Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Five Actions for Your Family to Take Before Mass – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
Lent:
Lent for Busy People: Simple Ways to Pray When You Don’t Have Extra Time – Scepter Blog
Did Lent Inspire Tempura? The Surprising Catholic Origins of Japan’s Famous Dish – Church Pop
Learning to Suffer Well – Max Tittmann at The Catholic Herald
The University of Notre Dame Scandal:
Students for Notre Dame – Jack Krieger at First Things
FSSPX:
‘The Suppressed Interview’ of Archbishop Lefebvre, 1976 – The WM Review
The Holy See & SSPX: The Dialogue That Is Not There – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
This is a Bulletin Cover From a Parish in New York City in the 1950’s! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The ‘Elegant Efficiencies of a Full House’: A Response to the Critics of Large Families – The Reg
100K Flock to Assisi for Veneration of St. Francis’ Body in First Week of Display – Zeale
Don’t Write Off Catholic Ireland Just Yet – Ruadhan Jones at The Catholic Herald
Unpublished Letter by Benedict XVI: What Prayer is & is Not – Rome Reports
Reception of Holy Communion is a Public Act – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Video: A Whale Of A Mockery Of The Mass – Anthony Stine, Ph.D., at Return To Tradition
Just War Theory & Epic Fury – R.R. Reno at First Things
Far-Left Violence in France is Spiraling Out of Control – Jeremy Stubbs at Spiked
Pacifism & Appeasement – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Crimes Without Motives: Exploring the Modern Riddle of “Nihilistic Violent Extremism” – TFP
London Reports Largest Easter Convert Group in 15 Years – Edward Pentin at The Reg
ChosenCon 2026: ‘This Is the Comic-Con of the Bible’ – Francesca Pollio Fenton at EWTN News
Pizzaballa: The Woke Cardinal – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Study Links Increased Broadband Access to Suicide Risk Among Teens – Kevin Mahnken at The74
I Came to The West Because I Wanted The West, Not a Multicultural Bazaar – Sohrab Ahmari
The Transfiguration & the Passion – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Lourdes Peace – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
How Leo Was Elected: New Details of Dramatic Conclave Battle Revealed – Christopher Lamb
Is Chastity Making a Comeback? – Katie Ascough at The Catholic Herald
German Bishops to ask Rome to Permit Lay Homilies – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Why is the Catholic Church Still Opposed to Freemasonry? – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Let Gifted Kids Skip a Grade – Jonathan Barazzutti at City Journal
Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Are So Many Nurses Left-Wing? – Forest Romm at City Journal
Monday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. What the Pope Actually Said About Iran – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
2. A ‘Cri de Cœur’ from the Heartland; Re: SSPX – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Leo Received Bish Steven J. Lopes, Ordinary of Personal Ordin. of Chair of St. Peter – Silere NP
4. SCOTUS Smashes California’s Hidden Gender Transition Rules for Kids – Thomas More Society
5. Novus Weirdo: Atrocious Acts of Turning God’s Temple into a Circus – A Treasure To Be Shared
6. What the USCCB Gets Wrong About Birthright Citizenship – Michael A. Fragoso at First Things
7. The Protestant Who Hates Free Will the Most – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
8. Buffalo Parish Group Petitions Vatican to Investigate Bp Michael Fisher – The Catholic Herald
9. The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
10. Stunning New Way of the Cross Now in St. Peter’s Basilica – Camille Dalmas at Aleteia
Monday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Religious Education is No Longer ‘CCD’ – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand Magazine
Take a Guess: What Colour is This Set? – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Conclave 2025 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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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:
Find a Catholic Charity Anywhere in the World – Catholic Charity Finder
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:
Secession in Alberta & the ‘Other-ing’ of Conservatives in Canada – Will Barclay
Improbable & Mythic: The Rise of Trump – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What’s Wrong With Spain? It’s Pedro Sánchez. – Itxu Díaz at The American Spectator
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Friendship Crisis: Why Friendships Are Fraying in Today’s America – Gary Isbell at TFP
Potato Tarte Tatin with Bacon & Gruyère – Paige Grandjean at Food & Wine
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How the “Divorce Ring” Turns We into Me – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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