Big Pulpit

Archbishop Naumann Corrects Pro-Abort Catholic Politician – Tom Hoopes at The Gregorian Inst
Lies to Indulge in Sexual Sin – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
We’re All Responsible for ‘Love Island’ Woman’s Death? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s. . .
98-Year-Old Underground Catholic Bishop Overcomes Coronavirus – Aleteia
Do We Get A Second Chance? – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Diocese of Gallup to Sell Historic School Property in Uproar – Associated Press via Crux
Buttigieg Celebrates Woman Killing Her Baby in an Abortion, Her Story “Lifts Us Up” – Life News
Exorcism: When A Kid Can Climb Up A Wall – Dennis Owens at Harrisburg ABC27
What Did The Saints Give Up For Lent? – uCatholic
Storms Over the Emerald Isle – Kevin V. Turley at Crisis Magazine
Ask Father: What Are The Rubrics, Postures for Laity at TLM; Are We Doing It Wrong? – Fr. Z’s Blg
In Autobiography, Asia Bibi Speaks of Iron Collar, ‘Depths of Darkness’ – CNS via Crux
Why Would Materialist Richard Dawkins Wrinkle His Nose at Eugenics? – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Three Cheers for Western Civilization – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
‘Revolution of the Heart’: New Film Explores Dorothy Day’s Controversial Legacy – NC Register
Wisdom is a Gift from God that has Two Precursors – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Transition as Treatment: The Best Studies Show the Worst Outcomes – P. Dirks at Public Dscrs
A Lenten Journey with Mother Mary: Off the Shelf with Fr. Edward Looney – P. Socks at Cth Stnd
Gunmen Kill 24 Christians in Burkina Faso as Attacks Against Christians Increase – MM Olohan
The Banana Shape: Relax, You Can’t Slip Up! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
‘No Different from the Rest of Us’- Priests & Mental Health Care – CNA via The Cthlc World Rprt
The Best Place to Start Raising Funds – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Redeemed: How a Former Gang Chief Found a Renewed Faith – C. McCorry at Our Sunday Visitor
Would the Equal Rights Amendment Enshrine Abortion Rights in the Constitution? – A. DeSanctis
Why Reason Demands Absolute Certitudes – Dennis Bonnette, Ph.D., at Strange Notions
Australia: From Bad to Worse on Euthanasia – Monica Doumit at The Catholic Weekly

Announcement(s):
Virgil Dechant, Long-Serving KofC Supreme Knight, Dies at 89 – CNA via National Cthlc Register
Pope Francis: Future Holy See Diplomats Will Spend a Year on Mission – Vatican News

QUERIDA AMAZONIA POST FACTUM:
Hurt & Angry – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
The Holy Spirit Spared the Church in Querida Amazonia – Msgr. Charles Pope at NC Register
All Those Synodizers, Those Dreamers of Process, Get a Key Thing Wrong – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Good, the Baffling, & the Unexpected – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at The CWR
Pope Francis, is This the Humanæ Vitæ 2.0? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
‘Querida Amazonia’ & the German Synod – Ed Condon at Catholic News Agency

MORNING ISSUE:
The Rise of Anglo-Catholicism – Charles Coulombe at The Imaginative Conservative
The Banana Shape: Relax, You Can’t Slip Up! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Woman Taking On Big Porn – Sohrab Ahmari at First Things
Doesn’t Matter How Long Lent Is, Don’t Start Your Spiritual Reading Late: 10 Books – JMirus PhD
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Jesuit Gonzaga Univ. Opens America’s First Catholic LGBTQ+ Rights Center – Joseph Sciambra
Olive Branches Between Francis & Cardinal Müller – Fr. Z’s Blog
Patriotism, Poland, & Cardinal Sarah – Jerry Salyer at The Catholic World Report
My Roommate – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
The Downside of Asking God for Signs – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Making Sense of the God of the Old Testament-Canaan Conquest – Convert’s Quest
Jesuit Activist Urges Bishops To Act as India Faces ‘Critical Phase’ – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Is Martin Bashir Guilty of Suppressio Veri? Or Suggestio Falsi – Fr. John Hunwicke
Explain the Mass – & Our Faith – To Your Children – Gregory Siqueiros at Catholic Stand
Has That Rising ‘Religiously Unaffiliated’ Tide Started To Slow? – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
Waiting for Grace: Why Sir Roger Scruton Matters – Janet Meyer at Catholic Stand
Power, Truth, & Relativism In Popular Music – Michael Kurek, A.Mus.D., at Faith & Culture
The Best Place to Start Raising Funds – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
From Earth to Heaven With England’s Glory: Sarum Vespers Resound in Phila. – P. Jesserer Smith
Bringing the Blessed Sacrament to the Battlefield – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
Instagram Censors Pro-Life Post to Stop Aborting Babies With Down Syndrome – Life News
The Socialist State as an Occasionalist god – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Are Icons An Antidote To Instagram – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
Australia: The Euthanasia Slippery Slope Is Real – John Keown at Mercatornet
God at the Workplace: More U.S. Businesses are Encouraging Religious Expression – Jn. Burger
Vatican, Chinese Diplomats Discuss Deal on Bishop Appointments – Catholic News Agency
Vatican Homeless Shelter Continues Long History of the Church’s Charitable Works – OSV

