Robert Edwards

Living a Catholic life.

MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Secrets of the Vatican Secret Archives! – Jimmy Akin & Domenico Bettinelli
2.  Barabbas: A Holy Week Examen – Fr. Paul D. Scalia at The Catholic Thing
3.  ‘A Most Peculiar Martyrdom’: Daniel O’Nielan, O.F.M. – De Processu Martyriali
4.  Oberammergau: The Passion of a Vow – Michele Malia McAloon at The Catholic Thing
5.  The Necessity of Forgiving Yourself – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
6.  Mother Angelica: A Female Powerhouse in a Supposedly Sexist Church – CNA via The CWR
7.  Marines Say Catholics Are “Extremists”: U.S. Bishops Remain Silent – Complicit Clergy
8.  Jesuit Racism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Cardinal Schönborn Will Still Bless Gay Unions – Catholic Herald
10.  The CDF Declaration: A Meta-Reaction – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L./Christian Renaissance Mov. . .

How Can Birth Control Be Wrong? Part II – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Can’t Cancel Jesus – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Centering on God’s Mercy, Not on Sacrificial Suffering – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Major Milestones in US Catholic Liturgy & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
My Sins Did This – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
The Odyssey in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Would St. Benedict Zoom? The Rule of St. Benedict as an Antidote to Technopoly – Pub Dis
Mary in the Old Testament: Typology & Titles of the Blessed Virgin – Steve Ray

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Cries For Help From Nigerian Catholics: Battles Over Land, Cattle, & Religion – Religion Unpl

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Suicide Bomb Hits Palm Sunday Mass in Indonesia, 20 Wounded – CNA via NC Register

SCIENCE:
Follow the Science
– Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MUSIC:
Musical Adventures in Beauty, Truth, & Goodness – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Offer It Up – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Catholic Prayer Journal for Homeschooling Moms – Steve Smith, J.D./All Roads Lead To Rome
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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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  How To Sanctify Your Day | Habits For Holiness – Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, C.F.R., at Catholic Link
2.  Flannery O’Connor: Catholic Steel Magnolia – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
3.  Gregory the Great & the Devastation of Roman Italy by the Lombards – Gloria Romanorum
4.  Why Does God Care about ‘Little’ Sins? – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at Aleteia
5.  Family Credits Power of Prayer after Tumor Disappears – Ryan Arena/St. Charles Herald Guide
6.  On Salt & Preservation – Beth Casteel at Dappled Things
7.  Jesus Defeated Death, He Didn’t Remove Suffering – Jason Craig at Those Catholic Men
8.  What All Fathers can Learn from St. Joseph – Aleteia
9.  Catholic Prayers for Healing – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
10.  A Transforming Vision – James Patrick Reid at The Catholic Thing

The Five Sacred Wounds – Joseph Pio at Catholic Restoration
Female Saints of Asia – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia

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.  Before & After: Our Lady of Grace, South Houston, Texas – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  How Many Masses a Day can a Priest Celebrate? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
3.  Bishop Defends Giving Communion to Protestant at Installation Mass – CNA via The CWR
4.  The Bishops Have Failed Us – Ianto Watt at Statistician to the Stars!
5.  Woke Sexuality Descends into Incomprehensible Jibber Jabber – Casey Chalk at Crisis
6.  Can Use of the Ouija Board Lead to — Tragedy? – Andrea Cavallier/NBC News via Yahoo! News
7.  On the Double Standards of Self-Styled Defenders of Pope Francis – Mark Brumley/The CWR
8.  Vatican Now in Crisis Management Mode with German Bishops – Edward Pentin
9.  12% Drop in Offertory Collections Since Pandemic – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
10.  The Future is Here for American Catholics – Russell Shaw at The Catholic World Report

The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Biden, Pelosi Seek to Close Christian Adoption Agencies – Robert G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Vaccines & the Doctrine of Double Effect – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Dems Won’t Stop Talking About the Filibuster, Here’s Their Agenda – L. Brown at NC Register
How to Spark a Catholic Revival & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Postulator Responds to Serb Patriarch’s Claims of ‘Problematic’ Card. Stepinac Letters – CWR
Chinese Virus: One Year On – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
Cardinal Schönborn ‘Not Happy’ with Vatican Same-Sex Statement – Catholic News Service
NY Bishop Howard Hubbard Once Again Accused Of Molesting A Minor – Report Door

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Why is the Color Green Used for Ordinary Time & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Betraying Christ With a Kiss – Betty Parquette at Catholic Stand
10 Prayers for Healing that bring Peace & Serenity – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
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.
  Good News After a Very Bad Year – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
2.  Church in Sweden: Between Expansion, Adversity, & Return to Tradition – S. Tadié/NC Register
3.  Pope To Miss ‘Last Supper’ Mass? – Junno Arocho Esteves at CNS via America Magazine
4.  Beware — the Chickens of ‘Choice’ Are Coming Home to Roost – Deacon M. Forrest/NC Rgstr
5.  Officer Slain in Boulder Shooting a TLM Parishioner, Fr. Z Rants about Death & You – Fr. Zed
6.  Pope’s German Gamble Failed Lead & is Facing a Possible Schism – Fr. R. de Souza/NC Rgstr
7.  PopeWatch: The Judas Explanation – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Is Pope Distancing from CDF Gay Blessing Retort? Unlikely, Say Commentators – Ed Pentin
9.  Why Catholic News Sites Are A Must-Read To Understand Cuomo – C Listi/Religion Unplugged
10.  Is Confession Still an Easter Duty? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy

Tolkien Reading Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jasper: An Online Magazine for Catholic Families & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Lent: A Time to Uproot Intransigence – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
Portland Archbishop Thanks Pope for Vatican ‘No’ to Same-Sex Blessings – CNA via NC Register
Witness to Christ – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Belgian Bishop Rejects CDF Response about Blessing Same-Sex Unions – Fr. Z’s Blog
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Former Albany Bishop will be Investigated Under Vos Estis Norms – J. McKeown at NC Register
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Pope Francis Names Cardinal Tagle’s Successor in Manila Archdiocese – CNA via NC Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Philippine Prez Threatens to Close Churches Holding Public Masses – CNA via NC Register

CULTURE WARS:
Buzzing the New York Times
– Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Internat’l Pro-Life Group Rejects Claims About Its Abortion Pill Reversal Service – NC Register
Research on Human Embryos in an Artificial Womb? Ethicists Concerned – CNA via NC Register

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Remembering Karen Killilea, Catholic Advocate for Those With Disabilities – Jay Copp at NC Register

SCRIPTURE:
From the Fullness of the Heart the Mouth Speaks – Charlette Mills at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
Ayn Rand
– Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Woman Wrapped in Silence: The Feast of the Annunciation – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
2.  Requiescat In Pace: Officer Eric Talley – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  Never Work For the Church, It Could Destroy Your Faith – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
4.  Homosexual Blessings, Pope Takes Back the Ban, When Instead in the Year 2000 – S Magister
5.  Fed. Court: Univ. of Iowa Personally Liable for Mistreating Christians – CNA via NC Register
6.  Mark Wahlberg to Star in Catholic Based True Story ‘Stu’ – Warner Todd Huston at Breitbart
7.  Faggioli Goes Off on the Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
8.  PopeWatch: Distancing from Orthodoxy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  The Remedy Was Worse Than The Pandemic: The Rage Against Man – Clement Harrold/Crisis
10.  Pope Francis Gives the Vatican a Pay Cut: What Happened? – The Pillar

Cop Killed in Boulder Shooting Buried with Traditional Mass – CNA via National Catholic Register
Chivalry, St. Joseph, & Mother Angelica’s Knights – David Kilby at Catholic Stand
Bishop Speaks Up after Mother Loses Appeal of Life Support for 5-Yr-Old – CNA/NC Register
The Road to Glory – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Pope: Jesus Entrusted Mary to Us as a Mother, ‘Not as Co-Redeemer’ – CNA via NC Register
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Tithes in Pandemic: Who Gave More, Who Stopped Giving, & Why – Ma. Farrow at The Pillar
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Why the Archbishop of Paris Closed an Experimental Pastoral Center – Sol. Tadié/CNA/The CWR
How to Make the Best, Crispiest, Beer-Battered Fish at Home – Christine Gallary at The Kitchn

LENTEN LINKS:
Passiontide in Other Western Rites – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
The Foundational (But Largely Ignored) Problem with the Equality Act – Amy Welborn at The CWR

EDUCATION:
California Approves K-12 “Indoctrination” – Joan Frawley Desmond at National Catholic Register
Letter to the National Education Association – A Protest by Union Members – Steve Ray

CULTURE WARS:
A Bishop Who Must Decide – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at Catholic Culture

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Pro-life Democrats Appeal to Jimmy Carter to Save the Hyde Amendment – CNA via The CWR

POLITICS:
He’s a Bigot & I Saw Him Dancing With Bigot Satan in the Moonlight!
– D. McClarey, J.D.
Catholic Integralism – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Catholic Politicians, Canon 1375, & Impeding Catholic Ministry – Fr. John Hollowell at Crisis
Guerrilla Marketing & Christian Compliance – Vicki Burbach at Pelican’s Breast

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
St. Patrick & the Souls You Hardly Save – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Legionaries of Christ Publish Latest Sex Abuse Report – Inés San Martín at Crux
Convert from Islam Reflects on Pope Francis’ Historic Visit to Iraq – Fr. Seán Connolly/The CWR
Pope Appoints Juan Carlos Cruz to Pont. Com. for Protecting Minors – C Mares/CNA/NCRegister
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:
Why Mary’s Perpetual Virginity Matters – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
9.  What Kept Parish Pandemic Giving Going & What Stopped It? – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
10.  Locked-Down Women Discover True Freedom – Suzan Sammons at Crisis Magazine

Game Theory in Catholic Perspective – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
What Shall We Give to the Poor? – Catholic Stand
German Catholic Leader Criticizes Request to Halt Public Worship in Holy Week – CNA/NC Rgstr
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Our Witness of Going to Confession is Important for the Body of Christ – Kathryn J. Lopez/OSV
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Resurrection Remix – Nick Olszyk at The Catholic World Report
Envy & Resentment Drive Discrimination Against Asian Americans – Anne Hendershott at Crisis
Finding Our Calling – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
Remembering Fr. Emil Kapaun, a ‘Beacon of Hope’ – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Scholar: Vatican Should Speak Up on China – Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Feed the Hungry: Michael Merrell’s Corporal Work of Mercy – Alexandra Greeley at NC Register

POLITICS:
And Just Like That Boulder Mass Shooting Goes from National Story to Local News
– TACatholic

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.  Experience the Resurrection with Mary in the New Film Resurrection – Fr. Edward Looney
2.  When God Allows Suffering – Christine M. Hanus at Catholic365
3.  Priest: The Cowardice of American Bishops – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American. . .
4.  Vatican Sources: Pope Distancing from CDF Remark on Gay Unions in Angelus – America Mag
5.  Why the Protestant View of the Canon of Scripture Should Make Them Catholic – Catholic365
6.  Vaccines & the Doctrine of Double Effect – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Do You Really Think You Should be Doing That? Regarding the St. Peter’s Suppression – Fr. Zed
8.  How to React When Priests & Prelates Act Badly – Jonathan B. Coe at Crisis Magazine
9.  Lawsuit Says Former Albany Bishop Abused 11-year-old in 1977 – AP via Crux
10.  Finding the TLM in St. Peter’s Now that Masses have been Suppressed – Fr. Z’s Blog

A Land without Faces – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Tilma Parish Creates Irresistible Parish Life – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today
All Quiet At St. Peter’s – Courtney Mares at Catholic News Agency
The Battle for Our Minds & Souls – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
The Pandemic & the Collection Plate – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
The Ten Commandments & Systemic Clericalism – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
6 Lenten Reads to Foster Spiritual Growth – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
Science Reveals the Benefits of Having a Sibling with a Disability – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

LENTEN LINKS:
Death is Not the Final Answer – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Nobility of Sacrifice – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Police in Ireland Fine Catholic Priest for Offering Public Masses – CNA via NC Register

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Lejeune Foundation Opens First US Clinic for Patients with Down Syndrome – Live Action News

TECHNOLOGY:
Carlo Acutis Inspires Brothers to Create an App to Help the Poor – Maria Paola Daud at Aleteia

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Way of the Cross: Off the Shelf with Father Jeffrey Kirby – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
Snitches
– 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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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Things I’ve Learned in Spiritual Direction: Notice What Draws You – C Dwyer/Even the Sparrow
2.  Iraq in the Bible: You May be Surprised! – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
3.  The Top-10 Traditional or Trad-Leaning YouTube Channels – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
4.  A Setback for the Catholic Left – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
5.  Awakening Consciences About Abortion-Tainted Vaccines – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D./Crisis
6.  Why is Traditional Catholicism Booming? with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski – Crisis Magazine
7.  Did You See the Recent Catholic Herald (UK) Piece about St. Mary of Egypt? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Pope Francis, the Clues of His modus operandi – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
9.  Not Naming Children After Saints May Open Door to Demons – Msgr. Rossetti/Catholic Exor. . .
10.  Vocations before the Council—A Snapshot – Fr. Hugh Somerville Knapman, O.S.B.

