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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

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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:
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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

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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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

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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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

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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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
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1.  How Catholics Will Stand Up to Big Tech – Kailash at A Catholic Life
2.  The Babylon Bee Nails Catholics in Satirical Guide to Christian Denominations – ChurchPOP
3.  The Two Facades of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
4.  The Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Empty Pews, Hollow People – Creative Minority Report
5.  Patrick Coffin & His Claim that Pope Francis is an Anti-Pope – Steve Ray at Defenders of. . .
6.  “Man” Appointed by Biden is Member of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence – Crtv Mnrty Rprt
7.  Do We Need a New Council? – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
8.  Teaching on Homosexuality False? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  We All Hear a ‘Heartbeat’, The New York Times Calls It Something Else – J. Liedl/NC Register
10.  In New Catholic Numbers, an ‘Imponderable’ Movement Shaping History – John Allen at Crux

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Church of Today & Future is a Fusion of Traditionalists & (orthodox) Charismatics – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Complete Guide to the Pope’s Canonical Revisions – The Pillar
Tradismatic Trentacostalism – Clement J. Harrold at First Things
Remnant TV Removed from YouTube – Creative Minority Report
Pope Francis is Erasing the First Vatican Council (Also Anti-Pope Response) – David L. Gray
“All That Matters at Mass is Jesus”: Responding to Liturgical Heresy – One Peter 5

BEST OF THE REST:
Stefania Łącka: The Daring Woman Who Baptized Babies & Survived Auschwitz – Aleteia
The Spiritual Significance of the Color Red – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
What is “the Way of St. James”? – Get Fed
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Amazon’s Tolkien Was Vandalized – Ben Reinhard at Crisis Magazine
A Few Reasons to Wear the Veil at Mass – Rachel Zamarron at Ignitum Today
New Anthology of Fulton Sheen about “The Greatest Commandment” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
St. Michael the Archangel Stands Vigil for Fallen Police Officers – Patty Knap at NC Register
Restructuring the CDF – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
From Slave to Priest – The Journey of Augustus Tolton – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Pets Replacing Kids? Fur Baby Stereotype Hides Truth on Fertility Decline – Peter Jesserer Smith
Requiem Mass for Ignatius Cardinal Kung in Washington DC, February 26 – New Liturgical Mvmnt
60% Abortion Drop in Texas? Now Is the Time for Walking With Moms in Need – NC Register
The Ultimate Lent for Men (YouTube) – The Catholic Gentleman
‘Made New’: Blessed Is She Book Explores Catholic Women’s Identity – CNA/NC Register
Embracing Poetic Craft – Maura H. Harrison at Dappled Things
Are Pope Francis’ Changes to Canon Law True Decentralization? – A. Gagliarducci/NC Register
Our First Vocation is to Be Holy – Patrick O’Hearn at Tan Direction

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
The Limits of Tyranny – 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
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1.  Nuns Explode Twitter With Hilarious “Super Bowl in the Convent” Tweets! – ChurchPOP
2.  Ten Prayerful Practices for the Best Lent – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
3.  Books About Saints: A Great Tool to Form Young Catholics in the Faith – Kathy Schiffer/NCReg
4.  Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of Cincinnati to Consolidate Churches – John London/WLWT5
5.  Fans Respond to Amazon’s Woke Lord of the Rings Super Bowl Spot w/Tolkien Quote – RedSt.
6.  Is Camilla Parker Bowles a Catholic? – Adriana Bello at Aleteia
7.  Why Benedict Should Speak – Matthew Walther at The Lamp Magazine
8.  Synodality: A Coming Tribulation? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
9.  Black Catholics & the Rising White Hate (NSFW) – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
10.  No Rest for the Wicked – Sydney Sadowski at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Recovering the Betrothal Ceremony & the Churching of Women – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine
Is Archbishop Scicluna Headed for a Leadership Role at the CDF? – Ed Pentin at NC Register
The Associated Press Celebrates Catholic Heretic Bryan Massingale – David L. Gray
Rhode Island Priest w/Social Media Following Says Church Must Return to the TLM – Liturgy Guy
Part I: On the Papacy of Pope Francis & Part II: Furthermore – Leila Marie Lawler
Chinese Flu Expert: Vatican Violating Code of Bioethics, Must End Vax Mandate Now – Ed Pentin

