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MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Candle-lit Ice Chapel Allows Students in Michigan to Attend Mass – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
2.  World’s Largest Gothic Altarpiece Dazzles Again After 6-Year Restoration Project – NC Rgstr
3.  The Cohabitation Dilemma – Fr. Thomas G. Morrow at Homiletic and Pastoral Review
4.  Another Kind of Death Sentence – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
5.  2 Amazingly Different Reactions to Lourdes from 2 Famous Atheists – Mt. Archbold at CMR
6.  Which Parish Do I Belong Too? – Cathy Caridi at Canon Law Made Easy
7.  How Post-Vatican II Liturgists Caused the Crisis Today in the Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8.  Bishop McElroy & WWII German Bishops – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
9.  Popeyes has a New Fish Sandwich – Zlati Meyer at Fast Company
10.  John Ryan – Gently Lampooning the Catholic Sixties – Serenhedd James at Catholic Herald

The Basics of Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
De-Wreckovating Statues – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Cardinal Turkson on Evangelization – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Two Extra Questions From Cardinal Turkson Interview – Edward Pentin
Surrender All – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Ask Father: Why Do People Today Lose It Over the Idea of Exorcisms? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MA
The Disappearing Babies – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
In Time of Virtual Worship, Miracles of Eucharist Point to Real Presence – CNA via The CWR
Benedictine Education & the Importance of Poetic Thinking – Ray. Hain, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Lost Altars of the Holy Land: Basilica of Gethsemane – J.P. Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Online Course on How to Create a Medieval Easter Feast – Medievalists.net
Hope & Her Daughters – Francis X. Maier at First Things
Ball Moss & Small Sins – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
The Politics of Synods – Adam A.J. DeVille at Catholic Herald

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Larry Flynt Is Dead – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Christ the King Chapel at Christendom College Taking Shape – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  How to Save Catholic Schools – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
3.  Director Joss Whedon Mocked Actress’ Catholic Faith & Urged Abortion – Mt. Archbold/CMR
4.  Aid to the Church in Need Confirms Credible Accusation of Sex Assault against Founder – Reg
5.  Did the Boomers Ruin America? An Interview with Helen Andrews – Fr. S. Salai, S.J./The CWR
6.  Pope Attempts to Blend Church with Marx’s Socialism in Policy Address – Human Events.
7.  Is Card. Woelki Targeted Because of His Concerns on Germany’s Synodal Path? – Ed Pentin
8.  How to Suggest More Latin & Gregorian Chant in a Parish without being Annoying? – Fr. Zed
9.  Accused Priest Asserts Innocence at Vatican Seminary Abuse Hearing – CNA via The CWR
10.  Ask Father: Interfaith Marriage – Catholic & Muslim – Fr. Z’s Blog

Pope’s Promotion of Women a Complicated Narrative than It Appears – Ch. Altieri/Catholic Herald
Rooting Out Sin with Humility – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
North America’s Ordinariate Daily Office: Important Updates on the Next Printing – ACS Blog
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The USCCB’s Ill-Considered Anti-Racism – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
Detroit Archdiocese to Restore Sunday Mass Obligation in March – CNA via NC Register
Truth Commission: Lessons in Propaganda – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine
From Christendom Times to Apostolic Times – George Weigel at EPPC
Sophia Press Announces Benedictus, a New Monthly Guide to the TLM – New Liturgical Mvmnt
St. Cyril of Alexandria & the Nestorian Heresy – Jacob Tate at OnePeterFive
Opportunities to Grow Catholic School Enrollment – The Pillar
Concerning “Synodality” – Russell Shaw at The Catholic Thing
Ascension Founder & President Matthew Pinto passes torch to COO Jonathan Strate – RNS
Discovering Silence During the Pandemic – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
Why Baltimore’s Little Italy Is A Remarkable Organic Community – Edwin Benson/Return To Order

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Enroll Yourself & Your Loved Ones in 40 Masses & 40 Days of Prayer & Fasting this Lent – R. Cæli

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Vatican Modifies Distribution of Ashes for Ash Wednesday – Vatican News

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Summa Contra the Francis-Apologists – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Thriving Marian Sisters Move to New Santa Rosa Convent – Jim Graves/Catholic World Report
2.  Jasper: An Online Magazine for Catholic Families – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.
3.  This is What Happens when the Church Apes Protestantism – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4.  Pope Accepts Resignation of Bishop who Wants Priestesses – CNA via NC Register
5.  Most Powerful Church Outside Rome Fighting to Loosen Its Authority – Religion Unplugged
6.  Mary Hasson: Parents & Pastors, Wake Up – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Why Do We Kneel At Mass When First Ecumenical Council Forbade It? – David Clayton at NLM
8.  ACB Was Supposed to be an Extremist, Church Opinion Ruling Says Otherwise – Ma. Olohan
9.  Catholic Schools & Transgender Students – Gerard V. Bradley, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
10.  Social Skills are Secret to Stronger Emotional Immunity – J Coulson PhD/Catholic Weekly

French Nun to turn 117 after Surviving Chinese Virus – Catholic News Agency
How Lourdes Became a Global Pilgrimage Site – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis & the Vatican “Revolving Doors” – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
‘We Must Never Lose Hope’: Meet the New Rector of Walsingham – K.V. Turley at NC Register
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
Dodge City Bishop Under Investigation for Alleged Abuse of a Minor – Mt. Hadro at CNA
5 Ways Tolkien’s Home & Faith Inspired His Fiction – Julia Golding at Catholic Links
What Are The Key Characteristics Of Good Spiritual Direction? – Catholic Exchange
Ask Father: Why is a Mass during Lent called “Sitientes”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
After Major Donation, Missouri Catholic School Teachers, Staff to Get Bonus – CNA/NC Register
Facebook, Aquinas, & the Sins of Free Speech – John Clark at National Catholic Register
Virginia House Threatens Faith-based Agencies – Catholic News Agency
Australia: Lawmakers Ignore Warnings on ‘Conversion’ Ban – M. Rodrigues/The Catholic Weekly
Raft of Assisted Suicide Laws Introduced in States – Ch. Rousselle at Catholic News Agency
Bridgeport’s Bishop Caggiano Named Next Legatus Head Chaplain – CNA via The CWR
Does Bodily Autonomy Justify Abortion? – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Vatican: Institutionalization of Elderly a Mark of ‘Throwaway Culture’ – CNA via The CWR
Bishops Pray for Colombian Nun Kidnapped Four Years Ago – CNA via NC Register
Vatican Radio to Launch Web Radio on 90th Anniversary – H. Brockhaus at CNA via The CWR
Christians Attacked & Killed in Nigeria, They Need Our Help – McKenna Hammack at NC Register
New Book Highlights Treasury of Vestments in the Holy Land – Liturgical Arts Journal
Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai Denied Bail in Hong Kong – CNA via The CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Deadliest Month for Bishops – David’s Ruminations

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Missalette Notice: Benedictus – The Traditional Catholic Companion – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  Sister Orsola Maddalena Caccia, Great Painter, Work Donated by Surprise to The Met – Artne
3.  Francis Tries to Second-guess the Devil – William Kilpatrick at Turning Point
4.  DNWJWD: Definitely Not What Jesus Would Do – One Mad Mom
5.  Bishops Misfire on “Racial Equity” – Robert Royal, Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
6.  Joe Biden’s Abortion Policies Are Grounds for Excommunication – M. Cleveland at The Federalist
7.  Catholic-Funded Agencies in Nashville Caught Promoting Abortion, LGBT Activism – Lepanto
8.  Vatican Reviewing German Synod to Veto Bishops, Elect Pastors, Ordain Women – The Pillar
9.  The Devil & Facebook – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine
10.  No Finer Time to be a Catholic? – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine

The Virgin Mary Statue Murder – Adam Cooper at The Age
The Eucharist & Unity – William Hemsworth at Catholic Stand
Virginia’s Miller Family Farm: Sweet Corn & Catholic Tradition – A. Greeley at NC Register
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic School Enrollment Sees Sharpest Drop in Nearly 50 Years – CNA via NC Register
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
Get Ready for the Fight with Doug Barry (Video) – Adam Rivera at Cream City Catholic
Is the German Synodal Way Banking on the Vatican-China Deal? – Ed Condon at The Pillar
Culture Is the Way of the New Evangelization – Monika Jablonska at National Catholic RegisterXXX
Short Squeezes & The Ethics of Reddit – Jacob Imam at The Catholic Gentleman
Praying with Jesus & Faustina during Lent: Susan Tassone – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Tells Diplomats: ‘Right to Life’ is a Foundational Human Right – NC Register
In Defense of Multiple Orations – Peter A Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement

EDUCATION:
Were Christians Killed in the Roman Colosseum? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

POLITICS:
Meanwhile, Back in Quebec – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Faith Worth Fighting For—Bas Rutten – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
2.  The Power of Confession – Tony Jesse at Catholic365
3.  Coming Soon: A Necessary Showdown in the USCCB – Ph. Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  Demon of Abortion Reveals Its Name – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
5.  Ash Wednesday Liturgical Change: One God, for Ever & Ever will be God, for Ever & Ever – FDLC
6.  Is Survival Mode All We have Now? – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Ask Father: Projector Screens Installed in Church – Fr. T. Ferguson at Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Why Certain Souls Lose Out on a Miracle – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
9.  American Seminary in Rome to Defend Against Lawsuit for Predatory Homosexuality – CWR
10.  Am I Only One Who Wants to Yawn on these 5 Points Concerning Synodality – Fr A McDonald

How to Respond to Prodigal Catholic Public Figures? – Fr. Roger Landry at NC Register
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Is Pontifical Foundation Using Pope’ Name to Spread Gender Ideology? – D. Ramos at CNA
Lent: A Gentle Approach for Troubled Times – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
How to Suffer Like Job—With Mary – Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Præm., at Catholic Answers
My Conversation with Fr. James Guirguis of the Antiochian Orthodox Church – Joseph Sciambra
Why Does God Make Us Wait? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community In Mission
The Supreme Court Just Handed a Win to Religious Freedom in California – NC Register
On Praying Persistently – Troy Kroening at Catholic365
What Is Religion? – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Did Catholic Church Unjustly Collect Fed $ ? AP Misrepresents Church Finances – NC Reg

POLITICS:
Theft in Plain Sight – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Responding to a Letter from an Atheist – Donald DeMaro, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
2.  Are Voices in My Head from God or the Devil, Understanding Locutions – C. Spiritual Direction
3.  Knights of Columbus Elect Patrick Kelly Next Supreme Knight – CNA via NC Register
4.  The Freedom Found in Overcoming Temptations – Fr. Thomas G. Morrow at Catholic Exchange
5.  Getting That Examen Right! – Debra Black at Catholic Spiritual Direction
6.  An Examination of Conscience from the Parable of the Sower – Jn. Kubasak at Catholic Stand
7.  Venerable Father Augustus Tolton: A Patron for Trusting in God’s Plans – Simply Catholic
8.  On Becoming More Christlike – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
9.  Understanding “Discernment of Spirits in Marriage” (Podcast) – Fr. Timothy Gallagher
10.  Servant of God Mother Mary Lange: A Patron for Equal Access to Education – Simply Cthlc

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  When Were the Gospels Written? The Dates of Matthew, Mark, Luke, & John – Jimmy Akin
2.  A Guide to Learning a Trade & Establishing Durability in an Uncertain Age – R. Hoover/CWR
3.  $125 Million Dollar Lawsuit filed against American Seminary at Rome – Complicit Clergy
4.  Why is Eucharistic Incoherence in the Catholic Church Not a Crisis – Geo. Weigel/Denver Cthlc
5.  The New York Times’ Sloppy Attack on the Dominicans – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
6.  Cardinal Cupich Seems to Be the Vatican’s Choice – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
7.  About the A.P. Hit Piece on Virus Aid for the Catholic Church – The Pillar
8.  Censor Alarm Pushes Catholic Book, Toxic Feminism, Top of Amazon Fem Theory List – NCRg
9.  Cupich to Head Congregation of Bishops? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  The Constantinian Heathenism of the Church: Ratzinger & the Crisis of Our Time – The CWR

Philosopher: The Great Reset Feeds Secularization & De-Christianizes Society – Ed Pentin
The Five Lessons of Paul’s Conversion – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
The Sacred Church & the Secular Church – Deacon James H. Toner at Crisis Magazine
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
Benedictine Poetry & the Restoration of Christian Culture – Ch. Fisher at Catholic Herald
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Saint Agatha, Virginity, & Martyrdom – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at The Catholic World Report
Melbourne Archbishop: Conversion Therapy Law Silences Ministers, Parents, Doctors – The Pillar
Romney Proposed a Monthly Benefit to Families, Could It Reverse Falling Birth Rate? – CNA
We All Seek Two Things in This Life: Joy & Love – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Biden’s Blue America & Toxic Femininity (Podcast) – NC Register
Honduran Cardinal Maradiaga Tests Positive for Virus – CNA via Catholic Herald

POLITICS:
The FBI is Now the Enemy of the American People – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  8 Catholic Books to Help You Become a Saint – Kevin Di Camillo at National Catholic Register
2.  How Do I Find & Select a Spiritual Director? – Fr. Jn. Bartunek, L.C./Catholic Spiritual Direction
3.  Sink or Swim: Catholicism in 60’s Britain thru John Ryan’s Cartoons – Liturgical Arts Journal
4.  ‘Ill-Considered’? Cardinal Cupich’s Tweets Get Few ‘Likes’ Among Bishops – NC Register
5.  False Prophets, Bad Fruits, & the Catholic Church – J.P. Nunez at Catholic365
6.  Exorcist Diary: Living With The Angels – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction
7.  Candlemass Eye Candy from St. Anne Church, Richmond Hill – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8.  Sachiko – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
9.  Satan Wants Us All To Be Secularists – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
10.  5 Easy Ways to Pray More Without Changing Your Routine – Amelia M. Carlson/Catholic365

Healing the Rupture: A Call for the Restoration of Minor Orders – Bp. Ath. Schneider at Crisis
Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
Papal Primacy & the Heresy of Conciliarlism – A.K.A. Catholic
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Short Introduction to Canon 915 – Eamon Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Biden’s Transgender Agenda Poses Religious Freedom, Privacy Problems – NC Register
Septuagesima: The Time that the Land Forgot – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement
Icons Vs. Pornography – The Symbolic World
Church Teaching an Untapped Resource to Responding to Culture Wars – CNA via The CWR
We Pay Debts of Justice by Performing Works of Mercy – Susanna Spencer at NC Register
St. Joseph & The Worldly Inconvenience of God’s Plan – Barbara Parolin at Catholic Stand
Report: Uyghur Women Subject to Systemic Rape in China’s Detention Camps – CNA
Persecution of Christians: A Global Commonplace – James MacGuire at Catholic Herald
Rwandan Priest Celebrated in Utah, Can Fr. Ubald be Declared a Saint? – Deseret News
Cardinal Bo Urges Myanmar’s Military to Release Aung San Suu Kyi – Catholic Herald

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

EVENING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Jesus’ Reasons for the “Messianic Secret” is Clear as Gospel Unfolds – Catholic Answers Mag
2.  What I Learned by Caring for Holy Relics – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
3.  About Time Somebody Said It – One Mad Mom
4. Cupich has Specialized in Making Enemies Rather than Friends – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
5.  Is Cardinal Cupich on His Way to the Vatican? – CNA via National Catholic Register
6.  Why Media Calls Biden ‘Devout Catholic’? – Mary Margaret Olohan at Daily Caller
7.  The Truth About Freemasonry & the Carbonari – Alta Vendita – David L. Gray
8.  Ask Father: Can Confessors in Any Way Act Upon Info They Receive in Confession – Fr. Zed
9.  CCD Concerns: Christ Without the Cross? – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
10.  Documentary Depicts ‘LGBT Jesus,’ Highlights Catholic Dissenters – CNA via NC Register

Over the Top or Flop? 5 Styling Hacks You’ll Love for St. Valentine’s Day (Cthlc Mode Blog) – MAS
A Christian Response to the “Cancel Culture” – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Why is It So Hard to Ask for Donations? Mystery Solved – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Adapting to Our Brave New World – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The Nature of the Fast in the Liturgy of Cheese-fare Week – New Liturgical Movement
Some Thoughts on Words & their Meanings – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
On a Correct Understanding of Amoris Laetitia: Which is it? Part I & Part II – Roma Locuta Est
Our Age Can’t Think or Love, But It Can Still Be Touched by Beauty – J. Pearce at NC Register
Christ in the City Serves Friends in Need on the Street – Autumn Jones at NC Register
Praying with Jesus & Faustina During Lent – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Relics of St. Blaise in Croatia – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
St. Thomas Aquinas & the Call to Be Magnanimous – L.A. Burrows at Catholic Women in Business
The Parenting Odyssey – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
Heraldry (Stemma, Arms) on Vestments: Historical Usages & Variations – Liturgical Arts Journal

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  When Salvation is a Phone Call Away: Gregory to Biden – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
2.  How Blessed Candles can Drive Away Demons – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
3.  SPLC Slammed After Labeling Pro-Life, Family Organizations as “Hate Groups” – CNA/NC Reg
4.  Febronianism Revisited: A Brief & Cautionary History – T Rowland PhD/Catholic World Report
5.  Temples of the gods: The Left Discovers Sacredness – Ch Williamson Jr/Catholic World Report
6.  Pope Francis Adds Memorials of 6 Saints to Roman Calendar – Devin Watkins at Vatican News
7.  Can America Escape the “Cycle of Sin?” – Edward J. Barr at Roma Locuta Est
8.  Symbols in a Godless Age – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9.  Burying the Alleluja 2021 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10.  Staying Married: Getting Beyond the Honeymoon Hype – Rick Becker at NC Register

What is the Roman Ritual?  A Deeper Life of Grace – Charles D. Fraune at Slaying Dragons
The GOP at a Crossroads & What it Means for the Pro-Life Movement – M. La Rosa/CNA/NC Reg
Nicodemus & Jesus: Breaking Bread with the Enemy – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
What Has Philosophy to Do With Religion? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Who is Ali al-Sistani, the Muslim Leader whom the Pope will meet in Iraq? – CNA/ The CWR
Were Orthodox Christians Massacred in Ethiopia? – Kevin Clarke at America Magazine
Military Takeover is Terrible News for Myanmar’s “Forgotten” Christians – F. Rous/Catholic Herald
Outlook for Nigerian Christians is Bleak in Spite of Escaped Chibok Girls – Catholic Herald
St. Bernard’s Advice: How to Run a Catholic Apostolate – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
How to Make an Investment Wardrobe “Practical” (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling

POLITICS:
Meanwhile, in Occupied Washington – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Is Anyone Listening to Dr. Fauxi Anymore? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
PopeWatch: Vatican II Now, Vatican II Tomorrow, Vatican II Forever – TACatholic

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Is Divine Mercy Chaplet Meant to End Abortion? Supernatural Clues in Faustina’s Diary – ChP
2.  Blessed Sacrament Found Intact after Explosion at Madrid Parish – Catholic News Agency
3.  The Failure of the Spirit of Vatican II to Produce Like-minded Seminarians – Charles Coulombe
4.  How I Disconnected from the Google Borg – Eric Sammons at Swimming Upstream
5.  The Pope’s Misplaced Sympathy for Fathers Who Leave Home – Ph. Lawler at Catholic Culture
6.  The Worst Sin that Exists: Its Gravity & Cure – Jacinta Boudreau at Catholic365
7.  Vatican Communicators in Utter Confusion, But the Pope Likes It That Way – Sandro Magister
8.  Organizations Again Labeled “Hate Groups” Over Beliefs on Marriage – Ch. Rousselle at CNA
9.  The Gnostic Heresy’s Political Successors –  Edward Feser, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
10.  Condensed Milk Liturgical Music – Philippa Martyr at The Catholic Weekly

