THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Tragedy of Traditionis Custodes in Two Pictures – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
2.  U. S. Priests are ‘Flourishing’ – but They Don’t Trust Their Bishops – The Pillar
3.  Santa Claus’s (St. Nicholas) Tomb from 1,600 Years Ago Discovered in Turkey – M. S. N.
4.  Matt Walsh Tells Students ‘Simple’ Way To Win War on Gender Theory – The Daily Wire
5.  Cardinal Kasper Says Germany’s Synodal Path has Failed – Christa Pongratz-Lippitt/The Tablet
6.  Save Your Faith from These Five Truth Inversions – Leila Miller at Catholic Answers Magazine
7.  Atheist, Pro-Abortion Big-Govt Advocate Appointed To Pontifical Academy for Life – Fr. Zed
8.  St. John’s Message about the Throne of Satan (Rev. 2:12-17); Video – Steve Ray
9.  While Pro-Lifers Arrested, Dem Shows Ad of Govt Arresting Mother for Abortion – C. M. R.
10.  Indian Priests Boycott Apostolic Administrator Amid Liturgy Dispute – Lk. Coppen/The Pillar

Year of the Eucharist:
Look to Venerable Fulton Sheen for the Eucharistic Revival – Derek Rotty at N. C. Register

Synod on Synodality:
Anthony Stine Correct? We are in Vatican III Right Now? – David L. Gray
Yesterday’s Council of Nicaea & Today’s “Synodism” – Pet. D. Beaulieu/The Catholic World Report

Second Vatican Council:
Why Vatican II Was Necessary – George Weigel at National Catholic Register

Christendom:
Lessons in Theocracy from Savonarola – Michael Warren Davis at The American Conservative
Satan Appointed to Pontifical Academy for Life; Satire – Eccles is Saved

America:
Chicago Parish Community Defends Fr. Pfleger After His Suspension for Alleged Abuse – Rgstr
Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Ministry To Serve People with Down Syndrome – Aleteia
University of Notre Dame Should Be a Pro-Life Leader – Merlot Fogarty at N. R. O.

France:
Diocese Confirms French Bishop Disciplined by Vatican for Sexual Abuse – N. C. Register

Africa:
Source Confirms Arrest of Catholic Bishop, Two Priests in Eritrea – National Catholic Register

Culture:
1-800-Is-Your-Kid-a-Eunuch, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Why are Men Marrying Late? – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
The Illogical Fallacy of Atheism – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Destroying Culture Through Amnesia – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
The Sometimes-Painful but Always-Beautiful Gift of Raising a Teen with Down Syndrome – I.F.S.
Going Beyond the Culture Wars – Fr. Gavan Jennings at MercatorNet
Robert George: Seven Ways Fathers Can Raise Good Children by Holy Example – ChurchPOP
Embracing October: Rosary Bracelets! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Useful Takeaway from the Unveiling of the New Blessed Carlo Acutis Shrine – Aleteia

Spirituality:
Convert from Orthodoxy or Protestantism: Which Catholic Church Would I Belong To – Fr. Z’s Blog
Exorcist Diary: Satan’s Spirit of Rebellion – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Three Simple Prayers for When Praying is Hard – Liesl Bee at Ignitum Today
Oh Lord, It’s Hard To be Humble, When You’re Perfect in Every Way– Gene Van Son/Catholic Stand
St. Padre Pio – Pray, Hope, & Don’t Worry – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei
A Reconstruction of the Man in the Holy Shroud – José Antonio Méndez at Aleteia
Fatima’s Sister Lucia is One Step Closer to Being Beatified – C. Mares at C. N. A. via N. C. Register

Politics:
The Abortion President: “Catholic” Biden – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Kind of Doctor Amputates the Breasts of a 12-year-old Girl? – Michael Cook at MercatorNet
Spokesperson for Hell Rejects Biden’s Claim That U. S. Economy Is ‘Strong as Hell’; Satire – B. B.
18-Yr-Old Leading Fight To Protect Children from Transgender Surgeries – N. C. Register
Candace Owens Puts Her Finger on Black Lives Matter’s Rampant Corruption – MercatorNet
Religious-Freedom Protections: Which U. S. States Rank First & Last – National Catholic Register
The Racial Masochism of The Left – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
How To Identify Christian Nationalism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Vocations:
From Roving Reporter to Roman Seminarian – K. V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Wadi El Natrun: A Cradle of Christian Monasticism – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

Books:
Oxford Scholar Explores the Significance of the Book of Revelation, Then & Now – Ignitum Today

Sacred Music:
The Debut Recording of Frank La Rocca’s Mass of the Americas – New Liturgical Movement

Philosophy:
Michael Hanby on Post-Liberalism – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Philosophy is Not a Box of Chocolates – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
St. Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, & Fundraising – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser

Sacred Architecture:
Conversi ad Dominum: Let Us Turn To The Lord – Duncan G. Stroik at Inst. for Sacred Architecture

Religion:
We’re Jewish Berkeley Law Students, Excluded on Campus – Charlotte Aaron, et al. at Daily Beast
Kanye Made Honorary Member of The Squad After Anti-Semitic Comments; Satire – Babylon Bee
Christian Fellowship Isn’t Just Being Nice – Clarence Jordan at Plough Magazine
Christian Aid Surges Into Florida After Hurricane Ian – Erik Tryggestad at Religion Unplugged

Evangelization:
Augustine Institute Mission Circle Unites Catholics To Evangelize the World – Aleteia

Short Links:
One of the Few Saving Graces of This Pontificate is how Inept It Tends To be – The Am Catholic
The Lioness Shows the G. O. P. How To Deal with the Media – The American Catholic
Bantams: British W. W. I. Heritage – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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