Robert Edwards

Living a Catholic life.

MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Secular Film Motivated Me to Pray the Rosary – Betty Parquette at Catholic Stand
2.  This Protestant Dogma Helped Open My Eyes to the Truth of the Catholic Church – NC Rgstr
3.  ‘When In Rome’ Is the Best Catholic Conversion Movie You’ve Never Seen – J Day/NC Register
4.  The Coming Chastisement of America – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
5.  Priest Who Defended Catholic Homes Forced Out – CBC via Yahoo! News
6.  Are Those Who Must Read the Liturgy of the Hours, Obliged to Read It Aloud? – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Pope Francis Congratulates Fr. James Martin for His ‘Gay’ Conference – Rorate Cæli
8.  Francis Cheers ‘Pastoral Zeal’ Of LGBT Crusader – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9.  The Pope Prefers Eurabia to Christian Europe – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
10.  Bishop John Stowe of Lexington Promotes Sodomy – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Why Did Martin Luther Remove Inspired Books From the Bible? – Angelo Stagnaro at NC Register
The Church of Woke – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Omission of 1 Cor. 11, 27-29 f/Lectionary: What We Know, & a Hypothesis – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Until Heaven – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Ann Miller Was a Wife & Mother Who Became a Nun, But She’s Not the Only One – NC Register
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Archdiocese Directs Dublin Parish to Remove Pride Flag – Mat. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
An Exorcist Speaks About the Presence of Jesus: Faith Is Our Strongest Protection – NC Register

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Liturgy, Interrupted – Matt Kappadakunnel at Crisis Magazine

EUCHARIST:
Wanted: ‘Eucharistic Missionaries’ – Susan Klemond at National Catholic Register

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY:
Her Immaculate Majesty: The Other Queen of England – Joseph Pearce

POLITICS:
Abp. Cordileone Responds to Pro-Abort Politicos, Will Other Bishops Follow? – First Things
Ambiguously Catholic – Dan Hitchens at First Things
Joe Biden Vs. The Catholic Bishops – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Divisive Bishops on the ‘Sacrament’ of Unity – Complicit Clergy
Banned Books: Pushing Back Against the New Ideology – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D./Denver Catholic
60 Catholic Dems Defy US Bishops on Communion, Why They’re Wrong – Fr McTeigue/NC Reg
Who’s Really Weaponizing the Eucharist? – The Editors at National Catholic Register
Collegiality & Eucharistic Integrity – George Weigel at Denver Catholic

EPISCOPACY:
Pope Accepts Resignation of 75-Year-Old Auxiliary Bishop of Houston – CNA/NC Register
Argentine Bishop Zanchetta Ends Vatican Job at APSA – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register

VIRTUES:
The Secret to Making Modesty Cool – Nicole Tittmann at TOH Blog

SCIENCE:
The Amazing Discoveries of Catholic Scientists: 6 Groundbreaking Achievements – ChurchPOP

SCANDAL:
Vatican Confirms Probe of Negligence Claims against Polish Cardinal Dziwisz – CNA

SPIRITUALITY:
Do You Want to Live Forever? – Charlette Mills at Catholic Stand

LIFE:
The One Thing: Protecting the Sanctity of Life – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand

POETRY:
A Catholic View of Poetry & Civilization – Paul Krause at 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

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VVEEKEND EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Catholic Stand Blogger Suddenly Passes Away – Eric Marotta at Akron Beacon Herald
2.  The Fisking of His Excellency’s Excellent Fisking – One Mad Mom
3.  In Confession, Priest Insisted on His Act of Contrition Rather than the One I Know – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  Pope Francis Stomps on Dead Horse – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Again, Pope Francis Repudiates the Petrine Ministry – Fr. John Hunwicke/Mutual Enrichment
6.  When Will the Idiocy End? – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
7.  Catholic Despite the Pope – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
8.  “Francis, a Happy Hour Pope” A Major Survey on Italians’ Unsteady Faith – Sandro Magister
9.  Abp. Hebda Refuses to Denounce Heretical Priest Assoc. Meeting In His Archdiocese – CC
10.  USCCB Has No Intention Of Denying Communion To Pro-Abort Politicians – Complicit Clergy

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Power of Sunlight in Medieval Churches – Alice Isabella Sullivan at Medievalists.net
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Pride Goeth Before a Fall – William Kilpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Anyone for Tennis? – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Vatican Invokes Lateran TreatyJohn L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Pebbles at Another’s Feet – Sister Mary Vianney Lyon, O.P., at Ignitum Today
Pope St. Pius X & Joe Biden – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Word ‘Mother’ isn’t Offensive, The Church Should Say So – Ma. Wakefield/The Spectator

EUCHARIST:
Protecting the Eucharist – Edward J. Barr at Roma Locuta Est
Bishops Debating Unity: Talking about ‘Accompaniment’ or ‘Accommodation’? – The Pillar

SPIRITUALITY:
The Unpopular Concept of Self-Forgiveness – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
Can We Know God Is Real? Part II – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand

HISTORY:
Expansion of the Early Church – Joshua Pippert at Clarifying Catholicism

LITERATURE:
The Lamp Christmas Ghost Story Contest – The Lamp Magazine

OTHER:
Tattoos from a Christian Perspective: Conversation with Shayne Swenson (Vid) – Jos. Sciambra

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 Eucharist in the Early Church – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
2.  The Likelihood of a “Eucharistically Coherent” Church – Jef. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
3.  Leftist Ghouls May Desecrate Tolkien, But His Ideas Will Live Forever – Nathanael Blake, Ph.D.
4.  Ask Father: Priest Anointed Me & Then, Without Confession, Absolved Me – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Fr. James Martin & Pushing Perversity – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
6.  Dems Threatening Bishops – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
7.  Why Does No One Want to Address the Catholicity of Joe Manchin? – Julia Duin/Get Religion
8.  Dr. De Mattei Doubles Down – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
9.  A Petulant Rebellion: Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians Rebel – Jennifer Hartline at Crisis
10.  The Democrats’ Dangerous Eucharistic Theology – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Collegiality & Eucharistic Integrity – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
A Midsummer Night’s Feast: The Birth of John the Baptist – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Can Catholics Use the Enneagram Personality System? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
What is Right & Just? – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
After Outcry, Vatican Eases Restrictions on Individual Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica – Ed Pentin
Morality & Realpolitik – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Holy See Now a Participant in the World Health Organization – Fr. Z’s Blog
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Understanding the Holy Eucharist, Our ‘Source & Summit’ – Jimmy Akin at NC Register
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net

Why Some Medieval Churches Would Leave a Hole in the Roof – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Sacrosanctum Concilium: The Ultimate Trojan Horse – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D. at Crisis
Ask Father: Can Deacons Use the Rituale Romanum to Bless Things? – Fr. Z’s Blog

SPIRITUALITY:
Anger Seem to be Everywhere Today – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Why Your Weakness is Really Strength – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
The Complex Life of a Father: Taking This Role Seriously as Leader of the Family – ChurchPOP
Original Solitude, Original Unity – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand

DEVOTIONALS:
The History Behind Holy Cards – Michael Cunningham at Catholic365.com

PERSECUTION:
Soros & E.U. Aim to Blacklist Reputable Christian Groups – Catholic News Agency
Christian Legal Group Denounces ‘Targeted Smear Campaign’ – CNA/NC Register
Misunderstanding the Armenian Martyrs – Dawn Beutner at The Catholic World Report

MIRACLES:
Statue Of Mary Survives Bomb – Harumi Suzuki at Catholic News Agency

SAINTS:
The Triumph of St. Norbert – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

SHRINES:
Trying to Save Sacred Pieces of Past in England & Wales – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
A Pilgrimage to the Home of St. Joseph of Cupertino – Bret Thomas, O.F.S., at Aleteia

BIBLE:
Why Are Jesus’ Genealogies in Matthew & Luke Different & Other Conflicts’ – Scott Smith, J.D.

THEOLOGY:
Tolkien & Theology – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative

HEALTH:
Brewing Kombucha: The Beer of Health Foods – Hearth & Field

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.  Wow, Even Catholic Hospital Chapels Were Exquisite! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern Orders
2.  Pope Appoints 4 Americans to Apostolic Signatura, Cardinal Tobin: What’s That? – The Pillar
3.  EWTN Rome Bids Farewell to Bureau Chief – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome
4.  Priest Apologizes for Shutting Down Parish for Pandemic – D McClarey JD/The Am Catholic
5.  Hulu’s ‘Love, Victor’ Has Catholic Mom Evolve f/Rebuking Gay Sex to Scold Priest – Breitbart
6.  Satan Tries to Manipulate Priests – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Exorcist Diary
7.  Priest Abuses Boy, Bp. J.D. Deshotel of Lafayette Blames Victim’s Family – Acadiana Advocate
8.  CNN Priest’s Sophistry: Fr. Edward Beck – Donald R. McClarey, J.D. at The American Catholic
9.  Ecclesiastical Incoherence – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
10.  Our American Catholic Rubicon – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
U.S. Eucharistic Revival to Begin 2022: We Want to Start a Fire of Devotion – CNA at NC Register
Growing Movement Inspires Strong Fathers – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis, Where is the Pontificate? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Fear of the Lord – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
How a Catholic Order Shuts Its Eyes to Sex Abuse: The Claretians – R. Herguth/Chic. SunTimes
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pro-Abort Congressman Ted Lieu ‘Dares’ Bishops to Deny Him Communion – Tho D Williams PhD
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Pro-abort Catholics want Church Leave Them Be, They Should Let Church be – Catholic Herald

EUCHARIST:
How a Saint’s Eucharistic Devotion Led to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi – A. Smith/NC Register

POLITICS:
Biden Doesn’t Expect Not to be Admitted to Holy Communion – CNA at NC Register
Pope Francis May Continue to Make Changes in the Roman Curia – A Gagliarducci/CNA/The CWR
Budget Cuts & Potential Layoffs Could Forever Change Official Vatican Media – Religion Unplggd

SPIRITUALITY:
The Most Expensive Thing in the World – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
The Hardest (& Most Meaningful) Prayer for a Young Mom – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
The Church Can Change The World – Again – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand

PERSECUTION:
U.N. “Experts” Seek to Discredit Holy See – Andrea Gagliarducci at Catholic News Agency

BIBLE:
The Bible Makes It Clear: Religion Means Relationship With God – Dave Armstrong at NC Register

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Joseph Cardinal Zen is Right, the T.L.M. is a Powerful Force for Unity – Fr. Z’s Blog

BOOK REVIEW:
Always a Catholic: Off the Shelf with Fr. Sebastian Walshe – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

EDUCATION:
$50M Anonymous Gift Supports Students at L.A. Catholic Schools – CNA at 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.  Now That She Has Died, What Do I Do? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
2.  Fr. George Rutler Cleared of Wrongdoing, Expected to Retire – Matt C. Abbott/Renew America
3.  A Step in the Right Direction; The USCCB on Biden – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
4.  The Sunset of a Papacy – Antonio Socci at Libera via Rorate Cæli
5.  What the Hell is Wrong with Bishops Who Voted Against Eucharistic Coherence – Fr McDonald
6.  The Platitudes Emanating from the Vatican – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
7.  Boycott Peter’s Pence Collection – Complicit Clergy
8.  The Lies & Reality of the USCCB Vote – One Mad Mom
9.  Pantomime Reaction to Fr. Altman on the Vortex – David L. Gray
10.  Transitioning to Hell – Charles D. Fraune at Slaying Dragons

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Pro-Gay Religious Order Still Oversees “Gayest” Parish in San Francisco – Joseph Sciambra
New Catholic Books for Young Readers Focus on Faith, Saints, & Science – NC Register
Sober Thoughts about a Rumored Restricting of Summorum Pontificum, I Rant – Fr. Z’s Blog
Called to Repentance – Fr. Christopher Pietrazsko at Ignitum Today
The Bizarre Jihad of Dawn Eden – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
A Few Thoughts on the USCCB Live Tweets – One Mad Mom
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
How Fr. Michael Scanlon Revived Catholic Colleges by Scott Hahn – Prime Matters

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Language Barriers – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing

BIBLE:
Crass: Language Issues Regarding Biblical Greek, Aramaic, & More – Fr. John Hunwicke

ART:
Explore the Medieval Christian Art of Ravenna in this Smithsonian Class – J. P.  Mauro at Aleteia

SCANDAL:
Why is the Vatican Silent on the Persecution of Catholics in China? (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine

POLITICS:
The Lie of Gay Weakness, Corporate America Keeps Handing Money & Publicity – Catholic Herald

SAINTS:
E.U. Founding Father Robert Schuman Declared ‘Venerable’ by Pope Francis – C. Mares/CNA

CULTURE:
Men Who Mourn on Father’s Day – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Lead, Protect, Teach: The 3-fold Responsibility of Every Father – Kathy Schiffer/NC Reg

SPIRITUALITY:
Grace Abounds & We Are Changed – Michelle Meder at Catholic Stand

PERSECUTION:
Arab Christians in the Holy Land – Nicholas Frankovich at Commonweal

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.  We Have New Priests, When Your Feelings Are Wrong & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
2.  Millennial Priest Hosts Powerful Video Series on Discerning Vocations – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
3.  Bullies (of Fr. James Altman) of the La Crosse Tribune – Complicit Clergy
4.  Priests Face Belligerent Mob During New York City Pro-Life March – ChurchPOP
5.  The New Pagans & the Church – Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
6.  No Wonder We Have Bad Liturgical Music; Thanks G.I.A. – The American Catholic
7.  The U.S.C.C.B. Is Not Exactly Inspiring – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
8.  The U.S.C.C.B. Won’t Vote to Restrict Communion from Pro-Abort Politicos – Complicit Clergy
9.  Parliamentary Procedure Shenanigans on ‘ff’, Why U.S.C.C.B. Split Over Footnote – The Pillar
10.  Pro-Abort Catholics Off the Hook, U.S.C.C.B. Won’t Restrict Communion – Washington Times

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Standing with Vlad the Impaler – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
What Does It Mean To Be Rigid? – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Prayer Request: Cancelled Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Eucharistic Coherence – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Why Beautiful Architecture Matters Now, More Than Ever – Timothy O’Donnell at NC Register
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net

5 Years Later: The Mounting Costs of a Stalled Vatican Audit – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture

EVANGELIZATION:
What Do We Mean by the Term ‘Kerygma?’ – Msgr. Charles Pope at National Catholic Register

PRAYER:
Lessons Learned From a Parish Priest – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Good Guys Win: SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Catholic Foster Agency Over Gays – TACatholic

POLITICS:
Marx & the Masses – Fr. Hugh Somerville Knapman at One Foot in the Cloister
Our Leaders Take Oaths on the Bible to Defend Life – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand

BOOKS:
A New Book!: Great Adventure Kids Catholic Bible Chronicles – Amy Welborn/Ascension Press
New Book With A Catholic Perspective On The Pandemic Looks At The Church’s Future – RU

APOSTOLATES:
This Chicago Business Providing Clerical Garments for Over 100 Years – J. Duriga/CNS/Crux

PERSECUTION:
Parishes In Vancouver Vandalized – Joe Burkuras at Catholic News Agency

LAITY:
What is the Role of Women in the Church? – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine

SHRINES:
A Garden for Mary: Marian Flowers Foster Love for the Blessed Mother – Amy Smith/NC Register

