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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Archaeologists Find Ruins of Vast Medieval Nubian Cathedral in Sudan – The Art Newspaper
2.  Another Wave of Falsely Accused Priests Returned to Ministry – Pierre/TheMediaReport.com
3.  How St. Padre Pio Responded when the Vatican Silenced Him – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
4.  Conclave in View, Everyone Backing Away From Francis – Sandro Magister
5.  Another Rumor? John Allen & Pope’s Possible Colon Cancer Concealment – Fr. A.J. McDonald
6.  Excellent Take on the Fr. James Altman Situation – Fr. Richard Heilman/Roman Catholic Man
7.  The Devil Tours the White House – Edward J. Barr at Roma Locuta Est
8.  San Bernardino Bishop Shocked, Saddened after Retired Priest Attempts Marriage – The CWR
9.  Rumor: Will the Attack on Summorum Pontificum be Friday, O.L. of Mt. Carmel – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Gary Michael Voris Is Wrong: The Ancient Immemorial Mass is Never an Idol – Fr. Kev. Cusick

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Church’s First Social Justice Struggle – Mike Aquilina at Angelus
What the Book of Revelation is Really About – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
False Rumors Of Papal Resignation – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
Must Christian Wives be Subordinate to Their Husbands & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
New Book: How to Feast & Fast Like a Catholic All Year – A. Greeley at National Catholic Register
Canadians Burn Catholic Churches While Cubans Rally Around the Catholic Church – TACatholic
Fr. Altman, Obedience, & Celebrity Clerics (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
It’s Hard to Be Humble: On Christian Humility – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Pope Names Illinois Priest to Lead Covington Diocese in Kentucky – Brokhaus/CNA/NC Register
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Alleged Abuse Priest Inside Vatican City? – Chico Harlan/Stefano Pitrelli at The Washington Post
A Friend of Christ is a Friend of the Eucharist – Brother John Joseph at Ignitum Today
Soft Bishops versus “Lions of the Church” – Harry Stevens at Regina Magazine
St. JP2’s Advice to Apostolates During Hectic Times – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Why are Novus Ordo & the TLM Just Two “Forms” Instead of Two Different “Rites”? – Fr. Z’s Blog

BEST OF THE REST:
Watch: Obedience Has Limits – Complicit Clergy
Cubans Raise Statue of the Virgin, Cry “Liberty!” – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Redemption & Reconciliation Rejected by the Catholic Left – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Former Buffalo Auxiliary Bishop Faces Abuse Allegation – CNA via National Catholic Register
Liberty, Liberalism, & the End of Freedom – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Buffalo Diocese Places Retired Priest on Leave After Abuse Allegation – CNA via NC Register
Some Calendar Notes for Mid-July – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Pope Appoints Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich the Synod’s New Relator General – Edward Pentin
The History of Canada’s Residential Schools – Douglas Farrow at First Things
Fulton Sheen & the Persistent Specter of Communism – D. DeMarco at National Catholic Register
Tending Our Spiritual Garden – Birgit Jones at Catholic Stand
Canada’s Trudeau Fans the Flame of Blame – National Catholic Register
Write a Letter Highlighting the Fruits of Fr. Altman’s Ministry – Complicit Clergy

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitic
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.  1st Issue of Sophia Press’ Benedictus (Aug. 2021) Now Available – New Liturgical Movement
2.  Five Go-To Catholic Podcasts for Faith Questions – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand
3.  Basic Protocols for Attending Mass – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
4.  What Is an ‘Ad Personam’ Archbishop, Empty Promises & More Links – Best Catholic Blogging
5.  Western Civilization will Fall: Abandon Ship! – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
6.  Discovery that Led to Church Arsons Was a Hoax – Matthew Archbold/Creative Minority Report
7.  Coalition For Cancelled Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Father Jims – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Exorcist Diary: False Visions from Demons – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
10.  A Powerful Account of Hitler’s Effort to Destroy the Catholic Church in Poland – The CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
What’s a TLM, Anyway? A Latin Liturgy Lexicon – The Pillar
St. JP2’s Advice to Apostolates During Hectic Times – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
President of Vatican Financial Authority had ‘Consulting’ Deal w/Secretariat of State – The Pillar
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Texts of Islamist Killers Spoke of ‘Church Carnage’ Before Beheading of French Priest – Breitbart

