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TVESDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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MONDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:

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

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

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

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

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SATVRDAY EDITION

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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FRIDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  The Concept of Modesty is Rising in the Olympics – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
2.  It’s Not About the Media – One Mad Mom
3.  Is Msgr. Burrill the Tip of the Iceberg? – Gene Thomas Gomulka at Crisis Magazine
4.  Cardinal Gregory Distances Himself From Monsignor Burrill – Complicit Clergy
5.  The Pillar Stories Do Raise Questions—but Not about Journalistic Ethics – Phil Lawler at CC
6.  I Now Know What It was Like to be a Sane Observer of the Salem Witch Trials – TACatholic
7.  LGBTQ Columnist Reveals the Truth About Grindr – Complicit Clergy
8.  The Ungovernable Catholic Church – Ross Douthat at New York Times
9.  Bishop Callahan of LaCrosse Has Msgr. Burrill in Good Standing – Complicit Clergy
10.  Three Exorcist Sequels Greenlit with Ellen Burstyn – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report

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

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

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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TVESDAY EDITION

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Good, the Bad & the Clerical of the Msgr. Burrill Scandal – Dale Price at Dyspeptic. . .
2.  A Better Way – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
3.  The Passion of Father Jacques Hamel – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at The Catholic World Report
4.  Exorcist Diary: Socked by a Demon – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
5.  Traditionis: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words; Fr. Z is Deeply Moved – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  From Pillar To Post – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Francis: The Pope of Rupture – Jean-Pierre Maugendre at Rorate Cæli
8.  Pope can’t Rest Until All Catholics are Modernists – George Neumayr/The American Spectator
9.  Pope Sends Discouraging Message – Charles Lewis at The Toronto Catholic Register
10.  Writing to Your Bishop about Traditionis Custodes: Some Practical Suggestions – The CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Is Naked Normal? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Do You Follow an Envelope Jesus? – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
The Strange Conversion of Wallace Stevens – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Hong Kong Democracy Activist Says Catholic Faith Gives Meaning to His Exile – NC Register
Does the Didache have Authority in Modern Debates about Moral Theology? – Richard Ostling
Fed by the Lord – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Priest Outed via Grindr app Highlights Rampant Data Tracking – Mt. O’Brien/F. Bajak/AP News
How to Annoy People When Fundraising (Or Not) – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
3 Ways To Grow In Chastity Before Marriage – Ralph & Sara Feolino at Catholic Link

BEST OF THE REST:
Why Has Education Collapsed? – Mark Langley at Lion & Ox
Sacristy Tips: Every Jot & Tittle or on the Colour of Missal Ribbons & Liturgical Time) – LAJ

Prayer to Sts. Joachim & Anne, Patrons of Grandparents – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
How the Ambrosian Rite Survived Charlemagne – Notkerus Balbulus at Canticum Salomonis
This Rare Bach Motet Was Written as a Lesson on Music & Theology – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Vatican Reports $78 Million Deficit – Junno Arocho Esteves at CNS via Crux
Espadrilles! Solution to a Summer Sandal Scandal; Catholic Mode Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cuba, Freedom — & the Failures of Communism – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register
The Legend of St. James the Greater – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
This Psalm Highlights the Beauty of Old Age – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Fr. Hamel Murderers Linked to Syria-Based Islamists – Tom Heneghan at The Tablet
Tracing the Painful Path Towards Religious Toleration for American Catholics – MercatorNet
Natural Law as a Basis for Polity – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Bishop M.A. Cruz: Cuban-American Says Cubans are “Being Massacred” – John Burger at Aleteia
Resolving Abortion Together: An Invitation for Answers – Glenn Slaby at Catholic Stand
Catholics Have the Right & Duty to Interject Themselves in the Public Square – Catholic365

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.  On Not Giving Up – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
2.  Making A Good Confession – Msgr. William J. King at Simply Catholic
3.  Entering the Cloister This Week, This Woman Considers Death & Salvation – Erlichman/Aleteia
4.  The Breviary: Pray Constantly – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at The Catholic Thing
5.  Anxiety, Mindfulness, & Prayer: The Right & Wrong Ways to Pray – Dawn Beutner at The CWR
6.  2021 Traditional Ordinations – The Guild of Blessed Titus Brandsma
7.  On Freedom from Anger & on Meekness – Aelredus Rievallensis at Canticum Salomonis
8.  How God Sees Forgiveness & How You Should See It Too – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at NC Register
9.  Official Prayer for Sunday’s Celebration of Grandparents & Elderly – K.N. Hattrup at Aleteia
10.  Admitting Our Faults is a Work of Grace – Marlon De La Torre, Ph.D., at Knowing Is Doing

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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SATVRDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Newark Archdiocese to Investigate App Use Allegations – The Pillar
2.  Popes’ TLM Restrictions: How French Catholics Are Responding – Solène Tadié/NC Register
3.  Robert Royal & Fr. Murray on EWTN about ‘Traditionis’ (Video) – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  The Motu Proprio: An Opportunity? – Fr. Hugh Somerville Knapman at One Foot in the Cloister
5.  Grindr Priests Of Newark – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
6.  Pope Francis’s Scarlet Letter – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
7.  The Isolated Pope – James at Cream City Catholic
8.  Why would the Pope in a Mean-Spirited Way Betray Faithful Clergy & Laity – Fr. A. McDonald
9.  The Tablet: Moves Against TLM Seems Typical of a Clerical Hate Towards Laity – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Notes From the American Gulag – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

AFTERNOON ISSUE HONORABLE MENTIONED:
St. Pius V & Traditionis Custodes; Ultra Vires – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
A Time For Thanksgiving & Rededication – Brian McShane at Catholic Stand
Meanwhile, Back in Canada – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Virtue Of Obedience – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
Msgr. Burrill’s Resignation & the Surveillance Age: 5 Points to Consider – de Souza/NC Register

AFTERNOON ISSUE BEST OF THE REST:
“Smile for the Camera!” — In the Name of Unity, An Iron Fist – A.Ch. McCormack at One Peter 5
Major New Marian Shrine in Los Angeles – Allen J. Schaben at Los Angeles Times
Listen to Fr. Sergio Speak on the “Slander” of Traditionis Custodes – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at APL
Lawsuit Brings Sex Abuse Allegations Against Bp. Libasci of Manchester, NH – NC Register
Penetrating Analysis of Our Present Situation & the Matter of Obedience – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick
The NSA Only Lie When Their Lips Are Moving – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Continuing the List of Articles on Traditionis Custodes – P Kwasniewski/New Liturgical Movement
Dune 2021 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
My Parish: Where Two Forms of the Mass Met in Mutual Enrichment – Sus. Spencer/NC Register

The Way of Jesus – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Hosted Convention in Texarkana – Catholic East Texas
Pope Will Not Celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s on World Grandparents’ Day – Aleteia

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Bear the Cross for Christ: Priest’s Powerful Reminder for Catholics in Mourning – ChurchPOP
2.  Know Thyself – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
3.  Fr. Z Comments on the Latin Mass Society Examination of ‘Traditionis Custodes’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  Fr. James Martin is Sweating Bullets Over the Msgr. Burrill Scandal – The American Catholic
5.  Abp. Cordileone Responds to Pelosi: No Devout Catholic Can Condone Abortion – NC Register
6.  Bp. Tobin of Providence: Pope Used Chainsaw When Only a Scalpel was Needed – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  As Pope Allies in China Place Muslims in Camps, He Keeps World Safe from TLM – Jn. Zmirak
8.  The Hiding – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
9.  Bishops! Have You Ever See The Pain?; Matthew Walther on Traditionis Custodes – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  The FBI Orchestrated the Entire Gov. Whitmer Kidnapping Drama – The American Catholic

MORNING ISSUE HONORABLE MENTIONED:
16th-Century Italian Church Madonna della Corona Built into Side of Cliff – My Modern Met
Putting My Present into God’s Hands – Diane Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
BBQ Etiquette for the Catholic Gentleman – Jesús Miguel García at The Catholic Gentleman
Wikibias – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Espadrilles! Solution to a Summer Sandal Scandal; Catholic Mode Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
What Kinds of Catholic Fears are Hiding in These Liturgical Wars? (Podcast) – Get Religion

How to Annoy People When Fundraising (Or Not) – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Santa Maria Novella: The World’s Oldest Apothecary – Heather King at Angelus

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 LINK:
1.  5 Fascinating Facts About the Crucifix You Probably Didn’t Know – ChurchPOP
2.  Cardinal Burke’s Masterful Statement on the Motu Proprio Traditionis Custodes – Card. Burke
3.  Pope Francis Is Losing His Culture War – Tim Stanley at The Spectator World
4.  On Responsible Novus Ordo Men; George Weigel? – Michael Brendan Dougherty at NRO
5.  What an Ongoing Mess & No End in Sight – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
6.  Msgr. Burrill & The ‘Droit Du Monseigneur’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  The Wonders of Canon 87 – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Liberal School Sant’Anselmo is Increasing Influence on Vatican’s Liturgy Guidelines – NC Rgstr
9.  Our Lady Goes to War – Taynia-Renee Laframboise at The Catholic Thing
10.  Latin Mass Society: Traditionis Custodes Regulates Not Abrogrates Older Liturgy – Ed Pentin

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Catholic Culturalist: Dressing like a Catholic – L. Jared Stoudt, Ph.D./Catholic World Report
Of Course We are Spiritual – We are Born That Way – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Morning Offering to the Eucharistic Heart of Jesus – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
How to Annoy People When Fundraising (Or Not) – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Traditionis Custodes: An Analysis & Survival Guide – Chris Jackson at The Remnant

BEST OF THE REST:
New Mass Rules Begin Their ‘Study Period,’ How Long Will It Last – JD Flynn/E Condon/The Pillar
With My Body I Thee Worship: The Matrimonial Gift – Tim Clark at Between The Paws
Should I Ask My Home to be Blessed, but with Roman Ritual, Not Book of Blessings – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Kiss of Judas – John A. Monaco at Crisis Magazine
Two Contemporary Hand Illuminated Liturgical Books from the English Benedictines – LAJ
Catholics Weigh in on Abuse Scandal 3 Years after McCarrick & Penn. Report – CNS via OSV
Annual Courage Conf. Focuses on St. Joseph as Model of Chastity – Mt. Hadro/CNA/NC Register
The Icon of Our Lady of Kazan – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
“Concelebration” in the Traditional Latin Rite – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
Ideological Litmus Tests as a Condition of Keeping the Traditional Mass – A. Moore/V for Victory!
Catholics Who Felt Lost after V2 Found Comfort in TLM; Now, They are Hurting Again – Rachel Lu
Espadrilles! Solution to a Summer Sandal Scandal; Catholic Mode Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Looking for Christian Inspiration? Read “American Antigone” – Archbold/Creative Minority Report
Pelosi Defends Taxpayer-Funded Abortion While Citing ‘Devout Catholic’ Faith – NC Register
New Cover Sheets for TPS Reports: Traditionis Custodes – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings
The Montreal Priest Who Keeps the Homeless in Shoes – Lauriane Vofo Kana at Aleteia
Two Embroidered Mitres by the Poor Clares of Mazamet, France – Liturgical Arts Journal
Former Michigan Priest to Face Trial for Alleged Sex Abuse of 14-year-old Boy – J. Lofton/MLive
Teach Your Children About the Saints – Elizabeth Slaten at Catholic East Texas

Pew Research Poll: Majority of US Catholics Support Death Penalty – Mt Hadro/CNA/NC Register
Sexual Abuse Cases in Deep River Spur Diocese of Norwich to File Bankruptcy – K. Garrity/Patch
Aiding Persecuted Christians a Major Focus of Hungary’s Aid Program – Natl Catholic Register
Indicted Cardinal Becciu Wants His Day in Court . . . More Than One, Actually – John Allen at Crux

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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