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SVNDAY EDITION

Did You Know? The History Behind the Tau Cross & the Staurogram – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
A Spiritual Master’s Advice on Overcoming Sadness – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
It Is Time to Reclaim the Cardinal Virtue of Prudence – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Advice from a Priest Who Spent Years in Isolation, Making Quarantine Bearable – Theresa Barber
Life Changing Marian Apparitions – Patti Maguire Armstrong at Catholic Lane
The Importance of Perseverance – Sinclair Cushmore at Catholic365
The Wolf & the Hunt for the Relics of a Royal Martyr – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
St. Alphonsus – Bi-location, Levitation, & Prophecy – Frank Rega at The Shield of Faith
Unexpected Answers & Unwitting Prayers – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
It’s The Greatest Time to Evangelise: A Lock Down Conversion Story – Katie Ascough at C. Herald
A Virus, Two Roads, & The Way to Christ – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Faith–Or Feelings? – Claire Dwyer at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Recalling the Glory of St. Joan of Arc – Fr. Seán Connolly at The Catholic World Report
Countless Flowers are Named in Mary’s Honour – With Good Reason – Fr. Michael Rennier at CH
An Everyman Saint: St. Isidore the Farmer – Daniel Stewart at Catholic Exchange
Saint Simon Stock Audio Drama – Albert Gedney at Catholic365
Walks & Flowers: May Customs Worth Reviving – Eleanor Parker at Catholic Herald
God Does Not Cause Us to Sin – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

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SATVRDAY EDITION

“I Dissent”: David Haas on Re-Opening Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . . (link fixed)
Bp. Stika of Knoxville Responds to Me, Who Responds in Turn; Feedback On Yesterday’s Post – Z
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
“Nonessential” Churches – What’s Next? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Nobody Expects the Darwinist Inquisition – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Step By Step Toward Married Priests; An Update – Sandro Magister at SC via L’Espresso
Viganò’s Claims about a Fátima Cover-Up are Based on Shaky Evidence – Kevin Symonds at CH
Leading Catholic School Sells Renaissance Paintings to Pay For Sex Abuses – The Telegraph
They Were Sent to the Muslim Kingdom to Evangelize. . . & Were Predictably Killed – Rick Becker
Moving Toward One Rite, Excommunicated For Archery, & More Links! – T. Edwards at NC Rgstr
Italian Freemasonry Mag Endorses Pp. Francis’ Human Fraternity Document – Edward Pentin
Bishop J. Strickland on the Covid-19 Pandemic, Resuming Public Masses – Jim Graves at CWR
America’s Need for Salt & Light – Paul Escott at Catholic Stand
Korean Christianity: Thriving in Megachurches, Deserted by Youth – William Huang at Mnet
Refine Your Summer Style with 5 Easy Steps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
GoFundMe Withholds Money Pro-Life Group Raised to Help Single Moms – Micaiah Bilger at LN
3 Ways Coronavirus Has Changed Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Surrogacy for the Rich & Famous; Anderson Cooper – Jennifer Roback Morse at NC Register
Not All Officials Are Saints, That Doesn’t Mean the Vatican Can’t Function – Christopher Altieri
So That All May Believe: The ‘Miracle of the Sun’ – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register
Abp. Cordileone & Former Judge Talk Religious Freedom In Pandemic – Kevin J. Jones at CNA
St. Paul On America’s Devolution Into Immorality – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Bad Scholarship on the Easter Vigil – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

EASTER:
Pilgrims Flock to Scotland’s National Shrine to Our Lady During Lockdown – K.V. Turley at NCRg

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Masks: Mostly Useless, Could be Harmful – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Online Masses are Hugely Popular, That Creates New Dilemmas – Fr. Edmund Montgomery at CH
Large Archdioceses Don’t Know When Faithful Can Go Back to Mass – Stephen Beale at NC Rgstr
Secularism Has No Answer to the Coronavirus – John Gray at Catholic Herald

POLITICS:
Why the Pell Verdict has Done Little to Shift Public Opinion in Australia – Natasha Marsh at CH
Red China’s Virus Debacle Undermines Accord With Vatican
– Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Reg

Literature & Book Review(s):
Howard Zinn’s Fake History – Anna Abbott at National Catholic Register

Resource(s):
Encyclicals Worth Knowing : Quadragesimo Anno – Thomas Storck at Catholic Herald

