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FRIDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Sneakiest Invalid Wedding You Ever Saw – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
2.  Elizabeth II & the Catholic Church – Justin McLellan at National Catholic Register
3.  C. V. Launches Lion & Lamb Catholic Children’s Book Subscription Box – Ignitum Today
4.  Dugin: World War III Is Coming – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  Prophecy & Our Lady of Fatima – Gene Zanneiit at Lepanto Institute
6.  N. B. C. News Promotes Its Own Satanism-Scare Report – Terry Mattingly at GetReligion
7.  The German Problem – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register
8.  Is Gay Marriage Back on the Political Agenda? – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
9.  Kazakh Bishop Says His Criticisms of Pope are Sign of Collegiality – C. N. S. via Catholic365
10.  Is a Plurality of Religions Willed by God? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine

AFTERNOON ISSUE, BEST OF THE REST:
CA Sanctuary State Bill to Mutilate Child Bodies Raises Natl Parental Rights’ Concerns – Register
The Jihad on Armenia Resumes – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
Vatican Takes ‘Good Faith’ Stance With China – The Editors at National Catholic Register

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Short Links:
Is the Pope Being Ironic Or Poking Us & the World In the Eye? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at S. O.
Strange New Respect for King Charles III – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Oh My, Idaho Trains Students in “Porn Literacy” – Mat. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
And Him Crucified – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10 Ways to Destroy the Imagination of Your Child; Podcast – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word. . .

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Highlights from The American Catholic:
Diversity Is For The Little People – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Cages For Me, But Not For Thee – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Two Things You Can Do To Increase Eucharistic Reverence – Amelia M. Carlson at Catholic365
2.  The Young French Catholics Sharing a Roof with the Homeless – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
3.  “Donate? . . . The Church Already Has Millions!” – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
4.  Kazakhstan Bishop Cautions About Interreligious Meeting the Pope Attended – Edward Pentin
5.  The Catholicism & Anti-Catholicism of the British Monarchy – Eric Sammons/Crisis Magazine
6.  Goodbye, Mr. Chips; Film of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
7.  ‘Like a Branch Rejoined’: A Journey f/ Eastern Orthodoxy to Catholicism – Catholic Exchange
8.  Francis Goes to Kazakhstan, Says Stuff & Signs Something; What Could Go Wrong? – Fr. Zed
9.  Pop Quiz: Are You Smarter than a Liturgist? – The Editors at Adoremus
10.  The State of the T. L. M.: An Interview with Joseph Shaw – Alberto Carosa at The C. W. R.

MORNING ISSUE, NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Five Sacramentals Every Man Needs & Why; Video & Podcast – The Catholic Gentleman
12.  St Augustine on the Only Way to Control the Sexual Appetite & More Links – Tito Edwards
13.  Pope Francis: ‘The West Has Taken the Wrong Paths’ – C. N. A. via National Catholic Register
14.  Mary: Terrible as an Army, Arrayed for Battle – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
15.  The Unlikely Survival of Sacred Office – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at The European Conservative
16.  Decline Of Christianity Continues – Daniel Silliman at Christianity Today
17.  The Novus Ordo Giving Us Another “Unique Expression” in Ireland – Fr. Z’s Blog
18.  Catholic Colleges Offering LGBTQ Initiatives Like ‘Gender-Inclusive’ Housing – C. M. R.
19.  What If It’s Okay to Kill Innocent People? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
20.  Lila Rose Defends Life on Dr. Phil Show: All Humans Have ‘a Right to Not Be Killed’ – L. A.

MORNING ISSUE, OTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  Liturgical Training Publications Releases New Guardini Book – The Editors at Adoremus
22.  Classic Work Delivers Solutions to Modern Atheism & Morality Maelstroms – Catholic365
23.  ‘Leisuring’ with God in a Fallen World – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
24.  A Catholic Prayer App for the 21st Century – Alexandra DeSanctis at N. R. O.
25.  Tradition & Remembrance – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
26.  Feminist Leader Admits We Inflated the Numbers to Get Abortion Legalized in Mexico – CWR
27.  “Your Pro-Life Bottom Line” Focuses On Empowering Women To Thrive – Ignitum Today
28.  Peace or a Sword? Is the Whole Truth Always Out of Season – J A Mirus PhD/Catholic Culture
29.  Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
30.  Humility, Prudence, & Other Lost Virtues – John Pinheiro at The Imaginative Conservative

MORNING ISSUE, HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Post-Classical Perspective on Valuing Children During the Back-to-School Season – Ch Lif Jrnl
India’s First Dalit Cardinal Has His Mission Cut Out – Jn. Dayal at C. N. S. via Catholic365
On the Timelessness of the Tradition – Eva Brann at The Imaginative Conservative
Drinking with the Saints Podcast – Jennifer Gregory Miller at Catholic Culture

Short Links:
Joe Biden Appoints Satanist to White House, A Nation Yawns – Creative Minority Report
Woke Lord of the Rings Social Engineering Project is Widely Despised – The Eponymous Flower
C. U. A. Press Publishes the Anglicanorum Cœtibus Conference Proceedings – A. C. Society

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
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THVRSDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE:
Our Lady Of Lourdes Rescued Man Immersed In Darkest Depth Of Occult – Spirit Daily Blog
The Surprising Joy of Consecrated Virginity – Abby Garcia at Radiant Magazine
Is Our Lady of Sorrows in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Ask Father: Validity of Catholic with Orthodox Marriage – Fr. Z’s Blog
School – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Interim Leader Discusses the Order of Malta’s Five-Year Renewal Process – Edward Pentin
One of the Best Five Bucks You’ll Ever Spend – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Warning: The Music at Mass May Be Harmful to Your Soul – Fr. Jn. A. Perricone, Ph.D., at Crisis
Media & Faith – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Shia LaBeouf Reveals How His Mother’s Recent Death Deepened His Faith – C. Gardiner/Aleteia
Another C. C. H. D. Scandal: St. Paul Youth Services – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
Our Lady of Sorrows – Jonathan Fessenden at Missio Dei
Communion With German Women “Priests”? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The Most Bizarre Royal Tradition That Involves Bees, Prayer . . . & a Knock – C. Gardiner at Aleteia
Pope Francis Blesses Icon Depicting Mary & Jesus as Native Kazakhs – J. McKeown/CNA/CWR
California, Trans, & Civil War – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Short Links:
Truth in Advertising – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bleached Candles, Church of England Continues Traditions Catholics Abandoned – Fr. McDonald
Dem. Sen. Mazie Hirono Issues ‘Literally a Call To Arms’ Against Pro-Life Movement – C. M. R.
The Synodal Process Has Turned Into a Partisan Political Convention – Bp. Tobin via TACatholic

