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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Another Great Catholic Obituary – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
2.  Five Inexpensive Ways to Give Your Space a Catholic touch – Claire Collins at Radiant
3.  3 Great Books to Get to Know the Church Fathers – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
4.  The Stonyhurst Vestments: Catholic Vestments of Tudor England – Liturgical Arts Journal
5.  Is Remaining Silent About Sin Mortally Sinful? – E. Christian Brugger/The Daily Register
6.  The Reason Michelangelo’s Moses has Horns – Aleteia
7.  News: Pope Francis Approved of Same-Sex Legal Unions? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  On Abortion & Communion, the Pope Temporizes – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
9.  Ask Father: Is It Sinful to Make or Use Vax Passports? – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. 
Requiescat In Pace: Norm Macdonald – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Affirmation: Gender Dysphoria – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
When England Goes Back to Walsingham – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
What Is a Marriage Convalidation? – Michael Heinlein at Simply Catholic
Our Lady’s Seven Sorrows – Alexandra Reis at Ignitum Today
Mel Gibson Talks Pope Francis, Cancelled Priests, Bad Bishops, & TLM Latin Mass – CMR
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Bishops are Primary Liturgists of Dioceses; How to Improve the Situation – Fr. Allan McDonald

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Every Kind Of Suffering Is An Invitation From God – Danielle Bean at Catholic-Link
It’s Time to Strive for Order Instead of Balance, Here’s Why – Chloe Langr at Radiant
Give Siblings the Blessings of More Siblings – Jen Dunlap at Bright Families
4 Catholic Ways to Mourn Victims of a Tragedy – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Quality Insight & Analysis:
Lessons from a Failed Council & a Failed Reform – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Living Well on Earth & Entering Heaven: The Nineteen Types of Judgment – Peter Kreeft
Why Be Catholic & Not Just Christian: Understanding Protestantism – Catholic East Texas
In Defense of Preserving Readings in Latin – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
Against Sedevacantism: Errors Concerning Supplied Jurisdiction – OnePeterFive
From Mocking Jesus to Worshipping Him – Jeff Shott at The Coming Home Network
Our Greatest Poet: Celebrating Dante after 700 Years – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at CWR
Building Saints: The Importance & Practice of Obedience – Jeff Minick at Seton Magazine
Unity Can Only Come from God, Ordinariate Bishop Tells Prayer Breakfast – CNA
Learning & Progress in the Spiritual Life & Beyond – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Monica, Augustine, & the Power of Prayer – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™

Church News:
Fr. Danny Roussel of Baton Rouge Remembered as a ‘Devoted Priest’ – CNA/CWR
Most Religious People Who Actually Attend Mass Didn’t Vote for “Catholic” Biden – Fr. McDonald

Urgent Prayers Needed for Kidnapped Nigerian Priest – J. Atemanke/CNA/Daily Register

Secular News:
Making the Taliban Great Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Seven Days in January – 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

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A ‘Great Books’ List for Children? A Catholic Teacher Takes Up the Task – Angelus News
2.  Catholic Bibles: A Guide to Current Catholic Translations – MaybeToday.org
3.  Our Restored Church: A First Look – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick, M.C.I.T.L., at A Priest Life
4. 
Exorcist Tells What CNN Got Wrong in Story About Ghostly Encounters – P. Armstrong/Register
5.  They Lied About Tolkien – David Mills at The Stream
6.  What You’re Doing When You Vax-Shame Priests, & What to do Instead – Sticking the Corners
7.  Come the Revolution, She’ll be the First Up Against the Wall – D McClarey JD/TACatholic
8.  Engaging Your Faith With Beeswax Candles: The Smells & Bells of the Church – ChurchPOP
9.  The Fix Is In, California Edition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Shadows of the Liturgy – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED
Why Did Pope Francis Say the Death Penalty is ‘Inadmissible’? – Msgr. Charles Pope at OSV
We Are All Anti-Vaxxers Now – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Why Adopting the ESV-CE Lectionary Could Advance the Ordinariate Mission – AC Society
Marriage Needs Tending Like a Lovely Garden – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez. at Catholic Stand
Dante’s Message From the Underworld to Today’s World – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D./Daily Register
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Interview with Tony of Reverent Catholic Mass – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity

The Eucharist:
Encouraging Perseverance – The Christian Response – John Clark at Seton Magazine

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Just How Does God’s ‘Perfect’ Mercy & Justice Work? – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Engaging Your Faith With Beeswax Candles: The Smells & Bells of the Church – ChurchPOP
Exorcist Tells What CNN Got Wrong in Story About Ghostly Encounters – P. Armstrong/Register
A Catholic Answer to Suffering – Catholic Exchange
3 Habits of the Saints to Imitate – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Literature:
Dante’s Message From the Underworld to Today’s World – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D./Daily Register
They Lied About Tolkien – David Mills at The Stream
A ‘Great Books’ List for Children? A Catholic Teacher Takes Up the Task – Angelus News

Liturgy:
Shadows of the Liturgy – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Interview with Tony of Reverent Catholic Mass – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Synthesis? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Sacred Scripture:
Why Adopting the ESV-CE Lectionary Could Advance the Ordinariate Mission – AC Society
Acts of the Apostles Authorship – Michael Heinlein at Simply Catholic
Catholic Bibles: A Guide to Current Catholic Translations – MaybeToday.org

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Marriage Needs Tending Like a Lovely Garden – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez. at Catholic Stand
5 Ways For Catholic Teachers To Prepare For The School Year – Jose Gonzalez at Catholic-Link
10 Quotes That Prove The Papacy Is Ancient – William Hemsworth at EpicPew

Culture of Life:
40 Days for Life Begins Sept. 22, 2021 – Catholic East Texas
Editorial: It’s Time Women’s Care Centers Receive the Support They Deserve – Our Sunday Visitor
Abortion, Conception, & ‘Ensoulment’: What’s a Catholic Supposed to Believe? – The Pillar

Sacred Music:
The Literary Summa of Christian Civilization & Its Music – Massimo Scapin at OnePeterFive
The Genius of Sacred Music as Heard in 7 Musical “Onomatopoeias” – Msgr. Charles Pope at CiM
The 7th Century Song of the Holy Rood by St. Caedmon, & the Ruthwell Rood (Cross) – NLM

Secular Politics:
The Fix Is In, California Edition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Archbishop Calls on Peruvian Pres. to Rid His Administration of Ties to Shining Path – Register
Come the Revolution, She’ll be First Against the Wall – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic
Vaccine Affidavit of Religious Exemption Provided by Bishop Athanasius Schneider – 1P5
Responding to Biden’s Vaccine Mandate – Crisis Magazine
We Are All Anti-Vaxxers Now – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Catholics Tormented by Biden’s Religious Exemption Policy on Vaccines – Fr. Sean Salai, S.J.

