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WEDNESDAY EDITION

12 October AD 2016

No, Men and Women Cannot Be Friends

by Benedictine Augustine

of the Maccabee Society

Clinton Campaign’s Anti-Catholic Emails – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Colorado Archbishop Dares to Tell Catholics How to Vote, Does Denver Media Care? – Julia Duin
Goodbye Society of Christian Philosophers (S.C.P.), Updated – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Book Review: Particles of Faith – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Mary Whitehouse was Right about Morality, Says Barrister Who Fought Against Her – Cthlc Hrld
When It Comes to Economics, Pope Francis Gets Caught Up in the Rhetoric – Sarah Stanley, PB
Strengthen Our Seminarians – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Univ. of Notre Dame Honors Pro-Life Geneticist, Discovered Cause of Down’s Syndrome – C.N.S.
Australian Opposition Blocks Govt Plans for Public Vote on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – A.P. via C.H.
Polish Bishops Vow to Continue Push for Stricter Abortion Controls – Cthlc Nws Srvc via C.H.
Connecting the MLB Playoffs and Home Schooling – Trent Beattie, N.C. Register

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

5 October AD 2016

Some Catholics Defend Using the Internet for ‘Liturgy Shaming’

by David Gibson

of Religious News Service

via Crux

The Pope’s Confusing Statement on Gender Theory: A Follow-Up – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
Eye of the Tiber or Real Headline? Can You Tell the Difference? – Theresa Williams, epicPew
10 Urgent Facts About Exorcisms this Catholic Peritus Wants You to Know – Shaun McAfee O.P.
Confidence in the Dialog between Faith & Science: New Book by Stacy Trasancos – M. Baruzzini
Medieval Advice for Students Living Away from Home – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Tonight’s Channel 4 Programme Attacks My Pro-Life Org., Here’s What They Won’t Say – C.H.
How to Discourage Socialism Among the Young – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
Pence vs. Kaine: V.P. Debate Gives Voice to the Pro-Life Cause – Matthew Bunson, N.C. Rgstr
The Pill and the Modern Myth of Progression – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald
How St. Francis’ Reformation Differed from Martin Luther’s “Reformation” – T. Marshall Ph.D.
Being a Good Neighbor Every Day – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

12 September AD 2016

A Victory for Science over Scientific Propaganda: A New Report on Sexuality and Gender

by Richard N. Williams, Ph.D.,

of Public Discourse

When Jesuits Ignore Papal Decrees – Fr. Cornelius Buckley S.J., Crisis Magazine
Father James Martin Wins Award from Dissenting Catholic Group – Kevin J. Jones, Ct Nw Ag
Chinese Authorities Arrest Vatican-Appointed Bishop – Catholic News Service via Cthlc Hrld
Aussie Bishops Get Ahead of the Curve on the ‘Grayby Boom’ – John L. Allen, Crux
U.K. to Lift Admissions Bar That Stops Church f/ Opening New Free Schools – Susan Byron, CH
The Problem with Killing Coma Patients for Their Organs – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Detroit Catholics Hit the Streets to End Violence – Dan Meloy, Crux
School Choice Must Support & Protect Catholic Education – Patrick Reilly, Natl Cthlc Register
Pokémon Go and Its Untapped Potential in the New Evangelization – Emily Hess, Catholic Lane
Adult Stem-Cell Transplants: A Journey of Faith Backed by Science – Peter Jesserer Smith
With Pope’s Blessing, Activists Press Fight Against Human Trafficking – Inés San Martín, Crux

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CATHOLIC SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

10 September AD 2016

Is Science Why Young Catholics are Leaving the Church?

by Dave Griffey

of Daffey Thoughts

Time for Catholics to Reconsider Islam and the “Prophet” Muhammad? – Wil. Kilpatrick Ph.D.
The New Ignorance Far Worse than the Old – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine
Catholics Can Survive Election 2016! – John C. Connell, Catholic Stand
What Are Your Gifts? – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Beethoven and the Catholic Church – Michael De Sapio, Crisis Magazine
Church Can’t Change Teaching on Capital Punishment – Ed Feser Ph.D. & J.M. Bessette Ph.D.
The Enemies of Life – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
History Shows Us That Aristocrats have Plenty to Teach Us – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
The Catholic Church and The U.S. Military: History – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Lingering at Immediate – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
In Memoriam: Phyllis Schlafly (1924-2016) – Joan Frawley Desmond, Natl Catholic Register

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

7 September AD 2016

An Atheists Investigates Vatican Approved Medical Miracles from A.D. 1588 to 1999: Pondering Miracles, Medical and Religious

by Jacalyn Duffin, M.D. Ph.D.,

of The New York Times

What Happened to Quebec: Catholicism’s Empty Quarter – George Weigel, First Things
Pope Francis in Conciliar Context – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Three Fascinating New Books from Angelico Press – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Ltrgcl Mov
Luther Looks at Islam – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
6 Ways Raising Catholic Kids Is like Prepping Them for the Hunger Games – Theresa Williams
Sexuality, Reality, and the Sacramental in Knight of Cups – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
To Whom Do Children Belong? Melissa Moschella’s Defense of Parents’ Rights – Tollefsen Ph.D.
Greg Burke: Pope Francis’ American Point Man – Judy Roberts, National Catholic Register
Are We about to See a Pogrom Against Christians in Turkey? – Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ct Hd
Questionable Zika Scare Manipulated by Pro-Abortion Forces – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Reg
Moses and the Parable of the Talents – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

