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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Brain Teaser: A Pope from 1810 Captured on Film – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
2.  Priests & Nuns Lead Beautiful Eucharistic Procession on Streets of NYC – ChurchPOP
3.  Whither Maradiaga – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  Western Australia Abolishes the Seal of Confession – James Parker at MercatorNet
5.  Disgraced North American College Rector Stepping-Down – Complicit Clergy
6.  Former Cleveland Seminarians Allege Sexual Coercion, Inadequate Response – The Pillar
7.  Archdiocese of Santa Fe Contradicts the Holy See Over the SSPX – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Archbishop Wolfgang Haas of Vaduz Won’t Participate in Synod Due to Ideology – CNA
9.  Not Orthodox Enough to Be Protestant – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Satan Loves “Safety” – Joseph R. Wood, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

BEST OF THE REST:
Santa Fe Archdiocese: Woman’s Attempted Ordination Invalid – The Daily Register
Padre Pio Replied to John Paul II’s Letter with a Miracle – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Quotes from the Saints about Sin – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
The Church Is More Like A Hospice, Not A Hospital – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings
Book Review: “Go in Peace” by Pope John Paul II – Mariella Hunt at Ignitum Today
Silvacane Abbey: One of the “Three Sisters” of Provence – Alice Alech at Aleteia
Catholic Priest’s Advice on How to Start Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Vatican Census Shows Catholicism Growing Everywhere but Europe – Religion News Service
Could St. John Paul II be Declared a Doctor of the Church? – The Daily Register
The Merciful Act of Excommunication – Regis Nicoll at Crisis Magazine
Are You Cording Me About Cords?! (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
How Eastern Catholicism Can Help in Our Current Crisis, with Carl Olson (Podcast) – Crisis
My Sacrifice & Yours – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
John Paul II Returns to Comics in Our Newest Publication! – Voyage Comics & Publishing

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:
1.  Books to Wean You Off Your Pandemic-Inspired TV Addiction – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
2.  Sir David Amess – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
3.  The Theological Error in Many Modern Catholic Hymns – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis
4.  When St. Therese Dressed Up as Joan of Arc & the Sad Story of the Pic – S. Robsdottir/Aleteia
5.  How Reliable Is Josephus? – Jimmy Akin
6.  Biden Should Not Receive the Eucharist – George Weigel at First Things
7.  Open Letter to the Catholic Bishops – Mark Mallet at Catholic Stand
8.  The Courtiers of Pope Francis – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
9.  Let the Roman Rite be the Roman Rite in the Reformed Rite – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
10.  Peru’s ‘Lord of Miracles’ Travels in Massive Procession in NYC – ChurchPOP

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Parochial School Finds New Life in the Heart of a Parish – Veronica Nygaard at Crisis Magazine
St. Gaspar, the Hammer of the Freemasons – Fr. Z’s Blog
“The Illustrated Liturgical Year Calendar”, Beautiful New Posters for the TLM – Rorate Cæli
Belonging to Christ: Catholic Poetry – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
A Warning to the Carmelites of Fairfield – Hilary White at OnePeterFive
Twitter & Me – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Thirty Percent Of Churches Expected To Close – Fr. Sean Salai, S.J., at The Washington Times
Catholic Priest’s Advice on How to Start Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Pakistan & England, Orthodoxy & Islamic Extremism – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at Daily Register

Insight & Analysis:
The Dogma of Hell is the Most Terrible Truth – Conor Gallagher at TAN Direction Blog
Active Participation in the Liturgy – Pope John Paul II at Adoremus
Are You Cording Me About Cords?! (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Majority of Catholics Unaware of the Suppression of the TLM, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Are Non-Catholic Christian Schools Booming & Catholic Schools Declining? – Crt Min Rep
Bishop Provost of Lake Charles:  No Suppression of the TLM – Fr. Z’s Blog
Back When We Had a Real Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Vatican Cardinal says Europe Now becoming a ‘Mission Territory’ – Inés San Martín at Crux Now
Learn “The Art of Dying” From Medieval Catholics – George Ryan at uCatholic
Fired for Refusing Vax, Catholic Football Coach Will Sue – Christine Rousselle at CNA via Register
A “Different” Church is a “False” Church – Father David Nix at Padre Peregrino
Music Can Teach Us About Heavenly Beauty – Sophia Institute Press at SpiritualDirection.com
For Nancy Pelosi: A Rose, A Prayer, & a Letter – Sue Ellen Browder at The Daily Register
Christ the King & Halloween – Timothy Flanders at OnePeterFive
Pope Demands Global Tyranny to Enforce Return to Medieval Austerity – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Why I Try (Not) to Swear – Jacqueline St. Claire at Catholic Stand
Truth as a Transcendental – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
How Is Your Relationship With Jesus? – Brian McShane at Catholic Stand
If China moves on Taiwan, what’s the Vatican’s Plan? – Ed Condon at The Pillar
The Heart of St. Francis of Assisi – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Did You Know that the Last Emperor of Austria was a Saint? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
Let The Children Come To Me – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
The Italian Missionaries Who Introduced Christianity to Tibet – Paolo Fucili/Catholic World Report
The Value of Life is Found in the Cross of Christ – Emily C. Hurt at Ignitum Today
How did St. Matthew Go from being a Tax Collector to an Apostle? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
It’s Pachamama Day! – Eccles Is Saved

Straight News:
Rector Fr. Peter Harman to End Term at North American College Seminary in Rome – Register
UK Lawmaker Proposes Adding ‘Amess Amendment’ on Last Rites to Bill – The Daily Register
Nun Released Nearly Five Years after Kidnapping in Mali Thanks God – Walter Sanchez Silva/CNA
Number of Catholics in Asia & Africa Continues to Rise – Hannah Brockhaus at CNA via Register

Other News:
Evidence of De-Evolution – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Raiding Cultures (American Indians) – Ben Butera at The American Catholic

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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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  New Research: Milanese Friar Knew of North America 150 Years before Columbus – Sci-News
2.  Cozzens Tapped to Lead Embattled Crookston Diocese – The Pillar
3.  The Disturbing Case of Father Michael Guidry – Jennifer Roback Morse at The Daily Register
4.  Did Gavin Newsom Murder His Mother? – David Larson at Crisis Magazine
5.  New Catholic, Ex-Anglican Bishop has Goals; Wherein Fr. Z Offers Thoughts – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Denying David Amess the Last Rites was a Dreadful Decision – Brendan O’Neill at Sp!ked
7.  On Making a Good Confession – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
8.  Is the Pope a Protestant? – Damian Thompson at The Spectator
9.  Two Macabre Images Come Together: The Squid Game &. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Proof St. Joseph was Not Old with Dr. Brant Pitre – Matthew Leonard

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Now There’s a Computer Font Based on St. Teresa of Avila’s Handwriting – Z. Caldwell at Aleteia
Feelings, Emotions, & Prayer as Catharsis – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
More Reasons Catholics Aren’t Marrying – Rachel Hoover at Crisis Magazine
Catholic Priest’s Advice on How to Start Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Twitter is Where Catholics Go to Dance with the Devil – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
College is a Waste of Time – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
30 Things Catholics Need For Spiritual Survival – Catholic-Link

BEST OF THE REST:

Insight & Analysis:
The Little-Known History of Papal Assassinations – Jacqueline Burkepile at ChurchPOP
What You Need To Know About Private Revelations – Will Wright at Catholic-Link
Are You Cording Me About Cords?! (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
5 Spiritual Benefits from the Year of St. Joseph – Chris Meadows at Simply Catholic
‘Pregnant People’ Terminology Prompts Backlash from Women – Lauretta Brown at Daily Register
Roe v. Wade: Unconstitutional & Unjust – Patrick Lee at Catholic News Agency
Good Samaritan Arrested for Looting – Eccles Is Saved
The Common Framework of Human Knowledge – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Solemn Choral Evensong at Our Lady of Walsingham Cathedral – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
Truth, Unrealism, & the Danger of Skepticism – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
How the Chinese Communist Party Sees Organized Religion – CNA via Catholic World Report
My Soul Shall Be Healed: Off the Shelf with Terry Modica – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Ex-Anglican Bishop: As a Catholic, I Want to Help the Persecuted Abroad & . . . – CNA/Register
Mary as the Special Patroness of the United States – John Paul Sonnen at TAN Direction Blog

