Big Pulpit

A Fight for Humanity is Taking Place Inside the Church – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Why da Vinci’s Famous Painting of the Last Supper Is Missing Jesus’ Feet – Billy Ryan at uCthlc
Are All Religions Pretty Much the Same? No Way. . . – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at NC Register
Sacristy Tips: The Traditional Way to Wear the Fascia – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Life Of A Carmelite – Claire Dwyer at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Shrine of St. Michael the Archangel on Mount Gargano – Gregory DiPippo at New Ltrgcl Mov
St. Padre Pio: Modern Saint of Obedience – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
Ask Father: Organ Donation for Research after Death – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Be Strong, Fear Not’: The Case for Christian Stoicism – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
A Defense of Consecration to Mary – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
A Legend of St. Helena, the Discoverer of the True Cross – Gregory DiPippo at New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Seven Reasons Why Peter is the Rock – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Bishop’s Crosier: Shepherding the Flock with Style – Lucien de Guise at Aleteia
One Hundred Silver Doves – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Metaphysics & Theology – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
An Early 18th Century Antependium of St. John the Evangelist – Shawn R. Tribe at Lit Arts Jrnl

How the Church Has Changed the World: Be Not Afraid – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at CERC
Four Cardinals Sign Appeal for Sacraments, Liberties – Edward Pentin at National Cthlc Register
The Fifties: Catholic Paradise Lost? – Charles A. Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
New Book: B16 Confirms His Resignation, Clings to Confusing Theology – Steve Skojec at 1P5
Hand Sanitizer & Particles of the Host – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Pell Does Not Deserve Scapegoat Status – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Contempt for Communion & the Mechanization of Mass – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Hollywood’s Rich Portrait of Priestly Ordinations in The Cardinal film – Fr. A.J. McDonald at SO
The Faith of a Madwoman – Elizabeth Jean Seah at Ignitum Today
$100 Million Russian Church Honoring Putin, Stalin, & War To Open Soon – Alexei Lidov at RU
Refine Your Summer Style with 5 Easy Steps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Memento Mori, Thoughts on Growing Old – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Did Jesus Rename Simon the “Rock”, Confusion with Petra, Cephas, Rock & Peter – Steve Ray. . .
It’s Okay to Ask for Healing – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand
The Uncanny Architecture of the Roman Pantheon – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
More Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Coronavirus, Communism, & Our Lady – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
The Papal Court (Aula Pontificia) – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Dr. Peter Kreeft: “Beauty is the First Thing We Notice & Love” – Paul Senz at The CWR
Will Having Kids Make You Happy? That’s Not the Right Question – Niall Gooch at Catholic Herald
Defending the Right to Work – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
One Quarter of Brits Tuning Into Broadcasted Religious Services – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
Solidarity & Social Distancing – Stephan Phelan at Magis Center

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Eastern Rite vs. Roman Rite: What’s the Difference? This Byzantine Priest Explains – ChurchPOP
Visions of St. Gertrude the Great – Joseph Freyaldenhoven Catholic365
God Preserve Us from Godless Philanthropy – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
Do You Know? The Patronage of Each of the 12 Apostles – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
22 Reminders That St. Augustine Was 100% Catholic – Dave Armstrong at National Cth Register
A Model Roman Altar – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Did You Know? The Candy Cane Is a Catholic Christmas Creation – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Ecclesiastical Textiles of Richard Norman Shaw (1831 – 1912) – Shawn R. Tribe at Lit Arts Jrnl

POLITICS:
DOJ, Rel-Lib Gps Fight for Religious Freedom Amid Pandemic – Lauretta Brown at NC Register

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Illinois Governor Says Churches May Not Reopen for “a Year or More”! Covid-1984 – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Sarah Signs Appeal, Then Revokes; The Way It Happened – Marco Tosatti at Stilvm. . .
Cardinal Sarah Says He Did Not Sign Appeal Against Pandemic Restrictions – CNA via NC Rgstr
Turkey’s Christian “Doctor of the Poor” Succumbs to Coronavirus – John Burger at Aleteia
Lessons from History on the Coronavirus – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
12,000+ US Catholic Churches Applied For PPP Loans. . . – Christine Capatides at CBS News

Other Link(s):
My Exaggerated Post Vatican II “Orans” Position in 1954 – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .

Announcement(s):
Andrew Walther Appointed President & COO of EWTN News – National Catholic Register

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD: Weekend Edition
Poll: Young Americans Care More About Money Than Making a Family – Joy Pullmann at Fdrlst
Why I Am an Originalist—Properly Understood – Roger Pilon at Law & Liberty

