Robert Edwards

Top-10 Commentary:
1.  I Am the Jesuit Whisperer – One Mad Mom
2.  Those Who Hate Tucker Carlson are Amazed by What He Said about Women – Jon. Jones
3.  Nefarious Is. . . – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
4.  To Infinity & Beyond: Converting to Reverent Liturgy – A Treasure To Be Shared Blog
5.  Fr. Murray: Anglican Liturgy at St. John Lateran was a Scandal – Edward Pentin at NC Register
6.  Dennis Prager is Wrong on Pornography: It’s Adultery, Not Adultery Prevention – Kyl. Griswold
7.  This New Pro-Life Resource Is Making An Impact On College Campuses – Katt Redmond
8.  Ad Specialist Diagnoses Church’s Modern Communication Failure – Pet. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
9.  Is the Eucharist a Symbol, or Is It Real? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
10.  Versatility in Layering for AC & Daily Mass – Meghan A. Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Bonus Commentary:
Archbishop Paglia’s Moral & Theological Gymnastics – Dr. John M. Grondelski at The CWR
Thank You for the Experience – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
3 Pitfalls Catholics Should Avoid When Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Devotion to Mary, Miracles of Forgiveness – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
The Importance of Poetry – C. G. Jones at Intellectual Takeout

News:
Priest Throws Host to Floor Rather than on Tongue – Riposte-Catholique via Catholic Conclave
Trans Threatens to Kill Those Who Stop Men from Entering Girls’ Bathrooms – Life Site
Peruvians Celebrate Life & Family in Massive Parade with an Estimated 120K Participants – LS
Pope Francis Hopes to Visit Argentina in 2024 – Associated Press

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Catholic Drive Time Show:
Tucker Carlson Removal – MS-13 Gang – Utah Senator’s Home Attacked
by Adrian Fonseca & Tito Edwards at the Guadalupe Radio Network (YouTube)

Top-10 Commentary:
What Should Be Tucker Carlson’s Next Move? Become Catholic – S. A. McCarthy/Crisis Magazine
Exorcists’ Response to First Public World Satanic Meeting To Be Held in Boston – Zenit
A Preview of Civium Architects Work in St. Mary’s, Kansas – Sh. R. Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal
Media Silence when Drag Queen ‘Mom’ Convicted of 11 Child Sex Crimes – Jonathan Van Maren
What’s the Plan? Cohabitation, Engagement, & Divorce – Scott Stanley at Institute for Family Studies
Does Archbishop Paglia Illustrate the “Lessness” of Francis? – Dr. Jef. A. Mirus/Catholic Culture
Why Don’t We Baptize in the Name of Jesus? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
David French Continues to Repeat Leftwing Talking Points – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Versatility in Layering for AC & Daily Mass – Meghan A. Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Why is a Lion the Symbol of St. Mark’s Gospel? – Get Fed™ Blog

Next-10 Commentary:
Processions & Processing – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Lashawan Qwadash: Crazy Belief of Black Hebrew Israelites – Dr. M. L. Brown/Religion Unplugged
How to Bring Culture Back to America – Andrew Petiprin at Catholic Answers Magazine
New Orleans Museum of Art is a Hub for Christian Art – Clemente Listi at Religion Unplugged
The False ‘Science’ of Happiness – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
What is the Relationship between Wokeism, Marxism, & Liberalism? – Dr. Edward Feser at CWR
Render Unto Caesar . . . – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
A Biden Second Term Threatens Freedom of Religion – Wesley J. Smith, J.D., at NRO
Shakespeare’s First Folio Turns 400: What Would be Lost without the Collection? – Emma Smith
3 Pitfalls Catholics Should Avoid When Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Bonus Commentary:
Life After Death: Texas Abortion Clinic Set to become Parenting Center – The Pillar
What the Saints can Teach Us about Eucharistic Revival in Today’s World – John-Henry Westen
Europe’s Military Spending Increased Abruptly in 2022 – Robert Semonsen at Euro Conservative
Recovering Virtue Means Recovering Self-Government – Tyler Syck at Law & Liberty
What Does the Catholic Church Teach about Euthanasia? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Laconic:
Every Day Horrors – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Oops! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Biden Says All Your Children Belong to Him. . .Except for Hunter’s Illegitimate Child – CMR
PopeWatch: Personally Opposed, But – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

