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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  T. L. M. Finds New Audience, Despite Pope’s Disapproval – R. Graham/N. Y. Times/Rorate Cæli
2.  Cardinal Wilton Cancels Youth Rally, Mass for Life held at March for Life Events – C. N. A.
3.  German Bishops Promote Pornography for Priests (Twitter) – Maike Hickson, Ph.D.
4.  Broglio: Conservative, Continuity, or Compromise? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
5.  After University of Virginia Shooting, One Bishop Speaks Like a Christian – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
7.  Bishops Gave Biden a Pass in 2020 & Now Christians are Paying for It – Maureen Mullarkey
9.  Cardinal Paglia Opens up the Debate on Contraception & Redefines “Pro-Life” – C. M. R.
6.  Seven Takeaways From Alarming N. Y. Times Report on Puberty Blockers – N. C. Register
8.  Archbishop Timothy Broglio Elected U. S. C. C. B. President – Lauretta Brown at N. C. Register
10.  Catholic & Single? Here are Five Places to Meet Your Potential Spouse – N. C. Register

Year of the Eucharist:
How to Go to Adoration When You Can’t Go to Adoration – Jenny DuBay at Missio Dei
Advent, the Eucharist & Our Truest Calling – Michael R. Heinlein at Our Sunday Visitor
How the Eucharist Protects f/False Worship & Into Life of Humble Dependence on God – Mosaic

Synod on Synodality:
Synodality? How about Better Preaching – Randall Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Christendom:
Papal Ally: How can We have Dialogue with Everyone, Except w/Our T.L.M. Brethren – Rorate Cæli
Hate Crimes Against Christians on the Rise in Europe, Report Says – C. N. A. via N. C. Register

America:
Peterson, Weinstein, & Drawing Culture Warriors to the Church – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
Election Winners at U. S. C. C. B.’s 2022 Fall Meeting – Michelle La Rosa & B. Hodge at The Pillar
Franciscan Univ. Debuts Ministry for Students Struggling With Same-Sex Attraction – Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Wokeism’s Impact on Our Military – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Why Baltimore? The Reason U. S. Bishops Meet There Every Year for the Fall Meeting – Register
Bishop Barron Reconsecrates Cemetery Vandalized on Halloween; + Video – J. P. Mauro/Aleteia
F. B. I. Releases Video of Attack on Firebombed Buffalo Pregnancy Center – N. C. Register

France:
French Catholic Leaders Mired in Sexual Abuse Scandals Dig Themselves Deeper – T. Heneghan
“Green” Landscape Planned for Rebuilt Notre-Dame in Paris – John Burger at Aleteia

Culture:
10 Exciting New Pronouns To Try Out Today (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
When You Really Just Need to Kill Someone – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Workouts – & Pants! – That Really Rock – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Rise of Bureaugamy: What It Means for Social Conservatives – Darrick Taylor at Crisis
Puberty Blockers & Medical Lies – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Demystifying Chastity – Sister Carino Hodder at Plough Magazine

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
New Film Brings Us Man Who Paved Way for JPII: a Clint Eastwood in Clerics – David Ives/Aleteia
Indiana Jones 5 & the Temple of Relativism – James Day at National Catholic Register

Politics:
Greta Thunberg Turns Left. . . & Red – John Horvat, II, at The Imaginative Conservative
The Washington Post’s Apologia for a Murderer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Katie Hobbs Projected to Win Arizona Race with 108% of Precincts Reporting (Satire) – The B. B.
Regime Claims “Climate Change” Worse Than Cancer – W. M. Briggs, Ph.D.
Joe Manchin Projected To Retain Control Of The Senate (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
Crony Capitalism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Midterms Showed How the Pro-Life Movement Can Win – Tim Busch & Alexandra DeSanctis
“Safeguards” Cannot Make Euthanasia Safe – Robert Clarke at First Things

Books:
Four Centuries Later: A Modern Look at Introduction to the Devout Life – A. K. Simpson/Adoremus
Transparency will be just an Empty Slogan in the Church without Personal Renewal – MrctrNet

Sacred Scripture:
Who Says the Mass is a Sacrifice? Scripture & the Fathers, that’s who! – Steve Ray
Is the Bible Historical? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Free Enterprise:
Former Twitter Employee Can’t Seem To Find Meditation Room At New Taco Bell Job – The B. B.
True Freedom & the Revival of the Idea of Distributism – Sean Fitzpatrick at The C. W. R.

Spirituality:
When the Holy Souls Protected a Jeweler from Ruin – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Be Prepared: Our Time Is Short – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Miraculous Spiral Staircase in Santa Fe, New Mexico – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

Liturgy:
Showcasing One of the Largest Vestment Collections in the America – Liturgical Arts Journal
What’s the Point of Advent? – Elizabeth Scalia at Our Sunday Visitor
A Tale of Two Collects: Different Worldviews in Old & New Prayers – New Liturgical Movement
Editorial: John the Baptist, Advent Prophet of Hope – Editorial at Our Sunday Visitor

Religion:
What Greek Myth Tells Us about Modern Witchcraft – Joel Christensen, Ph.D., at The Conversation
U. S. Senate Prepares to Vote on Disastrous “Respect for Marriage Act” – Religious Freedom Inst.
Are We Entering A ‘Postdenominational’ Era? Inside The Rise Of The Unaffiliated Church – R. U.

Vocations:
All Young Catholics Should Watch These Inspiring Vocation Stories – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Discernment Is Not About You – Sword & Spade via Those Catholic Men

History:
80 years ago, the Untold Story of Nazi Germany in Occupied Tunisia – The Conversation
Ten Terrible Fates of History’s Most Famous Martyred Saints – Selme Angulo at List Verse

Statecraft:
Zelensky: Missile Hitting Poland is Significant Escalation – Jn. Leicester & Js. LaPorta at A. P.

