Robert Edwards

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Religion Is Upstream From Culture—Dr. Scott Hahn – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
2.  Ordinariate Parish Sees Daily Office Success – Peter Jesserer Smith at AC Society Blog
3.  A Perfect Demonstration of Leftist Catholicism – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
4.  My Discussion with Fr. James Altman of the State of the Church & the World – Steve Ray
5.  You are Not Exempt from Service, Dear Readers; None of Us are, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Zed
6.  Twins or One in the Same? Sam Rocha & Mark Shea – One Mad Mom
7.  Is the Catholic Parish in Crisis? – Timothy P. O’Malley, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
8.  Why Applauding at the Mass is Harmful – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
9.  Priest Defends Holy Communion For President Biden – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
10.  All the Synods of Pope Francis, But There’s Not a One of Them That Works – Sandro Magister

N.G.O. Names Dirty Dozen Top Contributors to Sexual Exploitation – Ch. Rousselle/CNA/The CWR
How to Balance Mission & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
German Catholic Bishops Call for Change to Catechism on Homosexuality – CNA via NC Register
Styling By Your Bootstraps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
I’ve Been Doing It Wrong – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Will They Come for the Homeschoolers? – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Saving the Middle East’s Last Bastion of Christianity – Kennedy Lee at Juicy Ecumenism
Kakure Kirishitan – the Hidden Christians of Japan – Charlette Mills at Catholic Stand
Ask Father: I Feel Disconnected from God after being Involved in New Age Practices – Fr. Z’s Blog
Ancestor of Churchill & Princess Diana on Path to Sainthood – Philip Pullella at Reuters

LENTEN LINKS:
Our Lenten Journey: What Would Saint Joseph Do? – Jennifer Gregory Miller at Catholic Culture
What’s the Point of Fasting, Anyway? – Matt Hadro at CNA via The Catholic World Report
What to Give Up for Lent 2021: Minimize Media to Maximize the Word – The Editors/NC Register
Eight Ideas for a Family Lent 2021 – Erika J. Ahern at National Catholic Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Catholic League: Equality Act Most Comprehensive Assault on Christianity Ever – Epoch Times
On Appointment of Bishops, China Doing Everything on Its Own, Pope Kowtows – S. Magister
USCCB: Equality Act would ‘Punish’ Religious Groups Opposed to Gender Ideology – CNA/CWR
Report: Vatican Not Mentioned in China’s New Rules on Bishop Appointments – CNA/NC Register
Archbishop Martins of Lagos Urges Nigerian Pres. to Secure Release of Kidnapped Girl – CNA

EDUCATION:
A Proper Re-Education – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Catholic Entrepreneur Recognized Among Chicago 40 Under 40 – Catholic News Agency
Democrats for Life Oppose Becerra Nomination – CNA via The Catholic World Report

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Palefaces – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Women & Men “Doing” the Same Things Does Not Make Them “Equal” in Being – Fr. K.M. Cusick

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Celebration of Mass ad orientem in the Ordinary Form – Msgr. Marc B. Caron at Adoremus

ARCHITECTURE:
A Journey to the Votive Plague Churches of Venice – Bret Thoman at Aleteia

POLITICS:
Saving the Damsel in Distress – David Larson at Crisis Magazine
On the Moral Alchemy of the Political Party – Hadley P. Arkes, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Primacy of Worship for Political Unity – James Wood at Theopolis

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
What’s Your Username? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis Ends Deadlock Over New Bishop for Swiss Diocese – CNA via NC Register
Modernity, Medievalism, & the Reckless Spirit of Carnival – Ch. Shannon, Ph.D., at The CWR
Essentially Fertile: Toward a Land Ethic – Jacquelyn Lee at First Things
Lessons From Ancient Israel for Today’s America – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Bishops Conference Condemns Peru Vaccine Scandal – CNA via The Catholic World Report
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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  NY Priest Stands Outside Store with Sign Encouraging Mass Attendance – ChurchPOP
2.  What if Schizophrenics Really are Possessed by Demons, After All? – University of Oxford
3.  The Strange Case of Cardinal Sarah – Ed Condon at The Pillar
4.  Why I Won’t Take a Job at the Vatican – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
5.  An Explanation, Not an Excuse: Canon 915 & the American Episcopate – Cream City Catholic
6.  Yazidis Issue Open Letter to Pp. Francis, Ask for Advocacy & a Meeting – Bree Dail at ET
7.  Do It, Do It Right, Do It Right Now – Catholic Stand
8.  President Macron & the Real Source of France’s Identity Crisis – Mary D. Gordon at The CWR
9.  A Prayer Before Connecting to the Internet – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  The Secular Munchausen Syndrome & That God-Sized Hole – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand

Advice to Singers: Drink Some Water After Receiving Holy Communion – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
How to Balance Mission & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Germany’s Schismatic Synodal Way – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D., at The Catholic Thing
Styling By Your Bootstraps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
These Vatican Offices Might Soon have New Leaders, Here’s What They Do – The Pillar
“Vatican Justice” Doesn’t Hold Water – Christopher Altieri at Catholic Herald
Islamic Textiles: The Condestable’s Cope – Lucas Viar at Liturgical Arts Journal
Moving Beyond Comfort – Veil of Veronica
Homemade Crown of Thorns, Lenten Activity – Kat. Billings at Seasons of the Heart and Home
John Calvin vs. Lent & the Bible – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
China Betrays Its Deal with the Vatican – Nina Shea at Hudson Institute

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
Feast of the Cathedra of Peter: Antioch or Rome or. . . Somewhere Else? – Fr. Z’s Blog

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Risking Arrest to Defend the Unborn – Monica Migliorino Miller at Crisis Magazine
Catholic & Identitarian: Globalism vs. Our Roots at Home – Jerry D. Salyer at Intellectual Takeout

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Ryan Anderson’s Critique of Transgenderism Reportedly De-Listed by Amazon – CNA/NC Rgstr
Astrology From the Catholic Church’s Perspective – Angelo Stagnaro at NC Register

SCRIPTURE:
Repent & Believe in the Gospel – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
An Example of Why National Review is Irrelevant to Modern Conservatism – D. McClarey, J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Are Catholic Rules a ‘Yoke of Slavery?’ – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Vatican: Employees May Lose Jobs for Refusing Chinese Virus Vax – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Reg
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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Rush Limbaugh, Defender of Life – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Barbara Shelley: Requiem for a Catholic Film Star – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
2.  One Meal a Day: An Ancient Monastic Tradition for a Wired World – R. Becker at NC Register
3.  Cardinal Sarah’s Retirement Not Adversarial, but Perhaps Political – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
4.  Twitter Locks Out Bishop after Criticizing Euthanasia – Didi Rankovic at Reclaim The Net
5.  Western Civilisation Is Possessed By an Impure Spirit – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
6.  Figuring Out the Bible – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
7.  The Jesuit Martyr Who Inspired Shakespeare – Joseph Pearce at The Catholic World Report
8.  “Equality Act” Imposes Serious Threats To Religious Liberty – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
9.  Alessandra Harris: David L. Gray is Anti-Black! – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
10.  Who is Opposing Pope Francis’ Financial Investigation? – Ed Condon at The Pillar

How to Balance Mission & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Ask Father: Does a Stillborn Baby have to be Baptized? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Styling By Your Bootstraps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
What Does a Real Hymn Look Like? – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
What Not to Give Up for Lent, Devotionals to Help You Pray in Lent, More Links – The Best In. . .
Wounded in a Spiritual Combat – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
Review: 2021 Lenten Fish Sandwiches – Christine Rousselle at Catholic News Agency
Restoring the Sunday Mass Obligation – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Will Biden Oppose Creeping Eugenics of Pandemic Healthcare? – E. Condon/J.D. Flynn/The Pillar
Pope Authorizes Eight Decrees Concerning Candidates for Sainthood – R. Gomes/Vatican News

LENTEN LINKS:
A Deeper Lent – Glenn C. Arbury, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
Living Lent – Barbara Cawthorne Crafton at Plough Magazine
The Theology of Conversion – A Lenten Call – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Catholics in Crosshairs of Big Tech? De Facto Censorship Raises Concerns – J. Liedl/NC Register

EDUCATION:
What Is Divine Simplicity? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Padre Fermín de Lasuén: California’s Second-Greatest Missionary – J. Graves at NC Register

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Keeping The Faith During Depression – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Storm Paralyzes Texas, Catholic Charities Shift Into Overdrive – Jn. Lavenburg at CNS via Crux
Candle-lit Ice Chapel Allows Mich. Students to Attend Mass, More Links – The Best In Catholic. . .