Church Politics:
What You’re Doing When You Vaccine-Shame Priests, & What to do Instead – Sticking the Corners
Opinion: Riots or Tea? On the Office & Selection of Bishops Today – Fr. Pt.M.J. Stravinskas/CWR
Why Did Pope Francis Say the Death Penalty is ‘Inadmissible’? – Msgr. Charles Pope at OSV
Unvaxxed Clergy in Lexington Barred from Ministering to Sick & Homebound Elderly – Register

Et Cetera. . .:
Our Restored Church: A First Look – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick, M.C.I.T.L., at A Priest Life
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
I’m a Catholic—But. . .; When Catholic Politicians Fight Church Teaching on Human Life – Bp Vasa
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Trapped by the Taliban, Praying for Escape from Afghanistan – Peter Jesserer Smith/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.  Europe’s Most Unapologetically Christian, Conservative, & Pro-Family Nation – CWR
2.  Tolkien’s Abandoned Sequel to The Lord of the Rings –  T. Salerno/Voyage Comics & Publishing
3.  When Joseph Stalin’s Daughter Became Catholic – Matt Archbold at The Daily Register
4.  Jean Daniélou’s Prayer as a Political Problem – Alex Strohschein at Radix Magazine
5.  Is It True that Bergoglian Rite Parishes have No Young Families & Children – Fr. A. McDonald
6.  Basta! That’s Enough Holy Father! – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
7.  Pope Francis, What Awaits Him Starting in October – Andrea Gagliarducci
8.  Damian Thompson Disassembles the Synod, the motu proprio, & Francis (Video) – TACatholic
9.  The Defender of Christendom, Orban, Meets the Blind Liberal Pope, Francis – Rod Dreher
10.  Exorcist Diary: The Demons of Discord – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at SpiritualDirection.com

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Forgotten Customs of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Matthew Plese at OnePeterFive
Exodus 90 Challenges Catholic Men of All Ages Through Faith & Fraternity – Ignitum Today
Vexation, Obsession, & Possession: The Extraordinary Ways the Devil Attacks – Cthlc Exchange
Eternalism vs. Presentism: A Battle of Time Errors – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
How Receiving Holy Communion can Drive Away Demons – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
The Coalition for Cancelled Priests, Mel Gibson, & Bad Bishops – D McClarey JD/TACatholic

The Eucharist:
Cardinal Lacroix of Quebec: The Eucharist Is the Sacrament of Peace – CNA/Daily Register
How Receiving Holy Communion can Drive Away Demons – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
What Role Does the Eucharist Hold in the Eastern Orthodox Church? – CNA/The Daily Register

Culture of Life:
Europe’s Most Unapologetically Christian, Conservative, & Pro-Family Nation – CWR
New Website Offers Support for Catholic Couples Contending with Infertility – Aleteia
Praying The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary After Miscarriage – Catholic Exchange

Literature:
Meeting Homeless Jesus: Off the Shelf with David Wooton – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Tolkien’s Abandoned Sequel to ‘The Lord of the Rings’ – Voyage Comics & Publishing
Where Is Catholic Fiction? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
How to Stay Catholic in School – Matt D’Antuono at The Daily Register
Jean Daniélou’s Prayer as a Political Problem – Alex Strohschein at Radix Magazine
When Joseph Stalin’s Daughter Became Catholic – Matt Archbold at The Daily Register

Et Cetera. . .:
Eternalism vs. Presentism: A Battle of Time Errors – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
EWTN to Broadcast Ordinariate Bishop’s Keynote Address Live at National Event – AC Society
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Archbishops Criticize ‘Outrageous’ Claims Against St. Junipero Serra – The Daily Register
‘Recovery will Take Years’ – A Diocese after the Hurricane – The Pillar

Saints:
The Imitation of St. Joseph in the Interior Life – St. Joseph Sebastian Pelczar/Catholic Exchange
Stage Production on Life of Venerable Augustus Tolton Soon to be a Movie – J.P. Mauro/Aleteia
Mother Teresa’s 15 Tips to Help You Become More Humble – Patti M. Armstrong/Daily Register

Charity:
Loreto House: All Women are Welcome in This Place – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Catholic Charities Receives Bishop Herzig Award for 2021 – Catholic East Texas
How a Catholic School Graduated Its First Student with Down Syndrome – CNA/CWR

Liturgy:
Forgotten Customs of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Matthew Plese at OnePeterFive
The Return of the “Care Cloth” at the Traditional Nuptial Mass – New Liturgical Movement
Is It True that Bergoglian Rite Parishes have No Young Families & Children – Fr. A. McDonald

Pontificate of Francis:
Basta! That’s Enough Holy Father! – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
The Defender of Christendom, Orban, Meets the Blind Liberal Pope, Francis – Rod Dreher
Pope Francis, What Awaits Him Starting in October – Andrea Gagliarducci

Church Politics:
Damian Thompson Disassembles the Synod, the motu proprio, & Pope Francis – TACatholic
Lost Indulgences – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The Coalition for Cancelled Priests, Mel Gibson, & Bad Bishops – D McClarey JD/TACatholic

