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MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Four Temptations Every Man Faces & How To Defeat Them – The Catholic Gentleman
2.  This Book is Most Helpful Book on St. Joseph I Found – Fr. Roger Landry at NC Register
3.  Oh No He Didn’t! – One Mad Mom
4.  What Is The Three Days Of Darkness (Alleged Prophecy) – Sister Anne at Nun Blog
5.  Abp Bellisario Moves Priest for Denying Pro-Abort Senator Communion – Must Read Alaska
6.  Why Did Jesus Die in His Thirties? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community In Mission
7.  Darkness Falls: One Year Later – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
8.  The Silence of Ireland’s Catholics: a St. Patrick’s Day Lament – Ph. F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
9.  Are Prophecies Speaking to Our Times? – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
10.  Honoring the Quiet Man – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement

3 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Asking for Donations – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Urgent! Help for a Priest with ALS, He Needs Our Help Now – Fr. Z’s Blog
PopeWatch: The Germans Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Anti-Philosophy of Daniel P. Horan, O.F.M. – Sohrab Ahmari at First Things
Turning an Argument Against Jesus’ Divinity on Its Head – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Abuse Report Exonerates Cologne Cardinal, Incriminates Hamburg Archbishop – CNS
The Sacrament of Baptism is Huge! – Christina Marie Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Catholic Exchange
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Did the Vatican Profit from the Elton John Homosexual Movie ‘Rocketman’? – The Pillar
How a Catholic Repair Man Brings His Faith Into His Work – CNA via The Catholic World Report
A Welcome Vatican Instruction – Richard P. Maggi at Crisis Magazine
What Covers a Multitude of Sins? – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
German Archbishop Offers to Resign After Abuse Report Findings – CNA via NC Register
Catholic Apologist Tim Staples Recalls His Conversion – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register

EVANGELIZATION:
Evangelize: Instead of Throwing Out Old Books, Donate to Local Library – Complete Christianity

CATECHISM:
Original Sin: Clarifying Ideas & Avoiding Misconceptions – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Virtues – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Lies Are at the Heart of Temptation – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Way of the Cross for Loved Ones – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Fathers & the Initiation Into Culture – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D./Sword & Spade/Those Catholic Men
Catholicism in Cambodia: A Few Faithful in a Land Recovering from Autogenocide – The CWR
Women Religious in Africa Push to Keep Elderly, Sick Safe from Virus – Sister Grace Candiru

POLITICS:
Fact Check: Biden Claim that Pope Approved Efficacy of Vax is Not True – CNA via NC Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Pope in Iraq Apologized to Victims, But His Anti-Gun Stance Helps ISIS Win – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
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

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
CNA Wants to Hire a Reporter – CatholicJobs.com

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Haunting Ruins of Ireland’s Great Monasteries – Lucien de Guise at Aleteia
2.  Arlington Diocese Seeks 150 New Teachers as Catholic School Wait List Grows – NC Register
3.  Fr. Martin Ain’t No St. Paul – One Mad Mom
4.  Patrick Coffin Interviews Ex-Gay Milo Yiannopoulos, Fr. Z Answers Their Latin Question – Fr. Z
5.  Sophia & Summoning the Demon: Fritz Lang’s Accurate Prophecy – K.V. Turley at NC Register
6.  Ask Father: Bishop Says No T.L.M. on Weekdays – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  PopeWatch: Don’t Let a Crisis Go to Waste – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Another Thing about the Lawless, Heartless St. Peter’s Mass Suppression Stunt – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Pandemic Leads To More Exorcisms – Dan Klein at Wishtv.com
10.  Woke “Rights,” the Equality Act, & Speaker Pelosi – George Weigel/The Catholic World Report

A Simple Explanation of the Catholic Faith – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
You Don’t Know What You’ve Got – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Are You Saved by Faith Alone or by Your Good Works? – John P. Hageman at Catholic Stand
Running Successful Catholic Capital Campaigns – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Healthy Secularity Is Possible: Response to Scott Hahn & Brandon McGinley – Nathaniel Peters
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Ireland in Exile – Patrick J. Walsh at Crisis Magazine
Our Dark Night – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
The Gift of Preparation: Stability for Challenging Times – L. Burrows/Catholic Women in Business
R.I.P.: Jude Dougherty – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
“Hail Mary” Sung in Hebrew, Quite Beautiful in Her Own Language – Steve Ray
Cardinal Marx’s Handling of Abuse Cases Under Scrutiny – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Vestments & the Celtic Revival – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Five Books to Help You Rediscover the Church This Lent – Abigail C.R. Gripshover/Catholic Stand
How Irish Established Catholic America – Kevin J. Jones at Catholic News Agency

CULTURE WARS:
Chile: Bishop Calls for Civil Disobedience Over Mass Restrictions – Inés San Martín at Crux

CULTURE OF LIFE:
E.W.T.N. to Premiere Documentary on Pro-Life Icon Joe Scheidler – CNA via NC Register

CULTURE OF DEATH:
The Anonymous Generation – Ben Broussard at Sword & Spade via Those Catholic Men

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
Why the Devil is “Faceless” in Art – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
The Facelessness of Tyranny, & the Tyranny of Facelessness – New Liturgical Movement

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
English Bishop Fears Germany’s Synodal Way Will Lead to De Facto Schism – CNA via NC Register
Why Do Catholics Use Holy Water? – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register
OSV Challenge for Big Ideas & $100,000 – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today
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

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Help Wanted: Summer Editorial Intern – The Lamp

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  It’s Time to Build That (Home) Library – Erika J. Ahern at National Catholic Register
2.  Five Gestures of the Priest at Mass & Their Meaning – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
3.  Humanæ Vitæ Farewell, Here Comes the One Who Will Celebrate Its Funeral – Sandro Magister
4.  Bishops’ Agency Admits to Deceptive Funding Scheme, Breaking Own Grant Rules – Lepanto
5.  On the St. Peter’s Mass Suppression Stunt Viewed from the Left – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Reactions to C.D.F. Statement Forbidding Blessings of Same-Sex Unions – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Toxic Chanceries – Michele McAloon, J.D.L., at Crisis Magazine
8.  Prevost & Cupich: Can the Bishops Judge Themselves? – Ed Condon at The Pillar
9.  The Temptations of Milo Yiannopoulos – Jerome German at Crisis Magazine
10.  The Pandemic, Global Tyranny, & the Religion of Antichrist – John Zmirak, Ph.D.

St. Joseph’s Sanctuary in Sioux Falls, South Dakota: Cathedral – Joseph Pronechen/NC Register
Advice for Young People Graduating from High School – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Pope Idolatry – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
God Loves You So Much – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
The Value of Stay-at-Home Moms? Priceless – Jessica Kramer at Crisis Magazine
I Proclaim My Evangelical Path Through Me To My Words – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
Homosexuality & Authentic Freedom – Mark Lowery, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
Running Successful Catholic Capital Campaigns – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
5 Books on St. Joseph to Read for the Jubilee Year – Joseph O’Brien at National Catholic Register
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Gazing Upon the Last Supper & Why You Need One in Your House  – Paige Rien at TOH Blog
My New Book Is Out: The Lost Art of Sacrifice – Vicki Burbach at Pelican’s Breast
Pope Francis Designates Lateran Palace a Museum & Cultural Site – CNA via NC Register
The Beauty of Reverence – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine
Thomistic Institute Unveils New ‘Aquinas 101’ Video Series – Lauretta Brown at NC Register

LENTEN LINKS:
At The Last Supper Jesus Christ gave Us the Heavenly Trifecta – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Spiritual Maturity – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Giving Up! (A Lenten Reflection) – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
The Inspiration We Need to Be Renewed in Lent – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand

CULTURE OF DEATH:
The Rat Race Risk – Justin Biance at Sword & Spade via Those Catholic Men

ARCHITECTURE:
Book Review: Manners in God’s House – First Prayers and First Missal – Liturgical Arts Journal

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
New ACS Podcast Features Ordinariate Vicar General & Chaplain to His Holiness – ACS Blog

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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Meat Friday: Thanks, St. Joseph – The Pillar
2.  Ask Father: Subtle Difference between “Lætare” & “Gaudete”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Deacon Greydanus Knows Not What He Does – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
4.  God Chose His Pronouns – Deal! – One Mad Mom
5.  One Year of Madness, & Where is the Church? – Leila Miller
6.  WSJ Editorial Exposes Big Fraud in Abuse Claims Against Boy Scouts – TheMediaReport.com
7.  The Lenten Surprise! – One Mad Mom
8.  Yes, You Can Lose Your Salvation – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
9.  “Practicing” Catholics – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
10.  St. Peter’s Side-Altar Mass Ban Triggers an ‘Imbergoglio’ – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza/NC Register

