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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

27 April AD 2018

Religion News Service Staff (Credit: Get Religion)

How America’s One Religion Wire Service Melted Down Over a Weekend

. . .news of the editorial bloodbath at Religion News Service . . . the bare facts: A respected editor was ousted with apparently no warning or announced cause; two more veteran staff members quit within three days, two others had recently been let go and many others are looking to leave. . .

by Julia Duin,

of Get Religion

The Soros-Funded Attacks on Orthodox Catholic Universities – Austin Ruse, Crisis Mgzn
Yes, the Pope is a Catholic, But He’s Confusing Other Catholics – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
Dems Mad at Ryan Over Ousting of House (Jesuit) Chaplain – H. Gaygle & J. Sherman
Weird Catholic Twitter Offers a Reminder of Catholic Complexity – J.L. Allen Jr., Crux
More Biblical Evidence for Mary’s Perpetual Virginity – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Mothers Launch High Court Challenge to Ealing ‘Buffer Zone’ – Theo Howard, CH
Paul Ryan’s Plan to Alleviate Poverty: Handouts to Hand-Ups – Peter Jesserer Smith
Philippines Orders Deportation Of Australian Activist Nun – Scott Neuman, NPR
Paisley Bishop Complains to BBC Scotland On Video Mocking Communion – Th. Howard
Third Mexican Priest Killed Within a Week – Inés San Martín, Crux
Holiness Is Calling: ”Gaudete et Exsultate” – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
Armenian Genocide: Erdogan Says Turkey Has to Share ‘Historical Pain’ – A. Nazarian
Satanic Temple Plans to Sue Arkansas Over 10 Commandments Monument – Y. Shimron
Vatican’s Financial Watchdog Says Progress Slow, But Steady – CNA via The CWR
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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

13 April AD 2018

Fr. Javier Olivera & Sister Marie de la Sagasse (Credit: Fr. Javier Olivera via Catholic News Agency)

They Were Going to Get Married; Now He’s a Priest & She’s a Sister

. . .before discovering their vocations, Fr. Javier Olivera & Sister Marie de la Sagesse were engaged & planning their wedding. God had other plans. . .

from ACI Prensa

via Catholic News Agency

Jesuits to Host Homosexual “Pride Prom” at Marquette University – Fr. Z’s Blog
Gallup: ‘Spirit of Vatican II/Francis Effect’ Program Has Failed – David Warren, TCT
Pope Francis Says: ‘Convert, So You Don’t End Up in Hell’ – John Clark, NC Register
And the Horses the Progressives Rode in On – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Appointee to Iowa Board of Med. Rejected ’cause of Her Comments at CWR – C. Olson
What is a Man? What is a Woman? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
True Love: Elderly Man Tenderly Combs Wife’s Hair After Entering Hospital – N. Flory
Is it Realistic to Think We Will Ever End Abortion? Yes. Here’s Why – Brad Mattes, LN
Police Stop Alfie Evans’ Parents from Saving Him – Steven Ertelt, Life News
The Swiss Guard Uniform was Not Designed by Michelangelo – John Burger, Aleteia
Resurrection & Liturgy in A Tale of Two Cities – Brian K. Miller J.D., Law, Literature. . .
ACLU Tries to Drag Catholic Charities Into Illegal Immigrant Abortions – Mar. Cleveland
The 10 Free Technologies Every Catholic Charity Must Use – Brice Sokolowski
How to Transition Your Wardrobe from Winter to Spring – Meghan Ashley
The Future of the Pro-Life Movement Is in Africa – Stefano Gennarini J.D., Public Dscrs
Pontifical Comm. for Latin America Proposes Synod on Women – Junno A. Esteves, CH
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TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

27 March AD 2018

St. Clare & the Holy Eucharist A.D. 1693 by Isidoro Arredondo (Credit: Screengrab via the National Catholic Register)

From Shortage to a Wealth of Vocations Through Prayers

. . .when dioceses institute Eucharistic adoration for vocations, an increase in priests generally follows. . .