Tweet(s):
Cardinal Cupich Celebrating What Resembles A Latin Rite Mass  – Sister Karolin Kuhn, S.S.N.D.

Podcast(s):
Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World: Visions, Prophecies, Private Revelations – JimmyAkin.com

Quick Link(s):
Cardinal Zen, Cops, & a Cappa Magna – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vatican Insider: Bishop Larry Silva of Honolulu – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome

Announcement(s):
Date Set for Cardinal Pell’s Last Chance Appeal Hearing – CNA via Catholic Herald
Tucson Bishop’s Residence To Become Group Home For Disabled – Associated Press at Crux
Book with Dominican Chants for all the Epistles of the Year Now Available – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Remains of Aborted Babies Now in Final Resting Place in Indiana Cemetery – CNS via Our Sun Vs
Mediterranean Summit to Highlight Threats to Christian Survival in Middle East – Elise Ann Allen

Sexagesima Sunday: Some Make It But Many Do Not – Fr. Z’s Blog
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The World’s Oldest Nun Celebrates 116th Birthday; Here’s Her Secret To Happiness – ChurchPOP
Why Does Mass Begin With A Procession? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
How to Improve Your Mind: A Sermon by Fulton Sheen – Billy  Ryan at uCatholic
The Gaze of St. Michael – Jeffrey Johnson at Crisis Magazine
A Monk’s Life: Following St. Benedict in the 21st Century – Kevin V. Turley at Ntnl Cthlc Register
What Does God Ask of You? What Should You Ask of God? – Fr. Jean Nicolas Grou at Cthlc Exch
Saints’ Visions of Hell – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Crux
How Does Pride Grow in Our Life? A Teaching by St. Bernard of Clairvaux – Msgr. Charles Pope
Enroll Most in Need for 40 Masses & 40 Days of Prayer & Penance by Carmelite Hermits – NLM
The Missal Cushion – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
When We Suffer Well – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Our Sunday Visitor
A Lenten Journey with Mary – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
9 Novenas That Will Jump Start Your Prayer Life Right Now – Theresa Zoe Williams at epicPew
How Did the Israelites Find their Way without a Compass? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
The Hidden Virtues in Habits of Dining, Learning, & Spirituality – Derek Rotty at Cthlc Exchange
Quick Tips To Help You Get Ready For Lent (Before It Gets Here) – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
How Sacred Images Can Lead To Peace in the Soul – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Mornings With St. Thérèse: An Introduction – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
5 Graces Praying the Rosary Daily Gave My Family: Family Prays Together Stays Together – ChP
Archdale King on Liturgical Fans – Notkerus Balbulus at Canticum Salomonis
Living Heaven Focused: Making a ‘Five-Year Plan’ – Ava Lalor at Our Sunday Visitor
A Light Shines From ‘GOLD’: Order Cares for the Elderly – Kevin V. Turley at Ntnl Cthlc Register
A Description of Sarum Vespers, by James Griffin – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

AFTERNOON UPDATE:
Breaking: Nigerian Priest Abducted in New Attack – CNA via National Catholic Register
Card. Zen Given Pro-Democracy Prize as Church Steps Closer to Red China – E.A. Allen at Crux
‘The Vatican Lost Everything, Got Nothing’: Cardinal Zen Interview – Matt Hadro at CNA via CWR
Holiness: Readings for 6th Sunday of OT Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
Next Ordinary Synod of Bishops to be Held in 2022 – CNA via The Catholic World Report

QUERIDA AMAZONIA POST FACTUM:
With ‘Querida Amazonia,’ It’s ‘Deja Amoris’ All Over Again – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza at NC Register

