Pope Francis

MONDAY EDITION

blaise-cardinal-cupich-of-chicagoWith Pope’s Cardinal Picks, Bernardin’s ‘Seamless Garment’ is Back

by John L. Allen, Jr.

of Crux

Bishop in Belgium Calls for Rituals to Bless Adultery and Sodomy – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis Replaces Cardinal Sarah to Open JPII Institute’s Academic Year – Edward Pentin
Movie Review: Denial – Sister Helena Burns F.S.P., Catholic Lane
Are Children at Mass a Blessing or an Annoyance? – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
Poland and Abortion: Facts and Falsehoods – Filip Mazurczak, The Catholic World Report
How to Explain Sacramentals to Fundamentalists, Part I – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
Columbus and the Virgin Mary – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
EpicPew Joins Sophia Institute Press – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
New Film Documents the Persecution of Christians – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
4 Advantages of Digital Silence – Fr. Matthew Schneider, Catholic Stand
To Make Real Progress Catholics & Anglicans Must Look to Scripture – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith

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MONDAY EXTRA

kristin-lavransdatteThe Greatest 20th Century Catholic Novels

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

A Modern Feminist Author Discovers the Truth of Marriage – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D.
3 Cardinals Sign Statement Defending Magisterial Teaching on the Sacraments – Catholic Herald
The Last Nine Hyeronimite Monks – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Pope Francis Criticises Gender Theory ‘Indoctrination’ – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
10 Times Bishops Reminded Catholic Politicos Teachings on Life, Marriage & Family – J. McClain
Vin Scully’s Catholic Faith: Shining Brighter Than the Lights at Dodger Stadium – Justin McClain
What’s the Deal with Angels? – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
How to Curtail Judicial Activism – Stephen M. Krason J.D. Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Hero of the Maine: Father John Chidwick – Donald R. McClarey J.D., Catholic Stand
Mercy: A Call to Repentance – Peter Jermann, Crisis Magazine
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference from Azerbaijan – C.N.A. via The CWR

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MONDAY EDITION

(Photo Credit: Senator Tim Kaine Twitter)
(Photo Credit: Senator Tim Kaine Twitter)

Bishop Thomas Tobin: Tim Kaine Is Not a Pope Francis Catholic; He’s a Joe Biden Catholic

by Brian Fraga

of the National Catholic Register

Dr. Jan. Smith: Big Response to Pro-Humanae Vitae Affirmation. . . Stunning! – Carl E. Olson
Unmasking Saul Alinsky, a Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing – Joseph Pronechen, Natl Cthlc Register
N.Y. City Parish Promotes ‘Catholic’ Homosexual Activist Rally that Includes Mass – Cl. Chretien
The Ongoing Surrender of Terminology to the Secularist Agenda – Omnia Vincit Veritas
7 Insanely Bad TV Shows & Movies Featuring Popes – Matthew Archbold, Natl Cthlc Register
Let’s Explain Rather than Eject the Church’s Language – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
Catholics in an Age of Secular Moralism – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The Catholic World Report
Glowing in the Dark: Teens On Fire – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Bp. Olmsted: Pope Hasn’t Changed Practice on Communion for Divorced, Remarried – C.N.A.
Humanæ Vitae Dissenters Should Not Be Teaching at Catholic Colleges – Patrick Reilly, NC Reg
The Death Penalty Debate Continues. . . – Mark Brumley, The Dispatch

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SATURDAY EDITION

mother-and-father-kissing-adorable-little-infant-child10 Things People Need to Stop Saying to Parents for a More Pro-Life Culture

by Justin McClain

of epicPew

There is a Crisis of “Fatherless” Children in America – Larry Peterson, It Makes Sense To Me
Should We Welcome Expansion of Catholic Schools? Not If They’re Less Catholic – Mic. Merrick
The Nativity Show from the Creators of the Muppets – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Surrogate Gods, Surrogate Parents – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
The Marian Shrine of Walsingham & Christian Pilgrimage – Ann Schneible, Cthlc News Agency
Focus on Technique: How to Create Illusion of Depth, or Destroy It. . .  – David Clayton
Have You Had A Mercy Checkup? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
That Faith Counts Study: Religion is Bigger than Facebook, Google & Apple Combined – J. Duin
The Penitent Thief Was in the Right Place at the Right Time – Shaun McAfee O.P., N.C. Rgstr
Pope Francis Warns Gossip Destroys the Church from Within – Catholic News Agency via Crux