News:
Catholic School Trustees Flee Board Meeting after Parents Question Anti-Christian Tweets – LS
Pope Francis Names New Bishop to Shepherd Harrisburg Diocese – Tyler Arnold at CNA via CWR
Justin Trudeau Slammed for Saying He Didn’t ‘Force Anyone’ to take COVID Jabs – Life Site
Abuse Victim of Pope’s Friend Demands Police Protection – elDiarioAR via Catholic Conclave
Bud Light Sales Drop 17%, Second Exec Takes Leave Amid Dylan Mulvaney Fiasco – Life Site
Holy See Names New Leadership of Australian Ordinariate – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Vatican Announces Laypeople Will Vote in Synod on Synodality Assembly – CNA
Pope Francis Appoints FOCUS Founder Curtis Martin as Adviser on New Evangelization – FOCUS
Judge Tells Chicago to Reinstate, Give Back Pay to Employees Fired for Refusing Vax Shots – LS

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Top-10 Commentary:
1.  Ordinariate Rescues Historic English Church – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
2.  Steven Greydanus is One Unhappy Pappy – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
3.  The Two Lords of the World & Us – Dr. Robert Royal at The Catholic Thing
4.  Before & After: St. Peter’s in Montgomery, Alabama – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
5.  Not Worthy to Be Under His Roof – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand
6.  Why is St. Joseph the Terror of Demons? The Cloak of Joseph. . . – Steve Smith, J.D.
7.  No Eucharistic Revival Without Restoration – Dr. P. A. Kwasniewski at Tradition & Sanity Blog
8.  One Church: What If? An Appeal to Protestant, Catholic Friends – G. Schlueter/Gregorian Rant
9.  Global South Anglicans Cut Their Ties to Canterbury? – Terry Mattingly at GetReligion
10.  A Virtual Reconstruction of the Old St. Peter’s Basilica (video) – New Liturgical Movement

Bonus:
New Book: Eduard Habsburg on the Habsburg Way of Life (podcast) – Mk. Bauerlein/First Things
Ready to Bloom? Floral Dresses & You – Meghan A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
3 Pitfalls Catholics Should Avoid When Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Laconic:
The Biker Helmet Mass! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
If the Disciples Weren’t Greek, Why was the Bible Written in Greek? – Get Fed™ Blog
True Piety Casts Out Demons – St. Augustine of Hippo via The Catholic Thing

News:
Blasphemy Conviction for Displaying Rainbow Virgin Mary at “Equality March” in Poland – NFP
Catholic Education Foundation Seminar 2023: Role of Priest in Today’s Catholic School – NLM

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Catholic Drive Time Show:
Pontifical Academy of Life President Calls Medically Assisted Suicide ‘Feasible’
by Adrian Fonseca & Tito Edwards at the Guadalupe Radio Network (YouTube)

Top-10 Commentary:
1.  John Senior: Prophet of Tradition & Realism – Julian Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
2.  What Are Your Best Theories For Carlson, Bongino, Lemon Firings? – Dr. William M. Briggs
3.  In Follow Up to My Greydanus Post – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
4.  Gagging of Tucker Carlson Gives Me ‘They Just Declared Martial Law’ Vibe – Dr. J. Zmirak
5.  When the Church Gives God’s Love & You Reject It – One Mad Mom
6.  Trump Pivots on “Gays” & Abortion – Jonathan Van Maren at First Things
7.  Men with Beards: A Review of ‘The Pope’s Exorcist’ – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
8.  The Courage of Tucker Carlson – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative
9.  Gender Notes – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both Blog
10.  Archbishop Paglia Needs to be Fired! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Next-10 Commentary:
11.  Archbishop Paglia’s Anti-Life, Anti-Catholic Crusade – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
12.  UN Report Implies Pedophilia Should be Decriminalised – Tristan Vanheuckelom/Euro Cons
13.  Trump Won Nomination Already? Keep a Hawkeye on Iowa – Rch. Ostling/Religion Unplugged
14.  Synodal “Listening” Sessions & Changing the Church – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis
15.  Four Ways To Foster A Child’s Love For The Eucharist – Bobby Angel at CatholicLink
16.  Padre Pio for a New Generation: “Wounds of Love” by Phillip Campbell – Gloria Romanorum
17.  The Debate Over Papal Authority & the Nature of the Church – Darrick Taylor/Crisis Magazine
18.  Forgotten Customs of Rogation Days – Matthew Plese at One Peter 5
19.  Ready to Bloom? Floral Dresses & You – Meghan A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
20.  A Study of Reality: Man’s Finite Response to God’s Infinite Revelation – Harris/Catholic Stand

Bonus Commentary:
3 Pitfalls Catholics Should Avoid When Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Jesus Challenges Us – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
What Socrates’ ‘Know Nothing’ Wisdom can Teach a Polarized America – Traphagan, Ph.D., et al.

