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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  In Defence of Flannery O’Connor – Mary Wakefield at The Spectator
2.  Fulton Sheen’s 50-Year-Old Prophecy About Today & More Links! – Best In Catholic Blogging
3.  The Cross & Cancel Culture – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Crisis Magazine
4.  Catholic Scientist: “Preponderance of Evidence” Shows the Shroud of Turin Is Real – Sophia IP
5.  7 Clues Tell Us Precisely When Jesus Died – Jimmy Akin at National Catholic Register
6.  Clues on the Shroud of Turin Tell Us What Christ Endured on Good Friday – NC Register
7.  Ideology, Religion, & the End of Pod Christianity – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
8.  What Happened With The Lord on Good Friday? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in. . .
9.  St. Francis Received the Stigmata at This Pilgrimage Destination – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
10.  The Cross as Tree of Life – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today

Conscience Protections for Healthcare Workers: Freedom or Coercion? – The CWR
How to Get Excited about Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Not a Loaf, but Leaven – Stephen B. White at The Catholic Thing
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .

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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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  God Is Doing Something: Fr. Mike Schmitz Podcast Tops Charts, Reaches Millions – Star Trib.
2.  Venerate the Shroud of Turin this Saturday on Virtual Display – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
3.  Three Relics of Christ’s Passion Housed in Spain – Catholic News Agency
4.  New Mandate – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
5.  Legends & History of the True Cross – Sandra Miesel at The Catholic World Report
6.  4 Facts about Judas & His Betrayal – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
7.  The Threat of Christianity – Regis Nicol at Crisis Magazine
8.  Screen Herods: Frank Thring – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  The Historicity of the Resurrection – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
10.  Missouri Nuns Targeted in Multiple Shooting Incidents, Motive Unknown – The Pillar

How to Get Excited about Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The First-Century Saint Who Went Viral – Laura Freeman at The Spectator
Good News After a Very Bad Year & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
What was the Lord Doing on Thursday of Holy Week? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope/Community In. . .
Staying Awake in the Company of Christ – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
The 5th Gospel: Biblical Archaeology Highlights Holy Week & Easter – K.V. Turley/NC Register
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .

The Ciborium Veil Seen on Holy Thursday –

HOLY WEEK LINKS:
The Faith of Dismas – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
5 Alternative Names for Holy Thursday & Their Origins – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
How the Weakness of the Cross Makes Us Strong – Peter Kreeft, Ph.D./Integrated Catholic Life™
Holy Week Behind Bars, Prison Chaplains Adapt & Improvise at Easter – The Pillar

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Priest, Six Others Killed by Armed Gunmen at Nigerian Parish – Peter Ajayi Dada at CNS via Crux

EDUCATION:
University of St. Thomas (Texas) Starts Creative Writing Program – John Burger at Aleteia

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Through the Year with Jesus
– Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

SECULAR LINKS:
Free Speech
– 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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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED:
1.  5 Things Mexican Catholics Do That Aren’t Actually Catholic – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
2.  The Easter Explosion – George Weigel at Ethics & Public Policy Center
3.  The Biblical Foreshadowing of the Eucharist – Michael Cunningham at Catholic365
4.  The Beauty of Frequent Confession – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
5.  The Harrowing of Hell – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
6.  Same-Sex Blessing Reaction Echoes Rollout of Humanæ Vitæ – J. Roberts at NC Register
7.  The Church in Pergamos – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
8.  Big Brother Is in the Classroom – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
9.  Take Down the Flag – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
10.  Diocese: Priest’s Omission of Palm Blessing in Protest Vatican Ban Reprehensible – NC Rgstr

Should Scripture Be More Trans-Friendly? – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
Catholicism is True – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Keeping the Resurrection Burning Within Our Hearts: The Art of Michael O’Brien – NC Register
St. Joseph – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Thinking about Your Finances from a Catholic Perspective – David L. Gray
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Taking Offense at Christ: Must We Explain Him Away? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
History is a Memory, Traditions is Alive – Ryan Scheel at The Catholic Gentleman

HOLY WEEK LINKS:
The Easter Triduum; A Walk Through the Paschal Mystery – Ralph Hathaway at Catholic365

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Equality Act Trashes Truth & Crushes Conscience – Robert G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
Attacks on Christians, Especially Catholic Priests, Rise Sharply in Nigeria – P. Egwu/The CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Jesus & the Bronze Serpent of the Old Testament – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
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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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  How Padre Pio Responded when Asked About the Spanish Influenza Pandemic – Catholic365
2.  No Confession This Lent? 6 Steps to Receiving Sacrament in Helpful Infographic – ChurchPOP
3.  I’m Happily Teaching an Amazon Banned Book at Franciscan Univ. – Ben. Wiker at NC Register
4.  Jesus Statue Allegedly Weeps at Priest’s Funeral: He Looked Like He Was Alive – ChurchPOP
5.  CBS Uses Troubled SSA Priests to Launch Easter Attack on Catholic Church – David L. Gray
6.  No Shot No Absolution Priest Made to Change Vax Mandate for Confession – CNA/NC Rgstr
7.  What Does Jesus Mean: Where the Body is, there also Vultures will Gather; Lk 17:37 – Fr Zed
8.  The German Bishops & the Snake Handlers – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
9.  This Catholic Priest Fears No One But God, Takes on Bishops, Biden, Etc. – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
10.  Black Americans Don’t Have Their Own Culture; Black-Catholic Hate Tweet Retort – D.L. Gray

THE NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  What Catholics Should Look for When Buying a Bible, & More Links! – Best Catholic Blogging
12.  Eric Talley Trad Funeral: Catholic Father of Seven ‘Died a Hero’ – Jonah McKeown at CNA
13.  Strange Lenten Foods You May (Not) Want To Try – Laura Ricketts at epicPew
14.  Interesting! What Else can One Say? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
15.  Want A Real Prayer Challenge? Start This 9-Month Novena – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
16.  Christians Have Two Dates for Easter, Here’s Why – The Pillar
17.  Exorcist React to Rapper Lil Nas X’sNike Satan Shoes’ Holding Human Blood – ChurchPOP
18.  Gallup: US Church Membership Declining Fast – Fr. Z’s Blog
19.  Ireland: Masses BannedMichael Kelly at The Irish Catholic
20.  Cardinal Zen Pens Open Letter to Cardinal Sarah about St. Peter’s TLM Suppression – Fr. Zed

Schönborn: Vatican No to Same-Sex Blessings is ‘Communication Error’ – CNA via NC Register
The Priestly Blessing of Homosexual Unions – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
The Pornification of Society – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
Are You For or Against the Cross? – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Why Did Jesus Die In His Thirties? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Your Guide To Holy Week – Simply Catholic
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
When Do We Uncover Statues & Crucifixes During Holy Week? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

HOLY WEEK LINKS:
Rare Look Into Music of Holy Week & Easter Liturgies from Lateran Archbasilica in 1941
Two Helpful Timelines for Easter Week – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Indonesia Identifies Palm Sunday Bombers as Islamic State Newlyweds – Jn. Hayward/Breitbart
A Reminder that Holy Week is Prime Time for Anti-Christian Violence – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
Australia’s Ordin. Lays Out Plan for Evangelical Growth, Financial Viability
– Pt. Jesserer Smith

CULTURE WARS:
Court Allows Prof to Challenge Univs. Transgender Pronoun Mandate – Catholic News Agency
British Bioethicist: Vax Passports May Lead to Unethical Coercion – Charles Collins at Crux
Kentucky Bishops Applaud Passage of School Choice Bill – Catholic News Agency
Arkansas Governor Signs Landmark Medical Conscience Objection Law – Catholic News Agency

CULTURE OF LIFE:
The Church Welcomes Converts Despite Pandemic’s Hurdles – Kimberly Jansen at NC Register

CULTURE OF DEATH:

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
New 5 Star Review of “American Antigone” – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Review

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Body, Blood, Soul, & Divinity – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Depression, Lent, & Easter – Roberto Rivera at Catholic Herald
Not Naming Children After Saints May Open Door to Demons & More Links – Best Blogging
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

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Report: Church Membership Among Catholics Declined Nearly 20% Since 2000 – CNA
Amid Hefty Legal Fees, Buffalo Diocese Cuts Catholic School Spending – Catholic News Agency

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Gregorius Magnus, Magazine of the FIUV: Spring Edition
– Rorate Cæli

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:

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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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Secrets of the Vatican Secret Archives! – Jimmy Akin & Domenico Bettinelli
2.  Barabbas: A Holy Week Examen – Fr. Paul D. Scalia at The Catholic Thing
3.  ‘A Most Peculiar Martyrdom’: Daniel O’Nielan, O.F.M. – De Processu Martyriali
4.  Oberammergau: The Passion of a Vow – Michele Malia McAloon at The Catholic Thing
5.  The Necessity of Forgiving Yourself – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
6.  Mother Angelica: A Female Powerhouse in a Supposedly Sexist Church – CNA via The CWR
7.  Marines Say Catholics Are “Extremists”: U.S. Bishops Remain Silent – Complicit Clergy
8.  Jesuit Racism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Cardinal Schönborn Will Still Bless Gay Unions – Catholic Herald
10.  The CDF Declaration: A Meta-Reaction – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L./Christian Renaissance Mov. . .

How Can Birth Control Be Wrong? Part II – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Can’t Cancel Jesus – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Centering on God’s Mercy, Not on Sacrificial Suffering – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Major Milestones in US Catholic Liturgy & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
My Sins Did This – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
The Odyssey in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Would St. Benedict Zoom? The Rule of St. Benedict as an Antidote to Technopoly – Pub Dis
Mary in the Old Testament: Typology & Titles of the Blessed Virgin – Steve Ray

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Cries For Help From Nigerian Catholics: Battles Over Land, Cattle, & Religion – Religion Unpl

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Suicide Bomb Hits Palm Sunday Mass in Indonesia, 20 Wounded – CNA via NC Register

SCIENCE:
Follow the Science
– Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MUSIC:
Musical Adventures in Beauty, Truth, & Goodness – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Offer It Up – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Catholic Prayer Journal for Homeschooling Moms – Steve Smith, J.D./All Roads Lead To Rome
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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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  How To Sanctify Your Day | Habits For Holiness – Fr. Mark-Mary Ames, C.F.R., at Catholic Link
2.  Flannery O’Connor: Catholic Steel Magnolia – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
3.  Gregory the Great & the Devastation of Roman Italy by the Lombards – Gloria Romanorum
4.  Why Does God Care about ‘Little’ Sins? – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at Aleteia
5.  Family Credits Power of Prayer after Tumor Disappears – Ryan Arena/St. Charles Herald Guide
6.  On Salt & Preservation – Beth Casteel at Dappled Things
7.  Jesus Defeated Death, He Didn’t Remove Suffering – Jason Craig at Those Catholic Men
8.  What All Fathers can Learn from St. Joseph – Aleteia
9.  Catholic Prayers for Healing – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
10.  A Transforming Vision – James Patrick Reid at The Catholic Thing

The Five Sacred Wounds – Joseph Pio at Catholic Restoration
Female Saints of Asia – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia

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 EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Before & After: Our Lady of Grace, South Houston, Texas – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  How Many Masses a Day can a Priest Celebrate? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
3.  Bishop Defends Giving Communion to Protestant at Installation Mass – CNA via The CWR
4.  The Bishops Have Failed Us – Ianto Watt at Statistician to the Stars!
5.  Woke Sexuality Descends into Incomprehensible Jibber Jabber – Casey Chalk at Crisis
6.  Can Use of the Ouija Board Lead to — Tragedy? – Andrea Cavallier/NBC News via Yahoo! News
7.  On the Double Standards of Self-Styled Defenders of Pope Francis – Mark Brumley/The CWR
8.  Vatican Now in Crisis Management Mode with German Bishops – Edward Pentin
9.  12% Drop in Offertory Collections Since Pandemic – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
10.  The Future is Here for American Catholics – Russell Shaw at The Catholic World Report

The Future of Catholicism & Your Lenten Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Biden, Pelosi Seek to Close Christian Adoption Agencies – Robert G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
Wide Leg Pants: Katherine Hepburn-Glamorous Look (Catholic Fashion) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Vaccines & the Doctrine of Double Effect – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Dems Won’t Stop Talking About the Filibuster, Here’s Their Agenda – L. Brown at NC Register
How to Spark a Catholic Revival & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Postulator Responds to Serb Patriarch’s Claims of ‘Problematic’ Card. Stepinac Letters – CWR
Chinese Virus: One Year On – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
Cardinal Schönborn ‘Not Happy’ with Vatican Same-Sex Statement – Catholic News Service
NY Bishop Howard Hubbard Once Again Accused Of Molesting A Minor – Report Door

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Why is the Color Green Used for Ordinary Time & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Betraying Christ With a Kiss – Betty Parquette at Catholic Stand
10 Prayers for Healing that bring Peace & Serenity – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
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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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  Good News After a Very Bad Year – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
2.  Church in Sweden: Between Expansion, Adversity, & Return to Tradition – S. Tadié/NC Register
3.  Pope To Miss ‘Last Supper’ Mass? – Junno Arocho Esteves at CNS via America Magazine
4.  Beware — the Chickens of ‘Choice’ Are Coming Home to Roost – Deacon M. Forrest/NC Rgstr
5.  Officer Slain in Boulder Shooting a TLM Parishioner, Fr. Z Rants about Death & You – Fr. Zed
6.  Pope’s German Gamble Failed Lead & is Facing a Possible Schism – Fr. R. de Souza/NC Rgstr
7.  PopeWatch: The Judas Explanation – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Is Pope Distancing from CDF Gay Blessing Retort? Unlikely, Say Commentators – Ed Pentin
9.  Why Catholic News Sites Are A Must-Read To Understand Cuomo – C Listi/Religion Unplugged
10.  Is Confession Still an Easter Duty? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy

Tolkien Reading Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jasper: An Online Magazine for Catholic Families & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Lent: A Time to Uproot Intransigence – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
Portland Archbishop Thanks Pope for Vatican ‘No’ to Same-Sex Blessings – CNA via NC Register
Witness to Christ – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Belgian Bishop Rejects CDF Response about Blessing Same-Sex Unions – Fr. Z’s Blog
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Former Albany Bishop will be Investigated Under Vos Estis Norms – J. McKeown at NC Register
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Pope Francis Names Cardinal Tagle’s Successor in Manila Archdiocese – CNA via NC Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Philippine Prez Threatens to Close Churches Holding Public Masses – CNA via NC Register

CULTURE WARS:
Buzzing the New York Times
– Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Internat’l Pro-Life Group Rejects Claims About Its Abortion Pill Reversal Service – NC Register
Research on Human Embryos in an Artificial Womb? Ethicists Concerned – CNA via NC Register

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Remembering Karen Killilea, Catholic Advocate for Those With Disabilities – Jay Copp at NC Register

SCRIPTURE:
From the Fullness of the Heart the Mouth Speaks – Charlette Mills at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
Ayn Rand
– 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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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Woman Wrapped in Silence: The Feast of the Annunciation – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
2.  Requiescat In Pace: Officer Eric Talley – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  Never Work For the Church, It Could Destroy Your Faith – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
4.  Homosexual Blessings, Pope Takes Back the Ban, When Instead in the Year 2000 – S Magister
5.  Fed. Court: Univ. of Iowa Personally Liable for Mistreating Christians – CNA via NC Register
6.  Mark Wahlberg to Star in Catholic Based True Story ‘Stu’ – Warner Todd Huston at Breitbart
7.  Faggioli Goes Off on the Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
8.  PopeWatch: Distancing from Orthodoxy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  The Remedy Was Worse Than The Pandemic: The Rage Against Man – Clement Harrold/Crisis
10.  Pope Francis Gives the Vatican a Pay Cut: What Happened? – The Pillar

Cop Killed in Boulder Shooting Buried with Traditional Mass – CNA via National Catholic Register
Chivalry, St. Joseph, & Mother Angelica’s Knights – David Kilby at Catholic Stand
Bishop Speaks Up after Mother Loses Appeal of Life Support for 5-Yr-Old – CNA/NC Register
The Road to Glory – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Pope: Jesus Entrusted Mary to Us as a Mother, ‘Not as Co-Redeemer’ – CNA via NC Register
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Tithes in Pandemic: Who Gave More, Who Stopped Giving, & Why – Ma. Farrow at The Pillar
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Why the Archbishop of Paris Closed an Experimental Pastoral Center – Sol. Tadié/CNA/The CWR
How to Make the Best, Crispiest, Beer-Battered Fish at Home – Christine Gallary at The Kitchn

LENTEN LINKS:
Passiontide in Other Western Rites – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
The Foundational (But Largely Ignored) Problem with the Equality Act – Amy Welborn at The CWR

EDUCATION:
California Approves K-12 “Indoctrination” – Joan Frawley Desmond at National Catholic Register
Letter to the National Education Association – A Protest by Union Members – Steve Ray

CULTURE WARS:
A Bishop Who Must Decide – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at Catholic Culture

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Pro-life Democrats Appeal to Jimmy Carter to Save the Hyde Amendment – CNA via The CWR

POLITICS:
He’s a Bigot & I Saw Him Dancing With Bigot Satan in the Moonlight!
– D. McClarey, J.D.
Catholic Integralism – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Catholic Politicians, Canon 1375, & Impeding Catholic Ministry – Fr. John Hollowell at Crisis
Guerrilla Marketing & Christian Compliance – Vicki Burbach at Pelican’s Breast

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
St. Patrick & the Souls You Hardly Save – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Legionaries of Christ Publish Latest Sex Abuse Report – Inés San Martín at Crux
Convert from Islam Reflects on Pope Francis’ Historic Visit to Iraq – Fr. Seán Connolly/The CWR
Pope Appoints Juan Carlos Cruz to Pont. Com. for Protecting Minors – C Mares/CNA/NCRegister
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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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
Why Mary’s Perpetual Virginity Matters – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
9.  What Kept Parish Pandemic Giving Going & What Stopped It? – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
10.  Locked-Down Women Discover True Freedom – Suzan Sammons at Crisis Magazine

Game Theory in Catholic Perspective – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
What Shall We Give to the Poor? – Catholic Stand
German Catholic Leader Criticizes Request to Halt Public Worship in Holy Week – CNA/NC Rgstr
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Our Witness of Going to Confession is Important for the Body of Christ – Kathryn J. Lopez/OSV
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Resurrection Remix – Nick Olszyk at The Catholic World Report
Envy & Resentment Drive Discrimination Against Asian Americans – Anne Hendershott at Crisis
Finding Our Calling – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
Remembering Fr. Emil Kapaun, a ‘Beacon of Hope’ – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Scholar: Vatican Should Speak Up on China – Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Feed the Hungry: Michael Merrell’s Corporal Work of Mercy – Alexandra Greeley at NC Register

POLITICS:
And Just Like That Boulder Mass Shooting Goes from National Story to Local News
– TACatholic

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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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Experience the Resurrection with Mary in the New Film Resurrection – Fr. Edward Looney
2.  When God Allows Suffering – Christine M. Hanus at Catholic365
3.  Priest: The Cowardice of American Bishops – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American. . .
4.  Vatican Sources: Pope Distancing from CDF Remark on Gay Unions in Angelus – America Mag
5.  Why the Protestant View of the Canon of Scripture Should Make Them Catholic – Catholic365
6.  Vaccines & the Doctrine of Double Effect – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Do You Really Think You Should be Doing That? Regarding the St. Peter’s Suppression – Fr. Zed
8.  How to React When Priests & Prelates Act Badly – Jonathan B. Coe at Crisis Magazine
9.  Lawsuit Says Former Albany Bishop Abused 11-year-old in 1977 – AP via Crux
10.  Finding the TLM in St. Peter’s Now that Masses have been Suppressed – Fr. Z’s Blog

A Land without Faces – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Tilma Parish Creates Irresistible Parish Life – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today
All Quiet At St. Peter’s – Courtney Mares at Catholic News Agency
The Battle for Our Minds & Souls – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
The Pandemic & the Collection Plate – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
The Ten Commandments & Systemic Clericalism – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
6 Lenten Reads to Foster Spiritual Growth – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
Science Reveals the Benefits of Having a Sibling with a Disability – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

LENTEN LINKS:
Death is Not the Final Answer – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Nobility of Sacrifice – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Police in Ireland Fine Catholic Priest for Offering Public Masses – CNA via NC Register

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Lejeune Foundation Opens First US Clinic for Patients with Down Syndrome – Live Action News

TECHNOLOGY:
Carlo Acutis Inspires Brothers to Create an App to Help the Poor – Maria Paola Daud at Aleteia

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Way of the Cross: Off the Shelf with Father Jeffrey Kirby – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
Snitches
– 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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