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THVRSDAY EDITION

Tony Esolen Pours Acid on News Story about Abortion & Politics – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
Vatican has ‘No Information’ on Gänswein Leave of Absence Report – H. Brockhaus at NC Rgstr
Vatican Seeks To Explain Absence of Aide After Book Scandal – Nicole Winfield at AP via Crux
Pp. Francis Dismisses Founder of Miles Christi Inst. From Clerical State – CNA via NC Register
Where Modern Marriage is Going Wrong – Francis Phillips at Catholic Herald
Fight Over Christmas Hints of Looming Coptic Schism – Samuel Tadros at Providence Magazine
To Be Deep in History Made Me Catholic – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
How Did Pro-Life Democrats Caucus in Iowa? – Matt Hadro at CNA via National Catholic Register
Ask Father: Pay the German “Church Tax” or Not, Given What the German Church is Doing? – Fr. Z
Cheating in Baseball? Say It Ain’t So – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
Preternatural Theology – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
The Mysterious Meaning of “Ordinary Time” – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement
Church Observer Warns: Don’t Flatten the Faith to Fit In at the UN – Edward Pentin at NC Register
An Embroidered Lenten Chasuble from Vilnius, Lithuania – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Why Killing Isn’t Compassion: Lessons from L’Arche – Mary Pesarchick at Catholic Stand
Three Holy Ones of African Heritage Everyone Should Know About – Justin Farr at uCatholic
Where is Mr. Smith Now That We Need Him? – Edouard Belaga, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Christians Throughout Nigeria Have Staged Protests Against Rising Persecution – Punch Mgzn
A Child’s Prayer – Thomas Tan at Ignitum Today
As Other Papers Close or Shrink, Oregon’s Catholic Newspaper Endures – Catholic News Service
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Thoughts on the Lay Vocation – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
The Strawberry Shape: Style with Pluck! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Catholic Church in Jiangxi Dismantled on the First Day of 2020 – Wang Yong at Bitter Winter
How To Reach More People To Raise More –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Bishop in India Categorically Denies the False Allegations of Forced Conversion – Crux

Invoking the Tradition: Catholic Social Teaching in Policy Debates – Ben Peterson at Public Dscrs

Tweet(s):
German Reports That Pp. Francis Placed +Gänswein on Indefinite Leave of Absence – Bree Dail
Expressions Natural Law & Natural Moral Law have Disappeared Under Pp. Francis – Ed Pentin

Quick Link(s):
Lady Whom Pp. Francis Assaulted Gets Chance to Shake His Hand – H. Brockhaus at NC Register

Podcast(s):
My Q & A for Non-Catholics on Catholic Answers Live (Audio & Video) – Steve Ray at Defen. . .

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Rush Has Lung Cancer; Catholics Owe Him Big Time; Wherein Fr. Z Rants. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Super Bowl Halftime Show: Worse Than Tasteless, It’s Full-on Sexual Grooming – NC Register
Surviving Sodom – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
How is the Catholic Church Spending “Peter’s Pence?” – Amanda Milkovits at Boston Globe
Behind European Bishops’ Reluctance to Acknowledge Brexit – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Controversial “Healing Priest” Fr. Fernando Suarez Collapses, Dies – Philippine Daily Inquirer
Elegant & Insightful Liturgical Handbook Published By Archdiocese of Portland – New Ltrgcl Mov
Do You Really Believe That? – Richard Van Kirk at Catholic Stand
Why Catholics Don’t Need ‘Mindfulness’ – Francis Phillips at Catholic Herald
What Jesus Did Not Say About Hell – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
Atlanta Archd. Hosts Pro-Gay Marriage Theologian for Catholic LGBT Retreat – Jos. Sciambra
Cafeteria Catholics & Women’s Ordination to the Priesthood – Convert’s Quest
What Accounts for Western Indifference to Christian Persecution? – Ann Farmer at Mercatornet
Swiss Air Cuts Ties With Company Because Its Owner is a Pro-Life Christian – Life News
Free Will & Evil – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
Making Sense of Pp. Francis on Faith, Evangelization, & Proselytizing – E. Echeverria at The CWR
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Nigeria Is A Killing Field Of Defenseless Christians – Theophilus Abbah at Religion Unplugged
The Works of Mercy in Prison: What You Did for My Least Brethren – Rb. Marco at Catholic Stand
How Red China’s Xi is Destroying the Catholic Church & Made Himself God – S Mosher at NYPost
The Strawberry Shape: Style with Pluck! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Social Media’s War Against Pro-Life Views – Peter Hasson at The Federalist
How To Reach More People To Raise More –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Draft of Apostolic Exhortation on Amazon Synod Calls for Ordination of Married Men – uCatholic
Red China Tells Priests They Can’t Celebrate Funerals in People’s Homes – CNS via Cthlc Herald
The Index Librorum Prohibitorum: When the Church Had a List of ‘Banned’ Books – uCatholic
New Christian-Muslim Political Alliances? – Paul Marshall at Providence Magazine

