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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Anglican Bishop Converts Because Catholic Church Doesn’t Adapt to the Modern World – CMR
2.  Ex-Anglican Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali Converts to Catholicism – Damian Thompson
3.  English Catholic Prelates Told Nazir-Ali Not to Convert – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
4.  University of Notre Dame Celebrates Sodomy – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  More Bad News about the Philadelphia Carmel – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  A Scientist Describes the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
7.  Trained by Jesuits, Now Called to be a Wymyn Priest – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Let’s Go Brandon! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  The Managed Decline of the Catholic Church – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
10.  Interview with Exorcist Fr. Vincent Lampert (YouTube) – Matt Fradd at Pints with Aquinas

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Vestments Worn By Catholic Priests – J. Burkepile/ChurchPOP
Revisiting My Post About Dating Outside the Church – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
The 8 Martyrs of Arima Proclaimed the Name of Jesus to the End – Luke O’Hara at Daily Register
Catholic Priest’s Advice on How to Start Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Seriously, Synodal? – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

BEST OF THE REST:
Wayward Shepherds, Scattered Sheep – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek at The Catholic Thing
Making Dystopia: The Rise of Ugly Modern Church Architecture – J.P. Sonnen/TAN Direction Blog
Are You Cording Me About Cords?! (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
German Synodal Path Dominated by Political Activists with Radical Demands – Edward Pentin
5 Important Lessons From St. Teresa of Ávila – Fr. Roger Landry at The Daily Register
Remembering 1066 – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
The “Mystery-Clauses”: Uniting Verbal & Mental Prayer in the Rosary – Tom’s Digest
What is the Origin of the St. Michael Prayer? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
Atypical Colour Combinations Seen in Historical Vestments – Sh. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Never Stop Buying Flowers – John Clark at The Daily Register
The Catholic Woman Who Pioneered the Field of Archaeology – Kat. Price at Church Life Journal
7 Things Few People Know About St. Francis of Assisi – Erin Rebar at EpicPew
Is There a Concerted Campaign to Silence Parents? – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer at The Daily Register
Christianity is About Embracing the Truth – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Misguided Compassion Hurts the Homeless & the Rest of Us Too – E. Benson at Return to Order
The Journey to the First Ordinariate Mass in NYC & Beyond – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society

Straight News:
Abp. Cordileone Clarifies Pelosi’s Papal Visit Not an Endorsement of Abortion Views – Register
Dallas Diocese Threatens To Expel Kids Whose Parents Opposed Mask Mandate – The Daily Wire
Judge Again Blocks NY Med Worker Vax Mandate Without Religious Exemption – Daily Register
The Liturgical Movement Between 2 Centuries: Live Discussion Today – New Liturgical Movement

Other News:
The Myth of the Stolen Country – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Solid Sociological Data Suggest the Liberal Experiment in the Church Has Failed – TACatholic
Meanwhile, Back in the People’s Republic of Canada – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  St. Joseph’s Celestial Appearance at Fatima – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Daily Register
2.  The Horan of Babylon on Why Catholics Should Use Preferred Gender Pronouns. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Fr. Gordon MacRae Marks 27 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment – Beyond These Stone Walls
4.  Deacon Steven Greydanus is Appalled – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
5.  The John Paul II Pontifical Institute in Turmoil – Richard A. Spinello at Crisis Magazine
6.  Vatican Smiles on Pelosi, Undercuts US Bishops – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
7.  ArchD. of Newark “Vicariously Liable” for Employing Theodore McCarrick – New York Post
8.  Dean Resigns After Filming of Questionable Music Video in Toledo Cathedral – Daily Register
9.  Biden’s Life Insurance Policy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  French Bishops Waffle on the Confessional Seal – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholic Priest’s Advice on How to Start Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
How To Smoke A Pipe Like Chesterton & Gandalf – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman
Are You Cording Me About Cords?! (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Immorality of the Mass Vaccination Program – Part II – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
From the Dadaist Dreamworld of the Fishwrap – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mind, Matter, Free Will: Water off a Duck’s Back – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today

BEST OF THE REST:

