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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  The Mass as No One Ever Explained It Before, a Brand New Work from Benedict – S. Magister
2.  Wherein Fr. Z Makes Suggestions to Young Men Thinking about Seminary – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Rumors of More Restrictions Coming on the Old Mass – Michael Brendan Dougherty at N. R. O.
4.  Jesuits Misbehaving Yet Again – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
5.  ‘Rebel Nuns’ of the Amalfi Coast Expelled from Convent, Religious Life – Crux
6.  Once Again, the Media Misrepresents the Pope on Homosexuality – Mt. Otieno at MercatorNet
7.  Pope Francis, Why Not an American Version of the Roman Missal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8.  Four Musts that Make a Catholic Marriage – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers
9.  Ukrainians Fleeing to Greek Catholic Church, Has History w/ the Orthodox – The Conversation
10.  These Beautiful Monasteries are for Sale Across Italy – Silvia Marchetti at C. N. N.

Synod on Synodality:
The Church in Germany is on the Path into Total Insignificance – Birgit Kelle at The C. W. R.
Women & the Diaconate: A Theological Opinion – Dcn. Dominic Cerrato at N. C. Register
Polish Delegate Warns of Temptation to Build Another Church at Synod – Lk. Coppen/The Pillar

Pope Francis:
Pope Francis Plans to Visit Fatima During Trip to World Youth Day in Lisbon – Aleteia

Christendom:
Germany: There Were Only 48 Candidates to the Priesthood in the Whole Country in 2022 – Zenit
Did these Catholics See Our Lady in Mass? Kenyans Celebrate Mary in Viral Video – ChurchPOP

America:
Denver Archdiocese Defends Firing Teacher in Same-Sex Relationship – Jn. Lavenburg at Crux
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Death of Old-School Journalism: Why Catholic Church Vandalism Isn’t Reported – Get Religion
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Selfless Chaplains of WW2 Who Gave Away Their Life Vests on a Sinking Ship – N. C. Register

Et cetera . . .:
World’s Oldest (Monastery) Restaurant Has Been Operating for Over 1200 Years – Moss and Fog

Culture:
And the Grammy Goes to . . . Satan – Fr. Ben Johnson at Washington Stand
Doesn’t It Cost Too Much To Make Things Beautiful? – David Clayton at N. L. M.
Six Years Old Aspiration to be a Victoria’s Secret Model – Catholic365
“Soul Surfer” Bethany Hamilton Stands up Against New Gender Rules in Surfing – C. M. R.
Getting People to Choose to Get Married – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at N. C. Register
The Marriage/Parenthood Disconnect – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

Liturgy:
Communion Wafers Instead of Loaves: A History – Lucia Graziano at Aleteia
What is Septuagesima? – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Theology:
A Means of Disowning the Past – Randall Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Music:
Composer Frank LaRocca Discusses His Latest Composition: Messe des Malades – Register

Statecraft:
Human-Rights Advocates: Cut Ties to Products Made by Prisoners in China – N. C. Register
A Separate Peace? – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative

Philosophy:
Principles for Chaste Relationships – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement

History:
The Forgotten History of America ‘Making Birth Free’ – A. C. Carlson/Institute for Family Studies

Saint Blogs:
The Politics of How Many Candles on an Altar, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Spirituality:
Honoring Our Lady of Lourdes: a New Healing Mass for a Broken World – N. C. Register

Short Links:
I Am Sure It Sounded Better in the Original German – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Disney Cartoon Features Characters Singing Song Demanding Reparations – C. M. R.

