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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Where Is Peter? – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
2.  Can an Ecumenical Councils Ever be Failures? Yes – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Liturgical Fallout of the 70s – Philippa Martyr, Ph.D., at The Catholic Weekly
4.  Gloria Purvis & Dawn Eden Bravely Discuss the Sins of Others – David Griffey/Daffey Thoughts
5.  Time to Repair Flawed English Translation in Gospel of 25th Sunday of OT – Fr. A. McDonald
6.  Exorcist Diary: Satan’s Six Messages – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
7.  New Report Reveals Ongoing Sexual Predation in Catholic Seminaries; Vid. – Complicit Clergy
8.  A Life-Changing Revelation – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
9.  Taylor Marshall: Pope Francis Insults Cardinal Burke – Mt. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
10.  Fishwrap Posts about a Profound Spiritual Experience, Probably Demonic. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Other Religious Objection to the Vaccine Mandate – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
Australia Descends Into a Warsaw Pact NightmareD McClarey JD/The American Catholic
Padre Pio’s Spiritual Daughter Remembers His Sanctity – Joseph Pronechen/The Daily Register
Postmodernism, Relativism Shattered: Gödel’s Incompleteness Theorems – Ignitum Today
Great Homily by Courageous Priest, Fatima Warnings Coming to Pass – Creative Minority Report
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
There is No Way I would have the Patience for This – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Chanting the Novus Ordo – John T. Knowles at First Things
Can Conservative & Traditional Catholics Unite? (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine
“Quality of Life” & Salvific Suffering – Brian McShane at Catholic Stand

Quality Insight & Analysis:
Ask Father: Purchased a Former Masonic Temple. . . Now What? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dark End-of-Summer Catholic Novels – Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., at Aleteia
Exorcist Diary: Upping Your Game – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at SpiritualDirection.com
The Fall of Lucifer – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis, what is Your Approach to Theological Questions? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Mon Vat
Walking Together – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
2023 Synod Faces a Credibility & Practicality Gap – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza/The Daily Register
Prayers, Not Thoughts – David G Bonagura, Jr. at The Catholic Thing

Church News:
Canadian Archbishop: Only Fully Vaccinated can Attend Mass – CNA/Catholic World Report
What Did Pope Francis Say? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
San Gennaro 2021: St. Januarius’ Blood Liquefies for the Second Time – The Daily Register

Did the Blessed Virgin Mary Save a Lost Autistic Tot? – Angie Raphael at News (AU)
The Incredible Success of Famileo, the Startup that Helps Families Stay Connected – Aleteia
Priest’s Rumored Involvement in IRA Bombings in Lawsuit Against Derry Diocese – Daily Register
Catholic Doctors Oppose AMA’s Call to Remove Gender from Birth Certificates – Aleteia

Secular News:
Thomas More Society Offers Legal Help to Those Seeking Vax Exemptions – Complicit Clergy
Read All About It: Prints & Pants (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Supreme Court Poised to Hear Biggest Challenge to Roe v Wade in 48 Years – CNA

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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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

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

1.  A Murderer Became So Devout Awaiting Execution His Beatification Was Proposed – uCthlc
2.  Suffering When Our Children Lack Faith – Paul Chaloux at Catholic Exchange
3.  The Secret To Being A Successful Man – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman
4.  Do You Have Twenty Minutes A Day For Your Bible? – Richard Maffeo at Catholic365.com
5.  A New Website of the Little Office of the Virgin Mary – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6.  Women of Character, Then & Now – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
7.  Struggling With Fasting? These Resources Will Help – Becky Roach at Catholic-Link
8.  The Miraculous Eleventh Century Plague Crucifix of San Miniato –  Liturgical Arts Journal
9.  What Does “Fiat” Mean? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
10.  True Greatness Means Smallness in This World – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Why I Pray the Rosary – Jeffrey Stevens at Catholic365.com
The Oldest Hospital in Europe was Founded by a Pope – V. M. Traverso at Aleteia

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

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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINK:
1.  The Largest Catholic Parish Church in the US Will Soon be in California – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
2. 
A Brief Consideration of Two Blessed Sacrament Chapels in Padua – Liturgical Arts Journal
3.  Mary & the Protestants – Casey Chalk at The Catholic Thing
4.  Bishop John Stowe Buck Breaks His Priests & Deacons – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
5.  Some People Should Never be Allowed to Teach Christian Doctrine – D Griffey/Daffey Thoughts
6.  Sorry, the End Isn’t Near – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream

7.  So Says Pope Francis – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
8.  Benedict XVI Breaks Silence: Intro to New Volume in an Anthology Series – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Joseph Against the Pandemic Tyranny – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
10.  Porkies – Fr. Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Biden Contradicts Faith, Reason, & Himself – Michael Warsaw at The Daily Register
Read All About It: Prints & Pants (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Some Dare Call It Treason – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Conscience Rights – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Qoheleth Is Right That All Things Are Vanity – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand

Physical Home as Common Ground – John Cuddeback at LifeCraft
The Ossuary Chapel of San Martino della Battaglia – Shawn R. Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal

Quality Insight & Analysis:
The Ozarks – A Missionary Field for Catholics – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Some Old Friends . . . Newman . . . Dix . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Be Not Afraid: You Can Homeschool – Emily Landreaux at Crisis Magazine

Church News:
Number of Deacons Declines – Catholic News Service
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Bishop Stowe of Lexington Orders Unvaccinated Priests Not to Minister to Sick – CV
Hidden Costs: When For-Profit Chains Buy Catholic Hospitals – Mk Pattison/CNS/Crux