BEST OF THE REST:
The End of Communism in Cuba? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Priest Beaten, Arrested Amid Cuba Protests – David Ramos at CNA via National Catholic Register
Finding Frassati: Off the Shelf with Christine Wohar – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
How to Start Homeschooling: A 10-Step Guide – Erika J. Ahern at National Catholic Register
Could Hungary Find an Unexpected Ally in the Holy See? – Andrea Gagliarducci/CNA/The CWR
Christian Movement Calls for Free Elections in Cuba – Alejandro Bermudez/CNA/NC Register
Family Loses Appeal in Lawsuit Over Rev. Don LaCuesta Funeral Remarks – AP/Church Leaders

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.  10 Books Every Woman Must Read – Ann Burns at Catholic East Texas
2.  Mumford & Sons’ Winston Marshall Visits Blessed Sacrament, Then Leaves Band – NC Rgstr
3.  Couple Sues to Rescind $240K Donation After Catholic School Goes Woke – Mt. Archbold
4.  The Truth About the First Nations Grave “Controversy” – Spirit Daily
5.  Cuba Libre? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6.  In Wake of AP Poll, Pro-Lifers Discuss How to Communicate Humanity of Unborn – NC Rgstr
7.  Forced Concelebration – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
8.  Coming For Your Kids – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Pope Francis, Towards the Decline of the Pontificate? – Andrea Gagliarducci/Monday Vatican
10.  Not the Election, But What Happened in the Media: Regarding Trump Voters – D McClarey JD

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Canceling Faithful Priests – Barbara J. Farrah at Crisis Magazine
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Transubstantiation: A Church Divided – Mike Filce at Ignitum Today
Former Wyoming Catholic College CFO Accused of $15M Fraud – Ellen Gerst/Casper Star-Tribune
Demons Of Fatigue, The Church & Homosexuality & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
About Concelebration – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Book: The Trouble with Magic: Our Failed Search for More & Christ’s. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Canada’s Trudeau Fans the Flame of Blame – The Editors at National Catholic Register
Did Jesus Really Go to Hell? – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
The Benedict is Pope Theory: Always & Forever Whistling Dixie – S. O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
St. JP2’s Advice to Apostolates During Hectic Times – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Choosing Not to Work is a Sin – Matt Kappadakunnel at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
Next Big Picture in Bioethics: Euthanizing Dementia Patients – Ch Camosy/Church Life Journal
Are We Even Trying To Evangelize Anymore? – John Clark at National Catholic Register
Woe Canada: The Land of the Burning Church – Dan Millette at One Peter 5
Into the Belly of the Beast: A day with the Urban Missionaries of the Heart of Christ – The CWR
The Surrender of Earning a Plenary Indulgence – Veil of Veronica
Be the 21st Century Counterculture – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Do Not Be Woefully Surprised at the Judgment, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Obstacles to Deepening Our Love Affair With God – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
Young Catholic Professionals Organization to Launch 5 New Chapters – J Burkas/CNA/The CWR
BLM – Babies Lives Matter – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
Rethinking the Enlightenment from within the Catholic Intellectual Traditions – The CWR
Canadian Church Burnings – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The First Member Of Generation X To Be Beatified & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Prophets of the New Covenant – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Five Fundamental Freedoms for the Christian Evangelizer – Msgr. Charles Pope/Community. . .

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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VVEEKEND EDITION

SUNDAY EVENING ISSUE:
Cuba Libre?: Cubans Marching in Protest on the Streets of Havana – The American Catholic
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Watch: Fr. Richard Heilman’s Fantastic Response To Fr. Altman’s Cancellation – Complicit Clergy
Fr. Altman Removed from Ministry by Bishop Callahan of La Crosse – CNA via NC Register
Hundreds of Priests Issue Statement Condemning Cancellation of Fr. Altman & Fr. Hunt – CC
Fr. James Altman Experiences “Buck Breaking” – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
Bishop Callahan: Fr. Altman Was ‘Divisive,’ So ‘Be Silent,’ Okay? – Complicit Clergy