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Vocation Crisis: A Turning Point? – Joseph Hollcraft at Catholic Spiritual Direction
2.  Even Wearing Black the Church Shines – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
3.  When Padre Pio Put a Shawl of Incense Around Me – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
4.  Another Scandal at the C. C. H. D. – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
5.  No, the Answer is Not 1965, Fr. Somerville-Knapman – Joseph Shaw, J.D./The Chairman’s Blog
6.  Cheer Up! The World Is Ending – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Satan’s Youth Ministry Wants Your Kids – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
8.  Our Enemies Are Insane, or Worse; But They Wither in Daylight – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
9.  I Think They Hate Chick-Fil-A, What Do You Think? – Mat. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
10.  Catholic College in Hot Seat for Allowing ‘Students For Choice’ Club on Campus – The C.W.R.

MORNING ISSUE, NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  The Surprising Significance of the Tower of Babel – J. P. Nunez at Catholic365
12.  Univ of Notre Dame Head Football Coach Marcus Freeman Joins Becomes Catholic – Rgstr
13.  A Catholic Approach to Minimalism – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Exchange
14.  “¡Hagan Lío!” in Arlington – Fr. Z’s Blog
15.  The Death of Queen Elizabeth II & the Growing Cult of Disenchantment – A. Patiprin/The CWR
16.  Outcome of First Phase of the Synod on Synodality Generates Concerns in Europe – Register
17.  Bishop Thomas Daly: “We Are Playing Make-Believe with Students’ Biological Sexes” – Crisis
18.  The Trials of Britain’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishop – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
19.  S. S. P. X. As I Was Saying. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
20.  ‘If You Don’t Sin, Jesus Died for Nothing’ – J. Heschmeyer, Ph.D./Catholic Answers Magazine

MORNING ISSUE, THE OTHER-11 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  On the Paradoxical Freedom of Poverty as Taught by St. John Chrysostom – Msgr. Cha. Pope
22.  From Grateful Dead Agnostic to Bishop, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
23.  On Charles III & the Value & Power of Ritual – Elizabeth Scalia at The Anchoress
24.  Who are the Abortion Extremists? A Political Analysis – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
25.  How Dramatic Storytelling Can Deepen Our Intimacy with God – Catholic School Playbook
26.  The Evangelical Catholic Conference Equips Priests to Unleash Missionary Power – I. T.
27.  The Story Behind the Miracle of the Shrine of Our Lady of Peace in Kazakhstan – NC Register
28.  Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
29.  Padre Pio Never Cursed, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
30.  Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
31.  Gender Ideologies & the Need for Christian Anthropology – Sister N. Usselmann at O. S. V.

Short Links:
Christianity Will Be a Minority in the U. S. by 2070 Study Says – uCatholic

Highlights from The American Catholic:
The Legalization of Crime – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  On Opus Dei, Francis Is Right; An Expert Tells Why – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo
2.  What Does the ‘I. H. S.’ Symbol Really Mean? – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
3.  Five Beautiful Crucifixes from Small Shops on Etsy – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
4.  Kamala Harris Tells Pastors They Should Promote Killing Babies in Abortions – LifeNews.com
5.  Finding the Bishops We Need – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
6.  Wrath of God: How to Read the Signs of the Times – Sherry Antonetti at N. C. Register
7.  Anatomist of the Catholic Collapse in France & Beyond – John Pepino, Ph.D., at The C. W. R.
8.  Padre Pio Never Cursed, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
9.  The Legend of the True Cross, by Agnolo Gaddi – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10.  The Empress Helena & the Finding of the True Cross – Liturgical Arts Journal

AFTERNOON ISSUE, HONORABLE MENTIONED:
How Prayer Expels Demons – Sophia Institute Press via Catholic Spiritual Direction
Go to the SSPX For My Family Or Stay at a Parish Where Things are Bad – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Dedication of the Holy Sepulchre – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

AFTERNOON ISSUE, BEST OF THE REST:
The Exaltation of the Cross – Deacon Mike Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
Renewing the Sino-Vatican Agreement – Giorgio Bernardelli at AsiaNews
Another Novus Ordo “Unique Expression”, Again in Italy – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis in Kazakhstan: ‘May the World Learn to Build Peace’ – N. C. Register

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Short Links:
Lila Rose Destroys Dr. Phil on When Life Begins – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Schism? – Damian Thompson via The American Catholic
East Tennessee Ordinariate Members Hold First Divine Worship Mass – Anglicanorum Cœt. Soc.

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Highlights from The American Catholic:
Soviet America? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Success in Communication – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Catholic Therapist Reframes Depression – Art Bennett at Catholic Exchange
2.  King Charles III, Defender of Persecuted Christians – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
3.  You Cannot “Opt Out” of Sex Education for Your Child – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite. . .
4.  Bishop Barron Video Recap of Shia LaBeouf Interview Ignored Huge Gorilla in Room – Fr. Zed
5.  Is It Contrary To Liturgical Law To Celebrate the Postconciliar Mass Ad Orientem? – Adoremus
6.  Nurse Fired by C. V. S. for Being Catholic – Alliance Defending Freedom
7.  Five Stunning Facts about Saint Catherine of Siena – Matthew Chicoine at Catholic365
8.  Queen’s Passing Will Influence the Rest of Christendom To Return To Mourning Clothes – S. O.
9.  Archæologists Discover Red Pens Gospel Writers Used To Write Words Of Christ (Satire) – BB
10.  Book Rev.: Ministers of Christ, Recovering Roles of Clergy & Laity in Age of Confusion – LAJ

