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SVNDAY EDITION

10 October AD 2021

AFTERNOON ISSUE:

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

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

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

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SATVRDAY EDITION

9 October AD 2021

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

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

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

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FRIDAY EDITION

8 October AD 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

7 October AD 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

6 October AD 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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TVESDAY EDITION

5 October AD 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MONDAY EDITION

4 October AD 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SVNDAY EDITION

3 October AD 2021

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

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SATVRDAY EDITION

2 October AD 2021

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

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FRIDAY EDITION

1 October AD 2021

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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

30 September AD 2021

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

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

29 September AD 2021

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

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