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AFTERNOON ISSUE:
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Pray to the Mother of God for Ukraine – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at Aleteia
The Vesperale – Reviving a Forgotten Tradition – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
With War Looming, Will Kyiv Get a Catholic Patriarch? – The Pillar
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pontifical Academy for Life Members’ Support for Assisted Suicide Draws Criticism – Ed Pentin
How Could There Be Suffering Before the Fall? – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Lawyers Accuse Pope Francis of Abusing Vatican Authority (YouTube) – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Patriarchy & the Modern Marriage – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Pope Confirms the Use of the 1962 Liturgical Books – Leila Ma. Lawler/Happy Despite Them
How Much Should One Sacrifice For Another’s Moral Scruples? – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Did Pope Just Vindicate the FSSP, or Wash His Hands Like. . . – Timothy Flanders at One Peter 5
Principle of Complexity; Linear, Non-Linear Systems; Principia Philosophiæ Series – Ignitum Tdy
Fr. Gerald Murray: Responsa “Goes Beyond What is Canonically Possible” – Rorate Cæli
Regarding Benedict’s Declaratio – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
The Ongoing & Unjust Persecution of a Holy Priest – Michael Sirbanddia at Catholic365
Mourning Those Whom We Have Lost – St. Francis De Sales at Tan Direction
Does God Truly Forget Our Sins in Confession? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Countdown Easter: Septuagesima – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Why is Lent Forty Days Long? – Get Fed™
Humility’s High Summit – Mark Danis at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Church Celebrates the Feast of the Chair of Peter – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome
Why Do We Celebrate a Chair? – Bishop Joseph E. Strickland at Catholic East Texas
Caught: One Red Herring – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
In Making an Idol of Physical Safety, Catholic Schools Are Failing – Alexandra Sullivan at Crisis
When Young Priest Noticed He Had Not Been Properly Baptized – Ed White at AP via Yahoo!News
Are Trads Mean? – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
What We Believe: The One Early Church – Fr. Joshua J. Whitfield at Simply Catholic
Pope Appoints Fr. Jacques Fabre the New Bishop of Charleston – C. Mares/CNA/NC Register
Exceptionally Cringeworthy Fr. Clown & His Final “Rock On” Guitar Blessing; Update – Fr. Z’s Blog
TLMers Are Cautiously Optimistic After FSSP News – Ch. Rousselle/CNA/NC Register
What is the FSSP? – Carl Bunderson at Catholic News Agency via Catholic World Report
Polish Bishops’ Head Questions Course Charted by German Synodal Way – CNA/NC Register
Mark Wahlberg’s Movie ‘Father Stu’ Shines Light on Redemptive Suffering – S. Robsdottir/Aleteia
Will Latest Canon-Law Changes Delay Vatican’s New Constitution – A. Gagliarducci/CNA/NCRgstr
Trudeau FanBoy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Exorcist Diary: Demons From Television – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at CatholicExorcism.org

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Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
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1.  In New Catholic numbers, an ‘Imponderable’ Movement Shaping History – John Allen at Crux
2.  Can the Unbaptized Go To Heaven? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
3.  When This Jewish Musician Visited a Church During Benediction. . . – J. Sokol at NC Register
4.  Prophecy & The Vatican – An Irish Catholic at Catholic Stand
5.  Exorcist Diary: Demons of Lust – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at CatholicExorcism.org
6.  Advice From Exorcists On Spiritual Protection – Patti Maguire Armstrong at epicPew
7.  What Are Bishops Supposed to Teach? – Fr. Gerald Murray at The Catholic Thing
8.  Liquid Catholicism & the German Synodal Path – George Weigel at First Things
9.  Parishes Begin to Offer Communion Chalice to Parishioners Again – John Burger at Aleteia
10.  Meatless Friday Greek Chickpea Soup Recipe – Connecticut Catholic Corner Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
10 Simple Suggestions for a Successful Lent – Joseph Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Food, Fellowship, & Evensong: Bringing Ordinariate Life to the Texas Capital – AC Society Blog
St. Andrew in the Traditional Mass & the Early Church – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
The Secret Meaning Behind Catholic Church Architecture – Jacqueline Burkepile at ChurchPOP