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Return to Accepting Men with S. S. A. at the Seminary – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2.  Mob Screams Like Demons, Eats Pro-Life Leaflet on Univ. Campus During Rosary – ChPOP
3.  The Hollow Men: A Warning about America’s Coming Generation – M. Hickey at MercatorNet
4.  Peter Kreeft Predicts Doom, Barbarism, & Disaster for Our Culture; Video – C. M. R.
5.  What ‘Active Participation’ Really Means – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
6.  Detroit Archbishop: Catholics Must Fast, Give Alms, Do Penance after Prop. 3 Passage – DFP
7.  It is Impossible to Accept that the Vatican is Taking the Sex Abuse Crisis Seriously – C. W. R.
8.  Why I Went to a Catholic College – Veronica Clarke at First Things
9.  Abortion Politics Loom Over US Catholic Bishops’ Vote (No Paywall) – Francis X. Rocca/WSJ
10.  New Catholic Med School Draws Inspiration from Padre Pio – Charlie Camosy at The Pillar

Christendom:
Revitalizing Christian Faith & Culture in a Post Post-Christian Era – S. Cain/Catholic World Report

Ireland:
Thank You, Fr. Sheehy – Sheila Fullerton at Crisis Magazine

America:
U. S. Bishops’ Fall Meeting: 10 Things to Expect As Prelates Meet in Baltimore – Zelda Caldwell
What Is Twitch & How Are Catholics Using It To Evangelize?; Video – University of St. Thomas, TX
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Emil Joseph Kapaun – From Farm Boy to Priest to Hero – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
A Moment of Christendom: The St. Louis Patronal Procession – Anna Kalinowska at One Peter 5
C. C. H. D. 2020-2021 Grants Report – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute

Australia:
Anti-Conversion Therapy Laws: An Ideological Weapon to Fight Catholics in Australia – MN

Great Britain:
As U. K. Energy Prices Soar & Winter Bites, Catholic Parishes Offer Warm Respite – The Pillar

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Is a Christian Nationalist Movie, & a Great One – Jn Zmirak PhD

Culture:
A Catholic Millennial Woman on Modesty – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei
Workouts – & Pants! – That Really Rock – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
A New Take on a Beloved Advent Tradition – Get Fed™
Podcast: The Problem with Chastity Ministry – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them

Free Enterprise:
Money Laundering & F. T. X. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Spirituality:
Proficiscere: The Catholic Way of Dying – David L. Alexander at Man With Black Hat
The Rosary & the “Blue Army” – John Roskoski at Catholic365
. . .You’re Saying That Death is a Calling – Kelly Lindquist at The Lamp Magazine
Prayer & Recovery: Step 11 & Catholic Teaching – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Have You Ever Tried Making an Advent Resolution? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
A New Book of Prayers for Laypeople Ministering to the Sick Could Be on Its Way – N. C. Register
Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition – Hector Molina at Catholic Answers Magazine

Sacred Scripture:
Signs – Jonathon Fessenden at Missio Dei
You’re in the Bible! – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Is the Brown Scapular “Biblical”? – Shane Kapler at Tan·Direction

Etc. . .:
Why is Our Fourth Finger the “Ring Finger”? – Adriana Bello at Aleteia

Philosophy:
Adventures in the Old Atheism, Part VII: The Influence of Kant – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
The Harmony of Scientific & Philosophical Facts – F. X. Cronin at Catholic Exchange

Theology:
“Spiritual But Not Religious”? What a Cop-Out! – Kevin J. Banet at Catholic365

Liturgy:
Pulpits in Ship Shape, with Commentary from Moby Dick – New Liturgical Movement
Our Lady of Walsingham Shrine: The Slipper Chapel at England’s Nazareth – L. A. J.

Books:
New Ascension Book About Solemnities Draws Catholics Deeper into Prayer – Adoremus

Vocations:
Religious Community for Sisters with Down syndrome Seeks American Sisters – C. N. A.

Short Links:
Archbishop Paglia: Change Is Possible On Contraception – The American Catholic

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MID-MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Could Fr. Gordon MacRae Finally Go Free? – Kathy Schiffer at The Catholic World Report
2.  Jewish Actor Converts to Catholicism: The Virgin Mary ‘Is My Most Beautiful Love’ – Register
4.  Unintended Consequences (Vatican II) – George Cardinal Pell at First Things
3.  Denver Archdiocese Defends Gender-Identity Policy for Schools – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
5.  The Jesuits: What Went Wrong – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
6.  An Open Letter to Our Bishops: About the Care of Our Souls – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis
7.  Yes, We’re in the End Times – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
8.  Bishop Aillet on Traditionis Custodes: Towards a Restoration of Peace? – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
9.  U.S.C.C.B. to Vote on Corrupt Candidate Next Week – Msgr. Gene Thomas Gomulka/1 Peter 5
10.  The Church of the Sexual Revolution (No Paywall) – C. R. Trueman, Ph.D./Wall Street Journal
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Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracle of Weiten-Raxendorf – Blessed Carlo Acutis on the Go!
What Did Tolkien Call “the One Great Thing to Love on Earth”? – Get Fed™
Learn f/Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Holy Eucharist Marks the High-Speed Lane to Holiness – Rgstr

Synod On Synodality:
Synodal Way Offers Only Quasi-Marxist Content in Spiritual Comfort Blanket – G. R. P. Ashenden
How Christocentric & Spirit-Filled are the Synodal Machinations? – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at  C. W. R.

Christendom:
10-Year-Old World’s Youngest Opera Singer’s Stunning Ave Maria Will Blow You Away – ChPOP
Growth of the Church In Norway Coincides With an Awakening to Faith – Sol. Tadié/N. C. Register
Pope Francis Meets with Fr. James Martin Again – A. C. Wimmer at Catholic News Agency
Did Pope Francis Protect His Graft-Ridden Cardinals? – George Neumayr/The American Spectator
B16 to Defend Himself Against Claims He Covered Up Priest’s Sex Abuse – Catholic Herald
The Abbey of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

America:
‘Former Trans Kid’ Chloe Cole Sues Doctors for Medical Malpractice – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
Next Week’s U. S. C. C. B. Meeting May Showcase Country’s Sharp Divisions – Brian Fraga
Hope of Another – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Arrest Made in Vandalism of Cardinal Dolan’s Home at St. Patrick’s Cathedral – N. C. Register
Topless Drag “Nun” Performs at College Drag Show – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Peter Kilpatrick Installed as New Catholic University President – K. Yoder/C. N. A./N. C. Register
C. C. H. D. Gives Funds to Nashville Pro-Abortion Org that Pushes Sodomy & Marxism – Lepanto
Kidnapping Scam is Targeting Catholic School Parents, Santa Fe Archdiocese Says – Register
U. S. Bishops Fund Enemies of Christ – Lepanto Institute, et al., via Complicit Clergy

Great Britain:
James Bogle: Was Queen Elizabeth to Blame for the Abortion Act? – Rorate Cæli

Canada:
Canada Approves Mercy Killing for the Mentally Ill – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Saint Blogs:
After a Serious Scare, Three Thoughts on Catholic Health Care – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Pictures from This Year’s Sacred Liturgy Conference – Gregory DiPippo/New Liturgical Movement
Check Out the New Podcast! – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy

Spirituality:
The Excruciating Suffering of the Souls in Purgatory, Revealed in 3 Supernatural Stories – ChPOP
A Pardon Crucifix: Should Catholics Have One? – Matthew Chicoine at CatholicLink
Catholic Social Teaching – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
An Easy Purgatory for Not Complaining – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Exorcist Diary: Demons Cast Out by the Saints – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
How to Defeat the Antichrist – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
Forming the Will of Your Children (with Pilar Caranti) – The Fairest Love Shrine Podcast

Sacred Scripture:
Misusing the Sign of Jonah – Jimmy Akin
Historians Believe King Solomon Spent up to 3 Hours Each Day Opening Pickle Jars; Satire – BB

Etc. . .:
13 St. Louis Slang Terms You Should Know – Kate Schweitzer at Mental Floss
The Not-so-Nice Origins & Meanings of the Word “Nice” – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
Everyone Needs A Patron Saint, Why Not Journalists? – David Mishur at Catholic365

Culture:
Be Catholic First – Daniel W. Lipinski, Ph.D., at First Things
The Moral Beauty of Catholicism: Reversing the Perspective – Jf. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Six Ideas for Reclaiming Your Calendar & Your Life – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™
Family, Politics, & the Hunger for Identity with Mary Eberstadt; Podcast – The Moral Imagination

Liturgy:
The Lifting of the Chasuble at the Elevations: Touching the Hem of Christ’s Garment – 1 Peter 5
Podcast: Liturgy & Liturgical Formation with Romano Guardini – The Editors at Adoremus

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
NPR Revealed to be Only a White Woman in New Hampshire Who Does All the Voices; Satire – BB

Architecture:
Europe in These Times: Rome of the North – Kevin Duffy at Dappled Things

Sacred Tradition:
How Was Jesus Born? – Jimmy Akin
Our Journey Through a Passing World – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community In Mission

Religion:
Old-School Mennonites Live & Breathe New Testament, We Should Take Note – Michael W. Davis

Politics:
As the Abortion Pill Becomes More Widespread, F. D. A. Warns of Grave Dangers – N. C. Register
Is There an Argument for Anarchy? – Isaac Willour at PowerBlog

Obituary:
Passionist Fr. Donald Senior, Renowned Biblical Scholar, Dies at 82 – C. N. S./Our Sunday Visitor

Archeology:
Israel Archaeologists Find Ancient Comb with ‘Full Sentence’, Written in Canaanite – A. P. News

Literature:
Shakespeare’s Holy Women – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

Books:
New Fr. Spitzer Book Focuses on Wisdom, Purpose of Catholic Moral Teaching – The C. W. R.
The Genealogy of Jesus – Eric R. Sammons at Catholic Exchange
Review of Dom Gaspar Lefebvre’s “Catholic Liturgy: Its Fundamental Principles” – Rorate Cæli
Lion & Lamb Seeks to Curate the Catholic Child’s Bookshelf – Lindsay Schlegel at Aleteia

Philosophy:
Ambiguous Words Invite Bad Actions – Matthew R. Petrusek, Ph.D., at W. O. F. Blog

Music:
Music for Grace: A Classical Playlist for the Dying – Terez Rose at The Imaginative Conservative

Vocations:
Women Religious Share How They Have Found Joy in Following the Lord’s Call – N. C. Register

Poetry:
Look Not – Sharon at Light of Love

Free Enterprise:
Uncovering the Economic Lessons from Jesus Christ – Casey Chalk at The Federalist
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Going to a Career Fair? These Tips Will Help – Alexandra Harrel at C. W. I. B.

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
Sunday:  . . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
1.  “A Dominican Moment”: The Story Of A Conversion – Rose Folsom/Catholic Spiritual Direction
2.  Catholic Psychologist Explains Secret to Holiness, Heaven, Thru Relationships – ChurchPOP
3.  Combating Pride & Cultivating Humility – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at National Catholic Register
4.  The Beauty of the Mass as Antidote to Anxiety – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
5.  Mortification – Tan·Direction
6.  Holiness Isn’t What You Think It Is with Scott Hahn; Podcast & Video – E. R. Sammons/Crisis
7.  The Importance of Contemplation – Anne DeSantis at Catholic365
8.  10 Best Ways To Start (& Keep) Your Kids Praying The Rosary – Jessica McAfee at epicPew
9.  Balance & Self-Mastery – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
10.  What Can Spiritual Fatherhood Look Like? – Editorial Board at Our Sunday Visitor

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-12 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Three Important Devotions to Combat the Evil of Our Times – Catholic365
2.  Is It Always a Grave Sin to Skip Sunday Mass? – E. Christian Brugger at N. C. Register
3.  The Five Sacramentals Every Catholic Needs to Live a Holy Life – ChurchPOP
4.  When Is There Too Much Whisky? – John Horvat, II, at The Imaginative Conservative
5.  Will You Be Remembered, & Does It Matter? – Patti Maguire Armstrong at epicPew
6.  What is the “San Damiano Cross”? – Get Fed™
7.  St. Gemma Galgani: 20th Century Stigmatist – Ven. Fr. Germanus, C.P., at Tan·Direction
8.  Be More than just a Parent & Become a Catholic Parent – Gary Houchens at Missio Dei
9.  Five Steps to Better Parenting – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™
10.  Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
11.  What is an Exorcist? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
12.  How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Great Catholic Exodus – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
2.  Think This Might Be Why The Left Wants to Destroy Marriage? – Creative Minority Report
3.  Swiss Bishop: I No Longer Expect Anything Good from the Upcoming Synod – N. C. Register
4.  Amy Welborn’s ‘Jesus Livingston Seagull’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  Bishops back Beatification Cause of ‘Angel of the Eucharist’ – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
6.  It Took Real Skill to Blow This Election – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  New Notes for Vatican II’s History, as the Faith Crumbles – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo
8.  Tough Talk about Vatican II & the Aftermath – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
9.  The Pope & Synod: Hangmen of the Great Commission – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
10.  “Who am I to Judge?” The World’s Selective Judgmentalism – Fr. John Hunwicke
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Opinion:
The Links between Cannabis & Psychosis Can No Longer be Ignored – A. DeVille, Ph.D./C. W. R.