Straight News:
Priest Who Sought to Give Last Rites to UK MP Says He Respects Police Decision – CNA/Register
Sad Times: L.A. Renaming Serra Park – Kevin J. Jones at Catholic News Agency
Francis Names USCCB Evangelization Chair as New Bishop of Crookston Diocese – CNA/Register

Other News:
Bidenese – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Meanwhile, Back in the El Pueblo Dominion of Canada – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

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.  How a Little-known Apparition in Belgium is Renewing Lives – Patti Maguire Armstrong
2.  Can Smoking a Pipe Benefit the Soul? Why This Catholic Pipe Maker Says It Does – ChrchPOP
3.  ‘Peak Jesuit’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
4.  Exorcist Details His Ongoing Battle Against Demons in New Book about Possession – Rel Unpl
5.  Those Evil Anonymous Bloggers – One Mad Mom
6.  Dying Catholic UK MP Denied Last Rites – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Exorcist Diary: A Wild, Dark Week – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
8.  Murdered British Lawmaker David Amess Was Catholic, Pro-Life – J. McKeown/CNA/Register
9.  The Bold Speech of Bishop Schneider – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
10.  12 Catholic Etsy Shops to Support as Christmas Draw Closer – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Ask Father: If Women Can’t be Priests, Can They be Deacons? – Fr. Z’s Blog
When Angels Are Disguised as Tramps – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Praises the George Floyd Protests as True Good Samaritans – Daffey Thoughts
St. Teresa of Avila – For Love Alone – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Jesus was Not a Pacifist – Marlon De La Torre, Ph.D., at Knowing is Doing
Catholic Priest’s Advice on How to Start Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Bishop Nazir Ali’s Conversion to Catholicism – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Insight & Analysis:
One Thing to Change the World – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Dramas of Decline & Fall – Gregory Wolfe at First Things
Are You Cording Me About Cords?! (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling

Was Pope John Paul I Murdered? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
Pope Francis, the Problem of Responding to Abuses – Andrea Gagliarducci at MondayVatican
Pelosi & the Popes . . . Two Meetings, Two Versions – The Wanderer via Complicit Clergy
Progressive Cardinal of DC Pours Praise on America’s Embattled Press – Get Religion
A “Unique” Expression of the Roman Rite, But Remember. . .TLM is the Big Threat – Fr. Z’s Blog
Schism, Scandal, or Sideshow? What’s a Bishop to do about ‘womenpriests’ – JD Flynn/The Pillar
Ask Father: Can a Bishop Forbid People from Attending Masses of the SSPX? – Fr. Z’s Blog
They Knew & They Let It Happen: Uncovering Child Abuse in the Church – Boston Globe/Cmp Clrg
What Is The Second Vatican Council &, Why Did It Create Controversy – Will Wright/Catholic-Link
Marxism, the Real Origins of “Woke,” & the Christian Response – Matthew Leonard
Pastoral & Parental Bishops – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
How Padre Pio Helped Me Overcome My Fear of Christian Mysticism – SpiritualDirection.com
Card. Burke Says He is Recovering from the Virus, Urges Catholics to Pray the Rosary – Register
Compliance & Genocide – Father David Nix at Padre Peregrino
Abortion: ‘A Terrible Trade in Lies, Misery & Death Exists in Society’ – K.V. Turley at Daily Register
Surprise! A Godly Life is a Joyful Life – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
‘The Facebook Files’: The Many Faces of Social Media Reveal a Harmful Side – The Daily Register
The Offertory Vir erat from the Book of Job – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Suffering Before Glory – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Understanding True Ultramontanism – José Antonio Ureta at OnePeterFive

