28 March AD 2024

FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  One of the Most Exciting Works of Fiction Ever is a Catholic Novel – R. Shaw/Cthlc World Rprt
2.  Now That’s a Monstrance! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
3.  Former Protestant Missionary Shares Eucharistic Encounter at IEC – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
4.  What is the Mark of the Beast, Actually? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
5.  A New Regular TLM at West Virginia University – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6.  This Utterly Corrupt Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Pp. Francis’ Traditionis Custodes Sinks a Catholic Revival in Cincinnati – Rich Leonardi/Crisis
8.  Once again Pope Francis calls Out the Sin of Gluttony in an Age of Anorexia – Daffey Thoughts
9.  On When Human Life Begins, Card. Gregory Flubs the Question – Ph. Lawler/Catholic Culture
10.  The Statement of the Superiors General (& Taylor Marshall) – Joseph Shaw PhD/Rorate Cæli

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Stewing in Humiliation – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Before & After: Our Lady of the Rosary in San Diego – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Amber Alert: White Male 78. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A GoFundMe Request from My Oldest Son – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A House Inside a House: A Fresh Look at the Mass – Jacqueline St. Claire at Catholic Stand
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Which Corporations Have Come Out Against Texas’ Pro-Life Law? – J. Burkas/CNA/Daily Register

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
The Way of Beauty: A Path for Evangelization – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D./Catholic World Report
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Why Be Catholic – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Partnership Gains Hope for the Homeless – Michael Kenny at The Catholic Weekly
A GoFundMe Request from My Oldest Son – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Early 16th Century Woodcarving Masterpiece: Altar of Sant’Abbondio, Como, Italy – LAJ
One of the Most Exciting Works of Fiction Ever is a Catholic Novel – Russell Shaw/CWR
Before & After: Our Lady of the Rosary in San Diego – Sh Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal

Eucharist:
Former Protestant Missionary Shares Eucharistic Encounter at IEC – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Three Reasons Why the Holy Eucharist is our Highest Encounter – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
Now That’s a Monstrance! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Sacred Scripture:
An Overview of the Gospels – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Revelation 12: Who Is the Woman Clothed with the Sun? – Jimmy Akin at The Daily Register
What is the Mark of the Beast, Actually? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar

Liturgy:
M.C. Training Webinar – Fr. Thomas Kocik, K.H.S., at New Liturgical Movement
A House Inside a House: A Fresh Look at the Mass – Jacqueline St. Claire at Catholic Stand
A New Regular TLM at West Virginia University – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Loyalty: Vice or Virtue? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Stewing in Humiliation – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Hearing & Discerning the Voice of God – Teresa Tomeo at Catholic Exchange
What’s the Difference between Confession & Spiritual Direction? – SpiritualDirection.com
Book Provides Insight into Scriptural Basis, Goals, Practical Aspects of Exorcism – CWR

Saints:
How the Blessed Mother Can Answer All Those Prayers – D. Bonnette, Ph.D./Strange Notions
When Mother Teresa Dared to Tell a US President that Abortion is Murder – Aleteia
Lost Your Keys? Call on St. Anthony! – Kathy Schiffer at The Daily Register

Vocations:
Called To Married Life – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
From Calcutta to California: How the Missionaries of Charity came to the US – The Pillar
A Quick Introduction to the Sacrament of Marriage – Marinella Bandini at Aleteia

Religious Freedom:
Persecution of Christians in Nigeria Continues to Need Attention & Action – Juicy Ecumenism
But . . . ” Vivat Voltaire! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Are Catholics Welcome at Nottingham University? – Charlie Peters at Sp!ked

Pro-Life Movement:
Red Rose Rescue: Why We Rescue – Will Goodman at Padre Peregrino
The Sweet & Sour Of NFP (Natural Family Planning) – Melissa Flen at Catholic-Link
What the Church Teaches about Abortion Laws – The Pillar

The Pontificate of Francis:
Once again Pope Francis calls Out the Sin of Gluttony in an Age of Anorexia – Daffey Thoughts
Utterly Corrupt Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis’ Traditionis Custodes Sinks a Catholic Revival in Cincinnati – Rich Leonardi at Crisis

Bishops Behaving Badly:
On When Human Life Begins, Cardinal Gregory Flubs the Question – Ph. Lawler/Catholic Culture
Catholics Betrayed by Their Bishops from Biden’s Religious-Exemption Vax Policy – Fr. Sean Salai
When is Cardinal Gregory Going to Censure President Biden – Fr. A. McDonald/Southern Orders

Church Politics:
The Statement of the Superiors General (& Taylor Marshall) – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D./Rorate Cæli
Speaking of the Synod & Word Salads – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Churches should be for All, Not Just the Vaccinated – Marilyn Rodrigues/The Catholic Weekly

Secular Politics:
Amber Alert: White Male 78. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9/11 – Twenty Years Later – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Obama Freed 4 Guantanamo Prisoners, Now All Hold High Taliban Positions – TACatholic

Culture of Death:
Controversy Over State Abortion Bans – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
White Liberal Racism on Display, Networks Silent – Don. R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Not So Fast, Misleading Article By Fr. Matthew Schneider on Drugs & Abortion Testing – CMR
Biden on Rising Grocery Prices: Let Them Eat Tofu – Don. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Which Corporations Have Come Out Against Texas’ Pro-Life Law? – J. Burkas/CNA/Daily Register
Liberals Burning Books – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling