19 April AD 2024

TVESDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
Extra:  ‘The American Catholic’ Fundraising Drive, Day One – Tito Edwards/The American Catholic
1.  This is a Real Problem with Meloni’s Election for Progressive Catholics – Robert Royal, Ph.D.
2.  The F. B. I. Is Sending a Message to Pro-Life Catholics – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
3.  New Details in Targeting of Catholic Pro-Lifer, Father Of Seven Mark Houck – The Daily Wire
4.  Did Italy’s Elections Identify the Country’s ‘Pope Francis’ Party? – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
5.  Horrendous Constitutional Amendment in Michigan! Vote “No!” – Steve Ray at Defenders of. . .
6.  New Info Confirms FBI Raid of Catholic Pro-Lifer Based on Bogus Charge Ct. Dismissed – LN
7.  M. S. N. B. C. Mocks Lindsey Graham for Being Gay – Creative Minority Report
8.  Amid Outcry, F.B.I. Disputes Account of Raid at Pro-Life Catholic Family’s Home – NC Register
9.  A Catholic Defined Doctrine vs. What Misinformed Catholics Teach – Js Harris/Catholic Stand
10.  Giorgia Meloni Marches to Victory in Italy: What Does the Vatican Think of Her Election – RU

The Year of the Eucharist:
How Partaking in the Eucharist Daily Changed My Life – Fr. Robert J. Spitzer at O. S. V.
The Eucharistic Miracle of Ludbreg – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven

Europe:
Cardinal Arinze Explains Why Belgian Bishops Cannot Bless Same-Sex Couples – N. C. Register
Giorgia Meloni: Seven Things to Know About Italy’s Likely New Catholic Prime Minister – Register
Italians Defy Von Der Leyen by Voting Pro-Life – Catholic Arena
Flemish Bishops’ Doc. Hurts Spiritual Quest of SSA People, Belgian Theologians Warn – Register
“Inclusive” Flemish Bishops Exclude Christ – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine

Theology:
The Early Church Was More Rigorous Than the Medieval Church – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Sacred Scripture:
The Reason for Divine Wrath – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
People Without Housing – Ways to Help – In the Spirit of St. Vincent de Paul – Catholic365
Do Not Use Force; Today’s Gospel Reading – Jessica Tucker at Missio Dei
Will God Give Me Whatever I Want? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
How Saint Paul Would Write an Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Liturgy:
The Participation of Women in the Priestly Work of Liturgy – New Liturgical Movement
The Latin Mass -Growth & Persecution – Then & Now – Gavin Ashenden
The Spanish Cut Chasuble – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

America:
U. S. C. C. B.-Funded Network Vows to Fight for “Right” to Abortion – Lepanto Institute
F. B. I. Arrest of Pennsylvania Pro-Life Catholic Leader Called ‘Horrendous Stunt’ – Catholic365
Bishop Pfeifer asks Supreme Court to Recognize ‘Personhood’ of the Unborn – N. C. Register
Biden Using Catholicism as a Political Tool – Catholic365
Arizona Judge Rules 1864 Law Banning Nearly All Abortions Can Take Effect – C. N. S. via O. S. V.

Vatican:
Pope Francis Names New Head of Vatican Dicastery for Culture & Education – N. C. Register
Cardinal Zen on Trial: Several Catholic Bishops & Other Leaders Offer Support – N. C. Register
The Challenge of Collegiality & the Controversy Over Synodality – Larry Chapp, Ph.D./The C. W. R.

Books:
How Wrong Can It Be To Kill Catholics When So Many People Enjoy Doing It? – Fr. John Hunwicke
Renowned Book Arms Readers with the Truth in the War Against Atheism – Ignitum Today

Spirituality:
Augustine’s Wisdom on Sex for Couples Who Crave Sexual Partner from Their Past – Ma O’Regan
The Spiritual Sickness Many of Us Don’t Even Know We Have, & More Links – T. Edwards/Register

Culture:
Eternal Father, Strong to Save; Hymn of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Kick Up Your Style with This Western Trend: Ankle Boots – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cth Mōdê Blog

Saints:
Miracles Preceded Pio At Monastery – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
St. Vincent de Paul – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement

Religion:
Bishops Behaving Badly – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Politics:
A Nation of Quitters – Andy Kessler at The Wall Street Journal

World:
Total Chaos: Russian Mobilization Exodus Accelerates Amid Border Closure Rumors – Mscw Tms
Is Giorgia Meloni a Female Mussolini? – Denis MacShane at The Article
The Iranians Risking Everything to Protest – Jedidajah Otte at The Guardian

Short Links:
I Now May Have Seen It All – Fr. Z’s Blog
It’s Like Birth of a Nation for Black Americans – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
God! Family! Country! Italians Tear Down E. U. Flags – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Famous “Rocky” Theme is Inspired by the Sacrifice of the Mass – Creative Minority Report
Is Islam a Religion of Peace? A Profound Video from a Brilliant Muslim Women – Steve Ray
The Dynamic Duo: Kari Lake & Giorgia Meloni – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Another Iranian Martyr: Remember – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Italian Prime Minister Cites Chesterton – The Eponymous Flower
Patriarch Kirill: Russians Dying in Ukraine Cleanses Sins – Ukrainska Pravda
New Italian Prime Minister Gets To Root Of Current Trends – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Pass the Popcorn! Giorgio Meloni & Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey, 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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