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Was Liturgical Latin Introduced as & because It was the Common Tongue – N. L. M.
2.  Instead of Filial Obedience to Pope, German Bishops Criticize – M. Warsaw at N. C. Register
3.  Catholic School Student Suspended for Stating God Created Two Genders – C. M. R.
4.  This Satanic Performance Brought to You by Pfizer – Creative Minority Report
5.  The Papal Interview: The Pope’s Actions Undercuts His Intentions – Larry Chapp/N. C. Register
6.  This is Not Why I Left Protestantism – Casey Chalk at The Catholic World Report
7.  The Spirit of Vatican II, But No Longer Burdened by Sin – Catholic Conclave
8.  Missing: ‘Vatican Girl’ on Netflix – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
9.  The Fatal Flaw of the Synod – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
10.  Old Calendarism: A Problem Interpreting Tradition? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

Synod on Synodality:
Self-Exclusion & the Wounds of Sin: A Response to Cardinal McElroy – Ch. O. Tollefsen, Ph.D.

Christendom:
Ukraine Catholic Church Moves from Russian-Affiliated Julian Calendar – A. Babynskyi/The Pillar
Dictatorship in Nicaragua Sentences Priest Critical of Regime to Ten Years in Prison – C. W. R.
How Harsh the World would be without the Church! – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia

America:
Stika Asks Judge To Seal ‘Vos Estis’ Records – The Pillar
The Reclamation of Narrative – Philip Martin at Crisis Magazine
A. P. Tells Reporters to Call Crisis Pregnancy Centers ‘Anti-Abortion Centers’ – N. C. Register

Religion:
Why Pakistan & Other Muslim Countries are Passing New Blasphemy Laws – The Conversation
Church of England Reports Synod Member to Police for Tweeting ‘Hate Speech’ – N. C. Register
R. I. P.  American Press Model Appears that Online Financial Realities Killed It – Get Religion

Saint Blogs:
Sacrificing Beauty & Other Errors; Responding to Healy, et al., Critique of the T. L. M. – J. E. Smith
3 Prophets Pass from the Scene: Benedict, Pat Buchanan, & George Neumayr – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
The Word You Must Add to Your Catholic Vocabulary, & More Links – Tito Edwards/N. C. Register
Mary, Victrix of Satan – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Synodage of Satan – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Everyday is Like Transday – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both

Health:
The Truth about Natural Family Planning – Gerard Migeon at MercatorNet

Culture:
Prioritizing Money Over Marriage, Today’s Parents Are Making a Big Mistake – I. F. S.

Technology:
Superwoke ChatGPT Busted for Bias – Kurt Mahlburg at MercatorNet

Spirituality:
Sign Up to have Your Suffering Loved Ones brought Spiritually to Our Lady of Lourdes – Aleteia

Education:
The Sexualization of Children Under Guise of “Education” Must Stop – Susan Ciancio at C. W. R.

Short Links:
Satan is Appalled – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Never Fails to Disappoint – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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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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Sunday:  . . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
St. John Bosco’s Five Inspiring Tips to Help You Grow in Holiness – ChurchPOP
Why Inviting Someone to Mass Isn’t Strange – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
Aristotle: Husband & Wife Rule in Harmony – John Cuddeback
From Clutter Free to Convert with T. K. Coleman – The Catholic Gentleman
The Hardening of Hearts Caused by the Deceit of Sin – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in . . .
Praying Like Jesus – Christine Hanus at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Healing Power of Confession – Lauren De Witt – The Coming Home Network
Staying Close To The Blessed Mother Throughout The Year – Anne DeSantis at epicPew
A Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas – Integrated Catholic Life™
The Martyrdom of St. Sebastian – St. Ambrose of Milan via Tan·Direction

