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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Pope Francis’ Consecration of Russia Is an Ecclesial Earthquake – Fr. R. de Souza/NC Register
2.  To Consecrate Russia & Oneself & One’s Family – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Tan·Direction
3.  The Consecration & the War – William Fahey at The Catholic Thing
4.  Pope Naaman & Fatima? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
5.  Tim Gordon & Bp. Strickland on Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart – M Archbold
6.  An “Ad Orientem” Church in an Age of Horizontalism – Larry Chapp at Adoremus Bulletin
7.  What is a Woman? – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
8.  A Tale of Two Christian Universities – André Villeneuve, Ph.D., S.T.B., S.S.L., at Crisis Magazine
9.  4 Ways to Join in the Consecration of Russia & Ukraine This Friday – J McKeown/CNA/Rgstr
10.  Deadly Anger – Fr. Chris Pietraszko at Missio Dei

. . .NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  What Killed Cultural Aspiration – Matthew Walther at The Lamp Magazine
12.  Justice & War in Ukraine—Part II: What Putin Wants – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
13.  How To Evangelize Fallen-Away Catholics – Marcel LeJeune at Catholic Missionary Disciples
14.  Becoming a ‘New Man’ Through the Eucharist – Mt. Riedl at The Arlington Catholic Herald
15.  Crises in Catechesis – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
16.  Meet the Catholic Priest Who Helped Desegregate College Basketball – Pet. Feuerherd/Rgstr
17.  Thief Steals Saint Nicholas Ring – Associated Press News
18.  2 Anglican Bishops Resign to Become Catholic, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
19.  Praying from the Depths of the Psalms & Scatter My Darkness: New Spiritual Books – NLM
20.  The Turbulent History of Moscow’s Immaculate Conception Cathedral – C Mares/CNA/Rgstr

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Krakow Archbishop: To Be a Credible Rival to Russia, Europe Must Remember Who It Is – Reg
How to Build the Courage to Ask for Donations – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Marian Option: More Relevant Than Ever – Carrie Gress, Ph.D. at TOH Blog
What They Don’t Tell You About Motherhood: An Open Letter to Women – Kayla Iuliano at Aleteia
Death Cannot Conquer Love – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BEST OF THE REST:
Dostoevsky Knew, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Heaven’s Happy Warriors: The Fisher Family – Seton Magazine
Creating Peace in Your Corner of the World – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand
Help Needed from Eastern Catholics: Byzantine, Slavic about a Title of Mary – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pondering Equality, Hierarchy, & Submission in Marriage – T. R. Kozinski at Catholic World Report
Keep Your Eyes on Poland, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Remembering the Forgotten Lessons of Iraq – Jerry D. Slayer at Crisis Magazine
Mourning the Bridegroom: How Byzantine Catholics Approach Lent – Rob. Klesko at NC Register
Top Off Spring with the Perfect Hat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Sponsorship for Royal School of Needlework Course from Guild of St. Clare – Jos. Shaw, J.D.
Making Difficult, Life-Changing Decisions – Rocio Hermes at Blessed Is She
The Best Explanation on the Anti-Catholic Blaine Amendments (YouTube) – Edify
Prayer-Time Tips (& Women’s Reading Resources) for Lent – Amy Smith at NC Register
Behind the Frontlines of the Vatican’s Ukraine-Russia Strategy – Christopher White
10 Scriptural Passages That Emphasize Hospitality – Tom Perna at epicPew
Crux Stationalis: New Lenten Stational Church Videos from Rome – Liturgical Arts Journal
Five Steps to Holiness (Podcast) – 10 Minutes with Jesus

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
The Bush Family Kabuki Theater – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Left’s Main Arguments Are Silence & Shut It! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  I’m Hoping & Praying We’re on the Verge of a Miracle – Mt. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
2.  Hindu Temple in Closed N.Y. Church Raises Questions – The Pillar
3.  “If An Atheist Listens to This Prayer, the Webs of His Mind Will Be Cleared” – New Lit Mov
4.  A Prayer for Detachment from All Earthly Things by Thomas à Kempis – Tan·Direction
5.  Catholic Anti-Feminism—Stephanie Gordon – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
6.  Bernadette of Lourdes Relics to Tour U.S. – Toni Pallatto at Catholic News Service
7.  The Liturgy Wars – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
8.  Exorcist Will Livestream Deliverance Prayer, & Healing Session – ChurchPOP
9.  Group Hopes for Catholic Parish with Anglican Traditions – The Portland Catholic Sentinel
10.  Michael Nazir-Ali on Becoming Catholic – R. R. Reno at First Things

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Ecclesiastical Architect & Benedictine Monk: Fr. Michael McInerney, O.S.B. – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
Why Should Every Man Build a Library (YouTube) – The Catholic Gentleman
Michigan Pressure on Catholic Adoption Agencies Backfires, Costs $800K in Legal Fees – Rgstr
What is Devotion to the Immaculate Heart? – Aleteia
How Ketanji Brown Jackson Defends Her Record for Sentencing Child Porn Offenders – NC Rgstr

