FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Black Fast: The Most Rigorous in Church History – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
2.  Teacher Fails Entire Class Over Socialism – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
3.  Post-Catholic Sisters Orders Boasts Many New Novices, More – The Best In Catholic Blogging
4.  Dear Priests & Bishops: Stop Blaming Prudence – John Clark at National Catholic Register
5.  The Overdue End of the Kennedy Myth – Matthew Walther at The Week
6.  Jesuit Kenneth Boller’s Demonic Prayer – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
7.  Did Cal. Politicos Vote to Protect Homosexual Adults Having Sex with Children – M Brown PhD
8.  Jesuit Preaching Race Hatred Instead of Catholicism, Big Media Notices – D McClarey PhD
9.  Facts About Satan & the Fallen Angels – Fr. Gabriele Amorth at Catholic Exchange
10.  German Synod to Vote on Defining Fertility to Include ‘Same-Sex, Other Couples’ – Ed Pentin

“Donate? . . . The Church Already Has Millions!” – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
When & How Much Can a Bishop Tax a Parish? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
Tiredness as a Blessing; the Necessity of Rest – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Why Intention Is Not Everything – Nicholas Senz at The Catholic World Report
When even the Church Abandons the Abandoned Spouse & More – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Should Catholic Businesses Close for Solemnities? Example. . . – T. Rumore at Sword & Spade
Self-Sacrifice – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
“Ask Meghan”: Light Wash Jeans with Darker Tops (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan A. Styling
The Communist’s Catechism – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Analysis: The Art of China’s Vatican Deal – Ed Condon at Catholic News Agency
Kamala Harris Quizzed Judicial Nominees Over Christian Adoption & Faith Values – CNA via CWR

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Antique Vestment Restorations by Atelier Sirio – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

CHINA VIRUS UPDATES:
Moderna & Pfizer Using Dead Babies In Their Vaccines – Spirit Daily

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
Deadly Plague Ended When This Image Carried in Procession in Rome – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
A Deeper Context: Overlooked Book Provides Insight Into Vatican II Debates – C. Dugan at CWR

POLITICS:
Why ‘Reproductive Justice’ is a False Choice for Catholics – Brittany Clingen Carl at OSV News
New York Parish Anti-Racism Pledge Prompts Controversy – J.D. Flynn at CNA via The CWR
Imagining a “Judeo-Christian” Nation – Gene Zubovich, Ph.D., at Religion & Politics

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The Church as Horror Hospital: Catholicism & Moral Malpractice – Joseph Sciambra at Sons. . .
Secret 17th-Century Catholic Church in Amsterdam is Saved – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia

The Unconventional Mission of ‘Sister Dede’ – Joan Frawley Desmond at NC Register
How Catholic Homeschooling Changed My Family in a World Full of Noise – ChurchPOP
Twelve Things I Like About St. Gregory The Great – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Augustine: Apologist of the Humble Christ – Mark A. McNeil at Catholic Answers Magazine
St. Thérèse de Lisieux: The Paradox of Greatness – Part II – Cesar at Catholic Stand

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Dutch Cardinal Emeritus Adrianus Simonis Dies at Age 88 – Associated Press via Crux

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
New Encyclical Coming – Andrea Gagliarducci at Catholic News Agency
ChurchPOP is Now on Telegram! Join Us! – ChurchPOP

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Rittenhouse Vs. His Enemies – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
“Presentism” Imperils Our Future by Distorting Our Past – Lawrence W. Reed at Mercatornet