MORNING ISSUE:
Why Is This Method Of Baptizing Invalid? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
Ask Father: Two Catholics Getting Married in the Orthodox Church – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Best Place to Start Raising Funds – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Socialism is so Hot Right Now! Must be the Solution – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic. . .
The Great Renaissance Artist You’ve Never Seen Before – Charlotte Allen at Benedict XVI Inst.
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Prelatial Dress of the Religious Orders: The Dominicans – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Pro-life Democrats are ‘Highly Motivated’ for 2020 Presidential Race – Christopher White at Crux
Just Say ‘No’: Teaching Sex Ed to Public Elementary School Children – Casey Chalk at Crisis
The Making of an Apologist Through Poetry – Mark C. McCann at Catholic Stand
Why Abraham Lincoln Held a White House Fundraiser for This Black Catholic Parish – The CWR
This Catholic Parish Has Helped Hundreds Find Jobs – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register
Resurrecting the Holy Helo – Francis Lee at Crisis Magazine
Book Notice: An Important Catalog of Vestments from the Holy Land – Liturgical Arts Journal
JRR Tolkien Reveals Heartfelt Fatherly Love in Letter to Late Son Christopher During WWII – ChP
How a Saint That Died Almost 800 Years Ago Became the Patron of Television – uCatholic
Did You Know? Why Cardinals Owe Their Name to the Church – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Architect of Communist China’s Cross Removal to Oversee Hong Kong, Macau Affairs – Crux

Quick Link(s):
Pictures: The Real Island Where St. Paul the Apostle Was Shipwrecked At – W. Ryan at uCatholic
Relic of St. John Henry Newman Stolen from Birmingham Oratory – Ch. Rousselle at NC Register

Video(s):
Spiritual Warfare & Discernment Of Spirits: Dan Burke Interviewed By Dr. Taylor Marshall – CSD

Announcement(s):
Steve Ray Uses Verbum Catholic Bible Software – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Sacred Liturgy Conference in Spokane, Washington, June 9-12 – G. DiPippo at New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
The Princeton Project: Images of Icons of Mt. Sinai Available Online – Dav. Clayton at NLM
Vatican Releases Pope’s Lent, Holy Week, Easter Schedule – Catholic News Service via Crux
New Sacrament Formation Program Released in American Sign Language – CNA via NC Register
A New Series from Canticum Salomonis on the French “Royal Honors” – G. DiPippo at NLM

Podcast(s):
St Élisabeth of the Trinity: Spiritual Friend, Especially of Musicians – J Donelson-Nowicka at NLM

QUERIDA AMAZONIA POST FACTUM:
The Smoking Gun Finally Appears – One Mad Mom
Pope Francis Approves Leonardo Boff, Throws Fritz Löbinger into the Tiber – Edward Pentin Blog
Meeting Between Francis & Lula Causing Controversy in Brazil – Eduardo Campos Lima at Crux
Why Did Francis Punt on Married Priests in His Amazon Document? – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Why the Amazon Synod? – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman, O.S.B.,  at Dominus Mihi Adjutor
Some Problems, But No Radical Departure – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Amazonia Dreaming – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Pope Francis’s Dream – Matthew Walther at The Week
The Day Nothing Happened – David Warren at The Catholic Thing
We Can Only Be Grateful to Francis for This Unusual & Unexpected Clarity – Bp. M. Eleganti, Th.D.
8 Questions (& Answers) About the Pope’s New Document – Jimmy Akin at NC Register
Card. Hummes Pushes for Married Priests, & Lula Meets the Pope – Edward Pentin at NC Rgstr
Francis Stands Firm – R.R. Reno at First Things
What the Pope’s Amazon Document Actually Says – Christopher R. Altieri at Catholic Herald
Pope Would Be Disappointed by Focus on Priestly Ordination of Married Men – CNA via NC Rgstr

MORNING ISSUE:
How Canada Lost Its Mind – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Justice Ginsburg Admits Pro-Abortion ERA is Dead, Tells Feminists to “Start Over” – Life News
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
After Priest Says Pedophilia Doesn’t Kill Anyone, Bishop Tobin Responds – CNA via NC Register
A Leak from the Medjugorje Study Commission – Richard Chonak at Catholic Light (but not lite!)
The Best Place to Start Raising Funds – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis Shares with U.S. Bishops His Frustration with Reaction to Amazon Text – CNS
De-Queering the National Parks – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
‘Canceled’ Rad Fems & Catholic Church: Unlikely Allies Believe Women are Female – The CWR
Why I Became A Catholic – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Quæritur: Adoption, ‘Rescue’ of Frozen IVF Embryos Thru Surrogate Motherhood – Fr. Z’s Blog
Before & After: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Pickerington, Ohio – Liturgical Arts Journal
Secular Monks – Andrew Taggart at First Things
Putting Balance in My Life: A Lenten Goal – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Burying the Alleluja 2020 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A Turning Point in America’s Half-Century-Long Abortion War? – Russell Shaw at The CWR
The Usefulness of Latin – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at The Chairman’s Blog
The Rise of the Iconoclasts – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Pakistan Court Validates Forced Conversion, Marriage of Christian Girl to Muslim – Mng Str Nws
Professor Warns Change to St. Louis Univ. Core Curriculum Waters Down Catholic Identity – Crux
Irrationality: It’s in Atheism’s DNA – Tom Gilsonat The Stream
Connecticut Students Sue Over Trans-Athlete School Policy – CNA via National Catholic Register
Challenges Lie Ahead for First Lay President of Papal Foundation – Brian Fraga at Our Sndy Vstr
The Building Of Civilization Leads To God, Destroying Leads To Evil – David Warren at Essays. . .
Church in Hong Kong Issues Dispensation From Mass to Stop Spread of Coronavirus – uCatholic
Church Decimated after Upper-Caste Hindus Stir Hostilities in Andhra Pradesh, India – Mrnng. . .