Christendom:
Cardinal Sins & Spotty Vatican Responses – Christopher R. Altieri at The Catholic World Report
Why Pope St. Leo Matters Today – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Vatican Auditors Sue Secretariat of State, Allege Widespread Financial Corruption – The Pillar
Russian Catholic Bishops Courageous Under Putin – T. S. Flanders at One Peter 5
An Unfailing Treasure: ‘Christifideles Laici’ & the Laity’s Call to Holiness – David Werning/O. S. V.
Spanish Bishop Appoints Controversial Ex-Communist as Head of Campus Ministry – C. W. R.

Ireland:
A Deacon’s Plea to Bishop Browne of Kerry, Ireland – Dcn. James Toner, Ph.D., at One Peter 5

Great Britain:
Mourners Pay Tribute to ‘Much-Loved’ Scottish Archbishop – M. Teahan/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Australia:
Australia’s National Broadcaster is Clueless about Religion – Samuel John at MercatorNet

China:
Our Lady of Naju: New Catholic Movement Followers Harassed in Hong Kong – Bitter Winter

Canada:
U. S. Archeparchy’s Auxiliary Bishop Named Auxiliary for Winnipeg Archeparchy – C. N. S./O. S. V.

America:
Communism is Destroying Men in America; Video & Podcast – The Catholic Gentleman
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
What Will the U. S. Bishops’ Post-Roe Pro-Life Advocacy Look Like? – J. Liedl at N. C. Register
C.C.H.D. Violates Own Guidelines, Gives Funds to Las Vegas Pro-Abortion Org. – Lepanto

Religion:
The Most Dangerous Post-Election Lie – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Vocations:
Six American Bishops Talk About Their Vocations – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register

Spirituality:
The Signs a Soul is Saved Given St. Avellino – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
What Does a Modern Exorcism Look Like? – Julie Fenwick at Vice
Can Souls in Purgatory Visit Us? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Politics:
Mark Shea & That Vaunted Whole Life Ethic – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Lioness Explains the Math – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The G. O. P.’s Mid-Term Failure; No Paywall – The Editorial Board at The Wall Street Journal
America Is Patty Hearst, & Mid-Terms Decided by Stockholm Syndrome – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
The Lethal Fallout of Wokeness in Medicine – Connor Vasile at MercatorNet
Republican Party Staves Off Red Wave; Satire – The Babylon Bee
The Inalienable Right to Religious Liberty – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Law & Liberty
Trump Is the Republican Party’s Biggest Loser; No Paywall – Editorial Board at Wall Street Journal
California G. O. P. Has No Roadmap to Win Statewide Office – The American Spectator
Biden Can Win in 2024; Can a Catholic Belong to Greek Letter Frats & Sororities – David L. Gray
Since Dobbs Decision Leak, Violence Against Pro-Lifers 22 Times+ That of Pro-Choicers – CMR

Theology:
Love of the World – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Books:
Humanitarian Award Winner Helps Set Captives Free Amid Hopeless Situations – Ignitum Today
Gregorius Magnus: New Edition Published – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at The Chairman’s Blog

History:
The Heroic Story of Catholic Poland – Ed West at Wrong Side of History
How the Image of the Virgin of Almudena Survived the Eighth-Century Muslim Invasion – C. W. R.

Free Enterprise:
The Most Important Economic Idea for Catholics – Michael Pakaluk, Ph.D., at Our Sunday Visitor

Saint Blogs:
How to be a Christian Nationalist – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity

Philosophy:
God’s Moral Dilemma – J. P. Nunez at Catholic Stand

Culture:
Every Pro-Life Republican Governor Who Signed an Abortion Ban Won Re-Election – Life News
Ron DeSantis Understands that the Culture War is a Winner – Andrea Widburg/American Thinker
Florida Bracing for New Influx of Residents Fleeing Blue States after Dems’ Success – N. Y. Post
Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Pro-Life Group Criticizes G. O. P. – Samantha Kamman at The Christian Post
You Can Have More Pictures of Mary than Jesus – Fr. Seb. Walshe at Catholic Answers Magazine
More Tech, Less Teen Happiness – Jenet Erickson at Institute for Family Studies
Kevin DeYoung on the Case for Kids; Podcast – R. R. Reno, III, Ph.D., at First Things

Obituary:
Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti Dies Aged 88 – Patrick Hudson & Brian Morton at The Tablet

Statecraft:
How to Encourage Religious Freedom in Afghanistan – Aref Dostyar/Religious Freedom Institute

Short Links:
German Bishop Says Church Teaching on Sexuality Is Wrong – uCatholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  This Pontificate has Diverged from the Council’s Teaching in Several Ways – George Weigel
2.  The Return of the Brown Scapular, Despite Vatican II – Fr. Jeffrey F. Kirby, S.T.D., Ph.D., at Crisis
3.  The Hermeneutic of Rupture is Absurd – Pope Benedict XVI via The Catholic Thing
4.  Peeking Inside the Synod on Synodality’s Boardroom – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza/N. C. Register
5.  The Wreck of Vatican II – Michael Pakaluk, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
6.  “And the Word became Ideology”: At the Synod, a Falsified Church – L. Scrosati via Rorate Cæli
7.  Baptists, Were You Right to Leave the Catholic Church? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
8.  The Child Sacrifice Cult Wins & Trump M. A. G. A. Loses – David L. Gray
9.  2022 Election Post Mortem – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
10.  C. C. H. D. Funded the Promotion of the 2020 B. L. M. Riots in New Orleans – Lepanto Inst.

Opinion:
Christian Russia & the Western “Errors of Russia” – Caterina Lorenzo-Molo, Ph.D., at One Peter 5

Christendom:
Here’s What the Vatican is Doing for the World Day of the Poor – H. Brockhaus/C. N. A./C. W. R.
Judge Rules Indian Cardinal Must Appear in Court – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Worldwide Women’s Rosary Announced for December 8 – A. C. I. Prensa & C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of German Bishop Found Guilty of Embezzlement – C. N. A.
In Ukraine, Religion Under Occupation – Anatolii Babynskyi at The Pillar
Red Week Lights Up Buildings & Places in Red in Memory of Persecuted Christians – Zenit

America:
C. C. H. D. Funds Women’s Ordination, Sodomy, & Abortion – M. Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
Sunday Mass Obligation Reinstituted for Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago – N. C. Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pennsylvania: A Tale of Two Casey’s & the Death of a Pro-Life Catholic State – N. C. Register
Catholic Mental Health Ministers Releases New Film Series for Those Impacted by Suicide – I. T.
Mattress Mack’s Record-Breaking Bet Will Benefit Others – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Steubenville Bishop Says Proposed Merger Needs More Diocesan Discussion – C. N. A./O. S. V.

France:
French Church Uncovers Clerical Sexual Abuse Cases of 11 Bishops – Christianity Daily
‘Shock’ Over French Bishops Who Allegedly Covered Up Abuse – Céline Hoyeau at La Croix
French Authorities Investigate Cardinal Who Admitted Abuse – Lk. Coppen at The Pillar

Politics:
America’s Death Wish – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
The Democrats’ False Victory – Joel Kotkin at UnHerd
Election Day 2022: Here’s What We Know about Catholic Voters – J. McKeown/C. N. A./C. W. R.
The Elections Were a Clash of Civilizations – Joel Kotkin at Sp!ked
Conservatives Impose Abortion on Northern Ireland, with Help from Sinn Fein – Catholic Arena
In the Left’s New Tack on Abortion, Pro-Lifers See a Miscarriage of Facts – MercatorNet
The Democratic Party Is Losing the Catholic Vote – Tim Huelskamp at RealClearPolitics
Communism Victims Urge Governments to Recognize Human Damage – Christianity Daily
Pro-Life Pregnancy Networks See Impacts of Dobbs, Report 6% Natl Abortion Decrease – Rgstr

Religion:
Night Trippers Of Blighty – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Lambeth 2022: Where Do We Stand Now? – Andrew Goddard at Covenant
Boston Pays Out $2.1M to Settle Christian Flag Legal Case – Mk. Pratt at A. P. via Crux
When It Comes to Jews, the A. D. L. Now Does More Harm than Good – Liel Leibovitz at Tablet
America Can’t Turn Away From the Hazara Genocide – Niamatullah Ibrahimi/The National Interest

Liturgy:
Awe-inspiring C. D.s on Advent & Adoration Reveal Beauty & Kindle Devotion for the Liturgy – I. T.
Unfinished Business: Newman, the Mass & Office – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The Novus Ordo or the Freemason Mass? – Edward J. Barr, Esq., at Roma Locuta Est

Sacred Scripture:
Evil: Beyond “A Mystery To Be Endured” – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
Amazing Petra! Where Aaron Died at the Age of 123; + Video – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .

Vocations:
Responding to God’s Call: Priest, Monk, Religious Sister Reflect on Natl Vocations Week – Rgstr

Saint Blogs:
Pictures from This Year’s Sacred Liturgy Conference – Gregory DiPippo/New Liturgical Movement

History:
History of Hermits of the Catholic Church: Video & Podcast – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Culture:
Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Statecraft:
Ukraine Church Leader: No Deal with Russia if They See Us as a Colony – Premier Christian News
Russian Ambassador Confirms Pope Helped Facilitate Prisoner Exchanges – C. N. S. via O. S. V.

Short Links:
Bupkis to Do With Catholicism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  That Was More Than Disappointing – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
2.  The Red Wave That Wasn’t – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
3.  Trump on Policy, Good; Trump the Man, Horrible – The American Catholic
4.  The Red Wave That Wasn’t – Eric R. Sammons at Crisis Magazine
5.  Republicans: 222 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6.  Incumbent Governor Stacey Abrams Loses Bid For Reelection; Satire – The Babylon Bee
7.  How Did Abortion Fare on the Ballot? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
8.  The Pope Comes Up in Daily Wire’s Election Coverage – Our Sunday Visitor
9.  Removal of 480-year-old Crucifix from G7 Meeting  Hall Condemned – The Tablet
10.  Catholic J. D. Vance Declared Winner in Close U. S. Senate Race in Ohio – N. C. Register

AFTERNOON ISSUE, U. S. Mid-Term Elections A. D. 2022:
Proposition 1: California Votes for Abortion in Mid-Terms 2022 – K. Yoder/C. N. A./N. C. Register
Ask Your Bishop to Speak-Out in Support of U. S. Election Integrity – Complicit Clergy
Pro-Life Amendment Fails in Kentucky, News Outlet Projects – K. Yoder/C. N. A. via N. C. Register
No Red Wave, but Midterm Elections Give Both Parties Much to Ponder – Michael Sean Winters
2022 Mid-Terms & Abortion: How Did the States Vote? – K. Yoder at C. N. A. via N. C. Register
2022 Mid-Terms: Which Party Came Out on Top? – Sh. Mullen, et al. at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Vermont Votes to Enshrine Abortion in Constitution, News Outlet Projects – N. C. Register
Congressional Balance of Power Still in Question the Morning after Election Day – O. S. V.

AFTERNOON ISSUE, Christendom:
On St. John Lateran, the Cathedral Church of Rome – Fr. Peter M. J. Stravinskas at The C. W. R.
Pope Benedict on the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica – Catholicism Pure & Simple
St. John Lateran — Why Do We Have a Feast Day for a Building? – Kathy Schiffer at N. C. Register
Dedication of St. John Lateran of Rome – Denise Trull at T. O. H. Blog

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Masculine Hymn Expunged from American Hymnals – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word. . .
2.  Is This What Mary Looked Like? – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
3.  Before & After: Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception– Lake Charles, Louisiana – L. A. J.
4.  Chicago Cathedral Employee Assaults Peaceful Rosary Rally Participant – Complicit Clergy
5.  Bishop Mutsaerts: God & Holy Spirit Absolutely Not in Damned Synodal Process – Rorate Cæli
6.  Bishops Against the Synod: from Holland to Switzerland; Translated – C. Esteban/InfoVaticana
7.  Cardinal Ricard’s Confession Sparks the Latest Catholic Crisis in France – Our Sunday Visitor
8.  New Website! – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
9.  New Novena Ignites Readers Faith thru Sacraments & Our Lady of Mt. Carmel – Ignitum Today
10.  Is this 10-year-old’s Version of “Ave Maria” the Most Exquisite Yet? – Cerith Gardiner/Aleteia

Christendom:
The Medieval Swiss Knight Who Left His Name on the Walls of Jerusalem – Israel 21c
The Fifth Gospel: The Shroud; + Blog Video & Documentary Video – Catholicism Pure & Simple
Christianity on the Very Edge of Extinction in Iraq – Michael Gryboski at Christian Post
Mexican Bishops Defend the Presence of Christian Symbols on Public Property – N. C. Register

America:
CCHD Gave Funds to a Marxist Paramilitary Leader that Promotes Sodomy & Abortion – Lepanto
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Forgive Big Brother Seventy Times Seven Times? – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine

Ireland:
25% of Ireland’s Priests Will Age Out in Next 15 Years – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Politics:
Math is a Stubborn Thing – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Remember What the Democrats Did – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative
Those Who Brought Us Covid & Its “Solutions” Must Be Punished: They Won’t Be – Briggs, Ph.D.
Does Affirming a Student’s Transgender Identity Constitute Mental-Health Counseling? – Rgstr

Spirituality:
Seven Truths about Purgatory – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
St. Peter Damian’s Great Charity to His Neglectful Father – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Gift of Spiritual Directors – Thomas J. Neal, Ph.D., at Neal Obstat Theological Opining

Evangelization:
Cross & Crucifix: A Study in Their Meaning & Usage, Responding to a Protestant – Steve Ray

Philosophy:
When Is Your Soul Created? – Fr. Reginald Martin at Simply Catholic

Art:
The Miraculous Marian Image that Ended a Plague. . . – Get Fed™
The Art of Statue Restoration with E. A. Hayes Studio – John Paul Sonnen/Liturgical Arts Journal

Religion:
Pope Francis Will Bestow Historic Papal Knighthood on a Rabbi – E. J. Greenberg/The Algemeiner
A Divided Island Faces Uncertain Future after Death of Cyprus Orthodox Archbishop – C. W. R.
Study: Teens Offer Hope For Christianity – David Kinnaman at U. S. A. Today
Voting for Biblical Values Is Not Christian Nationalism – Allie Beth Stuckey at W. N. G.

Culture:
A Daily Checklist for Joy-Filled Single Years – Molly Farinholt at Radiant Magazine
Can Catholics be Interred in a Mausoleum? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Sacred Scripture:
A Practice of Fruitful Scripture Reading – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Do We Really Believe in the Resurrection of the Dead? – Fr. N. Moneme, O.M.V./Catholic Exchange

Architecture:
Out-Law, Dis-Order, & In-Justice in Concrete: Design of Scottish Parliament Building – N. L. M.

Literature:
Fiction Today & the Catholic Faith: An Interview with Dr. Joshua Hren – Jesse Russell/The C. W. R.

History:
How Earth’s Population Exploded – ABS-CBN News
How the Crusades Spawned the World’s First Financial Services Company – Big Think

Statecraft:
Caution for the Ukraine Discussion – Caterina Lorenzo-Molo, Ph.D., at One Peter 5

Saint Blogs:
Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Short Links:
A True Slap in the Face to All Pro-Life Women – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fake but Accurate News – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pray that John Henry Newman is Declared a Doctor of the Church – Fr. John Hunwicke

Highlights from The American Catholic:
A Pro-Life Moment – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Small Catholic College Produces Priests, Nuns, & Vocations – Creative Minority Report
2.  A New Chapel for the Franciscan University of Steubenville to Replace the Ugly One – L. A. J.
3.  D. J. Priest Desecrates the Holy Mass; + Video – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
4.  Cardinal Cupich have Taken Care of That “Problem” of Too Many Masses – D. McClarey, J.D.
5.  Popular Catholic Permanently Suspended from Twitter – Fr. Victor Feltes at Parishable Items
6.  Faithful Cry Over Vatican Crackdown of Philadelphia’s Traditional Carmelites; + Video – CMR
7.  The Confessions of an Ex-L. G. B. T. Activist – Gavin Ashenden
8.  Big Pulpit Needs Your Support – Tito Edwards at Big Pulpit Blog
9.  Steubenville Merger Off U. S. C. C. B. Agenda – The Pillar
10.  Fr. Sean Sheehy Crucified by Bishop & Would You Vote for a. . . – David L. Gray

Synod on Synodality:
Working Document for Synod’s Continental Stage Calls for Reform of Church Structures – Rgstr

Christendom:
Dutch Bishop Defends ‘Not-So-Rosy’ Ad Limina Report – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Long-Awaited Traditional Catholic Planners Fulfill Key Spiritual, Practical Needs – Ignitum Today
Pope Calls on Religious Not to be Discouraged by Lack of Vocations or by Aging – N. C. Register
Brother Alexis Bugnolo’s Faulty Logic, Faulty Comprehension with Respect to Canon 17 – R. L. E.

America:
Chicago Rosary Rally Assaulted – Danniel Pribble at One Peter 5
Catholic Priests Falsely Accused – Beyond These Stone Walls
U. S. Election Predictions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Karine Jean-Pierre Lies, Falsely Claims F. B. I. Hasn’t Arrested Pro-Life Americans – Life News
Three Midterm Outcomes that could Make or Break Catholic Priorities – Kate Scanlon at O. S. V.
Phony Catholic Col. Forum Now Promoting Diversity in Abuse Scandal – TheMediaReport.com
Covid ‘Amnesty’ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Archbishop Cordileone Will Pray Rosary for Peace Live on Election Day, Join Him – ChurchPOP
C. C. H. D. Funds LGBT & Socialist Activism – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Europe:
Outrage & Despair in France at Scale of Abuse by Bishops – Tom Heneghan at The Tablet
French Cardinal Admits to Abusing Teen Girl 35 Years Ago – Catholic News Service

Religion:
Is the American Church Caving in Like the German Church Under Hitler? – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D./C. C.

