Persecution

FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Raymond Cardinal Burke at the Rome Life Forum 19 May A.D. 2017 (Credit: Screengrab of Photo by Edward Pentin via NCRegister.com)

Cardinal Burke: Scalfari Episode ‘Went Beyond What Is Tolerable’

. . .the American cardinal says the recent ‘interview’ regarding hell was a ‘profound scandal,’ & that the Holy Father is not only failing to proclaim the Church’s constant doctrine & sound discipline but also ‘increasing the confusion’ over crucial issues. . .

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

The ‘Long Way’ of Cardinal Sarah – Rebekah Lamb, Catholic Herald
Gender Madness Alienates Democratic Insider – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Gender Dysphoria & Children: An Evaluation of I am Jazz – Michael K. Laidlaw M.D.
The Hillbilly Elegy of France – Jude Russo, First Things
Europe: Muslim Immigrants are Open to Christianity & Converting! – Deacon G. Kandra
The Slow Poison of Bad Ideas – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
Pope Francis on Holiness, Gaudete et Exsultate – Edward Pentin, NC Register
After Adhering to Papal Appeal for Life, Hospital Then Reverses Decision – S. Ertelt
Jordan Peterson on Marxism – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Our Catholic Suffering Syndrome (CSS) Part I – Mike White, Catholic Stand
Rediscovering the Riches of the Latin Mass – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Chinese Government Reinterpreting the Bible for the Masses – Joshua Gill, The Stream
Making More of the Mass for Small Children – Leigh Snead, my favorite catholic things
Iranian Ambition & The Christian Exodus – Stephen Hollingshead Ph.D. & Paul Coyer
House Speaker: Catholic Charities Should Lead Anti-Poverty Fight – Chr. White, Crux
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VVEDNESDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Immaculate Conception Church Qaraqosh, Iraq 7 Nov AD 2016 (Photo Credit: Jaco Klamer/ACN)

A Modern Horror: Global Persecution of Christians at Historic Peak, Report Says

from CNA/EWTN News

U.K. Must be Stopped from Pushing Transgenderism on Children – Simon Marcus, Mrctrnt
The Ayoub Sisters are the Next Big Thing in Classical Crossover – J-P Mauro, Aleteia
Topless Feminists Throw Firebombs, Tampons & Feces at Catholic Church – Micaiah Bilger, LN
A War on Poverty That Would Work – Peter Cove, City Journal
How Close are We to Ending Extreme Poverty? – Joe Carter, Powerblog
Forget NFL Players: These Roofers Stood & Saluted Flag for Nat’l Anthem – N. Flory, The Strm
A People Numerous and Armed – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Air Force Punishes Colonel Who Refused to Affirm Gay Marriage – Todd Starnes, The Stream
Ireland Honors ‘Fake Saint’ Che Guevara with a Stamp – Ed West, Transatlantic Blog
Vietnam Veteran Faces Fines for Flying Navy Flag at Home – Ryan Pickrell, The Stream
Missouri Paper Takes Discovers a Real, Live Roman Catholic – Mark Kellner, Get Religion
Hollywood is Full of Booming Gongs and Clashing Cymbals – Matthew Archbold, NC Register
Amish Population Booming: Could Religion have Something to Do with It? – Bobby Ross Jr., GR
‘Clarity & Charity’ – the Keys to Defending Marriage in Australia – CNA via The CWR
Univ. Professor Under Siege for Challenging Transgender Orthodoxy – Jrt. Stepman, Mrctrnt
The Transgender Matrix: It’s Time to Choose the Red Pill – Walt Heyer, Public Discourse

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Review: Fr. Gerald Murray v. Jesuit Homosexualist Activist Fr. James Martin

