19 April AD 2024

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree when It was Not Time Yet for Figs? – Steve Ray at DotCF
2.  A Question for Protestants – Arnold Scott at Catholic365.com
3.  Wrestling with the Bible – Eric Sammons
4.  Bishop Rejects Vax Mandates, Backs Prophetic Witness against Abortion-Tainted Jabs – APL
5.  No One Is ‘Transgender’ – Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington
6.  Resign – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Rabbit Hole Warning for Journalists: When is a ‘Catholic Priest’ Not a ‘Catholic Priest’ – GetRel
8.  Catholic Misinformation Is Deadly – Mark Haas at Catholic Exchange
9.  Two Pope Emeriti? – Crisis Magazine
10.  Pornography: The Root of Today’s Violence – Al Costa at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Great Catholic Obituary, & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Book Recommendation: Eucharist by Bishop Robert Barron – D Clayton/New Liturgical Movement
Micromanaging the Conscience – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
This Fall, Papal Travel will Change when Alitalia Shuts Down – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Which Donation Ask is Best – Soft or Hard? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Editorial Stance: Unite the Clans to Rebuild Christendom! – Timothy Flanders at OnePeterFive

BEST OF THE REST:
Virginia Supreme Ct. Reinstates Teacher who Objected to Transgender Pronoun Mandate – Rgstr
The Tech Lords Protecting One of Their Pawns – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
How Tall Was Goliath? – Dave Armstrong at The Daily Register
The Virus, Christianity, & Common Sense – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
The Poodle Who Fell Into Dark Waters – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Baptizing Bitcoin? What Catholics Should Know About Cryptocurrency – Jn Liedl/Daily Register
Natural Law to the Rescue – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at CatholicCulture.org
The Short History of Catholicism in Afghanistan – Catholic News Service at Our Sunday Visitor
Mental Health Professionals Muzzled by Gender Ideology – Sabrina Ferrisi at The Daily Register
Why Do Catholics Pray to the Saints? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
What Is the Rite of Betrothal? – Virginia Aabram at National Catholic Register
The Life of an American Exorcist with Msgr. Stephen Rossetti (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine
‘Big Tech’ Censorship of Religion is Real & Deserves an Effective Response, Critics Say – Register
Gregory the Great Did Not Invent “Gregorian” Chant – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
St. Augustine: 10 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin at National Catholic Register
14 Disabled Children Flee Afghanistan with the Help of Priests & Nuns – McClarey JD/TACatholic
The Tragedy in Afghanistan (Aug. 28) – Jeanette De Melo at The Daily Register
Questions I Answered on Catholic Answers Live: “Mary in the Old Testament” – Steve Ray
Sanctifying Work in the Post-Pandemic World – K.V. Turley at The Daily Register
Light in the Darkness: Christ in the Book of Job – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

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