Robert Edwards

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

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Top-10 Stories:
1.  An Anglican Priest Becomes Catholic & His Wife Too – Creative Minority Report
2.  These Women Turned Jail into a Cloister; How can We Do the Same with Our Pains – Aleteia
3.  A Year in a Carmelite Monastery: Five Beautiful Lessons to Apply to Daily Life – ChurchPOP
4.  An Extraordinary Mystic: Servant of God, Edvige Carboni – Mystics of the Church
5.  How Mortal Sin Cuts Off Charity by Us Turning from God – Msgr. Charles Pope at C. I. M. Blog
6.  Choosing Candles or Oil Lamps for the Image Corner in Your Domestic Church – N. L. M.
7.  Six Reasons Fasting Makes You a Better Man – The Catholic Gentleman
8.  From Sect to Sacrament, My Conversion Story – James Green at The Coming Home Network
9.  How to Pray the Stations of the Cross During Lent & Year Round – Radiant Magazine
10.  Fourth Sunday in Lent: Sight & Blindness – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange

Top-10 News Stories:
1.  Ten Perfect Names to Pair with the First Name Joseph – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
2.  Protestant St. Patrick! – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
3.  Enough Is Enough – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
4.  Pope Francis’ Decade of Division – Ross Douthat at American Enterprise Institute
5.  Endless Filth Needs Transparency, Truth, Tiers, & Tears – Elizabeth Scalia/Our Sunday Visitor
6.  A Pontificate of Power – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register
7.  The Church Becomes an Object of Satire in Germany – Catholic Conclave
8.  A Somber Anniversary; Pope Francis – George Weigel at First Things
9.  The Problem with ‘New Allegations’ against John Paul II – Oleńka Hamilton/Catholic Herald
10.  Seven Teachings on Hell From St. Thomas Aquinas – Msgr. Charles Pope at C. I. M. Blog

Lent:
Abstaining from Meat: A ‘Doctrine of Demons’? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
Lent Lessons from Exodus 90 – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Here’s a Few Ways to Give Alms During Lent – Mickey at epicPew

Synod on Synodality:
Synodal Path is Occupational Therapy for Modernists – Maria 1.0 via Catholic Conclave

Christendom:
Francis, Germany, & the ‘Schism Card’ – J. D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
The Crown Fashion Jewel: Catherine, Princess of Wales – Meghan A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
German Bishops to Bless Sodomite “Couples” – A. C. Wimmer/C. N. A./The Catholic World Report
Church in Spain has Fewer than 1,000 Diocesan Seminarians for First Time in 21 Years – C. W. R.
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
We Must Stand with India’s Persecuted Christians – Sam Brownback at RealClearReligion

America:
Impactful “State of Priestly Vocations Report in the U. S.”  – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today
Fired for Praying, Football Coach Wins, & Will be Reinstated; Wow – Creative Minority Report
University of Notre Dame to Host ‘Queer Holiness’ Event – Michael Gryboski at The Christian Post
‘Diversity Takes Precedence Over Religion,’ Says N. I. H. Boss – Christian Concern
Utah Bans Abortion Clinics but allows Procedure in Hospitals – John Burger at Aleteia

Saint Blogs:
How Can You Not See the Racism? – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Is Medical Marijuana Moral? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture
Long Covid in Athletes – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
The Modern Bach – Massimo Scapin at One Peter 5
Did Cyril of Jerusalem Teach sola scriptura? – Henry Scott Alt at A Blog of Prefaces.
The Splendor of Theology – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine

Other News Stories:
Learning Discernment & Consistency from the Desert Fathers – David Deavel at T. I. C.

