Robert Edwards

MORNING ISSUE:
Policeman Becomes a Priest & Hermit Thanks to Eucharistic Adoration – S. Lucchetti at Aleteia
From Atheist to Catholic, Dr. Jennifer Frey on The Journey Home (YouTube) – CMR
St. Thomas Aquinas: Mystagogue on the Proper Approach to Holy Communion – NLM
3 Recommendations for Fundraising in Lent – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Ash Wednesday Catholics: What Are they Saying to Us? – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM
The Poison in the System – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
From Exodus to Easter: Old Testament Typologies Reveal New Testament Realities – Adoremus
Heavenly Catholic Jewelry for a Fine Cause: Bebeati – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Dostoevsky Knew – Anna Mahjar-Barducci at Catholic World Report
What a Generation of Catholic Thinkers Owe to Peter Kreeft – Ch. Kaczor, Ph.D./Angelus
Silence: God’s Eternal Language – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at TOH Blog
Can Joseph Cure the Church of Today’s Chronic Infidelity? – Jef. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
The “Anglo-Catholic” Dilemma – Ryan Pollock at Loss & Gain
This Lent, Give Up Stoic Suffering – Debra Black at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Why A Methodist Would Join the Ordinariate – Paul Caleb Roland at AC Society Blog
Saint Robert Bellarmine on the Fruits of Fasting – Catholic Exchange
Vatican Stays Silent on Russian War Crime Accusations (YouTube &Podcast) – Jn Allen/Crux
Reclaiming the Rainbow – J. B. Toner at Catholic365
Just War Theory & the Russo-Ukrainian War – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
St. Joseph’s Orphanage Chapel: A Rare Example of North American Rococo – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
Keep Your Eyes on Poland – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Homeschool Advice for Catholic Moms – Colleen Roy at Tan·Direction
Miracle in Ukraine – Jakub Grygiel, Ph.D., at First Things
Who’s Buying Viganò’s Russkiy-Integralism? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Throughout History, Ukrainian Catholics have been a ‘Church of Martyrs’ – Inés San Martín/Crux
Things To Fast From That Aren’t Chocolate – Claudine Macalisang at Simply Catholic
Putin Wages War on Ukraine – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Regarding Benedict’s Comments to the Pilgrims from Albano – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Archbishop Viganò Latest, Is It Really Him? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Reality, Idealism, & Ukraine – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
Scriptural Guidance for Lent – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Bishop Flores & the Theology of Pets – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
Russian Roulette: Western Missteps in Ukraine Coming Home to Rus! – Edm. J. Mazza, Ph.D./1P5
Pope Names Washington Priest as an Auxiliary Bishop of Seattle – H Brockhaus/CNA/NC Rgstr
Order of Malta Agency Working in East Ukraine & Helping Refugees in West – Jn Burger
Is Blood Flowing from a Colorado Woman’s St. Michael Statue? – Francesca Pollio Fenton at CNA
Exorcist Diary: The Hell of Unforgiveness – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at CatholicExorcism.org
Things to Know About the Catholic Church in Ukraine – CNA via National Catholic Register
A Book Review: The Holy Mass by Bishop Athanasius Schneider – Leila Marie Lawler at Issuu
The Story Behind the Viral Pic of Ukrainian Man Hugging Crucifix – K Yoder/CNA/NC Rgstr
Get the Facts about Catholic Relief Services! – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
Who Was Titus Brandsma? – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Ukraine Bishop Fears Russia Will Brand Priests as Spies – Catholic News Service via The Tablet
A Doctor Begged a Religious Sister for Help, She & Her Family Just Escaped Afghanistan – Reg
Ask Father: Can I Marry My Godfather’s Daughter? – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Michael Is the Patron Saint of Kyiv, the Capital of Ukraine – F. P. Fenton/CNA/NC Register
Tired of Cheese Pizza on Fridays? Here are 7 Lenten Meatless Recipes – Chloe Langr at Radiant
Major Archbishop: Many Seeing ‘Luminous Angels Over the Land of Ukraine’ – CNA/NC Rgstr

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  These Catholic Entrepreneurs are Challenging Big Tech’s Monopoly – Cthlc Stand (link fixed)
2.  Popular Blogger Releases Highly Anticipated Books on Christian Homemaking – Ignitum Tdy
3.  Seven Things You Probably Didn’t Know about the Rite of Penance – M. Brummond/Adoremus
4.  Scandal: Bishop Reicher School Teaching Sodomy in Dioce. of Austin – A Carlson/Catholic365
5.  Bishop Zanchetta & Pastoral Myopia – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
6.  “Should I Attend My Relative’s Transexual Wedding?” – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
7.  The Dark & Demonic Side of Freemasonry (My Experience) – David L. Gray
8.  Cardinal Stats & Charts, 2022 – David M. Cheney at David’s Ruminations
9.  Putin’s Megalomania – George Weigel at Catholic World Report
10.  What Does the Church Teach about Teasing? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Lost Art of Hand-Made Altar Cards – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Heavenly Catholic Jewelry for a Fine Cause: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Support Fr. Michael Rowe of Perth, Australia – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at The Chairman’s Blog
The Pope, Violence, & Just War – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Jacksonville: Satanic, Vulgar Markings Deface Church Statues, Suspect on Camera – CNA/Reg
What Exactly Is Pride? The First Spiritual Sin – Fr. Chris Pietraszko at Missio Dei
Cardinal Pell: A Catholic Hero? (YouTube) – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Brooklyn Auxiliary Bishop Resigns at Age 76 – Joe Bukuras at CNA via National Catholic Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Bishop Burbidge of Arlington Urges Alexandria Not to Observe Day Honoring Abortionists – Reg
Replacement Morality – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Psalm 23: The Grass is Always Greener on God’s Side – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Navigating the Storm in the Church Today, Podcast Guest: Fr. Gerald Murray – E. Sammons/Crisis
Join Our Suffering with Christ’s – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Thoughts on Popes’ Claim that Non-Vernacular Readings are “Laughing at the Word of God” – Z
Courage & the Ukrainian People – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
The Martyrs of the Sacrament of Confession – Fr. Roger Landry at National Catholic Register
Forgotten Customs of Lent – Matthew Plese at One Peter 5
What to Read to Know Dorothy Day Better – David Mills at National Catholic Register
3 Recommendations for Fundraising in Lent – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Sends Cardinals to Ukraine, Where Rivers of Blood & Tears Flow – K Yoder/CNA/NC Reg
Ambivalent About Babylon – Philip Primeau at Crisis Magazine
The Order of Malta’s Reform is Now Firmly in the Hands of the Pope – A Gagliarducci/CNA/Reg
How the Catholic Church Is & Is Not Latin & Roman – L. J. Stoudt, Ph.D./Building Catholic Culture
Appeals Court: Foster Parents Can Share Religious Views with Children – K Yoder/CNA/NC Reg
Book Review: Americanism and the ‘Roman’ Catholic – D. J. Sundahl at The University Bookman
Cardinal Cacciavillan, Former Nuncio to the US, Has Died – Courtney Mares/CNA via NC Register
Gnosticism: Valentinus Redivivus – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Knights of Columbus Committed to Helping Ukraine, Supreme Knight Vows – CNA/NC Rgstr
Wisdom Versus Worldly Knowledge – Thomas Á Kempis via Spirit Daily
13 Bible Verses for Goal-Setting With God – Vanessa Denha Garmo at National Catholic Register
An Ordinariate Rite Votive Mass for Peace in Ukraine – New Liturgical Movement
Almsgiving During Lent: Growing in Generosity – Kimberly Jansen at National Catholic Register
The Necessity of Prayer – The Soul Sanctified via Tan·Direction
Invasion of Ukraine Revives Debate on US Role in the World – J. F. Desmond at NC Register

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

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Catholic Entrepreneurs Take On Silicon Valley Big Tech – Catholic Stand (link repaired)
2.  Heavenly Catholic Jewelry for a Fine Cause: Bebeati – Meghan A. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
3.  The World’s Oldest Sister Just Turned 118 & Is Still Going to Mass! – G. Del Guercio at Aleteia
4.  Catholic Theologians Question Morality of Ukraine’s Violent Resistance – Fr. Thomas Reese
5.  Large Ordination Classes of the 50s & 60s About to Retire, But TLM is the Problem – Fr. Zed
6.  Cozzens: No Hoeppner Ministry in Crookston Diocese – The Pillar
7.  Pope Looks Bad After Zanchetta Guilty Verdict – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
8.  Exorcist Diary: Satan Incites Fear – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at CatholicExorcism.org
9.  Forced Concelebration: Louis Bouyer on Why It Is Wrong – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual. . .
10.  The Pains Of Pornography & Love – Ashlyn Thomas at CatholicLink

