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VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Synod on Synodality News & Punditry:
What Whoopi Goldberg & Jimmy Savile have in Common w/ Synodal Thinking – Gavin Ashenden

Top-10 Morning Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Very Curious Legend of St. Raphael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
2.  St. Elizabeth of the Trinity Sheds Light on Our Priestly Call – Jennifer Sokol at NC Register
3.  Nip It in the “Catholic But. . .” – Ronald L. Jelinek, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
4.  Notre Dame Prof Doesn’t See Any Conflict with Drag Shows & School Mission – College Fix
5.  Introducing the Other Catholics – That Eastern Catholic Guy at Catholic365
6.  Bishop Challoner – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
7.  From an Undated Prayer Card – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
8.  Cigarettes & Lollipops – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand
9.  Not Even God Could Win this Game (Chess) – John Brundage at Integrated Prayer
10.  The Prisoner – Tim Clark at Between The Paws

Best of the Rest of Morning Catholic News & Punditry:
Chesterton & Lewis Taught Me This: Faith & Reason Are Inseparable – Joseph Pearce/The Reg
Who (Or What) was the Devil’s Advocate? – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
New Book: 30 Days to Your New Life – Patti Maguire Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Beautiful: Our Lady of Grace Cathedral, Belem, Brazil – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern Orders
The Shrine of Our Lady of the Rocks in Montenegro – Gregory DiPippo/New Liturgical Movement
What You Need To Know! A Catholic Take with Joe McClane – The Station of the Cross Radio
Ida Friederike Görres: A Forgotten Catholic Rediscovered – Jennifer S. Bryson, Ph.D./One Peter 5
Abe Lincoln’s Guide to Online Arguments – Thomas Graf at Indulgences
What Poetry Is, Why It Does What It Does, & Why It Is So Important to Catholics – R.T. Sullivan
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
‘Preferred Pronouns,’ ‘Misgendering’ & Religious Freedom – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer at The Reg
The Crossbody: Your Travel Go-To – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Liberation of Hungary: True Story of Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary – Catholic Exchange
Sign Up for Eucharist & The Spiritual Life Conference with Dr. Brant Pitre & Friends! – FOT
The Rosary Team Prays for Peace with Elder Care Residents – John Touhey at Aleteia

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Exorcist Diary: The Dark Fruits of Witchcraft – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Ethan & Maya Hawke & Bishop Barron on Flannery O’Connor, & More Links – Tito Edward

War in the Middle East:
ADL Got Slapped with a Reality Check – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Cardinal Pizzaballa & Moral Equivalence – Maureen Mullarkey
Most Successful Settler Replacement Colonists: Arabs – D. McClarey/The American Catholic
Hero – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
‘It Could Be A Long War’ – Najib Jobain, Samy Magdy, & Ravi Nessman at Associated Press

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Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
What You Need To Know! A Catholic Take with Joe McClane – The Station of the Cross Radio
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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Fr. John Jenkins (Credit: The Daily Domer)

Is the End Nigh for Fr. John Jenkins of the University of Notre Dame

by The Motley Monk

of Omnibus

Why John Paul II Restored This Saint to the Calendar – Thomas Craughwell, NC Register
Big Toy Store Will Lose $2.7M to Put Family First On Christmas Eve – C. Gardiner, Alet.
Adrienne von Speyr: Mystic & Inspiring Female Role Model – Carl E. Olson, The CWR
US Has Big Underpopulation Problem; Not Having Enough Kids – Jn. Stonestreet, LN
Want to Stop Sexgate 2017? Stop Feminism – Carly Hoilman, Catholic Vote
Change the Way We Pray & Over Time, What We Believe Will Change – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cosmetics & the Objectification of Women – Susanna Spencer, Natl Catholic Register
Abp. Kurtz Reacts to Injunction Against Religious Liberty Rules – CNA via The CWR
The Moral Limits of Consent – Karlo Broussard, Catholic Answers Magazine
About Our Epidemic of Sexual Aggression – Rick Fitzgibbons M.D., The Catholic Thing
Canada: New Bishop of MacKenzie-Fort Smith – Zenit

Non-Utopian Christian Vision for Europe: God, Brexit & EUtopia; Part III – S Copp, Actn
Defining Religion in America – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Facebook, Twitter & Google/YouTube Censoring Christians – Rach. Alexander, The Strm
Happiness: The Sun on Our Heart – Christian Daru, Catholic Stand
Beauty Reflects God’s Love for Us – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
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MONDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Touchdown Jesus (Credit: Screenshot via The Federalist)