Secular News Stories:
A Tale of Two Student Protests – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
‘We Were Wrong’: Pioneer in Child Gender Dysphoria Treatment – Laurel Duggan at The Stream
Jamie Oliver’s Fish Tacos – House & Garden
Love Is Not Affirmation – Aletheia Hitz at Intellectual Takeout
Why Do the Bubbles in a Pint of Guinness Beer Sink? – Mental Floss
The Economic Impact of Demographic Winter with Dr. Nicholas Eberstadt (video) – The Ruth Inst.
The Origin of American Exceptionalism – Anders Edwardsson at Intellectual Takeout
America’s Commercial Republic, & Its Detractors: Samuel Gregg Interview – Public Discourse

Short News Stories:
PopeWatch: Would It Surprise You? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Sweet Life Once Was – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Banana Republic Tactic – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Lent With Saint Teresa of Avila – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Top-10 Most Visited News Stories:
1.  If the Pope Goes to Moscow, Preparing for Garabandal – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
2.  These ‘Millennial Nuns’ Preach the Gospel Through Social Media – Han. Cote/N. C. Register
3.  Two Commentaries on McElroy Controversies – J. Grondelski/L. Lawler/The Catholic Thing
4.  The Revolution Is Upon Us – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
5.  ‘Several’ French Bishops Ask Pope to Reformulate Catholic Doctrine on Homosexuality – Reg
6.  How a Priest’s Visit Helped a Couple Regularize Their Marriage – Dariusz Dudec at Aleteia
7.  An Eighth Sacrament? – Charles A. Coulombe at One Peter 5
8.  Tracking Priestly Misbehavior – R. R. Reno at First Things
9.  Another Pope can Take Up Priestly Celibacy Issue, Says Francis – Aleteia
10.  Dorm Life With Nuns: Turning a Convent Into a College Residence – Han. Cote/N. C. Register

Lent:
Sacred Music: ‘Misere: A Lenten Prayer Service’ Invites a ‘Surge of the Heart’ – N. C. Register
Our Lady’s Teaching on Prayer – A Lenten Course on Prayer – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Lent With Saint Teresa of Avila – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Second Vatican Council:
Boomers or Bust? On Vatican II & Generational Arguments – Adam Lucas/Catholic World Report

Pope Francis:
A Timeline of Pope Francis’ 10 Years As Pope – Tyler Arnold at C. N. A. via N. C. Register

Vatican:
Five Questions about the 2013 Conclave for the Historical Record – S. O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est

Christendom:
Heresy & a Divided Leadership—An Interruption – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Why isn’t Ignatius Cardinal Kung Recognized as a Saint? – Dawn Beutner at Catholic World Report
Vatican-China Deal ‘Not the Best Deal Possible,’ Top Holy See Diplomat Says – N. C. Register
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Nicaragua Closes Vatican Embassy in Managua, Nicaraguan Embassy to Holy See – Register

America:
David Beats Goliath: Faith Coalition Celebrates Oklahoma’s Recreational Marijuana Defeat – R. U.

Saint Blogs:
I Love My Job – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
God Wants You to Confess Your Sins to a Priest – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Hildegard of Bingen Composes the Cosmos – Alex Ross at The New Yorker
Catholic Fem Initiative – Deborah Sucich at Ignitum Today
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
St. Marcellus the Centurion: Patron Saint of Military Personnel – Catholic365

Other News Stories:
10 Things to Know about the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse – Joshua Arnold at Washington Stand
The Right Should Cheer the End of Academic ‘Freedom’ – Sohrab Ahmari at The American. . .
War has Exposed the Questionable Practice of Commercial Surrogacy in Ukraine – MercatorNet
Trickle-Down Dysfunction – John Mac Ghlionn & Raw Egg Nationalist at The American Mind
Woke Priorities Borrowed Trouble for Belly-Up Bank – Suzanne Bowdey at Washington Stand
Pew Research Fuels Gender Wage Gap Myth – Stephen Whitney at Intellectual Takeout
Christian University Suing Phoenix School District, Claiming Religious Discrimination – 12News
Indian Democracy Falters on Dark Path of Hindu Nationalism – The American Spectator
Capital Crimes & Capital Punishment – J. Daryl Charles at Public Discourse

