29 March AD 2024

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  27 Books Every Child Should Read from Kindergarten to 8th Grade – Catholic School Playbook
2.  Obstinate Artists Who Succeeded in the Modern Era by Sticking to Tradition – New Lit Mov
3.  A Case Study in Colour & Detail: St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines, Iowa – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
4.  A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words – Updated – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Francis’ 10th-Year Troubles Loom – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register
6.  As DeSantis Wages Culture War, His Catholic Faith Is Only News When Attacked – Get Religion
7.  Regarding Ganswein’s Speech – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
8.  TLM Typo: Vatican Says ‘Extraordinary Form’ in New Constitution a Gaffe – C. Mares/CNA/Reg
9.  Sisters of Life Bring Their Call to Love to New Convent in the Catskills – Emily Benson at Crux
10.  Senator Presses Ketanji Brown Jackson on Fairly Judging Catholics – Sh. Mullen/CNA/Rgstr

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
What Does It Mean to Consecrate a Country to Mary? – Aleteia
The Hidden Powers of St. Benedict’s Medal – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Return of the Catholic Hierarchy in Britain – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand
The Consecration of Russia – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Judas, Congress, & the Betrayal of the Family – Jerome German at Catholic Stand

BEST OF THE REST:
After 39 Years of Marriage Widower & Doctor Enters Priesthood & More – Best In Cthlc Blogging
Introducing the Theology of Home T.V. Series – Theology of the Home Blog
Man of God: Film of Faith & Tranquility of the Soul for Our Troubled Time – Js. Day/NC Register
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Okay, Now It’s “Humanity” & Not Russia & Ukraine – Updated: Text of the Consecration – Fr. Zed
Top Off Spring with the Perfect Hat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Judge & Defendant: The Pope’s Two Bodies, in the Trial of the Century – Sandro Magister
The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Family Life – Catholic East Texas
The Church, Sex Abuse, & the Hispanic Community – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Pius XI, Saint Joseph, & Joseph Stalin – Michael J. Nader at Catholic World Report
St. Peter’s Univ. in the Sweet 16: Another Catholic Cinderella Story – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
Faithful Christians Join Christ on Front Line in Battle for Peace – Fr. Roger Landry at NC Register
What is Popular Piety? – Joseph Tuttle at Missio Dei
Major Archbishop: Catholic Parishes in Ukraine Become Humanitarian Hubs – C Mares/CNA/Reg
The Goal of Catholic Social Teaching as the Foundation for Spiritual Growth – Tan·Direction

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Do Not Romanticize Ukraine – 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