Insight & Analysis:
Selective Bewilderment – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Assault on the Seal & Creeping Incrementalism – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Question of Continuity of 1962 Missal & 1970 Missal: The Sunday Gospels – Rorate Cæli
Clandestine Ordinations Against Church Law: Lessons from Cardinals Wojtyła & Slipyj – 1P5
Collapse of Greco-Roman Paganism & Rise of Christianity in 4th Century – Gloria Romanorum
Ouija Boards: Everything You Need to Know – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Sloppy Clergy Abuse Report From France Stirs Up Bigots in Public Radio – TheMediaReport.com
Surviving “Synodality” – John A. Monaco at Crisis Magazine

How Metaphysical Certitudes Anchor Proofs for God – D Bonnette PhD/Homiletic & Pastoral Rev.
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
John Paul I, ‘The Smiling Pope,’ to be Beatified After Miracle Approved by Pope – Daily Register
The Hard Work of being a Catholic Thinker – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
We All Are Called to Sainthood; Why Do So Few Get There? – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Aquinas on Leadership: Helping Your People Make a Decision – Fr. Nathan Cromly at DGRfC
Only for Canonists – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Church Teaching Is Not Up for Vote – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
Two Jesus Statues Vandalized in Miami – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Italian Court Lifts Torzi Restrictions in Setback for Vatican Prosecutors – The Pillar

Straight News:
Pope’s Double Standard Toward the Swiss Guards – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Oxford Pub that Hosted JRR Tolkien & CS Lewis Saved from Closure – Charles Collins at Crux
Return to Beauty: Catholic Art Institute Conf. in Chicago, October 24 – New Liturgical Movement
Archbishop Broglio: Catholic Troops Can Refuse Vax – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Divine Worship Mass for St. John Henry Newman in Philadelphia – New Liturgical Movement
Couple to Couple League Marks 50th Anniv., Launch of Fertility Science Inst. – Ignitum Today
Una Voce International: New Edition of Gregorius Magnus Magazine – Jos. Shaw at Rorate Cæli

Other News:
Nazi America – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
VP of Dominion Voting Machines, Eric Coomer, is a Trump Hater – D McClarey JD/TACatholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Before & After: St. Joseph’s Chapel at St. Dominic’s Parish, Brick, NJ – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  Ronald Knox as Spiritual Master – David Deavel at The Imaginative Conservative
3.  What Heaven Must Be Like – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
4.  Satanists & New Prolife Catholics Dealt Setback – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
5.  The Strange Race for Chair of the USCCB Liturgy Committee – Ed Condon at The Pillar
6.  Papabile & Conclave in Sight, Operation Sant-Egido – Sandro Magister via L’Espresso
7.  How Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween? – Jordan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
8.  Mario Cardinal Grech is Thankful that Christendom is Kaput – D. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
9.  Pelosi & Francis – Observations – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  The Neuroses of Upper Middle-Class People – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Call for Courageous Priests – Patrick O’Hearn at TAN Direction Blog
Synodality Raises Many QuestionsFr. Raymond de Souza at The Daily Register
Healing & Reconciliation – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Where Do We Find Purgatory in the Bible? – John Martignoni at Catholic Exchange
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
Pope Discusses Climate Change with Pelosi as Abortion Storm Rages in Calif. – Catholic Herald

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Why Should I Use Holy Water? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
Physical & Mental Benefits of Meditating on the Rosary – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Arizona Food Blogger (& Catholic Convert) Sarah Garone – Alexandra Greeley at Daily Register

Liturgy:
The Hidden Meanings of Catholic Sacred Vessels – Jacqueline Burkepile at ChurchPOP
From Extemporaneity to Fixity of Form: The Grace of Liturgical Stability – New Liturgical Mvmnt

Vocations:
What is a Catechist Certification, & How Do I Get One? – Credible Catholic at Credible Catholic
Meet the Volunteer Friar Firefighters Started by St. Maximilian Kolbe – The Daily Register

The Eucharist:
A Protestant Discovers the Real St. Francis (Video) – Dr. Ma. Jo Burchard/Coming Home Network