Turns Out the University of Notre Dame Isn’t That Interested In Catholicism Or Religious Liberty After All

by Rachel Lu, Ph.D.,

of The Federalist

Forced to Resign Pro-life Student President: Online Activists Called for Me To Die – CH
How Technology Cheapened Sex, Made Men Less Marriageable – Regnerus/O’Donnell
Goodbye, Good Families – Sophia Feingold, National Catholic Register
We Are Not Over the First World War – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith Ph.D., Catholic Herald
It’s More To Difficult To Be a Christian Than To Be Gay – Joseph Sciambra
Pope Francis: Next Challenges of Pontificate – Andrea Gagliarducci, Monday Vatican
Tale of 2 Collects: Dif’t Worldviews in Old & New Prayers – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D., NLM
2 Catholic Heavyweights Debate Value & Limits of Free Market – D. Marcus, The Fdrlst
Is Anyone Sola Scriptura? – Lorelei Savaryn, Catholic Stand
The First Trappist Brewery in the “New World” – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Why Millennial Women are Rejecting the Pill – Calah Alexander, Aleteia
The Unusual Origins of “God Bless America” – Larry Peterson, Aleteia
Patron Saint of Immigrants Almost Sent Back to Home Country – Bro. Henderson S.D.S.
Our Children & the Cyber-Battlefield – Meryl Kaleida, The Dispatch via The CWR
A Devotional: Living With Rumours of War in So. Korea – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Abp. Jos. Arshad is New Pakistan Bishops’ Conf. Pres. – Kamran Chaudhry, Asia News
For the MONDAY EASTERN ORTHODOX EDITION (13 November AD 2017) click here.
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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

University of Notre Dame (Credit: The Stream)

The University of Notre Shame

by John Zmirak, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

How Cardinal Parolin Won the Vatican Civil War – Fr. Mark Drew, Catholic Herald
Cardinal Müller: I Did Not Say There are Exceptions to Communion for Remarried – CH
Planned Parenthood Whistleblowers Release 3rd Video – Nicole Russell, The Federalist
Overlooking the Failings of Catholic Democrats – Nicholas Senz, Crisis Magazine
“Domino Effect” at Propaganda Fide – Gianni Valente, Vatican Insider via La Stampa
Action Item! 100 Cassocks for 100 Seminarians – Fr. Z’s Blog
3 Steps to Your Best Year-End Campaign Ever – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
U.S. Bishops to Tackle Immigration, Liturgical Texts at Fall Assembly – M. Bunson, NCRg
Facing Underpopulation Crisis, Poland Asks People Have More Kids – C. Rousselle, LN
Frozen Embryos and the Utilitarian Gotcha – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
Is Prayer Pointless? – Todd Aglialoro, Catholic Answers Magazine
Sebastian Kurz – Europe’s Christian Chancellor – Anian Christoph Wimmer, Cthlc Herald
Responding to Jihad – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Why Is GOP Killing The Adoption Tax Credit? – Joshua Gill, The Stream
New Study Casts Doubt on Netherlands Euthanasia Regulation – Xavier Symons, Mrctrnt
Like Moth. Cabrini, Treat Migrants w/Charity & Justice, Pope Says – H. Brockhaus, CNA

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SUNDAY EDITION

Brompton Oratory 40 Hours of Adoration Blessed Sacrament Eucharist United Kingdom BritainWhat Is Behind the Unstoppable Rise of the Oratorians? (Podcast)

by Madeleine Teahan

of the Catholic Herald

If You Ever Have Trouble Focusing During Adoration, Read This – Marge Fenelon, N.C. Rgstr
Aligning Catholic Education with the Magisterium – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Watch Mary Statue in California Appears to Weep Miraculous Tears – Shaun McAfee O.P., E.P.
Credo Scientific Dogma Part I – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Video About Summorum Pontificum Pilgrimage in Rome, October 2015 – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Feast of Weeks and the Significance of Pentecost – Maria Cintorino, Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Do We Violate Obligations to Territorial Parish by Attending Mass Elsewhere? – Fr. Z
Buying the Right Toys from Faiths Я Us – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
Ignoring the Past, Catholics Do Not Thereby Become Profound Thinkers – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is the Target Boycott Different? – Bruce P. Frohnen J.D.
Joe Biden and the Laetare Muddle – Michael J. Nader, The Catholic World Report
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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THURSDAY EDITION