Straight News:
Illustrated Liturgical Year Calendar for Children – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
New Book Highlights Mary’s Lesser Known Apparitions – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Spanish Start-Up Aims to be Amazon of Online Sales for Contemplatives – Inés San Martín/Crux
“Pro-Life Champion”: UK Politician Stabbed to Death Was Pro-Life & Catholic – ChurchPOP
Catholic Sites Suffered 100+ Acts of Vandalism, Arson Since May 2020 – Mt Hadro/CNA/Register
Sir David Amess – ‘Public Servant of the Highest Principles’ – Christopher Lamb at The Tablet

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.  Anglican Bishop Converts Because Catholic Church Doesn’t Adapt to the Modern World – CMR
2.  Ex-Anglican Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali Converts to Catholicism – Damian Thompson
3.  English Catholic Prelates Told Nazir-Ali Not to Convert – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
4.  University of Notre Dame Celebrates Sodomy – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  More Bad News about the Philadelphia Carmel – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  A Scientist Describes the Miracle of the Sun at Fatima – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
7.  Trained by Jesuits, Now Called to be a Wymyn Priest – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Let’s Go Brandon! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  The Managed Decline of the Catholic Church – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
10.  Interview with Exorcist Fr. Vincent Lampert (YouTube) – Matt Fradd at Pints with Aquinas

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Vestments Worn By Catholic Priests – J. Burkepile/ChurchPOP
Revisiting My Post About Dating Outside the Church – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
The 8 Martyrs of Arima Proclaimed the Name of Jesus to the End – Luke O’Hara at Daily Register
Catholic Priest’s Advice on How to Start Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Seriously, Synodal? – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

BEST OF THE REST:
Wayward Shepherds, Scattered Sheep – Fr. Timothy V. Vaverek at The Catholic Thing
Making Dystopia: The Rise of Ugly Modern Church Architecture – J.P. Sonnen/TAN Direction Blog
Are You Cording Me About Cords?! (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
German Synodal Path Dominated by Political Activists with Radical Demands – Edward Pentin
5 Important Lessons From St. Teresa of Ávila – Fr. Roger Landry at The Daily Register
Remembering 1066 – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
The “Mystery-Clauses”: Uniting Verbal & Mental Prayer in the Rosary – Tom’s Digest
What is the Origin of the St. Michael Prayer? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
Atypical Colour Combinations Seen in Historical Vestments – Sh. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Never Stop Buying Flowers – John Clark at The Daily Register
The Catholic Woman Who Pioneered the Field of Archaeology – Kat. Price at Church Life Journal
7 Things Few People Know About St. Francis of Assisi – Erin Rebar at EpicPew
Is There a Concerted Campaign to Silence Parents? – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer at The Daily Register
Christianity is About Embracing the Truth – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Misguided Compassion Hurts the Homeless & the Rest of Us Too – E. Benson at Return to Order
The Journey to the First Ordinariate Mass in NYC & Beyond – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society

Straight News:
Abp. Cordileone Clarifies Pelosi’s Papal Visit Not an Endorsement of Abortion Views – Register
Dallas Diocese Threatens To Expel Kids Whose Parents Opposed Mask Mandate – The Daily Wire
Judge Again Blocks NY Med Worker Vax Mandate Without Religious Exemption – Daily Register
The Liturgical Movement Between 2 Centuries: Live Discussion Today – New Liturgical Movement