BEST OF THE REST:
Two Families & the Communion of Saints – George Weigel at The Catholic Difference
Pope Seeks ‘Healthy Decentralization’ with New Changes to Canon Law – C Mares/CNA/NC Rgstr
The Samurai Who Became a Saint – Get Fed
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Becciu’s ‘Classified’ Tech Company Linked to Trump-Russia Allegations – The Pillar
Tolerance – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
Ask Father: Is It a Sin to ask God to Strike Down an Enemy of the Church? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Adidas Sports Bra Ad: Objectivization or Empowerment? – Meghan Schultz at NC Register
Understanding the Differences between Islam & Christianity, Update 2022 – Steve Ray
Papal Delegate to Govern Group Co-founded by French Catholic Mystic – CNA via NC Register
Are Exorcism Movies Over-Dramatized? Evaluating Hollywood’s Accuracy – ChurchPOP
What’s Behind Popes’ Changes to the Vatican’s Doctrinal Office? – A Gagliarducci/CNA/NC Rgstr
Greg Locke, Autism Is not Demonic – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C.
Hearing Like a Christian – Fr. Paul Scalia at The Catholic Thing
The Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Pets & Hermeneutical Children – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Could Biden Bypass State Laws by Placing Abortion Mills on Federal Land – K. Yoder/CNA/Rgstr
The Happy Death of the Just – Venerable Louis of Granada at Tan Direction
Ukrainian Catholic Bishops in US Beg Prayers for Peace in Ukraine – Ch Rousselle/CNA/NC Rgstr
Ukraine Would Like Papal Visit – Philip Pullella at FaithWorld via Reuters

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1.  The Road to Ruin: Anglican Evangelical Exodus to Catholicism – G. Ashenden/Catholic Herald
2.  The Aftermath: Pope’s CDF Changes & Curial Reform – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
3.  Was Jesus Unclear in John Chapter 6? – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
4.  The Church’s Biggest Gay Pedophile Priest Cover Up Yet – BL Nadeau/The Daily Beast/Y!News
5.  Cardinal Cupich is Such a Petty Tyrant – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6.  Bishops Caving in to Secularism, Modernism, & Scientism – Michael Vance at Catholic Stand
7.  No Card. Hollerich, The Church Cannot Change Teaching on Homosexuality – Fr. Mt. Schneider
8.  In the Diocese of London: “Smash the Olds! Replace Them with the News!” – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  A Game You Can All Play! The Roche Conundrum – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
10.  Catholic Athlete Sarah Escobar Makes History at Winter Olympics – K. Yoder at CNA via CWR

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Pope Francis Changes Structure of Vatican Doctrinal Office – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register
Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing? – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
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How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Flora & Fowl: An Eighteenth Century Antependium from France – Liturgical Arts Journal
Shroud of Turin Exhibit to be Held at Museum of the Bible in DC – Ch. Rousselle/CNA/NC Register
Ecclesia Dalecopolitana – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Satanists Are Coming to Town (Podcast Guest: Jesse Romero) – Eric Sammons at Crisis
Dobbs Offers Lessons for the Brain Death Debate – Joseph M. Eble, M.D., at NC Register
Salvation & the Catholic-Protestant Divide with Bryan Mercier (Podcast) – Steve Ray
U.S. Ukrainian Catholic Bishops Urge Prayer, Fasting for Peace in Ukraine – CNS via OSV

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Know Your Dangerous Freedom Loving Extremists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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1.  On Visiting Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament – Fr. Michael Müller at Tan Direction
2.  Why a New Generation of Catholic Women Is Wearing Chapel Veils – Cieslik/Religion & Politics
3.  Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Explains His Return to the Catholic Church – S. Ray
4.  The Popular Belief That Empties Churches – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at Turning Point Project
5.  Stephen Colbert in the Catholic Cafeteria on Late-Night – Kathryn Jean Lopez/National Review
6.  Spy vs. Spy at the Vatican – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
7.  The Old Mass is a Threat to Their New Religion – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
8.  Catholic Reactionaries Lose Their Balance on Francis Obsession – David L. Gray
9.  The Time the Pope Got Mad at Me – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
10.  Can a Dying Catholic Receive the Apostolic Pardon if there is No Priest Present – Fr. Z’s Blog

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Did You Know? The Seal of Confession Also Pertains to the Laity – M. Sirbanddia at Catholic365
Exorcist Diary: The Hell of Unforgiveness – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
Cultivating Chastity: Advice for Young Catholics Living in a Sex-Obsessed Culture – NC Register
DHS To Investigate Vaccine Dissenters as Potential Terrorists, Bishops Remain Silent – Cth Vote
Milwaukee Priest Named USCCB Associate General Secretary – Ch. Rousselle/CNA/NC Register
How Do You Solve A Problem Like The Canon? Part I – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

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Confronting Two Common Pro-Abortion Perceptions – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Sense and Sensibility in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Johnson Contra Aquinas – Edward Feser, Ph.D., at First Things
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Book Review: Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples – Martin Fracker at AC Society Blog
Profit Sharing Is an Act of Generosity – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
St. Valentine’s Day Catholic Love Connection: 15 Quotes on the Beauty of Marriage – NC Register
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
CatholicVote Files Suit to Get Info on Catholic Charities & Illegal Immigration – CNS via Crux
The Altar Vase – Examples from the 18th Through 20th Centuries – Liturgical Arts Journal
Benedict Oblate Launches Apostolate to Pray for Families – Sister Barbara Mectilde at One Peter 5
Abp. Aupetit: Pope Asked Me to Stay in Congregation After Paris Resignation – CNA/NC Register
Zanchetta Trial to Begin without Vatican Files – The Pillar
Prudence Robertson, New Host of EWTN Pro-Life Weekly, Discusses Faith, & More – NC Register
Adrian Fortescue . . . After 99 Years . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Defender of Truth: The Courage of Blessed Titus Brandsma – Charles Lewis at NC Register
The Josephites: Serving Americans of African Heritage for Decades – John Burger at Aleteia
Human Rights Activist: Diplomatic Relations bt. Vatican & China Totally Unacceptable – NCRgstr
Motherhood is Not an Ordinary Vocation – Kateri Kuplic at Radiant Magazine
Pope Meets Catholic Non-Profit Promoting Human Dignity Thru Art – H Brockhaus/CNA/NC Reg
The Biblical Significance of Lent – Joseph Tuttle at Missio Dei

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The Value of Spiritual Reading – Tan Direction Blog
The Call to Personal Holiness – Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler at Catholic East Texas
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Made for Families! – Creative Minority Report
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Gandalf as a Priestly Christ Figure – Joseph Tuttle at Voyage
New Mosaics & Mural Work at St. Michael’s Abbey, California – Liturgical Arts Journal
Mother Angelica on Receiving Correction with Love – Catholic Exchange
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Is It Wrong for Parents to Name Their Sons Jesus? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Bishop Wayne L. Lobsinger of Hamilton & Traditiononous Custodyes – Fr. Z’s Blog
Martyr of Communism: Blessed Aloysius Stepinac – Dawn Beutner at Catholic World Report
The Most Common Floral Question Answered: What Do I Do with this Bouquet? – TOH Blog
The Next Pope, Pope Francis II? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Restored 5th-Century Church on Gaza Strip Reveals Rare Ancient Floor Mosaics – Aleteia
Everything Comes From the Heart – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
The Sacrament of Confirmation, Part III: The Last Battle – Fr. John Hunwicke/Mutual Enrichment
God’s Infinite Calculation, Possibilia, Nonbeing – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
No, the Canadian Military is not Going to Move Against the Freedom Convoy – TACatholic
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop to Lead Two Irish Dioceses – CNA via National Catholic Register
America’s High Holy Day: The Super Bowl – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
What Can Catholic Teaching Say About Extraterrestrials – Ch. Baglow at Church Life Journal
Rethinking Time Management. Are You a Steward of Your Time? – Taryn Oesch DeLong at CWIB
Second Oldest Person in the World is a 118-Year-Old Nun – Sandra LaFfont/AFP via Yahoo!News
Arizona Bishop Calls for Prayer & Fasting as Satanic Temple Hosts Conference – ChurchPOP
Amazing Church Construction, It is Not Obligatory to Build Ugly Churches (YouTube) – Fr. Zed
The ‘Circus Priest’ – The Pillar
Pope: The Dying Need Palliative Care, Not Euthanasia or Assisted Suicide – CNA/NC Register
ESPN Anchor Verrett Credits Success to Catholic High School in New Orleans – Crux

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