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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Top-10 Most Visited Prime Time News & Commentary:
1.  Mike Flynn & Ripperger Diverge on Evolution: Creation or Completion of New Essences – WMB
2.  The Focus of World Youth Day has Changed – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
3.  The Greatest Catholic Opera – Algis Valiunas at First Things
4.  What Did Tolkien Call “The One Great Thing to Love on Earth”? – Get Fed™ Blog
5.  The Denial of Human Dignity in New Mexico: The Tragic Story of Alex Fierro – The Latin Right
6.  Gammadiae: Baffling Lettered Symbols Depicted on Tunics in Early Christians Mosaics – LAJ
7.  The Truth about Trafficking podcast – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest Blog
8.  Rastafarians Still Grappling with Emperor Haile Selassie’s Reported Death in 1966 – Ch. Price
9.  Catholic Parents Guide: “The Sports Fast” & Crazy Sundays – All Roads Lead To Rome Blog
10.  ChatGPT Encounters the Catechism of the Catholic Church – K. V. Turley at NC Register

Best of the Rest Most Visited Prime Time News & Commentary:
The Debate of Language in the Liturgy – Pope Benedict XIV via Tan·Direction
Historical Images of Notre-Dame de Paris: A Collection by Sharon Kabel – New Liturgical Mvmnt
“What Is a Uyghur?” Western Politicians Ignore Uyghur Issue at Their Own Peril – Bitter Winter
The Mysteries Of The Angelus – Ruth Engelthaler at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The French Intifada & Algeria – Ed West at Wrong Side of History Blog
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Aristotle’s Influence on Aquinas’ Five Ways – Joseph Tuttle at Missio Dei
In Defense of Organized Religion – Anthony DeStefano at National Catholic Register
What is Bidenomics & How Will it Affect the Economy & Families? – T. Arnold at CNA via The Reg
Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
What is Classical Theism? podcast – Ed Feser, Ph.D., & John DeRosa at Classical Theism
Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for John Paul II Healing Cntr – Brice Sokolowski
Religion as a Cultural & Political Identity – Ryan Burge at Graphs about Religion Blog

Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
Retirement of the Last Bishop Appointed by Pope Paul VI – David M. Cheney/David’s Ruminations
Andrea Bocelli Performs at Lourdes in Magnificent Tribute to Our Lady – ChurchPOP

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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Top-10 Most Visited Prime Time News & Commentary:
1.  The ‘Utah Family Miracle’ & Why It Matters – W. Bradford Wilcox at IFS
2.  Synodality & Sanctity – George Weigel at First Things
3.  Why the Hate for ‘Sound of Freedom’? – Kurt Mahlburg at Intellectual Takeout
4.  Says Middle Aged White Dude – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
5.  Expecting Miracles, the Conversion of Ronda Chervin – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
6.  The Irrelevance of the World Council of Churches – Richard Ostling at Religion Unplugged
7.  Bournemouth Councilors, Satan, & Sign of the Cross – G. McClung, J.D./The American Catholic
8.  SPLC Smears for Money – John Stossel at Intellectual Takeout
9.  Beginning of the End in Vatican Financial Trial – The Pillar
10.  Sound of Freedom Star Mira Sorvino Says Only .4% of Trafficking Victims Rescued – Zmirak

Best of the Rest of Most Visited Prime Time News & Commentary:
‘Sound of Freedom’ Is Stirring Hearts to Help Victims of Sex Trafficking – Ntnl Catholic Register
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for John Paul II Healing Cntr – Brice Sokolowski

Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
PopeWatch: Where Peter Ain’t – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pritzker Purge Law – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ranked: The World’s Most Valuable Football Club Brands – Pallavi Rao at Visual Capitalist

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VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Top-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
1.  Young Carmelite Dies at Age 21 Days After Professing Perpetual Vows – V. Arruda/ChurchPOP
2.  With this Appointment, the Pope Repudiates His Predecessor – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
3.  Archbishop Fernandez’s Clarification – Ed Feser, Ph.D.
4.  Francis Unveiled, An Analysis of His Latest Appointments – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo
5.  Time to Decide – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission Blog
6.  Trump Is Trouncing His GOP Opposition — Why? – Jeffrey Lord at The American Spectator
7.  Archbishop Gänswein’s post-Vatican Future Beginning to Take Shape – J. Liedl/CNA/The CWR
8.  I Bet the NLM, for All Its Many Virtues & Excellences, . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual. . .
9.  Changing the Ethnicity of Christ & Our Lady in Art: When Is It Legitimate? – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
10.  Pope Francis Names Four New Auxiliary Bishops of Los Angeles – Courtney Mares at CNA

