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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  An Unsavory Connection between “Uncle Ted” McCarrick & The Preppy Murderer – Leila Miller
2.  Modernism: Did Vatican II Save the Church From Disaster? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
3.  “Slaying Dragons” Endorsement by Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler – Slaying Dragons
4.  Britney Spears Says She is ‘Catholic Now’ in Social Media Post – Rousselle/CNA/NC Register
5.  Do the Clothes I Wear to Mass Interfere with the Graces I Receive – Flv. Ghelardi/Catholic365
6.  Final NLM Roundup of Responses to the Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes – New Lit Mov
7.  Poverty is Not a Blessing – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
8.  Theologians on Traditionis Custodes: True Unity Obliges Liturgical Reform All Around – NCReg
9.  12 Inspiring Saints Celebrated in August – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
10.  St. Joseph’s Annunciation – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholics Mourn Death of Labor Leader Richard Trumka – Matt Hadro at CNA via NC Register
Client Favorites: The J Crew White Denim Jacket (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
New Criminal Charges Against McCarrick – David Pierre, Jr., at TheMediaReport.com
Saint Alphonsus Liguori’s 3 Rules for Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Puerto Rican Bishops Encourage Participation in March against Gender Ideology – The CWR

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  Benedictine Monks Return to Historic Solignac Abbey, 1st Time Since French Rev. – NC Rgstr
2.  Faith at the Games – the Ministry of Olympic Chaplains – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
3.  Priest or Entertainer? A Young Priest Laments to His Bishop – Fr. Allan McDonald at SO
4.  How the Novus Ordo is to be Celebrated, According to What Vatican II Said – Fr. A. McDonald
5.  The Anti-Latin Mass Motu Proprio In Context – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
6.  On Vax, Cardinal Dolan Tramples the Rights of the Faithful – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
7.  When Bill Maher is Right, You Know Our Culture is Off the Rails – The American Catholic
8.  Adhering to the Papacy When Popes Go Astray – Michael Gonzalez at Crisis Magazine
9.  Where do Catholics Actually Stand on the Novus Ordo? – Fr. Allan McDonald/Southern Orders
10.  Abandon the Faithful to Dead Baby Vax, Cardinal Dolan Demands of Priests – Jn Zmirak PhD

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
New Allegations Against David Haas Prompt Top Music Publisher to Cut Ties – CNA/NC Register
Cinderella Story – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Vatican II Was Imposed In the Most Authoritarian Way Possible – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
How to Write an Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
‘Traditionis Custodes’: Practical Implications – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Moral Courage & the Many Cultures of Death – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
Legal Group Responds to DOJ Dropping Conscience Complaint – Matt Hadro/CNA/NC Register
The Arian Baptistery of Ravenna, & the Mausoleum of Theoderic – New Liturgical Movement
Citius. Altius. Fortius. – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
The Leading Cause of Death in America & the World is Abortion – The American Catholic
Pope Francis: Peace-Builder or Pacifier?Ruben Peretó Rivas at New Liturgical Movement
The Catholic & Gnostic Views of Material Reality – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
The Catholic Church in the Philippines is Reconciling with the Nationalist Church – The CWR
How to be a Catholic Blogger – Eccles Is Saved
Powerful Stream of Grace: The St. Benedict Medal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Demons at the Olympics – T.J. Burdick
Infertility on the Road to Emmaus – Kristin D. at The Fruitful Hollow
Euro Court Rejects Parents’ Appeal Against Removal of 2-Year-Old’s Life-Support – NC Register
Several Reasons Why You Should Not Take the Jab – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Is Separation of Church & State a Good Thing, w/Scott Hahn (Podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman
Philosophy & Catholicism – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic East Texas
Support Our Church Renovation: August 5 Total on Go Fund Me – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick/A Priest Life
Just After the Council, Lefebvre Responds to Ottaviani – John Pepino, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
Traditionis Custodes, or Competing Concepts of Unity” — Dr. Tomasz Dekert – New Lit Mov

