by Karlo Broussard

of Catholic Answers

The Non-Profit Law Firm on the Front Lines of the Religious Liberty Fight – Jim Graves
Heard the Claim That 1 in 3 Women Will Have an Abortion? It’s False, Here’s Why – Mat. Clark
Is “Contemporary” Church Music a Good Example of Inculturation? – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Proof-Texting Jesus, Post Catholic Sex-Abuse Scandal Style – Frank Weathers, YIMCatholic
Explaining the Authority of the Pope on Infallibility via Sensus Fidei – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky
Quæritur: Blessing of Olive Oil and Incense – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Italian Parliament Backs Same-Sex Union Bill – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Univ. of Notre Dame to Honor Joe Biden & John Boehner: At What Cost? – Fr. Ray. J. De Souza
The Gift of the Spirit: Readings for Pentecost – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Open Your Eyes to Creation – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Gathering the Human Family: The Readings for the Vigil of Pentecost – John Bergsma Ph.D.
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
For the ST. PETER & PROPHET MUHAMMAD TUES. EDITION (May 10, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (May 11, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EXTRA (May 12, 2016) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (May 13, 2016) click here.

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TUESDAY EDITION

(Photo: C.N.A.)
(Photo: C.N.A.)

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Rhode Island: “Never Vote for Any Candidate of Any Party Who Supports Abortion”

by Steven Ertelt

of LifeNews.com

Lessons Learnt at Home: Prayers & Other Christian Customs – David Torkington, Cthlc Stand
Lawyer Raises Legal Concerns After Ofsted Backs Gender-Neutral Bathrooms – Simon Caldwell
Quæritur: Dressing For Weekday Masses – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Bet You Can’t Pronounce These Awesome Saint Names – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
Thought Police: Tampa Bay Times Jihad on Christian Clubs in Schools – Jim Davis, Get Rlgn
The Insidious Danger Behind ‘Family Balancing’ – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Book Review: Manual for Eucharistic Adoration (Tan Books) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Exclusive: Interview with Bishop Athanasius Schneider – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Saint Pope John XXIII on the Cure of Ars – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Promoting Saints: What Goes Into Causes That Investigate Holy Lives – Brian O’Neel, N.C. Reg
Prince: Dance, Music, Sex, Religion – Stephen Niezgoda, First Things
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR SUNDAY EDITION (April 24, 2016) click here.
For the ST. PETER & PROPHET MUHAMMAD MON. EDITION (April 25, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR TUESDAY EDITION (April 26, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (April 26, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (April 26, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (April 27, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EXTRA (April 27, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (April 28, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (April 28, 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EXTRA (April 28, 2016) click here.

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