Laconic:
In the Spirit of LGBTQ+ Inclusion, Introducing the Bi-Altar – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Anheuser-Bush vs. Fox News – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
If a Nuke can be Gentle, This is It: A Bishop Addresses Present Crisis (video) – Fr. Z’s Blog
PopeWatch: Paglia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Tucker Carlson: The Battle in America Today is Spiritual & It’s between Good & Evil (video) – CMR
Encyclopedias – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Genocide – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment Blog
An Extraordinary Appeal – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Biden Announces 2024 Reelection Bid – Michael Curzon at The European Conservative

News:
Cracks Appear in U.S. Pro-life Movement over Pavone’s Leadership – Catholic News Agency
Vatican to Publish Document on Those Remarried Outside the Church – CatholicCulture.org
Metal Detectorist’s Shock At 15th Century Baby Jesus Ring Find – BBC
Pilot Who Offered Women Flights For Abortion Loses Job – Joe Burkas at Catholic News Agency
Pope Presides Over the First Meeting of the New Council of Cardinals – Vatican News
Anglicans in Africa Reject Archbishop of Canterbury for Supporting Same-Sex Blessings – CNA
Canadian Pro-life Leader Calls Upon Abp. Paglia to Resign Over Assisted Suicide Comments – LS
Utah Senator’s Home Vandalized After Introducing Bill Banning Child Mutilation Surgeries – CMR
North Dakota Becomes Latest Red State to Ban Transgender Mutilation of Children – Life Site

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Top-10 Commentary:
1.  The Cardinal Who May Well Become Pope: Erdö – KathPress via Catholic Conclave
2.  Some Thoughts on Where ‘Not Bad’ People Might End Up – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
3.  Bishop Rick Stika: Blaming Alleged Victim in Rape Case was in Good Faith – The Pillar
4.  Hilaire Belloc’s List of Eight Manly Activities – Julian Kwasniewski at Crisis Magazine
5.  Whose Diapers? Whence Rationality? – Randall Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
6.  As Porn Epidemic Worsens, These Catholic Women Say Healing is Possible – Angelus News
7.  Evangelizing Our Reality-Denying Nonculture – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
8.  See Where Padre Pio Received the Stigmata, Bilocated, & Worked Miracles – NC Register
9.  Satan’s Hatred for the Mass – Fr. Michael Mueller at Tan·Direction
10.  Sacred Catholic Objects Seeking New Home: England’s Rich Recusant History – NC Register

Bonus Links:
New Apparition Sighted at Knock Shrine – Eccles Is Saved Blog
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Top News:
Wow! A “Hollywood” Production Like “The Bells of Saint Mary”. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) Compares Traditionalist Catholics to Radical Muslims – Catholic Culture
Archbishop Gänswein Slams Synodal Path in New Interview – PNP.de via Catholic Conclave
Wall Paintings Depicting Christ, Mary, & St. Michael Accidently Discovered – Intrstng Engineering
Former Cardinal, Theodore McCarrick, Charged With Sexual Assault in Wisconsin – NC Register
Announcing Dr. Kwasniewski’s Substack, “Tradition & Sanity” – New Liturgical Movement

The Year of the Eucharist:
How the Holy Eucharist Shaped the Lives of 13 Saints – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at NC Register

Easter:
The Art of Easter: The Incredulity of Saint Thomas – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Rejoice, it’s Still Easter! – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
The Italian Baroque Marian Music of Easter – Massimo Scapin at One Peter 5

Synod on Synodality:
Synodal Self-Empowerments – Die Tagespost via Catholic Conclave

Vatican:
Roman Incompetence Dealing with Abuse Cases – Katholische.de via Catholic Conclave

Christendom:
Not Just Hindu Extremists, in India It is the State that Persecutes Christians – S. Magister
3 Pitfalls Catholics Should Avoid When Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Netherlands to Extend Euthanasia Access to Terminally Ill Children Under 12 – NL#Times
Christians Arrested in Libya on Charges of Preaching & Apostasy from Islam – Cth News Agency

America:
When the Devil is Angry at Your Movie. . . – Breitbart
FBI War on Rad Trad Catholics: Where’s Outrage or Fairness in Press Coverage – GetReligion
Planned Parenthood is Teaching Young Girls That Prostitution is OK – LifeNews.com
Tax Day 2023 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ready to Bloom? Floral Dresses & You – Meghan A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
School Neglects to Notify Parents about Trans Teacher Threatening to Shoot Students – Life Site
Two New Religious Horror Films Showdown Over Demonic Possession – Religion Unplugged
Bishops Support Act to Ban Males from Female Competitions – OSV News
Kansas, Arizona Governors Veto Bills to Protect Babies Born After Botched Abortions – Register

Saint Blogs:
Who Goes To Heaven? – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Losing Friends in the Age of Covid, Trump, & Trans – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Five Q & A’s About the Divine Mercy Image – Rose of Sharon at Light Of Love Blog
The Novena Chaplet of Padre Pio – John Roskoski at Catholic365
Championing a True Presentation of Womanhood – Noelle Mering at National Catholic Register
Transgenderism, the Greatest Heresy Since Protestantism (video) – David L. Gray
Capture God’s Beauty: Catholic Photo Platform Holds Photo Contest. . . – ChurchPOP
Why can’t Holy Water be Sold? – Get Fed™
The Preface Dialogue of Divine Worship: A Meditation – A Treasure To Be Shared Blog