Short Stories:
Hiding Away, Waiting  for the Pontificate to End – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
PopeWatch: Dark Decade – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Vatican II, The Catholicism Eradicator – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3/14/23 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Top-10 Most Visited News Stories:
1.  Pope Shares His Most Beautiful Memory of the Last 10 Years – Aleteia
2.  The Only Way to a Clean Heart – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
3.  Spirit of the Second Vatican Council Claims Another Victim – Catholic Conclave
4.  Church Militant Removed My Comment So I’m Posting It Here – Conn. Catholic Corner Blog
5.  Ten Terrible Years of Pope Francis – Damian Thompson at UnHerd
6.  Spanish Bishop Bans E. W. T. N. from Diocesan Television Station – Elise Ann Allen/Crux
7.  The Francis Effect, Ten Years On – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
8.  After a Dramatic Decade in Power, Pope Francis Faces a Gorbachev Dilemma – Jn. Allen/Crux
9.  March 13, 2013: Ten Years of “Horror” – Rorate Cæli
10.  10 Years of Confusion, Political Ideology, & Scandal – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine

Synod on Synodality:
German Bishops Take Perilous Detour From Unity With Rome – Fr. R. J. de Souza/N. C. Register
Head of German Bishops: Opponents of Synodality are Psychologically Disturbed – C. Conclave
Women’s Ordination, Transgender Ideology Move Forward at German Synodal Way – Register
Germany on March Down Synodal Path Leading Directly to Schism, Heresy – Stern/C. Conclave

Second Vatican Council:
The New Ultramontanism & the Dissing of Vatican II – George Weigel at First Things

Pope Francis:
By the Numbers: How the Church has Changed During Pope Francis’ Pontificate – C. W. R.
Pope Francis Discusses Revising Priestly Celibacy in New Interview – C. Mares at C. N. A.
Assessing Pope Francis’s Decade at the Helm – Christopher Altieri at The C. W. R.
Pope: Gender Ideology Defies Human Vocation – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Why Is Pope Francis Dealing With the C. C. P.? – John Cassara at Crisis Magazine
The Promise of Pope Francis’ Papacy Partially Realized – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza/N. C. Register
‘Not an Easy Job’: Pope Francis Asks for Prayers on 10th Anniversary as Pope – The C. W. R.

Christendom:
Disco Mass Promoted, But T. L. M. Banned – Kirche+Leben via Catholic Conclave
Meanwhile, in Germany The Rapping Homily – Fr. Z’s Blog
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Abuses in Argentina that Francis Totally Ignored – Messainlatino.it via Catholic Conclave
Argentina’s Initial Fervor for Pope Francis has Faded – Almudena Calatrava & D. Rey at Crux
Germany’s Synodal Way: How Delegates Voted & What’s Next – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
German Synod Allows Women to Preach at Mass, Pushes Blessing of Gays – O. S. V. News
Nicaragua Closes Vatican Embassy in Managua, Nicaraguan Embassy to Vatican – Reuters

America:
WaPo Confused Why It’s Wrong For Catholic Priests To Use Hookup Apps – The Federalist
Who Killed the Catholic University? – Creative Minority Report
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
University of Notre Dame to Host ‘Queer Holiness’ Event – Spencer Lindquist at Breitbart
Sacrificing College Students’ Religious Freedom – Tyler Cochran at National Review

Saint Blogs:
Divvers – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Other News Stories:
Five Fascinating Facts About Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard – Religion Unplugged
AWOL Doctors at the Catholic Field Hospital – George Weigel at First Things
Michael The Archangel – Fr. Derek Sakowski at Catholic Spiritual Direction
10 Small Shops for Lovely, Meaningful Catholic Jewelry – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
‘Chilling’: Liberal Journalists Taken Aback by Government Censorship of Social Media – W. S.
Priest Recounts Rectory ‘Haunting’ (video) – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
An Impressive Replica of Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris . . . in LEGO – Aleteia
Officer Smeared by ‘Religious Bigotry’ Garners Support from Faith Leaders – Wshngtn Standard
Is Confession in Scripture? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
International Women’s Day Exposed for ‘Communist Roots’ – Washington Standard
A World without Prisons? – Vincent Lloyd at Plough Magazine
The Spiritual Role of Conscience – Nicholas Cavazos at One Peter 5

