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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:

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

1.  Can ‘Offer it Up’ Apply to the Novus Ordo Mass? – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
2.  Dispelling the Myth of Christian Unity in the Early Church – Deatherage/Clarifying Catholicism
3.  A Wife in Her Well-Ordered Home – John Cuddeback at Life Craft
4.  Restoration of High Altar at St. Josaphat in Bayside, Queens – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick/A Priest Life
5.  Repeating the Same Old Sins – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
6.  Catholic Converts Tell Their Story of Eucharistic Reckoning – Roxanne King at NC Register
7.  The Original Vision & Attraction of St. Benedict – Fr Pt Stravinskas/The Catholic World Report
8.  St. Ezra (Esdras), Old Testament Scribe & an Excellent Book Recommendation – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Psalter: New Features & Upcoming Features – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
10.  Meriam Ibrahim Sentenced to Death by Islamists Found Life, Freedom in Christianity – NC Rg

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Brazilian Priest’s Mother becomes Nun in Same Religious Family – Francisco Veneto at Aleteia
Jesus in the Ordinary – Robert L. Judge at Catholic East Texas
A Relationship with Jesus Christ is Never Static, It is Active & Passive – Marlon De La Torre, Ph.D.

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

EVENING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Best, Worst, & Middle Case Scenarios in the Short Term – Christopher R. Altieri at The CWR
2.  The Motu Proprio & the Law of Unintended Consequences – Fr. H. Somerville Knapman, O.S.B.
3.  Austin Ivereigh: A Historic Day, A Bold Move, A Prophetic Act – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
4.  Why This, Why Now, & How Does It Build Up the Church. . . – Amy Welborn/Charlotte Was Both
5.  The Pope’s Merciless War against the Old Rite – Tim Stanley at The Spectator
6. 
Saint Thomas Aquinas, the Angelic Doctor, On Bad Prelates – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
7.  A Lie About John Paul II’s Words Underpins Francis’ Motu Proprio – Leo Darroch at Rorate Cæli
8.  A Quick Review of 16 July – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Catholics React to Popes’ Sweeping Restrictions on TLM – Courtney Mares/CNA/NC Register
10.  Francis Cancels Summorum Pontificum – Complicit Clergy

MID-MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Abp. Cordileone: TLM Will Continue in San Francisco – Christine Rousselle/CNA/NC Register
2.  Why Was Medieval Abbey Sold to Non-Catholic Rather to Higher Bid, FSSP – NC Register
3.  Pope’s Doc. Has No Pastoral Sensitivity Nor Desire to Feed Christ’s Sheep – Fr Hugh SK OSB
4.  Protestant Responds to Pope Francis Restriction of the TLM – Snakes and Ladders
5.  Traditionis Custodes Is Pachamama’s Revenge – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  The Traditionis Custodes Is Unnecessarily Mean-Spirited – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
7.  The Vulgarity of Traditionis Custodes is Matched Only by Its Cruelty – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Cruelty Is The Point of Pope’s Motu Proprio – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
9.  Traditionis Custodes Negative Judgement of TLM Seems Wholly Unwarranted – Joseph Shaw
10.  Attack of Hatred & Vengeance Against the TLM Should be Ignored – Editorial at Rorate Cæli

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Defending the Pope’s Motu Proprio – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Espadrilles! Solution to a Summer Sandal Scandal; Catholic Mode Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Traditionis Custody Dispute – One Mad Mom
TLM Supporters React With Dismay to Pope’s Severe New Restrictions – Ed Pentin at NC Register
Critical Race Theory: Suffering Without Forgiveness – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
I Urge Everyone to Think Carefully about How to Approach your Local Bishops – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Annoy People When Fundraising (Or Not) – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
What Was Done Today by This Pope was an Act of Abuse – Steve Skojec at One Peter 5

