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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

31 May AD 2018

Tiber Swim Team (Credit: Three Rivers Episcopal)

Hey, Southern Baptist Artist, the Tiber Swim Team is Calling!

. . .you know it’s really a week when I have to defend a Baptist artist whose artwork was rejected because it looked too “Catholic”. . .

from One Mad Mom

Live Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Vatican II Fiasco – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
What ‘Gay Cake’ Decision Will Mean for Religious Freedom in Europe – A. Tettenborn
Your Trendy Alternative to Sandals This Summer – Meghan Ashley Styling
Jacob Rees-Mogg: Start Taking This Backbench ‘Joke’ Seriously – T. Quinn, The Cnvrstn
What Practicing NFP is Like: One Man Shares His Thoughts – Will Wright, Catholic Link
Europe: Not as Secular as You Think – Tom Heneghan, Religion News Service
Dramatic Photo Shows Bishop Blessing Priest in Ebola Quarantine – Catholic Herald
For the 2nd Time, Pope Sends a Special Envoy to Medjugorje – Inés San Martín, Crux
‘What Caused God?’ – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Recalling a Cardinal Who Could Have Been First Argentine Pope – Inés San Martín, Crux
The Vatican’s Church Architecture Exhibit is Underwhelming – R. O’Donnell Ph.D., CH
The Rome We have Lost & Gained, a Book Review – Ingrid D. Rowland, Commonweal
The University of Notre Dame’s Confusing Contraception Decision – M. Archbold, NC Rg
When Your Priest Becomes Family – Amber VanVickel, Helena Daily
Teen Marriage: a Sometimes Good or Universal Evil? – B.J. Christensen, The Ntrl Family
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11 April AD 2018

MeWe Full Logo (Credit: Fr. Dwight Longenecker)

Facebook? I’m Outta Here

. . .so I’ve switched over to a new social media platform. MeWe is simpler to use, has no advertising, does not track you, does not share your information. Its free, but you only have a limited amount of space to post stuff, so if you want to put up lots of videos & pictures they invite you to pay a monthly fee. . .

by Father Dwight Longenecker

Can We Take Card. Schönborn’s Remarks on Female Ordination Seriously – Peters JCD
Pope Francis Slaps Another Patch on the Moldy ‘Seamless Garment’ – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Seven Spiritual Mistakes of “Good Catholic Parents” – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cltr
The Last Defender of Reason & the Human Body – Anthony M. Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Mgzn
Women Bishops: Boredom Part (II) – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Good News for the TLM in the Archd. of Philly – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
The Two Steps Jesus Took Before He Fundraised – Brice Sokolowski
Amoris Lætitia vs. Veritatis Splendor: You Say You Want a Revolution – E. Chr. Brugger
San Francisco’s Homeless Encampments Expose Failure of Secular Utopia – J. Davidson
Patriarch Kirill & Mr. Putin – George Weigel, First Things
Reviewing the Record of 21st Century Islam – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Mercatornet
Sympathy for Mark Zuckerberg – Matthew Walther, The Week
London Council Bans Pro-Life Vigils in Possible Test Case – Dan Hitchens, Cthlc Herald
Is the Pope Never Wrong? Papal Infallibility Explained – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
Pope Insists Baptism Marks a Deep Change, Saying There’s a Before & After – Jn. Allen
Helping Our Children Find Holiness – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., Catholic Exchange
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TVESDAY EDITION

20 February AD 2018 3 Comments

LizziesAnswers (Credit: YouTube via ChurchPop)

Major Protestant YouTube Star Announces She’s Converting to Catholicism

YouTube star Lizzie Estella Reezay of the YouTube channel LizziesAnswers has announced that she’s converting from Protestantism to Catholicism.

from ChurchPop

5 Beautiful Catholic Churches on the Beach – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
Worried about Cardinal Cupich’s “Paradigm Shift”? . . . – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Drunk Stoned Perverted Dead – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Card. Mahoney Cancels Appearance After Locals Vow to Protest – Claire Chretien, Lf St
Ireland: Abortionists Upset as Legal Abortion Support Collapses – SPUC via Life News
In Praise of Fr. Francis Canavan’s Prophetic Eye – Ronda Chervin, The Cthlc World Rprt
How to Correctly Run a Lent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis’ Feast of Forgiveness — Confession – Edward Pentin, Natl Cthlc Register
Pressing Pause on the “Transgender Moment” – Matthew J. Franck, Public Discourse
The Monks of Solesmes Publishing Studies of Gnostic Chants – R. Yoder, The Amish Cth
What’s Wrong with the New NIH Study on Transgender Kids? – Jane Robbins, Life Site
The Post-Napoleonic Church – Ælredus Rievallensis, Canticum Salomonis
Bishops in Nigeria Release Books on Marriage, Family Life – CNA via The CWR
The Vocation of a Soldier, Service, & the Act of Love – J. Bolton, Augustine’s Alley
Francis de Sales: Model of Apologists – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers Magazine
From Inmates to Entrepreneurs – Brittany Hunter, Foundation for Economic Education
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THVRSDAY EDITION