Secular News:
Are the Culture Wars Over? – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
The Cruelty of American Airlines on an Asthmatic 2 Year Old – 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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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Argentine “Mother Teresa” was Former Super Model Who Embraced the Poor – Pittaro/Aleteia
2.  Millions Convert to Christianity After Norm Macdonald Reboots Show in Heaven – TACatholic
3.  The Lies of the Devil & the Empty Promises of the World – Msgr. Charles Pope at Communit. . .
4.  Did You Know that a Catholic Priest Invented the Bulletproof Vest? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
5.  Ember Days Are Here Again: Time to Fast & Pray for Christian Vocations – AC Society
6.  5 Good Reasons to Become (or Remain!) a Catholic Christian – Nishant Xavier at OnePeterFive
7.  Fr. Altman Buys Wisconsin Home Amid Diocesan Conflict – The Pillar
8.  Francis Knows the Church is in a Rut, But does He Know Why – J Mirus PhD/Catholic Culture
9.  Stay Classy Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Lost Masterpiece was Hanging in New York Church for Years – John Burger at Aleteia

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholic School Dis-enrolls Occult Trans Student, Lib Catholics Pounce – CMR
Confronting Your Darkest Fears With Light – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Chesterton Schools Network Continues to Grow Its Ranks – The Daily Register
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
The FBI is Corrupt to the Bone – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
How did St. Helena Find the True Cross of Jesus Christ? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Pope Francis: ‘Abortion Is More Than a Problem, It’s Murder’ – uCatholic
How to Practice for Martyrdom – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
Paris & Lyon: Orphrey Variations in French Vestment Design – Liturgical Arts Journal
How Mary’s Heart Was Pierced By a Sword – Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet at Catholic Exchange

Quality Insight & Analysis:
What Impedes Laws on Impeded Popes? – Ed Condon at The Pillar
Regarding Communion, Pope Francis Offers Much to Chew on in His In-Flight Remarks – OSV
Another Lesson from a Conciliar Failure – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Tie the Millstone – Matt Kappadakunnel at Crisis Magazine
Benedict XVI: Legalization of Same-Sex Marriage is ‘a Distortion of Conscience’ – CWR
The Miracle of the Loaves & Fish: Beyond the Math into Balance – G. Garnica/Catholic Stand
Dante’s Hell & Our Humanity – Dov Lerner at Public Discourse

Ecclesial News:
Jesuit High School in California Accused of Teaching Critical Race Theory – Daily Register
My New Book in Paperback! – Dan Beaudoin at Ζήστε ζεστό
10 Highlights from the Eucharistic Congress in Hungary – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Catholics the Most Vaccinated Religious Group, New Study Shows – The Daily Register
Monsignor John Brady, Rest In Peace – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick, M.C.I.T.L., at A Priest Life
5 Phrases from the Psalms when Suffering Seems Overwhelming – Kathleen Hattrup/Aleteia
UK Ordinariate to Host Sunday Facebook Live Q&A on New Daily Office – AC Society

Secular News:
Insert Name:_________(e.g., Priest, Prelate, Politician, Predator) – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Rules Are For Serfs – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Viability & Maybe ‘Roe v. Wade’ Goes on Trial – Lauretta Brown at The Daily Register
Tech Lords Strike at Live Action – Donald R. 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.  Another Great Catholic Obituary – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
2.  Five Inexpensive Ways to Give Your Space a Catholic touch – Claire Collins at Radiant
3.  3 Great Books to Get to Know the Church Fathers – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
4.  The Stonyhurst Vestments: Catholic Vestments of Tudor England – Liturgical Arts Journal
5.  Is Remaining Silent About Sin Mortally Sinful? – E. Christian Brugger/The Daily Register
6.  The Reason Michelangelo’s Moses has Horns – Aleteia
7.  News: Pope Francis Approved of Same-Sex Legal Unions? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  On Abortion & Communion, the Pope Temporizes – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
9.  Ask Father: Is It Sinful to Make or Use Vax Passports? – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. 
Requiescat In Pace: Norm Macdonald – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Affirmation: Gender Dysphoria – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
When England Goes Back to Walsingham – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
What Is a Marriage Convalidation? – Michael Heinlein at Simply Catholic
Our Lady’s Seven Sorrows – Alexandra Reis at Ignitum Today
Mel Gibson Talks Pope Francis, Cancelled Priests, Bad Bishops, & TLM Latin Mass – CMR
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Bishops are Primary Liturgists of Dioceses; How to Improve the Situation – Fr. Allan McDonald

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Every Kind Of Suffering Is An Invitation From God – Danielle Bean at Catholic-Link
It’s Time to Strive for Order Instead of Balance, Here’s Why – Chloe Langr at Radiant
Give Siblings the Blessings of More Siblings – Jen Dunlap at Bright Families
4 Catholic Ways to Mourn Victims of a Tragedy – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Quality Insight & Analysis:
Lessons from a Failed Council & a Failed Reform – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Living Well on Earth & Entering Heaven: The Nineteen Types of Judgment – Peter Kreeft
Why Be Catholic & Not Just Christian: Understanding Protestantism – Catholic East Texas
In Defense of Preserving Readings in Latin – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
Against Sedevacantism: Errors Concerning Supplied Jurisdiction – OnePeterFive
From Mocking Jesus to Worshipping Him – Jeff Shott at The Coming Home Network
Our Greatest Poet: Celebrating Dante after 700 Years – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at CWR
Building Saints: The Importance & Practice of Obedience – Jeff Minick at Seton Magazine
Unity Can Only Come from God, Ordinariate Bishop Tells Prayer Breakfast – CNA
Learning & Progress in the Spiritual Life & Beyond – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Monica, Augustine, & the Power of Prayer – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™

