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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Maybe This Nigerian Cardinal Should Become the Next Pope? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2.  Bishops Open Registration for First National Eucharistic Congress in 83 Years – Peter Pinedo
3.  The Machinations of Roche – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  F. B. I. Fears Faithful Catholics: These Colleges are Cells of Orthodoxy – Religion Unplugged
5.  Bishop Peter Kohlgraf of Mainz is Open to Ordaining Women – Stern via Catholic Conclave
6.  Chicago Dad Placed On Watchlist After Opposing Pornography In Schools – Zero Hedge
7.  Cardinal Eijk Scraps Lay-Led Communion & Word Services – K+N via Catholic Conclave
8.  A New Catholic Revival in the Arts – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
9.  Watch: Corruption in the Vatican (video) – Complicit Clergy
10.  Why Muslims Flock to the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus – Z. Simonson/N. C. Register

Year of the Eucharist:
Atlanta Airport Gets a 24/7 Eucharistic Chapel – Peter Pinedo at Catholic News Agency

Second Vatican Council:
Why Vatican II Still Matters – George Weigel at First Things

Commentary & Opinion:
Clericalism Is Dead. Long Live Clericalism! – Fr. Nicholas Ashmore at Crisis Magazine

Christendom:
Miracle-Matchmaker? Priest Helps 270 Couples Find Love – All of Them Married! – ChurchPOP

America:
Judge Upholds Maine Law on Retroactive Abuse Lawsuits, Says Diocese Has a Point – Register
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Dynamic Catholic Partners with Flocknote to Deliver Content Directly to Parishes – I. T.
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Britannia:
Freedom to Pray Remains Under Threat in the U. K. – Elyssa Koren at N. R. O.

Health:
Why Do Some People Get Alzheimer’s & Some Not? – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand

Saint Blogs:
New Arrival! Hand-Made Cincture, Think About This for Your Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Move From YouTube to Rumble – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Streaming:
Catechesis on the Demonic: ‘The Exorcist Files’ Podcast Tops the Charts – N. C. Register

Culture:
The Scandal of Virtuous Reading – John-Paul Heil, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Don’t Be A News Junkie – John Cuddeback

Spirituality:
Exorcist Diary: The Isolation Of Hell – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Preparing for Lent & Growth in the Divine Life – Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas/Catholic World Report

Music:
That Time Yo-Yo Ma Played the Benedictine Ultima with Dozens of Monks – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Apologetics:
Is Purgatory in the Bible? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Three Kinds of Atheists, & How to Respond to Them – David Mills/National Catholic Register
Excerpt: The Obedience Paradox: Finding True Freedom in Marriage – Theology of Home Blog

Evangelization:
Eight Ways to Share Your Catholic Faith on Ash Wednesday – Catholic Missionary Disciples

Liturgy:
Ready for Lent? Here’s Five Inspiring Tips to Help You Live Liturgically This Season – ChurchPOP

Education:
Oklahoma City Archdiocese asks to Open Nation’s First Catholic Charter School – The Oklahoman
Maxient: The Social Credit System of Choice for America’s Colleges – K. Mahlburg/MercatorNet

Religion:
The Left’s New Christian Nationalism Scare – Conn Carroll at Washington Examiner

Philosophy:
A Brief History of Our Annihilation – Fr. Robert McTeigue at Crisis Magazine
Do It For Yourself – You’re Worth It? – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand

Politics:
Five Policy Ideas for an Authentically Pro-Family Congress – Institute for Family Studies

Statecraft:
Finally, Japan’s Political Elite is Talking Demography, Will They Convince Anyone? – MercatorNet

Technology:
A. I. & the Vatican: A call for “Algorethics” – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

Short Links:
Traditional Catholicism cannot be Allowed To succeed & Must be Crushed – The Amrcn Catholic
Barking Mad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bond Villain Citizen Gates – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
He Certainly Does – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Champions of Christ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Leftists are for Indoctrination, Not Education – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Feast of St. Michael & Original Version of St. Michael’s Prayer – Catholic Conclave
2.  Bishop Barron ‘Has No Intention of Eliminating’ the T. L. M. – Our Sunday Visitor
3.  More about Bishop Barron, the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, & the S. S. P. X. – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  Catholic Church Denied Communion to Group with Rainbow Masks – C. M. R.
5.  Pondering the ‘Cardinals Who Aren’t’ & the Politics of the Next Conclave – Jn. L. Allen, Jr./Crux
6.  Can Pope Francis Avoid the Welby Trap? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
7.  84 Dioceses Using Student Evaluation Company Promoting LGBT Ideologies – Lepanto
8.  Ask Not for Whom the Bell Tolls, It Tolls for the Modernist Church – Catholic Conclave
9.  Would German Schism with the Church be a Big Blow?– John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
10.  Actions Speak Louder than Words with This Vatican – The American Catholic