Quick Link(s):
Terminal Sedation Advocate at L.A. Cathedral Friday – California Catholic Daily

Podcast(s):
Understanding the Psalms Christologically – New Episode of Square Notes Podcast – Nw Lt Mv

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TVESDAY EDITION

Is the Pope Catholic? What Francis Hath Wrought – Rob. Royal, Ph.D., at Claremont Review of. . .
Jennifer Lopez Blasphemously Mimics Jesus on Stripper Pole at Super Bowl – ChurchPOP
Will Pp. Francis Send Amazon Celibacy Decision Up the River? – J.D. Flynn & E. Condon at NCReg
Conversation with a Pro-Abortion Woman – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Analysis: Pope Francis & the Germans – Ed Condon at Catholic News Agency via Catholic Herald
The Archbishop of Kampala Forbids Communion in the Hand, Other Decrees – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Simple Life: My Family’s Beautiful Lesson – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Kansas City Bishop Johnston Says Meds Played a Role in Priest’s Suicide – CNA via NC Register
Atheism’s Tragic Choice – Mark A. McNeil at Catholic Answers Magazine
German Lay Leader Condemns Cardinal for Opposing ‘Synodal Way’ – CNA via NC Register
Curiosities of the Ancient Papal Mass: The Fistula – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Breaking Bad & Catholic Morality – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
The State of the Seminary & Reasons for Hope – John Macias at The Catholic World Report
Exceptionless Moral Rules – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Prophets of Post-Humanism – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
The Strawberry Shape: Style with Pluck! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Understanding Time in the Church Calendar – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
How To Reach More People To Raise More –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Bible Trivia for Religion Scribes: What is a Cubit? A Shekel? An Ephah? – R. Ostling at Get Rlgn
The Vital Role of Grandparents in Church & Family Life – Lydia O’Kane at Vatican News
Gregorian Chant: Perfect Music for the Sacred Liturgy – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
Daily Prayer is Key to Catholics Remaining Active in Church, Says Speaker – M. Brown at CNS
Rehabilitating Saint Simeon the Stylite – Elizabeth Klein at Church Life Journal
Nigeria is Drifting Towards Anarchy – Archbishop Alfred Martins of Lagos
What Do We Mean by the Word “Mystery?” – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
New Technology Helps Experts Analyze Ancient Handwriting – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Podcast(s):
Can Angels Appears as Dogs & Cats?; Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World – JimmyAkin.com

New Podcast With Joseph Pearce: The Bible & Myth – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

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MONDAY EDITION

Banks Pull Scholarship Support Over Christian Schools’ LGBT Policies – CNA via NC Register
Strong Tonic to Clerics: If I Can’t Endure the Cold Shower; Maybe I’m Not Fit for Heaven – Fr. Z
Is Islam Really a Religion of Peace? – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
The Destruction of the Ancient Cistercian Rite – Notkerus Balbulus at Canticum Salomonis
A Glimpse of Liturgy & Parish Life in the 1920s – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Dissident Pro-Gay Marriage Ministry to Offer LGBT Retreat in San Diego Diocese – Jos. Sciambra
Did You Know These Relics From Jesus’ Life Exist?! – Will Wright at Catholic Link
On Hinduism – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest
Religious Freedom Under Threat — Yet Again – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register
On the Remission of Sins After Death – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
There Is No Secular Culture – James Matthew Wilson, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Plutarch the Historian Acknowledges Humanity’s Ancient Enemy – J. Bolton at Augustines Alley
Xi Jinping’s Quotes Replace Holy Images in Catholic Churches – Tang Zhe at Bitter Winter
The Lord’s Prayer & 12 Step Spirituality – Bill W. at The American Catholic
How Catholics Can Have a Happy Marriage – Francis Phillips at Catholic Herald
The Inseparability of Church & State: Part I – Greg Chrysostom at Catholic Stand
6 Saints for Black History Month – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia
Lessons from the Presentation – Sister Christina Neumann at Catholic Stand
Does the Extended Evolutionary Synthesis Shed New Light on Theological Anthropology? – ChLJ
The Strawberry Shape: Style with Pluck! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Understanding Terms: Christian, Catholic, & Protestant – Sh. Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Politics of Sorrow – Deacon James H. Toner at Crisis Magazine
How To Reach More People To Raise More –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Home Visits, New Phone App Fuel Interest in Holy Face of Jesus Devotion – CNS via Crux
A New Series on Medieval Liturgy from Canticum Salomonis – G. DiPippo at New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Thou Shall Not Steal: The Universal Destination & the Private Ownership of Goods – D.D. Nalpon

Podcast(s):
7 Secrets Catholic Exorcists Want You To Know – uCatholic

Quick Link(s):
Prayer to Protect Against the Wuhan Coronavirus – Aleteia

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SVNDAY EDITION

The Complete Catholic Confession Guide: Confession Script, Act of. . . – Scott Smith, J.D.
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Little Known Pardon Crucifix Is A Power House – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Last Catholic Bishop of North Korea – W. Ryan at uCatholic
Ask Father: St. Blaise Blessing of Throats on a Different Day? & More on Blaise Blessings – Fr. Z
17 Things Jesus Revealed to St. Faustina About Divine Mercy – Jos. Pronechen at NC Register
Before & After: Immaculate Conception in South Chicago – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Feeling Depressed? 6 Beautiful Ways to Ensure Happiness, From St. John Bosco – ChurchPOP
Attending Funerals for Strangers: “Remember You Will Die” – Mary Newman at Catholic Stand
St. Elizabeth Of The Trinity, Surrender, & Anxiety – Jordan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
How These Monks Get an Epic Workout Ringing Sacred Bells in Their Monastery – ChPOP
Nothing Is More Countercultural Than a Joyful Celibate: Luanne Zurlo Interview – Catholic Herald
The Single Person Searching for a Vocation – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
New Vestment Work from Benedicamus in Poland – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
This Saint’s Devotion To The Precious Blood Of Christ Will Set Your Heart On Fire! – epicPew
The Value of Daily Non-Sacramental Confession and House Groups – D. Clayton at New Lit Mov
Seven Sisters Apostolate Marks Ten Years of Praying for Priests – The Catholic World Report
Forgiving Debts: A Health Care Miracle – Gretchen R. Crowe at Our Sunday Visitor
5 Fulfilling Ways To Give Back To Diocesan & Religious Members Of The Church – epicPew
Silk Lamé — Handwoven, Machine-woven & Some Historical Examples – Liturgical Arts Journal
Consecrated Life Is at the Very Heart of the Church – Sister Ma. Catharine of Jesus Perry, O.P.
Grace Is Given To The Humble – Debra Black at Catholic Spiritual Direction

St. Thomas Aquinas is a Model for Vocations & Families – Fr. John P. Cush, S.T.D., at NC Register
Prayer, Forgiveness, & St. John Paul II – Jordan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction

The Saintly Approach to Honesty – Fr. Joseph M. Esper at Catholic Exchange

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SATVRDAY EDITION

Cardinal Pell Uses Time Well in Prison While Awaiting Final Appeal Decision – E. Pentin at NCReg
We Need an End to ‘the Liturgy Wars’ – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
The Strawberry Shape: Style with Pluck! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Analysis: Pope Francis & the Germans – Ed Condon at CNA via The Catholic World Report
The Church of England Apologizes for Its Temporary Lapse Into Christianity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Flight of the Lady-Bishops; Bishop Barry Knestout Scandal – C.T. Hull at Crisis Magazine
Why Has the Pope Not Visited Argentina? – Marcelo J. García at The New York Times
Leaked Amazon Synod Text on Priestly Ordination of Married Men a Draft – CNA via The CWR
Catholic History: The Earliest Sources for How the Eucharist Was Celebrated – uCatholic
Brexit is More Than Just a Populist Revolt Against Globalism – C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at Cath Herald
Ask Father: In Time of High Risk Contagion, Nitrile Gloves for Distribution of Communion? – Fr. Z
An Admonition Against Lust from the Book of Proverbs – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in. . .
Kids Away From The Church? Welcome To The St. Monica Club – Laura Hensley at epicPew
Why States are Trying to End Hormones, Surgeries for Gender-Confused Children – Our Sun Vis
Catholic Virginia Lt. Gov Justin Fairfax Under Fire for Voting to Overturn Pro-Life Laws – LN

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
In Defense of Side Altars – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
Lessons in Marriage Learned & Shared – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Boris, St. Boris, St. Boris, & Brexit – Kevin V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
“The Church Stands or Falls with the Liturgy”: B16’s Vision for Church Renewal – Adoremus
The Call to Discipleship – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
The Pope’s Surrender To Communist China – Benedict Rogers at Standpoint
How To Reach More People To Raise More –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Does the Bible Teach that Unicorns & Dragons Are Real? – T. Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Former NFL Coach Finds Super Bowl LIV a Win-Win Situation – T. Beattie at Ntnl Cthlc Register
Church, State, & the Internet – James Kalb, J.D., at The Catholic World Report

Quick Link(s):
Exit Days – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
A Brexit Martyrology Entry: Pridie Kalendas Februarii Luna Sexta Anno Domini 2020 – Fr. Z’s Blog

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FRIDAY EDITION

+Cupich & His Unreasoned Allegiance to All Things +Cupich – One Mad Mom
“God Meets You Where You Are” is a Spiritual Fallacy – Loreto Xavier at Catholic Stand
Protect Yourself From the Demonic: 7 Secrets Catholic Exorcists Want You to Know – ChurchPOP
What Really Happens After We Die – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Will Catholic Bishops Hamper the Pro-Life Cause? – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Cistercian Nuns Seek Help to Build New Monastery in Wisconsin – CNA via NC Register
The Awakening Of Miss Prim – Joseph Pearce at Faith & Culture
Sex & Society: What History Tells Us About the Effects of Sexual Freedom – Annie Holmquist
Priest Needs Liver Transplant; Will a Donor Show Up in Time? – Mark Pattison at CNS via Crux
Hybrid Academy Provides “a Benedict-like Option” Faithful to Church Teachings – The CWR
Be England Thy Dowry: The Ordinariates – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
What Is the Future of Parochial Schools? – Peter Jesserer Smith at National Catholic Register
How To Reach More People To Raise More –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Fox Deceived Pro-Life Group About Super Bowl Commercial, Falsely Claimed Ads Sold Out – LN
Westminster Cathedral’s Musical Heritage is Under Threat – Damian Thompson at The Spectator
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
German ‘Synodal Path’ Aims to Shape Vatican Decisions, Says Plan’s Architect – NC Register
The Hourglass Shape: Buckle Up, Curves Ahead! (Cthlc Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Feast of the Presentation Readings Explained – Jn. Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
Bishops Promised Transparency On Abuse; Haven’t Delivered – Houston Chronicle & ProPublica
New Database of Abusive Clergy Will ‘Put Pressure’ on Bishops to Improve Transparency – Crux
This Unique Catholic School has Served Native American Students Since 1927 – The CWR
Abortion Clinics Closing at Unprecedented Rate – Lisa Duvall at Human Defense
Integralism & The Right – P.J. Smith at Semiduplex
Faith, Family Play Bigger Role in Academics Than Race, Socioeconomics – William Jeynes, Ph.D.
St. Francis de Sales’ Guide to Using Social Media – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Physical, Political Persecution Against Christians in Nigeria Getting Worse – The CWR

Podcast(s):
Bishop Robert Barron & the Catholic Internet Police – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
Interview with Terese Piccola, a Woman Who Experienced Exorcism – Respect Life Radio

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THVRSDAY EDITION

Bishop Barron’s Idea of Regulating Bloggers: Bad Idea – D. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
Ask Father: Suspension of Communion on the Tongue because of Coronavirus – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Bullies & That Book – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Bishop Barron Wants To Regulate Catholic Bloggers – Peter Jesserer Smith at NC Register
Does God Hear Your Prayers If You’re in a State of Mortal Sin? – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
We Need This Virtue Because Screens are Changing Us – Jason Craig at The Catholic Gentleman
Restore the Patriarchy & the Father’s Blessings – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
Powerful Pre-Lent Tradition – Septuagesima Sunday – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
New Report on Worldwide Christian Persecution Sounds Alarm in West – S. Tadié at NC Register
There Is No ‘Catholic Feminism’ – Jane Stannus at Crisis Magazine
Fox Allows Super Bowl Ad With Drag Queens, Won’t Approve Pro-Life Commercial – Life News
Archdiocese Responds to Story NFL Team Helping Cover Up Abuse Claims – CNS via Crux
Espinoza v. Montana can Reverse 150 Years of Anti-Catholic Prejudice – B. Johnson at Acton
Listen, Learn, & Love – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Before PBS Airing, Dorothy Day Film Tops Amazon Documentary Chart – Mk. Pattison at CNS
The Hourglass Shape: Buckle Up, Curves Ahead! (Cthlc Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
God: What Every Catholic Should Know – Justin McClain at National Catholic Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Colorado Laws Still Threaten Wedding Professionals Who Oppose Gay Marriage – NC Register
Where To Find Donors? . . . Try Here –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Nigerian Bishop Condemns Execution of Christian Pastor – Peter Ajayi Dada at CNS via Crux
Vatican Conference Highlights Importance of Elderly in the Church – CNS via Our Sunday Visitor
Pilgrims Visit Site Of Jesus’s Baptism, Now Cleared Of Landmines – G. Zohar at Rlgn Unplugged
Four Aid Workers Missing in Iraq – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Africa’s Young Christians Face Danger From Islamic Extremism – N. Shea at Religion Unplugged
Saint Bernard: Unlikely Patron of Christian Unity – Charles Ridley at Church Life Journal

Paid Family Leave: Catholic Principles, Bipartisan Consensus – Jane C. Scharl at Crisis Magazine

Quick Link(s):
Jim Caviezel Offers Condolences to Kobe Bryant’s Family: “Such a Tragic Event” – ChurchPOP

One Million Moms Group Asks NFL to Keep Super Bowl Clean & Family -Friendly – The Stream

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Are Eucharistic Prophecies Being Ignored? – Fr. Stanley Smolenski, S.P.M.A., at H&PR
EWTN Executive Dan Burke Follows God’s Will ‘Into the Deep’ – P.M. Armstrong at NC Register
The Epidemic of Odium Patrum – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Revealing What JP2 Wrote to Pres. Bush on the Eve of the Iraq War – P. Moses at Commonweal
Fox Refuses Pro-Life Group’s Super Bowl Commercial Featuring Abortion Survivors – Life News
Czesława Kwoka – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Dear Politico: You Might Want to Attend March for Life Next Year & Count the Catholics – Get Rel
More & More Catholics Identifying as “Born-Again” – John Burger at Aleteia
Before & After: The Chapel of the Canons Regular of the New Jerusalem – Liturgical Arts Journal
Legionaries of Christ: Sexual Abuse was Perpetrated at Minor Seminary – The Cthlc World Rprt
Mother of This Baby Girl Fights Hospital’s Decision to Yank Life Support w/o Their Consent – LN
Why Small Things Are Spiritually Beneficial – Cecily Lowe at Catholic Stand
The New Colonialism of the Sexual Revolution: ‘An Authentic Catholic Response’ – NC Register
How Jim Caviezel’s Life Was Forever Changed by Father Peyton & the Rosary – Voyage Comics
Science, Sexuality, & God – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Devout Catholic Kobe Bryant Attended Mass Morning of Accident – uCatholic
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
An Alternate History of Modern Science – Christopher Graney at Church Life Journal
The Hourglass Shape: Buckle Up, Curves Ahead! (Cthlc Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Hundreds of Millions of Girls Killed in China, Where Are the Feminists? – S. Mosher at Life News
Where To Find Donors? . . . Try Here –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The West Coast March for Life – Mary Rose Short at National Catholic Register
Spanish Towns Embrace Peculiar Old Festivals – Manu Fernandez at Associated Press via Crux
Decision 2020: A Look at the Key Issues Voters Will Consider – Lauretta Brown at NC Register
The Gift of Liturgical Tradition Cannot Be Dismissed – Pt. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Lit Mov
Survivors: No Reform Possible Without New Leaders in Legionaries of Christ – NC Register
With Burning Concern: The Middle East Christians Are Disappearing – Fr. B. Kiely at Crisis Mgzn

Video(s):
Amazing Time-Lapse Video of Mom’s Entire Pregnancy Gets Millions of Views – Life News

Podcast(s):
My Conversion Story – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Underground Thomist

Quick Link(s):
Beginnings of Christianity Timeline – Eric Sammons

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TVESDAY EDITION

Habitless Franciscan Sisters to End Perpetual Prayers at Chapel – Associated Press via Crux
Wherein Fr. Rutler Hits For Six – Fr. Z’s Blog
Red China’s War on Religion Backfires in Wuhan, Coronavirus Overwhelms Govt – UCA New
A Troubling, Curious Point in the Third Secret of Fátima – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pro-Life Democrat Blasts Mayor Pete: ‘We’ve Had Enough’ – Matt Hadro at CNA via NC Register
Why the Church uses Incense at Mass – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
Have “Papal Books” Run Their Course? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at Catholic Herald
Active Homosexual Buttigieg’s Relationship with University of Notre Dame is Complex – Crux
A New View of Redemptive Suffering – Alicia Connolly-Lohr, J.D., at Catholic Stand
Doctors Euthanized 38 Year-Old Woman Dealing With Depression Instead of Treating Her – LN
Cardinal Sarah Calls For End to Sterile Controversy Over Celibacy Book – E. Pentin at NC Register

The Early Church: Off the Shelf with James Papandrea – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
New Rector for Walsingham Shrine Appointed – Catholic Herald
What Priestly Celibacy Means – Fr. Gerald R. Murray at The Catholic Thing
The Hourglass Shape: Buckle Up, Curves Ahead! (Cthlc Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Myth Of Medieval Paganism – Francis Young at First Things
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
“La Verità” Newspaper Interviews Professor Roberto de Mattei – F. Romana at Rorate Cæli
Where To Find Donors? . . . Try Here –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Where Did We Get the Myth That Faith & Science Are At Odds? – Matt D’Antuono at NC Register
Virginia Becomes 38th State to Ratify ERA, Creating Unlimited Right Kill Babies in Abortion – LN
New Secretary to Pope Francis Ran a Ministry for Street Children – C. Mares at NC Register
No Reform Possible w/o New Leaders in Legionaries of Christ, Advocates, Survivors Say – CH
President Trump Launches Coalition of Pro-Life Leaders to Support His Re-Election Bid – LN
Francis X. Maier, Good Servant of a Good Shepherd – Roxanne King at National Catholic Register
Twitter Censors President Trump’s Pro-Life Video Featuring Pictures of Unborn Babies – LN
An Argument For Educational Pluralism – Charles L. Glenn at First Things

Tweet(s):
Bishop Barron Wants To Regulate Laity-Operated Media Outlets – Deacon Nick Donnelly

Quick Link(s):
A True Man of God: Kobe Bryant’s Fellow Parishioners Mourn Death at Rosary Service – ChPOP
Too Often TV & Film Directors & Designers Get Catholic Thing Wrong, Absurdly So – Fr. Z’s Blog

Editorial Cartoon(s):
Goodbye, Kobe Bryant – Pat Cross at National Catholic Register

Video(s):
Timelapse: March for Life 2020 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Podcast(s):
Music & The Faith With Scott Hefelfinger – Joseph Pearce at Faith & Culture