Short News Stories:
In One Word: Catastrophe – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
PopeWatch: German Schism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Top Stories:
Excellent Model on How to Handle Requests for St. Patrick’s Day Dispensations – Fr. Z’s Blog
Striving for Holiness as a Single Catholic Woman – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Serious Catholics Refuse to Donate to the Chaotic Vatican, Now It’s Going Broke – Rorate Cæli
Chapel Veils: Veiling for the Sacred – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Ruinous Rhetoric of ‘Synodal Interpretation’ – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Marian Shrine of Vailankanni in India: The ‘Lourdes of the East’ – Anto Akkara at N. C. Register
Germany’s Synodal Way Hymnal: Trojan Horse Hymns – Jennifer S. Bryson, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
The Lie About Jessa Duggar Seewald’s Miscarriage – J. Heschmeyer, J.D./Catholic Answers Blog
Pro-Abortion Confab at University of Notre Dame – Kevin J. Jones at Catholic News Agency
Garabandal: Is 2023 the Year? – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
Exorcist Diary: Demons of Obesity – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Au Revoir, Nuns Of Nantes – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
A Eucharistic Revolt – Fr. Casey Jones at Crisis Magazine

Lent:
Our Lady’s Teaching On Prayer: A Lenten Course on Prayer – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
25 Totally Doable Sacrifices for Lent – Caroline Godin at epicPew
Purple Cloth Coverings – Fr. Reginald Martin at Simply Catholic
What Eastern Christianity Can Teach Us During Lent – Adam Lucas at Crisis Magazine
Lent & Easter by the Numbers – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Pope Francis:
Cardinal Hollerich Among New Members of Pope’s Council of Cardinals – Luke Coppen/The Pillar

Vatican:
Vatican Returning Ancient Statue Fragments To Greece – Nicole Winfield & D. Gatopoulos at A. P.

Christendom:
International Group Launches Proposal to Ban Surrogacy Worldwide –  The C. W. R.
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Decade-Long Decline in Worldwide Priestly Vocations Continues – Catholic World News
About Those ‘False Miraculous Medals’ – Saint Paul School of Evangelization

America:
Why Does the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Have So Few Auxiliary Bishops? – N. C. Register
Walgreens Affirms Decision to Not Sell Abortion Pill in 20 States – John Burger at Aleteia
Abortion Activists Smash Windows at Minnesota Pregnancy Clinic – The C. W. R.
Texas Tech Suspends Head Basketball Coach For Quoting The Bible – J. Boyd/The Federalist

Sacred Scripture:
Reading the Gospel of Creation – Thomas Clements at Ignitum Today
What Does the Bible Say About Confirmation? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine

Liturgy:
A Resource for Chanting the Office at Home in English: SingTheOffice.com – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt

Spirituality:
Our Spiritual Life is About Balancing Our Martha & Mary – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Interview with an Exorcist (video) – Veil of Veronica

Philosophy:
A Threat Assessment for Defining Human Nature – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
The Marriage Monster – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Culture:
What to Do When Your Son Says He’s a Girl – Leila Miller at Catholic Answers Magazine
Critical Race Theory Teaches Kids to Hate Each Other, Proof is on the Playground – Federalist

Politics:
January 6: A Retrospective – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Never, Ever, Ever Nikki Haley – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative
Red States Are Taking the Lead to Protect Teens From Big Tech – W. Bradford Wilcox at I. F. S.
Tennessee Governor Signs Laws Protecting Minors from Drag Shows, Gender Transition – W. S.
New COVID Origins Emails Continue to Undermine Fauci, Biden Narrative – Washington Stand

