19 April AD 2024

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

When Our Heroes Turn Out to Be Monsters – David Mills at The Stream
Will the Church Put Islam on Life Support? – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Margaret Sanger: “We Want to Exterminate the Negro Population.” Her Wish is Coming True – LN
What Did the Irish Monks on Skellig Michael Do All Day & How Did They Survive? – Ph. Kosloski
CRS Reviews Allegations that Educational Materials Breach Church Teaching – CNS via Crux
Calif. Throws The Books At Undercover Reporter Who Exposed Baby Body Trafficking – Fdrlst
Calif. Orders Christian Groups to Shut Down Cost-Sharing Health Plans – Z. Caldwell at Aleteia
Charity Turns Down Donated Bikes from KofC Over ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Beliefs – CNA via Newsman
The Coronavirus & a Supernatural Outlook – Fr. John Corrigan at Ignitum Today
Coronavirus & the Spiritual Pandemic of Sin – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Shameless Popery
German Bishops’ Chairman: Women Deacons Possible After ‘Synodal Way’ – CNA via The CWR
The Theology of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Series – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To. . .
Kids Reflect Their Parents’ Attitudes – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Drag Queen Lunacy & Child Abuse – Marilyn M. Singleton, M.D., at The Stream
Writings of the Church Fathers: Intercession of the Saints – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Scientists Confirm Unborn Children Feel Excruciating Pain During Abortions – D. Prentice, Ph.D.
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
Peruvian Cardinal Calls For Suppression of Sodalitium Christianæ Vitæ – CNA via The CWR
Embedding LGBT Ideology in the Curriculum Carries Serious Risks for Young People – Mrctrnt
Survivors Irked: IDs of Most Canadian Bishops’ Protection Cmte Members Secret – CNS via Crux
Wooing Israel: Readings for 3rd Sunday of Lent Explained – Jn. Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Scrd Page
Iraqi Catholic Student at Franciscan Vows to Rebuild Christianity in Iraq – Peter Jesserer Smith

Chinese Communists Push to Control Christians Worsened in 2019, Watchdog Says – Newsman
After 13,000 Deaths in Four Years, Canada Set to Make Euthanasia Even Easier – NC Register
Australia Needs a Public Inquiry Into Transgender Medicine for Kids – M. Cook at Mercatornet

LENT:
Can a Baby be Baptized During Lent? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
Already Failed at Your Lenten Penance? This Priest Encourages You Not to Give Up – ChurchPOP
A.D. 1910 Lent: the Necessity & Benefits of Fasting & Abstinence – Connecticut Catholic Corner

M. Olier on Patience for Christ – Rick Yoder at The Amish Catholic
Making A Holy Lent: Prayer – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction

COVID-19, The Chinese Bio-Weaponized Virus:
Ask Father: More on Removal of Holy Water at Church b’cuz of the Chinese Virus, BYOB! – Fr. Z
Don’t Cancel Masses in Order to Avoid Crowds & the Spread of Chinese Virus, Add Masses! – Fr Z
Catholic Medical Professionals Offer Online Coronavirus Care – J Mirus, PhD, at Catholic Culture
Communist China Propaganda Referring to COVID-19 as the “Italian Virus” – Bitter Winter

Polish Archbishop: Not Praying in Churches During Outbreak ‘Unthinkable’ – CNA via The CWR

POLITICS:
Archbishop Sheen & the Popes vs. Socialism & Communism – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Sen. Sasse Calls for Justice Department to Investigate PornHub – Alexandra DeSanctis at NRO
Can a Catholic Be a Democratic Socialist? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine

Justice Dept. Highlights State-Level Religious Freedom Violations – Mt Hadro at CNA via CWR
Towards a Catholic Politics – Jeffrey Cimmino at Crisis Magazine

Quick Link(s):
Photos: Surreal Scenes From Rome’s Coronavirus Lockdown – Edward Pentin at NC Register

Video(s):
Abortion Activists Caught Throwing Firebomb at Pro-Lifers, Smashing Church Windows – LN

Podcast(s):
Consecration to St. Joseph with Fr. Donald Calloway – Sam Guzman at The Catholic Gentleman