Fr. Z Rants about Banning of Communion on the Tongue & the “New Normal” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest Who Had Controversial Blog Has Been Suspended – AP via Crux
Cardinal Pell ‘Surprised’ by Royal Commission Findings – Catholic News Agency
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Joe Biden, James Martin, & The Human Rights Campaign – Jos. Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Bishops: Our Lady of America Apparitions Not Supernatural – Greg Erlandson at Ct News Service
Why the Installations of Atlanta’s New Archbishop was Splendid – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Extra Touches Count: Making of a Church Entrance Marker – John Paul Sonnen at Lit Arts Jrnl
‘Why I Wrote a Book about the Antichrist’ – Francis Phillips at Catholic Herald
13th Century Illuminated Manuscript (Psalter) Digitised – Medievalists.net
Two False Arguments for God’s Existence – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Why We Can’t Do Evil Even If Good May Come – Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D., at Word on Fire
The Lay Role in Covering Up Abuse – Philippa Martyr, Ph.D., at The Catholic Weekly
Month of Mary: How to Plant a Mary Garden – Mary Farrow & Kate Olivera at CNA via Newsman
The Truth About Social Media – Scott P. Richert at Our Sunday Visitor
Absurdity – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
Author: Dorothy Day’s Faithful Orthodoxy Too Often Overlooked – Carl E. Olson at The C. Wor Rep
Hope to Die; Book Review – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
What is an Evangelical? – Paul A. Djupe & Ryan P. Burge at Religion in Public
More Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Carrying Jesus into the Public Square for College Catholic Graduates – Dan Lipinski at Pub Dis
Parable of the Sower in Further Allegory: 3 Dimensions of the Church – Scott Pauline at Cthlc365
Communist China Begins ‘Crusade’ Against Christianity – OpIndia
Modern Science is Built on a Christian Foundation – Dave Armstrong at National Cthlc Register
Beyond Public Gatherings Debate: Religious Freedom & Covid-19 – Ch. L. Bombino, J.D., at RU

POLITICS:
Is Pro-Abort Catholic Biden a Problem for US Bishops? – Lauretta Brown at National Cth Register

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Are We Under Interdict? Sanctions – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
Breaking the Virtual Church Habit – James Tonkowich at National Catholic Register
Historic Reason Irish Donating to Native Americans Hit by Covid-19 – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
For Australia’s Catholics, Resumption of Normality May be on Horizon – Cronan Yu at Cth Herald
Religious Liberty Means Covid-19 Restrictions Cannot Target Churchgoers – Tony Perkins at RNS

Podcast(s):
A Mexican Catholic’s Thoughts on President Donald J. Trump – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Announcement(s):
Cincinnati Auxiliary Bishop Resigns After Failing to Act on Allegations – Ed Condon at CNA/CH

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
What Will Become of Europe? – Carson Holloway, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
Richard the Lionheart May Not Have Spoken English, 7 Surprising Facts – Douglas Boyd at HE
Media Hysteria is Tearing the Social Fabric – Alex Cameron at Sp!ked
In Georgia, a Blatant ‘Citizen’s Arrest’ Homicide of Ahmaud Arbery – Sohrab Ahmari at NY Post
Robespierre & Auden, Autists – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
“Western Civ” Was Not a Late Invention – Stanley Kurtz, Ph.D., at Columbian College of Arts & . . .
European Leaders Cower in the Face of Communist China – Soeren Kern at International. . .

The US Church is Going Broke, Here’s Why, & What It Could Mean – J.D. Flynn at CNA/Newsman
Masses Open Up: Priests Told Drop Hosts on Hands, Communion on Tongue Banned – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Miraculous Healing & a Mystic from New Jersey – Michael O’Neill at National Catholic Register
Live Adoration Online at St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Chapel in Poland – EWTN Poland Adoration Link
Possible Schism of the Church in Germany – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso
Let’s Bring Back Proper Christian Names – Melanie McDonagh at Catholic Herald
How Did Jesus Go From Being a Hero to Being Hated In Less Than a Week? – Msgr. Charles Pope
Pope Merges Canadian Diocese & Archdiocese – Vatican News
The Untold Story of Boko Haram’s Origins – Jacob Zenn at Columbian College of Arts & Sciences
Listen to the Monks – Anja Renkes at Ignitum Today
Cremation or In-Ground Burial – Ralph Hathaway at Catholic365
Catholic Response to Blacks Disproportionately Affected by Covid-19 – David L. Gray
The Calix Society: 12-Step Catholic Synergy – Catholic Stand
Sewer Cleaners Wanted in Pakistan: Only Christians Need Apply – ur-Rehman/Abi-Habib at NYT
Witness to Love’s Virtual Date Night Series Aims At Marriage Renewal – Carrie Kline at Ignitu. . .
Istanbul: May Former Hagia Sophia Cathedral become a Mosque? – Christophe Lafontaine
More Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Meet Mary: Mary In The Early Church – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
As Long As Vax Tied To Abortion, Christians Need Exemptions – Gifford Gorbien at The Fdrlst
More Case Studies Showing Benefits of Traditional Sanctuary Orderings – Shawn R. Tribe at LAJ
B16’s Western Culture Delves into Foundations of European Life – James Baresel at The CWR
Christendom College ‘More in Demand Than Ever,’ Says Enrollment VP – Newman Society
In Praise of Good Teachers – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
English Diocese Starts Mass-by-Phone for Those without Internet– Charles Collins at Crux

POLITICS:
A New Book for a Divided Country – Rick Yoder at The Amish Catholic
World is ‘Washing Its Hands’ of Lebanon, Maronite Bishop Warns – Christine Rousselle at CNA