Statecraft:
There Is Only One Way The Ukraine War Can End – Daniel Davis at 1945
Russia Occupies American Land, Too; No Paywall – Thomas E. Dans at The Wall Street Journal
Death, Destruction, & Demography – Louis T. March at MercatorNet

Liturgy:
The Denigration of Vocal Prayer in the Name of “Mental Prayer”: A Recipe for Disaster – N. L. M.

Sacred Scripture:
Does Scripture Prove Peter Wasn’t the First Pope? – J. P. Nunez at Catholic Exchange

History:
When Padre Pio Miraculously Stopped Planes from Dropping Bombs During WWII – uCatholic

Theology:
Do You have to Receive Communion at Mass? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
What Is Memento Mori? – Will Wright at CatholicLink

Education:
Judge Orders School to Read Pro-Life Message on Morning Announcements – Life News
A California School District’s Mounting Deceits – Michael Torres at City Journal
Failing Public Schools Motivate More Black Families to Homeschool – Lance Izumi at R. C. E.

Politics:
The Laughter of Hell & N. P. R.’s Aired Abortion – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Our Sunday Visitor
The Democrat’s Closing Pitch – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Tyranny of a Covid Amnesty – Mary Harrington at UnHerd
Google Is Shifting Votes On A Massive Scale, But A Solution Is At Hand – Robert Epstein
Transgenderism & Eugenics: History Doing What It Does Repetition-Wise – David Griffey
The Midterms & Gen-X Super Voters – Athan Koutsiouroumbas at R. C. P.
Nate Silver Ready for Traditional Screaming His Wildly Bad Polls Were Right; Satire – BB
Out-of-State Billionaires Soros & Bloomberg Pump Millions Into Michigan Abortion Push – Rgstr
How Catholics Think about Politics – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
What Does the Catholic Church Say About Elected Officials – D. Mills at National Catholic Register
Victims of Communism Memorial Day Recognizes Tens of Millions Murdered – The C. W. R.

Obituary:
Ian Ker – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Vocations:
Nashville’s Diocesan Office of Vocations is Building ‘Culture of Vocations’ – Andy Telli at O. S. V.

Books:
Family Advent Devotion Engages Youth & Helps Families Grow in Faith – Ignitum Today
The Little Way, A Journey To The Summit Of Love, Review – Jessica McAfee at epicPew

Culture:
Three Perfect Care Packages for College Kids – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Gardener in Bushes Waiting to Fire Up Leaf Blower Second Your Zoom Call Starts; Satire – BB
Kids Know How to Call Your Bluff – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine

Literature:
Cultivating Attention: The Challenge of Reading Great Literature – H. Ordway, Ph.D../W. O. F. Blog

Spirituality:
Tripping Over Pride & Other Middle-Age Musings – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
November Reminds Us of the Reality of Purgatory – Donal Anthony Foley at W. A. F.
The Incredible Life of Joseph Dutton, a Servant to the Saints & Souls of Hawaii – Joan Lewis

Music:
Before Bach, There Was Schütz – Massimo Scapin at One Peter 5

Free Enterprise:
Catholics are looking at Crypto with this New Conference & the Timing is Right – 4KITCO
Visualized: The Top Feeder Schools into Silicon Valley – Stephanie Cristea at Visual Capitalist

Short Links:
Pope Francis Continues to Suffer from Foot-In-Mouth Disease – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Highlights from The American Catholic:
“I’m Free!” – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
We Need Your Support – Tito Edwards at Newsman
1.  Behind the Convent Walls – Lifting the Veil of Abuse – Christina M. Sorrentino/Ignitum Today
2.  Brazilian Locutionist Prophesizes Pope Francis, Three Days of Darkness, & More – Lepanto
3.  Pope Criticizes German Catholic Reform Movement – Saim Dušan Inayatullah/Deutsche Welle
4.  I Disagree with Ross Douthat on the ‘Intentions’ of Vatican II – Amy Welborn at Charlotte. . .
5.  Dear Pope, are You Listening to What You are Saying? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
6.  How Vatican II Failed Catholics & Catholicism; No Paywall – Ross Douthat at New York Times
7.  See Topeka’s Assumption Church before Iconic Towers Removed, Capped Off – C. J. Online
8.  Green Party Surrounds Fr. Sheehy’s Church During Mass to Intimidate – Catholic Arena
9.  The Problem with ‘Recreational’ Sex – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
10.  Priest Defiant after Bishop Rebukes Him for Condemning ‘Lunatic’ Transgenderism – F. N. C.

Year of the Eucharist:
Our Lord Appears to St. Thomas Aquinas; Podcast – Blessed Carlo Acutis
The Eucharist & Voting Our Christian Conscience – D. Bushman at The Catholic World Report

Synod on Synodality:
Papal Posse Slams Newly Released Working Document on Synodality – The World Over/C. C.
“Church” Without Sacraments, Priests? On Desacerdotalization of Church in Germany – R. Cæli

Second Vatican Council:
Did Vatican II Change Pius X’s Condemnation of Modernism? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

Christendom:
Pope Francis Praises Pro-Abortion Economist on Papal Commission – The Catholic World Report
Is Bureaucracy Killing Your Local Parish? – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Amnesty After the Lockdown? For Whom? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
An Interview with The Custodians of the Holy Land – F. Ruffolo at Catholic Stand
Polarization in the Church: How Can It Be Overcome? – Carlo Lancellotti at N. C. Register
Our Exaggerated Concern for “Community” – James Baresel at Crisis Magazine
Nigeria Bishop Addresses the Evils of Islamist Extremism at Interfaith Summit – N. C. Register

Europe:
Sister Lucia’s The Sanctuary of Apparitions in Ruinous State – The Sanctuary
‘Holy Belt’ Of Virgin Arrives In Athens – Paula Tsoni at Greek Reporter

America:
St. Louis Archdiocese Has Bigger-Than-Expected Church Cuts, Parishioners Fight Back​ – S.T.L.
Columbus Diocese May Close Up To 19 Churches – Danae King at The Columbus Dispatch
How (Not) to Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Parishioner’s Labor of Love Restores Vandalized Statue at California Church – C. N. A.
C.C.H.D. Violates Own Rules to Fund Organizations that Act Against Catholic Teaching – Lepanto
Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s but to God what is God’s – Fr. Pet. M. J. Stravinskas at C. W. R.