Church News:
Fr. Danny Roussel of Baton Rouge Remembered as a ‘Devoted Priest’ – CNA/CWR
Most Religious People Who Actually Attend Mass Didn’t Vote for “Catholic” Biden – Fr. McDonald

Urgent Prayers Needed for Kidnapped Nigerian Priest – J. Atemanke/CNA/Daily Register

Secular News:
Making the Taliban Great Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Seven Days in January – Donald R. 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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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A ‘Great Books’ List for Children? A Catholic Teacher Takes Up the Task – Angelus News
2.  Catholic Bibles: A Guide to Current Catholic Translations – MaybeToday.org
3.  Our Restored Church: A First Look – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick, M.C.I.T.L., at A Priest Life
4. 
Exorcist Tells What CNN Got Wrong in Story About Ghostly Encounters – P. Armstrong/Register
5.  They Lied About Tolkien – David Mills at The Stream
6.  What You’re Doing When You Vax-Shame Priests, & What to do Instead – Sticking the Corners
7.  Come the Revolution, She’ll be the First Up Against the Wall – D McClarey JD/TACatholic
8.  Engaging Your Faith With Beeswax Candles: The Smells & Bells of the Church – ChurchPOP
9.  The Fix Is In, California Edition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Shadows of the Liturgy – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED
Why Did Pope Francis Say the Death Penalty is ‘Inadmissible’? – Msgr. Charles Pope at OSV
We Are All Anti-Vaxxers Now – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Why Adopting the ESV-CE Lectionary Could Advance the Ordinariate Mission – AC Society
Marriage Needs Tending Like a Lovely Garden – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez. at Catholic Stand
Dante’s Message From the Underworld to Today’s World – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D./Daily Register
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Interview with Tony of Reverent Catholic Mass – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity

The Eucharist:
Encouraging Perseverance – The Christian Response – John Clark at Seton Magazine

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Just How Does God’s ‘Perfect’ Mercy & Justice Work? – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Engaging Your Faith With Beeswax Candles: The Smells & Bells of the Church – ChurchPOP
Exorcist Tells What CNN Got Wrong in Story About Ghostly Encounters – P. Armstrong/Register
A Catholic Answer to Suffering – Catholic Exchange
3 Habits of the Saints to Imitate – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Literature:
Dante’s Message From the Underworld to Today’s World – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D./Daily Register
They Lied About Tolkien – David Mills at The Stream
A ‘Great Books’ List for Children? A Catholic Teacher Takes Up the Task – Angelus News

Liturgy:
Shadows of the Liturgy – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Interview with Tony of Reverent Catholic Mass – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Synthesis? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Sacred Scripture:
Why Adopting the ESV-CE Lectionary Could Advance the Ordinariate Mission – AC Society
Acts of the Apostles Authorship – Michael Heinlein at Simply Catholic
Catholic Bibles: A Guide to Current Catholic Translations – MaybeToday.org

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
Marriage Needs Tending Like a Lovely Garden – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez. at Catholic Stand
5 Ways For Catholic Teachers To Prepare For The School Year – Jose Gonzalez at Catholic-Link
10 Quotes That Prove The Papacy Is Ancient – William Hemsworth at EpicPew

Culture of Life:
40 Days for Life Begins Sept. 22, 2021 – Catholic East Texas
Editorial: It’s Time Women’s Care Centers Receive the Support They Deserve – Our Sunday Visitor
Abortion, Conception, & ‘Ensoulment’: What’s a Catholic Supposed to Believe? – The Pillar

Sacred Music:
The Literary Summa of Christian Civilization & Its Music – Massimo Scapin at OnePeterFive
The Genius of Sacred Music as Heard in 7 Musical “Onomatopoeias” – Msgr. Charles Pope at CiM
The 7th Century Song of the Holy Rood by St. Caedmon, & the Ruthwell Rood (Cross) – NLM

Secular Politics:
The Fix Is In, California Edition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Archbishop Calls on Peruvian Pres. to Rid His Administration of Ties to Shining Path – Register
Come the Revolution, She’ll be First Against the Wall – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic
Vaccine Affidavit of Religious Exemption Provided by Bishop Athanasius Schneider – 1P5
Responding to Biden’s Vaccine Mandate – Crisis Magazine
We Are All Anti-Vaxxers Now – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Catholics Tormented by Biden’s Religious Exemption Policy on Vaccines – Fr. Sean Salai, S.J.

Church Politics:
What You’re Doing When You Vaccine-Shame Priests, & What to do Instead – Sticking the Corners
Opinion: Riots or Tea? On the Office & Selection of Bishops Today – Fr. Pt.M.J. Stravinskas/CWR
Why Did Pope Francis Say the Death Penalty is ‘Inadmissible’? – Msgr. Charles Pope at OSV
Unvaxxed Clergy in Lexington Barred from Ministering to Sick & Homebound Elderly – Register

