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MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  This Mass Setting was Nominated for a Grammy Award in 2021 – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
2.  Catholic Convert Gavin Ashenden: 12 Months On & 24 Converts Later – K. Turley/NC Register
3.  Archbishop Cordileone: “I Sense a Growing Sense of Urgency Among the Bishops” – C. Olson
4.  More Bishops Publicly Out Themselves As Pro-L.G.B.T. – Complicit Clergy
5.  Seminarian: “Is There Any Reason Why I Should Remain Catholic?” – Anonymous/One Peter 5
6.  Bishop Kettler of St. Cloud Declares No Jab, No Mass – Complicit Clergy
7.  Disgruntled Vatican Employees Pen Letter to Pope Francis – Ed Pentin/Natl Catholic Register
8.  Cardinal Tobin Admits ‘Synodality’ Used to Change the Catholic Church – Complicit Clergy
9.  Archdiocese Paid Settlements on Bogus Abuse Claims – Dav F Pierre Jr/TheMediaReport.com
10.  Could the Excommunication of Archbishop Lefebvre be Lifted Posthumously? – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Pre-Orders Ready Again for North America’s Ordinariate Daily Office Book – Peter Jesserer Smith
Five Must-Haves to Say Hello, Summer (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Several Dioceses to Reopen at Pentecost – Carol Zimmermann at Catholic News Service via Crux
To Receive or Not to Receive Communion & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Universalism: The Trendy But Treacherous Belief That Hell is Empty – Js. D’Hippolito/The Stream
The Problem of Evil – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Many Different Blogs Work to Make the Traditional Latin Mass Both Known & Loved – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Dreams May Come – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Scientists Want to Grow Unborn Babies for 40 Days & Kill Them for Research – Dav Prentice PhD
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
‘Woke’ Catholic Schools Offer Poison in Place of the Gospel – N. Mering/Natl Catholic Register

EDUCATION:
New Oxford Collegiate Academy: Newman Vision for Ordinariate H.S. Ed. – Peter Jesserer Smith

THEOLOGY:
Why Pentecost is Called “Rose Sunday” – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
ACS Publishes Easter 2021 Edition of Shared Treasure – Deborah Gyapong at ACS Blog

SAINTS:
Why Thomas Becket Still Divides Opinion – Dan Hitchens at The Spectator
20 May – St. “Golden Girl” of Ostia & a Fascinating Latin Inscription – Fr. Z’s Blog

CONVERSION:
Fatima Vision of Hell Helped Salvador Dali Return to God & More Links – Best Catholic Blogging

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Why We Fight for Religious Freedom Against Catholic Inquisition Re-Enactors – J Jones/J Zmirak
Two Best Friends Launch a Retreat to Bring Women Together After a Year of Isolation – Aleteia
Catholic Statue of Mary Holding Baby Jesus Defaced in Brooklyn: NYPD – Tina Moore/NY Post
New Hong Kong Bishop & Beijing: Will His ‘Middle Way’ Bear Fruit? – Edward Pentin/NC Register

BOOK REVIEW:
Through the Heart of Saint Joseph: Off the Shelf with Father Boniface Hicks – Catholic Stand

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Stand Fast on the Pronouns – Fr. Carter Griffin at National Catholic Register
Note to Journalists: “Catholics for Choice” Still Isn’t Catholic – David Larson at Crisis Magazine

POLITICS:
Ending the Shame of Blaine – Nicole Stelle Garnett & Daniel T. Judge at RealClearPolicy
Threats to Freedom in U.S. Schools Are on the Rise – Erika J. Ahern at National Catholic 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 TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  2 Inspiring Biographies that can Change Your Marriage – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia
2.  A Most Unfortunate Roman Intervention – George Weigel at Ethics & Public Policy Center
3.  Unidentified Aerial Phenomena: What Might It Be? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
4.  A Pope in Hell? The Curious Case of Pope Saint Peter Celestine V – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Prolonged Singleness Is Not a Vocation – Julieanne Bartlett at Crisis Magazine
6.  In Persona Pelosi – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine
7.  Senator Kaine’s Unhappy Debut as a Theologian – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
8.  Why Did Bishop Stika Replace Investigator In Seminarian Probe? – The Pillar
9.  The Appeal of Catholic Sharia – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
10.  Young American Catholics & the Normalization of Lesbian & Gay Sexuality – D. Ayers/Crisis

