Robert Edwards

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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SATVRDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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FRIDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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TVESDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:

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

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

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
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SATVRDAY EDITION

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

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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  7 Lost Catholic Traditions & Why We Need To Bring Them Back – The Catholic Gentleman
2.  Update: Prayers Answered – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
3.  Statues of Mary Found Untouched Amid Debris After Hurricane Ida in Louisiana – ChurchPOP
4.  Former Baptist Pastor Explains His Conversion to Catholicism – Jim Graves/The Daily Register
5.  Psalter: No More Membership Fees; Now Donation-Based – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
6.  Fr. Jms. Altman, Jesse Romeo, & Jason Jones Rallying to Protect Faithful Priests – David Gray
7.  An Unintentionally Revealing Papal Interview? – Philip Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
8.  Gay Ex-Anglican Cleric to be Catholic Priest by Cardinal Nichols – Church Militant/VirtueOnline
9.  Zisk: Pope Interview is about Traditionis Custodes, Wherein Fr. Z Comments – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Homeschooling Explosion – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Do My Sins Cause Suffering? – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
7 Lost Catholic Traditions & Why We Need To Bring Them Back – Heinen/The Catholic Gentleman
Which Donation Ask is Best – Soft or Hard? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Portal: September 2021 edition – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society Blog
Catechists from Across the Diocese Participate in 2021 Catechist Confs. – Catholic East Texas
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Why We Should Pray to St. Joseph Freinademetz & for the Church in China – Rob. de Mattei, Ph.D.
Revealing the Christ: Understanding Augustine’s “Allegory” – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine
Exorcist Warns: Wicca Promises Freedom, Delivers Shackles – P.M. Armstrong/The Daily Register

Good News:
Update: Prayers Answered – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Homeschooling Explosion – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
8 Saint Quotes That Honor the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Erin Rebar at EpicPew
Baltimore Opens First New Catholic School in 60 Years – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
Statues of Our Lady Found Untouched Amid Debris After Hurricane Ida in Louisiana – ChurchPOP
Former Baptist Pastor Explains His Conversion to Catholicism – Jim Graves at The Daily Register
Vatican: Charge Against Bishop DiMarzio of Brooklynn Lacks Credibility – Catholic News Agency
Relics of First Korean Catholic Martyrs Identified with DNA Testing – CNA/Catholic World Report

Bold Bishops & Priests:
Two Bold & True Responses to the Dangers of Gender Ideology – Fr. R. Landry/The Daily Register
Fr. James Altman, Jesse Romeo, & Jason Jones Rallying to Protect Faithful Priests – David Gray
Indianapolis Archdiocese Fights for the Right to Have Faithful Employees – The Daily Register

Liturgy, Rubrics, & Beauty:
Psalter: No More Membership Fees; Now Donation-Based – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Ordinariate Bishop Among Liturgical Scholars Gathered for Sacra Liturgia 2022 Conf. – ACS Blog
The Traditional Latin Mass & the Anglican Patrimony – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Two Medieval Choir Screens – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
How the Clergy’s “Distance” from the People Facilitates the Laity’s Offering – OnePeterFive
Audi, Israël: Jewish Feasts in the Propers of the Traditional Roman Rite – Rorate Cæli

Historic Texas Pro-Life Law Undermines Roe v Wade:
Biden ‘Deeply Committed’ to Legal Abortion, After Texas’ Pro-Life Law Goes Into Effect – Register
Texas Has Become the First State in America to Ban Abortions – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
We Are Actively Helping Women: Pro-Lifers Pledge Action as Texas’ Heartbeat Law Begins – Reg

Traditionis Custodes Catastrophe:
Zisk: In Interview, Pope Talks about Traditionis Custodes, Wherein Fr. Z Comments – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why the Ideology of Rupture in Church Practice is Destructive to Personal Faith – Fr. A. McDonald
US Seminary in Rome Snuffs Out the TLM & Training for Seminarians – Fr. Z’s Blog
USCCB Ends All TLM Training for Seminarians In Rome – Rob Moynihan PhD/Inside the Vatican
An Unintentionally Revealing Papal Interview? – Philip Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
The Divisiveness of the Traditional Latin Mass & Vaccines – Robert B. Greving at Crisis Magazine
“Tradition Devoured by the Magisterium” – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
Can the Pope or Bishops Restrict the TLM? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Pope: TLM Not Abolished, Just ‘Constructive Reordering’ of Summorum Pontificum – RC

City of Man:
How Catholic Anti-Poverty Crusaders Harm the Poor – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Gay Ex-Anglican Cleric to be Catholic Priest by Cardinal Nichols – Church Militant via VirtueOnline
Harvard Catholic Center Responds to ‘Spin’ on Atheist Chaplain – Burkas/CNA/The Daily Register

