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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

3 August AD 2017

Lefeverist Smuggling Tunnel Discovered by Swiss Guards

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Simcha Fisher’s New Pro-Life Critique of Old Pro-Lifers – Dave Armstrong, Biblical. . .
6 Prayers You Should Be Praying for the Priest in Your Life – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The Power of a Habit – Joannie Watson, Integrated Catholic Life™
“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
The Early Christian Martyrs Who Refused to Make Pottery for a Pagan Festival – ChurchPop
Book Review: Return to Order – Matthew, A Catholic Life
Why Telling Your Story Improves Your Fundraising (Dramatically) – Brice Sokolowski
From Addict to Ascetic – Brother Philip Nolan O.P., Catholic Exchange
When a Stranger Saved My Life, Just by Seeing Me – T.E.W. & Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ign Tdy
The Man Who Helped Convert General Rosecrans – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TAmCatholic
Melinda Gates Has Money, But She Doesn’t Have the Truth – Patti M. Armstrong, NC Reg
Bp. Mk. Davies: Christians Could Be Victims of New Anti-Extremism – Catholic Herald
The Story of the 26 Year-Old Filipino Jesuit on the Road to Sainthood – Cthlc News Agency
B16 on Importance of Music in Catholic Culture & Catholic Education – David Clayton, Clrts
How can the World News Affect Our Lives? – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Father Remembered – Sean Morrisroe, Catholic Stand
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ASH WEDNESDAY EXTRA

1 March AD 2017

SSPX Progress; Fr. Z Opines on SSPX Invite and What It Means

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Here’s a Sturdy Rosary for Catholic Men – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
USCCB: Explain Why Your Bishops Are Hurting Mid-Eastern Bishops – Stephen Herreid, Cth Vot
A Lent to Remember – George Weigel, First Things
Giving Up Facebook for Lent? Please Reconsider. . . – Kathy Schiffer, Natl Catholic Register
Remember that You are Dust – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
Larry and Ash Wednesday – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Learning About the Sacraments – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Abuse Survivor Resigns From Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors – CNA via Reg
5 Ways to Go Deeper and Deeper Into Lent – Sherry Antonetti, National Catholic Register
These 17th Century Monks Did a Beer Fast for Lent – Matt Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Thousands Pray for Teresa Johnston, 13-Year-Old Struck by Falling Tree in California – Chaplin
Blessed John Henry Newman and Lent, by Bishop James Conley – David Clayton, BoC
While Only God Is Good, Everyone Can Be Perfect – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
A Joyful Heart is More Easily Made Perfect Than a Downcast One – Marge Fenelon, NC Rgstr
Lenten Thoughts From Kipling – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic

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THURSDAY EDITION

19 May AD 2016

Fr. Z Rants About the Church Losing Her Moorings

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Compares Islam’s Inherent Drive for Conquest to Christ’s Great Commission – Cr. E. Olson
Fr. Thomas Rosica: Catholics Have Filled the Internet with Venom and Vitriol – Catholic Herald
The Fact-Free Universe of Transgender Activism – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
‘Judge Not’ Doesn’t Mean Don’t Make Judgments – David Carlin, Catholic Answers
Cardinal Sarah Rebukes ‘Demonic’ Attacks on Family at Washington Breakfast – Claire Chretien
Full text: Cardinal Sarah at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast – Catherine Harmon
Video: Clarity f/ Card. Burke on Marriage, Indissolubility & the Challenges We Face – Fr. Z’s Blg
To Acknowledge the Existence of Sin Is to Claim We Understand – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
Our Lady Said “Yes!” – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Video: S.S.P.X.’s Bishop Fellay Speaks Exclusively to the Register – Edward Pentin, N.C. Rgstr
Amazing Promise of Adult Stem Cells & How the Church Supports It – Eli. Harris & Kv. J. Jones
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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TUESDAY EXTRA

17 May AD 2016 2 Comments

The Future Church That Never Was

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Seven (7) Mysterious Facts About Fatima – Harry Stevens, Regina Magazine
Professor Threatens To Give Student Bad Grade Because She Is Pro-Life – Micaiah Bilger, L.N.
In the Age of Obama, The Cultures Escalated Beyond Normal – Hadley Arkes Ph.D., The Ct Th
The Catechism of 1798 was No-Nonsense and Gritty – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
Pope Francis: S.S.P.X. on Path to Full Communion – Guillaume Goubert & Sébastien Maillard
Have We Forgotten the Hard Sayings of Christ? – Christian Browne J.D., Crisis Magazine
Directive on Transgender Access to Toilets ‘Deeply Disturbing’, Say U.S. Bishops – Cthlc Herald
The Culture War – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Zombies and the Cure for ‘The Walking Dead’ – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
Pro-Soccer Player Turned Priest Reunites with Fans in Chile – Bárbara Bustamante, Ct Nw Ag
Global Capitalism vs. Christianity? A Response to David Bentley Hart – Samuel Gregg D.Phil.
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Update for May 19 – Big Pulpit (May 19, 2016)
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MONDAY EDITION