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Weatherman To Become Priest – Stan Boney at WKBN 27
2.  Maybe I’m The Problem – John Clark at Magis Center
3.  Ask Father: Priest Removes Maniple & Chasuble before Preaching – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  U.S. Olympian Grace McCallum Takes Her Catholic Faith to Tokyo Games – NC Register
5.  Enter the Narrow Gate to Receive the Eucharist – Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila/Denver Catholic
6.  Ten Biblical Meditations for Making a Good Confession – Fr. Ed Broom/Catholic Exchange
7.  Widowed Deacon in Argentina Ordained a Priest – Cynthia Perez/National Catholic Register
8.  Dr. Kwasniewski & Counter-Reformation Propers – Fr. John Hunwicke/Mutual Enrichment
9.  How Do You Make Amends for Your Sins? – Marlon De La Torre, Ph.D./Knowing is Doing
10.  When the Red Cross Supports Chastity – Thomas J. Nash at The Catholic World Report

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Better Than Happy: The Joy Of Your True Calling – Sister Cecilia Joy Kugel/Catholic Link
St. JP2’s Advice to Apostolates During Hectic Times – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
All is Grace — Even in Suffering – Sherry Antonetti at Our Sunday Visitor
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
New Priest Blesses His Sister, a Nun: ‘It’s Been a Real Privilege & a Joy’ – CNA/NC Register
Summorum Pontificum & the Flourishing of the Liturgical Arts – Liturgical Arts Journal
Why Men Need Religion (Podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman
Mother Cabrini’s Order Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Her Canonization – 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

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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Ten Tips for Frugality In The Christian Life – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
2.  Miracles Continue to Surround Audrey Santo, More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
3.  Legal But Unethical? Catholic School Fires Pregnant Teacher for Pre-Marital Sex – Rel Unplgd
4.  Did I Mention Those New Prolife Catholics Who Hate Homeschool? – David Griffey at Daffey. . .
5.  Fighting Satan & Escaping the Darkness of Evil: Fr. Robert Spitzer Interview – The CWR
6.  The End of Communion Détente – Ed Condon at Law & Liberty
7.  NSA Was Spying on Tucker Carlson – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Pope Has Further Health Scans in Hospital After Running a Fever – C Mares/CNA/NC Register
9.  CRT Is Not Taught in Elementary Schools; Alexander Solzhenitsyn Retorts – D. McClarey, J.D.
10.  Barrytown: A Trilogy That Helps Us Understand the Recent Eclipse of Catholic Ireland – MNet

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
What Archaeology Tells Us About Joshua’s Conquest – D. Armstrong/National Catholic Register
10 Essential JRR Tolkien Quotes for Today’s Graduates, More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
The Alarming Fertility Decline Among American Catholic Women – David Ayers, Ph.D., at Crisis
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Abortion Activists Create Children’s Abortion Book – Katie Yoder/CNA/National Catholic Register
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Very American Moment – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Mission of Evangelization – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
As Card. Becciu Trial Looms, Big Question: How Much Did Top Vatican Officials Know – Ed Pentin

BEST OF THE REST:
Eucharistic Procession by Boat in Louisiana on the Assumption – New Liturgical Movement
Pope Names Jesuit Cardinal Hollerich to Key Synod on Synodality Position – CNA/NC Register
The Holy Spirit is Dynamite – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
In London Deal Indictment, What is Missing Has a Meaning, Too – A. Gagliarducci/CNA/NC Rgstr
Tela Aurea: A Cloth of Gold Set from the First Half of the 18th Century – Liturgical Arts Journal
CRT Won’t Help America, Only Selfless Love of Country Can Do That – Msgr Ch Pope/NC Register
El Salvador: No Taxes on Wine Imported for Use in Catholic Masses – D Bovolenta/Bitter Winter

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.  Vatican Insider: Pp. Francis ‘Will Never Be the Same’ After Colon Operation – Th Williams PhD
2.  US Priest: Exorcisms on the Rise as Demons Now Haunt Victims by Text – New York Post
3.  Announcing the Pope’s Surgery: Another Vatican PR Blunder – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  To Promote Unity, Ad Populum Will be Banned? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
5.  Why Men Leave Their Dying Wives – David Mills at Catholic Herald
6.  Must Christian Wives Be Subordinate to Their Husbands? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
7.  Do Not Be Woefully Surprised at the Judgment – Richard Maffeo at Catholic365
8.  Summorum Pontificum at Fourteen: Its Tragic Flaws – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Crisis
9.  The 2021 Summer Reading List – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
10.  Interesting Video from a Completely Trad “Personal Apostolic Administration” – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Ohio Priest’s Plea Raises Tech Accountability Concerns – The Pillar
Satan Tries to Manipulate Priests, & More Great Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Extraterrestrial Life: A Catholic Perspective; Chemical Evolution – B Kurland PhD/Catholic Stand
I Am Woman – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
The Terrible Sin of Telling the Truth, A New Exorcist Book, More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Why I Did Not Celebrate Pride This Year & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
New Pilgrimage Route in South of France Follows Traditional Path of Mary Magdalene – NC Reg

