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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Religion News Service Staff (Credit: Get Religion)

How America’s One Religion Wire Service Melted Down Over a Weekend

. . .news of the editorial bloodbath at Religion News Service . . . the bare facts: A respected editor was ousted with apparently no warning or announced cause; two more veteran staff members quit within three days, two others had recently been let go and many others are looking to leave. . .

by Julia Duin,

of Get Religion

The Soros-Funded Attacks on Orthodox Catholic Universities – Austin Ruse, Crisis Mgzn
Yes, the Pope is a Catholic, But He’s Confusing Other Catholics – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Cltr
Dems Mad at Ryan Over Ousting of House (Jesuit) Chaplain – H. Gaygle & J. Sherman
Weird Catholic Twitter Offers a Reminder of Catholic Complexity – J.L. Allen Jr., Crux
More Biblical Evidence for Mary’s Perpetual Virginity – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
Mothers Launch High Court Challenge to Ealing ‘Buffer Zone’ – Theo Howard, CH
Paul Ryan’s Plan to Alleviate Poverty: Handouts to Hand-Ups – Peter Jesserer Smith
Philippines Orders Deportation Of Australian Activist Nun – Scott Neuman, NPR
Paisley Bishop Complains to BBC Scotland On Video Mocking Communion – Th. Howard
Third Mexican Priest Killed Within a Week – Inés San Martín, Crux
Holiness Is Calling: ”Gaudete et Exsultate” – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
Armenian Genocide: Erdogan Says Turkey Has to Share ‘Historical Pain’ – A. Nazarian
Satanic Temple Plans to Sue Arkansas Over 10 Commandments Monument – Y. Shimron
Vatican’s Financial Watchdog Says Progress Slow, But Steady – CNA via The CWR
Note: A new post is published daily at 12:01 am U.S. Central Time

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Save Alfie Evans

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Alfie’s Law? Charlie Gard’s Parents Announce New Campaign to Change Protocol

. . .Chris Gard & Connie Yates said that their son’s case, like that of Alfie Evans, showed the need for a law which avoids ‘unnecessary conflicts’. . .

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

Alfie Evans Shows Why a Strong Pro-Life Movement is So Vital – Dav. Marcus, The Fdrlst
Amazing Pictures Show Vatican Candlelight Vigil for Alfie Evans – Steven Ertelt, Lif Nws
Why Single-Payer Health Care Denies Care to Ill Children Like Alfie Evans – Wheatley
For the Love of Alfie – One Mad Mom
Alfie & the Archbishop – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Alfie Evans Case Unmasks Anti-Catholicism in UK Press – Stephen Wynne, Chrch Militant
Alfie Evans & the American Revolutionary Spirit – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Catholic Assoc. Slams UK Catholic Leaders for Not Following Church Teaching – N Flory
The “New Pro-Life Movement” & Alfie Evans – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Top Pediatrician: Alfie Not Dying & Not Brain Dead – Steven Ertelt, Life News
UK Doctor: Alfie Evans Must Die Because His Parents Have a Bad Attitude – R Stoltzfoos
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Alfie Evans (Credit: Screenshot via Catholic Herald)

The Battle for Alfie

. . .the Alfie Evans case has shaken Britain & the Church.  It raises serious questions about whether the law needs to change. . .

by Dan Hitchens,

of Catholic Herald

Archbishop of Liverpool Backs Alder Hey Hospital in Alfie Evans Case – Catholic Herald
Darkness Visible In Alder Hey – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
American Children & the Culture of Disrespect – Annie Holmquist, The Imaginative. . .
Cooperation with Sins Against Prudence (& Chastity) – Edward Feser Ph.D.
The Great Power of Prayer – Fr. Lawrence G. Lovasik, Catholic Exchange
Pelosi: No to Pro-Abortion Litmus Test for Democratic Candidates – Lauretta Brown, LN
Venezuela’s Ignored Implosion – Matthew Hanley, The Catholic Thing
Take This Free Online Course from Yale on World’s Great Cathedrals – Zelda Caldwell
The Five Circles of Evangelization – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
Alfie Evans & the Ultimate Authority Over Life & Death – Matthew Walther, The Week
Pierantoni: Gaudete et Exsultate Appears to Support Error of Situational Ethics – Reg
Alfie is a Victim of Secularism, There Will be Many More If We Don’t Fight – S. Herreid
Syrian Christian Leader: We Have the Formula for Peace – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Nuns Lead Fight on Human Trafficking – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Mother Teresa and the Art of the Ask – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Discovering Mercy – Betty Parquette, Catholic Stand
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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Alfie Evans (Credit: Screenshot from Life News)