Pope Francis:
Pope Francis: ‘I Believe That the Pope’s Ministry is For Life’ – H. Brockhaus/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Vatican:
Renewal 101: Episcopal Rule is Personal, Not Bureaucratic – Jef. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture

America:
The F. B. I. Might Be Infiltrating Your Local T. L. M. – Michael Brendan Dougherty at N. R. O.
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The F. B. I.’s Targeting of Traditional Catholics Recalls . . . the Inquisition – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Culture:
The Marriage Problem & Its Solution – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
David French: Not Woke Enough For The Times? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Should Christians Scoff at ‘Darwin Award’ Deaths? It Isn’t Simple or Obvious – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
The New York Times Priority – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Religion is Dangerous, but Not for the Reasons the F. B. I. Claimed – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at O. S. V.

Theology:
Why I Had a Mass Offered for Janis Joplin – Rick Becker at National Catholic Register
Amazing Grace – How Catholics are Saved – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand

Politics:
Joe Biden, Symbol of Caper-Catholicism – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
East Palestine Pete & The D. E. I. Chernobyl – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Liturgy:
The Errors of Fr. Fortescue’s “The Mass: A Study of the Roman Liturgy” – New Liturgical Mvmnt

History:
The Irish Fight for the T. L. M. – Seán Dartraighe at One Peter 5

Saint Blogs:
Syncretism Rules O. K. – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Sacred Scripture:
A Reason to Stay – Theresa Francis at Ignitum Today

Education:
Columbia University Gets Its Own Catholic Center – John Burger at Aleteia

Statecraft:
State Department ‘Disinformation’? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Obituary:
Requiescat In Pace: Raquel Welch – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jim Eder (1940-2023): Conjurer of Community – God-Haunted Lunatic

Short Links:
Watch, This is How Gay Indoctrination Happens – Creative Minority Report
Mass Amidst War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Matthew Paris: A Model for the Transformation of American Sacred Art – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
2.  Holy Land Wonders Still Being Discovered – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
3.  Recent Photos of Pope Francis Show Change in Weight – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4.  The Vatican Assault on Religious Life Claims More Victims – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine
5.  Church Of England Crack-Up – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
6.  Liturgical Double Standards & the Hermeneutic of Rupture – James Baresel at The C. W. R.
7.  Of Sin, ‘Mitigated Culpability’, & Pope Francis – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek at The Catholic Thing
8.  Austrian Bishops Head: Church Will Not Remain the Same – Katholische Kirche/C. Conclave
9.  Archbishop Naumann to Bishop McElroy: Radical inclusion can’t Supersede Doctrine – C. W. R.
10.  Why Does Disney Hate So Many Of Its Customers? – Rod Dreher at The American . . .

Synod on Synodality:
Are the Synodal Reports Speaking the Same Language? – Brendan M. Hodge at The Pillar

Commentary & Opinion:
Love Letters to the Latin Mass: Drawn to the Tabernacle – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand

Vatican:
Salesian Priest Named Prefect of Vatican Library – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency

Britannia:
Church of England Considers Creating “Gender-Neutral” God – Cole Kinder at Crisis Magazine
Church of England Announces New Trinity: Diversity, Inclusion, Equity – W. M. Briggs, Ph.D.
Vatican Investigation begins into Hexham & Newcastle – Bess Twiston Davies at The Tablet

America:
Ohio Train Derailment: Diocese Prays as Concern about Hazardous Fumes Rises – The C. W. R.
New Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine to be Dedicated in Oklahoma City – The Brooklyn Tablet

Canada:
Archbishop Francis Leo’s Surprising Road to Toronto – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at N. C. Register

Culture:
Black History Month Needs to Go Away – David L. Gray
Detransitioners Being Abandoned by Doctors Who Devastated Their Bodies – The Federalist
How to Organize Your Books in a Way That Works for You – Madeline Buiano at Martha Stewart