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Newman’s Classic Work on Relationship between the Church & the World – The CWR

POLITICS:
Demented President – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Biden’s Stance on Abortion Contradicts His Catholicism – R. Ponnuru & Rob. P. George, Ph.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Pope Accepts Cardinal Sarah Resignation – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis Appoints New Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica – H. Brockhaus at CNA via The CWR
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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

Due to Storm Uri, I only have an intermittent Internet that doesn’t allow me to post.  Will return to schedule, according the weathercast, by this weekend.

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  6 Things That Make This Young Adult Apostolate One of The Best In The World – Catholic Link
2.  Petition asks Amazon to Avoid Nudity in Lord of the Rings Series – Catholic News Agency
3.  Sister Simone Explains President Biden for You – Richard M. Doerflinger at The Catholic Thing
4.  Get with It, My Fellow Catholics – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
5.  Vatican Basilica: St. Peter’s Chapter Considers Ending TLM, Private Side Altar Masses – RCæli
6.  Yes Ma’am! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Archbishop Naumann: Biden “Should Stop Defining Himself as a Devout Catholic” – The CWR
8.  The Canon of Issues: When Catholics Disagree With the Church – Homiletic & Pastoral Review
9.  Catholic Univ. Defends Professor for Criticizing Biden’s ‘Transgender’ Nominee – NC Register
10.  Orthodoxy Is Not Extremism – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange

We Were Once a Christian People – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
Learning to Offer Up Our Sacrifices & Sufferings – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V.
The Basics of Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Where We Find God: The Significance of Church Architecture – Jake Scott at The Imaginative. . .
A Love Story Written by God Himself – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Catholic Doctor Wants Inquiry into DNR for Virus Patients with Learning Disabilities – NC Rgstr
Matchmaking Amid Pandemic: Catholic Dating Apps – Andrew Petiprin at NC Register
The Impact of Blessed Ashes, “Spare Us, O Lord”, A Deeper Life of Grace – Slaying Dragons
Venerating Saint Valentine’s Skull – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
5 Ways to Sanctify Lent as a Pregnant Mom – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Two Aspects of God’s Love: Forever & Sacrifice – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Prayer to St. Joseph the Worker – Simply Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
The Georgia Guidestones (Mystery Solved!) – Jimmy Akin

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  This Simple Wedding Defies Throwaway Culture with True Love – Rodrigo Houdin at Aleteia
2.  What Not To Give Up For Lent – Alex R. Hey at epicPew
3.  Spiritual Warfare Checklist: Finding True Freedom – Charles D. Fraune at Slaying Dragons
4.  Action Item! Ludi Domestici – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Why & How to Read Augustine’s Confessions – Jared Ortiz, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
6.  12 Catholic Devotionals to Help You Pray This Lent – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
7.  How to Prevent Yourself from Falling back Into Bad Habits – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
8.  4 Life Lessons from The Church All Catholics Need for Spiritual Nourishment – ChurchPOP
9.  Guide to Lent 2021: Living the Penitential Season Well – Claire Dwyer at NC Register
10.  Making a Daily Examen – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™

Mass Is More Than Essential, It Is the Source & Summit of Our Life – A. Picciotti-Bayer/NC Rgstr
The Church Wields the Ultimate Force of Truth – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand
We Can Offer Up Our Sacrifices & Sufferings – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Still Single? How to Deal with the Social Pressures – Aleteia
At Lourdes I Found Heaven – Suzie Andres at Catholic Exchange
St. Valentine & the Catholic Origins of February 14 – Fr. Bret Thoman, O.F.S., at Aleteia
When You’ve Lost that Lenten Feelin’ – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Sacrifice of a Smile – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
15 Ways Every Catholic Can Love Mary (More) – Patti Maguire Armstrong at epicPew
What Is the Best Way to Pray? – Patti Maguire Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Saint Scholastica – Joseph Pio at Catholic Restoration
Our Lady of Lourdes – Joseph Pio at Catholic Restoration