The Gates of Hell & the Death of Pan – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
God’s Hand is the Reason Why the Catholic Church Still Exists – D. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
The One-Legged Stool Called ‘Inscripturation’ is Not Taught in the Bible – Natl Catholic Register
The Joy Is Worth the Cost – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Another “We Are Our Rites!” Rant from Fr. Z – Fr. Z’s Blog
Running Successful Catholic Capital Campaigns – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
C.D.F. Responds about Blessing Same-Sex Unions: God “Does Not & Cannot Bless Sin” – Fr. Zed
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Two Churches Vandalized In Boston Area – Rick Sobey at Boston Herald
A Different Compendium – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Women Issue Statement Opposing Use of Abortion-Tainted Vaccines – CNA/NC Register
Politics Cannot Save Anyone – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
What to Drink on St. Patrick’s Day – Joe Rogers at The Spectator
Cardinal Zen Says Chinese Church Without Vatican’s Help Will Die Out Soon – Religion Unplugged
A Year Into Lockdown, Church in Netherlands Fears Permanent Decline – Crux

CULTURE WARS:
Biden’s Transgender Agenda Faces Backlash From America – C. McGovern at NC Register
Official Vatican Ruling on Blessing of the Unions of Persons of the Same Sex – C.D.F.

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Reliquary Bust – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Lætare Sunday: What is that Pink (or Rose) Sunday in Lent Called Again? – Scott Smith, J.D.

POLITICS:
Identity Politics as a (Neo-Pagan) Religious Phenomenon – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
God as Fire – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
Give Up Worry for Good: Off the Shelf with Gary Zimak – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
It’s Great To Be a Catholic Woman – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Saint Joseph, Reverent Father, & Protector of Holy Church – Fr. Matthew MacDonald at The CWR
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

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Who Wrote the Bible? 3 Catholic Perspectives on Biblical Authorship – Clarifying Catholicism
2.  Book Emphasizes Reality of Spiritual Warfare, Need for Vigilance & Forgiveness – The CWR
3.  Must I Go to a Novus Ordo Mass & Receive on the Hand to Fulfill My “Easter Duty”? – Fr. Zed
4.  ‘A More Radical Public Witness’ on the Vaccines – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
5.  I Predict Trouble Ahead For Psychics – Patti Maguire Armstrong at epicPew
6.  A Recipe for Possession – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
7.  When the Mass Changed: Memories of an Altar Server in the Sixties – Liturgy Guy
8.  Belgium: The Last Trappist Leaves His abbey & One More Beer Dies Off – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  We Should Be Ashamed of Ourselves – David Larson at Crisis Magazine
10.  Cardinal Burke Reacts to the St. Peter’s Mass Suppression: Rescind It Immediately – Fr. Zed

Post-Brexit, France Wants to Adopt Latin at Official E.U. Language, Fr. Z Fisks – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Wear Animal Prints; So They Don’t Wear You (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Five Reasons Why Christians Are Public Enemy No. 1 – Jennifer Roback Morse at NC Register
Just One Hour a Week? – Cesar R. Falcon at Catholic Stand
The Tragedy of Our Times: Spiritual Leaders’ Silence Normalizes Evil – Fr. Richard Heilman
Signs & Signposts – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Are Women Permitted to Sing the Propers of the Mass? – New Liturgical Movement
Running Successful Catholic Capital Campaigns – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Inquisition at the Liturgy Congregation? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why in Iraq the Pope Had To Keep Quiet About the Jews – Sandro Magister
The Paradoxes of Nonjudgmentalism – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Shroud of Turin Leads to Conversions, Founding of Shroud Center – Jim Graves at NC Register
Strong Families, Strong Selves – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
Cardinal Burke Statement on Offering of Holy Mass in Papal Basilica of St. Peter – Cardinal Burke
Amazon Explains Why It Erased ‘When Harry Became Sally’ – J. Frawley Desmond at NC Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Priest Challenges Scottish Ban on Worship – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
China Emboldened in Suppressing Christianity – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register

