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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Pope Writes a Letter to a Transsexual Validating the Chosen Sex; Translated – InfoVaticana
2.  Diane Montagna Asks Cardinal Grech About Blasphemous Synod Tweet – Twitter
3.  U. S. C. C. B. Provide Money So Homosexual “Couples” Can Cohabitate – Lepanto Institute
4.  ‘No Catholicism, Please, We’re Irish’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  Stupidity on Stilts – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  The 38 Most Ridiculous Things Martin Luther Ever Wrote – David L. Gray
7.  A Self-Destructive Synod – Fr. Gerald Murray at The Catholic Thing
8.  In Rare Letter to Detroit Parishioners, Archbishop Warns of Extreme Abortion Initiative – Rgstr
9.  The Church Can’t Include People Who Self-Exclude – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
10.  Pope Francis Has Elevated All Jesuits In the Highest Offices of the Vatican – Sdr. Magister

Synod on Synodality:
A Synod for Sin & Against Repentance – Michael Brendan Dougherty at N. R. O.

Christendom:
Dominican University Hosts ‘White Accountability Group’ – Matt Lamb at The College Fix
Is it Possible To Gain a Plenary Indulgence? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Forgotten Customs of Allhallowtide – Matthew Pease at One Peter 5
Pursuing Restorative Justice Amid the Church’s Sex Abuse Crisis – Charlie Camosy at The Pillar
Pope Francis Calls on Catholics To Become Peacemakers – A. C. Wimmer at C. N. A. via C. W. R.

America:
Haunted America – Michael Warren Davis at The American Conservative
We Need More Transparency, Not Less, from the U. S. Bishops – Russell Shaw/Our Sunday Visitor
St. Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, & Fundraising – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
Steubenville Bishop Facing Second ‘Vos Estis’ Probe – The Pillar
Ohio Senate Race: What Catholics Should Know About J. D. Vance, Tim Ryan – N. C. Register
The Present Crisis, Revisited – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Who Will Be the Next U. S. C. C. B. President? Assessing the Field – N. C. Register
Study by DeSales & Vinea Finds 1 in 5 Devout Catholics “Uncomfortable” Sharing Faith – I. T.
Crisis Magazine Turns 40 – Crisis Magazine
The Forty Year Impact of Crisis Magazine – Crisis Magazine
Total Abortions Decreased by 6% in the U. S. After Roe v. Wade Was Overturned – N. C. Register
Voters in Five States have Chance To Shape Pro-life Policy This Election Day – Aleteia

Film, T. V., & Streaming:
If You’re Not a Fan of Saint Movies, These Six Films Might Change Your Mind – C. Pigg at Aleteia

Politics:
The Paul Pelosi Mystery – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Don’t You Dare Snicker – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Kyle Rittenhouse Teaches Ron Filipkowski a Lesson – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Gay vs. Queer – Carl Trueman at First Things
Fascism Will Come as an Anti-Fascism Movement – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Election Watch 2022: A Decisive Turning Point? – Justin Soutar at Catholic365
John Pavlovitz – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Remember Our Covid Oppressors, Always – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Rev. Rwanda Runs For Re-Election – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Political Violence in America isn’t a One-sided Issue – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor
Our Soviet Blue-Check Media – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative

Theology:
99 1/2 Won’t Do, Catholic Teaching On Purgatory – Msgr. Ch. Pope at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Calling All Jansenists . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Maria Christum Prius Mente Quam Ventre Concipiens – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Culture:
Liberal & Conservative Women Have Very Different Views About Marital Infidelity – I. F. Studies
Bacha Bazi Groomers Of Denver – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Ballet Flats: Fashion to Dance into Your Heart – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Slow-Cooked Pulled Pork Carnitas – Emily Malloy at T. O. H. Blog
Controlling the Language Power Over Life & Death – Jerome German at Catholic Stand
‘Do It Yourself’ a Fall Wreath Nobody Will Believe You Made Yourself – Deanna Kizis at Sunset

Religion:
A. C. N. A. Church Plant Uproots Self & Joins T. E. C. Diocese – Mary Ann Mueller at Virtue Online
Why Ben Bradshaw Wants Church of England to Break Its Contract with England – C. T.

Architecture:
Polychrome Marbles in Church Decoration – Liturgical Arts Journal

Music:
For All the Saints; Song of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

Evangelization:
What I Consider Success in My Priesthood – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man Blog
From Wicca to Catholicism, How Humility Conquers Pride, & More Links – Tito Edwards

Spirituality:
Exorcist Goes Viral on Social Media, Says ‘Demons Are Not to Be Feared’ – Ntnl Catholic Register
Because of Them: Healing Intergenerational Trauma with the Holy Souls – E. M. Cupp at O. S. V.
Free Online S. H. M. S. Course Offers a Shortcut to Holiness – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
7 Ways to Better Engage the Mind & Heart While Praying the Rosary, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Blessed are the Poor – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand

Saint Blogs:
A Halloween Reflection: Vampire Plagues & Progressive Catholics – David Griffey
“Catholic Classics” Podcast Kicks Off – Sarah J. Pedrozo at Catholic365

Art:
The Undergraduate Art Program at University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota – New Lit Mov

Statecraft:
Why Did Xi Jinping Visit the Site of Mao’s Bloodiest Purge? – Massimo Introvigne at MercatorNet
G20 Summit Includes World Religions as ‘Part of Solution’ to Global Crises – Anglican Mnstrm