Other Stories:
Medieval Monasticism’s Timeless Lessons on Concentration – Reema Jadeja-Reed/Law & Liberty
When is The Last Time You Got a Gold Star? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand

Secular Stories:
The Myth of Sexual Experience – Jason S. Carroll & Brian J. Willoughby at IFS
The Imperium Targets Hungary – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative
Why Science Is Broken: Hillsdale Speech Video, Transcript Online – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.
How ‘Gay Rights’ Activism Enabled the Insanity of the Transgender Movement – Life Site

Short Stories:
Hilarious, Budweiser Rushes Out Insanely Patriotic New Ad to Make You Forget – CMR
When The Morons in Chicago Stop Electing Democrats – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The Great Wound: The Church is in One of the Greatest Crises in History (video) – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest Explains Why Theory of Evolution is a Result of Insane Brainwashing (video) – CMR
PopeWatch: Proselytism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Musk Has Style – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Beauty Draws Us Closer To God – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Top-10 Commentary:
1.  True Story of Heroic Faith in Theaters Only Tuesday – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
2.  Bishop John Stowe of Lexington Scandalizes the Faithful with New Hire – Complicit Clergy
3.  Cardinal Cupich Expected to ‘Restrict’ Adoration for Eucharistic Pilgrimage – The Pillar
4.  Dylanity – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both Blog
5.  Divorced, but Still Married: Advice for Dads – A Dad at Crisis Magazine
6.  Don’t Leave Your Hometown for a Career – Frank DeVito, J.D., at Public Discourse
7.  Getting Serious about the Synod – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
8.  The Coming Eucharistic Revival – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register
9.  So, Who’s Got the Phobia? – Genesius at Catholic Stand
10.  Beating the Bounds: The Enduring Significance of a Medieval Catholic Tradition – uCatholic
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Top News:
Sanctuary Sealed Off with Barbed Wire in Church – Catholic Conclave
Brother of Missing ‘Vatican Girl’ Walks Back Insinuations against St. John Paul II – E. Allen/Crux
Women Administrating Sacraments – Kath.ch via Catholic Conclave
Virgin Mary Statue Withstands Earthquake in Turkey as Cathedral Collapses – Nicole Pelletiere

Easter:
Priest Unveils Eight “Common-Sense Proofs” the Resurrection Really Happened – ChurchPOP
Easter at Home: Living Spring Liturgically – Emily Malloy at National Catholic Register
Resist the Temptation to Make Easter an Empty, Cultural Ritual – Seth Evangelho/Ignitum Today
The Many Appearances of Jesus After the Resurrection, According to Scripture – ChurchPOP

Synod on Synodality:
Conundrums About Interpretation: What Is a Catholic to Do? – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Crisis

Vatican:
Archbishop Gänswein on Pope Benedict’s Abdication – DomRadio.de via Catholic Conclave
Pontifical Academy Will Seek to Investigate Phenomena & Apparitions of Mary – Spirit Daily Blog

Christendom:
The Mantum of the Patriarch of Lisbon, Portugal – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
3 Pitfalls Catholics Should Avoid When Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

America:
DePaul University Facing $56M Budget Gap & Shrinking Enrollment – Legal Insurrection
Ready to Bloom? Floral Dresses & You – Meghan A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog

Saint Blogs:
Rediscovering the Catholic Intellectual Tradition of the Twentieth Century – Casey Chalk at CWR
The Problem with Interpreting Your Own Bible – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
Exorcist Diary: Demons Are Sore Losers – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
How Can Catholicism Help with Disorders of Sexual Attraction? – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking The. . .
Baptismal Robes Passed Down from Generation to Generation – Anna Ashkova at Aleteia
A Compact Guidebook to the Allegorical Meaning of the Mass – New Liturgical Movement
Sunday Mass with Young Children: Easier than D-Day – Rob Hoops at Crisis Magazine
Of Artificial Intelligence & Human Folly – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Ratzinger: Grasping God’s Plan as Told in Scripture – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Being Rich in the Modern World – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
What are the Red & White Rays in the Divine Mercy Image? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
More on How I Understand & Interpret Revelation – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
16 Insights From Pope St. John Paul II on Divine Mercy – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Forgiving Our Neighbor – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
Messages Jesus Revealed to St. Faustina About His Infinite Mercy – ChurchPOP

Other Stories:
Spiritual Death of the West – Nathan Pinkoski at First Things
The First Metaphysical Poet – James Matthew Wilson at The Catholic Thing