Religion:
“I Baptise You . . .  in Whose Name?” – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
“The Pope’s Exorcist”: 10 Fascinating Facts About the Real Fr. Gabriele Amorth – ChurchPOP
Rings of Power & a Lesson for Amazon – Hilary Finley at Catholic Answers Magazine

Short Links:
Raw Faith – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Who Will Be the Next Pope? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
2.  Amber VanVickle, Requiescat in Pace – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology of Home Blog
3.  All Are Welcome. . .To What Exactly? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
4.  Modernists Set Up an Actual Golden Calf in Front of the Altar – Catholic Conclave
5.  Sad Journey of the ‘Muslim Priest’ – Todd Aglialoro at Catholic Answers Blog
6.  Papal Posse Weighs-In on Latest Attempt to Restrict Traditional Latin Mass – Complicit Clergy
7.  Public Reckoning of Archbishop Lori: Judge Orders Release of Abuse Report – Baltimore Sun
8.  As Synodality Summit Looms, Navigating a Papacy’s Imperial Phase – John L. Allen, Jr./Crux
9.  The Generation Gap in Religious Life – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
10.  From Dominican House of Prayer, Catholic Response to Asbury Revival – New Advent Blog

Lent:
Meatless Meals Made Easy: 21 Recipes to Cook During Lent – Cathy Jacobs at The Spruce Eats
Hate Fasting? Try Fasting More – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
Six Thought-Provoking Benedict XVI Quotes on the Penitential Meaning of Lent – ChurchPOP
Our Lady’s Teaching  On Prayer – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Lent: The Cleansing Begins – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Lent Is an Opportunity To Let God Empty Us of Our Pride – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Fasting: Denial of the Flesh & Joy of the Spirit – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at Rorate Cæli

Synod on Synodality:
Synodal Path Rigged f/Beginning to End, Senior German Cleric Quits – DomRadio.de/C. Conclave
Synod More Party Political Than Guided by the Holy Spirit – Katholisch.de via Catholic Conclave

Christendom:
Maybe This Nigerian Cardinal Should Become the Next Pope, & More Links – Tito Edwards
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
What have the Jesuits Done about Rupnik? A Timeline – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via C. W. R.

America:
Venerable Fulton J. Sheen’s Last Day – Donald DeMarco at National Catholic Register
Why ‘Microschool’ Model is Working in Three L. A. Catholic Schools – Angelus/C. N. A./C. W. R.

Canada:
Teacher Fired for Denying the Mass Grave Story – D. McClarey, J.D.,/The American Catholic

Australia:
LGBTQI+ Advocates are Stifling Debate about Conversion Therapy – Js. Parker at MercatorNet

Saint Blogs:
Spitting, an Ancient Liturgical Tradition – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Why Do Some People Get Alzheimer’s and Some Not, & More Links – Tito Edwards/N. C. Register

Spirituality:
How I’m Learning To Keep My Opinions To Myself – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
How to Turn Your Melancholic Temperament Into a Strength, & More Links – Tito Edwards

Technology:
Can Evil Spirits Inhabit A. I.? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Evangelization:
Amazing Story of a Deathbed Conversion From an Atheist, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register

Book
A Beautiful New Latin Edition of the “Imitation of Christ” by Thomas à Kempis – Rorate Cæli

Athletics:
How an NFL Super Bowl Kicker Returned to Catholicism, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register

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TOP-10 STORIES:
1.  Mortal Sins You May Not Know You are Committing – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
2.  Pope Benedict XVI’s Concrete Advice for Being a Little Holier Every Day – Aleteia
3.  Names Should Name the Nature of Things – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
4.  Five Remedies to Overcome Sadness from St. Thomas Aquinas – ChurchPOP
5.  What Fast Does Lent Require? More than Giving up Chocolate – Catholic Stand
6.  Practical Steps for Surrender to Jesus – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™
7.  There Is a Kind of Gospel Poverty That All Christians Must Embrace – N. C. Register
8.  When Do I Need Life-Long, Vocationally Based Spiritual Direction? – Spiritual Direction
9.  Detachment: A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger (podcast) – Padre Pio Press
10.  A Catholic Guide to Health & Holiness – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Exchange