BEST OF THE REST:
The Legacy & Tragic Flaws of Summorum Pontificum – Gregory DiPippo at Crisis Magazine
When Papal Opinion is Portrayed as an Infallible Statement – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern. . .
Free the TLM, for the Good of the Church & the People Who Need It – David Mills/Catholic Herald
Day of Prayer for Those Who have Died in “Europe’s Largest Cemetery” – K.N. Hattrup at Aleteia
A Modest Proposal for the Bishops’ Fall Meeting – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D./The Catholic Thing
Meeting the Challenge of Gender Dysphoria at School – Ken. Craycraft/The Catholic World Report
Support Grows for ‘Born-Alive’ Abortion Bill in Australia – CNA via National Catholic Register
Historic Vatican Indictments Raise as Many Questions as They Answer – John L. Allen, Jr./Crux
The History of the Origins of the Pro-Life Movement Around the World — R. de Mattei/Rorate Cæli

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.  Pope Just Named an Archbishop ‘ad personam,’ What the Heck is That? – The Pillar
2.  Will This Be Barbara McGuigan’s Last ‘Good Fight’ on EWTN? – Trent Beattie at NC Register
3.  How the Church Helped Me Come to Terms with My Homosexuality – Clarifying Catholicism
4.  Background on Critical Race Theory & Critical Theory for Catholic Educators – Newman Soc.
5.  How Core Imagery in Your Domestic Church Should Differ from the Parish Church – NLM
6.  The Progressive Stages of Sin – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
7.  Oh to Live in a Time when the Conspiracy Theorists Simply Can’t Keep Up – D. McClarey, J.D.
8.  Pope Grants July 25 Plenary Indulgence for Grandparents Day, Honor Them! – NC Register
9.  Afghanistan Was Never Worth It, Then, Now, Or Ever – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
10.  Intense Image of the Sacred Heart & You Action Item! – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Secular Film Motivated Me Yo Pray The Rosary & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Race Is Never Mentioned In Gun Violence – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
When Communion on the Tongue Is Forbidden – Christina Debusschere at Crisis Magazine
Blessed is She Who Forgave: Maria Goretti – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
The Failure of Catholic Academia – Stephen Sammut, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
I Am Truly a Miracle Are You a Miracle Too? – Birgit Jones at Catholic Stand
Calgary Bishop: Canadian Govt Must Own Prime Responsibility for Indigenous Abuse – NC Rgstr
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis Urges Indian Catholics to Commit to Uniform Syro-Malabar Liturgy – NC Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Should You be Denied Communion? – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
Catholic League: ‘Progressives’ Are ‘the New Racists’ – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D./Breitbart
The Vatican Trial: History is a Spiral – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
National Geographic: People Of Color Disproportionately Exposed to Air Pollution – D. McClarey
Abortion & the Illusion of Progress – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic East Texas
Indwelling Trinity – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Viral Video Encourages Women to Reject Abortion: You Can Do This – K. Yoder/CNA/NC Register
Debating Social Justice with Louis D. Jones – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
Source of Christian Unity – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
The Meaning of the Liturgical Colors at Mass – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Meditations on the Passion of Christ: The Stations – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Faith, Freedom, & America’s Founding Catholics – Andrew E. Harrod at MercatorNet