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Is Metropolis a Vey Catholic Movie? – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Apologetics:
The Difference Between Love & Surrogacy – Sarah Cain at Catholic Answers Magazine

Education:
Learning From a Complex Tradition – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative

Theology:
Atheism & the “One God Further” Objection – Christopher Kaczor at Word on Fire
What God Revealed about Creation – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand

History:
A Faith Deeply Rooted in History – Bret Manero at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

Spirituality:
Hearing Noise but Listening to Peace – Therese Francis at Ignitum Today
The Power of Forgiveness – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand

Religion:
A. I., the Rise of Religious ‘Nones’ & the Artifice of Intelligence – M. Metzger/Religion Unplugged

Evangelization:
Share the Good News of Christ – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Pete Buttigieg Will Investigate Ohio Railway Chemical Spill for Racism – The American Catholic

Short Links:
The Armenians aren’t There Any Longer . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Et Cetera:
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Forgotten Customs of Saint Valentine’s Day – Matthew Plese at One Peter 5
2.  The Spiritual Anatomy of a Marriage Proposal – John Cuddeback
3.  Saturday was a Doozy, as the Vatican Took Out the Trash – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
4.  Bishop Barron Cancelled the T. L. M. at a Parish & Moved It To a College Chapel – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  2K German Priests Publicly Defy Vatican, Bless S. S. A. Couples – Kirche+Leben/C. Conclave
6.  The Cost Of Political Correctness – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Richmond Bishop Blasts F. B. I. that Linked T. L. M. to Terrorism – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
8.  Our Latest Panic: The U. F. O.s, Or Whatever, They’re “Shooting Down” – Wil. M. Briggs, Ph.D.
9.  Into the Silence – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
10.  Blood Still Thicker Than Water: Why the Post-War Liberal Consensus Failed – MercatorNet

Best of the Rest:
The Synodal Way’s Great Expectations – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
It’s Good that the F. B. I. Retracted Its Scandalous Memo about Catholics – National Review
Seven Catholic Ways to Love Jesus More This Valentine’s Day – ChurchPOP
Wars & Death Not Caused by Religion, but by the Irreligious – Steve Ray
The A. P. Turns Crisis Pregnancy Centers into ‘Anti-Abortion’ Sites & That’s That – Get Religion
Harrison Butker, Winning Kicker with the Super Bowl Champions – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
An Ode to the Amazing Marriages I Know (Inspired by Valentine’s Day) – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
China, India, & the Asian Century – Louis T. March at MercatorNet

Short Links:
We are Falling Down a Very Deep Abyss – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Philadelphians Preemptively Burn Down Their City – The American Catholic
Go Get ‘Em – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Martyr of Christ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  13 Ways To Tell if Your Priest is an Undercover F. B. I. Agent – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Beautiful Pro-Life Tweet – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  A New Vatican Move against the T. L. M. With or Without Canonical Authority – Phil Lawler
4.  A Secret Same-Sex Marriage in Scripture? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
5.  Commons Sights at the Novus Ordo, Not So Much at T. L. M.s . . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6.  Why is Ad Orientem (“Facing East”) Worship So Controversial? – Steve Ray
7.  Have the Bishops Finally Had Enough of Bad Catholic Politicians? – Thomas McKenna/C. W. R.
8.  Cardinal Grech Welcomes Women’s Ordination – Kath.ch via Catholic Conclave
9.  Ad Orientem “Controversy” – Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas at The Catholic World Report
10.  A Note on Demons – David Warren at The Catholic Thing

Pope Francis:
Pope at Angelus: Faith is a Love Story with God – Linda Bordoni at Vatican News
Loreto Sister: Meeting Francis ‘a Dream Come True’ for South Sudanese Youth – N. C. Register

Christendom:
Roche’s Gamble & the Vatican Law of Power – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
Who was Fr. Marko Rupnik’s Superior While He was being Investigated? – The C. W. R.
Nicaragua’s Dictatorship Sentences Bishop Rolando Álvarez to 26 Years in Prison – C. N. A.
Pray for the T. L. M. This Lent – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D.
Ecclesiastical Strategic Studies 101: Gaming out a German Schism – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Why Persecuted Nicaragua Bishop Turned Down the Chance to Leave the Country – C. W. R.
As the Death Toll Rises in Syria & Turkey, Order of Malta Sends Aid – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

America:
They’re Coming for Traditionalist Catholics – Francis P. Sempa at The American Spectator
The F. B. I.’s Slander of ‘Radical’ Traditionalist Catholics – The Editors at National Review
National Archives Apologizes After Telling Visitors to Cover Pro-Life Clothes – The Epoch Times
New Study Examines Pandemic’s Impact on U. S. Catholic Parish Giving – Ignitum Today
Wave of Child Sex Abuse Claims Could Bankrupt Cardinal McElroy’s Diocese – The Guardian
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Do U. S. Catholics Share Pope Francis’ Environmental Concerns? – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Investigations Into St. Louis Pediatric Trans Clinic Opened after Whistleblower Report – C. W. R.

