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FRIDAY MORNING EXTRA

4 November AD 2016 2 Comments

McVatican Detractors Are Missing the Point

by Gene Van Son

of Catholic Stand

Catholic Governor Faces Massive Islamist Protest Over Koran Remarks – A.P. via Cthlc Herald
Not So Fast: Catholic Votes may be Shifting to Trump – Crux
Have Souls in Purgatory Visited People on Earth? – Hannah Brockhaus, C.N.A.
Movie Review: Hacksaw Ridge – Sister Helena Burns F.S.P., Catholic Lane
366 Quick Ways to Help You Catholic Teacher Immediately – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Making Sense of the China-Vatican Agreement on the Selection of Bishops – Ant. E. Clark Ph.D.
A Reminder that This Jesuit Pope is Also Highly Franciscan – John L. Allen Jr., Crux
Democratic ‘Front Groups’ or Faithful Political Engagement? – Brian Fraga, N.C. Register
A New Creation Flowing from the Side of Christ – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today
Republished: The Little Flowers of Saint Francis w/ Antique Illustrations – Kwasniewski Ph.D.
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

28 September AD 2016

Care to See What the Holy Mass Looked Like in the 15th Century?

by Daniel Esparza

of Aleteia

Modern Morality as Explained by Taylor Swift – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
The Vatican, China, and Evangelical Prudence – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
What Do You Say to a Homeless Person? Advice from Catholic Urban Missionaries – C.N.A.
Our “Evolving” Thought – James H. Toner, The Catholic Thing
11 Brilliant Ways Every Couple Can Prepare For a Catholic Marriage – Chloe Mooradian, epcPw
The Problems with Christian Film – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
At 40, Diocese of Orange Boasts Strong Catholic Community and History – Emily Brandenburg
More Catholic Schools are Making the Switch to Classical Curricula – Leslie Fain, The Ct Wr Rp
With Pope Francis, It’s Time to Pay Heed to the Wisdom of the Elderly – Chr. M. Bellitto, Crux
Why Study the Bible – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
Pastor in Holy Land Wants Christian Lobby Like Israel’s – Rhina Guidos, C.N.S. via Crux

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CATHOLIC WEDNESDAY EXTRA

7 September AD 2016

An Atheists Investigates Vatican Approved Medical Miracles from A.D. 1588 to 1999: Pondering Miracles, Medical and Religious

by Jacalyn Duffin, M.D. Ph.D.,

of The New York Times

What Happened to Quebec: Catholicism’s Empty Quarter – George Weigel, First Things
Pope Francis in Conciliar Context – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Three Fascinating New Books from Angelico Press – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Ltrgcl Mov
Luther Looks at Islam – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
6 Ways Raising Catholic Kids Is like Prepping Them for the Hunger Games – Theresa Williams
Sexuality, Reality, and the Sacramental in Knight of Cups – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
To Whom Do Children Belong? Melissa Moschella’s Defense of Parents’ Rights – Tollefsen Ph.D.
Greg Burke: Pope Francis’ American Point Man – Judy Roberts, National Catholic Register
Are We about to See a Pogrom Against Christians in Turkey? – Alexander Lucie-Smith, Ct Hd
Questionable Zika Scare Manipulated by Pro-Abortion Forces – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Reg
Moses and the Parable of the Talents – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today