MORNING ISSUE, NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  O Glorious Prince St. Michael, Chief & Commander of the Heavenly Hosts – Mary O’Regan
12.  The Beauty of the Catholic Worldview in Literature: Seeking Tranquility Book Review – C365
13.  From Grateful Dead Agnostic to Bishop, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
14.  How To Accompany Someone Toward Jesus Christ – M. De La Torre, Ph.D./Knowing Is Doing
15.  Violence Against Pro-Life Supporters. 174 Attacks on Catholic Targets in 38 States – Zenit
16.  How Do Biblical Genealogies Work? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
17.  Canada Issues Booklet Explaining Assisted Suicide To Children – Laura Nicole at Live Action
18.  The Eucharist: The Foundation of the Catholic Church – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei
19.  Stability, Obedience, & Conversion of Life – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
20.  This Year, Bring the First Friday Devotion to Your Catholic School – Jn. Grondelski PhD/Rgstr

MORNING ISSUE, HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Once in Royal David’s City; Hymn of the Week – Anthony S. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Forgotten, Exclusive Social Role of the Church – Copelius Simeon at Catholic Exchange

MORNING ISSUE, BEST OF THE REST:
Saint Ursula – Patron Saint of Schoolgirls – Seton Magazine
Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Listening Practice – Jennifer Fitz at One Soult at a Time

MORNING ISSUE, Short Links:
Scotland’s Ordinariate Launches New Group in Aberdeen – Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society

MORNING ISSUE, Highlights from The American Catholic:
Vote Democrat: Mortal Sin – Update I – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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TVESDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  When was a Catholic Monarch Last Buried in England? – The Pillar
2.  A Sublime “Ave Maris Stella” from Norway’s Most Beloved Composer – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
3.  So Your Protestant Friend Is Asking Questions – Devin Rose at Catholic Answers Magazine
4.  Bishop Barron Doesn’t Understand Shia LaBeouf’s Conversion – Emily Finley/Crisis Magazine
5.  University of Notre Dame Requires Gender Ideology Training Session – Complicit Clergy
6.  On-Campus Drag Show Blasted for Mocking Catholic Faith; Univ Will Investigate – NC Register
7.  German Synodal Way Approves Text Calling Sodomy ‘Not Sinful’ & ‘Not Intrinsically Evil’ – C.C.
8.  Catholic Member of Liz Truss’ Cabinet Under Fire For Abortion Stance – Jn. Burger at Aleteia
9.  Marriage Increasingly an Institution of Highly Religious: Why That Might Be a Problem – I. F. S.
10.  Four Bishops on the Eucharistic Revival & Holy Communion – Jim Graves at N. C. Register

AFTERNOON ISSUE, NEXT-9 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Three Simple Steps to a Well-Behaved Child – Noelle Mering at Theology of Home
12.  SCOTUS Affirms LGBTQ Club Ban at Religious School – Debra Cassens Weiss at ABA/Journal
13.  ‘From the Heart With Mother Angelica’ to Debut on E.W.T.N. – Jos. Pronechen/N.C. Register
14.  How the Future Invades the Present – J. P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
15.  Perfect World Disorder (Sans Paywall) – Edward Feser, Ph.D., at Postliberal Order
16.  Five Truths All Christians Share, Part III – James Harris at Catholic Stand
17.  1 in 4 Jesuit Universities Cover ‘Gender-Affirming Treatment’ – Creative Minority Report
18.  Mary: Model of the Theological Virtues – Fr. Edward Looney at Ignitum Today
19.  Pope Arrives in Kazakhstan Condemning ‘Senseless, Tragic’ Invasion of Ukraine – Crux

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Short Links:
By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Highlights from The American Catholic:
He & His Frau Should Be Deported as Undesirable Aliens From the U. S. – D. McClarey, J.D.
Their Insurrection – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Bishop Boyea of Lansing: We Need To “Form the Culture, Rather than have It Form Us” – CWR
2.  Miraculous Event by Our Lady of Nazareth – Patti Maguire Armstrong at Catholic News &. . .
3.  Lilies of the Field (1963); Film of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
4.  About Certain Posture Positions During Mass – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
5.  Cardinal Dolan: Vos Estis Hubbard Records can’t be Given in Sex Abuse Lawsuit – The Pillar
6.  A New Liturgical War & the Path to Liturgical Victory – Christopher Carstens at Adoremus
7.  When to Deny Absolution – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
8.  Is Post-Catholic Ireland Really a Better Place than It Was? – James Bradshaw at MercatorNet
9.  Yoga Leads to Idolatry & Possession – Fr. James Manjackal, M.S.F.S., at Tradition In Action
10.  What Does the Catholic Church Think of Monarchy? – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at Catholic Answers

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  The Rosary: Pray It in Public & Without Apology – Jennifer Roback Morse at N. C. Register
12.  Deification thru Liturgy: The Mystagogia of Maximus the Confessor – A. Cooper/Adoremus
13.  How to Honor Our Lady in Your Baby’s Name – Edie Heipel at C. N. A. via N. C. Register
14.  Ask Father: Why Most Clergy have Almost No Interest in Liturgy of the Hours – Fr. Z’s Blog
15.  German Synodal Way: Turbulent Scenes & Votes for Sodomy, Women’s Ordination – Register
16.  Opus Dei’s Prelate Asks for Prayers for Reform Ordered by Pope Francis – CNA/NC Register
17.  The Fine Art of Name-Calling – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
18.  Abortion Didn’t Undo My Rape, It Prolonged My Trauma – Mike Fichter at LifeNews.com
19.  NY Court’s Ruling Against Yeshiva Univ. Should Concern Religious Schools Everywhere – Reg
20.  Walsingham Ordinariate Synodal Report – Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  Powerful ‘Confession’ by St. Gemma Galgani, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
22.  The Geopolitics of Pope Francis’ Trip to Kazakhstan – C. Mares at C. N. A. via N. C. Register
23.  Catholic Vote to Hold St. Michael Novena in Defense of Churches, Pregnancy Ctrs – Register
24.  12 September 1683: The Battle of Vienna & the Feast of the Holy Name of Mary – Fr. Z’s Blog
25.  Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
26.  The Traditional Requirement for Green Sanctuary Carpeting on Solemn Occasions – L. A. J.
27.  Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
28.  Bad Medical Reporting Hurts Vulnerable Patients – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking The Corners
29.  ‘Lifemark’ Is Welcome Testament to the Beauty of Adoption – James Day at N. C. Register
30.  Arise to Serve Others, Pope Francis Urges in World Youth Day Message – J. Burkas/CNA/Reg

