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MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Children Claim Our Lady of Fatima Appeared at Brazil Church – ChurchPOP
2.  Would You Move to Live in a Catholic Community? These Families Did – K. Schiffer/NC Rgstr
3.  Did You Know About These 7 Symbols Of The Christian Faith? – Theresa Z. Williams/epicPew
4.  Reminder: Ascension Thursday – Usually Holy Day of Obligation – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  What was the Message of Our Lady of Fatima? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
6.  I’ve Been Exposed as a ‘Satanic Liberal,’ Whoopsies! – John Zmirak, Ph.D. at The Stream
7.  Cardinals Cupich & Tobin Met With CDF Prefect in Late April – Edward Pentin at NC Register
8.  Vatican Warns Bishops Against Taking a Stand for Life – Mt Archbold/Creative Minority Report
9.  Catholic Schools Are Losing Students at Record Rates – Ian Lovett at The Wall Street Journal
10.  Bishop McElroy Misses the Point – Deacon Michael Quinlan at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Yes, ‘The Chosen’ is That Good & Just Keeps Getting Better – Mt. Becklo at Aleteia
Mother’s Day – After Years of Dread I Can Finally Deal With It – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Fauci Must Have Learned the Moral Shell Game from the Bishops – Matthew Archbold at CMR
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
Cardinal Ladaria’s Letter on Reception of Communion: An Explainer – Fr. R. de Souza/NC Register
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Bishop McElroy on Abortion & Communion – Ramesh Ponnuru at National Review

OUR LADY OF FATIMA:
List of Marian Apparitions of Our Lady – Joseph Freyaldenhoven at Catholic365

BOOK REVIEW:
On Demons – Sam Kriss at First Things

SAINTS:
Prayer to St. Joseph for Success at Work – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Saint of the Day: Saint Damien of Moloka’i – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome

SCANDAL:
Catholic Perspectives in Short Supply at Vatican Health Conference – Edward Pentin/NC Register

CULTURE OF DEATH:
The Threat of Woke Supremacy – R.C. Vanlandingham at Crisis Magazine
The Most Political & Misguided Year in Sports – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine
Vatican II on Catholics in Public Life – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING:
On Present Disorders Afflicting Catholic Social Teaching – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil./Law & Liberty

OTHER:
Sunday Mass Obligation to Resume in Connecticut’s Dioceses – CNA/National Catholic Register
Examining Moral Basis of Popes’ Pleas for Financial Regulation – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Acton

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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Actual Bronze Snake of Moses in Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio, Milan – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
2.  Becoming Unemployed Made Her Discover Her Vocation as a Catholic Illustrator – Aleteia
3.  Garabandal: Believe the Miracles – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
4.  What We Need is Another Cluniac Reform – Philip F. Lawler Lawler at Catholic Culture
5.  Jesuits. Why Does it Always Have to be Jesuits? – One Mad Mom
6.  Cautionary Notes: What Cardinal Ladaria Did Not Say – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
7.  Liturgical Insanity – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Zombie Catholics Of Germany – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9.  Ambiguously Catholic – Dan Hitchens at First Things
10.  Man Takes Sledgehammer to Marian Mural in Los Angeles Archdiocese – CNA at The CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Diabolical to Claim US Bishops Who Discuss Chiding Biden are Source of “Division” – Fr K Cusick
Clues to Pope’s Modus Operandi, Maintaining Hope in Time of Lies & More Links! – Best Blogging
Kentucky Group Provides Rosary-Making Supplies Locally, Globally – Our Sunday Visitor
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
Hollywood vs. Holiness: Anne with an ‘E’, Falcon & Winter Soldier, The Good Doctor – Dav. L. Gray
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Blessing Same-Sex “Couples” a Diabolical & Sacrilegious Act, Priest Affirms – CNA at The CWR

BOOK REVIEW:
The Sound of Beauty – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register

EASTER:
What Happened between the Resurrection & Ascension of Jesus? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

SPIRITUALITY:
An Increase of Faith at My Last Mass to Date – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
How to Say Grace After Meals – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Love is Not About Abstractions – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in Mission
People Are All Made of the Same Clay – Julie Machado at Catholic Stand

EDUCATION:
Catholic Schools Beat Public Schools in Reading & Math – Terence Jeffrey at The Stream
Pope Francis Institutes Lay Ministry of Catechist in New Motu Proprio – Ed Pentin at NC Register

MYSTICISM:
Can Non-Christian Rituals or Incantations Invisibly Destroy the Good of Holy Images? – NLM

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Local Catholic Association Supports Physicians in Their Vocation – CNA at Catholic World Report
Louisiana Legislature Recognizes Anniversary of Roe v. Wade as ‘Day of Tears’ – CNA/NC Rgstr

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Joe Biden: Annihilating Christian Colleges – Robert G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
The Irrelevance of Race – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
Abortion Kills More than the Pandemic, Says Mother Who Almost Aborted Daughter – The CWR

POLITICS:
Ladaria to American Bishops: Go Slow on Withholding Communion – Catholic News Service
Remember – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
George Weigel: Church in Germany Called to Fidelity to Revelation – CNA at NC Register
Pope Francis, Towards the Final Draft of the Reform of the Curia? – Andrea Gagliarducci at MV
Vatican Responds to Bishops’ Call to Amend Church Law on Crimes Against Minors – NC Rgstr
The Ecclesiology of Liberalism – Peter J. Leithart at First Things
How Can We Teach Our Kids to Love Their Country? – Amanda Evinger at NC Register

SCANDAL:
Gianluigi Torzi Arrested in London on Italian Warrant – The Pillar

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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Tom Sullivan and the Communion & Liberation Apostolate – Rod Dreher at The American. . .
2.  Antinomianism: The Woke Heresy – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
3.  How to Beat Sinful Thoughts, Realign Your Thinking & More Links! – Best in Catholic Blogging
4.  Baltimore Basilica Prepares for Perpetual Adoration – Geo. P. Matysek, Jr./Our Sunday Visitor
5.  Ask Father: Can Priests Refuse to Hear Confessions Face to Face? – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Be Mindful of the Dangers of Mindfulness – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
7.  Why Did St. Paul Get Arrested at Philippi? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in Mission
8.  Fr. Weinandy: If German Synodal Way Not Heading for Schism, It Fooled Many – CNA/NC Rgstr
9.  When Your Child Leaves the Faith – Fr. Sebastian Walshe at Catholic Answers Magazine
10.  Court Dismisses Catholic School Teacher’s Employment Discrimination Claim – NC Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Apparition of St. Michael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Life in the Early Christian Community – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Book Review: ‘Sex And The Unreal City by Tony Esolen’ – Cream City Catholic
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
German Catholics to “Bless” Gay Unions Despite Vatican Warning – K. Grieshaber at AP via Crux
Love Alone Fulfills Us – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
The Case for the Young St. Joseph – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Long Island Diocese Names 101 Clergy Accused of Sex Abuse – Kevin J. Jones/CNA/NC Register

SCANDAL:
Vatican Accused of Investing in Companies Killing Babies – Hannah Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register

BOOK REVIEW:
American Storyteller: Ahmari’s “The Unbroken Thread” – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
A Teacher of Strange Things: Off the Shelf with Cy Kellett – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Christ Statue at Massachusetts Church Vandalized – Joe Bukuras/CNA/The Catholic World Report

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING:
Wisdom for New Things – Rachel Lu at Law & Liberty

ART:
Resource: The Catholic Artists Directory – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

MYSTICISM:
The Church’s Wondrous Stigmatists – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Exorcist Diary: Two Become One – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Newly Carved Reliquary Busts from King Richard’s – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

CULTURE OF DEATH:
The Tightening Noose of Diversity Ideology – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
Catholic Schools & the Woke Revolution – David G Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
Being Critical of Critical Race Theory – Deacon Gerard-Marie Anthony at Crisis Magazine
Canada: Catholic School District Mandates ‘LGBT’ Pride Month – K.J. Jones/CNA/NC Register
Why Catholics Should Oppose Vax Mandates, Both Private & Public – R.M. Coleman/The CWR
Biden’s First 100 Days: Scandalous on Abortion from Our 2nd Catholic Pres. – Ct. Hadro/NC Rgstr

SAINTS:
New EWTN Doc. on Blessed Carlo Acutis Available Free to Watch – J. McKeown/CNA/The CWR
Sainthood Cause Opened for Filipino Priest Killed by Islamists in 2000 – Catholic News Agency

THEOLOGY:
PopeWatch: catholic – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

SPIRITUALITY:
A Cross Like Yours: Perspectives on Infertility – Mary C. Tillotson at Homiletic & Pastoral Review

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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Catholic Artist & the Challenge of Evangelizing Modern Culture – Tho. M. Doran/The CWR
2.  On the Paradoxical Connection Between Love, Law, & Joy – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
3.  Magician Turned Catholic Recalls Bizarre New Age Experiences – Jim Graves at NC Register
4.  Pope Names New Colorado Springs Bishop: A Nebraska Priest Fascinated by Jesus – CWR
5.  11 More Bible Resurrection “Contradictions” That Aren’t Really Contradictions – NC Register
6.  The Rad Trads Who Weren’t – One Mad Mom
7.  If German Bishops Go Into Schism, the Reichskonkordat Comes Into Play – The Pillar
8.  Meanwhile, Back in Quebec – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Bully Bishop (Knestout) Attempting To Oust Faithful Priest – Complicit Clergy
10.  Faucism at the Vatican – George Neumayr at The American Spectator

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The CDW Added Seven New Invocations to the Litany of St. Joseph – Fr. Z’s Blog
My Catholic Identity – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
Astronomical Truth: Science Offers Common Easter Date for East & West – J O’Brien/NC Register
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
A Historical & Present-Day Look at Synodality – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor
Safe Confines of the Church – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Vatican Conference 2021: Chelsea Clinton & Other Quacks Speak On Second Day – CNA/NC Rgstr
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Patron Saint of Laundry? It’s True – Jessica McAfee at epicPew

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Pandemic Liturgical Practices, Will They Stay or Will They Go? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar

MYSTICISM:
No Love in Hell – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism

CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING:
On the Present Disorders Afflicting Catholic Social Teaching – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Law &. . .

CATECHISM:
What is a Catechist, Exactly? – The Pillar

POLITICS:
Phoenix Bp. Olmsted Warns of Deadly Apathy of Silence on Pro-Abort Catholic Politicos – NC Reg
Fr. Weinandy: Pro-Abort Rights Catholic Politicos Abuse, Politicize Sacraments – CNA/The CWR
NARAL Head Brags about Helping Remove Pro-Life LifeSiteNews from Facebook – CNA/The CWR

MOTHERHOOD:
Motherhood, Secondary Infertility, & Salvation – Susanna Spencer at National Catholic Register

BIBLE:
Biblical Advice on Growing Old With Grace & Wisdom – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
Unpacking & Understanding Scripture – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand

FREEDOM OF RELIGION:
New Stricter Chinese Rules on Religion – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

PANDEMIC:
Keeping the Faith During the Pandemic – Staff at Our Sunday Visitor

SCIENCE:
The Scientific Method is a Catholic Method – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register

THEOLOGY:
Trains & Chains & God as First Cause – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand

SAINTS:
Worker Saints & the Month of May – Dawn Beutner at The Catholic World Report
St. Joseph the Worker Reflects the Value of Labor – S. Klemond at NC Register

LOVE:
The Charity of Christ – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today

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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .

1.  One Thing Wise People Do & Fools Avoid – Chris Lowney at Aleteia
2.  Before & After: Thomas Aquinas College East Coast Chapel – Liturgical Arts Journal
3.  “Missa Pica” – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  How To Suffer Like A Man – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman
5.  Scientist: ‘When We See the Shroud, We Are Really Seeing the Face of Jesus’ – NC Register
6.  Being Hated by the World is a Badge of Honor – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
7.  Beethoven Times Ten – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  We Know Not the Hour – Elizabeth A. Mitchell at The Catholic Thing
9.  How To Be Miserable & Alone: Off the Shelf with Kaiser Johnson – P. Socks at Catholic Stand
10.  Little Italian Grandmothers – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Great Struggle – Glenn Slaby at Catholic Stand
Honoring St. Joseph the Worker through Art – Jem Sullivan at Our Sunday Visitor
Angels & Demons – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Restless Hearts – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Meet St. Margaret of Castello, the Pope’s Unexpected Canonization – The Pillar
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
The Pater Noster in Aramaic Chant! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

VIRTUES:
Tips to Teach Kids Modesty in a Kardashian World – Mary Jo Gerd at Families of Character
Fidelity in Marriage Is Fidelity to God – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
What Married Couples Can Learn from the Rhythms of Religious Communities – Spoken Bride

TRADITION:
Why Tradition Is Not a Museum Piece – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
Not Of the World: Catholic Tradition & Separation – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand

BOOKS:
An In-Depth Guide to the Rich Treasure Trove of Children’s “Great Books” – Paul Senz at The CWR

SAINTS:
St. Peter Chanel: A Missionary to Oceania – Chris Meadows at Simply 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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Recovering Catholic Social Teaching – Nathaniel Peters, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
2.  Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
3.  Ask Father: Extending Hands During the Our Father – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  The Catholic Church’s New Normal Is Forward, Not Back – The Editors at NC Register
5.  After Censorship, Virus Skeptics Continue ‘Truth Over Fear Summit’ – Ed Pentin/NC Register
6.  James Martin to Speak to School Kids On Welcoming Homosexuality In Dolan’s Archd. – CC
7.  Vatican Conference 2021: Anthony Fauci & Other Quacks Headline 1st Day – CNA/NC Register
8.  The Artificial Mysticism of the Great Reset – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
9.  Antisocial Justice – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
10.  Those Nones Certainly Aren’t Nothing – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Left is Tyranny’s Wildest Dreams Come True – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Why are Some Catholic Priests Called “Pastor”? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Annie Boutin King Is the Queen of French Cuisine in the Nation’s Capital – A. Greeley/NC Register
Three Fruits, One Vine – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
German Catholic Diocese Event: Same-Sex Blessings a Case of ‘Not If, But How’ – CNA/NC Rgstr
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
By Ushering God Offstage, Have We Lost the Plot? – Regis Martin at National Catholic Register

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Catholic Prayers for Before & After Mass – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

BIBLE:
Scripturism: Is the Bible Enough? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

ANGELS:
Top Five Questions Christians Ask about Angels – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

FILM:
58 Years Later, Classic Lilies of the Field Still Bridges Racial, Religious Divides – NC Register

SPIRITUALITY:
Boast About Being Weak – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand

OTHER:
Catholic Innovators’ Competition Attracts Nearly 600 Applicants Vying for $100K Prize – Aleteia

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Witness for Life – Deborah Sucich at Ignitum Today

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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Facing Death, Priest Turns His Farewell Into Teachable Moment – Our Sunday Visitor
2.  The Priest’s Greeting at Mass is Based on These Bible Quotes – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
3.  Alter Girls & the Pope’s New Document, Spiritus Domini – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L. at Canon Law. . .
4.  How Cool, How Quotable is St. Catherine of Siena? Have a Look – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Our Lady’s Hair – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
6.  Bishop McElroy Asks Fellow Bishops To Give Biden Communion – Catholic Vote
7.  Waffling Bishops on Biden & Communion – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
8.  The Theological Illiteracy of “Dare We Hope?” (Bishop Barron) – Clement Harrold at Crisis
9.  What’s the Real Reason the New Orleans Archd. Declared Bankruptcy? – Complicit Clergy
10.  Love Is Not Love – Richard A. Spinello at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Historic Church Sets Fire in France, Sacristy Destroyed (Videos & Photos Inside) – ChurchPOP
Reform May Be Coming to the Chapter of St. Peter’s Basilica – A. Gagliarducci at NC Register
Pride Vs. Humility – The Struggle is Real – Christina M. Sorrentino at Catholic Stand
Moving Beyond Vatican II – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
2021 OSV Challenge Advances to Round Two & New Trends Emerge – Carrie Kline/Ignitum Today
German Catholic Bishops’ Leader: We Are Not ‘Schismatics’ – CNA via The Catholic World Report
To Every Season a Reason: Seasonal Closet Transition Advantages (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
Pondering the Paradox of the “Dark Knowing” of Faith – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community. . .