Pretend Woman Pretend CatIt May Be Real For You, But Not For Me (The World of Pretend)

by Karlo Broussard

of Catholic Answers

The Non-Profit Law Firm on the Front Lines of the Religious Liberty Fight – Jim Graves
Heard the Claim That 1 in 3 Women Will Have an Abortion? It’s False, Here’s Why – Mat. Clark
Is “Contemporary” Church Music a Good Example of Inculturation? – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Proof-Texting Jesus, Post Catholic Sex-Abuse Scandal Style – Frank Weathers, YIMCatholic
Explaining the Authority of the Pope on Infallibility via Sensus Fidei – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky
Quæritur: Blessing of Olive Oil and Incense – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Italian Parliament Backs Same-Sex Union Bill – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register
Univ. of Notre Dame to Honor Joe Biden & John Boehner: At What Cost? – Fr. Ray. J. De Souza
The Gift of the Spirit: Readings for Pentecost – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Open Your Eyes to Creation – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Gathering the Human Family: The Readings for the Vigil of Pentecost – John Bergsma Ph.D.
Amoris Lætitia, Post Examen – Big Pulpit (May 10, 2016)
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

Donald Cardinal Wuerl Official PicThe Pending Outrage at the University of Notre Dame; The Moral Challenge to Cardinal Wuerl

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

15 More Errors That Catholics Should Avoid Like the Plague – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Register
Athanasius and the Myth of the “Great Apostasy” – Rod Bennett, Catholic Answers
I Hate N.F.P. (But Need It Anyway) – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Receiving Sacraments in Mortal Sin, What Happens? – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
As I Tell My Daughters, a Fallen World Isn’t Fair: Young Women & Misogyny – David Mills, Alt.
How to be Happy – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
The Military and the Catholic Faith: Tradition – Brandon Schild, Catholic Stand
Hedge Schools and Classical Education in Ireland – Tom Jay, Crisis Magazine
You Can Help a Single Mom This Mother’s Day – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
U.S. Commission on Religious Freedom: Faith Persecution Increased Worldwide in 2015 – Rgstr
Against Choice as the Supreme Good – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

Statue of St. Peter in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican (Wikipedia)
Statue of St. Peter in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican (Wikipedia)

The Slow Decline of the Ordinary Magisterium

by Edward N. Peters, J.C.D. J.D.,

of The Dispatch via The Catholic World Report

The “Dark Passages” of the Bible – Brother André Marie, Ad Rem
When Europe Demands That Religions Become ‘Liberal’ – Oliver Roy, Mercatornet
Rally Will Call for Kamala Harris’ Resignation After Raiding Daleiden’s Home – S. Ertelt
“Miracles From Heaven” and the Problem of Theodicy – Bishop Robert Barron, WoF
How a Simple Idea Helped 7,000 Homeless Pregnant Women – Maggie Maslak, CNA
A Revolutionary Pope for Revolutionary Times – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Crisis Magazine
Quæritur: Does the Risen Christ Still Suffer? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
First Biden, Now Wendy Davis: U. of Notre Dame Invites Another Pro-abort – B. Fraga
Book Review: “It Is Right & Just”, On the Responses of the Mass – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Azusa Now: Revival & Reconciliation – Jennifer Wing Atencio, May We Be One
Jesus, the Good Shepherd: Lectionary Readings ‘splained, 4th Easter Sun. – Pitre Ph.D.
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 (4-13-16)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Friday Update – Big Pulpit (April 15, 2016)
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SATURDAY MORNING EDITION

Lord of the World Fr Robert Hugh Benson Pope Benedict XVI Pope FrancisWhy Are Two (2) Different Popes Telling Us to Read “Lord of the World”?

Fr. Robert Hugh Benson’s 1907 Dystopian Novel Turns Out To Be Prophetic?

by Colin O’Brien

of Aleteia

SPQR: A History of Ancient Rome – Michael Kirke, Mercatornet
The Arrogant Ignorance of the “Well-Educated” – Joseph Pearce
Cardinal Burke Responds to Notre Dame’s Scandalous Honor of Biden – Adam Cassandra
In Georgia’s Religious-Freedom Debate, Catholic Bishops Sit On the Sidelines – Phil Lawler
Defying Abortion Logic: A Prolife Teen Experience – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
How Did Christianity Become So Prevalent in South Korea? – Dave Hazzan, The Diplomat
The Point of Fasting Even When It’s Not Lent – Sherry Antonetti, Aleteia
No, the Limbo of Infants is Not Defined Catholic Dogma – Scott Eric Alt, Natl Cthlc Register
Crony Capitalism: Inefficient, Unjust, and Corrupting – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Crisis Mgzn
Justice In Economics Is Not Socialism – Mark and Louise Zwick, The Distributist Review
Ambrosian Music for Eastertide – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Amoris Laetitia, The Joy of Love, The Apostolic Exhortation – Big Pulpit (April 8, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, The Joy of Love: Sunday Update – Big Pulpit (April 10, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia: The Infamous Footnote 351 – Big Pulpit (April 11, 2016)
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TUESDAY EDITION

John AllenJohn 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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