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Coronavirus, Where is Thy Sting?; Why This Gripping Fear is Useless – Msgr. Charles Pope
Afraid of the Big, Bad Virus? Play the Numbers Game – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic
The Unintended & Intended Consequences of Anti-Virus Measures –  J. Ureta at Ed Pentin’s Blog
Seven Coronavirus Fatalities at Michigan Convent – Christine Rousselle at CNA via Newsman
Church Wasn’t Prepared, Either, for Pandemic, Nuncio to U.S. Says – Mark Pattison at CNS
Pakistan’s “Dirty Job” Workers (Only Christians) at High Risk of Covid-19 – Robin Gomes at VN

Announcement(s):
Want Ad: Southern Diocese Seeks New Bishop, Only Christlike Need Apply – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Pope Appoints New Bishop for Pembroke, Canada – Vatican News

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Cuomo Gives People More to Hate New York: He’ll Tax Virus Volunteers – Bryan Preston
Are These Blue-State Governors Just Pro-Virus? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
The Menace of Coronavirus Snitches – Matthew Walther at The Week
Texas Created a Wuhan Virus Martyr by Imprisoning Shelley Luther – Andrea Widburg at AT
Child’s Public School Apocalypse – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Persecution of Jimmy Lai – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Powerblog
Mike Rowe Is Right: There’s “No Such Thing” as a Non-Essential Worker – Jon Miltimore at FEE
Alfred the Great & Edington: How the King of Wessex became Great – Jem Roberts at History. . .
The Unlikely Media Empire Inspired by Falun Gong – William Huang at Mercatornet
The Return of Conservative Nationalism – William Anthony Hay at Law & Liberty

The Reaction to B16’s Dictatorship Comments Proves His Point – Melanie McDonagh at C. Herald
The Priests I Admire the Most Are Probably Not Those You Would Expect – J. Sciambra at SoSJ
Pandemic Reaction Is Horrifying Illustration. . .Accompanying Ravages of Modernity – Ed Pentin
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Padre Pio Had Jokes! — & They Were Funny – Alex R. Hey at epicPew
The Divorce between Faith & Reason In the West – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at Claremont Rev of Bks
East-West Disagreements about the Epiclesis & Transubstantiation – Pet. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
I’m Wrestling With Jean Vanier’s Coercive Legacy – Jane Barter at The Conversation
Still No Transparency in Vatican Financial Investigations – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Did St. Augustine Believe in Salvation by Faith Alone? – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Shameless. . .
No, Shakespeare Was Not Gay – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Nuns vs. the Coronavirus – Emma Green at The Atlantic
CDF: Belgian Bros. of Charity Hospitals Must Drop Catholic Identity Over Euthanasia – CNA
The Delicacy of Seventeenth Century Vestment Embroidery – Shawn R. Tribe at Lit Arts Jrnl
Simple Steps for Evangelization – William Hemsworth at Catholic Stand
Swiss Guards: Oldest Military Unit in Continuous Operation; No War in Centuries – Peter Suciu
The Comfortability of the Uncomfortable – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today May
Social Media & Spiritual Dangers for Catholics Today – Fr. Matthew MacDonald at The CWR
Building a Strong Family: Off the Shelf with Angele Regnier – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Helping Autistics Participate in the Liturgy – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C., at Thru Cthlc Lenses
More Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Natural Law & the Imperative of Timeless Principles – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
“The Family Must be Helped to Express Its Unique Protagonism” – Aurelio Porfiri at Altare Dei

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Cardinal Sarah: Many Pandemic Communion Proposals are ‘Madness’ – Ed Pentin at NC Register
Map App Tracks Viral Rosaries During Coronavirus – Christine Rousselle at CNA via Newsman
False Profits & Truth: Rediscovering Solidarity & Subsidiarity in Pandemic – Ron. L. Jelinek, Ph.D.

POLITICS:
Pulitzer Prize 2020 for the New York Times Won In Fiction – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic

Video(s):
Traditional Latin Mass Server Quarantine Workout – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Mvmnt

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Fair Warning, Uncle Joe: Stacey Abrams Is The New Sarah Palin – Bob Maistros at Issues &. . .
The Life or Death Question You Should Ask Any Leftist – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Woke Totalitarianism Wins A Big One – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
NYC: Peasants Think They Have Right to Work, Mass Protests to Make that Clear – Megan Fox
Pro-Lockdown Extremists in Denial about Why We Did It in the First Place – Rich Lowry at NYPost
The Incredible Shrinking Land of the Rising Sun – Marcus Roberts at Mercatornet
Mistaken Identity: How Chinese Look at the Uyghurs – Michelle Lee at Bitter Winter
The Kansas Fried Chicken Wars Four Generations Strong – Diana Lambdin Meyer at BBC
Gov’t Should Not Be Spared from the Austerity It Is Inflicting on Society – J. Kyle deVries at FEE

MORNING ISSUE:
Hey Islam! Let’s Do Dinner! – One Mad Mom
Ryan Burge, Rod Dreher, & Where Did All Those American Catholics Go? – Terry Mattingly at GR
The Haunting Unsolved Murder of Fr. Kunz – Matt C. Abbott at Catholic Exchange
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
In New biography, Benedict XVI Laments Modern ‘Anti-Christian Creed’ – CNA via Newsman
Echoes of Eugenics as Court Orders Woman to Wear Contraceptive Device – Dennis Sewell at CH
Father in Law? The Strange Case of the Male Mother – Ann Farmer at Mercatornet
Pornographic, Contraception Promoting-Subjects Used by Catholic Relief Services – M. Hichborn
Chicago Archd Plans to Start Public Masses, 10-Person Limit – M Armentrout at Chi Sun✶Times
Essential Reading about the Mass & about Priesthood – Fr. Z’s Blog
Becoming Home: The Beauty of Living in & Cultivating the Heart of Your Abode – E.S. Chapman
7 Uplifting Publications for the Modern Woman of Faith – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
What Socialism Is (& What’s Wrong with It) – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
That CDF Questionnaire! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Land of the Free Home of the Frightened – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Steve’s Hour Interview with William Deatherage – Steve Ray at Defender’s of the Catholic Faith
My Catholic Story – Richard Van Kirk at Catholic Stand
Rogationtide: Rediscovering The Treasure of Traditional Catholicism – Michael P. Foley at R. Cæli
More Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
St. Alphonsus, Spiritual Communion & the Need for a Personal Prayer Life – John Tuttle at CC
On Freedom – Nick Jones at Ignitum Today
Scholars Dispute Charge of Pius XII Holocaust Cover-Up – Catholic News Agency via The CWR
Communist China: Online Buyers of Religious Books Caught & Interrogated – Sun Kairui at BW
Report Gives Pakistan Failing Grade on Human Rights – Kathy Gannon at AP via Crux

POLITICS:
Researchers May Use Dead Babies, Archbp Urges Pro-life Vax – K Scanlon at EWTN News/NCRg
Protesters Slam Gov Beshear: Closed Churches But Kept Abortuories Open – Mic. Bilger at LN
A Big Case In A Small Land – John Williams O’Sullivan at First Things

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Coronavirus Reading: ‘Death Comes for the Archbishop’ – Carolyn Moynihan at Mercatornet
Beware Medical Absolutists – Michael Severance at The Catholic World Report
Phoenix Diocese Cuts Jobs, Ends Newspaper, Citing Revenue Shortfall – Catholic News Service

Announcement(s):
Blood Of St. Januarius Liquefies In Naples – Courtney Mares at CNA via Newsman
“Winningest Coach” Don Shula, a Dedicated Catholic, Dies at Age 90 – John Burger at Aleteia
Fatima Film Scene Debuts at Catholic Family Conference – Joseph Pronechen at Ntnl Ct Register

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
10 Painful Things I Learned When My Daughter Transitioned – Monica Rose at Mercatornet
‘Why I Got Arrested Protesting the Lockdown’ – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
The Less Obvious Running Mate Joe Biden Should Pick – Neil H. Simon at Cable News Network
Scotland on the Brink: the Nation’s Final Years of Independence – Karin Bowie at History Extra
Britain’s Blasphemy Culture – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Democrats, It’s Time to Consider a Plan B: Dump Biden – Elizabeth Bruenig at The N. York Times
Why Do Some Russian Surnames End With “-off”? – Russia Beyond
Who Put the West in Western Civilization? – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
The Mystery of Plague in Medieval Iceland – Chris Callow & Charles Evans at Medievalists.net
Biden Has a Real Latino Problem – León Krauze at Slate
Pressure Mounts on Trump to “Drop the Hammer” on Communist China – Alex Ward at Vox
6 People Have Corroborated Details Of Tara Reade’s Allegation Against Biden – Mary M. Olohan
Warren Buffett on Economic Comeback: ‘Nothing Can Basically Stop America’ – Joseph Vazquez
Communist China’s Duplicity on Covid-19 Rebounds Against Huawei – Claude Barfield at AEI
Worshiping the NHS – Theodore Dalrymple at Law & Liberty
Harvard Canceled Human Rights Event as Its President Met With Xi Jinping – Yuichiro Kakatuni
Cuomo Plays On Fears & Ignorance About Reopening The Economy – Issues & Insights
Communist China: Arabic Script, Islamic Symbols Ordered to Be Removed – Wang Anyang at BW
No, An All-Electric Fleet Won’t Save the U.S. Postal Service – Ross Marchand at FEE
Report: Communist China Hid Coronavirus’ Severity to Hoard Supplies – Will Weissert at AP
Bad Education Underscores Why Public Schools Shouldn’t Get Big Bailouts – Jonathan Butcher
Communist China’s Digital Cultural Revolution – Johanna M. Costigan & Xu Xin at The|Diplomat

MONDAY UPDATE:
When Christian Love is Called Christofascism: Anderson Cooper’s “Baby Son” – M. Brown, Ph.D.
Pope Accepts Resignation of Joliet’s Bishop Conlon – Catholic News Service via OSV News
International Outrage Over Denmark’s Fake Bible – Petra Heldt at International Policy Council
Irish Churches: Not Appropriate to Start Public Worship – Charles Collins at Crux
Joseph Smith Descendant Converts & Becomes Priest & More Links! – Tito Edwards at NC Rgstr
5 Questions About How Pandemic Will Affect the 2020 Election – Matthew Walther at The Week