Video(s):
Fr. Murray & Dr. Royal on Exhortation, Devastating Interview with Card. Zen on Red China – Fr. Z

Quick Link(s):
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Valentine – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Saint Valentine’s Day:
8 Powerful Ways to Pray for Your Spouse, in One Amazing Infographic – ChurchPOP
Saints For Those With Lonely Hearts – Alex R. Hey at epicPew
Valentine’s Day Needs St. Valentine Again – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
What Did Saint Valentine Look Like? 3D Facial Reconstruction Reveals the Look of Love – uCthlc
Pray This Prayer To Be a Better Spouse – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
St. Valentine: How a Beheaded Martyr Became the Poster Child for Romantic Love – Cthlc Herald
On Thomas Aquinas’s Treatise on Happiness & Ultimate Purpose – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
Before You Fall In Love, Get Married! – Robert Cheaib at Aleteia
All Alone on Valentine’s Day: 12 Econ Facts to Fill the Void – Foundation for Economic Education
Caring for Others Means Loving Them in the Midst of Their Suffering – J. Ewing at Cthlc Exchng
True Love – David Warren at Essays in Idleness
Is Chocolate Love? An Augustinian Valentines Reflection – Jonathan Stodola at Clrfyng Cthlcsm
St. Valentine’s Day & the Marital Mission – Richard Fitzgibbons at The Catholic World Report
How the Love of Husband & Wife is Fed by The Eucharist – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
How St. Valentine’s Day is Celebrated Around the World – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
What Does His Love Look Like? – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
Why Saint Valentine Remains More Relevant than Ever – Michele Chronister at Cthlc Exchange
Young People Aspire To Marriage, So Let’s Offer Them More Than a Valentine – Mercatornet
Meditate Daily on St. Paul’s Definition of Love – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

QUERIDA AMAZONIA ANALYSIS:
Thoughts about Document & Fr. Z Opines Also on Something Sad About Bookgate – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vatican Sends Mixed Signals at ‘Querida Amazonia’ Launch – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Pope Has Spoken, but Celibacy Debate is Not Finished – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
The Pope Rebuffs His Liberal Supporters by Rejecting Married Priests – Damian Thompson
Pope Declines to Endorse Controversial Synod Proposals – Jimmy Akin at JimmyAkin.com
No Paradigm Shift! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
‘A Lack of Courage’: Germans Divided Over ‘Querida Amazonia’ – CNA via Catholic Herald
Archbishop Gomez Welcomes ‘Querida Amazonia’ – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Initial Take on Latest Papal Exhortation: Defers To The Synod? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma. . .

MORNING ISSUE:
Cardinal Pell’s Appeal – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman, O.S.B., at Dominus Mihi Adjutor
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Babylon Is Falling – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Australia Mourns Horrific Death of 4 Devout Catholic Children, Family Inspires Faith – G. Bechara
Pastor Opens Legislative Session With Prayer Against Abortion, So Dems Walked Out – Life Nws
How Church-Goers Voted in the New Hampshire Primary – Matt Hadro at CNA via The CWR
Has Something Arisen Since The Feast Of The Presentation? – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman. . .
Who You Calling ‘Reactionary’? Changing the Narrative on Tradition – D. Kilby at Catholic Stand
Trial Begins for Archaeologist Accused of Forging Earliest Portrayal of Jesus’ Crucifixion – LvSci
Mexican City Sees Stunning Drop in Violence as Adoration Increases – Patty Knap at NC Register
Spain Found Its Voice, Will We? – Jane Clark Scharl at Crisis Magazine
A Future Patron Saint of Troubled Marriages? – Francis Phillips at Catholic Herald
Pornography & Sex Trafficking are Completely Interwoven, Activists Warn – Ma. Margaret Olohan
Be Edifying- Cut Through Criticism – Julie Machado at Catholic Stand
An Ordinary Life – Noël Valis at First Things
Why Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving in Lent? – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To Rome
Why Isn’t the Slaughter of Nigerian Christians a News Story? – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
An Episcopal Challenge for Elections – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
It’s All About Power. . . ‘British Baroque’ at Tate Britain – David V. Barrett at Catholic Herald
Holding Christians Accountable for Moral Abuses – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Sacramentality on the Western Front – Josh Noem at Church Life Journal
The Best Practices & Benefits of Religious Parenting – D Dollahite, PhD, L Marks, PhD, & H Boyd
Catholic Edgewood College Under Fire for Paying for Abortions in Its Health Insurance Plan – LN
While the Local Church Fights Ortega in Nicaragua, Pope Is Silent – R.C. Berg & F.T. Burke
Seminarian’s Killing a ‘Defining Moment’ for Christians in Nigeria – CNA via The CWR

