18 March AD 2024

MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Ex-Anglican Bishop Leaves His Ordination Due to Pope & Cancelled Catholics – G. Ashenden
2.  The Pope’s Shameless Coddling of the Chicoms – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
3.  Cardinal Cupich Removes Pieta Statue from Parish While Faithful Arrested – Complicit Clergy
4.  Heterodox Robert Mickens Sounds Alarm on Pope Francis’ Cognitive Decline – Fr. McDonald
5.  Monastic Decline & the Loss that Goes with It – James Jeffrey at The Catholic World Report
6.  Biden Admin Waives Supreme Court Review in Key Transgender Fight – RealClearPolicy
7.  California Diocese to Join Growing List of U. S. Catholic Bankruptcies – John Lavenburg/Crux
8.  Apparition of the Angel of Peace – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
9.  Trudeau Purging Christmas From Canada – Brad Salzberg at Cultural Action Party of Canada
10.  Atlanta Priest Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage Act That Will Persecute Christians – Cmp Clr
BonusA Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Advent:
A Simple Devotion for Starting Advent Right – Fr. H. Barbour, O.Præm., at Catholic Answers
The Advent of Father Alfred Delp, Slain for Defying the Nazis – Regis Martin at N. C. Register
Being a Christ-Bearer in Dark Times – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
Advent in Miniature – Nicene Guy at Ignitum Today
Photos: Vatican Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony 2022 – C. Mares at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Be Bold. Be Local. – Phillip Hadden at Missio Dei

Synod on Synodality:
German Synod Designed to Create ‘Pressure’ on Church, Founding President Says – The Pillar

Second Vatican Council:
The Eastern Orthodox Never Had a Vatican II – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Christendom:
Anathema to the Heretics! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Vatican Awaits Results of Cardinal Maradiaga & Honduras’ Catholic University Case – Ed Pentin
Pope Francis: It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Vatican Buzzing with Conspiracy Theories as Hackers Take Down Pope’s Website – Daily Beast
Musk’s Twitter Still Silencing Catholics (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The Trouble with Bishops’ Conferences – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Presenting Happiness: ‘Box of Joy’ Project Brings Smiles – Joseph Pronechen at N. C. Register
Russia Blocks Roads to the Vatican, both Literally & Diplomatically – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Pope Francis: The Church Has a Duty to Welcome People with Disabilities – N. C. Register

Canada:
Canadian Doctors Dying at 4x Prior Rate Under 40, 8x Prior Rate Under 30 – Eponymous Flower

Europe:
Belgians Increasingly Ask to be “Un-Baptized” – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
German, Belgian Visits to the Vatican a ‘Tale of Two Countries’ – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Zelensky Will Crackdown on Moscow-Affiliated Orthodox Church in Ukraine – The Pillar

America:
Can Colorado Tell Lorie Smith & 303 Creative What to Say? (Free) – The Wall Street Journal
10-Year-Old World’s Youngest Opera Singer’s Stunning Ave Maria, & More Links – Tito Edwards
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
U. S. Bishops Respond to Passage of Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Act – P. Pinedo/C. N. A./N. C. Register
Servant of God Joseph Dutton, Hawaii’s Third Saint? – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog
Building Catholic Utopias? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
USCCB Ed. Chair Speaks Out on Catholic Schools Embracing ‘Sinful’ Gender Ideology – Register
Murder of Louisiana Priest & Assistant Confirmed, Believed to be Random – The Pillar
Vermont to Allow Religious Schools to Use State Assistance After Settling Lawsuit – Register
Magi “Traumatized” after being Asked where They came from (Satire) – Eccles Is Saved

China:
As Cardinal Zen & Jimmy Lai Cases Attest, Vatican Must Change Course with China – Register
Has the Vatican’s Dialogue with China Reached Its Limits? – Christopher White

Australia:
The Brittany Higgins Case Shows the Fragile State of Australian Justice – M. Powell/MercatorNet

Africa:
Despite Incessant Attacks, Nigerian Catholics Keep Their Faith – M. Kim/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Athletics:
The Ridiculous Game, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Nation Relieved To No Longer Have To Pretend To Like Soccer (Satire) – The Babylon Bee

Politics:
Ilhan Omar Arrives At Capitol Decked Out In Yeezy Gear (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
Rigged Election – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Taibbi, Twitter, & The Narrative-Makers – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Serious Idiocy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Non-Religious Tilt Heavily Toward Democrats – Peter Smith at A. P. News

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
A Movie Not to Miss: Devotion – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners

Liturgy:
A Magnificent Pulpit Dedicated to St. Andrew – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Understanding Liturgical Reform – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
An Academic Discussion of the Two Forms of the Latin Rite (Video) – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Spirituality:
The Patron Saint of People with Abusive Fathers – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Purpose Of Fasting & Sacrifice – Luke Brown at CatholicLink

Religion:
Perfect Storm Before & After COVID: Do Churches have $ for Missions & Charity – Get Religion

Education:
Catholic Guidelines for Science: The Church Shouldn’t Judge Scientific Merit – Bob Kurland, Ph.D.

Obituary:
David Lloyd, Requiescat in Pace – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at The Chairman’s Blog

Books:
Davies on Classical Theism & Divine Freedom – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Etc. . .:
Announcement: LatinMass.com to Double T. L. M. Worldwide – Jacob Tate at One Peter 5

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Saint Tony the Finder – 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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