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FRIDAY EXTRA

left, Jordan Peterson, right, William Lane Craig (Credit: Crisis Magazine)

The Peterson–Craig Encounter: A Missed Opportunity?

. . .On January 26, Wycliffe College, a graduate school federated with the University of Toronto, hosted a discussion on the question: “Is there meaning to life?” The three participants included philosopher & theologian William Lane Craig, atheist philosopher Rebecca Goldstein, & clinical psychologist & professor of psychology Jordan Peterson. . .

by Scott Ventureyra, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

A Strange Post-Liberal Ecumenism – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Anti-Christian Harvard – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
‘Black Panther’ Star Boldly Proclaims “I Fell in Love with Jesus” – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
How Focusing on Catholicism’s Beauty Can Lead People to the Faith – Francis Phillips
St. Polycarp & the Grain of Incense – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Top Imam Calls for Major Reforming Islam, Sharia; Is That Possible? – Joh. Zmirak Ph.D.
Coffee, Roman Style – Carrie Gress, my favorite catholic things
What Do We Agree On? – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Why Do Catholics Abstain from Meat on Fridays & Fast? – Deacon Mic. Bickerstaff, ICL™
Of Space Aliens & the Catholic Faith – Sabrina Arena Ferrisi, National Catholic Register
France Debates How to Pay for Saving Crumbling Cathedrals – John Laurenson, Mrktplc
Inequality Is the Wrong Indicator, Why We Should Focus on Poverty Instead – Js. Ponce
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Catholics Should Not Be Afraid to Enter Public Life – Amy-Jo Crowley
A Book Launch, Hidden Mystical Power, & Art of the Impossible: Part II – Dv. Torkington
5 Inspiring Video Presentations of the Via Crucis – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
New Book on Catholic Fundraising: Pray, Pray, Pray, Ask – Brice Sokolowski
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Genderbread Person (Credit: Public Discourse)

The Philosophical Contradictions of the Transgender Worldview

by Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.,

of Public Discourse

For Excommunicated Group, Bishop Conley Discusses Path to Unity – CNA via The CWR
Bishop: Let’s Re-Examine Church Marriage Rules After Pope’s Airplane Wedding – LSN
Chilean Court Dismisses Case of Bishop Accused of Abuse – CNA via The CWR
Nothing to Celebrate: The Bolshevik Revolution & Millenials – Pie. Yared, City Journal
Where Have All the Babies Gone: U.S. Fertility Rate Continues To Drop – J. Clark, Reg
Caviezel to Play St. Luke in Upcoming St. Paul Biopic – CNA/EWTN News via The CWR
To Bring People to Jesus: Interview w/Fr. Larry Richards – N. LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Epic Pew Monthly Challenge- Redemptive Exercise – T.J. Burdick, epicPew
Jesus, Healer of the Broken-Hearted: 5th Sun. of Ord. Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Unprincipled Politics Mark Another Irish Referendum, Abortion – J. Bradshaw, Mrctrnt
A Tale Of Two Moons – Carlos Caso-Rosendi
Explainer: What Germany’s Political Parties Believe – Mary R. Royce, Transatlantic Blog
God Gad His Hand On Us: Interview w/Real Heroes of ‘15:17 to Paris’ – CNA via CWR
Pope Francis to Bow to China With Concession on Bishops – F.X. Rocca & E. Dou, WSJ
A Consistent Ethic of Life Must Begin with Defending Life Itself – Ste. P. White, CNA
Promoting International Religious Liberty Provides Stability, Fight Terrorism – R. Shaw
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GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION

Aristotle Transparent BackgroundA Philosopher’s Defense of the Reasoning Believer

by Matthew J. Franck, Ph.D.,

of Public Discourse

How Can Gay Rights And Religious Liberty Coexist? With Free Association – Ramona Tausz
Rights First, Government Second – Adam Freedman, City Journal
Pro-Life Group Backs Trump: He’ll Appoint Pro-Life Judges & Defund P.P. – Steven Ertelt, LN
Trump: ISIS Threatens Us Today because Decisions Hillary Clinton Made – Robert Spencer
Does a “Catholic Vote” Even Exist? – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch
Body Shaming: It’s about More than Shape – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
The Party Of Life: The Case For A Pro-Life Third Party – Ben Domenech, The Federalist
Fortnight For Freedom: National Suicide – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
3 Big Reasons You Can’t Compare Democrat Gun Sit-In w/ Civil Rights Movement – Hemingway
School Lunch Shouldn’t Be Middle-Class Welfare – Julie Kelly and Jeff Stier, The Federalist
The End of Socialism – Bradley J. Birzer Ph.D.
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Pope FrancisWhat Pope Francis and Medical Experts Say About the Bathroom Agenda

