Robert Edwards

Living a Catholic life.

SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Home Decorating Tips from 3 Saints Who Believed that Beauty Matters – Cecilia Pigg/Aleteia
2.  Take a Page from St. Augustine’s Rule to Get a Taste of Happiness – Marzena Devoud/Aleteia
3.  Utah’s New Law Could Be Part of Winning Pro-Life Strategy – Lauretta Brown at NC Register
4.  London Cardinal Leads Catholics in Mourning Death of Prince Philip – Simon Caldwell at CNS
5.  Third Order Franciscan Indicted in Steubenville – WTRF
6.  Speaking of Heretics, Like Menno Simmons, Founder of the MennonitesDavid Mills
7.  Paris: Canonical Proceedings Against Mask-Defiant Priest – C. Mares/Catholic News Agency
8.  Resisting a Counterfeit Easter – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
9.  Karl Barth – R.R. Reno at First Things
10.  Correcting Sinners is ‘Judgmental’ Only If You’re ‘Post-Modern’ – G. Van Son/Catholic Stand

Five Gorgeous Candles to Use for Prayer at Home – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Loving God – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Bp. Olmsted: Communion Teaching Applies to Politicos Who Push Abortion Too – CNA/NC Reg
Should Catholic Apostolates Apply for Secular Grants – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
What is the Sleeping St. Joseph? – Get Fed
Spring Must Have’s: The White Cole Haan Sneaker (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
University of Notre Dame Requiring Vaccination – Dennis Brown at Notre Dame News

CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY:
Meet the Friars Feeding the Hungry During the Pandemic – Catholic News Agency via NC Register

EASTER LINKS:
How Long is the Easter Season? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
Filmmaker Brings da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’ to Life – Lisa Hendey at Our Sunday Visitor

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Virus Toll On Nuns – Matt Sedensky at Associated Press
What Does It Mean to Be Made in God’s Image & Likeness? – Joseph Pearce at NC Register
The Transfiguration Points to Our Own Resurrection – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
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.  Catholic Men, Rise Up & Fight – Leila Lawler & Leila Miller at Crisis Magazine
2.  3 Trustworthy Sources to Find Great Books for Kids – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
3.  5 Lesser-Known Marian Apparitions Around the World – Kevin Di Camillo at NC Register
4.  Ask Father: Can We Eat Meat on Friday in the Octave of Easter? – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  The Coming Schism & How to Prepare – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
6.  84-Year-Old De-Frocked Priest Accused – Mar. Mason & Rob. McDowell at Associated Press
7.  US Theologians Echo Fears of Schism in Catholic Church in Germany – J. Frawley Desmond
8.  Pope: Mercy for Judas the Betrayer, But Not for Trump the Wall Builder – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
9.  Shabby Exit of Anti-Abuse Reformer Captures Vatican’s HR Pandemic – John L. Allen, Jr./Crux
10.  Is the Era of Big Bureaucracy Over for U.S. Dioceses? – Ed Condon at The Pillar

Should Catholic Apostolates Apply for Secular Grants – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Despite Flagrant Dissent of Hans Küng, Some Church Leaders Pay Glowing Tribute – Ed Pentin
Spring Must Have’s: The White Cole Haan Sneaker (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Over 300 Sex Abuse Claims Against the Rochester Diocese – WSKG NPR PBS
A Modern Day Miracle – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Statement on Reception of Communion by Those Who Persist in Public Grave Sin – Card. Burke
Curses Disguised as Prayers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Joe Biden’s Liberal American Catholicism – Ben Hachten at The American Conservative
The Virtues – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Mozambique: How Many More Deaths Will It Take before the World Reacts? – ACN via Aleteia

POLITICS:
Fly the Diverse Skies
– Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Book: Mysteries of the Lord’s Prayer – Fr. Z’s Blog

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
If God is Good & Powerful, Why Is There Evil in the World? – Regis Martin at NC Register
The Created World Is God’s Temple – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
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

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Vatican Observatory Launches Podcast, New Website – Carol Glatz at CNS via Our Sunday Visitor
PopeWatch: Paycuts – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  New Book is a Catholic Traveler’s Dream to Exploring America – G.R. Crowe/Our Sunday Visitor
2.  After Crazy 2020, Students Seek No-Nonsense Catholic Colleges – P. Reilly at NC Register
3.  Steve Ray & Fr. James Altman Discuss the State of the Church & World – Steve Ray
4.  Pell Critic Says Prelate Was Victim of Relentlessly Prejudiced Media – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.
5.  Fishwrap, La Crock, Team Up with Beans to attack Archbishop Chaput’s New Book – Fr. Zed
6.  Confusion in the Catholic Church: Who’s On First? – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
7.  The Early Church Was Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
8.  Predicted Betrayals – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
9.  Etiquette for the Death of Those Accused of Heresy – One Mad Mom
10.  Vatican “Rehabilitation” of . . . Judas? – Fr. Z’s Blog