Et Cetera. . .:
Our Restored Church: A First Look – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick, M.C.I.T.L., at A Priest Life
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
I’m a Catholic—But. . .; When Catholic Politicians Fight Church Teaching on Human Life – Bp Vasa
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Trapped by the Taliban, Praying for Escape from Afghanistan – Peter Jesserer Smith/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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Europe’s Most Unapologetically Christian, Conservative, & Pro-Family Nation – CWR
2.  Tolkien’s Abandoned Sequel to The Lord of the Rings –  T. Salerno/Voyage Comics & Publishing
3.  When Joseph Stalin’s Daughter Became Catholic – Matt Archbold at The Daily Register
4.  Jean Daniélou’s Prayer as a Political Problem – Alex Strohschein at Radix Magazine
5.  Is It True that Bergoglian Rite Parishes have No Young Families & Children – Fr. A. McDonald
6.  Basta! That’s Enough Holy Father! – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
7.  Pope Francis, What Awaits Him Starting in October – Andrea Gagliarducci
8.  Damian Thompson Disassembles the Synod, the motu proprio, & Francis (Video) – TACatholic
9.  The Defender of Christendom, Orban, Meets the Blind Liberal Pope, Francis – Rod Dreher
10.  Exorcist Diary: The Demons of Discord – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at SpiritualDirection.com

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Forgotten Customs of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Matthew Plese at OnePeterFive
Exodus 90 Challenges Catholic Men of All Ages Through Faith & Fraternity – Ignitum Today
Vexation, Obsession, & Possession: The Extraordinary Ways the Devil Attacks – Cthlc Exchange
Eternalism vs. Presentism: A Battle of Time Errors – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
How Receiving Holy Communion can Drive Away Demons – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
The Coalition for Cancelled Priests, Mel Gibson, & Bad Bishops – D McClarey JD/TACatholic

The Eucharist:
Cardinal Lacroix of Quebec: The Eucharist Is the Sacrament of Peace – CNA/Daily Register
How Receiving Holy Communion can Drive Away Demons – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
What Role Does the Eucharist Hold in the Eastern Orthodox Church? – CNA/The Daily Register

Culture of Life:
Europe’s Most Unapologetically Christian, Conservative, & Pro-Family Nation – CWR
New Website Offers Support for Catholic Couples Contending with Infertility – Aleteia
Praying The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary After Miscarriage – Catholic Exchange

Literature:
Meeting Homeless Jesus: Off the Shelf with David Wooton – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Tolkien’s Abandoned Sequel to ‘The Lord of the Rings’ – Voyage Comics & Publishing
Where Is Catholic Fiction? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
How to Stay Catholic in School – Matt D’Antuono at The Daily Register
Jean Daniélou’s Prayer as a Political Problem – Alex Strohschein at Radix Magazine
When Joseph Stalin’s Daughter Became Catholic – Matt Archbold at The Daily Register

Et Cetera. . .:
Eternalism vs. Presentism: A Battle of Time Errors – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
EWTN to Broadcast Ordinariate Bishop’s Keynote Address Live at National Event – AC Society
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Archbishops Criticize ‘Outrageous’ Claims Against St. Junipero Serra – The Daily Register
‘Recovery will Take Years’ – A Diocese after the Hurricane – The Pillar

Saints:
The Imitation of St. Joseph in the Interior Life – St. Joseph Sebastian Pelczar/Catholic Exchange
Stage Production on Life of Venerable Augustus Tolton Soon to be a Movie – J.P. Mauro/Aleteia
Mother Teresa’s 15 Tips to Help You Become More Humble – Patti M. Armstrong/Daily Register

Charity:
Loreto House: All Women are Welcome in This Place – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Catholic Charities Receives Bishop Herzig Award for 2021 – Catholic East Texas
How a Catholic School Graduated Its First Student with Down Syndrome – CNA/CWR

Liturgy:
Forgotten Customs of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross – Matthew Plese at OnePeterFive
The Return of the “Care Cloth” at the Traditional Nuptial Mass – New Liturgical Movement
Is It True that Bergoglian Rite Parishes have No Young Families & Children – Fr. A. McDonald

Pontificate of Francis:
Basta! That’s Enough Holy Father! – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
The Defender of Christendom, Orban, Meets the Blind Liberal Pope, Francis – Rod Dreher
Pope Francis, What Awaits Him Starting in October – Andrea Gagliarducci

Church Politics:
Damian Thompson Disassembles the Synod, the motu proprio, & Pope Francis – TACatholic
Lost Indulgences – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The Coalition for Cancelled Priests, Mel Gibson, & Bad Bishops – D McClarey JD/TACatholic

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Exodus 90 Challenges Catholic Men of All Ages Through Faith & Fraternity – Ignitum Today
Exorcist Diary: The Demons of Discord – Monsignor Stephen Rossetti at SpiritualDirection.com
Vexation, Obsession, & Possession: The Extraordinary Ways the Devil Attacks – Cthlc Exchange

Secular Politics:
Remember NYC Firefighter Gary Box – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fear: A Leading Comorbidity – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
Bush the Lesser – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Peruvian Terrorist Leader Dies in Prison; Archbishop Urges Prayers for His Soul – CNA/CWR
God Has a Special Providence for Fools, Drunkards, & the United States of America – TACatholic

Culture of Death:
People Watched 4,392,486,580 Hours of Porn on PornHub in 2015 – Steve Ray
The Moral Case Against Biden’s Vaccine Mandate – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
Gonzaga University Faces Its Own Complicity In Sexual Abuse Crisis – Brian Fraga/NC Reporter
Some Hard Truths About Secular Colleges – Patrick Reilly at The Catholic Thing

Religious Freedom & Liberty:
On 13th Anniversary of Anti-Christian Bloodshed of Kandhamal Christians – The Daily Register
USCCB Reports 95 Attacks on US Catholic Churches since May 2020 – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
When the Marxists Tried to Take Over Mexico – Luis Medina at OnePeterFive

