Providence College

MAVNDY THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Fr. Brian J. Shanley O.P., S.T.L., Ph.D., President of Providence College (Credit: Life Site)

Student Threatened With Rape for Promoting Marriage at Providence College

. . .critics say the Title IX investigation now underway at the Catholic university is linked to the administration’s failures to make a clear stand for Catholic teaching. . .

by Peter Jesserer Smith,

of the National Catholic Register

Jesuits, the College of the Holy Cross, Cowardice, & Blasphemy – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Coming Collapse Of Christian Colleges – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Pakistani Christian Beaten to Death by Hospital Staff – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Obama Mandate Defeated, Can’t Force Catholic Employers to Fund Abortions – S Ertelt
Police Started Cardinal Pell Taskforce ‘a Year before Any Crime was Reported’ – CH
Alfie Evans’ Dad Writes “He’s About to be Murdered” by the Government – S. Ertelt
The 3 Hacks to Successful Fundraising in the Catholic Church – Brice Sokolowski
Peter Hünermann’s Errors about Marriage & Their Influence Today – Fr. Z’s Blog
Planned Parenthood Deletes Pro-Choice Disney Princess Tweet – Chloe Langr, epicPew
(School) Choice for Me, But Not for Thee – Alex Entz, City Journal
Students Organize Nationwide Pro-Life Walkout – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Secular France Mourns Loss of Arnaud Beltrame, Press Silent on His Faith – T Mattingly
Who Do You Think You Are? Identity in the Twenty-First Century – Joshua Bowman
Amnesia Nostalgia – Jacob Phillips Ph.D., Jacobite Magazine
Catholic Social Teaching & Tax Justice – Robert G. Kennedy, Acton Institute
Memory & Redemption – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA

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Welcome to the Fun House: On Providence College and Other Items

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

The Catholic Thing

This is How College Bureaucrats Pettily Tyrannize a Professor Who Crosses Them – Pt. W. Wood
Breaking Up With Mr. Islam – Daniel Greenfield, Catholic Lane
Is Elon Musk Cracking Up? An Investigation – Bre Payton, The Federalist
6 Times My 8 Year Old Said More Catholic Things Than Nancy Pelosi – Laura Hensley, eP
The Brave New World of (Multiple Parents) IVF – Scott Richert, Catholic Answers Magazine
Filmmaker Documents Quest of ISIS Victims to Revoke Obama’s Peace Prize – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross Reveals How Abortion Cost Her the Gold – Chloe Mooradian
Abortionist Must Pay Damages to Pro-Life Doctor He Harassed Online – Micaiah Bilger, LN
Kathy Griffin and the Vanishing of Argument – Bishop Robert Barron, NC Register
Courts Distort Title IX to Entitle Transgenders at Everyone Else’s Expense – Nicole Russell
Senator Sanders Seeks to Establish Universalism – Thomas Berg, Mirror of Justice
May Day For Tories – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Abuse Crisis Made Catholicism Face Dark Side, Terrorism Should Do Same for Islam – Fr. Palmer
Is China Colonising Africa? – Mathew Otieno, Mercatornet
How the Catholic Church Complicates Our Politics – David Mills, Aleteia
Yet Again, U.S Soccer Team Faces ‘Crucial Stretch’ Of Games – Brian Willett, The Federalist
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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

Higher Education in Hell; Providence College

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Is ‘Amoris Lætitia’ being Twisted in Such a Way that Real Blasphemy Results? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Benedict Option For the Über Rich – Rod Dreher
Grand Master of the Order of Malta Offers Resignation – Edward Pentin, Natl Cthlc Register
How to Treat a Lady: Reclaiming Manners between Men and Women – John Cuddeback Ph.D.
When the “Retreat High” Comes to an End – Alaine DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Why a Pro-Choice Woman Joined Gp. of Religious Sisters for Walk for Life – Zoe Romanowsky
The Myth of the ‘Good Divorce’ – Marcia Segelstein, National Catholic Register
Pope Meets Arnold Schwarzenegger at General Audience – Catholic News Service via Cth Hrld
A Crisis of Reason? Whatever! – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
FORMED: An Online Platform for Catholic Faith Formation – Katie Warner, NC Register
Planned Parenthood Lies about Prenatal Care to Hide Its Abortion Cash Cow – J. Zmirak Ph.D.
A “Conclave” for Camelot – Mary Jo Anderson, The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report
Francis’ Most Crucial Quotes on Repentance, Conversion & Reconciliation – Justin McClain, eP
‘Endow’ Women’s Group Launches Outreach to Millennials, Latinos – Catholic News Agency

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WEDNESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EXTRA

Catholic Providence College, Where I am Being Persecuted for Being Catholic, Has Become Less Academic and More Political

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

The Catholic Thing

Cardinal Müller’s Balancing Act – Fr. Mark Drew Ph.D., Catholic Herald
Let’s Remember the Prophecy of Benedict XVI as We Begin the New Year – Francis Phillips, CH
Quæritur: Seminarian Gives Homily at Mass – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholics Flex Their Muscles in Secular France – Stacy Meichtry & Francis X. Rocca, The WSJ
Another In Vitro Fertilization “Oops. . .” – John M. Grondelski Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
A Review of Benedict XVI’s Shortest Book – Bethanie Ryan, Ignitum Today
The Evaporation of Truth – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg Now Thinks Religion Is “Very Important” – Kathy Schiffer, NCReg
35 Facts You Didn’t Know About St. Elizabeth Ann Seton – Tracy Bua Smith, epicPew
Dallas Cowboys Exec — a Devotee of St. John Paul II — Celebrates Silver Jubilee – Trent Beattie
Christmas Afterthoughts: God Made Flesh – David Torkington, Catholic Stand

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FRIDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

Speak Truth to Power: My School where I Teach, Providence College, Has No Interest in Rational or Equable Conversation about the Neuralgic Issues of Our Time

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

U.K. Bishop Warns of ‘Terrible Perversion’ of Political Correctness – Daniel Blackman, NC Reg
Democrats Have a Religion Problem – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Amoris and the Dubia: The Controversies Explained – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Fighting the Pronoun Police – Wanda Skowronska, Crisis Magazine
A Historical Lesson in Resisting Social Pressure – Nicholas Senz, the Dispatch
90,000 Christians—One Every Six Seconds—Died for the Faith in 2016 – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
You Can’t Forget to Put These 4 Things on Your Christmas To-Do List this Year – Ch. Mooradian
Ohio State Linebacker Goes From Walk-On to Scholarship Captain – Trent Beattie, Cthlc Lane
Mary, Mother of God (The Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre, The Sacred Page
How to Convert One-Off Donors to Life-Long Supporters – CatholicFundraiser.net
Canada’s Challenge: Ministering Faithfully in a Culture of Doctor-Assisted Death – Joa. Byfield

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THURSDAY EXTRA

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The Esolen Affair: Esteemed Providence College Professor Attacked Over ‘Diversity’

by Brian Fraga,

of the National Catholic Register

Chaplains of Death: An Appalling Document by Canadian Bishops – R.R. Reno, First Things
When is a Heartbeat Not a Heartbeat? When NPR Calls It ‘Sounds from the Fetus’ – T. Mattingly
Charges Dropped Against Founder of the Franciscan of the Immaculate – Marco Tosatti, RCæli
Quæritur: Should I be a Permanent Deacon? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
French Court Rules Down Syndrome Children Disallowed to Smile on TV – Mar. Orlandi Ph.D.
Italy: Priest Cancels Nativity Display to Avoid Offending People – Catholic News Agency
A Reading List for the 22nd Century and Beyond – Daniel Blackman, Natl Catholic Register
Religious Leaders: Sexual Orientation Laws Threaten Freedom – Catholic News Agency
So Catholics Worship Statues, Right? – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
D.C. United Defender Too Blessed to Be Stressed – Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register
Moral Hazard: Drones & the Risks of Risk-Free War – Alan Dowd, Providence
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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

The Persecution of Professor Esolen by His Own Catholic College

by George Weigel,

of First Things

Ad Orientem – How It’s Going – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Note to Pollsters: What “Practicing Catholic” Really Means – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
Liberal Churches in Decline While Orthodox Ones Grow, Says Study in Canada – CH
For Years Pius XII Smeared, BBC Retraction Shows the Tide is Turning – William Doino Jr.
Safe Spaces and Special Little Snowflakes – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Our Profound Ignorance of the Crimes of Communism – Paul G. Kengor Ph.D., The Dispatch
Our Rich Traditions of Ember Wednesday of Advent – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Common Core & Catholic Education Are Incompatible – R.L. Flynn & Ma. Ann Glendon
Mission, Synodality Key Themes in Latest Round of Cardinal Meetings – Elise Harris, CNA
We Can’t Contracept Our Way to Maternal & Child Health – Rebecca Oas Ph.D., Catholic Lane
Parables And Pericopes For Christian Life – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand

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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

providence-college-picThe Church is Not Putty in the Hands of “History”

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

The Irish Forest That Secretly Grew a Celtic Cross – Catholic News Agency
Double Standards on Abortion & Animal Rights – Ligia De Jesus Castaldi J.D., Pblc Discourse
Richard Dawkins Misrepresents Science – Amy McCaig, Rice University
The Strange Politics of the World Chess Championship – Carol Matlack, Bloomberg Pursuits
New Mass, Old Mass: Savor the Fullness – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Just War Theory & Terrorism – Eric Patterson, Providence
Formation in Faery – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Lessons All Catholic Parents Can Learn from Mrs. Kim of Gilmore Girls – Theresa Williams, eP
Waiting To Give Birth With Mary – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Humanitarian Needs Going Unmet in Iraq, Catholic Leaders Tell Congress – Cthlc News Agency
Several Sources Shelters: Where There’s Always Hope – Patty Knap, National Cthlc Register

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WEDNESDAY LATE EDITION

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anthony-m-esolenFaithful Catholic Professor Anthony Esolen Under Attack at Providence College

by Matthew Archbold

of Creative Minority Report

Fr. Thomas Rosica Exemplifies New Style of Ad Hominem Attacks in Rome – Fr. Ray. De Souza
Yes, Highlights (For Children) Magazine is Going Gay – Rod Dreher
A Compelling Case for the Holy Shroud of Turin – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Al Smith Dinner Has Become a Stumbling Block to the Gospel – Msgr. Charles Pope
Psychiatrists Can’t Explain Demonic Possession, Says Director of The Exorcist – Cthlc Herald
3 Books Guaranteed to Make Mass Better for Your Toddler: My Little Catec. . . – Jessica McAfee
Are You Saved ? – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Watch this Incredible Explanation of the Book of Job, in Video – Sara Spitt, epicPew
Who are the Yazidis of Iraq (& Why are They Facing Such Bitter Persecution?) – Richard Ostling
Number of Home-Schooled Students has Doubled Since 1999, New Data Shows – Emma Brown
Venezuela Opposition Scrap Protest March in Response to Vatican Diplomacy – A.P. via C.H.
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MONDAY EXTRA

providence-collegeMy Catholic School, Providence College, Succumbed to the Totalitarian Diversity Cult

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Parental Rights on the Line: VidAngel Being Sued by Disney – Editor, Catholic Lane
Bishop Olmsted (Diocese of Phoenix) Interprets Amoris Lætitia – Fr. Z’s Blog
10 Baseball Players You Didn’t Know Were Catholic – Theresa Williams, epicPew
For Faithful Catholic Voters, There Is No Easy Third-Party Choice – Stephen Beale, The Reg
Unlike Italy, Pope Backs Anti-Homosexual ‘Marriage’ Push in Mexico – Inés San Martín, Crux
Body of Third Mexican Kidnapped Priest Found – Elise Harris, Cthlc News Agency via NC Reg
In Search of Joseph Pearce’s England – K.V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Game of Thrones vs. Lord of the Rings: Which Has True Moral Realism – Jerry & Jack L. Bowyer
Our Elders are Lonely – Do We Care? – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Ancient Wisdom in Barren Times – R.J. Snell Ph.D., Public Discourse
The Resurrection: Hallucination or Vision? – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers

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