The Challenge of ‘Small See’ Catholicism – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
A “Little Miracle” – The Time When God Sent Me a Priest – Christina M. Sorrentino/Ignitum Today
Deathbed Visions – Matt C. Abbott at Renew America
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
The Great Reemergence of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church – George Weigel
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Fr. Hans Küng, R.I.P. – Fr. Z’s Blog

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Today’s Supreme Court Much More Favorable to Religious Issues – John Burger at Aleteia

EDUCATION:
6 L.A. Archdiocese Elementary Schools to Close Due to Pandemic – CNA via NC Register

CULTURE WARS:
Asa Hutchinson Looked at Kristi Noem & Said “Yeah, This Is How I Win” – The American Catholic

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Four Sisters to Give Birth Months Apart – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Utah to Require Fathers to Pay Half of Prenatal Care, Pregnancy Costs – J McKeown/NC Register

CULTURE OF DEATH:
‘Green’ Church at the Service of Eugenics – Riccardo Cascioli at Daily Compass

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Poll: Traditional Latin Mass with Vernacular Readings for Low Masses – Fr. Z’s Blog
New & Elegant Spanish Style Vestment Set from Pluriarte in Spain – Liturgical Arts Journal
Nebraska Dioceses to Restore Sunday Mass Obligation in May – CNA/The Catholic World Report

SCRIPTURE:
12 Alleged Resurrection “Contradictions” That Aren’t Really Contradictions – NC Register

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
Vatican Launches Sign Language YouTube Channel to Build Inclusivity – Elise Ann Allen/Crux

POLITICS:
When Politics Poisons Everything — Including Baseball – Paul Kengor at NC Register
Follow the Science – The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Dialogue is a Failed Pastoral Strategy – Cream City Catholic
Pope Francis Tries to Rehabilitate Judas, Part I – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
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

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Pope Names Green Bay Fr. Daniel Felton as Next Bishop of Duluth – CNS/Our Sunday Visitor

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  6 Short Quotes from St Thérèse of Lisieux to Inspire Your Easter Week – C. Gardiner/Aleteia
2.  What Does Jesus Mean When He Tells Mary Magdalene Not to Cling to Him? – Msgr. Ch. Pope
3.  The Top 5 Traditional Catholic Women on YouTube – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
4.  Controversial Swiss Theologian Hans Küng Dies at Age 93 – CNA/National Catholic Register
5.  US Priest Says Dispatch ‘Mix-Up’ About End of Vatican Job – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register
6.  Militant Secularism, Militant Islam, & Crumbling Catholicism – William K. Kilpatrick, Ph.D.
7.  Gänswein: Benedict XVI Expected to Live Only a Few Months – Aleteia
8.  When Enough Is Enough – Christopher Altieri at Catholic Herald
9.  Brothers All: But With the Muslims, for Francis, All Is More Complicated – Sandro Magister
10.  Is Mary Co-Redeemer? – David McPike at Crisis Magazine

Old Times There Are Not Forgotten – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Financial Scandal Now Infects the Vatican Judicial System – Philip F. Lawler/Catholic Culture
Does the Common Good Require Integralism? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
In Praise of Irregularity – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
Becoming a Saint – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
At 105, Catholic Woman Beats Virus with a Lot of Faith & a Little Gin – L. Rogers at CNS via Crux
Advocate with Down Syndrome Promotes Employment for Friends Like Me – N. Hoefer/OSV
French Government Seeks to Ban Home Schooling – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Celibacy: What Good Is It? – Those Catholic Men
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Graduate Program Aims to Reverse Decline Seen in Catholic Art, Literature – CNS via Crux

EASTER LINKS:
4 Fun Facts about Easter Week – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
London Police Raid on Church a ‘Chilling Attack on Freedom of Religion’ – Breitbart

CULTURE WARS:
Homage to Catalonia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

CULTURE OF DEATH:
End of Mother’s Legal Battle Over Life Support for 5-Year-Old Girl a Tragedy – CNA/NC Register

ARCHITECTURE:
Traditional Vs. Modern Church Architecture (Podcast & Video) – The Catholic Gentleman

