19 March AD 2024

FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Church’s Most Austere Order Opens 4th Monastery in World’s Largest Muslim Nation – Aleteia
2.  Rebuilding in the Heartland: Models of Vibrant Catholicism – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at C.W.R.
3.  Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen To Go On Trial from 19 to 23 September – HKFP via PIME Asia News
4.  Here is the Real Reason Young People are Leaving the Faith; Video – New Advent Blog
5.  Jumping Off the Synodal Cliff with Your Favorite Bishop – Jerome German at Catholic Stand
6.  Will Pope Francis Rescind ‘Humanæ Vitæ’? – The Pillar
7.  Why be Catholic? Course Filmed at Jaw-Dropping Historic Site Explores the Question – Aleteia
8.  Cardinal Parolin: Has Francis’s Ally Dashed His Chances of becoming Pope? – Catholic Herald
9.  The Great Pietà of Melchor Pérez Holguin in Los Angeles – K. Lipinska/Liturgical Arts Journal
10.  Winning the Race Against Time: Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral to Reopen in 2024 – Aleteia

. . .NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Zanchetta Lawyer Turned Vatican Investigator was Fired for Resumé Fraud – The Pillar
12.  All One in Christ; New Book by Ed Feser – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
13.  Surging Violence Against Nigeria’s Christians Demands White House Action – Rlgn Unplggd
14.  Spiritual Parasites & Distorted Sexuality – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
15.  At Lambeth, Anglican Bishops Cannot “Walk Together” – Terry Mattingly/Religion Unplugged
16.  Will ‘Anglicanorum’ Get the ‘Traditionis’ Treatment? – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
17.  Czerny as the New Lustiger, the ‘Jewish Cardinal’, & Papal Contender – John L. Allen, Jr./Crux
18.  “True England” & the Faith of Our Fathers; Book Analysis – Joseph Pearce at The I. C.
19.  A Superb Column on Desiderio Desideravi – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
20.  A Leibnizian Approach to Ending Abortion – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today

. . .THE OTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  When Emperor Henry was Miraculously Cured by Michael the Archangel – Mary O’Regan
22.  How the Church is ‘Sharing in Nigeria’s Agony’ – Fr. Justine John Dyikuk at The Pillar
23.  Understanding the “I” Through the Chinese Language – Anna Mahjar-Barducci/Catholic Stand
24.  Is It a Mortal Sin for Parents to Send Their Children to Public Schools? – Fr. Z’s Blog
25.  Episcopal Church Comes Out in Support of Sex Changes ‘at All Ages’ – S. Lindquist/Breitbart
26.  Fr. Rb. McTeigue, S.J., & I Discuss Pope, Traditionalism, & Other Apocalyptic Subjects – CMR
27.  The Call to a Catholic Marriage – Christina M. Sorrentino at Catholic Exchange
28.  The Meaning of Kansas: Lessons from a Pro-Life Defeat – Elizabeth R. Kirk, J.D., at Pblc Dscr
29.  Health Care Workers Denied Religious Exemption on Vaccine Win Settlement – CNS via OSV
30.  The Primacy of Adoration José Antonio Ureta at One Peter 5

. . .ANOTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
31.  Natural Law, the Common Good & Limited Gov’t: Friends, Not Foes – Mel. Moschella, Ph.D.
32.  Suspects Arrested in Attack That Left 40 Dead in Nigeria – John Burger at Aleteia
33.  A Legacy of Equal Justice: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas – Law & Liberty
34.  Apologizing for Slavery & Other Misdeeds of our Forebears – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
35.  Stepping Down: Experts Draft Proposed Laws on Status of a Retired Pope – CNS via Crux
36.  Open Letter of Concerned German Catholics – One Peter 5
37.  What Ever Happened to the Opposite Sex? Gender Is a Social Construct? – Jerome German
38.  My Life is Not Over for Choosing Motherhood – Kateri Kuplic at Radiant Magazine
39.  Loving the Elderly – Sister Christina Neumann at Catholic Stand
40.  Priest ‘Slimed’ in Exorcism, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Tenacity of Armenians in the Holy Land – Alexander J. Miguel at Providence Magazine
Majority of German Catholics Don’t Like Church Being Against Abortion, Poll Finds – NC Register
Detained Nicaraguan Bishop: Hate Must Be Answered With Love – Rhina Guidos at C. N. S.

BEST OF THE REST:
OSV News Declares Peter Jesserer Smith as Its Nat’l News & Features Editor – Our Sunday Visitor
The Gospel of Luke & the Acts of the Apostles – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
“Si Vis Pacem Para Bellum!” Traditional Catholic Activism? Possible? Necessary? – Fr. Z’s Blog
August Colors to Transition to: Gold, Ochre, & Rust – Meghan Ashley Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Amid Grief & Loss, Long-Term Recovery is on Horizon for Eastern Kentucky – C. N. S. via Crux
Being With God in Summertime – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Catholic Groups Warn of Increased Church Vandalism, Call for More News Coverage – Rlgn Unplg
3 Fundraising Skills Every Catholic Apostolate Should Have – CatholicFundraiser.net
German Catholics Want Expanded Lay Roles, Greater Tolerance for Dissent – Elise Ann Allen/Crux

Short Links:
Video: Apparitions of Our Lady Hrushiw, Ukraine – Fr. Z’s Blog
Uplifting Bible Verse to Start Your Day – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Fr. Orsi Interviews Raymond Ibrahim on Christian Persecution Around the Globe – C. M. R.

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Dialogue of Dopes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Yawn – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Our Unbiased Media – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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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