TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1. Here’s a Bishop Doing Something Good! – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Five Reasons for Explosive Growth in the Catholic Church in Korea – Marcel LeJeune/C. M. D.
3. Francis Turns the Screw on Traditionalists, Disturbing Even Moderate Bishops – Cth Conclave
4. Kavanaugh Accuser Admits She Lied, Faces Charges – Mt. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
5. Cardinal Cupich & the Hermeneutics of the Abyss – Larry Chapp at The Catholic World Report
6. Ex Post Facto Legislation from the Holy See? – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
7. Chicago F. B. I. Retaliates Against Catholics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
8. Vienna: Over-Sized Pullover Covered Hight Altar & Sofa Placed in Nave for Lent – C. Conclave
9. 41,000 Priests Get Instructions on Denying Communion to Pro-Abort Politicians – Life News
10. Four Women Leave German Synod, Saying It Departs from the Universal Church – Register
Year of the Eucharist:
What Does Eucharistic Revival Look Like? – Mary Healy at National Catholic Register
Lent:
Wilt Thou Forgive that Sin which I did Shun a Year or Two, but Wallowed in a Score? – H. Scott Alt
25 Cozy Vegetarian Soups – Sylvia Fountaine at Feasting at Home
Larry & Ash Wednesday – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Countering Assaults on Innocence This Lent – Jared Noyes at Crisis Magazine
The Way – A Spiritual Journey Through Lent – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Living Lent in Solidarity with Our Suffering Nigerian Brothers & Sisters – N. C. Register
What’s the Point of Fasting, Anyway? – Matt Hadro at C. N. A. via The Catholic World Report
Lent 2023: A Family Guide for These 40 Days – Katie Warner at National Catholic Register
Vatican:
Found Letters Allegedly Incriminates B16 of Abuse Cover-Up – Katholische.de/BR24/C. Conclave
The Rescript to Traditionis Custodes:
No More Loopholes from T. C.: Are Bismarck’s Worst Fears Confirmed? – C. V. Oldendorf
The Rescript: Back to the Catacombs? – Joseph Shaw at The Chairman’s Blog
Francis Talks of Mercy, Acts Without Mercy – Kath.ch via Catholic Conclave
Rescript: Circular Logic & the Grandfathering of Existing Parish Masses – Fr. P. Laliberté, J.C.L.
T. L. M. Attendees Waiting to See Impact of New Vatican Restrictions – Catholic World Report
The Rescript: Press Release from the L. M. S. & F. I. U. V. – Rorate Cæli
Christendom:
The Other Catholics: A Short Guide to the Eastern Catholic Churches – Steve Ray
Canonical Questions Over Fr. Rupnik’s Excommunication & Its Lifting – Ed Pentin at N. C. Register
Report Reveals Widespread Christian Persecution in China – Ellen Teague at The Tablet
America:
Virgin Statue Stolen From Maryland Church – Aimee Cho at NBC 4 Washington
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Ireland:
Archbishop Criticises Residential ‘Zoning’ of Church Buildings – Sarah Mac Donald at The Tablet
Murdered Bishop David O’Connell Mourned in His Native Ireland – Catholic World Report
Canada:
Canada Keeps a Tight Grip on Its World Record for Euthanasia Deaths – M. Cook at MercatorNet
Culture:
Is ‘Pride’ a Veil Covering Deep Inner Trauma? – James Parker at MercatorNet
The Root Cause of Senseless Acts of Violence – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
U. S. M. M. A. Covers 79-Year-Old Painting of Jesus with a Sheet – Washington Standard
Archaeology:
Archaeologists Identify the Remains of a Medieval Anchoress – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Spirituality:
How to Make a Good Confession – Simply Catholic
You Need to Fast More – Suzan Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Suffering in Ourselves, Family Members, Friends & Lourdes – J. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
Penance Means Getting Rid of Everything that Prevents Joy – Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco at Aleteia
Music:
The Agony of Contemporary Classical Music – David Lewis Schaefer at Amac
Education:
Christian Teacher Fired Because She ‘Cannot Be Dishonest with Parents’ – Washington Standard
Religion:
Why So Many Latter-Day Saints Fall for Ponzi Schemes – Peggy F. Stack at The Salt Lake Tribune
No Ashes to Ashes: An Anglican History of Ash Wednesday – Steven Wedgeworth at Ad Fontes
20 Presidents Speak on the Bible & Christianity – Fr. Ben Johnson at Washington Standard
Liturgy:
Purple Need Not Mean Plain: Examples of Ornamental Violet Vestments – Liturgical Arts Journal
A Healthy Balance of Penitence & Anticipation: Rediscovering Value of Vigil Days – Adoremus
Liturgical Notes on Ash Wednesday – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Literature:
The Good Catastrophe: Why Everyone Should Read Great Literature – Intellectual Takeout
Sacred Scripture:
The Inspiration & Inerrancy of Sacred Scripture – P. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
The Biblical Significance of Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday Traditions – ChurchPOP
The Biblical Roots of Ash Wednesday – Brant Pitre via YouTube
Sacred Tradition:
Ashes Explained: Facts About Ash Wednesday Every Catholic Should Know – ChurchPOP
Politics:
No ‘Wall of Separation’ Between Church & Free Speech – Russell Shaw/National Catholic Register
There Is No Fundamental Right to Abortion – Matt D’Antuono at National Catholic Register
Short Links:
Cardinal Cupich’s Terrible Timing – Catholic Conclave
Bravo! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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