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.  Poor Preaching Isn’t Only Due to the Preacher – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
2.  Ought We Import Elements of the Traditional Latin Mass into the Novus Ordo? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Exorcist Diary: Demons of Fatigue – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
4.  The Credo of the Catholic Democrats – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
5.  US Catholic Bishops Attend Conference Promoting Same-Sex “Marriage” – Lepanto Institute
6.  Watch: Yet Another Priest Without A Church – Bill Wyatt at Martinsville Bulletin
7.  Dijon Abp.: Pope to Enjoin Concelebration on All Priests of the Roman Rite – Fr. Jn. Hunwicke
8.  It Was Worth a Try – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Pope Francis to Remain Hospitalized for Seven Days – Ed Pentin at National Catholic Register
10.  How Afraid Are The Tech Lords of You? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Prohibitions Against TLM are Abuses of Power, a Form of Episcopal Tyranny – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick
Book Review: Awake, Not Woke by Noelle Mering – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Is Tradition Rigid? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Traditional Latin Mass Advocates Appeal to Pope to Protect Summorum Pontificum – CNA/CWR
This Catholic Hospital Chapel Was Exquisite & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Historical Ignorance, Historical Bigotry, & Historical Truth – Joseph Pearce at NC Register
His Power in Weakness – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Biden’s D.C. Priest: I’ll Continue To Give Him Communion – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Futility of Diversity – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
Ravel’s “Bolero,” Mary Magdalene, & Evangelizing – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Four Patriotic Americans on Their Way to Sainthood – Catholic News Agency
Antifa are Cowardly Bullies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Join GETTR, the New Social Network – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
Father Rupert Mayer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
“I Felt the Love of Jesus Pouring Out”: Catholics Return to Confession – K. Yoder /CNA/The CWR
The 3 Heroic Priests Aboard the Titanic Died Saving Lives & Souls of Passengers – ChurchPOP
The Paradox that Freedom Can Only Exist Within Limits – Msgr. Ch. Pope/Community In Mission
Abp. Aquila: Catholic Dems Should Take Responsibility, Not Weaponize the Eucharist – CNA/CWR
Liberty, License, Gratitude – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Of Holy Communion, Kings, & Privilege – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
A Garden for Mary: Marian Flowers Foster Love for the Blessed Mother – Amy Smith/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

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The First Member of Generation X to be Beatified – Get Fed
2.  A Mother’s Decision to Become Cloistered Carmelite Nun – Joan F. Desmond at NC Register
3.  Five Not-So-Polite, Radical Things Jesus Said in the Bible – ChurchPOP
4.  The Catholic Church Advances to Adopt “Open Communion” – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
5.  Vatican II-ism: Poison in Every Pie – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
6.  Churches Burning, Satan Out in the Open: Overplay His Hand? – J Mirus PhD/Catholic Culture
7.  The Vatican’s Anti-Latin Campaign – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at The Catholic World Report
8.  Despite Rumors, T.L.M. Advances in the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Pope Francis Must Say “No” (to Fr. James Martin) – Christopher Ruddy at First Things
10.  Pope Accepts Resignation of 75-yr-old Chicago Auxiliary Bishop – H Brockhaus/CNA/CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
How the Sacred Heart of Jesus Vanquished the Red District of Dublin – K. V. Turley/NC Register
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
John Paul II Institute No Longer Reflects the Aims of Its Namesake, Critics Contend – Ed Pentin
Padre Pio’s Greatest Wound – Kathy Schiffer at Aleteia
Ask Father: Can Bishops or Priests Forbid Communion on the Tongue? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Blessed Virgin Mary’s House in Vermont – Joe Bukuras at Catholic News Agency
Pastoral Incoherence – Fr. Timothy V. Vavereck at The Catholic Thing
Adopting Proper Postures in Prayer – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
The Trouble with Progressive Catholic Theology – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Canterbury Tales in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
God Doesn’t Want You To Be Nice, But To Be A Saint – Tim Glemkowski
Awesome! – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Mary Lou Williams — Jazz Legend & Catholic Convert – K. V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Centering Prayer Deception? (YouTube) – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Pittsburgh-Area Priest Association Support Same-Sex Unions – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Why Was Joan of Arc Mark Twain’s Favorite Book & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Pachamama Image Used as Monstrance in Mexican Parish – David Ramos/CNA/NC Register
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Frankenscience: This Bizarre Chinese Experiment Is Beneath Human Dignity – NC Register

