28 March AD 2024

MONDAY EDITION

NYTimes Op-Ed Blames Christians, Not Red China, For Spread Of Virus – T. Justice at The Fdrlst
Bishop Schneider: Cessation of Public Masses a Divine Rebuke? – Edward Pentin Consultancy
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Is the Corona Virus a Punishment from God? – Fr. Regis Scanlon, O.F.M. Cap.
The US Bishops’ Weak Defense of Their Overseas-Charity Agency – Ph. Lawler at Cthlc Culture
Church As A Non-Essential Service – Matthew Schmitz at First Things
Bishop ‘Suspends’ Sacramental Anointing, Rescinding Controversial Policy – CNA via The CWR
How Renaissance Florence Held Hygienic Masses During the Plague – S. Feingold at NC Register
Madison Dioc.: Bishop Hying’s Decree Altering Conditions for Gaining Plenary Indulgences – Z
Why Catholics Can Believe in Evolution: Adam & Eve Given Souls – R. Kurland, Ph.D., at C. Stand
Why the Blessing Mattered in St. Peter’s Square – Kevin M. Tierney at Medium
Police Raids on Italian Churches Raise Religious Freedom Concerns – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Oh Happy Day! Adventures in Ireland – Sarah Richthammer at Clarifying Catholicism
From Isolation to Community Solitude – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm., at Catholic Stand
Wyoming Gov Vetoes Bill for Medical Care for Babies Who Survive Abortions – Life News
90 Days to Style: Take My Suitcase Challenge (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Living Within Four Walls: A Guide for Modern Day Anchorites – Amy Marter at Our Sunday Visitor
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Patriarchal Co-Cathedral of the Diocese of Jerusalem – J.P. Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Jrnl
Understanding Atrocities Committed in the Name of Christ – Efran Menny at Medium|Cthlc Age
First ISIS, Then Iran: How Iran Terrorizes Some Catholics – Xavier Bisits at NC Register
Craig, Conventionalism, & Voluntarism – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Why Saint Joseph Is The Best Role Model For Men – Matthew Chicoine at epicPew
What is Beauty. . .& Why Does It Matter? – Jeff Minick at Seton Magazine
Spiritual Communion in a Time of Coronavirus – Caitlin Marchand at Catholic Exchange

LENT:
Passion Sunday 2020 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Shipments of Urns in Wuhan Raise Questions about Red China’s Virus Reporting – NYPost

POLITICS:
Massive New York Times Op-Ed Says the ‘Pew Gap’ is Real & Growing – T. Mattingly at Get Rlgn
Facebook Censors Pro-Lifers, Ignores Liberal Post Wanting Pro-Lifer to “Die” – Life News
Living & Dead Constitutions – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Underground Thomist
Happiness for All – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
Covid-19: The Need to Balance Public Health & Economic Stability – Gleaves Whitney at TIC

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
This Week: Astonishing Responses in a Time of Crisis – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
It Isn’t The Black Death – Gilbert T. Sewall at The American Conservative
Can’t Go to Confession During Pandemic? Consider an Act of Perfect Contrition – CNA via CWR
Remember the Chinese Communist Lies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Advice, Tips for Teaching Kids at Home, from a Veteran Homeschool Mom – Ch. Hanus at NCReg
Coronavirus Latest From Rome – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Coronavirus Means Quiet Times for Maritime Ministers in U.S., Canada – D. Sadowski at CNS
Medical Staff Forced to Join Chinese Communist Party’s Virus Lies – Sh. Xinran at Bitter Winter

Video(s):
The Veil Removed, Short Films of What Really Happens at Mass – Sister Hel. Burns, F.S.P.
Police Tells Pro-Lifers They Can’t Pray Outside Planned Parenthood – Steven Ertelt at Life News
Sixth Penitential Psalm: De Profundis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Poll(s):
Poll: Veiling & Covering Images on 1st Passion Sunday 2020, 5th of Lent – Fr. Z’s Blog

Podcast(s):
How to Begin Path to Discernment & Spiritual Warfare | feat. Dan Burke – Catholic Exchange

Announcement(s):
New Book: The State of New Testament Studies (eds. McKnight & Gupta) – The Sacred Page
Holy Week at the Vatican to be Livestreamed, Without Faithful Present – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
HHS Clarifies Protections for Coronavirus Patients with Disabilities – CNA via Newsman