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Five Replies to Questions About Catholic (& Biblical) Prayer – Dave Armstrong at N. C. Register
Reject the Devil’s Lies & Turn to Christ, the Way, the Truth & the Life – Bishop T. Paprocki/C. W. R.
The Horrific Execution of the Nun that Stood Up to Hitler (video) – C. M. R.
Rediscovered Video about & with J. R. R. Tolkien – Fr. Z’s Blog
Forensic Study Reconstructs St. Isidore’s Face – Alvaro Real & Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
How House Of Loreto Got There – Courtney Mares at Catholic News Agency
Shrines of Italy: Parish of San Quirino – Christopher McCarthy at Catholic365
Three Ways to Restore & Promote Respect for Life – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
Making The Most Out Of Our Attic Organization – Chris Loves Julia
‘Unstoppable’ Garabandal? (video) – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Cardinal Pell’s Funeral, in Six Magnificent Dimensions – Fr. R. J. de Souza at N. C. Register
2.  A Marvelous Modern Roman Missal Requiem for Cardinal Pell – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at S. O.
3.  Pope Francis’ ‘Middle Finger’ Tweet – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at Our Sunday Visitor
4.  I Have a Few Points to Add Regarding Cardinal McElroy’s Essay – Amy Welborn at Charlotte . . .
5.  James Martin Receives Papal Clarification in Record Time – Fr. R. J. de Souza at N. C. Register
6.  Cardinal Dolan Hits Biden – Matt McDonald at Catholic News Agency
7.  O. K., Boomer: It’s Time to Move on from Vatican II – Adam Lucas at Crisis Magazine
8.  Girl Destroys Her Voice On T. This Is Progress? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9.  Steubenville Diocese to Face ‘Health Audit’ after Merger Fracas – The Pillar
10.  Now Heterodox Bishops are Fighting Orthodox Bishops Over Abortion – Sandro Magister

Synod on Synodality:
Church in Germany Accelerates Towards Schism with Divisive Rhetoric – Catholic Conclave

Pope Francis:
Papal Trip to Africa: D. R. C., Days Two & Three – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome

America:
James Martin’s ‘Irresponsible’ Take on Marriage: Catholic Priests Call for Clarity – N. C. Register
Bishop Barron Says Minnesota’s New Abortion Law is ‘the Worst Kind of Barbarism’ – The C. W. R.
Fatima Shrine Statues Missing in Ohio – WSAZ NewsChannel 3
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Catholic Schools Week 2023: The Financial Question – Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas at The C. W. R.
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Remembering an Exceptional Man: Francis Cardinal George – Francis X. Maier/The Catholic Thing

Middle-East:
American Tourist Desecrates Statue of Christ in Catholic Church in Jerusalem – The C. W. R.

Europe:
Rainbow Pastoral Care in Austria – ORF.at via Catholic Conclave
Diocese of Linz Officially Participated in LinzPride 2022 – Kirchen_Zeitung via Catholic Conclave
“C’mon, Ring Those Church Bells!” – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

Spirituality:
Prepare for Lent with Bishop Sheen – Al Smith at Catholic Exchange

Australia:
Hundreds Farewell Cardinal Pell at Sydney Funeral as Police Break Up Protesters – A. B. C.
Cardinal Pell: a Soldier for Truth who Advanced through Smear & Doubt to Victory – MercatorNet

Indian Sub-Continent:
Pakistani Christians Brace for More Persecution under Revised Blasphemy Law – Aleteia

Liturgy:
The Politics of How Many Candles on an Altar! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The Presentation of the Lord & Purification of the Virgin 2023 – New Liturgical Movement
Ambrosian Processional Chants for the Purification – New Liturgical Movement

Sacred Scripture:
A Protestant Presentation of Mary’s Sins – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Culture:
Pride, Prejudice, & Purity: a Woke Assault on Sexual Morality – Michael Cook at MercatorNet
To Be a Woman Is to Be Called to Motherhood – Tessa Carman at Plough Magazine

Saint Blogs:
And the Black Pill Truck Came By – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings
PopeWatch: Open Thread – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Once More Unto the Breach! – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Art of Killing a Conscience, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Apologetics:
Stay Catholic Stay Put – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Original Sin in The Banshees of Inisherin – Adam Seiler at Catholic Stand

Vocations:
College Teammates Go On Different Paths, Return On Same Journey 40 Yrs Later – O. S. V. News
Survey: Most People Entering Religious Life had Early Faith Practice – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Evangelization:
Candlemas & Four English Martyrs – Stephanie Mann at National Catholic Register
Early Martyrs Against Religious-Pluralism – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Leadership for the New Evangelization – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand

Religion:
Young Bishop of Russian Orthodox Church: Ukraine War is ‘Scandalous’ – F. D’Avillez at The Pillar

Art:
The Saving Balm of Beauty: Of Mosaics, Art & a Prayerful Heart in the Holy Land – N. C. Register

Statecraft:
Is Peace Possible Between Russia & Ukraine? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Continuation Of The Armenian Genocide – Catholic365

Health:
20 A. G.s Warn C. V. S., Walgreens Against Abortion Pills in Their States – N. C. Register

Politics:
Media’s Russiagate Self-Mutilation – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Gay Marriage, Civil Rights, & Christian Virtue: An Interview with David French – Public Discourse

Philosophy:
Avicenna on Non-Contradiction – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Free Enterprise:
The Vatican’s New Guidelines for Ethical Investing: A Q&A with Dr. Samuel Gregg – The C. W. R.

Poetry:
Micah Mattix on the Integrity of Poetry – R. R. Reno at First Things

Short Links:
Going Full Fahrenheit 451 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Left is Very Beatable – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope to Transform Castel Gandolfo into an Eco-Centre – Catholic Conclave

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  The First Words of the Child Jesus to St. Joseph, Revealed by a 17th C. Mystic – ChurchPOP
2.  Which Country has the Highest Fertility Rate in Europe? – Louis T. March at MercatorNet
3.  Inside The Catholic Civil War – Damian Thompson at UnHerd
4.  German Priest in Austria Who Did All the Right Things Forced to Quit – Anzeiger/C. Conclave
5.  Thomas Reese: High Priest of NuChurch – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
6.  George Neumayr Warned ‘Catholic Civilization’ Could Soon End – Carina Benton/The Federalist
7.  Holiness Breeds Holiness: Vocations Sprout at N. Dakota Catholic H. S. – N. C. Register
8.  Candlemas – Denis Trull at Theology of Home
9.  Caspar David Friedrich & the ‘Reliturgification’ of the West – John Strickland
10.  The Polish Tradition of Our Lady of the Thunder Candle – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Synod on Synodality:
The Cat’s Out of the Bag Now, With the Synod on Synodality – Fr. R. J. de Souza/N. C. Register
Cardinal McElroy, ‘Inclusion’, & Catholicism – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Radical Inclusion Requires Radical Love – Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila/Catholic World Report
Inclusivity & Love – Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire
What Will Happen at Europe’s Synodal Continental Assembly? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Pope Francis:
1 Million People Attend Pope’s Mass in Kinshasa – Hughes Lefèvre & I. H. de Carvalho at Aleteia
Can the Pope’s Africa Trip Make a Difference? – Filipe D’Avillez at The Pillar
Congo Catholics Urge Sainthood for Two Beloved Martyrs – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Christendom:
The Mystery of Candlemas – Benedict Gordon at One Peter 5

America:
Three Witches Walk Into a Catholic School. . .Sadly, This Isn’t a Joke – Mt. Archbold at C. M. R.
Head of Bishops’ Conf. Contradicts Biden’s Claims on Taxpayer Funded Abortions – N. C. Register
Moray Eels, Fr. Thomas Reese, & Transubstantiation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Satanic Temple Opens New Abortion Clinic to Kill Babies in Ritualistic Abortions – LifeNews.com
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Fr. Mario E. Dorsonville Named New Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux – The Catholic World Report
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Disparity in Abortion-Related Prosecutions Frustrates Pro-Life Leaders – N. C. Register

China:
Cardinal Zen Hospitalized in Hong Kong after Returning from Benedict’s Funeral – The C. W. R.
What Hath Rome to Do With Beijing? – J. P. F. at National Catholic Register

Europe:
The ‘Pastoral Council’ & the Collapse of the Catholic Faith in the Netherlands – N. C. Register