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  After 12 Years, A Farewell To This Blog – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
2.  Every-10-Year Religious Study of U. S. Shows Some Surprising Numbers – Jn. Burger/Aleteia
3.  Card. Mūller Accuses Pope of Brutal Intolerance, Autocratic Leadership – InfoVaticana/C. Cn.
4.  The Roche Rescript Comes with All the Zeal of Saul the Pharisee – Diane Montagna
5.  R. I. P.: Priest Encouraged Rolling Joint in Mass, Claimed God was Atheist – InfoVaticana/C. C.
6.  Does Andrea Grillo Expect Anyone, Especially Bishops, to Take Him Seriously – Fr. McDonald
7.  Exorcist Responds to Sensationalized Russell Crowe Exorcism Film on Fr. Amorth – ChPOP
8.  Liturgical Expert Warns on Papal Inconsistency, Politicizing the Liturgy – Domradio.de/C. Con.
9.  Inside Mark Wahlberg’s Private Mass with Franciscan Friar on Ash Wednesday – ChurchPOP
10.  Bishop Paprocki: Local Latin Mass Goers are ‘Faithful Catholics’ – T. Arnold/C. N. A./C. W. R.

Best of the Rest:
New Documentary Tells Startling Story of Ngo Dinh Diem’s Life & Assassination – C. W. R.
Is Kate Forbes’ Christian Faith A Career Killer? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Lent With Saint Teresa of Avila – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Conflict, Traditions, & Tolerance – Genesius at Catholic Stand
How Did Statue Get Outside of Burning Church? – Madonnas of Mexico
I Cannot Help But Proclaim It – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Evangelization on Ash Wednesday – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Hope & the Hell of Hopelessness – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
We Are God’s Treasure – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Funeral & Public Viewing Set for Murdered Bishop David O’Connell – J. Burkas/C. N. A./C. W. R.

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Second N. H. L. Team Chucks Pride Gear, Forcing a Shift in League Messaging – Wash. Stand
2.  Who’s Afraid of G. K. Chesterton? – Michael Warren Davis at The Common Man
3.  Understanding the Vatican Crusade against Traditionalism – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  Pope Francis’s Schism – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
5.  Yellowstone: The Hidden Propaganda in Television & Movies – Intellectual Takeout
6.  Ah & Ugh! St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines, Iowa – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern Orders
7.  Ash Wednesday Breaks All the Rules of Modern ChurchThink – Msgr. Charles Pope
8.  What Were They Thinking? The Greatest Cinematic Dumpster Fires Ideas Ever – David Griffey
9.  Pope Has a Strong Cold – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
10.  Card. Burke Book on Denying Communion, Free for Bishops, Priests, & Seminarians – Fr. Zed

Best of the Rest:
The Spirit Has Left Us – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician to the Stars!
The Real Issues Behind the Symptom of Transgenderism – Annie Holmquist/Intellectual Takeout
All You Need Is Love? – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
Not Your School’s Reading List: Adventures, Spies, & More for Young Boys – Intellectual Takeout
Lydia Tar, Inishirin Banshees, And Artistic License – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Sunday of Orthodoxy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Ludwig Ott’s Anatomy of Papal Infallibility – Henry Scott Alt at A Blog of Prefaces.
Will Demographic Winter Bring World Peace? – Louis T. March at MercatorNet
No Free Speech for You, That’s Only for Real Grown Up Journalists – Mt. Archbold at C. M. R.
‘Teenagers are Never Wrong’ & Other Lies of Transgender Medicine – Michael Cook/MercatorNet
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Florida: Employers Subsidizing Gender Transition Must Pay for Detransition – Washington Stand
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
St. Peter Damian on Liturgical Prayer – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Short Links:
Nice Church You Had There. . . (video) – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Yeah, But Is His Car Wearing a Mask? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Falling Up the Stairs – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Be Grains of Sand in the Machine – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Journalists & Sociopathy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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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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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  When Bishop O’Connell Stunned Crowd & Sobbed Before the Blessed Sacrament – Register
2.  Pope Francis Called on Jesuit Vow to Twice Turn Down Episcopate – I. H. de Carvalho/Aleteia
3.  The Attacks are Coming. . .are You Ready for Them? – Emily Berns at Catholic365
4.  A Better Way Forward: A Response to Robert Cardinal McElroy – Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki
5.  Father TikTok Mocks Mass & Wants to Rewrite Catechism – Riposte+Catholique/C. Conclave
6.  What Should We Think About the Pavone Affair? – Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. at Crisis
7.  Joe Biden is Anti-Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
8.  The Alarm of a Great Canonist on the Plan for a Synodal Church – Sandro Magister
9.  May the Sacré Coeur Forever Watch Over Paris – H. de Lauzun at The European Conservative
10.  Actually It’s a Silly Point Mr. Annett – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Lent:
Where Do Ash Wednesday Ashes Come From? – Ma. Farrow at C. N. A. via N. C. Register