Saints:
Prayer to Blessed Carlo Acutis for a Miracle – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Blessed Carlo Acutis: His Life, His Miracles & His Legacy – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Literature:
Friendship & Evangelization –Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at CatholicCulture.org
A Masterclass on the Catholic Church’s Diplomatic Mission – Jonathan Liedl at The Daily Register

Theology:
How Mary is the New Eve – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand

Et Cetera. . .:
Baby Steps You Can Take to Clean the Closet (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling

Secular Politics:
Meanwhile, Back in Australia S.S.R. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Documentation of Superior Effectiveness of Natural Immunity to the Virus – Steve Ray

The Diabolical:
Secular Halloween is Nearly Upon Us. . .What Counsel can an Exorcist Give? – Slaying Dragons
How Do I Leave Freemasonry – Explained – David Gray at DavidLGray.info

Church Politics:
Who Needs Synodality? – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Abp. de Moulins-Beaufort on Clumsy Wording on Confessional Seal with Interior Minister – Rgstr

History:
The Real Columbus & the Crisis of The WestFr. Seán Connolly at The Catholic World Report

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  13 Ideas for Restoring the Catholic Roots of Halloween – C. Salvucci at Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  The World of Marian Apparitions: Off the Shelf with Adam Blai – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
3.  Disturbed at America Magazine – One Mad Mom
4.  Mass Nightmares: Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion, Michigan – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
5.  A Catholic in a Time of Crisis with Bishop Athanasius Schneider (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine
6.  Catholic University Institutes Pride Week Featuring Drag Queen Gayla – Fr Salai SJ/Wash. Tms
7.  Msgr. Philippe Bordeyne, Destroying Humanæ Vitæ by a Thousand Qualifications – Register
8.  The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  The Often-Disappointing Quality of the Prayer of the Faithful – Msgr. Charles Pope
10.  Why are Vatican II Proponents Concerned about All the Wrong Things – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Ex-Swiss Guard Explains Why He Resigned for Not Taking Mandatory Vax – Edward Pentin
A Stumbling Block for Classical Utilitarianism; Water Off a Duck’s Back – A Cavallo/Ignitum Today
Does Anyone Know the Point of the Synod? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
Pope Names Master of Ceremonies for Vatican Papal Liturgies – H. Brockhaus/CNA/Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Pope Francis, London Real Estate Trial can become a Boomerang – Andrea Gagliarducci at MV
The Fair Beginning of a Time: Brave Knights – John Paul Sonnen at TAN Direction Blog
How Does US Abortion Law Compare to Those in European Countries – Brockhaus/CNA/Register
Baby Steps You Can Take to Clean the Closet (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
How the Late Exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth Discovered His Vocation to the Priesthood – Aleteia
KofC Documentary Shows the Enduring Faith of Native American Catholics – Pet. Jesserer Smith
Did Cecilia Marogna Help Secure a Kidnapped Nun’s Release? – The Pillar
Gender Theory: A Destructive Anthropology – Part II – Antonio Galindo at Catholic Stand
Defenders of Columbus Try to Save Explorer from “Cancel Culture” – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
Who Controls a Child’s Education? – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
Catholic Political Influence: The Elected. . .& the Elect – Jef. A. Mirus, Ph.D. at CatholicCulture.org

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Confusion, Contradictions, & Clarity – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
2.  Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego Attacks EWTN – Gerard O’Connell/America Magazine
3.  Exorcist Diary: Demons are Terrified – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
4.  Pope Francis, Ultra-Conservative? – Ed Condon at The Pillar
5.  Archbishop Cordileone Discusses Satanists’ Support for Abortion – CNA via CWR
6.  Why Did This Public Ultrasound Enrage Abortion Activists? – Francisco Veneto at Aleteia
7.  Parishioners in Deep Grief of Removal of Dominicans from Historic New Haven Church – Reg
8.  Why the Attempt to Return the Church to the ’70s Will Fail; Video – A Moore OP/V for Victory!
9.  Remember. . . the Real Problem is the Traditional Latin Mass! – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Bishop Athanasius Schneider Discusses Real Liturgical Renewal – Complicit Clergy