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Lenten Reflection from Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God – Tan·Direction
Book Review: The Summa Domestica by Leila Marie Lawler – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Light Amid Darkness: Why the Films of Capra & Wilder Endure – Robert Brennan at NC Register
Heaven is Where You Are – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
The Curious Case of Russia’s Consecration – Wendell Hull at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
More Than a Little Knowledge – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Trad Response to “A Manifesto of the New Traditionalism” – Charles A. Coulombe at One Peter 5
Self-Awareness, God’s Grace, & Your Freedom – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Bishop Athanasius Schneider: The Liturgy Guy Interview – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
A Lenten Contrast to the Ukraine War – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Archbishop of Riga: Latvia Trying to Recover Its Faith After Communism’s Fall – S Tadié/NC Rgstr
Pope Francis, His Ecumenical Diplomacy in Ukraine – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
El Salvador Ex-Prez, Others, Face Charges for 1989 Jesuit Murders – K. Jones/CNA/NC Register
3 Recommendations for Fundraising in Lent – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Polish Bishops To Orthodox Leader: ‘Tell Putin To End Senseless War’ – Catholic News Agency
7 Amazing Reasons to Love Jesus, Even If You Aren’t Religious – Jac. Burkepile at ChurchPOP
Years Ago These Religious Sisters Died in Yemen – F. P. Fenton/CNA/National Catholic Register
Turning to Scripture to Fight Burnout: Rest & Restoration in Lectio Divina – Tara Wright at CWIB
The Ukraine War: Archdiocese of Krakow Offers Relief to Weary Refugees – S. Tadié/NC Register
Catholic Forgiveness May Be Best Strategic Solution to End the War – Cole Kinder/Catholci365
Catholic Leader Thanks Poland for Welcoming 1M People Fleeing Ukraine War – CNA/NC Rgstr

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  7 St. John Chrysostom Quotes To Challenge You – William Hemsworth at epicPew
2.  Rise in Returning Lapsed Catholics at Ash Wednesday Masses? – D. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
3.  The Religious Roots of Ukrainian Resistance – George Weigel at Catholic World Report
4.  Pope Francis Libels the Holy English Martyrs – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
5.  The Ghastly Reporting of the USCCB’s Catholic News Service – Damian Thompson/TACatholic
6.  Being a Bishop (Vigneron) Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry – Ph. Lawler/Cthlc Culture
7.  Between Moscow & Kyiv the Pope Has Lost His Way – Sandro Magister
8.  Why Putin Wants Ukraine & What He Plans To Do With It – John Burger at Aleteia
9.  Shifting German Catholic Demographics & the Synodal Agenda – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
10.  Challenging the Narrative on the Russia/Ukraine War (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholic Thinking on Ukraine – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
Biden’s Abortion Non-Judgmentalism – Alexandra DeSanctis at National Review
One Small Word, So Many Souls – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
The Unfailing Power of Prayer – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
New Wave of Vandalism & Arson Hits Catholic Churches, Cemeteries, & Schools – NC Register
Forgive & Expect Miracles – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
3 Recommendations for Fundraising in Lent – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
What St. Paul VI Wants You to Know about Fasting – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
‘Russkiy Mir’ – The ‘Russian World’ Meets Ukrainian Politics & Vatican Diplomacy – The Pillar
Did a Cyberattack Disrupt Archbishop Cordileone’s Rosary for Ukraine? – CNA via NC Register
Unstick Your Start: You Need An Inspiration Board – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Catholic Writers Conf. Online, Feb 11-13 Strongly Recommended – J. Fitz/Sticking the Corners
More Than 800 Anti-Christian Incidents Reported in France in 2021 – CNA/NC Register
Register Now for CMAA Summer Programs – Janet Gorbitz at New Liturgical Movement
Should We “Despise Earthly Goods & Love Heavenly Ones”? A Liturgical Lesson for Lent – 1P5

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Ukraine War Analysis – 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Fr. Cayetano Giménez Martínez Asked to be Shot Last, Wanted to Absolve His Company – Alt.
2.  Fasting, Fake Meat, & What ‘Abstinence’ Isn’t: Lenten Pillar Explainer – M. La Rosa/The Pillar
3.  Meatless Meals Made Easy: 21 Recipes to Cook During Lent – Cathy Jacobs at Spruce Eats
4.  Who Are the 13 Catholic Senators Who Voted for Shameful Pro-Abortion Bill – CNA/NC Rgstr
5.  Great Catholic Scientists of the Past: List of Entire Biographies – Society of Catholic Scientists
6.  Biden Balks at Explaining Abortion Stance to EWTN Correspondent – Ch. Rousselle/CNA/CWR
7.  Why Was Rome Finally Willing to Call Out Russia as an Aggressor – Fr R de Souza/NC Register
8.  Does Pope Francis have a Plan? & Which Plan? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
9.  Here’s the Key to Making This a Better Lent – Fr. Dave Pivonka at National Catholic Register
10.  Unseen JRR Tolkien Paintings, Photos, & Video Clips Released – H. Sherwood/The Guardian

