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Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Clown Mass – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
2.  Jihad in Fargo? – William K. Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
3.  Mass “Facing the People” – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  One of the World’s Tallest Statues of the Virgin Mary Built in Egypt – Religion Unplugged
5.  How to Be a Catholic in the Synodality Era – Raymond Kowalski at One Peter 5
6.  Four Images of St. Francis from the National Gallery London: Three Good & One Bad! – NLM
7.  Did God Make the Universe So Huge to Give Us Some Idea of What “Eternity” Is – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Islam & Catholicism – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture Blog
9.  The Tragedy of Despair – Nathaniel Urban at The Imaginative Conservative
10.  Celebration of Ecumenical Parody Requiem for Glacier – ORF.at via Catholic Conclave

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
Pontifical Vestments of a Late Eighteenth Century Italian Archbishop – Liturgical Arts Journal
Pope Francis: Vatican’s Relationship with China is ‘Very, Very Respectful’ – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.
Saint Teresa of Calcutta – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
When the Church Becomes the State – Mustafa Akyol at Religion & Liberty Online
Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
The Fight for the Bouquinistes: Killing a Medieval Profession – Matthew Omolesky
The Road to Self-Awareness; Book Preview – Dr. Ian Murphy via Ignitum Today
Pope Francis & ‘Great Imperial Russia’ – Maciej Dybowski at First Things

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Fads by Tony Esolen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Our Sixteenth President – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Film ‘Mother Teresa & Me’ Aims to Inspire ‘Acts of Kindness’ – F. P. Fenton/CNA/The CWR
4 September: Saint Moses, Old Testament Prophet & Lawgiver, Forerunner of Christ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Early Music & Images from the Feast of the Seven Sorrows: Online Lecture, Sept. 1 – NLM

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MONDAY EDITION

Headline Catholic News & Punditry:
DC Pro-life Activists Face 11 Years in Prison for Blocking Clinic – John Burger at Aleteia
Thomas More Soc. Files Emergency Appeal to Free Activist f/ Pre-Sentencing Detention – CWR
Non-violent January 6 Defendant, Nejourde Meacham, Dies at 22; Suicide Suspected – Breitbart

Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Pope Francis is the Pope the World has been Hoping For – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
2.  Why Catholic College Enrollments are Going to Crater Very Soon – J. Grondelski, Ph.D./CWR
3.  Even Progressives are Sickened at Vatican’s Way of Governing – Paix Liturgique/Catholic Conc
4.  Three Things Some Progressive Catholics Want (In My Opinion) – Den. Knapp/The Latin Right
5.  Diocese of Orange: TLM Cancelled – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  No Need for Facts When Criticizing the Church – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture Blog
7.  The False Front is Showing on this Potemkin Synod – Larry S. Chapp, Ph.D., at The CWR
8.  The Scriptural Connection between Sexual Immorality & Injustice – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
9.  Old Kindergarten Reqs Shows Today’s Classes are Too Much, Too Soon – Intellectual Takeout
10.  Two Popes on Church Doctrine: Rupture & Retrospect – S.A. McCarthy

Next-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
11.  Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak: Key Leader at Hillsdale Col., a Hub for Catholic converts – CNA
12.  My Breviary? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment Blog
13.  Why Wind & Solar Power are Running Out of Juice – Jonathan Lesser at New York Post
14.  Remember, There Is Only One Expression of the Roman Rite, But No TLM! – Fr. Z’s Blog
15.  Pastoral “Discernment” & Cutting the Ground from Under the Papal Feet – E. Short/The CWR
16.  Persecuted Dutch Family Finds Asylum in Poland – Tristan Vanheuckelom
17.  September: Our Lady of Sorrows, Think “Rhomphaia” – Fr. Z’s Blog
18.  Flannery O’Connor Biopic: Wildcat – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
19.  The Pandemic Lockdowns: This Century’s Sacking of the Monasteries – Andrew Doran
20.  A Tale of Two Styles: Why Modesty Matters – Anna Davis at Crisis Magazine

