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EVENING UPDATE:
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland

MORNING ISSUE:
The Dark Side of Luther – by Steve Wood – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Fakebook Blocking Or Deleting Live-Streamed Catholic Masses – Fr. Z’s Blog
What’s Wrong With the Singleness Obsession? – Cecily Lowe at Catholic Stand
Seven Catholic Authors to Read While Social Distancing – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange
Is the Coronavirus ‘Nature’s Revenge’? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
The Shepherds the Church Needs Now – Janet E. Smith at National Catholic Register
“Wittenberg” In Synodal Slow Motion – George Weigel at First Things
Virginia Governor Makes Attending Church Criminal Offense Amid Pandemic – CNA via Nwsmn
Art for the Domestic Church from Daniel Mitsui – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
On Tolkien’s “Fairy Stories” – Nayeli Riano at The Imaginative Conservative
Despite Age & Lung Condition, Pp. Francis Continues to Meet People – Ed Pentin at NC Register
Lima Parish Hosts Rooftop Holy Hour for Neighbors Confined to Home – CNA via The CWR
Notes from a Week of Quarantine – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
As Church’s Expands Online Footprint During Virus, So Does Pornography – Elise A. Allen at Crux
Sickness & Silver Crown: How St Louis Univ Survived 1849 Epidemic – Joe Slama at CNA
Her Most Chaste Spouse – Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Mass Appeal: The Floral Midi Easter Dress (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Christian Background to Communist China’s Best Hospitals – William Huang at Mercatornet
Blossom Like the Lily – Erin Cain at Ignitum Today
Age Discrimination & Rationing During Coronavirus Crisis – A. DeSanctis at National Review
How to Fundraise During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis Condemns Abortion: “Every Human Life Has Value” – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
Christ on the Mount of Olives: Beethoven’s Passion Oratorio – M. De Sapio at The Imaginative. . .
Baptism as Resurrection: Readings for 5th Sun. of Lent Explained – The Sacred Page

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Coronavirus Chronology: The CCP Is Responsible, Here is the Evidence – Massimo Introvigne
Oxford-Based Gp Stops Using WHO Data of Coronavirus Reporting, Citing Errors – Jon Miltimore
Airlines Shouldn’t Be Given Better Bailouts Than Small Businesses – G. Boorman at The Fdrlst

POLITICS:
Globalism is Dead – Long Live Patriotism – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
A New Fusionism – R.R. Reno at First Things

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Rome: Famous 1522 Plague Procession Crucifix Moved to St. Peter’s – Fr. Z’s Blog
Covid-19 & the New Death Calculus – John Waters at First Things
A Prayer to the Virgin in the Time of Contagion – Marcia Segelstein at National Catholic Register
Ethicists, Lawyers See Dangers in Rationing of Scarce Health Resources – Catholic News Service
Cardinal Cupich: Chicago Church Bells Toll for Those Affected by Virus – Vatican News
Catholic Charities Continue to Serve Amid Coronavirus Threat in US – Peter Jesserer Smith

LENT:
“All of Creation Rejoiceth in Thee”: A Byzantine Hymn to Mary for Lent – G. DiPippo at Nw Lt Mv

Announcement(s):
Ordinariate Becomes 14th U.S. ‘Restored Order’ Diocese – Peter Jesserer Smith at NC Register
Bishop Steven Raica to Follow Bishop Baker as Head of Birmingham Diocese – CNA via The CWR
Vatican Updates Guidelines for Holy Week Liturgies During Coronavirus – CNA via Newsman
CDF Decree: New Saints for the Extraordinary Form (TLM) Liturgical Calendar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Welcome to the TheSacredPage.com 2.0 – Michael Barber, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
CDF Decree: New Prefaces for the Extraordinary Form (TLM) Liturgical Calendar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Our First Catholic VR Meetup Is Happening This Saturday! – ChurchPOP

Video(s):
My Online Course on JP2 on Suffering in Christ – Dawn Eden Goldstein, S.Th.D.
Bishop Lopes at our Toronto Conference – Ch. Mahon at Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Blog