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Exodus 90 Challenges Catholic Men of All Ages Through Faith & Fraternity – Ignitum Today
Exorcist Diary: The Demons of Discord – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti at SpiritualDirection.com
Vexation, Obsession, & Possession: The Extraordinary Ways the Devil Attacks – Cthlc Exchange

Secular Politics:
Remember NYC Firefighter Gary Box – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fear: A Leading Comorbidity – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
Bush the Lesser – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Peruvian Terrorist Leader Dies in Prison; Archbishop Urges Prayers for His Soul – CNA/CWR
God Has a Special Providence for Fools, Drunkards, & the United States of America – TACatholic

Culture of Death:
People Watched 4,392,486,580 Hours of Porn on PornHub in 2015 – Steve Ray
The Moral Case Against Biden’s Vaccine Mandate – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
Gonzaga University Faces Its Own Complicity In Sexual Abuse Crisis – Brian Fraga/NC Reporter
Some Hard Truths About Secular Colleges – Patrick Reilly at The Catholic Thing

Religious Freedom & Liberty:
On 13th Anniversary of Anti-Christian Bloodshed of Kandhamal Christians – The Daily Register
USCCB Reports 95 Attacks on US Catholic Churches since May 2020 – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
When the Marxists Tried to Take Over Mexico – Luis Medina at OnePeterFive

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.
  A Simple Proof of the Divinity of Jesus – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Exchange
2.  What Image is Hidden in the Eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
3.  Spanish Bishop Leaves Priesthood for Satanic Erotic Writer He was Exorcising – Msgr Rossetti
4.  George W. Bush: A Petty Little Man – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Bishop Strickland Announces He Will Not Receive the Virus Jab (Video) – Complicit Clergy
6.  Mr. Winters, a Papal Conclave, Ted McCarrick. . .& the Holy Spirit – S O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est
7.  Bp Tobin of Providence: Catholic Congressmans Abortion Stance Grimly Disappointing – CWR
8.  Mel Gibson Stands With Canceled Priests! – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
9.  Liberal Catholics Smear Catholic School for Dis-Enrolling Occult Trans Student – Jcy Ecm
10.  Where is Elite News Coverage of Tensions between Pelosi & Her Bishop; Podcast – Get Rlgn

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
How Do We Become “Pure & Undefiled” Before God? – Gayle Somers/Catholic Exchange
What the East Can Teach the West About the Most Holy Eucharist – Robert Klesko/Daily Register
Rosary Crusade Against the Darkness – Dan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
Evangelizing – What is It, & How Can We Evangelize? – Larry Peterson/Catholic Stand
Largest Incensor Ever; All Day Santiago de Compostela – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
The Case for Christ – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Cardinal Onaiyekan of Abuja Says the Eucharist Should Not be Received Unworthily
– CWR

The Eucharist:
How Do We Become “Pure & Undefiled” Before God? – Gayle Somers/Catholic Exchange
Cardinal Onaiyekan of Abuja Says the Eucharist Should Not be Received Unworthily – CWR
What the East Can Teach the West About the Most Holy Eucharist – Robert Klesko/Daily Register

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Evangelizing – What is It, & How Can We Evangelize? – Larry Peterson/Catholic Stand
Rosary Crusade Against the Darkness – Dan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare – Kathleen Beckman at Catholic Exchange

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
The Case for Christ – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Religion That is True, Good, & Beautiful – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff/Integrated Catholic Life™
A Simple Proof of the Divinity of Jesus – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Exchange

Bishops Behaving Bravely:
Bishop Strickland Announces He Will Not Receive The Virus Jab (Video) – Complicit Clergy
Where is Elite News Coverage of Tensions between Pelosi & Her Bishop; Podcast – Get Religion
Bp. Tobin of Providence: Catholic Congressman’s Abortion Position Terribly Disappointing – CWR

Liturgy:
Discover The Anglican Patrimony in Catholic Communion – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
The Most Holy Name of Mary – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Largest Incensor Ever; All Day Santiago de Compostela – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .

Saints:
St. Joseph: Model for Consecrated Persons – Sister Mary Joseph Calore at Catholic Exchange
Did Veronica Really Wipe the Face of Jesus? – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Twenty Lessons We Can Learn From St. Monica’s Unrelenting Love – Fr Broom/Catholic Exchange

Sacred Art:
A Taste of Sacred Art with a New World Flavor – Lucien de Guise at Aleteia
The Sculptor Bringing Dante to Life – Timothy P. Schmalz at Catholic Exchange
What Image is Hidden in the Eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™

Architecture:
Before & After: St. Augustine’s in Granada, Spain – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Archaeologists Unearth 6th-Century Church Named for an Unknown Martyr – Aleteia
Classical by Design: Benedictine College’s Architecture Program – Megan Fassero at Seton

Culture of Death:
Spanish Bishop Leaves Priesthood for Satanic Erotic Writer He was Exorcising – Msgr S Rossetti
Mexico: Earthquake Disrupts Hail Mary in Church’s Livestream After Abortion Legalized – ChP
Progressive Catholics Smear Catholic School for Dis-enrolling Occult Trans Student – Jcy Ecm

Church Politics:
Mr. Winters, A Papal Conclave, Ted McCarrick. . .& the Holy Spirit? – S. O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est
Scandal & Folly, Rabbis & Bishops – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Mel Gibson Stands With Canceled Priests! – David Gray at DavidLGray.info

9/11:
God Never Forgets Us – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9/11/01: Hell in Manhattan – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
All Men on Duty from Engine 40 Ladder 35 Died Bravely – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic
VP Biden Also Abandoned Four Americans in Benghazi on September 11, 2012 – TACatholic
Out of a Clear Blue Sky – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Bush Compares American Right to Al-Qaeda – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

Secular Politics:
George W. Bush: A Petty Little Man – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Biden’s Abortion Fig Leaves & Masks Are (Finally) Off – Fr. Pt.M.J. Stravinskas/The Catholic Thing
Students Sue Creighton (Catholic) Univ Over Vax Mandate – Joseph M. Hanneman at CWR

Et Cetera. . .:
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
From Flanders to Sicily, Contradictions abound on Europe’s Religious Scene – John Allen/Crux
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling

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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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

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

1.  The Eucharistic Miracle of St. Gregory the Great – Aleteia
2.  How Can I Increase the Strength of My Will to Resist Temptation? – SpiritualDirection.com
3.  Katie’s Conversion Story – “Innocent” – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
4.  Bring Them Back Alive: Ten Ways to Help Catholics Return Home – Broom/Catholic Exchange
5.  I Was Muslim on 9/11 — Now I See That Day in the Light of Christ’s Cross – The Daily Register
6.  From a Temple Built by a Cutting Worm to a Real One – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
7.  No Man Can Desire Evil – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
8.  All Saints Have These 5 Things in Common – Laura Hensley at EpicPew
9.  How an Anglican Bishop Becomes Catholic – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
10.  You Don’t Need to be a Religious Sister to have a Rule of Life – Molly Farinholt at Radiant

The Eucharist:
The Eucharistic Miracle of St. Gregory the Great – Aleteia
The Saints & Their Eucharistic Encounters With Angels – Odile Haumonte/Catholic Exchange
Prayer to Mary for an Increase in Devotion to the Eucharist – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Mysticism & Spirituality:
No Man Can Desire Evil – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
How Can I Increase the Strength of My Will to Resist Temptation? – SpiritualDirection.com
Humiliation is Good for You – Veil of Veronica

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
From a Temple Built by a Cutting Worm to a Real One – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
Katie’s Conversion Story – “Innocent” – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Bring Them Back Alive! Ten Ways to Help Catholics Return Home – Catholic Exchange
All Saint Have These 5 Things in Common – Laura Hensley at EpicPew
You Don’t Need to be a Religious Sister to have a Rule of Life – Molly Farinholt/Radiant
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
How an Anglican Bishop Becomes Catholic – Fr. Samuel Keyes/Catholic Answers Magazine

9/11:
The Remarkable Story of How a 9/11 Fireman became a Priest – Fr. Seán Connolly at CWR
I Was Muslim on 9/11 — Now I See That Day in the Light of Christ’s Cross – The Daily Register
Lessons Learned by Catholic America 20 Years After 9/11 – Dr. Edouard Belaga/Catholic Stand
God & Man, 20 Years After 9/11 – John Grondelski at The Daily Register
The Catholic Heroes of 9/11 – Ex Corde

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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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  Do You know where to Find the Oldest Marian Shrine in the United States? – Get Fed™
2.  A Pastor Saves His Flock by Catholic Education – Patrick J. Reilly at Crisis Magazine
3.  Miracles Wrought by the Rosary – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
4.  Pope Francis Heaps Praise on Cardinal O’Malley – Why? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
5.  The Top Five Lies About Islam You Probably Learned in Church – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.
6.  The Miracle Of Montesiepi – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Catholics to California Governor: Don’t Back False Claims About St. Junípero Serra – Register
8.  Pp. Mao Zedong – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  St. Ambrose on Modesty – Christian Renaissance Movement
10.  Why Liberals Behave the Way They Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
20 Great Skills Every Man Should Have – ChurchPOP
Essentials to the Spiritual Life – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
How 9/11 Inadvertently Paved the Way for the Future Election of Francis – Christopher White

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
St. Ambrose on Modesty – Christian Renaissance Movement
Steve’s Talk: “Confronting Atheism” – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
A Pastor Saves His Flock by Catholic Education – Patrick J. Reilly at Crisis Magazine
Catholics to California Governor: Don’t Back False Claims About St. Junípero Serra – Register

Do You know where to Find the Oldest Marian Shrine in the United States? – Get Fed™

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Essentials to the Spiritual Life – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Miracles Wrought by the Rosary – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
Pick Up Your Cross; Follow Christ; Serve Others – Susanna Spencer at The Daily Register
The Active Work of Meditation – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Family that Eats Together, Stays Together – Linda Kracht at Catholic365.com
The Miracle Of Montesiepi – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Saints:
St. Raymond Nonnatus – The Fruitful Hollow
St. Augustine on the True Meaning of Peace – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
The Synaxis of Sts. Joachim & Anne – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
St. Gregory the Great — A Saint for Today – John Grondelski at The Daily Register

The Pontificate of Francis:
How 9/11 Inadvertently Paved the Way for the Future Election of Francis – Christopher White
Pope Francis Heaps Praise on Cardinal O’Malley – Why? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Pp. Mao Zedong – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
All Talk: Has Francis given up on getting Something out of the China Deal? – E Condon/The Pillar
Inside a Summer Drama: Why Everyone Expected Pope Francis to Resign – Religion Unplugged

Culture of Death:
Catholic Health Ministry Head Decries Federal Vaccine Mandate – Mt. Hadro/CNA/Daily Register
Vaccine Mandates Violate Catholic Moral Teaching – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine

Duquesne (Catholic Univ) Prof: White People Committing Suicide can be an ‘Ethical’ Act – CMR
Keeping Kids Safe Online: Predators are Real – Melinda Tankard Reist at The Catholic Weekly
What Clerical Abuse Victims Expect from McCarrick Trial – The Pillar
Trevor Bauer & the Problem of Consent – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
The Top Five Lies About Islam You Probably Learned in Church – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.

Secular Politics:
Why Liberals Behave the Way They Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Self-Destructive Path of Being “Inclusive” – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
The Federal Government Battles State’s Rights – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

Et Cetera:
Good News Rejected – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
Protecting Minors Online – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
What is the Official Currency at the Vatican? – Get Fed
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
20 Great Skills Every Man Should Have – ChurchPOP
S.K. Baskerville: What It Means to be a Gentleman (Podcast) – Respect Life Radio

9/11:
9/11 Attacks: 20 Years Later People Have Not Forgotten the Pain or the Heroism – Daily Register
The Catholic Church & 9/11 – The Pillar
September 11 Impacted Secularism’s Advance – Father Raymond J. de Souza/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

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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  One of the Most Exciting Works of Fiction Ever is a Catholic Novel – R. Shaw/Cthlc World Rprt
2.  Now That’s a Monstrance! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
3.  Former Protestant Missionary Shares Eucharistic Encounter at IEC – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
4.  What is the Mark of the Beast, Actually? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
5.  A New Regular TLM at West Virginia University – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6.  This Utterly Corrupt Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Pp. Francis’ Traditionis Custodes Sinks a Catholic Revival in Cincinnati – Rich Leonardi/Crisis
8.  Once again Pope Francis calls Out the Sin of Gluttony in an Age of Anorexia – Daffey Thoughts
9.  On When Human Life Begins, Card. Gregory Flubs the Question – Ph. Lawler/Catholic Culture
10.  The Statement of the Superiors General (& Taylor Marshall) – Joseph Shaw PhD/Rorate Cæli

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Stewing in Humiliation – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Before & After: Our Lady of the Rosary in San Diego – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Amber Alert: White Male 78. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A GoFundMe Request from My Oldest Son – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A House Inside a House: A Fresh Look at the Mass – Jacqueline St. Claire at Catholic Stand
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Which Corporations Have Come Out Against Texas’ Pro-Life Law? – J. Burkas/CNA/Daily Register

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
The Way of Beauty: A Path for Evangelization – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D./Catholic World Report
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Why Be Catholic – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Partnership Gains Hope for the Homeless – Michael Kenny at The Catholic Weekly
A GoFundMe Request from My Oldest Son – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Early 16th Century Woodcarving Masterpiece: Altar of Sant’Abbondio, Como, Italy – LAJ
One of the Most Exciting Works of Fiction Ever is a Catholic Novel – Russell Shaw/CWR
Before & After: Our Lady of the Rosary in San Diego – Sh Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal

Eucharist:
Former Protestant Missionary Shares Eucharistic Encounter at IEC – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Three Reasons Why the Holy Eucharist is our Highest Encounter – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
Now That’s a Monstrance! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Sacred Scripture:
An Overview of the Gospels – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Revelation 12: Who Is the Woman Clothed with the Sun? – Jimmy Akin at The Daily Register
What is the Mark of the Beast, Actually? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar

Liturgy:
M.C. Training Webinar – Fr. Thomas Kocik, K.H.S., at New Liturgical Movement
A House Inside a House: A Fresh Look at the Mass – Jacqueline St. Claire at Catholic Stand
A New Regular TLM at West Virginia University – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Loyalty: Vice or Virtue? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Stewing in Humiliation – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Hearing & Discerning the Voice of God – Teresa Tomeo at Catholic Exchange
What’s the Difference between Confession & Spiritual Direction? – SpiritualDirection.com
Book Provides Insight into Scriptural Basis, Goals, Practical Aspects of Exorcism – CWR

Saints:
How the Blessed Mother Can Answer All Those Prayers – D. Bonnette, Ph.D./Strange Notions
When Mother Teresa Dared to Tell a US President that Abortion is Murder – Aleteia
Lost Your Keys? Call on St. Anthony! – Kathy Schiffer at The Daily Register

Vocations:
Called To Married Life – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
From Calcutta to California: How the Missionaries of Charity came to the US – The Pillar
A Quick Introduction to the Sacrament of Marriage – Marinella Bandini at Aleteia

Religious Freedom:
Persecution of Christians in Nigeria Continues to Need Attention & Action – Juicy Ecumenism
But . . . ” Vivat Voltaire! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Are Catholics Welcome at Nottingham University? – Charlie Peters at Sp!ked

Pro-Life Movement:
Red Rose Rescue: Why We Rescue – Will Goodman at Padre Peregrino
The Sweet & Sour Of NFP (Natural Family Planning) – Melissa Flen at Catholic-Link
What the Church Teaches about Abortion Laws – The Pillar

The Pontificate of Francis:
Once again Pope Francis calls Out the Sin of Gluttony in an Age of Anorexia – Daffey Thoughts
Utterly Corrupt Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis’ Traditionis Custodes Sinks a Catholic Revival in Cincinnati – Rich Leonardi at Crisis

Bishops Behaving Badly:
On When Human Life Begins, Cardinal Gregory Flubs the Question – Ph. Lawler/Catholic Culture
Catholics Betrayed by Their Bishops from Biden’s Religious-Exemption Vax Policy – Fr. Sean Salai
When is Cardinal Gregory Going to Censure President Biden – Fr. A. McDonald/Southern Orders

Church Politics:
The Statement of the Superiors General (& Taylor Marshall) – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D./Rorate Cæli
Speaking of the Synod & Word Salads – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Churches should be for All, Not Just the Vaccinated – Marilyn Rodrigues/The Catholic Weekly

Secular Politics:
Amber Alert: White Male 78. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9/11 – Twenty Years Later – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Obama Freed 4 Guantanamo Prisoners, Now All Hold High Taliban Positions – TACatholic

Culture of Death:
Controversy Over State Abortion Bans – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
White Liberal Racism on Display, Networks Silent – Don. R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Not So Fast, Misleading Article By Fr. Matthew Schneider on Drugs & Abortion Testing – CMR
Biden on Rising Grocery Prices: Let Them Eat Tofu – Don. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Which Corporations Have Come Out Against Texas’ Pro-Life Law? – J. Burkas/CNA/Daily Register
Liberals Burning Books – 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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  Five Excellent Books, Not Only for Beach Reading – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
2.  Eucharistic Miracle in Argentina: Diocesan Statement on Alleged Blood on Hosts – ChurchPOP
3.  The 5 Biological Sisters Who Joined the Religious Life in Just Two Years – F. Veneto at Aleteia
4.  The Mighty Pen of Father Paul Mankowski, SJ – George Weigel at Catholic World Report
5.  Meet the Woodworker Who’s Bringing Beauty Back To our Churches – Th. C. Barber at Aleteia
6.  Remembering Uncle Di – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
7.  Is Pope Francis Trying to Kill Catholicism? – Jack Cashill at The American Spectator
8.  A Mendacious Moron – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Why Does A Priest Change for When Made a Bishop – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  The Pope & Rod Dreher – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Paris: Traditionis Custodes . . . Good News & Bad News – Fr. Z’s Blog
Religious Exemptions for Vaxxes: What Catholics Should Know – Bishop Th. Paprocki/Register
Food For the Poor Charity Organization Supports Contraception – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto
The Life of the Virgin – Fr. Edward Lee Looney at Ignitum Today
Prayer Need: Six Nuns From Same Convent Die In Less Than Week – ACI Digital via CNA
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Exorcist Diary: Angels’ Voices In Our Head – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Reasons Why People Might be Reluctant to Donate – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Cinderella’s Genderless Godmother – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
What’s Wrong with Modern Biblical Scholarship? with Dr. Scott Hahn – Crisis Magazine
The Pandemic & Hysteria – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Legatus Interviews Bishop Strickland on Confession and the Eucharist – Catholic East Texas
The New Prolife Christian Movement is Dead – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Books:
Five Excellent Books, Not Only for Beach Reading – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Book Review: Visually Rich Compilation of Marian Apparitions is Full of Spiritual ‘Gems’ – CWR