CULTURE WARS:
Poland Objects to E.U. Declaring Itself ‘LGBT Freedom Zone’ – CNA via National Catholic Register
Gutting Female Athletics: An “Equality Act” Tragedy – Robert G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
Equality Without Windows – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Question of Aestheticism in the Classical Roman Liturgy – Liturgical Arts Journal

MUSIC:
Restore Our Choirs for Easter & Save Our Choral Tradition – Ch. Cole at New Liturgical Movement

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
PopeWatch: Infuriating – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

POLITICS:
Our Feminized, & Politicized, Loser Military – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
End the Clock Follies! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bravo! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
On the 8th Anniversary of the Election of Cardinal Bergoglio – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Assessing the Papal Trip to Iraq – Fr. Benedict Kiely at The American Conservative
The Destruction of Man vs. The Truth – Antonio J. Galindo Aleman at Catholic Stand

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The ‘Jesus’ Revered by Muslims Not Same Jesus Worshipped by Christians – W. Kilpatrick, Ph.D.
Priests Share Hope for New Pittsburgh Parish in Black Catholic Tradition – K. Veik/CNA/The CWR
Catholic, Papist, & Popolatry: What’s the Difference? – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Encountering the Holy Spirit Through John the Baptist – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
Catholic Campaign to Aid Syrian Children who ‘have Known Nothing but War’ – C. Grogan at CNA
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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Our Lady of China, Pray for Us – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Pope to Give Knock Shrine New International Status on St. Joseph’s Feast – C Mares/CNA/CWR

Note:  We will return to our regular publishing schedule for all sites on Monday.

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Must Read – A Church in Crisis: Pathways Forward by Ralph Martin – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
2.  A Hero for Our Time – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
3.  Milo & Me – One Mad Mom
4.  Cardinal Sarah Interviewed: Some Choice Moments – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Exactly 310 Years After Guadalupe, Mary Appeared to Indians in Present-Day U.S. – NC Rgstr
6.  Why I Love Fishwrap (a.k.a. National Catholic Reporter) – Fr. John A. Perricone, Ph.D.
7.  U.S. Bishops to Vote on Plan for Eucharist & Pro-Choice Catholic Politicians – The Pillar
8.  Why have All the Catholics Gone? – Fr. Gavan Jennings at Mercatornet
9.  How to Know if You Are Under a Spiritual Attack – Wendy McMahan at Catholic Stand
10.  “Just Call Me Father Bob” – Deacon James H. Toner at Crisis Magazine

Running Successful Catholic Capital Campaigns – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Our Lady’s Seven Last Words – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Wrap Your Head Around This Creative & Stylish Idea (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Anti-Catholic MSNBC & Rachel Maddow on Fr. Emil Kapaun – Rocco Palmo via New Advent Blog
Listen to Him – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
The Other Extreme of Lust – Thomas Connelly at Those Catholic Men
The Equality Act is More Than “Not Perfect” – It’s Evil – One Mad Mom
The Church & The suicide of The West – James Kalb, J.D., at The Catholic World Report
A Demonic Ruse – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
Is the Vatican Taking Steps to Help Campaigns Against Abortion-Tainted Vax? – Ed Pentin
Biden’s Transgender Agenda Encounters a Backlash From America – C. McGovern/NC Register
Church Of The Dung Beetles – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Biblical Numbers, Biden, & The Beast – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
The World Episcopate & the German Apostasy – George Weigel at EPPC
Is Christ Moving in Jordan Peterson? Jordan Weeps While Discussing Christianity – ChurchPOP

LENTEN LINKS:
Byzantine Hymns for Mid-Lent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Meanwhile, Back in Quebec – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cancel Culture Comes to Catholics & All Christians – Robert G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
This Year’s Good Friday Collection Vital for Holy Land Christians – CNA via NC Register
Do Pandemic Restrictions Serve the Common Good? – Stephen Sammut, Ph.D./Crisis Magazine
Christian Agitation & the Equality Act – Susan Selner-Wright, Ph.D., at Denver Catholic
Report: China’s Treatment of Uyghurs Meets Definition of Genocide – CNA via NC Register

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
Pre-Orders Ready Again for North America’s Ordinariate Daily Office Book – Peter Jesserer Smith

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Just in Case You Doubted the Insanity That is Cancel Culture – D. McClarey, J.D.
Abortion Is Slavery:  Minority Genocide – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
Report: Abortuories in 32 States Failed to Use Proper Sanitary Procedures – Live Action News

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Benedictus: An Affordable Missalette for the Traditional Liturgy – Liturgical Arts Journal
Blind Priest Wants to Learn the T.L.M., Lots of Challenges. Fr. Z Offers Help – Fr. Z’s Blog
Characteristics in Evolution of Vestment Design, Decoration Thru Centuries – Liturgical Arts. . .

