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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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FRIDAY LATE EDITION

FINAL ISSUE:
Mary McAleese, On a Threat to Leave the Catholic Church – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
The Most Beautiful Document of This Pontificate; Which Almost Nobody Has Read – S. Magister
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Before & After: St. Stephen’s in Grand Rapids, Michigan – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
With Pope’s Pick, “Francis” Comes To Atlanta – Rocco Palmo at Whispers in the Loggia
Cohabitation in the Various Forms of Its Practice – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Down With Ugly Churches! – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Pp. Francis To Chinese Catholics: Be Good Citizens; Persecution Ignored – CNA via NC Register
An Open Letter to Honi Soit Editors & Anti-Catholic Posts – Pt. Rosengren at The Catholic Weekly
Top 5 Catholic Subscription Clubs (Giveaway!) – Catholic Link
Francis the Luddite – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Ask Father: Can We Have a Synodal Church & Married Priests Like the Eastern Orthodox? – Fr. Z
Hallmark Channel Apologizes For Erasing Unplanned From Awards Show, Re-Broadcast – ChPOP
Elon Musk: Happy Totalitarian – Benjamin D. Wiker, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Consecrating Ourselves to St. Joseph – There’s Still Time – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Liberation Theology – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
On Temptation – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Being on the “Right Side of History” – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Freeing Up Space During Lent – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
Belgium Euthanized a Record 2655 People Last Year, Including the Mentally Disabled – Life News
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
St Cardinal Newman on Friendship for the Lonely – Th. Dompkowski at Clarifying Catholicism
My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
God Can Make Sense of the Past – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest

Pope Lets French Cardinal Embroiled in Abuse Cover-Up Resign – Nicole Winfield at AP via Crux
March for Martyrs Aims to Raise Awareness of Persecuted Christians – CNA via The CWR
Expert: No System Perfect but Church Abuse Prevention Improving – Inés San Martín at Crux

POLITICS:
A Bad Omen For Pro-Lifers – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Stop Blaming Catholic Kavanaugh For Schumer’s SCOTUS Threats – M. Hemingway at The Fdrlst
Justices Likely Have Decided Future of Abortion; Now We Wait – R. Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor

Chuck Schumer Should Resign for Threatening SCOTUS Justices Over Pro-Life Case – Life News
Ground Zero for Pro-Life Dems: Fight for Lipinski’s Seat – Mt. Hadro at CNA via The CWR

COVID-19:
Uncharted Territory for Church as Vatican, Italian Bishops Respond – Ed Pentin at NC Register
Vatican City Confirms First Case of Coronavirus – C. Mares at CNA via The Catholic World Report
Bethlehem Holy Sites Closed After COVID-19 Reported – J. Sudilovsky at Catholic News Service
Vatican Suspends Outpatient Services in Wake of First Coronavirus Case – Vatican News

Quick Link(s):
Decades of Liturgical Abuses & Sacrilegious Communions &, Suddenly. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog

Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Cadroe – Donald R. McClarey, J.D. at The American Catholic

Podcast(s):
The Mysterious Nephilim of the Bible (Aliens? Angels? Or Something Else?) – JimmyAkin.com

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THVRSDAY LATE EDITION

FINAL ISSUE:
Bishop Malone Suspended Priest Secretary Who Leaked Chancery Tapes – CNA via NC Register
Is it Okay to be Attracted? – Margaret Groves at Ignitum Today
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Duncan Stroik’s Chapel at Hillsdale College – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Translogicals – One Mad Mom
Former Irish President Hysterical Over Vanier Revelations – Charles Collins at Crux
Jean Vanier’s Sins Are His Own – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
N.Y. Bishop Explains Why Priests Accused of Abuse Joined Private Mass – CNS via Crux
False Freedom at Some Catholic Colleges – Patrick Reilly at National Catholic Register
The Healing Miracle of Confession – Edward Monti at Catholic Stand
Of Fashion & Faith: Catholic Women Bring Ethical, Modest Choices to Industry – NC Register
The View from San Xavier Church in Tucson – Chilton Williamson, Jr., at Crisis Magazine
The Start of the New Exodus: 2nd Sunday of Lent Readings Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D.
We Need Temptation for Spiritual Growth – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Death On Demand Comes To Germany – Wesley J. Smith, J.D., at First Things
Religion & Conflict: Fight, Flight, or Talk? – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Is Religious Freedom Simply Bigotry Disguised? Quite the Opposite – Richard Doerflinger at OSV
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
Jesus Christ: the Way, the Truth, & the Life – Christopher Centrella at Clarifying Catholicism
My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
New Study Shows Abortions Increase Risk of Premature Birth in Future Pregnancies – Life News

Nigerian Bishops Lead Protest March Against Violence & Extremism – B. Mayaki at Vatican News

COVID-19:
Wherein Austen Ivereigh Insults Latin Mass Society Regarding COVID-19; Fr. Z Rant’s – Fr. Z’s Blg
Coronavirus, Redemptionis Sacramentum 92, Communion on the Tongue & You – Fr. Z’s Blog
Caution, Panic a Delicate Balance in Rome as Coronavirus Empties City – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
US Worshippers Grapple with Virus Burdens Others Have Borne – David Crary at AP via Crux

French Bishop: Fear the ‘Epidemic of Fear’ More Than Coronavirus – CNA via NC Register
New Zealand Nuncio, Back from Italy, Puts Self in Isolation per Guidance – CNS via Crux

POLITICS:
Big Abortion’s Ugly Threat – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Catholics at CPAC Say They Will Back President Trump, With Reservations – CNA via The CWR
Saving the Democrats—From Themselves – Benjamin D. Wiker at Crisis Magazine

SCOTUS Hears Abortion Law Arguments – Matt Hadro at Catholic News Agency
Black Pro-Life Dem Legislator Takes on Abortion: “We Fight for Life at Every Stage” – Life News
Democratic Party’s Pro-Abortion Orthodoxy Is Discriminatory – The Editors at NC Register
The Old & New Socialism of Bernie Sanders: Should Catholics Support It? – L. Brown at NC Rgstr

Pro-Lifers Hopeful for Outcome of SCOTUS First Abortion Case in 4 Years – CNS via Crux

Announcement(s):
For Atlanta, Habemus Friar In US Docket’s Crown, Pope Sends Franciscan To Tara – R. Palmo
Pope Francis Names New Bishops for Nigeria & Republic of Congo – Vatican News

Quick Link(s):
Augustine’s Retort to Nietzsche – Christopher J. Malloy, Ph.D., at Theological Flint

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Sign of Peace Suspended . . . Forever – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
6 Liturgical No-No’s During Lent – Jimmy Akin at National Catholic Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Slipperiness of Jesuit Homosexualist Activist Fr. James Martin, S.J. – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest Saves Blessed Sacrament As Tornado Hits Historic Nashville Church – CNA via Newsman
Our First Catholic President? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
The Unreal Dream of a “Church of the Ruthenians”; A Clarifying Letter – Sandro Magister
Thank You, Internet; My Conversion Story – Jenna Drummond at Clarifying Catholicism
Statement on the Corona Virus & Holy Communion from the Latin Mass Society – Rorate Cæli
Our Real Pandemic is the Loss of Christian Identity – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Biden Will Sign Executive Order on Day 1 Forcing Americans to Fund Planned Parenthood – LN
U.S. Dioceses Adopt Wide-Ranging Plans To Limit Spread of Coronavirus – Cthlc News Service
Weninger, Hadyn, Mozart, & the History of Austrian Catholic Freemasons – David L. Gray
Bellarmine Again: Rome the One True Church – Christopher J. Malloy, Ph.D., at Theological Flint
Loving Our Enemies Is Not An Option – Richard Van Kirk at Catholic Stand
New Docudrama Aims To Tell the True Story of St. Patrick – J. Graves at The Cthlc World Report
False Starts, Conversions, & Evangelization – William Hemsworth at Catholic Stand
St. Thomas Becket’s Bloodied Tunic To Return To Canterbury – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Svalbard & the Deposit of Faith – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
A History Of Impunity In Nigeria Has Led To A Christian Genocide– Ewelina U. Ochab at Rel Unpl
A Heart Contrite & Humbled – Erin Cain at Ignitum Today
Mexican Clerical Abuse Victims Skeptical of Vatican Mission – Associated Press via Crux
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
Lebanon: Econ Collapse Spells Doom for Mideast Christians – Bishops Malloy, Mansour, & Zaidan
My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A New Book by Aurelio Porfiri, Reviewed by Giuseppe Pellegrino – New Liturgical Movement
Film Director: Church Leaders Find It Easier To Praise Dorothy Day in ‘Historical Lens’ – Crux

Quick Link(s):
23 Year-Old Lady Sues Transgender Clinic for Transition at 16 Years-Old – Sister H. Burns, F.S.P.

Armed Man Shot Dead by Police at Altar of Catholic Church in California – uCatholic

Announcement(s):
Minnesota Bishops Issue Guidelines on Transgenderism in Catholic Schools – The CWR

Fr. Ernesto Cardenal of Nicaragua Dies at 95; Famously Chastised At Airport by JP2 – NCRegister
Update On Our Travels & the Coronavirus – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
German Bishops’ Elect New Conference Chairman – Catholic News Service
Italian Media: Pope Francis Does Not Have Coronavirus – Kathleen Hattrup & A.W.R. Diaz at Aleteia

Spanish-Born Missionary Priest Named Auxiliary Bishop of Rockville Centre – CNS via Crux

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TVESDAY EDITION

Kamala Harris’s Catholic Problem – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
Decadence & Ross Douthat – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
“Outraged”: Hallmark Channel Cuts ‘Unplanned’ Movie From Annual Awards Show – ChurchPOP
St. Anselm Lawsuit a Clash Over How Best to Protect Catholic Identity – S. Beale at NC Register
Ask Father: Can a Bishop Order Holy Water Removed from Churches? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholics Pray Outside Their Shut Down Churches – An Xin at Bitter Winter
A Virus Goes Viral: Caution vs. Fear; Italy Shows How Panic Overcomes – Joan Lewis
The New Goth is the Original Goth – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Communion & Coronavirus: Pertinent Law for the Ordinary Form – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
1752: The Year of the Missing 11 Days – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Hundreds of Thousands Forced to Flee as Attacks Continue in Burkina Faso – CNS via Crux
Pius XII Archives Offer More Than the Pontificate’s War Record – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Mercy Shown to Jesus During His Passion – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Discerning Spirits: Off the Shelf with Dan Burke – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Can Catholics Eat Faux Meat on Fridays in Lent? – Brian Fraga at Our Sunday Visitor
Cardinal Zen to Cardinal Re: Show China Documents from Vatican Archive – CNA via Newsman
The Army of the Rosary – Maryse Usher at Ignitum Today
Vatican Staff Member Quarantined because of Suspected Coronavirus Infection – Aleteia
The Purpose of Penance – Fr. Goyo Hidalgo at Ignitum Today
There Is No ‘Catholic Vote’ – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
The Sanctity of Our Lives – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Question: Moral Evils, Scandal, & Burning Witches – Matthew B. Rose at Quidquid Est, Est!
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
Catholic Social Teaching Kicks in During Quarantine, & After – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the. . .
My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Cardinal Collins Blasts Canadian Assisted Dying Laws – CNA via The Catholic World Report

Video(s):
Building a New, Traditional Monastery in France! – Fr. Z’s Blog

Announcement(s):
Pope Accepts Resignation of Auxiliary Bishop Grosz of Buffalo – CNS via The C. World Report

Announcing a New Catholic Artists Directory – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Mvmnt
Lourdes Shrine Closes Healing Pools as Precaution Against Coronavirus – CNS via Our Sndy Vstr
All Mass Suspended in South Korea Amid Coronavirus Outbreak – uCatholic

Podcast(s):
Contraception: Intrinsically Evil – Christopher J. Malloy, Ph.D., at Theological Flint

Quick Link(s):
French Priest Hospitalized with Coronavirus – C. Mares at CNA via The Catholic World Report

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MONDAY EDITION

James Martin S.J. Strikes Again – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at The Catholic Thing
Pope Francis, a Change of Pace in the Pontificate? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Abp. Viganò Defends Card. Zen, Strongly Criticizes Vatican for Wicked Agreement – Ed Pentin
Communion in the Time of Coronavirus, Best Practices, Risk, & You – Fr. Z’s Blog
Hussein’s Journey: A Response to Father James Martin – Janet E. Smith at NC Register
From the East Not Light But Darkness, Strange Shuffling in the Roman Curia – Sandro Magister
LA ArchDcs. Urges Orans Position, Communion in Hand, Response to Coronavirus – J. Sciambra
The Coronavirus & Holy Communion in the Hand – Don Pietro Leone at Rorate Cæli
Retired Archbishop in Poland Says He Won’t Keep Quiet about Pope as ‘Heretic’ – Crux
The Rite of Holy Communion in Times of a Pandemic – Archbishop A. Schneider at Rorate Cæli

Communion For Autistic Child – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What To Do This Lent With Your Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling
Card. Re claims Card. Zen at odds with JP2, B16 on Communist China – CNA via The CWR
Can Bishop Force Communion in Hand to Prevent Spread of Coronavirus; Apply’s to TLM? – NLM
God Created Them Male & Female – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
The Socialism Bernie Says He Wants Doesn’t Exist – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Future of Christianity in Europe – Alessandra Bocchi at First Things
St. Augustine of Hippo: A Theologian for Our Time – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Magis Center
Catholic Vote’s Use of Geofencing – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Koin: Bringing Catholic Community to Your Phone – Kelsey Nowack at Clarifying Catholicism
The Blessing of St. Maurus: An Ancient Aid for Today’s Ills – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Making the Public Square Beautiful Again – Francis Lee at Crisis Magazine
Diocese of Buffalo Files for Bankruptcy – Catholic News Service via Our Sunday Visitor
Pope Francis to Remain in Rome for Curia Retreat – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome

Ambassador Brownback: Religious Persecution Spreading Worldwide – C. Rousselle at The CWR

Announcement(s):
Pope Francis Designates Detroit Church as a Basilica – Associated Press via Crux

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SVNDAY EDITION

Forgiveness Is Not Enough – John Clark at National Catholic Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Why Mary Matters – Fr. William Casey at Catholic Exchange
Gregorian Chant: Perfect Music for the Sacred Liturgy – New Liturgical Movement
Who Are My Mother & My Brothers? – Fr. John P. Cush, S.T.D., at National Catholic Register
Encountering God Through Beauty, According to Pope Benedict – C. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Why Mary? Why Prayer? & Why Pray the Rosary? – Sh. McAfee, O.P., at National C. Register
Relics of St. Francis de Sales – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
15 Inspiring Quotes on the Rosary, from ‘the Pope of the Rosary’ – Sh. McAfee, O.P., at NC Rgstr
Notes from the Underground – Icon Graffiti in the Subways of Moscow – D. Clayton at NLM
Spreading Truth Through Beauty: An Interview with Filmmaker Brian Shields – J. Graves at NCRg
Bishops Seek International Help for Nigeria to Fight Insecurity – Peter Ajayi Dada at CNS via Crux
The Pope Wears White—So Do These Orders – Kevin Di Camillo at National Catholic Register
Restoring the Order of the Sacraments – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
What Makes a Just War Just? – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register

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FRIDAY EDITION

Sheer Evil Mr. Buttigieg – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Retired Abp. Lenga Banned from Saying Mass after Calling Pope the Antichrist – The Tablet
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Religious Sisters Back Pro-Abortion Primary Challenger to Pro-Life Lipinski – CNA via The CWR
Why Faithful Catholics Get Divorced – Tom Hoopes at Crisis Magazine
Don’t Sanitize McCarrick’s Legacy – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Jean Vanier & the Cult of the Founder – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at Catholic Herald
Why Is There Something Rather than Nothing? – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Work at the Pace of Prayer: Dan Burke Follows God’s Will From EWTN to Avila – NC Registr
Vatican City Takes Measures on COVID-19 – The Catholic Weekly
The Jewish Roots of the Papacy: Part II – Briana Huddleston at Catholic Stand
Fair Is Foul, & Foul Is Fair: How Distortion Of Gender Roles Leads To Chaos – Abigail Thomas
Slow & Steady – Erin Cain at Ignitum Today
Jean Vanier & the Discernment of Memories: To Damn or Not? – Adam A.J. DeVille at OSV
The Apple Shape: You’re Stylish to the Core (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
This Saint Survived Being Shot to Death by Arrows – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
My Best 3 Tips on How to Run a Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Islamists in Nigeria are Destroying Christian Communities – A. Cooper & J. Moore at NYPost
Mother of Soon-to-Be Blessed Carlo Acutis: ‘Jesus Was His First Priority’ – Bree A. Dail at NCRg
Bernie Can’t Save Your Soul – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine

LENT:
4 Ways to Gain a Plenary Indulgence Daily During Lent – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Making Impossible Possible: Can Catholics Now Eat Plant-Based ‘Meat’ During Lent? – C. Listi
What the Church Loses When Lenten Discipline is Relaxed – Fr. Mark Drew at Catholic Herald
The Fall & Rise of Fasting – Amy Welborn at Catholic Herald

Lent Is a Season of Sight – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm., at Catholic Stand

Announcement(s):
Pope Francis Names 4 New ‘Auxiliary’ Bishops for US Dioceses – Catholic News Service via Crux
Italy: Prohibition of Public Participation at Mass: SSPX Communiqué on COVID-19 – Rorate Cæli

Thank You, Dan Burke – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register
Coming to Rome? Here are Some Travel Tips – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome

Canadian Bishops Condemn New Medical Suicide Measures – CNA via The Catholic World Rprt

Quick Link(s):
Heretic of the Week: Thomas Jefferson – Charles Coulombe at Catholic Herald

How To. . . Do Exodus 90 – Catholic Herald

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THVRSDAY EDITION

Detroit Catholics Say Archdiocese Fabricated Rape Charge Against Pastor – JD Flynn at CWR
Catholic Mark Wahlberg Supports Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Catholic Fundamentalism: A Major Problem – Clarifying Catholicism
The Extraordinary Latin Mass—Archbishop Alexander Sample – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
In Cookie Season, Girl Scouts USA Problems Continue – Ann Saladin at National C. Register
The Fall of a Spiritual Giant – Michael Cook at Mercatornet
Gender Ideology: Truth & Consequences – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Explaining Pope’s Soft Touch on Survival of Middle Eastern Christianity – John Allen at Crux
Intercessory Prayer is Powerful – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
My 3 Best Time-Savers to Fundraise More Quickly – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Intellectually Disabled L’Arche Members React to News of Vanier Abuse – Michael Swan at Crux
The Apple Shape: You’re Stylish to the Core (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
A Teaching On Desire From St. Augustine – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Stop the Christian Genocide in Nigeria – Frank Wolf & Toufic Baaklini at National C. Register
ACLU Lawsuit Targets ‘Sanctuary Cities’ for the Unborn – Matt Hadro at CNA via The CWR
Understanding God’s Holiness – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
A Community in the Service of the Vulnerable – Giada Aquilino at Vatican News
Canadian Bishops Lament Vanier’s Misconduct, While Affirming Value of L’Arche – Cthlc Herald
Caritas Focusing on Most Vulnerable During Coronavirus Outbreak in Italy – I. San Martín at Crux

Video(s):
How to Destroy Every Sedevacantist Argument – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info

Quick Link(s):
The Seven Penitential Psalms-Psalm 6: Domine, ne in furore – D. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic

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LENT:
The Urgent Theme of Ash Wednesday – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
A Quick Guide for Lent – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
Catholic History: Why Do We Receive Ashes on Wednesday? – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
The Disciplines of Lent: Putting On the Garments of Worship – Mark C. McCann at Catholic Stand

Lent is the Perfect Time for This Corporal Work of Mercy – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Family Activities for Your Journey through Lent – Mary Ellen Barrett at Seton Magazine
How Fasting can Lead to a More Loving Heart – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Ash Wednesday 101: Repent & Believe In The Gospel – Christine Warner at Napa Institute

MORNING ISSUE:
German Jesuit, Key Influence on ‘Synodal Path,’ Resigns Position – Edward Pentin at NC Register
‘Why Does the Catholic Church Hate Gay People?’ – Carter Griffin at Mercatornet
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
One, Holy, Catholic &. . . Islamophobic? – James Kalb, J.D., at Crisis Magazine
Editorial: What can the Church Learn from the Scandal of Jean Vanier? – Our Sunday Visitor
California Doubles Down on Rule Forcing Catholic Nuns to Pay For Abortion – K Jones at C Hrld
True Contemplation Contrasted With its Counterfeit – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
The Clerical Cassock: A Black Badge of Courage – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Vanier Admirers ‘Reeling’ from Recent Revelations of Sexual Abuse – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
In Foster Care Case, Court Sets Stage for Possible Landmark Ruling on Religious Freedom – OSV
A Catholic Style Guide – Justyna Braun, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Leap Year’s Extra Day Has a Catholic Origin – Donis Tracy at Catholic News Service
Organ Donor (for Church) – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Lesotho PM Murder Case Could Have Canon Law Consequences – Ed Condon & JD Flynn at CWR
EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research Poll No. 2: Finding the Catholic Vote – NC Register
Faith in Stages – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
Eternity, God’s Knowledge, & Free Will – Michael Kurkowski at Clarifying Catholicism
Christian Unity Through Eucharistic Adoration – Alicia Connolly-Lohr at Catholic Stand
Humble Executive Presence: Being a Confident Catholic Leader – Catholic Women in Business
The Apple Shape: You’re Stylish to the Core (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Italy Sees Several Ash Wednesday Cancellations Amid Coronavirus Fears – E.A. Allen at Crux
My 3 Best Time-Savers to Fundraise More Quickly – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Dominicans Open Hospital in Peru to Serve the Poor – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Examining God’s Jealousy – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Christians Suffer Two Months of Abuse in Jail on Baseless Charges in India – Morning Star News
Care of God’s Creation is Our Role – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Nigeria Must be Held to Account Over Christian Persecution – Edward Leigh at Mercatornet

Video(s):
Video Shows Man Tackling Deacon During Saturday Evening Mass – AP via Crux

Quick Link(s):
Asia Bibi, Pakistani Woman Accused of Blasphemy, Seeks Asylum in France – AP via Crux
University of Notre Dame Revokes Awards Given to L’Arche Founder Vanier – CNS via Crux

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PRE-LENT PREPARATION:
The Perfect Fulton Sheen Book for Lent – Francis Phillips at Catholic Herald
The Vegetarian & Vegan Guide to Fasting & Abstinence During Lent – S. Benitez at Ignitum Today
Mother Mary’s Victory Plan for Lent – Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Præm., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Reconcile With Your Brothers (& Avoid Hellfire!) – Jason Craig at Those Catholic Men
Lent for the Kids – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Lenten Living: A Family Guide – Katie Warner at National Catholic Register

Living the Spirit of Lent – Nick Jones at Clarifying Catholicism
The Fast & The Furious – Marlo Safi at Spectator|USA

MORNING ISSUE:
Abp. Aquila Confirms Pope’s Displeasure With James Martin; Wester & His Italian – Cthlc Herald
Why Boys Are Failing – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Where Was Mary Assumed Into Heaven? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Response of Wuhan Christians to Coronavirus Puts Red Chinese to Shame – W. Huang at Mnet
Australian High Court Releases Submissions for Cardinal Pell’s Appeal – CNS via Crux
How To Identify & Crush Your Predominant Fault – Matthew Leonard
The Communist China Apocalypse – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Being “Wanted” is an Unbearable Burden – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
How Can We Know What’s True? – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
A Response to Lack of Black Catholics in Vocations – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Sorrow & Consternation at News of Jean Vanier – Jesús Colina at Aleteia
Archbishop Villegas of (Philippines) Has Condemned Clapping at Mass – Asia News
The Church Has Always Had Priests – Nicholas Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
Which Kind of Risk Taker are You? – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Forgiveness, Chastity, & Faithfulness – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Seven Lessons in Forgiveness – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Fruits of Fatima: Off the Shelf with Joseph Pronechen – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
What if Millions of Christians Fasted Together During Lent? – Jay Richards, Ph.D., at The Stream
The Apple Shape: You’re Stylish to the Core (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Our Lady of Walsingham – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
My 3 Best Time-Savers to Fundraise More Quickly – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Second Nun Accuses Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar of Sexual Misconduct – Asia News
Why Is There A Feast Day For An Armchair? Understanding The Chair Of St. Peter – epicPew
Jesus the New Adam: The First Sunday of Lent (A) Readings Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D.

The Mother Still Campaigning For Her Daughter’s Rescue From Boko Haram – Jenny Taylor, Ph.D.
The Nuclear Family Is Still Indispensable – W. Bradford Wilcox at Institute for Family Studies

Quick Link(s):
What Does a Bishop Do When Govt Orders End of Gatherings During Coronavirus? This. . . – RC

Video(s):
What Are the Biblical Roots of Ash Wednesday? – Brant Pitre, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page

Podcast(s):
The Theology of Transubstantiation – Mark Bauerlein at First Things

Announcement(s):
From the U.S. Embassy to Italy Regarding COVID-19 – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome
The Cathedral of Notre-Dame in Paris’s Plaza & Crypts to Reopen Before Summer – uCatholic
Catholic Relief Services Rolls Out Lenten Campaign – Vatican News
As COVID-19 Spreads, Holy Land Catholics Concerned, But Sites Still Open – Our Sunday Visitor

Ash Wednesday: Nigerian Catholics to Wear Black Against Violence – B. Mayaki at Vatican News

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