Australia:
Steady Stream of Mourners Throng Cardinal Pell’s Australia Vigil – Fr. R. de Souza/N. C. Register
Protestors Plan ‘Go to Hell’ March for Cardinal Pell’s Burial – The Pillar
Many Sex Abuse Survivors are Grateful to Cardinal Pell, Despite Jeers from Media – MercatorNet

Liturgy:
Is the Vatican Resurrecting the Failed “Ruthenian Option” for Traditionalists? – Crisis Magazine

Spirituality:
“Garabandal, Only God Knows” – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Psychonauts, Plinths, & Re-Paganizing Pop Culture – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
When Unexpected Infertility Paints a Different Family Picture – Megan Reister at Crisis Magazine
What is the Most Ancient of Christian Devotions? – Fr. Peter J. Arnoudt, S.J., at Tan·Direction
A Lesson on Total Abandonment to God’s Will, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Health:
It Was Always Clear Masks Don’t Work In Stopping Respiratory Viruses – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.
When Study Shows Trans Medicine Hurts Kids, Activists, Media Slant the Science – Federalist

Politics:
Catholic School Students Kicked Out of Smithsonian Over Pro-Life Beanies – F. N. via M. S. N.
The Path to Persecution – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Stream

Saint Blogs:
The Benevacantists have a Pope. . . & So Do We – Aurelio Porfiri at One Peter 5
Roma Locuta Est Considers: Introduction to Benepapism – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est

Education:
Our Greatest Social Injustice? – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing

Culture:
The “Trans” Phenomenon Means It’s about More than Gender – The American Mind
Our Tech Devices: It’s Not just how We use Them that’s the Problem – J. Schroeder at Aleteia

History:
The Second Schleswig War Begins – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Good Samaritans of Markowa – Emily Putzke at Catholic Exchange

Religion:
Are You a Wild Christian Who Swims Upstream? – John Zmirak, Ph.D. at The Stream
Likening Rise of Religious ‘Nons’ to Nones, N. I. P.s, & Nonverts – R. Ostling/Religion Unplugged
Leftist Lawyers Try To Protect Killing The Unborn By Calling It A Religion – The Federalist

Apologetics:
If God Is Immortal, How Can We Say He Died? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
Did Constantine Really ”Donate” the Roman Empire to the Church? – George Ryan at uCatholic

Evangelization:
How to Catechize – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both

Architecture:
Light from Light: The Use of Natural Light in Medieval Churches – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
‘Dead Name’ — the Transgender Issue Affects Parents & the Whole Family – N. C. Register

Sacred Scripture:
Catholic Doctrine & the Sunday Readings for February 2023 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Professional Catholics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pro-Life Sermons? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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1.  The C. I. A. & Rosary Priest: Venerable Patrick Peyton – M. Hunter-Kilmer/Church Life Journal
2.  The Surprising Trend of Virtual Catholic Masses on Roblox – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
3.  Questions about Joe & Jill Bidens’ “Catholic” Wedding – Fr. Pet. M. J. Stravinskas, S.T.D., Ph.D.
4.  Cardinal McElroy’s Grand Deception – Larry Chapp at The Catholic World Report
5.  I am Embarrassed by Fr. Thomas Reese’s, Backwardism to the 1970’s – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6.  Stika Told Priests Accused Seminarian was ‘Victimized’ – The Pillar
7.  The Great Catholic Migration Continued – Savannah Dudzik at One Peter 5
8.  Top Ten Practicing Catholic Countries: It’s an African Story – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
9.  Catholic Women, Here are Four Good Books You Should Read Next – Amy Smith/N. C. Register
10.  We Must Recognize the Utility of Beauty if We are to Transform American Culture – N. L. M.