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Texas A&M Getting a New Catholic Church for Growing Campus Ministry – John Burger at Aleteia
Seeking Guidance, Finding Jesus in the Church – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Ask Father: Blessing of Guns & Ammo – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
Misbegotten Males & the Sexist Aquinas – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
What is the Golden Legend? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
What Does Heaven Cost? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
From Anglican Priest to Catholic Layman; Andrew Petiprin, YouTube – Creedal Theology & Culture

Liturgy:
Wesley’s Method: Frequent Prayer & the Daily Office – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society Blog
The Doctors of the Church in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Story of the First Ever Anglican Use Mass in NYC – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society Blog

Et Cetera. . .:
President Biden’s Pick for Vatican Ambassador: Former Sen. Joe Donnelly – The Daily Register
Baby Steps You Can Take to Clean the Closet (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling

Philosophy:
Thomistic Institute Talk – John Brungardt

History:
“Liquid bread”: An Introduction to Monk-Made Beer – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Why the Catholic Church Isn’t a Democracy – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Sacred Scripture:
Does the New Testament Support Communism? – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Exchange

Pontificate of Francis:
Opportunities Missed – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Scandals:
7 Things Catholics Need to Know About the French Report on Sexual Abuse – Daily Register
Questionable Statistics in the French Abuse Report – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org

Secular Politics:
An Alternative Religious-Exemption Form – Fr. David Nix at Padre Peregrino

Culture of Death:
Does Excommunicating Pro-Abortion Politicians Do Anything? – Fr. David Nix at Padre Peregrino
Voodoo & Its Enchantments – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
Gender Theory: A Destructive Anthropology – Antonio Galindo at Catholic Stand
The Trauma Abortion Has On Men (with Nathan Misirian) – Jn. Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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SVNDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE:

. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompressunwind, & rest. . .

Want Stronger Catholics? Teach Poetry – Matthew Anderson at The Catholic Thing
Do We Want Comfort or Do We Want Christ? – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
How to Unite Mind, Soul, & Body Against Sin – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at Aleteia
The Secret Desert Wisdom Every Man Needs – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman
Holy Orders – Fr. David Nix at Padre Peregrino
Battle Ready: No Mental Prayer, No Holiness – Fr. Ermatinger at TAN Direction Blog
Eye of the Needle a Gate? Five Biblical Myths Debunked – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
7 Faith-Filled Books to Add to Your Children’s Reading List – The Daily Register
Can You Skip Purgatory & Go Straight to Heaven? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Can the Devil Work Through Good People? – Dan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Penances – Michelle McDaniel at The Pillar
How I’m Learning to Bring Even My Smallest Burdens to God – Christina Ferguson at Radiant

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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SATVRDAY EDITION

NIGHT ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Devil Had a Field Day & Almost Won – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
2.  It’s Called a Paternity Case Honey – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  Watered Down Christianity Only Gets it Half Right – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
4.  2SLGBTQQIAA++ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  “All the Elements of the Roman Rite”? Mythbusting – Mat. Hazell at New Liturgical Movement
6.  Francis Opens the Synod Quoting Congar: “We Must Make a Different Church” – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Meanwhile, Back in Soviet Australia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  What’s Wrong with This Picture: Pope Happily Meets Death Monger – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Mendacity, The TLM Survey, & Pope Francis – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
10.  Ask Father: St. Irenaeus. . . Doctor of the Church? – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Baby Steps You Can Take to Clean the Closet (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pope Francis & Nancy Pelosi Meet at the Vatican – Catholic News Agency via The Daily Register
A Stumbling Block for Classical Utilitarianism – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
Do a ‘Celebration of Life’ Well after the Funeral Liturgy & Don’t Forgo the Funeral – Fr. McDonald