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Rest in Peace, Fr. Seraphim Michalenko, M.I.C. (1930-2021) – The Divine Mercy
2.  Pre-Lent & Quinquagesima Sunday: Prepare for the Fight of Your Life! – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  “Pillar-ying” Bishop Strickland – Janet E. Smith, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
4.  Ask Father: Virus & Ash Wednesday: Sprinkling Ashes Instead of Tracing a Cross – Fr. Zed
5.  Masks Are Tearing Us Apart – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
6.  From Transgender to Transhuman: The Expanding Culture of Death – A. Hendershott/The CWR
7.  Can Catholicism make a Comeback in Quebec? – Mary Farrow at The Pillar
8.  NLM Quiz no. 23: What Is Happening In This Painting? – G. DiPippo/New Liturgical Movement
9.  Dark Greene – Dan Hitchens at First Things
10.  YouTube’s Permanent Ban on LifeSiteNews Prompts Censorship Concerns – CNA/NC Rgstr

St. Michael’s Chaplet for Battle – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
A Strategy for Living – Tara K.E. Brelinsky at Catholic Stand
The Hidden History of Black Catholic Nuns in the U.S. – CNA via The Catholic World Report
The Basics of Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Two Kinds of Love to Celebrate on St. Valentine’s Day – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community In. . .
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
Finding the Sacrament of Confession in Biblical Grammar – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers
India Warns U.S. Tech Giants Amid Ongoing Face-off with Twitter – Ferdie Rous/Catholic Herald
EU Hypocrisy Claims, No Persecuted Christians, Includes Gays in Human Rts. Paper – E. Pentin
Can a Thomist Reason to God a priori? – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
The Synodal Way’s the Wrong Way – Fr. Hans Feichtinger at First Things
He is Truly ‘the Bread of Life’ – David Schloss at Catholic Stand
The Shrovish Collect of Quinquagesima Sunday – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
R.I.P. Lord Belhaven – An Officer & Gentleman – Olenka Hamilton at Catholic Herald

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
PopeWatch: The Germans Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Candle-lit Ice Chapel Allows Students in Michigan to Attend Mass – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
2.  World’s Largest Gothic Altarpiece Dazzles Again After 6-Year Restoration Project – NC Rgstr
3.  The Cohabitation Dilemma – Fr. Thomas G. Morrow at Homiletic and Pastoral Review
4.  Another Kind of Death Sentence – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
5.  2 Amazingly Different Reactions to Lourdes from 2 Famous Atheists – Mt. Archbold at CMR
6.  Which Parish Do I Belong Too? – Cathy Caridi at Canon Law Made Easy
7.  How Post-Vatican II Liturgists Caused the Crisis Today in the Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8.  Bishop McElroy & WWII German Bishops – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
9.  Popeyes has a New Fish Sandwich – Zlati Meyer at Fast Company
10.  John Ryan – Gently Lampooning the Catholic Sixties – Serenhedd James at Catholic Herald

The Basics of Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
De-Wreckovating Statues – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Cardinal Turkson on Evangelization – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Two Extra Questions From Cardinal Turkson Interview – Edward Pentin
Surrender All – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Ask Father: Why Do People Today Lose It Over the Idea of Exorcisms? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MA
The Disappearing Babies – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
In Time of Virtual Worship, Miracles of Eucharist Point to Real Presence – CNA via The CWR
Benedictine Education & the Importance of Poetic Thinking – Ray. Hain, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Lost Altars of the Holy Land: Basilica of Gethsemane – J.P. Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Online Course on How to Create a Medieval Easter Feast – Medievalists.net
Hope & Her Daughters – Francis X. Maier at First Things
Ball Moss & Small Sins – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
The Politics of Synods – Adam A.J. DeVille at Catholic Herald

