Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Personal Size Ignatius Catholic Study Bible Available Now! – T. McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
A Hidden Cause of the Vocation Crisis – Braden Hock at Crisis Magazine
Five Films for Lent – Amelia McKee at Art For The Liturgical Year
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Imposes the Ashes & Begins Lent, the Season of Penance – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV to the Faithful: What is the Link Between Christ & the Church? – Rome Reports
Lent:
Remember That You Are Dust – Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap., at The Catholic Thing
The Blessing of Ashes, Novus Ordo vs. Vetus Ordo, Could There Be Differences? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Chant Is Not a Penitential Act – Daniel Marshall at Corpus Christi Watershed
A Fr. Z “Fervorino” for Ash Wednesday – “Sursum Corda!” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Ash Wednesday Unbiblical? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Liturgical Notes on Ash Wednesday – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A Visual Meditation on the Crucifixion in Vestments for the Beginning of Lent – Litur Arts Journ
“Ash Wednesday” by T.S. Eliot – Fr. Z’s Blog
Lenten Virtue that Lasts – Denise Faith at What We Need Now
Interior Fiat – Fr. Z’s Blog
The University of Notre Dame Scandal:
Evangelium Vitae Award Winners Call for Rescinding Abortion Advocate Hire – The Reg
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Meditating On Death Is Critical To A Good Life – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
This is Why They Don’t Invite Catholics – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Video: Cardinal Cupich Politicizes Ash Wednesday Mass – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
Leo Appoints a Sister to Rule Over Bishops. . . – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Tradition: Care for Migrants & Allowing for Legitimate Regulation – Antônio Lemos, Ph.D.
Video: Pope Leo Promotes A Son Of Ted McCarrick – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at RTT
An Absence of the Eternal? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand Magazine
Help 12 Young Men Make Reparation for the Sin of Abortion – Tradition, Family, & Property
Remembering Angelo Gugel – George Weigel at First Things
Fr. Janos Brenner, Martyr & Saint – The American Catholic
PODCAzT 190 – Voices of the Fathers 05 – St. Jerome’s Wide Open Spaces – Fr. Z’s Blog
What the American Right Wants From Europe – Ross Douthat at New York Times
Can a Soul Live in Silicon? – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
The Jimmy Lai Sentence & the Vatican’s Scandalous Silence – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
Jesse’s World: Rev. Jackson’s Dubious Legacy – Rod Dreher
The Divine Breakdown – George Ganssle at Catholic Stand Magazine
4 Levels of Explanation & Why Debates Never Resolve: Vatican II – The Pursuit Of Truth In La. . .
Why Financial Education is Sacred Duty – Robert Bortins
Tip of a Very Dirty Ice Berg: Corruption Among the Norbertines – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The Gay Marriage Project Crashes at the C of E General Synod – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
What Does It Mean to Pray About a Decision? – Kerri Christopher at The Catholic Herald
Praying for Politicians . . . Regardless of How They Govern – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at CSM
A Glimpse at the Obscure Life of a Medieval English ‘Anchoress’ – Sh. Gonzalez at Angelus News
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dying Young, a Tragedy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Recovering the Manual Arts in Classical Education – Nathan Gill at American Reformer
Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When Traveling, Mind Your Shoes, Socks & Civility – Gary Isbel at Tradition, Family, & Property
Why the World Is Drawing a Line on Social Media for Kids – Jon Haidt at After Babel
Tuesday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Ash Wednesday: Fasting, Abstinence, & Remarks on Coffee & the Brushing of Teeth – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. The Unconventional Fast Suggested by the Pope for Lent – Rome Reports
3. Our Futile Prior Pope Went Right Along With This Anti-Christian Hoax – Don McClarey, J.D.
4. Child Sacrifice? An Unfortunate Take on Cardinal Parolin’s Speech – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
5. Deliver Us from Evil: Food Delivery Will Bring the Collapse of Civilization – First Things
6. Here’s Another Multiple Murder You Won’t Hear Much About – The American Catholic
7. Bish Martin Kicking People in the Teeth & Then Asking Donations is a Poor Strategy – TACath
8. Ask Father: Ashes on Very Small Children, Babies? Priests Invited to Comment – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Well! Biologically They Are Male & Female—a Conundrum – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
10. The Skojec File Remastered: Evolving for 2026 & Beyond – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
Tuesday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Pandemic of Lunacy Now Rated #1 in Two More Amazon Categories – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
Pope Leo to Mark Start of Lent With Historic Procession on Ancient Roman Hill – EWTN News
The Epstein Cataclysm – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
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Daily Readings:
Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When Race Comes in the Door, Sanity Goes Right Out the Window – The American Catholic
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I Agree – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholics Reject Unorthodox Speakers at the Religious Education Conference (REC) – TFP
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
“With the Help of Allah,” an Ex-Terrorist Runs for Local Elections in UK – Tradition, Fam, & Prop
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
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