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MONDAY EDITION

Assault Rosaries Banned in Virginia – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Kobe Bryant Dead at 41: How Scandal Turned Him to Catholic Faith & Divine Mercy – CNA
Death, Kobe Bryant, & You – Fr. Z’s Blog
Church Hierarchy Feeling Some Much-Needed Financial Pain – Restore-DC-Catholicism
Critiquing James Martin, SJ All Year Long – One Mad Mom
The Catholic Culture Revival Is Upon Us – Joseph Pearce at Faith & Culture
Cardinal Re, Elected New Dean of the College of Cardinals – C. Mares at Catholic News Agency
Where Have All the Grown-Ups Gone? – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
The Cautionary Tale of the Capricious Michael Coren – Patrick Coffin at The Cthlc World Report
Royal Peculiars: A Reminder of the British Monarchy’s Catholic Past – Lucien de Guise at Aleteia
President Trump & the Catholic Vote – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
Paris: Notre Dame Cathedral Fire Investigation May Secrets from Its Medieval History – Aleteia
Why Divine Office Apps Can’t Be Beat, Sometimes – Sh. McAfee, O.P., at National Cthlc Register
10 Free Places to Learn About the Catholic Faith – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
New Orleans Saints Defend Assistance of Archdiocese as Disclosure – Catholic News Agency

Consecration to Mary Healed an Addiction to Marijuana – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
White House Takes Action Against California for Forcing Churches to Fund Abortions – LN
Looking for God? Now is the Time – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Spreading The Gospel Through Beauty – Joseph Pearce at Faith & Culture
The Hourglass Shape: Buckle Up, Curves Ahead! (Cthlc Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Education Sec. DeVos: Abortion is Like Slavery, Its Defenders Used “Pro-Choice” Arguments – LN
Where To Find Donors? . . . Try Here –  Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic Schools Week: It’s All About Getting People to Heaven – Justin McClain at NC Register
Canada Threatens to Withdraw Funds From Hospice That Refuses to Euthanize Patients – LN

The Unexpected Benefits of Adding Drama to Your Homeschool – Julia Clark at Seton Magazine
Bishop Says Nigeria’s Government Giving Boko Haram a ‘Confidence Boost’ – Crux

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SVNDAY EDITION

MONDAY’S UPCOMING HEADLINE:
Kobe Bryant Dead at 41: How Scandal Turned Him to Catholic Faith & Divine Mercy – CNA
Bishop Says Nigeria’s Government Giving Boko Haram a ‘Confidence Boost’ – Crux
Cardinal Re Elected New Dean of the College of Cardinals – C. Mares at Catholic News Agency

SVNDAY’S ISSUE:
Tips for Remembering Your Sins During Confession – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Meet Daniel Mitsui, Modern Artist With a Medieval Gothic Heart – Jay Copp at Ntnl Cthlc Register
Does It Matter What You Wear To Mass? – Will Wright at Catholic Link
Why Are “Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion” Called “Extraordinary”? – Adoremus
How Mary’s Belgian Apparition Speaks to Us Today – Fr. Edward Looney at Catholic Exchange
Mediation, Mindfulness, & Teresa Of Avila, Part I, Part II, & Part III – Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Power of Eucharistic Adoration – Brian Fraga at Our Sunday Visitor
3 Ways To Show Appreciation To Your Priest Today – William Hemsworth at epicPew
Prayer for the Conversion of a Loved One – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Cistercians are Flourishing in Vietnam – Bernardo Cervellera at Asia News
The Narrow Path & Surrender – Birgit Jones at Catholic Stand
Meet Bartolo Longo, the Former Satanic Priest Turned Catholic Saint – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Pondering Diligence: A Lenten Preparation – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm., at Catholic Stand
On the Necessity of Struggle – Sam Guzman at The Catholic Gentleman
Steps On The Stairway To Heaven – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Healing From the Inside Out – Mark Danis at Integrated Catholic Life™
Learning To Pray Takes Time & Practice – David Torkington at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Walsingham: Place of Pilgrimage Is Catholic & Ecumenical – K.V. Turley at Ntnl Cthlc Register
St. Thérèse’s Way of Surrendering Prayer to God – Fr. Joel Guibert at Catholic Exchange
A Summery Green Vestment Set from Venice (ca. A.D. 1740-1760) – Liturgical Arts Journal
Discernment Continues in the Seminary – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C., at Through Catholic. . .
To Evangelize In Love & Truth – Devin Rose at Catholic Answers Magazine
Some More Thoughts on Prayer – Deborah Gyapong at Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Blog
The Dignity & Sacred Role of the Priesthood – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange

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