Air Ambulance Arrives Outside Alfie Evans’ Hospital to Take Him to Italy if Court Approves

. . .unfortunately, Italian citizenship did not matter to Justice Hayden yesterday . . . but his parents are hoping the fact that Alfie has survived on his own much longer than doctors thought will change the scenario. . .

by Steven Ertelt,

of Life News

Bullied for Adhering to the Faith in a Catholic High School – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
To Change the Church. . .or Replace It? (Ross Douthat) – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Snopes Is a Sneaky Liar on Calif.’s Bill to Ban Christian LGBT Talk – Rob. Gagnon, Fdrlst
Know the Truth & the Truth Will Make You . . . an Idolator? – Fr. Z’s Blog
This Is Why We Homeschool – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
When Christians are Compared to the 9/11 Terrorists – Michael Brown Ph.D., The Strm
Correlation of Non-Procreative Sex & Lack of Traditional Religion – Wil. M. Briggs Ph.D.
Catholic Guide to Loneliness – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
‘Priest with a Mic’ Hits the Streets of LA – Chloe Langr, epicPew
The HR-ification of the Public Square – Samuel D. Jones, First Things
Did You Know? Ladybugs Are Named for the Virgin Mary – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
What Happened When I Quit Social Media – Caroline Brock, Aleteia
This Mom of 16 Homeschools, Blogs, & Runs a Charity – Cerith Gardiner, Aleteia
Beware of False (Political) Prophets – Deacon James H. Toner, Crisis Magazine
April 24, 1945: Death of Fr. Cyclone – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Talking Crosses, Camping Scribes, & Other Apocry-Follies – Cale Clarke, Cthlc Answers
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TVESDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION

Fr. Thomas Cranmer by Gerlach Flicke (Photo Credit: Public Domain via National Catholic Register)

How England Became Protestant

by Father Dwight Longenecker,

of the National Catholic Register

Cardinal Burke’s Smashing Buckfast Abbey Talk on Message of Fatima – Fr. Z’s Blog
Gunpowder Is Violent, But That’s How England Treated Catholics – Fr. Lucie-Smith, CH
Churches Merge, Close: We No Longer Live in Christendom – Jon. M. Pitts, The Balt. Sun
So What Did I Put Off Being an Anglican to Become Catholic? – Deborah Gyapong, ACSB
Who Are We?  Anglicans?  Ordinariaites?  Anglo-Catholics? . . . – Deborah Gyapong, ACSB
The Vicar on the Anglican Ordinariate – Fr. Humphrey Blytherington via Fr. Dwight. . .
Pope to Methodists: Reconciliation is More Than Talk, Needs Action – H. Brockhaus, CNA
Bishop Praises Anglican Ordinariate & Our Anglican Liturgy – Christopher Mahon, ACSB
Is There a Statistician in the (Catholic) House? – Fr. H. Somerville-Knapman O.S.B., Dma
Cardinal Newman’s Rules for Blogging – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Book Review, Great Christian Jurists in English History – Stephen F. Copp, Trnstlntc Blg

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

“LIT” is One of the Best Catholic Resources Available

by Shaun McAfee, O.P.

