Robert Edwards

MORNING ISSUE:

. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .

Advice from 3 Monks for Overcoming Acedia – Marzena Devoud & Matthew Green at Aleteia
“Men Must Be Changed by Sacred Things, & Not Sacred Things by Men” – 1P5
Parish Movable Feasts: How Meal Fellowship Can Build Up the Kingdom of God – AC Society
Former Witch Turns Catholic After Mysteriously Smelling Roses While Praying Rosary – CP
12 Habits of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati That Every Young Adult Should Copy – Aleteia
Chivalry In The Modern World – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman
Benjamin West’s Woman of the Apocalypse & the Winged Virgin – Liturgical Arts Journal
See the Holy Trinity in a New Way With This Old Icon – Kathy Schiffer at The Daily Register
St. Gemma Galgani & Her Friendship With Her Guardian Angel – O. Haumonte/Catholic Exchange
Early Christian Settlement with Pilgrim Center Unearthed in Egypt – J-P Mauro at Aleteia
Federica’s Victory – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Are Guardian Angels Really a Thing? (& How Do We Know?) – Mary Farrow at The Pillar

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Did Jesus Appear Above the 9/11 Ground Zero Memorial? Viral Photo – ChurchPOP
2.  Recognizing Wisdom From Above in Your Life – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
3.  3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
4.  Leaving Twitter – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
5.  Rod Dreher Book Interview: ‘Live Not By Lies’ & Totalitarianism of Secularism – Ed Pentin
6.  Why Bother? I Say, “Fight Mediocrity” – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
7.  One Question the Plenary Should Ask – Philippa Martyr, Ph.D., at The Catholic Weekly
8.  The Portal: Oct. 2021 Edition – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
9.  Plain Racism, Pure & Simple – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  The Murder Capitol is Afraid of Church Militant – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report

BEST OF THE REST:
TAN Books is Doing It’s Part in Troubling Times. . . Just as It Always Has – Fr. Z’s Blog
Charles Coulombe Joins the Editorial Board of OnePeterFive – OnePeterFive
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Cult of The Left becomes Weirder & Destructive with Each Passing Day – TACatholic
How I Learned to Mistrust the Synod Process – Philip Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
Francis Rips Trads, EWTN as Doing the “Work of the Devil” – Creative Minority Report
Jesuit Felt Banner Style Art – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Spanish Politicians Object to Pope’s ‘Apology’ for Abuses of American Colonization – Crux Now
Lepanto’s Lessons – Michael Warsaw at The Daily Register
Will the Swiss Guard Allow Women Soldiers in the Future? – CNA at 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

MORNING ISSUE:

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Is the Antichrist Here? — Dr. Ralph Martin – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Reclaiming Catholic Culture: Popular Piety in the Modern World – M. Goepel/Catholic Stand
A Treasure Scorned — Why Virginity Baffles Our Culture – Jn Grondelski PhD/Register
Prayer & the Grace of God – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Catholics Start New Veritas Catholic Information Center in So. Carolina – Register
Celebrating the Year of Dante – Jared Staudt at Building Catholic Culture
The Morality of Archaeology & Respecting Human Mortal Remains – Daily Register
Shahnaz Bhatti, a Testimony of a Catholic Nun in Afghanistan – M.  Tubani/ACN/Aleteia
Evangelizing: What Is It, & How can We, as Individuals, Evangelize? – Catholic365.com
What is Christendom? – Charles A. Coulombe at OnePeterFive
Fight the Good Fight Against Moral Relativism – Michael Anthony Lupo/Catholic365.com
How Do Friendships Endure? by a Monk of Pluscarden Abbey – New Liturgical Movement
A List of Sacramentals To Use – Catholic Link at Catholic-Link
Bringing Chivalry Back: How God Calls Men to Be Knights for Our Time – ChurchPOP
Dating 101: When to Call It Quits – Chris Meadows at Simply Catholic

Et Cetera. . .:
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling

Liturgy:
Maronite Liturgy Follow-Up: Example from Feast of the Birth of John the Baptist – NLM

Vocations:
Remember You Made a Vow to Guard Her Soul – Marlon De La Torre, Ph.D./Knowing Is Doing