Secular Stories:
MrBeast Introducing Millions of Children to Transgenderism – Eoin Lenhihan at The Federalist
Anheuser-Busch CEO Slammed for Half-Apology for Dylan Mulvaney Partnership – Life Site
Stigmarketing: How Empathetic Advocates Capitalize on Bad News of LGBT – Mark Regnerus

Short Stories:
Cupich is a Typical Leftist Masquerading as a Member of the Catholic Clergy – D. McClarey, J.D.
Cardinal Cupich Suppresses the TLM, But Allows This Abomination – Fr. Z’s Blog
Demographic Collapse – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
SNL Goes Full in on Mutilating Children in the Least Funny Skit Ever – Creative Minority Report
Chicago “Yutes” Go On A Rampage – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Government Had Access to Your DM’s, Says Musk – Creative Minority Report

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Top-10 Commentary:
1.  Following The Habsburg Way – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
2.  Open Letter from Bitter catholic Feminists – One Mad Mom
3.  New Movie: “Nefarious” . . . Quite the Demonic Roller-Coaster & Very Instructive – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  What is There to See with a Free Standing Altar? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
5.  Francis being Coy on Hard Teachings Leads to Misunderstandings – Catholic Answers
6.  What Do The Germans Want? – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
7.  The Kiss Off: A Crisis of Meaning in the Sign of Peace – M.P. Foley/New Liturgical Movement
8.  In Memoriam: Kevin Vost – Todd Aglialoro at Indulgences Blog
9.  A Basilica in Natchez, Mississippi: Delightful Eye Candy – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
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Top News:
Largest Statue of Christ in Mexico Dedicated on Easter Sunday – CNA via Catholic World Report
Catholic365 Launches a New Catholic Discussion Forum – Catholic365

Easter:
How to Count Three Days – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Indulgences Blog
Four Different Names for the Second Sunday of Easter – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Pope Francis:
In the Next Two Years the Pope Will Change a Fifth of the American Episcopate – Zenit

Second Vatican Council:
The Fascinating Stories of Vatican II’s 500 ‘Periti’ – Sharon Kabel at The Pillar

Christendom:
Nine Items You’ll Often Find in Irish Catholic Homes – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
How St. Teresa of Calcutta Removed a Dictator’s Demons – A. Nucci at Catholic World Report
Fireworks in a Cathedral? The Ancient Easter Tradition in Florence, Italy – ChurchPOP

America:
FBI Silent After US Rep. Asks If Being a Roman Catholic is “OK” – ChurchPOP
Wisconsin Family Sues Catholic Hospital that Refused to Revive Down Syndrome Child – LS
Joe Biden Wants No Jail Time for Man Who Confessed to Attacking Church – LifeNews.com
Will Lawsuits Expose ‘Jane’s Revenge’? Alleged Florida Vandals on the Defense – NC Register
Where The ‘Religious’ Are – Ryan Burge at Religion News Service

Canada:
Canadian Students Hold Large Protest Over High School’s Hosting of Drag Queen Event – LS

Saint Blogs:
What Is a “Welcoming” Church? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
Is the Church’s Teaching on Sex “Still in Diapers?” – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Ready to Bloom? Floral Dresses & You – Meghan A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Eight Lenses for Reading Scripture – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
3 Pitfalls Catholics Should Avoid When Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
We Need Doubting Thomases – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Why All the Fascination With the Devil & Exorcism? – John Clark at National Catholic Register
A Lot Like Abraham – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Resting on Sundays Means Something – Simone Rizkallah at Catholic Answers Magazine
Selfless Devotion to the Lord Jesus – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
What is a Law of Nature? – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Other Stories:
Southwest Airlines Ordered Back in Court Over Alleged Religious Discrimination – LS
Southern Poverty Law Center’s Self-Serving Double Standard – Ted Cruz, J.D., at RCP
Christian Faculty Who Refused COVID Jabs Defeat San Diego College Mandate – Life Site

Short Stories:
We Are So Doomed – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Francis Effect: By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Come Back Soon, Mr. Biden! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Egyptians Probably Stole Their Technology From Wakanda – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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Top-10 Commentary:
[Breaking News] – Big Pulpit releases Children’s Coloring Book – BigPulpit.com
1.  New Architecture: St. Michael the Archangel Church in Leawood, Kansas – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
2.  We Fell For It – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
3.  John Paul II Insinuations in ‘Vatican Girl’ Case Create Dilemma for Francis – Jn. Allen at Crux
4.  In ‘Atheist Capital’ Berlin, Catholicism Grows Wild – Jonathan Liedl/National Catholic Register
5.  Why Catholics are Leaving the Church: Wreckovations – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
6.  Ask Father: Must We Abstain from Eating Meat on Friday in the Octave of Easter? – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Vatican II Failed, Not the Church – Darrick Taylor, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
8.  King Charles’ Interfaith Coronation Gobbledygook Will End Him (video) – Gavin Ashenden
9.  A Case Against Cremation – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
10.  Is Institutionally Ignoring Religious Outrages Preventing Schism? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Top News:
Active Shooter Threat Reported at The Catholic University of America, Prayers – Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Walsingham Community Leaves Walsingham – The UK Tablet
Dr. Kevin G. Vost, Requiescat In Pace – Butler Funeral Homes