by Patti Maguire Armstrong

of the National Catholic Register

Bear Growls: Father Rosica – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
This Pontificate Is “Fast Becoming the Most Centralising” in Recent Vatican History – Rrt Cæli
Philosopher Peter Kreeft Offers Advice on Holiness, Saintliness – Jean M. Heimann, The Rgstr
Benedict XVI: Never Told Anyone Publication of 3rd Secret of Fatima was Incomplete – Fr. Z
10 Things No Theology Teacher Ever Misses During Summer Break, Ever – Sara Spitt, epicPew
Europe Starts Their Own ‘Get Religion’ Website – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Thoughts on Captain America: Civil War – Kasia I., Ignitum Today
Want to Learn How to Navigate Science in the Light of Faith? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D.
Serving the World Through Our Children – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Deaconesses: a Reasoned Approach – James Griffin, One Peter 5
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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SATURDAY EDITION

Saint John Bosco Catholic School Children LearningChoosing Classical Education Over Common Core

by Anthony S. Layne

of Outside the Asylum

Tradition: Its Necessity and Its Discontents – James Kalb J.D., The Catholic World Report
The Suffering and Faith of Saint Damien of Molokai – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
Relativism, Authority, Scripture, and the Culture of Death – Joe Kral, Truth & Charity Forum
The New Dark Ages – G.K. Chesterton, The Distributist Review
Josef Stalin, the Prototype of 21st Century Atheists – Matthew Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Arguing About Modernism – Joseph Pearce
Virtue, Courage, & Moderation in Plato’s “Statesman” – Peter Kalkavage
Socrates on the Offspring of the Good – Eva Brann
The Pieta: A Lesson About Unexpected Grace – Debi Vinnedge, Catholic Stand
Poland’s Christian Heritage a ‘Strong Foundation for the Future’ – Catholic News Agency
Personalist and Sacramental Meaning of “Paying the Debt” – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., T.A.C.F.
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SUNDAY EXTRA

Mother Angelica with a Crucifex Jesus Cross Beauty Beautiful Love SacrificeMother Angelica’s Feminine Genius

by Alice Von Hildebrand

of the National Catholic Register

Philosophy of Music, BB Guns, and Pull Ups – Taylor Marshall Ph.D., Maccabee Society
Intense New Image of the Sacred Heart and Your Act of Reparation (Action Item!) – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Best Way To Experience Lourdes – Fr. Matthew Pittam, Catholic Herald
Sacred Music vs. “Praise & Worship”: Does It Matter? (Part II) – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., 1P5
A Conceptual Tripod: Liturgical Law, Tradition, and Culture – Aelredus Rievallensis, Nw Lt Mv
Purity of Heart – Amy Atkinson, Ignitum Today
Canadians Will Regret Legal Assisted Suicide, Cardinal Collins Predicts – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Catch 23: Why a World with Two Billion Christians In It Stays Such a Mess, Part I – Felix Whelan
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Interview from Lesbos to Rome – Catholic News Agency
The Compendium of the Gospel – Fr. C. John McCloskey III, The Catholic Thing
As He Leaves Greece, Pope Francis Takes 12 Refugees With Him – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agncy
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Explanations Continue – Big Pulpit (April 17, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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Ibn Khaldun Muslim Islamic PhilosopherThe Islamic Philosopher Every Catholic Should Know About

by Ed West

of Catholic Herald Magazine

 

15 Non-Toy Gift Ideas for Children – Katie Sciba, The Catholic Wife
Ten Reasons to Pray the Rosary – Father Ed Broom O. M. V., The Catholic Gentleman
The Traditional Latin Mass and the Active Participation of the Laity – John R. T. Lamont
Prayer That Pleases God – Daniel Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Four Mini-Gospels – Frank Rega, The Shield of Faith
The Family as Domestic Church: How She Hands on Faith – Liz Estler, Cthlc Sprtl Drctn
The Gift of St. John Chrysostom’s Eloquent Teaching – Constance T. Hull, Cthlc Exchng
Isn’t It Ironic? Grace in the Wages of Sin – Kent Lasnoski, Dappled Things
La Serenissima and Her Patriarch – Laura Giomini, Regina Magazine
Her Enduring Charm: Reading Jane Austen – Suzie Andres, The Civilized Reader
Speaking Truth – David Mills, Ethika Politika
Who Is Saint Januarius – Diana Von Glahn, Catholic Spiritual Direction
How Christian Relationships Create Authority – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph. D., Catholic Culture
What Makes a Society Thrive? – James Stoner and Harold James, Public Discourse
Pope Francis, Aftershock – Big Pulpit (October 4, 2015)
Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
Second Synod Update for Wednesday – Big Pulpit (October 7, 2015)
Synod Update for Thursday – Big Pulpit (October 8, 2015)
Synod Update for Saturday – Big Pulpit (October 10, 2015)
Synod Update for Monday – Big Pulpit (October 12, 2015)
Post-Synod Update for Tuesday – Big Pulpit (October 27, 2015)
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