Robert Edwards

Living a Catholic life.

VVEDNESDAY EDITION

How the Black Plague Changed the “Hail Mary” Prayer – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Analysis: What Could Happen Next for Cardinal Pell – Ed Condon at CNA via NC Register
Life Without Mass, Our New Frontier – One Mad Mom
10 Things You Should Do Until Public Masses Return – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
My Doctor Son-in-Law Explains the Chinese Virus Closures – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
Considerations Regarding Canceling Mass – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Church of Cut & Run – Anita Moore, O.P., Esq., at V for Victory!
Chinese Virus, Communion, Communism, & the Catastrophe of the Episcopacy – David L. Gray
The Continuity of Time & the Event Horizon of Information – Augustines Alley
Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic Like a Catholic – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
Planned Parenthood Staffer Coughs on Pro-Lifers Outside, Prompting Chinese Virus Fears – LN
Coronavirus & the Necessity of the Mass – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
OK, Time to Bloom: Transitioning Wardrobe from Winter to Summer (Fashion) – Meghan. . .
Do the Difficult Thing Because It Is Difficult – Elliott Bedford, Ph.D., at Those Catholic Men
Three Myths about Fundraising to Avoid – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pittsburgh Procession (March 22) Will Ask for Divine Protection from Chinese Virus – CNA/CWR
Wandering Spirits – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
When the Plague Hit Venice, the Citizens Built This Church – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
A Lent Without Masses Thanks to the Chinese Virus – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
The Ghost of Classical Liberalism – Matthew Schmitz at First Things
St. Roch Novena for the Chinese Virus Pandemic – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To Rome
‘I Am Patrick’ Tells ‘the Rest of the Story’ of the Patron Saint of Ireland – L. Hendey at OSV News
Chinese Virus & the Collection Basket: Parishes Feel Cash Crunch – CNA via Newsman
What Christian Art & ‘The Black Death’ Teaches Us About the Chinese Virus – Clemente Listi

Care for Retired Religious Takes Special Emphasis Amid Pandemic – C. Zimmerman at CNS

COVID-19, CHINESE VIRUS:
Yes, the Virus Came from Wuhan – Marco Respinti at Bitter Winter
Anxious about the Global Pandemic? Advice from a Catholic Psychologist – CNA via The CWR
Trump Defends Calling Wuhan Virus ‘Chinese Virus’ – Tristan Justice at The Federalist
Fear vs. Prudence: A Response to the Chinese Virus – Wil. Deatherage at Clarifying Catholicism

Surviving the Chinese Virus – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Media Reports About Coronavirus Heavily Censored in Communist China – Zhang Feng at Btr Wtr

Resource(s):
Self-Isolating? Relieved from Work? Learn Latin! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Masses on TV, Social Media Provide Alternatives to Closed Church Doors – Our Sunday Visitor

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TVESDAY EDITION

Did Jesus Always Know He Was God? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
De Mattei: Is Chinese Virus Divine Punishment? Political, Historical & Theological Look – E Pentin
Five Hard Truths That Will Set You Free – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission

Pp. Benedict Embroiled in War Between Re & Zen, But Red China Winning – Sandro Magister
Ask Father: What Do You Think the Pandemic Will Result In? Wherein Fr. Z Rants! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Learning Latin – Joseph Epstein at First Things
CDC Director ‘Not Shy about His Catholic Faith,’ Says Baltimore Pastor – T. Swift at CNS via Crux
How to Keep the Devil Out of Your Head – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Joe Biden Betrays His Fellow Catholics – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine

Raphael’s Most Gorgeous Religious Paintings – John Burger at Aleteia
A Peritus of Vatican II on the Church & Modernistic Art in the Liturgy – John Paul Sonnen at LAJ
Chinese Virus & the Promise of Oberammergau – Fr. Seán Connolly at The Catholic World Report
The Book of Eli & the Road to Redemption – Mark C. McCann at Catholic Stand
An Analysis of Genesis from a Modern Philosophical Perspective – Clarifying Catholicism
Do Chinese Virus Closings Violate Religious Liberty? Religious Freedom Expert Weighs In – CNA
Ego Patricius: A Review Of “I Am Patrick” – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing

In the Hands of God – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Answering the Call to Holiness in the Single Life – Janet Smith at National Catholic Register
OK, Time to Bloom: Transitioning Your Wardrobe from Winter to Summer (Fashion) – Meghan. . .
Pope Francis Reforms Vatican City Courts with New Law – J.A. Esteves at Our Sunday Visitor
Three Myths about Fundraising to Avoid – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
How Should Healthcare Be Distributed When Hospitals Are Overwhelmed? – CNA via NC Register

Prudence, Private Property, & Stockpiling in Times of Crisis – Paul Chutikorn at The CWR

COVID-19, CHINESE VIRUS:
How to Gain Plenary Indulgence if I can’t Receive Communion? Clergy Pay Attention! – Fr Zs Blg
The Chinese Virus is a Reminder to Keep Holy Water in Your Home – M. Fenelon at NC Register
When St. Michael Miraculously Saved Rome From a Deadly Plague – ChurchPOP

At Least 10 Priests Are Dead of Chinese Virus in Italy, One Bishop is Recovering – CNA via CWR
Ask Father: Can Our Priest Add to Mass Prayers the Votive Collects Against Epidemics? – Fr. Zed

French Bishop Delmas Tests Positive for Chinese Virus After Vatican Visit – CNA via NC Register
Lent, Chinese Virus, & the Spirituality of Suffering – John Gravino at New Walden

POLITICS:
White House Dresses Down Red Chinese Ambassador About Chinese Virus Lies – The Federalist

Do Chinese Virus Closings Violate Religious Liberty? – Courtney Mares at CNA via NC Register

Quick Link(s):
Ask Father: Diocese Cancelled All Masses, Would It be Wrong to Go to the SSPX? – Fr. Z’s Blog

Resource(s):
Spiritual Weaponry Alert! PDF of Traditional Prayer In Time of Epidemics – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Litany in Time of Plague – Rick Yoder at The Amish Catholic

Thoughts & Resources to Understand & Prepare During Chinese Virus Crisis – Steve Ray

Podcast(s):
The Latin of “A Prayer In Times of Epidemics” from the Rituale Romanum – Fr. Z’s Blog

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MONDAY EDITION

Do You Really Believe? – One Mad Mom
Police Disperse Catholics at Sunday Mass in Italy – CNA via Newsman
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
If Diocese Cancelled Mass, but Father Says Mass Anyway, Can We Attend? Can Govt Ban It? – Z
Three Forgotten Miraculous Apparitions of St. Joseph – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Bad Reasoning About Hard Choices – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
God & Hell – Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap., at The Catholic Thing
Be Catholic, Totally Catholic, & Be Not Afraid – Sherry Antonetti at National Catholic Register
Francis’s Day Off, Walks in Empty Rome to Venerate Famous Plague Crucifix of 1522 – Fr Zs Blog
A Comprehensive List of Changes to Mass Schedules or Obligation in U.S. Dioceses – OSV News
The Empirical Case Against “Conversion-Therapy” Bans – Paul Dirks at Public Discourse
Dear Bishops: Take Advantage of a God-given Teaching Moment – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Texas Bishop Offers Prayers of Gratitude for Rural Life, What Farms Provide – CNS via Crux
America, the Northern Kingdom – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
The False Victim Complex vs. True Redemptive Suffering – Mel. J. Juneau at Catholic Stand
Europe’s Duty To Kill; Pro-Life Midwife Blacklisted – Sohrab Ahmari at First Things
Drawing Abortion Lines – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
The Foster Care System Is A Disaster. That’s Why You Should Join It – H. Fiene at The Federalist
Do Catholics Worship Saints? – Hunter Weitzel at Clarifying Catholicism
Christian Rohingya Refugees Attacked, Kidnapped in Bangladesh – Morning Star News
Okay, It’s Time to Bloom: Transitioning Your Wardrobe from Winter to Summer (Fashion) – MAS
The Plight of Christians In South-West Syria – Middle East Institute
Three Myths about Fundraising to Avoid – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Numerous Crosses Removed in Shandong’s Linyi City – Li Mingxuan at Bitter Winter

New Sacrament Formation Program Released in American Sign Language – Adoremus
Appreciation for God’s Mercy – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest

European Ct of Human Rts Declines to Hear Cases of Pro-Life Midwives – CNA via The CWR

COVID-19, CHINESE VIRUS:
The Least Among Us, to Whom We Owe the Most: Our Elderly – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Strm
Appreciate the Silver-Linings of Semi-Isolation During Chinese Virus Pandemic – Sohrab Ahmari
Vatican Backtracks on Holy Week Chinese Virus Statement; Situation Still ‘Being Studied’ – Crux
Fr. Trejo of Washington State is First Known Priest Diagnosed with Virus – JD Flynn at NC Reg
Virtual Mass & Chinese Virus; Where is “It from bit*” When Needed? – R Kurland, PhD, at TACthlc

Chinese Virus Quarantine: How Catholics in Italy are Helping the Poor – CNA via Newsman
COVID-19: Vatican Holy Week Celebrations Without Public Participation – Vatican News
Chinese Doctors Travel to Italy to Lend a Much-Needed Hand – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Pic(s):
Beautiful But Empty: Photos of Rome on Lockdown – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

Resource(s):
Free Resources To Help You Live A Quarantined Lent – Becky Roach at Catholic Link
Chinese Virus Chart(s) & Map(s) – nCoV2019
Magnificat Accompanies Catholics Who Cannot Attend Mass – Our Sunday Visitor

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SVNDAY EDITION

Yes, Hell Exists & People Go There—Ralph Martin – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Find a Reverent Catholic Mass – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
15 Reactions To The Announcement Of Discernment To Consecrated Virginity – epicPew
Stuck Because of the Chinese Virus? How to Make a Spiritual Communion – Fr. Z’s Blog
My Calling To Be A Benedictine – Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Another Restoration of a Processional Monstrance – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Filipino Moves through many Religions & Philosophies before Converting – Steve Ray
White House Declares Mar. 15 National Day of Prayer – uCatholic
How to Stick with Lent During the Chinese Virus – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand
A Good Friday Chasuble from Twentieth Century Lithuania – Liturgical Arts Journal
How To Navigate Through Spiritual Deserts You Are Guaranteed To Encounter – epicPew
Biblical Proofs & Evidence for Relics – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Revisiting the Liturgical Embroidery of the Sisters of Bethany – Liturgical Arts Journal
Cloisters Are a Blessing to the Church & the World – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
Anxious About Chinese Virus? 4 Powerful Prayers for Peace, From Priests & Nuns – ChurchPOP

US Catholics Respond to Chinese Virus With Prayer & Outreach to the Vulnerable – NC Register
Images of Mary In Lent, A Meditation on the New Eve & the New Adam – D. Clayton at NLM

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SATVRDAY EDITION

Rome’s Churches Closed, Then Opened Again, What Happened? – CNA via Newsman
The Road to Condoning Cannibalism – Justin Lee at First Things
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Thoughts on the Obligation to Attend Mass During Times of Pestilence – Ed Peters, J.C.D., J.D.
Court Throws Out Lawsuit Filed by Nurses Fired for Refusing to Kill Babies in Abortions – LN
Daniel Vanier – & What Comes Next – J.D. Flynn at Medium
Three Myths about Fundraising to Avoid – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Theologians ‘Doubt’ Sacramentality in Marriages of ‘Baptized Non-Believers’ – CNA/Newsman
Watering Down the Eucharist Is Not the Way to Christian Unity – T. Nash at Cthlc Answrs Mgzn
OK, Time to Bloom: Transitioning Your Wardrobe from Winter to Summer (Fashion) – MAS
The Yazidis: A Faith Without A Future? – John Beck at Moment
New Movie on Saint Patrick – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Same-Sex “Marriages” can Never be “Better” than Real Matrimony – A. Hendershott at The CWR
Hearing God When He Speaks to Us – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Why God Loves Monasticism So Much – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Lent: 40 Days of “Giving Up” Or 40 Days Closer to God?* – Rob. Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
The Incense Boat – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi ‘Freed Because of Jesus’ – Nancy Flory at The Stream
Atheism & the Knowledge Gap – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Liturgy: Work for the People or Work of the People? – Samuel Ng at Clarifying Catholicism
Terri Schiavo, the Brain Injured, & Church Teaching – Bobby Schindler at NC Register
Charity – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
“Celibacy is Not the Absence of Passion”: Fulton Sheen on Celibacy & the Priesthood – The CWR

COVID-19, CHINESE VIRUS:
Ask Father: What about Confession if Chinese Virus Gets Bad & We’re All Locked Down? – Fr. Zed
St. Corona: People Turning To Little Known Saint During Chinese Virus Pandemic – uCatholic
Amid Virus’ Spread, A Church In Lockdown – Rocco Palmo at Whispers in the Loggia
A Beautiful Gregorian Chant Against Disease – Fr. Z’s Blog

TX Bishop Tells Priests to Lead Eucharistic Processions to Fight Coronavirus – The Stream

POLITICS:
The Truth about Trans Must be Defended – Mei Ling at Mercatornet
Socialism Has Been Condemned For 20 Centuries – John Clark at National Catholic Register

Announcement(s):
Archdiocese of Washington ‘Directs’ National Shrine to Suspend Public Mass – CNA via NC Register

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FRIDAY EDITION

7 Fascinating Facts Most Catholics Don’t Know about Hell – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community. . .
Francis vs. the Deep Church – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
‘I’ve Tested Positive for the Chinese Virus, But I Identify as Disease-Free’ – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
An Embarrassing Truth about the Fertility Crisis – Patrick F. Fagan at Mercatornet

Cardinal Pell Ruling Deferred, Supporters Hopeful – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Can Bishops Ban Communion on the Tongue? Absolutely Not! – C. Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law. . .
Cardinal O’Malley Bans Holy Communion on the Tongue – Lisa Kashinsky at Boston Herald
The Protestant’s Problem with Polyamory – D.M. Beaumont at Catholic Answers Magazine
Feminism’s Unexpected Cure – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Just Don’t Take Away the Mass During the Chinese Virus Pandemic – Ph. Lawler at Cthlc Culture
Italy: Doctors Treating Chinese Virus Told Let Elderly Patients Die – Steven Ertelt at Life News
‘I Am Patrick’ Shatters Myths To Highlight Life Of Ireland’s Beloved Saint – Clemente Listi at RU
How to Succeed at Parish Ministry – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
A Grim New Meaning to ‘Last Supper’ – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
Here I Am, Lord – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Treasures from Vilnius (Part I) – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Abortion, Fetuses, & the Capacity for Rational Thought – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
A Vestment by Gothic Revival Master Sir Ninian Comper at Walsingham – Liturgical Arts Journal
Nonprofit Seeks to Provide Computers to Iraqi Christian Schools – CNA via Newsman
Praying with Beads – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Contrapuntal Order: Music Illuminates Social Harmony – John Ahern at First Things
Did You Know? Why Saint Arnold Is the Patron Saint of Brewers – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Deleuze on Desire – Angela Franks at First Things
Historic Implications of Recent SCOTUS Case Stretch Back to “Roe v. Wade” – R. Shaw at CWR

LENT:
The Best (& Worst) Fast-Food Fish Sandwiches for Lent – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Are “Meatless Burgers” Really Penitential? – Michelle Arnold at Catholic Answers Magazine

COVID-19, CHINESE VIRUS:
Ask Father: I Might be Contagious, Is It a Sin to Go to Confession to an Elderly Priest? – Fr Zed
Portland Archd. Won’t Cancel Masses, After Oregon Gov Bans Large Gatherings – CNA via CWR
Reception-of-Communion Question Comes Into Play With Spread of Chinese Virus – Ed Pentin
CNN: It’s Racist To Say The Chinese Virus Started In Communist China – T. Justice at The Fdrlst
A Litany in Time of Plague – Thomas Nashe at The Catholic Thing
Italy’s Bishops Call for All Churches to Be Closed – Edward Pentin at NC Register

Little Sisters of the Poor Ramping Up Protections for Elderly – CNA via Newsman
These Saints Know Firsthand about Surviving Pandemics – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia
Adding Prayers to the EF Mass Against the Pandemic – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

POLITICS:
Silence of The Seattle Times on Sex-Ed Bill: Cowardly, Complicit, or Bought Off? – Todd Herman
If Biden Becomes President, He Will Declare War On Your Religious Freedoms – M. Brown, Ph.D.

DOJ Defends Catholic School Sued for Releasing Employee Over Same-Sex ‘Wedding’ – The Strm
Biden Calls Trump Racist For Stating Fact That Chinese Virus Began In Red China – The Fdrlst
5 Way-Too-Early General Election Scenarios – Matthew Walther at The Week

UK Supreme Court Declines to Hear Appeal on Clinic Buffer Zone – S Caldwell at CNS via Crux

Quick Link(s):
Action Item! Processions! They’re Happening! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Stats on Church Matter – Christopher J. Malloy, Ph.D., at Theological Flint

Announcement(s):
Archbishop Gregory Wilton of DC Cancels All Masses This Weekend – A Priest Life
Pilgrimages Cancelled as New Israeli Quarantine Begins – Ch. Rousselle at CNA via The CWR

Podcast(s):
The Religion of Identity Politics – Mark Bauerlein at First Things

Video(s):
Marriage: One Man, One Woman – William Deatherage at Clarifying Catholicism

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THVRSDAY EDITION

TOMORROWS HEADLINES:
Cardinal Pell Ruling Deferred, Supporters Hopeful – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Italy’s Bishops Call for All Churches to Be Closed – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Cardinal O’Malley Bans Holy Communion on the Tongue – Lisa Kashinsky at Boston Herald

MORNING ISSUE:
Tradition & the Spiritual Danger of Traditionalism – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
The Last Gasp Of Ostpolitik – George Weigel at First Things
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Childhood Trauma, Homosexuality, & the Prison of the Mind – J. Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Mystery in Bose, Pope’s Inspectors at the Monastery of Brother Enzo Bianchi – Sandro Magister
Bellarmine: Some Non-Catholics are Saved – Christopher J. Malloy, Ph.D., at Theological Flint
A Test for Pridefulness – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Books about Next to Nothing – John Waters at First Things
The Vice Of Acedia & Our Use Of The Media, Part I & Part II – J. Fahy at Cthlc Spiritual Direction

Our Lady of Victory Shrine Prepares to Celebrate 100 Years – Jim Graves at The CWR
Cluny: The Lost Capital of Medieval Culture – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture
The Treasury of the Wawel Cathedral in Krakow – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
John Rhys-Davies Reflects on His Role as St. Patrick in New Documentary – Jn. Burger at Aleteia
Nigerian Priest: I Want the World to Know of Our Suffering – CNA via Newsman
Mexican Churches Attacked During Women’s Day Marches – Inés San Martín at Crux
A Beautiful Soul: Finding the Essential – Janet Meyer at Catholic Stand
But What If You Pray & the Suffering Doesn’t End? – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
Six Common Biblical Fallacies Used to Criticize Devotion to Mary – S. Beale at Catholic Exchange
Cardinal Pell’s Lawyers Make Final Case in High Court Appeal – CNA via NC Register
Dreams of Dueling Synods – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report

Protestant Objections to Papal Infallibility – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
The Role of Trials in Bringing Us to Spiritual Maturity – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in. . .
The Effect of Families on a Neighbourhood – Marcus Roberts at Mercatornet
Aloysius Stepinac: Hero, Martyr, Saint – Matija Štahan at Crisis Magazine
Lebanese Christians & Their Role in the Middle East – H.C. Malik & R. Nicholson at Providence

POLITICS:
California Screaming – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine

Bernie Sanders’ Pagan View of Charity – Rev. Ben Johnson at Transatlantic Blog
In Congress, an Assault on Religious Liberty, in the Name of Gay Rights – Jn. Hirschauer at NRO
How Assisted Suicide Quickly Evolves Into An Unfettered Right To Die – A. Meyrat at The Fdrlst

COVID-19, The Chinese Virus:
Seattle Archd. Suspends All Public Masses Amid the Chinese Virus Pandemic – CNA via CWR
No, Calling Covid-19 ‘Chinese Virus’ Is Not Racist – David Marcus at The Federalist
What’s the Difference Between Pandemic, Epidemic, & Outbreak? – Intellectual Takeout
Pray This Novena for Protection Against the Chinese Virus – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at NC Register

Man Does Not Live by a Chinese Virus Cure Alone – Nick Chui at Ignitum Today
Prayer is Our First Line of Defense Against the Chinese Virus – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Dioceses Adopt Wide-Ranging Plans to Limit Spread of the Chinese Virus – CNS via Crux

The Fourteen Holy Helpers: Plague Saints for a Time of the Chinese Virus – CNA via Newsman

How Faith Can Help You Endure Any Illness – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

LENT:
5 Fascinating Facts You Might Not Know About Lent – ChurchPOP
Lenten Soup Recipe: Southern Fish Soup – Alexandra Greeley at National Catholic Register

Tweet(s):
Action Item! Eucharistic Processions in Time of Disease! – Fr. Z’s Blog

Quick Link(s):
Pope Won’t Visit East Timor, More Trips in Doubt – Associated Press via Crux
Perpetual Lent – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

When Our Heroes Turn Out to Be Monsters – David Mills at The Stream
Will the Church Put Islam on Life Support? – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Margaret Sanger: “We Want to Exterminate the Negro Population.” Her Wish is Coming True – LN
What Did the Irish Monks on Skellig Michael Do All Day & How Did They Survive? – Ph. Kosloski
CRS Reviews Allegations that Educational Materials Breach Church Teaching – CNS via Crux
Calif. Throws The Books At Undercover Reporter Who Exposed Baby Body Trafficking – Fdrlst
Calif. Orders Christian Groups to Shut Down Cost-Sharing Health Plans – Z. Caldwell at Aleteia
Charity Turns Down Donated Bikes from KofC Over ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Beliefs – CNA via Newsman
The Coronavirus & a Supernatural Outlook – Fr. John Corrigan at Ignitum Today
Coronavirus & the Spiritual Pandemic of Sin – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Shameless Popery
German Bishops’ Chairman: Women Deacons Possible After ‘Synodal Way’ – CNA via The CWR
The Theology of Isaac Asimov’s Foundation Series – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To. . .
Kids Reflect Their Parents’ Attitudes – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Drag Queen Lunacy & Child Abuse – Marilyn M. Singleton, M.D., at The Stream
Writings of the Church Fathers: Intercession of the Saints – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Scientists Confirm Unborn Children Feel Excruciating Pain During Abortions – D. Prentice, Ph.D.
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
Peruvian Cardinal Calls For Suppression of Sodalitium Christianæ Vitæ – CNA via The CWR
Embedding LGBT Ideology in the Curriculum Carries Serious Risks for Young People – Mrctrnt
Survivors Irked: IDs of Most Canadian Bishops’ Protection Cmte Members Secret – CNS via Crux
Wooing Israel: Readings for 3rd Sunday of Lent Explained – Jn. Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Scrd Page
Iraqi Catholic Student at Franciscan Vows to Rebuild Christianity in Iraq – Peter Jesserer Smith

Chinese Communists Push to Control Christians Worsened in 2019, Watchdog Says – Newsman
After 13,000 Deaths in Four Years, Canada Set to Make Euthanasia Even Easier – NC Register
Australia Needs a Public Inquiry Into Transgender Medicine for Kids – M. Cook at Mercatornet

LENT:
Can a Baby be Baptized During Lent? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
Already Failed at Your Lenten Penance? This Priest Encourages You Not to Give Up – ChurchPOP
A.D. 1910 Lent: the Necessity & Benefits of Fasting & Abstinence – Connecticut Catholic Corner

M. Olier on Patience for Christ – Rick Yoder at The Amish Catholic
Making A Holy Lent: Prayer – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction

COVID-19, The Chinese Bio-Weaponized Virus:
Ask Father: More on Removal of Holy Water at Church b’cuz of the Chinese Virus, BYOB! – Fr. Z
Don’t Cancel Masses in Order to Avoid Crowds & the Spread of Chinese Virus, Add Masses! – Fr Z
Catholic Medical Professionals Offer Online Coronavirus Care – J Mirus, PhD, at Catholic Culture
Communist China Propaganda Referring to COVID-19 as the “Italian Virus” – Bitter Winter

Polish Archbishop: Not Praying in Churches During Outbreak ‘Unthinkable’ – CNA via The CWR

POLITICS:
Archbishop Sheen & the Popes vs. Socialism & Communism – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Sen. Sasse Calls for Justice Department to Investigate PornHub – Alexandra DeSanctis at NRO
Can a Catholic Be a Democratic Socialist? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine

Justice Dept. Highlights State-Level Religious Freedom Violations – Mt Hadro at CNA via CWR
Towards a Catholic Politics – Jeffrey Cimmino at Crisis Magazine

Quick Link(s):
Photos: Surreal Scenes From Rome’s Coronavirus Lockdown – Edward Pentin at NC Register

Video(s):
Abortion Activists Caught Throwing Firebomb at Pro-Lifers, Smashing Church Windows – LN

Podcast(s):
Consecration to St. Joseph with Fr. Donald Calloway – Sam Guzman at The Catholic Gentleman

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TVESDAY EDITION

Beautiful Lenten Veils Discovered in Church Attic & Restored – Liturgical Arts Journal
Ask Father: What to do When Intransigent Priests Refuse Communion on Tongue – Fr. Z’s Blog
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Canceling Public Masses in Rome is Not the Answer to Coronavirus – Msgr. Ch. Pope at NC Rgstr
‘Fur Babies’ Are Not Babies, ‘Dog Moms’ Are Not Moms – David Dashiell at Crisis Magazine
The Pope Francis Pontificate Normalizes LGBT Ethos – G. Neumayr at The American Spectator

Now is the Time of St. Joseph – Ava Lalor at Our Sunday Visitor
Why Photography Proliferates in Liturgies: A Response to Paul Inwood – New Liturgical Mvmnt
Mexico City Feminists Celebrate Internat’l Women’s Day By Attacking Main Cathedral – Fr. Z
Argentina’s Abortion Fight Exposes Pope Francis’ Foreign Policy Weaknesses – Clemente Listi
David & Goliath Painting Confirmed As Counter-Reformation Lady Artist – CNA via Newsman
Raising Upright Kids: Off the Shelf with Dr. Ray Guarendi – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Spokane City Council Passes Law to Stop People From Praying Outside Abortion Clinic – LN
In Good Times & Bad – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
The Coronavirus & the Crowning of Mary – Mark Miravalle at Catholic Exchange
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
Trans Indoctrination in the Schools? – Jeff Minick at Intellectual Takeout
My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Plagues, Politics, Prayers – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
SCOTUS Shouldn’t Allow Discrimination Against Christians In The Name Of Neutrality – N. Blake
India: Archbishop Condemns Removal of Jesus Statue from Christian Cemetery – Crux
Have We Been Doing Catholic Women’s Messaging Wrong? – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at NC Register
Bishops Propose Arab World Youth Day for Middle East Catholics – CNA via The C. World Report
Pro-Lifers Should Get Same Access to Schools as Planned Parenthood – N. Russell at The Strm
Pope Francis’ “Prayer for Catholics in China”: Alignment or Contradiction? – The C. World Report
China’s Citizen Journalists Persecuted for Reporting the Truth – Huang Xi at Bitter Winter

LENT:
‘Gorzkie Żale’, Polish Eucharistic Devotion for Lent – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at NC Register
Pascal on Christ’s Agony – Rick Yoder at The Amish Catholic
The Canaanite Woman in the Liturgy of Lent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

The Beauty & Benefit of Seeking More Silence in Lent – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
A Season Of Restoration – Debra Black at Catholic Exchange

COVID-19 (The Chinese Virus):
Boost Your Immune System to Fight the Coronavirus – B. Brownstein at Intellectual Takeout

Why St. Roch is a Powerful Patron Against Plagues – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Vatican Closes Museums, Beefs Up Measures to Stop Virus Spread – Carol Glatz at CNS via Crux

Podcast(s):
9 Catholic Podcasts To Baptize Your Bluetooth – Tim Mason at epicPew

Video(s):
The 5 Things Protestants Get Wrong About Catholicism – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info

Quick Link(s):
Prayer to Remain in the Heart of Jesus after Communion – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

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MONDAY EDITION

Debate Intensifies Over Benedict XVI’s Resignation & Role as Pope Emeritus – Ed Pentin’s Blog
Why a New Consecration to St. Joseph is Spreading Like Wildfire – CNA via The C. World Rep
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Coronavirus Aside, Vatican’s Epic HR Flip-Flop Will be Noticed – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Wherein Fr. Z Proposes Possible Communion in the Hand During the Traditional Latin Mass – Z
Love Is Blind Reality Star Smashes Pro-Abortion Narrative: My Abortion “Destroyed” Me – LN
Restorations of the Cathedral of Shrewsbury, England – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Safety Last – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Jesus Does Not Forbid Correcting the Sinner – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Assumption Church Restored by Conrad Schmitt Studios in St. Paul, Minnesota – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
Looking Death In The Eye – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Anglican Prayer Beads – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
This Is The Ultimate Guide For Altar Servers & Other Ceremonies – Jessica McAfee at epicPew
Why Do You Believe in God? (A Dialogue) – David Kilby at Catholic Stand
Mary’s Meals: Meet the Man Inspired by Our Lady to Feed Millions of Kids – NC Register
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
Scientists: Bones Found in Church Wall Are 7th Century Saint – CNA via The C. World Report
My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Chinese Communist’s New Measures to Control ‘Disobedient’ Catholic Priests – Bitter Winter
There is a Catholic Way to Parent – Gregory Popcak, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
Pakistan’s Religious Leaders Condemn Brutal Murder of Young Christian – Vatican News
Byzantine Music for Lent by Tchaikovsky – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
It’s Time To Fully Defund Planned Parenthood By Executive Order – John Clark at NC Register
Confessors are Doctors of Souls – Maura Roan McKeegan at Catholic Exchange
How the Arts Can Help Form Us for Faith – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Catholic Groups in Cuba Step Up to Care for Island’s Elders – Rhina Guidos at CNS via Crux

COVID-19:
Italy Suspends All Masses Due to Deadly Coronavirus Outbreak: “A Painful Choice” – ChurchPOP

Doctor: Keep Calm & Take Practical, Prayerful Action Amid Coronavirus – Peter Jesserer Smith
Portland Archd.: Coronavirus or No, Communion Can Be Received on the Tongue – CNA via CWR

Announcement(s):
Coming to Theaters for 2 Days Only: ‘I Am Patrick’ – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
Watch ‘Fatima’ Hollywood Movie Trailer, Featuring Andrea Bocelli’s Original Song – ChurchPOP

Podcast(s):
Spiritual Warfare & the Interior Life with Dan Burke – Matthew Leonard

The Persecution of Nigerian Christians – Christopher J. Malloy, Ph.D., at Theological Flint

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SVNDAY EDITION

This Gigantic Demon Can Only Come Out Through Prayer & Fasting – Fr. Richard Heilman at RCM
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
From Chaplain to the Queen to Catholic Convert: Gavin Ashenden – Patrick Coffin at Cthlc Stand
Hungary’s Secret Weapon: Catholic Nobility – Victor Gaetan at National Catholic Register
The Muratorian Fragment: The Oldest Known List of Books in the New Testament – uCatholic
Ask Father: Must Holy Water Fonts be Flowing All the Time? – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Mary Crushes the Head of Satan – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Do You Know? All the Catholic Saints of the Old Covenant – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Learning About Detachment From St. Katharine Drexel – Richard Becker at Catholic Exchange
Fit For Neri: A Well Tailored Chasuble in the “Neri” Form – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Martin Earle: A Catholic Master Iconographer From England – Dv. Clayton at New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
The Trinitarian Theology of the Eucharist according to St. Catherine of Siena – Hmltc & Pstrl Rvw
The Lenten Veil – Henri de Villiers at Canticum Salomonis
The “Liturgical Little Way”: The Spiritual Value of Following Detailed Prescriptions – New Lit Mov
What is a Consecration to St. Joseph? | feat. Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC – Catholic Exchange
Frivolity & Friendship: On The Eternal Importance of Good Friends – The Catholic Gentleman
What Does the Bible Teach About Fasting? – Deacon M. Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Spiritual Power of Marys Apparitions: How Her Messages Can Guide You in Lent – Fr. Looney

Heart of Hospitality Best Way for Parishes to Serve the Disabled – K. Jones at CNA via NC Rgstr
Blessed Biographies: Carlo Acutis, Future Patron Saint of the Internet – Scott Smith, J.D.
Finding the True Lenten Focus on Penance – Jennifer Gregory Miller at Catholic Culture

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SATVRDAY LATE EDITION

FINAL ISSUE:
Euthanasia Circles Back to Mothers – Julie Machado at Catholic Stand
A Last Chance for Australian Justice – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Next Synod (“Walking Together”) Will be about the Synod, No, Really! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Ongoing Evolution of a Newly Commissioned Traditional Altar – Liturgical Arts Journal
Hand or Tongue? Sanitary Reception of Holy Communion – Fr. Richard Heilman at RCM
Cardinal Burke: Disputes Over Doctrine Sapping Church’s Energy to Evangelize – Edward Pentin
After Execution of Nathan Woods in Alabama, Catholics React – Mt. Hadro at CNA via The CWR
A Catholic Survival Guide for the COVID-19 – Deacon Nick Donnelly at Rorate Cæli
Non-Verbal Autistic Child Denied Communion: Some Lessons, Updated – Fr. Mt. Schneider, L.C.
Annals Of Anti-Christian Europe – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Falsely Claims Abortion is Safer Than Childbirth – Life News
The Essential Quotes of Robert Cardinal Sarah – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To Rome
Fatima: An Experience of a Lifetime – Aaron D’Souza at Clarifying Catholicism
Memento, Homo-Thou Art Dust – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Cure the COVID-19: Prayers to 2 Incredible Saints Who Miraculously Defeated Plagues – ChPOP
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Paul the Simple – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Simple Lent: 5 Ways to Focus on What’s Important – Sam Guzman at The Catholic Gentleman
Joy & Suffering – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
Remember the Victims of Communism – Sohrab Ahmari at First Things
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
Update on the Vatican & Coronavirus – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome
My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Penitential Psalms in the Liturgy of Lent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Policy of Legerdemain – David Warren at The Catholic Thing
Did You Know? How Mother’s Day Started in the Catholic Church – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Pope Will Livestream Events to Avoid Vatican Crowds as Coronoavirus Fears Mount – Crux

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