Eucharist:
What Faustina, Kateri, Dina Bélanger, Carlo Acutis, & Jp2 Teach Us About the Eucharist – Register
Eucharistic Miracle in Argentina: Diocesan Statement on Alleged Blood on Hosts – ChurchPOP
Legatus Interviews Bishop Strickland on Confession and the Eucharist – Catholic East Texas
Burma’s Cardinal Bo: Jesus Waits Patiently for Us in the Eucharist – CNA/Catholic World Report

Good News:
Catholics Doing Street Evangelism? Yes, & Growing Fast! Join them! – Steve Ray at Defenders. . .
Why “A Catholic Book of Hymns” Makes a Great Resource for Parishes – AC Society
Reasons Why People Might be Reluctant to Donate – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Meet the Woodworker Who’s Bringing Beauty Back To our Churches – Theresa C. Barber/Aleteia
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Evangelical Theological Society Past President Recounts Catholic Reversion – Juicy Ecumenism

Vocations:
The 5 Biological Sisters Who Joined the Religious Life in Just Two Years – F. Veneto at Aleteia
Remembering Uncle Di – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
The Mighty Pen of Father Paul Mankowski, SJ – George Weigel at Catholic World Report

Culture of Life:
How Texas was Successful in Banning Nearly All Abortions – Aleteia
Elderly Couple Retires from Fostering after Welcoming over 600 Children – C. Gardiner/Aleteia

Blessed Virgin Mary:
A Defense of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity – Briana Huddleston at Catholic Stand
The Life of the Virgin – Fr. Edward Lee Looney at Ignitum Today

International Buy A Priest A Beer Day:
Action Item! 9 Sept is International Buy A Priest A Beer Day! #IBAPABD – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholics, Alcohol, & Drinking – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman

Virtues:
Fiat – I Surrender to Your Will, Lord – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Cultivating Chastity’s Positive Side With Reason – Donald DeMarco at The Daily Register

Church Politics:
Why Does A Priest Change for When Made a Bishop – Fr. Z’s Blog
Reflection on New Prolife Catholic Values – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Becciu Trial, Triumph or Downfall of the Pope’s Absolute Powers? – Sandro Magister
Synodality & the Evasion of Responsibility – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at CatholicCulture.org
Is Pope Francis Trying to Kill Catholicism? – Jack Cashill at The American Spectator
The Unusual New Normal on Chinese Bishops’ Appointments – Ed Condon at The Pillar
Why Early Church Debates were More Exciting – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
The New Prolife Christian Movement is Dead – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Vatican City has a New Governor, What Does He Actually Govern? – The Pillar

Culture of Death:
A Mendacious Moron – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Food For the Poor Charity Oragnization Supports Contraception – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto
What’s Wrong with Modern Biblical Scholarship? with Dr. Scott Hahn – Crisis Magazine
California Ethnic Studies Pushes in-school Pagan Prayers to Aztec Gods – J.M. Hanneman/CWR
Cinderella’s Genderless Godmother – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine

Secular Politics:
Biden’s Treasonous Ineptitude – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholics Who Voted for Biden: Time to Make Reparation – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine
Stagflation Returns – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Pope & Rod Dreher – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine

Traditionis Custodes Catastrophe:
Paris: Traditionis Custodes . . . Good News & Bad News – Fr. Z’s Blog
Letter of the Faithful Attached to the TLM to All Catholics – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy

Chastisement:
The Pandemic & Hysteria – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Religious Exemptions for Vaxxes: What Catholics Should Know – Bishop Th. Paprocki/Register
Prayer Need: Six Nuns From Same Convent Die In Less Than Week – ACI Digital via CNA

Exorcism:
Exorcist Diary: Angels’ Voices In Our Head – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Exorcistic Effect of the Word of God – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission

9/11:
20 Years Later, a Priest Remembers 9/11 at the Pentagon – Peter Jesserer Smith/Daily Register
Twenty Years Since 9-11 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New York City’s 9/11 Cross Represents Our Enduring Hope – Fr. Roger Landry/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

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  Small Country Parish Finds Renewed Spiritual Life through Old Traditional Worship – Fr Cusick
2.  5 Priests to Follow on Instagram – Aleteia
3.  Should I Attend that Wedding? Guidelines for Catholics – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
4.  Was St. Joseph Assumed into Heaven & Five First Saturdays – Msgr. Charles Pope at OSV
5.  Bishop Hyding of Madison Slams President Biden – Xander Landen at Newsweek
6.  Book: Recordings of Cupich as Rector, Homosexual Subculture at Josephinum Seminary – BF
7.  What Methodist Patrimony Brings to the Ordinariate Mission – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
8.  Deacon Steven Greydanus Shows His “But” Over the Texas Heartbeat Bill – DavidLGray.info
9.  Bored & Boring Bishops; Bishop Stowe of Lexington – Fr. J.J. Pokorsky/Catholic World Report
10.  George Weigel: The Vatican’s Sounds of Silence – George Weigel at The Catholic Weekly

