18 April AD 2024

SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Please Storm Heaven for Amber VanVickle, Catholic Mother of 5, Now in Hospice – Register
2.  Humorous Memes for Troubled Times & the Troubled F. B. I. – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3.  Europe’s Synod Meeting Calls for Women Deacons – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
4.  Priest Down Among the Witches (photo) – Catholic Conclave
5.  Hey, F. B. I.! I’m a Radical Traditional Catholic, Catch Me If You Can! – The American Catholic
6.  Pittsburgh Diocese To Regulate ‘Ad Orientem’ Masses – The Pillar
7.  Interview with a Former Trans “Woman” (video)- Simone Rizkallah at Endow
8.  Former Priests for Life Officials Call for Pavone to Step Down – Catholic News Agency
9.  An Open Letter to a Teacher Fired from the Catholic School – F. Paquette Rossi at Catholic365
10.  Uh Oh – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Synod on Synodality:
Hurt Feelings of the President of the Central Committee of German Catholics – Catholic Conclave

Pope Francis:
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Pope’s Message for This World Day of the Sick – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

Christendom:
Israel Freezes Accounts of Vatican’s Important Property in Jerusalem – Zenit
International T. L. M. Lay Group Appeals to All Catholics of Good Will – Crisis Magazine

America:
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Thru Her Eyes: Mark Houck’s Wife Prepared Surrendered to God’s Will – The C. W. R.
Diocese of Phoenix Offers Confessions Outside Super Bowl – J. Burkas/C. N. A. via N. C. Register
New Mexico’s Bishops ‘Shudder’ at Prospect of ‘Satanic’ Abortion Clinic – Jn. Lavenburg at Crux

Religion:
What is the Church of England? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Evangelization:
I Am The Immaculate Conception – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
More Intentional Disciples Needed – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Our Lady of Lourdes – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
Commissioned to Catch Men & Women for Christ – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
The Miracles & Legacy of St. Anthony of Padua – Catholic365

Culture:
Don’t (Satanic) Panic – Jon Sorenson at Catholic Answers Magazine

Theology:
Women & the Diaconate: A Theological Opinion – Deacon Dominic Cerrato at N. C. Register
Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation? – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand

History:
A Mystery In The Deep Past – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Saint Blogs:
Rebuttal of Dr. Mazza’s Book on Pope Benedict’s Resignation – Steven O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
E. W. T. N. Docudrama Goes Behind the Scenes of Lourdes Miracle – N. C. Register

Music:
12 Preludes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Spirituality:
Thoughts from a Catholic Man About Grief & Bereavement – Larry Petersen at Catholic Stand
Our Conversion Begins with Our Damascus & Our Horse – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Ponder & Respond – Therese Francis at Ignitum Today
Yes, Obedience is Still Virtuous – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine

Statecraft:
Reflections on the One Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine – Russell Shaw at The C. W. R.

Short Links:
The First Anglican Pope – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Ruthless – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Faith Once for All Delivered – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Appeal for Prayers & Penances for the Liberty of the Traditional Mass in Lent – N. L. M.

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

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