Another-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
21.  The Monthly Cost of Buying vs. Renting a House in America – B. Venditti/Visual Capitalist
22.  Tho. More Soc. Files Emergency Appeal to Free Activist f/Pre-Sentencing Detention – CWR
23.  DC Pro-life Activists Face 11 Years in Prison for Blocking Clinic – John Burger at Aleteia
24.  The World’s Largest Democracy, United as Never Before – Christopher Caldwell
25.  Non-violent Jan. 6 Defendant, Nejourde Meacham, Dies at 22; Suicide Suspected – Breitbart
26.  “A Disaster”: Wind & Solar Parks Wreak Havoc on Spanish Countryside – Bridget Ryder
27.  Womb Transplants for Men As Surgeons See No “Ethical Boundaries” – Michael Curzon
28.  What Kind of Wine Did They Drink in the Middle Ages? – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
29.  Your Woke Military at Work – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
30.  As a New School Year Begins, Catholic Groups Draw Battle Lines in Culture War – CNA/CWR

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
Why Did Jesus Preach to Spirits in Prison? – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Remembering Pope Adrian IV, the Only English Pope in History – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register
The West is Sick, but Not Evil, & It can Recover – Roberto de Mattei at Rorate Cæli Blog
Real Catholic Rebels – Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, O.F.M., Cap., at The Catholic Thing Blog
Lucy Letby: The Moral Case for Capital Punishment – Frank Haviland at The European. . .
Is Sohrab Ahmari a Capitalist or a Socialist? – John Sexton at Hot Air
Catholic Finance Firm Offers Millions in Loans, Data Consulting for Dioceses – CNA/The Reg

Parents in Today’s Spiritual Battle Need Information & Inspiration – D. Fitzpatrick/Catholic Stand
Relevance of the Eucharistic Liturgy to Understanding the Gospels – Mt. A. Tsakanikas, Ph.D.
How Tolkien Created an English National Myth for the World – Ed West at Wrong Side of History
Former New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson Dies at 75 – Caroline Downey at National Review
Chinese Catholics Risk Backlash to See Pope in Mongolia – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Action Item: Really Great Travel Chess Set Available, I Have One – Fr. Z’s Blog
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Biden’s Watch: Two of Greatest Catastrophes in U.S.: Afghanistan & Maui – J. Zmirak, Ph.D.
Labor Day Weekend, Catholic Style – Elizabeth Teixeira at Ignitum Today
Ten Saints Every Student Needs For Going Back to School – Matthew Petesch at ChurchPop Blog
Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Catholics from Mainland China & Across Asia in Mongolia for Mass with Pope Francis – CNA
Loving God’s Children; Book Preview – John J. Bursch via Ignitum Today
Expert: Nigeria has More Christian Martyrs than Anywhere Else – Ngala Killian Chimtom at Crux

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
A Cardinal’s Creepy Coat of Arms – Fr. Z’s Blog
106 Year Old Polish Vet Ready for Another Go-Around with Commies – The American Catholic
Joe Biden Has Spent 40 Percent of Presidency Away on Personal Trips – Elaine Mallo/Breitbart
Please Do Not Eat In The Library – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Saint Mary of the Snows: Catholicism in East Asia – D.R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Calif. District Settles w/ Mother after School ‘Transitioned’ Daughter without Consent – B. Flood
50th Anniversary of the Death of J.R.R. Tolkien – Fr. Z’s Blog
Texas Supreme Court Lets Ban on Sex Changes for Minors Go Into Effect September 1 – The Reg

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SVNDAY EDITION

. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompressunwind, & rest. . .
Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  A Visit to New York City’s First Perpetual Adoration Chapel – Kathryn Jean Lopez
2.  Saint Mother Teresa’s Humility List: 15 Amazing Tips for Everyday Holiness – ChurchPop
3.  Disdain for Worldly Things – St. Albert the Great via Tan·Direction Blog
4.  Fixing the Disorder in Our Lives with John Cuddeback, Ph.D. – The Catholic Gentleman
5.  A Pentecostal Discovers Liturgical Worship: Fr. Michael Rennier video – Coming Home Net
6.  Pursuing the Truth – Fr. Benedict Kiely at The European Conservative
7.  Contemplation & Peace in the Midst of the Storm – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
8.  Violent Video Games & Movies, & the Virtue of Self-Knowledge – E. Christian Brugger, D.Phil.
9.  Five Ways Saint Ignatius Changed My Life – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
10.  Rekindle Our Identity in Jesus Christ – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange

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SATVRDAY EDITION

Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  How God Used Poland to Save the World from Darkness – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
2.  What are “Paternoster” Beads? These Prayer Beads are Older than the Rosary! – Get Fed™
3.  Three Ways to Gain a Plenary Indulgence in Your Daily Life – Harumi Suzuki at ChurchPop
4.  Want the Key to a Happy Marriage? P.O.L.I.T.E. Communication – Maria Mellis at Radiant
5.  What is a Little Oratory, & Why have One? – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
6.  Why is the Archbishop of Lisbon Called a Patriarch? – Filipe D’Avillez at The Pillar
7.  What Is Integralism? – William Galston at Persuasion Blog
8.  That They May Be One: Sacramental-Ecclesial Approach to Eucharistic Revival – O. Vyner
9.  Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
10.  Searching for Truth & Excellence in Youth Literature & Movies – Zuniga/Intellectual Takeout

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist

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FRIDAY EDITION

Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  The CWR’s Carl Olson Nails It – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Christology Matters: Reject the False “Jesus” of ‘The Chosen’ Show – Leila Miller
3.  A Sin Today, but Not Tomorrow: the Curious Doctrine of Pope Francis – Phil Lawler/Cth Culture
4.  No Human Remains Found Two Years after Claims of ‘Mass Graves’ in Canada – D. Kennedy
5.  An Update on the Status of Fulton Sheen’s Beatification Cause – Tina Dennelly at CNA
6.  Why Demons Possess People: Exorcist Reveals the Secrets Behind Possession – ChurchPop
7.  Pope Francis appoints Pittsburgh Priest as Bishop of Ohio-Based Byzantine Eparchy – Reg
8.  McCarrick’s Escape: An Allegory for Our Times – Kennedy Hall at One Peter 5
9.  Cracking the Code of Synodality – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right Blog
10.  The Eucharistic Revival: An Altar Server’s Perspective – A Treasure To Be Shared Blog

Next-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
11.  McCarrick: ‘I Have Trouble With Words’ – Sh. Mullen/J. Burkas/Mt. McDonald/CNA/The Reg
12.  The Art of Altar Missal Ribbons – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
13.  Beatification Novena for Family of Nine Martyred by Nazis Begins Friday – CNA/The Reg
14.  Evening in America – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk Blog
15.  Snow Woke? – Kurt Mahlburg at Intellectual Takeout
16.  If Texas GOP Remove AG Ken Paxton, the State Forever Turns Blue – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
17.  Catholic Devotions for the 1st September – Catholic Conclave
18.  Proud Boys Leader Gets Sentenced to 17 Years In Prison – Matthew Xiao
19.  Ordinariate Solemn Mass Honors Newman’s Legacy at National Shrine – DC Cthlc Standard
20.  The Pope Lauds Imperial Russia, The Ukrainian Church Asks Him to Retract – Sdr. Magister

Another-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
21.  The Catholic World Report Interview on My New Book on Genesis – Steve Ray
22.  Traditional Theology of the Magisterium: Evidence from Tradition – Jn. Joy, S.T.D./1 Peter 5
23.  Losing Their Religion by Stephen Bullivant; Book Review – Benjamin L. Mabry at First Things
24.  The Age of Shakespeare – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
25.  Fire Devastates Historic Oregon Catholic Church: Sanctuary is Lost – Peter Pinedo via Reg
26.  Who is This Guy & Why is My Poem Dedicated to Him? – Rose of Sharon at Light of Love Blog
27.  True Renewal: Why Is It So Hard To Grasp? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
28.  Five Heavenly Flowers To Plant This Fall – Sarah Belle at epicPew
29.  Catholic Schools Must Provide a Sane Alternative to Insane State Run School System – CMR
30.  Finland: Christian Officio Faces ‘Hate Speech’ Trial Over Bible Tweet – Sarah Rumpf-Whitten