Saints:
A Roman Mystery: The Lost Tomb of St. Jerome – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Gemma Galgani & Her Friendship With Her Guardian Angel – Catholic Exchange
Gregory the Great’s Pastoral Advice Amid Crisis – Chris Meadows at Simply Catholic
Fr. Aloysius Schwartz & The Catholics Who Changed the World – Catholic Exchange
Why is St. Peter Wearing a Sling in His Statue at the Vatican? – Rachel Shrader/Get Fed™

Sacred Art:
Is There a Melody Hidden in Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Theology:
What Does God Do When I Sin? – Marlon De La Torre, Ph.D., at Knowing Is Doing
Will Souls in Hell Receive Resurrected Bodies? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Philosophy:
The Godfather of the Trad Movement is the Greatest Thomist of the 20th Century – 1P5

Literature:
Tolkien’s Abandoned Sequel To Lord Of The Rings & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging

Education:
Free Will Disproved by Science? – Matt Nelson at Strange Notions
Nihilism Is Not Cheap: Liberal Education & the Limits of Reason – The Daily Register

Culture of Life:
Catholic Medical Ethics: Respect for the Sanctity of Life – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand

Pontificate of Francis:
Francis & the Ordination of Women – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Mexican Archbishop Abolishes FSSP Parish, Citing Pope Francis – Catholic World Report
Rethinking the Papacy (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine
If the Jews Are Angry With Francis, There’s a Reason – Sandro Magister

Church Politics:
John Zmirak is Right – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
When He’s Right – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Vivat – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Culture of Death:
Progressive Catholics Respond to Texas Heartbeat Law – Guest Writer at Juicy Ecumenism

Religious Freedom & Liberty:
Attack on Christians in Nigeria Described As a ‘Massacre’ – The Daily Register

Secular Politics:
Parents Shouldn’t Tell Schools What to Teach Their Children – 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Angels Will Be Present at the Moment of Your Death – Msgr. Charles Pope/Daily Register
2.  The Impact of Church Attendance on Child Development & Family Life – Andrew Houser/Acton
3.  Why ‘Leaf By Niggle’ is Tolkien’s Hidden Catholic Treasure – Voyage Comics & Publishing
4.  Consider Establishing an Altar or Chapel in Your Dwelling – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Is the Eucharist Failing Catholics? – Edward J. Barr, J.D., at Roma Locuta Est
6.  The Casaroli Myth – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
7.  The Sin of Divorce with Leila Miller (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
8.  Even the Demons Admit that St. Michael is the Greatest Angel – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
9.  No Comment Needed – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Clear Words from a Good Priest on Traditionis Custodes & Worst Case Scenarios – Fr. Zed

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
New St. Joseph Prayer Book! – Sister Helena Burns, F.S.P., at Hell Burns
Oldest Marian Shrine In The US, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Pope: ‘My Intuitions, My Perceptions & My Spirituality’ come from Vatican II – CNA/CWR
An Invitation to Stand By the Truth – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Fr. Emil Kapaun: 18 Things Every Catholic Should Know About This Heroic Priest – Register

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Why Be Catholic & Not Just Christian: Assurance In What The Church Is – Catholic East Texas
Four Keys to Evangelization with Six Proven Ways to Grow Your Parish – ACS Blog
“Who is like God?” Rebuilding Catholic Social Order – Jane Stannus at OnePeterFive
Figs & Faith – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

Liturgy:
Divine Worship Mass of Our Lady of Walsingham in NYC – New Liturgical Movement

Saints:
The Intercession of Saint Michael in Christian History – Adam Blai at Catholic Exchange
Why are the Archangels Celebrated on September 29? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Who is Like God? – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing

Education:
Catholic College Boom: Smaller Institutions Thrive as Enrollments Take a Hit – Register
18 Months Into Pandemic, Catholic Homeschooling is on the Rise – Mt. Wilson at The Pillar
The Case for Catholic Colleges – The Daily Register

Social Justice:
A ‘Very Special Day’ for People With Special Needs in Knoxville, Tennessee – Daily Register