Top-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
11.  African Priest Hospitalized after Machete Attacked at His Louisiana Parish – J. Summers
12.  German Cardinals’ Tomb Sign on Abuse Records Stirs Debate – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
13.  ‘Sound of Freedom’ Makes History at the Box Office – Francesca Pollio Fenton/CNA/The Reg
14.  Catholic Doctors Turn to Direct Primary Care to Practice Medicine, Faith – CNA via The CWR
15.  Trans Controversy: US Bishops Face a Divided Nation & a Divided Church – Wm. Kilpatrick
16.  Jim Jordan Threatens to Hold FBI Director in Contempt on anti-Catholic Memo – The CWR
17.  The Need for Clarity in a Time of Moral & Doctrinal Ambiguity – Fr. J. J. Pokorsky at The CWR
18.  Evangelization Through Beauty: An Interview with Jimmy Mitchell – Paul Senz at The CWR
19.  France: Élisabeth Borne Confirmed as Prime Minister – Hélène de Lauzun at The European. . .
20.  Has the Holy See Surrendered to the Chinese Communist Party? – Fr. R. J. de Souza/The Reg

Best of the Rest of Prime Time News & Commentary:
A Week with Mary Magdalene – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
Notes on the French Intifada: The Brutalisation of Algeria – Ed West at Wrong Side of History Blog
St. Elsewhere: Italy’s New Religion of the Internet – Steven Tucker at Crisis Magazine
St. Thomas on the Doctrine of Music – Massimo Scapin at One Peter 5
A Resurgence in the Forsaken Art of Feminine Hospitality – D. Heckenkamp at Catholic Exchange
Gallup Poll Reveals Americans’ Plummeting Confidence in Public Schools – Kerry McDonald
Fr. Marko Rupnik can No Longer Appeal His Dismissal from Jesuits – CNA/ACI Prensa/The Reg
Religious Minorities Push Back on Gender Ideology – Timothy Carney at Washington Examiner
Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Our Changing World & God – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
How AI is Helping to Translate the Bible Into Rare Languages – J. McKeown at CNA via The Reg
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Are Targeting, & Killing, Religious Minorities – David Bhatti at NRO
Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for John Paul II Healing Cntr – Brice Sokolowski
The Seventh Centenary of St. Thomas Aquinas’ Canonization – New Liturgical Movement

Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
MonkeyPox Satanist is the Highest Paid Official in Biden White House – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Argentine Priest is Pope Francis’ New Personal Secretary – J. Villar/ACI Prensa/CNA/The Reg
PopeWatch: Bowing Down to Beijing – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Seven Questions Answered about Our Lady of Mount Carmel & the Brown Scapular – ChurchPOP

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TVESDAY EDITION

Top-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
1.  Archbishop Cordileone & Bishop Strickland Blast Scurrilous False Schism Message – The Reg
2.  Fr. Murray: Pope Francis’ Pro-homosexual Synod, Moment of Crisis for the Church – R. Wolfe
3.  Enjoying Transgenderism? You’ll Love Transhumanism – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
4.  A Christian Nation in Trouble – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative
5.  Papalist Failure: Traditionis Custodes, Two Years Later – T. S. Flanders at One Peter 5
6.  Hollywood May Be in Its Death Throes, & Deservedly So – Andrea Widburg at American Thinker
7.  Bishop Strickland: Laying His Life Down for His Sheep – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
8.  Australian Bishop Welcomed to New Diocese with Pagan ‘Smudging’ Ritual – Louis Knuffke
9.  Watering Down of World Youth Day? Taking Bishop Aguiar at His Word – Jn. Grondelski, Ph.D.
10.  The Worst Attempt To Defend Scientism I Ever Heard – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.

Next-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
11.  A Vatican Without Sovereignty? Consider the Russian Orthodox – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
12.  How Rome Lost the Vatican-China Deal – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
13.  Bishop Aguiar has Problems with Conversion to Christ – InfoVaticana via Catholic Conclave
14.  How Catholic Are the Catholic Schools? – Joshua Long at Crisis Magazine
15.  The Forever (Catholic) Philosophy – David Weinberger at Religion & Liberty Online
16.  Study: 60% of Women Who Had an Abortion Did Not Really Want It – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
17.  Cricket Elitism: Yes, Please! – Frank Haviland at The European Conservative
18.  The Scopes Trial: The Hottest Court Battle of the 20th Century – The American Spectator
19.  Five Points to Ponder about Material Cooperation with Evil – E. Christian Brugger/NC Register
20.  Better Housing Would Make Families Happier – Benjamin Ogilvie at Public Discourse

Best of the Rest of Prime Time News & Commentary:
Study: Women Who Abort Their First Child Face Increased Risk of Mental Health Issues – LSN
Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for John Paul II Healing Cntr – Brice Sokolowski
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
New Study: Birth Control Can Lead to Depression – Emily Glover at Catholic Vote
Church of England Schools Propagating Critical Race Theory – Robert Semonsen

Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
Well & Truly Tired of This – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings Blog
PopeWatch: Suspended Magisterium? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Soulless Modernity: The Only Church Consecrated in Germany this Year – Katholisch.de/C Cnclv
The Powerful Benedictine Exorcism Prayers for Protection Against Evil – ChurchPOP
The Blessed Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
Video: The Absurd Media Reaction to Sound of Freedom – Grace Reilly at The American Spectator
Martyrs & Quarter-Martyrs – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment Blog
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Religious School’s Freedom to Choose Its Leaders – Becket

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MONDAY EDITION

Top-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
1.  Why I Think Our Form of Social Order Can’t Last Much Longer – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D.
2.  Blueprints for Flourishing in the Midst of a Decaying Civilization – A. Kheriaty/American Mind
3.  I Give You, Mark Shea – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
4.  Cardinal Newman, Archbishop Fernandez, & the “Suspended Magisterium” Thesis – Ed Feser
5.  Need a New Author to Read? Take Up Fr. Alexander Schmemann – Dale Price at Dyspeptic. . .
6.  Is Your Parish a Healthy Liturgical Ecosystem? – A Treasure To Be Shared Blog
7.  Water Cremation Not Viable for Catholics, Bishops Say – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
8.  The Sullivanians – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
9.  The Leftist Playbook Is Key for Conservative Catholics – S. A. McCarthy/American Spectator
10.  The Liturgy Debate of Vatican II: A Look Back – Fr. Joseph Thomas at NC Register

Next-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
11.  A Bleak Bastille Day Descends Upon France – Paul du Quenoy at The European Conservative
12.  Is There No End to Progressive Mendacity? – Shmuel Klatzkin at The American Spectator
13.  A Stupid Idea Yet Again: Deaconesses – Msgr. Richard C. Antall at Crisis Magazine
14.  Medieval Catholic Family Law that Made Western World Uniquely Weird – Religion Unplugged
15.  Lepanto Institute Launches Survey to Rate Orthodoxy, Trustworthiness of US Bishops – LSN
16.  After 400 Years, Jesuits Leave Linz, Austria, Focus on Climate Protection – KathPress/C Cnc
17.  The Sign of the Cross – The Prayer of Power – Guy McClung, J.D., Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
18.  Arlington Diocese Introduces Paid Family, Medical Leave – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
19.  Synodalists Prepare for October in Rome without Reference to Jesus – DomRadio.de/C Cnclv
20.  A New Christian Progressivism is Catholic Integralism – Bradley C. S. Watson/Law & Liberty

Best of the Rest of Prime Time News & Commentary:
The Catholic Side of Henry James & Hemingway – Russell Shaw at The Catholic Thing
One Quarter of 40-Year-Olds Have Never Married – Alex Chediak at The Stream
Kenya Bishop Denounces LGBT Ideology – Clare Marie Merkowsky at Life Site News
Mohammed Tops the Name List of Arrested French Rioters – Chris Tomlinson at The European. . .
In the Footsteps of Bernadette: A Pilgrim at Lourdes – Ron St. Angelo/National Catholic Register
Hungary & Poland Should Stand Against the EU’s Sexual Imperialism – Austin Ruse & S. Gennarini
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
How Teachers Unions Co-Opted School Boards – David Catron at The American Spectator
Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Floriated Cope f/Prominent Roman Atelier of Giovanni Romanini, Papal Vestments Maker – LAJ
Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for John Paul II Healing Cntr – Brice Sokolowski
Why Senegal’s Mourides Want Vatican-like Status for Their Holy City of Touba – Bitter Winter

Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
England: This is No Way for a Priest to Behave, Least of All at a Funeral – Catholic Conclave
Watch! The Planned Synodal Takeover of the Church, Examining Instrumentum Laboris – Fr. Zed
Notre Dame Prof Approves of Killing Children Now Lies about Students, Admin Yawns – CMR
The Chinese Flu & Standing Up to the Nazi’s – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Nine Inspiring Facts about Sts. Louis & Zelie Martin, Parents of St. Thérèse of Lisieux – ChPOP

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SVNDAY EDITION

Sunday:  . . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompressunwind, & rest. . .
Prime Time News & Commentary:
This is What Pleases Jesus Best, According to St. Faustina – Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P./Aleteia
A Message from Purgatory – Padre Pio Press
Four Disciplines of Worthy Disciples – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission Blog
The Everyday Saint: Seven Tips from St. Josemaría Escrivá to Sanctify Your Day – ChurchPOP
What is the Devotion to the Holy Face? – Get Fed™
A Concise Introduction to Marriage (with Addenda) – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
St. Augustine On How To Pray – Sophia Institute Press via Catholic Spiritual Direction
How the Saints Acquired the Spirit of Prayer – Fr. Michael Mueller at Tan·Direction
Purify Our Motives & Overcome Our Fears – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Your Faith is Lived Out in Your Works – Troy Kroening at Catholic365

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SATVRDAY EDITION

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FRIDAY EDITION

Prime Time News & Commentary:
La Croix Gushes Over Minimalist Altar for Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris – Amy Welborn
The Ludicrous Christopher Wray – Jeffrey Lord at The American Spectator
Romeo & Jesuits – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
AfD is the Choice of Those Who Feel Like Foreigners in Their Own Country – The European. . .
Five Points to Ponder About Material Cooperation With Evil – E. Christian Brugger at The Reg
You Couldn’t Pay Me to Say That:  303 Creative & Compelled Speech – Abram Pafford, J.D.
Pro-Abortion Professor Sues Conservative Newspaper at Notre Dame – The American Spectator
Why Does Eduardo Verástegui Consider ‘Sound of Freedom’ Success a Miracle? – NC Register
Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Review – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
Film Review: ‘Sound of Freedom’ – Walker Larson at Intellectual Takeout
A New Option: Monastic NA Beer – R. Jared Stoudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture Blog
Andrew Senior on John Senior, Proponent of Beauty & Tradition – Julian Kwasniewski
Trust in God For Our Strength – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Catholic Social Justice & Transgender Ideology – Dave DuBay at Missio Dei
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Medieval Vestment Survivals: Casulla del Terno de San Vicente – Liturgical Arts Journal
Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Anniversary of the Restoration at Solesmes – Aurelio Porfiri at One Peter 5
Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for John Paul II Healing Cntr – Brice Sokolowski
Architecture & Its Secret Vibes of Truth & Value – Annie Holmquist at Intellectual Takeout

Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
Mapped: The Most Dangerous Cities in the US – Avery Koop at Visual Capitalist
The Impending Death of Bud Light – Scott McKay at The American Spectator
PopeWatch: Ten Points – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
250 Years after the Suppression of the Jesuits, is It Time They were Suppressed Again? – CC
The Things He Left Behind – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How a Catholic Hollywood Director Integrated Faith in a Lourdes-Based Film – ChurchPOP
Western Civilization – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
First Amendment Shakes Its Head – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Gender Links – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
There Will Always Be Law – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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THVRSDAY EDITION

Prime Time News & Commentary:
Cardinal Dolan’s Conscience Troubled? Not Enough! – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Is a Canceled Priests TLM Network a Good Idea? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The “Synodal Process:” Talking a New Church into Being? – George Weigel at The CWR
The Great Adoration Debate – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
Church of England to Introduce ‘Defrocking’ as Punishment for Faithful Clergy – H. Sherwood
Why is the Movie ‘Sound of Freedom’ So Controversial? – Dave Griffey at Daffey Thoughts Blog
University of Notre Dame Pro-Abort Prof Won’t Silence Us – Staff at The Irish Rover
Deneen’s New Deal – R. R. Reno at First Things
Confronting the New “Abby” Normal – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Legacy Media Gasps As Spain’s Elections Tilt ‘Far-Right’ – Bridget Ryder at The European. . .
Synodality & the Spirit of Truth – Michael Hanby at First Things
Cardinal Stats & Charts, Summer 2023 (includes Cardinal-Designates) – David’s Ruminations
Two-Tiered ‘Justice’ Intended to Incite Rebellion – J. B. Shurk at American Thinker
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
AfD Ascent Prompts Conservative Reshuffling in CDU – Thomas O’Reilly at The European. . .
Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Theopolitics of Ukraine – Matthew Dal Santo at First Things
Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for John Paul II Healing Cntr – Brice Sokolowski
Cardinal-Elect Fernández’s Week in the Media Leaves Questions Unanswered – Jonathan Liedl

Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
PopeWatch: But of Course – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Mr. & Mrs. LaBianca were Unavailable for Comment – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
A Couple of Great Ads – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest Debunks Claims “Sound of Freedom” is Political – Jacqueline Burkepile at ChurchPOP
Ordinariate Mass at the National Shrine’s Crypt Church in DC – A. C. Society Blog
Socialism in One Video – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Top-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
1.  Ten of the Best Cities in America to Raise a Catholic Family – Eric Sammons/Crisis Magazine
2.  You Know You’re a Real Altar Server When. . . – A Treasure To Be Shared Blog
3.  Some Notes on the New Cardinal-Designates – David M. Cheney at David’s Ruminations Blog
4.  “Too Ugly For Polite Company”: A Film Review of “The Sound of Freedom” – Robert Marco
5.  A Synod of Disappointment Looms: Who Is This Synod for Anyway – D. Knapp/The Latin Right
6.  My New Book on Genesis is Finally Published by Ignatius Press. . . – Steve Ray’s Blog
7.  “Availability of Priests in Care Centers” – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Three Tips to Making a Happy Holy Hour – Joseph Tuttle at Word on Fire Blog
9.  New Theory Links ‘Vatican Girl’ to Aldo Moro . . . & John Paul II – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
10.  Society is Crumbling because Churches have Abandoned the Great Commission – Fr. M. Orsi

Next-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
11.  The Darkness of Transgenderism – William Kilpatrick at The Catholic World Report
12.  Pope Names Dominican Priest & Former Military Chaplain as Alaska’s Next Bishop – CWR
13.  Church Up in Smoke: Theological Critique of Guidelines of Synod on Synodality – S. Magister
14.  Napoleon: Little Man, Big Movie – Elizabeth Crawford at The American Spectator Blog
15.  The Courage to Live Sunday as a Christian – Fr. Roger Landry at Integrated Catholic Life™
16.  Cardinal-Elect Fernández’s Week in the Media Leaves Questions Unanswered – Jon. Liedl
17.  Beat Your Summer Slump with a Fasting Wakeup Call – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia
18.  Test Everything – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
19.  The College of Cardinals: Some Light-hearted Math – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
20.  Why Religion & the Humanities are in Decline – Terence Sweeney at Public Discourse

The Other-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
21.  Can the New Cardinals Vote Yet? – The Pillar
22.  Children at Mass: Practical Considerations – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
23.  Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
24.  The Real Cultural Threats to Religious Liberty – Natan Ehrenreich at National Review
25.  St. Benedict & His Two Feast Days – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
26.  Meet the Two New Cardinals with Ties to the US – P. Pinedo/CNA/The Catholic World Report
27.  Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconM. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
28.  The Two Shall Become One: Review of Kwasniewski’s Treasuring the Goods of Marriage – CE
29.  Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for JP2 Healing Center – Brice Sokolowski
30.  Catholic Icon Painters Resources: Icon Painter’s Handbook & Online Academy Course – NLM

Top-10 Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
1.  Stacked Deck – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2.  Northern Lights May be Visible in 16 States This Week, Where to See Them – Martha Stewart
3.  Rod Dreher, Newest Contributor to The European Conservative – The European Conservative
4.  Compromised New Chinese Jesuit Cardinal: Priestesses Advocate & Pro ChiCom – CC
5.  FACE Act Charges Brought Against College Student in Ohio Pregnancy Ctr Attack – The Reg
6.  Ontario Catholics Gather to Pray for Bishop Strickland Amid Vatican Investigation – LSN
7.  Visualized: The Global Implications of Fertilizer Shortages – Tessa Di Grandi/Visual Capitalist
8.  Jim Caviezel: “Enough is Enough” We Must Protect & Defend God’s Children – ChurchPOP
9.  The Meaning & Supernatural Power of the Saint Benedict Medal – ChurchPOP
10.  Napoleon the Movie – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TVESDAY EVENING EDITION

Top-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
1.  The College of Cardinals: Some Light-hearted Math – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
2.  Eight Takeaways from the Pope’s Latest Selection of Cardinals – Fr. R. J. de Souza at The Reg
3.  By the Numbers: Pope Francis & the College of Cardinals – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
4.  Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconM. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
5.  Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
6.  More Noble Expressions of the Altar in Table Form – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
7.  Calls to Action after Seeing Sound of Freedom – Katie Zalany at Catholic365
8.  Zemmour: The Link Between Riots & Immigration is Obvious – R. Semonsen/The European. . .
9.  St. Benedict & His Two Feast Days – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
10.  The Solemnity of St. Benedict 2023 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Best of the Rest for Prime Time News & Commentary:
Erdoğan Signals Pro-West Shift: Greenlights Sweden’s NATO Membership Bid – R. Semonsen
Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for John Paul II Healing Cntr – Brice Sokolowski
A Win for Religious Employees – Trey Dimsdale at Religion & Liberty Online

Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
PopeWatch: Hmmm – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Two Arrests Made in Vandalism Incidents at Churches in Brooklyn Diocese – The CWR
Napoleon the Movie – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Meaning & Supernatural Power of the Saint Benedict Medal – ChurchPOP
Why is St. Benedict Always Portrayed with a Raven? – Get Fed™

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Top-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
1.  Don’t Let the Gs Dump the Ts – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
2.  The Book Latin Massgoers Have Been Waiting For – Katie Warner at National Catholic Register
3.  Notre Dame-Paris Restoration: Triumph of Aesthetics of Emptiness, Nonsense – H. de Lauzun
4.  Germany: Young, Educated, & Wealthy Increasingly Support AfD – Robert Semonsen
5.  There is a New Movement in Sacred Architecture – Trent Beattie at Our Sunday Visitor
6.  Tucho & Peronist Machine Politics; Peronism, the Core of His Faith – Catholic Conclave
7.  Inspired by the Ciborium: A Carved Tabernacle Covering for a Church in Texas – LAJ
8.  Fear & Loathing in Paris Unsettles French Jews – Ben Judah at The Jewish Chronicle
9.  St. Anthony’s Eucharistic Miracle – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10.  Contemplating the Chessboard of Church History – Andrew Bartel/The Catholic World Report

Top-10 Prime Time News & Commentary:
11.  ‘Sound of Freedom’ Overcomes Media Opposition to a Staggering $40M Opening Day – LSN
12.  Welcoming the Stranger: Family Opens Home & Hearts to a Dying Woman – Grazie P. Christie
13.  French MEP Warns of Muslim Brotherhood Trojan Horse – Thomas O’Reilly
14.  After 10 Years of Mystery, the Orthodox Shepherds of Aleppo Remain MissingGetReligion
15.  Getting the Kids Offline – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
16.  Archbishop Shevchuk on Life, Faith, Ukraine & Greek Catholic Church – Jn. Grondelski, Ph.D.
17.  Holy at Home: Tips for Forming Our Domestic Churches – Susanna Spencer at NC Register
18.  Not For Sale: God’s Children – Grazie Pozo Christie at Townhall
19.  Grace Kelly: Cool, Crisp, Summer Style IconM. Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
20.  Beauty & Creativity in Scientific Research – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement

Best of the Rest for Prime Time News & Commentary:
Charter School Management Approach Would Benefit Christian Schools – RealClearEducation
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Example Fundraising Letter Written by ChatGPT for John Paul II Healing Cntr – Brice Sokolowski

Indiscriminate News & Commentary:
Truth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Great & Hidden Sacrifices of a Parish Musician, Why We Should Say Thank You – ChurchPOP
‘Sacred & Great’: Booklet Introducing the TLM by Joseph Shaw – The Chairman’s Blog
Teachers Union Betrays Kids – Catholic Vote

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