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.
  A Simple Proof of the Divinity of Jesus – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Exchange
2.  What Image is Hidden in the Eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
3.  Spanish Bishop Leaves Priesthood for Satanic Erotic Writer He was Exorcising – Msgr Rossetti
4.  George W. Bush: A Petty Little Man – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Bishop Strickland Announces He Will Not Receive the Virus Jab (Video) – Complicit Clergy
6.  Mr. Winters, a Papal Conclave, Ted McCarrick. . .& the Holy Spirit – S O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est
7.  Bp Tobin of Providence: Catholic Congressmans Abortion Stance Grimly Disappointing – CWR
8.  Mel Gibson Stands With Canceled Priests! – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
9.  Liberal Catholics Smear Catholic School for Dis-Enrolling Occult Trans Student – Jcy Ecm
10.  Where is Elite News Coverage of Tensions between Pelosi & Her Bishop; Podcast – Get Rlgn

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
How Do We Become “Pure & Undefiled” Before God? – Gayle Somers/Catholic Exchange
What the East Can Teach the West About the Most Holy Eucharist – Robert Klesko/Daily Register
Rosary Crusade Against the Darkness – Dan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
Evangelizing – What is It, & How Can We Evangelize? – Larry Peterson/Catholic Stand
Largest Incensor Ever; All Day Santiago de Compostela – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
The Case for Christ – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Cardinal Onaiyekan of Abuja Says the Eucharist Should Not be Received Unworthily
– CWR

The Eucharist:
How Do We Become “Pure & Undefiled” Before God? – Gayle Somers/Catholic Exchange
Cardinal Onaiyekan of Abuja Says the Eucharist Should Not be Received Unworthily – CWR
What the East Can Teach the West About the Most Holy Eucharist – Robert Klesko/Daily Register

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Evangelizing – What is It, & How Can We Evangelize? – Larry Peterson/Catholic Stand
Rosary Crusade Against the Darkness – Dan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare – Kathleen Beckman at Catholic Exchange

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
The Case for Christ – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Religion That is True, Good, & Beautiful – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff/Integrated Catholic Life™
A Simple Proof of the Divinity of Jesus – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Exchange

Bishops Behaving Bravely:
Bishop Strickland Announces He Will Not Receive The Virus Jab (Video) – Complicit Clergy
Where is Elite News Coverage of Tensions between Pelosi & Her Bishop; Podcast – Get Religion
Bp. Tobin of Providence: Catholic Congressman’s Abortion Position Terribly Disappointing – CWR

Liturgy:
Discover The Anglican Patrimony in Catholic Communion – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
The Most Holy Name of Mary – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Largest Incensor Ever; All Day Santiago de Compostela – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .

Saints:
St. Joseph: Model for Consecrated Persons – Sister Mary Joseph Calore at Catholic Exchange
Did Veronica Really Wipe the Face of Jesus? – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Twenty Lessons We Can Learn From St. Monica’s Unrelenting Love – Fr Broom/Catholic Exchange

Sacred Art:
A Taste of Sacred Art with a New World Flavor – Lucien de Guise at Aleteia
The Sculptor Bringing Dante to Life – Timothy P. Schmalz at Catholic Exchange
What Image is Hidden in the Eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™

Architecture:
Before & After: St. Augustine’s in Granada, Spain – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Archaeologists Unearth 6th-Century Church Named for an Unknown Martyr – Aleteia
Classical by Design: Benedictine College’s Architecture Program – Megan Fassero at Seton

Culture of Death:
Spanish Bishop Leaves Priesthood for Satanic Erotic Writer He was Exorcising – Msgr S Rossetti
Mexico: Earthquake Disrupts Hail Mary in Church’s Livestream After Abortion Legalized – ChP
Progressive Catholics Smear Catholic School for Dis-enrolling Occult Trans Student – Jcy Ecm

Church Politics:
Mr. Winters, A Papal Conclave, Ted McCarrick. . .& the Holy Spirit? – S. O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est
Scandal & Folly, Rabbis & Bishops – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Mel Gibson Stands With Canceled Priests! – David Gray at DavidLGray.info

9/11:
God Never Forgets Us – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9/11/01: Hell in Manhattan – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
All Men on Duty from Engine 40 Ladder 35 Died Bravely – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic
VP Biden Also Abandoned Four Americans in Benghazi on September 11, 2012 – TACatholic
Out of a Clear Blue Sky – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Bush Compares American Right to Al-Qaeda – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

Secular Politics:
George W. Bush: A Petty Little Man – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Biden’s Abortion Fig Leaves & Masks Are (Finally) Off – Fr. Pt.M.J. Stravinskas/The Catholic Thing
Students Sue Creighton (Catholic) Univ Over Vax Mandate – Joseph M. Hanneman at CWR

Et Cetera. . .:
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
From Flanders to Sicily, Contradictions abound on Europe’s Religious Scene – John Allen/Crux
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling

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

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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

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

1.  The Eucharistic Miracle of St. Gregory the Great – Aleteia
2.  How Can I Increase the Strength of My Will to Resist Temptation? – SpiritualDirection.com
3.  Katie’s Conversion Story – “Innocent” – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
4.  Bring Them Back Alive: Ten Ways to Help Catholics Return Home – Broom/Catholic Exchange
5.  I Was Muslim on 9/11 — Now I See That Day in the Light of Christ’s Cross – The Daily Register
6.  From a Temple Built by a Cutting Worm to a Real One – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
7.  No Man Can Desire Evil – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
8.  All Saints Have These 5 Things in Common – Laura Hensley at EpicPew
9.  How an Anglican Bishop Becomes Catholic – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
10.  You Don’t Need to be a Religious Sister to have a Rule of Life – Molly Farinholt at Radiant