Afghanistan Tragedy:
We Lie to You News: Should Biden Be Forced to Resign? – D McClarey PhD/TACatholic
Resettling Afghans Who Aided US Efforts a Matter of Justice, Some Claim – The Daily Register
US-based Catholic Organization Struggles to Get Employees Out of Kabul – Aleteia
Sam Brownback Warns of Potential Genocide for Religious Minorities – The Daily Register

Pope Francis:
All Talk: Has Pope Given Up on Getting Something Out of the China Deal – Ed Condon/The Pillar
Pope Francis: ‘It Never Crossed My Mind to Resign’ – Carlos Herrera at Vatican News
After 6 Years, are Francis’ Tribunal Reforms Working? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

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

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Why Did Jesus Curse the Fig Tree when It was Not Time Yet for Figs? – Steve Ray at DotCF
2.  A Question for Protestants – Arnold Scott at Catholic365.com
3.  Wrestling with the Bible – Eric Sammons
4.  Bishop Rejects Vax Mandates, Backs Prophetic Witness against Abortion-Tainted Jabs – APL
5.  No One Is ‘Transgender’ – Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington
6.  Resign – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Rabbit Hole Warning for Journalists: When is a ‘Catholic Priest’ Not a ‘Catholic Priest’ – GetRel
8.  Catholic Misinformation Is Deadly – Mark Haas at Catholic Exchange
9.  Two Pope Emeriti? – Crisis Magazine
10.  Pornography: The Root of Today’s Violence – Al Costa at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Great Catholic Obituary, & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Book Recommendation: Eucharist by Bishop Robert Barron – D Clayton/New Liturgical Movement
Micromanaging the Conscience – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
This Fall, Papal Travel will Change when Alitalia Shuts Down – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Which Donation Ask is Best – Soft or Hard? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Editorial Stance: Unite the Clans to Rebuild Christendom! – Timothy Flanders at OnePeterFive

BEST OF THE REST:
Virginia Supreme Ct. Reinstates Teacher who Objected to Transgender Pronoun Mandate – Rgstr
The Tech Lords Protecting One of Their Pawns – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
How Tall Was Goliath? – Dave Armstrong at The Daily Register
The Virus, Christianity, & Common Sense – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
The Poodle Who Fell Into Dark Waters – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Baptizing Bitcoin? What Catholics Should Know About Cryptocurrency – Jn Liedl/Daily Register
Natural Law to the Rescue – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at CatholicCulture.org
The Short History of Catholicism in Afghanistan – Catholic News Service at Our Sunday Visitor
Mental Health Professionals Muzzled by Gender Ideology – Sabrina Ferrisi at The Daily Register
Why Do Catholics Pray to the Saints? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
What Is the Rite of Betrothal? – Virginia Aabram at National Catholic Register
The Life of an American Exorcist with Msgr. Stephen Rossetti (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine
‘Big Tech’ Censorship of Religion is Real & Deserves an Effective Response, Critics Say – Register
Gregory the Great Did Not Invent “Gregorian” Chant – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
St. Augustine: 10 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin at National Catholic Register
14 Disabled Children Flee Afghanistan with the Help of Priests & Nuns – McClarey JD/TACatholic
The Tragedy in Afghanistan (Aug. 28) – Jeanette De Melo at The Daily Register
Questions I Answered on Catholic Answers Live: “Mary in the Old Testament” – Steve Ray
Sanctifying Work in the Post-Pandemic World – K.V. Turley at The Daily Register
Light in the Darkness: Christ in the Book of Job – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange

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

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Saints & Their Eucharistic Encounters With Angels – Odile Haumonte/Catholic Exchange
2.  The Holy Tablecloth: Could It Be the Same One Used at the Last Supper – Geo. Ryan/uCatholic
3.  How a Baptist Fell in Love with the Catholic Church – Fracker/Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
4.  Is Francis Resigning? Why the Rumors Churn – The Pillar
5.  Fired FUS Prof/Patheos Catholic Blogger Calls Me a White Supremacist-Fascist – Rod Dreher
6.  Mary will Crush Islam, or Islam will Crush Us – Timothy Flanders at OnePeterFive
7.  Traditionalist Publishing Renaissance: Angelico Releases Definitive Book on Medjugorje – RC
8.  Demons Admit to Exorcists that God’s Plans Are Offensive, an Affront to Their Dignity – SD
9.  Credibility Requires Accountability: Monitoring Priests’ Cellphones – Public Discourse
10.  A Letter of Gratitude from Cardinal Burke – Raymond Cardinal Burke

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Expert’s Latest Investigation Dispels Myths About Pius XII & Rome’s Jews – The Daily Register
An Open Letter on Coercive Mandates & Vaccine Passports – Douglas Farrow at Crisis Magazine
Benghazi 2.0 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Did the East Ever Recognize The Primacy of Rome? – Arnold Scott at Catholic365.com
The Nativity of Mary: So What? – Ryan Eggenberger at Ignitum Today
Which Donation Ask is Best – Soft or Hard? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Behind Rumors That Pope Will Resign – Andrea Gagliarducci at Catholic News Agency