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CATHOLIC MONDAY EDITION

8 August AD 2016

The “Duelling Interpretations” of Fr. Jacques Hamel’s Murder

by Ross Douthat

of The New York Times

24 Thrilling Sci-Fi Masterpieces That Won’t Warp Your Soul – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
“Some Choose to Lose Their Souls to Gain the Whole World, But for Women Deacons?” – Fr. Z
China & Vatican Make Preliminary Agreement on Election of Bishops – Anthony E. Clark Ph.D.
Why Are Catholics Cheapskates Regarding Giving? – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
Augustine: Father of Heresies or Truly Catholic Doctor? – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Cth Lane
Misreading Pope Francis – Gene Van Son, Catholic Stand
Was World’s Oldest Copy of the Gospel Found in an Egyptian Funerary Mask? – Daniel Esparza
10 Helpful & Effective Ways You Can Support Your Friends Experiencing Grief – Shaun McAfee
Trucks, Trees, and Missalettes – Joel Morehouse, New Liturgical Movement
God Is Not Mocked: Against Christian Wars – Erasmus of Rotterdam, TIC
Should We Rely on Good Sense or Expertise? – James Kalb J.D., Crisis Magazine

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BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION

24 June AD 2016

(Credit: L'Osservatore Romano) — (Credit: L’Osservatore Romano)

What Pope Francis Says We can Learn from the Armenian Genocide

via the Catholic News Agency

In Armenia, Pope Francis Uses the Word “Genocide” – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Francis’ Visit to a Forgotten Armenia – Aleteia
Pope Francis’ ‘Armeniam Visit” [sic] – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. z’s Blog
Pope Francis Hails Armenia as a ‘herald of Christ Among the Nations’ – Catholic Herald
All for One: Holy Father Seeks Unity, Dangerous Peripheries with Armenia Trip – Victor Gaetan
Maronite Bishops: ‘Christian Presence in Middle East Must be Preserved’ – Catholic Herald
Pan-Orthodox Council Sets Sail on Even Keel – Victor Gaetan, National Catholic Register
Podcast: Why are Tensions Running So High at the Pan-Orthodox Council? – Madeleine Teahan
Eastern Orthodox Rivalries and the Healing of Memories – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The Disp.
The Geopolitics of the Orthodox Church – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
Discovered: Roman Fortress, Early Christian Church in Bulgaria – Pravoslavie
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BYZANTINE THURSDAY EDITION

23 June AD 2016

“The Great Evil”: The Holy See and the Carnage of Armenia

by Diane Montagna

of Aleteia

Is Pope Francis’ Armenia Visit Another Step Toward Christian Unity? – Andrea Gagliarducci
What Catholics Can Learn from Orthodox Disputes – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Armenia Must have a Special Place in God’s Heart – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Cthlc Herald
Melkite Synod Postponed; Patriarch Decries Bishops’ ‘Open Rebellion’ – Byzantine Catholic. . .
Armenia has a Genius for Rising above Suffering, Says Francis Ahead of Visit – Cindy Wooden
Is Orthodoxy Unravelling? – Fr. Mark Drew, Catholic Herald
Ecumenism and Peace to Be Focus of Pope Francis’ Visit to Armenia – Edward Pentin, N.C. Reg
A Double-Standard: Concerning Those Ramadan Prayers Inside Hagia Sophia – Terry Mattingly
Russian Orthodox Putin Visits Mount Athos – Erasmus, The Economist
Patriarch Survives Attack by Suicide Bomber in Syria – Catholic Herald
Will Egypt’s Copts Get to Build More Churches? – Rania Rabeaa Elabd, Egypt Pulse
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SUNDAY EDITION

19 June AD 2016

Vatican Calls Loretto Head to Rome to Discuss Sisters’ “Dissent”

by Ann Carey

of the National Catholic Register

“True Fasting Is Constant Hunger” – Kevin Di Camillo, National Catholic Register
We Shouldn’t Be Ashamed of the Index – David Mills, Catholic Herald
St. Frances De Sales: A Profile in Courage – Daniel Stewart, The Catholic Gentleman
Bringing Back What Is True and Good – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Catholic Priests of Dachau – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Visiting the Site of England’s Conversion – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Largest Cross in the West Coming to Texas – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Think You Know The Stations of the Cross? – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Progress on Archbishop Sheen’s Cause? – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register
A Bold, Fearless Life Like Mary’s – Rebecca Frech, National Catholic Register
Belief: In God We Trust – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
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