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Larry Flynt Is Dead – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Christ the King Chapel at Christendom College Taking Shape – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  How to Save Catholic Schools – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
3.  Director Joss Whedon Mocked Actress’ Catholic Faith & Urged Abortion – Mt. Archbold/CMR
4.  Aid to the Church in Need Confirms Credible Accusation of Sex Assault against Founder – Reg
5.  Did the Boomers Ruin America? An Interview with Helen Andrews – Fr. S. Salai, S.J./The CWR
6.  Pope Attempts to Blend Church with Marx’s Socialism in Policy Address – Human Events.
7.  Is Card. Woelki Targeted Because of His Concerns on Germany’s Synodal Path? – Ed Pentin
8.  How to Suggest More Latin & Gregorian Chant in a Parish without being Annoying? – Fr. Zed
9.  Accused Priest Asserts Innocence at Vatican Seminary Abuse Hearing – CNA via The CWR
10.  Ask Father: Interfaith Marriage – Catholic & Muslim – Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope’s Promotion of Women a Complicated Narrative than It Appears – Ch. Altieri/Catholic Herald
Rooting Out Sin with Humility – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
North America’s Ordinariate Daily Office: Important Updates on the Next Printing – ACS Blog
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The USCCB’s Ill-Considered Anti-Racism – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
Detroit Archdiocese to Restore Sunday Mass Obligation in March – CNA via NC Register
Truth Commission: Lessons in Propaganda – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine
From Christendom Times to Apostolic Times – George Weigel at EPPC
Sophia Press Announces Benedictus, a New Monthly Guide to the TLM – New Liturgical Mvmnt
St. Cyril of Alexandria & the Nestorian Heresy – Jacob Tate at OnePeterFive
Opportunities to Grow Catholic School Enrollment – The Pillar
Concerning “Synodality” – Russell Shaw at The Catholic Thing
Ascension Founder & President Matthew Pinto passes torch to COO Jonathan Strate – RNS
Discovering Silence During the Pandemic – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
Why Baltimore’s Little Italy Is A Remarkable Organic Community – Edwin Benson/Return To Order

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Enroll Yourself & Your Loved Ones in 40 Masses & 40 Days of Prayer & Fasting this Lent – R. Cæli

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Vatican Modifies Distribution of Ashes for Ash Wednesday – Vatican News

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Summa Contra the Francis-Apologists – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Thriving Marian Sisters Move to New Santa Rosa Convent – Jim Graves/Catholic World Report
2.  Jasper: An Online Magazine for Catholic Families – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.
3.  This is What Happens when the Church Apes Protestantism – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4.  Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop who Wants Priestesses – CNA via NC Register
5.  Most Powerful Church Outside Rome Fighting to Loosen Its Authority – Religion Unplugged
6.  Mary Hasson: Parents & Pastors, Wake Up – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Why Do We Kneel At Mass When First Ecumenical Council Forbade It? – David Clayton at NLM
8.  ACB Was Supposed to be an Extremist, Church Opinion Ruling Says Otherwise – Ma. Olohan
9.  Catholic Schools & Transgender Students – Gerard V. Bradley, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
10.  Social Skills are Secret to Stronger Emotional Immunity – J Coulson PhD/Catholic Weekly

French Nun to turn 117 after Surviving Chinese Virus – Catholic News Agency
How Lourdes Became a Global Pilgrimage Site – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis & the Vatican “Revolving Doors” – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
‘We Must Never Lose Hope’: Meet the New Rector of Walsingham – K.V. Turley at NC Register
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
Dodge City Bishop Under Investigation for Alleged Abuse of a Minor – Mt. Hadro at CNA
5 Ways Tolkien’s Home & Faith Inspired His Fiction – Julia Golding at Catholic Links
What Are The Key Characteristics Of Good Spiritual Direction? – Catholic Exchange
Ask Father: Why is a Mass during Lent called “Sitientes”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
After Major Donation, Missouri Catholic School Teachers, Staff to Get Bonus – CNA/NC Register
Facebook, Aquinas, & the Sins of Free Speech – John Clark at National Catholic Register
Virginia House Threatens Faith-based Agencies – Catholic News Agency
Australia: Lawmakers Ignore Warnings on ‘Conversion’ Ban – M. Rodrigues/The Catholic Weekly
Raft of Assisted Suicide Laws Introduced in States – Ch. Rousselle at Catholic News Agency
Bridgeport’s Bishop Caggiano Named Next Legatus Head Chaplain – CNA via The CWR
Does Bodily Autonomy Justify Abortion? – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Vatican: Institutionalization of Elderly a Mark of ‘Throwaway Culture’ – CNA via The CWR
Bishops Pray for Colombian Nun Kidnapped Four Years Ago – CNA via NC Register
Vatican Radio to Launch Web Radio on 90th Anniversary – H. Brockhaus at CNA via The CWR
Christians Attacked & Killed in Nigeria, They Need Our Help – McKenna Hammack at NC Register
New Book Highlights Treasury of Vestments in the Holy Land – Liturgical Arts Journal
Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai Denied Bail in Hong Kong – CNA via The CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Deadliest Month for Bishops – David’s Ruminations