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Looking to Meet Someone? Try These 5 Resources for Single Catholics – Th. C. Barber at Aleteia
Protestant View of the Bible Should Make Them Catholic & More Links – Best Catholic Blogging
Exorcist Diary: Don’t Dialogue With The Devil – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti/Catholic Spiritual Direction
Finding a Friend in Saint Anthony of Padua – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
Exploring the Dark World of Vaccines & Fetal Tissue Research – The Catholic World Report
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
You Have a Soul, Let Me Tell You 3 Ways We Know That’s True, & Why It Matters – Chris Stefanik
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Sex Abuse in the German Church – Adam A. J. DeVille, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report

SCANDAL:
Examining the Deep Roots of the Abuse Crisis – Darrick Tayler at Crisis Magazine

PENTECOST:
Where Did the Apostles Receive the Holy Spirit at Pentecost? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

ORDINARIATE:
Ordinariate Vicar General Receives Papal Honors (Video) – Peter Jesserer Smith at ACS Blog
Catholic Journalist Covers Faith & Science Beat Amid Its Hazards – Deborah Gyapong at ACS

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Why More Catholics Should Consider Adoption, According to This Catholic Couple – ChurchPOP
The Remedy for “Canceling” & Division: Catholic Education – Daniel Guernsey/The Catholic Thing

POLITICS:
Big Tech’s Social-Media Clampdown on Conservative Perspectives Intensifies – NC Register
Why So Long to Pick a Hong Kong Bishop? – The Pillar

LOVE:
True Kindness is Love in Action – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand

SPIRITUALITY:
Spiritual Tools to Help You Tackle Doing Your Taxes – Ln. A. Burrows/Catholic Women in Business

FREEDOM OF RELIGION:
Catholic Priest Among 11 People Kidnapped in Nigeria’s Kaduna Archdiocese – CNA/NC Register
Persecution of Religious In China – Nina Shea at Hudson Institute

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.  Requiescat In Pace: Michael Iafrate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2.  Pope Names Italian-Born Somascan Priest an Auxiliary Bishop in Texas – CNA/NC Register
3.  Addressing ‘Gender Ideology’ & Transgender Issues w/ Compassion, Honesty – Ma. R. Hasson
4.  Crazy, True Story of How the Church Helped Take Down the Klan in Colorado – NC Register
5.  The Legend of St. Philip the Apostle – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6.  Wherein Bishop of Black Duck Gives Pastoral Care to Pro-Abort ‘c’atholic Politico – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  A Waste Land* of Despair – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
8.  Abortion, Communion, & Biden, et al. – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  The Cathedral of St. Helena Vandalized, Montana – Th Bridge et al/Helena Independent Record
10.  Legalizing Marijuana, Why the Majority are Often Wrong – National Catholic Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
8 Things to Know & Share About St. Catherine of Siena – Jimmy Akin/National Catholic Register
The True Church – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
George Weigel Lauds ‘Thoroughly Lovable’ JP2 101 Years After Saint’s Birth – CNA/NC Register
Pentecost: The Coming of the Kingdom – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Wahlberg & Gibson to Star in Biopic on Boxer Turned Priest – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Brooklyn Dioc. Reports Attacks on Crucifix, Statue Over 3-Day Period – CNS/Our Sunday Visitor
Regal Hair of Mary, Is Confession Still an Easter Duty & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
Liturgy as Labor vs. Liturgy as Leisure – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
Two Parishes in the Sacramento Diocese Vandalized – Joe Bukuras at National Catholic Register
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Home-Schooling Tips Abound at 2nd-Annual Catholic Homeschool Conference – NC Register

HISTORY:
The Story of the True Cross, by Piero della Francesca – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