Obituary(ies):
Obituary: Bruce Dawe, Poet with a Moral Vision – Karl Schmude at Catholic Herald

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FRIDAY EDITION

Wherein a Furious Fr. Z Gives Selfish, Cruel ID-10-T’s a Piece of His Mind – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vatican Finances: The Fox In The Hen House – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Priest Overwhelmed By Reaction To 4-Hour Street Rosary – Seamus McKinney at The Irish News
Kim Ki-Chang: A Korean Caravaggio? – Robert E. Gordon, Ph.D., at Benedict XVI Institute
First Things & The Future Of Religious Conservatism – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
3 Ways Coronavirus Has Changed Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
A Little Movie of Perseverance – One Mad Mom
A Biblical Mystery at Oxford – Ariel Sabar at The Atlantic
R.R. Reno, Masks, & the Vacuity of Social Media – Dan Hugger at Powerblog via Acton Institute
Padre Pio Had Funny Jokes, Seal Door With Divine Mercy Image & More! – T. Edwards at NCRgstr
Soon-To-Be Catholic Writes about Life in ‘Coronavirus Purgatory‘ – Seth Haines, J.D., at America
Episcopal Conferences & Communion on the Tongue – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Mad. . .
Death From the Perspective of Faith: Part II – Antonio Galindo at Catholic Stand
Apostolate of St. Paul in Malta is a Tour de Force of Liturgical Arts – John Paul Sonnen at LAJ
Mary – Mother, Sister & Midwife – Brother John Joseph at Ignitum Today
‘Here Let Dead Poetry Rise to Life Again!’ – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Refine Your Summer Style with 5 Easy Steps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
St. Isidore of Seville is Not the Official Patron of the Internet – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C.
It Is The Decision of the Holy Spirit & Us: The Catholicity of the Early Church – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Catholicism, Textualism, & Republicanism – Timothy J. Gordon, J.D., at The American Mind
Distance Education: It’s a Long Way from Real Education – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The CWR
Education is Personal, Not Just Embodied: Response to Randall Smith – Michael P. Barber, Ph.D.
Nigerian Bishop: Murdered Seminarian Had Courage of a Martyr – Catholic News Service/Crux
What is the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity? – Courtney Mares at Catholic News Agency

POLITICS:
Lawless Judge – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
‘People Make Their Political Party Their Religion,’ Says Catholic Congressman – Matt Hadro
Poll Shows a Partisan Split Over Virus-Era Religious Freedom – Elana Schor & Emily Swanson

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Can Receiving the Eucharist Transmit Disease? – Joseph Heschmeyer, J.D., at Shameless Popery
Quæritur: You’re Against Dropping Hosts Onto Hands, But You Drop The Host In Mass! – Fr. Zed
Bill Barr: the Unsung Hero of Covidtide – W. Edgar Thompson at Crisis Magazine
New York St. Bartholomew Catholic Church Has Lost at least 63 Parishioners to Covid-19 – ChT
Montenegro: Detentions, Injuries in Priest Arrests Clashes – Predrag Milic at A.P. via Crux

Video(s):
Why Are U.S. Bishops Unwilling To Defend Our Religious Rights? – Raymond Arroyo via Compl. . .

Other Link(s):
Bishop Christensen of Boise Bans ‘Ad Orientem’ in ‘Ordinary Form’ Masses – CNA via Adoremus
Sunday Ascension Thursday & “2 + 2 Can = 5″!
– Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Announcement(s):
Father of Mel Gibson, Hutton Gibson, Has Passes Away – The Eponymous Flower
Canons of St. John Cantius Relaunch Sancta Missa Website – Gregory DiPippo at New Lit Mov
Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli Retires as Bishop of Paterson, NJ – Catholic News Agency/Adoremus

Literature & Book Review(s):
Catholic “Coffee Table” Books That Delight Both the Eye & the Mind – Daria Sockey at The CWR
Teachings for an Unbelieving World – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Hard Lessons from Great Literature in a Time of Pestilence – Joseph Pearce at NC Register

Podcast(s):
Dr. Ray Guarendi: On What It Takes to be Married & Raise “Upright Kids” – Respect Life Radio

