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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

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

1.  True Obedience vs. False Obedience – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
2.  12 Girl Names to Honor St. Joseph – Rachel Padilla at epicPew
3.  This Martyr Died Defending Marriage – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
4.  Sacred Sleeplessness: My Story – Greg Schlueter at Catholic365
5.  Why Babies can Receive Communion in Eastern Churches – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
6.  Struggling with Sin? You’re Not Alone – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
7.  Rejoice in Suffering – Veil of Veronica
8.  What is the Common Good? – Andrew Latham at Crisis Magazine
9.  Resolution of Sinning No More (Video) – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10.  Know Thyself: Lord that We May See – David Torkington at Catholic365

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Scripture for Today: “Let thy Words be Few” – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
The Saints’ Varied Approaches to Religious Life – Joshua Pippert at Clarifying Catholicism

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.  We Learned Latin & Were Known as “Altar Boys” – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
2.  Take a Trip Through Hell, Purgatory, & Heaven with 100 Days of Dante – John Burger at Aleteia
3.  Transforming the Culture – Deborah Sucich at Ignitum Today
4.  Vatican Source Says Pope Plans to Implement Intercommunion – John Gravino at New Walden
5.  France is on the Brink of a Revolution – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6.  Shia LeBeouf To Star as Padre Pio in New Movie, What Could Go Wrong? – Mt. Archbold/CMR
7.  The Lord Promised that Hell would Not Ultimately Prevail, But. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  The New Objective is Inter-Communion – Marco Tosatti at STILVM CVRIÆ
9.  Medjugorje: Faithful or Fraudulent? (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
10.  Bishop McElroy Asks Priests Not To Issue Vaccine Exemptions – NBC News San Diego

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
5 Awe-Inspiring Gothic Cathedrals That Celebrate Flamboyant Architecture – My Modern Met
Dereliction of Its Duty: USCCB Rebuke Biden for Dropping Conscience-Rights Lawsuit – NC Rgstr
A Vatican Show Trial – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Time Management Tips for Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
RIP Fr. Joseph Koterski, SJ, Pro-Life Activist, & Humble Genius – Kathryn Jean Lopez/America

BEST OF THE REST:
Byzantine Private Masses? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Bring Back Fish Fridays – Michael Morris at Crisis Magazine
Why Restricting the TLM Harms Every Parish Mass – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Crisis
Sophia Institute Press Publishes Monthly Liturgical Companion to TLM – J. O’Brien/NC Register
Our Priests Need Our Prayers – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Our Sunday Visitor
Client Favorites: The J Crew White Denim Jacket (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Power of Transcendent Beauty – Steven Smith at Catholic Stand
Vaccine Passports in Canada? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
EWTN Publishing Marks 6 Years With Remarkable Growth – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Will the Supreme Court’s Religion-Friendly Actions Continue? – Russell Shaw at The CWR
Marriage Is a Symbol of the Nuptials bt. Christ & The Church – Fulton Sheen/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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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  That’s a Pretty Big Assumption – The Pillar
2.  Responding to the “Mass” Exodus  – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
3.  Three Rhetorical Questions about Vatican II & Tradition – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  Card. Cupich Reportedly ‘Leaning Hard’ on Bioethics Ctr to Pull Stance on Vax Exempts – Reg
5.  Another Look at Wives Being Subject to Their Husbands – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
6.  Ex-Seminarian’s Lawsuit Resurrects ‘Orgy’ Allegation Against Abp Geo Lucas of Omaha – Reg
7.  Pope Francis Is Tearing the Catholic Church Apart – Michael Brendan Dougherty at NY Times
8.  The Pope that Broke the Camel’s Back – Kennedy Hall at OnePeterFive
9.  No Enemies to the Left – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Bishops’ Differing Approaches to Traditionis Custodes – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Lessons from Jesus’ Closest Friends – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Time Management Tips for Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Requiescat In Pace: Donald Kagan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Eucharist as the Consumption of Divine-Obedience – Fr. Chr. Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Fr. Murray on Bishops, ‘c’atholic Pro-Abort Politicos (=Dems), & Eucharistic Coherence – Fr. Zed

BEST OF THE REST:
Dr. Dan Stock on the Chinese Virus & the Indian Variant – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic
Fed. Fudge Rules in Favor of Archd. in Roncalli Gay ‘Marriage’ Discrimination Case – Fox59
Celebrate Blessed Fr. McGivney’s 1st Feast Day w/Knights of Columbus – Pronechen/NC Register
Are Canonizations Infallible?—An Important New Book from Arouca Press – Rorate Cæli
California Cancels the Saint Who Helped Found It – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
Client Favorites: The J Crew White Denim Jacket (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Reflections on the Body for the Feast of the Assumption – Elizabeth Gillson/Catholic East Texas
Inventors of CRISPR Gene Editing Appointed to Pontifical Academy of Sciences – NC Register
What are Different Kinds of Exorcism, & Why would One be Used instead of Another – Fr. Z’s Blog
South Dakota Bishops Support Conscientious, Religious Exemptions f/Vax Mandates – NC Rgstr
United in Beauty – Fiona Lacey 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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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Ordinariate Nuns Find New Home at Prinknash Abbey – Sebastian Milbank at The Tablet
2.  Having Children Brings a Wild Ride – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  Cuomo: A Hopeful Tale – One Mad Mom
4.  The Blessed Virgin Receiving Holy Communion, & More – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Does It Really Matter if Bugnini Was a You-Know-What – Pt. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D./One Peter 5
6.  Stop Preaching Half the Gospel James Martin – Jim Russell at Crisis Magazine
7.  The Syllabus of Simone Biles’ Unforced Errors – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
8.  Vax Fanatics & Natural Immunity – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
9.  I Love the Catholic Church, & That is Why I Criticize its Leaders – Complete Christianity
10.  Aussie Bishop Hears Laity’s Concerns & Pauses School Gay Curriculum – Ed Pentin/NC Rgstr

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Saint to Remember in Evil Days – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Teenage Melodrama – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Suicide Pact – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
It’s Okay To Let Go of a Dream & Just Be in the Present – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Andrew Cuomo Sacrificed His Catholic Faith for Political Power – Fr. R.J. de Souza/NC Register
Saint Alphonsus Liguori’s 3 Rules for Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Padre Pio Only Ever Offered the Traditional Latin Mass – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

BEST OF THE REST:
German Social Dems Attack Catholic Faith of Potential Angela Merkel Successor’s – NC Register
Latin for Clergy: 80% Discount from the Latin Mass Society – Joseph Shaw/The Chairman’s Blog
Statue Of Mary Set Afire In The Bronx – Jesse O’Neill at New York Post
Report Shows Irish Teachers’ Concern Over Bullying of Practicing Catholic Students – CNA/CWR
Andrew Cuomo Case Proves That #MeToo Is Not Enough – Jennifer R. Morse at NC Register
Eucharistic Concelebration: Theological, Historical & Liturgical Aspects by Bp Schneider – NLM
Church of St. Joseph: Oldest Catholic Church in North Carolina – Sonnen/Liturgical Arts Journal
When a Catholic Politico is Denied Communion, Why Does Axios Think He’s Heroic – Get Religion
Tolkien’s Jewels – Mary Biese at Clarifying Catholicism
Canadian Iconographer Frank C. Turner – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Client Favorites: The J Crew White Denim Jacket (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Pre-55 Calendar & Inculturation – Claudio Salvucci at Liturgical Arts Journal
Detention in Church Houses Proposed for Abuser Priests – Christa Pongratz-Lippitt at The Tablet
Envy is an Admired Virtue Under Its New Name: Social Justice – McClarey/The American Catholic
How Every Man Should Lead The Spirituality of His Family  (Podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman
My New Book: The Second Person of the Trinity in Time and Space – Dan Beaudoin/Ζήστε ζεστό
George Wallace Would be Considered Cutting Edge in Dem Party Today – McClarey/TACatholic
Pope Meets Actor Who Plays Jesus in ‘The Chosen’; Cast Tour Rome – C Mares/CNA/NC Register
EWTN to Present First Annual Mother Angelica Award – CNA via The Catholic World Report
As Catholics We Believe in All Things Invisible – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
At Paralympics, Looking for Goalball Gold & God’s Glory – 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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  It Might be the Real Holy Grail – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Joyful News from the Community of Benedictines of Queen of the Apostles – Fr. Kv. M. Cusick
3.  The Virus Seems to have Driven Sandro Magister Mad – McClarey JD/The American Catholic
4.  How The Grinch Stole The National Shrine – David L. Alexander at Man With Black Hat
5.  Urgent Prayer Request for Cardinal Burke – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Who Is the Antichrist? In 4 Prophetic Messages, John Henry Newman Tells Us – NC Register
7.  Dr. Kobi Haviv: Vaxxed Account for 95% of Severe Virus Hospitalizations – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick
8.  The Old Regime’s Let Them Eat Cake Moment – Don. R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
9.  Federal Court Rules Against ‘Transgender Mandate’ – Matthew Hadro at CNA via NC Register
10.  A Thousand Times Yes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Conversion of Britney Spears – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Government Involvement in Marriage is Ridiculous – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
Catholic Gymnast Simone Biles Says She is ‘Pro-Choice’ in Social Media Post – CNA/NC Register
Growing in Our Relationship with Christ – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Saint Alphonsus Liguori’s 3 Rules for Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Eucharistic Incoherence – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

BEST OF THE REST:
Haters – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Chesterton Liked AmericaM.D. Aeschliman at National Review
Structural Sin is Personal Sin Deflected & Justified – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Who are the Cherubim in the Bible? – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
New Documentary Showcases the Beauty of the Traditional Roman Rite – J. Tate/One Peter 5
Governor Cuomo Resigns – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Client Favorites: The J Crew White Denim Jacket (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Post Traditionis Custodes: Musings on a Setback, Not a Defeat – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis
Cardinal Zen: TLM Should Continue, Though Some Critics Hope it Will ‘Disappear’ – NC Register
Catholic Nacogdoches Serves Poor in Local Community This Summer – Catholic East Texas
French Priest MurderedCatholic News Service
Craftsman for the Faith: St. Nicholas Owen – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand
There Is No City of Man Without the City of God – Casey Chalk at Public Discourse

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.  A Stunning Monstrance with the Virgin Mary: Beauty Leads to God – K Yoder/CNA/NC Register
2.  Six Dominican Sisters Answer God’s Call ‘For All My Life’ – Andy Telli at Tennessee Register
3.  Man Guilty of Catholic Reverence Refused Communion in Lima Cathedral – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick
4.  Vatican Investigating Many Founders of Religious Congregations – Baltimore Catholic Review
5.  Seminarians to be Required to Get the Vaxxed in Order to Return in Fall 2021 – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  How Dare You? – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
7.  New One Peter 5 Editor! – Eric Sammons at One Peter 5
8.  It’s Not the Reverence; It’s the Ego – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
9.  The Irish Catholic Persecution No One Remembers – James Bradshaw at MercatorNet
10.  Envelope with 3 Bullets Addressed to Pope Seized in Milan – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Washington Post Thinks Sin & Repentance Have Nothing to do with Communion – Get Religion
Not Our Class Dear – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Holy Spirit Hiding? Here’s Three Ways to Find Him – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand
The Hysteria is the Point – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Maxims of the Saints – Sister Lisa Marie at Ignitum Today
The Greatest Bible Ever Written: Kennicott no. 1, La Coruña, Spain, 1476 – Medievalists.net
Saint Alphonsus Liguori’s 3 Rules for Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pay Attention to God Speaking Through Your Spouse – Elizabeth Thomas at Catholic365

BEST OF THE REST:
The Lily of the Mohawks Takes Root in the Desert – Joe Slama at The Pillar
7 Truths (& One Lie) About Consecrated Virgins – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
Catholic Apologist Debunks ‘Jesus Is a Myth’ Argument – Katie Yoder at CNA via The CWR
A Past Age: Required Latin – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The Miracle of Western Art – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine
Respect – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Tolkien’s ‘Silmarillion’ & the Problem of Evil – Joseph Tuttle at Voyage Blog
Client Favorites: The J Crew White Denim Jacket (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Another Shot Cop – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
As Critical Race Theory Thrives, Author Takes on the ‘Woke Elite’ – Erika J. Ahern at NC Register
Will Your Bishop Support Vax Religious Exemptions? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
August is Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary: 7 Ways to Grow in This Devotion – ChurchPOP
Thinking of Homeschooling? Need Support & Resources? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
Surrender & Ask for Faith – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
The Anti-Christian Thinking Behind Animal Sentience Bills – Angus Milne 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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Ordinariate Bishop to Deliver Keynote Address at Natl Catholic Prayer Breakfast – ACS Blog
2.  Growing in the Silence – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
3.  Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ TV Series: Here’s Everything We Know – Ph Kosloski/Voyage Blog
4.  Will Happiness in Heaven be Incomplete if Our Loved Ones aren’t there Too? – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Pope Francis & the Civil War in the Church – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
6.  Nancy Pelosi On. . . The Real Presence? – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Angelus News
7.  Seattle Archd. Plan to Close Churches Stirs Sadness, Anger, & Resistance – The Seattle Times
8.  Post-Vatican II Iconoclasm of Liturgy is Huge Factor in Decline of Faith – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
9.  Sister Dede Byrne, M.D., on Tainted Vax: “Has a Diabolic Flavor to It” – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick/APL
10.  Journo Who Exposed Planned Parenthood’s Brutality Now in Court – P. Knap/Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Saint Alphonsus Liguori’s 3 Rules for Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Entire Crew & Guests Fully Vaxxed on Cruise Still Get Virus – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
Vatican Trial of Financial Sleaze Will Decide The Pope’s Legacy – T. Kington/The Times of London
Client Favorites: The J Crew White Denim Jacket (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Colorado Bishops: Taking Vax is a Personal Choice – Kevin J. Jones/CNA/Natl Catholic Register
Biden to Create “Green Zones” (Concentration Camps) for High-Riskers – Ctrs for Disease Control
Traditionalistium Lætitia – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
. . . More on These “Green Zones” – From Rome
Expert M.D.: Under No Circumstances Should a Recovered Patient Get a Vax Jab – Fr KM Cusick

BEST OF THE REST:
Liturgical Sensibilities, Liturgical Understanding – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Exorcist Diary: An Evil Spirit of Infirmity – Msgr Rossetti at St Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal
Congrats to Instapundit! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
‘Friend’ Of Pope To Be Tried For Abuse – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Vatican: Your Papers! (Vax Passport) – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Does the Church Teach that Mary was Assumed, Body & Soul – J Tevington/Catholic Stand
“Common Sense Makes Clear to Us that Contradiction is the Destruction of Truth. . .” – Fr Cusick
Who Are the Barbarians of Today? – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
Today: Live Discussion on Traditionis Custodes with Cardinal Zen & Bishop Schneider – Nw Lt Mv
How to be a Good Pope: Gaslighting the Faithful – Eccles Is Saved
Dom Alcuin Reid in CWR: Does Traditionis Custodes pass Liturgical History 101? – New Lit Mov
‘Thousands of Women Want to Go Back’: Abortion Pill Reversal Service Expands in Russia – Reg
Catholic Charities Raking in Money by Trafficking Illegal Aliens, Many with Viral Infections – MM
Fr. Michael Rodríguez on Traditionis Custodes (Video) – Complicit Clergy
San Francisco: No Vaccination, No Employment – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
St. Cajetan, Patron of the Unemployed & Job-Seekers – Kathy Schiffer/National Catholic Register
Prayer to Mary for More Holy Priests – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Why Religious Freedom Matters: An Introduction – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer/Natl Catholic Register
The Logic Behind Marian Consecration – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Catholics Must Reclaim the Term “Social Justice” – Giovanni DelPiero at Public Discourse

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

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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

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

1.  How Humble Obedience Casts Out Demons – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
2.  This Underground Mine in Poland Is Home to a Cathedral & 40 Chapels – V.M. Traverso/Aleteia
3.  Catholic Options at Traditionally Protestant Colleges & Universities – Casey Chalk at The CWR
4.  Do You Suffer from Depression? St. Ignatius of Loyola Has Been There Too – NC Register
5.  The Quiet That Speaks: The Silent Prayers of the Priest at Mass – Fr B Hicks OSB/Adoremus
6.  Thank God Ahead of Time: What Bl. Solanus Casey Teaches on Spirituality of Gratitude – CWR
7.  The Communion of Friends – Fr. Stephen Freeman at Glory to God for All Things
8.  The Creative Silence – Rhonda Ortiz at Integrated Catholic Life
9.  40-Mile Eucharistic Procession – by BoatCatholic News Service via Crux
10.  The Eucharist: Sacrifice & Sacrament – Fulton J. Sheen 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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SATVRDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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FRIDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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