France:
Why Has the Vatican Ordered an Apostolic Visitation of the Diocese of Toulon? – N. C. Register

Canada:
Pope Francis Names Bishop Frank Leo to Lead Archdiocese of Toronto in Canada – N. C. Register

Britannia:
Priest Charged for Praying for Free Speech in U. K. Abortion Clinic ‘Buffer Zone’ – The C. W. R.

Theology:
How the Rite of Confession Will Change on Ash Wednesday – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
“New Thought” Contains the Same Old Errors – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand

Culture:
I Thought I Was Saving Trans Kids, Now I’m Blowing the Whistle – The Free Press
Among The ‘White Slags’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
How Satan Kills Silently – Mariella Hunt at Ignitum Today
Christian Poetry & Verse: Cheap, Quick, Portable – David Deavel at The Imaginative Conservative

Liturgy:
Liturgical Hall of Shame of Carnival Masses (videos) – Catholic Conclave

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
It Makes You Wonder – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Evangelization:
The Secret Ingredient to Evangelizing – Simon Rizkallah at Catholic Answers Magazine

Statecraft:
Samantha Power & Color Revolution In Hungary – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Religion:
Rewriting the Lord’s Prayer? – A Treasure to be Shared
Mystery Behind Holland’s ‘Grave with the Hands’: Beautiful Story of Love – ChurchPOP

Spirituality:
Five Lent Devotionals for Families with Children – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Successor of Mother Teresa says the Suffering Should Never Feel Alone – Crux

Et Cetera:
The Logical Explanation – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 STORIES:
Sunday:  . . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
1.  Amazing Story from a Priest Who Tells of a Deathbed Conversion from an Atheist – C. M. R.
2.  How an N. F. L. Super Bowl Kicker Returned to Catholicism – ChurchPOP
3.  How to Turn Your Melancholic Temperament into a Strength – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
4.  Sexagesima Sunday: You Glorious Image of God, You! – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at One Peter 5
5.  Why Is Spiritual Direction Needed? – Fr. Matthew MacDonald at Catholic Spiritual Direction
6.  The Secret to Living a Fulfilling Life – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
7.  Costa Rican Priest Shares His Journey from Intelligence Agent to the Priesthood – C. W. R.
8.  Discovering Your God-Given Call – Fr. Alexander Ezechukwu, O.C.D., via Catholic365
9.  Is the Interior Life Selfish? – Fr. Jean-Baptiste Chautard at Tan·Direction
10.  Fr. Ed Broom: Seeking Holiness Through Humility (podcast) – Respect Life Radio

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Please Storm Heaven for Amber VanVickle, Catholic Mother of 5, Now in Hospice – Register
2.  Humorous Memes for Troubled Times & the Troubled F. B. I. – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3.  Europe’s Synod Meeting Calls for Women Deacons – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
4.  Priest Down Among the Witches (photo) – Catholic Conclave
5.  Hey, F. B. I.! I’m a Radical Traditional Catholic, Catch Me If You Can! – The American Catholic
6.  Pittsburgh Diocese To Regulate ‘Ad Orientem’ Masses – The Pillar
7.  Interview with a Former Trans “Woman” (video)- Simone Rizkallah at Endow
8.  Former Priests for Life Officials Call for Pavone to Step Down – Catholic News Agency
9.  An Open Letter to a Teacher Fired from the Catholic School – F. Paquette Rossi at Catholic365
10.  Uh Oh – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Synod on Synodality:
Hurt Feelings of the President of the Central Committee of German Catholics – Catholic Conclave

Pope Francis:
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Pope’s Message for This World Day of the Sick – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

Christendom:
Israel Freezes Accounts of Vatican’s Important Property in Jerusalem – Zenit
International T. L. M. Lay Group Appeals to All Catholics of Good Will – Crisis Magazine