SAINT VALENTINE’S EVE SPECIAL:
These Popular Saint Valentine’s Chocolates Honor The Virgin Mary – B. Berdychowski at Rel Unp
A Saint Valentine’s Day Tradition from St. Francis de Sales – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
True Love at Faithful Catholic Colleges – Patrick Reilly at National Catholic Register
Express Your Romantic Love with a Poem from the Bible – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Tips to Make Your Kids’ Saint Valentine’s Day About True Love, No Crafting! – Mary Jo Gerd

Announcement(s):
Bishops Have Consecrated Burkina Faso to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – Crux

APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION, QUERIDA AMAZONIA ANALYSIS:
Francis’s Silence, Ratzinger’s Tears, & That Never-Published Statement of His – Sandro Magister
Buy This Book! (Cardinal Sarah’s Latest Book from Ignatius Press) – One Mad Mom
On the Question of Married Priests, a Papal Pattern Returns – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Reg
Pope Francis Lays Out a Vision for the Future of the Amazon – Edward Pentin at NC Register
‘Querida Amazonia’ Is a Document of Reconciliation – Gerhard Cardinal Müller at NC Register
Pope’s Top Aides Say Door Still Open on Married Priests, Deaconesses – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Pope Looking To Mend Divisions, Rejecting Married Priests, Deaconesses – Clemente Listi at RU
No Mention of Priestly Celibacy in Amazon Synod Exhortation – Christopher R. Altieri at Cth Hrld
Pope Ducks Debates Over Married Priests, Deaconesses – Christopher White & Inés San Martín
Full Text of the Papal Document Following the Amazon Synod – Rocco Palmo at Whispers in. . .
The Pope’s Exhortation for a Church with an Amazonian Face – Alessandro Gisotti at Vtcn News
Pope Francis’ “Great Dreams” for the Amazon Region – Andrea Tornielli at Vatican News
QUERIDA AMAZONIA (Full Text) – The Holy See

MORNING UPDATE:
Prudence & Bishop McElroy – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Catholic Church Prepares to Rededicate England as ‘Dowry of Mary’ – Charles Collins at Crux
Party’s Abortion Stance Driving Pro-Life Democrats Away, Says Ethicist – CNS via Crux
Days Before Attack, Nigerian Bishop Warned of Poor Protection for Christians – CNA via NCRgstr
Bishop McNaughton Dies at 93; was First Bishop of Inchon, South Korea – CNS via Crux

MORNING ISSUE:
I Will Say What the Political Leaders Cannot Say About Pete Buttigieg – Michael Brown, Ph.D.
Why Are Many Hillsdale College Students Becoming Catholic? – E. Bachmann at The Collegian
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Things are Changing at the Supreme Court – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor
Pp. Francis: Those Looking for Married Priests Will Be Disappointed – CNS via Catholic Herald
On Jehovah’s Witnesses – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
End Times – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
An “Arma Christi” Chasuble from Poland – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Would Female Deacons Unite or Separate Catholics From the Orthodox? – Peter Jesserer Smith
Bernie Sanders & Pete Buttigieg Tell Pro-Life Democrats They’re Not Welcome – Life News
Just Too Cool: Judean Date Trees Grown from 2000 Year Old Seeds – Fr. Z’s Blog
Rape in Xinjiang Camps: The Tibetan Precedent; Are Christians Next? – M. Introvigne at Bttr Wntr
Does Consecrated Life Trump Marriage? Can the Married Change Their Minds? – J. Mirus, Ph.D.
The Virtues of Mary: Lessons Offering Consolation – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Consider Moderating Your Smartphone Usage for Lent – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in. . .
Why We Should be Wary of Blaming Overpopulation for Climate Change – H. Alberro at Mrctrnt
Cardinal Zen: Communist China Wants Vatican ‘Surrender’ – Matt Hadro at CNA via The CWR
The Little Sisters Are Headed to the Supreme Court—Again – Donovan Wilson at Crisis Magazine
Video of Sarum Vespers of Candlemas – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
For & Against Integralism – Michael Hanby at First Things
Sandstad & Jansen on Aristotle’s Revenge – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Saints Owner Denies Team Had Role in Clergy Sex Abuse List – Jim Mustian at AP via Crux
A Christian Response to Mental Health Needs in Texas – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Markets, the State, & the Imperative of Culture – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil. (Oxon.), at Public Dscrs
Britain Mulls Advocacy for Persecuted Christians – Fr. Terry Tastard at Providence Magazine

Quick Link(s):
Assoc. of Catholic Colleges & Univs.: We Need More Homosexuality On Campus – Cal Cthlc Daily
Heterodox & Anti-American – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Announcement(s):
Catholics Mourn Tragic Death of Arizona Priest in Car Cash – CNA via The Cthlc World Report
Cardinal Marx To Step Down as Head of German Bishops – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Chicago Archdiocese Announces Multiple Parish Mergers, Closings – CNA via Ntnl Cth Register
Bishop Paprocki Provides Pastoral Guide on Gender Identity – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Sacred Heart Seminary Offering Free ‘Encountering Christ’ Course – G. Van Son at Catholic Stand
12th Texas City Bans Abortion, Declares Itself a Sanctuary for the Unborn – M Bilger at Life News
Hong Kong Catholic Church Takes Strong Measures in Response to Coronavirus – John Burger
Philippine Bishops Issue Directives To Prevent Coronavirus Outbreak – R. Harms at CNS via Crux

Podcast(s):
“The Feminine Genius Podcast” (My Testimony & Theology of the Body) – Sister H. Burns, F.S.P.

California Catholics Apologize to the Faithful for Bishop McElroy – One Mad Mom
A Watershed This Week? – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Ex-Satanist Reveals Supernatural Experience of Hell That Converted Him to Christianity – ChPOP
This Vatican & Its American Allies Loathe Trump, His Voters & Their Values – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
Convictions & Doubts: The Case of Cardinal Pell – R.J. Smith at Quillette
Ukraine’s Bishops Issue Fraternal Correction of German Bishops’ Synod – Ed Pentin at NC Rgstr
The Novus Ordo at 50: Loss or Gain? – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
How the Son of an Imam Explains How He Became a Catholic Priest – Lucie Sarr at La Croix Intl
German Synod: Culmination of German Alienation from Authentic Church Renewal – Fr. Z’s Blog
Your Father, Your Friend: The Struggles Of A Priest – Fr. Michael Rennier at Crisis Magazine
Building Wealth Doesn’t Make You Greedy – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Christians are Being Captured, Killed Across Globe: Inside the Crisis – W. Hallowell at The Stream
What Really Happens After We Die: Off the Shelf w/James Papandrea – P. Socks at Cthlc Stand
Sex Is a Procreative Act – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Plugged-In – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Christ Was Both Human & Male – Paul Gondreau at Catholic Answers Magazine
On Septuagesimatide & Carnival – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
As The Synodal Way Begins – Hans Feichtinger at First Things
“Prelent” – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Award-Winning Doc. Shows Expose’ of China’s One-Child, Forced Abortion Policy – Life News
The Saints Guide Us To Holiness – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
The Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Is Back – Alexandra DeSanctis at National Rvw
Relieving Rome’s Burdens: A Proposal for Handling Abuse Cases – Adam A.J. DeVille, Ph.D.
A New Catholic Television Station has Begun Broadcasting in Uganda – C. Ahabwe at PML Daily

Quick Link(s):
Final Document of the Synod on the Amazon: Full Text – Vatican News
New Book: Pearl of Great Price — Revolutionary France and the Papacy – Rorate Cæli
Generous Help of Knights Counters Culture of Indifference, Pope Says – Carol Glatz at Crux

Announcement(s):
A Free Lenten Series that will Transform Your Life! – Matthew Leonard

The Pope Francis Threat – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Interview with Bishop Sorondo of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, It Isn’t Pretty – Fr. Z’s Blog
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Gay Priest Who Painted “Sodomite Christ” to Exhibit Artwork at 2020 LA REC – Joseph Sciambra
Our Bishops Cannot be Trusted with a ‘Yellow-Check’ System – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Media Shames Woman For Enjoying Motherhood, Caring for Husband & Kids – Life News
Similarities Between Our Lady’s Two Apparitions on February 11 – Fr. Edward Looney at Aleteia
The Rainbow Shakedown – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
What Obergefell Isn’t – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Underground Thomist
The Death of Michael Nnadi & the Sacrifice of Seminarians – Fr. Seán Connolly at The CWR
The Only Thing That Matters in the Abortion Debate – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
LGBTQ-ism – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
What Is An Angel? – Fr. James Brent, O.P., at First Things
St. Lucy, Virgin, & Martyr: A Patron & Heavenly Friend – Edward Monti at Catholic Stand
Medievals Weren’t Literalists – Paul Gillette at Clarifying Catholicism
Hindu Extremists Beat Christian Children, Accuse Worshipers – Morning Star News
Truth Precedes Love & Mercy – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
St. Augustine on Figurative Language in Scripture – Ch. Norvell at The Imaginative Conservative
Was Jesus Confused about Who He Was? – Connecticut Catholic Corner
Marriage, Family Therapist to Chair U.S. bishops’ National Review Board – CNS via Crux
Clergy Trained to Suppress ‘Foreign Religious Infiltration’ – Wang Yichi at Bitter Winter
Pro-Life Catholic Charges Labor Union With Forcing Her to Fund Abortion – Ma. Margaret Olohan
Bl. Stanley Rother, America’s Native Martyr – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Buhari Government Must Address Nigeria’s Violence – The Editors at National Catholic Register
Research Proves the Benefits of Inter-Generational Connection – Sh. Roberts at Mercatornet

Video(s):
The Grand Master of Freemasons in Missouri Is Also a Catholic? – David L. Gray
Discussion with Graham Oppy – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Quick Link(s):
Action Item: Help a Catholic Blogger Colleague – Fr. Z’s Blog

Announcement(s):
Consider Donating To Construction of Regina Caeli Church in Houston (FSSP) – Rorate Cæli

The Healthy Wyrdness of the Anglo-Saxons – Joseph Pearce at Faith & Culture
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
St. Patrick Said This Prayer Before He Converted the Pagan Irish King – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Septuagesima Sunday 2020 – Pre-Lent Begins! Get Your Head Into Gear – Fr. Z’s Blog
Eight Ways to Pray During Adoration – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
The Five Foundations for Discernment On the Path to God’s Peace – Dan Burke at Cthlc Exchng
Exclusive Photos: The World Celebrates Those Consecrated to God – Jeffrey Bruno at Aleteia
Catholics & Textual Criticism – Jimmy Akin at JimmyAkin.com
The Lost Art of Liturgical Book Coverings – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
St. Elizabeth Of The Trinity, Surrender, & Anxiety – Jordan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Crucifixes: Devotional Aids or Wicked Idols? – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Baltimore Museum Showcases Medieval Missal Used by St. Francis of Assisi – Crux
Consecrating Ourselves to St. Joseph – Why & How – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
3 Ways Catholics Can Honor The Name Of Jesus Every Day – uCatholic
Behold the Lamb of God, 168 Hours A Week – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
Spiritual Warfare & Winning The Battle For Your Soul – Laura Hensley at epicPew
Am I Called To Be a Monk? – Dom Alcuin Reid at The Catholic World Report
St. Blaise Healed My Father & He Can Heal You Too – Patty Knap at National Catholic Register
Syro-Malabar Archdiocese Opens Sainthood Cause of Vincentian Founder – CNA via Cthlc Herald
A 15th-Century Diurnal – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Learn to Profit From Your Spiritual Trials – Luis M. Martinez at Catholic Exchange
In Argentina, 400 Grottos To Be Built for Celebration of Virgin Mary – CNA via Catholic Herald
Lessons From St. Josephine Bakhita – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Is Life Difficult Right Now? Pray to St. Agatha for Perseverance – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Priest Pulls Lawsuit Against Ft. Worth’s Bishop Olson, But Allegations Remain Dizzying – NC Reg
Did Mitt Romney Make the Wrong Decision? – David Roney at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
What Will the Pope’s Post-Amazon Synod Doc Say About Priestly Celibacy? – Ed Pentin at NCReg
Bishop Thomas Tobin of Rhode Island Slams Pro-Abort Presidential Candidates – Life News
Ask Father: Different Kinds of Holy Water – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Devil Devours His Own: Jeffrey Epstein – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
How Clarence Thomas Found a Catholic Way Home – Joseph Serwach at Medium
‘Sesame Street’ To Feature Cross-Dressing Gay Entertainer – Denise Shick at The Federalist
New Legionaries of Christ Superior Accused of Mishandling Priest Allegations – The CWR
Was A Denver Post Columnist Fired For Believing In Biological Sex? – L. Emmons at The Fdrlst
Are Holy See, UN & the Pro-Abort Gates Foundation Too Close for Comfort? – E. Pentin at NCReg
Sin & the Gift of Grace: A Reflection on Psalm 51 – William Hemsworth at Catholic Stand
The Strawberry Shape: Style with Pluck! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Coronavirus Creates New Problems for China’s Persecuted Religious Minorities – NC Register
The Catholic Church as a Leader in Political Affairs – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
How-To for Loving God – Clare Walker at National Catholic Register
All the Beautiful Raphael-Designed Tapestries Return to the Sistine Chapel – I.S. Martín at Crux
Overroads Saved: G.K. Chesterton’s Historic Home to Stand – Kevin V. Turley at NC Register
New App Aims to Help Young Catholics Build Community – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Pope Francis’s Pan-Amazon Apostolic Exhortation to be Published Next Week – NC Register
How a New Presidential Religious Freedom Adviser Could Shape US Foreign Policy – The CWR
Catholic Bishops of Colorado Back Death Penalty Repeal – CNA via National Catholic Register
For South Carolina Inmates, Catholic Prison Ministry Changes Lives – CNA via The CWR
February is the Month Dedicated to the Holy Family – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Three Essentials for Sharing the Gospel Online – Fr. Charles Fox at The Catholic World Report