MORNING ISSUE:
Pope Francis’s Labor Day Massacre That Everyone Missed – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Moving Toward One Rite of the Latin Rite Again but with Variations – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Rod Dreher & His Endism – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
A Sheep in American Clothing – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
The Cardinal, the Catholic Newspaper & a Public Disagreement – Christopher Altieri at C. Herald
How I Joined The Resistance: My Conversion Story – J.D. Vance at The Lamp Magazine
News About the Traditional Latin Mass Survey: “The Old Mass is Not in Danger” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Genuine & False Shepherds – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
6 Things Catholics Must Have In Home, Brit Medieval Revival & More! – Tito Edwards at NC Rgstr
The Formal United Methodist Schism is Delayed, We Can Start Sooner – Mark Tooley at RNS
Don’t Waste Your Life: The Importance of Bold, Faith-Filled Action – Sam Guzman at TCG
Accused Priests Cannot be Left ‘Destitute’ Buffalo Diocese Clarifies – CNA via Newsman
The Now Uncertain Future of the Order of Malta – Marco Tosatti at From Rome
Hope When Hope Seems Gone—Dr. Aaron Kheriaty – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Mozambique: The Hidden War Hardly Anyone is Talking About – Maria Lozano at Aleteia
Killer Speaks: Murdered Nigerian Seminarian Killed for Announcing Gospel – CNA via Newsman
Archdiocese of New Orleans Files for Bankruptcy – Catholic News Agency
How A Bat Could Provide Support for Transcendental Idealism – Elizabeth Noe at Clarifying. . .
Is Anglicanism a Gateway to Catholicism?: A Defense of Anglo-Catholicism – Paul Owen at MO
Closet CheckList Spotlight: Eyes On Sunglasses – Meghan Ashley Styling
Fr. Augustus Tolton, The No Limit Priest; Book Review – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
More Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
False Notions of the Common Good – Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at First Things

POLITICS:
Catholic Integralism; After Republican Virtue – James M. Patterson at Law & Liberty

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Are Priests & Bishops Cowardly During This Pandemic? – Fr. Richard Heilman at RC Man
Words of Comfort for Those Whose Bishop Demand Communion Only on the Hand? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Will We Take Virus Vaccine Made from Unborn Babies? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Top Vatican Cardinal Dismisses ‘Take-Out Communion’ as ‘Insane’ – Inés San Martín at Crux
At the Heart of Essential Work in a Covid-19 World – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand

Tweet(s):
Wherein Damian Thompson Vaporizes Christopher Lamb of The Tablet – Fr. Z’s Blog

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
To Anderson Cooper: A Son Deserves His Mother – Michael Brown, Ph.D., at The Stream
Many Colleges Should Close Permanently – Glenn K. Beaton at The Aspen Beat
When Tanks Fly: Meet Russia’s Crazy Antonov A-40 – Caleb Larson at The National Interest
How To Fight Decadence In The Age Of Pandemic – Rod Dreher & Ross Douthat at TACons. . .
Are the Great Books Enough to Revive Our Education System? – Erik Ellis at The Imaginative. . .
How Southern Poverty Law Center Started Inventing ‘Hate Groups’ – Kyle Shideler at Federalist
What Rome Learned from the Deadly Antonine Plague of 165 AD – Ed. Watts at Smithsonian Mag
Chinese Communists Bigger Threat Than Virus & US Must Confront It – Guangcheng & Saunders
If Adrian Vermeule Didn’t Exist, Would Originalists Have to Invent Him? – Mike Rappaport at L&L
Politifact “Factcheck” Falsely Claims PP Not an Abortion Biz – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
Communist China: Places of Worship Targeted During Pandemic – Li Pei at Bitter Winter
Pandemic Highlights Plastic’s Positive Role in Health & Safety – Kerry Jackson at Inside Sources
Unpacking Communist China’s Overseas Aid Program – Jo-Hannah Lavey at The Interpreter

The Reality & Dangers of Spiritual Narcissism – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm., at Cthlc Stand
New Artwork Shows St. Joseph as Young, Royal, & Powerful – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Mount Saint Michel: A Visit To The Most Catholic Of Islands – From Rome
Some Macabre Details from Torcello’s Last Judgement – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Jrnl
Seal Your Doorpost With The Divine Mercy Image – Whitney Hetzel at Get✚Fed
A Call to Humility in the Mystery of the Seven Thunders – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community. . .
Obscure Church Cannon: Excommunicated for Archery Against Another Catholic – W. Ryan at uC
A Marriage Preparation Program Worth Considering – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C., at ThCL
How To Interpret Icons – Phillip Rolfes at uCatholic
Truth & Lies – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
The Bible Teaches that Hell is Eternal – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
The Dignity of Work – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Aridity & Progress – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Seeking Peace – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
The Confessional: Dramatic Device Par Excellence – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
What is Happiness? Here’s a Basic Overview – Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D., at Magis Center
Selfless Love, Happy Marriage Among the Fruits of Chastity – Russell Shaw at Simply Catholic
How To Do Lectio Divina (Praying With Sacred Scripture) – Whitney Hetzel at Get✚Fed
Why Our Hearts Burn for the Eucharist – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Parents, the Priests of the Home – Michael & Alicia Hernon at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Sacrament of Penance is Truly the Sacrament of Divine Mercy – Francis Phillips at CH
Venerable Pierre Toussaint — Former Slave & Possible Future Saint – Michael O’Neill at NC Reg
Ministering to the Disabled on the Counsel of Trent Podcast – Fr. Mat. P. Schneider, L.C., at ThCL