Witty:
Traditionalist Gaslighting – Eccles is Saved

Secular Politics:
Here’s How to Beat Liberal Censorship of Ideas – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
Pay Attention to Profanation, Blasphemy, & False gods – Leila Miller’s Blog
Trust Some Experts – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Supreme Court Sets Argument Date for Challenge to Roe V. Wade – Matt Hadro at CNA
Contribute to a Worthy Cause – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Culture of Death:
My Husband’s Porn Addiction Is a Cross I Could Never Bear Without Christ – Daily Register
Abp. Listecki: Trans Students ‘Unknowingly’ Admitted to Catholic Seminaries – Daily Register
Bishop Burbidge of Arlington Is Right About Gender Ideology – I. Pruitt at The American Spectator
Promotion of Abortion By Act Or By Omission – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand

Church Politics:
US Theologians Appointed to Vatican’s International Theological Commission – Daily Register
Pope Appoints Bp. Rob. Brennan to Brooklyn – Christopher White at National Catholic Reporter
Wolves, Lambs, & Wykehamists – Fr. John Hunwicke Mutual Enrichment
Nancy Pelosi’s Faulty Theology: Free Will & Abortion – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at The Daily Register
Traditionalist, Progressive: Sorting Out the Catholic Tradition – Prime Matters
St. Michael as Retired General – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Hierarchy as Middle Management – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine

Religious Freedom & Liberty:
Of Course Churches Are Burning – Catholic Stand
Colorado Parish Church Vandalized with Pro-Abortion Graffiti – The Daily Register
America’s Mythical ‘Law’: Separation of Church & State – John Gerard Lewis at Catholic365.com

Et Cetera. . .:
Former USCCB president Bishop Pilla dies at 88 – CNA at Catholic World Report
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling

Pontificate of Francis:
Pope Francis Decries Abortion & Euthanasia as Treating Human Life Like ‘Waste’ – 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

MORNING ISSUE:
1.  How Can I Know The Will Of God In My Life – Fr. John Bartunek at SpiritualDirection.com
2.  Pray It Forward, For the Purgatorians – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
3.  Karma is Darker & Less Hopeful Than People Realize – Chris Stefanick at The Daily Register
4.  Benet Academy, Althoff Catholic H.S., & the Banality of Catholic Trendiness – David Gray
5.  175 Years Ago, Mary Appeared at La Salette, & Wept – Fr. Tho. More Garrett at Daily Register
6.  The Attack on Faithful Priests with Fr. John Lovell – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
7.  The Bishop Cancelled the Memorial Requiem for My Mother – Victor Fuentes at OnePeterFive
8.  What is Happening in the Church & in These USA, A Visual Image – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  What Does Pope Francis Get Out of Destroying the West? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
10.  Francis’ Dialogue with Jesuits in Bratislava: Wow – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Lost Masterpiece: Found Hanging in NY Church for Years, & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogs
Catholic Ethics – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Catholic Resistance: “Minoritenkirche” in Vienna Now Belongs to the SSPX – Roberto Mattei
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Disagreeing With Francis is Now Called “The Work of the Devil” – The American Catholic
The Maronite Liturgy’s Corruption under Modern Western Influence – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Quo Vadis, Anglicanorum Coetibus? A Reflection from Indonesia – ACS Blog
NFL Kicker Justin Tucker is a Devout Catholic – ChurchPOP
Fr. Kapaun’s Vigil & Funeral Mass to Be Livestreamed – The Daily Register
St. Raphael the Archangel: Our Patron Saint & Angelic Friend – Fr Broom OMV/Catholic Exchange
EWTN, Relevant Radio, & Napa Institute Announce Joint Rosary to End Abortion – CNA/CWR
Prayer: A.C.T.S. of a Soul – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand

Saints:
Martyr-Nuns’ Last Prayer before being Killed by Muslims – Sarah Robsdottir at Aleteia
St. Thomas More: A Man For Our Season – Michael Sandifer at Catholic Stand
St. Athanasius on St. Anthony’s Early Life – Christian Renaissance Movement
Blessed Columba Marmion: a Saint for our Times – Fr. Nathaniel Dryer at Catholic Stand
Blessed Hermann the Cripple – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
St. Satyrus, the Brother of St. Ambrose – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Liturgy:
Catholic Converts Surveyed Say: “Give Us the Latin Mass!” – OnePeterFive
Protestant Shares Experience at Mass: “I Felt Something Through My Body” – ChurchPOP