America:
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Thru Her Eyes: Mark Houck’s Wife Prepared Surrendered to God’s Will – The C. W. R.
Diocese of Phoenix Offers Confessions Outside Super Bowl – J. Burkas/C. N. A. via N. C. Register
New Mexico’s Bishops ‘Shudder’ at Prospect of ‘Satanic’ Abortion Clinic – Jn. Lavenburg at Crux

Religion:
What is the Church of England? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Evangelization:
I Am The Immaculate Conception – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
More Intentional Disciples Needed – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Our Lady of Lourdes – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
Commissioned to Catch Men & Women for Christ – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
The Miracles & Legacy of St. Anthony of Padua – Catholic365

Culture:
Don’t (Satanic) Panic – Jon Sorenson at Catholic Answers Magazine

Theology:
Women & the Diaconate: A Theological Opinion – Deacon Dominic Cerrato at N. C. Register
Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation? – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand

History:
A Mystery In The Deep Past – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Saint Blogs:
Rebuttal of Dr. Mazza’s Book on Pope Benedict’s Resignation – Steven O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
E. W. T. N. Docudrama Goes Behind the Scenes of Lourdes Miracle – N. C. Register

Music:
12 Preludes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Spirituality:
Thoughts from a Catholic Man About Grief & Bereavement – Larry Petersen at Catholic Stand
Our Conversion Begins with Our Damascus & Our Horse – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Ponder & Respond – Therese Francis at Ignitum Today
Yes, Obedience is Still Virtuous – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine

Statecraft:
Reflections on the One Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine – Russell Shaw at The C. W. R.

Short Links:
The First Anglican Pope – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Ruthless – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Faith Once for All Delivered – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Appeal for Prayers & Penances for the Liberty of the Traditional Mass in Lent – N. L. M.

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  An Anonymous Saint? – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
2.  Vocational Boom Continues in Korea: Seoul Now Has 1,000 Ordained Priests – Zenit
3.  Evidence of Possible New T. L. M. Restrictions? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  The Return of the Antichrist – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
5.  The True Story of the Secret Documents Made Public by Settimo Cielo – Sandro Magister
6.  After Decades of Destruction in Tudor England, Servants of God are Servants of Caesar – MN
7.  Thriving Traditionalist French Diocese Gets Apostolic Visitation – The Pillar
8.  Banshees & the “Church of Nice” – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
9.  Thoughts about Home Altars & the Future & You – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Swiss Newspapers Reveal that the Patriarch of Russian Orthodox Was a K. G. B. Spy – Zenit

Christendom:
Translation of Ratzinger’s Preface to the French Edition of Klaus Gamber – N. L. M.
Shock & Despair in Aleppo Amid Terror of the Earthquake, Local Bishops Say – Detroit Catholic
360M+ Christians Suffer High Levels of Persecution, Discrimination for Their Faith – Open Doors

America:
Denver Archdiocese Says Fired Lesbian Teacher Violated Contract – N. C. Register
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
New Auxiliary Bishop Appointed in El Paso Diocese, Immigrated from Philippines – N. C. Register
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Biden Tells Congress to Codify Roe, Pass Homosexual Protections – Catholic News Agency

France:
March for Life in Paris: The Fight Continues – Cécile Séveirac at Aleteia

Culture:
A Brief History of Our Annihilation – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at Crisis Magazine

Religion:
The ‘He Gets Us’ Commercials Promote Jesus, Who’s Behind Them & What is the Goal – N. P. R.
Should God Be Based? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The End of Christendom – Sebastian Milbank at The Critic

Books:
Valid? The Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI: Now Available – Steven O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est

Theology:
Questions from my R. C. I. A. Class About Heaven & Hell – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand

Architecture:
The Gospel of Architecture – Patrick Tomassi at First Things

Saint Blogs:
Because Most People Grow Out of Adolescent Atheism – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Catholic Social Teaching, Revisited – Robert W. Shaffern, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Statecraft:
Viktor Orban: The West’s Lone Anti-War Prophet – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Art:
The Most Catholic Opera: Dialogues of the Carmelites with Robert Reilly – Catholic Culture

Politics:
“Logic”: Adoption is More ‘Traumatic’ than Abortion, but Surrogacy is Great – The Federalist

Literature:
Strange Catholic Worlds of Speculative Fiction: Our Lady of Artilects – B. Kurland/Catholic Stand

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Obviously Caused By White Supremacy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Comparative Racism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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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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