Year of the Eucharist:
Easter, Sacramental Mercy, & the Eucharistic Revival – Fr. Roger Landry/Ntnl Catholic Register

Christendom:
Father Rupnik Off to a Retirement Home in Milan – Il Sismografo via Catholic Conclave
Byzantine Catholicism & the Fight for Ukraine – Robert W. Shaffern at The Catholic Thing
Cardinal Schönborn Being Kept in Office to Sustain the Synod – Weiner Zeitung/Cthlc Conclave
50,000+ Christians Killed in Nigeria in the Last 14 Years, Report Says – The Brooklyn Tablet
Dissident French Bishop Rehabilitated by Pope Francis Dies – Ouest France via Catholic Conclave

America:
Bye Sad Clown – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Heritage Foundation President wants to ‘Completely Tear Out’ Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Life Site
Devout Catholic President – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
An FBI Informant Inside the Catholic Church, to Keep Tabs on All TLMers? – American Thinker
Supreme Court to Hear Case of Postal Worker who Refused to Work Sundays – C. W. R.

Saint Blogs:
The Case for a Diocesan Priestly Promise of Poverty – Andrew J. Peach at Crisis Magazine
Have Loved Ones Left God? Seek Help from Theotokos, Searcher for the Lost – NC Register
Thoughts on the Decline of Catholic Marriage – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Why did Jesus Die in His Thirties? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission Blog
How I Understand & Interpret Revelation – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
The Mandylion: The legendary Image of Edessa – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Deny Yourself – Charles Johnson at Catholic Stand
Breaking the Father Wound Cycle: Be the Man Others Need (video/podcast) – Catholic Gentleman
Artificial Intelligence: What is It & Where is It Going? – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
Bloody Reminders – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine

Secular Stories:
The Leftist Programming of NPCs – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
Eight Ways to Read (a Lot) More Books This Year – Neil Pasricha at Harvard Business Review
New Mexico is Losing a Form of Spanish Spoken Nowhere Else on Earth – NY Times via Y!News

Short Stories:
PopeWatch: Well, Since You Asked – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Top-10 Commentary:
1.  What Does Jesus Mean When He Tells Mary Magdalene Not to Cling to Him? – Msgr. Ch. Pope
2.  Who was the Mysterious Simon of Cyrene? – Get Fed™
3.  Will Someone Like Pope Francis Succeed Him? – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo Blog
4.  1968 Is So Over – Mary Eberstadt at First Things
5.  What’s Behind the Fight Between Pope Francis & the Latin Mass Movement? – The New Yorker
6.  The Conservative Ghost Dance – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
7.  Michelangelo’s David & Our Warped Sense of What is Appropriate – Leila Marie Miller
8.  Another Poll Reveals Bishops’ Utter Failure To Evangelize The Laity – Complicit Clergy
9.  Gender Studies – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both Blog
10.  Can Jewish Catholics Escape Their Roots? – Theo Zenou at UnHerd

Top News:
Satan Weeps: Dramatic Drop In Abortions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Rare 3rd-Century Gospel Fragment Unearthed: Glimpse Into Early Bible History – uCatholic
‘Transgender’ Man Arrested for Planning Shootings at Schools, Churches in Colorado – Life Site

Easter:
The Little-Known Second Sunday of Easter Feast: Madonna of the Hens – George Ryan/uCatholic
Jesus’ Resurrection Is Not a Pagan Myth – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

Pope Francis:
Pope Francis Pursues Emanuela Orlandi’s Disappearance – uCatholic

Christendom:
What Ukraine Means – George Weigel at First Things
Hungarian Bishop: Calling Us ‘Conservative’ is a Compliment – Solène Tadié at NC Register
Holy Week Attacks on Christian Communities in Nigeria Leave Nearly 100 Dead – CNA

America:
Dissenting Women Religious Launch Another Media Stunt – Ann Carey at NC Register
FBI Slammed for Using ‘Undercover Sources’ in Catholic Churches – Life Site
Whither the Catholic Worker Movement? – Larry Chapp at NC Register

Canada:
YouTube bans John-Henry Westen after Alleged Violation of ‘Hate Speech Policy’ – Life Site

