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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

21 June AD 2018

St. John Paul II (Credit: The Catholic World Report)

George Weigel Addresses Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego of His Misconceptions on St. John Paul II

. . .homelands & social doctrines. . .St. John Paul II’s recognition of the dynamics of post-Cold War economies was not drawn from his Polish experience but from intense conversations with western scholars who knew how post-industrial economies work. . .

by George Weigel

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
This Powerful Pro-Life Drawing That’s Going Viral is Mind-Blowing – ChurchPOP
Uptick in Homosexual Abuse Claims Likely After Big Case Makes Splash – Mark Pattison
Card. Brandmüller Says Pope Received the Dubia Before Publication – M. Hickson Ph.D.
Does Pope Francis Read His Mail? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Reverse Wreckovation at the Cathedral of St. Paul – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Return of the Gilbertines – Charles A. Coulombe, The Anglicanorum Coetibus Scty
Catholicism is Not the Religion of Nice – Matthew Archbold, National Catholic Register
How the Ignatius Pew Missal is Bringing Chant, Sacred Hymns to Parishes – Jea. Flood
30 Years of the FSSP — New Website – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower
Public Worship, Public Error, & Indifference – The Underground Thomist
5 Ways to Fight This Suicidal Surge – Fr. Roger Landry, NC Register
Crusader Liturgy: The Feast of the Liberation of Jerusalem – Canticum Salomonis
Quæritur: What Can the Instituted Acolyte Do & Wear in the TLM? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Six Obstacles to Evangelizing in the Modern Age – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, ICL™
The Popes, Geneva & the World Council of Churches – Matthew E. Bunson, NC Register
WJAMI or ‘Would Jesus Accept My Invitation?’ – Brice Sokolowski, Catholic Fundraiser
Every Year 5 Million Elderly Abused & Crimes Never Discovered – Sara Buscher, Lif Nws
7 Tips to Tell a Friend Before She Buys a Wedding Dress – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cardinal DiNardo: All Clergy, No Matter Their ‘Standing,’ Must Protect Children – CNS
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

11 October AD 2017

Vatican Museum Painting of the Rosary and the Battle of Lepanto (Photo Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Follow Up: Massive Rosary Prayer in Poland and Disdain from Massimo Faggioli

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

13 Most Hilarious and Inspiring Quotes from the Popes – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
11 Things Every Catholic Should Know About the Mysterious Apparitions at Fatima – ChurchPop
All Dressed Up for Mass?: The 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
True Story Behind October 13 & Mysterious Knights Templar – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Why Modern Physics Does Not Refute Thomistic Philosophy – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., SN
Moved by Priest’s Martyrdom, French Businessman Returns to the Faith – CNA via The CWR
How to Perfect Your ‘Thank You’ in Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Isolated Catholic Village on the Lebanon & Syria Border: We Beg You, Help Us – J. Allen, Crux
Why I Signed the Filial Correction – Eric Sammons, Swimming Upstream
On Popes’ Remarks on Centenary of Codified Canon Law – E.N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., ItLotL
Someone (Else) Please Help the Poor – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
From Panic Attacks to Freedom in God- Part II – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
Poland Prays: Hundreds of Thousands Pray Rosary to the Borders – F. Mazurczak, NCRg
On Friends Dying – Tom Collingwood, Catholic Stand
Listen and Ask Before You Give – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
A Tele-prayer Service for Catholics with Mental Illnesses – CNA Daily News via The CWR

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

28 September AD 2017

Hierarchy of Angels Infographic (Photo Credit: ChurchPop)

The Hidden Hierarchy of Angels, Explained In One Infographic

of ChurchPop

Polish Bishops Urge 1 Million Poles Pray Rosary in Honor of Historic Defeat of Islam – Fr. Z
Further Dubia for the Confused – Fr. Basil Cole O.P., Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Bishop Gracida & Fr. Andrew Pinsent: Why We Signed the Filial Correction – Catholic Herald
Grab Your Rosaries & Candles for This Fatima Event – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Cthlc Lane
Pittsburgh Diocese Reorganizes Parishes for Future Evangelization – Peter J. Smith, NC Rgstr
A Note from CNA’s Executive Director on the ‘Filial Correction’ – CNA Dly Nws via The CWR
Stop Screaming ‘Please Donate’ Because People are Not Listening – B. Sokolowski, Cth Fund.
Review: ‘Why I Am Catholic’ is Convincing & Convicting – Fr. Mat. Schneider L.C., Aleteia
Do You Know Why Catholics Call Mary ‘Stella Maris’? – Theresa Williams, epicPew
What Does it Mean to Say That Jesus “Became Sin”? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery
A Short History of Buddhist Violence Against Christians – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Register
Even Monks have to Eat: Enterprise Meets the Vow of Poverty – Lindsey Wilbur, Trnstlntc Blg
Mystical Union Is Not a Fairytale — It’s Child’s Play – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
New Boys’ Choir CD Explores Rich Music of Mary – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
How the US Church is ‘Sharing the Journey’ with Immigrants – CNA Daily News via The CWR
Pope Francis: Charity is the Soul of the Church’s Mission – Han. Brockhaus, CNA/EWTN Nws
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (9 October AD 2017) click here.
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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

28 July AD 2017

Can America Become the New Poland?

by Father Richard Heilman

of Roman Catholic Man

Why Rome is Doing Battle with American Culture – Matthew Schmitz, Catholic Herald
Why Telling Your Story Improves Your Fundraising (Dramatically) – Brice Sokolowski
8 Ways Not to Make a Good Confession – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Trasmoz: The Only Cursed, Excommunicated Town in Spain – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Cardinal Sarah and the Ordinariate Rite – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mtl Enrchmnt
Game of (Thrones) Rationalizations – One Mad Mom
Netflix’s ‘The Keepers’: Agenda-Driven Filmmaking Exploits a Nun’s Murder – Dav. F. Pierre Jr.
The Dating Game & St. Mark’s Gospel – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Want to Change the World? It Starts with Joy, Archbishop Chaput Says – CNA via The CWR
What the Bible Reveals About Infant Baptism – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
Scotland to be Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – Catholic Herald
“Letting Go and Letting God”: Dealing with Disappointment – Alaine DeSantis, Cthlc Stand
Edgar Allan Poe’s Unknown Friendship with the Jesuits – Patrick McNamara Ph.D., Aleteia
Carrie Gress, Ph.D.: A Survey of Beauty, Truth & Goodness Through the Ages – David Clayton
lit: Catholicism for Young Adults – T.J. Burdick O.P., Dominican Institute
The Parables of Jesus – Part 3 (The Mass Readings Explained; Video) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., TSP

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TVESDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

11 July AD 2017

President Trump’s Warsaw Speech

by Father George W. Rutler

of Crisis Magazine

4 Slurs That Need to Stop Being Used as Political Weapons – Henry Scanlon, The Federalist
Why THAAD Is North Korea’s Worst Nightmare – Harry J. Kazianis, The National Interest
Pope Francis and Pope Benedict on Europe’s Future – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
House of Roman Army Officer Discovered Underground 1,800 Years Later – John Burger
The Real Benedict Option – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
The Mainstream Media is Fake News – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Secularist’s Revealing Freakout Over Trump’s Defense of the West – Mike Gonzalez
No, America Doesn’t Have Highest Maternal Mortality Rate In Developed World – Leslie Loftis
Answering Ben Santer’s Trickle-Down Ignorance. . .; Santer Responds Update! – Briggs Ph.D.
Whose West? Which Values? – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Render Unto Caesar: The Death of Reason and the Triumph of Feelings – Chad Judice
How Erasing Sex Distinctions From Law Kills Privacy And Consent – Paul Dirks, The Federalist
Answering Ben Santer’s Trickle-Down Ignorance on Climate – William M. Briggs Ph.D.
Why Many Republicans View America’s Colleges & Universities Negatively – Gracy Olmstead
Can Health Care be Left to the Free Market? – Joe Carter, Acton Institute
Dorothy Sayers, School Choice, and Long Run Student Success – Elizabeth Yeh, Acton Inst.