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  How We Lost the Bible: Review of Scott Hahn’s New Book – Casey Chalk at The Catholic Thing
2.  A Little-Known Apparition Has A Message For Today – Gina Christian at Catholic Philly
3.  Three-Time Olympian Shares Her Conversion Story – Kate Olivera at Catholic News Agency
4.  Making Confession More Available – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
5.  The Church Has Our Backs, If You Don’t Reside in Cardinal Dolan’s ArchdioceseTACatholic
6.  More Translations Issues with Traditionis Custodes – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
7.  McCarrick & Opus Dei Priest Fr. Michael Barrett Named In Sex Abuse Suit – Cth News Agency
8.  Trust The Science So the Insanity Can Continue – D.R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
9.  Does God Speak in Dreams? Aquinas’ Practical Method of Interpreting Dreams – ChurchPOP
10.  10 Ways You Might Be Letting the Devil Slip In Without Even Realizing It – NC Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Source & Summit Launches to Help Parishes Elevate the Liturgy – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today
Dangerous Counter-Revolutionaries Threatening Unity of the Faith – The American Catholic
Vatican Finances: What If It All Was ‘Legal’? – Ed Condon at The Pillar

Conquer Bad Attitudes Before They Conquer You – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Bioethicist: There Must be Conscience Exemptions to Vax Mandates – Hadro/CNA/NC Register
How to Write an Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Update on the St. Peter’s Rambler: New Format, New Look Coming Fall 2021 – ACS Blog

BEST OF THE REST:
St. John Vianney’s Roadmap for Crushing Evil – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine
How to Discern: A Guide by St. Alphonsus de Liguori – Anna Elissa at Ignitum Today
Advice That Cuts Both Ways Or Ecclesiastical Gamesmanship – J.A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
Flannery O’Connor on Sin & Politics – Darrell Falconburg at The Imaginative Conservative
Remember the Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
St. Augustine Dioc. Reverses Mask Mandate at Catholic Schools – Rousselle/CNA/NC Register
Powerful Stream of Grace: The St. Benedict Medal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Video & Text of Kwasniewski’s Talk: Pope’s Boundedness to Tradition as Legislative Limit – Fr. Zed
What Holding a Grudge can do to You – Octavia Messias at Aleteia
With Hands Raised in Silent Prayer – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Months After China Detains Xinxiang’s Bp. Zhang, Catholics Seek Answers – CNA/NC Register

The Grace of the Assumption – Rob Grieving at Catholic Stand
Catholic Infertility Ministry Provides Community & Support – K. Olivera at CNA via NC Register
Worries Grow Over Side-Effects of Vaticanation – Eccles Is Saved

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Most Priests Can’t Absolve These Sins – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
2.  Overwhelming Response in San Francisco for TLM – Joe Bukuras at Catholic News Agency
3.  The 7 Most Mysterious People In The Bible You’ve Probably Never Heard Of – ChurchPOP
4.  Too Cool: Sts. Michael & George Painted on Greek Fighter Jets – D McClarey PhD/TACatholic
5.  Benedict’s Plan B from Outer Space – the Sequel – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
6.  Europe’s Shrinking Church – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso
7.  Why Children Singing Lennon’s “Imagine” At the Olympics Should Trouble You – Msgr Ch Pope
8.  Mosebach: Vehemence of Motu Proprio’s Words Suggests This Came Too Late – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Exorcist Diary: Don’t Feed The Demons – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction
10.  Facing Reality in Liturgy & Authority – Fr. Hugh Somerville Knapman, O.S.B./One Foot in. . .

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
No, Pope Innocent III Did Not Prohibit the Bible in A.D. 1199 – Dave Armstrong at NC Register
Science: A Tower of Babel That Reaches to the Heavens – Deacon Greg Lambert/Catholic Stand
With Gratitude to Our Priests – A Word of Thanks – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
How to Write an Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
On the Fallibility of Sola Scriptura – Jonathan C. McMonigal at Clarifying Catholicism

BEST OF THE REST:
Action Item! Help Fix Roof of Small Parish with the TLM, Keep Doors Open! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Exorcist Says Converse Pentagram Shoes Create Fascination with Evil – NC Register
Imagine – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bp. Paprocki Talks Traditionis Custodes: Liturgical Unity Isn’t Liturgical Uniformity – NC Register
Who Celebrates Che Guevara – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis: ‘With the Truth of the Gospel, One Cannot Negotiate’ – CNA via NC Register
Powerful Stream of Grace: The St. Benedict Medal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Popes’ Limited Public Response to Cuba Protests Draws Mixed Reviews – Jn. Liedl/NC Register
Peace-Builder or Pacifier? Some Considerations of Traditionis Custodes & Pope Francis – NLM
Knights of Columbus Highlight Charitable Work & Faith Formation at Meeting – CNA/NC Register
The Eucharist in the Gospel of John – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  What Is the Significance of the Veil Moses Wore? – Msgr. Charles Pope/Community In Mission
2.  Freedom, on a Mountain: Magdalen College – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
3.  John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ Blared at the Olympics, Is a Totalitarian’s Anthem – Bishop Rb. Barron
4.  Why Don’t We Ask Non-Catholics to Convert Anymore? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
5.  Breaking the Habit of Outsourcing the Ongoing Catechesis of Our Children – Church Life Jrnl
6.  The Corruption of the Vatican – Damian Thompson at UnHerd
7.  Cardinal Dolan Prohibits Religious Exemptions to Vax – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
8.  On TLM Restrictions: It’s All About the Violence – Archbishop Tho. E. Gullickson/Rorate Cæli
9.  Pope Francis Has Ideologized the Novus Ordo – An Anglican at Mutual Enrichment
10.  McCarrick Criminally Charged for Abuse, Here’s What You Need to Know – The Pillar

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
What Young People Could Most Profit from Hearing About Marriage – The Boston Pilot
Love & Divine Mercy: Fr. Gaitley Gives the Word – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
Morality & The Divine – Briana Huddleston at Catholic Stand
How to Write an Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Proposal for the Internal Design & Layout of the Pauline Missal – Sh. Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal

BEST OF THE REST:
2 Views on Liturgical Reform: Joseph Shaw (Latin Mass Society) & Anthony Ruff (Pray Tell) – RC
Is Killing Ever Good? A Conversation about Active Assistance in Dying – The CWR
How to Raise Children Who Voluntarily Help with the Chores – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
Canterbury Cathedral’s Windows Date Back to 12th Century, Study Suggests – Medievalists.net
Powerful Stream of Grace: The St. Benedict Medal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Married Couples Recorded in the Roman Martyrology, with a Litany for Private Use – New Lit Mov
In New Book Millennial Nuns Share Social Media Tips – J. Tauzin at Religion Unplugged
Mary Magdalene’s Example Shows Us the Role of Spiritual Mothers – Catholic Exchange
Report: 17 Christians Killed Every Day in Nigeria in First Half of 2021 – CNA at The CWR

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  All Your Sins Will be Forgiven if You Go to a Franciscan Church on August 2 – Aleteia
2.  Nor. American Col. Vice-Rector Steps-Down Amidst Allegations of Sodomy – Complicit Clergy
3.  The Revolution Is Over – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
4.  Bishop Appoints Women as “Vicars” in His Diocese with Pope’s Blessing – M. Le Priol/La Croix
5.  Bishop McElroy of San Diego Will Move Diocesan TLMs Out of Parish Churches – Fr. K. Cusick
6.  The Latin Mass in the Zero Sum Church – Ross Douthat at Reactions
7.  Who in the Vatican Likes This Kind of Art & Yes It Predates Francis – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
8.  Latindr App Used to Catch Priests in Compromising Situations – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  The Church Can’t Get Past McCarrick – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
10.  Fr. Karl Rahner, S.J., & Traditionis Custodes – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Exorcist Diary: Demons Repulsed by Blessed Homes – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti/Catholic Exorcism
Sowell the Great – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5 New Books for Women to Read Before Summer Ends – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
Mortal Sin & the Eucharist – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Mother Angelica’s Monastery Elects New Abbess, Asks for ‘Continued Prayers’ – NC Register
The Highest Good – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Vice Is Unnatural – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
How to Write an Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Popes’ Motu Proprio Places New Burden on Bishops, Particularly on Cardinal Gregory – NC Reg

BEST OF THE REST:
Group Asks Cardinal Gregory To Reconsider Cancellation Of Latin Mass – Matt Hadro at CNA
Oregon Trail 2021 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bp. Hubbard of Albany Admits Returning Accused Priests Without Notifying the Law – NC Reg
Iowa AG Report Confirms Sex Abuse In Church Is Ancient History – TheMediaReport.com
Double Standard in the Justice System – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Powerful Stream of Grace: The St. Benedict Medal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Anaximander & Natural Theology – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Colorado Appellate Court Curbs Web Designer’s Freedom – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer at NC Register
Loving Our Children With The Heart Of God – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Fairfax Group Prays Rosary Before Every School Board Meeting – Madeleine Hubbard at Breitbart
Prayer & Discernment: The Key Components of Responsible Parenthood – Catholic East Texas

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 NEWS LINKS:

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

1.  Trouble Keeping the Sacristy Quiet before Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  The 5 Forms of Prayer Explained, In One Awesome Infographic – ChurchPOP
3.  Kuravilangad, Oldest Marian Sanctuary in the World – Choosing-Him
4.  Intro to Christology 101: 3 Things You Should Read to Know Christ Better – Cush/NC Register
5.  How a Saint Approaches Death – Frank Rega at The Shield of Faith
6.  How Can I Discern God’s Will? – E. Christian Brugger, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
7.  The Pain That Our Comforters Bring – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
8.  St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross & the Mystery of Suffering – C.T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
9.  Jacques Fesch: From Cop Killer to Catholic – Mary Hanson at One Peter 5
10.  How to Reason Using Good Logic – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Pictorial Allegories of the Love of God Inspired by the Song of Songs – New Liturgical Movement
Cameroon’s Catholic Vocation Harvest – Emmanuel Patrick Ayuni Tan/National Catholic 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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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Mathematics for Catholics: Live Online First-Order Logic Course – A. Cavallo/Ignitum Today
2.  Msgr. Burrill & Spiritual Fruitfulness: Let the Light Shine in the Darkness – C Gress PhD/NCRg
3.  Why Is This Catholic Institution Sheltering a Laicized Serial Sexual Abuser? – Complicit Clergy
4.  Italian Bishops & Cardinals were the Moving Force of Traditionis Custodes – Rorate Cæli
5.  Msgr. Jeffrey Burrill’s Resignation: Reflections on Deflections – J.R. Morse, Ph.D./NC Register
6.  20 “Radical” Saint Quotes that Modern Catholics Might Hate – Jacinta Boudreau/Catholic365
7.  2 Weeks After Pope’s TLM Restrictions, US Bishops Continue to Respond – CNA/NC Register
8.  Catholic Prayer to Say Goodbye to a Pet – Maria Paola Daud & Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
9.  Political Prisoners – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Sense & Sensibility: Why I Love Jane Austen’s Novels – Brother Lk. Ma. Neitzke/Dominicana

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
TLM Restrictions Leave a Lot of Unanswered Questions, Says Providence Bishop – NC Register
Extraterrestrial Life: Theology, a God of the Gaps; SCS Conf 2021 – B Kurland PhD/Catholic Stand
Catholic Health Care Giant Ascension to Mandate Vax for Employees – Kevin J. Jones at CNA
Powerful Stream of Grace: The St. Benedict Medal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
O Faithful Stewards! – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
How to Write an Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
New Instructional Book Promotes Culture of Vocations in Catholic Ed – Ignitum Today
Critical Race Theory & Catholic Education with Patrick Reilly (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  Card. Burke’s Masterful Statement, Stunning TLM Doc. & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogs
2.  A Reply to J.D. Flynn’s Attack on Cardinal Burke – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
3.  No TLM for You, But Pink Masses for Everyone Else – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4.  Revenge of the Modern Liturgists – James Baresel at One Peter 5
5.  Traditionis Custodes vs. St. John XXIII – Nancy E. Llewellyn, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
6.  YouTuber Jeffree Star Mocks Catholic Faith in Blasphemous “Pink Religion” – ChurchPOP
7.  It’s Not About the Media – One Mad Mom
8.  Traditionis Custodes & “Reception Theory” – or – When a Law is No Law at All – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Now the Spirit of Traditionis Custodes is Upon Us! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
10.  Cardinal Brandmüller on the Motu Proprio: A Law Must be Accepted to be Valid – Rorate Cæli

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Traditionis Custodes as a Hermeneutic of Envy – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine
Be Not Afraid – Michael Sandifer at Catholic Stand
Review: Divine Worship Daily Office (North American Edition) – C. David Burt at ACS Blog
Why I Love the Tridentine Mass – Ryan Kraeger at Ignitum Today
NFP from a Priest’s Perspective – Fr. Justin Braun at Catholic East Texas
How to Write an Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Theologian Carl Trueman on the Culture War: Rousseau Won, Aristotle Lost’ – NC Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Can We Love Pope Francis? – Kennedy Hall at One Peter 5
Exorcist Diary: The Work of the Angels in the Ministry of Exorcism – Catholic Exchange
The Four Olds & the Embattled Traditional Catholic Mass – Jane Stannus at One Peter 5
Powerful Stream of Grace: The St. Benedict Medal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
On Not Giving Up, Building a Home Chapel & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Why the Pelican Symbolizes Devotion to the Precious Blood – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Traditionis Custodes: Opportunity For Mercy – Kevin M. Cusick at The Wanderer Press

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.
  The Concept of Modesty is Rising in the Olympics – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
2.  It’s Not About the Media – One Mad Mom
3.  Is Msgr. Burrill the Tip of the Iceberg? – Gene Thomas Gomulka at Crisis Magazine
4.  Cardinal Gregory Distances Himself From Monsignor Burrill – Complicit Clergy
5.  The Pillar Stories Do Raise Questions—but Not about Journalistic Ethics – Phil Lawler at CC
6.  I Now Know What It was Like to be a Sane Observer of the Salem Witch Trials – TACatholic
7.  LGBTQ Columnist Reveals the Truth About Grindr – Complicit Clergy
8.  The Ungovernable Catholic Church – Ross Douthat at New York Times
9.  Bishop Callahan of LaCrosse Has Msgr. Burrill in Good Standing – Complicit Clergy
10.  Three Exorcist Sequels Greenlit with Ellen Burstyn – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Kids are Not Alright – A Look at US Religious Belief & Practice – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
Powerful Stream of Grace: The St. Benedict Medal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Very Model of a Zampolit Major General – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
“Traditionis Custodes” the Wrong Approach to Unity – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
There Is Only One Way To Overcome Fear – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
Remembering Catholic Architect Thomas Gordon Smith, Beauty w/Classic Style – NC Reg
Day 1 of the Vatican Financial Trial: What We Learned – The Pillar
How to Annoy People When Fundraising (Or Not) – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Morality of Borders – John Wahala at Crisis Magazine
Vatican Says 5th Catholic Bishop Consecrated Under China Agreement – CNA/NC Register

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  In a Picture, a Thousand Words – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  A New Day for OnePeterFive – Eric Sammons at One Peter 5
3.  Archbishop Sheen: A 1960s Prophet for Today – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
4.  The Mass of Vatican II – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J., at The Catholic World Report
5.  Tracking Data Show Sodomy Hook Up Site Very Active Inside the Vatican; Grindr – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Next time a Catholic Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Cardinal Gregory Reportedly Withdraws Permission for TLM at National Shrine – NC Register
8.  The Post-Modern Pope – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9.  Silencing the TLM — Cui Bono? Who Benefits? – Kevin Di Camillo at National Catholic Register
10.  Why, Then, Would Francis Punish Those Who Worship in to the Latin Rite – J.D. Davidson

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholic Sisters Dedicate Lives to Telling the Elderly ‘You’ll Never be Alone’ – CNA/The CWR
5 Awesome Facts on the Crucifix, Hit by Demon, More Great Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
Traditional Latin Mass: No Hysteria, A Reply to David Gibson – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D. at The ChB
Love Amidst the Thorns – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Yes, Peter is the Rock; Matthew’s Wording Makes it Clear – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
How to Annoy People When Fundraising (Or Not) – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Who are the Seraphim in the Bible? – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

BEST OF THE REST:
The Godliness of Gaming – First Things – Foxfier at The American Catholic
It is Francis who  Destroys Communion – Fr. Guillaume de Tanoüarn, I.B.P., at Rorate Cæli
Location-Based Apps Pose Security Risk for Holy See – The Pillar
The NFP Mindset – Michael Johnston at Catholic East Texas
Espadrilles! Solution to a Summer Sandal Scandal; Catholic Mode Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Eucharist in the Gospel of John – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
Vatican’s ‘London Property’ Trial Adjourned Until October – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Education & Formation of Conscience – Charlette Mills at Catholic Stand
Vacatio Legis – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

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.  Howell Ex-Pastor Acquitted in Sexual Abuse Case: ‘I Pray for the Accuser’ – Asbury Park Press
2.  What Do You Say When Kids ask about Dinosaurs – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at NC Register
3.  Liturgy of the Hours (LOTH) Second Edition: July 2021 Updates – Tom B. at Tom’s Digest
4.  Bishops Top Adviser on Sex Abuse Msgr. Stephen Rossetti Was Wrong Then & Now – P. Lawler
5.  On Scandal & Actual Journalism at The Pillar – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
6.  Pope Francis’s Scarlet Letter – Edward Feser, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
7.  It’s Time to Pass the Torch – Steve Skojec at One Peter 5
8.  10.  Aux. Bp. Rob Mutsaerts of  ‘S-Hertogenbosch: An Unpleasant Edict from Francis – Ror. Cæli

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
How a Single Guy Can Get a Date: Wisdom From Two Catholic Married Men – ChurchPOP
Extraterrestrial Life: A Catholic Perspective – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
The Growth of the Latin Mass: A Survey – Crisis Magazine
End Human – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
The Motu Proprio: Two Challenges – Fr. Hugh Somerville Knapman at One Foot in the Cloister
Parents Triumphant: Two Stories of Holiness – Abigail C. Reimel at Ignitum Today
Vatican Trial Opens Into Financial Scandal Rocking Papacy – Nicole Winfield at AP via Crux
How to Annoy People When Fundraising (Or Not) – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic Teaching & the Kalaam Argument – Jimmy Akin at JimmyAkin.com

BEST OF THE REST:
A New Dawn for Vatican Financial Reform, or Just a Flash in the Pan? – Ed Condon at The Pillar

The Lutrin (or Lectern)
Book Review: The Catholic All Year Prayer Companion by Kendra Tierney – Pete Socks
Espadrilles! Solution to a Summer Sandal Scandal; Catholic Mode Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Burdens & Blessings of Infertility – Mikki Sciba at Catholic East Texas
Grandparents, Great-Grandparents, & the Great Tradition – Robert Royal, Ph.D./The Catholic Thing
5th Anniversary of Fr. Jacques Hamel’s Martyrdom – Fr. Seán Connolly/The Catholic World Report
School Choice as a Pandemic Solution – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
Fr. Jacques Hamel: Priest Honored 5 Years After He Was Killed at Mass in Terror Attack – NC Reg

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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