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

F.S.S.P. Sets Own Record for Most Ordinations in a Year – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
A Tragedy Either Way; Regarding Cardinal Pell – Philippa Martyr, First Things
Cardinal Müller’s Exit: The Official ‘Term-Limits’ Explanation – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Fr. James Martin Explains His Vision Regarding ‘LGBT’ Catholics – Judy Roberts, NC Register
Re-Building a Bridge: Connection between Contraception & “LGBT Community” – Dcn. Russell
Fr. James Martin’s ‘LGBT’ Approach Sparks Concerns – Judy Roberts, Natl Catholic Register
Getting Back on Track with Your Fundraising Goal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic Classical Education on the Rise – Jay Boren, First Things
Traditionalist Institute Saves Second Church in Preston – Catholic Herald
St. Kateri Tekakwitha & a Promise Kept: Part I & Part II – Alita Maria Covel Ngo, Cthlc Stand
The Assault on Catholic Language & the Rebellion of the Poets – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Extraordinary Synod of 1985 – Eduardo J. Echeverria, The Catholic Thing
Ordained a Priest, Former Manchester United Footballer’s Goal is Christ – Cthlc News Agency
Are Christians Always Supposed to be Hated? – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
Big News: Liturgy Guy the Book Now Available! – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Don’t Send Chaldeans Back to Persecution in Iraq, Advocates Plead – Matt Hadro, CNA

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SATVRDAY MORNING SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Will Catholics be Branded ‘Extremists’?

by Dennis Sewell

of Catholic Herald

Glamorous and Carefree or Unmarried and Lonely? – Nicole M. King, Mercatornet
Costly Social Engineering Program Fails to Work – The American Interest
These Heartbreaking Pictures Show Horrors Planned Parenthood Fighting For – Eric Scheidler
Beware the Motives of ‘Progressive’ Companies Acting Altruistically – Jonah Goldberg
Britain’s New Aircraft Carrier Reportedly Runs on Windows XP – Jared Keller, The Natl Intrst
Disabled English Boy Awakens the Conscience of the World – Deacon Keith Fournier
Chicago Won’t Let You Graduate High School Without a Plan for the Future – Henry Rodgers
Don’t Believe Data Saying Women Have Lacked Substantial Economic Gains – Rachel Greszler
Charlie Gard: Doing the Right Thing for the Right Reasons – Elizabeth Scalia, Aleteia
How Clan Feuds and Ethnic Tensions Breed Terrorism in the Philippines – Chester Cabalza

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MONDAY EXTRA

Francesco Cardinal Coccopalmerio

“If You Don’t Commit Adultery, I’ll Kill Myself!” – “Well, Okay”

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

A Conversation with Jesus; A Heavy Cross to Bear – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
If You Neglect This Gift, You Will Go to Hell – Patti Maguire Armstrong, N.C. Register
Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti Wants Churches Destroyed; Why Bother? – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
What Happens When Persecuted Christians Fight Back? – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The State of Pope Francis’s Pontificate: Both Good & Not So Good – Andrea Gagliarducci, M.V.
These Gifs Perfectly Describe Every Confession Feel You’ve Ever Had – Chloe Mooradian, eP
7 Little-Known Prayers to St. Joseph Every Catholic Should Know – ChurchPop
Pope Francis & Sacred Musicians Call for the Reform of the Refrain – Nicholas Wolfram Smith
Young Samuel & Daniel Judged Elders: Traditionalism as Youth Movement – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Let Me Kill It: The Violence of Being More Ethical Than Your Society – Patrick Malone, Cth Std
Pope Must Use Papal Visit to Highlight Plight of Egypt’s Christians – Fr. Alx Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Would Vouchers Save Christian Schools, Or Nationalize & Secularize Them? – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Humility vs. Humiliation: The Lessons of Christ and St. Francis – Gabriel Garnica, Cthlc Stnd
The Power of Family Faith Formation – Elisabeth Deffner, National Catholic Register
New York Times Misuses Data to Criticize Defunding of Planned Parenthood – Chuck Donovan
Saints of Lent: Saint Oliver Plunkett – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic

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MONDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

The Heresy of the Day: The Denial of the Natural Order

by Mitchell Kalpakgian, Ph.D.,

of the Truth and Charity Forum

Dangerous Habits – Serious or Mortal Sin? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Cthlc Spiritual Direction
The So-Called “New Atheism” is Not Simply Not Believing in God – Angelo Stagnaro, The Reg
Quæritur: Is ‘Alma Redemptoris Mater’ Wrong? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pray Without Deadly Sin – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
The Religious-Liberty Showdowns Coming in 2017 – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Vatican Radio Ends 85 Years of Independent Operations – Kathy Schiffer, Natl Cthlc Register
Is There Hope for Middle-East Christians in 2017? – Edward Pentin, Natl Catholic Register
Ohio’s New Abortion Bill Is a Sign of Battles to Come – Emma Green, The Atlantic
New Study Downplays Harm Abortion Inflicts on Women – Cullen Herout, Crisis Magazine
The Perils of Utopian Overreach – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Pro-life Politics are Not Fringe or Obsolete: The Hyde/Helms Amendments – Stph. Pacheco

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THURSDAY EXTRA

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The Esolen Affair: Esteemed Providence College Professor Attacked Over ‘Diversity’

by Brian Fraga,

of the National Catholic Register

Chaplains of Death: An Appalling Document by Canadian Bishops – R.R. Reno, First Things
When is a Heartbeat Not a Heartbeat? When NPR Calls It ‘Sounds from the Fetus’ – T. Mattingly
Charges Dropped Against Founder of the Franciscan of the Immaculate – Marco Tosatti, RCæli
Quæritur: Should I be a Permanent Deacon? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
French Court Rules Down Syndrome Children Disallowed to Smile on TV – Mar. Orlandi Ph.D.
Italy: Priest Cancels Nativity Display to Avoid Offending People – Catholic News Agency
A Reading List for the 22nd Century and Beyond – Daniel Blackman, Natl Catholic Register
Religious Leaders: Sexual Orientation Laws Threaten Freedom – Catholic News Agency
So Catholics Worship Statues, Right? – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
D.C. United Defender Too Blessed to Be Stressed – Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register
Moral Hazard: Drones & the Risks of Risk-Free War – Alan Dowd, Providence
For the THURSDAY ADVENT EDITION (15 December, AD 2016) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (15 December, AD 2016) click here.

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

The Persecution of Professor Esolen by His Own Catholic College

by George Weigel,

of First Things

Ad Orientem – How It’s Going – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Note to Pollsters: What “Practicing Catholic” Really Means – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
Liberal Churches in Decline While Orthodox Ones Grow, Says Study in Canada – CH
For Years Pius XII Smeared, BBC Retraction Shows the Tide is Turning – William Doino Jr.
Safe Spaces and Special Little Snowflakes – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Our Profound Ignorance of the Crimes of Communism – Paul G. Kengor Ph.D., The Dispatch
Our Rich Traditions of Ember Wednesday of Advent – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Common Core & Catholic Education Are Incompatible – R.L. Flynn & Ma. Ann Glendon
Mission, Synodality Key Themes in Latest Round of Cardinal Meetings – Elise Harris, CNA
We Can’t Contracept Our Way to Maternal & Child Health – Rebecca Oas Ph.D., Catholic Lane
Parables And Pericopes For Christian Life – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

president-obama-smilingGlobal Elites Put Christianity in the Crosshairs

by Robert F. Gorman, Ph.D.,

of Acton Commentary

This Lord of the Rings Christmas Mashup Will Make You ROFL – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Put Not Your Trust in Princes—or in Princesses – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
Charity the Essence of Sanctity – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Sin-Eaters and the Lost Sacraments – David Mills, Aleteia
The Exorcist: Theology of the Possessed Body – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Mother Teresa’s 15 Tips to Help You Become More Humble – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NCReg
Carolyn Woo Reflects on Her Tenure at Catholic Relief Services – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCRg
The Profit to Be Gained from Praying for Holy Souls – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Our Lady of Guadalupe Will End the Bloodshed of the Culture of Death – Donal Anthony Foley
What the Anointing of the Sick Is & Isn’t: Countering Kevin T. DiCamillo – Joseph Arias, Crisis
Georgetown Hosts Abortion Advocates to Discuss ‘Reproductive Injustices’ – Adam Cassandra