FREEDOM OF RELIGION:
Rhode Island Statue of Jesus Vandalized – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register

JESUS:
First Communion: How to Make a Simple Flower Wreath for Your Daughter – Aleteia

CATECHISM:
Pope Francis’ Establishment of Lay Catechist Ministry Both Ancient & New – NC Register

POLITICS:
Is Pope Francis Preparing the Catholic Church to Abandon Unborn Children? – The Stream
New Hong Kong Bishop: We Will Passively Cooperate in City Politics – Hong Kong Free Press

LIFE:
God On the Mountain – Tara K.E. Brelinsky 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.  How were the Psalms Sung in the First Temple Era? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
2.  To Receive or Not to Receive, That is the Question – Veil of Veronica
3.  Ask Father: What Should I Do with an Old, Now Unused Pyx? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  Cardinal Burke Praises ‘Rorate Cæli’, ‘Father Z’, & ‘One Peter Five’! – Rorate Cæli
5.  Is This 16th Century Marian Prophecy About Modern Society Coming True? – uCatholic
6.  Vaccination . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
7.  Intellectuals in Hell – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
8.  Fr. David Nix on the Vax Cult, German Apostacy, & the U.S.C.C.B. vs. Biden – David L. Gray
9.  German Catholic Priest Blesses Same-Sex Couples, Where’s the Vatican? – Mt. Archbold/CMR
10.  President Biden & Public Scandal – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D., at The Catholic Thing

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholics & Protestants Share Communion at German Ecumenical Convention – Ed Pentin/NC Rg
Scottish First Minister Condemns ‘Vile’ Anti-Catholicism of Soccer Fans – Charles Collins at Crux
Tradition & Charity: The Face of Renewal – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Acts of the Apostles: The Birth of the Catholic Church – Steve Ray/Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Memento Mori – ‘Remember Your Death’ – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Pope Names Jesuit Educator Bishop of Hong Kong – Catholic News Service/Our Sunday Visitor
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
Corruptio Optimi – Leon J. Podles at The Catholic World Report
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Ceremonial Variations in the Use of the Paten in the Latin Rites – Liturgical Arts Journal

WORKS OF MERCY:
How to Make Blessing Bags for the Homeless – Susanna Spencer at National Catholic Register

FREEDOM OF CONSCIENCE:
The Case for Medical Conscientious Objection – Brian Bird at National Catholic Register

EVANGELICALISM:
Bring Back Scopes – Philip J. Martin at Crisis Magazine

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Pope Raises Alarm Over Italy’s Birthrate – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press
The Argentine President’s Odd Visit with the Pope – Fr. R.J. de Souza/National Catholic Register
Mafia to be Excommunicated? – John Burger at Aleteia

BIBLE:
Why Matthias was Chosen to Replace Judas as an Apostle – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
What Happened between the Ascension & Pentecost? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

CATHOLIC CULTURE:
Brewing Beer, Building Culture – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Hearth & Field

FREEDOM OF RELIGION:
Catacombs & Capitulation: The Church in China – Joseph Pearce at The Catholic World Report
United States: Will the Anti-Catholic “Blaine Amendments” Go? – Daniela Bovolenta/Bitter Winter

MORTIFICATION:
5 Reasons Why Every Man Should Fast (Podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman

CANON LAW:
A Pop Quiz on Canon 915 – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement

SAINTS:
Thomas Becket Exhibition Set to Open at the British Museum – Medievalists.net

THEOLOGY:
Can You Be “Spiritual” But Not “Religious”? – Chris Stefanik at YouTube via New Advent Blog
Can Sin Make You Happy? A Catholic View – Chris Stefanick at Real Life Catholic via YouTube

PANDEMIC:
Over 100 Priests in India have Died During the Pandemic – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux

SCANDAL:
Being Transparent About Transparency – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer 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.  Fatima Vision of Hell Helped Salvador Dali Return to God – Barb Ernster at Blue Army
2.  Meet the Nun Who Wants You to Remember You Will Die – Ruth Graham/The New York Times
3.  Benedictine­ Col. Raises the Bar in Fight Against Pornography Addiction – P. Reilly/NC Register
4.  Parents Shouldn’t Love Their Same-Sex Afflicted Kids More Than God – Catholic Stand
5.  Pope Boniface IV’s Exorcism Account of Roman Pantheon & Demons Screaming – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Biden Inauguration Priest Resigns California University Post – Associated Press
7.  Watch: Ralph Martin Offers Filial Correction to Bishop Barron – Complicit Clergy
8.  Catholic Author Says New Book on Tradition Asks Widely-Ignored Questions – The CWR
9.  The Vatican Defends Biden on Communion – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
10.  Ask Father: Can a Priest Say the Latin Mass if He Doesn’t know Latin Formally? – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Two California Bishops Represent Divided State of Abortion-Communion Debate – The CWR
In Rejecting Teacher’s Lawsuit, Indiana Court Hands Win to Religious Liberty – Our Sunday Visitor
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
In India’s Gujarat State, New Anti-Conversion Law Threatens Christians, Muslims – Aleteia
Consecrated in Truth – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
St. Thomas Aquinas on Angels, Demons, & Evil ‘Law’ – Ius & Iustitium
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
The Spirit of Vatican II Crowd, Dare To Be Irrelevant – Fr. J.J. Pokorsky/The Catholic World Report

PIETY:
Humor is Next to godliness – Ellen Mady at Our Sunday Visitor

SCIENCE:
Creation & Scientific Evidence – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand

VIRTUE:
Heroic Capuchin Friar Who Saved Thousands of Jews During WWII – Solène Tadié/NC Register

CATHOLIC SOCIAL DOCTRINE:
Catholic Social Doctrine Linked by Encyclicals Rerum Novarum & Quadragesimo Anno – NC Rgstr

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Liturgical Year – Peter Socks at Catholic Stand

SCANDAL:
Pelosi & the Bishops: Cutting Through the Fog of Controversy – The Catholic World Report
Pope Francis & John Kerry Meet at the Vatican – Catholic News Agency/Catholic World Report
Harnwell Claims Innocence, Says Italy’s Govt Broke Italian Rules on Public Tenders – Ed Pentin

PERSECUTION:
Islamic Attacks Will Only Get Worse Against Christians – Matt Hadro/CNA/Catholic World Report

THEOLOGY:
By Baptism the Laity are Members of the Priesthood – Laurika Nxumalo 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 LINKS:

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

1.  10 Millennials on the Way to Sainthood – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia
2.  I Forgot to Confess a Detail on a Mortal Sin, Do I have to Re-Confess Everything? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Rich, Yet Saintly: Businessman Recognized as Living Heroic Virtue – Larry Peterson at Aleteia
4.  Top Intellectual Approaches to Unbelievers – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
5.  These U.S. Cathedrals are Great Pilgrimage Stops for Year of St. Joseph – Our Sunday Visitor
6.  Ask Father: Lessons in Clericalism, How to Wear the Cassock – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  11 Roman Rulers Who Tried to Destroy Christianity & Failed – Kevin Di Camillo at NC Register
8.  St. Joseph: Appearances & Apparitions Over the Centuries – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
9.  Young & Prayerful: The Next Class of Priests & Nuns – John Burger at Aleteia
10.  Secrets of Vatican Museums Video Series Brings Art Masterpieces to YouTube – CNA/CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
An 18th Century Side Altar Dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary – Sh. Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal
How Do We Live the Eucharistic Mystery? – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Keep Your Tongue From Evil & Your Lips From Speaking Deceit – Jos. M. Di Marius/Catholic365
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
Science & the Saints can Show You How to become More Patient – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia

MUSIC:
If Music Be the Food of Love, Let’s Teach It! – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register

ART:
The Masterpiece of the Divine Artist – Elizabeth A. Mitchell at The Catholic Thing

THEOLOGY:
The Meaning of Suffering – Ben Daly-Labelle at Clarifying Catholicism

EVANGELIZATION:
Vatican Foreign Minister: Christian Anthropology Can Renew the West – 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