Other News:
The Myth of the Stolen Country – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Solid Sociological Data Suggest the Liberal Experiment in the Church Has Failed – TACatholic
Meanwhile, Back in the People’s Republic of Canada – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  St. Joseph’s Celestial Appearance at Fatima – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Daily Register
2.  The Horan of Babylon on Why Catholics Should Use Preferred Gender Pronouns. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Fr. Gordon MacRae Marks 27 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment – Beyond These Stone Walls
4.  Deacon Steven Greydanus is Appalled – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
5.  The John Paul II Pontifical Institute in Turmoil – Richard A. Spinello at Crisis Magazine
6.  Vatican Smiles on Pelosi, Undercuts US Bishops – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
7.  ArchD. of Newark “Vicariously Liable” for Employing Theodore McCarrick – New York Post
8.  Dean Resigns After Filming of Questionable Music Video in Toledo Cathedral – Daily Register
9.  Biden’s Life Insurance Policy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  French Bishops Waffle on the Confessional Seal – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholic Priest’s Advice on How to Start Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
How To Smoke A Pipe Like Chesterton & Gandalf – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman
Are You Cording Me About Cords?! (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Immorality of the Mass Vaccination Program – Part II – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
From the Dadaist Dreamworld of the Fishwrap – Fr. Z’s Blog
Mind, Matter, Free Will: Water off a Duck’s Back – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today

BEST OF THE REST:

Insight & Analysis:
Selective Bewilderment – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Assault on the Seal & Creeping Incrementalism – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Question of Continuity of 1962 Missal & 1970 Missal: The Sunday Gospels – Rorate Cæli
Clandestine Ordinations Against Church Law: Lessons from Cardinals Wojtyła & Slipyj – 1P5
Collapse of Greco-Roman Paganism & Rise of Christianity in 4th Century – Gloria Romanorum
Ouija Boards: Everything You Need to Know – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Sloppy Clergy Abuse Report From France Stirs Up Bigots in Public Radio – TheMediaReport.com
Surviving “Synodality” – John A. Monaco at Crisis Magazine

How Metaphysical Certitudes Anchor Proofs for God – D Bonnette PhD/Homiletic & Pastoral Rev.
Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
John Paul I, ‘The Smiling Pope,’ to be Beatified After Miracle Approved by Pope – Daily Register
The Hard Work of being a Catholic Thinker – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
We All Are Called to Sainthood; Why Do So Few Get There? – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Aquinas on Leadership: Helping Your People Make a Decision – Fr. Nathan Cromly at DGRfC
Only for Canonists – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Church Teaching Is Not Up for Vote – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine
Two Jesus Statues Vandalized in Miami – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Italian Court Lifts Torzi Restrictions in Setback for Vatican Prosecutors – The Pillar

Straight News:
Pope’s Double Standard Toward the Swiss Guards – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Oxford Pub that Hosted JRR Tolkien & CS Lewis Saved from Closure – Charles Collins at Crux
Return to Beauty: Catholic Art Institute Conf. in Chicago, October 24 – New Liturgical Movement
Archbishop Broglio: Catholic Troops Can Refuse Vax – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Divine Worship Mass for St. John Henry Newman in Philadelphia – New Liturgical Movement
Couple to Couple League Marks 50th Anniv., Launch of Fertility Science Inst. – Ignitum Today
Una Voce International: New Edition of Gregorius Magnus Magazine – Jos. Shaw at Rorate Cæli

Other News:
Nazi America – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
VP of Dominion Voting Machines, Eric Coomer, is a Trump Hater – D McClarey JD/TACatholic

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Before & After: St. Joseph’s Chapel at St. Dominic’s Parish, Brick, NJ – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  Ronald Knox as Spiritual Master – David Deavel at The Imaginative Conservative
3.  What Heaven Must Be Like – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
4.  Satanists & New Prolife Catholics Dealt Setback – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
5.  The Strange Race for Chair of the USCCB Liturgy Committee – Ed Condon at The Pillar
6.  Papabile & Conclave in Sight, Operation Sant-Egido – Sandro Magister via L’Espresso
7.  How Should Catholics Celebrate Halloween? – Jordan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
8.  Mario Cardinal Grech is Thankful that Christendom is Kaput – D. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
9.  Pelosi & Francis – Observations – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  The Neuroses of Upper Middle-Class People – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Call for Courageous Priests – Patrick O’Hearn at TAN Direction Blog
Synodality Raises Many QuestionsFr. Raymond de Souza at The Daily Register
Healing & Reconciliation – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Where Do We Find Purgatory in the Bible? – John Martignoni at Catholic Exchange
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
Pope Discusses Climate Change with Pelosi as Abortion Storm Rages in Calif. – Catholic Herald