2 May AD 2016 1 Comment

Faith Is Not Dead In Hollywood

by Dave Hartline

of The American Catholic

On the Inclusion of 1 Corinthians 11:27-29 in the Ordinary Form – Matthew Hazell, Nw Lt Mv
A Reason for Lukewarm Catholics – David Roney, Catholic Stand
S.S.P.X. Priest Advocates Unity With The Holy See – Fr. Franz Schmidberger, Rorate Cæli
The Ghent Altarpiece, What Makes It So Suited for the Liturgy? – David Clayton, New Lit Mov
Four Lessons from the Mystical Saints – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Tradition: A Guide for Better Living – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
The Mass and the Recovery of Transcendence – Jonathan B. Coe, Crisis Magazine
Ancient Christian Artifacts at the Louvre – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Freedom in Fiction: Mansfield Park – Kathryn Hickok, Cascade Policy Institute
Despite Hopes of Being a Nun, St. Frances of Rome Became a Model of Piety – David Werning
Could Adam Smith Have Loved Distributism? – Alexander Salter
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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Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia

28 April AD 2016 9 Comments

Cardinal Kasper and the Progressive Wing of the Church of Germany Have Gotten What They Wanted

by Sandro Magister

of Chiesa

Is Editorial Mischief at Play in the Pope’s Exhortation? – Fr. Raymond de Souza, Cthlc Herald
For Francis, the Church’s Doctrine Is Subordinated to the Primary Value of Mercy – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bp. Ath. Schneider: All Church Members Have Duty to Ask for Authentic Interpretation – Fr. Z
PodCazt 145: Athanasius Schneider on ‘Amoria Laetitia’ – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Official response of Bishop Athanasius Schneider to Amoris Laetitia – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Quæritur: If Orthodox Schismatics Can Receive Communion, Why Not Divorced/Remarried? – Z
E.W.T.N.’s ‘World Over’ Panel Highlights Concerns Over ‘Amoris Laetitia’ – Edward Pentin, Reg
Amoris Laetitia: The Key to the Francis Pontificate – Monica Migliorino Miller, Crisis Mgzn
Francis: “Read Presentation of Doc. by Crd. Schonborn” OK Your Holiness, We’ll Do That – Fr. Z
S.S.P.X.: Amoris Laetitia a “Victory of Subjectivism” – Maike Hickson, One Peter 5
Amoris Laetitia Is First & Foremost a Document Written for the New Evangelization – OSV
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
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TUESDAY EXTRA

26 April AD 2016 4 Comments

Buh-Bye, Target! Why I’m Going Along With the Boycott

(Fixed Link)

by Kathy Schiffer

of Seasons of Grace

Postscript: Voris, Victims, and Witch Trials – Anthony S. Layne, The Impractical Catholic
16 Common Errors That Catholics Should Avoid Like the Plague – Angelo Stagnaro, The Reg
Is There a ‘Profound Change’ Between Rome and the S.S.P.X.? – National Catholic Register
How Often Does Rape Actually Result in Pregnancy? – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
Schall in Outer Space – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
U.K. Minister Reveals Number of Complaints Against Pro-Lifers, Figure Will Shock You – Lif Nws
Flash of Light Marks Moment When Human Life Begins, Scientists Seek to Exploit It – C.M.R.
The Church in Crisis: Roots & Realities, a Book Review – Carl E. Olson, The Cthlc World Rprt
Suspended Audit Reveals Power Struggle at the Vatican – Andrea Gagliarducci, Cth Nws Agcy
Vatican: Suspended Audit Not Intended To Block Curial Reform – Elise Harris, Cth Nws Agncy
Cardinal Turkson: Encyclical on Just War Theory ‘Plausible’ – Staff Reporter, 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)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
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FRIDAY EDITION

15 April AD 2016 5 Comments

As America’s Culture War Hits Fever Pitch, Religious Freedom Is Ever More Precarious

by Ed Condon

of Catholic Herald

Bruce Springsteen Praised by Men Who Think They Are Women – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Mgzn
Woman Killed in a Botched Abortion, Then Her Organs Were Harvested – Cheryl Sullenger
Why Doesn’t God Give Us More Evidence Of His Existence – S. Sullivan Ph.D., Classical Theist
Retrograde, Intransigent Catholics are in Good Company – Carl E. Olson, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
How Do We Know God’s Will? Careers and God’s Call – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
The Scientific Objectivity of Gender Difference – Glenn T. Stanton, Mercatornet
Tenured Professor’s Free-Speech Lawsuit Looms Over Marquette – Peter Jesserer Smith
Will Pope Francis Mend Ties with the S.S.P.X.? – Catholic News Agency
Book Review: Saintly Youth of Modern Times by Joan Carroll Cruz – Cristina Montes, Ign Tdy
Benedict on the Loss of Missionary Zeal – Jude P. Dougherty, The Catholic Thing
Fideism: Bad in Literature As Well As Religion – Stephen Mirarchi, Crisis Magazine
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: Strong Reactions – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Tuesday Update – Big Pulpit (April 12, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia Aftermath. . . Let Us Now Get Up Off the Ground – Big Pulpit (April 13, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

