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FRIDAY EDITION

St. Thomas Newman Chapel at the University of Nebraska (Credit: Liturgical Arts Journal)

New Church Architecture: St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel at the University of Nebraska

. . .The exterior of the chapel is heavily influenced by the Romanesque. Especially striking is the octagonal dome/tower which is reminiscent of many of the historical churches found in Milan & other parts of Italy. . .

by Shawn R. Tribe,

of Liturgical Arts Journal

On Cardinal Cupich’s Problematic, Convenient Conscience – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
Friday After Ash Wednesday: Feast of the Crown of Thorns – Fr. Z’s Blog
How a Parish Eucharistic Group Helped Revive a London Church – Fr. A. Robinson, CH
Pope Francis Reflects on His Critics – CNA/EWTN News via The Catholic World Report
Catholic School Opens in Renovated Kmart – Chloe Langr, epicPew
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Income Inequality is Not the Injustice We Perceive It To Be – Steven Pinker, BTh
Hundreds Rally in Support of Ireland’s Pro-Life Amendment – CNA via The CWR
New Ordinaries with New Heraldry’s in USA – Fr. Guy Selvester, Exarandorum
5 Moms Speak on the Future of Homeschooling – Mary Ellen Barrett, Seton Magazine
The Value of Vestural Traditions: A Call For Ecclesiastical Self-Confidence – S.R. Tribe
Science, Resurrection & History: Classical Education – Fr. J.V. Schall S.J., Cana Acdmy
New Law Defends Poland’s Honor During World War II – John Hittinger Ph.D., Crisis
South African Bishops Welcome President’s Resignation – CNA/EWTN News
Archbishop Wenski Urges Prayers for Parkland – Christine Rousselle, CNA
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Fr. Joseph Illo, pastoral administrator of Star of the Sea Parish in San Francisco (Photo Credit: Catholic News Service/Valerie Schmalz via Catholic San Francisco)

How the Eucharist Revived Our Parish

by Father Joseph Illo

of Catholic Herald

How to Destroy Catholicism in America – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Homosexualists “We’re Going to Punish the Wicked” – Regis Nicoll, Crisis Magazine
Fr. James Martin Promotes the Rainbow-color Queer-Christ – Joseph Sciambra
Scientific American Magzine Regurgitates Ancient Anti-Catholicism – The American Catholic
The Lesson on Self-Sacrifice I Learned From a Seed my Father Planted – Michael Cretaro, CS
Jacinta and Francisco’s ‘Graces’ – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
How to Perfect Your ‘Thank You’ in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Are “Cyber Wars” Tearing the Church Apart?  – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why the Rosary Works Wonders in Youth Ministry – Fr. Matthew Pittam, Catholic Herald
A Corrective to Buttiglione’s Recent Assertions on Canon Law – E. Peters J.C.D. J.D., CWR
Fastiggi & Goldstein vs. Shaw: Responses – Rorate Cæli
Catholic Justice: When the Church Should Not Defer to the State – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Salve Regina, Hermann the Cripple & Christopher Columbus – D. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Boston College Amoris Lætitia Agitprop Workshop and Schrödinger’s Cat – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope: Church Can Be Leading Voice for Protecting Youth Online – Elise Harris, CNA via NCRg
Black Lives Really Mattered to St. Peter Claver – Fr. John A. Perricone, Crisis Magazine
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (9 October AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CIVILIZATION EDITION (9 October AD 2017) click here.

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Father Michael Najim of St. Pius X Church, Westerly, Rhode Island

How to Survive — and Thrive — After a Change in Pastors

by Brian Fraga,

of OSV Newsweekly

Archdiocese of Denver Restores Order of the Sacraments of Initiation – Fr. Z’s Blog
A New Legalism Denies the Moral Content of Moral Rules – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
5 Simple Ways a Catholic Can Help a Protestant Friend Feel Comfortable at Mass – L. Savaryn
Silence and the Meaning of the Mass – Bishop Robert Barron, The Dispatch
The Singing of Ministers in the Eucharistic Celebration – Aurelio Porfiriz, New Lit Mov
The Vigil of Pentecost According to Divine Worship in Oxford – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Watch This Norbertine Father Bring Saints to Life – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
The Last Day of the Merry Month of May – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Pentecost & Speaking in Tongues (The Mass Readings Explained Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D.
Filipino Priest Kidnapped by Islamists Pleads for Help in Video – Elise Harris, Cthlc Nws Agncy
A Matter of a Universe That Matters: Why I Am a Christian – Anthony S. Layne, Cthlc Stand
Why Education Is Key to Protecting Life, Marriage and the Family – Edward Pentin, NC Rgstr
The 7th Annual Napa Conference is Coming Soon – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Interreligious Dialogue with Edge and Purpose – George Weigel, The Dispatch
Seeking Holiness and Wholeness in an Age of Technology – Brian Jones, The Dispatch
Card. Zenari on Syria’s Civil War: Children Paying Highest Price – Deborah Castellano Lubov
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (31 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (1 June, AD 2017) click here.