BEST OF THE REST:
We Grant & Concede in Perpetuity, Pope St. Pius V’s T.L.M. Promulgation – Gloria Romanorum
In Polish Abuse Report, Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story – Stephen White at The Pillar
The Exceptional Gift of the Ordinary Life – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Saints Who Were Shy – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia
Frequent Communion & “Eucharistic Coherence” – Christian Browne at One Peter 5
Rebuilding the City of God: Thomas Gordon Smith, 1948-2021 – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis
Cardinal Becciu, Associates, to be Tried for Financial Crimes – The Pillar
Former Patient: ‘Gender Transition’ Regret Deserves a Voice – Kevin J. Jones/CNA/NC Register
Takin’ Him to the Streets: Eucharistic Processions – Tom Nash at National Catholic Register
Internet Anonymity: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly – Eric Sammons
Visitation Hymns; The Gradual Elimination of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces – Fr. Jn. Hunwicke
Abuse Claims Against Former Fargo Bishop Deemed ‘Credible’ – Duluth News Tribune
Another Canadian Church Set Ablaze – The Canadian Press via National Post
Who Is Weaponizing The Eucharist? Politicians, Not Bishops – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C.
Art That Draws Us To God – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Introduction to Christology 101 — Who Is Jesus? – Fr. John Cush at National Catholic Register
Louisiana State Senate Recognizes Year of St. Joseph – CNA at The Catholic Telegraph
Without Religion, Science Can Become False & Idolatrous – Angelo Stagnaro at NC Register
On Fathers & Christian Masculinity – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Denver Catholic
God Speaks to Us, But Do We Take Time To Listen? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand

1,000 Year-Old Church from Holy Roman Empire Excavated in Germany – Aleteia
Love Leads the Way – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Catholic Treasures & Cluny Media (Books)Conor Dugan at The Catholic World Report

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

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VVEEKEND EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Miracles Continue to Surround Audrey Santo – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
2.  Why Did the Diocese of Lincoln Build a ‘Spirit of Vatican II’ Cathedral? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3.  What in the Worldly is Happening at the Vatican? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
4.  Priest Removed From Ministry Breaks Silence About Abusive Bishops – Complicit Clergy
5.  Pope Francis is Wrong About Fr. James Martin – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
6.  Looking into Francis’ Hand-written Letter to Martin – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  What Mighty Karl Rahner Would Say about Ending Summorum Pontificum – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  French Archbishop to Expel FSSP in Anticipation of New Papal Decree – Ed Pentin/NC Register
9.  Did Catholics Invent the Doctrine of Transubstantiation in the 1200’s? – Steve Ray
10.  The Campaign Against Musically-Shaped Memory – New Liturgical Movement

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Church fires are Latest Chapter in Unmarked Grave Scandal – The Pillar
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Fathers Need to Learn About Mortification – Tyler Rowley at Catholic Exchange
What Constitutes Our Identity? – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Green Martyrdom & the Tyranny of the “Woke” – Leslie Shaw Klinger at Catholic365
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cultivating Peace in the Midst of Anxiety – Michael Sandifer at Catholic Stand

SOCIAL MEDIA:
ChurchPOP Joins New Platform GETTR! – ChurchPOP

CULTURE OF DEATH:
President of Pontifical Academy for Life Backs Italian Anti-Homophobia Bill – Ed Pentin/NC Rgstr
Our Indefensible, Unsustainable Status Quo – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Feast of the Precious Blood – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Floriated French Vestments of the 17th Century
He Keeps Nothing Back, Every Drop is for Us – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

POLITICS:
Polish Archbishop Sanctioned by Vatican Defends Election as Mayor – Catholic News Agency

RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION:
Historic Denver Church Vandalized, Motive Unclear – CNA via NC Register

SCANDAL:
Report: Vatican Official had Side Deal with Swiss bank on Holy See Investments – The Pillar

EUCHARIST:
The Eucharistic Martyrs of Casamari – Larry Peterson at Catholic365
The Gift of the Eucharist – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today

BIBLE:
Faith, Works, & Justification – Jimmy Akin at JimmyAkin.com

MASS:
Our Obligation – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

CULTURE OF LIFE:

ARTS:
Proclaiming Christ from Mountaintops: The World’s Tallest Christ Statues – P. Darcy/Catholic365

