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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
400-Year-Old Marian Prophecies About Our Age – James Valois at CatholicLink
Hey Man, Stuff Changes – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Finding Peace In The Storm: Why Am I Suffering? – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Custom of Vesting the Patronal Statue at San Remigio-Fosdinovo in Tuscany – Lit Arts Jrnl
The Mystery & Paradox of Holiness – Carl E. Olson at Simply Catholic
Saint of the Day Quote: St. Boniface of Lausanne – Don. R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
Did You Know There’s a Copy of the Shroud of Turin in New Jersey? – Get Fed
Sts. Francisco & Jacinta Marto – Catholics for Catholics
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BigPulpit.com
What Does Jesus Have to Do with Me? – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Want to Wear Christ’s Crown of Thorns? In Mexico, You Can – J. Operacz & C. Séveirac at Aleteia
The Great Michelangelo Was Fra Angelico’s Heir, But God’s First – James Day at NC Register
Saltem Diebus Dominicis: The Devil, Temptations, & You – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at One Peter Five
For Love of Beauty – Philokalia – Hilary White at World of Hilarity
St. Cecilia — Patron Saint of Musicians – Catholic Arena
Speak, Lord, Your Servant Is Listening – Sherry Antonetti at National Catholic Register
5 Amazing Catholic Sites Not to Miss in Idaho – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Artistic Treasures from Milan Cathedral – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Exorcist Explains Interaction of Angels & Demons – Lila Rose

Lent:
An Exercise of Abandonment to Divine Providence – Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure, S.J./Tan Drctn
LENTCAzT: Monday 1st Week of Lent, Excessive Austerity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Penance in a Festive Season? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture
Why Do We Abstain From Meat & Fast From Food? – Deacon M. Bickerstaff at Integrated Cth Life
Nurses, Ghosts, & Lent – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Discover Strength Through Surrender – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life

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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BigPulpit.com
Eucharistic Miracles by Blessed Carlo Acutis – Highway to Heaven
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A Political Catholic Website on Politics from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
A Blog on Catholic Fundraising Advice – CatholicFundraiser.net

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SATVRDAY EDITION

The Dragon of Revelation by Giusto de Menabuoi (Credit: Community in Mission)

Why Is There Such Strong Hatred for the Church?

. . .the world hates us to the degree that we are true Christians. . .

by Monsignor Charles Pope,

of Community in Mission

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Europe is Committing Suicide – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Cardinal Sarah Will Be Next to Announce ‘Habemus Papam’ – Aleteia
We Should Thank BBC for Correcting Mistake on Fr. Jn. Gerard – Fr. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
The Practice of Catholicism & Modern Identity – Fr. Justin M. Brophy O.P., ChLJ
These Astonishing Miracles Led to St. Rita’s Canonization – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Miracle Boy & Problems With the Brain-Death Diagnosis – E. Christian Brugger, Reg
On Traditional Form – Martin Mosebach, The Catholic Thing
The Chilean Bishops Crisis – Philip Lawler, First Things
This Republic was Started by a Saint 1700 Years Ago – J.P. Mauro, Aleteia
Bernard Lewis, Influential Scholar of Islam, Is Dead at 101 – Douglas Martin, N.Y. Times
Why We Should Read “Gaudete et Exsultate” – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
The Stephen Herreid Guide to Arguing with Friends Online – Stephen Herreid, Cth Vote
Breaking the Stereotype: Comfort Shoes – Meghan Ashley Sabo, Meghan Ashley
US Futile-Care Debate: How Cases Like Alfie Evans’ Handled Here? – Brian Fraga, NCRg
Simple, Little, Humble: Newborn Symbolizes Spirituality of St. Bernadette – S. Carey
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2017 All Hallows’ Eve Edition

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Bust of Padre Pio (Credit: Catholic Exchange)

Padre Pio, Purgatory, and Praying for Souls in the Cemetery

by Maura Roan McKeegan,

of Catholic Exchange

The Holy Souls in Purgatory Aren’t Celebrating Reformation Day – Sister T. Noble, Alet.
The Three Living and Three Dead – Fr. Z’s Blog
Top 10 Catholic Halloween Ideas! – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The Demonologist: Montague Summers – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
A Halloween Tale: The Vatican ‘Curse’ – Claire Giangravé, Crux
All Saints & All Souls – Father Ed’s Blog
Praying for Souls Instead of Canonizing Them – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Gruesome Deaths of Saints to Put You in Halloween Mood – Theresa Williams, epicPew
All Hallows’ Eve Historia Obscurum – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Another Perspective: Why I Celebrate Halloween – Deacon Keith Fournier, The Strm
How the Dead Danced with the Living in Medieval Society – Ashby Kinch, A.P. via Crux
Tag Yourself: Masters of Horror Edition – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
Debate: Has Halloween Become Too Commercial? – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