THEOLOGY:
Broken Bread – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today

EDUCATION:
5 Excellent Faith-Based Resources for Financial Education – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

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.  So Beautiful . . . Why Do They Hate It So Much? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
2.  That’s Not What I Expected to See – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Why is a French Catholic Archdiocese Expelling the FSSP? – Solène Tadié at NC Register
4.  Conservative Protestants Coming Back To Catholicism? – Jessica Kramer at Crisis Magazine
5.  Irrelevant Mass or Reverent Mass? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Crisis Magazine
6.  OSB vs. UFO: Stanley Jaki & the Theology of Aliens – Sharen Kabel at One Peter 5
7.  Where Dinosaurs Fit in with the Creation Story – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
8.  Who Are You Inviting into Your Home? – Catholic Stand
9.  Doing the Job the Pope Will Not Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Beauty Will Save the Neighborhood – Leila at Like Mother Like Daughter

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Ready for Pre-Order: Commonwealth Edition of Ordinariate Daily Office – Peter Jesserer Smith
A Relationship with Christ – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
The Pen-Tip Duel Between Rome & the Church of Germany – Sandro Magister
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Where is God During the Storms of Life? – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
3 Steps to Set Yourself Up for Summer Style Success (Catholic Mode Blog) – Mghn Ashley Styling
Fargo Dad Follows His Son, a Priest, to Holy Orders as a Deacon – J. McKeown/CNA/NC Register

SHRINES:
The Mary Garden: A Popular Devotion With a Heavenly Aroma – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register
Pilgrims Return To El Camino – Joseph Wilson & Iain Sullivan at Associated Press

MIRACLES:
Miracle of Vistula: When Mary Saved the World from Communism – K.V. Turley/NC Register
A Tale of Two Easters & a Miracle in Japan – Luke O’Hara at National Catholic Register

POLITICS:
Pope Appoints Ecclesiastical Assistant for Vatican Comms – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register
Poll: Majority of Catholics Say Pro-Abort Politicos Shouldn’t Receive Communion – Natl Review
The German Catholic Church’s Threat to Unity – Fr. Goran Jovicic at National Review
Italian Court Backs Vatican’s Torzi Charges, Excuses Senior Clerics – The Pillar

CARRY YOUR CROSS:
Pandemic Catholicism: An After-Action Review – Amator Ecclesiæ – Crisis Magazine

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Repositorium Sanctae Eucharistiæ – Historical Modes of Eucharistic Reservation – LAJ

APPARITIONS:
St. Anthony of Padua’s Only Approved Apparition – K. Yoder/EWTN News/NC Register
Insights on Religious Apparitions – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand

LOVE:
On the Balance of Love & Correction according to St. Gregory – Msgr. Charles Pope at CiM

SPIRITUALITY:
Seen & Unseen – Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today

EDUCATION:
Veteran Educators Tackle What’s Needed for Renewing Catholic Schools – E. J. Ahern/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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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Urgent: Prayers for Fr. Tim Finigan – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  A (Needed) Guide to Reading G. K. Chesterton – David Mills at Catholic Herald
3.  A Fourth-Century Vision of the Twenty-First Century – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
4.  Anti-Catholic Bigotry Turns Ugly in Massachusetts – MassResistance at The Stream
5.  A Third Father James & the Illusion of a Third Way – Barbara J. Farrah at Crisis Magazine
6.  Grading the Josephites’ Black Power Liturgy – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
7.  The USCCB Meeting: Don’t Believe the Hype – Ed Condon at The Pillar
8.  When Demons Concocted a Counterfeit Mystic – Adam Blai at Catholic Exchange
9.  Even the Left Criticizes Modernist Clergy – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10.  Update: Vatican Refused June 15 Meeting, Mass No Longer on the Agenda – NC Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
New Book on Recognizing the Devil: Put Evil in Its Place – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D./NC Register
Why The American Catholic Will Always Have Comments – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic
4 Family-owned Shops for Beautiful Baptism Gifts – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia
Looking at the Fruits – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Thanking God for the Gift of the Priesthood – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Our Sunday Visitor
3 Steps to Set Yourself Up for Summer Style Success (Catholic Mode Blog) – Mghn Ashley Styling
Response to Bulgakov: Orthodox Denials of the Immaculate Conception – Clarifying Catholicism
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Unpacking the Theater of Cardinal Marx’s Resignation – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register

