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TUESDAY EXTRA

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Future Church Street Green Highway Interstate Sign Wide PicThe Future Church That Never Was

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Seven (7) Mysterious Facts About Fatima – Harry Stevens, Regina Magazine
Professor Threatens To Give Student Bad Grade Because She Is Pro-Life – Micaiah Bilger, L.N.
In the Age of Obama, The Cultures Escalated Beyond Normal – Hadley Arkes Ph.D., The Ct Th
The Catechism of 1798 was No-Nonsense and Gritty – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
Pope Francis: S.S.P.X. on Path to Full Communion – Guillaume Goubert & Sébastien Maillard
Have We Forgotten the Hard Sayings of Christ? – Christian Browne J.D., Crisis Magazine
Directive on Transgender Access to Toilets ‘Deeply Disturbing’, Say U.S. Bishops – Cthlc Herald
The Culture War – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Zombies and the Cure for ‘The Walking Dead’ – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
Pro-Soccer Player Turned Priest Reunites with Fans in Chile – Bárbara Bustamante, Ct Nw Ag
Global Capitalism vs. Christianity? A Response to David Bentley Hart – Samuel Gregg D.Phil.
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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Meet the Russian Priest Investigating the ‘Miraculous’ Holy Fire of Jerusalem

by Victor Khroul

of the Catholic Herald

A 1500-Year-Old Underground Byzantine Church Is Found in Turkey – Daniel Esparza, of Aleteia
Thousands Flock to ‘Miracle’ Icon at Chicago South Suburban Church – Manya B. Pashman
What I Learn from Orthodox Christians – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Iconic Beauty: Museum Houses Icon Treasures in Rural New England – Stephen Beale, N.C. Reg
A Great Loss for Old New Yorkers & for Serbian Orthodox Believers – Terry Mattingly, Get Rel
Eastern Christian Leaders Face Grumbles as They Prepare for a Summit – The Economist
Odessa on Edge – Vladislav Davidzon, The American Interest
Pope Francis Names New Bishop for Arizona-Based Byzantine Eparchy – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Distributism from the East – Jason Streit, The Distributist Review
After Great Lent – Tim Markatos, First Things
Catholics Join Forces with Russian Orthodox to Rebuild Churches in Syria – Jon. Luxmoore
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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GOD & CAESAR SATURDAY EDITION

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The End of Political Christian Humanism in Europe?

by Fr. Mark A. Pilon

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Unnecessary and Inappropriate Constitutional Conflict in North Carolina – Robert L. McFarland
As Culture Wars Escalate, So Do Legislation and Litigation – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch
Stop the Emerging Tyranny – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Donald Trump: “I Will Appoint Supreme Court Judges Who Will be Pro-Life” – Steven Ertelt
Trump Says 2 Pro-Life Women Governors on His Short List for Vice-President – Steven Ertelt
Don’t Expect Duterte to be the Donald Trump of the Philippines – Rachel Obordo, Cthlc Hrld
Potty War – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Trump’s White Supremacy Fans Mustn’t Be Allowed to Discredit Real Worries – J. Zmirak Ph.D.
Did the Benedict Option Cause Donald Trump? – Peter Wolfgang, Ethika Politika
The Benedict Option Is No Match for Trump & That’s the Point – Andrew M. Haines, Ethk Pltk
Watch Dem Stop Herself From Saying “Under God” While Introducing Hillary – Mat. Archbold
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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FRIDAY EDITION

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Sister Amina Bejos Liturgical DancingQuæritur: 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)
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Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses

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Ravenna Virgins Women in the Early ChurchSome Feminine Observations About Deaconesses (a.k.a. Deaconettes)

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Why Must We Continually Revisit Matters That Have Been Addressed in Detail – Carl E. Olson
Pope Francis’s Commission on Women Deacons: 12 Things To Know and Share – Jimmy Akin
For the Record: A Clarification by Fr. Federico Lombardi – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
I Don’t Think It’s Absolutely Inconceivable – Dave Armstrong, Biblical Evidence for Cthlcsm
What Should I Know About Pope Francis & ‘Women Deacons’? – Deacon J. Russell, Cth Answrs
Female Deacons Served in the Early Church, But In a Different Capacity – Msgr. M.F. Mannion
The History and Ancient Functions of a Deaconess – The Catholic Encyclopedia 1908
Francis and the Deaconesses – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope to Set Up Commission to Study Possibility of Women Deacons – Edward Pentin, The Rgstr
Pope: It Would Be ‘Useful to Establish a Commission to Study’ Female Diaconate – N.C. Rgstr
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
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THURSDAY EXTRA