Liturgy:
The Nature of the Association of Vestments Symbols & Colours – Liturgical Arts Journal

Philosophy:
From Pope Leo’s Arcanum to 2013, Part II – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand

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LATE-MORNING ISSUE:
How the Saints Inspire Us – Mary Beth Bracy at Catholic Exchange
The Powerful Intercession of the Mary & the Saints – Integrated Catholic Life™
St. Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, & Fundraising – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
A Family Reading List: Books for All Saints’ Day – Colleen Pressprich at Our Sunday Visitor
Holy Help: Our Friends the Saints Are Ever Ready to Intercede for Us – N. C. Register
On the Feast of All Saints, Let Us Offer the Litany of the Saints – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Ballet Flats: Fashion to Dance into Your Heart – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
All Saints Day Reflection – Fr. Alban Butler at Tan·Direction
Flame of Love Campaign to Free Souls in Purgatory – Catholic365
Is It Possible To Gain a Plenary Indulgence? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
What is Purgatory? – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
What’s the Point of Halloween? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  New Allegations Charge Franciscan University Abuse Cover Up – The Pillar
2.  “G” for the Gayest Catholic Mass Nightmare Ever at St. Francis (N. Y. C.) – David L. Gray
3.  Before the Sun Sets on Our Church – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
4.  Amy Coney Barrett Line In The Sand – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  A Hostile Takeover of the Pontifical Academy for Life – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
6.  Ultramontane ‘Where Peter Is’ Blog Inadvertently Let the Cat Out – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
7.  Left Wing Catholic Bloggers Blame Cordileone for Pelosi Attack – Catholic Arena
8.  Exorcist Diary: Demons Loosed on Halloween – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
9.  Do You Believe in Ghosts? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative
10.  Green Party Cancels Dublin Nativity Scene – Catholic Arena
Bonus: Eucharistic Miracles of Herentals – Blessed Carlo Acutis

Year of the Eucharist:
Turning Point: Encountering Christ in the Blessed Sacrament – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand

Synod on Synodality:
Is the Synod Building a Big Tent — or a House on Sand? – The Editors at N. C. Register
Pope Francis & European Synodal Stage, What is There, What is Missing – A. Gagliarducci

All Hallows’ Eve:
Who Burned the Witches? – Sandra Meisel at The Catholic World Report
The Curious Case of Cats & the Devil – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Solemnity Of All Saints – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
All Hallows Eve: A Sonnet of Reclamation – Malcom Guite at The Imaginative Conservative
Are Halloween ‘Hell Houses’ a Good Way To Save Souls? – Zelda Caldwell at C. N. A. via C. W. R.
Halloween & Obsession with Death – Paul Murano at Catholic365
Symbols of the Season: Frankenstein – Sarah J. Pedrozo at Catholic365
Patron Saints for Halloween? 5 Hauntingly Perfect Saints for Spooky Celebration – ChurchPOP
Four Ideas to Celebrate ‘Holywins’ With Your Family on the Eve of All Saints – N. C. Register
What Do You Tell Your Kids About Halloween? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine

Christendom:
Dozens of Catholic Villagers Reportedly Killed in Central Nigeria Raid – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Five of the Craziest Vatican Conspiracy Theories on the Internet – ChurchPOP
2023 Traditional Catholic Calendars, Transalpine Redemptorist Calendars Available – R. Cæli
Enroll Your Deceased Loved Ones with 550 Monasteries Here – Jesús Colina at Aleteia
Notable November Feast Days – Catholic365
Advent Calendars Roundup – Food52

America:
American Exorcist Starts TikTok Channel to Help Souls Navigate Dangerous Territory – Register
St. Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, & Fundraising – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
Colusa Church Vandalized, Catholics Targeted with Hate Crime – Sakura Gray at CBS Sacramento
When the Abortion Debate Hits Your Town – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

Europe:
Giorgia Meloni: One Of Us – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Giorgia Meloni: ‘We are the Heirs of St. Benedict’ – Roberto de Mattei at The Catholic Thing
Record Number of Swiss Catholics Left the Church in 2021 – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Remembering Bolshevism’s Victims – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Russian Ambassador’s Invite to Warsaw Nunciature Causes Stir – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Canada:
Canada Census Shows Two Million Fewer Catholics, As Disaffiliation Grows – N. C. Register

Liturgy:
This is How To Build a Modern Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
On Roman Transennae (Latticework) & Its Potential For Our Time – Liturgical Arts Journal

Sacred Scripture:
Behold Thy Mother – John Caballero at Ignitum Today
To Make a Long Story Short – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission

Culture:
Child Sex: What’s Wrong With That? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Ballet Flats: Fashion to Dance into Your Heart – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Double Standards – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
What Does the Word “Catholic” Mean? A History of the Word “Catholic” – Steve Ray
Why I Chose Babies First & Career Second – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Spirituality:
The Day God Put Me Firmly Into My Place – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Everyone Should See This Spiritual Guidance From Padre Pio, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Exorcist Diary: Cursed by One’s Parents – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
This World – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

Politics:
Three Myths about Medication Abortions – Bryan Gonsalves at MercatorNet
Political Violence Is Wrong – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Bare-Bones Religious Freedom – Steven D. Smith at Public Discourse

History:
Researcher Discovers Another Astronomy Book Written by Galileo Galilei – Medievalists

Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Netflix Series ‘Vatican Girl’ Offers Up Conspiracy Theories in the Style of Dan Brown – Register

Theology:
From Pope Leo’s Arcanum to 2013 – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand

Religion:
Muslims are Fast Becoming a Powerful Voting Bloc in Orange County – Orange County Register

Philosophy:
Divine Freedom & Necessity – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.