LITERATURE:
Tolkien & Theology – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
The Perennial Brilliance & Catholic Vision of William Shakespeare – The Catholic World Report

POLITICS:
Theologians: Bishops Must Address Biden’s Policies That Contradict Church Teaching – NCReg
The Catholic Bishops Should Stand Firm on Abortion – Brooke Stanton at National Review
Poll: Faithful Catholics Say Politicos Who Oppose Teaching Create Confusion – NCRg

MEDIA:
CNA Launches Daily News Podcast Made for Smart Speakers – CNA/The Catholic World Report

CONVERSION:
The Study of History Strengthened My Catholic Faith – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand

SPIRITUALITY:
The Battle Begins in the Mind – Wendy McMahon at Catholic Stand
Faith & Works – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today

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.  You’re Gonna Need a New Breviary, Here’s Why – The Pillar
2.  Why the Rosary is So Powerful against the Devil – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
3.  Priest Works Wonders With Door-to-Door Parish Evangelization – Jim Graves at NC Register
4.  The Top-10 Catholic Cities to Visit in America – Marion Amberg at Our Sunday Visitor
5.  Nota Bene: Canceledpriests.org – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Grooming Preschoolers? This Shocking Video Makes Clear: It’s Time to Pick a Side – NC Rgstr
7.  The Scourge of Toxic Online Catholicism – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
8.  The Cardinal Marx Charade – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
9.  Bishop Joseph Bambera of Scranton Must Go – Complicit Clergy
10.  Caesar, Mammon, & Sodom Unite in the Great Reset of Churches – John Zmirak, Ph.D.

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Division Among the Bishops, or a Blessing in Disguise? – S. P. White/R. Shaw/The Catholic Thing
3 Steps to Set Yourself Up for Summer Style Success (Catholic Mode Blog) – Mghn Ashley Styling
Dear Bishops: Clear Your Minds of Cant – & Can’t – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Humble Obedience Casts Out Evil – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism

BIOLOGY:
Hey, Let’s All Be Zebras From Now On! – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
Vatican Orders Term Limits for Leaders of Lay Movements – C. Wooden/CNS/Our Sunday Visitor
Grapevine: US Bishops May Vote to Deny Biden Eucharist, A Look at Spring Meeting – NC Rgstr
Vatican Reform a Mixed Bag – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
The German Synodal Way: A CNA Explainer – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Pope Names South Korea Bishop Prefect for Clergy – Carol Glatz at CNS via Our Sunday Visitor
Eucharistic Coherence & USCCB Spring Meeting: 5 Questions You Need Answered – CNA/CWR

DEMONOLOGY:
Ten Most Common Lies from the Devil – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange

MARINE BIOLOGY:
Jonah’s Parable Come True: Diver Gulped Down by Humpback Whale Survives – Int. Engnrng

CATHOLIC CULTURE:
A Future Catholic Culture Begins in the Home – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
How are We Welcoming the Stranger – Sean Callahan at Our Sunday Visitor

BOOK REVIEW:
Behold This Heart: Off the Shelf with Father Thomas Dailey – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

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.  The Anti-Catholic Who Predicted American Catholicism’s Rise – Casey Chalk/Crisis Magazine
2.  3.  Some Modesty, Please! Jesus Is In the Building – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
4.  6.  Sodomy Activist Priest, Fr. Horan, Attacks Ghana for Upholding Jesus’ Teaching – Breitbart

8.  Dr. Faggioli & Cardinal Tobin Miss the Mark on Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
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The Impact of Pregnancy Loss on Fathers – Chris Crawford at Our Sunday Visitor
Growing as Disciples – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Eden Invitation Offers Reflections as an Alternative to Pride Month – CNA at The CWR

SUMMORUM PONTIFICUM:
Will the Holy Father Try to Suppress the Traditional Mass? – Anita Moore at V for Victory!

GOVERNMENT THEORY:
What Catholic Integralists Leave Out – Jane Stannus at Crisis Magazine

JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST:
What is a Humeral Veil & Why Is It Used During Benediction? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Why Tabernacles can be Within Statues of the Virgin Mary – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Early Eucharistic Prayers: Sacred Language; A Short History of the Mass – Adoremus
The Corpus Christi Canopy Preserved & Handed Down – Liturgical Arts Journal

SOPHISTRY:
All Systems Go – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

VIRTUE BUILDING:
How to Channel Your Anger Like St. Francis de Sales – Mathilde De Robien at Aleteia
Why Silence is Golden – but Not Always – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
4 Things Your Family Will Miss Out On If You Stay Home from Church – Fr. M. Rennier/Aleteia
Let St. Vincent de Paul Teach You How to Practice Compassion – Mathilde De Robien at Aleteia

PILGRIMAGE:
Have You Ever Heard of St. Jerome’s Cave in the Holy Land? – Get Fed

GEOPOLITICS:
Pope Francis Names New Vatican Ambassador to Canada – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Catholicism & the Future of Culture – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Eight Different Names for the Mass & What They Mean – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

THEOPOLITICS:
Pope Francis Declines Cardinal Marx’s Resignation – CNA via National Catholic Register
What Happens in Germany, Revisited – Francis X. Maier at Denver Catholic
In Praise of Division – Hunter Leonard at Crisis Magazine

POLITICS:
Can Catholics Get Woke? – Noelle  Mering at Catholic Answers via Ethics & Public Policy Center

BOOK REVIEW:
The Catholic Guide to Miracles: Off the Shelf with Adam Blai – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Lila Rose Publishes Book on Pro-life Activism, Personal Experiences – A. Jones/CNA/The CWR

SPIRITUALITY:
Searching for Reality – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
Sacred Heart: Love that Crushes Evil – Kathleen Beckman at Catholic Exchange
A “Holy Envy” – The Desire to Be Where Christ Dwells – Christina M. Sorrentino at Catholic365
The Restless Heart of God – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand

Intercession of Saints: Pagan Corruption? – Tom B. at Tom’s Digest

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 Bravest Priest You’ve Never Heard Of—Fr. Emil Kapaun – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
2.  Exclusive Photos: Lower Manhattan Does Corpus Christi Big – J. Bruno/K. N. Hattrup at Aleteia
3.  Architecture of Vatican II at Holy Spirit Parish in Oakland, California – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4.  Australian Media Still Picking Up the Pieces after the Cardinal Pell Fiasco – MercatorNet
5.  Looking at the Symptom(s) of the Aftermath of Vatican II – Southern Orders
6.  Of McCarrick, Jesuits, & Summorum Pontificum – Lee Fratantuono at One Peter 5
7.  Bishop Jn. Stowe of Lexington Defends Fired Catholic Teacher in Homosexual ‘Marriage’ – CC
8.  Former Priest, Craig Harrison, Subject of 2 New Sexual Abuse Lawsuits – 23ABC Bakersfield
9.  As Buenos Aires Archbishop, Pope Had a Poor Record Producing Vocations – George Neumayr
10.  What Can We Offer the World, Not Much According to Mr. Lewis of Where Peter Is – RLE

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Three Tips for Visiting Jesus in the Eucharist – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The University of Notre Dame Website Celebrates ‘Pride Month’ – Joe Burkas at NC Register
Nun Slain by 3 Teens in Satanic Sacrifice Beatified as Martyr – C. Glatz/CNS/Our Sunday Visitor
Say Yes to Dresses: Plan a Go-To Wedding Look (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Corpus Christi 2021 Photopost (Part 1) – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Where to Find Help with Your Next Fundraising Campaign – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
The Roots of Race – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST:
After Receiving Holy Communion, Pray This Prayer to the Virgin Mary – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Baltimore Basilica Marks Bicentennial with New Perpetual Adoration Chapel – CNS  via Crux
Virtual Mass is a Cooking Show Compared to the Real Feast – Sarah Robsdottir at Crisis Magazine

POLAND:
Thirty Years of Poland – George Weigel at Denver Catholic

SCANDAL:
Will Cardinal Marx’s Resignation Boost His Influence Beyond Germany? – Ed Pentin/NC Register
Moneyval: Internal Corruption is Vatican’s Primary Risk – The Pillar

PRAYER:
The Family That Prays Together Stays Together . . . But Why? – Theoni Bell at One Peter 5

FAMILY:
The Coherence of Fatherhood – Marlon De La Torre at Knowing Is Doing

THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS:
Act of Consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

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.  Lukewarm Catholicism Cannot Be an Option – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
2.  St. Justin Martyr (A.D. 100-165) The Eucharist & Who is Eligible to Receive – Steve Ray
3.  7 Thought-Provoking Podcasts for Catholic Men – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
4.  Action Item! Novena for the Preservation of Summorum Pontificum – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Burger King Mocks Christians & Chick-Fil-A – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
6.  Indianapolis Jesuits Will Celebrate So-called Same-Sex Marriage – Sandro Magister
7.  So Your Church Leader is a Signatory, Now What? – One Mad Mom
8.  Editorial: Where Our Pride Lies – Our Sunday Visitor
9.  ‘Signers’ Distance Themselves from USCCB Agenda Letter – The Pillar
10.  Chaput: Bishops Too Compliant During Pandemic – Catholic News Agency

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Worldly Signatories Discovered – Complicit Clergy
Say Yes to Dresses: Plan a Go-To Wedding Look (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Catholic Fathers Take a Walk With Christ in the Eucharist – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Paschal Mystery: Path to Union – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Church Leaders’ Disastrous Refusal to Abandon Secrecy – Christopher R. Altieri/Catholic Herald
Where to Find Help with Your Next Fundraising Campaign – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Grooming Preschoolers? Time to Pick a Side – Leila Miller

ORDINARIATE:
Tartan of the “Anglican” Personal Ordinariates is Ready & Things are Arriving – Fr. Z’s Blog

FINANCE:
Is There a McCarrick Effect for Diocesan Appeals? Diocesan Giving Trends – B Hodge/The Pillar

PRO-LIFE CULTURE:
Are Abortion-Free Vaccines on the Way? – Frank P. Trotta, Jr., at Crisis Magazine
Heartbeat Internat’l & Abortion Pill Rescue Net. Safely Reverse Abortion after First Pill – Fr. Zed

SACRED ORDERS:
Twin Seminarians Following One After the Other into Priesthood – Our Sunday Visitor

EDUCATION:
Beautiful Catholic Picture Books for Your Children or Godchildren – Rachel Hoover at The CWR

BUSINESS:
New Tech Company Aims to Provide Platform for Catholic Businesses – K Scanlon/CNA/CWR

POLITICS:
Catholic League IDs 32 Times Biden Has Opposed Catholic Teaching – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.

JESUS IN THE EUCHARIST:
97% of Filipino Catholics Believes Eucharist is Actual Body & Blood of Christ – Manila Bulletin

RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION:
Myanmar: A Sixth Catholic Church Attacked by Army – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome
Religious Health Providers Deserve Legal Protection, Not False Discrimination Charges – NCReg

THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS:
Why a Key to Evangelization Rests in Jesus’ Heart – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

SPIRITUALITY:
Every Christian is a Leader – Julie Machado at Catholic Stand

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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