SOCIAL JUSTICE:
Unexpected Blessings of Serving Those With Special Needs During the Pandemic – NC Register
Catholic Charities Operates Cooling Centers Amid Pacific Northwest Heat Wave – 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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Catholics are Getting Smart about Responding to Gender Ideology – Gardey/The Am Spectator
2.  Priest Who Died In Prison One Of Many Falsely Accused – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily
3.  Why I Am Not Celebrating Pride This Year – Theophilus at Truth & Love
4.  Vatican Suppresses Two Catholic Movements – Hanna Brockhaus at CNA via NC Register
5.  The Worst Preface Ever Written – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6.  Illinois Priest Departs Parish After Bishop Threatens Him  – Complicit Clergy
7.  Bishops Demote Our Lady of America: Eminent Theologian/Mariologist Responds – S Smith JD
8.  New Episcopal Comments Indicate Summorum Pontificum May Be Overturned – S Skojec/1P5
9.  The Pope & Reinterpreting Saint Paul’s “Rigidity” – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
10.  New Prolife Catholics Who Hate Homeschool – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Impoverished Theological Vision of Dave Ramsey – Garrett Meyer at Crisis Magazine
My Protestant Boss Inspired My Catholic Faith – Birgit Jones at Catholic Stand
Mackenzie Scott Donates Million’s to Controversial Group That Fights Catholicism – NC Register
Pruning Hurts – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
“Long Live Francis!” The Serious Risks of a Personalization of the Papacy – Sandro Magister
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Miracle at Abortion Clinic – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Prodigal Nation – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

SPIRITUALITY:
The Only Way to Defeat Our Accuser – Al Costa at Catholic Stand

MYSTICISM:
Miracles & the Stigmata: Part I & Part II; Adam Blai – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
The DeLauro Democrats & the Bishops – George Weigel at Ethics & Public Policy Center
Truth in the Womb: What ‘Pro-Choice’ Catholic Dems Fail to Understand – S. Browder/NC Register
“Nature’s God” & the Threat to the West – Jack Gist at Crisis Magazine
Biden’s D.C. Parish Says It Will Not Deny Communion – Matt Hadro at CNA via NC Register

VOCATIONS:
Three New Priests Ordained at The Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter – Vimeo

HOMELESS SHELTER:
Sarah’s House Is a Warm, Welcoming Home in a Cold, Cruel World – M. R. Hierholzer/NC Register

BIBLE:
Using the Bible to Debunk the Bible Debunkers – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
How to Obtain the Ordinariate Daily Office Books – Peter Jesserer Smith at ACS Blog

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Life Savers: The Sisters of Life at 30 – John Aidan Byrne at National Catholic Register

APOLOGETICS:
How to Respond to Friends Who Say, ‘Can’t Nature Be My Church?’ – Chris Stefanick/NC Register

SCANDAL:
Catholic Church in Poland Reports Hundreds of New Abuse Allegations – CNA via NC Register

CHAMPLAIN TOWERS COLLAPSE:
Miami Catholics Respond to the Horror of the Champlain Towers Collapse – S. Ferrisi/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

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Terrible Sin of Telling the Truth – Matthew Leonard
2.  Diary of an American Exorcist by Msgr. Stephen Rossetti: Review – Pete Socks/Catholic Stand
3.  Gödel’s God Theorem (Catholic Edition) Now Available – A. Cavallo at Ignitum Today
4.  Rapper Lil Nas X Wears Dress Comparing Catholics to Nazis at the BET Awards – Breitbart
5.  LGBT Activist Dances & Strips in Atrium of Catholic Cathedral (Columbia) – CNA/NC Register
6.  About the Apostolic Pardon Given to the Dying, Where Fr. Z Admonishes You! – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Vermont Struggles With Priest Shortage – Kevin O’Connor at VT Digger
8.  The New Catholic Left: Will It be District Attorneys & Grand Juries Next? – David Griffey
9.  The Political Path for Conservative Catholics – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
10.  Exorcist Diary: Female Exorcists? – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
New Documentary Warns About Danger of the Abortion Pill – Joe Bukuras at CNA
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Can You Really Suffer with Joy & Tame the Tongue? With Shane Kapler – Matthew Leonard
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
You Follow Paul, I Follow Apollos – Michael Sandifer at Catholic Stand

EVANGELIZATION:
Jesuit Father Robert McTeigue’s Radio Apostolate: Proclaiming Christ – J. Roberts/NC Register

POLITICS:
Dan Lipinski – ‘The Partisan Divide is a Sectarian Divide’ – The Pillar
Poll: Nearly 2/3’s of Americans Believe Abortion Should Be Illegal After 1st Trimester – NC Rgstr
Prophecy vs. Realpolitik: Has Vatican Chosen State Over Church in China – Ed Condon/The Pillar

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Fertility Awareness/Natural Family Planning – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand

RELLIGIOUS PERSECUTION:
John Paul II Statue Vandalized In Edmonton – Global News (Canada)

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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