BEST OF THE REST:
Miguel de Cervantes & the Battle of Lepanto – Sarah Metts at Catholic Exchange
What is Original Sin? – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Pontifical Mass of Blessed Karl of Austria in California, Oct. 21 – New Liturgical Movement
The Assent to Truth, Goodness, & Beauty – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
What is a Synod in the Catholic Church? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Christian Socialism: Can They Truly Co-Exist? – Michael Cunningham at Catholic365.com
St. Irenaeus on Apostolic Doctrine – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Should Christians Believe in Karma? – Chris Stefanick at The Daily Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Catholic Mom Debunks 5 Common Excuses for Not Praying the Rosary – ChurchPOP
2.  Bishop Caggiano of Bridgeport Has Good Terms Regarding Traditionis Custodes – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Catholic Students Must Appeal to Secular Court to Guard Religious Faith at Catholic U. – NYP
4.  Repeating This Like a Metronome: Legion of “Christ” Has No Reason to Exist – Dyspeptic. . .
5.  Buyer’s Remorse? Marriage, Divorce, & Declarations of Nullity – Joe Tevington/Catholic Stand
6.  The Clash of Angels – Conor Gallagher at TAN Direction Blog
7.  Bemused Dallas Catholic Mom Reacts to Bishop Burns Vax Policies – Complicit Clergy
8.  Vatican Agency Directly Tied to Communism, Abortion, & Witchcraft (Video) – Lepanto Inst.
9.  The Incredibly Obvious. . . the Problem in the Church Today is . . . The TLM! – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Delusional – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
To Banish the TLM to the Catacombs – Father David Nix at Padre Peregrino
A New Film: “Saint”, Teresa of Ávila – Coco Blignaut at Catholic Stand

Liturgy:
2/3’s of US Catholics Unaware of Pope’s New Restrictions on TLM – C. Blazina at Pew Research

Et Cetera. . .:
CWR Interviews Me on My New Documentary “Abraham, Father of Faith & Works” – Steve Ray
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling

Saints:
The Legacy of Assisi – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine

Education:
Increasingly Diverse Families Embrace Home Schooling Amid Pandemic – L. Brown at Register

Secular Politics:
Gaseous Biden – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Irony & the Germans Haven’t Been on Speaking Terms for a Very Long time – The Amrcn Catholic
Dangerous Domestic Terrorists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Scandals:
What the French Abuse Report Says – The Pillar
Scandal-Ridden Legionaries of Christ Named in Pandora Papers – Inés San Martín at Crux Now

History:
The Catholic Problem of History – Prime Matters
Battle of Lepanto: 450th Anniversary of Defeat of Muslims in Bay of Patras – Steve Ray
The Glorious Martyrdom before Lepanto – Roberto de Mattei at OnePeterFive

Church Politics:
Cashing in on the Devil? – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at CatholicCulture.org

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  I was with You Right Up Until You Mentioned Tentacles – Mt Archbold/Creative Minority Report
2.  Google Launches a Pretty Incredible Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage Page – Aleteia
3.  Vatican Abuse Trial: Court Clears Defendants of Crimes – Han. Brockhaus at CNA via Register
4.  Bishop Strickland Calls Catholics to Storm Heaven in Rosary Novena;  Oct. 7 – ChurchPOP
5.  Archbishop Blair of Hartford Kicks Out Dominicans After 135 Years – I. Gentile, et al at News8
6.  German Catholic Bishops Embrace Heresy – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Responding to Mass Nightmare Complaints from St. John XXIII Church, Fort Myers – Dv. Gray
8.  Cardinal Turkson Defends Biden: Claims Promoting Abortion is Not a Mortal Sin – Life News
9.  Pope Accused of Playing God at Vatican Trial – Barbie Latza Nadeau at The Daily Beast
10.  ‘Welcome to Miami’ – Vatican Defendant Bought Condos with Shell Corps – The Pillar

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Catholic in the NYC Ballet — Claire Kretzschmar – Thomas Mirus at CatholicCulture.org
The Demons & The Swine – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
France Aghast after Damning Report on Sexual Abuse in the Church – Michael Cook/MercatorNet
The Problem of Idolatry Today – William Hemsworth at Catholic Stand
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
How St. Joseph Helped Us This Year: Our Big Announcement – Dan Burke/SpiritualDirection.com

Et Cetera. . .:
Action Item! Fr. Dana Christensen & Seven Sisters Apostolate – Fr. Z’s Blog
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Evangelization of the Jewish People – Philip Primeau at Crisis Magazine
Feasting in the Valley of the Shadow of Death – The Fruitful Hollow

