TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1. Women’s March vs. March for Life: Shocking Video Has Side-By-Side Comparison – ChPOP
2. Why I Left Calvary Chapel – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
3. Cardinal Napier Slams Fr. Martin & Cardinal McElroy – Catholic Conclave
4. Christianity Isn’t Dying, But Protestantism Is – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
5. The End of Liberal Catholicism – Michael Warren Davis at The Common Man
6. Pope Laments Those Who ‘Used’ Benedict’s Death – Hannah Brockhaus at C. N. A.
7. Biggest Parish in North America is Now Open – Deacon Greg Kandra at The Deacon’s Bench
8. The Rage of Feral Children: Disaster Caused by Fatherless Young People – Austin Ruse/Crisis
9. Let’s Really Read the Signs of the Times – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
10. New Translation Tweaks to Sacrament of Penance Take Effect This Lent – O. S. V. News
Year of the Eucharist:
Tired or Distracted in Eucharistic Adoration? Priest Shares Secrets from a Saint – ChurchPOP
Synod on Synodality:
The Sacramental Nature of Authority & the Limits of Synodality – Nicholas J. Healy, Jr., at C. W. R.
Synodal Path is a Political Process Instead of a Spiritual Renewal – Die Tagespot via C. Conclave
Commentary & Opinion:
Benedict XVI & the “Benedict Option” – Daniel B. Gallagher at Catholic Exchange
Pope Francis:
Pope Extols ‘Romero of Africa’ as Role Model for Congo’s Bishops – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Pope in South Sudan: In the Name of Jesus, Lay Down Weapons of Hatred – N. C. Register
Christendom:
Tragedy that Only T. L. M. & Ordinariate Groups Celebrate Septuagesima – Fr. A. J. McDonald
The Crisis of Schism in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church – D. Heliso/Religion Unplugged
Catholicism Must Reckon with the Risks of a ‘Saffron Taliban’ in India – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
360M Christians Suffer High Levels of Persecution, According to World Watch List 2023 – Zenit
More than 100 Pilgrims Cross the Andes in a Show of Love for the Virgin Mary – C. N. A./C. W. R.
Cardinal Zen & Jimmy Lai among Hong Kongers Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize – The C. W. R.
America:
A Priest Explains Denying Absolution – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
New, Free, Online Lenten Course from S. H. M. S. – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
This is the State of Religious Life in the United States: Vocations, Age, Data, Etc. – Zenit
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Leader of Houston Pro-Life Pregnancy Ctr Says Pro-Abortion Vandalism was Racist – C. W. R.
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Parish Giving Strategies for 2023 – Joe Galloway at Catholic Exchange
Books:
Cardinal Sarah on what the Church “Tragically” Needs Today – Fr. Z’s Blog
Saint Blogs:
Doc Holliday Catholic Convert – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Overcoming a Hypokinetic Faith – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Education:
Religious Bigotry Is Alive & Well in U. S. Public Schools – Andrea M. Picciotti-Bayer/N. C. Register
Restoring the Catholic in Catholic Schools – Gary Houchens & Jonathan Fessenden at Missio Dei
Evangelization:
How Our Lady Saved Fr. Donald Calloway From a Demon in His Room – ChurchPOP
60 Minutes Examines Medically Unexplainable Miracles of Lourdes & More Links – Tito Edwards
Spirituality:
Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Confession Guide Will Prepare You for Lent – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
How Blessed Candles can Drive Away Demons – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Do You Remember To Thank God For Your Gift Of Faith? – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Liturgy:
Now is the Time to Bury the Alleluia – Catholic Conclave
Why did Benedict XVI Always Place a Crucifix on the Altar? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The History & Forms of the Christian Altar: The Renaissance through 19th Century – L. A. J.
Film:
Surprise Hit ‘Lourdes’ Doc, Coming to U. S., Captures Miracles of a Different Sort – The C. W. R.
Religion:
Welby: C. O. E. Disestablished Than Split Over Same-Sex Marriage – H. Sherwood/The Guardian
Theology:
St. Agatha & the Subversiveness of the Roman Virgin Martyrs – Stephen G. Adubato at C. W. R.
Architecture:
The Playfulness of Rococo Liturgical Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Culture:
American Atheists Board Members Exit, Dogged by Misconduct Allegations – Rlgn News Service
The Insufficiency of Jordan Peterson, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
The Roots of Woke, & More Great Links! – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Even “Compassionate” Killing Is Wrong – Eric Hutchinson at Public Discourse
Politics:
New Priorities for the Pro-Life Movement in 2023 – Russell Shaw at Catholic Exchange
Abortion via Pharmacy Is the New Pro-Life Frontier – Alexandra DeSanctis at N. R. O.
Vocations:
Cristina Sanz, the Story of a Vocation that began on the Internet – Matilde Latorre at Aleteia
Music:
The Pope Who Loved Mozart: In Memory of Pope Benedict XVI – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei
Short Links:
The Demonic Always Engage in Self Revelation – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
True Mom & True Heroine – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pack of Cards Mass – Catholic Conclave
Urban Hannon is the New Editor of Josias – The Josias
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