BEST OF THE REST:
The Necessary Practice of Mortification – Tan Direction Blog
India Government Destroys 20-foot Jesus Statue in Christian Village – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Lost Romanitas: The Virgula Poenitentiaria Or Penitential Wand/Rod – Liturgical Arts Journal
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Failure of Johnson’s Critique of Natural Theology – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Warriors For Christ in Japan – Michael Thomas Cibenko at Catholic Stand
Book: “How To” Manual of Ceremonies for Pre-1955 Triduum & Pentecost! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Can Creation Happen by Chance? – Christian B. Wagner at Militant Thomist
The What, Why, & How of Godparents – Deacon Harrison Garlick at Catholic Answers Magazine
Grant Given to Fund Network of Catholic Thought Insts., Fostering Faith-Science Dialogue – Rgstr
The Catholic Approach to Faith & Reason – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
Why is the Tribunal Important in the Life of the Church? – Fr. Gavin Vavarek at Catholic East Texas
Pope Meets Christian Movement of Blind & Visually Impaired People – C. Mares/CNA/NC Rgstr
3 Main Purposes Of A Pilgrimage – Kristen Van Uden at CatholicLink

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Brunel Didn’t Kill Himself – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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SATVRDAY EVENING ISSUE:
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The Proof of True Humility is Patience – Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo at Tan Direction Blog
The Call to Heroic Virtue – Bear Wozniak at Catholic Exchange
Croatian Rugby Coach Returns to New Zealand to Become a Priest – T. Beattie/NC Register
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pre-Lenten Meditation: The Prayer Of Jesus In The Garden Of Gethsemane – Fr. Mt. Mac Donald
“It’s Not Fair!” . . . The Anthem of Self – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Looking for a Lenten Discipline? Try Fasting Until 3:00 p.m. – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Things Jesus Never Said – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Lent Resources – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
The One Thing Necessary – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Giving the Diocese Your Proverbial 2¢ Worth – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘A Church in Crises’ – New, Free, Online Course at SHMS – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Francis X. Maier: Catholic Journalists are Called to Report the Truth – NC Register
Byzantine Compline – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
French Abuse ‘Report’ Authors Stand Admit ‘Weaknesses’ of Report – TheMediaReport.com
Understanding Purgatory – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
Tell Your Children Their Birth Story – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
The Measure By Which You Measure: Prisoners of a Captive Past – Fr. Gordon J. MacRae
Biography Highlights Faith & Work of Jérôme Lejeune: Man of Science & Conscience – NC Rgstr
Teaching Kids to See Movies as Art, Not Amusement – Benedict Coughlin at Catholic Exchange
Pray for the Late Bishop Remi De Roo, Emeritus of Victoria, BC; He Was 97 – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pilgrimage to Shrines of Wisconsin & “Love Being Catholic” Conf. with Card. Burke – Steve Ray
Fr. Eric Richsteig: Send Us Thine Asteroid, O Lord – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Unjustin Untrudeau – Tyrant – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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1.  How Catholics Will Stand Up to Big Tech – Kailash at A Catholic Life
2.  The Babylon Bee Nails Catholics in Satirical Guide to Christian Denominations – ChurchPOP
3.  The Two Facades of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
4.  The Archdiocese of Cincinnati: Empty Pews, Hollow People – Creative Minority Report
5.  Patrick Coffin & His Claim that Pope Francis is an Anti-Pope – Steve Ray at Defenders of. . .
6.  “Man” Appointed by Biden is Member of Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence – Crtv Mnrty Rprt
7.  Do We Need a New Council? – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
8.  Teaching on Homosexuality False? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  We All Hear a ‘Heartbeat’, The New York Times Calls It Something Else – J. Liedl/NC Register
10.  In New Catholic Numbers, an ‘Imponderable’ Movement Shaping History – John Allen at Crux

