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LATE MONDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE:
In Canada, Gay Pride Is Mandatory – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
This Catholic School Teacher Fired for Criticizing Black Lives Matter Org. – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
The Demographic Sinkhole Opening Under the Church – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Paradigm Drift To Apostasy? – George Weigel at The Catholic Weekly
Are We In ‘The End’, Life Changing Marian Apparitions Everyone Should Know & More! – NC Reg
Symbols of a Society in Meltdown – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
“Catholic Netflix”? New Catholic On-Demand Streaming Service to Launch Today – ChurchPOP
Pandemic Expected to Make Many Trends in Catholic Statistics Even Worse – Russell Shaw
What “the Science” is Saying This Week (Updated) – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
From German Synod To Bose Monastery, Anatomy of the Catholic Revolutions – Sandro Magister
Closet Spotlight: Slipping into Summer Shoes (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
It’s Not Just a Hashtag – One Mad Mom
How Big of a Race Problem Do We Have, Exactly? – Joe Heschmeyer at Shameless Popery
Is the Gospel of Matthew Anti-Semitic? – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis, When Continuity is Paradoxically Described as a Break – Andrea Gagliarducci
A Perspective on Civil Unrest & Riots – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
How the Traditional Liturgy Contributes to Racial & Ethnic Integration – Pt. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D
Heartburn – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
The Visual & Symbolic Impact of Spacing & Proportions of Candlesticks & Cross – Lit Arts Jrnl
Anastasia Means Resurrection – Richard G. Evans at Catholic Stand
What Does It Mean To Say That St. Joseph Is A Co-Redeemer? – Fr. Regis Scanlon, O.F.M. Cap.
How To Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Churches in Communist China Must Preach ‘Patriotism’ to Reopen After Coronavirus – CNA

SACRED SCRIPTURE:
Ice Cores From Kilimanjaro Proof of Genesis, Expert Priest Advise On Quarantine & More! – Reg

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
2020 Updates On Divine Office, Why This Church Has Paratrooper Hanging & More! – T. Edwards
Dorothy Sayers & the Wars of the Enclitics – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual. . .
Tale of the Day: The Confrontation at Canossa – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Jasper via MC

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
Kim Ki Chang: A Korean Caravaggio, Conversion Story Of Randy Shed, & More! – Tito Edwards

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
I Was Denied Entry At Hospital To Give Last Rites, Spiritual Advice To Beat Sadness & More! – TE

GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS & RIOTS:
Washington Archbishop Defends Criticism of Trump’s Visit to JPII National Shrine – Brian Fraga
The Clergy Follows the Mob – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
Man Charged With the Murder of Captain Dorn – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Amrcn Catholic

POLITICS:
Defund the Police? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Black Seminarian Shares Experience With Racism, Do Not Cremate Me & More!
– Tito Edwards

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Archbishop Viganò Writes Open Letter to President Trump — Full Text – Edward Pentin
Sisters Against Abusive Power: St. Teresa, Port-Royal, & Modern African Religious – Rick Yoder
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Syra of Ireland – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Trinity Sunday: In the Name of the Father – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today

RESOURCE(S):
Expose the Vatican Network – Complicit Clergy

OTHER LINK(S):
God & Guns: American Churchgoers Are Packing Heat & Opening A New Era In Christendom – RU

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Google Has a Big Algorithm Update Planed for Next Year, It Could Change the Internet – S. Silver
On Being Pounded With Lies About ‘Systemic’ Racism in America – Dov Fischer at The Am Spect
Why the Coronavirus Is Winning – Ross Douthat at The New York Times
7 Key Questions about the Transatlantic Slave Trade Answered – History Extra
The Media’s Dubious About-Face on Coronavirus Risks – Matthew Walther at The Week
Your Silence Isn’t Enough
– Alexandra DeSanctis at National Review
The Hundred Years’ War Revisited: English Blunders in the 14th Century – Medievalist.net

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SVNDAY EDITION

The Famous Fourth Vow – What Does It Mean? – Kevin J. Banet at Catholic365
Nine Ways the Eucharist Is Hidden in the Old Testament – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange
Kendra Clark: A Catholic Convert from Mormonism Describes Her Journey
– Podcast at RLR
Holy Husbands Are a Heavenly Gift – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Remembering Bishop George Murry — My Mentor, Boss, & Friend – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register
Bring Healing to Your Wounded Friendships
– Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
The Motionless Flight: 1st English Translation of Divo Barsotti’s Spiritual Diary – D Fagerberg PhD
St. Ceolwulf: The Saintly King Who Became a Monk – Matthew B. Rose at Catholic Exchange
Heeding the Mary & Divine Mercy Connection – Joseph Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Will We Finally Answer God’s Call to Holiness? – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
A Sequence for Trinity & a Franciscan Musical Treasury – Canticum Salomonis
Entering the Mystery of the Incarnation: Matins of Our Lady – Tom B. at Tom’s Digest
Success & Happiness: Are They the Same? – Video at Magis Center

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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
Does Archbishop Gregory’s Objection to Trump Break New Ground? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
The New York Times Hardest Hit – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
June 14: Nationwide “Under God Processions” to Heal Our Land – Fr. Richard Heilman at RMC
Six Rules for Dealing with Non-Catholic Family & Friends – Steve Ray at Catholic Answers Mgzn
The Protection Racket ‘Insuring’ the Church – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Archbishop Gregory vs. President Trump – Crisis Magazine
NYC Mayor de Blasio: Protests Essential, But Not Religion – CNA via The Catholic World Report
On Synodality & the German Call to Expand It – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Of a Latin Poem & the Curse of Mice – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fear Opens Us Up To Manipulation – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Assisted Suicide by Zoom – Wesley J. Smith, J.D., at First Things
Suffering Motherhood with Mary – Abigail C. R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand
Twitter Ignores Tweet From Abortionist Calling for Violence, But Censors Pro-Lifers – Ch. White
How To Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Should We Permanently Close Churches Until A Vaccine That May Not Be Effective? – SO
Bishop Murry of Youngstown Dies after Stepping Down Due to Leukemia – Catholic News Agency
Vatican Media Documentaries Will Play on Catholic Streaming Service – Hannah Brockhaus

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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
Where in The Heck Are You, Bishops & Cardinals? – One Mad Mom
Who Will Guard the Guardians? – Fr. George W. Rutler, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
The Virus & the Bishops: Twisting Canon 223 to Further an Agenda – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L.
An Exorcist Encounters the Power of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Patti Maguire Armstrong
Best Way For to Receive Communion During Pandemic, Wyoming Hermeneutics & More! – Rg
With Cries That Pierce Me to the Heart: My Testimony of Grief in These Times – Msgr Pope
What Does ‘Always’ Mean? A Reflection on the Rights of the Faithful – Philip F. Lawler at CC
Word of the Day: Larva – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Jasper via Magdalen College
Whose Lives Matter? – One Mad Mom
Why Distributing Communion With Masks & Disposable Gloves Shows a Church in Crisis – Pentin
Is the Catholic Church Strict? – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Parishes Face New Challenges as Millennials Avoid Marriage, Family Life – Christopher White
We Need Healing:  We Need Jesus – William Hemsworth at Catholic Stand
How Moses the Black went from Gang Leader to Holy Abbot – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Give Me a Word – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Lessons in Selling Beautiful Art in a Secular World – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
How To Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Brooklyn Catholic Bishop DiMarzio Denies ‘Libelous’ Accusations of Abuse – Matt Hadro at CNA
In Defense of Homeschooling – Russell Shaw at The Catholic World Report
Are “Feast Days” Unbiblical? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine

PENTECOST:
Wistful Whitsun – A Clerk of Oxford

LITURGY:
Delens Vetusta – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
Finding Our Father: Patrick Coffin, Jordan Peterson, & Fatherhood – Joseph Sciambra at SoSJ

GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS & RIOTS:
God or the Mob? – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Josephites, Dedicated to African American Priestly Vocations, Express Sorrow Over Death – Crux
Racism: A Catholic Response – Will Wright at Catholic Link

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Help the Family of Tim Gordon & His 6 Children, Catholic School Fired Him – GoFundMe

OBITUARY(IES):
Ecce Sacerdos Magnus: A Tribute to Fr. Jonathan Robinson, Cong. Orat. (1929-2020) – LAJ

OTHER LINK(S):
Catholic Theologian Fired From Catholic High School for ‘Hate Speech’ – Rob. Price at KGET.com

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
‘Imagine’ is a Bad, Bad Song – Matthew Walther at The Week
Last Person to Receive a Civil War-Era Pension Dies
– Michael M. Phillips at The Wall Street. . .
Texas is Home to the World’s Smallest Catholic Church & It’s Open to Visitors – Spring Sault
Millennial Couple Embraces Old-School Traditional Style – Sally F. Weepie & Carolyn Englefield
The Bloodletting & Wilding Is Part of An Agenda To Tear Down The Country – Wil. A. Jacobson
Obama’s Use Of Wuhan Flu To Push Politics On Twitter Is Shameful – David Marcus at The Fdrlst

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
The Treason of the Clergy: ‘Woke’ Prelates Begging for Head-Pats From Arsonists & Looters – JZ
Do You Want to Know What I Find Baffling & Reprehensible, Archbishop Gregory? – Phil Lawler
A Black Seminarian Shares Racism Experience, When I Die Do Not Cremate Me & More! – NC Reg
The ‘Codex Sinaiticus’ is Not Just Any Old Codex – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Brave Nun Spray-Paints Inspiring Notes on Building Amid Cincinnati Protests in Video – ChPOP
“Reclaiming Our Roman Catholic Birthright”, A New Book by Dr. Peter Kwasniewski – G. DiPippo
Tradition Under Threat – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Accompaniment at the Hour of Death – Susan Klemond at National Catholic Register
Is the Pandemic Narrative Being Controlled by Secular Progressives? – Gene Van Son at C. Stand
When My Best Isn’t Enough – Rebecca Standage at Ignitum Today
German Bishop Calls for Rome Synod to Discuss German Synod – CNA via The Cth World Report
How To Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Does The Vatican Support Freedom In Communist China – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
Cerberus, the Three-Headed Dog; An Allegory for What Ails Our Culture? – Msgr. Charles Pope
How Division is a Primary Tactic of the Devil – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Church Obedient – Emily Finley at Crisis Magazine
Catholic Parish Offers Sanctuary Amid Minneapolis Riots – Anna Wilgenbusch at CNA
What Is the New Age Movement? – Michelle Arnold at Catholic Answers Magazine
In the Face of Riots, Practice Empathy – Matthew Walther at The Week

GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS & RIOTS:
People Our Elites Couldn’t Care Less About – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Minds That Hate: A Meditation on Racially-Charged Rioting – Joseph Pearce at The CWR

POLITICS:
Sullivan: A Guide for the Perplexed – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Democrats’ Shrinking Religiosity – Pew Research Center

ANNOUNCEMENT(S):
Detroit Archdiocese’s Parish Restructuring Aims for More Than Mergers – Catholic News Agency

OBITUARY(IES):
Fr. Jonathan Robinson, CO – R.I.P. – Fr. Z’s Blog

OTHER LINK(S):
New Study: People Are Immune To Covid-19 While Rioting & Looting (Warning: Satire) – EOTT
Feast of St. Charles Lwanga, Martyr; Perhaps the Best Patron Saint for Those with SSA – Fr. Zed

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Fighting For Stalingrad Was “Stark, Raving Madness,” So Why Did Hitler Do It? – The Ntnl Interest
Why Gothic Revival Is The Design Style The World Needs Right Now – Steele Marcoux at Veranda

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
The Endless Politics of Archbishop Wilton Gregory
– One Mad Mom
Homosexuality, It’s An Issue – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Who’s Behind the Riots? The New York Times & the Pulitzer Prize Committee – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
7 Rules for Dealing with Non-Catholic Family & Friends – Steve Ray & Pamela Q. Fernandes, M.D.
Proof of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity in John 19 – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Editor’s Note: Saying “Arrivederci” to One of Crux’s Own – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Archbishop Rodi of Mobile Forbids Communion on the Tongue – Fr. Z’s Blog
JPII Shrine Says Trump Visit Long Scheduled, While Archbishop Gregory Opposes Visit – CNA
Cardinal Parolin Denies Funds Diverted From Order of Malta to Vatican
– Edward Pentin at NCReg
Social Justice as a Religion – James Kalb, J.D., at The Catholic World Report
In FX Phyllis Schlafly Biopic on FX, Evangelicals Got All the Acid, But Schlafly was. . . – Julia Duin
Married To My Opposite – Anabelle Hazard at Catholic Stand
Leo XIII’s Vision of Social Justice
– Piers Shepherd at Crisis Magazine
Death & the Resurrection of the Body?—Dr. Scott Hahn – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Interrogating The Transgender Agenda – Paul R. McHugh, M.D., at Mercatornet
Celebration of Life – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Rioting, For Fun & Profit – David Warren at Essays in Idleness
How To Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Paleo-Christian Basilica of St. Simplician in Milan – Gregory DiPippo at New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
1 in 5 Americans Believe that a Democrat will Ban the Bible – Paul A. Djupe & Ryan P. Burge
Galileo’s Story is More Complex Than the Popular Account – Jessica M. Dalton at Catholic Herald
The Court Has Been the Main Engine in Reshaping What Passes as Our “Culture” – H Arkes PhD

LITURGY:
What Does The Prayer Really Say, Pentecost Tuesday: Fr. Z Performs a Liturgical Dance – Fr. Zed
Whatever Happened to the Color Red in the Octave of Pentecost? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
The Church Militant in Mexico: New Book Sets Record Straight on Cristero War – Charles Lewis

GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS & RIOTS:
Black Catholics Urge Prayer, Change After Floyd Killing & Riots – CNA via The Cthlc World Report
Pray for the Healing of Racial Division with This Prayer
– Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
And Now. . .Dingleberries – Christopher Johnson at Midwest Conservative Journal
They Know Which Side They Are On – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

POLITICS:
Double Standard from James Martin, S.J. – Fr. Z’s Blog
Schadenfreude – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Ask Father: What is Physically Required for the Laity to Participate at Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Sullivan Files His Response – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

OBITUARY(IES):
Requiescat In Pace: David Dorn – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
I Watched Antifa Grow, Let Me Warn You About These Terrorists – Todd Herman at Le•gal. . .
Worse Than War: My Night Besieged by Looters & Thugs in NYC – Sohrab Ahmari at NY Post
What Destroyed Detroit is Now Destroying America – John Couretas at Powerblog
Crisis in the Liberal City
– Ross Douthat at The New York Times
Houellebecq’s 2022 Prophecy Revised – R.J. Smith at Polite
My Ten (Or So) Favorite Cultural Critics – Bruce Riley Ashford, Ph.D., at First Things

Trump is Incapable of Wielding Power – Matthew Walther at The Week
Retreat Was Not an Option: This Battle Made Oliver Cromwell Dictator of England – TNI

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
Another Day, Another Dumpster Fire – One Mad Mom
Bad Sects – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Courage Director Responds to Austrian Book on Same-Sex Church ‘Blessings’ – C. News Agency
The Curious Case of Bishop Zhu Baoyu – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis Issues Decree to Address Vatican Corruption, Reduce Nepotism – Edward Pentin
What Happens When a Protestant Meets Mary? – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Rioters Loot Catholic Media Nuns’ Bookstore in Chicago: “My Heart is Breaking” – ChurchPOP
How To Quit Pornography. . .From Someone Who Has Been There – Isaac Withers at Catholic Link
It’s Probably Not the End of the World – Luke Coppen at Spectator|USA
Pentecost: Speaking in Tongues – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Story of the Day: A Dog & a Glacier – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Jasper via Magdalen College
Analysis: Vatican Financial Reform Begins in Earnest, Again – Ed Condon at CNA via Newsman
Media Idyll Between the Pope & Communist China, While Hong Kong Burns – Sandro Magister
How To Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Will Planet Earth Really Thrive with Fewer People? – John Robertson at Mercatornet
Saints Who Fought Racism – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia
The Way of Voluntary Poverty – William M. Briggs, Ph.D, at Statistician to the Stars!
Duncan Ho: We’re Afraid of the Appointment of New Bishop of Hong Kong – Altare Dei

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
Action Item: A Tip for Receiving Communion on the Tongue: Hold Your Breath! – Fr. Z’ Blog

GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS & RIOTS:
‘Covert White Supremacy’ Tweet Doesn’t Reflect Church’s Values, Chicago Archd. Says – CNA
George Floyd Left a Gospel Legacy in Houston – Kate Shellnutt at Christianity Today

POLITICS:
Antifa & the GI’s – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

PODCAST(S):
Paganism With Fr. Longenecker – Joseph Pearce at Faith & Culture

OTHER LINK(S):
Churches in 6 States Damaged by Violent Protests – Christine Rousselle at Cthlc News Agency

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
15 Depression-Era Foods You Won’t Believe Are Making a Comeback – Domi Good
Antifa’s Deadly Year Shows the Extremism on the Far Left – Andy Ngo at Newsweek
Riots & The Invisible American – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Everything You Wanted to Know About Hungary’s Turan Tank – The National Interest
Millennials Getting a Raw Deal – Marcus Roberts at Mercatornet
Do French Lives Matter? – Fraser Myers at Sp!ked
Understanding Genes, Decadence, & the Decline of Empires – Donald Devine at The Imaginat. . .

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
I Was Denied Entry at Hospital to Give Last Rites to Catholic Who Requested Me – Fr. K.M. Cusick
A Black Seminarian Shares an Experience with Racism, & We Should Listen – David Mills at OSV
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
How Fast The World Ends – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Last of a Holy Family – Debbie Cramsie at The Catholic Weekly
The Case Against Riots – Ross Douthat at The New York Times
Secret ‘Time Capsule’ Found in Jesus Statue During Restoration Revealed – Callum Hoare
Do You Notice a Hermeneutics of Continuity in Wyoming? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
IKEA Manager Charged for Firing Pole Over Homosexual Remarks – Vanessa Gera at AP via Crux
Why Former Anglicans Make the Best Catholic Satirists – Fr. John Hunwicke at Catholic Herald
Rev. Robert Sirico: The Secular Marginalization of the Church During Covid-19 – Eric Kohn
Following The Science – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Underground Thomist
The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Liturgical Spirituality for Our Time – Tom B.
How To Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Priest’s Traditional Vesting Prayers – Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Word of the Day: Wrong – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Jasper via Magdalen College
A Look At The Eucharistic Prayers – Msgr. William J. King at Simply Catholic
The Church of the London Oratory – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Welcome Aboard, Andrew Walther, to EWTN News – Michael Warsaw at NC Register
The Rise of Anti-Art – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
Announcing Center for Beauty & Culture at Benedictine College in Kansas – John Paul Sonnen
The Nodus in Laudato Si with Property Rights – Philip Booth at Transatlantic Blog
10 Exciting Beatification Facts About Knights of Columbus Founder Fr. Michael McGivney – ChP
Venerable Bede: The Father of English History – Matthew B. Rose at Catholic Exchange

PENTECOST:
Why the Holy Spirit Appeared as Fire – Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., at Aleteia
Veni Sancte Spiritus – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
New Book Chronicles the Proud History of the Knights of Columbus – Kathy Schiffer at NC Rgstr

ARCHITECTURE:
The Domed Canopy in Byzantine Church Design – Jelena Bogdanović at Inst. for Sacred Arch.

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
Zoom Meeting Backgrounds Just Got a Lot More Glamorous – Abigail Mering at Off The Cuff

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
PBS Documentary ‘Created Equal’ Captures the Essence of Clarence Thomas – Carrie Severino
Thoughts on ‘WarGames – Menny Thoughts at Convert’s Quest

GEORGE FLOYD PROTESTS & RIOTS:
And a Good Time Was Had By Some – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Louisville Cathedral Damaged as Protests Over Floyd Death Turn Violent – Marnie McAllister
Violence Begets Violence; Prayer is the Solution, Contemplative Prayer! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

POLITICS:
Explaining the Vatican’s Lingering Ambivalence on “Zero Tolerance – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
The Spectrum of Journalistic Bias – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Mercatornet

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Thoughts on the SSPX – Anita Moore, O.P., Esq., at V for Victory!
Learning to Preach Christ, & Him Crucified (Part I) – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand

OTHER LINK(S):
Rioters Burning St. John’s Episcopal Church Across from the White House – Rod Dreher
Caught on Tape: Rioters Spray Profane Graffiti on St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York
– ChrchPOP

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Boutique Rioting – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Underground Thomist
While Reporting on Tennis Great Margaret Court, Can Reporters Try to be Objective?
– Julia Duin
White Liberals Hijacking George Floyd Peaceful Protests
– Rod Dreher at The American. . .
The NHS: Lie Or We’ll Fine You – Fr. Ben Johnson at Transatlantic Blog
Communist China’s Coming Upheaval – Minxin Pei at Foreign Affairs
Hope for Black Americans
– Michael Brown, Ph.D., at The Stream

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PENTECOST SVNDAY EDITION

Meet the Contemplatives Known as ‘the Heavy Artillery’ – K.V. Turley at National Cthlc Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Why Is Marriage a Sacrament? – Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Præm., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Why Jesus Breathed on His Apostles – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange
Christian Rosaio’s Conversion Story to the Catholic Church – David L. Gray
St. Basil the Great on Fasting – Fr. Blake Britton at Word on Fire Blog
Five Images of the Holy Spirit from Scripture – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
‘For Better or Worse,’ ‘In Sickness & Health,’ From Day One – Fr. Roger J. Landry at NC Register
‘The Love of Tradition Brings People Together’ – Francis Lee at Crisis Magazine
Pentecost & the Power of the Holy Spirit – Fr. Jordan Schmidt, O.P., at National Catholic Register
Faith in Science & Faith in God – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Pentecost Sunday: The Birth of the Universal Church – Shane Kapler at Catholic Exchange
Our Lord’s Promise – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
The Holy Spirit & the Old Testament – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
A Poem: From Ascension to Pentecost – Katie Talarico at Catholic365
Blessed Joseph Gérard – Michael R. Heinlein at Simply Catholic
What the Tongues of Fire Teach Us about the Church – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange
15 Ways to Grow Stronger Family Roots While Playing in the Dirt – Annabelle Moseley at Aleteia
The Healing Power of the Family Rosary – Cathy Kruse at Catholic Exchange

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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
The Ultimate Solution for Communion in Time of the Coronavirus – Fr. Z’s Blog
Elizabeth Wurtzel Made a Mess of Her Life, & Ended Up Dying as She Lived – David Mills
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Violation of Anonymity of Penitents Seeking Confession – Fr. Z’s Blog
Painting of the Day: Breaking Home Ties by Norman Rockwell – Tony Esolen via Magdalen Col.
Why Does This Church Have A Stone Paratrooper Hanging From It? – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Pentecost: Seeing Red for All the Right Reasons (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
R.R. Reno Does the Right Thing – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
Pakistani Imam Turns From Islam To Follow Christ – Kevin Zeller at Mission Network News
God Bless Texas (& Us All) During the Covid-19 Quarantine – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D.
5 College Priest-Chaplains on Catholics & Campus Life – Jim Graves at NC Register
What Is A Civilization Worth? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Loving the Lord in the Midst of Distractions – Marissa Standage at Ignitum Today
Maximilian Kolbe A Saint in Auschwitz – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Hong Kong Catholics are Right to Fear Beijing’s Henchmen – Michael Sainsbury at UCA News
Our Place in Heaven – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm., at Catholic Stand
“Lost in Translation”: The Sequence Veni Sancte Spiritus (Part I) – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
How To Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Galileo, the Catholic Church, & the Impact on Science – John Clark at Magis Center
In Search of the Promised Land: Saint Brendan’s Voyage – Andrea Maraschi at Medievalist.net
Sydney Churches Open – But Why Did It Take So Long? – Kevin Donnelly, Ph.D., at The C. Weekly
Covid-19 Relief & Saving Catholic Schools – Mary Rice Hasson & Theresa Farnan at Public Dscrs
“Existential Inertia” vs. Almighty God – Dennis Bonnette, Ph.D., at Strange Notions
Catholic Church Suffering Violence in Ethiopia, Eritrea – Crux

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
The Moral Journey of the Philosophic Nature in Plato’s “Republic” – Andrew Seeley, Ph.D., at TIC

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
What St. Paul Did During His Two Years of “Sheltering-in-Place” – Susan Klemond at NC Register

OBITUARY(IES):
RIP, Peter V. Sampo, Ph.D., Founder of Magdalen College – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.

OTHER LINK(S):
Is It Sinful to Accept Donations from a Masonic Lodge? – E. Christian Brugger, Ph.D., at NC Rgstr

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
The Age of Decadence – Ross Douthat at The New York Times
Wokeness & Child Sexualization – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Silicon Valley’s Latest Fad is Dopamine Fasting, Not as Crazy as It Sounds – A. Trevor Sutton
The NHS: The god That Failed – Fr. Ben Johnson at Transatlantic Blog
The Troubling Ideals at the Heart of Abortion Rights – Erika Bachiochi at The Atlantic
A Rorschach Epidemic
– Christopher F. Rufo at City Journal
Identity As Ideology – Theodore Dalrymple at First Things
Revisiting the “Armenian Question” – Mark L. Movsesian at Law & Liberty

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LATE FRIDAY EDITION

EVENING ISSUE:
German Bishop Quits Synodal Forum Endorsing ‘Polyvalent Sexuality’ – CNA via The CWR
Pittsburgh Dioc. To Close Parishes; Ignoring Issues Related to Vatican II – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
That Didn’t Take Long – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Islam’s Trojan Horse – William Kilpatrick at Crisis Magazine
German Bishops’ Head Calls For Synod On Priestesses – Cameron Doody at Novena
How To Get Donors – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Was the Royal Commission Hand in Glove with the “Get Pell” Campaign? – Michael McAuley
An Easter Miracle – Jean Elizabeth Seah at Ignitum Today
Pentecost: Seeing Red for All the Right Reasons (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Fall of Constantinople – Steve Weidenkopf at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Sign of the Ultimate Revolutionary – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
No Mass & Communion? Let Faith Trump Feelings – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
A Missive From a Mother to Her Heavenly Father – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Before & After: Texas Restoration by Ecclesiastical Studios & Sons – John Paul Sonnen at LAJ
Religious Freedom in Peril as Red China Passes New Hong Kong ‘Security Laws’ – Jon. McKeown
Wisconsin: Churches Specifically Targeted with Restrictions as Other Buildings Open – Fr. Zed
Now Or Never: A Plea for Concerted Traditionalist Action & Unity – John C. Rao, Ph.D.

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
A Little Perspective, Please? “Imagine You Were Born in 1900. . .” – Fr. Z’s Blog

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Saint of the Day Quote: Blessed Richard Thirkeld – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic

OTHER LINK(S):
Judge Sullivan & a Load of Bricks – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Weimar Minneapolis: The Day After – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Progressive Politicians Watch as Minneapolis Burns
– Willis L. Krumholz at City Journal
How Infectious Disease Defined the American Bathroom – Elizabeth Yuko at City Lab
5 Rules of British Style, According to a London Design Insider – Elly Leavitt at Domino
Twitter Needs to Fact-Check These Tweets from Prominent Liberals – Sohrab Ahmari at NY Post

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THVRSDAY EDITION

Simply Raw Anti-Catholic Hatred In Maryland, Banning The Eucharist – P. Zummo via TACatholic
Spectacular B as in B, S as in S; James Martin, Cardinal Zuppi, & Homosexuality – Fr. Z’s Blog
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Pixar Targets Children With Their First Gay Lead Character – Michael Brown, Ph.D., at The Stream
Germany for the Win! – One Mad Mom
“Rigid, Cold, Misguided” That’s How the Monastery of Bose Thanks Its Founder – S. Magister
Still Waiting for Full Accountability on Abuse – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at The Catholic Thing
Don’t Tell Him Or He’ll “Correct the Translation” of Gloria in Excelsis – Fr. John Hunwicke
By Rights I Should be an Atheist, But I Feel a Pull Towards Catholicism – Heather Tomlinson
Shy NYC Cabbie Combats Evil with a Cell Phone – Jamey Brown at Catholic Stand
Extraordinary Evangelization In Extraordinary Times – George Weigel at First Things
The Top 5 Misconceptions about Music at Mass, & More! – Jennifer Donelson-Nowicka at NLM
The Five Abodes of Saint John – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
Is Indifference to the Poor Mortally Sinful? – E. Christian Brugger, Ph.D., at National Cth Register
In Defense of Distributism – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Shuttered Churches Could Fuel Death Of Catholic Newspapers – Clemente Listi at Rlgn Unplggd
Silence – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Pope Francis Will Name Charles de Foucauld a Saint, Who Was He? – CNA via The CWR
Pentecost: Seeing Red for All the Right Reasons (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Christianity Gets Normal – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
Donor Fatigue, Does It Really Exist? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Knights of Columbus Founder Fr. Michael McGivney to be Beatified – Catholic News Agency
Religious Liberty in a Hostile Age – Mark David Hall, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
Research Using Cells of Illicit Origin & Vaccines from Fetal Tissue – Ch. O. Tollefsen, Ph.D.

LITURGY:
Holy Water & Super Soakers Don’t Mix, Priests Say – CNA via The Catholic World Report

CHINESE CORONA VIRUS:
How Long Should Parishes Live Stream Masses Once Churches Opened? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
What Role Has Prayer Played in Driving Down Covid-19 Deaths? – Msgr. Charles Pope at CiM

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Pope Clears Way to Sainthood for 3, Advances Causes of Others – J.A. Esteves at CNS via Crux

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
A Viral Video May Keep Biden’s Nasty Little Habit in the Public Eye – Andrea Widburg at TAmTh
The Bankrupt Irishman Who Created the Dollar Sign by Accident – Dan Hess at Atlas Obscura
‘Contact Tracing’ Of Dissidents – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
10 Pioneer-Era Apple Varieties, Thought Extinct, Found in Pacific Northwest – AP via L.A. Times
The Role Ex-Nazis Played in Early West Germany – Spiegel International
A China-India Clash Would Be Xi Jinping’s Grand Mistake
– Michael Rubin at The Ntnl Interest

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