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FRIDAY EDITION

pope-francis-with-open-hand-waiving-smilingPope Francis Tells New Bishops: The World Is Tired of ‘Trendy’ Priests

by Carol Glatz

of Catholic Herald

The Thunderous Din of the Silent Majority – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Should Christians Romanticize the Middle Ages? – James Baresel
Most of U.S.’s Religious Nones Aren’t Atheists & Aggressive New Atheism Isn’t New – R. Ostling
Catholic Artist Preserves Memories of Parochial School Life – Jerri Donohue, N.C. Register
Texting Is For Twits – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Brock Turner, Moral Outrage, and Natural Law – Kevin E. Stuart, Public Discourse
Did The Rosary Save This Priest from the Atomic Bomb in Hiroshima? – Godwin Delali Adadzie
4 Spiritual Habits for Homeschooling – Sam, Thy Will Be Done . . .
Democracy Cannot Exist Without God – Vicki Burbach, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Empiricism and the Burkini Ban – Caleb Bernacchio, Providence
Ongoing Discussion about Capital Punishment Deserves Charity and Clarity – Mark Brumley

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MONDAY EDITION

st-helen-and-the-true-crossHow to Explain Sign of the Cross to Protestants

by Taylor Marshall, Ph.D.

Another Kim Davis? Christian Govt Worker Attempts to Skip LGBT Diversity Vid – Julia Duin
Supernaturally Oriented Catholicism Grows – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
Men Don’t Have Babies, No Matter What USA Today Thinks – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Rg
American Catholic Bishops Reaffirm the Church’s Teaching on Marriage – Justin McClain, eP
Beer Becomes Missionary Calling Card, Especially With Millennials – Associated Press via Crux
The Jesuit Who Invented Hypertext – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Vatican: Arranging an Abortion or Attempting Suicide are Obstacles to Ordination – C. Wooden
Diocese of Lincoln Sees Strong Turnout at First Sacred Music Clinic – Cathy Bender, C.N.A.
New Catholic University Launches Sacred Art Master’s – Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis Approves Establishment of Day of Prayer for Abuse Survivors – Carol Glatz

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EXTRA

archbishop-vincenzo-pagliaRecent Key Appointments Unsettle John Paul II Institute on Marriage and Family

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

On Anniversary, can We Finally Catch Benedict’s Point at Regensburg? – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Benedict XVI’s “Final Conversations” – Robert Royal Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Democratic VP Candidate Tim Kaine Contends Catholic Church Can Change on Marriage – C.N.A.
Nothing Superfluous, A Masterful Spiritual Guide to the T.L.M. – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Razzouk Family Tattooed Pilgrims Arriving to Holy Land for Last 700 Years – Daniel Esparza
Christian Genocide Could Succeed Through Indifference, Activists Warn – Mark Zimmerman
Are Clinton & Gates Foundations & USAID Supporting Depo-Provera Deception? – C. McGovern
Padre Pio’s Heart Is Coming to Boston – Mary Rezac, National Catholic Register
Pius XII’s Duel with Hitler – William Doino Jr., First Things
Pope’s Anti-Sex Abuse Panel Scores Victory in Vatican – Nicole Winfield, Crux
The Most Holy Name of Mary: Optional Memorial – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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CATHOLIC FRIDAY EDITION

(Photo Credit: CNS/Maurizio Brambatti)
(Photo Credit: CNS/Maurizio Brambatti)

Why Pope Francis Is Wrong about Extending Mercy to Creation and the Environment

by Carl E. Olson

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Priestesses Again Allow Protestants to Define Who Catholics Are, Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
After Years of Service, Courage Director Takes on New Assignment – Catholic News Agency
Ye Old News Subject of Anglican Decline Gets Royal Treatment f/ The Economist – Ric. Ostling
L.A. Gathering Puts Reverent Catholic Liturgy at Heart of New Evangelization – Kevin J. Jones
20 Saints Who Were Also Cherished Friends – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
4 Biblical Principles That Show the Reality of Purgatory – John Martignoni, Natl Cth Register
Georgetown Univ. Is Right to Face Up to Its History of Slavery, But Not Like This – David Cowen
Stalled Vatican Financial Reforms Could Hurt Cause of Evangelization – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
World Suicide Prevention Day, Sept. 10 (But Not for the Sick & Disabled) – Mark Davis Pickup
It’s All About Love – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Couples Who Adopt Are “Real Parents” – Christopher O. Tollefsen Ph.D., Public Discourse