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Church of Today & Future is a Fusion of Traditionalists & (orthodox) Charismatics – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Complete Guide to the Pope’s Canonical Revisions – The Pillar
Tradismatic Trentacostalism – Clement J. Harrold at First Things
Remnant TV Removed from YouTube – Creative Minority Report
Pope Francis is Erasing the First Vatican Council (Also Anti-Pope Response) – David L. Gray
“All That Matters at Mass is Jesus”: Responding to Liturgical Heresy – One Peter 5

BEST OF THE REST:
Stefania Łącka: The Daring Woman Who Baptized Babies & Survived Auschwitz – Aleteia
The Spiritual Significance of the Color Red – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
What is “the Way of St. James”? – Get Fed
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Amazon’s Tolkien Was Vandalized – Ben Reinhard at Crisis Magazine
A Few Reasons to Wear the Veil at Mass – Rachel Zamarron at Ignitum Today
New Anthology of Fulton Sheen about “The Greatest Commandment” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
St. Michael the Archangel Stands Vigil for Fallen Police Officers – Patty Knap at NC Register
Restructuring the CDF – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
From Slave to Priest – The Journey of Augustus Tolton – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Pets Replacing Kids? Fur Baby Stereotype Hides Truth on Fertility Decline – Peter Jesserer Smith
Requiem Mass for Ignatius Cardinal Kung in Washington DC, February 26 – New Liturgical Mvmnt
60% Abortion Drop in Texas? Now Is the Time for Walking With Moms in Need – NC Register
The Ultimate Lent for Men (YouTube) – The Catholic Gentleman
‘Made New’: Blessed Is She Book Explores Catholic Women’s Identity – CNA/NC Register
Embracing Poetic Craft – Maura H. Harrison at Dappled Things
Are Pope Francis’ Changes to Canon Law True Decentralization? – A. Gagliarducci/NC Register
Our First Vocation is to Be Holy – Patrick O’Hearn at Tan Direction

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
The Limits of Tyranny – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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1.  Nuns Explode Twitter With Hilarious “Super Bowl in the Convent” Tweets! – ChurchPOP
2.  Ten Prayerful Practices for the Best Lent – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
3.  Books About Saints: A Great Tool to Form Young Catholics in the Faith – Kathy Schiffer/NCReg
4.  Archbishop Dennis Schnurr of Cincinnati to Consolidate Churches – John London/WLWT5
5.  Fans Respond to Amazon’s Woke Lord of the Rings Super Bowl Spot w/Tolkien Quote – RedSt.
6.  Is Camilla Parker Bowles a Catholic? – Adriana Bello at Aleteia
7.  Why Benedict Should Speak – Matthew Walther at The Lamp Magazine
8.  Synodality: A Coming Tribulation? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
9.  Black Catholics & the Rising White Hate (NSFW) – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
10.  No Rest for the Wicked – Sydney Sadowski at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Recovering the Betrothal Ceremony & the Churching of Women – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine
Is Archbishop Scicluna Headed for a Leadership Role at the CDF? – Ed Pentin at NC Register
The Associated Press Celebrates Catholic Heretic Bryan Massingale – David L. Gray
Rhode Island Priest w/Social Media Following Says Church Must Return to the TLM – Liturgy Guy
Part I: On the Papacy of Pope Francis & Part II: Furthermore – Leila Marie Lawler
Chinese Flu Expert: Vatican Violating Code of Bioethics, Must End Vax Mandate Now – Ed Pentin

BEST OF THE REST:
Two Families & the Communion of Saints – George Weigel at The Catholic Difference
Pope Seeks ‘Healthy Decentralization’ with New Changes to Canon Law – C Mares/CNA/NC Rgstr
The Samurai Who Became a Saint – Get Fed
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Becciu’s ‘Classified’ Tech Company Linked to Trump-Russia Allegations – The Pillar
Tolerance – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
Ask Father: Is It a Sin to ask God to Strike Down an Enemy of the Church? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Adidas Sports Bra Ad: Objectivization or Empowerment? – Meghan Schultz at NC Register
Understanding the Differences between Islam & Christianity, Update 2022 – Steve Ray
Papal Delegate to Govern Group Co-founded by French Catholic Mystic – CNA via NC Register
Are Exorcism Movies Over-Dramatized? Evaluating Hollywood’s Accuracy – ChurchPOP
What’s Behind Popes’ Changes to the Vatican’s Doctrinal Office? – A Gagliarducci/CNA/NC Rgstr
Greg Locke, Autism Is not Demonic – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C.
Hearing Like a Christian – Fr. Paul Scalia at The Catholic Thing
The Seven Pilgrim Churches of Rome – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Pets & Hermeneutical Children – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Could Biden Bypass State Laws by Placing Abortion Mills on Federal Land – K. Yoder/CNA/Rgstr
The Happy Death of the Just – Venerable Louis of Granada at Tan Direction
Ukrainian Catholic Bishops in US Beg Prayers for Peace in Ukraine – Ch Rousselle/CNA/NC Rgstr
Ukraine Would Like Papal Visit – Philip Pullella at FaithWorld via Reuters

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
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1.  The Road to Ruin: Anglican Evangelical Exodus to Catholicism – G. Ashenden/Catholic Herald
2.  The Aftermath: Pope’s CDF Changes & Curial Reform – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
3.  Was Jesus Unclear in John Chapter 6? – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
4.  The Church’s Biggest Gay Pedophile Priest Cover Up Yet – BL Nadeau/The Daily Beast/Y!News
5.  Cardinal Cupich is Such a Petty Tyrant – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6.  Bishops Caving in to Secularism, Modernism, & Scientism – Michael Vance at Catholic Stand
7.  No Card. Hollerich, The Church Cannot Change Teaching on Homosexuality – Fr. Mt. Schneider
8.  In the Diocese of London: “Smash the Olds! Replace Them with the News!” – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  A Game You Can All Play! The Roche Conundrum – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
10.  Catholic Athlete Sarah Escobar Makes History at Winter Olympics – K. Yoder at CNA via CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Top Canonist Warns Against Dangers of Social Media for Priests – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Ireland Establishes Public Holiday for Female Patron, St. Brigid – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Book Review: Terror of Demons by Kennedy Hall – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

BEST OF THE REST:
Pope Francis Changes Structure of Vatican Doctrinal Office – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register
Why Is There Something Rather Than Nothing? – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Abp. Gänswein Tells Inside Story of B16’s Response to Munich Abuse Report – CNA/NC Register
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Flora & Fowl: An Eighteenth Century Antependium from France – Liturgical Arts Journal
Shroud of Turin Exhibit to be Held at Museum of the Bible in DC – Ch. Rousselle/CNA/NC Register
Ecclesia Dalecopolitana – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Satanists Are Coming to Town (Podcast Guest: Jesse Romero) – Eric Sammons at Crisis
Dobbs Offers Lessons for the Brain Death Debate – Joseph M. Eble, M.D., at NC Register
Salvation & the Catholic-Protestant Divide with Bryan Mercier (Podcast) – Steve Ray
U.S. Ukrainian Catholic Bishops Urge Prayer, Fasting for Peace in Ukraine – CNS via OSV

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Know Your Dangerous Freedom Loving Extremists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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1.  On Visiting Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament – Fr. Michael Müller at Tan Direction
2.  Why a New Generation of Catholic Women Is Wearing Chapel Veils – Cieslik/Religion & Politics
3.  Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas Explains His Return to the Catholic Church – S. Ray
4.  The Popular Belief That Empties Churches – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at Turning Point Project
5.  Stephen Colbert in the Catholic Cafeteria on Late-Night – Kathryn Jean Lopez/National Review
6.  Spy vs. Spy at the Vatican – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
7.  The Old Mass is a Threat to Their New Religion – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
8.  Catholic Reactionaries Lose Their Balance on Francis Obsession – David L. Gray
9.  The Time the Pope Got Mad at Me – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
10.  Can a Dying Catholic Receive the Apostolic Pardon if there is No Priest Present – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Did You Know? The Seal of Confession Also Pertains to the Laity – M. Sirbanddia at Catholic365
Exorcist Diary: The Hell of Unforgiveness – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
Cultivating Chastity: Advice for Young Catholics Living in a Sex-Obsessed Culture – NC Register
DHS To Investigate Vaccine Dissenters as Potential Terrorists, Bishops Remain Silent – Cth Vote
Milwaukee Priest Named USCCB Associate General Secretary – Ch. Rousselle/CNA/NC Register
How Do You Solve A Problem Like The Canon? Part I – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

BEST OF THE REST:
Confronting Two Common Pro-Abortion Perceptions – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Sense and Sensibility in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Johnson Contra Aquinas – Edward Feser, Ph.D., at First Things
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Book Review: Becoming a Parish of Intentional Disciples – Martin Fracker at AC Society Blog
Profit Sharing Is an Act of Generosity – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
St. Valentine’s Day Catholic Love Connection: 15 Quotes on the Beauty of Marriage – NC Register
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
CatholicVote Files Suit to Get Info on Catholic Charities & Illegal Immigration – CNS via Crux
The Altar Vase – Examples from the 18th Through 20th Centuries – Liturgical Arts Journal
Benedict Oblate Launches Apostolate to Pray for Families – Sister Barbara Mectilde at One Peter 5
Abp. Aupetit: Pope Asked Me to Stay in Congregation After Paris Resignation – CNA/NC Register
Zanchetta Trial to Begin without Vatican Files – The Pillar
Prudence Robertson, New Host of EWTN Pro-Life Weekly, Discusses Faith, & More – NC Register
Adrian Fortescue . . . After 99 Years . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Defender of Truth: The Courage of Blessed Titus Brandsma – Charles Lewis at NC Register
The Josephites: Serving Americans of African Heritage for Decades – John Burger at Aleteia
Human Rights Activist: Diplomatic Relations bt. Vatican & China Totally Unacceptable – NCRgstr
Motherhood is Not an Ordinary Vocation – Kateri Kuplic at Radiant Magazine
Pope Meets Catholic Non-Profit Promoting Human Dignity Thru Art – H Brockhaus/CNA/NC Reg
The Biblical Significance of Lent – Joseph Tuttle at Missio Dei

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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MORNING ISSUE:
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The Value of Spiritual Reading – Tan Direction Blog
The Call to Personal Holiness – Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler at Catholic East Texas
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Made for Families! – Creative Minority Report
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Gandalf as a Priestly Christ Figure – Joseph Tuttle at Voyage
New Mosaics & Mural Work at St. Michael’s Abbey, California – Liturgical Arts Journal
Mother Angelica on Receiving Correction with Love – Catholic Exchange
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Is It Wrong for Parents to Name Their Sons Jesus? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Bishop Wayne L. Lobsinger of Hamilton & Traditiononous Custodyes – Fr. Z’s Blog
Martyr of Communism: Blessed Aloysius Stepinac – Dawn Beutner at Catholic World Report
The Most Common Floral Question Answered: What Do I Do with this Bouquet? – TOH Blog
The Next Pope, Pope Francis II? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Restored 5th-Century Church on Gaza Strip Reveals Rare Ancient Floor Mosaics – Aleteia
Everything Comes From the Heart – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
The Sacrament of Confirmation, Part III: The Last Battle – Fr. John Hunwicke/Mutual Enrichment
God’s Infinite Calculation, Possibilia, Nonbeing – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
No, the Canadian Military is not Going to Move Against the Freedom Convoy – TACatholic
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop to Lead Two Irish Dioceses – CNA via National Catholic Register
America’s High Holy Day: The Super Bowl – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
What Can Catholic Teaching Say About Extraterrestrials – Ch. Baglow at Church Life Journal
Rethinking Time Management. Are You a Steward of Your Time? – Taryn Oesch DeLong at CWIB
Second Oldest Person in the World is a 118-Year-Old Nun – Sandra LaFfont/AFP via Yahoo!News
Arizona Bishop Calls for Prayer & Fasting as Satanic Temple Hosts Conference – ChurchPOP
Amazing Church Construction, It is Not Obligatory to Build Ugly Churches (YouTube) – Fr. Zed
The ‘Circus Priest’ – The Pillar
Pope: The Dying Need Palliative Care, Not Euthanasia or Assisted Suicide – CNA/NC Register
ESPN Anchor Verrett Credits Success to Catholic High School in New Orleans – Crux

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
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1.  A Lenten Reading List – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2.  Why You Should Read J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings Before the New Series – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Amazon’s Lord of the Rings Series Rises: Inside The Rings of Power – Vanity Fair
4.  Brantly Millegan, Founder of ChurchPOP, Fired by ENS for Being Catholic – Aleteia
5.  If the Conclave Wants a Second Francis, Here Is the Name & the Program – Sandro Magister
6.  Does God Pick the Pope? [Implied, Did God Pick Pope Francis]? by Jimmy Akin – Steve Ray
7.  The Mass Should Not Be a Torture Device – New Liturgical Movement
8.  Catholic Chaplaincy for the Rainbow Reich – R.R. Reno at First Things
9.  Parents Protest Cardinal Cupich’s Removal of Principal Who Ended Mask Mandate – Com Clrg
10.  Pope Francis, What Will the Next Pontificate be Like? – Andrea Gagliarducci/Monday Vatican

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Mark Wahlberg Talks ‘Father Stu’ With Raymond Arroyo – Raymond Arroyo at Ntnl Cthlc Register
How to Prepare You to the Celebrate Our Lady of Lourdes on February 11th – Catholic Exchange
Why Would God Create Someone Who Will Choose Hell? – Msgr. Charles Pope/Our Sunday Visitor
The Draw of the Old Mass in Latin – David Dashiell at Tan Direction
Satanism Grows Bolder in Hatred of the Holy, But Catholics Resist – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register
How Eastern Orthodoxy Made Me Catholic – Michael Lofton at Catholic Answers Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
Know the Name of Jimmy Lai, Devout Catholic, Chinese Patriot, & in Jail for Freedom – Ntnl Rvw
New Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine (Archdiocese of Oklahoma City) – Liturgical Arts Journal
McDowell’s Aristotelian Near Miss – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
How to Major Gift Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Poorly Formed Conscience: The Real Devil’s Playground – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Allowing Married Priests Is Not a New Idea – Carine Hajjar at National Review
The Baptismal Name Game – J.Q. Tomanek at Ignitum Today
Old Hollywood Series: Eyes On. . . Sunglasses! – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Report: New Allegations of Spying in Vatican Financial Scandal – The Pillar
When NFP Is Hard, Go To Joseph – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand
Forgotten Customs of Septuagesima – Matthew Plese at One Peter 5
Some Funereal Thoughts on Liturgy – Timothy J. Williams at Crisis Magazine
Sign & Share a Petition to Preserve the Traditional Latin Mass – New Liturgical Movement
Commingling Host Piece & Precious Blood Imply Resurrection or Mystical Reality – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Defense of Papal Primacy – Jacob Watson at Militant Thomist
How Does Idealism & Perfectionism Negatively Affect Marriage? – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM
Social Injustice – Michael Thomas Cibenko at Catholic365
Catholic Social Teaching: An Account of Reality – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Like Socrates, Catholics Have to ‘Box With Shadows’ – Matt D’Antuono/National Catholic Register
Priorities for Life: Ministry & the Workplace – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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1.  On the Lost Art of “Pairing ‘em up” & Its Effects on Marriage Today – Msgr. Charles Pope
2.  How a Catholic Millennial Learned the Value of Redemptive Suffering – Caitie Crowley/C Stand
3.  The Message at the Heart of Macbeth – Regis Martin at National Catholic Register
4.  Blase Cardinal Cupich Closing Over 100 Parishes – Mary Ann Ahern at 5 Chicago
5.  B16’s Departure From the Public-Relations Handbook – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza/NC Register
6.  Liturgically Abusive Masses Should be Avoided! – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
7.  Undercutting Vatican II to Defend Vatican II? – George Weigel at Catholic World Report
8.  Cardinal Hollerich & the Destabilization of Doctrine – Jonathan Liedl at National Cthlc Register
9.  Benedict’s Apology a Challenge to Church Leaders, Cardinal Says – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
10.  A Dominican Canonist Responds to the Responsa ad Dubia –  Fr Pius Pietrzyk OP STL JD JCD