Synod on Synodality:
McElroy: Communion for Ideological Sinners in Denial? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
Absolution Means Saying You’re Sorry – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine

Pope Francis:
Zero Tolerance for Homosexuality: South Sudan Just Told the Pope “No” – Sandro Magister
Pope Managing to Anger, Infuriate, & Polarize both Orthodox & Heterodox – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Huge Crowds Greet Pope in D. R. Congo – Christopher Lamb at The Tablet
Pope Francis Meets Order of Malta as It Turns ‘a Very Important Page of History’ – The Pillar

Vatican:
Vatican Issues Stamp to Honor Pope Benedict XVI – Isabella H. de Carvalho at Aleteia

Christendom:
Spanish Bishop: U. N.’s Agenda 2030 on World Youth Day Website Was Mistake – N. C. Register
This Martyr Sowed the Seeds of Christianity in D. R. Congo – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Devotional Prayer to Pope Benedict XVI Approved By Brazilian Bishop – ChurchPOP

America:
E. W. T. N. Restructures Domestic News Outlets, Aims to Further U. S. & Global Growth – Register
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Police Departments Lower Standards Due to Shortages while Menacing Christian Officer – W. S.
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
New Register Editor-in-Chief Shannon Mullen Welcomes Opportunity – N. C. Register 8

Britannia:
Church Funded by Friend of Newman Granted Listed Status – Elena Curti at The Tablet

India:
India’s Mega Economic Makeover Put Limelight on Tribal Christians – Ann T. Anand/Catholic365

History:
The Little-Known Story of When the Masons Tried to Kill Don Bosco – N. C. Register

Sacred Scripture:
A Neat Take on That Curious Bible Verse about “Handling Snakes” – Sarah Robsdottir at Aleteia
The Earliest Veneration of Mary Can Be Found in the Bible Itself – Dave Armstrong/N. C. Register

Religion:
Why Democrats Are Less Religious Than Republicans – Ryan Burge at Religion Unplugged
America’s Coming Religious Divide – Daniel Cox at Institute for Family Studies
What Kind Of ‘Hospital For Sinners’ Is Church? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Survey: More Openness To God – David Kinnaman at Barna

Politics:
Biden Invokes Pope Francis to Defend Taxpayer-Funded Abortion – Michael Brendan Dougherty
DeSantis, Scourge Of Wokeness – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Supreme Court Allows Colorado To Keep Persecuting Christians – Joy Pullmann at The Federalist

Free Enterprise:
How Silence Could Save Walmart from Abortion Controversy – The Washington Stand

Evangelization:
What the Church Really Teaches About Suicide – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine

Science:
Father of Big Bang Theory Appears in Newly Resurfaced Video – John Burger at Aleteia

Health:
Pfizer’s Happy Bath in the Brussels Swamp – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative

Statecraft:
Kennan’s Warning on Ukraine – Frank Costigliola at Foreign Affairs

Saint Blogs:
Do You Believe the Apocalypse Is Coming, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Vocations:
Why the Fr. Stu Movie Is Inspiring Priestly Vocations – Fr. Daniel Bowen, O. de M., at Catholic365

Spirituality:
Discipline, The Word I Loved to Hate – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand

Liturgy:
Prepare Your Heart for Lent – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
More Catholic Than the Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fr. John Hollowell’s Brain Tumor was Miraculously Healed at Lourdes – Fr. Z’s Blog
My Heart Bleeds – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
You can have Kids or a Consistently Clean House, You can’t have Both – The American Catholic
Morning’s Minion Knows About Anonymity – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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1.  The Next Doctor of the Church . . . Not Benedict – Casey Chalk at The Catholic World Report
2.  Chicago Native to Head Powerful Dicastery for Bishops – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog
3.  $5.4M Spirit of Vatican II Altar for World Youth Day Generates Controversy in Portugal – Crux
4.  The Dubia, Crickets; Sodomy, Pope Jumps Out of His Seat – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./TACthlc
5.  N. Y. Rangers’ Decision to Yank Pride Jerseys May Upend Sports’ Status Quo – Wshngtn Stand
6.  Unholy Row at Church after Parishioner Questions Communion in Hand – BelfastMedia.com
7.  Priest with Brain Tumor Says He was Healed While Visiting Lourdes – ChurchPOP
8.  Mark Houck Cleared of FACE Act Charges in Rebuke to D. O. J.’s Hostile Prosecution – C. W. R.
9.  Research Shows the Faith is Young: Check Out These Numbers – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
10.  What Is the Meaning of “It Is Easier for a Camel to Go Thru the Eye of a Needle” – Scott Smith