Culture:
N. B. C.’s Unintended Parody of Roe v. Wade – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Coming Storm Over Trans ‘Tuskegee Experiment’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Brady Bunch & the ‘Primal Wounds’ Caused by Divorce – Alyssa Murphy at N. C. Register
A Map of Every European City – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Of Tattoos & Stigmata – Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, O.F.M., Cap., at The Catholic Thing
In Affirmative Action Program, Starbucks Forced To Hire One Straight Male Barista; Satire – BB
The Lord of the Rings in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
This School Took Away Smartphones, The Kids Don’t Mind; No Paywall – The Wall Street Journal
How We can Help Our Children Remain Innocent – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia

Politics:
N. B. C. & the Pelosi Attack: Something Stinks in San Francisco. . . – Al Perrotta
N. B. C.’s Cover Up of the Paul Pelosi Mystery – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Integralists, the Deep State, & Raisins – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
We Victims of ‘Victimless Crimes’ – David Carline at The Catholic Thing
The Parents’ Revolt – Nate Hochman at City Journal

Spirituality:
Exorcist Diary: Demons Claim A Priest – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
17 Signs From St. Josemaría Will Help You Know if You Are Humble, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Exorcist Diary: Satan’s Spirit Of Rebellion – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
60 Holy Masses to Free a Narcissist from Purgatory – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

Sacred Scripture:
No Marriage in Heaven – Fr. Chris Pietraszko at Missio Dei

Liturgy:
The Silent Roman Canon & the Way to Shorten It Too, in Modern Missal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Old Pentecost – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Books:
Ten Philosophers Who Discovered Catholicism – Catherine Kavanaugh at MercatorNet
New Guide Offers Tips to Prepare for Good Confession & Receive God’s Healing – Ignitum Today
Book Interview: All One in Christ: A Catholic Critique of Racism & C. R. T. by Ed Feser – B. N.
Pray & Think Imaginative Rosary Book, Review – Jessica McAfee at epicPew

Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Are We Approaching the End Times? New E. W. T. N. Series Takes a Closer Look – N. C. Register
‘The View’ Will Now Just Be One Hour Of Hosts Beating White Women With Sticks; Satire – BB
So, About All Those Swear Words in ‘Father Stu’: A Cleaned-Up Version is on the Way! – C. W. R.

Obituaries:
In Memoriam: Ian Ker (1942-2022) – Edward Short at The Catholic World Report
In Memoriam: Fr. Frederick L. Miller, S.T.D. – Fr. Brian X. Needles at Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Religion:
Gay Marriage is Not Marriage – Fr. Calvin Robinson
Report: Some People Are Still Atheists Even Though Breakfast Burritos Exist; Satire – The B. B.

Statecraft:
After Putin; No Paywall – Various at The Wall Street Journal

Archeology:
New Archaeological Evidence of Biblical King Hezekiah Found in Jerusalem – D. Esparza/Aleteia

Short Links:
Dear Twitter Employees, How to Find a Job by Keystone Pipeliners – The American Catholic
Hard Truths: Women Who are Pro-Science & Anti-Violence are Also Pro-Life – The Am Catholic

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Sunday:  . . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
Bonus:  Our Lord Appears to St. Thomas Aquinas; Podcast – Blessed Carlo Acutis
1.  Be Patient, Yes, but Not to the Point of Losing Self-Respect – Silvia Lucchetti at Aleteia
2.  Saint John Paul II & the Gift & Duty of Our Talents – Paul Kengor, Ph.D., at Tan·Direction
3.  Dr. Ray Guarendi’s Tactical Primer to Quell Fury & Embrace Forgiveness – N. C. Register
4.  How To Resist Spiritual Desolation – Sophia Institute Press via Catholic Spiritual Direction
5.  Searching for God in the Midst of Doubt & Confusion – Ralph Hathaway at Catholic365
6.  Conversion Story: Finding Equilibrium – Cara Valle at C. H. N. International
7.  Discernment of Spirits, Part I: Introductory Concepts; Podcast – Ermatinger/Padre Pio Press
8.  Beginning with the End in Mind: Adoration, Atonement, Thanksgiving, Petition – Views from. . .
9.  Making Room for Mercy in Friendships – Bec Crooks at Radiant Magazine
10.  Dr. Jeff LaCour on Suffering, Marriage, & Surrender to God; Video – The Catholic Gentleman

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Open Letter to Priests of Steubenville Diocese – A Concerned Brother Priest at O. S. V.
2.  What Emily Oster Said in ‘The Atlantic’ & Why It is Not Acceptable – Leila Marie Lawler
3.  Priests Must Preach About Sin – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
4.  The Merciless Candidacy of John Fetterman – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
5.  Cardinal Burke & Bishop Schneider Restate Concerns About Restrictions on T. L. M. – Register
6.  Political Manipulation of Synodal Process Doesn’t Reflect Church Mission; Vid – Arroyo, et al.
7.  ‘The View’ Host Calls Republican Women “Roaches” – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
8.  Adios, Democratic Latinos (& Many Others) – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9.  AOC Wistfully Doodles ‘Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez-Musk’ Inside Heart In Notebook; Satire – BB
10.  Abortion Won’t Save Democrats on Tuesday – Alexandra DeSanctis at N. R. O.

Christendom:
Pope Francis Calls for Restoring Christian Unity During Bahrain Visit – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
Former Governor of Hong Kong Criticizes Vatican-China Agreement – Ed. Pentin at N. C. Register

America:
U. S. Bishops Give Your Church Donations to Promote Contraception & Abortion – Lepanto Inst.
How to Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Prayer Rally to Fight Michigan Abortion Proposal is Victim of Pro-Choice Cyber Attack –  C. W. R.

Spirituality:
What Does Silence Know? – Rose of Sharon at Light of Love
Three Simple Prayers for When Praying is Hard – Liesl Bee at Ignitum Today
The Reception of Mercy Begins with Repentance – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Politics:
Racial Identity Politics: A Warning From Sarajevo – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Latest on the Midterms & the Synod; Podcast – Jeanette De Melo/National Catholic Register

Culture:
Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Religion:
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