BEST OF THE REST:
French Contemplatives Accepting People with Down Syndrome – D. R. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
Little-Seen Footage of JP2’s 1984 Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – New Advent Blog
The Spiritual Solution to Our Collective Identity Crisis – Jon. Culbreath/National Catholic Register
Next SCOTUS Justice Pledges Allegiance to Transgenderism – D. R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Judge Jackson on the Stand – Kody W. Cooper at Crisis Magazine
Love Our Enemies? It’s Hard! – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
The Fog of the New Cold War – Matthew Giambrone at Crisis Magazine
Listen This Lent – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
Cultivate Fidelity in Times of Suffering – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Spiritual Poverty – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Missio Dei
Top Off Spring with the Perfect Hat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Fostering Needed Connections With Lonely, Isolated Elders – Susan Klemond at NC Register
Prædicate Evangelium: Popes’ Curial Reform Still a Work in Progress – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
WHO Guidelines on Abortion Imply Conscience Objections are ‘Indefensible’ – K Jones/CNA/Reg
The Number 40 in the Bible & Lent – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Celebrating 400 Years of St. Teresa of Ávila’s Canonization – J. Sokol/National Catholic Register
Lent Heralds the Return of Pittsburgh’s Glorious Fish Fry Season – Rossilynne S. Culgan/Saveur

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  27 Books Every Child Should Read from Kindergarten to 8th Grade – Catholic School Playbook
2.  Obstinate Artists Who Succeeded in the Modern Era by Sticking to Tradition – New Lit Mov
3.  A Case Study in Colour & Detail: St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines, Iowa – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
4.  A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words – Updated – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Francis’ 10th-Year Troubles Loom – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register
6.  As DeSantis Wages Culture War, His Catholic Faith Is Only News When Attacked – Get Religion
7.  Regarding Ganswein’s Speech – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
8.  TLM Typo: Vatican Says ‘Extraordinary Form’ in New Constitution a Gaffe – C. Mares/CNA/Reg
9.  Sisters of Life Bring Their Call to Love to New Convent in the Catskills – Emily Benson at Crux
10.  Senator Presses Ketanji Brown Jackson on Fairly Judging Catholics – Sh. Mullen/CNA/Rgstr

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
What Does It Mean to Consecrate a Country to Mary? – Aleteia
The Hidden Powers of St. Benedict’s Medal – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Return of the Catholic Hierarchy in Britain – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand
The Consecration of Russia – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Judas, Congress, & the Betrayal of the Family – Jerome German at Catholic Stand

BEST OF THE REST:
After 39 Years of Marriage Widower & Doctor Enters Priesthood & More – Best In Cthlc Blogging
Introducing the Theology of Home T.V. Series – Theology of the Home Blog
Man of God: Film of Faith & Tranquility of the Soul for Our Troubled Time – Js. Day/NC Register
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Okay, Now It’s “Humanity” & Not Russia & Ukraine – Updated: Text of the Consecration – Fr. Zed
Top Off Spring with the Perfect Hat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Judge & Defendant: The Pope’s Two Bodies, in the Trial of the Century – Sandro Magister
The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Family Life – Catholic East Texas
The Church, Sex Abuse, & the Hispanic Community – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Pius XI, Saint Joseph, & Joseph Stalin – Michael J. Nader at Catholic World Report
St. Peter’s Univ. in the Sweet 16: Another Catholic Cinderella Story – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
Faithful Christians Join Christ on Front Line in Battle for Peace – Fr. Roger Landry at NC Register
What is Popular Piety? – Joseph Tuttle at Missio Dei
Major Archbishop: Catholic Parishes in Ukraine Become Humanitarian Hubs – C Mares/CNA/Reg
The Goal of Catholic Social Teaching as the Foundation for Spiritual Growth – Tan·Direction

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Do Not Romanticize Ukraine – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Before & After: St. Patrick’s Oratory in Green Bay, Wisconsin – Sh. Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  Exorcist Diary: Satan Witnesses to the Sanctity of the Eucharist – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
3.  How Do We Know What Jesus Actually Said & Did? – Joseph J. Plaud, Ph.D., at Missio Dei
4.  Traditionis Custodes Reversal Coming Soon? – D. R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
5.  Cardinals Most Likely to Be Elected Next Pope, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
6.  Dead Order Walking – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  The End of Christendom? – R. R. Reno at First Things
8.  Reshuffling of the Curia: Implications for the Future of Doctrine & the T.L.M. – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Orthodox Bishops Invited to Pray Akathist as Pope Consecrate Russia, Ukraine – Ed. Pentin
10.  Are Secret Baptisms Valid? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor

NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  10 Highlights of Prædicate Evangelium – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza/National Catholic Register
12.  The Intercession of St. Joseph – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
13.  A New Gregorian Chant Course – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
14.  Argentinian Bishop’s Conviction Spotlights Popes’ Role in Case – J. F. Desmond/NC Register
15.  Translations of Dead Languages – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
16.  Bad Pope Gets Elected & Causes Reformation & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
17.  Principles for Chaste Relationships – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance
18.  Marriage, Domestic Abuse, & Separation – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
19.  5 Catholic Apps Every Catholic Needs to Grow Closer to Christ This Lent – ChurchPOP
20.  War in Ukraine in Light of Just War Principles – Fr. Edmund Waldstein, O. Cist./Sancrucensis

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
When it Comes to Evangelizing, Delivery is Important – Genesius at Catholic Stand
The Case Against Those Who Claim “Benedict is (Still) Pope” – Steven O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est
Ordinariate Bishop to Join Pope Consecration of Ukraine/Russia to Immaculate Heart – P J Smith
In My Weakness I Am Strong – Khylie M. Small at Missio Dei

BEST OF THE REST:
Study Scripture Online at the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
When Catholic Social Teaching & Neoclassical Economics Collide – Stephen Barrows at Acton
War Is Not Healthy . . . Neither Is Tyranny – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Defending the Filioque, & More Great Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Faith in Him – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Living Alms – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Top Off Spring with the Perfect Hat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Pope Francis, Will There be a Meeting with Patriarch Kirill? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday. . .
Praying in Solidarity with Ukraine Through Iconography – Maggie Garnett at Radiant Magazine
How Prædicate Evangelium Changes the Vatican’s Dicasteries: CNA Explainer – C Mares/NCReg
Why You Can Trust the Bible (Rumble Podcast) – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Sri Lankan Cardinal Laments Possible Corruption in Easter Attacks Investigation – CNA/NCReg
St. Benedict of Nursia on the Observance of Lent – Tan·Direction

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Rachel Levine is Man of the Year – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Our Under Studied Civil War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Glimpse into How Seminarians Trained for the Sacrament of Penance – Fr Stoeppel STL STD
2.  Prayer to St. Gabriel the Archangel for Protection Against Evil – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
3.  The Forgotten Art of Bullion Embroidery – Liturgical Arts Journal
4.  Deacon Greydanus Joins with Abortion Activism by Repeating Pro-Abort Points – Dave Griffey
5.  Text Pals: J. B. Pritzker, Card. Cupich in Close Contact Amid Pandemic – Chicago Sun∗Times
6.  Anti-Catholicism Chic – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
7.  Bishop Ned Darling, & the Bugnini Lectionary – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
8.  Interviewing a Former Witch: Witchcraft is Self-Destructive – Charles D. Fraune at Slaying. . .
9.  Demons Hate Gemma, Flannery, Nihilism, & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
10.  A New Booklet on Stabat Mater by Fr. Armand de Mallery, F.S.S.P. – New Liturgical Movement

NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Who Was Jesus’ Grandfather? – Jimmy Akin
12.  Resisting the Zeitgeist – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register
13.  Try It for Lent. . .the Daily Examen – Sister Christina Neumann at Catholic Stand
14.  Online Catholic Marriage Prep Builds Christ-Centered Marriages – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
15.  Spiritual Suffering – Kelly Ann Tallent at Missio Dei
16.  How St. Olga of Kyiv Went from Mass Murderer to Saint – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
17.  Justice & War in Ukraine: Part I – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
18.  Thinking about World Christianity, Digging Deep into Overlooked Catholic Details – Get Rlgn
19.  Gilbert & Me – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
20.  Survey: Black Catholic Worship is Unique, but Majority-Black Parishes Rare – CNA/CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A New Theism? – James Matthew Wilson at The Catholic Thing
Ex Opere Operato vs. Ex Opere Operantis – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Dear Science: What If Kids Need Their Moms? – Noelle Mering at Catholic Answers Magazine
First Ordinariate Mass in East Tennessee – Dan McWilliams at The East Tennessee Catholic
Powerful Promises from Pope Leo XIII’s Prayer to St. Joseph – Patti M. Armstrong at NC Register
Pope Launches Vatican Restructure Aimed at Flexibility & Collaboration – The Pillar

BEST OF THE REST:
25 Years Later, Legion of Christ Victims Seek Reparations – Nicole Winfield at AP News
Why Ukraine Matters: The Consecration of Russia to Mary – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
St. Michael Indian School Leads with Catholic Faith, Navajo Culture in Ed. Excellence – P. J. Smith
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Have You Heard of This Miraculous Shrine, the Lourdes of Ukraine? – John Burger at Aleteia
Top Off Spring with the Perfect Hat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
An Unlikely Image of Beauty: The Pietà – Molly Farinholt at Radiant
Pope Reorganizes Vatican with Focus on Evangelization, Roles for Laity – Christopher White
Chile’s New Leader Puts Bishops on Notice Over Legacy of Sex Abuse – Inés San Martín/Crux
Russian Voice for Peace: Solovyov on How War Undermines Christian Culture – Jared Staudt PhD
Could Pope Visit Ukraine? Here’s What His Rep in Kyiv Said – Joe Burkas at CNA via NC Register
What is Being Done to Spread the Devotion to the Immaculate Heart? – Barb Enster at Blue Army
Adoremus Bulletin Announces a New Land-Down-Under Edition – The Editors/Adoremus Bulletin
G. K. Chesterton Became Catholic 100 Years Ago – K. V. Turley at National Catholic Register
The Inspiring Story of Blessed Gerard: Founder of the Order of Malta – R J Wolff KJ/Tan·Direction
Ears to Hear: Catholics & the Podcast Revolution – K. V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Heroic Beginning of Catholic Church in China – Massimo Introvigne at MercatorNet
Pope Reforms Curia with Launch of Vatican Constitution: Prædicate Evangelium – CNA/NC Rgstr
Why Classical Education with Richard Jackson (Podcast) – Mark Bauerlein at First Things

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Woman Swimmer Caught Using Men’s Testicles to Win NCAA Swim Race – D. R. McClarey, J.D.
Madness – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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VVEEKEND EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Archaeologists Find 3,100-Year-Old Pottery Bearing the Name of Biblical Judge – Aleteia
2.  Do You Celebrate This Almost Forgotten Lenten Sunday? – Laura Ricketts at epicPew
3.  Sisters of Mercy Chapel in Belmont, North Carolina – Liturgical Arts Journal
4.  Consecrate Me Baby One More Time! – One Mad Mom
5.  Milwaukee Archd. Only Recognize Biological Sex, Media Finds Priest to Denounce – CMR
6.  A Russian’s View of Ukraine, Fatima, & Russia – Edouard Belaga, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
7.  The Fate of Judas Iscariot – Jimmy Akin
8.  Doctor Harricus Truman, War Criminal? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
9.  Feeling Angry? Take It before the Blessed Sacrament – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
10.  Eucharistic Devotion of the High Middle Ages – Fr. Uwe Michael Lang at Adoremus

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Purgatory & the Church Suffering – Conor Gallagher at Tan·Direction
Colorado’s Abortion Bill: Here’s Why Pro-Lifers are Alarmed – J. McKeown/CNA/NC Register
Saint Joseph & the Holy Eucharist — Fr. Serafino Lanzetta at Rorate Cæli
Catholic Leaders & Theologians Laud Pope’s Consecration of Russia & Ukraine – Edward Pentin

BEST OF THE REST:
The Devil Offers No Mercy, Jesus Remedies This Thru Sacrament of Penance – Knowing Is Doing
Four Ways Men & Women are Complementary, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Silence: God’s Eternal Language – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology of Home
Does Communion in the State of Sin Fulfill the “Easter Duty”? – Fr. Tim Ferguson
Did Jesus Name the Wrong High Priest, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
The Shirt Off Your Neighbor’s Back – Foxfier at The American Catholic
Adoration of the Eucharist Teaches Us to Reverence Humanity – Kelly Ann Tallant at Missio Dei
British Parliament Rejects Assisted Suicide Legislation – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
Contemplative Prayer: The Fruit of Love – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock at Catholic Spiritual Direction
From Loving to Union – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Four Meaningful Ways We can Help Job Seekers – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Lent is the Perfect Time for Spring Cleaning – Sarah Robsdottir at Aleteia
Top Off Spring with the Perfect Hat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Holy Week Celebrations in Brazil – New Liturgical Movement

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Disinformation-2020 Becomes Simple Truth-2022 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Makes Sense – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Why Are Anglican Bishops Becoming Catholic? – Peter Jesserer Smith at Ntnl Cthlc Register
2.  On the Unity of the Catholic Church, East & West – Joseph J. Plaud, Ph.D., at Missio Dei
3.  The Conspiratorial “Declarations” of Archbishop Viganò – George Weigel at First Things
4.  Pope Francis’ ‘Zanchetta Problem’ – Ed. Condon & J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
5.  Mel Gibson Discusses “Father Stu” (Rumble) – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
6.  Tolkien’s Reply to Nazi-Allied Media that Challenged His Aryan Descent – Zelda Caldwell
7.  ‘Just War’ No More? What did Pope Francis Say, & What Does It Mean? – The Pillar
8.  German Catholics Fret about Schism in Their Church – Michael Cook at MercatorNet
9.  The Necessary Canonisation of Holy Nuns? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
10.  Sam Rocha Sets the Record Straight – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Smaller is Usually More Beautiful, But Not Always – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D. at Underground. . .
12.  New Book Empowers Young Women To Be Happy, Healthy, & Whole – Ignitum Today
13.  Happy Hour – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
14.  Spiritual Reading For Your Lent – Jessica McAfee at epicPew
15.  Questions About Jesus’ Genealogies – Jimmy Akin
16.  The Relationship bt. Idolatry & Societal Chaos According to the Bible – Gloria Romanorum
17.  The Ceremonies of the Passion – Fr. William Rock, F.S.S.P., at New Liturgical Movement
18.  Massach. Pro-Lifers Rue Catholic School’s Choice to Honor Pro-Abort Politico – NC Register
19.  Budapest Case: Is the Vatican’s Money Problem Fraud, Or Incompetence? – John Allen/Crux
20.  Renowned Art Historian Unveils Many Faces of St. Joseph – Mary Beth Bracy/Ignitum Today

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Ukraine as the Breadbasket of the World: Are We in Danger of Food Shortages? – Aleteia
On Angels & Demons (YouTube) – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Russia, Our Lady & the Faith of Ukraine – Ann Schneible at National Catholic Register
What St. Basil the Great Wants You to Know about Fasting – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

BEST OF THE REST:
Truth Has to be Repeated Constantly – Charlette Mills at Catholic Stand
Saints & Blesseds of Ukraine – The Pillar
Improving Your Life Through Spiritual Reflections – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
The Oratorio: Lenten Music to Edify (& Perhaps Entertain) – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at BCC
Top Off Spring with the Perfect Hat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Book Notice: Habiller le Culte – Vestments from 18th Century Belgium – Liturgical Arts Journal
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Power of Religious Language – Cindy Wooden at Catholic News Service via Crux
Father Willie Doyle’s Spiritual Legacy Highlighted by New Association – K. V. Turley at NC Register
“I Was a Stranger & You Invited Me In”: Fr. Patrick Briscoe Reports from Poland – Aleteia
Marian Fathers Offer Shelter, Spiritual Solace Amid Ukraine War – Jos. Pronechen at NC Register
Pænitemini: Apostolic Constitution on Fast & Abstinence – Pope Paul VI at Adoremus

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Requiescat In Pace: Peter Bowles – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Beautiful Documentary on Fairfield Traditional Carmelite Monastery – Rorate Cæli
2.  Beyond ‘The Quiet Man’: Other Irish-Themed Movies for St. Patrick’s Day – Jn. Barnes/Aleteia
3.  Scott Hahn Witnesses Spiritual Awakening in Traditional Lenten Disciplines – J Byrne/NC Reg
4.  Pope Appoints Chilean Bishop Accused of Child Sex Cover-Up – The World/Complicit Clergy
5.  A Suggestion for Beneplenists Before It’s Too Late – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
6.  New “Dirty Dozen” List – Mark Pattison at Catholic News Service
7.  What has Pope Changed about Mass Intentions? CNA Explainer – Hannah Brockhaus via CWR
8.  Priest & Nun Named in New Hope Haven Sexual Abuse Lawsuit – CBS News/Complicit Clergy
9.  Is Vatican II “Spent”? – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
10.  The Evil Agenda Infiltrating Our Catholic Schools – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority. . .

NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  2 Meat Fridays? Maybe – The Pillar via Adoremus
12.  Ancient Sarcophagus Found Under Cathédrale de Notre Dame in Paris – Reuters via CNN
13.  Why are Some Anglican Bishops Leaving for Catholicism? – Simon Caldwell at CNS via Crux
14.  The Truth, the Whole Truth, & Nothing but the Truth – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
15.  Pope Tells Russian Orthodox Leader: No Such Thing as ‘Just War’ – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
16.  Woman Puts Her Euthanasia on Hold after Talking to Her Archbishop – G. Del Guercio/Aleteia
17.  The Shapes of the Medieval Ostensorium (Monstrance) – Liturgical Arts Journal
18.  4 Times Russia has been Consecrated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – P. Kosloski/Aleteia
19.  German Bishop Permits Lay Baptisms — Is That Allowed? – The Pillar
20.  More Biblical Evidence for the Eucharist – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Embracing the Cross & Overcoming Anxiety – Kevin D. Majeres, M.D., at The Catholic Gentleman
The Agrarian Life – Marcus Grodi
Why Catholics Practice Fasting & Abstinence During Lent, in 8 Simple Infographics – ChurchPOP
Weaponized Catechisms – Aaron Seng at Crisis Magazine
Will Mary Now Put the “Holy” Back in “Holy Mother Russia”? – Miss Anita Moore, O.P., Esq.
Pastors Get Crookston – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
Awareness of Angels – Conor Gallagher at Tan·Direction
Helping Teens Discern – Sheri Wohlfert at The San Jose Valley Catholic
This Catholic Doctor Lost All in Nagasaki Bombing: Except Faith, Hope & Love – K Jones/CNA

BEST OF THE REST:
What Is Canon Law For? – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Top Off Spring with the Perfect Hat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Banning a Penetrating Truth: Theosis & the Light of Transfiguration – Fr. John Hunwicke at ME
Half of a Mustard Seed – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
The 60th Anniversary of Veterum Sapientia – New Liturgical Movement
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Eleven Years On for the Ordinariates – Msgr. Andrew Burnham at Latin Gate
Christopher Dawson & the Formation of Christendom – Joseph Tuttle at Catholic365
Fishing with the Thomists – Jennifer Fitz at One Soul at a Time
Plastic Man Piety: Of Monks, Malleability & Supple Sanctity – R Becker/National Catholic Register
St. Robert Bellarmine on Fasting – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
27 Dominican Martyrs of Spanish Civil War to Be Beatified in June – ACI Prensa via NC Register
Our Lady of Fatima Statue to Visit Ukraine – Aleteia
Ukrainian Military Chaplain: Putin Seeks ‘Geopolitical Transformation’ – Inés San Martín at Crux
Ukrainian Archbishop Asks for Worldwide Novena to Popes’ Russia & Ukraine Consecration – Reg
Latin American Bishops to Join Popes’ Consecration of Russia & Ukraine – Catholic World Report
The Gift of Perseverance Gives Us Joy – Celeste Behe at National Catholic Register
Here are Resources on the 1984 Consecration of Russia – CNA via Catholic World Report
When Was Jesus Crucified? The Day of the Week & Passover – Jimmy Akin
Prayer that People of Irish Heritage Will Keep the Catholic Faith – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Social Media Noise Leaves Us Bored & Lonely, Seek God in the Silence – M Schultz/NC Rgstr
The Gift of World Youth Day 2016: Fr. Patrick Briscoe Reports from Poland – Aleteia

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Satire Surrenders to Mad Reality – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

EARLY MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Chesterton & the Millennial Nun – Maggie Garnett at The Lamp Magazine
2.  David Gray’s Story: From Prison & Attempted Suicide to the Catholic Church – Steve Ray
3.  Growing Norbertine Abbey to Launch New Community in Illinois – Kevin J. Jones/CNA/CWR
4.  Bombshell Memo to Cardinals on Next Papal Conclave – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
5.  One Mad Mom’s Plan for World Peace – One Mad Mom
6.  A Memo on Next Conclave Circulating Among Cardinals, Here It Is – Sandro Magister
7.  Pro-Abort “Handmaidens” Break Up Mass, Blast Abp. Cordileone, Attack Pro-Lifer – CMR
8.  Pope Francis, The T.L.M., & the Ordinariates – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
9.  The Forgotten Pope – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
10.  Did Jesus Name the Wrong High Priest? – Jimmy Akin

NEXT 10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Turning Empty Convents Into Evangelizing Young-Adult Residences – Peter Jesserer Smith
12.  At Peace with the Entirety of Your Vocation – Jennifer Fitz at One Soul at a Time
13.  We Will Not Be Silenced, Says UK Catholic Activist After Hong Kong Jail Threat – CNA/Reg
14.  The Broken Catholic Church: My Conversation with Kale Zelden – Joseph Sciambra
15.  A Message to “Cancelled” Priests by Archbishop Héctor Aguer – Archbishop Héctor Aguer
16.  Understanding Why Some are Parsing Putin in One Easy Image – David Griffey at Daffey. . .
17.  A New Apparition for This Generation – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
18.  How the USCCB Can Save $28 Million – Daniel Carr at Crisis Magazine
19.  Remember. . . the T.L.M. is the Problem, Not the Techno-Light Show Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
20.  ‘Catholic’ Marquette Univ. Scraps Seal ‘cuz Looks Like a White Man Is Giving Directions – CC

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
First Mass Since “Reformation” Celebrated at Swiss Cathedral – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register
What is the Difference between the Fruits & the Gifts of the Holy Spirit? – Ignitum Today
The Ordination of a Former Anglican Bishop – C. Bunderson at CNA via National Catholic Register
Are German Bishops Going Too Far? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
On Angels & Abortion – Edward J. Barr at Roma Locuta Est
Card. Pell Calls on Vatican to Correct Heretical European Bishops – Edward Pentin
Ex-Seminarian on Zanchetta’s Abuse: We Were Practically Nothing to Him – NC Register
No Snails This Year? No Leaping Over Fires Or Burning Witches? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Exorcist Diary: Our Lady Prays For Peace – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at CatholicExorcism.org

BEST OF THE REST:
A Ramble About the Ides of March – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Bishops Fail in Defending Conscience – Bernadette Ward at Public Discourse
Why Did Our Lady of Fatima Only Mention Russia? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Living with Alzheimer’s – A Caregiver Remembers – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Three-Quarters of Black Catholics Say Fighting Racism ‘Essential’ to Faith – Brian Fraga
Easter Dresses That Bloom All Year ‘Round – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
How Big Was Jesus in Mary’s Womb at the Visitation & What Could He Do? – Steve Ray
Saint Joseph the Resourceful Man of God – Thomas McKenna at Catholic Stand
Women Commissioned to Confer Baptisms in German Catholic Diocese – CNA via NC Register
Our Thirst for God – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
The Madonna of Kyiv & Mary’s Message in Hrushiv – Wincenty Łaszewski at Catholic Exchange
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Organic Development of the Shape of the Chasuble – Liturgical Arts Journal
Lenten Meditation on Eternal Happiness by St. Francis de Sales – Tan·Direction
Living a Life of Holiness: The Need for Prayer, Fasting, & Penance – Jon. Fessenden at Missio Dei
Sts. Jacinta & Francisco Marto, the Seers of Fatima – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register
The Reality of Exorcism & Demonic Possession – Fr. Kevin Drew at Tan·Direction
Pakistan’s First Servant of God Akash Bashir, Celebration of His Martyrdom Day – NC Register
Book Review: The Way of the Cross for Priests – New Liturgical Movement
Catholic School Sports Should Encourage Prayer – Patrick Reilly at National Catholic Register
Creative Ways to Give Alms This Lent – Mytae Carrasco Wallace at Blessed Is She

Putin’s Russian Invasion of Ukraine:
Pope Francis Will Consecrate Russia & Ukraine; What’s That Mean? – The Pillar
On the Blasphemy of Prayer for Victory in War – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Have America & Russia Switched Roles Since the 1980s? – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Cries from the East of Poland – Sydney Sadowski at Catholic Stand
Grave Questions on the Pope, Ordinariates, & the Eastern Catholics in Ukraine – Fr. Jn. Hunwicke
Where to Donate to Help Ukrainian Refugees – Zoe Romanowsky at Aleteia
Pope Will Consecrate Russia & Ukraine to Mary, What Does That Mean – J McKeown/CNA/Reg
Solving the Truck Problem: Fr. Patrick Briscoe Reports from Poland – Aleteia
Pope Francis to Consecrate Ukraine & Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary – CNA via NC Register
Parish Priest Drives 20 Hours Straight to Save Children Fleeing Chernobyl – Aleteia
Major of Kyiv Invites Pope to Ukraine’s Capital – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog
Almost 1,000 Polish Catholic Convents are Helping Ukraine’s Refugees – CNA/CWR
Ukrainian Student-Journalists Fight ‘Information War’ – Andrea Barvi at National Catholic Register
May the Full Force of Christian Charity Accompany the People of Ukraine – Our Sunday Visitor

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Is Bill Maher Leaving The Left? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Eternal Activists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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MONDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE:
From Anglican to Catholic – Fr. Michael Nazir-Ali at First Things
After 39 Years of Marriage, Widower & Doctor Enters the Priesthood – Catholic East Texas
Biblical Evidence for Justification by Faith & Works – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Easter Dresses That Bloom All Year ‘Round – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Oratorio: Lenten Music to Edify (& Perhaps Entertain) – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D. at BCC
Iconography & Healing the Eyes of the Heart – Adam A. J. DeVille at Catholic World Report
A Far More Intentional Lent – Fr. Roger Landry at Integrated Catholic Life™
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
4 Ways Men % Women Are Complementary To One Another – Jn. S. Grabowski, Ph.D./CatholicLink
Our Lady’s Alleged Ukrainian Apparitions: Her Little-Known 20th C. Prophesies – ChurchPOP
Widespread Orthodox Church Backlash Unleashed Against Russia’s War in Ukraine – Ed Pentin
We Need an Ecumenical Reset with the Russian Orthodox Church – George Weigel at CWR
How Pope Francis Could Lead a ‘Soft Power’ Push on Ukraine – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
“Thinking Catholic” about Ukraine & the Just-War Tradition – Geo. Weigel/Catholic World Report
We All Deserve to Know the Truth About Tech – Jim Schroeder/National Catholic Register
Social Media & Sanctity with Mother Teresa – T. J. Burdick at Catholic Exchange
Go Beyond Giving Something Up for Lent – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Driving Refugees to Krakow: Fr. Patrick Briscoe Reports from Poland – Aleteia
Can We Pray for Putin’s Death? – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Card. Brandmüller: Demands of German Synodal Way Clearly Contradict the Faith – Ed Pentin
Father Stu – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholic School Receives $1 Million Anonymous Donation – M Schultz/National Catholic Register
Why Catholicism Needs the Latin Mass – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
‘There is No Debate’: Cardinal Tomasi on the Future of the Order of Malta – The Pillar
Down Syndrome Org. Open to Termination of Down Syndrome Kids
– P. M. Armstrong/NC Rgstr
Ask Your Husband: A Guide for Catholic Femininity – Theoni Bell at One Peter 5
Saint Patrick, Ireland, & Irish Americans – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Why Did Our Lady of Fatima Only Mention Russia? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Of Things Unseen – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Mexican Diocese Bans Pro-Abortion Lawmakers From Communion – Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis, What Promises Have Been Kept? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Cardinal Marx Celebrates Mass Marking ‘Queer Worship’ – Catholic News Agency
“Russian Aggression”, The Pope’s Newspaper Breaks the Taboo – Sandro Magister
Why the Bishop Zanchetta Case Matters for the Church – A. Gagliarducci at CNA via NC Register
Pope Francis Attacks Jesuit Founder; & the Lex Ridendi – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual. . .
Fr. Jacques Hamel Murder: Archbishop Says Justice is Done as 4 Convicted – CNA at NC Register
These Churches in Ukraine are in Ruins Because of Russian Artillery & Bombs – Aleteia
Air Strike Damages Catholic Convent as Myanmar Conflict Continues – Kv. J. Jones/CNA/NC Reg
Vicars Promoted to Auxiliary Bishops in Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem – Sudilovsky/CNS/Crux

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Common Sense Nuked: Woke Hardest Hit – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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FRIDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Two Anglican Bishops Resign to Become Catholic – John Burger at Aleteia
2.  Potus, Remote Evil, & the Inevitable Collapse of Complicit Catholicism – Catholic Stand
3.  Papal Nuncio to Ukraine: Something Demonic About the War – Ma. Lozano/ACN/Aleteia
4.  Abp Wilson of Southwark Takes Heat for Blocking Gay Event at Catholic School – J Bogle/Reg
5.  Does the Third Secret of Fatima Mention Kiev? – Edmund J. Mazza, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
6.  Flannery Was Right: The Problem of Nihilism Within the Church – Fr. D. J. Ference/H&PR
7.  Francis Sacks a Bishop in Puerto Rico for . . . Why? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  New Book: How and How Not to Be Happy – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D./The Underground Thomist
9.  Mark Shea, Gollum, & a Lenten Reflection – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
10.  The World Is Falling – David Warren at The Catholic Thing

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Easter Dresses That Bloom All Year ‘Round – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Desperate Measures For a Desperate Love – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
When Was Jesus Crucified? The Day of the Week & Passover – Jimmy Akin
All Nordic Bishops Express Alarm with German Synod – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic
St. Margaret of Cortona, Saint for People Whose Sexual Partner Won’t Marry Them – Mary’s Blog
Garabandal: Are the Prophecies About to be Fulfilled? – Anonymous at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Parolin Warns of Patriarch Kirill’s Words ‘Inflaming’ the Situation – Aleteia

BEST OF THE REST:
The Saints of 1622: God’s Answer to Crises in the Church – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza/NC Register
The Rosary Is Not Vain Repetition – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Return to Beauty: Kathleen Carr & The Catholic Art Institute – Liturgical Arts Journal
Waste of Time to Fundraise with Volunteers? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Same Old ‘Mercy’ for the Bishop from Puerto Rico – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The True Spirit of Sacrifice in Lent & Always – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Netflix Reportedly Acquires Film Based on Notorious Indiana ‘Demon House’ Exorcism – IndyStar
Sister Dede Byrne Sues D.C. Over Mandate for Health Care Workers – A Picciotti-Bayer/NC Rgstr
The Totalitarian Pandemic Narrative Was Founded on “Tolerance” – Kennedy Hall at Crisis
Atheism: A First World Problem (w/ Fr. John Bayer, O. Cist.; YouTube) – The Catholic Gentleman
Magdalena of AustriaEduard Habsburg at First Things
Video: Prophecy & Ukraine (YouTube) – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
‘Mariupol’, Surrounded by Russian Army in Ukraine, Means ‘City Of Mary’ – Catholic News Agency
Two Years Into Pandemic, Some Catholic Parishes Stretching Their Dollars – Brian Fraga
What to Buy for Sacramental Gifts – Katie Warner at National Catholic Register
A Siege Is Piercing the Heart of “Mary’s City” in Ukraine – John Burger at Aleteia
Philly’s Abp. Gudziak Fears Suppression of Catholicism in Ukraine – CNA/Ntnl Catholic Register
Lenten Tastes of Spring: Pasta Primavera – Emily Malloy at The Theology of Home Blog
Ukraine War: Russian Metropolitan Hilarion Suspended from Post at Swiss Univ. – CNA/NC Rgstr
Poland’s Ambassador to Vatican: Russia Only Understands Strong Language – I. San Martín/Crux
E.U. Bishops Implore Russian Patriarch to Intervene in Ukraine War – H Brockhaus/CNA/NC Rgstr
Pursuing Perfect Apostolic Life & Contemplation – Fr. Lawrence Carney at Tan·Direction
Helping Christians Escape Taliban, Jason Jones’ Also Working in Ukraine – J Burkas/CNA/Rgstr

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Watching Too Much Fox – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic 163

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  We Asked 3 Leading Catholic Publishers for Their List of Recommended Lenten Reading – CC
2.  Baroque Versus Rococo: What’s the Difference? – Liturgical Arts Journal
3.  Many Seeing ‘Luminous Angels’ Over Ukraine, Says Major Archbishop – Catholic News Agency
4.  Brooklyn Aux Bishop Under Vatican Investigation, Whistleblower Resigns – The Pillar
5.  The Unspoken Scandal of Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6.  Can the Pope Just Fire a Bishop? – The Pillar
7.  A Bad Pope Gets Elected. . .& Then Causes the Reformation – Today in Papal History
8.  Priest Fired for Defying Bishop Coyne of Burlington on Pandemic Safety – Joe Burkas at CNA
9.  Pope’s Arbitrary Actions Belie His Call for ‘Synodal’ Governance – Ph Lawler/Catholic Culture
10.  The Sad Tale of Spiritual Father vs. Spiritual Son – Janet E. Smith at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Bishop Torres of Arecibo Removed by Pope Feels ‘Blessed to Suffer Persecution’ – Dav. Ramos/CNA
The Ukraine Mess – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at Catholic World Report
The Reality of Exorcism & Demonic Possession – Fr. Kevin Drew at Tan·Direction

BEST OF THE REST:
What Is the Battle of Armageddon? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Heavenly Catholic Jewelry for a Fine Cause: Bebeati – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
A Convert Considers the Joy of Catholic Rules – David Mills at National Catholic Register
On The Importance of Prayer – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
The Miraculous ‘Mother of God of Zarvanytsia’ Watches Over Ukraine – J. Pronechen/NC Register
Faith & Safety: Balancing Faith & Reason? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
The Distrust of Bishops (YouTube) – The Catholic Gentleman
3 Recommendations for Fundraising in Lent – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pro-Life Legal Experts Say Biden’s SCOTUS Pick Ketanji Jackson Is No Moderate – L Brown/Rgstr
US Govt Closely Following Vatican’s Repeated Denouncements of Russia-Ukraine War – Ch. White
Fasting: ‘We Do It In Imitation of Jesus’ – Patti Maguire Armstrong at National Catholic Register

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
January 6 Farce – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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