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Hell & Vocations – David G Bonagura, Jr. at The Catholic Thing
Lt. General Maria Gervais Doesn’t Know What US Soldiers Look Like – D McClarey JD/TACatholic
Valli: What’s the Mood like in Rome & about Francis & ‘Traditionis Custodes’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Party of the New Circumcisers – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Reasons Why People Might be Reluctant to Donate – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Value of Silence – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Vatican’s Damnable Document on the Self Absorbed Synod on Synods – Fr. Allan McDonald

Eucharistic Adoration:
Why Mother Teresa Insisted on a Daily Eucharistic Holy Hour – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Eucharist is the Total Self-Emptying of God – Hunter Leonard at Catholic365.com
Eucharistic adoration in Spain started 1,500 years ago – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Evangelization:
5 Priests to Follow on Instagram – Aleteia
What Methodist Patrimony Brings to the Ordinariate Mission – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
New Multi-Platform takes the Catechism to Younger Generations – Fr. Patrick Briscoe O.P./Aleteia
Small Country Parish Finds Renewed Spiritual Life through Old Traditional Worship – Fr. K. Cusick
Hell & Vocations – David G Bonagura, Jr. at The Catholic Thing
How a DC Comic Inspired “Superhero” Venerable Aloysius Schwartz to Become a Priest – ChPOP

Charity:
Hurricane Ida: Catholics Mobilize to Help Communities in Need – The Daily Register
Should I Attend that Wedding? Guidelines for Catholics – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .

Liturgy:
The Value of Silence – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Divine Intimacy: The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – OnePeterFive
No Drums? No Guitars? Why The Organ Is The Catholic Church’s Favorite – Catholic-Link
In Anticipation of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross: A Response to Current Events – New Lit Mov
Was St. Joseph Assumed into Heaven & Five First Saturdays – Msgr. Charles Pope at OSV

Bishops Behaving Bravely:
State’s Bishops ‘Celebrate Every Life Saved’ by Texas Abortion Law – CNA/The Daily Register
Wisconsin Bishop Slams Biden – Xander Landen at Newsweek

Culture of Life:
The Party of the New Circumcisers – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Abortion & Science: Human Life Begins at Conception – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic
Questions from Jesus, Then & Now – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Jordan Peterson & the Search for a Meaningful Life – Christopher Kaczor at The Catholic Thing
The New Evangelization is Not So New – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand

Good News:
Sister Mary Baruch Novels Draw Upon Jewish Roots of the Catholic Faith – Fr. Stravinskas/CWR
Reasons Why People Might be Reluctant to Donate – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
“Birra Nursia”: The Celestial Beer of St. Benedict’s Birthplace – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
“Ebbsfleet has Poped” – Fr John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment

Piety:
Attaining Moral Perfection Even In This Life – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Powerful Pieta – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Read Your Bible Every Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ask Father: Good Sources for Chapel Veils, Mantillas – Fr. Z’s Blog
What is Breakfast Called “Breakfast”? To Love Fasting – Scott Smith, J.D./All Roads Lead to Rome
Dublin’s Archbishop Praises ‘Prophetic’ Legion of Mary founder at Centenary Mass – CWR
Plan to Pray – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
Properly Disposed To Receive Divine Healing – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV at Catholic Exchange

Science:
Science Can’t Tell You Everything – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
Charles Camosy Tracks Health Care Ethics’ Downward Spiral in New Book – The Daily Register

Culture of Death:
Deacon Steven Greydanus Shows His “But” Over the Texas Heartbeat Bill – DavidLGray.info
Brian Fraga’s Defense of Critical Race Theory – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Evil Pro-Abort Arguments – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Stop Pretending the Vax Jab is Morally Equivalent to Other Meds – S. Sammons/Crisis Magazine
Psaki Rebukes EWTN Reporter Who Asked Why Biden Opposes Abortion Law – Daily Register
Biden Isn’t ‘Personally Opposed to Abortion – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
Contradicting Past Statements, Biden Doesn’t Believe Life Begins at Conception – Daily Register

Bishops Behaving Badly:
Bored & Boring Bishops; Bishop Stowe of Lexington  – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky/Catholic World Report
McCarrick Will Receive His Justice Sooner or Later – D. McClarey, J.D. at The American Catholic

Church Politics:
The Vatican’s Damnable Document on the Self Absorbed Synod on Synods – Fr. Allan McDonald
The Catholic Church Has Capitulated to the Virus Regime – Crisis Magazine
An Opportunity for You to Make Reparation for Sinful Bishops – Complicit Clergy
George Weigel: The Vatican’s Sounds of Silence – George Weigel at The Catholic Weekly
Sensus Infidelium: How Synodal docs may Fuel conflict between Laity & Bishops – The Pillar
Vatican Releases Preparatory Documents for 2023 Synod on Synodality – CNA/The Daily Register
On the Office & Selection of Bishops – Fr. Peter Stravinskas at Catholic World Report
Females in Elite Sport: What Is the Christian Position? – Jane Adolphe at The Daily Register

Secular Politics:
Lt. General Maria Gervais Doesn’t Know What US Soldiers Look Like – D McClarey JD/TACatholic
Usury, Socialism, & a Catholic Perspective on Student Loans – R. Hoover/Catholic World Report
Educrats – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Massachusetts Univ. Official Rejects All Vax Religious-Exemption Requests – Daily Register
God Help the Dems in Civil War II – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The West after Kabul – Roberto de Mattei at OnePeterFive
When Worlds of Gender Ideology & Religious Freedom Collide – A. Picciotti-Bayer/Daily Register
Pope Leo XIII’s Discourse on Socialism Almost 150 Years In The Making – Catholic365.com

Traditionis Custodes Catastrophe:
Apologetics or Polemics; Dave Armstrong & Mark Shea – Fr. Hugh Somerville Knapman at OFitC
Valli: What’s the Mood like in Rome & about Francis & ‘Traditionis Custodes’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Pope’s Blast from the Past – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine

Flashback:
Book: Recordings of Cupich as Rector, Homosexual Subculture at Josephinum Seminary – BF

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.  Another Anglican Bishop leaves to become Catholic – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
2.  The Green Knight: A Catholic Story Reaches Hollywood – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building. . .
3.  Almost Heaven: Hamilton Home with Massive Collection of Catholic Art Up for Sale – CBC
4.  Cardinal Sit-It-Out Cupich – One Mad Mom
5.  Irish Bishops Signal Preference for Inclusive Bible – Sarah Mac Donald at The Tablet
6.  Wherein a Priest Alumnus of the North American College Responds, Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  How Gay America Lost Afghanistan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Exorcist Diary: Your Choice: Christ or the Demons – Msgr. S. Rossetti/St. Michael Center Blog
9.  This is a Purgatory of a Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Biden, Abortion, & Canon 915 – Fr. Z’s Blog

Celebrating the Eucharist:
Internat’l Eucharistic Congress May Start Catholic Revival Like Denver’s World Youth Day – CWR
Rekindling Eucharistic Belief – Michael Warsaw at The Daily Register

Bible:
The Last Shall be First, & the First Shall Be Last – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
Irish Bishops Signal Preference for Inclusive Bible – Sarah Mac Donald at The Tablet

Good News:
I’m a Big-Time Blogger Now – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Teresa, Life, Liberty, & the Pursuit of Happiness – Bonnie Engstrom at Ignitum Today
The Green Knight: A Catholic Story Reaches Hollywood – J Staudt PhD/Building Catholic Culture
How to Drink Like a Saint – Michael Foley at The Catholic Gentleman
Another Anglican Bishop leaves to become Catholic – Steve Ray/Defenders of the Catholic Faith
The Texas Heartbeat Bill: A Historic Moment for the Pro-Life Movement – S. Hanssen/Crisis
Called to Communion: When an Anglican becomes a Catholic – The Pillar
Almost Heaven: Hamilton Home with Massive Collection of Catholic Art Up for Sale – CBC
Cardinal DiNardo’s Restrictions of the TLM in Houston – Fr. Z’s Blog

Good vs. Evil:
Exorcist Diary: Your Choice: Christ or the Demons – Msgr. S. Rossetti/St. Michael Center Blog
Abortion & Science: Life Begins at Conception – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Biden, Abortion, & Canon 915 – Fr. Z’s Blog
Viva la France – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bishops, Politicians, Abortion, & a Witch-Hunt – Philip Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
Exporting the LGBTQ+ Agenda – Robert R. Reilly at Catholic World Report
Archbishop Cordileone Raises Issue of Excommunication for Abortion Advocates – CNA
The New Axis of Evil? Kabul, Beijing, & Vatican City – Jason Scott Jones at The Stream
Abp. Cordileone to Pelosi: You Cannot Be a ‘Good Catholic’ & Support Abortion – NRO

Bishops Behaving Badly:
Cardinal Sit-It-Out Cupich – One Mad Mom
Pope Responds to Israeli Criticism Over Comments on Jewish Law – Reuters & Algemeiner
Former Cardinal McCarrick Makes First Court Appearance, Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ – Daily Register

Culture of Death:
Pornography: The Root of Today’s Violence – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
The Taliban Always Kill the Women & Children First – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic

Tradition:
This is a Purgatory of a Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Wherein a Priest Alumnus of the North American College Responds, Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog

Traditionis Custodes Catastrophe:
Cardinal DiNardo’s Restrictions of the TLM in Houston – Fr. Z’s Blog
England & Wales Respond to the Motu Proprio – Theo Howard at OnePeterFive

Politics:
How Gay America Lost Afghanistan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Honest Never Trumpers & Sheer Grifters – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Miscellaneous:
Reasons Why People Might be Reluctant to Donate – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
What Jehovah’s Witnesses Get Wrong about the Afterlife – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Silence – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Adoration Chapel Destroyed by Hurricane Ida Flooding in New York – ChurchPOP

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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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:

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

The Eucharist Meets Your Every Need – St. Peter Julian Eymard at Catholic Exchange
Pray & Don’t Lose Heart: What St. Monica Teaches us about Persistence in Prayer – C. East Texas
Eucharistic Faith – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
How Should I Begin My Confession? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Reverence & The Mother of all Virtues – Dr. Donald DeMarco at Catholic Exchange
5 Ways To Elevate Your Experience Of The Liturgy – Jethro Higgins at Catholic-Link
Becoming Holy Right Where We Are – Katie Talarico at Catholic365.com
5 Ways to Imitate St. Ignatius, as He Imitated St. Francis & St. Dominic – Fr. R. Landry/NC Register
Rest Peacefully with This Night Prayer – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Genuflect or Bow? When, Where, & Why This is Part of the Catholic Faith – Wright/Catholic-Link
Smugness & Spiritual Progress (or the Lack Thereof) – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D./CatholicCulture.org
Ten Steps To Fortify the Domestic Church – Fr. Ed Broom, OMV at Catholic Exchange

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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MORNING ISSUE:
The Miraculous Effigies of Jesus Christ in Malta & Gozo – Aleteia
Reasons Why People Might be Reluctant to Donate – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Why All People Suffer – Paul Chaloux at SpiritualDirection.com
The Lost Virtues of Subordination & Obedience – Will Deatherage at Clarifying Catholicism
Vatican I: Papal Infallibility & Limits – Sergio Garibay-Olivares at Catholic365.com
Concupiscence: Our Inclination To Sin – Michael Heinlein at Simply Catholic
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Was St. Joseph an Old or Young Man? How Old was St. Joseph When He Married Mary – S. Smith
Here’s Where You Can Find Modest Clothes That Are Actually Cute! – Gen. Perkins/Catholic-Link
Did You know there are Flowers Named after Our Lady? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
Gregorian Chants in Chinese – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Prayer to Our Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Miracles in the Life of St. Rose of Lima – Joseph Freyaldenhoven at Catholic365.com
Why are there Scapulars of Different Colors? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™

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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