Video(s):
Steve’s EWTN “Bookmarks Brief” on the Papacy – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

MORNING UPDATE:
Pope Francis Aided Sex Scandalized Bishops, Rehabilitating & Protecting Them – Dm. Thompson
The Attempt To Cancel Israel Folau – Laurence Wilkinson at Spectator|USA
Light, Salt, Temple: Readings for the 5th Sunday in OT, Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D.

MORNING ISSUE:
Solving the Archbishop Gänswein Suspension Puzzle – Ed Pentin at National Catholic Register
YouTube Pulls Catholic Talk Show’s Secrets of Exorcists Episode – ChurchPOP
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Germans Go To the Zoo; Synod (“Walking Together”) & Heresy; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
God Will Never Forgive Me for What I’ve Done – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Archbishop Georg Gänswein is a “Almost a ‘Third Pope’” – Giacomo Galeazzi at La Stampa
Read: NRO Piece by Daniel J. Mahoney, “Pope Francis, Wayward Shepherd” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Buffalo Seminary Closure Speaks Volumes to Other Dioceses – Fr. R.J. de Souza at NC Register
Meghan McCain Grills Buttigieg on Late-Term Abortion & Infanticide – Alexandra DeSanctis
China: Priest Ousted for Disobeying the Communist Party – Tang Feng at Bitter Winter
Mayor Pete’s Rainbow Values – Michael Cook at Mercatornet
Pope Francis Attacks ‘Evil’ Of Gender Theory – Cindy Wooden at CNS via The Tablet
Catholic Colleges Should Ignore James Martin, SJ – One Mad Mom
Mary Higgins Clark, Suspense Novelist & Proud Irish Catholic, Dies at 92 – John Burger at Aleteia
Overcoming Spiritual Discouragement: Off the Shelf with Fr. Timothy Gallagher – Catholic Stand
Cardinal Parolin: On McCarrick Report Release, Pope Francis Has Final Word’ – NC Register
Kobe Bryant & the Rest of Humanity, Rest In Peace – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Bishops Tell Catholics to Vote Pro-Life First to Stop The Threat of Abortion – Life News
The Strawberry Shape: Style with Pluck! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Religious Freedom: An Inconvenient Right to Secularists – Ken Blackwell at The Stream
How To Reach More People To Raise More –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Lingering Problems of Ordinary Time – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement
The Democrats ‘Transition’ to Radical Gender Ideology – Kevin Burke at Crisis Magazine
The Devil Would Like For People To Think Hell Doesn’t Exist – Michael Pakaluk, Ph.D., at FTh
Pompeo Announces New Alliance for Religious Freedom – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Exploring the Role of Mercy in The Walking Dead – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
The Catholic Church Is More Pro-Science Than You Might Think – Mike Panlilio at epicPew

Quick Link(s):
Sequel to Mel Gibson’s “The Passion of the Christ”? Resurrection – Fr. Z’s Blog
Archbishop Gänswein, ‘Redistributed’ Out of the Picture – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Robbing the People to Pay Peter(‘s Pence) – Francis X. Rocca at The Catholic Thing
In Philippines, Lawmakers Move To Make Divorce Legal – Catholic News Service via Crux
Hungarian Govt Urges Defense of Persecuted Christians – CNA via The Catholic World Report