Sacred Scripture:
Two Bible Riddles – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Jericho & Archaeology — Disproof of the Bible? – Dave Armstrong at The Daily Register
Is Mary the Queen of Heaven Condemned by the Prophet Jeremiah? – Steve Ray
Pope to Bishops: The Saints Spread the Gospel, Not a ‘Social Program’ – Daily Register
Final Volume of Commentary of Gospel of Matthew Focuses on Liturgy, Eucharist – CWR
11 Bible Quotes to Help Build Your Trust in God – Angelo Stagnaro at The Daily Register

Literature:
3 Decades Later, This Classic Book About the New Age Is More Relevant Than Ever – Register
British Writer’s Exploration of Her Jewish Past, Catholic Present, & the Eichmann Trial – PD
Book Alert: Collected Essays by the Late Great Fr. Paul Mankowsky, S.J. – Fr. Z’s Blog

Witty:
Only for Creative Philologists – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Sacred Music:
A Beautiful Meditation on Time from an Old Hymn – Msgr. Charles Pope/Community in Mission

Sacred Architecture:
Positive Trends in Sacred Architecture with Duncan Stroik – Cy Kellett at Catholic Answers
Benedictine College’s Classical Architecture Pgm Builds to a Beautiful Future – Register
Photopost: House Chapels, Oratories, & Prayer Corners – New Liturgical Movement

Charity:
Love The Sinner, Hate The Sin – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand

Sacred Art:
Renaissance Art Flourishes at St. Thomas Aquinas in Charlotte – Liturgical Arts Journal
North American Ordinariate Ordo Kalendars for 2022 Ready to Order – ACS Blog

Religious Freedom & Liberty:
Human Rights Activist: Christians in Myanmar Suffering Amid Crackdown – The Daily Register
English University Accepts Appointment of Chaplain Who Tweeted About Abortion – Register

Et Cetera. . .:
Make a Satan Piñata for Michaelmas – Timothy Flanders at OnePeterFive
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Christians Always Recognized the Pope’s Authority: Proof from 1st Century – Daily Register

Church Politics:
Can a Catholic Have “Doubts” about Vatican II – Jean-Pierre Maugendre at Rorate Cæli
Who is Going to be No. 2 in the Vatican City State Administration? – CNA via The Daily Register
Toronto Archdiocese Requires Regular Testing for Unvaxxed Clergy & Employees – Register

Pontificate of Francis:
The Pope & EWTN – Msgr. Richard C. Antall at Crisis Magazine
Dear Pope Francis: Thinly Veiled Statements Never Impress Me – David Griffey/Daffey Thoughts
Nobody Does Pop Jargon Like Pope Francis – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Culture of Death:
Indiana Police Investigating Priest Accused of Sexual Misconduct with a Minor – OSV
Catholics Cannot Accept Same-Sex Unions – Christopher Malloy at Crisis Magazine
Experts Now Believe Sodom was Destroyed by a Meteor – Aleteia
Sin Is Shiny & Enticing — & Deadlier Than You Realize – The Daily Register

Secular Politics:
California Governor Signs Bill to Replace Junipero Serra Statue – Aleteia
Australia is a Continent Sized Jail – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Hero Marine Jailed for Free Speech – Donald R. 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Hilarious: Penn State Fan Trolls Auburn with Catholic Taunt – Matthew Archbold at CMR
2.  Europe’s Most Unapologetically Christian Nation & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
3.  The Power of a Blessed Home: Why a Home Blessing Repulses Demons – Msgr. Rosetti/ChP
4.  Cardinal Kasper the Voice of Orthodoxy? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Everything Everyone Knows About Galileo Is Wrong, How to Set the Record Straight – Register
6.  Even Today, There are Heroes Among the Clergy – Don. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
7.  Just to Lighten Your Day a Little. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Priest Arrested After Using Parish Money to Fund Gay Sex Parties – Complicit Clergy
9.  Cri de Coeur: “What Next?” After Which, Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Exorcist Diary: The Spirit of St. Michael – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at SpiritualDirection.com