30 August AD 2016

Comfort Catholicism Has to Go; It Is Time to Prepare for Persecution

by Msgr. Charles Pope

of the National Catholic Register

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: What Does the Science Say? – Catholic News Agency
The TV Dinner and the Sexual Revolution – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
Ribbit: A New Game Changer in Social Media – Joe Sales
Argentine Saints-To-Be Reveal Pope’s Thinking on Priests, Nuns, and Laity – Inés San Martín
Although Girls Are Allowed to Serve, There Is Still the Process of Discernment – Brian Williams
The Barque of Peter Sails Through History – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
10 Biblical Names of Jesus and their Pivotal Meanings – Laura Hensley, epicPew
The Desert in Carmelite Spirituality – Carmelite Sisters, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Political Relevance of St. Augustine – John P. East, The Imaginative Conservative
Catholic Social Teaching Principles in the Workplace – Luciano Corbo, New Evangelizers
A Defense of Single-Issue Voting – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing

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SUNDAY EDITION

5 June AD 2016

Happy News from Bradford, England

by Fr. J. Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Old Charge Resurfaces: Catholics are Un-American – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Philosopher, St. JP2’s Friend Explains Popes’ Thought Process on Amoris Lætitia – Gagliarducci
A Moral Theologian Tackles Difficulties in Amoris Lætitia – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
“Scholas Occurrentes”: Francis’s Pedagogical Revolution – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
A Better Marriage Preparation (and Preparation for a Better Marriage) – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
On the Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki – Sardonicus, Sardonic Ex Curia
Adult Stem Cells Give Good Recovery for Stroke Victims w/ Brain Damage – Dave Andrusko
Mother Angelica and the Power of Old Age – Vicki Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
“Love & Friendship” and the Holy Folly of the 12 Commandments – Christopher S. Morrissey
Former I.T. Specialist Ordained as New Auxiliary Bishop of Southwark – Catholic Herald
Bishop William Kenney: ‘Brexit’ Could Lead to Loss of Funds for Aid Agencies – Simon Caldwell
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MONDAY EDITION

23 May AD 2016 6 Comments

What Pope Francis and Medical Experts Say About the Bathroom Agenda

by Patti Maguire Armstrong

of the National Catholic Register

Bear Growls: Father Rosica – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
This Pontificate Is “Fast Becoming the Most Centralising” in Recent Vatican History – Rrt Cæli
Philosopher Peter Kreeft Offers Advice on Holiness, Saintliness – Jean M. Heimann, The Rgstr
Benedict XVI: Never Told Anyone Publication of 3rd Secret of Fatima was Incomplete – Fr. Z
10 Things No Theology Teacher Ever Misses During Summer Break, Ever – Sara Spitt, epicPew
Europe Starts Their Own ‘Get Religion’ Website – Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Thoughts on Captain America: Civil War – Kasia I., Ignitum Today
Want to Learn How to Navigate Science in the Light of Faith? – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D.
Serving the World Through Our Children – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Deaconesses: a Reasoned Approach – James Griffin, One Peter 5
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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THURSDAY EXTRA

12 May AD 2016 5 Comments

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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TUESDAY EDITION

10 May AD 2016 2 Comments

Infallibility: 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

28 April AD 2016 3 Comments

Why We Still Need Just War Theory

by Matthew Shadle

of the Catholic Herald

Conscience and Catechism – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
On State Boycotts: An Open Letter to North Carolina – Tom Jay, Crisis Magazine
‘Choosing’ Gender Ignores Truth of Human Person – Theresa Farnan & Mary Rice Hasson
Mormons, Evangelicals, and the “orthodox” God – Francis J. Beckwith Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
In An Industry That Makes People, What Could Possibly Go Wrong? – Jennifer Roback Morse
Distributism Necessarily Erects Barriers to Propaganda – Daniel Schwindt, The Distributist Rv
Canadian Protestants Debating Whether a Pastor Must Believe in God – Bobby Ross Jr., Get Rel
These Catholic Cols. Break Church Teachings w/ Pro-Abort Commencement Speakers – Ertelt
Fear of Science and N.A.R.A.L. – Don DeMarco Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
The Best Tolkien Adaptations – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
C.S. Lewis & Bart Ehrman: Liar, Lord, Lunatic, or Legend? – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Pg
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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25 April AD 2016 3 Comments

This Is What Haunts Every Catholic Survivor of Abuse

by Brooke Gregory

of Epic Pew

Outside Audit Suspended: Has Civil War Erupted at the Vatican? – Ed Condon, Catholic Herald
Keep Your Hands Together Just Like Saint Tarcisius Protecting The Eucharist – Gabriel Garnica
The Frustratingly Refreshing Pope Francis – Graham Glover, The Jagged Word
Federal Courts, Government Agencies, and Transgender Bathroom Policy – Adam J. MacLeod
Sex-Selection, Forced Abortion Are Happening Here in the U.S. – Jonathan Abbamonte, Ct Ln
ChristLife Sparks Personal, Parish Renewal – James Graves, OSV Newsweekly
“Too Perfect”? . . .Striving for Virtue – Kasia I., Ignitum Today
John Paul II Institute Shows ‘With God & Science, All Things Are Possible’ – Joseph Pronechen
Building Bridges Through Filmmaking – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
A Book Review of Bill Kassel’s My Brother’s Keeper – Dave Hartline, The American Catholic
‘Happiness Can’t Be Downloaded Like an App,’ Pope Francis Tells Teenagers – Catholic Herald
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)
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