19 April AD 2024

MONDAY EDITION

Top-10 Commentary:
1.  Priesthood Vocations, My Evaluation as a Former Vocation Director – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2.  Fasting, Civilization Collapse, & the Holy Eucharist – Jason Craig at National Catholic Register
3.  The Vatican’s Irresolute Response to Threat of German Schism – Ph. Lawler/Catholic Culture
4.  Cardinal McElroy’s Spiritual Deformation & Redemption – A Treasure To Be Shared
5.  Irish Christianity Needs an Intervention – Phillip Campbell at Catholic Exchange
6.  Your Emotions Are Killing Your Mind, Body, & Soul – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
7.  It’s Okay to Marry Young – Drew Belsky at Catholic Answers Blog
8.  How to Define “Wokeness” – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
9.  The Four Big Ones – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
10.  Love Letters to the T. L. M.: First We Must Be Cleansed – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand

Top-10 News:
1.  Unborn Child To Be Beatified – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
2.  Three Things To Do on St. Joseph’s Feast Day by St. Teresa of Avila. . . – Scott Smith, J.D.
3.  The Pope’s Odd Comments on the Sacrament of Baptism – Catholic Conclave
4.  Bet You’ve Never Heard of This Heroic, Selfless Woman – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
5.  Damning Words of Cardinal Müller on the Ten Years of the Francis Pontificate – C. Conclave
6.  Jesuits are First Order to Lose More than Half of Members Since 1966 – David’s Ruminations
7.  Tattoo Mass: The Forthcoming Liturgical Abuse – KathPress via Catholic Conclave
8.  How a Forgotten Nun’s Visions Shed ‘New Light’ on the Life of St. Joseph – C. Mares/C. N. A.
9.  The Resistance has a New Logo! – Catholic Conclave
10.  Don’t Let This Vice Ruin Your Lent – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Saint Joseph:
100 Years in the Making: Artist Completes Stunning St. Joseph Scenes – Aleteia
Why Saints Called on St. Joseph’s Heavenly Intercession, in Six Inspiring Quotes – ChurchPOP
Have You Heard of the Annunciation to Joseph? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Kalisz Shrine in Poland: A High Place of Devotion to St. Joseph – Solène Tadié/N. C. Register

Lent:
Our Lady’s Teaching on Prayer; A Lenten Course on Prayer – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
What to Pack for Our Journey Through Lent? – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand

Pope Francis:
Pope Calls for ‘Respect’ as Kyiv Evicts Orthodox Monastery – Patrick Hudson at The Tablet
No, Pope Francis Will Not Lift the Requirement of Celibacy – Fr. Th. Petri, O.P./C. N. A. via C. W. R.

Christendom:
Feminists Stage Perverse Parody of Catholic Procession Starting in the Cathedral – C. Conclave
Cardinal Müller has Called for a Formal Trial of 38 Defiant German Bishops – Bree Dail via Twitter
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Habsburg Way; Featuring Eduard Habsburg (podcast) – Catholic Exchange

America:
These College Students Will Spend Spring Break Serving Others – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
Biden’s Transgender Agenda is Extreme & Inhumane – The Catholic Thing
Man Sues Ex-Wife’s Friends for Facilitating Unborn Child’s Abortion (link fixed) – N. C. Register
Abortion Activists at the University of Florida Charged with Assaulting Police Officers – C. W. R.
Wyoming Becomes First State to Ban Chemical Abortion – John Burger at Aleteia

Britannia:
Cancelling Calvin Robinson at Easter (video) – Gavin Ashenden

France:
French Church Vandalized with Satanic & Anarchist Graffiti – D. L. Marina/Catholic News Agency

Saint Blogs:
John Henry Newman’s Prophetic Vision – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
The Crown Fashion Jewel: Catherine, Princess of Wales – Meghan A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Tell Caesar to Help the Poor! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Like the Church, There are Many Shades of Rose Color Vestments! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at S. O.
Finding the Child Inside through All of Life’s Seasons – Ma. B. Bracy at Ignitum Today
The Starved Man Who Changed the World – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine

Secular News Stories:
Alumna: Stanford Law Hasn’t Fixed Its Damaged Free Speech – A. Picciotti-Bayer/The Federalist

Short News Stories:
Artists Once Turned Silk Into Stone – 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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