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.  The Great Reset, Catholic Style – Theodore Misiak at The Catholic World Report
2.  In New Exhortation, Phoenix Bishop Urges Deeper Devotion to the Eucharist – B. Fraga/OSV
3.  Pre-Pope John Paul II Bishops Left – David’s Ruminations
4.  Why did the Disciples Not Recognize Christ after the Resurrection? – Msgr. Ch. E. Pope/OSV
5.  “Get Out, You Nazis” Yells Polish Pastor at Cops – Mat. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
6.  “I Don’t Know & I Don’t Care”: On the Devotion of the Nones – Dale Ahlquist at The CWR
7.  A Witch Reinforced – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
8.  Selfies at Calvary: The New Golden Calf . . . is Us – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
9.  What It Means to “Get High” Devolved Almost Overnight – Fr. Richard Heilman
10.  Bp. Edward Burns of Dallas Refuses to Publicly Apologize to Pregnant Mother – Complicit. . .

The Best & the Brightest aren’t Following the Lead of the Boss – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick/A Priests Life
Paganism & the Christian Easter – Brother John Joseph at Ignitum Today
Most Mass Shooters Are Not White – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
The Myth That Racism is America’s Biggest Problem – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
A Program for Bolstering Faith – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic Thing

EASTER LINKS:
A Chronology of the Resurrection Appearances
– Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community In Mission
An Easter Octave Guide for Catholic Families – Erika J. Ahern at National Catholic Register
The Father’s Love, Beginning to End – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand

EDUCATION:
Catholic Schools Will Have a Chance to Grow when the Pandemic Subsides – City Journal

CULTURE WARS:
The Danger of Respectable Christianity – Stephen G. Adubato at Mere Orthodoxy
Saving the Secular Easter – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Vatican Has Lost Over $100M Since Pandemic Began – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  New UST (Texas) Program for Renewal of Literary Craft Rooted in Rich Tradition – The CWR
2.  Painting the Passion with Passion: Giotto & the Easter Story in Padua – Medievalists.net
3.  Outrageous: Police Raid, Trash the Magna Carta – D.R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
4.  Catholic Church Raided by Police in London on Good Friday – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Doing Manual Work is a Sign of Great Intelligence – Aleteia
6.  Is It Finally Time to have a Conversation about Rap Music? – Brain Coffee
7.  Divorce, Happiness, & Joy – Jason Craig at Those Catholic Men
8.  The Tyranny of the Scideolgists – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
9.  London Parish: Police ‘Grossly Exceeded Powers’ in Halting Good Friday Service – CNA/CWR
10.  What Francis Did on Holy Thursday – Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope Francis, Gestures as a Response to the Institutional Crisis – Andrea Gagliarducci
Easter: Resurrection from Death – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Vatican can’t Blame the Media for Spin Cycles around Becciu – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
My Lifelong Obsession with Icons – Joseph Sciambra at Sons Of St. Joseph
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Resisting Abortion-Tainted Vaccines & the Culture of Death – Bishop Athanasius Schneider/Crisis
Angels of the Resurrection & Their Dazzling Glory – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Arizona Governor Blasts Phoenix for Park Restrictions on Easter Weekend – AP via Crux

EASTER LINKS:
Easter & History – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Full Text: Pope Francis’ Easter Urbi et Orbi Blessing 2021 – CNA via The Catholic World Report

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
The Battle for Conscience Rights Rages On – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Is It Morally Legitimate to Grow Marijuana to Sell to Medical Companies? – NC Register
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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EASTER SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Czechs Hold Noisy Easter Procession During Pandemic – Petr David Josek at AP via Crux
2.  Fulton J. Sheen’s Guide to Making a Holy Hour – Fulton J. Sheen at Catholic Exchange
3.  Online Store Launched for Monastic Goods from Spain – Mig. P. Pichel/Catholic News Agency
4.  How to Overcome Worry by Trusting in God’s Providence – Integrated Catholic Life™
5.  Book Review: Habits for Holiness by Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, CFR – Anne DeSantis/Catholic Lane
6.  5 Eucharistic Traditions at Mass & Their Meaning – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
7.  Home Chapels – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
8.  The Church Exists Not for Your Pleasure, but for Your Sanctification – Reg. Martin/NC Register
9.  Symbols of the Seven Sacraments Are Found in the ‘Our Father’ – Julia Kang at NC Register
10.  How to Get Back into a ‘State of Grace’ with God – Troy Kroening at Catholic365