beautiful-catholic-church-keystone-entranceAward-Winning Atheist Poet Writes Memoir with a Twist: Her Conversion

by K.V. Turley,

of  Catholic Exchange

Missals f/ Silverstream Priory: Defaced Missal f/ Post-Conciliar Revolution – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Who Will Defend the Truth? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Target Reports Drop in Sales Following Transgender Controversy – Glenn Stanton, N.C. Rgstr
Struggles All Catholics with ADHD Can Understand – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Benedictine Cathedral at Norcia Has Toppled, Here’s How to Help! – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Life Happens – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
Rolling Away the Stone: Uncovering Christ’s Tomb – Chloe Mooradian, epicPew
That Forgotten Person, the Holy Spirit – Fr. C. John McCloskey III, The Catholic Thing
Catholic Voters Have a Definite Responsibility – Robert Barbry II, epicPew
Does Praying to the Saints Mean They’re Gods? – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
With Just One Place to Worship, Somalia is a Dangerous Place for Christians – Morena, C.N.A.

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All-Souls Day Edition

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our-lady-of-carmel-saving-souls-from-purgatory11 Unforgettable Quotes from Saints on Death and Purgatory

by Theresa Williams

of epicPew

All Souls’ Day: Plenary Indulgence Reminder & Rorate Cæli Purgatorial Society – Rorate Cæli
Of Purgatory and Homage to the Dead – Regis Martin S.T.D., The Catholic Thing
Poll: For All Souls Day Mass 2016 what Color Vestments Did You See? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Have You Heard of Saint Death? Don’t Pray to It – Mary Rezac, Catholic News Agency
Making the Case for Black Vestments – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Purgatory: The Antechamber of Heaven – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
On the Third Mass for All Souls’ Day – Fr. Peter Mottola, J.C.L., Rorate Cæli
The Faithful Departed – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Masses of Mercy: Why We Offer Prayers for the Dead – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
You’ve got Questions (about Death)? The Church has Answers – Mary Rezac, C.N.A.
Catholic Church Turns to Instagram to Help People Face Death – Susan Byron, Catholic Herald
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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

beautiful-colonial-paintingThey’re Confessors, Not “Culture-Warriors”

by George Weigel

of First Things

Spiritual Super Powers: Monks of Norcia and Cardinal Sarah – Fr. Z’s Blog
Election 2016—There May Still be Hope – Larry Peterson, It Makes Sense To Me
Pope Rolls the Dice on Reform Blending Old Guard with New Wave – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
The False Prophet and the Deuterocanon – Gary Michuta, Catholic Answers
Sub Tuum Praesidium, the Earliest Prayer To She Whose Offspring is God – Ros. T. Sullivan, DP
A Book Review, Despatches from the Frontline: The Saints Who Battled Satan – K.V. Turley, CE
How About Those Apples? – Ken Kniepmann, Catholic Stand
Demons, Devils and Satan, Oh My! – Laura Hensley, epicPew
Peruvian President Consecrates Nation to Sacred Heart, Immaculate Heart – C.N.A.
Reproof – Bo Bonner, Catholic Beer Club
Our Choices End Where Another’s More Fundamental Rights Begin – Abp. Joseph F. Naumann

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TUESDAY EDITION

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Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Rhode Island: “Never Vote for Any Candidate of Any Party Who Supports Abortion”

by Steven Ertelt

of LifeNews.com

Lessons Learnt at Home: Prayers & Other Christian Customs – David Torkington, Cthlc Stand
Lawyer Raises Legal Concerns After Ofsted Backs Gender-Neutral Bathrooms – Simon Caldwell
Quæritur: Dressing For Weekday Masses – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Bet You Can’t Pronounce These Awesome Saint Names – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
Thought Police: Tampa Bay Times Jihad on Christian Clubs in Schools – Jim Davis, Get Rlgn
The Insidious Danger Behind ‘Family Balancing’ – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Book Review: Manual for Eucharistic Adoration (Tan Books) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Exclusive: Interview with Bishop Athanasius Schneider – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Saint Pope John XXIII on the Cure of Ars – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Promoting Saints: What Goes Into Causes That Investigate Holy Lives – Brian O’Neel, N.C. Reg
Prince: Dance, Music, Sex, Religion – Stephen Niezgoda, First Things
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
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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