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Viral Image of Family Meal at Restaurant is Mix of Creativity & Tragedy – Cerith Gardiner/Aleteia
Bishop Vetter of Helena Cancels All Traditional Latin Masses – Fr. Z’s Blog
After ‘We Baptize’ Scandal, have ‘We’ Catechized? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Is the Pope a Heretic? (Odysee & YouTube) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Purposeful Desecration of Church in Paris, But the TLM is the Problem – Fr. Z’s Blog
Misunderstandings of Diabolical Activity – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
So It Begins: Chicago’s Fight for the Mass of the Ages – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D./Rorate Cæli
Is Marriage No Longer a “Remedy for Concupiscence”? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

BEST OF THE REST:
Are Catholic Charities Complicit in Human Trafficking? – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Father Kolakovic & The ‘Terrorists’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Catholic Reacts to ‘Everything’s Gonna Be All White’ – David L. Gray
St. Valentine’s Day: The Sweetest Date Night Dresses – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Muslims Alarmed by Catholic Politico’s Inclusion in Euro Islamophobia Report – CNA/NC Register
The Last Tiara Used in a Papal Coronation (Made by Scuola Beato Angelico in Milan) – LAJ
Resignation of Argentine Bishop Accepted After Orthodox Seminary Closure – Ramos/CNA/Reg
The Future of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Reclaiming the Vocation of Marriage – Michele Chronister at Catholic Exchange
The Synod’s Backdoor for Heretics – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
German Synodal Way Ends Calling for Gay Blessings, Gay Teaching Change – CNA/NC Register
Responding to an Atheist – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
A Pro-Choice Convert’s Handbook – Grazie Pozo Christie at Angelus
On the Use of Relics – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Bishop Zanchetta to Face Trial for Sexual Abuse in Argentina on Feb. 21 – Inés San Martín/Crux
Retired Anglican Bishop Peter Forster Becomes Catholic – Kevin, J. Jones/CNA/NC Register
Reality, Happiness, & The Good Life (YouTube) – The Catholic Gentleman
California Earmarks $20M to Turn Medical Students Into Abortionists – M. Schultz/NC Register
St. Luke, Evangelist of the Holy Spirit – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
Chicago Archd. Still Require Masks in Schools, Other Illinois Dioceses Don’t – CNA/NC Register
The Sacrament of Confirmation, Part II – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Hong Kong’s New Bishop: Unacceptable to Trample on Human Dignity – C Mares/CNA/NC Rgstr
Perpetual Live Streaming of the Sanctuary at Lourdes (YouTube) – TV Lourdes

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Today’s Democrats’ Blueprint: Russian Efforts To Abolish Marriage – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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1.  A Painter Quietly Changing the Culture – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
2.  Fine New Reredos at Louisiana St. Francis de Sales Oratory by Clear Creek Abbey – Lit Art Jrn
3.  Female Episcopal Ex-Priest Turns Devout Catholic (YouTube) – Catholics Come Home/EWTN
4.  Born with a Disability, Today He’s a Priest & “Influencer” – Gelsomino Del Guercio at Aleteia
5.  Ugh! Our Lady of the Mount Church, Cicero, Chicago – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern Orders
6.  The Sad Decline of Heresy – Matthew Walther at The Lamp Magazine
7.  Exorcist Warns TV Can Invite Demons Into Your Home, Be Careful What to Watch – ChurchPOP
8.  Why There is No Obedience Crisis with Your (Bad) Bishop – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D. at Cthlc Cltr
9.  Pope Francis, Idolatry, Syncretism, & Pachamama, Part II – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual. . .
10.  80-Year-Old Nun Sent to Prison for Embezzlement – E. Pettersson/Courthouse News Service