MORNING ISSUE:
“Storm Heaven”: Dan Burke, Former EWTN News Pres., in ICU with Coronavirus – ChurchPOP
Doctor Sentenced to 14 Months in Prison for Refusing to Kill Baby in Abortion – Life News
Don’t Cancel Easter – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Aquinas Anticipated Everything: Social Distance – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Martyr to Married Love: Catherine of Aragon – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
What Is the December Massacre, Interview with Patrick Coffin – Jn. Gravino at New Walden
Lt. Gov. & Aspiring Jesuit Has Long Record on ‘Abortion Rights’ – CNA via Newsman
Is Covid-19 a Punishment from God? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Word in Defense of the Bishops – Gerard M. Nadal at Ignitum Today
The Year There Was No Easter – Anonymous at Clarifying Catholicism
“Beauty Attracts. . .Beauty Also Wounds” – Paul Senz at The Catholic World Report
A Booklist For Quarantine – John Wilson at First Things
Op-Ed: Suspending Public Mass is Not New – Fr. Carl Gismondi, F.S.S.P., at Rorate Cæli
The State of Grace In Times Of War – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
A 15th Century Lectionary – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Support Your Parish, Love Your Neighbor – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Our Lady of Walsingham & the Resurrection of England – Joseph Pearce at NC Register
Lives Worth Living? Why Healthcare Rationing Must Be Ethical – Mt. Hadro at CNA via Newsman
A Catholic Pastoral Care Mode For Those Affected by Gender Incongruity – S Selner-Wright, PhD
Mass Appeal: The Floral Midi Easter Dress (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
New York Priest Blesses Entire City by Dropping Holy Water From a Plane – uCatholic
How to Fundraise During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Patron Saint Against Plague & the Great Art He Inspired – J. Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Cthlc Cltr
The Virus – & Other Moral Hazards – Hadley P. Arkes, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The Origins of Quarantine in Lent – John Panteleimon Manoussakis at Church Life Journal
Catholic Groups Step Up to Help Most Vulnerable During Pandemic – Jack Lyons at Crux

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Tucker Carlson Guest Dismantles Red China’s No New Cases Virus Lies – T. Justice at The Fdrlst
We Need to Rethink Nursing Homes – Matthew Walther at The Week
Lose Your Job Thanks To Coronavirus? These Companies Hiring – H. DeRansis at The Ntnl Intrst

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Fr. Berardelli Was Man of Self-Sacrifice; Reports of Donated Respirator Untrue – CNA via CWR
When Coronavirus & Moral Relativism Collide – Jennifer Roback Morse at National Cthlc Register
Why Should Anyone Believe Red China’s Coronavirus Statistics? – H. Raleigh at The Federalist
Christian Studios Release New, Free Videos for Quarantined Families – J. Shepherd at The Strm
Two Catholic Doctors in Bergamo Urgently Ask for Your Prayers – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Vatican City Has 4 Cases of Coronavirus – Hannah Brockhaus at CNA via Newsman

Quick Link(s):
Anti-Funeral Drivel: “He’s Better Off Now” – Christopher J. Malloy, Ph.D., at Theological Flint
Did You Know? You Can Take a Virtual Tour of Vatican Museums Online – Billy Ryan at uCatholic

Video(s):
False Compassion: A Prophetic Sermon by Fulton Sheen All Catholics Need to Hear – uCatholic

Resource(s):
Tools for Parishes to Weather the Coronavirus Pandemic – Peter Jesserer Smith at NC Register

Announcement(s):
UK Bishops Close All Churches in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic – CNA via NC Register

AFTERNOON UPDATE:
Dan Burke, Former EWTN News Pres./COO Tests Positive for Virus, In ICU – Facebook
Dan Burke, Former EWTN News Pres./COO Tests Positive for Virus, In ICU – Twitter
Louisiana Governor: Day of Prayer & Fasting for Coronavirus Victims Today – CNA via Newsman

MORNING ISSUE:
Ten Growing Catholic Blogs You Should Check Out! – Faith Kowitz at Clarifying Catholicism
Well, That Was Different Because Shut Up – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Coronavirus, But the Church Also Suffers From the Contagion of Empty Rhetoric – S. Magister
Catholic Architect Shows Why Churches Should Be Truly Beautiful – Trent Beattie at NC Register
Wanted: Spiritual Leadership During a Medical Crisis – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Douthat: Decadent Societies Lack Babies, & Hope – CNA via Newsman
Do We have a Right to the Sacraments? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
‘Hitler’s Pope’? Not So Fast – Marek Jan Chodakiewicz, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
The Secular World Needs Good Catholic Fiction – Alicia Connolly-Lohr, J.D., at Catholic Stand
Classic Literature Helps Put the Pandemic in Perspective – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor
Taking the Time for Great Literature – Thomas M. Doran at The Catholic World Report
If a Priest Keeps Hearing Confessions, Contracts Virus, & Dies, is He a Martyr? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Israel: Bishop Says Schools are Incubating Anti-Christian Intolerance – CNA via Newsman
Educating Kids at Home: Off the Shelf with Fr. Robert McTeigue – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
God Preserve Us From godless Philanthropy – Joseph Pearce at The Catholic World Report
The Daily Sacrifice – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Advances in Carbon Dating Could Help Solidify Biblical Timeline – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Mass Appeal: The Floral Midi Easter Dress (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Say “No” To Death’s Dominion – R.R. Reno at First Things
How to Fundraise During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Telling the Story of the Mideast’s ‘Disappearing People’, Christians – Ed Pentin at NC Register
New Orleans Archbishop Tests Positive for Coronavirus – ChurchPOP
Nigeria School Blast & Tragedy: Sister Died but Rescued Students – P. Samasumo at Vtcn News
A Brief Consideration of the Historical Use of Oriental Silks in European Vestments – Lit Arts Jrnl
Red China’s Suppression of Religion Not Eased Amid the Pandemic – Bai Lin at Bitter Winter