SCIENCE:
Getting Science & Religion Wrong (Plus Chinese Virus Vaccines) – Jimmy Akin

SCRIPTURE:
Is Long-Dismissed Forgery Actually Oldest Known Biblical Manuscript? – J. Schuessler/NY Times
The 10th Commandment: Vague Placeholder or Key to Happiness? – J Craig/Those Catholic Men

ARCHITECTURE:
The First Oak Selected for the New Spire of Notre-Dame de Paris – Fr. Z’s Blog

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
Do You Struggle with Anxiety? – Chris Stefanik via New Advent Blog

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
It is Right and Just – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

CANON LAW:
Canon Law & the Mass Pro Populo – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy

POLITICS:
Getting Ready for President Harris? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Is Racial Disparity Evidence of Racism? – Regis Nicoll at Crisis Magazine
The C Word – The American Catholic
USCCB, Don’t Beat Around the Abortion Bush – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Nun Begs Police Not to Shoot Protesters During Myanmar Unrest – H. Brockhaus at CNA

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Could St. Sabina’s (Fr. Pfleger’s Parish) become a South Side Showdown? – J.D. Flynn/The Pillar
Are German Bishops Poised to become Liberal Luthers? – Clemente Listi at Get Religion
Pell, Napier, Stella, Scola: The Cardinals Who Age Out of the Conclave This Year – The Pillar
Authentic Renewal in the Church, Will It Ever Happen? Yes – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern. . .
Building Saints: The Virtues of Fortitude & Perseverance – Jeff Minick at Seton Magazine
Gnostic Politics – R.R. Reno at First Things
Teresita: The Spanish 10-year-old Who Became a Missionary – CNA/ACI Prensa via NC Register
Just Too Cool: 700 Year Old Papal Vineyard in France Revived by Benedictine Monks – Fr. Z’s Blog
Knights of Columbus’ New Supreme Knight: Discipleship & Evangelization – Peter Jesserer Smith
Of Gauntlets, Spaghetti Wall Art, & St. Robert Bellarmine – Fr. Z’s Blog
Living in God’s Image – Daniel Mark 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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Milo Coming Home – Foxfier at The American Catholic
Second Alleged Abuse Victim of Brooklyn Bishop Files Lawsuit – Ch. Rousselle at CNA
Can St. Joseph Sell a House? Skip Burying Statue, Priests Say – Catholic News Service

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Iraqi Parliament Declares Christmas Official Holiday – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

EVENING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Look at the English Standard Version (Catholic Edition) Lectionary for Ordinary Form – NLM
2.  Activewear That Isn’t Skirting the Modesty Issue (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
3.  Bishop Barron, Beige Catholicism, Eric Sammons of Crisis Responds. . . I Rant – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  To Catholic Reformers: ‘Nighty-Night, Baby’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  Waiting for Episcopal Reform? Nighty-Night, Baby – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
6.  The Beiging of Bishop Barron – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
7.  Welsh Contemplatives Speak From Their Silence – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
8.  Having a Homely House in Ugly Times – John Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft
9.  ‘Ordet’ is an Excellent Movie for Lent – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
10.  Cooperation with Evil in Medicine; Time to Get Beyond Vaccines – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D.

How to Not Feel Guilty When Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
From Feckless Episcopal Leadership, Lord Save Us – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
A Catholic Response to the Mental Health Crisis – Glenn Slaby at Catholic Stand
The Bible Alone? That’s Not What the Bible Says – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
The True Story of a Chaplain War Hero: Fr. Emil Kapaun’s Life & Legacy – B.K. O’Neel/NC Register
The Church & the Barbarians – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Do You Like Wine? God Loves Wine – Mark Haas at Catholic Exchange
‘Shun Worldly Talk’ – Thomas à Kempis from The Imitation of Christ
Germany’s Bishops Aim to Rewrite Catechism, Igniting Potential Schism – Religion Unplugged
The Ten Commandments & Soul-Cleansing – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
The Pope Can’t Save Iraq’s Christians – Max J. Joseph at UnHerd
Pope Francis Will Bless This Virgin Mary Statue Desecrated by Islamic State – C. Mares at CNA