Evangelization:
Bartolomé de las Casas on the Naturalness of Evangelization – T. Sweeney at Church Life Journal

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-11 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Are You Humble? These 17 Signs from St. Josemaria Will Help You Know – Ascension
2.  From Wicca to Catholicism – Nora Jensen at C. H. N. International
3.  Seven Ways to Better Engage the Mind & Heart While Praying the Rosary – Catholic365
4.  Father Stuart King, from Protestant Pastor to a Married Catholic Priest – David L. Gray
5.  Making a Good Confession – Fr. Chris Pietraszko at Missio Dei
6.  How Humility Conquers Pride – Kevin Vost, Psy.D., at CatholicLink
7.  Three Simple Prayers For When Praying Is Hard, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
8.  Trustful Surrender in Poverty & Its Hardships – Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure, S.J./Tan·Direction
9.  Finding Gratitude in Uncertain Times – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
10.  Why St. Paul of the Cross Highlighted Patience as a Key Virtue – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
11.  Growing in Holiness Thru Relationships; Video & Podcast – The Catholic Gentleman
Bonus: Eucharistic Miracles of Herentals – Blessed Carlo Acutis

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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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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  China Miscalculates Cardinal Zen Trial – Tim Busch at First Things
2.  The Vatican’s Contempt. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  YouTube Shuts Down E. W. T. N.’s Polish Channel – Zelda Caldwell at C. N. A. via N. C. Register
4.  What I Saw When I Carried the Eucharist Thru Streets of Manhattan – Fr. R. Landry/Register
5.  The Gorgeous Chapel of Thomas Aquinas College’s New England Campus – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
6.  Clearing Up Confusion Over Who Struck at Satan’s Head in Scripture – Msgr. Charles Pope
7.  Repairing the Relationship Between Priests & Bishops – Fr. Roger Lander at N. C. Register
8.  Of a Lesser-Known Gospel Story that is Pretty “Cool” – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in. . .
9.  Seven Ways To Support Your Priest – Zoe Romanowsky at Aleteia
10.  Vatican II Failed Miserably Trying To Develop a Coherent Doctrine – Michael Warren Davis
Bonus:  Joyfully Married; Book Review – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic

Year of the Eucharist:
Escaping the Rapture via The Eucharist – Carl E. Olson at National Catholic Register
Pope Francis: ‘It is Good To Adore in Silence before the Most Blessed Sacrament’ – The C. W. R.

Christendom:
Russia is ‘Willing’ to Speak with Pope Francis About the War in Ukraine – C. N. A./N. C. Register
Looking for Good Catholic Bishops? Try a Chinese Prison – Jason Scott Jones at The Stream
Here’s What I’d Like to Ask Archbishop Paglia of the Pontifical Academy for Life – N. C. Register
U. S. Religious Freedom Commissioner: Vatican Should ‘Rethink’ China Agreement – Crux
The Diplomatic Principles Behind the Vatican’s Agreement with China – N. C. Register
Pope Denounces Attack in Congo, Renews Call for Peace in Ukraine – C. N. S. via Crux

Europe:
Bishop Celebrates Opening of Masonic Lodge with Freemasons – The Eponymous Flower
European Court: Aborting Jesus At Mass A Sacred Right – Rod Dreher at The American. . .

America:
When Love Isn’t Love – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
U.S.C.C.B. C.C.H.D. Donates To Child-Mutilation Propaganda at Austin Interfaith – Lepanto
The Sedevacantist Wager – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
St. Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, & Fundraising – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
A Catholic School Moment? – Jay Boren at Crisis Magazine
U.S.C.C.B. C.C.H.D. Money Down the Woke Toilet via Brandworkers – Lepanto Institute
Steubenville Priests Weigh In On Diocese Merger, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
Is Michael Lofton a Problem?; Video – The Kennedy Report

Ireland:
Ireland Could Lose One Quarter of Its Priests in Next 15 Years – Sarah MacDonald at The Tablet

Great Britain:
Why Anglicans Become Catholics; Video – Gavin Ashenden

Theology:
The Western “Jesus Prayer” – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining

Sacred Scripture:
Making Biblical Grammar Cool Again – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Baggage that Won’t Fit Through the Narrow Gate – Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco at Aleteia
How the Sacrament of Confession is Foreshadowed in the Old Testament – Catholic365

Spirituality:
The Heresy of Centering Prayer: How Faithful Catholics Have Become Confused – Jenny duBay
Why Hell Really Lasts Forever – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
Exorcist Diary: Demons Cling To Unforgiveness – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
How Powerful is the Occult? Must Catholics be Wary? What You Need To Know – Slaying Dragons
Why Ghost Tours can be Spiritually Dangerous – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
77 Graces & Fruits Derived from Devout Attendance at Mass, Part I & Part II – Tan·Direction
St. Francis’s Humility Earned Him More Heavenly Rewards than Augustine – Mary O’Regan
The Economic Case for Fasting – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Pornography Weakens the Soul, Pope Tells Young Priests, Seminarians – C. N. S. via Crux

Religion:
The Rise of Nondenominational Churches, a Big News Trend that’s Really Hard To Cover – G. R.
Wokeness Is The Acid Dissolving Christianity – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Culture:
Forgiving a Father Who Left – Johann Christoph Arnold at Plough Magazine
Ballet Flats: Fashion to Dance into Your Heart – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Meaning In The Mayhem: The Popularity of Horror – Michael Schrauzer at Simply Catholic
The Power of Song in Bach’s “St. Matthew Passion” – The Imaginative Conservative
Does Getting Married Mean Giving Up Dreams?; Video – John Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft

Politics:
The Rainbow Reich – R. R. Reno at First Things
Three Debates – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Republicans Need a New Pro-Family Vision – Abby McCloskey at I. F. Studies
Google is Trying To Sway the Election by Suppressing G. O. P. Email & Search Results – Hot Air

Liturgy:
The Roman Canon & the Unique Patrimony of the Roman Rite – Adoremus
Liturgical Practice of Covers for the Lectionary – Liturgical Arts Journal

Books:
My New Book for Kids! – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

Obituaries:
In Memoriam, Fr. John Horgan: Faith Was the Driving Force of His Whole Life – N. C. Register
Fr. William Treacy, an Early Interfaith Pioneer, Dies at 103 – Catholic News Service via Crux
Fr. Frederick Miller, Educator, Seminarian Spiritual Director, E. W. T. N. Contributor – Register

Vocations:
The Work of Vocations in the Church – Frs. John Whitlock & Lawrence Hyginus at Mosaic

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Twitter Brats – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Archbishop Suspends Bible Passage at Catholic School Graduation after Protests – A. B. C.
2.  Eucharistic Devotion Cut Off at the Knees by the Bishops: Two Examples – Leila Marie Lawler
3.  Nun Burnt To Death in Islamist Attack – Paulo Aido & John Pontifex at Zenit
4.  Another Pontifical Academy for Life Member Criticizes Overturning Roe v. Wade – C. N. A.
5.  What Infamous Atheist Madelyn Murray O’Hare Told Own Child When He Converted – C. M. R.
6.  Pfizer Covid Vaccine is an Utter Scam – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  The Scandalous Vatican; Podcast – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
8.  Was Vatican II Necessary? A Response to George Weigel – William at Cream City Catholic
9.  Is This Church-Crisis a Mousetrap for All Heresies? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10.  The Case for Excommunication Today – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Year of the Eucharist:
What’s Really Needed for a “Eucharistic Revival”? – Fr. P. M. J. Stravinskas at The Catholic Thing
Eucharistic Liturgy: A Q & A with Archbishop Cordileone – Newman Society Blog

Second Vatican Council:
The Catholic Church’s Watershed Moment: 60 Years after Vatican II – Fr. J. Thomas/MercatorNet

Christendom:
World Federation of Catholic Medical Associations vs. Pontifical Academy for Life – Zenit
Cardinal Hollerich: Church Blessings for Same-Sex Unions Are Not a Settled Matter – Register
The Vatican Extends Xi’s Pontificate – Francis X. Maier at The Wall Street Journal
Pope Francis Undermined His Moral Authority by Pandering to China – Th. D. Williams, Ph.D.
Is New Pontifical Academy of Life Appointee Pro-Abortion? She Won’t Say – N. C. Register
Can Pope Honorius be Defended? – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Vatican Secretary of State Gives Further Details on Renewal of Agreement with China – Zenit
Priests & Their Bishops: In Wake of Clergy Abuse Scandal, Tensions Remain – Kathy Schiffer
Let Us be Free from the Nuclear Nightmare: Pope Francis Leads Peace Appeal – C. N. A.
Respect Life Month Message from Bishop Steven J. Lopes; Video – Human Life Action

America:
Should Pro-Abortion Politicians Receive Holy Communion? – Msgr. Charles Pope at O. S. V.
Fr. Giacomo Capoverdi Rebukes Public School for Pornographic Books in Library – The Stream
Earth to R. N. S.: Why Not Show a Bit Less Deference To ‘Devout’ Catholic Abortionists – Get Rlgn
Satanic Gavin Newsom; Deacon Christopher Major Evangelizing Thru Chess; & Video – D. L. G.
St. Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, & Fundraising – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
‘Our Lady of Fatima’ Statue Returns to D. C. Basilica – Mike Murrillo at W. T. O. P.
Priest Who Escaped Vietnam in 1975 Named Auxiliary Bishop of Atlanta – C. N. A./N. C. Register
Late-Term Abortionist’s Plan to Open Facility in Colorado Meets Pro-Life Resistance – Register
Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves; Defending the Unborn in a Post-Roe World – N. C. Register
Catholic Schools Outperform Public & Charter Counterparts – Kevin Clarke at America Magazine
Analyzing Harms of California’s New Gender-Affirming Health Care Law for Minors – Register

Great Britain:
Portsmouth Mission Plan To Reduce 87 Parishes To 24 – Patrick Hudson at The Tablet
Breaking The Seal – Will Ross
Catholics in Scotland Urged To Oppose Gender Recognition Bill – Ruth Gledhill at The Tablet
Legislation Brings ‘Buffer Zones’ Outside Abortion Clinics – Madoc Cairns at The Tablet

China:
Pro-Democracy Publisher & Catholic Jimmy Lai Found Guilty on Fraud Charges – The|Diplomat

Religion:
The Insidious Pansexual Putsch in the Church of England – David W. Virtue, D.D., at Virtue Online

Spirituality:
The Feast of a Married Couple Who Remained Virgins – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Real Prayer of St. Francis – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Meet the Young Couple Who’ve Opened Their Door To the Homeless – Th. C. Barber at Aleteia
Charity Towards the Poor with the Help of the Lord – Blessed Raymond of Capua at Tan·Direction

Liturgy:
A Rare Glimpse: Hacienda Private House Chapel in Mexico – J. P. Sonnen/Liturgical Arts Journal
Lampada Over the Centuries – Some Examples – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Culture:
Masculinity, T. V. Westerns, & Brokeback Mountain – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Chris Rufo vs. Drag Queen Story Hour Groomers – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Ballet Flats: Fashion to Dance into Your Heart – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Dorothy Day: A Vessel for Our Time – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at Our Sunday Visitor
Culture Clash; Video – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Five Ways To Connect with Your Godchild – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia
What Should Guide the Classical Education Movement? – Fr. John Rickert, F.S.S.P., at Rorate Cæli

Sacred Scripture:
Sola Scriptura, Boys & Girls – Don Johnson at Catholic Answers Magazine
St. Athanasius Was Catholic, He Knew Sola Scriptura Was False – Dave Armstrong/N. C. Register

Art:
God Permits Ugliness in the World So That Its Beauty Can Be Even Greater – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt

Vocations:
Mother Alfred & the Need for Women Religious – Bishop Robert Barton at W. O. F. Blog

Politics:
Child Murder! Is There Anything It Can’t Do? – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Failure of Propaganda – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Whatever Happened to the Antiwar Left? – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative
The Heresy of Racial Theology – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
EWTN/RealClear Poll: Catholics in Battleground States Focused on Economy – N. C. Register
Announcing Patrick T. Brown as Contributing Editor – Public Discourse
Awake, Not Woke: Noelle Mering on Progressive Ideology; Video – Doug Stuart at L. C. I.

History:
The Rosary that Saved the World – T. J. Burdick, O.P., at Catholic Exchange

Books:
Exorcism Files: A Review – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Exchange
Reading Augustine’s ‘City of God’. . .& More – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
New At-Home Retreat Provides Spark Plug for Holiness, Virtuous Living in Our Busy World – I. T.
Diogenes Unveiled, & More  Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Reasons for Confession & Prepares Souls to Receive this Healing Sacrament – Catholic365

Statecraft:
Ukraine Could Win; Now It’s Time to Negotiate, Not Sleepwalk Into WW3 – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.

Evangelization:
Historical Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus – Michael Joseph Carzon at Missio Dei
You Can’t Run Away – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
It’s Time To Speak Truth With Love – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
The Hard Labor of Christian Apologetics – Casey Chalk at The Catholic Thing

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Bonus:  ‘Joyfully Married’; New Book! – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
1.  Now the Pontifical Academy for Life Adopts ‘Pro-Choice’ Rhetoric – Catholic Culture
2.  Pope Francis’ Curious New Appointments – John Roskoski at Catholic365
3.  Christians Warn Disney Star About Witchcraft – Jeannie Ortega Law at Christian Post
4.  Pope Francis, Pro-Aborts, & The Upside Down World – Rod Dreher at The American. . .
5.  Paul VI Did Not Exist: A “Nostalgic” Response to George Weigel on Vatican II – One Peter 5
6.  Tucker Carlson Right? Chaput: Biden Not in Communion, & More – David L. Gray
7.  God, I Thank Thee that I am Not Like Devout Catholics – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky/Catholic Culture
8.  Transday Morning – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
9.  Naming the Elephant in the Ecclesiastical Closet – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman, O.S.B.
10.  B16’s Right, Council “of the Media” Still Winning Over the Real Council – Sandro Magister

Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Living in College – Newman Society Blog

Synod on Synodality:
Bishop Athanasius Schneider Blasts the Synod on Synodality; Video – The World Over

Second Vatican Council:
“To the Illustrious Assassins of Our Holy Liturgy”: Msgr. Domenico Celada, 1969 – N. L. M.
Cardinal Montini, 60 Years Ago Today: Window into Post-Vatican II Liturgical Reforms – N. L. M.

Christendom:
Archbishop Chaput Blasts Priests Who Give Biden Holy Communion – Catholic News Agency
Jesuit U., Pont. Acad. for Life Member Defends Legal Abortion Prior to Pain Threshold – Register
How Many Catholics, Priests, Women Religious or Seminarians Are There in the World? – Zenit
Furhrerprinzip – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jesus Established a Church Not a Gated Community – Unknown Centurion at Catholic Stand
A Gaze that Cannot Look Away – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
Is the Vatican’s China ‘Progress’ Going Backwards? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Inside the Hidden Monastic Life of France’s Jelly-Making Benedictine Monks – ChurchPOP
The Advent of Advent – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Restoring the Catholic in Catholic Schools – Gary Houchens at Missio Dei
Remembering All Souls In November (& Beyond) – Anne DeSantis at epicPew

America:
Synodality for Steubenville. . .Why Not? – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
Remember, Joe Biden Celebrated & Danced Over Abortion Victory – Creative Minority Report
Three Months of Dangerous Holidays – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Gender Ideology Comes to the University of Notre Dame – Wm. H. Dempsey at The Catholic Thing
Catholic Health Care Alliance Aims To Protect & Advance Catholic Practice of Medicine – I. T.
The “Respect for Marriage Act” Will Harm Children – J. C. Lloyd, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Nashville’s 40 Days for Life Emphasizes Peaceful, Prayerful Approach – C. N. S. via Catholic365
Thousands Honor Memory, Social Justice Advocacy of Archbishop Fiorenza – O. S. V.
How Michigan’s Proposal 3 Allows Child Sterilization Without Parental Consent – N. C. Register
St. Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, & Fundraising – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser

North America:
Cuban Dictatorship Fines E. W. T. N. Reporter, Threatens Him During Interrogation – Register

Great Britain:
Nichols in Neasden – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Seal of the Confessional Cannot be Compromised, Says Bishop – Patrick Hudson at The Tablet

Theology:
Correcting Misinformation about The Infallible Magisterium – James Harris at Catholic Stand
But My Conscience Made Me Do It! – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Politics:
Satanic Drag Show: The Mask Slips – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Real Story Behind Drag Queen Story Hour – Christopher Rufo
Transsexual Relativism – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Progressive Wokeness Is at the Heart of Today’s Problems – Auguste Meyrat/Crisis Magazine
Judge Rules for California Baker Over Same-Sex Wedding Cake – Associated Press via Crux
Woke Fragility: Resisting, Responding, & Staying Awake; Video – Noelle Mering
Abortion Is Not Safer Than Childbirth, But The Left Lies About It – G. P. Christie at The Federalist
Why School Boards Ignore Parents: Or, How The Expertocracy Works – W. M. Briggs, Ph.D.
Inflation, Abortion Top Issues for Catholics as Election Day Nears – Russell Shaw at O. S. V.

Evangelization:
The Strange Miracle of Padre Pio & the Blind Girl – Get Fed™
The Only Thing That Convinces People of the Existence of God, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Evidence for Agnostics: Epistemology is Everything – F. X. Cronin at Catholic Exchange

Sacred Scripture:
The Trinity & the Judging of Sodom & Gomorrah – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Catholics Read & Interpret Scripture; +Video – Matthew Leonard, et al.

Spirituality:
Exorcist Diary: Cursed by One’s Parents – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Symbols of the Season: Werewolves – Sarah J. Pedrozo at Catholic365
Hyper-Realistic Body of Jesus Created After Intense Scientific Study of Turin Shroud – ChrchPOP
Former Abortionist Recalls Moment of Pro-Life Conversion: ‘God’s Mercy is Here’ – N. C. Register
The Four Steps for Becoming a Canonized Saint in the Catholic Church – J. Burkepile/ChurchPOP
The Importance of Praying for Struggling Priests – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Why Spiritual Direction? – Sister Lou Ella Hickman at Simply Catholic

Liturgy:
The History Behind ”The Lord Be With You” – George Ryan at uCatholic
Peter M. Doll on Liturgical Patrimony – A Treasure To Be Shared

Religion:
Agnes Sampson, the ‘Witch’ Who Confessed to Plotting Against King James VI – Mental Floss
Many Nonreligious Candidates, Why So Little Atheists? – Ph. Zuckerman, Ph.D.
Halloween & Ancient the Celtic Celebrations of Samhain – T. Thompson, Ph.D./The Conversation

Statecraft:
How the United Nations Turned Against Humanity – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream

Philosophy:
The Incoherencies of Hard Universalism – Fr. James Dominic Rooney, O. P., at Church Life Journal
Divine Freedom & Heresy – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Vocations:
Is God Calling You to Become a Friar? These 6 Tips Will Help You on the Way – Catholic 365
How God Taught Me To Thank Him In Advance for My Vocation – Hannah Jungles at Radiant

Culture:
Mom Imposes a “Screen Detox” & It Changed Her Family’s Life for the Better – Jennifer Sako
Legacy of Romanitas: Artistic & Architectural Legacy of Pope St. Paschal I, 817-824 – L. A. J.
Ballet Flats: Fashion to Dance into Your Heart – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Learn, Study, Teach: The Wisdom of Confucius – W. Winston Elliott, III, at The Imaginative. . .

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1.  Archbishop Paglia Attacks Ed Pentin of the National Catholic Register – Catholic Arena
2.  Theory: Why John XXIII Opened the 3rd Secret Before Mary Asked; Padre Pio? – Mary’s Blog
3.  Why Mass Needed To be “Renewed” Due To Liturgical Abuses in T. L. M. Prior to V2 – S. O.
4.  Cardinal Cupich Still Keeping Secrets on Child Sex Abuse by Order Priests – Ch. Sun-Times
5.  Archbishop Chaput: ‘Biden is Not in Communion with the Catholic Faith’ – Cthlc News Agency
6.  Pontifical Academy of Life Defends Pro-Abortionist Because Social Justice – Crtv Mnrty Rprt
7.  Pontifical Academy Member Sheila Tlou Called for Universal Abortion Access – Cthlc Arena
8.  Reasons Catholics Don’t Go To Confession – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
9.  Your Services Are No Longer Required Comrade – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Is the Synod on Synodality a Hostile Takeover of the Catholic Faith? – George Neumayr

Year of the Eucharist:
John Paul II’s Quotes on the Eucharist – Katie Yoder at Catholic News Agency
How to Promote Eucharistic Devotion at Your School – Newman Society Blog
Pope Francis: “It is Good To Adore in Silence before the Most Blessed Sacrament” – A. C. I. Africa
Our Lady Leads Us to the Eucharist – ChurchPOP

Synod on Synodality:
Pope Francis, the Dangers of a Permanent State of Synod – Andrea Gagliarducci/Monday Vatican

Second Vatican Council:
In Letter, Benedict Backs Vatican II – A. C. Wimmer & Shannon Mullen at Catholic News Agency

Opinion:
Should Christians Try to Think the Best of Our Enemies’ Motives? Or No? – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.

Christendom:
Bishop Discounts Supernaturality Of Garabandal – Nicolás de Cárdenas at Catholic News Agency
An Exclusive Interview with Michael Brown of Spirit Daily – Francisco Ruffolo at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Tagle: Church Renews Agreement with Beijing So To Appoint Bishops – Agenzia Fides
A Response to Andrea Cionci & His “Ratzinger Code” – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
The Vatican Renews Its Bad Deal with Beijing – The Editorial Board at The Wall Street Journal
Ukrainian Catholic Leader: “Russian World” an Ideology Dressed in Church Vestments – Aleteia

America:
The Last T. L. M. at St. Mary Mother of God – Kenneth J. Wolfe at The Lamp Magazine
St. Robert Bellarmine, Eternal Happiness, & Fundraising – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser

Books:
Expert on Demonology & Exorcism Pens Definitive Book on the Occult – Ma. Bracy/Ignitum Today

Politics:
FBI Announced Indictments of 22 Pro-Life Protestors, Zero Pregnancy Ctr Firebombers – Fdrlst
Biden’s D. O. J. ‘Weaponizing’ Law To Arrest ‘Political Enemies,’ Former Official Says – Daily Caller

Statecraft:
What Does Russia Really Want? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Sacred Scripture:
Standing Firm in a Pagan Culture – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

Culture:
How Next-Gen Ultrasounds are Changing the Abortion Debate – Rikki Schlott at New York Post
Russia Will Spread Her Errors – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
The Hermit’s Diet: Thoughts on Catholicism & Veganism – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Good Fathers Will Change the World – Noelle Mering at Theology of Home Blog
Ballet Flats: Fashion to Dance into Your Heart – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Spirituality:
Boethius: A Man Content To Go To Heaven Alone Will Never Go To Heaven – Fr. Z’s Blog
Silence is a Hallmark of the Holy – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Prayer To Begin Your Week – Anne DeSantis at Catholic365
The Meaning of Contemplation – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Three Simple Prayers For When Praying Is Hard, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
Decadent Young People See Beauty in Catholic Tradition, Will Truth & Goodness Follow – Rgstr
On the Five Wounds of Christ – Fr. Donald Kloster at Liturgy Guy
Thoughts on the Virtue of Prudence – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Be Grateful to God – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand

Theology:
Kennedy Hall Correct? Michael Lofton is a Problem? – David L. Gray
God Makes an Atheist Cease to Exist – Kevin Vost at Catholic Answers Magazine
Gender Theory & Its Gnostic Roots, Part II – Antonio J. Galindo Aleman at Catholic Stand

Evangelization:
Historical Evidence for the Resurrection of Jesus – Michael Joseph Carzon at Missio Dei

Vocations:
Eliminating Debt, Fostering Vocations – Kimberly Jansen at National Catholic Register

Liturgy:
The Dominican Sequence for the Dedication of a Church – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

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1.  Conversion Story: Catholicism Was My Enemy – Marc Lozano at The C. H. N.
2.  Do This Instead Of “Trying Harder”– Luke Brown at CatholicLink
3.  Ten Quotes From St. Teresa of Ávila on Suffering Well – E. Heipel at C. N. A. via N. C. Register
4.  We Are in a Spiritual Battle – Fr. Jonathan Meyer at Catholic Exchange
5.  How to Give God Perfect Thanks – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
6.  The Importance Of Confession – Sophia Institute Press via Catholic Spiritual Direction
7.  Pray Without Ceasing – Jonathon Fessenden at Missio Dei
8.  Active Works & The Interior Life: What They Mean – Fr. Jean-Baptiste Chautard/Tan·Direction
9.  The Importance of Gratitude – Deacon Mike Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
10.  Do We Thank God Enough? – Ralph Hathaway at Catholic365

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1.  Is There a Schism on the Horizon? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
2.  Cardinal McElroy, Archbishop Cordileone, & the Corruption in the Catholic Church – Crisis
3.  New Study of Priesthood Should be Received as a “Wake-Up” Call – Fr. P. Stravinskas/C. W. R.
4.  We Should Apologize To the North American Martyrs – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
5.  Heroic Bishop Speaks Out Against Vatican’s Approach to China – The American Spectator
6.  Pope Francis Complains About Complainers Complaining – McClarey/The American Catholic
7.  Fr. Martin Supports Laws That Compels Catholics To Celebrate ‘Gay Marriage’ – Cmplct Clrgy
8.  Mystical Combat Is the Answer to the Coming Storm – Fr. Lawrence Carney at Tan·Direction
9.  Church Protestors in Cardinal Cupich’s Backyard – Adriana Pérez at Chicago Tribune
10.  Poland: Is Eucharistic Host Bleeding? Red Liquid Appears After Priest Drops Host – ChPOP

Year of the Eucharist:
Why & How To Restore First Friday Adoration at Your Parish – J. Grondelski, Ph.D./N. C. Register
Eucharistic Literacy: Forming Teachers as Effective Catechists – Newman Society Blog
From Head to Heart: The Reality of the Eucharist – Roxane Salonen at National Catholic Register

Synod of Synodality:
Synodality & the Perennial Temptations of Power, Pleasure, & Wealth – N. Senz at The C. W. R.

Opinion:
Stronger Moral Leadership Needed at University of Notre Dame – Susan Ciancio at The C. W. R.

Christendom:
Cardinal Müller, Manifesto, & Infallibility – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Catholic Doctor Criticizes Pontifical Academy for Life’s Appointing of Abortionists – Register
The Vatican Becoming More Worldly; Video – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis Taps Like-Minded Prelate to Head Dicastery for Culture & Education – Ed Pentin
Jesus Saves, but He’s No Protectionist – D. Pahman & A. W. Salter at The Wall Street Journal
Pope Francis to Communion & Liberation: Preserve the Unity – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
Vatican-China Deal To be Renewed, with No Changes To Terms – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Building a Parish Culture: Cooking Together – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Exchange

America:
Cyndi Lauper is Harmful to Women & More Catholic Church Vandalism – David L. Gray
Benedictines of Mary in Kansas City Build a Church Thru Bitcoin Donations – Christianity Today
Will Rebuilding Trust be on U. S. C. C. B.’s Baltimore Agenda? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
D. O. J. Steps Up Prosecution of Pro-Life Protestors at Clinics – Emily Belz at Christianity Today
Study of Priests Shows 82% Fear of False Sexual Abuse Accusations – Rh. Guidos at C. N. S.
Where To Find Help With Your Fundraising Campaign – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser

South America:
This Priest Snuck Into Pablo Escobar’s Home To Make Him Confess His Sins – G. Ryan/uCatholic

Canada:
In Canada, Hate Crimes Against Catholics up 260% in 2021 – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Great Britain:
The Catholic Heart of England; Podcast with Joseph Pearce – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
Euro Court Endorses Workplace Religious Ban – Frank Cranmer at Law & Religion U. K.

Africa:
Priests Abducted in Cameroon Last Month Plead for Release in New Video – N. C. Register

Middle-East:
Virgin Mary Compound Eviction: Iraqi Christians Face Uncertain Future in Baghdad – Register

North America:
Nicaragua: Another Priest has been Arbitrarily Arrested – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

Religion:
Texas Megachurch Announces Decision To Leave United Methodist Denomination – R. U.
Bookish Episcopal Bishop Who Dared To Say ‘Apostasy’ – T. Mattingly/Religion Unplugged
Episcopal Bishops Who Left the Episcopal Church & Moved to A. C. N. A. – D. Virtue, D.D.
Anglicans are Not Arminians, We are Moderate Calvinists – Chuck Collins at Virtue Online
Muslim Parents Lead The Way – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Forgotten Christian Roots of Kroger, an American Supermarket Behemoth – Daily Citizen
Ecumenical Patriarch: Better for Patriarch Kirill To Step Down than Back War – The Pillar
Could Secular Feminism & a Kind of Religion Converge in a Sexual Revolution Rethink – G. R.

Spirituality:
Ask Father: Are Evil Dreams from the Devil? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Meet Margaret Leo, Her Sign is Finding a Sacred Heart Medal, & Happened To Me – Ma. O’Regan
Better Than The Real Thing? – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand
Go Forth & Sin No More – Genesius at Catholic Stand
We Cannot Follow Christ Without Sharing in His Cross – Chelsea Zimmerman at Ignitum Today

Politics:
Tulsi Endorses the Lioness; Video – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
‘Diversity Is Our Strength,’ They Lied – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The U. K. Market Meltdown Could Be Headed Your Way – J. C. Sternberg/The Wall Street Journal
The End Of Conservatism? Or Birth Of A New Right? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Stacey Abrams Explains You Can Get Your Bills Down to $0 By Killing Yourself; Vid – TACatholic
Biden Promises Abortion Legalization if Democrats Control Congress – Jn. Burger at Aleteia
M. S. N. B. C. & Race Hate; Video – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Most Americans Believes Cheating Affected Last Election, Still Not Allowed To Say It – C. M. R.
Picking Up the Pieces: How the New Right Is Transforming Conservative Politics – Crisis
The Speed of Science & Superstition – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Many Asian Americans Don’t Vote Democratic – The Conversation

History:
The (Fake) Pagan History of Halloween – Jon Sorensen at Catholic Answers Magazine

Culture:
Scooby Doo Character Now Gay, Because, Someone’s Gotta’ Groom Your Kids – C. M. R.
In Praise of Traditional Marital Roles – Erica Komisar at Institute for Family Studies
Embracing October: Rosary Bracelets! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Liturgy:
A Muslim Convert Encounters the Traditional Latin Mass – Jos. Shaw, Ph.D./The Chairman’s Blog
The Paleochristian Revival of Late Nineteenth & Early Twentieth Century – Liturgical Arts Journal
A New Resource: Children’s First Chants, from Pueri Publications – New Liturgical Movement

Statecraft:
Putin’s War in Ukraine May Destroy Russia – M. Khodarkovsky at The Wall Street Journal

Neologisms:
Neologisms For Fun: Romanglicans. . . – A Treasure To Be Shared

Evangelization:
They Will Know We Are Catholics By Our . . . Selfless Actions, Prayers, & Courage – Guy McClung
U. S. T. MAX Studios Launches “Protagonists of Change” Season II – C. Kline at Ignitum Today

Theology:
Aquinas’s Theology of Politics – Theresa MacArt at Public Discourse
Will God Give Me Whatever I Want? – Jimmy Akin

Film, T. V., & Streaming:
The Story of Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton Comes To E. W. T. N. – J. Pronechen at N. C. Register

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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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