by Patti Maguire Armstrong,

of the National Catholic Register

Muslims Leaving Islam – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Making Sense of the Pope; Philip Lawler on the Patrick Coffin Show – Patrick Coffin
The Grandparent Trap – Steven Malanga, City Journal
Was the Last Supper Really on Wednesday Night? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
13 Amazing Catholic Scientists Every Catholic Needs to Know! – ChurchPop
Childhood Sex Abuse, Gender Dysphoria, & Transition Regret: Billy’s Story – W. Heyer
The 3 Hacks to Successful Fundraising in the Catholic Church – Brice Sokolowski
Preach It! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Here’s How to Make Holy Week Count – Patrick Coffin, National Catholic Register
The Art of Amoris Lætitia – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Why Fining Parents for Bullying Will Intensify Hostilities – Izzy Kalman, Mercatornet
Fasting for Body & Soul, Week 5: Prolonged Fast During Holy Week – J. Richards Ph.D.
As Things Change in Vatican Comm. Off., Will They Stay the Same? – And. Gagliarducci
Scientists Genetically Editing Humans in Labs With No Monitoring – Wes. J. Smith J.D.
Catholic Social Teaching Demands That We Solve Britain’s Housing Crisis – Philip Booth
After ISIS, the Christians of Mosul Still Suffer – Nicodemus Daoud Sharaf, Mercatornet
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VVEDNESDAY LATE EXTRA

21 February AD 2018 2 Comments

Priestly Jesus in Altar Window (Credit: Catholic Stand)

The High Priestly Prayer of Jesus

John 17 contains the longest recorded prayer of Jesus Christ, which he said right after the Last Supper.

by Ray Sullivan,

of Catholic Stand

Making the Church Appealing; What “Sells”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Woody Allen & Billy Graham – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Archbishop Scicluna Hospitalized in Chile Amid Abuse Investigation – CNA via The CWR
Why I Obey the Church – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Pope’s Request for $25M Donations to Scandal-Hit Hospital Problematic – Cthlc Herald
Did Pope Blink in Nigeria, Or Just a Typical Catholic Mess? – J. Allen & I.S. Martin, Crux
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Requiescat in Pace: Billy Graham – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
How Hurricane Harvey Led These Texans to Pope Francis – Rachel Lenz, NC Register
A Review of Samson, the New Biblical Epic – Derya Little, National Catholic Register
A Look at Parkland, from the Pierced Heart of a Sandy Hook Mother – J. Pronechen, Rg
Why We Must Protect Conscience Rights of Medical Professionals – A. Tettenborn, CH
Vatican-China Accord in Sight, Reconciliation Not – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
The Healing of the Lord – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
“I Love”: A Sanctifying Response to Adversity – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley
How Entrepreneurship Transforms a Village – Anna Kelly, Acton Institute
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SHROVE TVESDAY LENT EDITION

13 February AD 2018 2 Comments

Breviary Scripture Verse Prayer Bible (Credit: epicPew)

5 Ways Praying the Liturgy of the Hours Will Change Your Life

“The Liturgy of the Hours, also known as the Divine Office. . .is the daily prayer of the Church, marking the hours of each day and sanctifying the day with prayer. . .

by Theresa Williams,

of epicPew

Sackcloth & Ashes on St. Valentine’s Day – Zac Alstin, Mercatornet
Prayer that Saves the Sick & Sinful – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
Quæritur: Can I Workout on Sunday? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Learn How to Beat Temptations with This Book – Theresa Williams, epicPew
The 3 Theological Virtues Every Catholic Should Know, In One Infographic – ChurchPop
What a Rule of Life Is & Why You Need One – T.J. Burdick, epicPew
How Can I Become a Better Catholic Husband & Father – Sister L. Gloriae O.C.D., ICL™
Add the Daily Examen to Your Prayer Life – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
How to Participate in the Eucharistic Prayer – Cha. McKinney, Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Why Did Jesus Fast for 40 Days & 40 Nights? & Should We? – J. Richards PhD, The Strm
For Your Lenten Reading: Lift Up Your Heart – Marge Fenelon, National Cthlc Register
A Pre-Lenten Preparation for Priests – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
Voluntary Attachments – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Formulating a Plan of Life for Lent & Beyond – Fr. Roger Landry, National Cthlc Register
Lenten Advice from Robert Herrick, a Poem – Charles A. Coulombe, The Anglicano. . .
Pursuing Asceticism: St. Augustine & St. Anthony of Egypt – Ver. Arntz, Cthlc Exchange
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