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TUESDAY NUNTIUM EDITION

Renewal Phase 2: Making the Parish Central Again

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

SSPX Claims about Permission from Rome to Ordain Priests – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Padre Pio and the Miracle Man of Belfast – K.V. Turley, The Dispatch via The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
St. Brendan and the Original Big Fish Story – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Fundraising Management – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Restoration of the Josephinum Chapel – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Of Witches, Walburga & Welcoming Spring: The Fearlessness of Tradition – Rick Becker, NC Reg
Why Do Christians Use the Fish Symbol? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Wisdom of Humility is Endless – Kevin Di Camillo, National Catholic Register
The Challenge Of Fatima – William Doino Jr., First Things
Taiwan’s Holy Trinity Church Draws Souls to Christ – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Devotion to Mary Brought Me Closer to God – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
For the TUESDAY NEWS EDITION (23 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NEWS EXTRA (23 May, AD 2017) click here.
For the TUESDAY NUNTIUM EXTRA (23 May, AD 2017) click here.

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THURSDAY EDITION

Make Church Great Again! “Free Our Churches From the Ugly and Stupid”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Church History: The Four Horsemen of Apologetics – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Coccopalmerio Explains His Positions on Catholics in Irregular Unions – Edward Pentin
Does Matthew 12:32 Suggest or Disprove Purgatory? – Dave Armstrong, N.C. Register
Dorothy Day, as Seen by Her Granddaughter – Perry West, Catholic News Agency
You Are Made of Dust, Which is Forged by God in the Stars – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., The Reg
Mystical Lent: Sowing Seeds of Silence – Eddie O’Neill, National Catholic Register
Latin Contest Announcement: Prize €20,000 – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Congress Can Do More for Religious Liberty Abroad, Scorecard Finds – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
Regnative Prudence & Pro-Life Legislation Part I: The Heartbeat Bill & Abortion Bans – Joe Kral
How Assisted Suicide Discriminates Against the Poor & Disabled – Matt Hadro, Cth Nws Agncy
Chinese Communists Intensify Religious Persecution, According to New Report – Sarah Stanley

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

Liturgical DancingQuæritur: Only Half-Way Decent Parish Near Us Is Still Not Good, What To Do?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Is Vatican, Under Francis, Moving Away from Teachings of JP2 on Life & Marriage? – Phil. Lawler
Cardinal Burke says ‘I Will Never be Part of a Schism’ – Patrick B. Craine, Life Site
400 Books on the History of Art, Ready to Download (Legally) for Free – Daniel Esparza, Alt
108 Years Ago, This Priest’s Murder at Mass Shocked the U.S. – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Register
Pittsburgh Diocese: Government Is Violating Supreme Court Mandate Order – Cthlc Nws Agncy
Pope Francis’ Catholics and the Problem of Labels – Timothy Kirchoff, Ethika Politika
Al Smith: The “Happy Warrior” Who Was Unapologetically Catholic – Russell Shaw, The CWR
The Happiest Day of Mother Teresa’s Life – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
New Art from Daniel Mitsui: The Mass of St. Gregory – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why the Prince of Peace Divides Us – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Catholic Stand
Fragment of Christ’s Cross Stolen from California Church – Adelaide Mena, Cthlc News Agncy

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MONDAY EDITION

Catholics Give Less than One Percent at Their ParishThe #1 Reason Parishes are Suffering can be Solved with This Simple Program

by Shaun McAfee O.P.

of epicPew

The Pope Makes Mistakes, The Vatican Pretends They Don’t Exist – E.N. Peters J.D. J.C.D.
Papal Comments on Cohabitation and Civil Marriage Suggest a Direction – E. Peters J.D. J.C.D.
Phil Lawler on Papal Off-the-cuff Remarks, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis vs. Pope Francis about Indissolubility and Marriage – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mr, Mrs, Dr. . .Why Have Titles? – Bernard Toutounji, Ignitum Today
Is Catechesis Possible in a Narcissistic Age? Teaching Self-Centered Millennials – Jon. B. Coe
What Was It Like to Be an Early Christian? – Fr. C. John McCloskey, National Cthlc Register
The “Benedict Option” or the “Gregorian Option”? – Fr. A. Liaugminas & Sheila Liaugminas
Investigative Book on Kandhamal Violence Challenges Christian Conspiracy Theory – R. Joseph
Mercy and Its Counterfeit Counterpart – Donald DeMarco, National Catholic Register
What Ms. Frizzle Taught Me – Angie Windnagle, Ignitum Today
For the GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION (June 20, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION (June 20, 2016) click here.
For the MONDAY EXTRA (June 20, 2016) click here.
For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre:  What Truth (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION (June 21, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 22, 2016) click here.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 22, 2016) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EXTRA (June 22, 2016) click here.

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