19 April AD 2024

ASH VVEDNESDAY EDITION

LENT:
The Urgent Theme of Ash Wednesday – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
A Quick Guide for Lent – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
Catholic History: Why Do We Receive Ashes on Wednesday? – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
The Disciplines of Lent: Putting On the Garments of Worship – Mark C. McCann at Catholic Stand

Lent is the Perfect Time for This Corporal Work of Mercy – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Family Activities for Your Journey through Lent – Mary Ellen Barrett at Seton Magazine
How Fasting can Lead to a More Loving Heart – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Ash Wednesday 101: Repent & Believe In The Gospel – Christine Warner at Napa Institute

MORNING ISSUE:
German Jesuit, Key Influence on ‘Synodal Path,’ Resigns Position – Edward Pentin at NC Register
‘Why Does the Catholic Church Hate Gay People?’ – Carter Griffin at Mercatornet
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
One, Holy, Catholic &. . . Islamophobic? – James Kalb, J.D., at Crisis Magazine
Editorial: What can the Church Learn from the Scandal of Jean Vanier? – Our Sunday Visitor
California Doubles Down on Rule Forcing Catholic Nuns to Pay For Abortion – K Jones at C Hrld
True Contemplation Contrasted With its Counterfeit – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
The Clerical Cassock: A Black Badge of Courage – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Vanier Admirers ‘Reeling’ from Recent Revelations of Sexual Abuse – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
In Foster Care Case, Court Sets Stage for Possible Landmark Ruling on Religious Freedom – OSV
A Catholic Style Guide – Justyna Braun, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Leap Year’s Extra Day Has a Catholic Origin – Donis Tracy at Catholic News Service
Organ Donor (for Church) – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Lesotho PM Murder Case Could Have Canon Law Consequences – Ed Condon & JD Flynn at CWR
EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research Poll No. 2: Finding the Catholic Vote – NC Register
Faith in Stages – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
Eternity, God’s Knowledge, & Free Will – Michael Kurkowski at Clarifying Catholicism
Christian Unity Through Eucharistic Adoration – Alicia Connolly-Lohr at Catholic Stand
Humble Executive Presence: Being a Confident Catholic Leader – Catholic Women in Business
The Apple Shape: You’re Stylish to the Core (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Italy Sees Several Ash Wednesday Cancellations Amid Coronavirus Fears – E.A. Allen at Crux
My 3 Best Time-Savers to Fundraise More Quickly – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Dominicans Open Hospital in Peru to Serve the Poor – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Examining God’s Jealousy – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Christians Suffer Two Months of Abuse in Jail on Baseless Charges in India – Morning Star News
Care of God’s Creation is Our Role – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Nigeria Must be Held to Account Over Christian Persecution – Edward Leigh at Mercatornet

Video(s):
Video Shows Man Tackling Deacon During Saturday Evening Mass – AP via Crux

Quick Link(s):
Asia Bibi, Pakistani Woman Accused of Blasphemy, Seeks Asylum in France – AP via Crux
University of Notre Dame Revokes Awards Given to L’Arche Founder Vanier – CNS via Crux