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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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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Wow! Huge Moment in the Case Against Pro-Lifer Mark Houck – Creative Minority Report
2.  Rebellious Nuns Who Saved Catholicism in Mexico – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
3.  McElroy’s Attack on Church Teachings on Sexuality Is a Pastoral Disaster – N. C. Register
4.  Responses to Cardinal McElroy’s Essay in Jesuit-Run Amerika – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Why is Ad Orientem Worship So Controversial? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Denver Catholic
6.  Robert Cardinal McElroy’s Road to Nowhere – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
7.  The House With a Hundred Gates – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative
8.  The Liturgical Revolution Which Wasn’t, No Knox Nor King James – Fr. James Hunwicke
9.  N. Y. C. Erects Satanic Looking Statue to Honor Abortion, Wait, What? – Mt. Archbold/C. M. R.
10.  Why You Keep Seeing Ads for Jesus During N. F. L. Games – Kelsey Dallas at Deseret News

Year of the Eucharist:
Immaculate Reception – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand

Vatican:
Vatican Lawyers Deploy Full Court Press Against Former Auditor – The Pillar
Making Sense of the Vatican’s Approach to Dictatorial Regimes – Russell Shaw at The C. W. R.

Christendom:
Seven Years Ago, Cardinal Pell Made History in Canterbury Cathedral – Ed Pentin/N. C. Register
A Reader’s Guide to Benedict XVI’s Last Book – J. D. Flynn & Lk. Coppen at The Pillar
Pope Francis Decries German Synodal Way as ‘Neither Helpful Nor Serious’ – The C. W. R.
The Gadfly Letter Apostolate – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic World Report

America:
Prosecution Rests Case in Mark Houck Trial, Defense Motions to Dismiss Case – N. C. Register
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Attacks on U. S. Churches Exceed 275 & Counting – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Too Little, Too Late: D. O. J.’s First Jane’s Revenge Indictments Underwhelm – Washington Stand
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Attacks Against Our Churches are Bigotry, Pure & Simple – Fr. Patrick Briscoe/Our Sunday Visitor

Peru:
Five Things to Know about the Violence Racking Peru – C. N. A. via The Catholic World Report

Europe:
Spain Church Attacks: Suspect was Facing Deportation – B. B. C.

Liturgy:
Wars & Rumors of Liturgical Wars – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Education:
The K–12 Education Renaissance – Jeremy W. Tate at First Things

Music:
A Convert’s Journey to Fixing Bad Catholic Music (video & podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman

Saint Blogs:
Why a Woman is Not Called to be a Priest – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
“An old Farmer’s Rant” Revisited – Marcus Grodi at Just an Old Man Out Standing in His Field
Is Love a Choice or a Feeling? – Simone Rizkallah at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Resolution to End All Resolutions – David Torkington at Catholic Stand

Culture:
Waking Up To The Quiet Revolution – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Adam Graham’s Brilliant Transgender Prison Scam – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Four Ways to Safeguard Your Child from Radical Gender Ideology – The Washington Stand
Parents, It’s Time to Get Your Child Off of Social Media – Dan Hart at The Washington Stand

Statecraft:
Viktor Orban: ‘We Are In A War With Russia’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Free Enterprise:
How 1,000+ Companies Stack Up on Anti-Conservative Bias – The Washington Stand

Politics:
The Covid Narrative Tide is Turning – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
The Left & the Co-opting of Autism – Greg Cook at Crisis Magazine
“Gay Marriage” is Doubly Protected, Isn’t It Time to End the Oppression Narrative? – MercatorNet
Analysis: Illegal Immigration Under Biden Approaching 1% of Total U. S. Population – Breitbart

Books:
“Never Give Up” ~ A Review of Pelayo: King of Asturias by James Fitzhenry – Gloria Romanorum

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Great Moments in Cinema: For God, the Cid & Spain! – The American Catholic

Sacred Scripture:
Forgiving God – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Just in Case Anyone Still Believes That the Jesuits Are Catholic – The American Catholic
The Great Pat Buchanan Signs Off – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Lavender Mafia 24-7 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Humorous Take on the Religious Orders – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
The Klan Couldn’t Ask for More – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Video Shows Teachers Indoctrinating Children on Gender – C. M. R.