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
French Heraldic Altar Cards: Arms of the British & Russian Empires – Liturgical Arts Journal
15 Fascinating Facts on Mongolia, One of the Tiniest Catholic Communities in the World – ChP
Joseph, to Whom God Gave His Will – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
U.S. 2024: Socialism on the Ballot – Sven R. Larson at The European Conservative
To Be Realistic About Friendships – John Cuddeback at Life Craft Blog
Children Losing Their Religion – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
The Trivium: The Foundation of Language Arts – Heather Carson at Intellectual Takeout
What are First Fridays & First Saturdays? – Get Fed™ Blog
How Blessed Mary Found Her Way to Mongolia – Alexey Gotovskiy at CNA via NC Register
Compulsory Schooling Laws Have Got To Go – Kerry McDonald at Intellectual Takeout
A Hymn for Eucharistic Revival – Padre Pio Press
Catholicism in Mongolia: A Timeline – The Pillar
Palestrina’s Canticle of Canticles – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Uyghurs Protest Xi’s Visit to Xinjiang – Ruth Ingram at Bitter Winter
We Need to Talk about New Moms’ Mental Health – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Why a Ukrainian Catholic Leader Criticized the Pope’s Russia Remarks – Luke Coppen/The Pillar
Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Charters Receive Less Money Than Traditional Public Schools, They Do Better Anyway – IT
Religious Charter Schools Are Entirely Constitutional – Ryan Walters at RealClearEducation
Subsidiarity & the Ethics of Attention – Collin Slowey at Public Discourse

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
PopeWatch: Watch What He Does, Not What He Says – D.R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Yep – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ancient Relic of St. Jude the Apostle to Tour U.S. Beginning in September – Payne/CNA/The Reg
What Happened to the Survivors of Carrhae?– Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Francis Cardinal Arinze: Anniversary of Episcopal Consecration, 58 Years – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholics & Politics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Alarms About the St. Michael Prayer – Msgr. Richard C. Antall at Crisis Magazine
2.  It Took a Jesuit Pope to Smash Opus Dei, How the Legend Became Reality – Sandro Magister
3.  To Grow the Church We Must Shrink the Church – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
4.  2SLGBTQI+? – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
5.  The Hypocrisy of the NC Reporter & Progressive Catholicism in General – Fr. A. J. McDonald
6.  Poland Celebrates Family’s Beatification, Including Unborn Child, for Saving Jews – Crux
7.  True & False Reconciliation – George Weigel at First Things
8.  Before & After: St. John’s Catholic Newman Centre in Illinois – Liturgical Arts Journal
9.  Native Americans Having It Up to Here with the Left – Monica Showalter at American Thinker
10.  The New Conciliarism: Vatican II Overdrive – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D./Tradition & Sanity

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
Secularization Begins at Home – Lyman Stone at Institute for Family Studies
Lila Rose Interviews Exorcist, Fr. Ambrose Criste, O.Præm. video – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Vatican Seeks to Cool Outrage over Pope’s Praise for Russia’s Imperial Past – Nicole Winfield
How to Make Your Home a Domestic Church – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand
Respecting the Body & Blood of the Lord – Ignitum Today
Finding Real Happiness in a Success-Driven Culture – Samantha Stephenson/Radiant Magazine
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Thank You, God, For Ice Cream & Cow Pies – Guy McClung, J.D., Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Quiet Reflection During a Hectic Schedule – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Barely an Exaggeration – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Shock of Recognition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Two-Tier Justice System is a Feature of Despot Nations – The American Catholic
Priorities of the Pentagon, the Weather – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Headline Catholic News & Punditry:
Pro-Life Activists Found Guilty of Obstructing Abortion Facility Access, Jailed – CNA/The Reg
Trapped Armenian Christians Deserve Global Attention – Michael Warsaw at NC Register
Christians are Dying for Their Faith All Around the World, Do U.S. Catholics Care – Tho. P. Rausch

Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Leftist Catholics’ Reign of Doubt Descends on Theologian Scott Hahn – S.A. McCarthy
2.  Papal Adviser Fr. Antonio Spadaro Accused of ‘Heretical Blasphemy’ – Edward Pentin
3.  Popular Catholic Podcaster Banned on YouTube – Timmerie Geagea at Relevant Radio
4.  Catholic Churches To Men: “You’re Not Welcome Here” – The Catholic Gentleman
5.  Let the beauty of St. Michael’s Abbey Spur Vocations – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
6.  McCarrick Sexual Assault Charges Dropped – The Pillar
7.  PopeWatch: Why? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Burn Down a City? Fine; Block an Abortion Clinic? Go Directly to Jail – Creative Minority Rprt
9.  Is ‘Traditionis Custodes’ Lawful? – Thomas Pink at The Lamp Magazine
10.  McCarrick’s Alleged Victim Got Nothing when McCarrick Ruled Incompetent for Trial – CWR

Next-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
11.  The Future of the Catholic Church – Russell Shaw at First Things
12.  Pro-Lifers Found Guilty of Obstructing Abortion Facility Access, Jailed – The Reg
13.  Fauci: Lockdowns Absolutely Justified, Used Again to Force Vaccinations – Jor. Schachtel
14.  Christians Dying for Their Faith All Around the World, Do U.S. Catholics Care – Th. P. Rausch
15.  Why the Nationalists Won the Spanish Civil War – D.R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
16.  Will There Be Three Days of Darkness? video – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
17.  Fastiggi on Capital Punishment & the Change to the Catechism, Part II – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
18.  The Infant Jesus Present in the Eucharist – Fr. Martin von Cochem via Tan·Direction Blog
19.  Trapped Armenian Christians Deserve Global Attention – Michael Warsaw at NC Register
20.  Greek Bishop Exposes Neo-Modernist “Synodality” – T.S. Flanders at One Peter 5

Another-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
22.  UK Trans Activist Known for Having Critics Arrested Has History of Perversion – Reduxx
22.  A Requiem for Manners – Stephen M. Klugewicz, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .
23.  Lessons from St. Monica for Those Whose Children & Grandchildren Left the Church – CWR
24.  Tocqueville’s Nightmare – Joshua Bowman at Law & Liberty
25.  It’s Just – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
26.  Covid Lies & What to Do About Them – Kurt Mahlburg at Intellectual Takeout
27.  Fact – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
28.  As Violence Engulfs Manipur, Christians Find Solace In Church – R. Jain/Religion Unplugged
29.  Here Is a New Perspective to the Woman Sick & Tired of NFP, & More Links – Tito Edwards
30.  Take Notice – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
Vivek Ramaswamy Reveals Wisdom Beyond His Years on Foreign Policy – Francis P. Sempa
Bishop Accountability Group: Dismissal of Charges Against McCarrick Very Disappointing – Reg
Christians Need Stronger Conventions, Not State Power, to Effect Culture – B.A. Peterson, Ph.D.
Performative Catholicism – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine
The Power of Sacramental Grace: Seven Steps for Evangelization – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
The Ongoing Debate Over Dignitatis Humanae – Jerry D. Salyer at Crisis Magazine
Appeal for Prayer for the Armenian People – Raymond Cardinal Burke
Does Common Law Survive the “Age of Statutes”? – Jim Harper at Law & Liberty
After Maui Fires, a Catholic School Reopens & Brings Hope – John Touhey at Aleteia
Moscow Thanks Pope for Controversial Tribute to ‘Great Mother Russia’ – Crux
“Concerns Surrounding the German Synodal Way” – Richard J. DeClue, Jr., S.Th.D./Word on Fire
The Roots of Christian Civilization – Fr. Brian Thomas Becket Mullady, O.P., S.T.D./Ignitum Today
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Family Life, Bonding Together Behind Spread of Christianity in Africa, U.S. Bishop Says – CWR
Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
The Intertwined Histories of Science & Religion – John Wilson at National Review

Top-10 Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
1.  Conservatives have been Losing the ‘Culture War,’ & for Good Reason – George J. Marlin
2.  How can I Convince My Allies that Our Catholic Teachings are Not Hypocrisy? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  The Gadsden Flag – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4.  Imagine what Pope Francis Could Accomplish – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
5.  Pope Francis to Release Second Laudato Si’ on October 4 – Hannah Brockhaus/CNA/The Reg
6.  St. Ignatius’ Advice for Being More Joyful, & More Great Links – Tito Edwards at NC Register
7.  Thought For The Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  25 Clever Catholic Quotes for Your Social Media Bio, & More Links – Tito Edwards/The Reg
9.  What Should I Think & Do About Things Going On in Our Church, & More Links – Tito Edwards
10.  German Archbishop Calls for Same-Sex Blessings – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Best of the Rest of Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Encountering Christ in the Homeless, Doomed Chicago Church Saved & More – Tito Edwards
What Should I Do After Confession If I Forgot My Penance, & More Links – Tito Edwards/The Reg
Ratzinger on Why Pro-Lifers Losing Referenda Like Ohio’s Issue One, & More – Tito Edwards

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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Pope Francis, Eucharistic Adoration, & Bishop Strickland – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Who is Really Trying to Replace Doctrine with Ideology? – Carl E. Olson at The CWR
3.  Revealing to Say the Least: 1973 vs. 2023 Weather Forecast – David Griffey/Daffey Thoughts
4.  In Defense & Support for Dr. Scott Hahn against the Looney Left – Steve Ray at Defenders. . .
5.  Background: The Theology of Robert Barron – Matthew Levering at Word on Fire Blog
6.  Pope Attacks ‘Reactionary’ American Catholics Who Oppose Church Reform – Ch. White
7.  A Contemporary Hiberno-Saxon Style Illumination of the Chi-Rho – David Clayton at NLM
8.  Was John the Baptist “Welcoming”? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
9.  The Truth of Job – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Sacraments vs. Witchcraft, Crystals, & Scientism – Gary Sullivan at Catholic Stand

Next-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
11.  Holy Silence – Fr. Basil Nortz via Ignitum Today
12.  Religion is for Old People, Right? How Age Impacts Religion at County Level – R. Burge, Ph.D.
13.  The True Spirit of Scouting – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
14.  Church & State in Ukraine Blast Pope for Praising ‘Great Mother Russia’ – Crux
15.  The Miraculous Medal, St. John Henry Newman, & Typology – Fr. John Hunwicke
16.  The Beheading of John the Baptist – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
17.  Churches of Latin America: Basílica Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Buenos Aires – Ltgl Arts Jrnl
18.  Fight Error with Patience & Kindness – Daniel Mark at Catholic365 Blog
19.  Pakistani Churches Attacked after Blasphemy Allegations – Ellen Teague at The Tablet
20.  Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You – M. Ashley Styling/Catholic Wardrobe Stylist

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
A New Breed of War Poet – Graham McAleer at Law & Liberty
“Xizang”: China Insists on Depriving Tibet of Its Name – Lopsang Gurung at Bitter Winter
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Unions Against Teachers – David R. Osborne at Law & Liberty

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PopeWatch: Threefer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Leaders Who Have Had Their Political Opponents Arrested – D. McClarey/The American Catholic
Ratzinger on Why Pro-Lifers Losing Referenda Like Ohio’s Issue One, & More – Tito Edwards/Reg
25 Clever Catholic Quotes for Your Social Media Bio, & More Links – Tito Edwards/NC Register
Just Lynching Trump Would Be More Honest – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bravo! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Because Scott Hahn has Recently been Attacked by a Fanatic, I Recommend. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  DC Attorney General Investigating Prominent Catholic Conservative Activist – Payne/The Reg
3.  What Berlin’s Archbishop Said about Same-Sex Blessings – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
4.  Honoring the Blessed Sacrament with the Best Blue Jeans – New Liturgical Movement
5.  Papal Participation Trophies – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture Blog
6.  Fascinating – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Bishops & Nuns can be Friends, but in Texas. . . – A Treasure To Be Shared Blog
8.  Mad Anthony Wayne – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Ukrainian Catholic Head: w/Pain We Heard Popes’ Words Praising Russian Despotism – Rrt Cl
10.  Italian POW Chapel – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Next-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
11.  Raymond Cardinal Burke Sharply Denounces Pope Francis’ ‘Synodal Way’ – Catholic Vote
12.  A Feral Cat Parable – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
13.  French Catholics Protest Against TLM Restrictions – Edward Pentin at NC Register
14.  “Besieged”: Sanctifying the Pagan – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .
15.  What Should I Think & Do About Things Going On in Our Church & More Links – Tito Edwards
16.  The Librarianist – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
17.  Nigerian Teen Whose Christian Conversion Began Death Threats Granted Protection – Reg
18.  Praying for Conversion of a Loved One? Turn to St. Monica’s Powerful Intercession – ChPop
19.  Wyoming Bishop Cleared of Abuse by the Vatican Dies at 91 – J. McKeown/CNA/The Reg
20.  Jim Buckley Was among the Best of Us – Katherine Jean Lopez at National Review

Another-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
21.  Hundreds of Pakistan Catholics Celebrate Mass Outside Burned Church After Attacks – Reg
22.  The Reverend Bartle Starmer Hack – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment Blog
23.  25 Clever Catholic Quotes for Your Social Media Bio, & More – Tito Edwards/NC Register
24.  If You Read One Book This Year, Make It St. Augustine’s “Confessions” – Ch. Kaczor, Ph.D.
25.  Ratzinger on Why Pro-Lifers Losing Referenda Like Ohio’s Issue One & More – Tito Edwards
26.  Biden Campaign Launches Pro-Abortion Ad – Tyler Arnold/CNA/The Catholic World Report
27.  Pope St. Pius X: The Holy Pontiff Who Brought Faith & the Eucharist to Children – ChurchPop
28.  Annual Maryland Event Prepares Educators to Foster Spiritual Growth of Students – The Reg
29.  States & Pro-Life Groups Urge Supreme Court to End Abortion ‘Bubble’ Zones – Peter Pinedo
30.  Educator Tom Carroll’s Renaissance of Catholic Education – Joan Frawley Desmond/The Reg

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
Pilgrims Telling Stories – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
In Pakistan, Religious Freedom Is Withering – Knox Thames at The Hill
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Biden Is Too Old for Second Term, Nearly 8 in 10 Americans Say – Matthew Xiao
How States Can Protect Religious Liberty – Sarah M. Estelle at Discourse Magazine

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Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  The Revolution Comes for Scott Hahn – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk Blog
2.  Blasphemous Sermon by Fr. Spadaro, Francis’ Close Aide, Jesuit – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Pope Francis Calls Conservative Catholics “Backward”; Nice Guy, Huh? – Creative Mnrty Rprt
4.  New Cracks in the Rock of Peter – Lou Aguilar
5.  Before & After: Church of St. Dominic in Trenton, New Jersey – Liturgical Arts Journal
6.  The Next Target After Trump Is . . . You – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
7.  St. Augustine’s Two Trees – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
8.  Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling/Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
9.  Peterson Loses Court Battle, Ordered to Attend ‘Re-education’ – Tamás Orbán
10.  A Visit to St. Patrick’s Church in New Orleans, Home to the TLM Since 1965 – New Lit Mov

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
The Border Crisis You Don’t Hear About – Jeff Minick at Intellectual Takeout
How to Destroy a State With the Help of the Church – Greg Cook at Crisis Magazine
When I Think of the Effectiveness of Our Modern Expert Class – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
What Exactly Are Conservatives Conserving? – John Mark Cayer at Crisis Magazine
Where the Family Goes, the Country Follows – Brayden Dean
Arlington Carmelites Reiterate Rejection of Bishop’s Vatican-Granted Authority – The Pillar
A Pinch of Incense to the Great Equalizer of Secularism – Joseph Fredriksson at One Peter 5
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Choosing Excellence Over Equitable Mediocrity – Annie Holmquist at Intellectual Takeout
Putin & Russia’s Future After Prigozhin’s Death – Jed Babbin
Silver & Gold, Silver & Gold – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand
Re-Building the Future: The Case of Cayalá – Carlos Perona Calvete at The European. . .
St. Augustine, Bishop & Doctor of the Church, Pray For Us! – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D./The Reg

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Pope Francis Doesn’t Help Himself by Insulting Catholics – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Read Bishop Strickland’s Excellent Letter Warning of Dangers to the Faith – Creative Minority Rprt
Requiescat in Pace: Joe the Plumber – Donald R. McClary, J.D., at The American Catholic Blog
That Explains a Lot – Donald R. McClary, J.D., at The American Catholic Blog
Bad Bear! – Donald R. McClary, J.D., at The American Catholic Blog
Ships & Men – Donald R. McClary, J.D., at The American Catholic Blog
Renounce Paganism – Saint Augustine of Hippo via The Catholic Thing
St. Augustine, Modernity, & the Recovery of True Education – Bradley Green at The Imaginative. . .

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Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Cardinal Burke Denounces the Risk of Schism in the Synod – Hélène de Lauzun
2.  Pope Knows How Problematic the Synod Is, Yet He Continues to Promote It – Fr. A. McDonald
3.  Miraculous Healing at Eucharistic Adoration – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
4.  Life At The Altar Rail: 22 Behaviours Categorized – A Treasure To Be Shared Blog
5.  A Great Day for Justice – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
6.  Why World’s Most Secular Nation Wants to Adapt Muslim Blasphemy Laws – Rlgn Unplugged
7.  The Upcoming Synod on Synodality: Bishop Strickland’s Thoughts – S. A. McCarthy
8.  Fastiggi on Capital Punishment, the Change to the Catechism; My Rejoinder – Ed Feser, Ph.D.
9.  Archbishop Héctor Agüer: What Will Be the Tasks of Next Pope? link repaired – Rorate Cæli
10.  Six Things You Should Know about the Persecution of the Church in Nicaragua – The CWR

Next-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
11.  Vicissitudes & Confusion Coming Whence There Ought to be Coming Clarity – Fr. Z’s Blog
12.  When God Says No: The Sometimes Mysterious Providence of God – Msgr. Charles Pope
13.  Why Didn’t Jesus Go to the Abode of the Damned? – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
14.  Kudos to Senator Vance – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
15.  Anguished Nothing in Particular Believer Shakes Up Country Music EstablishmentGetRlgn
16.  Encountering Christ in the Homeless, Doomed Chicago Church Saved & More – Tito Edwards
17.  Ireland’s Bishops Decide to Return 30% of Church Grounds to Nature by 2030 – The CWR
18.  The Moon is Blue – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic Blog
19.  Pray As You Can, Not As You Can’t – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
20.  Book Review: Dante’s Divine Comedy: A Guide for the Spiritual Journey – Tuttle via Ignitum Today

Best of the Rest of Catholic News & Punditry:
Of Peter & the Papacy – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission Blog
25 Clever Catholic Quotes for Your Social Media Bio, & More Links – Tito Edwards at NC Register
The ‘Stola’ of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Taxes & Civilization – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic Blog
One More Weather Report Just for Fun, & a Fair Question – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
Knowing Your Shape: Which of the Five are You? – M. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
A Modern History of Gothic Vestments, 1838-1957 – Nico Fassino at New Liturgical Movement
Cain, Equality, Repentance, Penance, & Redemption – Genesius at Catholic Stand
Blessed Thomas Percy – Fr. John Hunwick at Mutual Enrichment Blog
In Light of Eternity – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Sharing Truth in Love Means. . . – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
Sacramentals: Their Meaning & Spiritual Use – Fr. Ralph Weimann via Ignitum Today
EU’s Top Military Chief: Ukraine Counteroffensive Is Floundering – Thomas O’Reilly
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Virtual Jurisprudence – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist Blog

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Some Men can be Murdered, But Not Defeated – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
A Collection of Cardinal Related Posts – David M. Cheney at David’s Ruminations Blog
Disunited Kingdom: Majority of Young Welsh Back Independence – Michael Curzon
Thomas Aquinas College Scores Highly in School Ranking, & More Links – Tito Edwards/The Reg

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. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompressunwind, & rest. . .
Top-10 Catholic News & Punditry:
1.  Protestant Business Exec Becomes On-Fire Catholic – The Catholic Gentleman Blog
2.  The Transformative Power of Praying the Daily Rosary: Ways It Changes Your Life – ChrchPop
3.  Goodness in the Face of Evil Must Suffer – Venerable Fulton J. Sheen via The Catholic Thing
4.  When Screen Time Becomes Sinful & How to Safeguard Your Senses – Catholic Exchange
5.  Spiritual Dispositions For Holy Communion – Fr. James Brent, O.P./Catholic Spiritual Direction
6.  St. Ignatius’ Advice for Being More Joyful – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
7.  The Fruits of Mortification – St. John of the Cross via Tan·Direction Blog
8.  Who was Called the “Miracle Monk of Lebanon”? – Get Fed™ Blog
9.  Courage & Persistence – Jane Korvemaker at Missio Dei Blog
10.  Religious Brothers Dedicate to Christ Their Life of Faith, Fraternity, & Service – The Reg

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