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`Francis and the Deaconesses

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Alice Von Hildebrand Sheds New Light on Fatima – One Peter 5
Katie Couric on the Catholic Church: “Progressive” to Understand Science – Sha. McAfee O.P.
Lady Gaga Clashes with Catholic Blogger Over Criticism of Her Lifestyle – Madeleine Teahan
Pope to Set Up Commission to Study Possibility of Women Deacons – Edward Pentin, The Rgstr
Why Bishops Love the European Union – Damian Thompson, Catholic Herald
Mystery Pen Pal Converted After Writing to Flannery O’Connor – Nic. Köhler, The New Yorker
New Philippines President ‘To Visit Pope Francis To Say Sorry For Insult’ – Catholic Herald
Is Weeping Mary Statue in California a Miracle? – National Catholic Register
May 12, 1935: First Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Am Cth
Christian Projects: A Drop in the Ocean of Negativity – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Why Is the Vatican Cosying Up to Communist China? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Cthlc Hrld
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen

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Robert.SpaemannGerman Theologian Robert Spaemann on Amoris Laetitia: Chaos and Schism, God Forbid!

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

How Many Sacrilegious Communions Will Now Occur? – Frank Rega, The Shield of Faith
Bishop Fellay Makes His Statement on Amoris Laetitia – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
JP2 Adviser on ‘Amoris Laetitia’ Confusion: Church Teaching Must Be Upheld – N.C. Register
Abp. B. Forte: Pope Did Not Want to Speak Plainly Of Communion for Remarried – Ste. Skojec
Intentionally Vaguely Written,  Exhortation Allows Two Opposite Ways Out – Sandro Magister
Cheap Grace Won’t Suffice in Any Age, Including Ours – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch
Crd. Müller: Magisterium on Remarried Divorcees Unchanged by Amoris Laetitia – Edw. Pentin
A.L. Footnote Contradicts Church’s Tradition, Says Leading German Philosopher – Cthlc Herald
Amoris Laetitia Unveiled – James Larson, War Against Being
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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TUESDAY EDITION

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Pope Francis Holding CrossInfallibility: Pope Francis Is Acting as an Absolute Monarch?

by Sandro Magister

of Chiesa

What the Bathroom Wars are Really All About – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
In My Wildest Imagination, It Never Looked Like This – Rebecca Frech, Natl Cthlc Register
Farewell, Social Media – Leroy Huizenga Ph.D., The Catholic World Report
A New Devastating Critique of the Global Sexual Revolution – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Non-Liturgical Churches Urged by Other Non-Lits to Add Liturgy – Jeff K. Clarke, Chrstn Week
Fr. Daniel Berrigan, S.J. 1921-2016: Underground in America – Roger Kimball, The Ct Wr Rp
As Cardinal Kasper Continues to Counsel the Pope, What Is the Cost? – Maike Hickson, 1P5
Is It Appropriate for Pope Francis to Accept the Charlemagne Prize? – Ed West, Cthlc Herald
Scientists Conduct Experiments on Living Unborn Children, Brag About It – Wes. J. Smith J.D.
Not Just A Father But A Dad – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
England’s Sixth Oratory To Be Set Up in Bournemouth – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
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THURSDAY EXTRA

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Why Catholics Thrive in the C.I.A. (Central Intelligence Agency)

by Robert Wargas

of the Catholic Herald

Ascension Thursday Feet – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Venezuela Is Wrecked, Pope Must Be Blunt In His Message to Its President – Fr. Lucie-Smith
Nine Wonderful Reasons to be Catholic – Francis Philips, Catholic Herald
More Signs of Hope for the U.K. Anglican Ordinariate – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch
Should the Solemnity of the Ascension Be Moved? – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Modern Education and Catholic Schools – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Catholic Stand
Amazing Video Shows 39-Week-Old Unborn Baby Wiggling Around in Mommy’s Tummy – Bilger
Courage Apostolate: ‘Our Success Is Lives of Members Who Testify to Greater Peace’ – The Reg
Review: My Catholic Bible and A Missal for Children – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
The Inescapable Lover – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Worse Than Eugenics: Killing Down’s Syndrome Children in the Womb – Dennis Sewell, Ct Hd
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GOD & CAESAR MONDAY EDITION