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Missalette Notice: Benedictus – The Traditional Catholic Companion – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  Sister Orsola Maddalena Caccia, Great Painter, Work Donated by Surprise to The Met – Artne
3.  Francis Tries to Second-guess the Devil – William Kilpatrick at Turning Point
4.  DNWJWD: Definitely Not What Jesus Would Do – One Mad Mom
5.  Bishops Misfire on “Racial Equity” – Robert Royal, Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
6.  Joe Biden’s Abortion Policies Are Grounds for Excommunication – M. Cleveland at The Federalist
7.  Catholic-Funded Agencies in Nashville Caught Promoting Abortion, LGBT Activism – Lepanto
8.  Vatican Reviewing German Synod to Veto Bishops, Elect Pastors, Ordain Women – The Pillar
9.  The Devil & Facebook – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine
10.  No Finer Time to be a Catholic? – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine

The Virgin Mary Statue Murder – Adam Cooper at The Age
The Eucharist & Unity – William Hemsworth at Catholic Stand
Virginia’s Miller Family Farm: Sweet Corn & Catholic Tradition – A. Greeley at NC Register
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic School Enrollment Sees Sharpest Drop in Nearly 50 Years – CNA via NC Register
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
Get Ready for the Fight with Doug Barry (Video) – Adam Rivera at Cream City Catholic
Is the German Synodal Way Banking on the Vatican-China Deal? – Ed Condon at The Pillar
Culture Is the Way of the New Evangelization – Monika Jablonska at National Catholic RegisterXXX
Short Squeezes & The Ethics of Reddit – Jacob Imam at The Catholic Gentleman
Praying with Jesus & Faustina during Lent: Susan Tassone – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Tells Diplomats: ‘Right to Life’ is a Foundational Human Right – NC Register
In Defense of Multiple Orations – Peter A Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement

EDUCATION:
Were Christians Killed in the Roman Colosseum? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

POLITICS:
Meanwhile, Back in Quebec – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Faith Worth Fighting For—Bas Rutten – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
2.  The Power of Confession – Tony Jesse at Catholic365
3.  Coming Soon: A Necessary Showdown in the USCCB – Ph. Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  Demon of Abortion Reveals Its Name – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
5.  Ash Wednesday Liturgical Change: One God, for Ever & Ever will be God, for Ever & Ever – FDLC
6.  Is Survival Mode All We have Now? – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Ask Father: Projector Screens Installed in Church – Fr. T. Ferguson at Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Why Certain Souls Lose Out on a Miracle – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
9.  American Seminary in Rome to Defend Against Lawsuit for Predatory Homosexuality – CWR
10.  Am I Only One Who Wants to Yawn on these 5 Points Concerning Synodality – Fr A McDonald

How to Respond to Prodigal Catholic Public Figures? – Fr. Roger Landry at NC Register
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Is Pontifical Foundation Using Pope’ Name to Spread Gender Ideology? – D. Ramos at CNA
Lent: A Gentle Approach for Troubled Times – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
How to Suffer Like Job—With Mary – Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Præm., at Catholic Answers
My Conversation with Fr. James Guirguis of the Antiochian Orthodox Church – Joseph Sciambra
Why Does God Make Us Wait? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community In Mission
The Supreme Court Just Handed a Win to Religious Freedom in California – NC Register
On Praying Persistently – Troy Kroening at Catholic365
What Is Religion? – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Did Catholic Church Unjustly Collect Fed $ ? AP Misrepresents Church Finances – NC Reg

POLITICS:
Theft in Plain Sight – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Responding to a Letter from an Atheist – Donald DeMaro, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
2.  Are Voices in My Head from God or the Devil, Understanding Locutions – C. Spiritual Direction
3.  Knights of Columbus Elect Patrick Kelly Next Supreme Knight – CNA via NC Register
4.  The Freedom Found in Overcoming Temptations – Fr. Thomas G. Morrow at Catholic Exchange
5.  Getting That Examen Right! – Debra Black at Catholic Spiritual Direction
6.  An Examination of Conscience from the Parable of the Sower – Jn. Kubasak at Catholic Stand
7.  Venerable Father Augustus Tolton: A Patron for Trusting in God’s Plans – Simply Catholic
8.  On Becoming More Christlike – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
9.  Understanding “Discernment of Spirits in Marriage” (Podcast) – Fr. Timothy Gallagher
10.  Servant of God Mother Mary Lange: A Patron for Equal Access to Education – Simply Cthlc

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS