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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Second N. H. L. Team Chucks Pride Gear, Forcing a Shift in League Messaging – Wash. Stand
2.  Who’s Afraid of G. K. Chesterton? – Michael Warren Davis at The Common Man
3.  Understanding the Vatican Crusade against Traditionalism – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  Pope Francis’s Schism – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
5.  Yellowstone: The Hidden Propaganda in Television & Movies – Intellectual Takeout
6.  Ah & Ugh! St. Ambrose Cathedral in Des Moines, Iowa – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern Orders
7.  Ash Wednesday Breaks All the Rules of Modern ChurchThink – Msgr. Charles Pope
8.  What Were They Thinking? The Greatest Cinematic Dumpster Fires Ideas Ever – David Griffey
9.  Pope Has a Strong Cold – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
10.  Card. Burke Book on Denying Communion, Free for Bishops, Priests, & Seminarians – Fr. Zed

Best of the Rest:
The Spirit Has Left Us – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician to the Stars!
The Real Issues Behind the Symptom of Transgenderism – Annie Holmquist/Intellectual Takeout
All You Need Is Love? – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
Not Your School’s Reading List: Adventures, Spies, & More for Young Boys – Intellectual Takeout
Lydia Tar, Inishirin Banshees, And Artistic License – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Sunday of Orthodoxy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Ludwig Ott’s Anatomy of Papal Infallibility – Henry Scott Alt at A Blog of Prefaces.
Will Demographic Winter Bring World Peace? – Louis T. March at MercatorNet
No Free Speech for You, That’s Only for Real Grown Up Journalists – Mt. Archbold at C. M. R.
‘Teenagers are Never Wrong’ & Other Lies of Transgender Medicine – Michael Cook/MercatorNet
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Florida: Employers Subsidizing Gender Transition Must Pay for Detransition – Washington Stand
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
St. Peter Damian on Liturgical Prayer – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Short Links:
Nice Church You Had There. . . (video) – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Yeah, But Is His Car Wearing a Mask? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Falling Up the Stairs – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Be Grains of Sand in the Machine – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Journalists & Sociopathy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Here’s a Bishop Doing Something Good! – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Five Reasons for Explosive Growth in the Catholic Church in Korea – Marcel LeJeune/C. M. D.
3.  Francis Turns the Screw on Traditionalists, Disturbing Even Moderate Bishops – Cth Conclave
4.  Kavanaugh Accuser Admits She Lied, Faces Charges – Mt. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
5.  Cardinal Cupich & the Hermeneutics of the Abyss – Larry Chapp at The Catholic World Report
6.  Ex Post Facto Legislation from the Holy See? – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
7.  Chicago F. B. I. Retaliates Against Catholics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
8.  Vienna: Over-Sized Pullover Covered Hight Altar & Sofa Placed in Nave for Lent – C. Conclave
9.  41,000 Priests Get Instructions on Denying Communion to Pro-Abort Politicians – Life News
10.  Four Women Leave German Synod, Saying It Departs from the Universal Church – Register

Year of the Eucharist:
What Does Eucharistic Revival Look Like? – Mary Healy at National Catholic Register

Lent:
Wilt Thou Forgive that Sin which I did Shun a Year or Two, but Wallowed in a Score? – H. Scott Alt
25 Cozy Vegetarian Soups – Sylvia Fountaine at Feasting at Home
Larry & Ash Wednesday – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Countering Assaults on Innocence This Lent – Jared Noyes at Crisis Magazine
The Way – A Spiritual Journey Through Lent – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Living Lent in Solidarity with Our Suffering Nigerian Brothers & Sisters – N. C. Register
What’s the Point of Fasting, Anyway? – Matt Hadro at C. N. A. via The Catholic World Report
Lent 2023: A Family Guide for These 40 Days – Katie Warner at National Catholic Register

Vatican:
Found Letters Allegedly Incriminates B16 of Abuse Cover-Up – Katholische.de/BR24/C. Conclave

The Rescript to Traditionis Custodes:
No More Loopholes from T. C.: Are Bismarck’s Worst Fears Confirmed? – C. V. Oldendorf
The Rescript: Back to the Catacombs? – Joseph Shaw at The Chairman’s Blog
Francis Talks of Mercy, Acts Without Mercy – Kath.ch via Catholic Conclave
Rescript: Circular Logic & the Grandfathering of Existing Parish Masses – Fr. P. Laliberté, J.C.L.
T. L. M. Attendees Waiting to See Impact of New Vatican Restrictions – Catholic World Report
The Rescript: Press Release from the L. M. S. & F. I. U. V. – Rorate Cæli

Christendom:
The Other Catholics: A Short Guide to the Eastern Catholic Churches – Steve Ray
Canonical Questions Over Fr. Rupnik’s Excommunication & Its Lifting – Ed Pentin at N. C. Register
Report Reveals Widespread Christian Persecution in China – Ellen Teague at The Tablet

America:
Virgin Statue Stolen From Maryland Church – Aimee Cho at NBC 4 Washington
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Ireland:
Archbishop Criticises Residential ‘Zoning’ of Church Buildings – Sarah Mac Donald at The Tablet
Murdered Bishop David O’Connell Mourned in His Native Ireland – Catholic World Report

Canada:
Canada Keeps a Tight Grip on Its World Record for Euthanasia Deaths – M. Cook at MercatorNet

Culture:
Is ‘Pride’ a Veil Covering Deep Inner Trauma? – James Parker at MercatorNet
The Root Cause of Senseless Acts of Violence – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
U. S. M. M. A. Covers 79-Year-Old Painting of Jesus with a Sheet – Washington Standard

Archaeology:
Archaeologists Identify the Remains of a Medieval Anchoress – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

Spirituality:
How to Make a Good Confession – Simply Catholic
You Need to Fast More – Suzan Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Suffering in Ourselves, Family Members, Friends & Lourdes – J. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
Penance Means Getting Rid of Everything that Prevents Joy – Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco at Aleteia

Music:
The Agony of Contemporary Classical Music – David Lewis Schaefer at Amac

Education:
Christian Teacher Fired Because She ‘Cannot Be Dishonest with Parents’ – Washington Standard

Religion:
Why So Many Latter-Day Saints Fall for Ponzi Schemes – Peggy F. Stack at The Salt Lake Tribune
No Ashes to Ashes: An Anglican History of Ash Wednesday – Steven Wedgeworth at Ad Fontes
20 Presidents Speak on the Bible & Christianity – Fr. Ben Johnson at Washington Standard

Liturgy:
Purple Need Not Mean Plain: Examples of Ornamental Violet Vestments – Liturgical Arts Journal
A Healthy Balance of Penitence & Anticipation: Rediscovering Value of Vigil Days – Adoremus
Liturgical Notes on Ash Wednesday – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Literature:
The Good Catastrophe: Why Everyone Should Read Great Literature – Intellectual Takeout

Sacred Scripture:
The Inspiration & Inerrancy of Sacred Scripture – P. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
The Biblical Significance of Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday Traditions – ChurchPOP
The Biblical Roots of Ash Wednesday – Brant Pitre via YouTube

Sacred Tradition:
Ashes Explained: Facts About Ash Wednesday Every Catholic Should Know – ChurchPOP

Politics:
No ‘Wall of Separation’ Between Church & Free Speech – Russell Shaw/National Catholic Register
There Is No Fundamental Right to Abortion – Matt D’Antuono at National Catholic Register

Short Links:
Cardinal Cupich’s Terrible Timing – Catholic Conclave
Bravo! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  When Bishop O’Connell Stunned Crowd & Sobbed Before the Blessed Sacrament – Register
2.  Pope Francis Called on Jesuit Vow to Twice Turn Down Episcopate – I. H. de Carvalho/Aleteia
3.  The Attacks are Coming. . .are You Ready for Them? – Emily Berns at Catholic365
4.  A Better Way Forward: A Response to Robert Cardinal McElroy – Bishop Thomas J. Paprocki
5.  Father TikTok Mocks Mass & Wants to Rewrite Catechism – Riposte+Catholique/C. Conclave
6.  What Should We Think About the Pavone Affair? – Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D. at Crisis
7.  Joe Biden is Anti-Catholic – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
8.  The Alarm of a Great Canonist on the Plan for a Synodal Church – Sandro Magister
9.  May the Sacré Coeur Forever Watch Over Paris – H. de Lauzun at The European Conservative
10.  Actually It’s a Silly Point Mr. Annett – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Lent:
Where Do Ash Wednesday Ashes Come From? – Ma. Farrow at C. N. A. via N. C. Register

Synod on Synodality:
Addressing the Women’s Ordination Conundrum – Pia de Solenni at N. C. Register

Analysis, Commentary & Opinion:
Is the Culture of Death Creating the Remnant?: The Role of the Church – Roma Locuta Est

Vatican:
I. O. R. President was Offered ‘Protection’ to Approve London Deal – The Pillar

Christendom:
Nigerian Christians Brace for Election as Muslim Clerics Call All-Muslim Ticket ‘a Jihad’ – Pillar
Pool of Siloam where Jesus Healed Blind Man Opens to Public – Bess Twiston Davies/The Tablet
Jesuits: New Restrictions Against Rupnik Possible in Light of New Accusations – N. C. Register
Italy’s Government Following Through on Promise to Aid Persecuted Christians – Edward Pentin
Watchdog Raises Concerns After Arson Attacks on German & French Churches – N. C. Register
W. Y. D. Lisbon 2023 Presents the New Website – Zenit
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Papal Aid Supplies Rushed to Turkey – Patrick Hudson at The Tablet

America:
Stika Asks Judge to Seal Investigation Records – The Pillar
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Utah Advances Legislation to Ban Clinics that Offer Only Abortion – Peter Pinedo via C. W. R.

Saint Blogs:
Jesuits at National Catholic Reporter Spreading Heresy Again – Jason Izolt at Catholic365
Child Jesus First Words Joseph Revealed by 17th-Century Mystic, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Mission Statements, Anyone? – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand

Vocations:
How a Grilled Cheese Sandwich Led This Man to the Seminary – Michael Rhodes at Aleteia

Literature:
Chesterton’s Other Brother – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

Culture:
Jeffrey Marsh Groomer 101 TikTok Tutorial – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Fallacy of “Love is Love” – Ann Stokes at Catholic365

Statecraft:
‘On To Moscow!’ The N. A. T. O. Leader Said – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Politics:
Are Conservatives Embracing a New Kind of Welfare? – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine
Pro-Family Fiscal Policy – Abby McCloskey at Institute for Family Studies
Following Dobbs, Catholic Groups Implement Or Expand Parental Leave Policies – O. S. V. News

Religion:
Blessing the Un-blessable, to Leave or Not to Leave the Church of England – Gavin Ashenden
Faith’s Forgotten Role in Mental Health – W. J. Dyer & M. Goodman at Deseret News
Jesus Revolution Shows a Radical Response to ’60s Turmoil – Rusty Wright/Washington Examiner

Books:
Prelates & Presidents: Two Books Offer Deep Dive Into U. S. Catholic History – N. C. Register

Evangelization:
The Little Flower: The Life & Legacy of St. Therese of Lisieux – Catholic365

Spirituality:
Let’s Move Closer To The City of God – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
What’s Wrong With This Picture? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Barque of Peter After 10 Years of Pope Francis – Bruvver Eccles via Catholic Conclave

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Quo Vadis Traditionalists? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
2.  11 Facts on Murdered Bishop David O’Connell, Beautifully Unveiled by a Friend – ChurchPOP
3.  Fr. Z Fisks the Roche Press Release Curtailing the T. L. M. – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  Fainted from Fright: Jesus’ Revelations on Sins Committed During Mardi Gras – ChurchPOP
5.  Details of Meeting bt. Francis & Cardinal Roche on Binding Traditionis Custodes – Rorate Cæli
6.  Vatican Publishes Enabling Act for the Destruction of the T. L. M. – Catholic Conclave
7.  Housekeeper’s Husband Arrested in Murder Case of Bishop David O’Connell – C. N. A./C. W. R.
8.  How Strict is the Fast on Ash Wednesday & Good Friday? – Jennifer Fitz/Sticking the Corners
9.  Begin Lent by Praying Psalm 51 – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
10.  Cardinal Roche Given Far Too Much Power by Pp. Francis – Vatican Press Office/C. Conclave

Best of the Rest:
How Does a Guardian Angel Work? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Mortification is the Path to Salvation – Nicholas Cavazos at One Peter 5
Aiming for the Toughest Penances in Lent – David Deavel at The Imaginative Conservative
St. Peter Damian, Bishop, & Doctor, Pray For Us – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at N. C. Register
A Time for Serious Populism – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative
Pipe Bomb Found Behind Catholic Church in Philadelphia – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
Facts Refute the Error of “Scripture Alone” – James Harris at Catholic Stand
Progressivism & Power – Randall Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Lent – The Season of Renewal – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Why You Should Go to Confession This Lent – Fr. William Casey at Catholic Exchange
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving Create a Standard of Spiritual Maturity – Fr. J. F. Kirby at Crux
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
St. John Paul II’s Beautiful Message of Hope & Healing for Post-Abortive Women – ChurchPOP

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. . .Breaking News. . .
‘Person of Interest’ Arrested in L. A. Bishop O’Connell Homicide – The Pillar

TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Boy Survives Turkey Earthquake: “A Person in White Fed Me” – ChurchPOP
2.  In Which I Apologize to Dave Armstrong (& Others) – Henry Scott Alt at A Blog of Prefaces.
3.  Father Bux: ‘There Is Turmoil in the College of Cardinals’ – Edward Pentin
4.  Pope Francis Must Stop the Madness – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at The Catholic Thing
5.  Cardinal Cupich’s Shocking Misrepresentation of Pope Benedict – Phil Lawler/Catholic Culture
6.  L. A. Auxiliary Bishop David O’Connell Shot & Killed – Shannon Mullen & C. Mares at C. N. A.
7.  Pope Reviewing New Apostolic Constitution to Bind Traditionis Custodes – Diane Montagna
8.  No Rational Explanation: Mysterious 3D Image of Mary in Argentine Sanctuary – ChurchPOP
9.  Cardinal Hollerich Presiding Over a Spiritual Graveyard – Virgule via Catholic Conclave
10.  Responding to George Weigel: Four Scores Just Sixty Years Ago? – Fr. Michael at Crisis
Bonus: The Eucharistic Miracle of Erding – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast

Year of the Eucharist:
First Perpetual Adoration Chapel Opens In New York City – Vatican News via Spirit Daily Blog
Registration Now Open for U. S. Eucharistic Conference, 1st Such Event in Decades – Aleteia

Lent:
Before No, before Mobile. . .even before Venice – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
Your Lenten Guide for Fasting & Abstinence, According to Catholic Teaching – ChurchPOP
Challenge Your Kids to Embrace a “Carlo Acutis Lent” – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Second Vatican Council:
Vatican II & a Comparison with the Reception of the Council of Trent – Côme de Prévigny

Commentary & Opinion:
Libraries Will Never Die, & Here’s Why – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Pope Francis:
Pope Francis Contra Life Imprisonment – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Vatican:
Tension Under the Vatican Big Top – Christopher R. Altieri at The Catholic World Report
Vatican Cardinal Calls on Havana to Release Cuba Political Protestors – John Burger at Aleteia

Christendom:
Long Wait for Mass Offerings at Your Parish? Here are Seven Alternatives – N. C. Register
The Wicked Influence of the St. Gallen Mafia (link fixed) – Corrispondenza Romana/C. Conclave
The Church Today Hates Priests – Riposte Catholique via Catholic Conclave
Collop Monday: Pennies & Pranks Before Pancakes – A Treasure To Be Shared
Trans Movement Comes After Down Syndrome – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
A Downward Slide: How the Church got here on Sex Abuse – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Spain Passes Transgender Law Giving Kids Treatment without Parent Consent – N. C. Register

America:
New York Archdiocese to Close 12 Catholic Schools – Joe Burkas at Catholic News Agency
Go With the Flow: The Travel Trench – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
What Pope Benedict XVI Taught Me in Yonkers – Matthew Becklo at Aleteia

Apologetics:
Yes, Some Moral Acts Are Disordered—Here’s Why – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at The C. W. R.

Politics:
Jimmy Carter is Dying – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Spirituality:
Interrupting Scrupulosity – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
The Present Moment of His Peace – Sydney Sadowski at Catholic Stand

Saint Blogs:
Shave The Great Roman™ – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Does a Guardian Angel Work, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
Escape from Communism: Bella Dodd Conversion Story, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register
First Post of a New Blog; or, Author Clears His Throat & Forswears Vitriol – Henry Scott Alt

Religion:
What To Make Of The Asbury Revival? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Historical Considerations on the Moscow Patriarchate – Roberto de Mattei at Rorate Cæli

Sacred Scripture:
How Can a Human Like Mary Hear Millions of Prayers? The Answer Is in the Bible – N. C. Register

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Fox News Slams C. N. N. for Degrading Older Women, Honors Mother Angelica – ChurchPOP
There Is Always Room For Another One Sister – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Philosophy:
An Odd Pair of Doubts – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

Theology:
Can a Catholic Reject Transubstantiation? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine

History:
The Real Story of the Conquistadors – Steve Weidenkopf at Catholic Answers Magazine

Poetry:
Sam Hazo, Pittsburgh’s International Giant of Catholic Poetry – Jane Greer at N. C. Register

Literature:
Strange Catholic Worlds of Speculative Fiction: “Dawn of All,” A Catholic Utopia? – Catholic Stand
G. K. Chesterton’s Father Brown: ‘The Foulest Crime Feels Lighter After Confession’ – David Mills

Culture:
The Growing Debate about America’s News-Silo Culture – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion

Education:
Belmont Abbey College Launches $100M Campaign – Peter Pinedo at C. N. A. via C. W. R.

Evangelization:
Five Child Saints Who Weren’t Martyrs – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Liturgy:
Candlemas 2023 Photopost – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Quinquagesima Sunday 2023 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Books:
God, Creation, & Humanity: The ‘Lost Lectures’ of B16 Collected in New Book – C. W. R.

Short Links:
Dignity in the Face of Evil – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Shock of Recognition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Top Stories:
Sunday:  . . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
Bonus:  The Eucharistic Miracle of Erding – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
Breaking News:  L. A. Bishop David O’Connell Killed at Home – Js. Queally, et al., at L. A. Times
How to Live a Christ-Centered Life – Msgr. Charles Pope at N. C. Register
Help the Poor, Increase Your Prayer – T. S. Flanders at One Peter 5
What Does It Mean to Be Poor in Spirit? – Fr. Sebastian Walshe at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Conversion Story of an Evangelical Seminary Professor to Catholicism – C. M. R.
Inspiring Story of a Priest Leading an N. B. A. Coach to the Catholic Church – Aleteia
Timeless Bits of Wisdom from the Amazing St. John Bosco, Patron Saint of Youth – ChurchPOP
Inspiring Life of St. Clare of Assisi: From Wealth to a Life of Poverty & Devotion – Catholic365
The Feast of St. Blaise – Catholic Conclave
Saint Agnes: Jesus’ Faithful Lamb – Louise Merrie at Catholic Exchange
The Seven Sorrows of St. Joseph – Jenny DuBay at Missio Dei

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Top Stories:
The Basilica of St. Ambrose in Milan – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
See the Oldest Church in the English-Speaking World! – uCatholic
Explaining the Trinity – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
Scientist & Saint: Blessed Niels Stensen (1638-1686) – Dawn Beutner/The Catholic World Report
The Orthodox View of Purgatory Is Surprisingly Catholic – M. Lofton/Catholic Answers Magazine
So Called Self Ownership – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Minor Roman Basilicas: San Nicola in Carcere – Liturgical Arts Journal
Meet Cora Evans, Convert from Mormonism, Catholic Mystic, Possible Future Saint – Register
Tell Your Daughter She’s Beautiful – John Cuddeback at Life Craft
Our Lady of the Rosary: Santo Domingo Church, Oaxaca, Oaxaca – Madonnas of Mexico

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Maybe This Nigerian Cardinal Should Become the Next Pope? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2.  Bishops Open Registration for First National Eucharistic Congress in 83 Years – Peter Pinedo
3.  The Machinations of Roche – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  F. B. I. Fears Faithful Catholics: These Colleges are Cells of Orthodoxy – Religion Unplugged
5.  Bishop Peter Kohlgraf of Mainz is Open to Ordaining Women – Stern via Catholic Conclave
6.  Chicago Dad Placed On Watchlist After Opposing Pornography In Schools – Zero Hedge
7.  Cardinal Eijk Scraps Lay-Led Communion & Word Services – K+N via Catholic Conclave
8.  A New Catholic Revival in the Arts – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
9.  Watch: Corruption in the Vatican (video) – Complicit Clergy
10.  Why Muslims Flock to the House of the Virgin Mary in Ephesus – Z. Simonson/N. C. Register

Year of the Eucharist:
Atlanta Airport Gets a 24/7 Eucharistic Chapel – Peter Pinedo at Catholic News Agency

Second Vatican Council:
Why Vatican II Still Matters – George Weigel at First Things

Commentary & Opinion:
Clericalism Is Dead. Long Live Clericalism! – Fr. Nicholas Ashmore at Crisis Magazine

Christendom:
Miracle-Matchmaker? Priest Helps 270 Couples Find Love – All of Them Married! – ChurchPOP

America:
Judge Upholds Maine Law on Retroactive Abuse Lawsuits, Says Diocese Has a Point – Register
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Dynamic Catholic Partners with Flocknote to Deliver Content Directly to Parishes – I. T.
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Britannia:
Freedom to Pray Remains Under Threat in the U. K. – Elyssa Koren at N. R. O.

Health:
Why Do Some People Get Alzheimer’s & Some Not? – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand

Saint Blogs:
New Arrival! Hand-Made Cincture, Think About This for Your Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Move From YouTube to Rumble – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Streaming:
Catechesis on the Demonic: ‘The Exorcist Files’ Podcast Tops the Charts – N. C. Register

Culture:
The Scandal of Virtuous Reading – John-Paul Heil, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Don’t Be A News Junkie – John Cuddeback

Spirituality:
Exorcist Diary: The Isolation Of Hell – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Preparing for Lent & Growth in the Divine Life – Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas/Catholic World Report

Music:
That Time Yo-Yo Ma Played the Benedictine Ultima with Dozens of Monks – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Apologetics:
Is Purgatory in the Bible? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Three Kinds of Atheists, & How to Respond to Them – David Mills/National Catholic Register
Excerpt: The Obedience Paradox: Finding True Freedom in Marriage – Theology of Home Blog

Evangelization:
Eight Ways to Share Your Catholic Faith on Ash Wednesday – Catholic Missionary Disciples

Liturgy:
Ready for Lent? Here’s Five Inspiring Tips to Help You Live Liturgically This Season – ChurchPOP

Education:
Oklahoma City Archdiocese asks to Open Nation’s First Catholic Charter School – The Oklahoman
Maxient: The Social Credit System of Choice for America’s Colleges – K. Mahlburg/MercatorNet

Religion:
The Left’s New Christian Nationalism Scare – Conn Carroll at Washington Examiner

Philosophy:
A Brief History of Our Annihilation – Fr. Robert McTeigue at Crisis Magazine
Do It For Yourself – You’re Worth It? – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand

Politics:
Five Policy Ideas for an Authentically Pro-Family Congress – Institute for Family Studies

Statecraft:
Finally, Japan’s Political Elite is Talking Demography, Will They Convince Anyone? – MercatorNet

Technology:
A. I. & the Vatican: A call for “Algorethics” – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

Short Links:
Traditional Catholicism cannot be Allowed To succeed & Must be Crushed – The Amrcn Catholic
Barking Mad – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bond Villain Citizen Gates – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
He Certainly Does – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Champions of Christ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Leftists are for Indoctrination, Not Education – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Feast of St. Michael & Original Version of St. Michael’s Prayer – Catholic Conclave
2.  Bishop Barron ‘Has No Intention of Eliminating’ the T. L. M. – Our Sunday Visitor
3.  More about Bishop Barron, the Diocese of Winona-Rochester, & the S. S. P. X. – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  Catholic Church Denied Communion to Group with Rainbow Masks – C. M. R.
5.  Pondering the ‘Cardinals Who Aren’t’ & the Politics of the Next Conclave – Jn. L. Allen, Jr./Crux
6.  Can Pope Francis Avoid the Welby Trap? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
7.  84 Dioceses Using Student Evaluation Company Promoting LGBT Ideologies – Lepanto
8.  Ask Not for Whom the Bell Tolls, It Tolls for the Modernist Church – Catholic Conclave
9.  Would German Schism with the Church be a Big Blow?– John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
10.  Actions Speak Louder than Words with This Vatican – The American Catholic

Pope Francis:
Pope Francis: ‘I Believe That the Pope’s Ministry is For Life’ – H. Brockhaus/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Vatican:
Renewal 101: Episcopal Rule is Personal, Not Bureaucratic – Jef. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture

America:
The F. B. I. Might Be Infiltrating Your Local T. L. M. – Michael Brendan Dougherty at N. R. O.
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The F. B. I.’s Targeting of Traditional Catholics Recalls . . . the Inquisition – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Culture:
The Marriage Problem & Its Solution – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
David French: Not Woke Enough For The Times? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Should Christians Scoff at ‘Darwin Award’ Deaths? It Isn’t Simple or Obvious – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
The New York Times Priority – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Religion is Dangerous, but Not for the Reasons the F. B. I. Claimed – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at O. S. V.

Theology:
Why I Had a Mass Offered for Janis Joplin – Rick Becker at National Catholic Register
Amazing Grace – How Catholics are Saved – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand

Politics:
Joe Biden, Symbol of Caper-Catholicism – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
East Palestine Pete & The D. E. I. Chernobyl – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Liturgy:
The Errors of Fr. Fortescue’s “The Mass: A Study of the Roman Liturgy” – New Liturgical Mvmnt

History:
The Irish Fight for the T. L. M. – Seán Dartraighe at One Peter 5

Saint Blogs:
Syncretism Rules O. K. – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Sacred Scripture:
A Reason to Stay – Theresa Francis at Ignitum Today

Education:
Columbia University Gets Its Own Catholic Center – John Burger at Aleteia

Statecraft:
State Department ‘Disinformation’? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Obituary:
Requiescat In Pace: Raquel Welch – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jim Eder (1940-2023): Conjurer of Community – God-Haunted Lunatic

Short Links:
Watch, This is How Gay Indoctrination Happens – Creative Minority Report
Mass Amidst War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Matthew Paris: A Model for the Transformation of American Sacred Art – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
2.  Holy Land Wonders Still Being Discovered – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
3.  Recent Photos of Pope Francis Show Change in Weight – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4.  The Vatican Assault on Religious Life Claims More Victims – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine
5.  Church Of England Crack-Up – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
6.  Liturgical Double Standards & the Hermeneutic of Rupture – James Baresel at The C. W. R.
7.  Of Sin, ‘Mitigated Culpability’, & Pope Francis – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek at The Catholic Thing
8.  Austrian Bishops Head: Church Will Not Remain the Same – Katholische Kirche/C. Conclave
9.  Archbishop Naumann to Bishop McElroy: Radical inclusion can’t Supersede Doctrine – C. W. R.
10.  Why Does Disney Hate So Many Of Its Customers? – Rod Dreher at The American . . .

Synod on Synodality:
Are the Synodal Reports Speaking the Same Language? – Brendan M. Hodge at The Pillar

Commentary & Opinion:
Love Letters to the Latin Mass: Drawn to the Tabernacle – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand

Vatican:
Salesian Priest Named Prefect of Vatican Library – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency

Britannia:
Church of England Considers Creating “Gender-Neutral” God – Cole Kinder at Crisis Magazine
Church of England Announces New Trinity: Diversity, Inclusion, Equity – W. M. Briggs, Ph.D.
Vatican Investigation begins into Hexham & Newcastle – Bess Twiston Davies at The Tablet

America:
Ohio Train Derailment: Diocese Prays as Concern about Hazardous Fumes Rises – The C. W. R.
New Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine to be Dedicated in Oklahoma City – The Brooklyn Tablet

Canada:
Archbishop Francis Leo’s Surprising Road to Toronto – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at N. C. Register

Culture:
Black History Month Needs to Go Away – David L. Gray
Detransitioners Being Abandoned by Doctors Who Devastated Their Bodies – The Federalist
How to Organize Your Books in a Way That Works for You – Madeline Buiano at Martha Stewart

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Is Metropolis a Vey Catholic Movie? – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Apologetics:
The Difference Between Love & Surrogacy – Sarah Cain at Catholic Answers Magazine

Education:
Learning From a Complex Tradition – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative

Theology:
Atheism & the “One God Further” Objection – Christopher Kaczor at Word on Fire
What God Revealed about Creation – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand

History:
A Faith Deeply Rooted in History – Bret Manero at St. John Vianney Theological Seminary

Spirituality:
Hearing Noise but Listening to Peace – Therese Francis at Ignitum Today
The Power of Forgiveness – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand

Religion:
A. I., the Rise of Religious ‘Nones’ & the Artifice of Intelligence – M. Metzger/Religion Unplugged

Evangelization:
Share the Good News of Christ – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Pete Buttigieg Will Investigate Ohio Railway Chemical Spill for Racism – The American Catholic

Short Links:
The Armenians aren’t There Any Longer . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Et Cetera:
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Forgotten Customs of Saint Valentine’s Day – Matthew Plese at One Peter 5
2.  The Spiritual Anatomy of a Marriage Proposal – John Cuddeback
3.  Saturday was a Doozy, as the Vatican Took Out the Trash – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
4.  Bishop Barron Cancelled the T. L. M. at a Parish & Moved It To a College Chapel – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  2K German Priests Publicly Defy Vatican, Bless S. S. A. Couples – Kirche+Leben/C. Conclave
6.  The Cost Of Political Correctness – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Richmond Bishop Blasts F. B. I. that Linked T. L. M. to Terrorism – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
8.  Our Latest Panic: The U. F. O.s, Or Whatever, They’re “Shooting Down” – Wil. M. Briggs, Ph.D.
9.  Into the Silence – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
10.  Blood Still Thicker Than Water: Why the Post-War Liberal Consensus Failed – MercatorNet