BEST OF THE REST:
Pope’s Motu Proprio is is Grievous, Disastrous, & Wrong – Sam Guzman/The Catholic Gentleman
Traditionis Custodes: A New World of Hurt – Fr. Hugh Somerville Knapman, O.S.B., at One Foot. . .
Traditionis Custodes: Serpents Over Fish – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The Pope’s Motu Proprio Is Not So Pastoral – Amy Welborn at The Catholic World Report
The Ominous Farce That Is General Mark Milley – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Vatican’s Historic Cardinal Trial Risks becoming Political Football – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
They May Have the Buildings, But We Have the Faith – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Two Small Updates About Social Media – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Pope Tries to Legislate for Unity by Imposing, Unilaterally & by Decree, Uniformity – Fr. Hugh S.K.
A Catholic Mother Speaks: Please Allow Us to Keep the TLM – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
Cuban-Born Scholar Carlos Eire on Protests: This Moment Is Unprecedented – NC Register
Come Away By Yourselves & Rest a While – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
‘The Chosen’ Season Four: Funding for Series to Begin Soon – J. Burkas at CNA via NC Register
A Papacy Big Enough to Fulfill Your Wishes can Also Destroy Them – Adam A.J. DeVille/The CWR

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

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FRIDAY EDITION

EVENING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Traditionis Custody Dispute – One Mad Mom
2.  Defending the Pope’s Motu Proprio – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
3.  TLM Supporters React with Dismay to Pope’s Severe New Restrictions – Ed Pentin at NC Rgstr
4.  I Urge Everyone to Think Carefully about How to Approach your Local Bishops – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  What Was Done Today by This Pope was an Act of Abuse – Steve Skojec at One Peter 5
6.  Pope’s Motu Proprio is Grievous, Disastrous, & Wrong – Sam Guzman/The Catholic Gentleman
7.  Traditionis Custodes: Serpents Over Fish – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
8.  The Pope’s Motu Proprio Is Not So Pastoral – Amy Welborn at The Catholic World Report
9.  Traditionis Custodes: A New World of Hurt – Fr. Hugh Somerville Knapman, O.S.B./One Foot. . .
10.  Vatican’s Historic Cardinal Trial Risks becoming Political Football – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux

AFTERNOON ISSUE:
What Happened
Pope Francis Restricts TLM
Anti-Summorum Motu Proprio “Traditionis Custodes” – Rorate Cæli

Long Form Analysis:
5 Consequences of Motu Proprio Curtailing TLM – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
12 Quick Thoughts on Pope Dropping His Long-Expected Bomb on TLM – Peter Wolfgang
Pope Makes Extraordinary Changes for Extraordinary Form – The Pillar
Motu Proprio Legal Considerations; Restrictions Demand Strict Interpretation –  Fr Laliberté JCL
Pope Issues Restrictions on Extraordinary Form Masses in New Motu Proprio – CNA/NC Register

Pithy Responses:
Traditionis Custodes – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The Funniest Part is the Title – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings
Pope Declares War on the Traditional Latin Mass – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
Pray for Pope Francis – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A Lament: “Ne Táceas Deus * Quóniam Inimíci Tui Extulérunt Caput” – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick
Summorum II: Pope Francis Abrogates Summorum Pontificum! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Francis Modifies, Restricts Norms Regulating TLM – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome

Tertiary Analysis:
Michael Matt Vid: Expelling the FSSP – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
How can the 2011 Normative Vernacular Missal Do What Pope Desires – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Re-dimensioning Summorum Pontificum Mean to Pontifical Authority Question – Marco Begato

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Ideas & Realities: On Populists, Integralists, Benedictines, & Tradinistas – Ross Douthat
2.  The Brown Scapular & the Sabbatine Privilege – John Henderson at One Peter 5
3.  What Draws Parishioners to the Traditional Latin Mass? – Judy Roberts at NC Register
4.  Gloria Purvis Wrong about Critical Race Theory – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
5.  Bishop Knestout of Richmond Is Cancelling Fr. Mark White Out of the Priesthood – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Kavanaugh & Barrett Are Traitors – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
7.  20-year-old Catholic Granted Vax Exemption by Univ., Here’s Letter She Wrote – Fr. Kev. Cusick
8.  Wherein Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese Kicks in a Goal for the Other Team – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Extreme Evil Requires an Extreme Remedy – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10.  Reiki, Ouija & Fortune-Telling: Whom are You Invoking if Not Invoking God – Msgr S Rossetti

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Professors & Students at University of Notre Dame Protest Chick-fil-A – E. Colton/Fox Business
How to Annoy People When Fundraising (Or Not) – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Right to Celebrate TLM is based on Immemorial Tradition, Not on Legal Positivism — R. Cæli
The Holy Act of Counting Our Blessings – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
The Road to Corruption Is Paved With Gifts – Michele McAloon at Crisis Magazine
Basic Protocols for Attending Mass, Catholic Podcasts & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
Cops Bust Con Men Posing As Cardinals – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
We Lie to You News: Cuba Edition – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BEST OF THE REST:
Jabs, Adverse Event Data, Medical-Industrial Complex Warnings, & More – Gloria Romanorum
Becciu: Parolin Approved Secretariat deal with Vatican Finance Official – The Pillar
Miracles & Blessings of December 8th – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
Prolife Is No Heresy – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
As Death Toll Reaches 72, Southern African Bishops Call for an End to Violence – NC Register
President of Vatican Financial Authority had ‘Consulting’ Deal with Sec. of State – The Pillar

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.  What were the Urim & the Thummim in the Old Testament? – Msgr. Charles Pope at OSV
2.  Mythbusting: How Much of 1962 Missal is Actually Used in Post-Vatican II Missal – Nw Lt Mv
3.  Wrong Presuppositions Skew Reality: A Response to Eve Tushnet – Casanova/Comiskey/CWR
4.  The War to Destroy the Eucharist – Jerome German at Crisis Magazine
5.  Father Zed . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
6.  Road to Nowhere: Vatican Made $7M Investment in Fake US Highway – The Pillar
7.  Grading the Liturgy of Self Indulgence at St. John XXIII of Ft. Myers, Florida – David L. Gray
8.  Fr. Thomas Reese: Pope Francis’ Hospitalization Is ‘Beginning of the End’ – Th D Williams PhD
9.  Pope Francis Has Forever Discredited Non-Infallible Papal Authority – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
10.  My Mother in Law put the “Evil Eye” on Me & Terrible Things Happened – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Vaccination: My Body, My Choice? – Paul Kengor at Crisis Magazine
What Goes Around, Comes Around – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Three Steps for a Perfect Liturgy – Christopher Carstens at Adoremus
10 Books Every Woman Must Read, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Pro-Life Flag Project Opens Voting to Choose Unifying Banner – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Intuition – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
The Prophets of Anti-West Ideology – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine
St. JP2’s Advice to Apostolates During Hectic Times – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Laity Will Save the Church – Lorrie McNickle at Catholic365
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pro-Abortion Protesters Block NY Pro-Life Procession – Joe Burkas at CNA via NC Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Ask Father: “Do You Know a Time with Blessed Bishops?” – Fr. Z’s Blog
American Sources Of Truth? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
On Saints & Movies – Cristina Montes at Ignitum Today
The Circular Logic of the Pro-Abortion Pro-Choice Argument – Scott Smith, J.D.
Uyghur Survivor of China’s Detention Camps Testifies to Their Brutality – Rousselle/CNA/NC Reg
Can a Toddler Who Inspired Pp. St. Pius X Inspire Catholic Politicians – Peterson/Catholic Stand
A Call to Give the Elderly the Care & Attention They Deserve – Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Board
How Liberal Bishops Operate Vs. Conservative Bishops Operate – Smith PhD/The Catholic Thing
People Friendly Planning & the Blue Comet – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Equality Act: Gnostic destruction of the First Amendment – Robert G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
The Guiding Nature of the Church – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Experts Fear Cuba is Preparing a Harsh Response to Recent Protests – Tom Tracy/CNS/Crux

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

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Archaeologists Find Ruins of Vast Medieval Nubian Cathedral in Sudan – The Art Newspaper
2.  Another Wave of Falsely Accused Priests Returned to Ministry – Pierre/TheMediaReport.com
3.  How St. Padre Pio Responded when the Vatican Silenced Him – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
4.  Conclave in View, Everyone Backing Away From Francis – Sandro Magister
5.  Another Rumor? John Allen & Pope’s Possible Colon Cancer Concealment – Fr. A.J. McDonald
6.  Excellent Take on the Fr. James Altman Situation – Fr. Richard Heilman/Roman Catholic Man
7.  The Devil Tours the White House – Edward J. Barr at Roma Locuta Est
8.  San Bernardino Bishop Shocked, Saddened after Retired Priest Attempts Marriage – The CWR
9.  Rumor: Will the Attack on Summorum Pontificum be Friday, O.L. of Mt. Carmel – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Gary Michael Voris Is Wrong: The Ancient Immemorial Mass is Never an Idol – Fr. Kev. Cusick

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Church’s First Social Justice Struggle – Mike Aquilina at Angelus
What the Book of Revelation is Really About – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
False Rumors Of Papal Resignation – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
Must Christian Wives be Subordinate to Their Husbands & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
New Book: How to Feast & Fast Like a Catholic All Year – A. Greeley at National Catholic Register
Canadians Burn Catholic Churches While Cubans Rally Around the Catholic Church – TACatholic
Fr. Altman, Obedience, & Celebrity Clerics (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
It’s Hard to Be Humble: On Christian Humility – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Pope Names Illinois Priest to Lead Covington Diocese in Kentucky – Brokhaus/CNA/NC Register
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Alleged Abuse Priest Inside Vatican City? – Chico Harlan/Stefano Pitrelli at The Washington Post
A Friend of Christ is a Friend of the Eucharist – Brother John Joseph at Ignitum Today
Soft Bishops versus “Lions of the Church” – Harry Stevens at Regina Magazine
St. JP2’s Advice to Apostolates During Hectic Times – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Why are Novus Ordo & the TLM Just Two “Forms” Instead of Two Different “Rites”? – Fr. Z’s Blog

BEST OF THE REST:
Watch: Obedience Has Limits – Complicit Clergy
Cubans Raise Statue of the Virgin, Cry “Liberty!” – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Redemption & Reconciliation Rejected by the Catholic Left – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Former Buffalo Auxiliary Bishop Faces Abuse Allegation – CNA via National Catholic Register
Liberty, Liberalism, & the End of Freedom – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Buffalo Diocese Places Retired Priest on Leave After Abuse Allegation – CNA via NC Register
Some Calendar Notes for Mid-July – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Pope Appoints Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich the Synod’s New Relator General – Edward Pentin
The History of Canada’s Residential Schools – Douglas Farrow at First Things
Fulton Sheen & the Persistent Specter of Communism – D. DeMarco at National Catholic Register
Tending Our Spiritual Garden – Birgit Jones at Catholic Stand
Canada’s Trudeau Fans the Flame of Blame – National Catholic Register
Write a Letter Highlighting the Fruits of Fr. Altman’s Ministry – Complicit Clergy