Saint Blogs:
Holy Sepulchre Chapel in Washington, DC – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Catholic Debate Over Proportionalism Is Back – George Weigel at Catholic World Report
Perhaps There’s Hope – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
Gender Ideology & the Religious Freedom Trap – Dr. Matthew Petrusek at Word On Fire Blog
Transcending the Evolution-Creation Debate – Scott Ventureyra at Crisis Magazine
The Truth About the Shroud of Turin with Fr. Robert Spitzer (video) – Creative Minority Report

Other Stories:
Beginning of the End for Religious Discrimination in Education? – The Hill
The Holy Monastery of the Caves beneath Kyiv is Threatened by War – The New Statesman

Secular Stories:
FBI: Don’t Plug Your Phone in USB Ports at Airports – C. Scott Brown at Android Authority
Women’s Advocate Riley Gaines to Press Charges after ‘Trans’ Man Attacked Her – Life Site
Government is Marketing Censorship Tools to Big Tech to Gag Conservatives – The Federalist
US Gov’t Officially Ends National Pandemic Emergency – Emily Mangiaracina at Life Site

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Top-10 Commentary:
1.  Meet a Saint who Saw the Face of Jesus – Larry Petersen at Aleteia
2.  Did Noah Bring the Bones of Adam on the Ark? – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To Rome
3.  Nothing Will Placate Transgenders Other Than Cancelling Christianity – Regis Martin at Crisis
4.  Getting Ready for a Smaller Church – Russell Shaw at The Catholic Thing
5.  The Curé Few Want – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
6.  Cardinal Hollerich’s Less Than “Honest to God” Moment – Carl E. Olson/Catholic World Report
7.  Why Muslims Hate the Cross – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
8.  A Time for Renaissance Men – Jared Noyes at Crisis Magazine
9.  Meet the Gaming Heavy Metal Priest – Sud Ouest via Catholic Conclave
10.  This Cathedral is Home to the Remains of Venerable Bede – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

Easter:
A Reflection on the Easter Mysteries – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
We Are Easter People – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand

Synod on Synodality:
“The ‘Synodal Way’ into the German Schism”; A Critical Examination – Catholic World Report
Bishop Strickland: German Bishops Misunderstand Development of Doctrine (video) – Life Site

Christendom:
The Biblical Rainbow & the Gay One, Must-Read Letter from Bishops of Scandinavia – S. Magister
Head of German Bishops Associates Tradition with Malice, Wickedness – Zeit Online/C. Conclave
Polish Bishops Regulate Social Media Use by Clerics – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Rainbow Pastoral Care: Freising is Pilot for “Queer Church” Project – Merkur.de/C. Conclave

Britannia:
Vestments of Recusant England: Easter Alleluia Chasuble of Helen of Wintour, 1655 – L. A. J.
D. I. E.: Reclaiming Christian Language from the Political Left? – Gavin Ashenden
Progressive Ideology has Replaced Christianity in Many Catholic Schools – Catholic Herald

America:
Oregon Tells Mother She Can’t Adopt Because She’s a Christian – Creative Minority Report
Must See T. V.: Sex Abuse, Murder, Mayhem, & Church Officios Botched Response – Fr. McDonald
Greek Letter Fraternities Founded by Freemasons (video) – David L. Gray
Getty Museum’s Christian Manuscripts Exhibit Sees Antisemitism Where There Is None – R. U.

Canada:
Anti-Catholic Hate Crimes Rise Sharply in Canada – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Saint Blogs:
Why Each & Every Marital Act Must be Open to Life – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Theology of the Body vs. Body Mutilations – Greg Cook at Crisis Magazine
YouTube Channel Seeks to Spread the Powerful Devotion to Our Lady of Sorrows – ChurchPOP
Why Epic Tales Help Boys Become Men (video) – The Catholic Gentleman
God’s Personality Change? – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Symbolism at the Expense of Sanctity – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand
Strawson on Free Will & Interpersonal Relationships – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Seven Teachings on Hell From St. Thomas Aquinas – Msgr. Charles Pope/Community in Mission
Why Did Christ Die in Jerusalem? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission Blog
The Catholic Faith & A. I.? The Church’s Big Role in Shaping Future of Technology – ChurchPOP
In Defense of Pharisees – Rod Bennett at Catholic Answers Magazine
Discovering Life & Legacy of St. Albert the Great: Patron Saint of Scientists – Catholic365

Other Stories:
Dalai Lama Speaks Out after bizarre Video Showed Him Asking to Kiss Boy’s Tongue – N. Y. Post
What is Sikhism, Candidate Nikki Haley’s One-Time Faith? – Richard Ostling
The Depopulation Bomb – Joel Kotkin at Sp!ked
Predictions about the Decline of Christianity in America may be Premature – Jn. Blake at C. N. N.
Islam’s Future – Thomas Albert Howard via Anxious Bench
Opening the Door to Faith-Based Charter Schools – Andy Smarick at The74

Secular Stories:
Disaster On Mandalorian Set As Lizzo Eats Baby Yoda – The Babylon Bee
A Double Mastectomy at 13? How can Biden Possibly Overlook That? – M. Cook at MercatorNet
Feminism’s Failures – Kay Hymowitz at Institute for Family Studies
Why was Chewing Gum Banned in the U. S. S. R.? – Sofia Polyakova at Russia Beyond
The “Gender-Affirming” Surgeries are Immoral – Cole S. Aronson at Public Discourse
European Author Explains Big Disconnect between Young, Old Americans on Capitalism – F. E. E.