Synod on Synodality:
Addressing the Women’s Ordination Conundrum – Pia de Solenni at N. C. Register

Analysis, Commentary & Opinion:
Is the Culture of Death Creating the Remnant?: The Role of the Church – Roma Locuta Est

Vatican:
I. O. R. President was Offered ‘Protection’ to Approve London Deal – The Pillar

Christendom:
Nigerian Christians Brace for Election as Muslim Clerics Call All-Muslim Ticket ‘a Jihad’ – Pillar
Pool of Siloam where Jesus Healed Blind Man Opens to Public – Bess Twiston Davies/The Tablet
Jesuits: New Restrictions Against Rupnik Possible in Light of New Accusations – N. C. Register
Italy’s Government Following Through on Promise to Aid Persecuted Christians – Edward Pentin
Watchdog Raises Concerns After Arson Attacks on German & French Churches – N. C. Register
W. Y. D. Lisbon 2023 Presents the New Website – Zenit
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Papal Aid Supplies Rushed to Turkey – Patrick Hudson at The Tablet

America:
Stika Asks Judge to Seal Investigation Records – The Pillar
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Utah Advances Legislation to Ban Clinics that Offer Only Abortion – Peter Pinedo via C. W. R.

Saint Blogs:
Jesuits at National Catholic Reporter Spreading Heresy Again – Jason Izolt at Catholic365
Child Jesus First Words Joseph Revealed by 17th-Century Mystic, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Mission Statements, Anyone? – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand

Vocations:
How a Grilled Cheese Sandwich Led This Man to the Seminary – Michael Rhodes at Aleteia

Literature:
Chesterton’s Other Brother – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

Culture:
Jeffrey Marsh Groomer 101 TikTok Tutorial – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Fallacy of “Love is Love” – Ann Stokes at Catholic365

Statecraft:
‘On To Moscow!’ The N. A. T. O. Leader Said – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Politics:
Are Conservatives Embracing a New Kind of Welfare? – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine
Pro-Family Fiscal Policy – Abby McCloskey at Institute for Family Studies
Following Dobbs, Catholic Groups Implement Or Expand Parental Leave Policies – O. S. V. News

Religion:
Blessing the Un-blessable, to Leave or Not to Leave the Church of England – Gavin Ashenden
Faith’s Forgotten Role in Mental Health – W. J. Dyer & M. Goodman at Deseret News
Jesus Revolution Shows a Radical Response to ’60s Turmoil – Rusty Wright/Washington Examiner

Books:
Prelates & Presidents: Two Books Offer Deep Dive Into U. S. Catholic History – N. C. Register

Evangelization:
The Little Flower: The Life & Legacy of St. Therese of Lisieux – Catholic365

Spirituality:
Let’s Move Closer To The City of God – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
What’s Wrong With This Picture? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Barque of Peter After 10 Years of Pope Francis – Bruvver Eccles via Catholic Conclave

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