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THVRSDAY EDITION

“Queer” Stations of the Cross Offered In N. York & S. Francisco Catholic Churches – J. Sciambra
The Truth About Modernism – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Understanding the Statement, Decree on Our Lady of America Apparitions – Fr. Mat. MacDonald
Wisconsin Liberated – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Once He Retires, NFL Quarterback to Coach at Catholic High School – Rob Herbst at CNS
George Cardinal Pell & the High Court of Public Opinion – Michael Cook at Mercatornet
The Dictatus Papæ: 27 Powers Reserved Only for the Pope – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Sheep In American Clothing, Macabre Details In Torcello’s Last Judgement & More! – NC Register
Work of Faith – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Down the Barrel of $158M Gun, Vatican Reform is Coming, but What Kind? – John Allen at Crux
Refine Your Summer Style with 5 Easy Steps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Let’s Raise The Standards – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Power of Christ’s Holy Face: A Little-Known Chaplet for Battling God’s Enemies – ChurchPOP
Head of Vatican Finances: No Default but ‘Difficult Years’ Ahead – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Covid-19 Restrictions Reopen Old Wounds of the Catholic Church in France – Solène Tadié
Analysis: What Extreme Financial Straits Mean for Vatican Financial Reform – Christopher Altieri
Religion Can Never Be ‘Privatized’ – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Did God Create Evil? – Douglas M. Beaumont at Catholic Answers Magazine

POLITICS:
Pro-Life Mike Garcia Wins Back California Congressional Seat From Pro-Abort – Chuck Ross

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Bishop Folda of Fargo Opines about People Who Desire Communion on the Tongue – Fr. Z’s Blog
Death & The Coronavirus From the Perspective of Faith – Antonio Galindo at Catholic Stand
Laughing at the Microbe – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
The Advent of the “Drive-In Mass” – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

Book Review(s):
Bestselling Author Turns to Our Blessed Mother – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register

Announcement(s):
Bishop Deshotel of Lafayette Reverses His Restriction on Communion on the Tongue – Fr. ‘s Blog
Archbishop Gregory Denounces ‘Murderous Attack’ on Ahmaud Arbery
– CNA via NC Register

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Yale-Educated Lesbian Catholic: ‘Ewww! Weirdos!’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Knoxville Bishop Stika Issues Decree & People React, Fr. Z Makes Entreaty; Updated – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Other Reason for Cardinal Tagle’s Promotion – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at Catholic Herald
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Augustine Institute Publishes Major New Catholic Bible – Peter Jesserer Smith at NC Register
Traditionalists are Told to Sit at the Back of the Bus! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Under The Rainbow Banner – Darel E. Paul at First Things
Francis, the Good Boss Who Doesn’t Want To Fire Anyone, But Facts Say Opposite – S. Magister
Vatican Official was Director in London Property Broker’s Company – Ed Condon at C. Nws Agncy
Prelatial Dress of the Religious Orders: The Cistercians – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Jrnl
Reverence for the Body (with Notes on Cremation) – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
When Medieval Catholic Saints Would Practice ‘Holy Anorexia – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Being Single During Coronavirus – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Justice: Yes, Social: No – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Reality & Dangers Of Spiritual Narcissism, Genuine & False Shepherds & More! – T Edwards at Rg
In Search of Father Damien (of Molokai) – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Via, Veritas, Vita (The Way, the Truth, & the Life) – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Examining The Role Of Catholic Bishops In The 2020 U.S. Presidential Race – Clemente List
Dare To Be Different: Love Like Mary – Janet Meyer at Catholic Stand
Christ’s Resurrection: Bodily or Only Spiritual? – Trent Horn at Strange Notions
Refine Your Summer Style with 5 Easy Steps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Will the Federal Courts Decide Who is a “Minister?” – Thomas R. Ascik, J.D., at The C. World Rprt
Don’t Fall for Pakistan’s PR Campaign, It’s Still Awful on Religious Freedom – Farahnaz Ispahani
Houston Catholic Care Ctr Staff Stays Vigilant in Helping Seniors – Jm. Ramos at CNS via Crux

Announcement(s):
Pope Appoints Duluth Priest as Next Bishop of Rapid City – Courtney Mares at CNA via NCRgstr

Video(s):
LifeSite News Interview: My Conversion, Wuhan Virus & My Take on Pp. Francis – Steve Ray

Podcast(s):
Tra le Sollecitudini, Hindu Turns Catholic Priest & Ideas for Parish Music Directors – NLM