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Surgeon Who Operated on Cardinal Sarah: ‘I Could Feel His Holiness’ – The Daily Register
New Remote Math Courses for Christian Homeschoolers – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Pope Francis & Those Conclave Voices – Andrea Gagliarducci at MondayVatican
Why Is It So Hard To Be Good? – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
The Fake Theology Behind Vaccine Mandates – Janet E. Smith at Crisis Magazine
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Cardinal Pell Vs. The Benedict Option – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Why You Should Baptize Your Pandemic Baby as Soon as Possible – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Why All People Suffer – Dan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com

Saints:
A Servant’s Homecoming: What’s Going on with Fr. Kapaun? – The Pillar
A Journey to the Shrine of St. Padre Pio – Aleteia

Liturgy:
Quatuor Tempora: Notes on Origin & Meaning of Ember Days – Liturgical Arts Journal

Sacred Scripture:
It’s Biblical to Ask Saints to Pray for Us – Matthew Olson at Ignitum Today

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Acquired Virtues – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today

Sacred Music:
The St. Ann Choir Celebrates Its 58th Anniversary – G. DiPippo/New Liturgical Movement

Theology:
Exploring the Queenship of Mary – Briana Huddleston at Catholic Stand

Culture of Death:
The Pelosi Dialogues – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Church Politics:
Cardinal Pell Says He Underestimated Reform Opponents – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Reaction to the Cruel Suppression in Guadalajara – Fr. Z’s Blog
Spin Cycles Surround Parolin’s ‘Correction’ of Pope Francis – John L. Allen, Jr./Crux

Secular Politics:
The Great Replacement – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Australia: Putting the “Police” Back in the Police State – D. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Demand for Evidence of White Supremacists in Media Exceeds Supply – TACatholic

Bishops Behaving Badly:
How Wise Are Serpents? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Et Cetera. . .:
Wow: Earth at Night Viewed from Space – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Our Treatment of People with Disabilities – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Letter to Those Who are Praying for Me – Raymond Cardinal Burke at his personal blog
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
US-Born Lithuanian Archbishop Elected President of European Bishops’ Council – CNA/CWR

Social Justice:
A Profile in True Social Justice — Birmingham’s Archbishop Joseph Raya – Daily Register

Religious Freedom & Liberty:
March for the Martyrs Highlights ‘Global Crisis of Christian Persecution’ – 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Physical & Mental Benefits of Meditating on the Rosary – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
2.  Divine Worship: Daily Office (Commonwealth Edition) – First Impressions – Tom’s Digest
3.  Largest Catholic Church Will Open In California & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
4.  Catholicism Meets H.P. Lovecraft in Genre-Bending New Novel – Catholic World Report
5.  Exorcist Diary: No Water in Hell – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at St. Michael Center Blog
6.  Cardinal Sarah on Liturgy, Latin, Tradition, B16, Synod, & Vatican II – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Abp. Listecki of Cincinnati Warns of ‘Trans’ Seminary Candidates (Twitter) – Whispers
8.  The Pope vs. EWTN: Too Hot to Handle? – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
9.  “The Devil in Music” – A Myth Debunked – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10.  St. Dominic is Not Impressed with Your ‘Risorgimento’ – Laodicea

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Pope Appointed “Special Delegate” to Control “Memores Domini” – Updated – Fr. Z’s Blog
3 Fundraising Skills All Apostolates Need – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Conscience, Vaccines, & the Common Good – Msgr. Charles Pope at The Daily Register
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Why the Ruling Elite is Anti-American – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Radical Holiness – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
12 Girl Names To Honor St. Joseph & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Truth & Beauty – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
Life-Changing Revelation, Little Office of Mary Website & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
We Are Called to Evangelize – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand

Saints:
Padre Pio: Pray, Hope, & Don’t Worry – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Father Kapaun’s Remains Returned to Kansas – Christine Rousselle at Catholic News Agency
Snapshots of Sanctity: Flip Through St. Thérèse’s ‘Family Album’ – The Daily Register
St. Charles Borromeo: A Shepherd For All Times – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand
Argentine ‘Mother Teresa’ Was a Former Model & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging

Liturgy:
In Uncertain Times, House Chapels Proliferate – P Kwasniewski PhD/New Liturgical Movement
Watch Online Durandus Institute’s Solemn Mass for Our Lady of Walsingham – ACS Blog

Mysticism & Spirituality:
“Quality of Life” & Salvific Suffering – Brian McShane at Catholic Stand

Theology & Philosophy:
Jargon & the Existence of God – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Life in the World of Sciencedom – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Erasmus on Scholastic Hairsplitting – Tom B. at Tom’s Digest

Literature:
B16 Breaks His Silence, Building A Lego Vatican & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging

Culture of Life:
The Catholic Church is the True Home for Those Who Identify as LGBTQ – Crisis Magazine

Education:
The Important Lesson My Hero Parents Taught Me & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Catholic Univ. of America Pres. Jn. Harvey Will Step Down Next Year – Christine Rousselle/CNA

Secular Politics:
War by Venn Diagram – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Facebook & Religion Don’t Mix – Patti Maguire Armstrong at The Daily Register
Milley Should Be Doing Hard Time – Donald R. McClarey, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
Fake Histories – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The New Indulgences – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Afghanistan’s Christians ‘Completely Ignored’ in European Parliament Resolution – CNA/CWR

Bishops Behaving Badly:
Archdiocese of Moncton Drops Vaccine Registry for Mass – The Pillar
Bishops’ Misapplication of Charity, & the Evil on Our Southern Border – The Federalist
The Weapon of the St. Gallen Mafia is Synodality – Julia Meloni at OnePeterFive

Pontificate of Francis:
Vatican Demands Virus “Green Pass” Or No Entry, Meanwhile, in Canada. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog

Culture of Death:
The Courage to Call Evil by Name – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
Why Are Billion-Dollar Companies Nuts Over Texas Pro-Life Law – The Daily Register
New York’s New Catholic Governor: Come to NY for Abortions – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine
Catholic School Made Disastrous Choice to Hire Coach in Same-Sex Union – The Daily Register
Ireland: Catholic Punched While Praying Rosary at Pride Parade (Video) – ChurchPOP
Catholic League: Pro-Abortion Pelosi ‘Outside the Catholic Community’ – Tho D Williams PhD

Et Cetera. . .:
New Metanoia Film on St. Francis Xavier Cabrini – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Celebrate Our Lady of Walsingham with a Tour of Britain’s EWTN Studio – Daily Register

Church Politics:
USCCB Staffers are Candidates for General Secretary Job – The Pillar
Clericalism: Problems Past, Present, & Future – Jerome Buhman at HP&R

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

Thank you for your concerned emails.  I am healthy & doing great.  I am taking a short break & will return to regular posting on Monday 27 September.  I am rectifying & reconfiguring many internal issues with all the Little Vatican websites that needs to get done.  No, I did not get cancelled.  Quite the contrary.

In addition to returning to regular posting on Monday, I will also be posting a video introducing myself to begin fundraising for all Little Vatican apostolates¹.

All exciting news.

Tito Edwards
President of Little Vatican
Editor of Big Pulpit
Nom de plume: Sophronius

¹  Little Vatican apostolates include: Big Pulpit, Catholic Stand, The American Catholic, FŒDVS (& all subdomains, i.e., One Mad Mom, Newsman, & two new priest bloggers to be announced at a later date), Ignitum Today, The Samizdat Herald, Theopolitics, Civilization Watch, a new ‘weekly email newsletter’, & other future Catholic-related projects.