The Eucharist:
St. Faustina’s Prayer before the Holy Eucharist – Aleteia

Sacred Architecture:
New Orleans St. Joseph Church an Architectural Marvel Since Its 1892 Dedication – Register
Princeton Univ. Architecture: The Good, the Beautiful & the Ugly – New Liturgical Movement

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
God Wills You to Be Happy – St. Alphonsus at TAN Direction Blog
Statue of Mary Intact after Hurricane Ida Draws Attention – Francisco Veneto at Aleteia
Something Missing, Something Found – Matt Swaim at Coming Home Network

Liturgy:
A Carthusian Treatise for the Novice at Mass – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Case Study in Influence of Candles & Candlesticks, Harmony & Proportions of Altars – LAJ

Theology:
Why Didn’t Jesus’ Death Remove All Suffering? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor

Sacred Music:
On Discerning the Treasury of Sacred Music – John Paul Sonnen at TAN Direction Blog
CMAA’s Fall Virtual Sacred Music Workshop – Jn. Donelson-Nowicka at New Liturgical Movement

Pontificate of Francis:
The Pope’s Corruption Problems – Gerald Posner at Forbes

Secular Politics:
Authentic Gibberish – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pfizer Scientists Admit Natural Immunity likely Superior to Vax – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
The Rest of the Story – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fed Govt Issues Guidance on Vax Religious Exemptions – Christine Rousselle at CNA via Register
Parental Terrorism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Busts – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Totalitarian Democracy Revisited – Deacon James H. Toner at Crisis Magazine
Cuban Socialism Has Been a Failure & The Left Must Face Up to It, Priest Says – CNA via Register

Bishops Behaving Badly:
German Bishops Join the Wolves – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic Thing

Culture of Death:
As Legionnaires Fought Sex Abuse Claims, Secret Trusts Poured Millions Into Properties – ICIJ

Scandals:
Formation of Priest Who Abused Minors: How Did He Slip Past Screening Policies – Register
Vatican Finance Trial: Judges Order Prosecutors to Re-Do Interrogations – CNA via Register

Church Politics:
Traditionism: Are Scripture & Tradition Enough? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Can I Trust Fr. Casey Cole? Is His Critique Of “The Chosen” Valid? – SpiritualDirection.com
2.  Michigan Township Fights to Block Padre Pio Religious Center – Kathy Schiffer at Register
3.  Beautiful: Women Enters Cloistered Convent, Family Weeps & Bids Farewell – ChurchPOP
4.  7 Things You Need to Know About St. Faustina & Her Vision of Hell – The Daily Register
5.  Another One Bites the Dust: Audrey Assad Leaves Catholicism – Dv. Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
6.  450th Anniversary of Lepanto Battle, Card. Burke Calls for a Holy League – Fr. Rich. Heilman
7.  Clericalist Bully in KCMO Attacks Young Priests Cleaning Up the Mess He Caused – Fr Zs Blog
8.  Signs of Fatigue – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Evidence of Hell – Stephen Clark at Catholic365.com
10.  To Get the Vax or Not? Why Many Americans are Refusing – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Now That’s a Monstrance, Stewing In Humiliation, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Why Don’t We Know Mary’s IQ? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
For Newsmax Anchor, Faith Comes First – Kathy Schiffer at Crisis Magazine

Literature:
Most Exciting Work of Fiction Ever Is a Catholic Novel, & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging

Mysticism & Spirituality:
7 Ways to Bond with Your Guardian Angel – Alex R. Hey at EpicPew
15 Promises from Our Lady to Those Who Pray the Rosary – Tom Perna

Education:
Q&A: What is ‘Franciscan’ about Franciscan Univ. of Steubenville? – Cardinal Newman Society

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Did Jesus Start a Church, or The Church?: The Protestant Logical Fallacy – Catholic365.com

Et Cetera. . .:
Cardinal Urosa, RIP – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling

Liturgy:
A Dispatch from the CIC – OnePeterFive
Ad Orientem: Restoring a Sense of the Sacred to the Mass – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
On the Impressive Ceremonies of the TLM (Usus Antiquior) – Liturgical Arts Journal

