MORNING ISSUE:
The Insidious James Martin, SJ – One Mad Mom
Pope Francis’s Respectful Critics Deserve Better Than Scorn – Francis X. Maier at National Rvw
Response to a Southern Baptist – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Cardinal Kung Pin-mei: Sainthood Blocked by Vatican to Appease Red China – M. Introvigne
Questioning the Shutdown – R.R. Reno at First Things
Where the Boys Are: A Reevaluation – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Priests Without People – Fr. Paul D. Scalia at The Catholic Thing
Contemplate the Mysteries of the Rosary with These Aids – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Auxiliary Bishop Gerard Battersby Gently Corrects Dissident ‘Dignity Detroit’ – CNA via The CWR
Update: Construction of a New Swiss Guard Helmet – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Mary’s Dowry’ Invokes a Most Timely National Act of Piety – K.V. Turley at NC Register
After 175 Years, Pittsburgh Dioc. Shutters Newspaper – L. Wimbley at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Now I Can See – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Justification in Catholicism – Briana Huddleston at Catholic Stand
On Frequent Communion – Rick Yoder at The Amish Catholic
Syria’s Hidden Victims: The Ancient Christian Community – A. Tawaifi at CNA via Newsman
Christians Will Get Thru This, Better Than Others, & For Them – P. Wolfgang, J.D., at The Stream
Mass Appeal: The Floral Midi Easter Dress (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
What Kind Of Progress Does Progressivism Want – JBudziszewski, PhD, at Underground Thomist
If I Have Not Love, I Am Nothing – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
Atlanta Man Installs Portable Washing Stations for the Homeless – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
How to Fundraise During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Craig Contra the Truthmaker Objection to Presentism – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Celibacy Is a Gift to Priests—& the Laity – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Christians Suffer Police Brutality, Illegal Arrests in Uttar Pradesh, India – Morning Star News
POLITICS:
Bill Gates Sends Over $11M to Pro-Abort Gp. Pushing Population Control Worldwide – Life News
Media & Corporate Elites Act As PR Machine For Chinese Communist Party – The Federalist
CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
A Franciscan Friar is DC’s First Known Coronavirus Fatality – J. McKeown at CNA via The CWR
Coronavirus Latest From Rome – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Ask Father: Questions about Anointing, Extreme Unction, Absolution in Time of Pandemic – Fr. Z
Oberammergau Passion Play to be Postponed for Two Years – John Burger at Aleteia
Catholic Charities Continue to Serve Amid Coronavirus Threat in U.S. – Peter Jesserer Smith
Catholic-Run Soup Kitchens Serve Carryout Meals Amid Coronavirus – G. Patti at CNS via Crux
Quick Link(s):
Ray Family Favorite Movies Update (While Locked Away at Home) – Steve Ray at Defenders of. . .
A Latin Note – Fr. Z’s Blog
Announcement(s):
Help Fr. Z Get 1000 Subscribers on YouTube to Live Stream TLM – JT Zuhlsdorf YouTube Chnnl
Knights of Columbus Starts Investment Fund That Follows USCCB Guidelines – CNS via Crux
Poll(s):
Lætare Sunday 2020 Rose Vestment Poll – Fr. Z’s Blog