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

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  1st Issue of Sophia Press’ Benedictus (Aug. 2021) Now Available – New Liturgical Movement
2.  Five Go-To Catholic Podcasts for Faith Questions – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand
3.  Basic Protocols for Attending Mass – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
4.  What Is an ‘Ad Personam’ Archbishop, Empty Promises & More Links – Best Catholic Blogging
5.  Western Civilization will Fall: Abandon Ship! – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
6.  Discovery that Led to Church Arsons Was a Hoax – Matthew Archbold/Creative Minority Report
7.  Coalition For Cancelled Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Father Jims – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Exorcist Diary: False Visions from Demons – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
10.  A Powerful Account of Hitler’s Effort to Destroy the Catholic Church in Poland – The CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
What’s a TLM, Anyway? A Latin Liturgy Lexicon – The Pillar
St. JP2’s Advice to Apostolates During Hectic Times – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
President of Vatican Financial Authority had ‘Consulting’ Deal w/Secretariat of State – The Pillar
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Texts of Islamist Killers Spoke of ‘Church Carnage’ Before Beheading of French Priest – Breitbart

BEST OF THE REST:
The End of Communism in Cuba? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Priest Beaten, Arrested Amid Cuba Protests – David Ramos at CNA via National Catholic Register
Finding Frassati: Off the Shelf with Christine Wohar – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
How to Start Homeschooling: A 10-Step Guide – Erika J. Ahern at National Catholic Register
Could Hungary Find an Unexpected Ally in the Holy See? – Andrea Gagliarducci/CNA/The CWR
Christian Movement Calls for Free Elections in Cuba – Alejandro Bermudez/CNA/NC Register
Family Loses Appeal in Lawsuit Over Rev. Don LaCuesta Funeral Remarks – AP/Church Leaders

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.  10 Books Every Woman Must Read – Ann Burns at Catholic East Texas
2.  Mumford & Sons’ Winston Marshall Visits Blessed Sacrament, Then Leaves Band – NC Rgstr
3.  Couple Sues to Rescind $240K Donation After Catholic School Goes Woke – Mt. Archbold
4.  The Truth About the First Nations Grave “Controversy” – Spirit Daily
5.  Cuba Libre? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6.  In Wake of AP Poll, Pro-Lifers Discuss How to Communicate Humanity of Unborn – NC Rgstr
7.  Forced Concelebration – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
8.  Coming For Your Kids – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Pope Francis, Towards the Decline of the Pontificate? – Andrea Gagliarducci/Monday Vatican
10.  Not the Election, But What Happened in the Media: Regarding Trump Voters – D McClarey JD

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Canceling Faithful Priests – Barbara J. Farrah at Crisis Magazine
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Transubstantiation: A Church Divided – Mike Filce at Ignitum Today
Former Wyoming Catholic College CFO Accused of $15M Fraud – Ellen Gerst/Casper Star-Tribune
Demons Of Fatigue, The Church & Homosexuality & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
About Concelebration – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Book: The Trouble with Magic: Our Failed Search for More & Christ’s. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Canada’s Trudeau Fans the Flame of Blame – The Editors at National Catholic Register
Did Jesus Really Go to Hell? – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
The Benedict is Pope Theory: Always & Forever Whistling Dixie – S. O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
St. JP2’s Advice to Apostolates During Hectic Times – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Choosing Not to Work is a Sin – Matt Kappadakunnel at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
Next Big Picture in Bioethics: Euthanizing Dementia Patients – Ch Camosy/Church Life Journal
Are We Even Trying To Evangelize Anymore? – John Clark at National Catholic Register
Woe Canada: The Land of the Burning Church – Dan Millette at One Peter 5
Into the Belly of the Beast: A day with the Urban Missionaries of the Heart of Christ – The CWR
The Surrender of Earning a Plenary Indulgence – Veil of Veronica
Be the 21st Century Counterculture – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Do Not Be Woefully Surprised at the Judgment, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Obstacles to Deepening Our Love Affair With God – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
Young Catholic Professionals Organization to Launch 5 New Chapters – J Burkas/CNA/The CWR
BLM – Babies Lives Matter – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
Rethinking the Enlightenment from within the Catholic Intellectual Traditions – The CWR
Canadian Church Burnings – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The First Member Of Generation X To Be Beatified & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Prophets of the New Covenant – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Five Fundamental Freedoms for the Christian Evangelizer – Msgr. Charles Pope/Community. . .