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Piety in the Time of Coronavirus – Ben Reinhard, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Priests in India Face Charges for Breaking Covid-19 Restrictions on Mass Gatherings – Crux
Coronavirus: The Women Religious on the Frontlines – F. Piana & L. Bordoni at Vatican News

Video(s):
Communist China Peril – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MORNING ISSUE:
The Insidious James Martin, SJ – One Mad Mom
Pope Francis’s Respectful Critics Deserve Better Than Scorn – Francis X. Maier at National Rvw
Response to a Southern Baptist – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Cardinal Kung Pin-mei: Sainthood Blocked by Vatican to Appease Red China – M. Introvigne
Questioning the Shutdown – R.R. Reno at First Things
Where the Boys Are: A Reevaluation – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Priests Without People – Fr. Paul D. Scalia at The Catholic Thing
Contemplate the Mysteries of the Rosary with These Aids – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Auxiliary Bishop Gerard Battersby Gently Corrects Dissident ‘Dignity Detroit’ – CNA via The CWR
Update: Construction of a New Swiss Guard Helmet – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Mary’s Dowry’ Invokes a Most Timely National Act of Piety – K.V. Turley at NC Register
After 175 Years, Pittsburgh Dioc. Shutters Newspaper – L. Wimbley at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Now I Can See – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Justification in Catholicism – Briana Huddleston at Catholic Stand
On Frequent Communion – Rick Yoder at The Amish Catholic
Syria’s Hidden Victims: The Ancient Christian Community – A. Tawaifi at CNA via Newsman
Christians Will Get Thru This, Better Than Others, & For Them – P. Wolfgang, J.D., at The Stream
Mass Appeal: The Floral Midi Easter Dress (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
What Kind Of Progress Does Progressivism Want – JBudziszewski, PhD, at Underground Thomist
If I Have Not Love, I Am Nothing – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
Atlanta Man Installs Portable Washing Stations for the Homeless – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
How to Fundraise During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Craig Contra the Truthmaker Objection to Presentism – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Celibacy Is a Gift to Priests—& the Laity – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Christians Suffer Police Brutality, Illegal Arrests in Uttar Pradesh, India – Morning Star News

POLITICS:
Bill Gates Sends Over $11M to Pro-Abort Gp. Pushing Population Control Worldwide – Life News
Media & Corporate Elites Act As PR Machine For Chinese Communist Party – The Federalist

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
A Franciscan Friar is DC’s First Known Coronavirus Fatality – J. McKeown at CNA via The CWR
Coronavirus Latest From Rome – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Ask Father: Questions about Anointing, Extreme Unction, Absolution in Time of Pandemic – Fr. Z
Oberammergau Passion Play to be Postponed for Two Years – John Burger at Aleteia
Catholic Charities Continue to Serve Amid Coronavirus Threat in U.S. – Peter Jesserer Smith
Catholic-Run Soup Kitchens Serve Carryout Meals Amid Coronavirus – G. Patti at CNS via Crux

Quick Link(s):
Ray Family Favorite Movies Update (While Locked Away at Home) – Steve Ray at Defenders of. . .
A Latin Note – Fr. Z’s Blog

Announcement(s):
Help Fr. Z Get 1000 Subscribers on YouTube to Live Stream TLM – JT Zuhlsdorf YouTube Chnnl
Knights of Columbus Starts Investment Fund That Follows USCCB Guidelines – CNS via Crux

Poll(s):
Lætare Sunday 2020 Rose Vestment Poll – Fr. Z’s Blog

10 Things to Remember When You Can’t Get to Confession – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Praying the Dry Mass: What to Do in Times of Pestilence – Modern Medievalism
No, Mass Is Not “Canceled” – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C., at Through Catholic Lenses
The Lord’s Vineyard: Fr. Mark Goring, C.C. – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
On Blackouts – Gerard M. Nadal at Ignitum Today
Confessional Prudence of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Doctor & Patron of Confessors – Fr. S. O’Brien
Are You Anxious? Do You Worry? The Divine Mercy Message Is for You – G. Zimak at NC Register
The Surrender Novena: Let Jesus Take Care of Everything – M.R. McKeegan at Cthlc Exchange
Life-Saving Prayer to St. Joseph – Carlos Caso-Rosendi
John Paul II’s Guide To Prudence During A Pandemic – Laura Ricketts at epicPew
21 Eucharistic Processions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic – Alyssa Murphy at NC Register
A Sequence in Times of Pestilence – Notkerus Balbulus at Canticum Salomonis
Quarantined Sunday: How Families Can Keep the Day Holy – Mary Farrow at CNA via NC Register
Hurting Over Mass Suspensions? Finding Spiritual Consolation – Rachel & Dr. Gregory Popcak
Redemption Happens In The Dark – Sonja Corbitt at Catholic Spiritual Direction
An 18th Century Chasuble with Scenes from the Life of St. Charles Borromeo – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
Fontgombault Sermon: A Virus Frightens Man, The Answer: Believe, Confess, & Receive – R. Cæli
Some Ambrosian Chants For Lent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Mère Angélique Arnauld on Mortification, Adoration, & Providence – R. Yoder at The Amish Cthlc

Learning Latin the Medieval Way – Michael Champagne at The Imaginative Conservative
The Happy Throuple Buys a Home – Ann Hendershott at Crisis Magazine
Mass Appeal: The Floral Midi Easter Dress (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Charlton Heston’s “The Private War of Major Benson” – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Do Bishops Have The Authority To Cancel Masses Completely – C. Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law. . .
Coronavirus; Two Church Pastors, Two Styles; Their Words Compared – Sandro Magister
While Stephen Colbert Argues ‘Chinese Virus’ Is Racist, Let’s Revisit His Asian Jokes – The Fdrlst
Yes, They are Actually Catholics! Diversity in the Church – Mark Florig at Clarifying Catholicism
Sacramental Inefficiency & Liturgical Uselessness: By JP2 & Romano Guardini – The CWR
Today’s Heresy: Questioning the Response to the Coronavirus – J. Mirus, Ph.D., at C. Culture
Is It Ever Permitted To Lie To Your Children? – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Byzantine Marian Devotions for Uncertain Times – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Tinkering with Hymns = Avoidable Disaster – Fr. Z’s Blog
Lent: Christ’s Salvific Gift of Suffering* – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
How To Recover Our Lost Understanding Of Natural Law – Nathanael Blake at The Federalist
Hosting – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Special Indulgences in the Current Pandemic – D. Gyapong at Anglicanorum Cœtibus Soc. Blog
How to Fundraise During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Baptism as Re-Creation: Lætare Sunday Readings Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D.
Preparing for Death: The Cure for What Ails Us – L.S. Dugdale at First Things
Abortionists Exploit Pandemic to Push of Dangerous Abortion Pills Online – R. O’Bannon, Ph.D.

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
What Beijing’s Latest Journalist Expulsions Mean For The U.S.-China Media War – The Federalist

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Coronavirus Killer? Important Follow-Up Info on Hydroxychloroquine Studies – Mike Huckabee
Hollywood to the Rescue – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Coronavirus Latest from Rome: Vatican Allows General Absolution in Some Cases – Ed Pentin
10 Things to Think About When You Can’t Go to Mass – Ma. Tillotson at National Cthlc Register
Lockdown Nation – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
24 Hours for the Lord, Quarantine Style, Doing it at Home – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
59 Religious Sisters Test Positive for Coronavirus in Italy – H. Brockhaus at CNA via The CWR
Lent 2020: Pandemic, Pride, & Piety – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
The Catholic Response to the Coronavirus – John Tuttle at Clarifying Catholicism
We Don’t Need Aborted Fetal Tissue to Fight COVID-19, Say Ethicists – CNA via Newsman
NY Catholic Hospital to become Specialist COVID-19 Center – John Burger at Aleteia

Video(s):
Just Too Cool! Flying Rosary! Latin for “Rosary” is “Corona”, by the Way – Fr. Z’s Blog

Resource(s):
Traditional Latin Masses Available Online – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
Watch Sunday Mass Online on These Websites – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Jstor – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Want to Livestream Mass From Your Phone? Watch This Video to Learn How – uCatholic

Announcement(s):
Decree of CDW Concerning, Dates, Rites of Triduum & Easter During COVID-19 – Fr. Z’s Blog

Podcast(s):
Marian Apparition for Our Times? Bruno of ROME – Ch. Malloy, Ph.D., at Theological Flint
Fatherhood, the Eucharist, & the Bible with Dr. Scott Hahn – The Catholic Gentleman

Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib to Leave Office, Join the Jesuits – CNA via Newsman
Vatican in Disarray, Twice the Pope Gives an Order & Then Retracts It – Sandro Magister
Chinese Virus Pandemic Showing Where the Priorities of Bishops Are, Sadly – Rob. Royal, Ph.D.
Coronavirus Fighter Dr. Anthony Fauci’s Forgotten Catholic Roots – Clemente Listi at Rlgn Upnlgd
Male & Female He Created Them; & for a Good Reason – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis
Despicable: Priests, Lib Attack Spiritual Communion, Pvt Masses, Adoration, Processions. . . – Z
The Pro-Life Movement You’ve Never Heard Of – Alexandra DeSanctis at National Review
A Christian Rebuttal to Darwinian Evolution – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
How to Fundraise During the Covid-19 Pandemic – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Are Satan & His Demons Ramping Up Any New Strategies of Attack? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z
Keep the Churches Open! – R.R. Reno at First Things
At Least 28 Priests in Northern Italy Have Died From COVID-19 – C. Mares at CNA via Newsman
Lessons from the Underground Catholic Church about Spiritual Communion – John Burger
The Power of Prayer in Our Lives is Unsurpassed – Gregory Siqueiros at Catholic Stand
Joseph Ratzinger on Fasting from the Eucharist – The Catholic World Report
OK, Time to Bloom: Transitioning Wardrobe from Winter to Summer (Fashion) – Meghan. . .
Help Flatten the COVID-19 Curve with Faith & Reason – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at NC Register
Mubarak’s Lasting Legacy on Egypt’s Coptic Christians – Ramazan Kilinç at The Conversation
American Idol Contestant Shares Amazing Story of Choosing Adoption Over Abortion – Life Nws
Lenten Fasting: Creating Noon with a Supplemental Beer – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building. . .
How Christianity was Born in Private Homes – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Trump Is Right: It’s Communist China’s Fault – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Verbal Voodoo Can Make Coronavirus ‘Non-Racist’ – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Red China Hits Out at Nobel Laureate Vargas Llosa Over Chinese Virus Article – Bangkok Post

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Cold Facts About Chinese Virus – James D. Agresti at Acton Institute
Doing What Bishops Ought to Do in the Time of COVID-19 – Fr. Z’s Blog
Five Views of the Wuhan Flu – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
St. Joseph’s Never-Failing Protection Prayer Everyone Needs for Chinese Virus – ChurchPOP
Seven Solutions to Survive Isolation – Thomas Dompkowski at Clarifying Catholicism
Coronavirus Latest from Rome – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
How a Chaplain Brings Christ to Patients at Rome’s ‘Covid Hospital 1’ – CNA via The CWR
US Dioceses Still Visit Sick & Bury Dead, Despite Coronavirus Threat – Jos. O’Brien at NC Rgstr
Sao Paulo Archdiocese Offers Center to House Homeless with COVID-19 – Lisa Alves at CNS

Pic(s):
The Great Darkness of 2020 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Quick Link(s):
Is Conjugal Friendship a Sign That Your Love is Fading? – Aleteia
New Drug for Covid-19 – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic

Video(s):
Something to Cheers You Up in the COVID-19 Pandemic! – Fr. Z’s Blog

Announcement(s):
Bishop O’Regan to Lead Adelaide Archdiocese – The Catholic Weekly
Rio’s Christ Statue Closes & State of Emergency Decreed – D. Biller & D. Rodrigues at AP via Crux

MORNING UPDATE:
Italy to Pray Rosary for Protection From Chinese Virus at 3 PM U.S. Central Time – NC Register

MORNING ISSUE:
The Vandals in the Choir Loft – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
A Weird & Well-Known Same-Sex Couple in Florida Gets Even Weirder – M. Cook at Mercatornet
Shocking Cavalier Attitude of Church Leaders on Shutdown of Sacramental Ministry – Ph. Lawler
Medjugorje ‘Visionary’ Says Monthly Apparitions Have Come to an End – CNA via Newsman
Churchmanship; An Opportunity For Fr. James Martin to Work On This – George Weigel at FTh
No Rainbows for Saint Patrick – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
“Unprecedented Prayer Activity”: Popular Novena App Crashes from So Much Use – ChurchPOP
Google Employee Who Assaulted Pro-Lifer Sues Him for $5M for Emotional Distress – Life News
A Priest is a Priest is a Priest: Do Editors Need to Include Church Labels in Headlines? – Get Rlgn
Is Transgenderism Sinful? – E. Christian Brugger, D.Phil., at National Catholic Register
Aging Catholic Priesthood Unable To Comfort The Faithful During Pandemic – Clemente Listi
Laity to the Rescue – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Saints Who Have Had to Live Without the Eucharist – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia
A Spiritual Blast – Fr. Scott W. Brossart, S.O.L.T., at Ignitum Today
How Early Christians Saved Lives & Spread the Gospel During Roman Plagues – Tyler O’Neil
Family Prayer & Devotion to the Blessed Mother – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
The Radical & Orthodox Faith of Dorothy Day – Larry Chapp at The Catholic World Report
OK, Time to Bloom: Transitioning Wardrobe from Winter to Summer (Fashion) – Meghan. . .
To Our Priests: Lead Us to the Foot of the Cross – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Three Myths about Fundraising to Avoid – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Theological Treatise on the Holy Wells of Ireland – Anja Renkes at Clarifying Catholicism