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Nun & Monk Put Themselves Between Police & Protestors in Myanmar – John Burger at Aleteia
Joyfully Fighting the Culture Wars with Austin Ruse (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Save the Liturgy, Save the World! A TLM Community Reports in with Good News – Fr. Z’s Blog
Latin Liturgy Association: Complimentary 1-Year Membership for Priests & Seminarians – Fr. Zed

SCRIPTURE:
The Conquering Power of Praise: The Text From Second Chronicles – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
The Joys of Revelation Transcend Philosophy – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
New Compendium Book: Defending the Faith against Present Heresies. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog

POLITICS:
The Equality Act Is Latest Push in Biden’s Prioritization of Transgender Issue – L. Brown/NC Reg

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Enzo Bianchi, the Pope, & “That ‘Fox’ Herod” – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso
The Often Silent & Surprising History of Devotion to St. Joseph – S. Meisel/Catholic World Report
Men Need St. Joseph – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
St. Katharine Drexel Gave Up Everything She Had to Follow Christ – Jim Graves at NC Register
Washington Account of $2M Cardinal Wuerl Fund Raises Transparency Questions – The Pillar
10 Ways to Bring God’s Love to the World – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
In Iraq, Pope can Deepen Ties with Church’s Natural Islamic Partners – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
The Hidden Glory of Christ – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
2021 OSV Challenge Will Help Build Up Catholic Innovators & Non-Profits – Jim Graves/The CWR
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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  10 Mysterious Things to Know about Guardian Angels – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
2.  The (Beautiful) Humeral Veil(s) – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
3.  Cardinal Pell & Squirming Catholics – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
4.  The Origins of Woke Madness – Jonathan B. Coe at Crisis Magazine
5.  Catholic Schools are Saving Western Civilization – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
6.  Washington Archdiocese Allocates $2M for Cardinal Wuerl’s ‘Continuing Ministry’ – The Pillar
7.  Oscars Voter: Nothing Entertaining or Inspiring About Killing Unborn Babies – NC Register
8.  PopeWatch: Puppetmasters’ Administration – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  When a Man Proposes – John Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft
10.  Joe Biden as a Catholic President – Scott Davis at Catholic Stand

At Mass ad orientem Why Doesn’t the Priest Turn Around for the Preface Dialogue? – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Balance Mission & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Trend Towards More Traditional Church Architecture Welcomed – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Wrap Your Head Around This Creative & Stylish Idea (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
EWTN News to Launch Weekly Discussion Show – CNA via National Catholic Register
Apologetics in the “Age of Cancellation” – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
When Mystique Obscures Mystery, Some Truths About Holy Icons – D. Clayton/New Liturgical. . .
Bishops Address Concern Over Johnson & Johnson Vaccine’s Abortion Link – Cthlc News Service
Canadian Bishops’ Charitable Arm to End Partnerships with Anti-Catholic Groups – NC Register
Mary, a Model for Islam? – Matthew Hanley at Crisis Magazine

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Racist Babies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Investigator: Possibly 10K Abuse Victims in French Church Since 1950 – Natl Catholic Register

SCRIPTURE:
The Good Friday Tradition of the ‘Last Words of Christ’ – CNA via The Catholic World Report

POLITICS:
Meanwhile, Back in Quebec – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
CPAC Straw Poll Reveals Pro-Life Policies to be Least Important Issue – CNA via NC Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  5 Great Planners Designed to Support a Catholic Lifestyle – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
2.  A Proposal for the Restoration & Renewal of 1948 Breviarium Romanum – L Fratantuono PhD
3.  PopeWatch: Good Questions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4.  Sexually Abused by Demons – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
5.  Dear B16: 5 Non-Negotiables are Official U.S. Policy, are They Catholics Policy Too – E Barr JD
6.  An Emeritus Here, an Emeritus There, Pretty Soon You’re Talking about a Lot of Popes – Fr Zed
7.  Why Catholics Should Care About Bitcoin – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
8.  St. Sabina Retains Monthly $100K Until Fr. Pfleger Probe Over – The Pillar
9.  Celebrate Every Wednesday, Especially First Wednesdays, in Honor of St. Joseph – NC Rgstr
10.  Pp. Francis, the German Question Risks Putting the Whole Church in Crisis – A. Gagliarducci