of epicPew

Awesome Catholic YouTube Channels You Should Watch Now – Theresa Williams, epicPew
The Very Model of a Modern Catholic Statesman? Jacob Rees-Mogg – John M. Howting, FT
Giant Robotic Spider Perched on Notre Dame Cathedral – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Fast Prayers Every Catholic Should Be Praying – Katie Prejean, epicPew
8 Funny Instagram Posts That Prove Religious Life is Amazing – Chloe Langr, epicPew
In Defense of Converts; Re NC Reporter Calumny – Stephen Bullivant, First Things
Why Telling Your Story Improves Your Fundraising (Dramatically) – Brice Sokolowski
The 12 Promises of Jesus for Those Who Practice Devotion to His Sacred Heart – ChurchPop
Welsh Seminarians Mistaken for Bachelor Party Nearly Kicked Out of Pub – Cthlc News Agncy
Top Catholic Poets, Period – Alex R. Hey, epicPew
Mary Assists Our Rise in Holiness – Carol Monaco, Catholic Stand
Carolina Panthers’ Kicker Experiences Enlightening 2-Point Conversion – Trent Beattie, Reg
Back to School: Pros and Cons of Catholic Uniforms – Laura Hensley, epicPew
On the Holiness of Matrimony – Karen Reep, Catholic Stand
How Do You Restore Sacred Music? A Diocesan Directive Would Help – Mark Langley, L&O
Matthew Paris and the School of St. Albans – Taylor McCall, Medieval manuscripts blog
For the MONDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (7 August AD 2017) click here.
For the MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (7 August AD 2017) click here.

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THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION

ABC News Outrageous Anti-Christian Smear

by Rod Dreher

Game of Thrones is Filth – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Cardinal Tobin is Mirroring George Soros’ Talking Points – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Student Riots Slashed Mizzou Enrollment 35% in 2 Years; Watch for More – Joy Pullmann
AP Tells Reporters to Never Use the Term “Pro-Life” – MIcaiah Bilger, LifeNews.com
Despite Melinda Gates’ Wishes, the Pope Can’t Change Church Teaching – Mary Rezac, CNA
We Are All Poles Now: The Battle is for Western Civilization – Wanda Skowronska, Crisis
Books Versus Screens – K.E. Colombini, First Things
The Insidious Influence of the SPLC – Jeryl Bier, The Wall Street Journal
Art Experts Solve Renaissance Mystery in Papal Palace – Catholic News Agency
The Sufis: Islam’s Anti-Terrorists – Robert Carle, Public Discourse
Hawaii Will Force Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers to Advertise Free Abortions – Jay Hobbs, LN
Doctors Across the World are Fighting to Treat Charlie Gard; Will UK Let Them? – Arn. Grossu
Why China Is Afraid Of Ailing Dissident Liu Xiaobo – Helen Raleigh, The Federalist
The West’s Imposition of Abortion is ‘Cultural Supremacy’, Says Nigerian Activist – S. Caldwell
Cardinal Leads Prayers in Hong Kong for Dying Chinese Dissident – John Burger, Aleteia
British Court to Hear New Evidence in Charlie Gard Case Thursday – Celeste McGovern, NCRg

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Important – Read This: What is the Appeal to “Build a Bridge” Really About?

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Quo Vadis? Whispers to Pull the Plug? – Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
Pastor of America’s Largest Parish Takes Shots at Practicing Catholics – Terry Mattingly, GR
Catholic Mom Confident Pretty Girl Behind Her at Mass Is Perfect For Her Deadbeat Son – EotT
Saying Goodbye to a Man For All Seasons – Joan Lewis, Joan’s Rome
Truth Held Hostage—A Review of “Hostage to the Devil” on Netflix – Laura Ricketts, epicPew
The Martin Chronicles – One Mad Mom
Getting Back on Track with Your Fundraising Goal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Pontifex Minimus: A Review of Fr. James Martin Controversial New Book – P.V. Mankowski
An Answer to Prayers: Priestly Ordinations Reach New Peak in Scotland – Cthlc News Agency
The Category in Maiorem Hac Dilectionem Looks Sound, the Criteria Less So – Ed Peters
Christianity is Growing in Eastern Europe – John Burger, Aleteia
Wanting Purgatory Now – A Journey Towards Holiness – Michael Cretaro, Catholic Stand
Cardinal Müller on Personal Encounter and Doctrine – Eduardo Echeverria, The Dispatch
So You Want to Be a Catholic Writer? Help Is On the Way! – Kathy Schiffer, NC Register
Dueling and the Church – Darwin Catholic
Burying Mom: Grief, Temptation, Grace – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange

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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON SÆCVLARIA EDITION

Left: Statue of Charles Carroll of Carrollton; right: “The Death of General Warren at the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, 17 June, 1775” by John Trumbull (Photo Credit: Wikipedia)

10 Things You Should Know about Catholics and the American Founding

by Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D.