Pope Pius XII Detractor Cries Wolf – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Prominent Fairfax Church Explains Rector’s Sudden Departure – Julie Zauzmer at WaPo via VO
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Excommunicating the Queen – Steve Weidenkopf at Catholic Answers Magazine
Tired of Streaming Masses? An Alternative Option – Fr. Richard Gennaro Cipolla at Rorate Cæli
Which Countries are Reopening Churches, Which Ones Never Closed Them? – Th. Caddick at CH
SNAP Falls For Michael Sean Winters Ruse – Catholic League
Catholics Facing a Police-State – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Masculinity – Marcus Leong at Ignitum Today
Traditional Confessionals & Covid-19? No Problem! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Striking the Balance: No To Shamanists – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Kale-Flavored Smoke – Matthew Walther at The Lamp Magazine
We Are Living Within a Joyful Mystery – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Putting the ‘Loco’ In Loco Parentis – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
The Confessional of the Wilderness – A Parable – Mark C. McCann at Catholic Stand
Public Health vs. Your Health: When Govt Guidelines Turn Dangerous – Rob. Hutchinson at Mnet
Closet CheckList Spotlight: Eyes On Sunglasses – Meghan Ashley Styling
Best 1-Volume Scholarly Intro to TLM, Now in English – Peter Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Lit Mov
More Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Restoration of the Reed – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Reflections on the Ancient Pre-1955 Holy Week – Nick Jones at Clarifying Catholicism
In Praise of Tradition—St. Justin Martyr in the Office of Readings – John Gravino at New Walden
English Archbishops Look Forward to Opening Churches after Lock Down – Ch. Collins at Crux
From Live-Streams to Running Streams: Experiment with Divine Office – Ch. Carstens at Adrms

POLITICS:
Islam Up Close – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Experts Offer a Path to Reopening Churches, & the Sacraments – CNA via The Cthlc World Report
The Coronavirus Will Force Hard Choices On Faith-Based Schools – Terry Mattingly at RelUnpgd
Reasons Why St. Catherine Of Siena Should Be Your Quarantine BFF – Mel. Guerrero at epicPew
A Plague Litany – Fr. James Goodwin at Simply Catholic

Announcement(s):
Cardinal Dolan Defends Himself after Letter Criticizing Him for Trump Call – Ch. White at Crux
Stella & Tagle Named Cardinal-Bishops – David M. Cheney at Catholic-Hierarchy News
Founding Fathers of Catholicism in Australia Honoured – David Ryan at The Catholic Weekly

Video(s):
Jim Caviezel: My Tribute to the Blessed Virgin – From Rome

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
The World Just Proved That Abstinence Works – Katy Faust & Stacy Manning at The Federalist
Maddeningly Unfair, & Very Satisfying: Review of Michael Moore’s Doc. – Michael Cook at M-net
Was There Any Way George Custer Could Have Won at the Battle of Little Big Horn? – TNI
The Nasty Rhetorical Trick of ‘Her Truth’ – Matthew Walther at The Week
Morality, Media, & Tara Reade – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Schlafly Marriage Demeaned, as Mrs. America Glorifies Radical Fem One – Jul. A. Seymour at NB
Top House Dem Says Tara Reade’s Allegation Needs to Be Investigated – Pt. Hasson at The Strm
Tara Reade Willing To Testify Under Oath That Biden Sexually Assaulted Her – Mary M. Olohan
The Covid-19 Crisis Is Strengthening the Venezuelan Regime – Jorge Jraissati at Public Dscrs
Red Chinas’s Aggressive Covid-19 Diplomacy Tarnishes Its Credibility – Josh Rudolph at ChDT
Chinese Communist Party: The Real Culprit Behind Covid-19 Pandemic – Tenzin Tsultrim at BW
Wine, Poetry, & Community-Building – Robert J. McPherson, II, at The Imaginative Conservative
New Unemployment Claims Top 30M As Pandemic Unemployment Rises – T. Justice at The Fed’t

Where Did All The Catholics Go? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Covid-19 Was Here Last Year? – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
21st Century English Medieval Revival: Syon Abbey in Virginia – Shawn R. Tribe at Lit Arts Jrnl
Still Waiting for the McCarrick Report – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Doctor-Priest: Elderly Die in Nursing Homes While Hospital Beds Empty – Simon Caldwell at CH
More Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Some Catholic Churches Offer Public Mass Again. . . – John Burger at Aleteia
BBC Documentary on Pontifical Scots College a Ratings Hit – Charles Collins at Crux
The Man Mistaken for a Gardener – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Is Integralism Just Catholic Fascism? – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
Why We Exist: Hawking vs. Aquinas – Meg McDonough at Clarifying Catholicism
Spiritual Adoption Re-Explained – Faith Kowitz at Ignitum Today
The Vatican Questionnaire, Can We View It In A Positive Way? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SoOrds
Closet CheckList Spotlight: Eyes On Sunglasses – Meghan Ashley Styling
Catholics Are Praying the Rosary Together with New Website “Map of Hope” – ChurchPOP
Is It Ethically Defensible for the Church to Suspend Public Masses? – Fr. Tho. J. White, O.P., at PD
A Much-Loved Tanzanian Religious, Sister Anastasia, Died of Covid-19 – Paul Samasumo at VN
Vatican Closes Enquiry of Missing Italian Teen, Emanuela Orlandi – Han. Brockhaus at CNA/CH
With Safety in Mind, Dioceses Look to Reopen Church Doors – Brian Fraga at Our Sunday Visitor
Garden Nursery Is Essential Business, Especially in Lockdown! – David Clayton at New Lit Mov
Polls: Young Adult Catholics Adding Prayer During Pandemic Isolation – Clemente Listi at RU
Italian Bishops Push Gov’t to Allow Resumption of Public Masses – Edward Pentin at NC Register
A Catholic Mom: May Is The Month Of Mary – From Rome

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
2 Secular NY’ers Visited Samaritan’s Purse Field Hospital; Volunteered, Arrested – M. Danney
Church Life Expected to Have Safe Practices when Public Masses Resume – D. Sadowski at CNS
Thomistic Institute Protocols Help Bring Back Sacraments During Pandemic – Pt. Jesserer Smith
St. Aloysius Gonzaga: A Patron for Times of Plague – Michael R. Heinlein at Simply Catholic

Other Link(s):
“Restore the ’54”: Bugnini & Braga’s Commentary on the ’55 Holy Week – Canticum Salomonis
Bibles Are Flying Off the Shelves as People Search for Hope amid Pandemic– Pravmir.com

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Jeff Goldblum’s Legitimate Question about Islam – David Harsanyi at National Review
All Is Not What It Seems In Sweden – Eva Johannissen at The American Conservative
Short of Another Great Awakening, U.S. May Split Up Or Worse – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
The NY Times Used to Correct Its Whoppers, But Not These Two, Here’s Why – Tom Kuntz at RCI
Calling BS on NC-17 – Douglas LeBlanc at Get Religion
Surviving Climate Change in 6th Century Finland – Medievalists.net
Bill de Blasio isn’t an Anti-Semite but. . .  . . .He is an Idio. . . – Dominic Green at Spectator|USA
Joe Biden’s Communist China Problem – Katie Pavlich at The Hill
We’re In A New Cold War, This Time With Communist China – Kyle Sammin at The Federalist
Is Sweden Doing It Right? – Thomas L. Friedman at The New York Times
We Asked 48 Top Experts What Happens if Kim Jong-un Died? – Harry J. Kazianis at TNI
Bill Gates Defends Red China, Calls Blaming Red China a Distraction – Joseph Vazquez at NB
Joe Biden & the Social-Justice Charade – Noah Rothman at Commentary
Beauty & Desecration – Sir Roger Scruton, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
Huawei, 5G, & Human Rights Abuses: Yes, They Are Connected – Ruth Ingram at Bitter Winter
Foresight, Pragmatism Absent in Australia’s Relations with Red China – A Nicholas at The Intrprtr
USA Today “Factcheck” Falsely Claims Abortions Aren’t Legal Up to Birth – Micaiah Bilger at LN
WHO Lauds Lockdown-Ignoring Sweden as Model for Countries – Jackie Salo at New York Post

This is What America Mag Thinks We Need to Survive Quarantine – One Mad Mom
Vatican Reels Under Coronavirus’ Economic Storm – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Lincoln Diocese Admits Kalin Wrongdoing – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
‘Tis Cruel to Be Kind: What the Numbers Don’t Tell Us – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic
Ad Orientem: Let’s Face It – Leo Pio at Clarifying Catholicism
Buffalo Diocese Cuts All Financial Support to Accused Priests – Mt. Hadro at CNA via Cth Herald
The One Group that the Red Chinese Cannot Silence: Christians – William Huang at Mercatornet
The Long, Strange Road to a Catholic America – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
Book: A Papal Chamberlain: The Personal Chronicle of Francis Augustus MacNutt – Fr. Z’s Blog
Jesuits Sank Titanic, Explaining Magdalene Clinging To Jesus & More! – Tito Edwards at NCReg
Darkness as a Kind of Light – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
Sexual Harassment, Discrimination Suit Filed Against Head of NY Catholic Charities – CNA
Never Give Up Faith – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Pope Delays Peter’s Pence Collection Amid Pandemic’s Econ Downturn – C. Mares at CNA/CWR
Medical Care & the Free Market’s Limitations – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Red Chinese Officials Remove Crosses from Church Buildings – Catholic News Service via Crux
What Good Is Faith? – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Grand Master of the Order of Malta Dies at 75 – Aleteia
Closet CheckList Spotlight: Eyes On Sunglasses – Meghan Ashley Styling
Sharing the Saving News – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
3 Common Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Sainthood Cause for Dorothy Day Picking Up Steam in U.S. – Mark Pattison at CNS via OSV News

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
When Priests Aren’t Allowed To Give Last Rites – Fr. Rob. A. Sirico, C.S.P., Ph.D.(Hon.). at TACon
7 Lockdown Liturgical Lessons for Post-Coronavirus Catholics – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza at NCRgstr

Other Link(s):
Germany: Husband, In-Laws Charged in Muslim Woman’s Exorcism Death – AP via ABC News

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Grabby Joe Biden’s Achilles Hand – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Andrew Cuomo’s Virus Nursing Home Policy Proves Tragic – Michael Goodwin at New York Post
Life Has to Go On: How Sweden Faced Virus Without Lockdown – Tho. Erdbrink & Ch. Anderson
David French Needs To Stop Slandering Trump-Supporting Christians – Nathanael Blake at Fdrlst
The Media Versus Trump – Conrad Black at National Review
How Tara Reade’s Allegations Could Bring Down Joe Biden – Damon Linker at The Week
Shouting for Censorship in a Burning Theater – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Study: TV’s Blackout of Shocking Sex Claims Against Joe Biden – Scott Whitlock at NewsBusters
Unpacking Red China’s Viral Propaganda War – Richard Bernstein at RealClearInvestigations
Red China’s Religious Persecution in the Time of Pandemic – Susan Crabtree at RealClearPolitics
Red China Assimilates Uyghurs by Banning Their Culture & Religion – Chang Xin at Bitter Winter

Novus Ordo Attendees Are The ‘Red-Headed Stepchild’ of Catholic Twitter – Lisa Graas at PH
Top 7 Times Science Has Proven the Bible – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead to Rome
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Let’s Never Go Back to ‘Normal’ – Michel Therrien at Crisis Magazine
Analysis: Did NY Dems Just Tank Biden’s Nomination? – Ed Condon at Catholic News Agency
Virus Intimately Connected to the Sexual Revolution – Jennifer Roback Morse at NC Register
Amazing Convergence of 3 Hearts on May 1, Our Spiritual D-Day? – Fr. Richard Heilman at RCM
Gay Marriage & the Contraception Connection – Bill Quinn at Clarifying Catholicism
Retired Boston Auxiliary Bishop Dies of Covid-19 Complications – Cthlc News Service via Crux
Why Is Anglicanism a Gateway to Catholicism? – M.H. Turner at Mere Orthodoxy
Papal Master of Ceremonies: Monsignor Enrico Dante – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Jrnl
Catholic Priests Tortured to Join the Patriotic Church – An Xin at Bitter Winter
Why Pilgrimages are Necessary – Elizabeth Self at Ignitum Today
7 Essential Apps To Keep The Faith During Lockdown – Rachel Padilla at epicPew
The Cry Of The Rich, How To Keep The Devil Out Of Your Heart, & More! – Tito Edwards at NCReg
Great New Book: The TLM: History, Form, & Theology of Classical Roman Rite – Fr. Z’s Blog
Quarantine – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
The 2020 Rosary Crusade Against Marxism – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Music, God’s Consolation in Trying Times? – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
The Rising Cost of Religious Freedom in Communist Vietnam – Anurima Bhargava & Har. Rouda
Closet CheckList Spotlight: Eyes On Sunglasses – Meghan Ashley Styling
The First Condition for Dignified Work – Simon Weil at Church Life Journal
3 Common Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Including Autistics in Worship & Small Groups – Fr. Mat. P. Schneider, L.C., at Thru Cthlc Lenses

POLITICS:
No More Lies: Exposing the Roots of Gender Ideology – Douglas Farrow, Ph.D., at The CWR
Heroic Catholics of Communist China’s Underground Church – William Huang at Mercatornet

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
It’s Time to Treat the Church’s Essential Services as Essential – Fr. Roger J. Landry at NCRegister
​Epidemic & the Liturgical Reform – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Covid-19, Consumerism, & Acedia – Casey Chalk at The Catholic World Report
Live-Streamed Masses in the Use of Lyon – Notkerus Balbulus at Canticum Salomonis

Other Link(s):
Man Says He Found The Sign Of Mother Mary – Amanda Shaw at Fox Carolina

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Higher Education Is About to Implode – Alexander Zubatov, J.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
Why Is Andrew Cuomo Killing Patients in Nursing Homes? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Should America Split Apart? Coronavirus Reveals Stark Divisions – David P. Goldman, Ph.D.
When Did the Middle Ages Start? When Did It End? – Medievalists.net
Illinois Trouble: 109,881 Public Employees With $100K Paychecks Cost $14B – A. Andrzejewski
Day After Kim Jong-un Dies: Will Kim Yo-jong Begin? – Richard Javad Heydarian at TNI
Abe Lincoln Faced Fake News & Newspapers Blasting Him – Robert Hutchinson at Mercatornet
Coronavirus: Red China’s Global Intimidation Campaign – Soeren Kern at International Policy Inst
CBS Touts Biden’s VP Short List, Skips Sex Abuse Allegations – Kyle Drennen at NewsBusters
Why Communist China’s Propaganda Efforts So Often Backfire – Jo Kim at The|Diplomat
100+ Organizations Protest Red China’s Selection on UN Consultative Group – Marco Respinti
Impossibility of Informed Consent for Transgender Interventions: The Risks – Jane Robbins, J.D.
Red China-Style Internet Control Is Bad Idea For Solving Coronavirus – Ilya Shapiro at The Fdrlst