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Why Should I Use Holy Water? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
Physical & Mental Benefits of Meditating on the Rosary – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Arizona Food Blogger (& Catholic Convert) Sarah Garone – Alexandra Greeley at Daily Register

Liturgy:
The Hidden Meanings of Catholic Sacred Vessels – Jacqueline Burkepile at ChurchPOP
From Extemporaneity to Fixity of Form: The Grace of Liturgical Stability – New Liturgical Mvmnt

Vocations:
What is a Catechist Certification, & How Do I Get One? – Credible Catholic at Credible Catholic
Meet the Volunteer Friar Firefighters Started by St. Maximilian Kolbe – The Daily Register

The Eucharist:
A Protestant Discovers the Real St. Francis (Video) – Dr. Ma. Jo Burchard/Coming Home Network

Saints:
Prayer to Blessed Carlo Acutis for a Miracle – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Blessed Carlo Acutis: His Life, His Miracles & His Legacy – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Literature:
Friendship & Evangelization –Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at CatholicCulture.org
A Masterclass on the Catholic Church’s Diplomatic Mission – Jonathan Liedl at The Daily Register

Theology:
How Mary is the New Eve – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand

Et Cetera. . .:
Baby Steps You Can Take to Clean the Closet (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling

Secular Politics:
Meanwhile, Back in Australia S.S.R. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Documentation of Superior Effectiveness of Natural Immunity to the Virus – Steve Ray

The Diabolical:
Secular Halloween is Nearly Upon Us. . .What Counsel can an Exorcist Give? – Slaying Dragons
How Do I Leave Freemasonry – Explained – David Gray at DavidLGray.info

Church Politics:
Who Needs Synodality? – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Abp. de Moulins-Beaufort on Clumsy Wording on Confessional Seal with Interior Minister – Rgstr

History:
The Real Columbus & the Crisis of The WestFr. Seán Connolly at The Catholic World Report

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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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  13 Ideas for Restoring the Catholic Roots of Halloween – C. Salvucci at Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  The World of Marian Apparitions: Off the Shelf with Adam Blai – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
3.  Disturbed at America Magazine – One Mad Mom
4.  Mass Nightmares: Christ the Redeemer, Lake Orion, Michigan – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
5.  A Catholic in a Time of Crisis with Bishop Athanasius Schneider (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine
6.  Catholic University Institutes Pride Week Featuring Drag Queen Gayla – Fr Salai SJ/Wash. Tms
7.  Msgr. Philippe Bordeyne, Destroying Humanæ Vitæ by a Thousand Qualifications – Register
8.  The Revolution Will Not Be Televised – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  The Often-Disappointing Quality of the Prayer of the Faithful – Msgr. Charles Pope
10.  Why are Vatican II Proponents Concerned about All the Wrong Things – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Ex-Swiss Guard Explains Why He Resigned for Not Taking Mandatory Vax – Edward Pentin
A Stumbling Block for Classical Utilitarianism; Water Off a Duck’s Back – A Cavallo/Ignitum Today
Does Anyone Know the Point of the Synod? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
Pope Names Master of Ceremonies for Vatican Papal Liturgies – H. Brockhaus/CNA/Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Pope Francis, London Real Estate Trial can become a Boomerang – Andrea Gagliarducci at MV
The Fair Beginning of a Time: Brave Knights – John Paul Sonnen at TAN Direction Blog
How Does US Abortion Law Compare to Those in European Countries – Brockhaus/CNA/Register
Baby Steps You Can Take to Clean the Closet (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
How the Late Exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth Discovered His Vocation to the Priesthood – Aleteia
KofC Documentary Shows the Enduring Faith of Native American Catholics – Pet. Jesserer Smith
Did Cecilia Marogna Help Secure a Kidnapped Nun’s Release? – The Pillar
Gender Theory: A Destructive Anthropology – Part II – Antonio Galindo at Catholic Stand
Defenders of Columbus Try to Save Explorer from “Cancel Culture” – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
Who Controls a Child’s Education? – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
Catholic Political Influence: The Elected. . .& the Elect – Jef. A. Mirus, Ph.D. at CatholicCulture.org