EVENING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Them Before Us Is the Antidote to a Selfish Adult-Centered Culture – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis
2.  French Sister’s Miracle Astounds Medical Experts: 70th Official Healing at Lourdes – NC Rgstr
3.  Memento Mori, Thoughts on Growing Old – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
4.  There & Back Again Through Tolkien’s Library – Clare T. Walker at National Catholic Register
5.  Your Eternal Destiny is Found Where Your Eyes are Looking – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
6.  For You Who Voted Dems in Last Election, Give This Statement Some Thought – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Democrat Cardinals – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  A Waste Land of Despair – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
9.  The Pope of “Surprise!” – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  To All Bishops & Priests on Communion for Manifest Sinners from St. John Chrysostom – Z

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
‘Truly an Act of Hatred’: Brooklyn Catholic Church Sees Crucifix Toppled – Just the News
On Difficult Issues, Think Critically & Think with the Church – Msgr. Owen F. Campion at OSV
3 Catholic Lifestyle Books for Families – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
Book Review: Under Siege by Austin Ruse – Anne DeSantis at Catholi365
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Fresh Approaches to Classic Prayer Practices – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand

HISTORY:
The Franciscan Friar Who Went to the Mongol Empire – Medievalists.net
Scholar Reflects on Significance of U.S. Recognition of the Armenian Genocide – The CWR

CANON LAW:
Pelosi Says She’s ‘Pleased’ with Vatican Letter to U.S. Bishops on Communion – NC Register
Phoenix Bishop Defends Speaking Out on Communion – CNA at National Catholic Register
Eucharistic Coherence – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register

SCANDAL:
Outcry for Chicago Religious to Publish Members Credibly Accused of Abuse – CNA/NC Register

ETC. . .:
A Spiritual Packing List for Summer Travel – Sarah Damm at Blessed Is She

DEVOTIONALS:
Fatima, the Consecration & the First Saturday Devotion – John Preiss/National Catholic Register

PHILOSOPHY:
Can We Know God Is Real? Part I – Marty Dybicz 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.  The Masculine Gentleman – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
2.  Catholic Actors Mark Wahlberg & Mel Gibson Telling Story of Fr. Stu in New Movie – NC Rgstr
3.  My Theory as to Malachi Martin’s Personal Conversion – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
4.  Can We Simply Drop the Ascension Story? – Sean Fitzpatrick at The Catholic World Report
5.  Sandro Magister on the Sloppy Writing & Thinking of Our Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
6.  Pope Francis Faces Another German Reformation – Ross Douthat at The New York Times
7.  Catholic Love for the New Racism Explains a Lot – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
8.  Sister Thea Bowman Taught Heretical Humanism – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
9.  Biden: Devout or Devious? – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
10.  Is Mass Valid if It is Offered in a Desecrated Place? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Liturgical Arts in South Dakota (Diocese of Rapid City) – John Paul Sonnen/Liturgical Arts Journal
Ascension vs. Assumption: What is the Difference? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Detachment – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
If There Are Cases of Justifiable Killing, Why Not Justifiable Adultery? – Natl Catholic Register
Ring in the Month of Mary with (What Else?!) Mary Rings! (Catholic Mode Blog) – MAS
‘We Few, We Happy Few’: Reclaiming America for Christianity – Andrew E. Harrod/MercatorNet
Fundraising Ideas for the Month of May – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser.net
Your Faith on Your Sleeve: Why Vesting Prayers Never Go Out of Fashion – Adoremus

MYSTICISM:
Mary Crowned In Glory: A Mystic’s Heavenly Vision of Our Lady’s Coronation – ChurchPOP

POLITICS:
The Ascension is Not a Pastoral Burden – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D. at Crisis Magazine
Antisocial Justice – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
The Josias Podcast: Socialism – Brother Edmund Waldstein, O. Cist., at The Josias

SPIRITUALITY:
If You Want to Be Healed, You Must Repent – Elizabeth Thomas at Catholic365

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.  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