29 March AD 2024

THVRSDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Cardinal Sarah Forbidden from Saying T. L. M. at Chartres Pilgrimage – Eponymous Flower
2.  A ‘Hostile Takeover’ of Catholicism? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
3.  The W. S. J.: Justice Delayed for Fr. MacRae of BeyondTheseStoneWalls.com – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  Douthat On The Curse Of Vatican II – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  The Story of the Cardinal from Fargo – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
6.  Science Catching Up to the Old Testament – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
7.  Kerala Bishops Shocked Over Human Sacrifice of Two Women – C. N. S. via Catholic365
8.  The Exorcism of a “Psychic Kid” – Adam Blai at Catholic Exchange
9.  U of Notre Dame Prof Gives Abortion Access to Students, Calls Catholics Racists – Irish Rover
10.  The Torn Mantle of St. Pope Paul VI – Darrick Taylor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

THE NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Dump Them in the Tiber to Worship the River Goddess Pachamama – Fr. John Hunwicke
12.  Why Sister Lucia Did Not See the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
13.  Quick! We Need More Synodalizing! – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
14.  Video: Pro-Abortion Vandals Caught Spray-Painting Michigan Church – N. C Register
15.  How Do I Speak with Fallen Away Catholics? – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™
16.  The Science Of Eucharistic Miracles – Steve Hemler & L. Granger at Arlington Catholic Herald
17.  Two Catholic Movies Back in Theaters for Encores after Stellar Showings – The C. W. R.
18.  Eucharistic Procession Makes History Crossing River from Iowa to Illinois – O. S. V.
19.  Do You Know the Prophecy of Saint Edward? – George Ryan at uCatholic
20.  What Do We Know about the Religious Beliefs of King Charles III – Ed Pentin at N. C. Register

Year of the Eucharist:
Fixing the Crisis of Lost Belief in the Eucharist; Video & Podcast – The Catholic Gentleman

Vatican:
Orwellian Synodality – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at Gaudium et Spes Blog
The Good, the Bad, & Gaudium et Spes – Tracey Rowland, S.T.D., Ph.D., at Catholic World Report

America:
Christian Newscaster Fired for Circulating Pro-Life Petition Speaks Out – N. C. Register
Philly Pro-Lifers Look Evil in the Face, Stand Up for Embattled Houck Family – N. C. Register
Why Catholic Schools Are Booming – Zelda Caldwell at C. N. A. via National Catholic Register
Lawmakers Request Information from F. B. I. About Pro-Life Arrests, Indictments – N. C. Register
Here’s How To Help Survivors of Hurricane Ian – Catholic News Service via Catholic36
Rally Participants Gather Near U. S. Capitol To Pray Rosary for the Nation – Our Sunday Visitor

Europe:
Irish Govt Wants Pro-Lifers Jailed for Swaying Choice of Women Seeking Abortion – Live Action
Diocese of Mainz Promotes L. G. B. T. Agenda Under a Pastoral Mantle – The Eponymous Flower

South America:
Brazilian President Makes Controversial Visit To Marian Shrine During Campaign – Crux
Hundreds of Men Pray the Rosary in the Rain in Bogotá, Colombia – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.

North America:
The Catholic Church’s First Point of Assistance for Migrants Arriving in Mexico – The C. W. R.

Canada:
Quebec Medical Group Advocates Euthanasia for Severely Ill Infants – N. C. Register

Politics:
I Almost Feel Sorry For Left Wing Lurch – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Is Uncle Fetterman a Cyborg Now, Tucker Carlson Asks – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Two Cities: How Catholics Ought To Approach Politics – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at The C. W. R.
The Five Main Reasons Science Is Broken – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.
Homelessness & Naivete – Michael J. Baglino at Catholic365
American Fascism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Danchenko Trial Is a Window on the Corrupt Ruling Class – George Neumayr
Poverty Rates Reveal Inconvenient Truth About Progressive Policies – A. Hendershott at Crisis
Leaving Scientism Behind – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Surgeons Exploiting Standards to Harvest Organs, Redefining Death – MercatorNet
Why Are Liberals Less Happy Than Conservatives? – W. Bradford Wilcox at I. F. S.
Poll Shows Majority of Catholics Disapprove of Biden – uCatholic