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.  Confusion, Contradictions, & Clarity – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
2.  Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego Attacks EWTN – Gerard O’Connell/America Magazine
3.  Exorcist Diary: Demons are Terrified – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
4.  Pope Francis, Ultra-Conservative? – Ed Condon at The Pillar
5.  Archbishop Cordileone Discusses Satanists’ Support for Abortion – CNA via CWR
6.  Why Did This Public Ultrasound Enrage Abortion Activists? – Francisco Veneto at Aleteia
7.  Parishioners in Deep Grief of Removal of Dominicans from Historic New Haven Church – Reg
8.  Why the Attempt to Return the Church to the ’70s Will Fail; Video – A Moore OP/V for Victory!
9.  Remember. . . the Real Problem is the Traditional Latin Mass! – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Bishop Athanasius Schneider Discusses Real Liturgical Renewal – Complicit Clergy

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Texas A&M Getting a New Catholic Church for Growing Campus Ministry – John Burger at Aleteia
Seeking Guidance, Finding Jesus in the Church – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Ask Father: Blessing of Guns & Ammo – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
Misbegotten Males & the Sexist Aquinas – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
What is the Golden Legend? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
What Does Heaven Cost? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
From Anglican Priest to Catholic Layman; Andrew Petiprin, YouTube – Creedal Theology & Culture

Liturgy:
Wesley’s Method: Frequent Prayer & the Daily Office – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society Blog
The Doctors of the Church in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Story of the First Ever Anglican Use Mass in NYC – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society Blog

Et Cetera. . .:
President Biden’s Pick for Vatican Ambassador: Former Sen. Joe Donnelly – The Daily Register
Baby Steps You Can Take to Clean the Closet (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling

Philosophy:
Thomistic Institute Talk – John Brungardt

History:
“Liquid bread”: An Introduction to Monk-Made Beer – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Why the Catholic Church Isn’t a Democracy – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Sacred Scripture:
Does the New Testament Support Communism? – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Exchange

Pontificate of Francis:
Opportunities Missed – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Scandals:
7 Things Catholics Need to Know About the French Report on Sexual Abuse – Daily Register
Questionable Statistics in the French Abuse Report – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org

Secular Politics:
An Alternative Religious-Exemption Form – Fr. David Nix at Padre Peregrino

Culture of Death:
Does Excommunicating Pro-Abortion Politicians Do Anything? – Fr. David Nix at Padre Peregrino
Voodoo & Its Enchantments – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
Gender Theory: A Destructive Anthropology – Antonio Galindo at Catholic Stand
The Trauma Abortion Has On Men (with Nathan Misirian) – Jn. Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman

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

AFTERNOON ISSUE:

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

Want Stronger Catholics? Teach Poetry – Matthew Anderson at The Catholic Thing
Do We Want Comfort or Do We Want Christ? – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
How to Unite Mind, Soul, & Body Against Sin – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at Aleteia
The Secret Desert Wisdom Every Man Needs – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman
Holy Orders – Fr. David Nix at Padre Peregrino
Battle Ready: No Mental Prayer, No Holiness – Fr. Ermatinger at TAN Direction Blog
Eye of the Needle a Gate? Five Biblical Myths Debunked – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
7 Faith-Filled Books to Add to Your Children’s Reading List – The Daily Register
Can You Skip Purgatory & Go Straight to Heaven? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Can the Devil Work Through Good People? – Dan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Penances – Michelle McDaniel at The Pillar
How I’m Learning to Bring Even My Smallest Burdens to God – Christina Ferguson at Radiant