Culture of Life:
Pro-Life Rallies Counter Pro-Abortion Protests Across the United States – The Daily Register

Sacred Scripture:
What Bl. Franz Jägerstätter, St. Zélie Martin, & St. Jerome Taught Me About Scripture – Register

Theology:
A God Made of Uncommon Sense – Al Costa at Catholic Stand

Church Politics:
Cardinal Turkson: Biden Shouldn’t be Refused Communion, Say What? – CatholicCulture.org
Gamaliel . . .
– Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Secular Politics:
Meanwhile, Back in Soviet Australia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Colorado Med School Has Alleged ‘Inquisition’, Rejects Religious Exemptions to Vax – CWR
No Place is Safe From the Left – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
When the French are the Voice of Reason – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Life Jackets Uber Alles – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Scandals:
I’m Surprised It’s That Many (4) Irish Seminarians – D.P. at Dyspeptic Mutterings
In Vatican Trial Surprise, Defense Turns the Tables & It Might Work – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Vatican Finance Trial: Judges to Rule Whether to Keep or Scrap Case After Missteps – Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Warning: Seeing Our Soul as God Does – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
2.  5 Luftballoons: What Happened In Frankfurt – The Pillar
3.  Exorcist Diary: Satanic Images Tempt the Young – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
4.  The Fire of Judgment on Those who Reject Jesus – Amelia M. Carlson at Catholic365.com
5.  The Clans, the Canceled Priests, & You – One Mad Mom
6.  Church Collapse In Cincinnati – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Looming Catholic Civil War? – James Diddams at Juicy Ecumenism
8.  Wokeism Makes Hostile Takeover of a Jesuit University – L. Sweeney/S. Yenor/American Mind
9.  Shocked to See the Current Regime Shut Down So Many Trad Communities – Fr. Jn. Hunwicke
10.  Swiss Guards Resign, Commander Reportedly Threatened as Vatican Imposes Vax – E Pentin

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Pope Francis, & the Narrative about the Second Vatican Council – Andrea Gagliarducci
Taiwan – Donald R. McClarey, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
On the Credibility of the Catholic Church – Robert Cardinal Sarah at Adoremus
Requesting Prayers & Donations – Tito Edwards at Ignitum Today
Our Terrorist Pop. . . – D.P. at Dyspeptic Mutterings
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
The Ultimate Non-Sense of Midnight Mass (Netflix) – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both

Mysticism & Spirituality:
The Lost Art of Sacrifice – Dan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
Holding the Hand of Purity – Susan Skinner at Veil of Veronica
Is It Righteous Anger or Sinful Rage? – Bill Dodds at Our Sunday Visitor
Praying as a Couple – The Fruitful Hollow
A Devotional Blueprint for the Domestic Church – Alexis Kazimira Kutarna at Adoremus

Social Justice:
A Girl Asked Archbishop Kurtz Why God Allows Disabilities, Here’s His Response – Register

Education:
Catholic School Adds Gender ID to Policy Handbook, People Freak – Creative Minority Report
Time for an Exodus from Public Schools? – Emily Raines at Cardinal Newman Society
Only True Catholic Education Can Save Our Culture – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
The Tough Part: Marriage, Kids, Empty Nest – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
A Consecration to St. Joseph for Men – Joseph Pronechen at The Daily Register

Theology:
Why Not Eastern Orthodoxy? with Erick Ybarra (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine

Saints:
Why Does St. Jerome have a Skull in His Study? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
Who Was St. Francis of Assisi? 12 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin at Daily Register
St. Jerome: The Slow Work of Sanctity – Tony Crescio at Catholic365.com

Literature:
The Return of the Patriarchal King – Andrew E. Harrod at Crisis Magazine
Before Church & State – Fr. Bevil Bramwell, O.M.I., at The Catholic Thing

Church Politics:
What is a Canceled Priest? – Fr. John P. Lovell at OnePeterFive
5 Things to Know About the Vatican Finance Trial Involving Cardinal Becciu – The Daily Register

Et Cetera. . .:
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Catholic Communion Wine – ChurchPOP
The Day My Guardian Angel Saved My Life – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365.com
How the Culture’s View of Masculinity Can Actually Be Toxic – ChurchPOP
Prayer Requests & Donations – Tito Edwards at Catholic Stand
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Prayers & Donations Request – Tito Edwards at The American Catholic

Pontificate of Francis:
Why Is God Missing in the Economy of Francesco? – John Horvat, II, at Crisis Magazine

Culture of Death:
Númenor & the Decline of America – Ben Reinhard at Crisis Magazine
Sex Abuse Probe: French Church had 3,000 Child Abusers – AP via Crux Now

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Big Pulpit is Requesting Your Prayers & Donations – Tito Edwards at Newsman
2.  The League – One Mad Mom
3.  Peter Kreeft: The Shocking Life of Jesus – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
4.  Working with Your Guardian Angel – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
5.  The Immorality of the Covid-19 Vaccination Program – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
6.  God Doesn’t Talk to Me: How to Learn to Listen – Elizabeth Slaten at Catholic East Texas
7.  Springtime! Cincinnati to Eliminate 70% of Its Parishes – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  ‘The Prophesy of St. Francis’ & the ‘Franciscans of the Immaculate’ – Fr. David Nix
9.  Four Men Entered Seminary in All of Ireland This Year – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  The Real Prayer of St. Francis – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Why A Home Blessing Repulses Demons, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
If It is the Case that the Homosexualist Agenda is Harming the Church Then. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Insanity on Stilts – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Vigano: A Jesuit on the Throne of Peter Violating Ignatius’ Rule, Addendum – Roma Locuta Est
Marriage – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Exorcizing DemonsFr. Jerry Pokorsky at CatholicCulture.org
Which Saints Spoke to Their Guardian Angels? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
Suffering When Our Children Lack Faith, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging

Sacred Scripture:
A Short Route to Chaos – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
An Anglican Home in the Catholic Church – Christopher Mahon at Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
God, Beauty, Symmetry in Science – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
The Intellectual Appeal of Catholicism – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at Catholic World Report
Evangelism: Sometimes Just Being There Is Enough – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand

Education:
Doomed to Marry Beneath Them? Marriage & the Gender Gap in College Ed. – D Ayers PhD/Crisis
Why is It ‘The’ Catholic University? – The Pillar

Sacred Music:
How to Get Catholic Congregations Singing – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society Blog
St. Robert Bellarmine’s Hymn for the Guardian Angels – New Liturgical Movement

Witty:
A Little Witticism Just to Lighten Your Day, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging

Literature:
Announcing: New TAN Books Blog “TAN Direction” – J.P. Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
2 Books That Inspired St. Therese – Catholic Link
A Call to Adventure: Tolkien’s ‘The Hobbit’ & the Christian Story – Voyage Comics & Publishing

Liturgy:
The Necessary Moral & Physical Criteria for True Participation in the Liturgy? – Adoremus
Divine Worship Mass of Our Lady of Walsingham in NYC, with Photos – New Liturgical Movement

Vocations:
Single People Have a Powerful Vocation – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand

Saints:
The Life of St. Jerome, by Alessandro Allori – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Et Cetera. . .:
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling

Social Justice:
Immigration, Justice, & Reality – The Daily Register

Bishops Behaving Badly:
Then My Advice to Cardinal Gregory is Don’t be Divisive – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Pontificate of Francis:
Jorge & the Jews – Fr John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment

Church Politics:
German Synod Wants to Debate Whether Priests are Needed in the Church – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Divide Between the Bishops & the Faithful – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Pray for Conversion of the Hierarchy to Get Back to Basics & Stop This Suicide – Fr. McDonald
My Battle Cry for Church Renewal? Debureaucratization! – J. Mirus, Ph.D.,  at CatholicCulture.org
Down the Rabbit Hole of Synodality – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine

Culture of Death:
How Homosexuality Harms the Church – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
State AGs are Investigating Sex Abuse & the Catholic Church, Here’s a Status Update – The Pillar
To Be “Pro-Choice” Is to Be Anti-Catholic – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine

Religious Freedom & Liberty:
Massacre in Nigeria – Catholic News Agency

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

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