The Eucharist:
The Eucharistic Miracle of St. Gregory the Great – Aleteia
The Saints & Their Eucharistic Encounters With Angels – Odile Haumonte/Catholic Exchange
Prayer to Mary for an Increase in Devotion to the Eucharist – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Mysticism & Spirituality:
No Man Can Desire Evil – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
How Can I Increase the Strength of My Will to Resist Temptation? – SpiritualDirection.com
Humiliation is Good for You – Veil of Veronica

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
From a Temple Built by a Cutting Worm to a Real One – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
Katie’s Conversion Story – “Innocent” – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Bring Them Back Alive! Ten Ways to Help Catholics Return Home – Catholic Exchange
All Saint Have These 5 Things in Common – Laura Hensley at EpicPew
You Don’t Need to be a Religious Sister to have a Rule of Life – Molly Farinholt/Radiant
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
How an Anglican Bishop Becomes Catholic – Fr. Samuel Keyes/Catholic Answers Magazine

9/11:
The Remarkable Story of How a 9/11 Fireman became a Priest – Fr. Seán Connolly at CWR
I Was Muslim on 9/11 — Now I See That Day in the Light of Christ’s Cross – The Daily Register
Lessons Learned by Catholic America 20 Years After 9/11 – Dr. Edouard Belaga/Catholic Stand
God & Man, 20 Years After 9/11 – John Grondelski at The Daily Register
The Catholic Heroes of 9/11 – Ex Corde

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

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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  Do You know where to Find the Oldest Marian Shrine in the United States? – Get Fed™
2.  A Pastor Saves His Flock by Catholic Education – Patrick J. Reilly at Crisis Magazine
3.  Miracles Wrought by the Rosary – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
4.  Pope Francis Heaps Praise on Cardinal O’Malley – Why? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
5.  The Top Five Lies About Islam You Probably Learned in Church – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.
6.  The Miracle Of Montesiepi – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  Catholics to California Governor: Don’t Back False Claims About St. Junípero Serra – Register
8.  Pp. Mao Zedong – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  St. Ambrose on Modesty – Christian Renaissance Movement
10.  Why Liberals Behave the Way They Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
20 Great Skills Every Man Should Have – ChurchPOP
Essentials to the Spiritual Life – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
How 9/11 Inadvertently Paved the Way for the Future Election of Francis – Christopher White

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
St. Ambrose on Modesty – Christian Renaissance Movement
Steve’s Talk: “Confronting Atheism” – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
A Pastor Saves His Flock by Catholic Education – Patrick J. Reilly at Crisis Magazine
Catholics to California Governor: Don’t Back False Claims About St. Junípero Serra – Register

Do You know where to Find the Oldest Marian Shrine in the United States? – Get Fed™

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Essentials to the Spiritual Life – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Miracles Wrought by the Rosary – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
Pick Up Your Cross; Follow Christ; Serve Others – Susanna Spencer at The Daily Register
The Active Work of Meditation – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Family that Eats Together, Stays Together – Linda Kracht at Catholic365.com
The Miracle Of Montesiepi – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Saints:
St. Raymond Nonnatus – The Fruitful Hollow
St. Augustine on the True Meaning of Peace – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
The Synaxis of Sts. Joachim & Anne – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
St. Gregory the Great — A Saint for Today – John Grondelski at The Daily Register

The Pontificate of Francis:
How 9/11 Inadvertently Paved the Way for the Future Election of Francis – Christopher White
Pope Francis Heaps Praise on Cardinal O’Malley – Why? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Pp. Mao Zedong – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
All Talk: Has Francis given up on getting Something out of the China Deal? – E Condon/The Pillar
Inside a Summer Drama: Why Everyone Expected Pope Francis to Resign – Religion Unplugged

Culture of Death:
Catholic Health Ministry Head Decries Federal Vaccine Mandate – Mt. Hadro/CNA/Daily Register
Vaccine Mandates Violate Catholic Moral Teaching – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine

Duquesne (Catholic Univ) Prof: White People Committing Suicide can be an ‘Ethical’ Act – CMR
Keeping Kids Safe Online: Predators are Real – Melinda Tankard Reist at The Catholic Weekly
What Clerical Abuse Victims Expect from McCarrick Trial – The Pillar
Trevor Bauer & the Problem of Consent – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
The Top Five Lies About Islam You Probably Learned in Church – William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.

Secular Politics:
Why Liberals Behave the Way They Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Self-Destructive Path of Being “Inclusive” – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
The Federal Government Battles State’s Rights – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

Et Cetera:
Good News Rejected – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
Protecting Minors Online – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
What is the Official Currency at the Vatican? – Get Fed
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
20 Great Skills Every Man Should Have – ChurchPOP
S.K. Baskerville: What It Means to be a Gentleman (Podcast) – Respect Life Radio

9/11:
9/11 Attacks: 20 Years Later People Have Not Forgotten the Pain or the Heroism – Daily Register
The Catholic Church & 9/11 – The Pillar
September 11 Impacted Secularism’s Advance – Father Raymond J. de Souza/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.
  One of the Most Exciting Works of Fiction Ever is a Catholic Novel – R. Shaw/Cthlc World Rprt
2.  Now That’s a Monstrance! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
3.  Former Protestant Missionary Shares Eucharistic Encounter at IEC – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
4.  What is the Mark of the Beast, Actually? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
5.  A New Regular TLM at West Virginia University – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6.  This Utterly Corrupt Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Pp. Francis’ Traditionis Custodes Sinks a Catholic Revival in Cincinnati – Rich Leonardi/Crisis
8.  Once again Pope Francis calls Out the Sin of Gluttony in an Age of Anorexia – Daffey Thoughts
9.  On When Human Life Begins, Card. Gregory Flubs the Question – Ph. Lawler/Catholic Culture
10.  The Statement of the Superiors General (& Taylor Marshall) – Joseph Shaw PhD/Rorate Cæli