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
St. Michael’s Most Curious Relic & the Gorgeous & Beautiful Mont Saint-Michel – Spirit Daily
Two Deaths & the Meaning of Womanhood – Christine Mooney-Flynn at Catholic Answers
Love Your Enemy? Maybe, Maybe Not – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
The Complex History of the Spanish Civil War & Good Books On It – The American Catholic

BEST OF THE REST:
Is Water Baptism Necessary for Salvation? – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Pope Francis Claims Taxation is an Important Tool to Spread the Wealth Around – Breitbart
20 Years After the Dallas Charter, Has Clergy Sex Abuse Been ‘Solved’ – Jen. R. Morse/NC Reg
St. Valentine’s Day: The Sweetest Date Night Dresses – Meghan Ash. Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
How Beekeeping Satisfies the Soul – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
The First Monthly Chicago Rosary Rally for the Traditional Latin Mass – Trv. Alcorn/One Peter 5
The Healthcare Experience for Difficult Diagnoses – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
The Future of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Sorcery, Science, & Christianity – Prime Matters
The Galleon, the Tyrant, & the 26 Martyrs of Nagasaki – Luke O’Hara at National Catholic Register
“Are You Saved?” – Questions I Answered on Catholic Answers Live (Podcast) – Steve Ray
Catholic Doctor to Challenge Abortion Pill Reversal Ban at UK High Court – CNA via NC Register
Voicing Truth & Reason with Doug Barry on the Culture War (YouTube) – David L. Gray
The Rise of Podcasts, Censorship, & the Art of Conversation – Jessica Tucker at Missio Dei

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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1.  Pope Names Louisiana Bishop Fabre to Lead Louisville Archd. – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Rgstr
2.  St. Valentine’s Day: The Sweetest Date Night Dresses – Meghan Ash. Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
3.  St. Josephine Bakhita & Hope – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
4.  Benedict XVI Issues Letter on Munich Abuse Report: Full Text – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
5.  AT&T Girl Lily Boasts ‘Beautiful Abortion’ + Invalid Baptisms & More. . . – David L. Gray
6.  Religious Sister Sentenced for Stealing from LA Catholic School – Kate Olivera/CNA/NC Register
7.  Why I Could No Longer Stay in the Roman Catholic Church – Joseph Sciambra
8.  Silence Space for Muslims Allowed, But Not the TLM in France – The American Catholic
9.  From a Reader: “I was Praying This Litany of the English Martyrs Today. . .” – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  TLM: Canonists Question the Legislative Force of Recent Vatican Guidelines – Ed Pentin/Reg

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
. . . To End All Wars . . . What? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Love is an Emotion that Should Also be a Virtue – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Benedict Flouts Bishops’ Playbook in Facing Cover-Up Charges on Abuse – John L. Allen, Jr./Crux

BEST OF THE REST:
Phoenix Priest Botched Baptisms for Decades Apologizes, Seeks Amends – K Jones/CNA/Register
Catholic Schools Should Lead The Way On Unmasking Kids – Sohrab Ahmari at The American. . .
B16’s Advisors Add Analysis on Munich Abuse Report, Rebutting Criticisms – Ed Pentin/NC Rgstr
The Future of Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Benedict XVI Asks Abuse Survivors for Forgiveness  – CNA at National Catholic Register
Rights, Reason, & RCIA – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
St. Josephine Bakhita Sculpture Shines Light on Human Trafficking – H Brockhaus/CNA/NCRgstr
Benedict’s Blunder & Ensuing Media Coverage have Put His Legacy on the Line – Clemente Listi

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Cutting Off the Fuel of the Freedom Convoy Seems to be a Raging Success – The Amrcn Catholic
Class Warfare in Canada – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Left’s Obsession On Masking Children – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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