Highlights from The American Catholic:
You Can Trust Pfizer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Coming Home to the Church: Stories of 10 Theologians – J. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./N. C. Register
2.  The Beautiful Symbolism of the Wedding Veil – Marzena Devoud at Aleteia
3.  Francis Appointee McElroy’s Jaw-Dropping Call to Revolutionize, Queer the Church – R. Dreher
4.  Where in the World is Catholic Mass Attendance Highest? – John Burger at Aleteia
5.  Fr. Illo: Bishops’ Eucharistic Revival Doomed Without Faith-Filled Mass – California Cthlc Daily
6.  Benedict Warns of Intolerant West in New Book Published Posthumously – Catholic Herald
7.  How Do You Argue with Extreme Fringe Trads that the Novus Ordo is Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  The White-Martyr Cardinals’ Dinner – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
9.  Cardinal Müller’s Criticism of Pope Francis – L. Besmond de Senneville/La Croix International
10.  Why My Kids are in the Front Rows at Mass – Micah Murphy at Thy Geekdom Come

The Pope Francis Interview by Nicole Winfield at the Associated Press:
Pope Says Homosexuality Not a Crime – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press
Pope Discusses His Health, His Critics, & Future of Papacy – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press
Pope Decries Expanding Gun Use – Associated Press
Pope Warns German Church Reform Process Elitist, Ideological – N. Winfield/F. D’Emilio at A. P.
Pope Deplores World Obsessed With Weapons (video) – Associated Press

The Fallout from the Pope Francis A. P. Interview:
What, Precisely, Did Pope Francis Say about Homosexual ‘Sin’? – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
Which is Worse? A Crime or a Sin? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Repentance for Sin & Sacramental Absolution – Fr. Th. Weinandy, O.F.M., Cap./The Catholic Thing

Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracle of Seefeld, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Synod on Synodality:
Pope Francis Decries German Synodal Way as ‘Neither Helpful Nor Serious’ – N. C. Register

Second Vatican Council:
The Periti of Vatican II: A New Research Project by Sharon Kabel – New Liturgical Movement

Vatican:
Francis Says Intestinal Problems Have ‘Returned’ but Insists, ‘I’m in Good Health’ – N. C. Register
Benedict XVI’s New Book Vindicates John Paul II (video) – David L. Gray

Christendom:
Running the Numbers, Africa isn’t the Catholic Future, It’s the Present – Jn. L. Allen, Jr./Crux
U. S. Watchdog Urges Special Attention to Anti-Christian Carnage in Nigeria – J. Lavenburg/Crux
The Death of a Pope – Sydney Sadowski at Catholic Stand
Pope to Order of Malta: After Divisions, Time for Concord – Alessandro de Carolis/Vatican News
Spain: Moroccan Kills Sacristan & Leaves Four Others Injured (translated) – InfoVaticana

America:
Pro-Life Leader, Catholic Father of 7 Mark Houck Goes to Trial: Emotional 1st Day – N. C. Register
Cardinal George: Simply Catholic – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
Gender Studies – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Liberalism and Leo XIII – John C. Pinheiro, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
2023 Winter Trend: Faux Fur – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Two Suspects Indicted in 2022 Attacks on Florida Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – N. C. Register

Africa:
Revealed: Fr. Isaac Achi’s Final Moments Before He Was Burned to Death in Nigeria – ChurchPOP
At Least Thirty-Nine Priests Murdered In Nigeria In 2022 – Elizabeth Uwandu at Vanguard

Britannia:
The Church of England: Not of Sound Mind – Rev. Dr. Peter Mullen at Crisis Magazine

Asia:
For Catholics in Asia, Lunar New Year is Celebrated with Mass & Prayer – Th. C. Barber/Aleteia
Can Polls Save Myanmar’s Ethnic Christians? – Ann Tom Anand at Catholic365

Saint Blogs:
Mary, Victrix of Satan – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
A Little Friendly Social Media Advice – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Conversion of St. Paul – Denise Trull at Theology of Home Blog

Religion:
America Needs More Unapologetic Christians Like Tony Dungy – Sh. Fleetwood/The Federalist
Anglican Archbishop of York Says Sexual Immorality is Not Sinful – Christian Concern
Islamic Paintings of Prophet Muhammad are Important Piece of History, Here’s Why – R. U.
The Church of England Takes a “Third Way” on “Gay Marriage” – Carl R. Trueman at First Things

Politics:
Alabama Governor Adds Another Layer of Protection to Religious Freedom – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Victimhood’s Badge of Honor – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology of Home Blog
“Irrelevant,” Dems Response to Question About When a Baby Becomes Human – C. M. R.
Why Some Pro-Lifers Think ‘Free Birth’ Should be the Next Policy Goal – M. La Rosa at The Pillar
Bill Gates Steered Millions to China – Gabe Kaminsky at The Washington Examiner
Survey: 0% of Black Georgians Report Poor Voting Experience – Jsh. Arnold/Washington Stand

Spirituality:
How This Saint Broke His Ribs From Praying So Fervently – George Ryan at uCatholic
The Benefits of Prayer on Our Mental & Physical Well Being – Jason Lewis at Catholic Stand
Jack Rigert: Defending Your Kids & Family Amid a Spiritual War (stream) – Respect Life Radio

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
‘Dead Name’ Describes How Gender Ideology Kills Family Bonds – Fr. Johnson/Washington Stand
Vimeo Bans Transgender Truth Documentary ‘Dead Name’ – Fr. Ben Johnson/Washington Stand
A Man Called Otto a Powerful Portrayal of Love of Neighbor – The Catholic World Report

Culture:
Internet History, Porn, & the Altered Sexual Marketplace – Naomi Schaefer Riley at I. F. S.
Marriage Declining Dangerously – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Music:
On Singing Gregorian Chant Artfully – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at One Peter 5

Statecraft:
Japan on Verge of Societal Collapse Due to Crashing Birth Rate, Prime Minister Says – Ari Blaff
Japanese Prime Minister Vows to take Action on Declining Birthrate – C. N. A./The C. W. R.

Theology:
Purgatory – The Golden Prison – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
God Demands Justice – Abraham Joshua Heschel at Plough Magazine

Books:
The Blood-Drenched, Suffering Lands of Eastern Europe – Tim O’Sullivan at MercatorNet
Spending Time & Money With Our Lord – David P. Deavel, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative

Education:
Why Cutting Corners in Admissions Process is Bad for Catholic Schools – C. School Playbook

Apologetics:
The Weirdness of Mary’s Motherhood – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine

Science:
Science, Faith, & Answering Life’s Biggest Questions – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor

Free Enterprise:
Brits Pay More to Charge Electric Car than to Gas Up – John Nolte at Breitbart

Etc. . .:
These Two Ingredients Will Give You the Crispiest Fried Chicken Ever – A. A. Demarest/Kitchn
The History of How School Buses Became Yellow – Bryan Greene at Smithsonian Magazine

