Pope Francis

SATURDAY EDITION

Dr. Dawn Eden Goldstein has Landed in Her New Theology Gig – in England

by Terry Mattingly

of Get Religion

What Will Happen When Trump and Pope Francis Finally Meet? – Fr. Raymond de Souza, CH
Bishops Ignore Laws of Probability, Chase after Red Herring; Islam & Terror – Kilpatrick Ph.D.
Mary Kenny: the Former ‘Bad Girl’ with a John Henry Newman Tattoo – Francis Phillips, CH
SNAP Lawyer Resigns after Scandal That SNAP Took Lawyer Kickbacks, Exploited Victims – TMR
Meditation After Looking Through the Bottom of a Glass – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
The Reawakening of Christian Civilization in Eastern Europe – Stephen Turley, TIC
Professors of Catholic Education – Eddie O’Neill, National Catholic Register
Three Ways to Not Deal with Canon 915 – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., The Dispatch
Parsing Pope Francis’s Puzzling Take on Religion in China – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Prayer Problems – Allison Gringas, Reconciled to You
Opus Dei Elects New Leader – Catholic News Agency via the National Catholic Register

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TUESDAY EDITION

Houston: A Catholic Theologian Walks into an Evangelical Megachurch, Watch What Happens Next

by Stephen Bullivant,

of Catholic Herald

Pope Francis: The Gaze Set on Moscow? – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Go Ahead Rachel, Weep – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
‘Amoris Lætitia,’ Malta & Conscience – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, National Catholic Register
Roe v. Wade and the Right to Rule Ourselves – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Amrcn Catholic
Aging and Mortality – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Bishop Grech Defends ‘Maltese Guidelines’ in Radio Interview – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Malta: Bishops Cant Alter JP2s Teaching, But Can Damage Church Unity – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Walk for Life West Coast: Positive Witness in Heated Political Climate – Catherine Harmon
Political Media: Guard-Dogs of Individual Liberty or Totalitarian Lapdogs? – P.A. Redpath Ph.D.
Lessons in Leadership from St. Thomas More – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Culture is Key in Evangelization – Carrie Gress Ph.D., Beauty of Catholicism
Fasting & Praying for the Unborn – Deacon Steven D. Greydanus, National Catholic Register

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MONDAY EDITION

Pope Francis is the Hammer of Freemasons!  True!

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Two Juicy Ironies in the Current Saga Featuring the Knights of Malta – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Maltese Bishops Go To ‘Amoris Lætitia’ Zoo: Disaster, Inexcusable Nonsense. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Liberal Intellectuals Get Wrong about Transgenderism – John Milbank, Catholic Herald
Important: Cardinal Caffarra Interview on Dubia & ‘Amoris Lætitia’ Confusion – Fr. Z’s Blog
Federal Judge Overturns Transgender Surgery Mandate – Kev. J. Jones, Catholic News Agency
Secular Scholastic Shakedown Scheming – Rod Dreher
The 5 Most Dangerous Countries to be a Christian – Joe Carter, PowerBlog
Teach the Truth & Not be a Hater, Ministry for Same-Sex Attracted Catholics – Ma. Rezac, CNA
France’s Catholic Moment – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., First Things
Why Defund Planned Parenthood – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Siblings Arrested in Cyberattack That Compromised Vatican Computers – Cthlc News Agency
Soldier or Saint – Leave No One Behind – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand

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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Holidays Caught Pope Francis in a ‘Damn the Torpedoes!’ Mood

by John L. Allen Jr.,

of Crux

How Barack Obama Fundamentally Transformed the US – Paul G. Kengor Ph.D., NC Register
Recognizing the Face of Evil – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky, The Catholic Thing
Bishops Warn of Intolerance after Government Advisor Criticises Catholic Schools – CNS via CH
Lessons from an Era of Confusion – George Weigel, The Dispatch
There’s a Sweet app for Catholics Who Support & Are Involved in Missions – Shaun McAfee O.P.
AP Fails to Ask School ‘Covenant’ Question in LGBTQ Teacher Case – Terry Mattingly, Get Rlgn
Brick by Brick in Duluth: TLM Instituted in a Parish – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Year of Our Lord 2017 – Nathaniel Lauer, Catholic Stand
Giving the Unborn a Voice: March for Life 2017 Preview – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Planned Parenthood is All About Profit, No Matter What – Patty Knap, N.C. Register
Leo XIII, Abraham Kuyper & Foundations of Modern Christian Social Thought – J.J. Ballor Ph.D.

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TUESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EXTRA

Can Pope Francis’s Legacy be Rolled Back? Well, Yes and No

by John L. Allen Jr.,

of Crux

Jennifer Fulwiler Made a Super Cool Patron Saint Generator for 2017 – Chloe Mooradian, eP
Editor of New Argentine Edition of L’Osservatore Romano is a Protestant Pastor – S. Magister
On Determinism – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
12 Rousing Scripture Verses to Start Your New Year Right – Theresa Williams, epicPew
More Doctrine for a Better Homily – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Epiphany: Mystery of the Magi (Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Our “Learning Agenda” From the Anti-Life Gnostics – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
Mercy and Truth, Love and Law: Take the Road to Emmaus – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
When God’s Authorship of Creation is Denied – Fr. Daniel Pattee T.O.R., Crisis Magazine

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THURSDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

The Good Thief Isn’t Good for Protestant Doctrines

by Karlo Broussard,

of Catholic Answers

In Remembrance of Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
Why Human Nature is Important When Evaluating Sexual Behavior – Karlo Broussard, Cth Ans
Our Responsibility to Criticize Islam – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
10 Classic Catholic Books Written by Women – Kevin T. Di Camillo, Natl Catholic Register
Kidnapped Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil Appeals for Pope Francis’s Help in YouTube Video – Patty Knap
4 Rules for Criticizing with Kindness – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Do You Know the Meanings of the Creatures in the Tetramorph? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
‘Hamilton’ Actor Offers Free Tickets to Boost Planned Parenthood Support – Dustin Siggins
Hey Catholic Millennials! Say Yes to Young Catholic Professionals (Org.) – John C. Connell
Heart-to-Heart: A Look at the Pain of Love – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Like Dew from Above – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today

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FRIDAY EDITION

Pope Francis’ Christmas Address to the Roman Curia

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Christmas & Culture: Closing Churches on Christmas? – Deacon Steven D. Greydanus, NCReg
Refuting the ‘Pagan Roots of Christmas’ Claim – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers
Court Ruling ‘Puts Lives of Severely Disabled at Risk’ – Simon Caldwell, Catholic Herald
Rogue One: An Advent Story – Lauren Meyers, Ignitum Today
After the Cairo Bombing, the West Must Stand with the Coptic Church – Fr. Peter Farrington
Messianic Prophecies: 2 Samuel 7: 12-16 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pope Lays Out Guiding Principles for Reform of the Roman Curia – Elise Harris, CNA via NCRg
Prepare for Christmas: Open Yourself to God in Prayer – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Is There an Advent/Christmastime Saint? – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
Egypt’s Coptic Christians are Stuck between ISIS & an Indifferent Govt – Farid Y. Farid, Quartz

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TUESDAY EXTRA

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Catholic and Correct: Zmirak’s “PIG Catholicism”

by Brad Miner,

of The Catholic Thing

The Prophecies of Charlie Johnston and His Angel – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Redefining Marriage Doesn’t Redefine Birth Certificates, Court Says – Catholic News Agency
Are We about to See the Extinction of Christianity in Egypt – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Quæritur: Rose Vestment on Weekdays after Gaudete Sunday? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Islamic Blasphemy Trial of Jakarta’s Christian Governor Begins – Associated Press via Cth Hrld
The Troubled Lives of Egypt’s Coptic Christians – Erasmus, The Economist
Aborted Children Deserve a Proper Burial – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
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Breaking Bad! Why Missalette Music is Destroying the Faith

by David Clayton,

of Beauty of Catholicism

Rather Than Global Warming, Worry about Wormwood – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky, Catholic Culture
Looking for Spiritual Reading? Here Are 8 Great Books Worth Checking Out – Erin Cain, Ig Td
Donald Trump and the Canary in the LGBT Coal Mine – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
The Transgender Movement Targets Autistic Children – Elise Ehrhard, Crisis Magazine
The ‘Sindr’ app May Sound Silly, but It’s a Godsend for Young Catholics – Stephen Bullivant
Are Millennials Leading Way in Rejecting Gideon Bibles? Los Angeles Times Says Yes – Julia Duin
Norcia 2017 Calendar Available for Free Download – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Lit Mov
10-Point Biblical Refutation of Sola Scriptura – Dave Armstrong, National Catholic Register
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MONDAY EDITION

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A Netflix-Like Catholic Digital Content Service Available to Seekers and Believers

from The CWR Staff

at The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Truth, Opinion, and the Divine Artist: Experiencing Transgender Inclinations – Andrew B.
BBC Admits It Underestimated the Church’s Opposition to Hitler – Dan Hitchens, Cthlc Herald
British Public Supports Bakers in ‘Gay Cake’ Row, Poll Shows – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
British Prime Minister Theresa May Appears to be a Serious Anglican Christian – Mark Kellner
The Gift of the Priestly Vocation: The Importance of Countercultural Formation – Mirus Ph.D.
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION:

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This Powerful Prayer Will Bring a New Springtime to the Church, Said B16

by Susan Klemond,

of the National Catholic Register

How Pornography Smothers Masculinity – Benedictine Augustine, Maccabee Society
Probability and the Death of Herod Agrippa – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Christian Mysticism and its Counterfeit – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
The Scandal of the Missing Halo, Is This A Case of Chronic Halo-tosis? – David Clayton, BoC
The Need for a Liturgical Conscience & Where to Get One (Part I) & (Part II of III) – C. Carstens
A Scientific Approach to God – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Wisdom: The Art of Ordering Things Properly – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Trth & Chrty Frm
Why Forgive? A Lesson for Millennials from the Jubilee of Mercy – Kathryn Jean Lopez, Crux
Biblical Roots of the Domestic Church: New Testament – Veronica Antz, Trth & Charity Frm

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

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Rather than Pulling a Nail, Pope Francis Finds Another Tool

by John L. Allen Jr.,

of Crux

When Someone Tries to Hold My Hand During the Our Father – Larry D, Acts of the Apostasy
Waiting for the War That Is Already Here – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The Cthlc World Report
4 Screwtape Quotes that Explain the World Today – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
At the Very Moment of Your Death, Christ Will Judge Your Soul – Rebecca Hamilton, The Reg
Our Lady of Guadalupe gave Aztec Culture what It Desperately Lacked – Francis Phillips, CH
Worship God, Not Self – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Sacrificing for the Faith vs. Sacrificing the Faith – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
India Celebrates 400 Years of Christianity Through Thick and Thin – Nirmala Carvalho, Crux
Catholic Vietnam: Growing Despite Communist Oppression – The Catholic World Report
Pope Francis: Through Beauty, Artists Make the World Better – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Guantanamo Bishop Tapped to Head Camaguey Archdiocese – Elise Harris, Cthlc News Agency

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