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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VVEEKEND EDITION

SUNDAY EVENING ISSUE:
Cuba Libre?: Cubans Marching in Protest on the Streets of Havana – The American Catholic
Inspiration à la Provençal (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Watch: Fr. Richard Heilman’s Fantastic Response To Fr. Altman’s Cancellation – Complicit Clergy
Fr. Altman Removed from Ministry by Bishop Callahan of La Crosse – CNA via NC Register
Hundreds of Priests Issue Statement Condemning Cancellation of Fr. Altman & Fr. Hunt – CC
Fr. James Altman Experiences “Buck Breaking” – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
Bishop Callahan: Fr. Altman Was ‘Divisive,’ So ‘Be Silent,’ Okay? – Complicit Clergy

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Weatherman To Become Priest – Stan Boney at WKBN 27
2.  Maybe I’m The Problem – John Clark at Magis Center
3.  Ask Father: Priest Removes Maniple & Chasuble before Preaching – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  U.S. Olympian Grace McCallum Takes Her Catholic Faith to Tokyo Games – NC Register
5.  Enter the Narrow Gate to Receive the Eucharist – Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila/Denver Catholic
6.  Ten Biblical Meditations for Making a Good Confession – Fr. Ed Broom/Catholic Exchange
7.  Widowed Deacon in Argentina Ordained a Priest – Cynthia Perez/National Catholic Register
8.  Dr. Kwasniewski & Counter-Reformation Propers – Fr. John Hunwicke/Mutual Enrichment
9.  How Do You Make Amends for Your Sins? – Marlon De La Torre, Ph.D./Knowing is Doing
10.  When the Red Cross Supports Chastity – Thomas J. Nash at The Catholic World Report

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Better Than Happy: The Joy Of Your True Calling – Sister Cecilia Joy Kugel/Catholic Link
St. JP2’s Advice to Apostolates During Hectic Times – Brice Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
All is Grace — Even in Suffering – Sherry Antonetti at Our Sunday Visitor
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
New Priest Blesses His Sister, a Nun: ‘It’s Been a Real Privilege & a Joy’ – CNA/NC Register
Summorum Pontificum & the Flourishing of the Liturgical Arts – Liturgical Arts Journal
Why Men Need Religion (Podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman
Mother Cabrini’s Order Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Her Canonization – CNA/NC Register

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

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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Ten Tips for Frugality In The Christian Life – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
2.  Miracles Continue to Surround Audrey Santo, More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
3.  Legal But Unethical? Catholic School Fires Pregnant Teacher for Pre-Marital Sex – Rel Unplgd
4.  Did I Mention Those New Prolife Catholics Who Hate Homeschool? – David Griffey at Daffey. . .
5.  Fighting Satan & Escaping the Darkness of Evil: Fr. Robert Spitzer Interview – The CWR
6.  The End of Communion Détente – Ed Condon at Law & Liberty
7.  NSA Was Spying on Tucker Carlson – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Pope Has Further Health Scans in Hospital After Running a Fever – C Mares/CNA/NC Register
9.  CRT Is Not Taught in Elementary Schools; Alexander Solzhenitsyn Retorts – D. McClarey, J.D.
10.  Barrytown: A Trilogy That Helps Us Understand the Recent Eclipse of Catholic Ireland – MNet

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
What Archaeology Tells Us About Joshua’s Conquest – D. Armstrong/National Catholic Register
10 Essential JRR Tolkien Quotes for Today’s Graduates, More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
The Alarming Fertility Decline Among American Catholic Women – David Ayers, Ph.D., at Crisis
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Abortion Activists Create Children’s Abortion Book – Katie Yoder/CNA/National Catholic Register
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Very American Moment – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Mission of Evangelization – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
As Card. Becciu Trial Looms, Big Question: How Much Did Top Vatican Officials Know – Ed Pentin

BEST OF THE REST:
Eucharistic Procession by Boat in Louisiana on the Assumption – New Liturgical Movement
Pope Names Jesuit Cardinal Hollerich to Key Synod on Synodality Position – CNA/NC Register
The Holy Spirit is Dynamite – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
In London Deal Indictment, What is Missing Has a Meaning, Too – A. Gagliarducci/CNA/NC Rgstr
Tela Aurea: A Cloth of Gold Set from the First Half of the 18th Century – Liturgical Arts Journal
CRT Won’t Help America, Only Selfless Love of Country Can Do That – Msgr Ch Pope/NC Register
El Salvador: No Taxes on Wine Imported for Use in Catholic Masses – D Bovolenta/Bitter Winter

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.  Vatican Insider: Pp. Francis ‘Will Never Be the Same’ After Colon Operation – Th Williams PhD
2.  US Priest: Exorcisms on the Rise as Demons Now Haunt Victims by Text – New York Post
3.  Announcing the Pope’s Surgery: Another Vatican PR Blunder – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  To Promote Unity, Ad Populum Will be Banned? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
5.  Why Men Leave Their Dying Wives – David Mills at Catholic Herald
6.  Must Christian Wives Be Subordinate to Their Husbands? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
7.  Do Not Be Woefully Surprised at the Judgment – Richard Maffeo at Catholic365
8.  Summorum Pontificum at Fourteen: Its Tragic Flaws – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Crisis
9.  The 2021 Summer Reading List – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
10.  Interesting Video from a Completely Trad “Personal Apostolic Administration” – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Ohio Priest’s Plea Raises Tech Accountability Concerns – The Pillar
Satan Tries to Manipulate Priests, & More Great Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Extraterrestrial Life: A Catholic Perspective; Chemical Evolution – B Kurland PhD/Catholic Stand
I Am Woman – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
The Terrible Sin of Telling the Truth, A New Exorcist Book, More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Why I Did Not Celebrate Pride This Year & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
New Pilgrimage Route in South of France Follows Traditional Path of Mary Magdalene – NC Reg

BEST OF THE REST:
The Legacy & Tragic Flaws of Summorum Pontificum – Gregory DiPippo at Crisis Magazine
When Papal Opinion is Portrayed as an Infallible Statement – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern. . .
Free the TLM, for the Good of the Church & the People Who Need It – David Mills/Catholic Herald
Day of Prayer for Those Who have Died in “Europe’s Largest Cemetery” – K.N. Hattrup at Aleteia
A Modest Proposal for the Bishops’ Fall Meeting – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D./The Catholic Thing
Meeting the Challenge of Gender Dysphoria at School – Ken. Craycraft/The Catholic World Report
Support Grows for ‘Born-Alive’ Abortion Bill in Australia – CNA via National Catholic Register
Historic Vatican Indictments Raise as Many Questions as They Answer – John L. Allen, Jr./Crux
The History of the Origins of the Pro-Life Movement Around the World — R. de Mattei/Rorate Cæli