The Second Vatican Council:
Vatican II & the World with George Weigel (podcast) – Mark Bauerlein at First Things

Christendom:
Confusion Abounds in Pope’s A. P. Interview – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Concerning Francis, Hockey, Pride Night & Putting ‘Scare Quotes’ around ‘Beliefs’ – Get Religion
L’Arche Publishes Vanier Abuse Report – Patrick Hudson at The Tablet
What Will Persecuted Christians Face in 2023? – John Pontifex at MercatorNet

America:
Christian Cops Not Wanted – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Oklahoma Plans First Catholic Charter School – Joan Frawley Desmond at N. C. Register
Three Patron Saints of Catholic Schools – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Mapping the U. S.’ Shifting Educational Landscape – Joan Frawley Desmond at N. C. Register
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Minnesota Legislature Passes Bill to Legalize Abortions Up to Birth By One Vote – LifeNews.com
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
U. S. Bishops Urge Congress to Pass No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act – C. N. A./C. W. R.

Britannia:
Good-Bye Church of England? – A Treasure To Be Shared
Woke Channel 4 Mocks Christianity in the U. K. – Ann Farmer at MercatorNet

Europe:
Cleaning Lady Decided That Modern Art in Church Is Rubbish, & More Links – Tito Edwards

Africa:
A Surging I. S. I. S. Threat Endangers Africa’s Christians – Lela Gilbert at Religion Unplugged

Culture:
Catholic Social Teaching & the Destruction of Societies – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis
The Anti-Human Humanitarians of Davos – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine

Evangelization:
Priests: “We are Here to Die” – Whispers of Restoration
Advice from the Guy Who Makes Converts – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine

Saint Blogs:
Bugnolan Conclave in Surprise Move, Elects Bergoglio! – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Resolve – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

Spirituality:
You Don’t have to be Possessed to Experience Evil’s Control – Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco at Aleteia

Religion:
Did the Decline in Religiosity Cause Deaths of Despair? – Charles Fain Lehman at I. F. S.

History:
Expert Explains History of Using ‘Correctional’ Facilities to Punish People – The Conversation

Politics:
Department of Critical Race Theory Neologisms: “To Racialize” – Patrick Duffley at MercatorNet
Abusing Religious Freedom for Abortion Access – T. Fortgang & H. Slugh, J.D./Public Discourse

Short Links:
How Not to Get Beaten By The Police – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Mossad Says “Hi”! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Everyone I Don’t Agree With is a Russian BOT – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Modesty for Priests – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
2.  Pope Francis Secretly Met with the Pfizer C. E. O. Twice Last Year – Ed Pentin at N. C. Register
3.  Synod Chief: Critics of the Synod ‘Won’t Be Able to Stop’ It – Ed Pentin at N. C. Register
4.  German Bishops’ Leader Tells Pope: It’s Questionable to Lead Church Thru Interviews – Zenit
5.  Cardinal Kasper: Opposition to Vatican Leads to Brink of Schism – Kirche+Leben/C. Conclave
6.  Fr. James Martin Doesn’t Understand What Marriage Is – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
7.  How the ‘Satanic’ New York City Courthouse Statue Is All About Abortion – N. C. Register
8.  Benedict XVI’s Central Motive for Resignation: Insomnia – A. C. Wimmer at C. N. A. via C. W. R.
9.  Is Anybody Telling The American People About The War? – Rod Dreher at The American . . .
10.  Sanity, Synodality, & Germany – Christopher R. Altieri at The Catholic World Report

Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracle of Seefeld, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register

Christendom:
Our Lady of the End of the World: A Shrine Founded by St. Peter – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
As Refugees Flood Into U. S., Chinese Christians Told To Wait – Susan Crabtree/RealClearPolitics
Horrific Execution of Nuns Who Stood Up to Hitler, & More Links – Tito Edwards/N. C. Register
Son of WW2 Polish Jews Becomes Cardinal & Archbishop of Paris, & More Links – Tito Edwards

France:
France Observing 9-Year Novena to St. Joan of Arc, All Invited to Join – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Archbishop de Moulins-Beaufort Says Europe No Longer Christian – DomRadio.de/C. Conclave

America:
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Miraculous Medal Shrine in Philadelphia Elevated to Basilica  – Tyler Arnold at C. N. A.
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Pfizer Busted – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Art:
Great News: The Future of Catholic Art is Alive & Well – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Saint Blogs:
The Exorcist Files, Podcasts about Real Cases – Fr. Z’s Blog
Datum Sed Non Concessum – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Apologetics:
Protestant Comebacks When Catholics Say Peter Is Pope & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register
What Does the Catechism Say about Homeschooling? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

History:
Slavery & the Founding – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative

Religion:
Islam & Western Civilization – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

Theology:
When Is It Okay to Steal? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Science:
A Genetic Hack for Virtue – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

Politics:
Guns Don’t Kill People . . . People Kill People – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Seeking Genuine Catholic Conservatism – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture
The ‘Christian Nationalism’ Freak-Out Isn’t New – Nate Hochman at N. R. O.

Spirituality:
Deep Faith Amid Life’s Storms – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand

Sacred Scripture:
An Epilogue on Sola Scriptura, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register

Evangelization:
Atheist & Former Navy Pilot Opens Catholic School After Finding Faith & More Links – T. Edwards

Culture:
Dramatic Drops In Abortions Since 1990 – Pew Research Center

Short Links:
The French – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pronoun Acknowledgement – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Too Kool – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Easter Dance in the ArtCultureChurch of All Saints in Frankfurt (video) – Catholic Conclave

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1.  Do You Believe the Apocalypse Is Coming? – Genesius at Catholic Stand
2.  Total Abandonment to God’s Will – Lesson One – Matthew Leonard
3.  From C. B. N. Producer to Catholic Convert – Andrea Garrett at The Coming Home Network
4.  A Virtue Worth Striving For: Affability – Anne DeSantis at epicPew
5.  Protect Your Ears & You’ll Protect Your Soul – Greg Cook at Catholic Exchange
6.  Prayer of St. Francis de Sales Against Anger – Mathilde De Robien at Aleteia
7.  Spiritual Assault Weapons (podcast) – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger at Padre Pio Press
8.  Bad Procrastinator? Try Praying to Saint Expedite! – George Ryan at uCatholic
9.  Embrace Rituals – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
10.  St. Thomas Aquinas as a Model of Happiness – Fr. Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist./Sancrucensis

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1.  What You Missed About the Fine-Tuning Argument – Trent Horn/Catholic Answers Magazine
2.  A Driveway Is Transformed Into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat – Hugh Garvey at Sunset
3.  The Renaissance Painting Found by Chance in a London Bedroom – V. M. Traverso at Aleteia
4.  The Deep Sea Discoveries & Sightings of 2022 are Fascinating – Mark Kaufman at Mashable
5.  Immagini Sacre: Memoirs of a Forgotten Faith – Phillip Campbell at Catholic Exchange
6.  The Best Tomato Soup Recipes – Meleyna Nomura at Kitchn
7.  How To Write English Prose – David Bentley Hart at The Lamp Magazine
8.  Learn About the Louvre: Discover 10 Facts About the Famous Museum – My Modern Met
9.  What’s in a Name? – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
10.  St. Isidore of Seville: Patron Saint of the Internet, Computer Users, & Students – Catholic365

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