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Early Sicilian Baroque: Church of the Gesù in Palermo, Sicily – Liturgical Arts Journal
How You Can Help Ukraine: 5 Catholic Charities Accepting Donations – M. Schultz/NC Register
Our Lady of Fatima’s 3 Spiritual Weapons to End War & Obtain Peace – ChurchPOP
Four Reasons to Avoid the Children’s Liturgy of the Word – David L. Gray
Removing Holy Water Fonts During Lent Is Diabolical – Jacinta Boudreau at Catholic365
The Last Days – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
The 7 Deadly Sins – Fr. Chris Pietraszko at Missio Dei
German Cardinal Woelki Submits Resignation to Pope Francis for 2nd Time – CNA/NC Register
When Thriving U.S. Publications Raged Against the Catholic Church – Ray Cavanaugh at CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
To Any Ladies Who Wish to Get Married, I Suggest: Marry a Man Who can Fast – Life Craft
Time To “Offer It Up”—How Suffering Leads To Perfection – Laura Hensley at epicPew
Bishops Ask Pope to Consecrate Ukraine & Russia to Immaculate Heart of Mary – CNA/NCRgstr
The Holy Eucharist: Together with Christ – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
St. Augustine on Lent – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
The Evangelical Catholic Transforms Vision of Evangelization During Lent. . . – Ignitum Today
Liturgy & the Extent & Limits of Papal Authority – Fr. Z’s Blog
Jefferson, Black History, & the American Tapestry – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
What Do Abortion Laws Look Like in Latin America? Here’s a Country-by-Country Map – CWR
Catholic School Fundraising: 3 Principles to Remember – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Querida Amazonia: Enabling Ecclesial Change – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
History of Lenten Fasting: How to Observe the Traditional Lenten Fast – A Catholic Life
Is Taiwan Next? – R. C. Vanlandingham at Crisis Magazine
Unstick Your Start: You Need An Inspiration Board – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
The German Synodal Path: An Explainer – National Catholic Register
Immaculate Conception in the Bible & Early Church (YouTube) – Steve Ray at Defenders. . .
You & I Are Going to Die, So Let’s Spend Lent Talking About It – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./NCRgstr
Invictæ Imperatrici . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Travel Tips for Catholics (& Others) – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
‘Spreading the Gospel Through Beauty’ – Joseph Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Vatican Offers Mediation in Ukraine – Sabina Castelfranco at Voice of America
TLM, Pipe Smoking, Respecting Women, & More (YouTube) – The Catholic Gentleman
Lenten Assignment: Be Grateful! – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
9th Anniversary of Bergoglio’s Arrival in Rome – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Ukraine, the Political & the Personal – Robert Royal, Ph.D. at The Catholic Thing
The Vigilant Heart: Remote Preparation for Mental Prayer – Fr. Cliff Ermatinger at Tan·Direction
Civilians Targeted in Ukraine as Supplies Run Low in Cities – John Burger at Aleteia
Card. Grech: Synod on Synodality Not Sociological Analysis of the Church – CNA/NC Register
Christian Warfare: The Great Fast of Lent – Dom Prosper Guéranger at One Peter 5
Catholic University in Western Ukraine Now Housing War Refugees – Inés San Martín at Crux
Lenten Obedience – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
The Catholic Sacred Music Project’s 2nd Choral Festival: San Francisco, June 26 – July 1 – NLM
Vatican Introduces 3 Days of Paid Paternity Leave for Employees – H. Brockhaus/CNA/The CWR
Liberalism & the Fundamentals of Catholic Politics – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
US Ukrainian Catholics Grieve for Their Former Homeland – Matt Archbold at NC Register
Living a Scriptural Lent (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Ukrainian Catholic Leader: ‘Let Us Pray for Our Enemies’ – CNA via National Catholic Register
Everything You Need to Know About School Choice, But Afraid to Ask – Catholic School Playbook

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Who Says the Chinese Lack a Sense of Humor? – D. 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Hopeful Trend That Nobody Notices: Daily Mass Attendance Rise – Ph. Lawler/Cthlc Culture
2.  Impending Russian Attack on the Cathedral of Holy Wisdom in Kyiv? – George Weigel at CWR
3.  Pope’s Letter on Ukraine – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4.  Sister Lucy of Fatima & Russia – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
5.  “Purgatory Isn’t In the Bible” – Get Fed ∞
6.  Why Can’t the Church Automatically Fix Invalid Baptisms? – Msgr. Charles Pope at OSV
7.  Why is a Statue of St. Michael in Independence Square in Kyiv? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
8.  Pro-Baby-Death Bill Goes Down in a Crushing Defeat in Senate – The American Catholic
9.  Regarding Benedict’s Last Audience – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
10.  Biden’s Nominee for the Supreme Court Raises Red Flags for Catholics – Russell Shaw/OSV

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Dorothy Day on Fasting – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
British Catholics Fight For Freedom – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand
St. Benedict’s Admonition to Pray the Divine Office – John Paul Sonnen at Tan·Direction
Pope Opens Rare Step to Canonize 16 Carmelite Martyrs of French Revolution – Wicks/CNA/Reg
French Tastes: Two Red Vestments from Two French Cathedrals – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Synod on Synodality: What Every Catholic Should Know – J.F. Desmond at NC Register
8 Ways to Share Your Faith on Ash Wednesday – Marcel LeJeune at Catholic Missionary Disciples
Dozens of Headstones Overturned at Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery Near Baltimore – CNA/CWR
Cardinal Pell Slams Vile Russian Invasion in Letter to Ukrainian Catholic Leader – CNA/NCRgstr

BEST OF THE REST:
The Ordinariate: Bringing My Whole Past into My Future, in Faith – Andrew Petiprin/Word on Fire
How Saints Die is Edifying & Challenging Lenten Reading – Dale Ahlquist at Catholic World Report
Idolatry as the Cause of Present Woes? Think Biblically – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic School Fundraising: 3 Principles to Remember – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Fasting & Abstinence at Lent: A CNA Explainer – J.D. Flynn at CNA via The Catholic World Report
Did We Not Prophesy in Your Name? – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand
Where are Masks Still Mandated in Catholic Schools? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
Unstick Your Start: You Need An Inspiration Board – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Alternative to Road Rage – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Super New Book from Anthony Esolen: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John – Fr. Zed
Lent in the Holy Land – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
The Words That Drive People to Ash Wednesday Mass: ‘Remember, You are Dust’ – R. Shaw/OSV
John Paul II: Most Holy Virgin, Protectress of Ukraine, Watch Over Your Children – R Klesko/Reg
My New Book: How and How Not To Be Happy – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D. at Underground Thomist
Bishops in Texas Urge Clemency for Woman on Death Row – CNA via National Catholic Register
How Traditional are Betrothals? – Sharon Kabel at One Peter 5
Russia’s Invasion Is Defeat for Humanity — How Should We Respond? – Msgr. S. Swetland/NCReg
Starting Lent with Children – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Ukraine Conflict: Bomb Hits Catholic Diocese’s Headquarters in Besieged City – CNA/NCRgstr
Allow God to Bring Your Work to Fruition – Daniel Mark at Catholic365
Living Liturgically in Lent – Bridget McCartney Nohara at National Catholic Register
Seek Ye the Lord, While He May Be Found: A Sermon for Ash Wednesday – Canticum Salomonis
Hackers Interrupt Catholic Charity’s Online Press Conf. on Ukraine – C. Mares/CNA/NC Register
The Flood & the Desert: The Hidden Meaning of Lent’s 40 Days – S. Beale at Catholic Exchange
How Poland’s Catholics Are Helping Refugees Fleeing Ukraine – CNA via National Catholic Register
Richard Taylor on Cognition, Teleology, & God (New Book) – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Ideas to Help You Have a Fruitful Lent – Francesca Pollio Fenton at CNA via Catholic World Report
Faith & Reason in a Godless Age with Fr. Jn. Bayer, O. Cist. (YouTube) – The Catholic Gentleman
Vatican Finance Trial to Continue with Card. Becciu First to Testify – H Brockhaus/CNA/NCRgstr

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  St. Francis de Sales on Fasting – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
2.  Why We Should Pray for Jordan Peterson – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register
3.  A Lone I Am – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
4.  Russia’s Attack of Ukraine: 6 Questions With George Weigel – Joan F. Desmond at NC Register
5.  What to Do When the World Falls Apart – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
6.  19 Things Jesus Never Said – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register
7.  “Fasting” from Sin Isn’t a Thing – Leila Miller
8.  What’s Wrong With ‘We Baptize’ & Other Liturgical Abuses – Msgr. Charles Pope at NC Register
9.  Enter into the Forty Day Fast of Lent – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture
10.  Exorcist Diary: Jesus Heals a Demonic Obsession – Msgr. S. Rossetti at CatholicExorcism.org

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Ancient Call to Fasting – Scott Hahn at Catholic Exchange
The Myth of the “Crusader Putin” – Cole Kinder at Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis & the Ukrainian Crisis: What He Did, What He Could Have Done – A. Gagliarducci
The Struggle for Confession: The Australian Controversy – Massimo Introvigne at Bitter Winter
What is at the Heart of the Progressivist Attacks on the TLM? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Ukraine: Unsure. . . – Miss Anita Moore, O.P., Esq., at V for Victory!

BEST OF THE REST:
The Potentialities for Colour in Vestment Design – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
You Will Never Fail Praying At An Abortion Business – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
Pope Reportedly Tells Order of Malta Leaders There is No Urgency to Finish Reforms – NC Rgstr
Catholic School Fundraising: 3 Principles to Remember – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Church & Culture in Conflict – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Is There a SSA Painting Showing a Naked Christ Caressing a Dead Judas in Pope’s Study – TAC
Roche Clips: Not Uncommon for Newly-Ordained Priests to Start Celebrating the TLM – Fr. Zed
Unstick Your Start: You Need An Inspiration Board – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Mind, Matter, Free Will Part I | Philosophy of Mind Series – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Robert Gagnon Answers James Martin (YouTube) – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Living the Spiritual Seasons of Our Lives – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand
Is the Laity’s Offering of the Mass a Post-Conciliar Re-Discovery? – New Liturgical Movement
New Book on St. Thomas More & St. John Fisher! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic NBA Referee Dismissed For Refusing Vaccine – Olivia Cavallaro at Christianity Daily
Pray for Ukraine & Those Who Would Exploit Its Sufferings – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Putin Goes Soviet: Shades of Hungary 1956 – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
We Should Draw Profit from Our Faults – St. Frances De Sales at Tan·Direction
Russian Invasion in Ukraine: Testimonies From Catholics on the Ground – Sol. Tadié/NC Register
Pope Francis Hears ‘Exchange of Views’ on Order of Malta’s Future – The Pillar
Polish Church Opens Doors for Ukrainian Refugees – Paulina Guzik at Crux
Prosecutor Says Vatican Lost $240 Million in London Building Affair – Aleteia

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Putin Fires Top Russian General for Ukraine Failure – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
In Event of Nuclear War Govt Say Stay Masked & Maintain Social Distance – D. McClarey, J.D.
Patriots From a Safe Distance – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Second Childhood – 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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MORNING ISSUE:
The Real Presence & Our Personal Relationship with Jesus – Fr. Wil. Casey/Catholic Exchange
Bestselling Author Releases “Battle Manual” for Spiritual Warfare – Ma. B. Bracy/Ignitum Today
Searching for True Happiness: An Interview of J. Budziszewski, Ph.D. – Jesse Russell at CWR
Catholic School Fundraising: 3 Principles to Remember – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Manual for Suffering: Off the Shelf with Fr. Jeffrey Kirby – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
On Death Row for 23 Years: Mass Gives Me Hope in the Midst of My Suffering – America
“In the Beginning Was the Word”—Excerpt from a New Book by Anthony Esolen – One Peter 5
Unstick Your Start: You Need An Inspiration Board – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Book Review: Judging Pontius Pilate – Nathaniel Peters at National Review
Could Charges be Dismissed in Vatican’s Landmark Finance Trial? – Ph. Lawler/Catholic Culture
Germany’s ‘Synodal Way’ Divides Local Catholics – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Playtime for the Atheist, by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Does ‘The Common Good’ Demand Everyone Get Vaccinated? – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
New Novavax Shot May Appeal to Pro-Lifer Skeptics (No Fetal-Derived Cell Lines) – Ch. Today
The Magical Green Scapular – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
So, You Went to Confession & Now Feel Worse? – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
The Necessity of Reason – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei
Five Ways to Have a Good Trad Lent – Kennedy Hall at One Peter 5
You and I Are Going to Die (& So Will Everyone Else) – Catholic Stand
Catholic Church Calls Scottish Govt’s Guidelines on Underage Sex ‘Morally Bankrupt’ – Crux
University of Saint Thomas in Houston to Unite with Word on Fire – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today
Ask Father: Lenten Fridays, Insects, & You – Fr. Z’s Blog
Work for God’s Kingdom – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
7 Things to Know About Supreme Court Nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson – K Yoder/CNA/NCReg
A Travesty: Catholic Groups Funding Illegal Invasion – WND via Complicit Clergy

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
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LATE EVENING ISSUE:
Bite Your Tongue! A Homily for the 8th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope
How To Experience A More Meaningful Lent – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Catholic School Fundraising: 3 Principles to Remember – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Pride and Prejudice in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Unstick Your Start: You Need An Inspiration Board – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Self-Abandonment as the Quickest Way to Love & Perfection – Fr. J.P. De Caussade S.J. at Tan
We Cannot Have Peace Without Reflection – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Lead Up to Lent – Free Book This Weekend – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
Following Mary’s Path to Inner Peace – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Beckett’s Witness: How a Sweet, Short Life Changed Lives – Emma Follett at NC Register
The Tender Favor of Indulgences – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Pictures of an IBP Ordination in Brazil – New Liturgical Movement
Before God Created Anything – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
More Fresh Hell from Chicago – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Mystery of Christ” (Song) – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
I Messed Around with a Ouija Board Years Ago & I Believe Spirits Attached to Me from It – Fr. Zed
We Live In An Emulsion – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
Are Biblical Numbers a Secret Code? The Meaning of Numbers in the Bible – ChurchPOP
Other Earths: The Birth of a Popular (but Not Scientific) Idea – Christopher Graney at NC Register
The Autosoteric Sacraments of Freemasonry – David L. Gray
Knights of Columbus Aims to Raise $2 Million for Ukrainian Refugees – CNA at NC Register
Ice Mass Video (YouTube) – Spirit Daily
Ukrainian Catholic Leader: ‘No One Has the Right to Stay Silent’ – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register
Leading Francis Cardinal Declares Catechism is Wrong on Human Sexuality – Terry Mattingly

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Leading from the Front, Zelensky – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Canadian Bank Run Continues – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
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AFTERNOON ISSUE:
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Pray to the Mother of God for Ukraine – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at Aleteia
The Vesperale – Reviving a Forgotten Tradition – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
With War Looming, Will Kyiv Get a Catholic Patriarch? – The Pillar
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pontifical Academy for Life Members’ Support for Assisted Suicide Draws Criticism – Ed Pentin
How Could There Be Suffering Before the Fall? – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Lawyers Accuse Pope Francis of Abusing Vatican Authority (YouTube) – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Patriarchy & the Modern Marriage – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Pope Confirms the Use of the 1962 Liturgical Books – Leila Ma. Lawler/Happy Despite Them
How Much Should One Sacrifice For Another’s Moral Scruples? – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Did Pope Just Vindicate the FSSP, or Wash His Hands Like. . . – Timothy Flanders at One Peter 5
Principle of Complexity; Linear, Non-Linear Systems; Principia Philosophiæ Series – Ignitum Tdy
Fr. Gerald Murray: Responsa “Goes Beyond What is Canonically Possible” – Rorate Cæli
Regarding Benedict’s Declaratio – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
The Ongoing & Unjust Persecution of a Holy Priest – Michael Sirbanddia at Catholic365
Mourning Those Whom We Have Lost – St. Francis De Sales at Tan Direction
Does God Truly Forget Our Sins in Confession? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Countdown Easter: Septuagesima – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Why is Lent Forty Days Long? – Get Fed™
Humility’s High Summit – Mark Danis at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Church Celebrates the Feast of the Chair of Peter – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome
Why Do We Celebrate a Chair? – Bishop Joseph E. Strickland at Catholic East Texas
Caught: One Red Herring – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
In Making an Idol of Physical Safety, Catholic Schools Are Failing – Alexandra Sullivan at Crisis
When Young Priest Noticed He Had Not Been Properly Baptized – Ed White at AP via Yahoo!News
Are Trads Mean? – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
What We Believe: The One Early Church – Fr. Joshua J. Whitfield at Simply Catholic
Pope Appoints Fr. Jacques Fabre the New Bishop of Charleston – C. Mares/CNA/NC Register
Exceptionally Cringeworthy Fr. Clown & His Final “Rock On” Guitar Blessing; Update – Fr. Z’s Blog
TLMers Are Cautiously Optimistic After FSSP News – Ch. Rousselle/CNA/NC Register
What is the FSSP? – Carl Bunderson at Catholic News Agency via Catholic World Report
Polish Bishops’ Head Questions Course Charted by German Synodal Way – CNA/NC Register
Mark Wahlberg’s Movie ‘Father Stu’ Shines Light on Redemptive Suffering – S. Robsdottir/Aleteia
Will Latest Canon-Law Changes Delay Vatican’s New Constitution – A. Gagliarducci/CNA/NCRgstr
Trudeau FanBoy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Exorcist Diary: Demons From Television – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at CatholicExorcism.org

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
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1.  In New Catholic numbers, an ‘Imponderable’ Movement Shaping History – John Allen at Crux
2.  Can the Unbaptized Go To Heaven? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
3.  When This Jewish Musician Visited a Church During Benediction. . . – J. Sokol at NC Register
4.  Prophecy & The Vatican – An Irish Catholic at Catholic Stand
5.  Exorcist Diary: Demons of Lust – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at CatholicExorcism.org
6.  Advice From Exorcists On Spiritual Protection – Patti Maguire Armstrong at epicPew
7.  What Are Bishops Supposed to Teach? – Fr. Gerald Murray at The Catholic Thing
8.  Liquid Catholicism & the German Synodal Path – George Weigel at First Things
9.  Parishes Begin to Offer Communion Chalice to Parishioners Again – John Burger at Aleteia
10.  Meatless Friday Greek Chickpea Soup Recipe – Connecticut Catholic Corner Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
10 Simple Suggestions for a Successful Lent – Joseph Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Food, Fellowship, & Evensong: Bringing Ordinariate Life to the Texas Capital – AC Society Blog
St. Andrew in the Traditional Mass & the Early Church – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
The Secret Meaning Behind Catholic Church Architecture – Jacqueline Burkepile at ChurchPOP

BEST OF THE REST:
The Necessary Practice of Mortification – Tan Direction Blog
India Government Destroys 20-foot Jesus Statue in Christian Village – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Lost Romanitas: The Virgula Poenitentiaria Or Penitential Wand/Rod – Liturgical Arts Journal
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Failure of Johnson’s Critique of Natural Theology – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Warriors For Christ in Japan – Michael Thomas Cibenko at Catholic Stand
Book: “How To” Manual of Ceremonies for Pre-1955 Triduum & Pentecost! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Can Creation Happen by Chance? – Christian B. Wagner at Militant Thomist
The What, Why, & How of Godparents – Deacon Harrison Garlick at Catholic Answers Magazine
Grant Given to Fund Network of Catholic Thought Insts., Fostering Faith-Science Dialogue – Rgstr
The Catholic Approach to Faith & Reason – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
Why is the Tribunal Important in the Life of the Church? – Fr. Gavin Vavarek at Catholic East Texas
Pope Meets Christian Movement of Blind & Visually Impaired People – C. Mares/CNA/NC Rgstr
3 Main Purposes Of A Pilgrimage – Kristen Van Uden at CatholicLink

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Brunel Didn’t Kill Himself – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
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SATVRDAY EVENING ISSUE:
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The Proof of True Humility is Patience – Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo at Tan Direction Blog
The Call to Heroic Virtue – Bear Wozniak at Catholic Exchange
Croatian Rugby Coach Returns to New Zealand to Become a Priest – T. Beattie/NC Register
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pre-Lenten Meditation: The Prayer Of Jesus In The Garden Of Gethsemane – Fr. Mt. Mac Donald
“It’s Not Fair!” . . . The Anthem of Self – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Looking for a Lenten Discipline? Try Fasting Until 3:00 p.m. – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Things Jesus Never Said – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Lent Resources – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
The One Thing Necessary – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Giving the Diocese Your Proverbial 2¢ Worth – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘A Church in Crises’ – New, Free, Online Course at SHMS – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Francis X. Maier: Catholic Journalists are Called to Report the Truth – NC Register
Byzantine Compline – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
French Abuse ‘Report’ Authors Stand Admit ‘Weaknesses’ of Report – TheMediaReport.com
Understanding Purgatory – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
Tell Your Children Their Birth Story – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
The Measure By Which You Measure: Prisoners of a Captive Past – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae
Biography Highlights Faith & Work of Jérôme Lejeune: Man of Science & Conscience – NC Rgstr
Teaching Kids to See Movies as Art, Not Amusement – Benedict Coughlin at Catholic Exchange
Pray for the Late Bishop Remi De Roo, Emeritus of Victoria, BC; He Was 97 – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pilgrimage to Shrines of Wisconsin & “Love Being Catholic” Conf. with Card. Burke – Steve Ray
Fr. Eric Richsteig: Send Us Thine Asteroid, O Lord – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Unjustin Untrudeau – Tyrant – 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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