On the 8th Anniversary of McCarrick’s “Influential Italian Gentleman” – Steven O’Reilly at Roma. . .
The Restless Search For & Finding God – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Sad Death of a Pro-Life Father Challenges Church in India’s Christian Heartland – NC Register
How to Balance Mission & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Rabbit Hole of Critical Thinking – Francis A. Grabowski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Wrap Your Head Around This Creative & Stylish Idea (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Baton Rouge, New Orleans Bishops Differ On Vaccine – New Orleans Fox 8
Take It From Tolkien: ‘The Lord of the Rings’ is a ‘Religious & Catholic Work’ – NC Register
Vandals Strike at Historic Mother Church of Knights of Columbus – Jos. Pronechen/NC Register
Shahbaz Bhatti Proclaimed Christ in a Muslim Nation, Assassinated 10 Years Ago – NC Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Catholic Connect Suspended from Instagram for Apparent Copyright Infringement – NC Register
The Equality Act’s Deep & Dangerous Falsehoods – Fr. Jay Scott Newman/Catholic World Report
International Outcry After 47 Hong Kong Democrats Arrested – The Pillar

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Have You Ever Thought of Praying Outside an Abortion Clinic? – Kathryn Jean Lopez

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Responding to the Allure & Incoherency of Transgenderism – Nathanael Blake, Ph.D., at The CWR

SCIENCE:
Facts: The Science of Fertility Based Methods with Dr. Marguerite Duane – Hormone Genius

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The Unsoundness & Imprudence of “Common-Good Originalism” – Ed Whelan JD/Public Disc. . .
When Race Doesn’t Matter – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
Action Item! Support for an Important Relic Apostolate – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence During Holy Week – Catholic News Agency
Good for Our Health – Carol Monaco 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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Mid-Eighteenth Century Neopolitan Ostensorium (Monstrance) – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  Restored for the Carpenter: St. Joseph Church Returned to Original Beauty – J Pronechen/Reg
3.  The Bishop Crisis with Dr. Janet Smith – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
4.  Why Would a Bishop Refuse to Ordain a Seminarian? – C. Caridi, J.C.L./Canon Law Made Easy
5.  No Jab, No Jesus? – Complicit Clergy
6.  Canadian Concentration Camps – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  The Myth of a Sunday with No Mass – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
8.  Madness: Anti-Semitism on Frontier Airlines – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Ask Father: Can We Catholics Observe Jewish Feasts like Purim? – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  History’s Preeminent Issues, Where in God’s Name were the Spiritual Leaders? – Fr. Heilman

How Do Sins Against the Eucharist Cause Our Lord to Suffer? – New Liturgical Movement
A Letter to a Tired Friend – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
The Conversion Story of C.S. Lewis – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register
How to Balance Mission & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pandemic Vaccines: Good from Evil? – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Wrap Your Head Around This Creative & Stylish Idea (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
The ‘Hamilton’ Saint: Elizabeth Seton & the Ten-Dollar Founding Father – Ma. Farrow at The Pillar
The Magic of Chivalry – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register
Controversy Surrounding the Proposed Western Doors of the Cathedral of Burgos – Lit. Arts. . .
On the 8th Anniversary of the Resignation of Pope Benedict XVI – Steven O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est

ARCHITECTURE:
The Rise, Fall, & Rediscovery of Lenton Priory – Natasha Hodgson at Medievalists.net

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
David L. Gray’s Guest Appearance on Old Fashioned Catholics – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
New Book Highlights Inspiring, Challenging Stories of Six Black Catholics – Carl E. Olson/CWR

POLITICS:
Sister Carol Keehan Gets the Xavier Beccera Catholic Problem Backwards – Kathryn J. Lopez
Vatican Prosecutors have Cell Phone of ‘Becciu’s Spy’ – The Pillar
The Deep & Dangerous Falsehoods Found in the Equality Act – Fr. Jay Scott Newman at The CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Analysis: Are Legal Reforms in the Vatican Designed Not to Work? – Ch. Altieri at Catholic Herald
Someone Else’s Reflections: An Aid To Prayer – Dom Cingoranelli 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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