Best of the Rest:
The Synodal Way’s Great Expectations – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
It’s Good that the F. B. I. Retracted Its Scandalous Memo about Catholics – National Review
Seven Catholic Ways to Love Jesus More This Valentine’s Day – ChurchPOP
Wars & Death Not Caused by Religion, but by the Irreligious – Steve Ray
The A. P. Turns Crisis Pregnancy Centers into ‘Anti-Abortion’ Sites & That’s That – Get Religion
Harrison Butker, Winning Kicker with the Super Bowl Champions – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
An Ode to the Amazing Marriages I Know (Inspired by Valentine’s Day) – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
China, India, & the Asian Century – Louis T. March at MercatorNet

Short Links:
We are Falling Down a Very Deep Abyss – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Philadelphians Preemptively Burn Down Their City – The American Catholic
Go Get ‘Em – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Martyr of Christ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  13 Ways To Tell if Your Priest is an Undercover F. B. I. Agent – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Beautiful Pro-Life Tweet – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  A New Vatican Move against the T. L. M. With or Without Canonical Authority – Phil Lawler
4.  A Secret Same-Sex Marriage in Scripture? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
5.  Commons Sights at the Novus Ordo, Not So Much at T. L. M.s . . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6.  Why is Ad Orientem (“Facing East”) Worship So Controversial? – Steve Ray
7.  Have the Bishops Finally Had Enough of Bad Catholic Politicians? – Thomas McKenna/C. W. R.
8.  Cardinal Grech Welcomes Women’s Ordination – Kath.ch via Catholic Conclave
9.  Ad Orientem “Controversy” – Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas at The Catholic World Report
10.  A Note on Demons – David Warren at The Catholic Thing

Pope Francis:
Pope at Angelus: Faith is a Love Story with God – Linda Bordoni at Vatican News
Loreto Sister: Meeting Francis ‘a Dream Come True’ for South Sudanese Youth – N. C. Register

Christendom:
Roche’s Gamble & the Vatican Law of Power – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
Who was Fr. Marko Rupnik’s Superior While He was being Investigated? – The C. W. R.
Nicaragua’s Dictatorship Sentences Bishop Rolando Álvarez to 26 Years in Prison – C. N. A.
Pray for the T. L. M. This Lent – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D.
Ecclesiastical Strategic Studies 101: Gaming out a German Schism – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Why Persecuted Nicaragua Bishop Turned Down the Chance to Leave the Country – C. W. R.
As the Death Toll Rises in Syria & Turkey, Order of Malta Sends Aid – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

America:
They’re Coming for Traditionalist Catholics – Francis P. Sempa at The American Spectator
The F. B. I.’s Slander of ‘Radical’ Traditionalist Catholics – The Editors at National Review
National Archives Apologizes After Telling Visitors to Cover Pro-Life Clothes – The Epoch Times
New Study Examines Pandemic’s Impact on U. S. Catholic Parish Giving – Ignitum Today
Wave of Child Sex Abuse Claims Could Bankrupt Cardinal McElroy’s Diocese – The Guardian
The Papal Shoes: A Red Statement – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Do U. S. Catholics Share Pope Francis’ Environmental Concerns? – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
How To Reach New People & Find Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Investigations Into St. Louis Pediatric Trans Clinic Opened after Whistleblower Report – C. W. R.

France:
Why Has the Vatican Ordered an Apostolic Visitation of the Diocese of Toulon? – N. C. Register

Canada:
Pope Francis Names Bishop Frank Leo to Lead Archdiocese of Toronto in Canada – N. C. Register

Britannia:
Priest Charged for Praying for Free Speech in U. K. Abortion Clinic ‘Buffer Zone’ – The C. W. R.

Theology:
How the Rite of Confession Will Change on Ash Wednesday – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
“New Thought” Contains the Same Old Errors – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand

Culture:
I Thought I Was Saving Trans Kids, Now I’m Blowing the Whistle – The Free Press
Among The ‘White Slags’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
How Satan Kills Silently – Mariella Hunt at Ignitum Today
Christian Poetry & Verse: Cheap, Quick, Portable – David Deavel at The Imaginative Conservative

Liturgy:
Liturgical Hall of Shame of Carnival Masses (videos) – Catholic Conclave

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
It Makes You Wonder – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Evangelization:
The Secret Ingredient to Evangelizing – Simon Rizkallah at Catholic Answers Magazine

Statecraft:
Samantha Power & Color Revolution In Hungary – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Religion:
Rewriting the Lord’s Prayer? – A Treasure to be Shared
Mystery Behind Holland’s ‘Grave with the Hands’: Beautiful Story of Love – ChurchPOP

Spirituality:
Five Lent Devotionals for Families with Children – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Successor of Mother Teresa says the Suffering Should Never Feel Alone – Crux

Et Cetera:
The Logical Explanation – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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