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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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

FRIDAY EDITION Read More »

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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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

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 UkraineJakub 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

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TVESDAY EDITION

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

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MONDAY EDITION

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

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FRIDAY EDITION

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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

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 UkraineSabina 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

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