Culture:
First Things First: Be Catholic First – Daniel Lipinski at First Things
The Malignant Roots of Modernity – Margaret Hickey at MercatorNet
Social Media, True Love, & Resisting Modern Catholic Witch Hunts – David Mills at O. S. V.
Nine Enlightening Quotes from the Late Angela Lansbury – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
The ‘Unworthy Instruments’ Who Are Saving Catholic Education – Catholic School Playbook
Becoming a Catholic Intellectual – Christopher Kaczor, Ph.D., at Word On Fire Blog
Elon Musk is Right: Let’s Celebrate Human Being Number Eight Billion – The Ruth Institute
Immense Peace – Peter Hitchens at The Lamp Magazine
Millions of Post-Abortive Men Can Benefit from a Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat – N. C. Register
Stay Warm, Look Cool: Fall Hats – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Columbus Day is a Triumph for Western Civilization – Itxu Díaz at The American Spectator
First Comic Book on Blessed Carlo Acutis’ Life Unveiled on Feast Day – Aleteia

Spirituality:
Remember the St. Januarius Miracle, See the Annual Phenomenon St. Lawrence’s Relics – C.N.N.
The Miracle of Fatima: October 13, 1917 – Tan·Direction
The Miraculous Images of Jesus & Mary in Malta & Gozo – Aleteia
The Queen of October: Champion & Fatima – Fr. Edward Lee Looney at Ignitum Today
Three Gentle Ways to Honor Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day – Aleteia
My Home is Wherever the Will of God Takes Us – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Theological Opining
Duc In Altum: Allowing Jesus to Steer Your Boat into Deep Water – Amy Schisler at Catholic365
Prayerful Attendance at Mass Is How We Give God Perfect, Proper Thanks – Msgr. Charles Pope

Art:
The Russian Icon of the Theotokos of Fatima – Fr. Aleksandr Burgos at One Peter 5
Fifth Day of Creation – Daniel Mitsui at Summula Pictoria

Religion:
A Movement Known as “New Animism” is Gaining a Following Around the Globe – J Quijada PhD
Muslim Protesters Shut Down Michigan School-Board Meeting over L. G. B. T. Books – N. R. O.
10 Things Archbishop of Canterbury Should Know about Australia’s ‘Stolen Generations’ – MN

Catechism:
Can a Heretic Baptize a Dead Person? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

Sacred Scripture:
A Warning from St. Gregory the Great for the Priest to Guard His Heart – Msgr. Charles Pope
Recognizing Acts in Error – Jonathon Fessendon at Missio Dei
Perfectly Imperfect Missions – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand

History:
Codex Gigas, “The Devils Bible” – Heritage Daily

Liturgy:
Newman & the Liturgical Problem – John Byron Kuhner at Inside the Vatican via Rorate Cæli

Philosophy:
A Catholic Defense of Social Contract Theory – Michael Joseph Carzon at Missio Dei
How to Balance a Vow of Poverty & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Film:
Dysconnected Balances Cultural Critique with Compelling “Detransition” Narrative – The C. W. R.
New Documentary Calls on Lay Catholics to Become Civic Leaders – F. P. Fenton at C. N. A.

Music:
Fatima Honored in New Song for World Youth Day – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Papal Beatings Will Continue Until You All Feel the Love – The American Catholic
Our New Witch Doctors from Minnesota Med School – The American Catholic
Upcoming Visit to the U. S. – Brother Peter Edmund Waldstein, O. Cist., at Sancrucensis
Castration for Boys, Hysterectomies for Girls without Parental Consent in Michigan – Steve Ray
Ordinariate Pilgrims Get Ready for May 2023 Camino – Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Blog
Subscribe to Our Bi-Weekly N. L. M. Digest – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

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

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