MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1. Creators of Illustrated Liturgical Calendars Deliver Highly-Anticipated Catholic Planners – C3
2. Why So Many Pontifical Academy for Life Members at Odds with Church Teaching – Ed Pentin
3. Red Flags that the U. S. C. C. B. Continues To Ignore – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
4. Why is Polygamy in the Vatican’s Synod Document? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
5. PayPal To Persecute Christians; Anti-Gay Laws are Good Thing; & More. . . – David L. Gray
6. How to Counteract Satan on Halloween: Exorcist’s Tips for Supernatural Safety – ChurchPOP
7. Asking the Wrong Questions About Homosexuality – Regis Nicoll at Crisis Magazine
8. What a Stunning Mess the Synodal Process – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9. The Classical Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas at the Univ. of Nebraska in Lincoln – N. L. M.
10. Children Unsafe in Society Possessed by Genitalia: State Paedophilic Grooming – Ashenden
Bonus: Meet Me Halfway – On Catholic Marriage – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Year of the Eucharist:
Bishop of Trenton, N. J., Issues Catechetical Series on the Eucharist – C. N. S. via O. S. V.
Mark Your Calendar: International Eucharistic Congress Set for September 2024 – N. C. Register
What Does the Catholic Church Teach about the Eucharist? – Robert Fastiggi, Ph.D. at Mosaic
How Colleges Around the Country Are Responding to the Eucharistic Revival – N. C. Register
Synod on Synodality:
Who is Doing the Discerning During the Synod? – J. D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
‘Words, Words, Words’ – Synodality Synod Reports, by the Numbers – Brendan Hodge
What Does Synod Document Say on Women Ordination, Gay Issues, & Liturgy? – N. C. Register
“Highlights” from Working Document for Continental Stage of Synod on Synodality – Rorate Cæli
Vatican Reveals Framework for Next Stage of Discussions – H. Brockhaus/C. N. A./N. C. Register
Opinion:
Our Patriarchal Future – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Christendom:
Humanae Vitae & Pope Francis – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
No Longer Pretending To Protect the Unborn – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Disputed Questions on Papal Infallibility – John Joy, S.T.D., at One Peter 5
Pont. Acad. for Life Member is Contraception Advocate, Serves on Pro-Abortion Org. – C. M. R.
The Attraction of Catholic Traditionalism: From the Fringes To the Spotlight – The C. W. R.
What is the Story Behind the Devotion To Mary, Undoer of Knots? – Get Fed™
Hungary Offers Scholarships to Persecuted Christians from Around the World – The C. W. R.
Cardinal Zen on Trial, Vatican & the World Virtually Silent – Mt. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
Election Day Coming: Join E. W. T. N. Praying Marian Novena for America – N. C. Register
Vatican’s Academy for Life Stirs Fresh Controversy with New Member – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Vatican’s Renewal of Pact on Chinese Bishops: ‘Disgraceful’ or Diplomatic? – S. Aschieris
Pope Francis Blasts “Unacceptable Assault” on Catholic Hospital in D. R. Congo – A. C. I. Africa
Pro-Religious Freedom Political Action Cmte Says Big Bank ‘Chase-d’ It Away – N. C. Register
America:
Why Catholics Should Oppose Legalizing Marijuana – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at The C. W. R.
U. S. Bishop Says Biden is ‘Gravely Wrong’ in Pledge To Codify Roe – C. N. S. via O. S. V.
University of Notre Dame: Is It Still Catholic? – Thomas Shaffern at Crisis Magazine
U. S. C. C. B. Preparing to Elect Their New Leadership in Mid-November – Zenit
Catholic Charities’ Agencies Continue To Help Florida’s Hurricane Victims – C. N. S. via O. S. V.
Kansas Deacons form Pro-Life Association – Joe Bollig at Crux
St. Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, & Fundraising – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
Defending St. Junípero Serra, with Holy Water, the Rosary & the Arts – Roseanne T. Sullivan
Ireland:
Father Willie Doyle: A New Saint for Ireland? – K. V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Vocations:
I Was Agnostic, Now I’m a Catholic Priest; Don’t Let Pride Keep You f/Confession – ChurchPOP
Spirituality:
Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich’s Revelations for the Mysteries of Rosary – Scott Smith, J.D.
Why Do Catholics Fast from Meat? – Get Fed™
St. Michael Saved His Miraculous Spring from a Flood with Dirty River Water – Ma. O’Regan
To Attain Perfection We Must Patiently Endure Our Imperfection – Tan·Direction
The Prodigal Vine Workers – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Must I Forgive & Forget? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Theology:
Antiseparationism: A Response to Scott Roniger – Urban Hannon at Public Discourse
History:
Historical Fiction: The Celtic Origin Of Halloween – Will Wright at CatholicLink
Culture:
Shrines of Italy: Church of Blessed Mark of Aviano – Christopher McCarthy at Catholic365
Why Are Men Marrying Late, Are We in Vatican III Right Now, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Virgin Mary Nitelite – Bonnie Engstrom at Ignitum Today
Ballet Flats: Fashion to Dance into Your Heart – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
New Music by Peter Kwasniewski – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Floriated Vestments Depicted in Sacred Art – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Evangelization:
A Former Protestant Learns to Revere the Saints – Adam Seiler at Catholic Stand
Sacred Scripture:
If It’s Not Uncomfortable, It’s Not the Gospel – Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco at Aleteia
Politics:
‘Go Woke, Go Broke’ Comes To Hollywood? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Each Half of U. S. Thinks Other Are Unfit Parents & One Half Is Right – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
A Total Collapse of Democratic Morale – Noah Rothman at Commentary
St. John Paul II’s Clear Statement on How To Vote on Pro-Abortion Laws – Ph. Kosloski at Aleteia
Religion:
Episcopalians Innovating Their Way To Obsolescence – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Great Britain’s First Hindu Prime Minister Inherits A Prominent Role In Anglicanism – R. Ostling
Obituaries:
I Loved Lucie: The Unforgettable Mrs. Goldberg – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
R. I. P. Jules Bass – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Short Links:
Is It Okay To Enjoy Schadenfreude? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Does This Silliness Say about the State of Art & Liturgy Today? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
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