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Stewing in Humiliation – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Before & After: Our Lady of the Rosary in San Diego – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Amber Alert: White Male 78. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A GoFundMe Request from My Oldest Son – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A House Inside a House: A Fresh Look at the Mass – Jacqueline St. Claire at Catholic Stand
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Which Corporations Have Come Out Against Texas’ Pro-Life Law? – J. Burkas/CNA/Daily Register

The True, The Good, & The Beautiful:
The Way of Beauty: A Path for Evangelization – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D./Catholic World Report
Advice for Starting a Catholic Apostolate – Brice Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Why Be Catholic – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Partnership Gains Hope for the Homeless – Michael Kenny at The Catholic Weekly
A GoFundMe Request from My Oldest Son – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Which Fall Hat Should You Fall For? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Early 16th Century Woodcarving Masterpiece: Altar of Sant’Abbondio, Como, Italy – LAJ
One of the Most Exciting Works of Fiction Ever is a Catholic Novel – Russell Shaw/CWR
Before & After: Our Lady of the Rosary in San Diego – Sh Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal

Eucharist:
Former Protestant Missionary Shares Eucharistic Encounter at IEC – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Three Reasons Why the Holy Eucharist is our Highest Encounter – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
Now That’s a Monstrance! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Sacred Scripture:
An Overview of the Gospels – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Revelation 12: Who Is the Woman Clothed with the Sun? – Jimmy Akin at The Daily Register
What is the Mark of the Beast, Actually? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar

Liturgy:
M.C. Training Webinar – Fr. Thomas Kocik, K.H.S., at New Liturgical Movement
A House Inside a House: A Fresh Look at the Mass – Jacqueline St. Claire at Catholic Stand
A New Regular TLM at West Virginia University – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Mysticism & Spirituality:
Loyalty: Vice or Virtue? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Stewing in Humiliation – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Hearing & Discerning the Voice of God – Teresa Tomeo at Catholic Exchange
What’s the Difference between Confession & Spiritual Direction? – SpiritualDirection.com
Book Provides Insight into Scriptural Basis, Goals, Practical Aspects of Exorcism – CWR

Saints:
How the Blessed Mother Can Answer All Those Prayers – D. Bonnette, Ph.D./Strange Notions
When Mother Teresa Dared to Tell a US President that Abortion is Murder – Aleteia
Lost Your Keys? Call on St. Anthony! – Kathy Schiffer at The Daily Register

Vocations:
Called To Married Life – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
From Calcutta to California: How the Missionaries of Charity came to the US – The Pillar
A Quick Introduction to the Sacrament of Marriage – Marinella Bandini at Aleteia

Religious Freedom:
Persecution of Christians in Nigeria Continues to Need Attention & Action – Juicy Ecumenism
But . . . ” Vivat Voltaire! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Are Catholics Welcome at Nottingham University? – Charlie Peters at Sp!ked

Pro-Life Movement:
Red Rose Rescue: Why We Rescue – Will Goodman at Padre Peregrino
The Sweet & Sour Of NFP (Natural Family Planning) – Melissa Flen at Catholic-Link
What the Church Teaches about Abortion Laws – The Pillar

The Pontificate of Francis:
Once again Pope Francis calls Out the Sin of Gluttony in an Age of Anorexia – Daffey Thoughts
Utterly Corrupt Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis’ Traditionis Custodes Sinks a Catholic Revival in Cincinnati – Rich Leonardi at Crisis

Bishops Behaving Badly:
On When Human Life Begins, Cardinal Gregory Flubs the Question – Ph. Lawler/Catholic Culture
Catholics Betrayed by Their Bishops from Biden’s Religious-Exemption Vax Policy – Fr. Sean Salai
When is Cardinal Gregory Going to Censure President Biden – Fr. A. McDonald/Southern Orders

Church Politics:
The Statement of the Superiors General (& Taylor Marshall) – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D./Rorate Cæli
Speaking of the Synod & Word Salads – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Churches should be for All, Not Just the Vaccinated – Marilyn Rodrigues/The Catholic Weekly

Secular Politics:
Amber Alert: White Male 78. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9/11 – Twenty Years Later – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Obama Freed 4 Guantanamo Prisoners, Now All Hold High Taliban Positions – TACatholic