of The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

Are UK Christians at Risk in Britain’s Terrorism? – Daniel Blackman, Natl Catholic Register
China to Gays: Get Off the Net – The American Interest
Meet Only Woman with Her Name on an Official Declaration of Independence – Mary K. Ham
The Absurdity of Modern American Theater: A Call for Rebirth – M.E. Bradford Ph.D., TIC
Report: Attacks on America’s First Freedom Increased 76% in Three Years – Travis Weber
South Korea’s Brain Drain – Ben Fornay, The Diplomat
Five Kinds of Feminism – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Money, Keynes, and History – Mises Institute
What If North Korea Had Won the Korean War? – Michael Peck, The National Interest
How Long Is A “Blink of an Eye” Astronomically? – William M. Briggs Ph.D., Statistician. . .
Will China’s Birth Rate Improve? – Marcus Roberts, Mercatornet

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THURSDAY EDITION

The Church of God in Christ Responds to Catholic Scholars

by Charles E. Blake,

of First Things

Pope Francis, Steve Bannon, and the Neopelagian Crisis – Shaun Kenney, Ethika Politika
David Clohessy Resigns SNAP in Alleged Kickback Scheme; My Part in This – Fr. Gor. J. MacRae
Glasgow Priest Attributes ‘Miraculous’ Recovery to Venerable Margaret Sinclair – CNA via Reg
Can I Really Trust a Shepherd? – Allison Gingras, Catholic Stand
Sirico: Betsy DeVos Confirmation Best Choice for Education Crisis – Fr. Robert Sirico, Pwrblg
Conscience & Disagreements on Social Teachings – Fr. Mark A. Pilon Ph.D., The Catholic Thng
Should the Mass Reflect a Pope’s Personality? – Nicholas Senz, The Dispatch via The CWR
Paul Ehrlich Brings His Bad Economics to Vatican – Devin Ryan, Powerblog
Catholicism Still Emerges in Europe’s Political Races, but at the Margins – The Economist
Hope For Catholic Healthcare – David Clayton, Beauty of Catholicism
This Surfing School in Chile was Created for Kids With Down Syndrome – Giselle Vargas, CNA
Mindfulness and Catholic Mystical Tradition (Video) – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction

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PRIME POLITICS THURSDAY EDITION

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the-wilton-diptych-shows-richard-ii-dedicating-england-to-our-lady-as-her-dowryHow England Took Flesh: Can England Become the Dowry of Mary Once Again

by Edmund Matyjaszek,

of Catholic Herald

Scholarship As Propaganda – Rod Dreher
Trump Could Awaken the Sleeping Giant of American Catholic Unity – Austen Ivereigh, Crux
The Decline of Movement Conservatism and the Rise of the Alt-Right – Justin Dyer, Pblc Dscrs
Why Liberal Governing Elites Seek to Neutralize Social Issues – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
The Meaning of Donald Trump – R.R. Reno, Catholic Herald
Put Not Your Trust in Princes – Ryan Barilleaux, Crisis Magazine
Trump & Tolerance – Rod Dreher
The Revival of the Old Religious Right – Tiffany Stanley, Religion & Politics
Trump & Civic Empathy – Rod Dreher
The Election is Over — Now What? – Shane Schaetzel, Fully Christian
Love Your (Political) Enemies – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
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For the THURSDAY EXTRA (17 November, 2016) click here.

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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

council-fathers-icon-beautiful10 Times Catholic Dogma Didn’t Change When People Thought It Would

by Mary Flynn

of epicPew

14 Saints Reveal Details About the Antichrist – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Imagine the Trump Campaign Had Called Islam Backwards & Mocked Muslims – Mat. Archbold
Way Too Cool! St. Thomas Becket’s Prayer Book – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Asia Bibi Case Shames Pakistan’s Government – and Britain’s – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Annulment Chaos in the Holy Land – Jill Duchess of Hamilton, Catholic Herald
Abortion Group Targets Catholic Doctors’ Conscience Rights – Jonathan Abbamonte, C.L.
New Truth? Jesus’s Mistakes? God’s Errors? – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Once Saved, Always Saved? Part I – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
Religious Leaders Blast Civil Rights Report on Claims of Discrimination – Mark Zimmerman
Catholic Schools Should Leave Common Core Behind – CNS Staff, The Cardinal Newman Soc.
Colorado Assisted Suicide Bill Criticized for Preying Upon Fear – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.

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