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

medicine-flask-science-saint-praying-miraclesAn Atheists Investigates Vatican Approved Medical Miracles from A.D. 1588 to 1999: Pondering Miracles, Medical and Religious

by Jacalyn Duffin, M.D. Ph.D.,

of The New York Times

What Happened to Quebec: Catholicism’s Empty Quarter – George Weigel, First Things
Pope Francis in Conciliar Context – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Three Fascinating New Books from Angelico Press – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Ltrgcl Mov
Luther Looks at Islam – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
6 Ways Raising Catholic Kids Is like Prepping Them for the Hunger Games – Theresa Williams
Sexuality, Reality, and the Sacramental in Knight of Cups – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
To Whom Do Children Belong? Melissa Moschella’s Defense of Parents’ Rights – Tollefsen Ph.D.
Greg Burke: Pope Francis’ American Point Man – Judy Roberts, National Catholic Register
Are We about to See a Pogrom Against Christians in Turkey? – Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ct Hd
Questionable Zika Scare Manipulated by Pro-Abortion Forces – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Reg
Moses and the Parable of the Talents – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today

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CIVILIZATION WATCH THURSDAY EDITION

Pope Francis Waving Papal Ring ViewablePope Francis and the Decline of the West

by Dennis Prager

of Townhall

Lament from Italy on the Brink – Alessio Colonnelli, Politico EU
The Brexit Wild Card? Ireland – William Booth, Washington Post
The Problem With Europe Is the Euro – Joseph Stiglitz, Guardian
Why China No Longer Fears Australia – Gregory Clark, The Japan Times
How Angela Merkel Imperiled Europe’s Future – Damon Linker, The Week
Russia’s Rising Empire – Tom Rogan, National Review
Europe’s Founding Mother – Peter S. Rieth, TIC
Pakistan Harvests the Grapes of Wrath in Kashmir Valley – M.K. Bhadrakumar, Asia Times
China Appears to be More Aggressive after the South China Sea Ruling – Xuan Loc Doan, AT
Russia and Turkey Maneuver – George Friedman, Geopolitical Futures
Xi Jinping: A Four-Year Report Card – Kerry Brown, The Interpreter

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CATHOLIC THURSDAY EDITION

(Photo credit: Getty)
(Photo credit: Getty)

The Falling Astray of the University of Notre Dame: Arrests Gives Notre Dame ‘Come to Touchdown Jesus’ Moment; and Fr. John Jenkins

by Christopher Manion

of Breitbart Sports

We Need Sacred Liturgy, Not “Better” Worship – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
An Apology for Catholics of the Past: Pope Francis & His Apologies – Timothy J. Williams Ph.D.
10 Things St. Joseph Probably Said – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
The Scottish National Party has Played Scotland’s Catholic Church for a Fool – James MacMillan
Mother Teresa’s Sainthood Miracle in a Brazilian Operating Room – David Van Biema, Crux
Joe Biden Is Isaac Hecker’s Fault? – The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
Poverty, Politics & the Church in Pope Francis’s Argentina – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., The CWR
On Relationships in Modern Society – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
A Tsunami of Mercy – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Catholic and Concerned: Politics in 2016 – Eric Neubauer, 21 Century Pilgrim
Federal Judge Puts Brakes on President Obama’s Transgender Bathroom Policy – CNA/The Reg

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

Pope Francis Speaking from ApartmentPope Francis’ Angelus: “Our Life Is Not a Video Game or a Soap Opera; Our Life Is Serious”

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Pornography on Display Inside St. Francis Church in Cascia, Italy – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Transgenderism and Girl Stereotypes – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
After Decline in Sales, Target Tests Out Bathroom Compromise – Catholic News Agency
Judas Pontius Kaine – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Will Pope Francis Create a New American Cardinal This Time? – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
What’s It Like to be a Persecuted Christian? This Exhibit Shows You – Andrea Gagliarducci
Pope Francis: The Criteria of the New Curia – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Reflections of Reality: A Distracted Society – Kasia I., Ignitum Today
Olympic Gold Medalist Ryan Murphy: I Hope Always to Live Life on God’s Will – Ang. Stagnaro
Villages ‘Obliterated’ as Christian Persecution Grows in Eastern Congo – Catholic Herald
DOCAT, “Spicy Peppercorns” and the Pope’s Dream – The Dispatch

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