COVID-19/CHINESE VIRUS:
The Two Most Important Principles to Remember During a Pandemic – S. Barrows at Acton Inst.
So, Do I *Have* to Watch Mass Since I Can’t Go? – Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., at Aleteia
The Great Panic of 2020 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Coronavirus Latest from Rome – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
What Does It Mean? (Cancellation Of Masses) – Anita Moore, O.P., Esq., at V for Victory!
Catholic Nursing Homes Respond to Coronavirus Restrictions – Carol Zimmerman at CNS
In Time of Coronovirus a Priest Foolishly Suggests Confession by Phone, Fail! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Charities Staff See Pandemic Posing Stark Threat to Homeless Population – Tom Tracy at CNS

POLITICS:
How Joe Biden Celebrated the Day of a Pro-Abortion Victory – Matthew Archbold at NC Register
Pro-Life Democrat Lipinski Loses Primary in Illinois – Matt Hadro at CNA via The CWR
Farewell to the Pro-Life Democrats – Alexandra DeSanctis at National Review

Resource(s):
12 Catholic Movies to Watch During Social Distancing – Andrew Fowler at Aleteia
Action Item! Subscribe to Video Stream of Ss. Trinità in Rome for Traditional Masses Live – Fr. Z
Updated Korean Data – Foxfier at The American Catholic
Collecting Information about Live-Streamed Masses – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
eFeeding Your Soul – Foxfier at The American Catholic
Options For Streaming Mass During The Coronavirus Pandemic – Alex R. Hey at epicPew

Podcast(s):
How Communist China’s Virus Cover-Up Caused a Pandemic – Caroline Roberts at Acton Inst.

Video(s):
Video: Advice from an Italian Grandmother about Coronavirus – Fr. Z’s Blog

Quick Link(s):
10 Ways to Help Seniors Through the Coronavirus – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Unicorns & Pro-Life Democrats – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
First Congressman, Mario Diaz-Balart, Tests Positive For Coronavirus – Ch. Ross at The Stream

Announcement(s):
Victorian Bishops Suspend Mass to Prevent Covid-19 – David Ryan at The Catholic Weekly
Public Masses to be Suspended Across Great Britain – Charles Collins at Crux
Australian Catholic Schools to Remain Operational During COVID-19 – D. Ryan at The C. Weekly
Archbishop Urges Solidarity; Latin Americans Cancel Mass Amid Pandemic – CNS via Crux

How the Black Plague Changed the “Hail Mary” Prayer – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Analysis: What Could Happen Next for Cardinal Pell – Ed Condon at CNA via NC Register
Life Without Mass, Our New Frontier – One Mad Mom
10 Things You Should Do Until Public Masses Return – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
My Doctor Son-in-Law Explains the Chinese Virus Closures – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
Considerations Regarding Canceling Mass – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Church of Cut & Run – Anita Moore, O.P., Esq., at V for Victory!
Chinese Virus, Communion, Communism, & the Catastrophe of the Episcopacy – David L. Gray
The Continuity of Time & the Event Horizon of Information – Augustines Alley
Facing the Coronavirus Pandemic Like a Catholic – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
Planned Parenthood Staffer Coughs on Pro-Lifers Outside, Prompting Chinese Virus Fears – LN
Coronavirus & the Necessity of the Mass – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
OK, Time to Bloom: Transitioning Wardrobe from Winter to Summer (Fashion) – Meghan. . .
Do the Difficult Thing Because It Is Difficult – Elliott Bedford, Ph.D., at Those Catholic Men
Three Myths about Fundraising to Avoid – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pittsburgh Procession (March 22) Will Ask for Divine Protection from Chinese Virus – CNA/CWR
Wandering Spirits – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
When the Plague Hit Venice, the Citizens Built This Church – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
A Lent Without Masses Thanks to the Chinese Virus – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
The Ghost of Classical Liberalism – Matthew Schmitz at First Things
St. Roch Novena for the Chinese Virus Pandemic – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To Rome
‘I Am Patrick’ Tells ‘the Rest of the Story’ of the Patron Saint of Ireland – L. Hendey at OSV News
Chinese Virus & the Collection Basket: Parishes Feel Cash Crunch – CNA via Newsman
What Christian Art & ‘The Black Death’ Teaches Us About the Chinese Virus – Clemente Listi
Care for Retired Religious Takes Special Emphasis Amid Pandemic – C. Zimmerman at CNS