Exorcist Diary: Strong vs. Weak Possession – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti/Catholic Spiritual Direction
How Can Birth Control Be Wrong? – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
The Untold Story of Roe v. Wade: Pro-Life Film Done in Secret, Release on Good Friday – ChPOP
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Hard to Think Clearly about Marriage If You Don’t Speak Clearly about Marriage – Ed Peters
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Cardinal Müeller Questions Vatican Ruling On St. Peter’s Masses – Nicole Winfield at A.P.
Art vs. Deceit: On Poets, Copywriters, Truth, & Lies – Jack Gist at The Catholic World Report
Center Launches Companion Program for Those Dying Alone – John Burger at Aleteia
The Little Guide to St. Joseph Will Grow Your Relationship with This Saint – Fr Briscoe OP/Aleteia
Lent: The Perfect Time for Confession – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Two Years After Easter Attacks, Sri Lankan Catholics Still Calling for Answers – CNA/The CWR
Prayers & Bloodshed During Lent: Catholic Bishops Cry Out for Help in Nigeria – Get Religion
Vatican Names Ex-Head of Financial Police to Manage Scandal-Ridden Hospital – CNA
How to Navigate Dating Relationships with St. Joseph – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia

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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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Why I Am Entering a Monastery in 2021 – Gretchen Erlichman at Crisis Magazine
2.  Ask Father: “Is There a Reverent & Proper Way to Receive Communion in the Hand?” – Fr. Zed
3.  How to Overcome Sinful Thoughts & Realign Your Thinking – Fr. Tho. Morrow/Respect Life. . .
4.  St. Joseph Transformed My Husband’s Spiritual Life – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
5.  Seven Powerful Weapons for Spiritual Combat – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
6.  The Church & Down Syndrome – The Pillar
7.  Praying For Our Prodigals – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
8.  Do You Have Any Roots? If Not, Why Not? – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
9.  The Transfiguration & Our Comfort Zones – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
10.  What The Year B Lenten Psalms Have in Store For Us – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand

The Three Toughest Things About Lent: Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving – Teresa Hurst/Catholic365
Ecuador to Host International Eucharistic Congress in 2024 – Hannah Brockhaus at CNA

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.  Scholar: Discovery of Dead Sea Scrolls Shows Importance of Greek Old Testament – NC Rgstr
2.  Bishop Konderla of Tulsa on Responding to the Transgender Movement – NC Register
3.  Beware of Time Bomb in CDF Document Forbidding Blessing of Same-Sex Unions – Fr. Cusick
4.  What’s Happening To Villanova? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  After CDF Statement, Where are the Pope’s Defenders? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
6.  Priest Who Celebrated Biden’s Inaugural Mass Under Investigation – Catholic News Agency
7.  Exorcist Diary: Where Are The Demons? – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti/Catholic Spiritual Direction
8.  Cruel & Very Unusual: On the Banning of Masses in the Vatican Basilica – George Weigel/CWR
9.  Will the U.S. Bishops Decide to Give Biden Holy Communion? – Fr. Regis Scanlon, O.F.M. Cap.
10.  PopeWatch: Jesuit Handwaving – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Now the Holy Father Has Replied to a Dubium, Will He Answer the Dubia? – José Antonio Ureta
How to Love God – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Rev. Robert Sirico on Ayn Rand’s search for God – Rev. Ben Johnson at Acton Institute
Faith & Mercy – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
German Archbishop Resigns after Independent Abuse Report – The Pillar
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Dear Fathers: Take Your Family to Mass – Tyler Rowley at Catholic Exchange
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Recapturing Catholic Poetry – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
The USCCB Immigration Stance Does More Harm Than Good – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
The First Amendment Freedom of Religion Clause – Michael Cunningham at Catholic365
Saints’ Quotes on Jesus in The Eucharist – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
Biden Falls Three Times in A Few Seconds
– Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Back Talk to the Commissars – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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.  The Four Temptations Every Man Faces & How To Defeat Them – The Catholic Gentleman
2.  This Book is Most Helpful Book on St. Joseph I Found – Fr. Roger Landry at NC Register
3.  Oh No He Didn’t! – One Mad Mom
4.  What Is The Three Days Of Darkness (Alleged Prophecy) – Sister Anne at Nun Blog
5.  Abp Bellisario Moves Priest for Denying Pro-Abort Senator Communion – Must Read Alaska
6.  Why Did Jesus Die in His Thirties? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community In Mission
7.  Darkness Falls: One Year Later – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
8.  The Silence of Ireland’s Catholics: a St. Patrick’s Day Lament – Ph. F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
9.  Are Prophecies Speaking to Our Times? – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
10.  Honoring the Quiet Man – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement

3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Urgent! Help for a Priest with ALS, He Needs Our Help Now – Fr. Z’s Blog
PopeWatch: The Germans Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Anti-Philosophy of Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M. – Sohrab Ahmari at First Things
Turning an Argument Against Jesus’ Divinity on Its Head – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Abuse Report Exonerates Cologne Cardinal, Incriminates Hamburg Archbishop – CNS
The Sacrament of Baptism is Huge! – Christina Marie Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Catholic Exchange
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Did the Vatican Profit from the Elton John Homosexual Movie ‘Rocketman’? – The Pillar
How a Catholic Repair Man Brings His Faith Into His Work – CNA via The Catholic World Report
A Welcome Vatican Instruction – Richard P. Maggi at Crisis Magazine
What Covers a Multitude of Sins? – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
German Archbishop Offers to Resign After Abuse Report Findings – CNA via NC Register
Catholic Apologist Tim Staples Recalls His Conversion – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register

EVANGELIZATION:
Evangelize: Instead of Throwing Out Old Books, Donate to Local Library – Complete Christianity

CATECHISM:
Original Sin: Clarifying Ideas & Avoiding Misconceptions – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Virtues – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Lies Are at the Heart of Temptation – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Way of the Cross for Loved Ones – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Fathers & the Initiation Into Culture – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D./Sword & Spade/Those Catholic Men
Catholicism in Cambodia: A Few Faithful in a Land Recovering from Autogenocide – The CWR
Women Religious in Africa Push to Keep Elderly, Sick Safe from Virus – Sister Grace Candiru

POLITICS:
Fact Check: Biden Claim that Pope Approved Efficacy of Vax is Not True – CNA via NC Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Pope in Iraq Apologized to Victims, But His Anti-Gun Stance Helps ISIS Win – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
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):
CNA Wants to Hire a Reporter
– CatholicJobs.com

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Haunting Ruins of Ireland’s Great Monasteries – Lucien de Guise at Aleteia
2.  Arlington Diocese Seeks 150 New Teachers as Catholic School Wait List Grows – NC Register
3.  Fr. Martin Ain’t No St. Paul – One Mad Mom
4.  Patrick Coffin Interviews Ex-Gay Milo Yiannopoulos, Fr. Z Answers Their Latin Question – Fr. Z
5.  Sophia & Summoning the Demon: Fritz Lang’s Accurate Prophecy – K.V. Turley at NC Register
6.  Ask Father: Bishop Says No T.L.M. on Weekdays – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  PopeWatch: Don’t Let a Crisis Go to Waste – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Another Thing about the Lawless, Heartless St. Peter’s Mass Suppression Stunt – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Pandemic Leads To More Exorcisms – Dan Klein at Wishtv.com
10.  Woke “Rights,” the Equality Act, & Speaker Pelosi – George Weigel/The Catholic World Report

A Simple Explanation of the Catholic Faith – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
You Don’t Know What You’ve Got – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Are You Saved by Faith Alone or by Your Good Works? – John P. Hageman at Catholic Stand
Running Successful Catholic Capital Campaigns – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Healthy Secularity Is Possible: Response to Scott Hahn & Brandon McGinley – Nathaniel Peters
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Ireland in Exile – Patrick J. Walsh at Crisis Magazine
Our Dark Night – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
The Gift of Preparation: Stability for Challenging Times – L. Burrows/Catholic Women in Business
R.I.P.: Jude Dougherty – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
“Hail Mary” Sung in Hebrew, Quite Beautiful in Her Own Language – Steve Ray
Cardinal Marx’s Handling of Abuse Cases Under Scrutiny – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Vestments & the Celtic Revival – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Five Books to Help You Rediscover the Church This Lent – Abigail C.R. Gripshover/Catholic Stand
How Irish Established Catholic America – Kevin J. Jones at Catholic News Agency

CULTURE WARS:
Chile: Bishop Calls for Civil Disobedience Over Mass Restrictions – Inés San Martín at Crux

CULTURE OF LIFE:
E.W.T.N. to Premiere Documentary on Pro-Life Icon Joe Scheidler – CNA via NC Register

CULTURE OF DEATH:
The Anonymous Generation – Ben Broussard at Sword & Spade via Those Catholic Men

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
Why the Devil is “Faceless” in Art
David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
The Facelessness of Tyranny, & the Tyranny of Facelessness – New Liturgical Movement

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
English Bishop Fears Germany’s Synodal Way Will Lead to De Facto Schism – CNA via NC Register
Why Do Catholics Use Holy Water? – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register
OSV Challenge for Big Ideas & $100,000 – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today
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):
Help Wanted: Summer Editorial Intern
– The Lamp

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