MORNING ISSUE, Short Links:
Talking about All One in Christ – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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MONDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE:
Forgiving the Debt of the Poor – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Bestselling Author Pens Navigation Guide for Holiness Centered on Ignatian Spirituality – I. T.
Powerful ‘Confession’ by St. Gemma Galgani, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
King Charles III – the Symbol of Deism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Did Moses Change God’s Mind? – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Proud Ignorance of Royal Heraldry – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Ask Father: Why Do We Say That Christ Rose “Again” When He Only Rose One Time? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Lost Roman Customs: Illuminated Cross in St. Peter’s on Holy Thursday & Good Friday – L. A. J.
Book: Valid? The Resignation of Benedict XVI – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Pope Francis Honors Nun Killed by Islamist Terrorists in Mozambique – C. Mares/C.N.A./C W.R.
Something Very Surprising (& Good) Just Happened at the U. S. Supreme Court – C. M. R.

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Short Links:
Reformation II, Second German Edition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Mark Shea Observes 9-11 In His Own Way – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Highlights from The American Catholic:
Jonah Goldberg – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Viva Zapata – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  800 Years Ago, Practice of Perpetual Adoration of Blessed Sacrament Began – N. C. Register
2.  Crazy! A Homily for the 24th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Ch. Pope/Community In Mission Blog
3.  Pope Francis: Reach Out to a Friend Who Needs to Hear That God Loves Them – CNA/Register
4.  Pope Francis, the Suspended Issues – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
5.  Attending Ex-Catholics’ “Weddings” – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
6.  Religious Schools Won’t Survive the Reset – John Gravino at New Walden
7.  Exorcist Diary: 5 Steps For Dealing With Demon Brain – Msgr. S. J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
8.  Confusion? Ignorance? Or Deliberate Suggestio Falsi? – Fr. John Hunwicke/Mutual Enrichment
9.  Liturgical Reform was ‘Sold’ On Promise of Countless Blessings, Couldn’t Fail – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  I am a Catholic Integralist – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity

MORNING ISSUE, NEXT-11 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Did God Make All Out of Nothing? Or Did Nothing Turn Itself Into All? – R. Martin, S.T.D./Rgstr
12.  The Spiritual Pitfalls of Commenting on Social Media – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
13.  The Cathedral of Ss. Peter & Paul in Poznań, Poland – Gre. DiPippo/New Liturgical Movement
14.  Biden Faces Setback in Forcing Religious Doctors for Abortions, Trans Surgeries – Neumayr
15.  Back-to-School Spirituality – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
16.  Queen Elizabeth II Lived an Exemplary Life of Faithful Service – Fr R J de Souza/NC Register
17. 
Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
18.  ‘Synodal Way’ Votes to Establish Permanent ‘Synodal Council’ in Germany – CNA/Register
19.  Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
20.  The Nativity of the Virgin Mary: Filipino Mall Celebrates With Colorful Exhibit – CNA/Register
21.  Telecommunications & the Occult – Science + Media Museum

Short Links:
Did You Know These Things About C. S. Lewis? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Is This Real Mount Sinai? Video – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Wikipedia Is Trash – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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SVNDAY EDITION

MID-MORNING ISSUE, TOP-12 MOST VISITED LINKS:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompressunwind, & rest. . .
1.  The Cesarean Cross – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
2.  Highway to Heaven, The Eucharistic Miracle of Rimini; Podcast – Blessed Carlo Acutis
3.  Spiritual Master on Benefits of Regular Confession for Progress in Spiritual Life – Ignitum Tdy
4.  The Lord’s Koan – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
5.  From Spiritual but Not Religious to Atheist & Finally to Catholic – Ch. Flynn/The CHN Internat’l
6.  Five Ways the Liturgy Will Tell You Who You Are – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
7.  Is the Thing You Love Most Blocking Your Calling from God? – Melissa Presser at Missio Dei
8.  Learning To Let Go With The Little Flower – Sophia Institute Press/Catholic Spiritual Direction
9.  Awesome Augustinian Conversion Story – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
10.  Overwhelmed by the Liturgy of the Hours? Start With Night Prayer – Catholic Exchange
11.  Grandparents Inspired This Man to Join the Mercedarian Friars – Kevin J. Banet/Catholic365
12.  Advancement in Holiness – The Soul Sanctified via Tan·Direction

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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SATVRDAY EDITION

LATE-AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Power of Guardian Angels – Fr. Paul O’Sullivan, O.P., at Tan·Direction
2.  Catholic Medical School Named for Padre Pio Planned at Benedictine College – K Jones/CNA
3.  Four & Twenty Blackbirds – Brother Bruno at Dappled Things
4.  Ed Feser Nails It – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Ask Father: I Have Often Felt Used & Abused Spiritually by Church People – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Just a Speed Bump on Germany’s Synodal Path Toward Schism? – Phil Lawler/Catholic Culture
7.  Cardinal McElroy Continues To Avoid Answering For His Sexual Abuse Cover Up – TACatholic
8.  Catholic Coll. Now Offering ‘Gender-Inclusive’ Housing, Among Other Gay Initiatives – Rgstr
9.  Why are Sts. Francis & Clare Called “Seraphic”? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
10.  Tolkien & Lewis on the Blessed Virgin Mary – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Prefer Nothing Whatever to Christ – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
12.  What is the Meaning of the Colors of the Swiss Guards’ Uniform? – Get Fed™
13.  Wonderful Words in the Workplace – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
14.  Why Do Journalists Edit Christian Faith Out of Queen Elizabeth’s Christmas Talks – Get Rlgn
15.  ‘Peppa Pig’ Kids’ Cartoon Is the Latest Victim of LGBT Ideology – Alyssa Murphy/NC Register
16.  The Necessary Unity of Intellect & Will – Eamon O’Brien at Catholic Exchange
17.  Mother Teresa Documentary Coming To U. S. Theaters Following Rome Premiere – Rlgn Unpl
18.  Bishops From Across Commonwealth of Nations Pay Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II – Rgstr
19.  Budding Themes in Hebrews – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
20.  Report Shows Threats to Religious Pro-Life Americans After Overturn of Roe v. Wade – Rgstr