Culture of Death:
Controversy Over State Abortion Bans – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
White Liberal Racism on Display, Networks Silent – Don. R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Not So Fast, Misleading Article By Fr. Matthew Schneider on Drugs & Abortion Testing – CMR
Biden on Rising Grocery Prices: Let Them Eat Tofu – Don. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Which Corporations Have Come Out Against Texas’ Pro-Life Law? – J. Burkas/CNA/Daily Register
Liberals Burning Books – Donald R. 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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.
  Five Excellent Books, Not Only for Beach Reading – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
2.  Eucharistic Miracle in Argentina: Diocesan Statement on Alleged Blood on Hosts – ChurchPOP
3.  The 5 Biological Sisters Who Joined the Religious Life in Just Two Years – F. Veneto at Aleteia
4.  The Mighty Pen of Father Paul Mankowski, SJ – George Weigel at Catholic World Report
5.  Meet the Woodworker Who’s Bringing Beauty Back To our Churches – Th. C. Barber at Aleteia
6.  Remembering Uncle Di – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
7.  Is Pope Francis Trying to Kill Catholicism? – Jack Cashill at The American Spectator
8.  A Mendacious Moron – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Why Does A Priest Change for When Made a Bishop – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  The Pope & Rod Dreher – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Paris: Traditionis Custodes . . . Good News & Bad News – Fr. Z’s Blog
Religious Exemptions for Vaxxes: What Catholics Should Know – Bishop Th. Paprocki/Register
Food For the Poor Charity Organization Supports Contraception – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto
The Life of the Virgin – Fr. Edward Lee Looney at Ignitum Today
Prayer Need: Six Nuns From Same Convent Die In Less Than Week – ACI Digital via CNA
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Exorcist Diary: Angels’ Voices In Our Head – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Reasons Why People Might be Reluctant to Donate – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Cinderella’s Genderless Godmother – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
What’s Wrong with Modern Biblical Scholarship? with Dr. Scott Hahn – Crisis Magazine
The Pandemic & Hysteria – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Legatus Interviews Bishop Strickland on Confession and the Eucharist – Catholic East Texas
The New Prolife Christian Movement is Dead – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Books:
Five Excellent Books, Not Only for Beach Reading – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Book Review: Visually Rich Compilation of Marian Apparitions is Full of Spiritual ‘Gems’ – CWR

Eucharist:
What Faustina, Kateri, Dina Bélanger, Carlo Acutis, & Jp2 Teach Us About the Eucharist – Register
Eucharistic Miracle in Argentina: Diocesan Statement on Alleged Blood on Hosts – ChurchPOP
Legatus Interviews Bishop Strickland on Confession and the Eucharist – Catholic East Texas
Burma’s Cardinal Bo: Jesus Waits Patiently for Us in the Eucharist – CNA/Catholic World Report

Good News:
Catholics Doing Street Evangelism? Yes, & Growing Fast! Join them! – Steve Ray at Defenders. . .
Why “A Catholic Book of Hymns” Makes a Great Resource for Parishes – AC Society
Reasons Why People Might be Reluctant to Donate – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Meet the Woodworker Who’s Bringing Beauty Back To our Churches – Theresa C. Barber/Aleteia
3 Steps to the Fall Wardrobe You Always Wanted (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Evangelical Theological Society Past President Recounts Catholic Reversion – Juicy Ecumenism

Vocations:
The 5 Biological Sisters Who Joined the Religious Life in Just Two Years – F. Veneto at Aleteia
Remembering Uncle Di – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
The Mighty Pen of Father Paul Mankowski, SJ – George Weigel at Catholic World Report

Culture of Life:
How Texas was Successful in Banning Nearly All Abortions – Aleteia
Elderly Couple Retires from Fostering after Welcoming over 600 Children – C. Gardiner/Aleteia

Blessed Virgin Mary:
A Defense of Mary’s Perpetual Virginity – Briana Huddleston at Catholic Stand
The Life of the Virgin – Fr. Edward Lee Looney at Ignitum Today

International Buy A Priest A Beer Day:
Action Item! 9 Sept is International Buy A Priest A Beer Day! #IBAPABD – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholics, Alcohol, & Drinking – John Heinen at The Catholic Gentleman

Virtues:
Fiat – I Surrender to Your Will, Lord – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Cultivating Chastity’s Positive Side With Reason – Donald DeMarco at The Daily Register

Church Politics:
Why Does A Priest Change for When Made a Bishop – Fr. Z’s Blog
Reflection on New Prolife Catholic Values – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Becciu Trial, Triumph or Downfall of the Pope’s Absolute Powers? – Sandro Magister
Synodality & the Evasion of Responsibility – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at CatholicCulture.org
Is Pope Francis Trying to Kill Catholicism? – Jack Cashill at The American Spectator
The Unusual New Normal on Chinese Bishops’ Appointments – Ed Condon at The Pillar
Why Early Church Debates were More Exciting – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
The New Prolife Christian Movement is Dead – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Vatican City has a New Governor, What Does He Actually Govern? – The Pillar

Culture of Death:
A Mendacious Moron – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Food For the Poor Charity Oragnization Supports Contraception – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto
What’s Wrong with Modern Biblical Scholarship? with Dr. Scott Hahn – Crisis Magazine
California Ethnic Studies Pushes in-school Pagan Prayers to Aztec Gods – J.M. Hanneman/CWR
Cinderella’s Genderless Godmother – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine

Secular Politics:
Biden’s Treasonous Ineptitude – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholics Who Voted for Biden: Time to Make Reparation – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine
Stagflation Returns – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Pope & Rod Dreher – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine

Traditionis Custodes Catastrophe:
Paris: Traditionis Custodes . . . Good News & Bad News – Fr. Z’s Blog
Letter of the Faithful Attached to the TLM to All Catholics – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy

Chastisement:
The Pandemic & Hysteria – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Religious Exemptions for Vaxxes: What Catholics Should Know – Bishop Th. Paprocki/Register
Prayer Need: Six Nuns From Same Convent Die In Less Than Week – ACI Digital via CNA

Exorcism:
Exorcist Diary: Angels’ Voices In Our Head – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Exorcistic Effect of the Word of God – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission

9/11:
20 Years Later, a Priest Remembers 9/11 at the Pentagon – Peter Jesserer Smith/Daily Register
Twenty Years Since 9-11 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New York City’s 9/11 Cross Represents Our Enduring Hope – Fr. Roger Landry/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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