6 April AD 2016 1 Comment

S.S.P.X. Bishop Alfonso de Galarreta: Pope Francis Will Unilaterally Recognize the S.S.P.X.

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

The Future of American Catholicism – Elliot Milco, First Things
New Cardinal Sarah Interview: “Being Good” Is Not Enough – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Reading Tea Leaves on the Pope’s Post-Synod Document – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Imploring the U.S. Bishops to Implement Canon Law – Bai Macfarlane, Mary’s Advocates
Not Just a Mother to Catholics, Locals Reflect on Mother Angelica – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
Way For Catholics To Mark the Reformation Is To Celebrate the Papacy – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Knights of Columbus, and Martyrs – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Book Review of Illiberal Reformers: Race Eugenics and American Econo. . . – George J. Marlin
New York Yankees’ Scout Finds Strength in Catholic Church – Trent Beattie, Natl Cth Register
Mary, Mercy, and Me – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Freedom to Change Your Life: Why the Gov’t Shouldn’t Ban “Reparative Therapy” – W. Heyer
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
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5 April AD 2016 1 Comment

John Allen and His Odd Statement on Summorum Pontificum

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Notre Dame Faculty Call on University to Rescind Award to Pro-Abort Joe Biden – Mt. Archbold
21-Year-Old Student Ends Her Life After Terrible Grief Following Her Abortion – Micaiah Bilger
Regensburg Revisited: Ten Years Later, A West Still in Denial – Samuel Gregg Ph.D., C.W.R.
Movie Review of Benedict vs. Francis: Dawn Of Mercy – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Update on Reginald Foster’s ‘Ossa Latinitatis Sola’, Request for Old Ludi Domestici – Fr. Z’s Blg
Samuel Gregg: Catholicism and the Enlightenment – John Couretas, Power Blog
In Praise of Irregularity – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Movement
Laugh and Grow Strong – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
The Scandal of the Particular: The Christian Essence of Human Culture – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D.
Pope Francis Receives S.S.P.X.’s Bishop Fellay in Private Audience – Edward Pentin, The Reg
Play Ball! On Faith and Baseball – George J. Galloway, The Dispatch
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4 April AD 2016 3 Comments

Updated: Pope Francis Received S.S.P.X. Bishop Bernard Fellay

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Obama Unfairly Targeting Pro-Life People Peacefully Protesting Abortion – Kesley Harkenss
So Many Books, So Little Time – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Another God & Football Story: E.S.P.N. Ignores Catholic Faith in Harbaugh Story – Tr. Mattingly
J.R.R. Tolkien, the Feast of the Annunciation and the Defeat of Sauron – Angelo Stagnaro
When Lady Day Falls on Good Friday – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
The Right Kind of Fear, Not Doing the Will of God – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord (Transferred) – Dan Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Drctn
The Annunciation: A Pattern for Our Lives – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
Church Joins in Mourning Pakistan’s Park-Massacre Victims of Easter – Anto Akkara, The Reg
The Power of Words for Pilgrims of Mercy: The Brilliance of the Resurrection – Sar. Huntzinger
Pope Asks Bishops To Set Up New Charities To Mark Year of Mercy – Cindy Wooden, Cthlc Hrld
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MONDAY EDITION

4 April AD 2016 1 Comment

S.S.P.X.: “Francis Alarms Us Enormously, and Not Only Us, And Yet We Like Him”

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Five (5) Facts About Genocide Against Christians in the Middle East – Joe Carter, Power Blog
Pakistan: Reaping the Whirlwind of Apostasy Laws – Joseph Loconte, Providence
New F.D.A. Guideline Expanding Abortion-Drug Use Is Harmful for Women & Babies – N.C. Rgstr
Infographic: The Annunciation in Art – Aaron Lambert, Denver Catholic
Why Should You Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet? – Marge Fenelon, National Catholic Register
Your Vocation Is Your Mission – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Documentary Sheds Light on Divine Mercy’s Masterpiece – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Beyond Lent: Will You Drink of the Cup? – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Stand
Catholic Co-Writers of “God’s Not Dead 2” Expect Great Things – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Rgstr
Quæritur: Blessing Weapons – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Editor’s Note on Day One of ‘Crux 2.0’ – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
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