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Human Nature Is Much More Than An Excuse – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Planned Parenthood Is Top Hormone Provider for Trans Teens, Little Oversight – N. C. Register

Short Links:
We Must Be Living In A Golden Age Of Catholicism – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Movie Trailer: Saint Michael: Meet the Angel – Fathom Events

Highlights from The American Catholic:
To a Vanished Empire – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Requiescat In Pace: The Queen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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FRIDAY EDITION

LATE-AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  German ‘Synodal Way’ Adopts Resolution on Women in Apostolates – Luke Coppen/The Pillar
2.  McCarrick Case Drags Over A Year After His Arraignment – John Lavenburg at Crux
3.  Clerical Sexual Abuse (Part II); My Experience – John Roskoski at Catholic365
4.  Why Royal Family Members Are Buried in Lead-Lined Coffins – K. Hunt at Mental Floss
5.  Unreasonable Jesus – Christopher Kaczor at Catholic Answers Magazine
6.  The Witness of Queen Elizabeth II – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
7.  After Sex Doc. at German Synodal Way Blocked, Organizers Vow To Take It To Rome – Rgstr
8.  Queen Elizabeth II’s Anglican Legacy – Kelsey Dallas at Deseret News
9.  We Didn’t Start the I. V. F. Clinic Fire – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
10.  Why the British Monarchy Is Still Relevant – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

LATE-AFTERNOON ISSUE, HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Before Her Murder by Islamists, Italian Nun Called Niece for Prayers – C. Glatz at C. N. S. via Crux
Defending the Pro-Life Position on Joe Rogan – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
The 10 Greatest Actors Who Portrayed Priests in Movies, & More Links – T. Edwards/NC Register

LATE-AFTERNOON ISSUE, BEST OF THE REST:
‘Burning Man’ Highlights the Primordial Human Need For Ritual – Dimitris Xygalatas, Ph.D.
Mariam Ibraheem’s Triumph Over Muslim Persecution In Sudan – D. Laker/Religion Unplugged
C. N. S. Veteran Journalists To Join O. S. V. News in January – Our Sunday Visitor
Fighting Abortion in a Post-Dobbs America (Guest: Prudence Robertson) – Eric Sammons/Crisis
CRS, Others Call For Increased Aid To Prevent Somalia’s Looming Famine – F. Nzwili/CNS/Crux

LATE-AFTERNOON ISSUE, SHORT LINKS:
Washington State Priest Arrested For Alleged Rape – Komo News via Complicit Clergy

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Cardinal’s New Clothes: About That Cardinal & Non-Catholic Gay Sex – Fr. D. Longenecker
2.  Michael Knowles Banned from Catholic College for Espousing Catholic Teaching – C. M. R.
3.  Catholics, Log Off – Jack Butler at RealClearReligion
4.  A Tribute to My Queen – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
5.  You Have To Hand It To Queen Elizabeth – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
6.  The Vatican’s Diplomatic Crisis of Crises – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
7.  “Humanae Vitæ” Under Siege, Cardinal Müller Defends It & Counterattacks – Sandro Magister
8.  Final Parish T. L. M. in D. C. – Kenneth J. Wolfe at Rorate Cæli
9.  Titles & The Death of Queen Elizabeth II – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
10.  German ‘Synodal Way’ Presses on with Votes after Day of Drama – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

AFTERNOON ISSUE, HONORABLE MENTIONED:
German Bishops Spike ‘Synodal Way’ Sex Document – Luke Coppen & J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
Our Lady of Fatima Statue Stolen from Church in N. J. Found, Arrest Made – C. N. A.
Who is Preparing the Synod on Synodality’s Key Working Document? – C. N. A./N. C. Register

AFTERNOON ISSUE, BEST OF THE REST:
We Need the Truth about Western Expansion To Save Ukraine from Further Suffering. . . – G. A.
Archæologists Discover Early Medieval Monastery in Southern England – D. Esparza/Aleteia
Christian Spiritual Essentials: Prayer, Fasting, & Almsgiving – Deacon G. Lambert/Catholic Stand
Catholic Leaders Remember Queen Elizabeth II’s Christian Faith – K. Yoder/C. N. A./N. C. Register
Pope Francis Praises Queen Elizabeth’s ‘Steadfast Witness of Faith in Jesus Christ’ – NC Register

LATE-MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Do I Bow or Genuflect when Entering the Sanctuary? – Msgr. Charles Pope/Our Sunday Visitor
2.  Who is the Patron Saint of Altar Boys? – Get Fed™
3.  Five Reasons for Hope – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
4.  Christ & The Powers Of Darkness – Sophia Institute Press via Catholic Spiritual Direction
5.  This Bible Verse Reminds Us To Pray at Least Three Times a Day – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
6.  Finding Bethlehem – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
7.  The Persistence of Beauty – Andrew Balio at The Imaginative Conservative
8.  Advantages from Conformity to the Divine Will – Fr. J. Baptiste Saint-Jure, S.J./Tan·Direction
9.  Your Spiritual Family – Jessica Tucker at Missio Dei
10.  Why Is Mary Called ‘Queen of Heaven’? – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1. The Nine People You Meet In Adoration – Laura Ricketts at epicPew
2.  Christian In Ireland Jailed For Refusing To Use Preferred Pro-Nouns – O. O’Donnell at R. T. E.
3.  Here’s How To Celebrate the Virgin Mary’s Birthday in Style . . . & Grace – C. Gardiner/Aleteia
4.  U. K. Bookstore Chain Cancels Catholic-Friendly Journal for Wrongthink – Ed Pentin/Register
5.  What Shia LaBeouf Understands & Bishop Barron Does Not – Darrick Taylor, Ph.D./One Peter 5
6.  Non-Cardinal Archbishop of Milan Criticises Pope – Catholic Conclave
7.  A Plain Warning that Unrepentant Sexual Sin Excludes One from Kingdom of God – Msgr Pope
8.  A Catholic Mass Nightmare in the City of Angels (The Saint Camillus Center) – David L. Gray
9.  Different Kinds of Moral Monsters: Responding to Hart’s Parody of Catholics – Kwasniewski
10.  Do You Know About These 10 Most Remote Monasteries On Earth? – Korgaonkar/The Travel

NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Sidelined Priests Versus the Desperate, Failing Knowledge Monopoly – Catholic Stand
12.  Cant Get Enough of Padre Pio? Check Out This Rare Footage of the Saint – G Ryan/uCatholic
13.  Mont St. Michel: Key That Unlocks Our Understanding of Struggle bt. Good & Evil – GA
14.  The Zanchetta Affair (Part IV): A Blockbuster Article – Catholic World News
15.  The Woke Cure for Children of Divorce – Leila Miller at Catholic Answers Magazine
16.  7 Promises From Blessed Mother For Devotion To Her Sorrows – P M Armstrong/epicPew
17.  Can’t Have It Both Ways – A Treasure To Be Shared
18.  “It Ended In Tears”: How This Priest Helped a Hindu Uber Driver Find Jesus – ChurchPOP
19.  Beijing Hounds Chinese Church Seeking Safety Overseas – T Vejpongsa/et al/AP/ABC News
20.  Our Lady of Fatima Statue Stolen From Catholic Church in New Jersey – C.N.A./N.C. Register

THE OTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  New Translation of Absolution Prayer, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
22.  God’s Plan For Your Marriage Part 3 Of 3 – Daniel Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
23.  The Finding of St. Stephen’s Body, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
24.  When Feelings Attack Our Well-Being – Ralph Hathaway at Catholic365
25.  Liturgical Reform: The Council & the ‘Consilium’ – Rob. W. Shaffern, Ph.D./The Catholic Thing
26.  Pontifical Academy for Life: Personal Values Reign Supreme – Janet E. Smith at Crisis
27.  A Grand Week For Bible Readers – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
28.  New UK Health Chief, a Practicing Catholic, Under Fire for Pro-Life Views – CNA/NC Register
29.  Serbia Orthodox Church Head Publicly Supports EuroPride Ban – Jovana Gec at A. P. via Crux
30.  The Paleochristian Art of the Roman Catacombs – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

ANOTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
31.  Reading Aloud & Renewing Life in the Home – John Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft
32.  Pope Francis: God Works “Through Unexpected Events” – Aleteia
33.  Peace of Soul & the Spirituality of St. Martin de Porres – Giuliana Cavallini at Tan·Direction
34.  Walking With Gen Z: Religiously Complex – Benjamin Eriksen at The Catholic World Report
35.  Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
36.  Is Speculative Investing Immoral? – Andrew Flattery at Crisis Magazine
37.  Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
38.  Inculturation: A Wrong Turn, Part II: Common Claims of Proponents of Inculturation – NLM
39.  Former Leader of Middle East Relief Org. Recounts Kidnapping – M. B. Bracy/Ignitum Today
40.  Everyday Blessings – Sarah J. Pedrozo at Catholic365

Short Links:
Yoga Inside A Catholic Church – Tradition In Action
Bishop Zanchetta Should Be Reached For Comment – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

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Painful To Watch – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Calling Men to Greatness: How to Reject the Vice of Effeminacy, What a Priest Says – ChPOP
2.  Catholiphobia in Connecticut Classrooms – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
3.  5 Ways to Engage Children with Jesus, Part 3 of a Guide To Children’s Adoration – CatholicLink
4.  Newly Named Cardinal Says Gay Sex Is Not Sinful for Non-Christians – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.
5.  Shielding Evil: Cardinal McElroy, Fr. James Martin, & Bishop John Dolan – Jen. Hartline/Crisis
6.  Response to Peter Kwasniewski – Mary Healy at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
7.  The Queering of J. R. R. Tolkien – Jonathan Van Maren at The Bridgehead
8.  Cathedral Liturgy Flourishes at Savannah Cathedral – John P. Sonnen/Liturgical Arts Journal
9.  Is There a Perpetual Right to the Tridentine Rite? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
10.  In Ukraine, a Bishop Comes Into the Church: Orthodox Diocese Goes Catholic – The Pillar

NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Why Catholics Call Their Priests “Father” – Deacon Mike Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic™
12.  Conn. AG Launches Probe into School Admin’s Alleged Anti-Catholic Discrimination – N.R.O.
13.  Perseverance in Prayer – Fr. Albert P. Marcello, III, J.C.D. (Cand.), at Tan·Direction
14.  Amoris Lætitia & the Eunuch-makers – Eamonn Clark, STL/Christian Renaissance Movement
15.  Proclaim the Gospel & Sing the Psalms, But Do It without Emotion – David Clayton at N. L. M.
16.  I. V. F. is a Dystopian Fraud – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
17.  The “People of God” & the Continued Battle Over Vatican II – Larry Chapp, Ph.D./The C. W. R.
18.  This Teen Should be the Patron Saint of the Internet – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
19.  Australia’s Bishops Unveil Gender & Identity Guide For Schools – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
20.  Inner Emptiness, Pornography Addiction: Why Destructive Habits Form – J duBay/Missio Dei

THE OTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  Senior D. O. J. Official Refers to Alliance Defending Freedom as a “Hate” Group – C. M. R.
22.  Duc in Altum: Deepening Our Relationships – Jennifer Gregory Miller at Catholic Culture
23.  A Biblical Reason We Venerate Mary – J. P. Nunez at Catholic Exchange
24.  A Proposed Agenda For the U. S. Bishops – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor
25.  St. Michael & the Seven Sanctuaries – The Catholic Philadelphian at Catholic365
26.  What’s Happening to Work? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
27.  Dutch Diocese Abandons Rule to Offer Mass in Every Parish on Sundays – CNA/NC Register
28.  Biblical “Scholarship” Becomes Cultural Propaganda; Podcast – Eric Sammons at Crisis
29.  Arlington-D. C. Pilgrimage for T. L. M. to Take Place Sept. 17 – Edward Pentin/N. C. Register
30.  CCHD Gives Funds to Abortion Supporter Thompkins County Workers Center – Lepanto Inst.

ANOTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
31.  Saint for Modern Men: The Last Knight of Christendom, Emperor Bl. Karl of Austria – ChPOP
32.  Vandalizing Pregnancy Ctr ‘For Giving Out Diapers’ is ‘A Bit Much,’ Director Says – Register
33.  Small Things Done in Great Love – Maura Roan McKeegan at Catholic Exchange
34.  Did God Have a Wife? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
35.  The Ordinariate – The Gathering of Anglicans; Podcast – The Catholic Toolbox
36.  Abel’s Holy Sacrifice or Cain’s Meal Offering? – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
37.  The Importance of Recognizing Satan’s Existence – John Boyle/Homiletic & Pastoral Review
38.  A Tale Two Tables – What the World Gained & Then Lost Again – Amy Schisler at Catholic365
39.  Now the Laborer’s Task is O’er – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
40.  Exorcist Diary: Relic of the True Cross – Msgr. S. J. Rossetti, DMin, DD, PhD/Spiritual Direction

FINAL-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
41.  The Revolutionary Mission of the Medieval Hospital – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
42.  New Doc. on Sister Thea Bowman Highlights Her Faith, Justice Work – C. N. S./Catholic365
43.  Could J. R. R. Tolkien Ever Be Canonized a Saint? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
44.  Between Laxism & Rigorism – Christian B. Wagner at Scholastic Answers
45.  Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
46.  How Did Pope Francis Change the Order of Malta – A. Gagliarducci at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
47.  Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
48.  Democracy Won, Bishop Says After Big Voter Rejection of New Chilean Constitution – Reg
49.  How This Mother Teresa Documentary Sheds New Light on a Beloved Saint – CNA/The CWR
50.  Canonicals – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Vatican Scrambles to Shore Up Ukrainian Diplomacy – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at N. C. Register
Why Religious Freedom in China Should Matter to Catholic Americans – Our Sunday Visitor

Short Links:
The Pope of Cognitive Dissonance – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Five Myths Behind Traditionis Custodes & the Attack on the T. L. M. – New Liturgical Movement
The New ‘Lord of the Rings’ Spin-Off is Abysmal – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
This Is the Oldest Complete Latin Bible – George Ryan at uCatholic

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Posthumous Justice for Spanish Civil War Victims – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Fed Fishing Expedition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
After the American Civil War vs. Today’s Acrimony – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
Note: “A priest who is suffering requests a 54 day rosary novena for his intentions. But any prayers & sacrifices would be greatly appreciated.”
1.  Ornamental, Polychrome Marble Altars of the 17th & 18th Centuries – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  Thousands Venerate St. Bernadette’s Relics in London – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
3.  The Eucharistic Life of St. Teresa of Calcutta – Fr. Roger Landry at National Catholic Register
4.  The Real Female Tennis GOAT has Been Forgotten Because She’s a Christian – C. M. R.
5.  Tensions in the Catholic Tradition on Frequent Communion – New Liturgical Movement
6.  What’s Up With Pope Francis? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
7.  Cardinal Cupich, “Abuse of Power & Murder of Souls” – Michael Charlier via Rorate Cæli
8.  The Vatican Communications Fiascos Continue – Christopher R. Altieri/Catholic World Report
9.  The Coming Population Implosion – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
10.  M. T. D: Murderous Tyrannical Destruction – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

THE NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Restoring Beauty – Veil of Veronica
12.  A Prayer For Teachers – Thomas Griffin at Catholic Spiritual Direction
13.  Prayer To Imitate Mother Teresa’s Charity To the Poor – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
14.  Pontifical Academy of Life Approves & Supports Sodomy? – Fr. Z’s Blog
15.  Cardinal Dolan Hiding Bishop Hubbard of Albany’s Disciplinary Files – Albany Times Union
16.  Cardinal Roche Trying To Create Amazonian Rite, Destroy Latin Rite – Red Eclesial Panam. . .
17.  Pope Francis Pledges ‘Zero Tolerance’ for Sexual Abuse – UCA News
18.  Pope Francis Ignore Sexual Abuse Victims at Col. Where He was a Teacher; Vid – Canal A. . .
19.  Oberlin Col., N.P.R. Shocked Catholic Health Systems Follow Teachings on Birth Control – L.I.
20.  What Happened To the Other Half of the Colosseum? – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

THE OTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  The Holiness That Humanizes: Mother Teresa’s Loving Witness – Fr. Paul Scalia/NC Register
22.  LA Convent-Now-Maternity Home Sets Single Moms & Their Babies Up For Success – CWR
23.  A Smile Is the Beginning of Love: The Little Way of Mother Teresa – Kelly Marcum/Register
24.  The Sin of Sloth – Leon J. Suprenant at Catholic Answers Magazine
25.  More Bad Advice to Young Women From a Hollywood Star, & More Links – N. C. Register
26.  Pope Francis & the Paradox of the Council – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
27.  Why I Told a Stranger at a Coffee Shop to Break up With Her Fiancé, & More Links – B. I. C. B.
28.  Rings of Power: Jeff Bezos’s Billion Dollar Anti-Tolkien Fan Fiction – Ben Reinhard at Crisis
29.  More than a Feeling: One Missionaries’ Honest Reflection in Calcutta – Ignitum Today
30.  German Synod Determined to Undermine Priesthood – synodalerweg.de/Catholic Conclave

ANOTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
31.  Mother Teresa’s Feast Day: 25 Quotes on Living Life Beautifully – K. Yoder/CNA/NC Register
32.  New Mother Teresa Doc. Celebrates Saint’s Life on 25th Anniversary – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
33.  The Catholic Case for Labor – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
34.  Is the Order of Malta Still ‘Sovereign’? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
35.  On Private Revelations, Part I of VI; Video – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
36.  Synod of the Diocese of Victoria: Milestone or Millstone? – A Treasure To Be Shared
37.  Libertarianism, Jazz, & Critical Race Theory; Video – Edward Feser, Ph.D., via Catholic Culture
38.  Philip K. Dick’s Search for God through Fantasy – Michael Bertrand at Voyage Comics
39.  The Catholic Church, American Labor Unions, & the New Left – Fr. Geo. E. Schultze, S.J./CWR
40.  When God Calls – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Newly Elected Chinese Church Leaders Allied with Govt Vow to Proceed with Sinicization – Rgstr
Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

BEST OF THE REST:
US Bishops Urge Senate to Pass Protections for Working Moms in Labor Day Message – Register
Whether Grace Is a Quality of the Soul? – Christian B. Wagner at Scholastic Answers
The Meaning of the Keys of St. Peter – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register

Short Links:
The Novus Ordo is the Unique Expression? Homosexual Catholic Mass in Germany – Fr. Z’s Blog
Napoléon on Jesus – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Commie Constitution in Chile Rejected – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Powerful “Confession” by St Gemma Galgani Printed by Sophia Press – Bracy/Ignitum Today
2.  The Fascinating A. M. C. Series Better Call Saul – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
3.  Gag Them: Cardinal Müeller’s Repressed Consistory Speech – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual. . .
4.  Two Very Creepy Things Happened; Speeches by President Biden & Pope Francis – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  The Rehabilitation of Disgraced Roger Cardinal Mahony – George Neumayr/Amrcn Spectator
6.  Cardinal Müller Criticises Pope Francis for Sacrificing Cardinal Zen – Il Messaggero/C. Cnclv
7.  Chicago: the Saga of a Cancelled Parish – Trevor Alcorn at One Peter 5
8.  Bombshell Canada’s Synod on the Synod; a Fisk – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9.  The Vatican Is Wasting Its Authority – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
10.  The New Abortion Movement & Its Catholic Leaders – Thomas R. Ascik at The C. W. R.

NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  High Treason of the Plastic Bag – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand
12.  The Spiritual Sickness Many of Us Don’t Even Know We Have – Steve Robinson at Aleteia
13.  Was Pope John Paul I Murdered? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
14.  Catholic Hall at Oxford Sacrificed to Political Correctness – J. Shaw, J.D./Catholic Conclave
15.  Another Example of Pope Francis’ “Unique Expression” of Novus Ordo – Fr. Z’s Blog
16.  The Worst Sin – Anne DeSantis at Catholic365
17.  Pope Francis Overhauls Order of Malta – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
18.  How To Honor Holy Michael from the Womb to the Tomb – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
19.  Are Yelp’s Warning Labels on Pregnancy Centers Meant to ‘Scare Women Away’ – Register
20.  Around the World; Song of the Week – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

. . .THE OTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
21.  Why John Paul I Refused a Papal Coronation Ceremony – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
22.  Belonging to Christ: A Book of Catholic Poetry – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei
23.  Celebrating Latter Marymass, the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – New Liturgical Mvmnt
24.  ‘Mother Teresa: No Greater Love’: a Review – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
25.  Backpacking Is a Quintessential Christian Activity – J. Schroeder/National Catholic Register
26.  Beatification Homily for JP1: An Occasion To Bash People Who Love Tradition – Fr. Z’s Blog
27.  When You Pray, Pray This Way – David P. Deavel, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
28.  Sola Scriptura – a Conclusion – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
29.  Moralistic Therapeutic Deism–What’s to Hate? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
30.  Pope Francis Replaces Order of Malta Governing Body, High Offices – C. N. A./N. C. Register

ANOTHER-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
31.  On Gender Policies, Bishop Says Schools Must Defend Catholic Identity – Jn Lavenburg/Crux
32.  The Congregation in Honor of St. Rose of Lima Where All the Sisters are Named Rose – Rgstr
33.  Nurse Practitioner Fired for Refusing to Administer Abortion Inducing Drug – C. M. R.
34.  ‘Gender Support’ Plans at School: Here’s What Catholic Parents Need to Know – N.C. Register
35.  What Would Saint Thomas Aquinas Think of Integralism? – Charlie Camosy at The Pillar
36.  Socialism, Nationalism, & Tolkien – Alec Dent at The Dispatch
37.  Individualism & Socialism Versus The Family; Video – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
38.  Love Jesus More than Justice – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
39.  Can an Atheist be a Moral Realist? – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
40.  Inculturation, Wrong Turn Part IV: On Africanism of Zaire Use & Inculturation Failure – NLM

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Children Must Learn Philosophy – Christian B. Wagner at Scholastic Answers
Recognizing Every Person’s God-Given Dignity – Bryne Moses Salvador at Ignitum Today
Was Shakespeare Catholic? (Guest: Joseph Pearce) Podcast – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
Saint Bernard’s Advice To Catholics Who Fundraise – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Trinitarian Social Justice? – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Neck Scarves: Don’t Get Hung Up by Summer Heat – Meghan Ashley Styling/Catholic Mōdê Blog
Religious Stand in Solidarity with Those Arrested During Repression of Protests in Cuba – Rgstr
The Legendary Cloak of St. Peter Claver & How It Can Impact Our Lives – Fr. M. Rennier at Aleteia

Short Links:
Another ‘Catholic’ University Goes Woke – Complicit Clergy
Extremely Small Number of Faithful for Beatification of JP1 – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at S. O.
Are You Now Or Have You Ever Been a Traditional Catholic – D McClarey JD/TACatholic
Why We Say “Holy Toledo!” – George Ryan at uCatholic

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Ein Volk, Ein Reich, Ein Partei, Ein Fuhrer! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Black Lies Matter – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Coal Miners Help Push Tourists’ Dead Electric Car in West Virginia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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