Ross Douthat

THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Ross Douthat (Credit: Catholic Herald)

‘I’ve Tried to Write about a Very Complicated & Tumultuous Papacy’: an Interview with Ross Douthat

. . .the New York Times columnist on the marriage debate, the trouble with liberal theology, & his struggle with illness. . .

by Dan Hitchens

of the Catholic Herald

Cardinal: German Bishops’ Intercommunion Prpsl Not Theologically Sound – E. Pentin
Ukraine’s Past Experience Warns Vatican’s Capitulation to Red China – M. Mullarkey
Arnaud Beltrame’s Courageous Catholic Death – Peter Jesserer Smith, NC Register
Confessions From the Adoration Chapel – Betty Parquette, Catholic Stand
Stuck in a Fashion Rut??? – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
The Pope: Rock or Stumbling-Block? – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
Could the Irish Establishment Lose? – Jon Anderson, Catholic Herald
Pope Francis Appoints a New Auxiliary Bishop for Los Angeles, California – Vtcn News
5 Inspiring Quotes about the Depths of Divine Mercy – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Jordan Peterson, Unlikely Guru – Matthew Schmitz, First Things
While You Probably Think Same-Sex Attraction Is Fixed, Researchers Don’t – J. Keenan
Of Paradigm Shifts – Russell Shaw, The Catholic Thing
The Eugenics Plot of the Minimum Wage – Jeffrey Tucker, The Stream
5 Fun Facts About the Internet’s Patron Saint – Melissa Guerrero, epicPew
Unicorns in the Bible? Why the Mythical Creature Is Mentioned In Scripture – B. Ryan
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Pope Francis (Credit: Giulio Napolitano from Shutterstock via TACon)

Ross Douthat Peers Into the Papal Murk

. . .his new book says Francis’s pontificate is a revolutionary moment, one that’s left the Church in dark & uncharted waters. . .

by Rod Dreher

The Coming Trans Medical Backlash – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Toys “Я” Us Contributes to Its Corporate Death Wish – Jay W. Richards Ph.D., NCRgstr
Hünermann’s “Way Forward” is a Dead End – E. Christian Brugger D.Phil., Crisis Mgzn
The Poison of Private Interpretation – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Youth Leaders Insist ‘No Conspiracy’ to Silence Fans of Trad. Liturgy – Inés San Martín
You Know Sister Jean of Loyola-Chicago, Meet Fr. Rob of Villanova – Z. Schonbrun, NYT
Planned Parenthood Tweets Need a Disney Princess Who Aborts Child – Ryan Scheel
Movie Review: Paul, Apostle of Christ – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Why I’m Not at All Worried about Facebook Using My Data – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Rare Medieval Liturgica: The Exsultet Roll – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Repealing the Bill of Rights – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pope Francis’ Tough Talk about Media Spin Rings Hollow – Chr. R. Altieri, The CWR
The Mission Goes On: Norbertines Break Ground on New Abbey – Eli. Deffner, NCRgstr
Gov. Report Finds Cens. & Discrim. Against Pro-Life Students on Coll. Campuses – LN
The Legal & Moral Genius of St. Thomas More; New Book – Gre. J. Sullivan, The CWR
Taiwan Fears Vatican Will Cut Diplomatic Ties if China Deal Goes Through – D. Hitchens
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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Pope Francis Citta’ Del Vaticano Coin (Credit: by Route 66 from Shutterstock via TACon)

Francis: Being The Change He Wants; Rod Dreher Interviews Ross Douthat on His New Book, “To Change The Church: Pope Francis And The Future of Catholicism“

. . .New York Times columnist Ross Douthat’s new book, To Change The Church: Pope Francis & The Future of Catholicism, which is published today, is an urgent, compelling work of popular religious journalism. Douthat reads the signs of these anxious times with acute clarity & far-seeing vision. This book is must reading for every Christian who cares about the fate of the West & the future of global Christianity. . .

by Rod Dreher

Modesty II: What to Wear – Fr. David Nix, Courageous Priest
10 Heresies I Believed as a Protestant – Until I Became Catholic! – ChurchPop
Providence Coll. Pres. Lashes Out at Catholic Media – Stephen Herreid, Catholic Vote
Critical Look at Rod Dreher, Patrick Deneen, & “Catholic Integralists” – J. Zmirak PhD
Police Seize Chinese Bishop Who was Asked to Stand Aside by the Vatican – Cthlc Hrld
Peter Kreeft’s Conversion Story – The Coming Home Network International
The Corrosion of the British Spirit – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
The Ever Unconvincing Gender Idealogues – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
The Gospel Truth about Mary Magdalene? – Carolyn Moynihan, Mercatornet
A Crisis of Authority: Humanae Vitae 50 Years Later – Dave McClow, Catholic Exchange
Sorrows of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Holy Week – Stephanie Mann, NC Register
It’s Disgusting That the GOP Haven’t Cut Planned Parenthood’s Subsidies – Nic. Russell
Enjoy “Banking” at a Credit Union? Thank a Priest – John Burger, Aleteia
“Paul, Apostle of Christ” Depicts the Extraordinary Faith of Ordinary People – C. Olson
Beatitudinem Quaerens – a Joyful Album of Modern Latin Hymns – Jean Elizabeth Seah
Make the Most of Holy Week & Forgive Your Enemies – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Capital Pride Parade (Credit: Screenshot from The Federalist)

Top 4 Anti-LGBT Myths Of 2017

by Chad Felix Greene,

of The Federalist

Douthat, David French & I Debate on Christian Voters & Trump – John Zmirak  Ph.D.
Control of Language is the New Emerging Battlefield – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
A Saint’s Three Keys to Daily Conversion – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers Mgzn
Dan Brown’s Factional Fiction – Carl E. Olson, Catholic Answers Magazine
10 Ways to Stop Gossip – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Convert from Islam: First Rorate Traditional Latin Mass in Smyrna in Centuries – RCæli
The Five Idols of Christmas – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Jerusalem in the Islamic Imagination – Derya Little, Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Blessed Candles for Use at Home – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope: Countries That Choose Not to have Kids have a Bad Disease – D. Agasso Jr., VI
Why Don’t America’s Rich Give More to Charity? – Helaine Olen, The Atlantic
Bored of Online Gaming? Take The Road to Bethlehem – K.V. Turley, NC Register
Opening Your Heart to Faith – Wendy McMahon, Catholic Stand
Jane Austen’s Characters Show Christian Values in Relationships – Susan Klemond, Reg
Wenzhou, a Prayer Campaign for Msgr. Shao Zhumin, Detained – Li Yuan, AsiaNews.it
Taiwan’s Catholic Church: Quest for National Identity – Victor Gaetan, NC Register
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