 

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Where Is Peter? – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
2.  Can an Ecumenical Councils Ever be Failures? Yes – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Liturgical Fallout of the 70s – Philippa Martyr, Ph.D., at The Catholic Weekly
4.  Gloria Purvis & Dawn Eden Bravely Discuss the Sins of Others – David Griffey/Daffey Thoughts
5.  Time to Repair Flawed English Translation in Gospel of 25th Sunday of OT – Fr. A. McDonald
6.  Exorcist Diary: Satan’s Six Messages – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
7.  New Report Reveals Ongoing Sexual Predation in Catholic Seminaries; Vid. – Complicit Clergy
8.  A Life-Changing Revelation – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
9.  Taylor Marshall: Pope Francis Insults Cardinal Burke – Mt. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
10.  Fishwrap Posts about a Profound Spiritual Experience, Probably Demonic. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Other Religious Objection to the Vaccine Mandate – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
Australia Descends Into a Warsaw Pact Nightmare – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic
Padre Pio’s Spiritual Daughter Remembers His Sanctity – Joseph Pronechen/The Daily Register
Postmodernism, Relativism Shattered: Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorems – Ignitum Today
Great Homily by Courageous Priest, Fatima Warnings Coming to Pass – Creative Minority Report
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
There is No Way I would have the Patience for This – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Chanting the Novus Ordo – John T. Knowles at First Things
Can Conservative & Traditional Catholics Unite? (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine
“Quality of Life” & Salvific Suffering – Brian McShane at Catholic Stand

Quality Insight & Analysis:
Ask Father: Purchased a Former Masonic Temple. . . Now What? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dark End-of-Summer Catholic Novels – Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., at Aleteia
Exorcist Diary: Upping Your Game – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at SpiritualDirection.com
The Fall of Lucifer – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis, what is Your Approach to Theological Questions? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Mon Vat
Walking Together – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
2023 Synod Faces a Credibility & Practicality Gap – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza/The Daily Register
Prayers, Not Thoughts – David G Bonagura, Jr. at The Catholic Thing

Church News:
Canadian Archbishop: Only Fully Vaccinated can Attend Mass – CNA/Catholic World Report
What Did Pope Francis Say? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
San Gennaro 2021: St. Januarius’ Blood Liquefies for the Second Time – The Daily Register
Did the Blessed Virgin Mary Save a Lost Autistic Tot? – Angie Raphael at News (AU)
The Incredible Success of Famileo, the Startup that Helps Families Stay Connected – Aleteia
Priest’s Rumored Involvement in IRA Bombings in Lawsuit Against Derry Diocese – Daily Register
Catholic Doctors Oppose AMA’s Call to Remove Gender from Birth Certificates – Aleteia

Secular News:
Thomas More Society Offers Legal Help to Those Seeking Vax Exemptions – Complicit Clergy
Read All About It: Prints & Pants (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Supreme Court Poised to Hear Biggest Challenge to Roe v Wade in 48 Years – CNA

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .

1.  A Murderer Became So Devout Awaiting Execution His Beatification Was Proposed – uCthlc
2.  Suffering When Our Children Lack Faith – Paul Chaloux at Catholic Exchange
3.  The Secret To Being A Successful Man – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman
4.  Do You Have Twenty Minutes A Day For Your Bible? – Richard Maffeo at Catholic365.com
5.  A New Website of the Little Office of the Virgin Mary – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6.  Women of Character, Then & Now – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
7.  Struggling With Fasting? These Resources Will Help – Becky Roach at Catholic-Link
8.  The Miraculous Eleventh Century Plague Crucifix of San Miniato –  Liturgical Arts Journal
9.  What Does “Fiat” Mean? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
10.  True Greatness Means Smallness in This World – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Why I Pray the Rosary – Jeffrey Stevens at Catholic365.com
The Oldest Hospital in Europe was Founded by a Pope – V. M. Traverso at Aleteia

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINK:
1.  The Largest Catholic Parish Church in the US Will Soon be in California – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
2.  A Brief Consideration of Two Blessed Sacrament Chapels in Padua – Liturgical Arts Journal
3.  Mary & the Protestants – Casey Chalk at The Catholic Thing
4.  Bishop John Stowe Buck Breaks His Priests & Deacons – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
5.  Some People Should Never be Allowed to Teach Christian Doctrine – D Griffey/Daffey Thoughts
6.  Sorry, the End Isn’t Near – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
7.  So Says Pope Francis – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
8.  Benedict XVI Breaks Silence: Intro to New Volume in an Anthology Series – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Joseph Against the Pandemic Tyranny – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
10.  Porkies – Fr. Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Biden Contradicts Faith, Reason, & Himself – Michael Warsaw at The Daily Register
Read All About It: Prints & Pants (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Some Dare Call It Treason – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Conscience Rights – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Qoheleth Is Right That All Things Are Vanity – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
Physical Home as Common Ground – John Cuddeback at LifeCraft
The Ossuary Chapel of San Martino della Battaglia – Shawn R. Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal

Quality Insight & Analysis:
The Ozarks – A Missionary Field for Catholics – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Some Old Friends . . . Newman . . . Dix . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Be Not Afraid: You Can Homeschool – Emily Landreaux at Crisis Magazine

Church News:
Number of Deacons Declines – Catholic News Service
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Bishop Stowe of Lexington Orders Unvaccinated Priests Not to Minister to Sick – CV
Hidden Costs: When For-Profit Chains Buy Catholic Hospitals – Mk Pattison/CNS/Crux

Secular News:
Are the Culture Wars Over? – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
The Cruelty of American Airlines on an Asthmatic 2 Year Old – 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Argentine “Mother Teresa” was Former Super Model Who Embraced the Poor – Pittaro/Aleteia
2.  Millions Convert to Christianity After Norm Macdonald Reboots Show in Heaven – TACatholic
3.  The Lies of the Devil & the Empty Promises of the World – Msgr. Charles Pope at Communit. . .
4.  Did You Know that a Catholic Priest Invented the Bulletproof Vest? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
5.  Ember Days Are Here Again: Time to Fast & Pray for Christian Vocations – AC Society
6.  5 Good Reasons to Become (or Remain!) a Catholic Christian – Nishant Xavier at OnePeterFive
7.  Fr. Altman Buys Wisconsin Home Amid Diocesan Conflict – The Pillar
8.  Francis Knows the Church is in a Rut, But does He Know Why – J Mirus PhD/Catholic Culture
9.  Stay Classy Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Lost Masterpiece was Hanging in New York Church for Years – John Burger at Aleteia

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholic School Dis-enrolls Occult Trans Student, Lib Catholics Pounce – CMR
Confronting Your Darkest Fears With Light – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Chesterton Schools Network Continues to Grow Its Ranks – The Daily Register
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
The FBI is Corrupt to the Bone – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
How did St. Helena Find the True Cross of Jesus Christ? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Pope Francis: ‘Abortion Is More Than a Problem, It’s Murder’ – uCatholic
How to Practice for Martyrdom – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
Paris & Lyon: Orphrey Variations in French Vestment Design – Liturgical Arts Journal
How Mary’s Heart Was Pierced By a Sword – Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet at Catholic Exchange

Quality Insight & Analysis:
What Impedes Laws on Impeded Popes? – Ed Condon at The Pillar
Regarding Communion, Pope Francis Offers Much to Chew on in His In-Flight Remarks – OSV
Another Lesson from a Conciliar Failure – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Tie the Millstone – Matt Kappadakunnel at Crisis Magazine
Benedict XVI: Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage is ‘a Distortion of Conscience’ – CWR
The Miracle of the Loaves & Fish: Beyond the Math into Balance – G. Garnica/Catholic Stand
Dante’s Hell & Our Humanity – Dov Lerner at Public Discourse

Ecclesial News:
Jesuit High School in California Accused of Teaching Critical Race Theory – Daily Register
My New Book in Paperback! – Dan Beaudoin at Ζήστε ζεστό
10 Highlights from the Eucharistic Congress in Hungary – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Catholics the Most Vaccinated Religious Group, New Study Shows – The Daily Register
Monsignor John Brady, Rest In Peace – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick, M.C.I.T.L., at A Priest Life
5 Phrases from the Psalms when Suffering Seems Overwhelming – Kathleen Hattrup/Aleteia
UK Ordinariate to Host Sunday Facebook Live Q&A on New Daily Office – AC Society

Secular News:
Insert Name:_________(e.g., Priest, Prelate, Politician, Predator) – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Rules Are For Serfs – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Viability & Maybe ‘Roe v. Wade’ Goes on Trial – Lauretta Brown at The Daily Register
Tech Lords Strike at Live Action – Donald R. 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