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CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION

8 August AD 2016

Poland Takes Aim at Putin’s Pipe Dreams

by Keith Johnson

of Foreign Policy

My Grandfather: Scapegoat for a Century of Mideast Chaos – Christopher Simon Sykes, CaD
Beyond the Turkish Coup – George Friedman, Geopolitical Futures
Why the Next President Must Break Up Iraq – Mark Pfeifle, Time Magazine
5 Chinese Weapons of War America Wishes It Had – Kyle Mizokami, The National Interest
Could France, Germany and Poland Build a New Lethal Tank Together? – James Hasik, TNI
What Makes Russia’s New Tu-160M2 Blackjack Supersonic Bomber Special – Dave Majumdar
Turkey’s New Anti-Americanism – The Editorial Board, The New York Times
Israel’s Job Number One: Avoiding A Second Auschwitz – Louis René Beres, The Natl Interest
Promoting Chinese a Necessity, Not an Option for Australia – Jane Orton, East Asia Forum
To Understand Chinese Expansionism, Look to the Opium Wars – Sebastian Roblin, TNI
Mandela’s Legacy Can’t Save Incompetent ANC – Abdi Latif Dahir, Quartz

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FRIDAY EDITION

8 July AD 2016

On the Eve of World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland

by Gretchen R. Crowe

of OSV Newsweekly

Abstinence Education Works, Condoms Don’t: New Teen Pregnancy Data – Rebecca Oas Ph.D.
The Story Behind 54 American Cities Named After Catholic Saints – Matt Vander Vennet, eP
Community and Economic Development: Transforming Our Cities Through Love – Liz Crandell
How to Survive Summer if You’re a Lonely Catholic – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
The Long Unmarked Grave of Henry VIII – Reverend Patrick G. Burke, Paddy
Whither Britain After ‘Brexit’? – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Planned Parenthood Videos Haunted Me–Still Do – Jamey Brown, Catholic Stand
Supreme Court Decisions Show Dogmas of Sexual Revolution Trump All Rights – Abp. W.E. Lori
California Dreams Up Nightmare for Catholic Education – Patrick Reilly, Natl Cthlc Register
Spielberg’s Enchanting Take on Dahl’s Endearing BFG – Lauren Enk Mann, The Dispatch
Pope Francis Names Archbishop Cupich of Chicago to Congregation for Bishops – Elise Harris

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CIVILIZATION SUNDAY EDITION

26 June AD 2016

Poland Defends Its Pro-Life Laws, Blasts E.U. Leaders Telling It to Legalize Abortion

by Stefano Gennarini, J.D.,

of LifeNews.com

Pope John Paul II & the Secret History of Europe – K.V. Turley, Catholic Exchange
Central Asia: The Next Region to Unravel – Kamran Bokhari, Geopolitical Futures
Roman Europe? – Anatole Kaletsky, Project Syndicate
What Is German? – Anna Sauerbrey, The New York Times
Welcome to Czechia: Still Under a German Shadow – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
India: One State, Many Countries – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
Obama vs. Sun Tzu: The Deadly Price of Not Making a Threat Assessment – Jamie Glazov, J.W.
A New Europe, Ready or Not – Joel Weickgenant, RealClearWorld
Europe’s Sick Farmer: France’s Agricultural Model Is in Trouble – Nicholas Vinocur, Politico
France’s 1968 Chaos & Democracy’s Fragility – Mark Tooley, Providence
Laws Divine and Human: Considerations on the Government of Poland – Peter S. Rieth
For the ST. PETER & MUHAMMAD THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
For the CIVILIZATION THURSDAY EDITION (June 23, 2016) click here.
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For the Orlando Jihadist Massacre Post-Mortem post (June 24, 2016) click here.

