Transgenderism

TUESDAY EDITION

You Will Be Made To Watch and Care About Homosexuality, Transgenderism, and Other Dis. . .

by Rod Dreher

A Deacon’s (Greg Kandra) First Mass Ad Orientem, Wherein Fr. Z Issues an Invitation – Fr. Z
CNN on Gorsuch: Is the Judge a Crypto-Catholic or a Safe, Normal Episcopalian? – Julia Duin
8 Perfect Books for Shaking Up Your Lenten Reading – Laura Hudgens, ChurchPop
The Great Lie: Relativism & False Freedom Left Me Depressed – Thomas Clements, Ign Tdy
Vatican Official Confirms: Agreement with SSPX Is Close – Catholic World News
Opposing Amoris Lætitia: Not Envious Bitterness, But Love & True Mercy – Roseanne Sullivan
Lowering the Bar – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
What the U.N. Determines are the ‘Happiest’ Countries in the World? – Rick Moran, TATh
Strangers in a Strange Land, by Bishop James Conley – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
Authentic ‘Reproductive Justice’ Includes Justice for the Children – Jennifer R. Morse Ph.D.
What is the Role of Tradition in Renewing Western Civilization – Samuel Gregg D.Phil.
Umbert, and the Rest of Us, Will Miss You, Gary – Tom Hoopes, National Catholic Register
Msgr. Charles J. Scicluna Wants Islam Taught in Malta Catholic Schools – Justin Pisani, YforC
Meet Father Joe, a Wisconsin Priest on the Road to Canonization – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Spit of Jesus & the Man Born Blind (Video & Bible: Mass Readings Explained) – Pitre Ph.D.
Learning to Unfold and Understand the Holy Bible – Paul Senz, The Catholic World Report

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THURSDAY EDITION

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Does Science Support Bans on ‘Conversion Therapy’ for Gender-Identity Issues?

by Joan Frawley Desmond,

of the National Catholic Register

Has the Head of the Jesuits Jettisoned Doctrine and the Words of the Lord in Scripture? – Fr. Z
Let’s Call Heterodox Catholics What They Really Are: Mainline Protestants – Jhn. Zmirak Ph.D.
Are You a Glutton for Catholic Books? – Shaun McAfee O.P., National Catholic Register
Is Peter’s Historical Chair inside the Vatican? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The Horror of Sin – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
The True Story Behind the Marie Stopes Eugenics Trial of 1923 – Mark H. Sutherland
Belgium: Bishops Release Pastoral Letter “Updating” Populorum Progressio – Mark de Vries
89 Practical Recommendations for the Spiritual Works of Mercy – Angelo Stagnaro, NC Rgstr
Drawing the Faith — and Politics: Recent College Graduate Is Budding Cartoonist – Jim Graves
Trusting God for All We Need: Readings for 8th Sun. in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D.
This 200 Year-old Black Catholic School Is a ‘Gem’ in Baltimore’s Inner City – Adelaide Mena
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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FRIDAY EDITION

Hilarious Things You Will Only Hear In A Catholic Home

by Doug Johnson,

of epicPew

Fishwrap: Mendacious, Hypocritical, Fearful; Pray for Its Conversion or. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Flexible Genders and Fanciful Selves – Wanda Skowronska, Crisis Magazine
Catholic Super Bowl Champ Raises the Roof Athletically, Literally and Spiritually – Trent Beattie
Doctor Cleared After Having Family ‘Hold Down’ Patient During Euthanasia – Cthlc News Agncy
HBOs “The Young Pope” is Absurdity Masquerading as Art – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Trump Vows to “Totally Destroy” the Johnson Amendment – Matthew Archbold, NC Register
Swastikas & Safety Pins: The Grim Heritage of Identity Politics – R.J. Snell Ph.D., Public Dscrs
Cardinal Müller on Amoris Laetitia: 12 Things to Know and Share – Jimmy Akin, NC Register
Compared to Malta, German Bishops Seem Restrained, Emphasis on Seem – Peters J.C.D. J.D.
Clarification is Gravely Needed: Internatl Priests’ Assoc. Gives Support to Dubia – D. Hitchens
Decus In Labore: Finding Virtue In “Bee Movie” – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand

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MONDAY EDITION

Time for Parents to Resist Transgender Activism

by Emily Zinos,

of First Things

Dossier From Georgetown Canon Law Suit Reveals Extensive Concerns – Crdnl Newman Soc.
The Anti-Catholic Bigotry of Dame Louise Casey – Joanna Bogle, The Dispatch
Eggs and Anti-Catholicism Hurled at Churchgoers in Scotland – Catholic News Agency
The Missing Biblical Rib – Edouard Belaga Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Trigger Warnings for a Fragile Generation – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
Knowing Your Enemy And Fighting Back – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
Homesteaders’ Churches Last for Generations – Patti Maguire Armstrong, NC Register
New Release Highlights the Beauty of Gregorian Chant – Brian Williams, Liturgy Guy
Revisiting Ross on the Immateriality of Thought – Edward Feser Ph.D.
Formerly Suicidal Man’s Sight is Restored Through Adult Stem Cells – Patty Knap, NC Register
Social Doctrine is about Solidarity, Catholic Leaders Insist – M. Hadro, Catholic News Agency
Will Congress Ban Abortion & Assisted Suicide Funding in District of Columbia? – W. Laugesen

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THURSDAY EXTRA

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The Story Behind Sex Change Surgery You Haven’t Heard

by Mary Rezac,

of the Catholic News Agency

Are These Not Some of the Most Stunning Chalices You’ve Ever Seen? – Laura Hensley, epcPw
Ex-SNAP Lawsuit Exposes Lawyer Kickbacks, Exploitation of Victims, Corruption – D. Pierre Jr.
Vocations, Lifestyles, and Doing God’s Will – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Michael Mencer, Recipient of Astonishing Miracle in 1963, Dies at 61 – Joseph Pronechen, Reg
Laughing at Death – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
A Response to the Bishops of Malta – Luma Simms, First Things
Architectural Signs of Hope – Randall Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Update on “How to Read Your Way to Heaven” – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction
How Not to Minister to the Divorced and Remarried – Fr. Joseph Levine, Crisis Magazine
Marjorie Dannenfelser on ‘A Moment of Historic Opportunity’ for Life – Matthew Bunson, Reg
Without Hope in Eternal Life, Art Loses a Great Source of Creativity – Francis Phillips, CH
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FRIDAY EDITION

A Nine-Year-Old Boy is Spreading a “Contagion of Mass Delusion”: Victims of Transgender Propaganda

by Walt Heyer,

of Public Discourse

The Newer Clericalism – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Washington Post Catholics vs. Trans Rights. . . Deja Vu All Over Again – Mark Kellner, GR
This New Movie about Ignatius of Loyola is Beautiful and You Must See It – Tatiana Federoff, eP
An Insightful New Book Examines the Soul of Our People – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis
The Unsinkably Catholic Molly Brown, Heroine of the Titanic – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Rgstr
Coming Soon: By Man Shall His Blood Be Shed – Edward Feser Ph.D.
The Readings for Epiphany Explained! – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Being in Relationship with God – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Across California, Pro-Lifers to Rally in January 2017 – Catholic News Agency
Report: Planned Parenthood, Others Cost Taxpayers $132 Million+ in Waste. . . – Mat. Archbold
Congress’l Cmte. Rep. Accuses Planned Parenthood of Serious Abuses – M. Hadro, CNA via Rg

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TUESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EXTRA

Can Pope Francis’s Legacy be Rolled Back? Well, Yes and No

by John L. Allen Jr.,

of Crux

Jennifer Fulwiler Made a Super Cool Patron Saint Generator for 2017 – Chloe Mooradian, eP
Editor of New Argentine Edition of L’Osservatore Romano is a Protestant Pastor – S. Magister
On Determinism – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
12 Rousing Scripture Verses to Start Your New Year Right – Theresa Williams, epicPew
More Doctrine for a Better Homily – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Epiphany: Mystery of the Magi (Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Our “Learning Agenda” From the Anti-Life Gnostics – Julia Meloni, Crisis Magazine
Mercy and Truth, Love and Law: Take the Road to Emmaus – Susan Skinner, Catholic Stand
When God’s Authorship of Creation is Denied – Fr. Daniel Pattee T.O.R., Crisis Magazine

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SATURDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

massachusetts-state-house-in-bostonShocking New Law Takes Effect in Massachusetts

by Dustin Siggins

of the National Catholic Register

13 Real-Life Pictures That Prove Being A Parent Is Awful – Rich Lamm, epicPew
The Infantilization of Parenting – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Vatican Strives to Revive Idea That There’s Only One “America” – Inés San Martín, Crux
When Evangelicals Convert Catholics. . .Why? [Podcast] – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
Satellites, the Internet, and the Communion of Saints – Bishop Robert Barron, The Dispatch
Four Steps to Turning Around Your Parish Finances – Fr. George Mahon, Catholic Herald
Shockingly Successful Collegiate Catholic Guard Makes It Big w/ N.Y. Knicks – Trent Beattie
Pope Approves New Rules for Canonization Process – Brian O’Neel, National Catholic Register
Knowing and Doing – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Come, Bless God’s Creatures Great and Small – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Spreading Hope, Trust, the Center of Next World Communications Day – H. Brockhaus, C.N.A.

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MONDAY EXTRA

kristin-lavransdatteThe Greatest 20th Century Catholic Novels

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

A Modern Feminist Author Discovers the Truth of Marriage – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D.
3 Cardinals Sign Statement Defending Magisterial Teaching on the Sacraments – Catholic Herald
The Last Nine Hyeronimite Monks – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Pope Francis Criticises Gender Theory ‘Indoctrination’ – Cindy Wooden, Catholic Herald
10 Times Bishops Reminded Catholic Politicos Teachings on Life, Marriage & Family – J. McClain
Vin Scully’s Catholic Faith: Shining Brighter Than the Lights at Dodger Stadium – Justin McClain
What’s the Deal with Angels? – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
How to Curtail Judicial Activism – Stephen M. Krason J.D. Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Hero of the Maine: Father John Chidwick – Donald R. McClarey J.D., Catholic Stand
Mercy: A Call to Repentance – Peter Jermann, Crisis Magazine
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference from Azerbaijan – C.N.A. via The CWR

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MONDAY EDITION

the-wedding-singer-robert-arquetteCan an Un-Repentant Ex-Tranny Find a Place in the Beatific Vision?

by Austin Ruse

of Crisis Magazine

Former Southern Baptist to become Next Head of Louisiana Diocese – Han. Brockhaus, C.N.A.
The Jesuits’ Next Chapter – Fr. David Inczauskis S.J., Catholic Herald
The Meaning of Vocation – Fr. C. John McCloskey S.J., The Catholic Thing
Pope says Walk with Trans Persons, but Fight Gender Theory – Inés San Martín, Crux
Voiceless Takes Christian Filmmaking Where It Needs to Go – Monica Migliorino Miller, Crisis
New Bill would Protect Churches with Political Views from the IRS – Catholic News Agency
Taste and See: A Book with Way More than a Catchy Title – Sarah Reinhard, Natl Cth Register
Is There Room In The Modern Mind For Miracles? – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: “Gender Theory” is a “Great Enemy of Marriage Today” – C.N.A. via The CWR
Pope Francis Green-Lights Opening of Fr. Jacques Hamel Beatification Process – C.N.A.
Critics Find Dodgy Ethics in ‘Three-Parent Baby’ Conception – Catholic News Agency

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TUESDAY EXTRA

businessman-holding-his-bald-head-regret-resignation-disappointment-disillusionmentTransgender Identities Are Not Always Permanent

by Walt Heyer

of Public Discourse

Archabbot Nowicki was at Arnold Palmer’s Bedside When He Died – Pattison, C.N.S. via Crux
Follow Up Poll: 26 September 2016 – Trump vs. Clinton – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
10 Reasons You Should Watch The Jim Gaffigan Show While You Still Can – Shaun McAfee O.P.
7 Ways to Keep Your Kids Close to Jesus Christ – Amanda Evinger, National Catholic Register
If We Want Better Bishops We Must First Look at Our Seminaries – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Creeping Infallibility: Amoris Lætitia and Magisterial Authority – Jessica M. Murdoch Ph.D.
The Darwinism of Hollywood Filmmakers – Robert Brennan, Crisis Magazine
Trump-Clinton Presidential Debates: Round One – Matthew Bunson, Natl Catholic Register
Catholic Church in Mexico Alleges Smear Campaign Against 3 Murdered Priests – A.P. via C.H.
Devin Rose Wants to Bring His Popular Novena App to Android & He Needs Your Help – McAfee
U.S. Catholics Flock to Venerate Heart of Padre Pio – Catholic News Service via Cthlc Herald

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

richard-dawkins-science-victoryA 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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