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Joe Biden Square PicCrazy Joe, Spare Me Your Praise of the Pope

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.,

of Catholic Culture

Colorado Baker Faces ‘Re-Education’ Training After State Court Refuses To Take Case – C.N.A.
The Consequences of Campus ‘Victimhood’ Culture – The Catholic World Report
The Smug Style in American Liberalism – Emmett Rensin, Vox
It’s Time to Rename Capitalism – James Pethokoukis, American Enterprise Institute
Bernie Sanders: I’ll Use D.O.J. to Go After States That Defund Planned Parenthood – Mic. Bilger
The Road to Serfdom, a 1945 Radio Dramatization – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Am Cthlc
The Best Form of Government – Russell Kirk
Restraining Order Temporarily Stops Hospital f/ Killing 2-Year-Old – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Pro-Life Governor Mike Pence to Endorse Ted Cruz Ahead of Indiana Primary Steven Ertelt
Did President Obama Save the World from a Great Depression? Probably Not – Sarah Stanley
Why There’s No Freedom Without Religious Liberty – Catholic News Agency
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
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Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia

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Cardinal Kasper and Pope FrancisCardinal Kasper and the Progressive Wing of the Church of Germany Have Gotten What They Wanted

by Sandro Magister

of Chiesa

Is Editorial Mischief at Play in the Pope’s Exhortation? – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Cthlc Herald
For Francis, the Church’s Doctrine Is Subordinated to the Primary Value of Mercy – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bp. Ath. Schneider: All Church Members Have Duty to Ask for Authentic Interpretation – Fr. Z
PodCazt 145: Athanasius Schneider on ‘Amoria Laetitia’ – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Official response of Bishop Athanasius Schneider to Amoris Laetitia – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Quæritur: If Orthodox Schismatics Can Receive Communion, Why Not Divorced/Remarried? – Z
E.W.T.N.’s ‘World Over’ Panel Highlights Concerns Over ‘Amoris Laetitia’ – Edward Pentin, Reg
Amoris Laetitia: The Key to the Francis Pontificate – Monica Migliorino Miller, Crisis Mgzn
Francis: “Read Presentation of Doc. by Crd. Schonborn” OK Your Holiness, We’ll Do That – Fr. Z
S.S.P.X.: Amoris Laetitia a “Victory of Subjectivism” – Maike Hickson, One Peter 5
Amoris Laetitia Is First & Foremost a Document Written for the New Evangelization – OSV
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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THURSDAY EDITION

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Newborn to be left to Die Culture of DeathTwo Year-Old on Life Support Has Less Than Two Days Before Hospital Will End His Life

by Micaiah Bilger

of LifeNews.com

Court-Martialed U.S. Marine Has Her Day in Court – Kathy Schiffer, National Catholic Register
Coming Soon to the Pews Near You: Transgender Wars & Copy-Desk Perplexities – Ric. Ostling
Special Report: Catholic Commencement Scandals Dishonor Class of 2016 – Catholic Ed. Daily
Dishonest Police, Broken Legal System & Callous Press: The Hillsborough Verdicts – Cthlc Hrld
Pope Replied to My Letter on Infallibility Debate, Says Hans Küng – Staff Reporter, Cthlc Hrld
A Catholic Sci-Fi Classic: Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun – Thomas Van, Catholic Culture
Trial of New Drug That Could Reverse “Brain Death” in Patients – Wesley J. Smith J.D., Lf Nw
Prince: From Pop Star to Spiritual Phenomenon – Jane Kelly, Mercatornet
Relics: Not Just A Dead Man’s Hand – John McNichol, Catholic Stand
Are the Little Sisters the Conscience of America? – John Clark, Seton Magazine
Peaceful But Not Passive: Romero and ‘Just War’ – Carlos X, Super Martyrio
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
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