COVID-19, CHINESE VIRUS:
Yes, the Virus Came from Wuhan – Marco Respinti at Bitter Winter
Anxious about the Global Pandemic? Advice from a Catholic Psychologist – CNA via The CWR
Trump Defends Calling Wuhan Virus ‘Chinese Virus’ – Tristan Justice at The Federalist
Fear vs. Prudence: A Response to the Chinese Virus – Wil. Deatherage at Clarifying Catholicism
Surviving the Chinese Virus – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Media Reports About Coronavirus Heavily Censored in Communist China – Zhang Feng at Btr Wtr

Resource(s):
Self-Isolating? Relieved from Work? Learn Latin! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Masses on TV, Social Media Provide Alternatives to Closed Church Doors – Our Sunday Visitor

Did Jesus Always Know He Was God? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
De Mattei: Is Chinese Virus Divine Punishment? Political, Historical & Theological Look – E Pentin
Five Hard Truths That Will Set You Free – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Pp. Benedict Embroiled in War Between Re & Zen, But Red China Winning – Sandro Magister
Ask Father: What Do You Think the Pandemic Will Result In? Wherein Fr. Z Rants! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Learning Latin – Joseph Epstein at First Things
CDC Director ‘Not Shy about His Catholic Faith,’ Says Baltimore Pastor – T. Swift at CNS via Crux
How to Keep the Devil Out of Your Head – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Joe Biden Betrays His Fellow Catholics – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine
Raphael’s Most Gorgeous Religious Paintings – John Burger at Aleteia
A Peritus of Vatican II on the Church & Modernistic Art in the Liturgy – John Paul Sonnen at LAJ
Chinese Virus & the Promise of Oberammergau – Fr. Seán Connolly at The Catholic World Report
The Book of Eli & the Road to Redemption – Mark C. McCann at Catholic Stand
An Analysis of Genesis from a Modern Philosophical Perspective – Clarifying Catholicism
Do Chinese Virus Closings Violate Religious Liberty? Religious Freedom Expert Weighs In – CNA
Ego Patricius: A Review Of “I Am Patrick” – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
In the Hands of God – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Answering the Call to Holiness in the Single Life – Janet Smith at National Catholic Register
OK, Time to Bloom: Transitioning Your Wardrobe from Winter to Summer (Fashion) – Meghan. . .
Pope Francis Reforms Vatican City Courts with New Law – J.A. Esteves at Our Sunday Visitor
Three Myths about Fundraising to Avoid – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
How Should Healthcare Be Distributed When Hospitals Are Overwhelmed? – CNA via NC Register
Prudence, Private Property, & Stockpiling in Times of Crisis – Paul Chutikorn at The CWR

COVID-19, CHINESE VIRUS:
How to Gain Plenary Indulgence if I can’t Receive Communion? Clergy Pay Attention! – Fr Zs Blg
The Chinese Virus is a Reminder to Keep Holy Water in Your Home – M. Fenelon at NC Register
When St. Michael Miraculously Saved Rome From a Deadly Plague – ChurchPOP
At Least 10 Priests Are Dead of Chinese Virus in Italy, One Bishop is Recovering – CNA via CWR
Ask Father: Can Our Priest Add to Mass Prayers the Votive Collects Against Epidemics? – Fr. Zed
French Bishop Delmas Tests Positive for Chinese Virus After Vatican Visit – CNA via NC Register
Lent, Chinese Virus, & the Spirituality of Suffering – John Gravino at New Walden

POLITICS:
White House Dresses Down Red Chinese Ambassador About Chinese Virus Lies – The Federalist
Do Chinese Virus Closings Violate Religious Liberty? – Courtney Mares at CNA via NC Register

Quick Link(s):
Ask Father: Diocese Cancelled All Masses, Would It be Wrong to Go to the SSPX? – Fr. Z’s Blog

Resource(s):
Spiritual Weaponry Alert! PDF of Traditional Prayer In Time of Epidemics – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Litany in Time of Plague – Rick Yoder at The Amish Catholic
Thoughts & Resources to Understand & Prepare During Chinese Virus Crisis – Steve Ray

Podcast(s):
The Latin of “A Prayer In Times of Epidemics” from the Rituale Romanum – Fr. Z’s Blog