MYSTICISM:
A Love Story – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today

THEOLOGY:
Why the Church Cannot Bless Same-Sex Unions – Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith/TCT
Root Ourselves in Him – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today

SPIRITUALITY:
Praying for Miracles – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Ordination Card: In Memoriam Sacræ Ordinationis – Liturgical Arts Journal
Other Anthropomorphic Forms of Reliquaries – Liturgical Arts Journal

BOOK REVIEW:
Book Review: Liberty’s Lions – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

CANON LAW:
The ‘Who Can Receive Holy Communion?’ Ultimate Explainer™ – The Pillar

SCANDAL:
Germany: On the Brink of Schism – Michele Malia McAloon at The Catholic Thing
Vatican Provides Few Details Regarding Funding of Controversial Conferences – Edward Pentin
Legion of Christ Hit with 7 New Sex Abuse Lawsuits – Damien T. Fisher/New Hampshire Reporter
Santa Fe Archdiocese Liquidating 700+ Properties To Pay For Sex Abuse Settlements – AP
Security Adviser: Card. Becciu Ordered ‘Files’ Made on Vatican Staff – H Brockhaus/CNA/NC Reg
The Politics of Communion & What It Says about News Coverage of Biden – C. Listi/Get Religion

CULTURE OF DEATH:
The Critical Race Theory Normalizes White Supremacy – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
When Rights Are Wrong – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine

REDEMPTION:
A Friend of Corapi Speaks – Matt C. Abbott at RenewAmerica
You Need to Forgive Or Your Sins Will be Held Against You (Corapi Update) – Fr. Z’s Blog

OPINION:
Opinion: Is Pope Francis a “Populist”? – Russell Shaw at The Catholic World Report

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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Model Pope – Roberto De Mattei at Crisis Magazine
2.  Review of Sohrab Ahmari’s ‘Unbroken Thread’ – Daniel McCarthy at The Spectator|US
3.  Let’s Not Be Reasonable, Fr. James Martin, S.J. – Robert B. Grieving at Crisis Magazine
4.  St. Catherine of Siena: Same-Sex Acts So Appalling, Demons Can’t Watch – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Catholic Liberal Upset With Bishop Barron – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
6.  Fool Me Once – William Kilpatrick at Turning Point
7.  The Vatican Kneels Before Mammon, With the Pandemic as its Excuse – J. D’Hippolito
8.  Sex with a Witch – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
9.  Have the Germans Lost Control of Their Synodal Way? – Ed Condon & J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
10.  The Rome-ing of the Right – Ross Douthat at Reactions

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Disobeying Rome: What are the Consequences? – Staff at The Catholic World Report
Fundraising in Poorer Parishes & Communities – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Canons of St. Peter’s Forbidden to Enter Basilica for the May Rosary – Fr. Z’s Blog
To Every Season a Reason: Seasonal Closet Transition Advantages (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
2020 Revisited: Repeat After Me, White Catholic Voters, White Catholic Voters – R. Ostling
St. Padre Pio’s Powerful Healing Prayer – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
A Critique of Wojtyla’s Personalism – Cream City Catholic
A Wake-Up Call I Could Not Ignore – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Re-examining the Shroud of Turin – Francis Phillips at Mercatornet
These 4 Attributes of Mary Will Help You Become a Better Friend to Your Friends – NC Register
Thanking God for Abortion Tainted Vaccines? – Edward J. Barr at Roma Locuta Est
Why France is Losing One Religious Building Every Two Weeks – CNA via NC Register
Flying Mountains – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Louisiana Diocese Ends Mask Requirement at Mass – CNA via National Catholic Register
Irish Government to Lift Ban on Mass Attendance May 10 – Michael Kelly at CNS via OSV
New Radiocarbon Dating May Pin Down Age of Dead Sea Scrolls – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
No Excuse for Indifference – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Integralism Is the Opiate of the Catholics – Jason S. Jones & Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream

POLITICS:
Gaia, False gods, & Public Policy – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Wokeness & The Current Religious Revolution – Steve Skojec at One Peter 5
Poll: Was the 2020 Election Fraudulent? – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Faggioli’s Partisanship – Rick Garnett, J.D. at Mirror of Justice

VIRTUES:
Upcoming Courage Conference to Focus on St. Joseph – Joe Bukuras at CNA via The CWR

SPIRITUALITY:
Simplicity & Spiritual Mentorship – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand

ETC. . .:
What Does It Mean to be “Pastoral?” – Fr. Charles Fox at The Catholic World Report

THEOLOGY:
Is God He or She? – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Union with the Head – The Vine – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today

SCANDAL:
Vatican Magistrature, or the Saga of Juridical Mishap – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo

PANDEMIC:
Pandemic Anxiety Continues to Imprison Many – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand

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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Virginia Parish Keeps Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Going in Pandemic – Mt. Riedl at OSV
2.  The Catholic Alternative in Traditional English – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
3.  Cardinal Burke, Seven Others Rise in Rank in College of Cardinals – CNS via Crux
4.  21st-Century Books for the Modern Catholic – Staff at Our Sunday Visitor
5.  When Will She Learn? – One Mad Mom
6.  My Popular Priest Was Abusive – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
7.  Fishwrap’s Wile E. Coyote – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Australian Catholics Petition Vatican to Remove Their Bishop for Backing Gay Sex – Ed Pentin
9.  Archbishop Cordileone’s Pastoral: Pelosi’s Last Warning? – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
10.  Understanding the Politics of Pope Francis – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Fundraising in Poorer Parishes & Communities – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Vindicating the Holy Shroud – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
To Every Season a Reason: Seasonal Closet Transition Advantages (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
DC Parish Leases Raise Questions – The Pillar
You Can Never Be Too Cynical When It Comes to Politics – D. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
What To Do? Oh, What Are We To Do About Hosts Discarded? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Truth About Modesty – Ann Burns at Catholic East Texas
Make People Feel Loved Today – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
James Matthew Wilson Lights A Candle – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Meanwhile, Back in France – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7 Ways to Strengthen Your Relationship with the Virgin Mary – C. Gardiner at Aleteia
Seven Gifts Of The Holy Spirit – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Joe Biden & the Bishops after 100 Days – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY:
Ten Ways to Celebrate May, the Month of Mary – Fr. Ed Broom at Catholic Exchange
4 Tips For Planting A Mary Garden – Maria Alejandra Rivas at Catholic Link

SCANDAL:
Politicizing the Eucharist – Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Cap., at The Catholic Thing
Real Vatican Reform? – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
New Delaware Bishop Mum on Biden & Communion – Nicole Winfield & Luis Andres Henao at AP 

ETC. . .:
What’s the Difference between a Cardinal Priest & a Cardinal Deacon? – The Pillar

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Abp. Naumann Commends Abp. Cordileone on Unborn – National Catholic Register

BOOKS:
American Revolutionary War Chapter Books for Catholic Kids – Catholic Books for Kids

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
In-Person Mass Feels More ‘Grace-Filled,’ says Oregon Parishioner – Ed Langlois at OSV

GOD:
The Eucharist: Accepting Our Covenant with God – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand

BIBLE:
Biblical Prayer for Healing of Body & Soul – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

SPIRITUALITY:
To Be a Witness – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today

EASTER:
A Lesson from Easter – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Argentina: Police Called After Priest Holds Outdoor Mass – Inés San Martín at Crux

EVANGELIZATION:
Fear & Evangelization – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today

SACRAMENTS:
Baptism: Claiming the Gift I Always Had – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand

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

MORNING ISSUE:
Five Fascinating Facts about Jesus in the Eucharist – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Eucharistic Adoration Is More Powerful Than You Can Possibly Imagine – NC Register
Eucharistic Processions – Michael Heinlein at Simply Catholic
Why All People Suffer: The Joy in Finding Meaning in Suffering – SpiritualDirection.com
Holiness in Relationships – Narthex via New Oxford Review
Redemptorists Serve Vietnamese Communities in the Diocese – E. Slaten at Catholic East Texas
Three-Time Olympian Shares Her Conversion Story – Kate Olivera at CNA via The CWR
Blessed are the Pure in Heart for They Shall See God – Veil of Veronica
5 Amazingly Gifted Saints You Didn’t Know Wrote Poetry – ChurchPOP
Solemnis: Manufactura Liturgica from Poland – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Storms of the Interior Desert – Brother Macarius Bunch at Dominicana
50 Classic Books that Middle Grade Girls Love – Binzeo at Good Books for Catholic Kids

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

MORNING ISSUE:
St. Margaret of Castello Offers Inspiration on How to Treat Those Living with a Disability – OSV
Painting of Christ pulled from auction believed to be authentic Caravaggio – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
How to Spread the Message of Your Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
St. Joseph Transformed My Husband’s Spiritual Life & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Skull of St. Thomas Becket to go on display at British Museum – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Genius of the E.F.: Focus is on God, Not the Priest or Congregation– Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Finding the Y-o-u in the Perfect D-r-e-s-s (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Young Catholics Hang Banner in Response to Rainbow Flag on Vienna’s Oldest Church – NC Reg
Troubled Waters – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
What Is Catholic Just War Doctrine & How Does It Apply Today? – E. Ch. Brugger/NC Register
A Little Bit Longer & I’ll Be Fine – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Pandemic Provided an ‘Acid Test’ for Financial Issues in Catholic parishes – GetReligion
Fr. Wannabe Victim – One Mad Mom
Card. Pell: Duty of German Bishops is to Uphold Teachings of Scripture’ – C. Mares/CNA/NC Reg
PopeWatch: The Germans Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Once Upon a Time There was a Super-Catholic Land Called Quebec – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Priests in Indian Diocese Die of Virus in 10 days – C. Mares at CNA via NC Register
Updated: Wisconsin opens investigation of sexual abuse in the state’s five dioceses – CNS/OSV
Actor in ‘The Chosen’ Praises Show’s Message for People with Disabilities – CNA via 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

MORNING ISSUE:
A Good Example of Inculturation in Art Work – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Blind, Disabled Girl Rejected by Her Parents Recognized a Saint – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
How to Spread the Message of Your Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
Priest with Cancer Dies 23 Days after His Hospital Room Ordination – CNA at The CWR
Can We Know the Resurrection Happened? – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
The Armenian Genocide, Healing, & Faith – Adam A.J. DeVille, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
Finding the Y-o-u in the Perfect D-r-e-s-s (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Good Advice from Stephen Covey & Jesus for Worrying Less – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
Popular Fiction & the Catholic Literary Renaissance – Rhonda F. Ortiz at Catholic World ReportXXX
Liberty’s Lions: Off the Shelf with Dan LeRoy – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Praying & Paying: Is There a Link between Parish Devotions & Weekly Collections? – The Pillar
How Liturgical “Forms” Concretely Define Religious Belief Or Undermine It – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
The International Religious Impact of the Pandemic After One Full Year: Data – NC Daily Register
Ask Father: What does SSPX stand for? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Shrines Dedicated to St. Joseph that You can Visit – John Burger at Aleteia
What can the Vatican Expect on its Moneyval Report Card? – Ed Condon at The Pillar
Vatican Reforms at a Crossroad: The Financial Scandals – CatholicCulture.org
The Problem with Jim Caviezel – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
America is a Pagan Nation: Now What? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Exorcist Diary: A Prince of Hell on Fire – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
Poking Holes in the Koran – Pio Amalraj at Crisis Magazine
Knots: “Roe v. Wade,” the Movie – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Pope Francis, The Imperfect Reform – Andrea Gagliarducci at MondayVatican

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