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TVESDAY EDITION

Priest’s Innovation Is Transparent – Marilyn Rodrigues at The Catholic Weekly
Wherein Fr. Z Rants & Points a Finger – Fr. Z’s Blog
Most ‘Praise & Worship’ Music is Not Suitable for Mass – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
A Bishop’s Resignation & the State of Church Reform – Christopher Altieri at Catholic Herald
Six Jesuit Priests in One Philadelphia Home Succumb to Covid-19 – John Burger at Aleteia
Real Life Lord of the Flies: Anything Is Possible With God – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Danish Lutheran Priest Who Proclaimed that there is No God has Died – AP via Crux
Card. Cañizares Investigated for Blessing Valencia from Basilica on Feast Day – Inés San Martín
Pp. Francis Names Chicago Priest Coadjutor of Peoria Diocese – Hannah Brockhaus at CNA/CWR
Lawyers Must Call Male Runners ‘Trans Females’ in Athletics Lawsuit – Catholic News Agency
Query . . . Mainly for Stuart Legitimists – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Life Doesn’t Have To Be Filled With Stress – David Kilby at Catholic Stand
Covid Kills the First Amendment – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
Hope to Die: Off the Shelf with Dr. Scott Hahn – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Catholic Church in NJ Buries Two Abandoned Infants – Catholic News Agency
Priests I Admire Most, Masculinity, Fr Augustus Tolton & More News Links! – T Edwards at NCRg
Did You Know? The History Behind Mary Gardens – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Prayer Changes Us – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Bearing Fruit from Armenia – Kelly Connelly at The Catholic World Report
Refine Your Summer Style with 5 Easy Steps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
How Catholic Entrepreneurship Is Key to Rebuilding the Economy – John Egan at NC Register
Christian Nation, Yes & No – Peter J. Leithart at First Things

Other Link(s):
Concerns of Calamity Raised as Locusts Swarm Eastern Africa – Fredrick Nzwili at The CWR
Podcast with Catalina Brand of The Houston Holy House Academy
– Deborah Gyapong at ACSB

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
Homosexuals & Shellfish – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
An Recent Italian Mystic Who Lived Solely Off the Eucharist – Mystics of the Church
A Genius Wrote Today’s Collect, A Translator Nearly Ruined It – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at Cthlc Herald
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Scientism, Where is Your God Now? – Julie Machado at Catholic Stand
Hatred Comes First – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Mormon Founder Joseph Smith Built a House on Shifting Sand – Anna Abbott at NC Register
Wherein a Bishop Bans Communion on the Tongue Until after Mass, A Response – Fr. Z’s Blog
Modern Life Is Ugly & Brutal; Maybe Try A Latin Mass – Tara Isabella Burton at The NY Times
Reopen Our Churches – John Vrdolyak at Catholic Stand
Fr. Barker on How Anglicans Got an Ordinariate – Christopher Mahon at Anglicanorum. . .
Mary’s Greatness: Doing Ordinary Things In Extraordinary Ways – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at CS
Is the Virus a Chastisement From God? A Jesuits Says No – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo. . .
Refine Your Summer Style with 5 Easy Steps (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The German Synodal Path: Noteworthy Or Not Worthy? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Cthlc Culture
More Questions about Fundraising Answered – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Religious Indifferentism & Religious Pluralism – Eduardo J. Echeverria at The Catholic Thing
Integralism, Political Philosophy, & the State – Thomas Pink, Ph.D., at Public Discourse

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Biblical & Catholic Teaching on the Use of Alcohol – Dave Armstrong at National Cthlc Register

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Is the Virus an Act of God on the Future of the Novus Ordo – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Joseph Shaw’s HPR Article has Food for Thought about Reception of Communion – Fr. Z’s Blog
Masses to Resume in Some Pennsylvania Counties – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The Am Catholic

Announcement(s):
My Very First Book! – Joe Heschmeyer at Shameless Popery

Other Link(s):
‘Family Guy’ Sexualizes Eucharist, Again Calls Christians ‘Stupid’ – Elise Ehrard at NewsBusters
TLM Parishes Have Doubled While Novus Ordo’s Have Steadily Declined
– Fr. Allan J. McDonald

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Healing & Reconciling History 100 Years After the Elaine Race Massacre – J. Chester Johnson
The Police Region of Xinjiang: Checkpoints, Camps, & Fear – Chang Xin at Bitter Winter

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SVNDAY EDITION: Feast of Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest

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

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SATVRDAY EDITION

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

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FRIDAY EDITION

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. . .

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THVRSDAY EDITION

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

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

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

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