Seven Powerful Weapons for Spiritual Combat & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Saints Who Endured Desolation in Prayer – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia
In Colorado, a New Medical Practice Treats Down Syndrome Kids – John Burger at Aleteia
New Catholic Podcast Helping Young Adults On The Path To Holiness – Catholic Link
Why St. Thomas Becket is So Important Today – Fr. John S. Hogan at Simply Catholic
These 10 Lovable Picture Books Introduce Kids to Monastic Life – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
The Athanasian Creed: Trinity & Mystery – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
The “Kyrie puerorum”: An Ancient Tenebrae Tradition – Gre, DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Mosaics of the Basilica of St. Praxedes – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Prepare to Receive Easter Joy – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
The History of the Adoration of the Cross – D.D. Emmons at Our Sunday Visitor
The Power of Sunday – Sword & Spade via Those Catholic Men

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 EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  In Defence of Flannery O’Connor – Mary Wakefield at The Spectator
2.  Fulton Sheen’s 50-Year-Old Prophecy About Today & More Links! – Best In Catholic Blogging
3.  The Cross & Cancel Culture – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Crisis Magazine
4.  Catholic Scientist: “Preponderance of Evidence” Shows the Shroud of Turin Is Real – Sophia IP
5.  7 Clues Tell Us Precisely When Jesus Died – Jimmy Akin at National Catholic Register
6.  Clues on the Shroud of Turin Tell Us What Christ Endured on Good Friday – NC Register
7.  Ideology, Religion, & the End of Pod Christianity – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
8.  What Happened With The Lord on Good Friday? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in. . .
9.  St. Francis Received the Stigmata at This Pilgrimage Destination – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
10.  The Cross as Tree of Life – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today

Conscience Protections for Healthcare Workers: Freedom or Coercion? – The CWR
How to Get Excited about Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Not a Loaf, but Leaven – Stephen B. White at The Catholic Thing
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .

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.
  God Is Doing Something: Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast Tops Charts, Reaches Millions – Star Trib.
2.  Venerate the Shroud of Turin this Saturday on Virtual Display – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
3.  Three Relics of Christ’s Passion Housed in Spain – Catholic News Agency
4.  New Mandate – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
5.  Legends & History of the True Cross – Sandra Miesel at The Catholic World Report
6.  4 Facts about Judas & His Betrayal – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
7.  The Threat of Christianity – Regis Nicol at Crisis Magazine
8.  Screen Herods: Frank Thring – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  The Historicity of the Resurrection – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
10.  Missouri Nuns Targeted in Multiple Shooting Incidents, Motive Unknown – The Pillar

How to Get Excited about Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The First-Century Saint Who Went Viral – Laura Freeman at The Spectator
Good News After a Very Bad Year & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
What was the Lord Doing on Thursday of Holy Week? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope/Community In. . .
Staying Awake in the Company of Christ – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
The 5th Gospel: Biblical Archaeology Highlights Holy Week & Easter – K.V. Turley/NC Register
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .

The Ciborium Veil Seen on Holy Thursday –

HOLY WEEK LINKS:
The Faith of Dismas – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
5 Alternative Names for Holy Thursday & Their Origins – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
How the Weakness of the Cross Makes Us Strong – Peter Kreeft, Ph.D./Integrated Catholic Life™
Holy Week Behind Bars, Prison Chaplains Adapt & Improvise at Easter – The Pillar

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Priest, Six Others Killed by Armed Gunmen at Nigerian Parish – Peter Ajayi Dada at CNS via Crux

EDUCATION:
University of St. Thomas (Texas) Starts Creative Writing Program – John Burger at Aleteia

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Through the Year with Jesus
– Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

SECULAR LINKS:
Free Speech
– 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:
1.  5 Things Mexican Catholics Do That Aren’t Actually Catholic – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
2.  The Easter Explosion – George Weigel at Ethics & Public Policy Center
3.  The Biblical Foreshadowing of the Eucharist – Michael Cunningham at Catholic365
4.  The Beauty of Frequent Confession – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
5.  The Harrowing of Hell – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
6.  Same-Sex Blessing Reaction Echoes Rollout of Humanæ Vitæ – J. Roberts at NC Register
7.  The Church in Pergamos – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
8.  Big Brother Is in the Classroom – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
9.  Take Down the Flag – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
10.  Diocese: Priest’s Omission of Palm Blessing in Protest Vatican Ban Reprehensible – NC Rgstr

Should Scripture Be More Trans-Friendly? – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
Catholicism is True – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Keeping the Resurrection Burning Within Our Hearts: The Art of Michael O’Brien – NC Register
St. Joseph – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Thinking about Your Finances from a Catholic Perspective – David L. Gray
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Taking Offense at Christ: Must We Explain Him Away? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
History is a Memory, Traditions is Alive – Ryan Scheel at The Catholic Gentleman

HOLY WEEK LINKS:
The Easter Triduum; A Walk Through the Paschal Mystery – Ralph Hathaway at Catholic365

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Equality Act Trashes Truth & Crushes Conscience – Robert G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
Attacks on Christians, Especially Catholic Priests, Rise Sharply in Nigeria – P. Egwu/The CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Jesus & the Bronze Serpent of the Old Testament – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  How Padre Pio Responded when Asked About the Spanish Influenza Pandemic – Catholic365
2.  No Confession This Lent? 6 Steps to Receiving Sacrament in Helpful Infographic – ChurchPOP
3.  I’m Happily Teaching an Amazon Banned Book at Franciscan Univ. – Ben. Wiker at NC Register
4.  Jesus Statue Allegedly Weeps at Priest’s Funeral: He Looked Like He Was Alive – ChurchPOP
5.  CBS Uses Troubled SSA Priests to Launch Easter Attack on Catholic Church – David L. Gray
6.  No Shot No Absolution Priest Made to Change Vax Mandate for Confession – CNA/NC Rgstr
7.  What Does Jesus Mean: Where the Body is, there also Vultures will Gather; Lk 17:37 – Fr Zed
8.  The German Bishops & the Snake Handlers – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
9.  This Catholic Priest Fears No One But God, Takes on Bishops, Biden, Etc. – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
10.  Black Americans Don’t Have Their Own Culture; Black-Catholic Hate Tweet Retort – D.L. Gray

THE NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  What Catholics Should Look for When Buying a Bible, & More Links! – Best Catholic Blogging
12.  Eric Talley Trad Funeral: Catholic Father of Seven ‘Died a Hero’ – Jonah McKeown at CNA
13.  Strange Lenten Foods You May (Not) Want To Try – Laura Ricketts at epicPew
14.  Interesting! What Else can One Say? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
15.  Want A Real Prayer Challenge? Start This 9-Month Novena – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
16.  Christians Have Two Dates for Easter, Here’s Why – The Pillar
17.  Exorcist React to Rapper Lil Nas X’sNike Satan Shoes’ Holding Human Blood – ChurchPOP
18.  Gallup: US Church Membership Declining Fast – Fr. Z’s Blog
19.  Ireland: Masses BannedMichael Kelly at The Irish Catholic
20.  Cardinal Zen Pens Open Letter to Cardinal Sarah about St. Peter’s TLM Suppression – Fr. Zed

Schönborn: Vatican No to Same-Sex Blessings is ‘Communication Error’ – CNA via NC Register
The Priestly Blessing of Homosexual Unions – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
The Pornification of Society – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
Are You For or Against the Cross? – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Why Did Jesus Die In His Thirties? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Your Guide To Holy Week – Simply Catholic
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
When Do We Uncover Statues & Crucifixes During Holy Week? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

HOLY WEEK LINKS:
Rare Look Into Music of Holy Week & Easter Liturgies from Lateran Archbasilica in 1941
Two Helpful Timelines for Easter Week – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Indonesia Identifies Palm Sunday Bombers as Islamic State Newlyweds – Jn. Hayward/Breitbart
A Reminder that Holy Week is Prime Time for Anti-Christian Violence – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
Australia’s Ordin. Lays Out Plan for Evangelical Growth, Financial Viability
– Pt. Jesserer Smith

CULTURE WARS:
Court Allows Prof to Challenge Univs. Transgender Pronoun Mandate – Catholic News Agency
British Bioethicist: Vax Passports May Lead to Unethical Coercion – Charles Collins at Crux
Kentucky Bishops Applaud Passage of School Choice Bill – Catholic News Agency
Arkansas Governor Signs Landmark Medical Conscience Objection Law – Catholic News Agency

CULTURE OF LIFE:
The Church Welcomes Converts Despite Pandemic’s Hurdles – Kimberly Jansen at NC Register

CULTURE OF DEATH:

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
New 5 Star Review of “American Antigone” – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Review

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Depression, Lent, & Easter – Roberto Rivera at Catholic Herald
Not Naming Children After Saints May Open Door to Demons & More Links – Best Blogging
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

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Report: Church Membership Among Catholics Declined Nearly 20% Since 2000 – CNA
Amid Hefty Legal Fees, Buffalo Diocese Cuts Catholic School Spending – Catholic News Agency

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Gregorius Magnus, Magazine of the FIUV: Spring Edition
– Rorate Cæli

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MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:

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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