EVENING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Following Charles Rice – Elizabeth Kirk at Crisis Magazine
2.  The Shroud of Turin & the Black Death – James Day at National Catholic Register
3.  Fr. Hunwicke Asks a Hard Question, Fr. Z Thinks He Deserves an Answer – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  How to Know if You Are Under a Spiritual Attack – Wendy McMahan at Catholic Stand
5.  Vatican Betrays Virgin Mary for Prophet Muhammad – Raymond Ibrahim at PJ Media
6.  ‘Francis Is Pope But Not Acting as Pope’, Aldo Maria Valli Explains His Recent Post – Ed Pentin
7.  That Ship Has Sailed–Time To Turn To God – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
8.  New Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Uses Abort Stem-Cell Line – D Prentice PhD/Lozier Institute
9.  “If a Priest Blesses Something Without Following the Ritual, Is It Really Blessed? – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Bishops Lack Communion Over Biden, Abortion, & Sacrament – The Pillar

ABC’s “The Good Doctor” Normalizes Transgender Pregnancy – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
How to Balance Mission & Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Xavier Becerra: Is It Fair to Hire a Hit Man as H.H.S. Secretary? – R Royal PhD/The Catholic Thing
Wrap Your Head Around This Creative & Stylish Idea (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley. . .
Nigeria is on Verge of Collapse Archbishop Martins of Lagos Says – The Pillar
What Changes May be Coming to the College of Cardinals in 2021? – CNA/Catholic World Report
Massive Catholic Center Planned for East Texas – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register
Think on the Things of Heaven, Not of the Earth – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
New Embroidered Work Blends Elements of the French & Italian Tradition – Liturgical Arts Journal
Pope Francis Says He’ll Die in Rome, Not in Argentina – Inés San Martín at Crux

CULTURE OF DEATH:
The Equality Act: Anti-Woman, Anti-Catholic – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine
Pushing the Elderly Out of Sight – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Forgiveness Makes You Free: Off the Shelf with Fr. Ubald – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
Trump’s Speech at C.P.A.C. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Democrat Enforcers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Iconoclasm & Unintended Consequences – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Joe Scheidler (1927-2021): ‘We See Ourselves as Fighting for God’ – Jim Graves at NC Register

EVENING ISSUE TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Priest Weeps at Irreverence for Eucharist, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Man Dies on His Knees in Front of Altar in Mexico City Church – DL Marina/ACI Prensa/NCReg
3.  These Healing Waters were Prophesied by a 20th-Century Nun – Bret Thoman at Aleteia
4.  On Live Streaming the Mass – Fr. Christopher Seith, Ph.D., at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
5.  North Carolina Baseball Player Finds Peace in Priestly Vocation – Trent Beattie at NC Register
6.  Exorcist Diary: Ugly But Blessed – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction
7.  A Different Way to Think about Death – Grazie Pozo Christie at Angelus News
8.  Why Mary’s Perpetual Virginity Matters – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
9.  The 33-day St. Louis de Montfort Marian Consecration – Donal Anthony Foley at Blue Army
10.  The Healing of Memories – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand

The Thief Who Stole Heaven – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Fr. Paul Dumais: Your Vocation Is One That Will Cause You to Love the Most – NC Register
Weeding the Lenten Garden After a Season of Neglect – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
A Royal Road to Canterbury – The Catholic Herald
Without God’s Love, Without Prayer – Nothing – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
What Can St. James Teach Us About Redemptive Suffering? – Shane Kapler at Catholic Exchange
The Transformative Collect of the Second Sunday of Lent – M.P. Foley/New Liturgical Movement
Popular Majors, Sports, & Activities at Newman Guide Colleges – Newman Society
Lent Is an Opportunity To Let God Empty Us of Our Pride – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Nature Versus Grace: The Imitation of Christ – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Six Franciscan Martyrs – De Processu Martyriali
Lent as Purgatorio – Kenneth Colston at Crisis Magazine
Baptism Is Not a Human Work – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Saint of the Day Quote: Blessed Maria Caridad Brader – D. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
The Imitation Game: Being Like Christ – Tony Crescio at Catholic365
Courage Offers Virtual Lenten Reflection – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
The History of Lent & Fasting in the Church – Donal Anthony Foley at Blue Army

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS