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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
Extra:
TAC Fundraising Drive, Day Three – Tito Edwards at The American Catholic
Top Stories:
1.  Cardinals Cupich & Dolan Speak Out in Article on Biden’s New L. G. B. T. Policy – Zenit
2.  Here’s the Synod Logo (Walking Together) of Bishops, Prepare for a Rough Ride – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  What’s Behind the ‘Woman Priest’ Facebook Post from the Synod of Bishops? – N. C. Register
4.  Saint Vincent College Demonstrates the Moral Collapse of Catholic Education – C. M. R.
5.  Pro-Abortionists Harass Religious Sisters & Pro-Lifers at St. Patrick’s Cathedral – Live Action
6.  The Catholic Church is Falling Apart at the Seams; Podcast – Damian Thompson at Spectator
7.  Checking Up on the Catholic Fact-Checkers – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
8.  Legislators Raise Concerns About FBI Raid at Pro-Life Catholic Mark Houck’s Home – Register
9.  Synod Art Depicts Woman in Priestly Vestments, Person in ‘PRIDE’ T-Shirt – Catholic Vote
10.  Nobel Prize-Winning Bishop Belo Accused of Sexual Abuse – The Pillar

The Archangels:
Exorcist Diary: Demons Tortured By St. Michael Prayer – Msgr. S. J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Saint Michael’s Remarkable Florida Shrine – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Random Thoughts on the Feast of the Archangels – Jennifer Gregory Miller at Catholic Culture
Michaelmas is Special Feast for Norbertine Priests at California Abbey – C. N. S. via Crux
The Orations of Michaelmas – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement

Europe:
Swiss Canton Votes To Refuse Funding to Swiss Guard for Renovations – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Cardinal Eijik: The Flemish Bishops Must be Stopped – The Eponymous Flower
After Italy Election, the Church Must Select a Platform: Starting Again From God – Magister
Belgian Waffling – Padre Pio Press
Covid Regime Takes a Mortal Blow Where It Began: Italy – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine

Sacred Scripture:
Sola Scriptura Is Not So Easy to Kill – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Was God’s Wife Removed From the Bible, the Dark Harvest & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register

Culture:
LGBTQI+ Has Added a New Letter – E for Eunuchs – Michael Cook at MercatorNet
Prayer for My Daughter; Poem of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Seven Easy Ways To Increase Your Church’s Star Rating On Yelp (Satire) – Babylon Bee
Kick Up Your Style with This Western Trend: Ankle Boots – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cth Mōdê Blog

Asia:
Cardinal Zen’s Second Day in Court: Magistrate Rules There is Sufficient Evidence – Register
Cardinal Zen Trial Adjourned to October – The Pillar

Russia:
Patriarch Kirill, Putin’s Puppet Religious Leader – John Roskoski at Catholic365

America:
Ad Repellendas Tempestates. . . Prayers for the Repelling of Storms – Fr. Z’s Blog
Florida Catholic Schools Prepare for the Arrival of Hurricane Ian With Action & Prayer – Register

Vatican:
Why Bl. John Paul I’s Feast Day is Not on His Death Date – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Spirituality:
How to Prayerfully Participate in the International Week of Prayer & Fasting – N. C. Register
Who’s Your (Spiritual Advisor) Coach? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Cultivating a Sense of Gratitude, & the Compassion that Should Flow from It – David Mills/O. S. V.

Saints:
How Saint Paul Would Write an Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Politics:
Authorities Warn Hurricane Could Cause Florida To Have Water As California (Satire) – B. B.
Biden Vows Next Hurricane To Hit US Will Be Named After A Woman Of Color (Satire) – B. B.

Short Links:
The Satan Synod: “Queer”, “Interfaith”, Muslim Participants | #SatanSynod – Rorate Cæli

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Ed Feser on Fascism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
Extra:  Catholic Stand Fundraising Drive – Tito Edwards at Catholic Stand
1.  The Final Catholic Generation? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
2.  FBI Storms Convent To Arrest Group Of Dangerous Pro-Life Extremists (Satire) – Babylon Bee
3.  Don’t Think the Church Collapse in the Netherlands Can’t Happen in America – Our Sndy Vstr
4.  What Do We Know About Giorgia Meloni’s Christian Faith – Gavin Ashenden
5.  How Long Do Souls Stay in Purgatory? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
6.  Amsterdam Diocese: 60% of Churches Need To Close in Five Years – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
7.  Why I’m a Climate Denier & You Should Be Too – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
8.  Applying a Practice of St. Catherine of Siena to Our Current Crisis – Msgr. Charles Pope
9.  ‘St. Michael: Meet the Angel’, In Theaters on Feast of Archangels This Thursday – NC Register
10.  Mark Houck’s “Forward” to My 2013 Book – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of Saint Joseph

Spirituality:
Exorcist Diary: Demons ‘Teach’ Us About Prayer – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Yoga Isn’t an Exercise, it’s a Spiritual Practice – Jenny duBay at Missio Dei
This Is the First Stage of Contemplation According to St. Bernard & More Links – Tito Edwards

Canon Law:
Ask Father: Can a Catholic Layman Officiate at the Marriage of Non-Catholics? – Fr. Z’s Blog

Vatican:
The Church & Contraception: Experts Expose Errors in Pontifical Academy for Life Book – Reg
The Vatican’s Weak Defense of the Rome-Beijing Accord – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
Pope Francis, Authority or Autonomy? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

America:
Colorado Springs Diocese Mourns Death of Bishop Emeritus Sheridan – N. C. Register
When the F. B. I. Comes Knocking. . . ;Podcast – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Abortion & Heartbeat Hypocrites – Robert G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
Conceived to Die? Abortion & ‘Medically Futile Pregnancies’ – D Bonagura Jr/The Catholic Thing
Michigan Pro-Lifers Mobilize Against Amendment Permitting Abortion Until Birth – N. C. Register
Florida Bishop Calls for Prayers Ahead of Hurricane Ian – C. N. A. via National Catholic Register

Saints:
Five Things You Didn’t Know About St. Therese – Connie Rossini at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Legend of Ss. Cosmas & Damian – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
How Saint Paul Would Write an Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Philosophy:
When Randomness Becomes Superstition – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Aquinas on the Sin of Rash Judgment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.

Ireland:
Call for Revision of Diocesan Boundaries in Ireland – Sarah Mac Donald at The Tablet

Culture:
Tolkien’s Middle-Earth has been Colonized by a Media Giant & Its Woke Gremlins – MercatorNet
Kick Up Your Style with This Western Trend: Ankle Boots – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cth Mōdê Blog

Liturgy:
The Many Altars of God: A Primer in Understanding Liturgy & Deification – Adoremus

Great Britain:
Carfin Named Scotland’s National Shrine – Madoc Cairns & Patrick Hudson at The Tablet

Europe:
The Belgium Bishops are Confusing Church Teaching – Msgr. O. F. Campion/Our Sunday Visitor

Asia:
Cardinal Zen Goes on Trial in Hong Kong – John Burger at Aleteia
Vietnam Braces for Typhoon Noru as Caritas Appeals for Aid in Philippines – C. N. S./Catholic365

Central America:
Prayers Continue for Abducted Bishop & Priests in Nicaragua – C. N. A. via N. C. Register

Short Links:
Republicans Are Evil – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
“Women Priests” & “Pride”: From the Official Pages of the Synod of Bishops – Rorate Cæli
New Zealand’s Repackaged Despotism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Lavender Mafia Uber Alles – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
Extra:  ‘The American Catholic’ Fundraising Drive, Day One – Tito Edwards/The American Catholic
1.  This is a Real Problem with Meloni’s Election for Progressive Catholics – Robert Royal, Ph.D.
2.  The F. B. I. Is Sending a Message to Pro-Life Catholics – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
3.  New Details in Targeting of Catholic Pro-Lifer, Father Of Seven Mark Houck – The Daily Wire
4.  Did Italy’s Elections Identify the Country’s ‘Pope Francis’ Party? – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
5.  Horrendous Constitutional Amendment in Michigan! Vote “No!” – Steve Ray at Defenders of. . .
6.  New Info Confirms FBI Raid of Catholic Pro-Lifer Based on Bogus Charge Ct. Dismissed – LN
7.  M. S. N. B. C. Mocks Lindsey Graham for Being Gay – Creative Minority Report
8.  Amid Outcry, F.B.I. Disputes Account of Raid at Pro-Life Catholic Family’s Home – NC Register
9.  A Catholic Defined Doctrine vs. What Misinformed Catholics Teach – Js Harris/Catholic Stand
10.  Giorgia Meloni Marches to Victory in Italy: What Does the Vatican Think of Her Election – RU

The Year of the Eucharist:
How Partaking in the Eucharist Daily Changed My Life – Fr. Robert J. Spitzer at O. S. V.
The Eucharistic Miracle of Ludbreg – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven

Europe:
Cardinal Arinze Explains Why Belgian Bishops Cannot Bless Same-Sex Couples – N. C. Register
Giorgia Meloni: Seven Things to Know About Italy’s Likely New Catholic Prime Minister – Register
Italians Defy Von Der Leyen by Voting Pro-Life – Catholic Arena
Flemish Bishops’ Doc. Hurts Spiritual Quest of SSA People, Belgian Theologians Warn – Register
“Inclusive” Flemish Bishops Exclude Christ – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine

Theology:
The Early Church Was More Rigorous Than the Medieval Church – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Sacred Scripture:
The Reason for Divine Wrath – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
People Without Housing – Ways to Help – In the Spirit of St. Vincent de Paul – Catholic365
Do Not Use Force; Today’s Gospel Reading – Jessica Tucker at Missio Dei
Will God Give Me Whatever I Want? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
How Saint Paul Would Write an Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Liturgy:
The Participation of Women in the Priestly Work of Liturgy – New Liturgical Movement
The Latin Mass -Growth & Persecution – Then & Now – Gavin Ashenden
The Spanish Cut Chasuble – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

America:
U. S. C. C. B.-Funded Network Vows to Fight for “Right” to Abortion – Lepanto Institute
F. B. I. Arrest of Pennsylvania Pro-Life Catholic Leader Called ‘Horrendous Stunt’ – Catholic365
Bishop Pfeifer asks Supreme Court to Recognize ‘Personhood’ of the Unborn – N. C. Register
Biden Using Catholicism as a Political Tool – Catholic365
Arizona Judge Rules 1864 Law Banning Nearly All Abortions Can Take Effect – C. N. S. via O. S. V.

Vatican:
Pope Francis Names New Head of Vatican Dicastery for Culture & Education – N. C. Register
Cardinal Zen on Trial: Several Catholic Bishops & Other Leaders Offer Support – N. C. Register
The Challenge of Collegiality & the Controversy Over Synodality – Larry Chapp, Ph.D./The C. W. R.

Books:
How Wrong Can It Be To Kill Catholics When So Many People Enjoy Doing It? – Fr. John Hunwicke
Renowned Book Arms Readers with the Truth in the War Against Atheism – Ignitum Today

Spirituality:
Augustine’s Wisdom on Sex for Couples Who Crave Sexual Partner from Their Past – Ma O’Regan
The Spiritual Sickness Many of Us Don’t Even Know We Have, & More Links – T. Edwards/Register

Culture:
Eternal Father, Strong to Save; Hymn of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Kick Up Your Style with This Western Trend: Ankle Boots – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cth Mōdê Blog

Saints:
Miracles Preceded Pio At Monastery – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
St. Vincent de Paul – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement

Religion:
Bishops Behaving Badly – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Politics:
A Nation of Quitters – Andy Kessler at The Wall Street Journal

World:
Total Chaos: Russian Mobilization Exodus Accelerates Amid Border Closure Rumors – Mscw Tms
Is Giorgia Meloni a Female Mussolini? – Denis MacShane at The Article
The Iranians Risking Everything to Protest – Jedidajah Otte at The Guardian

Short Links:
I Now May Have Seen It All – Fr. Z’s Blog
It’s Like Birth of a Nation for Black Americans – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
God! Family! Country! Italians Tear Down E. U. Flags – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Famous “Rocky” Theme is Inspired by the Sacrifice of the Mass – Creative Minority Report
Is Islam a Religion of Peace? A Profound Video from a Brilliant Muslim Women – Steve Ray
The Dynamic Duo: Kari Lake & Giorgia Meloni – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Another Iranian Martyr: Remember – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Italian Prime Minister Cites Chesterton – The Eponymous Flower
Patriarch Kirill: Russians Dying in Ukraine Cleanses Sins – Ukrainska Pravda
New Italian Prime Minister Gets To Root Of Current Trends – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Pass the Popcorn! Giorgio Meloni & Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  1-800-Is-Your-Kid-A-Eunuch – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
2.  Mark Houck Arrested; Video Podcast – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
3.  Last Post for Christian England: O Death, Where is Thy Sting? – Paul Kingsnorth at The. . .
4.  Italian Cardinal Comes Out in Defense of Joseph Cardinal Zen – Zenit
5.  Founder of Catholic Apostolate Charged With Assaulting Abortion-Facility Escort – Register
6.  There is a Hell, Hell is Real, & Many People Go There. . . – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./NC Register
7.  Pro-Life Volunteer Shot While Going Door-to-Door in Michigan – K. Yoder/C.N.A./N.C. Register
8.  Giorgia Meloni Is the Latest Victim of Liberal Anti-Catholicism – The American Spectator
9.  The Silence of the Bishops in Response to the Persecution of Cardinal Zen – Complicit Clergy
10.  A Christianity Worth Caring About – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

The Year of the Eucharist:
The Eucharistic Miracle of Ludbreg – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven
Pope Francis: When We Adore Jesus in the Eucharist, Receive New Outlook on Our Lives – Reg

Books:
Brideshead Revisited in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
The Dark Side of Chesterton: Gargoyles & Grotesques – David Deavel at The Imaginative. . .
The Sacred Liturgy as a Secret Garden, by Fr. Armand de Malleray, F. S. S. P. – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Catholic Book Reviews | Divine Worship: Daily Worship; Video – Convinced Catholic

Spirituality:
The Dark Harvest – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Dare We Hope that the Rich Who Ignore the Poor Will Be Saved? – Tom Hoopes at Ex Corde
Remedies Against Gluttony, Last Catholic Monarch Buried in UK & More Links – T Edwards/Rgstr
The Contraception Post. . . – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Ignoring the Poor Is a Damnable Sin: Homily for 26th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope
Pope Francis: Young People Missing ‘Spiritual Capital’ That Gives Life Meaning – N. C. Register

History:
The Early Church Believed in the Eucharist – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine

Sacred Scripture:
Did Jesus Contradict the Old Testament’s Prohibition on Drinking Blood? – Steve Ray
Learning How To Pray for Vengeance – Mark Galli at Peripheral Vision

America:
The U. S. Bishops’ Celebration of Illegal Immigration – George Neumayr/The American Spectator
Memo To Biden: Church Never Allows Abortion After Rape – Kevin J. Jones at C. N. A.
The Marriage Battle in America: Religious Freedom in Danger – Ermes Dovico at Zenit
Next Generation of Sacred Music: Gregorian Chant Album Uses New Spatial Audio Aspect – CWR
California to Legalize Infanticide? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
‘Unconscionable’: Calif. Gov. Newsom Cites Jesus on Billboards Promoting Abortion – Register
Why We Must Keep Marching Annually in Washington, D. C. – Jeanne Mancini at N. C. Register
Shia LaBeouf & the Power of Conversion – Adam Seiler at Catholic Stand

Culture:
Of Hunger & Hallucinations: How Stages of Starvation Describe Decaying West – Msgr Ch Pope
Catholics & Civil Unrest – Francesca Amalfi at Catholic365
September Song; Song of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

Liturgy:
Collect 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time (Novus Ordo): “the Bowels of Compassion” – Fr. Z’s Blog

Africa:
Pastor & More Than 80 Others Kidnapped in Attacks on Two Nigerian Churches – N. C. Register
Pope Francis Appeals for the Release of Kidnapped Catholics in Cameroon – A. C. I. Africa

Science:
The Catholic Church Is the Mother of Modern Science – Thomas Maino at N. C. Register

China:
China Analysts: Vatican’s Agreement w/Chinese Communists Ignores Negative Realities – Rgstr

Humor:
The Synod To End All Synods – Eccles Is Saved
Spirit Airlines Introduces New Bargain Flight Where They Launch You in a Medieval Catapult – BB

Short Links:
Fabulous, Liturgically Correct Renovation Leads to New Springtime for the Church – Fr McDonald
Remember When America Was a Free Country? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Collapse of the Church of England; Link to Video – Gavin Ashenden

Highlights from The American Catholic:
The Revolution Is Starting In California? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Antifa Shouldn’t Mess With Italians (N. S. F. W.) – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Human Grifters Are Pikers in Comparison – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Politics:
Groomers, Looters, & Other Progressives – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Sex With Children: The Gender Ideology End Game – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
How Alveda King Went from Having Abortions to Fighting for the Unborn – J. Boyd/The Federalist
Let the Shout Arise Across the Nation: Stop Sexualizing Our Children – Michael Brown, Ph.D.

World:
Meloni & Our Lying Media – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Giorgia Meloni: The Woman Of Europe’s Future – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Kayla Lemieux & the Cult of Validation; Prosthetic Breasts in Canadian Clown World – B. O’Neill

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EVENING ISSUE:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
The Eucharistic Miracle of Ludbreg – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven
The Proof of True Humility is Patience – Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo at Tan·Direction
On The Paradoxical Freedom Of Poverty As Taught By St. John Chrysostom – Spiritual Direction
Novena to St. Raphael for Healing – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Using a Lesson from Industry to Bring Order to Your Life – Genesius at Catholic Stand
Pray for God’s Protection with This Bible Verse – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Bulgakov on the Benefits of a “Tedious” Liturgical Prayer – New Liturgical Movement
Spiritual Classic Reveals How to Resist the Enemy’s Attacks & Safeguard Families – Catholic365
I’m Starting a New High School. . . – Brandon Vogt’s Blog
Heaven Isn’t Guaranteed – J. P. Nunez at Catholic Exchange
Increase Your Eucharistic Devotion by Doing These 7 Things, Maronite Bishop Says – The CWR
Six Things You Should Do Before Mass – George Ryan at uCatholic
Liturgy of the Body: New Guardini Translation Explains Why Prayer Is a Human Affair – Adrms
What Does the Bible Say about Abortion? – David Novak at Public Discourse
In Bold Anti-Trump Statement, Pelosi Rips Up Bible (Satire) – Babylon Bee

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AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  When Padre Pio Revealed a Prince of the Church Had Been Aborted – Mary O’Regan
2.  Bad News from Fréjus-Toulon – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
3.  Wow! I Like It; I Like It. . . Before & After: St. Anthony of Padua, Gardena, CA – Fr A McDonald
4.  Pope Francis’ Embrace of Lay Governance Stirs Alarm – Joan Frawley Desmond/N. C. Register
5.  Polarization Leading To Schism: Who & What Is the Blame? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at S. O.
6.  Catholic Cartoonist Puts Down His Pen to Discern to Become a Norbertine Father – Register
7.  The Unvaccinated Have Won – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
8.  Conservative Theology School Backed by Cardinal Woelki Runs Into Liberal Resistance – Crux
9.  Padre Pio’s Answer To Anxiety – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
10.  The Final Latin Mass – Harry Scherer at The Lamp Magazine

Philosophy:
Leading Dominican Theologian Sees ‘Rise in Interest in Aquinas’ Among Young Catholics – Rgstr
Over 350 Aquinas Scholars Attend Thomistic Congress in Rome – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Padre Pio:
Everyone Should See This Spiritual Guidance From Padre Pio – George Ryan at uCatholic
What was Padre Pio’s Baptismal Name? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
You May Pray To Padre Pio for a Baby – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Cardinal O’Malley: ‘Padre Pio Shows Us the Power of the Cross’ – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register

Vatican:
Looking to the Letter, Not the “Spirit”: On the 60th Anniversary of Vatican II – Rus. Shaw/C. W. R.

America:
Catholic Film on “the Transgender Explosion” to Premiere October 8th – Jim Graves/C. W. R.
A New Catholic Medical School Seeks To Restore a Culture of Life – John Burger at Aleteia

Culture:
Hobbit Day – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Caravaggio’s St. Matthew – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Classic Book Guides Readers thru the “Jungle” of Atheistic Thought – Ma B Bracy/Catholic365
Longing After The Fleshpots – Luke Burgis at First Things
Evangelization: What & When? – George Weigel at First Things
Back-to-the-Landers Aren’t Running Away From Community, They’re Running Toward It – Rgstr
The Power of Music – John Cuddeback, Ph.D., at LifeCraft
Kick Up Your Style w/This Western Trend: Ankle Boots – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
Did Christ Institute a Church? (Podcast) – Catholic Daily Brief
Noelle Mering on the Woke Movement (Podcast) – Kresta in the Afternoon
Bellarmine Fund: Sharing the Treasure of Faithful Catholic Education – Newman Society

Europe:
Unblessed Trinities? . . . France – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
“Inclusive” Flemish Bishops Exclude Christ – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine

Great Britain:
Why Do Pilgrims Flock to England’s “Slipper Chapel”? – Get Fed™

The Year of the Eucharist:
2 Things To Do To Increase Eucharistic Reverence & More  Links – Tito Edwards/NC Register
Blessed Sacrament Found Intact in Tabernacle of Church Burned in Cameroon – N. C. Register

Africa:
Bishops Refuse Ransom for Kidnapped Priests, Lay People – John Burger at Aleteia
Abductors Demand Ransom to Free Priests, Nun, Others Kidnapped in Cameroon – A. C. I. Africa

Spirituality:
Relic of the True Cross? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D., at CatholicExcorcism.org
What Parents Can Learn From The Saint Who Converted Her Son With Her Tears – CatholicLink
What is Spiritual Direction, & How can It Help Us? – Greg K. Popcak, M.D., at Our Sunday Visitor

Liturgy:
The Liturgical Triathlon – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

China:
Missionaries of Charity Will Not Give Up Habit to Enter China, Superior General Says – Register

Sacred Scripture:
Seven Reasons Why Peter Is the Rock – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
Dear Sacred Heart of Jesus – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand

Central America:
Ortega Dictatorship Expels a Another Religious Congregation from Nicaragua – A. C. I. Africa

Theology:
New Website Explores the Life & Work of Pope Emeritus Benedict – Edward Pentin/N. C. Register
Learning to See – Educating Ourselves in the Faith – Genesius at Catholic Stand

Catholic Social Teaching:
Taparelli: 150 Years Later – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
How Saint Paul Would Write an Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Religion:
Why Muslim Politicians Vote For Gay Marriage – Maureen Mullarkey at The Federalist
Polyamory, Africa, & Methodism – Mark Tooley at Juicy Ecumenism
One Jewish Group Is Growing in a Secular Age, What Is Its Secret? – Mercatornet
Anti-Hijab Protests Spread to Iran’s Universities – Al-Monitor

Secular World:
Even Putin Knows He Is Losing – Mark Galeotti at The Spectator
Fed Up With The Ruling Class – The American Conservative
The Alternate History of China – Andrew J. Nathan at Foreign Affairs
Russia has Mobilized, What Happens Now? – Zoya Sheftalovich at Politico
War & the E. U.: Hungary’s Perspective – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative
Diplomacy Watch: Is AMLO’s Peace Plan Really That Ridiculous? – Responsible Statecraft

Politics:
Children’s Hospital Of Philadelphia Coercing Parents – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
What American Children Are Taught About 9/11 Can Be Dangerous – Maureen Mullarkey
Biden’s Orwellian Naming Commission Recommends Renaming USS Chancellorsville – Am Spect
Science Deniers Now Claim Fetal Heartbeats “Manufactured” So Men Can Control Women – CMR
Tucker Carlson Blasts Doctors Who Perform Sex Changes on Kids – The Stream
Doctor Brags that Gender Surgery is Big Money, Says Objectors Must Face Consequences – CMR

Satire:
Matt Walsh Accused Of Endangering Nazis By Sharing Pictures Of Auschwitz – Babylon Bee

Short Links:
Cakeism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Just In Case Anyone Doubts What a Partisan Farce Document Scam Truly Is – D. McClarey, J.D.
Believe the Science – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Diversity Was Sweden’s Strength – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Racism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Pray For a Free Iran – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Gavin Newsom’s Deadly Blasphemy – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
2.  There Is a Catholic Majority in Northern Island for First Time – Madoc Cairns at The Tablet
3.  Was God’s Wife Removed from the Bible? – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
4.  Two Commentaries on Bishops “Blessing” Same-Sex “Unions” – S. White/Fr. Gerald E. Murray
5.  U. S. Bishops Finance Promoter of Planned Parenthood, & L. G. B. T. Q. Pride – Lepanto Inst.
6.  Correct Pope Francis? Or Assist Him in His Catholic Mission. . . – Mirus PhD/Catholic Culture
7.  Head of New Flemish L. G. B. T. Ministry Confident It’s In the Spirit of Our Pope Francis – Crux
8.  The Real Lesson of Actor Shia LeBeouf’s Catholic Conversion – Maureen Mullarkey/The Fdrlst
9.  My Grandparents were Masons, Is there Demonic Attachment Now for Generations? – Fr. Zed
10.  Old Willy; Or, The Belgian Apostasy – Whispers of Restoration Blog

Canada:
No True Transwoman? – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
This Week in Canadian Clown World: The Big B***s Trans Teacher Show – Mercatornet

Europe:
French Bishop Meets with Clergy Amid Diocesan Upheaval – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
The Belgian Bishops & the Fight for Pope Francis’ Legacy – Ed. Condon at The Pillar

Vatican:
Official Synodal Synthesis Reflects Division & Hostility on the Issue of the Liturgy – Zenit
Pope Francis Betrays the Anti-Totalitarian Legacy of Saint John Paul II – The American Spectator
The Anti-Catholic Path of Synodality – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The Pope Abandons Cardinal Zen – William McGurn at The Wall Street Journal
Substitution of Radical Social Politics for Doctrine Spells Doom for Catholics – Fr. A. J. McDonald
Catholic Church Leaders Are Prioritizing Environmentalism Over Unborn Lives – Jos. D’Hippolito
There’s No Time to Meet with Pope Francis; China Already Has Its Pope, Xi – Sandro Magister
What Does It Mean for a Liturgical Reform to be ‘Valid’  – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Pope Extends a Hand To China; Backhands Taiwan – Andrea Gagliarducci at A. C. I. Africa
Acting Leader of Knights of Malta Doesn’t Think Pope Francis Attacking Their Sovereignty – CC
Pope Francis Calls for Increased Assistance To Those Hit by Hurricane Fiona – CNS/Catholic365

Sacred Scripture:
The Marriage of Matthew 25 & 28 – Fr. Edward Lee Looney at Ignitum Today

Europe:
“New World Order”: Conspiracy Theory or Political Vision after All? – Gerhard Cardinal Müller

America:
Evangelicals Are Becoming More Open to the Catholic Church, Here’s Why – D. Mills/NC Register
Why D. C. Catholics Aren’t Giving Up on the Traditional Latin Mass – Evan Myers/National Review
Pregnancy Ctr Firebombed in ‘Jane’s Revenge’ Attack Sues Police for Surveillance Footage – Reg
Elizabeth Warren War on Crisis Pregnancy Centers Continues With New Accusations – Register
Tennessee Governor Urges Investigation of Vanderbilt Pediatric Transgender Clinic – NC Register
San Juan Archbishop Struggles with Slow Communications Following Fiona – T. Tracy/O. S. V.
“Donate? . . . The Church Already Has Millions!” – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Congressional Bill Aims to Protect Pro-Life Pregnancy Ctrs Against ‘Terror Attacks’ – Register

Central America:
Nicaraguan Dictatorship Expels More Nuns: This Time the Religious of the Cross – Zenit

Middle-East:
Rights of Churches in Jerusalem are Threatened, Says King of Jordan before U. N. – Zenit
Why Pope Francis Wants To Visit This Islamic Monarchy – Andrea Gagliarducci/C.N.A./The C.W.R.

Spirituality:
The Capuchin Charism that Healed a Broken Actor – Matthew R. Petrusek, Ph.D., at Word On Fire

Culture:
‘The Rings of Power’: A Contribution To or a Corruption of Tolkien’s World? – J. Liedl/NC Register
Fall Prints: Houndstooth – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Prayers of Petition – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Healing the Land – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand

Politics:
Why Does The N. E. A. Want Kids To Learn Bu******-Licking? – Rod Dreher at The American. . .
The De-Population Bomb Goes Boom – Creative Minority Report
The Atrocity At Vanderbilt – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
A New Counterculture? – N. S. Lyons at City Journal
After 10 Terrible Plagues, Pharaoh Proudly Announces Plagues Now Down 100% (Satire) – BB

Humor:
Embarrassed Chick-Fil-A Execs Discover Their Cows Making Tons of Spelling Errors (Satire) – BB

Religion:
N. Y. T.’s Botched Attack on Jewish Schools – Jason Bedrick & Jay Greene/Washington Examiner
Is the Media Failing People of Faith? – Kelsey Dallas at Deseret News
Iran Faces Global Criticism, Protests Over Death of Woman Held by Morality Police – The A. P.
Religious Liberty Must Prevail for Yeshiva University – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer at RealClearReligion

Short Links:
Sign of the Cross – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis, Cardinal Zen, & Betrayal – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Lesson in Kindness: “Ticket Without A Seat” – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Monsters In Vanderbilt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
George, You Were Just Ahead of Your Time – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Entrusting Children to These People is Child Abuse – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Vineyard Hypocrites – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Biden: America, Take 50% Off Your Entire Net Worth. . . Banana Republic – D. McClarey, J.D.
The Left Destroys Everything It Touches – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Vehicular Homicide? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Bishops in Belgium Defy Vatican, Publish Ceremony for Blessing Same-Sex Unions – Register
2.  The Bizarre, & Really Quite Hilarious, Belief In Male & Female Equality – Wm. M. Briggs, Ph.D.
3.  Our (Not So) Secret Idolatry – David W. Fagerberg, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
4.  Lamont Responds to Fastiggi, et al.: Pope’s Wedding Garment of Faith Isn’t Formed Faith – R. C.
5.  Political Catholic Mass Nightmare: Corey Booker, Atlanta St. Anthony of Padua; Vid – D L Gray
6.  The Catholic Church Over the Abyss – Daniel J. Mahoney, Ph.D., at The American Mind
7.  What Your Favorite Book Of The Bible Says About You (Satire) – Babylon Bee
8.  California Legalizes Human Composting Bill Against Opposition by Catholic Bishops – R. N. S.
9.  Pope Francis Abandons Freedom Activist Cardinal Zen, for Communists – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
10.  Evangelicals & Catholics Together Again – Casey J. Chalk at Crisis Magazine

Culture:
The Good, & the Bad, & the Ugly: Harmony & Cacophony in North Wales & Princeton – D. Clayton
When the Pope Looked Like a King – Steve Weidenkopf at Catholic Answers Magazine
Daniel Mitsui on Sacred Art in the 21st Century – Word On Fire
Jackets: Just Roll With It – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
Cold Heaven (& Catholics) – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Eight Days a Week – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
‘The Rings of Power’: A Contribution To Or a Corruption of Tolkien’s World? – J. Liedl/NC Register
We Plow the Fields & Scatter; Hymn of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
A Very Brief History of Herbal Medicine in the Pre-Christian Era – Judson Carroll at Missio Dei
Books on My Journey from Daughter to Bride, Part I – Ava Lalor at Radiant Magazine
Shrines of Italy: Church of San Lorenzo – Christopher McCarthy at Catholic365
Walking with Generation Z: Steps Toward Flourishing – Ben. Erickson/The Catholic World Report
Blood of Januarius Liquefies in Naples on Feast Day – Courtney Mare at C. N. A. via N. C. Register
“Donate? . . . The Church Already Has Millions!” – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic Life in College: Cultivating Mind, Body, & Soul – Hannah Cote/National Catholic Register
Hispanic Heritage in the U. S. is All about the Catholic Faith – Inma Alvarez at Aleteia
The Courage of Parenting – Anne Morse-Huércanos at Theology of Home Blog
Science – Humble Servant of Art – Jerome German at Catholic Stand
Philosophy & Theology Together; Podcast – Mark Bauerlein & Thomas G. Guarino at First Things

Spirituality:
Am I A Spiritual Sensitive? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D./CatholicExorcism.org
The Most Powerful Prayer of All, We Need Direction, & More Links – Tito Edwards/NC Register
Looking Toward Life with Parkinson’s – Russell E. Saltzman at Aleteia
Visions & Revelations Part 3 Of 6; Video – Daniel Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
How St. Andrew Kim Taegon Challenges Us To Practice Our Faith – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Sacred Scripture:
The Bible Is Clear: Some Holy People Are Holier Than Others – Dave Armstrong at N. C. Register

Vatican:
Against the Magisterium of Specialists – Darrick Taylor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Divisions Over German Synodal Path Procedure Continue – Christa Pongratz-Lippitt at The Tablet
Through Study & Prayer, It’s Not Too Late To Get Vatican II Right – Fr. P. M. Briscoe, O.P./O. S. V.

Obituary:
Retired Archbishop Fiorenza Dies; Was Tireless Social Justice Advocate – C. N. A. via O. S. V.

Sacred Tradition:
Patriarchy & Atheism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
He Who Is Not Against Us—Is For Us – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Religion:  (Formerly Theopolitics)
Top Five Heresies Among American Evangelicals – Stefani McDade at Christianity Today
The Jews of the Jews: On N. Y. T.’s Slander of Hasidim – Moshe Krakowski at Commentary
Christians in India Call Karnataka Anti-Conversion Law ‘Draconian’ – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Liberalism & Double Standards – Russell R. Reno, III, Ph.D., at First Things
Christians Leaving Behind the Church, But Not Their Faith – Mallory Challis/Baptist News Global

Politics:  (Formerly Samizdat Herald)
Don Lemon Squeezed Into Lemonade By British Woman – Rod Dreher at The American. . .
Giorgia Meloni’s Politics & Faith: Meet The Woman Who Could Be Italy’s Next Leader – R. U.
Martha’s Vineyard Builds Planned Parenthood To Deal with Incoming Minorities (Satire) – B. B.
Central Bank Digital Currency = Totalitarianism – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
A Forgotten Champion of Religious Liberty – Joseph Loconte, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
The Queen is Dead. Long Live the King? Podcast & Video – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
DeSantis as ‘Culture Warrior’ Or Theocrat: Coverage Depends on a Newsroom’s Worldview – G. R.

World:  (Formerly Civilization Watch)
African Nations Stand Alone Against Abortion & Gender Ideology at the U. N. – N. C. Register
Washington Can Help Armenia’s Christian – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative

Short Links:
They Have the Buildings, We Have the Faith – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Eight Worst Cardinals (Satire) – Eccles Is Saved
Vatican Gathering Experts To Look at Ethics of Genome Editing – Aleteia
Biden Dragging Us to World War III, One Gaffe at a Time (link repaired) – Creative Minority Report

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Democrats: All Catholics Are Hitler – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
An Update on Martha’s Vineyard & the Illegal Aliens – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Burying Christian England – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
2.  The Last Lambeth Conference – Ephraim Radner, Ph.D., at First Things
3.  Nicaraguan Dictatorship Prohibits Procession for St. Michael the Archangel, St. Jerome – Reg
4.  An Ugly Email from Demons – Msgr. S. J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D., at CatholicExorcism.org
5.  Catholic Celebrities: Beware! Popularity Carries a High Cost. . . – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D.
6.  The Triumph of Failure: A Tale of Two Bishops – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Denver Catholic
7.  God’s Permissive Will . . . Again . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
8.  Mass is about Micro-Managing Some Made-Up Rubrics for the Congregation. . . – A. Welborn
9.  When Trend & Classic Collide: The Trench Coat – Meghan Ashley Styling at Catholic Mōdê Blog
10.  Why China Feels Threatened by Moral Authority of a 90-yr-old Catholic Bishop – McDonald

NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Does the Church Ever Allow for Transgender Surgeries? – Msgr. Charles Pope at O. S. V.
12.  Twelve Lesser-Known Disciples Who Didn’t Make It Into The Bible (Satire) – Babylon Bee
13.  Catholic Church Burned, Priests & Religious Sister Kidnapped in Cameroon – N. C. Register
14.  Why Won’t Pope Francis Defend Persecuted Cardinal Zen? – Rod Dreher at The American. . .
15.  The Most Powerful Prayer of All, We Need Direction, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register
16.  Can Angels Read Our Thoughts? – Get Fed™
17.  Gold Mitre (Mitra Auphrygiata) of Pope St. Pius V – John Paul Sonnen/Liturgical Arts Journal
18.  Vocation Min. Opens 1st Deacon Sunday to Raise Awareness to Permanent Diaconate – I. T.
19.  How to Make an Atheist – Kristen Van Uden at Catholic Exchange
20.  Egypt Reopens Ancient Virgin Mary Tree Site After Months-Long Renovation – The National

THE OTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  St. Augustine on the Only Way to Control the Sexual Appetite & More Links – Tito Edwards
22.  Cardinal Nichols Prays at Queen’s Funeral, Signaling Charles’ Openness to Dialogue – O. S. V.
23.  How an Elephant Walks on Water – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
24.  The Sexual Revolution & Christianity’s Death – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
25.  Three Cheers for Superstition – David R. Carlin, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
26.  The True Lost Generation: Answering Tic-Tok’s Question, What’s Wrong with Gen Z? – Cth365
27.  Pope Francis, the Old & the New Ostpolitik – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
28.  On Losing Sight of Fundamental Beliefs – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
29.  The Sibyl of the Rhine & Sacred Liturgy – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
30.  The Chinese Flu Delays Cardinal Zen’s Hong Kong Trial – The Pillar

ANOTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
31.  The Confiteor: Pray for Me to the Lord Our God – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
32.  U. S. Synod Synthesis Shows ‘Desire for Greater Communion’ – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
33.  A Reflection on the Queen’s Life & Legacy, by a British Catholic – Ruth Kennedy/CatholicLink
34.  Politics from the Pulpit – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
35.  Noam Chomsky On Consciousness – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
36.  Cult of Wokeism; Video – Hank Hanegraaff at Christian Research Institute
37.  Our Public Schools’ Sinister Secularity – Francis X. Cronin, Ed.D., at Catholic Exchange
38.  The Left & Its Problems with Language – Msgr. Robert J. Batule, S.T.L., at Crisis Magazine
39.  Popular Book on Family Life Provides Parents with Practical & Faith Solutions – Ignitum Tdy
40.  Bottled & Unsalivated – Aram Bakshian, Jr., at The Lamp Magazine

FINAL-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
41.  From Mister Universe to Coming Home to the Church & More Links – T. Edwards/NC Register
42.  How Queen Elizabeth II Fostered Religious Tolerance – Joanne M. Pierce, Ph.D./Mercatornet
43.  “Donate? . . . The Church Already Has Millions!” – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
44.  Catholic Ed, Secular Campus: Rising Shift Adds Cerebral Forming to Catholic Students – Reg
45.  Final Thoughts on God, Guns, & the Government – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
46.  After Fernández Firing, New Bishop Appointed for Puerto Rico Diocese – The Pillar
47.  Parents Can Leave the Failing Public School System – Ginny Gentles at Real Clear Education
48.  A Christian Defense of American Empire – Nigel J. Biggar, Ph.D., at First Things
49.  Visions & Revelations Part 2 Of 6; Video – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
50.  Buying Weapons can be Moral with Right Motivation, Says Pope Francis – C. N. S./The Tablet

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
U. N. Human Rights Report on Nicaragua Cites ‘Attacks on Catholic Church’ – N. C. Register
Pope Francis Appeals for Peace as Tensions Rise between Armenia & Azerbaijan – C. N. S./Crux
Catholic Prayers for Queen Elizabeth II & the New King – A. C. Wimmer/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Short Links:
Queen Elizabeth II: How Christian? Comments from a Friend in Wales – Steve Ray at Defenders. . .
Pope Francis on China – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ancient Requiem, Modern Requiem, Continuity. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Only in Canada (& Alaska?): Blessing for a Snowmobile – A Treasure To Be Shared

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Misogyny on Display – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
New Math – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Presentism (N. S. F. W.) – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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Breaking News:
Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston. . .
. . .Passes Away This Morning at 7:30 a.m., U.S. Central Time

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Understanding Bishop Robert Barron – Peter Laffin at The Catholic Thing
2.  An American André? – Michael R. Heinlein at Our Sunday Visitor
3.  Eucharistic Miracle of Avignon; Podcast – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven
4.  B. B. C. Mocks Genocide of Catholics – Catholic Arena
5.  Bishops, Priests, Scholars Correct Pope Francis on Holy Communion – Rorate Cæli
6.  Seven Deadly Sins of the Undeclared Sinner – A Treasure To Be Shared
7.  Things That Are Gone To Decay – Peter Hitchens at The Lamp Magazine
8.  Fr. Robert Spitzer Expounds on Eucharistic Miracles, Blessings of Holy Mass – N. C. Register
9.  A Canceled Priest Speaks, Action Item! – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  French Seminarians Are Choosing the T. L. M. – Rennaissance Catholique via Rorate Cæli

THE NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Life-Size Stations of the Cross to Be ‘Tool for Evangelization’ Near Disney World – Register
12.  The Biblical Meaning Behind the Queen’s 2:22 p.m. Procession – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
13.  Cuban Dictatorship Expels Superior of Jesuits From the Island – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
14.  Indifferentism & Praying for the Queen & the King – Joseph Shaw, J.D./The Chairman’s Blog
15.  The Religious Revolution; Book Review – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
16.  More C. C. H. D. Funds Go To Promoting So-Called Gay Marriage – Lepanto Institute
17.  Advice for My Daughter On Her Seventeenth Birthday – Sydney Sadowski at Catholic Stand
18.  “Let Church Bulletins Keep Silence” – Fr. Z’s Blog
19.  Rewriting the Past in Northern Ireland – Cillian McGrattan at The Critic
20.  Did God Create the Best of All Possible Worlds? – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today

THE OTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  Padre Pio’s Prayer After Holy Communion – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
22.  Canadian Archdiocese Looks To Combat Homelessness by Providing Tiny Shelters – O. S. V.
23.  Persecution of Christians Heads for Critical Point – Raymond Ibrahim at Gatestone Institute
24.  Pondering the Church’s Electoral College One Year from Now – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
25.  The Incredibly Random Reason St. Hildegard Wasn’t Canonized For Over 800 Years – Aleteia
26.  Pius XII & Critical Race Theory: New Books Tell the Truth – J. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
27.  The Effect of Lay Participation on the Souls of Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
28.  Pope Francis Throws Hong Kong Joseph Cardinal Zen Under the Bus – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.
29.  Does the Holy Spirit Still Guide the Church? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
30.  The Most Powerful Prayer of All – David Torkington at Catholic Stand

ANOTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
31.  On Being Faithful in a Few Things before Being Ruler over Many Things – Msgr. Charles Pope
32.  What Padre Pio Can Teach Us About Feeling Unworthy – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
33.  Violence in Nigeria Threatens Religious Freedom for Christians & Muslims Alike – B. N. G.
34.  The “Uselessness” of the Liberal Arts – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
35.  Getting It Right: On Religious Differences & God’s Will – Jef. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
36.  Do Know What “Maranatha” is in the Catholic Church? Really? – Fr. Z’s Blog
37.  Despite the Critical Backlash, Persuasion Largely Persuades – Carol Iannone at Acton Blog
38.  St. Thomas Aquinas’s Common Good – Law & Liberty
39.  Dear King Charles: Playing Nice To All Religions may be Wishful Thinking – G Ashenden PhD
40.  The Attempt to Undermine Humanae Vitae (Guest: Dr. Janet Smith); Podcast – Crisis

THE NEXT-NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
41.  How Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings is Fundamentally Catholic – Catholic Herald/Gavin Ashenden
42.  “Donate? . . . The Church Already Has Millions!” – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
43.  Nigerian Bishops: Massacre of the Christian Population is a Police Failure – The Pillar
44.  Small Fray; Tin Pan Alley; Song of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
45.  Five Martyrs, Four Orders, One Faith – Luke O’Hara at National Catholic Register
46.  China Declines Papal Overture – Philip Pullella at Reuters
47.  Pope Francis: Christians Cannot Be Indifferent to Corruption – C. Mares/C.N.A./N.C. Register
48.  The Stigmata of St. Francis – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
49.  Rise in Enrollment at Catholic Schools is an Opportunity That Shouldn’t be Ignored – O. S. V.
50.  A Kingdom of Priests – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand

THE FINAL-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
51.  What Makes a Good Christian Poem Good? – Carl E. Olson & Edward Short at The C. W. R.
52.  Life is Easier with Mary as Our Spiritual Mother – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
53.  From Mister Universe to Coming Home to the Church & More Links – T. Edwards/NC Register
54.  Why Survey Data Of Religious Nones, Decline Of Christianity Differs – Religion Unplugged
55.  Archbishop Paul Gallagher Will Represent Pope Francis at Queen Elizabeth II’s Funeral – Reg
56.  The Future of Christianity in America – Pew Research Center
57.  Defending Religious Freedom After the Sexual Revolution – Charlie Camosy at The Pillar
58.  No Servant Can Serve Two Masters – Phillip Hadden at Missio Dei
59.  National, Diocesan Catholic Media Veterans to Join O. S. V. News – Our Sunday Visitor
60.  Justice Alito’s Important Defense of Religious Schools – G Neumayr/The American Spectator

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Can Artificial Intelligence Produce Art? – Christopher J. Carter at Crisis Magazine
Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Author of New ‘Mother Teresa’ Book Shares His Encounters with the Saint – CNS via Crux

BEST OF THE REST:
Census Bureau Findings Point to US Poverty Reduction in 2021 – Mark Pattison at CNS via Crux
A ‘Supermarket of Religions,’ God’s Will, & the Wisdom of a Tweaked Declaration – N. C. Register
The Restoration of Western Civ; Podcast – Mark Bauerlein & John Burtka at First Things
Illuminating Truth & Beauty: The Choral Music of Samuel Adler – Michael De Sapio at T. I. C.

Short Links:
Another Cupich Priest Accused Of Sexual Abuse – Sam Borcia at Lakem Chenry County Scanner
Large Crowds March for the Traditional Latin Mass in Washington, D. C. – Catholic Arena
T. L. M. Catholics Regroup & Create Beauty in Arlington – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Submerged Voters – Donald R. McClary, J.D.
Keep ‘Em Coming – Donald R. McClary, J.D.
Pope Decrees Chicago Style Pepperoni Pizza Only Pizza (Satire) – Donald R. McClary, J.D.

Other Links:
Trans Clown World Canada (N. S. F. W.) – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Parenting Culture is a Disaster – Jim Dalrymple at Institute for Family Studies
Ilhan Omar Pulls Bill To Save Earth After Learning That’s Where Israel Is (Satire) – Babylon Bee
America Benefits When It Protects the Rights of Religious Schools – The American Spectator

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
Extra:  Eucharistic Miracle of Avignon – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven
1.  The Most Powerful Prayer of All – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
2.  This is the First Stage of Contemplation, According to St. Bernard – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
3.  We Need Direction! – Deacon Mark Mueller at Missio Dei
4.  St. Benedict on Humility – St. Benedict of Nursia at Tan·Direction
5.  A Lesson from Tolkien on Grief & Hope – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
6.  Priesthood or Married Life? How this Catholic Father of Five Discovered His Vocation – ChPOP
7.  Fr. B. Baur, O.S.B., Shows Advantages of Confession to Fortify Souls Against Temptation – C5
8.  Choose to Fight the Battle Against Sin – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O. M. V., at Catholic Exchange
9.  Communion Heals Shame – Fr. Derek Sakowski at Catholic Spiritual Direction
10.  St. Anselm: His Conscience & the Crown – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-12 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Nine Protestant Pastors Reveal Their Pre-Sermon Walk-Up Song (Satire) – Babylon Bee
2.  Inaugurated Eschatology – J. P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
3.  “Donate? . . . The Church Already Has Millions!” – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
4.  What is a Proto-Deacon? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
5.  Is Latin More Effective in Driving out Demons? – David Ramos at C. N. S. via Adoremus
6.  Ordination & First Mass of Joseph Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong – Liturgical Arts Journal
7.  Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
8.  Serenity in This Life – St. Alphonsus Liguori at Tan·Direction
9.  The Secret to Creating a Soulful, Beautiful & Kid Friendly Home – Ma. C. Adams/T. O. H. Blog
10.  Marriage is Made in the Mess – Jacqueline Goetz at Catholic Exchange
11.  The Narrow Gate Is Our Path to Eternal Freedom – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at N. C. Register
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