St. Bernard’s Advice: How to Run a Catholic Apostolate – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
On a Strange & Horrible Biblical Story & the “Bad” Memory of God – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
Taking on a Popular Pro-Abortion Argument – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Twitter, Truth, & Transgenderism: Catholic Outlet Suspended for Biden Nominee Report – CNA
How to Make an Investment Wardrobe “Practical” (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The President & The Faith – George Weigel at The Catholic Weekly
Pope Francis, Some Clues on His Way of Thinking – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
President Joe Biden’s Blue America – Gerard V. Bradley at National Catholic Register
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Fort Collins, Colorado – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Last Dogfight For Our Children? – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
Discouraged by Current Events? Here Are 10 Ways to Lift up Your Heart – NC Register
It is Right & Just: Off the Shelf with Scott Hahn – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Ask Father: Religious Challenge Coins as Sacramentals – Fr. Z’s Blog
Princess Elisabeth of Bohemia on Soul-body Interaction – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Journos Over Pell Trial as Media Admit Breach – NC Reg
Fr. Tonne on Candles in the Tradition of the Faith (1950) – Charles D. Fraune at Slaying Dragons
Conservative Scholars Call for Coalition Centered on Life, Family, Religion, Education – CNA
A Comparison of the Old & New Blessing of Candles on Candlemas – New Liturgical Movement
Card. Erdö: Budapest Eucharistic Congress will be a Great Sign of Hope Amid Pandemic – CWR
The Holy Vigilance of Editors – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic World Report

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
750 Killed in Ethiopian Church – Fionn Shiner at Aleteia

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Founding the Christian Society Conf.: Steubenville, March 19th-20th – Fr. P.E. Waldstein, O. Cist.

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
This Could Easily be the Spirit of Vatican II Crowd Reunion Today – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

POLITICS:
Hmmm. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Renewal of Faith in the Holy Eucharist is Desperately Needed – Bishop Thomas Olmstead
2.  Ancient Fabric Discovery Shows how Kings David & Solomon may have Dressed – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  After Cupich’s Twitter Tantrum, Gomez Needs to Lead Bishops’ Approach to Biden – NC Rgstr
4.  A Week in Hell – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
5.  Pope Francis Meets with Cardinal Cupich after Biden Inauguration Statement Dispute – CNA
6.  Card. Müller: U.S. Stands Against Most Brutal Campaign to De-Christianize The West – CWR
7.  The Ecumenical Dog That Doesn’t Bark – David Mills at Catholic Herald
8.  13 Cool Pro-life Signs & Shirts at March for Life – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C.
9.  Does Idolatry Incur a Greater Penalty than Other Mortal Sins? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Zed
10.  How the Virgin Mary Led an Orange County D.A. to the Priesthood – K. McGregor at Angelus

How to Make an Investment Wardrobe “Practical” (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Sacred Art in the Age of Sex – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Was the Star of Bethlehem Actually an Angel? – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Will Catholics be Forced to Fight ‘Science’ with Science? – Ed Condon & JD Flynn at The Pillar
St. Bernard’s Advice: How to Run a Catholic Apostolate – B. Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Leveraging the Truth: The Catholic University & the Future of Western Civilization – The CWR
5 Remedies to Fight Sadness, According to St. Thomas Aquinas – ChurchPOP
25 Proofs That Jesus Isn’t a Vegetarian – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register
Saving Catholic Schools – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
Why Did Early Christians Call the Holy Spirit the “Wild Goose?” – K. Schiffer at NC Register
How the Virgin Stopped a Plague – Block Rosary Crusade International
Diakonia for the Domestic Field Hospital – Roland Millare, Ph.D., at The Deacon
Thriving as Catholics – Fr. Bevil Bramwell, O.M.I., Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Pope Declares World Day for Grandparents & Elderly Around Feast of Sts. Joachim & Anne – CNA
To Jesus Through Mary – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
A Brief History of the Vatican’s London Financial Scandal – The Pillar
Empire, Nationalism, & Integralism – Brother Pater Edmund Waldstein, O. Cist., at Theopolis

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Congo: Mass Killings of Christians a “Neglected Tragedy” – Ferdie Rous at Catholic Herald
Pakistan: Christian Nurse Goes Into Hiding after Blasphemy Accusation – Catholic Herald

OTHER WESTERN RITES:
Septuagesima in the Ambrosian Rite – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

POLITICS:
At War With the American People – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Meanwhile, Back in Quebec – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Thomas Howard (1935-2020) – Brother Pater Edmund Waldstein, O. Cist, at The European. . .