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FRIDAY EDITION

13 May AD 2016 1 Comment

Quæritur: Was It Right To Leave a “Mass” with a String of Serious Abuses?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Olson’s Resurrection – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Dispatch via The Cthlc World Report
St. Peter’s Square, May 13, 1981 – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
You Can’t Make a Silk Purse Out Of A Sow’s Ear – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Countdown to W.Y.D. Poland 2016: St. Stanisław’s Witness of God Before Gov’t – Carrie Gress
Father Daniel Berrigan Found Fame in the Pursuit of Justice – Robert Royal Ph.D., N.C. Rgstr
Pentecost and the Prerequisites of True Devotion – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
How About a Masters in Ratzinger Studies? Update – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Free and Virtuous Society – George Weigel, Ethics & Public Policy Center
Don’t Let Our Faith Be Privatised: Catholics Have a Vital Role to Play in Politics – Ruth Kelly
Bishop on Zika Virus: Follow the Message of Prevention, Not Abortion – Shaun McAfee O.P.
Pope Francis, Erich Przywara, and the Idea of Europe – John Betz, First Things
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (May 11, 2016) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (May 14, 2016) click here.
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SATURDAY EDITION

7 May AD 2016

Choosing 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.
For the GOD & CAESAR WEDNESDAY EDITION (May 4, 2016) click here.

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TUESDAY EDITION

19 April AD 2016 2 Comments

Three Cheers! A New Lectionary in the Pipeline Using the R.S.V. (Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition of the Bible; in the U.K.)!

by Fr. Timothy Finigan

of The Hermeneutic of Continuity

Poland: Eucharistic Miracle! Bleeding Host Is Human Cardiac Tissue – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Bathroom Bill” Is Not Hateful Bigotry – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
St. John Vianney’s Preaching on Unworthy Communions – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., Nw Lt Mv
Do Women Desire The Patriarch? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D., Maccabee Society
Just War Theory Isn’t Obsolete – Gregory Brown, Public Discourse
How Theology of the Body Impacted My Life – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Hospital Threatens to Cut Life Support f/ Disabled Baby Without Parents’ Consent – M. Bilger
A Saint for Our Times: A Review of Shaun McAfee’s “St. Robert Bellarmine” – Anne M. Miller
At Least His Shadow – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Pope Francis & Orthodox Leaders Call on World to Respond to Refugee Crisis – Cindy Wooden
Canadian Bishops Urge Politicians To Reject Bill To Legalise Assisted Suicide – Catholic Herald
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 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)
For the GOD & CAESAR THURSDAY EDITION (April 14, 2016) click here.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

25 May AD 2011

Are Children Worth the Cost? – Barbara Curtis, Catholic Herald (US)

. . .Nigeria: Where an Ageing Population Is Not a Problem. . .

. . .on the new Family Catechism. . .

. . .Mother of Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler’s Aborted Baby Now Pro-Life. . .

. . .Father Frank Pavone: Canadian Baby Joseph Back Home. . .

. . .Donor Offspring are People, with Rights Too. . .

Did Christ Wrongly Predict His Second Coming? (No, Here’s Why) – Taylor Marshall, CT

. . .The Rapture Trap. . .

Taking a Break From a Relationship (Dating & Engagement) – Anthony Buono, 6SJ

Top Ten Ways to Get Your Children to Give Up Their Catholic Faith – Robert Kumpel

. . .14 Steps to a More Self-Centered Church. . .

Not Just Teaching, but Change – Doctor Jeff Mirus, CatholicCulture.org/On the Culture

John Jay Study: $2M Exercise in Political Correctness (No SSA Issue?) – L. Verrecchio

. . .Phil Lawler questions bishops lack of responsibility here. . .

. . .Father John Zuhlsdorf fisks George Weigel’s report on the study here. . .

. . .Michael Cook of Crisis Magazine is disappointed in the study here. . .

Before-&-After Photos: Cross Still Standing Amid Tornado-Hit Church Rubble – TCK

Cardinal Koch: The Mass of All Ages Will Outlast Newer Rites – Tancred, TEF

. . .the “Extraordinarii”. . .

. . .President of Italian Bishops Calls for A Return of the Radiance of the Mass. . .

. . .A Biblical Walk Through the Mass. . .

The Holy See is Overhauling Caritas International – Dylan Parry, A Reluctant Sinner

US: Three Talking Points That Capitalize On New Abortion Polling – Thomas Peters, CV

An Open Letter to My Friends in Poland – George Weigel, Archdiocese of Denver

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