Do You Really Believe? – One Mad Mom
Police Disperse Catholics at Sunday Mass in Italy – CNA via Newsman
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
If Diocese Cancelled Mass, but Father Says Mass Anyway, Can We Attend? Can Govt Ban It? – Z
Three Forgotten Miraculous Apparitions of St. Joseph – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Bad Reasoning About Hard Choices – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
God & Hell – Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap., at The Catholic Thing
Be Catholic, Totally Catholic, & Be Not Afraid – Sherry Antonetti at National Catholic Register
Francis’s Day Off, Walks in Empty Rome to Venerate Famous Plague Crucifix of 1522 – Fr Zs Blog
A Comprehensive List of Changes to Mass Schedules or Obligation in U.S. Dioceses – OSV News
The Empirical Case Against “Conversion-Therapy” Bans – Paul Dirks at Public Discourse
Dear Bishops: Take Advantage of a God-given Teaching Moment – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Texas Bishop Offers Prayers of Gratitude for Rural Life, What Farms Provide – CNS via Crux
America, the Northern Kingdom – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
The False Victim Complex vs. True Redemptive Suffering – Mel. J. Juneau at Catholic Stand
Europe’s Duty To Kill; Pro-Life Midwife Blacklisted – Sohrab Ahmari at First Things
Drawing Abortion Lines – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
The Foster Care System Is A Disaster. That’s Why You Should Join It – H. Fiene at The Federalist
Do Catholics Worship Saints? – Hunter Weitzel at Clarifying Catholicism
Christian Rohingya Refugees Attacked, Kidnapped in Bangladesh – Morning Star News
Okay, It’s Time to Bloom: Transitioning Your Wardrobe from Winter to Summer (Fashion) – MAS
The Plight of Christians In South-West Syria – Middle East Institute
Three Myths about Fundraising to Avoid – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Numerous Crosses Removed in Shandong’s Linyi City – Li Mingxuan at Bitter Winter
New Sacrament Formation Program Released in American Sign Language – Adoremus
Appreciation for God’s Mercy – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
European Ct of Human Rts Declines to Hear Cases of Pro-Life Midwives – CNA via The CWR

COVID-19, CHINESE VIRUS:
The Least Among Us, to Whom We Owe the Most: Our Elderly – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Strm
Appreciate the Silver-Linings of Semi-Isolation During Chinese Virus Pandemic – Sohrab Ahmari
Vatican Backtracks on Holy Week Chinese Virus Statement; Situation Still ‘Being Studied’ – Crux
Fr. Trejo of Washington State is First Known Priest Diagnosed with Virus – JD Flynn at NC Reg
Virtual Mass & Chinese Virus; Where is “It from bit*” When Needed? – R Kurland, PhD, at TACthlc
Chinese Virus Quarantine: How Catholics in Italy are Helping the Poor – CNA via Newsman
COVID-19: Vatican Holy Week Celebrations Without Public Participation – Vatican News
Chinese Doctors Travel to Italy to Lend a Much-Needed Hand – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Pic(s):
Beautiful But Empty: Photos of Rome on Lockdown – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

Resource(s):
Free Resources To Help You Live A Quarantined Lent – Becky Roach at Catholic Link
Chinese Virus Chart(s) & Map(s) – nCoV2019
Magnificat Accompanies Catholics Who Cannot Attend Mass – Our Sunday Visitor

Yes, Hell Exists & People Go There—Ralph Martin – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Find a Reverent Catholic Mass – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
15 Reactions To The Announcement Of Discernment To Consecrated Virginity – epicPew
Stuck Because of the Chinese Virus? How to Make a Spiritual Communion – Fr. Z’s Blog
My Calling To Be A Benedictine – Fr. Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Another Restoration of a Processional Monstrance – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Filipino Moves through many Religions & Philosophies before Converting – Steve Ray
White House Declares Mar. 15 National Day of Prayer – uCatholic
How to Stick with Lent During the Chinese Virus – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand
A Good Friday Chasuble from Twentieth Century Lithuania – Liturgical Arts Journal
How To Navigate Through Spiritual Deserts You Are Guaranteed To Encounter – epicPew
Biblical Proofs & Evidence for Relics – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Revisiting the Liturgical Embroidery of the Sisters of Bethany – Liturgical Arts Journal
Cloisters Are a Blessing to the Church & the World – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
Anxious About Chinese Virus? 4 Powerful Prayers for Peace, From Priests & Nuns – ChurchPOP
US Catholics Respond to Chinese Virus With Prayer & Outreach to the Vulnerable – NC Register
Images of Mary In Lent, A Meditation on the New Eve & the New Adam – D. Clayton at NLM