TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1. The First Words of the Child Jesus to St. Joseph, Revealed by a 17th C. Mystic – ChurchPOP
2. Which Country has the Highest Fertility Rate in Europe? – Louis T. March at MercatorNet
3. Inside The Catholic Civil War – Damian Thompson at UnHerd
4. German Priest in Austria Who Did All the Right Things Forced to Quit – Anzeiger/C. Conclave
5. Thomas Reese: High Priest of NuChurch – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
6. George Neumayr Warned ‘Catholic Civilization’ Could Soon End – Carina Benton/The Federalist
7. Holiness Breeds Holiness: Vocations Sprout at N. Dakota Catholic H. S. – N. C. Register
8. Candlemas – Denis Trull at Theology of Home
9. Caspar David Friedrich & the ‘Reliturgification’ of the West – John Strickland
10. The Polish Tradition of Our Lady of the Thunder Candle – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Synod on Synodality:
The Cat’s Out of the Bag Now, With the Synod on Synodality – Fr. R. J. de Souza/N. C. Register
Cardinal McElroy, ‘Inclusion’, & Catholicism – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Radical Inclusion Requires Radical Love – Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila/Catholic World Report
Inclusivity & Love – Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire
What Will Happen at Europe’s Synodal Continental Assembly? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Pope Francis:
1 Million People Attend Pope’s Mass in Kinshasa – Hughes Lefèvre & I. H. de Carvalho at Aleteia
Can the Pope’s Africa Trip Make a Difference? – Filipe D’Avillez at The Pillar
Congo Catholics Urge Sainthood for Two Beloved Martyrs – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Christendom:
The Mystery of Candlemas – Benedict Gordon at One Peter 5
America:
Three Witches Walk Into a Catholic School. . .Sadly, This Isn’t a Joke – Mt. Archbold at C. M. R.
Head of Bishops’ Conf. Contradicts Biden’s Claims on Taxpayer Funded Abortions – N. C. Register
Moray Eels, Fr. Thomas Reese, & Transubstantiation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Satanic Temple Opens New Abortion Clinic to Kill Babies in Ritualistic Abortions – LifeNews.com
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Fr. Mario E. Dorsonville Named New Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux – The Catholic World Report
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Disparity in Abortion-Related Prosecutions Frustrates Pro-Life Leaders – N. C. Register
China:
Cardinal Zen Hospitalized in Hong Kong after Returning from Benedict’s Funeral – The C. W. R.
What Hath Rome to Do With Beijing? – J. P. F. at National Catholic Register
Europe:
The ‘Pastoral Council’ & the Collapse of the Catholic Faith in the Netherlands – N. C. Register
Australia:
Steady Stream of Mourners Throng Cardinal Pell’s Australia Vigil – Fr. R. de Souza/N. C. Register
Protestors Plan ‘Go to Hell’ March for Cardinal Pell’s Burial – The Pillar
Many Sex Abuse Survivors are Grateful to Cardinal Pell, Despite Jeers from Media – MercatorNet
Liturgy:
Is the Vatican Resurrecting the Failed “Ruthenian Option” for Traditionalists? – Crisis Magazine
Spirituality:
“Garabandal, Only God Knows” – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Psychonauts, Plinths, & Re-Paganizing Pop Culture – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
When Unexpected Infertility Paints a Different Family Picture – Megan Reister at Crisis Magazine
What is the Most Ancient of Christian Devotions? – Fr. Peter J. Arnoudt, S.J., at Tan·Direction
A Lesson on Total Abandonment to God’s Will, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
Health:
It Was Always Clear Masks Don’t Work In Stopping Respiratory Viruses – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.
When Study Shows Trans Medicine Hurts Kids, Activists, Media Slant the Science – Federalist
Politics:
Catholic School Students Kicked Out of Smithsonian Over Pro-Life Beanies – F. N. via M. S. N.
The Path to Persecution – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Stream
Saint Blogs:
The Benevacantists have a Pope. . . & So Do We – Aurelio Porfiri at One Peter 5
Roma Locuta Est Considers: Introduction to Benepapism – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Education:
Our Greatest Social Injustice? – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
Culture:
The “Trans” Phenomenon Means It’s about More than Gender – The American Mind
Our Tech Devices: It’s Not just how We use Them that’s the Problem – J. Schroeder at Aleteia
History:
The Second Schleswig War Begins – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Good Samaritans of Markowa – Emily Putzke at Catholic Exchange
Religion:
Are You a Wild Christian Who Swims Upstream? – John Zmirak, Ph.D. at The Stream
Likening Rise of Religious ‘Nons’ to Nones, N. I. P.s, & Nonverts – R. Ostling/Religion Unplugged
Leftist Lawyers Try To Protect Killing The Unborn By Calling It A Religion – The Federalist
Apologetics:
If God Is Immortal, How Can We Say He Died? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
Did Constantine Really ”Donate” the Roman Empire to the Church? – George Ryan at uCatholic
Evangelization:
How to Catechize – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
Architecture:
Light from Light: The Use of Natural Light in Medieval Churches – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
‘Dead Name’ — the Transgender Issue Affects Parents & the Whole Family – N. C. Register
Sacred Scripture:
Catholic Doctrine & the Sunday Readings for February 2023 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Short Links:
Professional Catholics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pro-Life Sermons? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald
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