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

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Pope Just Named an Archbishop ‘ad personam,’ What the Heck is That? – The Pillar
2.  Will This Be Barbara McGuigan’s Last ‘Good Fight’ on EWTN? – Trent Beattie at NC Register
3.  How the Church Helped Me Come to Terms with My Homosexuality – Clarifying Catholicism
4.  Background on Critical Race Theory & Critical Theory for Catholic Educators – Newman Soc.
5.  How Core Imagery in Your Domestic Church Should Differ from the Parish Church – NLM
6.  The Progressive Stages of Sin – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
7.  Oh to Live in a Time when the Conspiracy Theorists Simply Can’t Keep Up – D. McClarey, J.D.
8.  Pope Grants July 25 Plenary Indulgence for Grandparents Day, Honor Them! – NC Register
9.  Afghanistan Was Never Worth It, Then, Now, Or Ever – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
10.  Intense Image of the Sacred Heart & You Action Item! – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
A Secular Film Motivated Me Yo Pray The Rosary & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Race Is Never Mentioned In Gun Violence – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
When Communion on the Tongue Is Forbidden – Christina Debusschere at Crisis Magazine
Blessed is She Who Forgave: Maria Goretti – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
The Failure of Catholic Academia – Stephen Sammut, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
I Am Truly a Miracle Are You a Miracle Too? – Birgit Jones at Catholic Stand
Calgary Bishop: Canadian Govt Must Own Prime Responsibility for Indigenous Abuse – NC Rgstr
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis Urges Indian Catholics to Commit to Uniform Syro-Malabar Liturgy – NC Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Should You be Denied Communion? – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
Catholic League: ‘Progressives’ Are ‘the New Racists’ – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D./Breitbart
The Vatican Trial: History is a Spiral – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
National Geographic: People Of Color Disproportionately Exposed to Air Pollution – D. McClarey
Abortion & the Illusion of Progress – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic East Texas
Indwelling Trinity – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Viral Video Encourages Women to Reject Abortion: You Can Do This – K. Yoder/CNA/NC Register
Debating Social Justice with Louis D. Jones – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
Source of Christian Unity – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
The Meaning of the Liturgical Colors at Mass – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Meditations on the Passion of Christ: The Stations – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Faith, Freedom, & America’s Founding Catholics – Andrew E. Harrod at MercatorNet

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

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Poor Preaching Isn’t Only Due to the Preacher – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
2.  Ought We Import Elements of the Traditional Latin Mass into the Novus Ordo? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Exorcist Diary: Demons of Fatigue – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
4.  The Credo of the Catholic Democrats – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
5.  US Catholic Bishops Attend Conference Promoting Same-Sex “Marriage” – Lepanto Institute
6.  Watch: Yet Another Priest Without A Church – Bill Wyatt at Martinsville Bulletin
7.  Dijon Abp.: Pope to Enjoin Concelebration on All Priests of the Roman Rite – Fr. Jn. Hunwicke
8.  It Was Worth a Try – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  Pope Francis to Remain Hospitalized for Seven Days – Ed Pentin at National Catholic Register
10.  How Afraid Are The Tech Lords of You? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Prohibitions Against TLM are Abuses of Power, a Form of Episcopal Tyranny – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick
Book Review: Awake, Not Woke by Noelle Mering – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Is Tradition Rigid? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Traditional Latin Mass Advocates Appeal to Pope to Protect Summorum Pontificum – CNA/CWR
This Catholic Hospital Chapel Was Exquisite & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Historical Ignorance, Historical Bigotry, & Historical Truth – Joseph Pearce at NC Register
His Power in Weakness – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Biden’s D.C. Priest: I’ll Continue To Give Him Communion – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Futility of Diversity – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
Ravel’s “Bolero,” Mary Magdalene, & Evangelizing – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Four Patriotic Americans on Their Way to Sainthood – Catholic News Agency
Antifa are Cowardly Bullies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Join GETTR, the New Social Network – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
Father Rupert Mayer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
“I Felt the Love of Jesus Pouring Out”: Catholics Return to Confession – K. Yoder /CNA/The CWR
The 3 Heroic Priests Aboard the Titanic Died Saving Lives & Souls of Passengers – ChurchPOP
The Paradox that Freedom Can Only Exist Within Limits – Msgr. Ch. Pope/Community In Mission
Abp. Aquila: Catholic Dems Should Take Responsibility, Not Weaponize the Eucharist – CNA/CWR
Liberty, License, Gratitude – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Of Holy Communion, Kings, & Privilege – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
A Garden for Mary: Marian Flowers Foster Love for the Blessed Mother – Amy Smith/NC Register

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

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