8 February AD 2018 5 Comments

Philadelphia Eagles Praying in End-Zone (Credit: Facebook Screenshot via The Stream)

Sports Writers Lashed Out at Tony Dungy for Celebrating Christianity; Bad Move

Sports writers berated former NFL coach Tony Dungy for celebrating Christianity on Twitter and got more of a holy smack down than they bargained for.

by Joshua Gill,

of The Stream

Italian Storm – Dominic Green, City Journal
Pope Francis: More People Need to Join Pro-Life Efforts to Stop Abortion – Ste. Ertelt
Vatican Communications Reboot Continues, With Launch of New Website – Edw. Pentin
The Bioethics of Tattoos: Taking ‘Living Wills’ Too Literally? – Michael Cook, Mrctrnt
Neocatechumenal Way: Kiko Argüello Announces Successor – CNA via The CWR
Help Improve BigPupit.com, Fill Out a 4 Minute Anonymous Survey – Big Pulpit
Going Pro with Your Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
An Accessible Manual for the Spiritual Journey – Fr. Roger J. Landry, Intgrtd Cthlc Life™
A Letter on Loneliness – Rick Yoder, The Amish Catholic
The University of Notre Dame Adds ‘Simple Contraceptives’ to Insurance Plan – CNA
Prepare for a Prayerful Lent – Fr. William Casey, Catholic Exchange
How This Classical Catholic School Welcomes Children with Down Syndrome – Grogan
The Catholic Faith, A Religion of Both Word & Symbol – Veronica Arntz, New Lit Mov
Life’s Vignettes & God – Edward Monti, Catholic Stand
The Art of Cultivating a Heavenly Perspective – Jonathan B. Coe, Catholic Exchange
A Christian Response to Poverty Aims for Long-Term Restoration – Stacey Singh
Note: The FRIDAY EDITION will be available at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time
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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

8 November AD 2017

Vittorio Messori (Credit: La Fede Quotidiana via National Catholic Register)

Messori: Pope Francis is Creating a ‘Liquid Society’ Church

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

What Role Did Religion Play in Devin Patrick Kelley’s Fatal Family Feud? – T. Mattingly
Where Is Your God Now? Atheists Sneer as We Mourn Dead – J. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
What is “Speaking in Tongues?” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Illegal Alien Who Won Court Battle to Abort Baby Now Needs Mental Health Help – LN
Hillsong Pastor Carl Lentz Responds to Critics, Now Says Abortion is Sinful – M. Bilger
Young People Will Never Give In, Never Doubt the Miracle – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D.
How to Fundraise Like a Catholic for a Catholic Organization – Brice Sokolowski, Ct Fd
A Note on the “Spiritual” Reception of Sacraments – Edw. N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., ItLotL
USCCB Cmt. Election a Referendum on What It Means to be Pro-life – J.D. Flynn, CNA
University of Notre Dame Faculty, Students to Retain Birth Control Coverage? – CNA
Bias in Tech Against Pro-Life Movement? – Nicholas Wolfram Smith, NC Register
Doc Who Killed Depressed Woman in Euthanasia Won’t be Prosecuted – Stev. Ertelt, LN
Lessons In Living Out God’s Call For You – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
This Organization Gives $1,000 to Parents of Stillborn Babies – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
How U.S. Catholics Will Mark World Day of the Poor – Kevin Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Adoption Tax Credit Vital, Don’t Cut It, Says Law’s Original Author – CNA via The CWR

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

7 November AD 2017 2 Comments

The Symbol for Atheism (Credit: India Times)

Texas Church Massacre: Those Atheism Comments on That Facebook Page

by Terry Mattingly

of Get Religion

Anti-Catholic Bigotry Surfaces in Virginia – Brian Burch, Catholic Vote
No Tears Here for Teen Vogue – Nicole Stacy, Catholic Vote
False Abuse Accusations Rampant Against Chicago Ex-Priest McCormack – TMR
Pope Approves Amazon Debate on Ordaining Married Men to Priesthood – M. Rezac, Rg
Wealthy Foundation Aims: Attack Religious Freedom, Christianity – K. Jones, CNA
Mentally Ill Patients in Belgium Euthanized Instead of Receiving Aid – A. Schadenburg
Exclusive: How to Follow Your Vocation (& Go on Holiday) – Brice Sokolowski, CF
Conversing with Skeptics – Ben Butera, The American Catholic
World Day of the Poor Highlights Change of Attitude – CNA/EWTN News via The CWR
Three Chords and the Truth: Angels & Humans – Deacon Greg Lambert, Catholic Stand
The Vatican Advisors and Population Control – John-Henry Westen, Life Site
Remembering Those Martyred by Socialism in Spanish Civil War – Á. Carmona, Acton
Black Catholic History Month: Learn & Share Rich History – A. Taylor, CNS via Crux
Catholic U. of America Offers Free Tuition to Puerto Rican Students – CNA via CWR
Vatican Conf: How to Help Trafficking Victims Re-enter Society – H. Brockhaus, CNA
Victims of Islamic State in Focus at U.N. Forum – CNA/EWTN News
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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

19 October AD 2017

Flag of China (Photo Credit: Wonderful Engineering)

Social Media in China: The Great Distraction

by Andrés Ortega,

of the Globalist

Vet Supports Tackling Bigotry, But Flag Protests are Very Insulting – L. Adreon, The Fdrlst
Studies: Birth Control, Contraception Don’t Reduce Unintended Pregnancies – M. New Ph.D.
I Was an Eight-Year-Old Drag Queen – Chad Felix Greene, Public Discourse
The Winnowing Of The Protestant Churches – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Symbol of Hope: U.S. Flag Survives California Wildfires – Nancy Flory, The Stream
Pro-life Gillespie & Pro-Abort Northam Battle in Close Virginia Gov’s Race – D. Andrusko, LN
Court: 90-yr-old Vet Memorial Unconstitutional’ for Containing Cross – Jonah Bennett, Strm
Satanic Temple Co-Founder: Fight Pro-life Laws to Push Split of Church & State – M. Bilger, LN
When HUD Can Help – Mene Ukueberuwa, City Journal
Burying Air Berlin: Curious World of French Pragmatism, German Statism – S. Richter, Glblst
Medieval Nuns Recycled before Recycling was Cool – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Bringing Back McKinley – Michael Lind, The National Interest
Translation Technology Useful, But Should Not Replace Learning Languages – M. Haugh, M-net
How Music & Memorization Can Save Our Failing Schools – A. Holmquist, The Imaginative. . .
The Inheritance Tax: A Fiscal & Moral Case Study – Ángel M.G. Carmona, Transatlantic Blog
If Not Even the Boy Scouts Can Celebrate Boys, They’re in Big Trouble – L. Moylan, The Fdrlst

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

5 September AD 2017 5 Comments

Auxiliary Bishop Richard Umbers of the Archdiocese of Sydney (Photo Credit: ChurchPop)

The Meme-Sharing Bishop: Why You Should Follow Bishop Umbers of Sydney

by ChurchPop

Bearing False Witness: The Defining Sin of Our Era? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Catholic England on Eve of Destruction by the English Reformation – Fr. D. Longenecker, Reg
Did Mary Appear at Fatima for the Conversion of Muslims? – Scott Smith, ChurchPop
Quæritur: EMHC’s at a Communion Rail – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 of the Most Beautiful Catholic Churches in America – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia
Looking at the Immigration Debate with St. Thomas Aquinas – Fr. Richard Heilman, RC Man
How to Fundraise after a Disaster (Hurricane Harvey) – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Can You Be Good without God? – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Why Do We Say “God Bless You” after Sneezing? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Lead Us Not into Temptation? – Fr. William Saunders, Catholic Exchange
Racism & Catholicism – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky, The Catholic Thing
Holy Brainteasers? Catholic Puzzle Book Hopes to Point Readers to God – CNA via The CWR
Suffering, Suicide, and the Light of Hope – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Epiphany, Ascension Moved Back to Original Dates in England & Wales – Cthlc News Agency
4 Prayers for Students – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
A Day of Peace Would Be a Wondrous Thing – Scott Nolan, Catholic Stand
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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

31 August AD 2017 5 Comments

Planned Parenthood Social Media Question About Dating Massively Backfires

by Micaiah Bilger

of LifeNews.com

Is the Joel Osteen Brouhaha Justified? – Rachel Lu Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
What Criminologists Don’t Say & Why – John Paul Wright Ph.D. & Matt DeLisi Ph.D., Cty Jrnl
Politico Mocks Christian Faith of Hurricane Harvey Victims – Christine Rousselle, Life News
Pastor: Iceland “Most Godless Country in Europe” – Micaiah Bilger, LifeNews.com
Criticism Of The Nashville Statement – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Vogue Magazine Makes Treason Fashionable – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Would a Secret Society Lie? The Freemasons Part III — Ianto Watt, Statistician to the Stars!
Liberation Theology: The Prosperity Gospel, Plus Gulags – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
White Supremacy Group Slams Pro-Lifers Trying to Defund Planned Parenthood – M. Bilger, LN
Christian Artists Should Have Same Free Speech Game as Colin Kaepernick – J. Gottry, Fdrlst
Houston: Disaster Management has Come a Long Way Since Katrina – Nicole Gelinas, City Jrnl
How This Catholic Saint Might be the Patron of Opioid Addicts – CNA via The CWR
Michigan is 14% African-American, 50% of Babies Killed in Abortions are Black – Chr. Gast, LN
Man Who Lost Everything in Harvey Flood Still Thankful: ‘God is Good’ – Nancy Flory, Strm
Political Theory, Travel, and the Love of Home – Brian Jones, Public Discourse
Houston Residents are in for a Long Recovery after Harvey – John Burger, Aleteia
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