19 April AD 2024

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  On Opus Dei, Francis Is Right; An Expert Tells Why – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo
2.  What Does the ‘I. H. S.’ Symbol Really Mean? – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
3.  Five Beautiful Crucifixes from Small Shops on Etsy – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
4.  Kamala Harris Tells Pastors They Should Promote Killing Babies in Abortions – LifeNews.com
5.  Finding the Bishops We Need – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
6.  Wrath of God: How to Read the Signs of the Times – Sherry Antonetti at N. C. Register
7.  Anatomist of the Catholic Collapse in France & Beyond – John Pepino, Ph.D., at The C. W. R.
8.  Padre Pio Never Cursed, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
9.  The Legend of the True Cross, by Agnolo Gaddi – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10.  The Empress Helena & the Finding of the True Cross – Liturgical Arts Journal

AFTERNOON ISSUE, HONORABLE MENTIONED:
How Prayer Expels Demons – Sophia Institute Press via Catholic Spiritual Direction
Go to the SSPX For My Family Or Stay at a Parish Where Things are Bad – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Dedication of the Holy Sepulchre – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

AFTERNOON ISSUE, BEST OF THE REST:
The Exaltation of the Cross – Deacon Mike Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
Renewing the Sino-Vatican Agreement – Giorgio Bernardelli at AsiaNews
Another Novus Ordo “Unique Expression”, Again in Italy – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis in Kazakhstan: ‘May the World Learn to Build Peace’ – N. C. Register

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Short Links:
Lila Rose Destroys Dr. Phil on When Life Begins – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Schism? – Damian Thompson via The American Catholic
East Tennessee Ordinariate Members Hold First Divine Worship Mass – Anglicanorum Cœt. Soc.

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Highlights from The American Catholic:
Soviet America? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Success in Communication – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Catholic Therapist Reframes Depression – Art Bennett at Catholic Exchange
2.  King Charles III, Defender of Persecuted Christians – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
3.  You Cannot “Opt Out” of Sex Education for Your Child – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite. . .
4.  Bishop Barron Video Recap of Shia LaBeouf Interview Ignored Huge Gorilla in Room – Fr. Zed
5.  Is It Contrary To Liturgical Law To Celebrate the Postconciliar Mass Ad Orientem? – Adoremus
6.  Nurse Fired by C. V. S. for Being Catholic – Alliance Defending Freedom
7.  Five Stunning Facts about Saint Catherine of Siena – Matthew Chicoine at Catholic365
8.  Queen’s Passing Will Influence the Rest of Christendom To Return To Mourning Clothes – S. O.
9.  Archæologists Discover Red Pens Gospel Writers Used To Write Words Of Christ (Satire) – BB
10.  Book Rev.: Ministers of Christ, Recovering Roles of Clergy & Laity in Age of Confusion – LAJ

MORNING ISSUE, NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  O Glorious Prince St. Michael, Chief & Commander of the Heavenly Hosts – Mary O’Regan
12.  The Beauty of the Catholic Worldview in Literature: Seeking Tranquility Book Review – C365
13.  From Grateful Dead Agnostic to Bishop, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
14.  How To Accompany Someone Toward Jesus Christ – M. De La Torre, Ph.D./Knowing Is Doing
15.  Violence Against Pro-Life Supporters. 174 Attacks on Catholic Targets in 38 States – Zenit
16.  How Do Biblical Genealogies Work? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
17.  Canada Issues Booklet Explaining Assisted Suicide To Children – Laura Nicole at Live Action
18.  The Eucharist: The Foundation of the Catholic Church – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei
19.  Stability, Obedience, & Conversion of Life – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
20.  This Year, Bring the First Friday Devotion to Your Catholic School – Jn. Grondelski PhD/Rgstr

MORNING ISSUE, HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Once in Royal David’s City; Hymn of the Week – Anthony S. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Forgotten, Exclusive Social Role of the Church – Copelius Simeon at Catholic Exchange

MORNING ISSUE, BEST OF THE REST:
Saint Ursula – Patron Saint of Schoolgirls – Seton Magazine
Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Listening Practice – Jennifer Fitz at One Soult at a Time

MORNING ISSUE, Short Links:
Scotland’s Ordinariate Launches New Group in Aberdeen – Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society

MORNING ISSUE, Highlights from The American Catholic:
Vote Democrat: Mortal Sin – Update I – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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