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Election Day in America 2016 Edition

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chivalry-armor-crusader-sword-gallus-shield-knightWho Will Endure the Coming Persecution?

by Jonathan B. Coe,

of Crisis Magazine

Raymond Cardinal Burke’s Election Day Prayer – Action Item! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Constitution Won’t Protect Us if the Left Sweeps Thru Our Culture & Institutions – Rachel Lu
Beware of Candidates Who Define Catholicism For Us – Archbishop Joseph Naumann, Crisis
Reflections On The Election: A Lament of a Colorado Catholic – Mike White, Catholic Stand
Against Anti-Christian Bigotry, Trump is Far Better than Clinton – Stephen Herreid, The Strm
Election Night Open Thread for Catholics – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
After Today, the ‘Catholic Vote’ Should Matter More, Not Less – Carl Anderson, Crux
Patron Saint of Politicians – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Socratic Reflections on Election Day – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
U.S. Bishops Hope to Inform Catholic Vote – Barbie O’Dowd, Crux epicPew
A Word about the Futility of Politics in the West, on Election Day – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (8 November, 2016) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (8 November, 2016) click here.

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

Jean-Léon Gérôme The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer c 1863-1873Comfort Catholicism Has to Go; It Is Time to Prepare for Persecution

by Msgr. Charles Pope

of the National Catholic Register

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: What Does the Science Say? – Catholic News Agency
The TV Dinner and the Sexual Revolution – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
Ribbit: A New Game Changer in Social Media – Joe Sales
Argentine Saints-To-Be Reveal Pope’s Thinking on Priests, Nuns, and Laity – Inés San Martín
Although Girls Are Allowed to Serve, There Is Still the Process of Discernment – Brian Williams
The Barque of Peter Sails Through History – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
10 Biblical Names of Jesus and their Pivotal Meanings – Laura Hensley, epicPew
The Desert in Carmelite Spirituality – Carmelite Sisters, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Political Relevance of St. Augustine – John P. East, The Imaginative Conservative
Catholic Social Teaching Principles in the Workplace – Luciano Corbo, New Evangelizers
A Defense of Single-Issue Voting – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing

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EASTERN RITE THURSDAY EDITION

Holy Fathers Eastern Rite Catholicism Icon10 Frustrations Every Eastern Rite Catholic Understands

by Brooke Gregory

of epicPew

Violence Is Only One of the Problems Faced by Christians in Egypt – The Economist
When Icons Stream Myrrh and Statues Shed Human Tears – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Moscow Rips Ukrainian Catholic Church; Constantinople Differs – Byzantine Catholic Churc. . .
Why Middle East Christians Feel Betrayed by the West – Kevin J. Jones, Catholic News Agency
Modern Russian Iconographers Who Break the Rules but Conform to the Principles – D. Clayton
Where the Icons Aren’t Yet Dry – Matthew Milliner, First Things
A Byzantine Combination Breviary and Hand-Missal – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
The Brotherhood of Moses the Black – Katie Zavadski, The Daily Beast
Syriac Patriarch: Euro Bishops Disallowing Syriacs to Send Priests to Overseas Flock – D.A. Raad
Melkite Eparchy Celebrates 50-Year Milestone of Evangelizing in U.S. – Peter Jesserer Smith
Restoring Old Churches Inspires a New Philanthropy in Russia – Alison Smale, New York Times

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