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

NIGHT ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Devil Had a Field Day & Almost Won – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
2.  It’s Called a Paternity Case Honey – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  Watered Down Christianity Only Gets it Half Right – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
4.  2SLGBTQQIAA++ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  “All the Elements of the Roman Rite”? Mythbusting – Mat. Hazell at New Liturgical Movement
6.  Francis Opens the Synod Quoting Congar: “We Must Make a Different Church” – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Meanwhile, Back in Soviet Australia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  What’s Wrong with This Picture: Pope Happily Meets Death Monger – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Mendacity, The TLM Survey, & Pope Francis – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
10.  Ask Father: St. Irenaeus. . . Doctor of the Church? – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Baby Steps You Can Take to Clean the Closet (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pope Francis & Nancy Pelosi Meet at the Vatican – Catholic News Agency via The Daily Register
A Stumbling Block for Classical Utilitarianism – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
Do a ‘Celebration of Life’ Well after the Funeral Liturgy & Don’t Forgo the Funeral – Fr. McDonald

BEST OF THE REST:
Miguel de Cervantes & the Battle of Lepanto – Sarah Metts at Catholic Exchange
What is Original Sin? – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Pontifical Mass of Blessed Karl of Austria in California, Oct. 21 – New Liturgical Movement
The Assent to Truth, Goodness, & Beauty – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
What is a Synod in the Catholic Church? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Christian Socialism: Can They Truly Co-Exist? – Michael Cunningham at Catholic365.com
St. Irenaeus on Apostolic Doctrine – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Should Christians Believe in Karma? – Chris Stefanick at The Daily 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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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Catholic Mom Debunks 5 Common Excuses for Not Praying the Rosary – ChurchPOP
2.  Bishop Caggiano of Bridgeport Has Good Terms Regarding Traditionis Custodes – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Catholic Students Must Appeal to Secular Court to Guard Religious Faith at Catholic U. – NYP
4.  Repeating This Like a Metronome: Legion of “Christ” Has No Reason to Exist – Dyspeptic. . .
5.  Buyer’s Remorse? Marriage, Divorce, & Declarations of Nullity – Joe Tevington/Catholic Stand
6.  The Clash of Angels – Conor Gallagher at TAN Direction Blog
7.  Bemused Dallas Catholic Mom Reacts to Bishop Burns Vax Policies – Complicit Clergy
8.  Vatican Agency Directly Tied to Communism, Abortion, & Witchcraft (Video) – Lepanto Inst.
9.  The Incredibly Obvious. . . the Problem in the Church Today is . . . The TLM! – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Delusional – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Priest’s Advice on Fundraising; Church Money Book Review – Catholic Fundraiser
To Banish the TLM to the Catacombs – Father David Nix at Padre Peregrino
A New Film: “Saint”, Teresa of Ávila – Coco Blignaut at Catholic Stand

Liturgy:
2/3’s of US Catholics Unaware of Pope’s New Restrictions on TLM – C. Blazina at Pew Research

Et Cetera. . .:
CWR Interviews Me on My New Documentary “Abraham, Father of Faith & Works” – Steve Ray
7 Reasons for Organizing the Closet Now; Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling

Saints:
The Legacy of Assisi – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine

Education:
Increasingly Diverse Families Embrace Home Schooling Amid Pandemic – L. Brown at Register

Secular Politics:
Gaseous Biden – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Irony & the Germans Haven’t Been on Speaking Terms for a Very Long time – The Amrcn Catholic
Dangerous Domestic Terrorists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Scandals:
What the French Abuse Report Says – The Pillar
Scandal-Ridden Legionaries of Christ Named in Pandora Papers – Inés San Martín at Crux Now

History:
The Catholic Problem of History – Prime Matters
Battle of Lepanto: 450th Anniversary of Defeat of Muslims in Bay of Patras – Steve Ray
The Glorious Martyrdom before Lepanto – Roberto de Mattei at OnePeterFive

Church Politics:
Cashing in on the Devil? – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at CatholicCulture.org

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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