BEST OF THE REST:
The Increasingly Difficult Task of “Adulting” – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
Following Your Conscience? Not a Blank Check – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at CatholicCulture.org
Liturgical Curiosities: The Orfroi of the Rite of Lyon – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
On Emotion in Religion – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church to Adopt ‘Uniform’ Liturgy – Torres/CNA/The Daily Register
Announcement: Meet the Editorial Board! – Timothy Flanders at OnePeterFive
Chaldean Patriarchate Drops ‘Babylon’ from Official Title – CNA via Catholic World Report
Do Angels Actually Sing? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
A Good Jesuit in a Hard Time to Be One: Fr. Joseph Koterski in Memoriam – The Imaginative. . .
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Lumen Christi: A Catholic Institute Aims for Serious Conversation among Friends – The Pillar
Hero Pope: Pius XII – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7 Quotes from St. Augustine of Hippo On the Church – Tom Perna

From a Mother’s Heart to Her College-Bound Daughter: Be a Light on a Lampstand – Catholic365
14 Disabled Children Flee Afghanistan with the Help of Priest & Nuns – RNS/NC Reporter
Christians in Afghanistan: 5 Things You Need to Know – A. Bermudez/CNA via The Daily Register
Why the Popes Love Dante – Mike Aquilina at Angelus News
Rejoice in Your Suffering – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
How Paralympics Prime Time Coverage Can Help Normalize Persons with Disabilities – NC Rgstr
Australian Pro-Lifers to March against Proposed Assisted Suicide Law – 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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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  St. Augustine’s Advice to Wives in Difficult Marriages, Especially w/Angry Husbands – MB
2.  5 Words of Advice for Members of the ‘St. Monica Club’ – Maggie Green at The Daily Register
3.  Pope Francis, What is Behind the Idea of Resigning? – Andrea Gagliarducci at MondayVatican
4.  Pope Asked to Clarify Remarks on Jewish LawPhillip Pullella at Reuters
5.  How Parents Turned on a Florida Catholic School for Embracing ‘Woke’ Ideology – The Stream
6.  Fr. Mitch Pacwa: “Bishops Need to Speak to Power Now!” – Fr. Richard Heilman at RC Man
7.  Harvard Hires Satan as New Head Chaplain – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
8.  To Vax or Not to Vax, is the Virus Confusion Driving You Crazy – Gene Van Son/Catholic Stand
9.  Ask Father: Griping about Canon Lawyers & Marriage “Annulments” – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Biden is Less Dangerous When he is Asleep – Don. R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
St. Louis University Should Practice What They Are Supposed to Preach  – Reagan Barklage/NRO
Traditions & Superstitions – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Abp. Aguer of La Plata Calls Pp. Francis’ TLM Restrictions ‘A Regrettable Step Backwards’ – CWR
Hard Sayings, When You Meet That Special Someone & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
Following Your Conscience? The Virus Problem – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at CatholicCulture.org
Which Donation Ask is Best – Soft or Hard? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
UK: University Refuses to Recognize Catholic Priest as Chaplain Over Social Media Posts – CWR

BEST OF THE REST:
Good People Pay the Blood Price when their Leaders are Idiots – D McClarey JD/TACatholic
Exorcist Diary: The Heart of an Exorcist – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at St. Michael Center Blog

Top 5 Things College Students Must Do to Keep Their Faith – Katherine Hopping at ChurchPOP
$1.25M Donation will Transform University of Maine’s Newman Center Chapel – The CWR
Cardinal Burke Tweets that His Condition is Improving – Shannon Mullen/Catholic News Agency
Anyone Can Sing Beautiful Anglican Music: Here’s Why & How – Sarah Rodeo Dzialo at ACS Blog
When Compassion Becomes Misguided – Deacon James H. Toner at Crisis Magazine
What Does “Pastoral” Even Mean Anymore? – Aquæ Regiæ at Catholic World Report
Vaccine Passports in Canada – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Ever Happened to the “Lay Moment”? – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Prayers Request – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Are Progressive Catholics a Threat to the World? – William Kilpatrick at Crisis Magazine
China Offers Reward for Spying on Religious NeighborsUCA News
Are We Listening? – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
‘It Is a True Vocation’: 5 Catholic Artists Share Their Stories – Mary Farrow at The Daily Register
Liturgical Notes on the Beheading of St John the Baptist – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

What You Can Do About Religious Persecutions Around the World – Picciotti-Bayer/Daily Register
US Vets Saving Afghans While Biden Does Nothing – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Darwin, Marx, Freud, & the Diminishment of Humanity – Donald DeMarco at The Daily Register
Boldness is a Catholic Virtue – Matt Kappadakunnel at Crisis Magazine
Entrust Yourself to St. Joseph This Year – Margaret Mone at Catholic East Texas
How Adult Abuse Victims Are Treated by the Church – David Larson at Crisis Magazine
Parenting & the Challenging Work of Handing on the Faith – Russell Shaw/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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