Short Links:
Martyr: Fr. Fidelis Moscinski – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Pope’s Ecological Conversion – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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1.  The New & Glorious English Translation of the Sacrament of Penance – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2.  The #TradWife Movement has Inspired Me to Ask Myself These Questions – C. Pigg at Aleteia
3.  Pavone was Accused of ‘Sexual Misconduct’ before Laicization – The Pillar
4.  Cardinal Re Horrified of Bishop Wilmer Heading C. D. F. – Il Messaggero via Catholic Conclave
5.  Can We Pray to the Archangel Uriel? Why E. W. T. N. Priest Warns Against It – ChurchPOP
6.  Spanish Priest Blasts James Martin for Poisoned Doctrine on Homosexuality – N. C. Register
7.  Study: Marrying Young Without Living Together First Yields Most Durable Marriages – Aleteia
8.  Bugnolan “Conclave” Begins January 30, 2023 at a Rome Airport Hotel! – Roma Locuta Est
9.  On the Road to Hyperpapalism – Martin R. Cejka at The European Conservative
10.  Backgrounder: Why is There So Much Christian Persecution in Nigeria – John Burger/Aleteia

Year of the Eucharist:
Adore Jesus This St. Valentine’s Day – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand

Christendom:
Key Papal Ally Says Divisions in the Church Nothing New, can be Healthy – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Jesuits Ask Fr. M. Rupnik to Stay Close to Rome During Ongoing Preliminary Inquiries – C. W. R.

America:
Revisiting “Santa Muerte” – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Priest Found Guilty of Blocking Entrance to Abortion Facility, Faces Prison Time – N. C. Register
2023 Winter Trend: Faux Fur – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Facing Declines in People & Money, Seattle Launches Parish Consolidation Push – Crux
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
N. Y. C. becomes First City in the Nation to Offer Free Abortion Pills – J. P. Mauro

Canada:
Cardinal Ouellet Denies Second Sexual Abuse Claim from Québec – Tom Heneghan at The Tablet

Britannia:
Scottish Catholic Magazine – Will Ross Official

Peru:
Peruvian Bishops Call For Peace as Unrest Continues – F. McDonagh & E. Teague at The Tablet

Evangelization:
Whitney Houston Sax Player Converts to Catholicism – Bess Twiston Davies at The Tablet
Evangelizing through Authentic Friendship – Michael Adams at Word on Fire

Apologetics:
Why Would a Priest Refuse to Forgive? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Is the Body of Christ Male or Female? – Unknown Centurion at Catholic Stand
Did God Change Saul’s Name To Paul? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Politics:
The Death Cult of Eco-Feminism – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine

Liturgy:
What is the Zairean Rite & What Does It Mean for the Church? – Aleteia

Spirituality:
Do The Hard Thing – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Confidence in the Spiritual Life When We Are Weak – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
New Beginnings in Christ – Dian Ragsdale at Catholic Stand

Art:
How Mary—& a Painting—Inspired ‘O Magnum Mysterium’ – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Vocations:
Why St. Monica is the Go-To Saint for Modern Dating – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Free Enterprise:
It’s Time to Treat Big Tech Like Big Tobacco – W. Bradford Wilcox at I. F. S.

Sacred Tradition:
Respect for Tradition is Vital if We Want a Culture of Beauty – New Liturgical Movement

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Bishop Kurt’s Rising Ruthenian Star – Carl Bunderson at The Pillar
2.  You Might be able to Improve the Preaching in Your Parish, Change a Priest’s Life – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  The Devilishly Heretical Fr. James Martin – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
4.  The Late Benedict XVI’s New Book – A . C. Wimmer at Catholic News Agency
5.  This Heterodox German Bishop May Soon Be Vatican’s Doctrinal Head – N. C. Register
6.  Following the German Bishops’ Lead—to Disaster – Phi. F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
7.  Farewell, George Neumayr, a Man with the Heart of a Lion – Robert Moynihan at Inside the V. . .
8.  What if They Restrict the T. L. M. Even More? – T. S. Flanders at One Peter 5
9.  Three Simple Words to Keep You From Judging Others – John C. Connell at Catholic Stand
10.  Inspirational Video of Little Children Play-Acting a Mass as Priests (Video) – Fr. Z’s Blog

Christmas Season:
What’s the Deal with the Christmas Ox & Ass? – Michael Lofton at Catholic Answers

Synod on Synodality:
S. S. A. Proponent Fr. Timothy Radcliffe Will Lead Synod Retreat – C. Mares at C. N. A.

Commentary & Opinion:
Meanings & Words – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Proselytizing the Popesplainers – Kennedy Hall at One Peter 5

Christendom:
Liturgical War Instead of Liturgical Peace – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Africa:
Mythbusting: “African Catholicism is a Vatican II Success Story” – New Liturgical Movement

Europe:
A ‘Dirty Schism’ in Germany? – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
Church in Germany Defies Vatican on Sexual Ethics – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
For Italy’s Catholic Church, the Battle of the Bells Tolls On – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Will Don Bosco’s Mom be Beatified? – Aleteia
German Bishop Dismisses Vatican Concerns Over a Permanent Synodal Council – C. W. R.

America:
Montse Alvarado Named President & C. O. O. of E. W. T. N. News – N. C. Register
What was It like to be at the First Post-Roe March for Life? – Zoe Romanowsky at Aleteia

Canada:
Has Canada Finally Realized that Its Euthanasia Law is a Human Rights Disaster? – MercatorNet

Indian Sub-Continent:
Pakistan Tightens Its Already Far-Reaching Blasphemy Laws – J. McKeown at C. N. A. via C. W. R.

North America:
Prosecution Accused of Fabricating Witnesses for Trial of Nicaraguan Bishop – N. C. Register

Religion:
Hundreds Of Churches Closing in The West – Adam Gabbatt at The Guardian
Sorry, Anglicans, There Is No Third Way – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Free Enterprise:
Ten Topics You Rarely Hear Discussed Openly & Rationally on Mainstream Media – MercatorNet
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Theology:
What If You’re Wrong? – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
Nothing Escapes the Notice of God – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic365

Spirituality:
Am I Cooperating with Evil by Changing Generic “He” to Gender Neutral Terms – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why St. Francis de Sales was Skeptical of Self-Proclaimed Mystics – Phi. Kosloski at Aleteia

Culture:
Modesty vs. Androgyny – Abigail Kengor at Crisis Magazine
The Rise of the Single Woke & Young, Democratic Female – J. Kotkin & S. Abrams at MercatorNet
The Myth of a Good Divorce – Stephen G. Adubato at Plough Magazine
The Beauty of Silence – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
2023 Winter Trend: Faux Fur – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Helping Yourself To The Western Canon – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Education:
Teaching the American Civil War – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
The Purpose of Mathematics in a Classical Education – Thomas I. Treloar, Ph.D., at T. I. C.
There’s Never been a Better Time to Homeschool – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Philosophy:
Philosopher Georg Hegel & the Left Today – Michael J. Baglino at Catholic365

Evangelization:
The Sacrament of Marriage – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
A Closer Look at the Life & Legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola – Catholic365

Politics:
Charles’s Britain: Land Of Woke & Glory – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Step Two – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
V. P. Harris & Her War on the Unborn – John Roskoski at Catholic365
Will The Right’s Next Pro-Life President Please Stand Up? – Jessica Kramer at Crisis Magazine
Report: U. S. Is ‘Most Permissive Country’ for Minor Gender Transition – Washington Stand
Making It Easier to Have a Child Doesn’t Require Making Birth Free – I. F. Studies

Obituary:
Bishop Matthew H. Clark of Rochester Dies at 85 – N. B. C. News
Remembering Paul Johnson, the Historian of Human Dignity – Hans Zeiger at Public Discourse

History:
Vatican Coins in the Fountain! A Brief History of Church Coinage – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Short Links:
Gay Activists Couple Who Sexually Abused Adopted Sons Having Rough Time in Prison – T. A. C.
Netflix About to Bring You a Narnia Series, What Could Go Wrong – C. M. R.

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