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Top-10 Commentary:
1.  Who was Veronica? Tracking Down a Beloved Figure from the Passion – Gloria Romanorum
2.  San Diego Union-Tribune: A Catholic Who Prefers the Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Cardinal Müller Comes Out Fighting on All Fronts – La Nuova Bussola Quotidiana/C. Conclave
4.  The Elephant in the Room – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
5.  Three Jewish Objections to the Resurrection – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
6.  Exorcist Diary: Did Demons Kill Jesus? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
7.  Fully Catastrophic Decline in Vocations in Largest European Diocese – Avvenire.it/C. Conclave
8.  The Movement to Fix a Common Date for Easter is Fraught with Problems – Crisis Magazine
9.  Former Jesuit Pope of Amsterdam is Dead – A. D. via Catholic Conclave
10.  The Wooden Clapper of Holy Week: The Crotalus – John Paul Sonnen/Liturgical Arts Journal

Top News:
St. Louis Catholics Petition Archbishop to Halt Diocese-Wide Parish Merger Plan – C. W. R.
Broglio Blasts Walter Reed for Putting For-Profit Firm for Catholic Pastoral Care – C. W. R.

Easter:
Celebrating Eastertide: Reviving Traditions & Customs – Joseph Pronechen at N. C. Register
Why the Third Day? Why Not the Fourth? . . . – Fr. Victor Feltes at Parishable Items
Lent is Over, Now What? – Matthew Hadro at Catholic News Agency via Catholic World Report

Vatican:
Wikipedia had Wrong Vatican City Flag for Years, Now Incorrect Flags are Everywhere – C. W. R.
Conflicts of Interests at the Dicastery for Divine Worship – L’Homme Nouveau/Catholic Conclave

Christendom:
Archaeologists Uncover Ornate Christian Frescoes in Old Dongola – Heritage Daily

Other Stories:
Welcome to Ea$$$ter: Lots of Candy, Booze, & Jesus-Free Fun for Half of America – Get Religion
Netflix Show ‘In the Name of God: A Holy Betrayal’ Exposes Cults Thriving in South Korea – R. U.
How Trans Activism Became the New Religion of the Left – Ian Haworth at New York Post
New Probe of Origins of Quran Resembles 200 Yrs of New Testament Conflict – Richard Ostling
Maine is Still Discriminating Against Religious Schools – Sarah Parshall Perry at The Daily Signal
Christianity’s Uncanny Habit of Renewal – Thomas Kidd at Public Discourse

Secular Stories:
Markings Revealed on the Stone of Destiny, New Research Finds – Medievalists.net
A. O. C., Leading Democrats Call on White House to Ignore Abortion-Pill Injunction – N. R. O.

Short Stories:
This Will Shock People Who Have Lived in a Cave All Their Lives – The American Catholic
Pretty Bad Books – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
There’s Fr. Allen & Then there is Fr. Allan, I am Fr. Allan, Not Fr. Allen – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Francis & Mickey Mouse – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Joe Biden & the Easter Bunny – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Top-10 Commentary:
1.  The Heavy Burdens that Create Atheists – Trent Horn at Indulgences Blog
2.  Bishop Uses Good Friday to Defend Pig’s Heart Hanging in Church – Kath.ch/Cthlc Conclave
3.  Right-Wing Liberation Theology: Integralism – Michael Warren Davis at The Common Man
4.  Parting the Red Sea: A Bible Myth? – Dave Armstrong at Catholic Answers Magazine
5.  How Aaronic is a Catholic Bishop? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
6.  Statue of Mary Smashed at California Catholic Church – Joe Burkas at C. N. A. via C. W. R.
7.  Acceptable Hate: Assaults on Christianity Go Overlooked – Shawn Carney at Newsweek
8.  Catholic School in Salford Promotes Child Grooming (N. S. F. W.) – De Omnibus Dubitandum. . .
9.  Catholic Blessings for L. G. B. T. ‘Marriage’? (video) – John-Henry Weston at Life Site
10.  Talking Philosophy & Natural Theology with Fr. Gregory Pine (podcast) – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

See also:  EASTER MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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