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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The First Member of Generation X to be Beatified – Get Fed
2.  A Mother’s Decision to Become Cloistered Carmelite Nun – Joan F. Desmond at NC Register
3.  Five Not-So-Polite, Radical Things Jesus Said in the Bible – ChurchPOP
4.  The Catholic Church Advances to Adopt “Open Communion” – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
5.  Vatican II-ism: Poison in Every Pie – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
6.  Churches Burning, Satan Out in the Open: Overplay His Hand? – J Mirus PhD/Catholic Culture
7.  The Vatican’s Anti-Latin Campaign – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at The Catholic World Report
8.  Despite Rumors, T.L.M. Advances in the Archdiocese of San Francisco – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Pope Francis Must Say “No” (to Fr. James Martin) – Christopher Ruddy at First Things
10.  Pope Accepts Resignation of 75-yr-old Chicago Auxiliary Bishop – H Brockhaus/CNA/CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
How the Sacred Heart of Jesus Vanquished the Red District of Dublin – K. V. Turley/NC Register
5 Lies that Lead to an Unhappy Wardrobe (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
John Paul II Institute No Longer Reflects the Aims of Its Namesake, Critics Contend – Ed Pentin
Padre Pio’s Greatest Wound – Kathy Schiffer at Aleteia
Ask Father: Can Bishops or Priests Forbid Communion on the Tongue? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Blessed Virgin Mary’s House in Vermont – Joe Bukuras at Catholic News Agency
Pastoral Incoherence – Fr. Timothy V. Vavereck at The Catholic Thing
Adopting Proper Postures in Prayer – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
The Trouble with Progressive Catholic Theology – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Canterbury Tales in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
God Doesn’t Want You To Be Nice, But To Be A Saint – Tim Glemkowski
Awesome! – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Mary Lou Williams — Jazz Legend & Catholic Convert – K. V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Centering Prayer Deception? (YouTube) – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Pittsburgh-Area Priest Association Support Same-Sex Unions – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Why Was Joan of Arc Mark Twain’s Favorite Book & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Pachamama Image Used as Monstrance in Mexican Parish – David Ramos/CNA/NC Register
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Frankenscience: This Bizarre Chinese Experiment Is Beneath Human Dignity – NC Register

BEST OF THE REST:
We Grant & Concede in Perpetuity, Pope St. Pius V’s T.L.M. Promulgation – Gloria Romanorum
In Polish Abuse Report, Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story – Stephen White at The Pillar
The Exceptional Gift of the Ordinary Life – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Saints Who Were Shy – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia
Frequent Communion & “Eucharistic Coherence” – Christian Browne at One Peter 5
Rebuilding the City of God: Thomas Gordon Smith, 1948-2021 – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis
Cardinal Becciu, Associates, to be Tried for Financial Crimes – The Pillar
Former Patient: ‘Gender Transition’ Regret Deserves a Voice – Kevin J. Jones/CNA/NC Register
Takin’ Him to the Streets: Eucharistic Processions – Tom Nash at National Catholic Register
Internet Anonymity: The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly – Eric Sammons
Visitation Hymns; The Gradual Elimination of Our Lady Mediatrix of All Graces – Fr. Jn. Hunwicke
Abuse Claims Against Former Fargo Bishop Deemed ‘Credible’ – Duluth News Tribune
Another Canadian Church Set Ablaze – The Canadian Press via National Post
Who Is Weaponizing The Eucharist? Politicians, Not Bishops – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C.
Art That Draws Us To God – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Introduction to Christology 101 — Who Is Jesus? – Fr. John Cush at National Catholic Register
Louisiana State Senate Recognizes Year of St. Joseph – CNA at The Catholic Telegraph
Without Religion, Science Can Become False & Idolatrous – Angelo Stagnaro at NC Register
On Fathers & Christian Masculinity – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Denver Catholic
God Speaks to Us, But Do We Take Time To Listen? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
1,000 Year-Old Church from Holy Roman Empire Excavated in Germany – Aleteia
Love Leads the Way – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Catholic Treasures & Cluny Media (Books) – Conor Dugan 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Miracles Continue to Surround Audrey Santo – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
2.  Why Did the Diocese of Lincoln Build a ‘Spirit of Vatican II’ Cathedral? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3.  What in the Worldly is Happening at the Vatican? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
4.  Priest Removed From Ministry Breaks Silence About Abusive Bishops – Complicit Clergy
5.  Pope Francis is Wrong About Fr. James Martin – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
6.  Looking into Francis’ Hand-written Letter to Martin – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  What Mighty Karl Rahner Would Say about Ending Summorum Pontificum – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  French Archbishop to Expel FSSP in Anticipation of New Papal Decree – Ed Pentin/NC Register
9.  Did Catholics Invent the Doctrine of Transubstantiation in the 1200’s? – Steve Ray
10.  The Campaign Against Musically-Shaped Memory – New Liturgical Movement

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Church fires are Latest Chapter in Unmarked Grave Scandal – The Pillar
Where to Find Donors? . . . Try Here – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Fathers Need to Learn About Mortification – Tyler Rowley at Catholic Exchange
What Constitutes Our Identity? – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Green Martyrdom & the Tyranny of the “Woke” – Leslie Shaw Klinger at Catholic365
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cultivating Peace in the Midst of Anxiety – Michael Sandifer at Catholic Stand

SOCIAL MEDIA:
ChurchPOP Joins New Platform GETTR! – ChurchPOP

CULTURE OF DEATH:
President of Pontifical Academy for Life Backs Italian Anti-Homophobia Bill – Ed Pentin/NC Rgstr
Our Indefensible, Unsustainable Status Quo – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Catholic Bishops aren’t Playing Politics with Communion, Biden Is – J. D. Davidson/The Federalist

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Feast of the Precious Blood – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Floriated French Vestments of the 17th Century – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
He Keeps Nothing Back, Every Drop is for Us – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Icons, Liturgical Objects from Byzantine & Christian Museum, Athens – New Liturgical Movement

POLITICS:
Polish Archbishop Sanctioned by Vatican Defends Election as Mayor – Catholic News Agency

RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION:
Historic Denver Church Vandalized, Motive Unclear – CNA via NC Register

SCANDAL:
Report: Vatican Official had Side Deal with Swiss bank on Holy See Investments – The Pillar

EUCHARIST:
The Eucharistic Martyrs of Casamari – Larry Peterson at Catholic365
The Gift of the Eucharist – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today

BIBLE:
Faith, Works, & Justification – Jimmy Akin at JimmyAkin.com
Peter’s Primacy & Jesus’ Choice – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand

MASS:
Our Obligation – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

CULTURE OF LIFE:
The Compendium of the Catechism & the Theology of the Body – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand

ARTS:
Proclaiming Christ from Mountaintops: The World’s Tallest Christ Statues – P. Darcy/Catholic365

SOCIAL JUSTICE:
Unexpected Blessings of Serving Those With Special Needs During the Pandemic – NC Register
Catholic Charities Operates Cooling Centers Amid Pacific Northwest Heat Wave – 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Catholics are Getting Smart about Responding to Gender Ideology – Gardey/The Am Spectator
2.  Priest Who Died In Prison One Of Many Falsely Accused – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily
3.  Why I Am Not Celebrating Pride This Year – Theophilus at Truth & Love
4.  Vatican Suppresses Two Catholic Movements – Hanna Brockhaus at CNA via NC Register
5.  The Worst Preface Ever Written – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
6.  Illinois Priest Departs Parish After Bishop Threatens Him  – Complicit Clergy
7.  Bishops Demote Our Lady of America: Eminent Theologian/Mariologist Responds – S Smith JD
8.  New Episcopal Comments Indicate Summorum Pontificum May Be Overturned – S Skojec/1P5
9.  The Pope & Reinterpreting Saint Paul’s “Rigidity” – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
10.  New Prolife Catholics Who Hate Homeschool – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Impoverished Theological Vision of Dave Ramsey – Garrett Meyer at Crisis Magazine
My Protestant Boss Inspired My Catholic Faith – Birgit Jones at Catholic Stand
Mackenzie Scott Donates Million’s to Controversial Group That Fights Catholicism – NC Register
Pruning Hurts – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
“Long Live Francis!” The Serious Risks of a Personalization of the Papacy – Sandro Magister
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Miracle at Abortion Clinic – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Prodigal Nation – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

SPIRITUALITY:
The Only Way to Defeat Our Accuser – Al Costa at Catholic Stand

MYSTICISM:
Miracles & the Stigmata: Part I & Part II; Adam Blai – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
The DeLauro Democrats & the Bishops – George Weigel at Ethics & Public Policy Center
Truth in the Womb: What ‘Pro-Choice’ Catholic Dems Fail to Understand – S. Browder/NC Register
“Nature’s God” & the Threat to the West – Jack Gist at Crisis Magazine
Biden’s D.C. Parish Says It Will Not Deny Communion – Matt Hadro at CNA via NC Register

VOCATIONS:
Three New Priests Ordained at The Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter – Vimeo

HOMELESS SHELTER:
Sarah’s House Is a Warm, Welcoming Home in a Cold, Cruel World – M. R. Hierholzer/NC Register

BIBLE:
Using the Bible to Debunk the Bible Debunkers – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
How to Obtain the Ordinariate Daily Office Books – Peter Jesserer Smith at ACS Blog

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Life Savers: The Sisters of Life at 30 – John Aidan Byrne at National Catholic Register

APOLOGETICS:
How to Respond to Friends Who Say, ‘Can’t Nature Be My Church?’ – Chris Stefanick/NC Register

SCANDAL:
Catholic Church in Poland Reports Hundreds of New Abuse Allegations – CNA via NC Register

CHAMPLAIN TOWERS COLLAPSE:
Miami Catholics Respond to the Horror of the Champlain Towers Collapse – S. Ferrisi/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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Terrible Sin of Telling the Truth – Matthew Leonard
2.  Diary of an American Exorcist by Msgr. Stephen Rossetti: Review – Pete Socks/Catholic Stand
3.  Gödel’s God Theorem (Catholic Edition) Now Available – A. Cavallo at Ignitum Today
4.  Rapper Lil Nas X Wears Dress Comparing Catholics to Nazis at the BET Awards – Breitbart
5.  LGBT Activist Dances & Strips in Atrium of Catholic Cathedral (Columbia) – CNA/NC Register
6.  About the Apostolic Pardon Given to the Dying, Where Fr. Z Admonishes You! – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Vermont Struggles With Priest Shortage – Kevin O’Connor at VT Digger
8.  The New Catholic Left: Will It be District Attorneys & Grand Juries Next? – David Griffey
9.  The Political Path for Conservative Catholics – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
10.  Exorcist Diary: Female Exorcists? – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
New Documentary Warns About Danger of the Abortion Pill – Joe Bukuras at CNA
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Can You Really Suffer with Joy & Tame the Tongue? With Shane Kapler – Matthew Leonard
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
You Follow Paul, I Follow Apollos – Michael Sandifer at Catholic Stand

EVANGELIZATION:
Jesuit Father Robert McTeigue’s Radio Apostolate: Proclaiming Christ – J. Roberts/NC Register

POLITICS:
Dan Lipinski – ‘The Partisan Divide is a Sectarian Divide’ – The Pillar
Poll: Nearly 2/3’s of Americans Believe Abortion Should Be Illegal After 1st Trimester – NC Rgstr
Prophecy vs. Realpolitik: Has Vatican Chosen State Over Church in China – Ed Condon/The Pillar

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Fertility Awareness/Natural Family Planning – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand

RELLIGIOUS PERSECUTION:
John Paul II Statue Vandalized In Edmonton – Global News (Canada)

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Secular Film Motivated Me to Pray the Rosary – Betty Parquette at Catholic Stand
2.  This Protestant Dogma Helped Open My Eyes to the Truth of the Catholic Church – NC Rgstr
3.  ‘When In Rome’ Is the Best Catholic Conversion Movie You’ve Never Seen – J Day/NC Register
4.  The Coming Chastisement of America – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
5.  Priest Who Defended Catholic Homes Forced Out – CBC via Yahoo! News
6.  Are Those Who Must Read the Liturgy of the Hours, Obliged to Read It Aloud? – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Pope Francis Congratulates Fr. James Martin for His ‘Gay’ Conference – Rorate Cæli
8.  Francis Cheers ‘Pastoral Zeal’ Of LGBT Crusader – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9.  The Pope Prefers Eurabia to Christian Europe – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
10.  Bishop John Stowe of Lexington Promotes Sodomy – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Why Did Martin Luther Remove Inspired Books From the Bible? – Angelo Stagnaro at NC Register
The Church of Woke – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Omission of 1 Cor. 11, 27-29 f/Lectionary: What We Know, & a Hypothesis – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
Until Heaven – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Ann Miller Was a Wife & Mother Who Became a Nun, But She’s Not the Only One – NC Register
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Archdiocese Directs Dublin Parish to Remove Pride Flag – Mat. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
An Exorcist Speaks About the Presence of Jesus: Faith Is Our Strongest Protection – NC Register

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Liturgy, Interrupted – Matt Kappadakunnel at Crisis Magazine

EUCHARIST:
Wanted: ‘Eucharistic Missionaries’ – Susan Klemond at National Catholic Register

BLESSED VIRGIN MARY:
Her Immaculate Majesty: The Other Queen of England – Joseph Pearce

POLITICS:
Abp. Cordileone Responds to Pro-Abort Politicos, Will Other Bishops Follow? – First Things
Ambiguously Catholic – Dan Hitchens at First Things
Joe Biden Vs. The Catholic Bishops – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Divisive Bishops on the ‘Sacrament’ of Unity – Complicit Clergy
Banned Books: Pushing Back Against the New Ideology – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D./Denver Catholic
60 Catholic Dems Defy US Bishops on Communion, Why They’re Wrong – Fr McTeigue/NC Reg
Who’s Really Weaponizing the Eucharist? – The Editors at National Catholic Register
Collegiality & Eucharistic Integrity – George Weigel at Denver Catholic

EPISCOPACY:
Pope Accepts Resignation of 75-Year-Old Auxiliary Bishop of Houston – CNA/NC Register
Argentine Bishop Zanchetta Ends Vatican Job at APSA – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register

VIRTUES:
The Secret to Making Modesty Cool – Nicole Tittmann at TOH Blog

SCIENCE:
The Amazing Discoveries of Catholic Scientists: 6 Groundbreaking Achievements – ChurchPOP

SCANDAL:
Vatican Confirms Probe of Negligence Claims against Polish Cardinal Dziwisz – CNA

SPIRITUALITY:
Do You Want to Live Forever? – Charlette Mills at Catholic Stand

LIFE:
The One Thing: Protecting the Sanctity of Life – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand

POETRY:
A Catholic View of Poetry & Civilization – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Catholic Stand Blogger Suddenly Passes Away – Eric Marotta at Akron Beacon Herald
2.  The Fisking of His Excellency’s Excellent Fisking – One Mad Mom
3.  In Confession, Priest Insisted on His Act of Contrition Rather than the One I Know – Fr. Z’s Blog
4.  Pope Francis Stomps on Dead Horse – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Again, Pope Francis Repudiates the Petrine Ministry – Fr. John Hunwicke/Mutual Enrichment
6.  When Will the Idiocy End? – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
7.  Catholic Despite the Pope – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
8.  “Francis, a Happy Hour Pope” A Major Survey on Italians’ Unsteady Faith – Sandro Magister
9.  Abp. Hebda Refuses to Denounce Heretical Priest Assoc. Meeting In His Archdiocese – CC
10.  USCCB Has No Intention Of Denying Communion To Pro-Abort Politicians – Complicit Clergy

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Power of Sunlight in Medieval Churches – Alice Isabella Sullivan at Medievalists.net
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Pride Goeth Before a Fall – William Kilpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Anyone for Tennis? – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Vatican Invokes Lateran Treaty – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Pebbles at Another’s Feet – Sister Mary Vianney Lyon, O.P., at Ignitum Today
Pope St. Pius X & Joe Biden – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Word ‘Mother’ isn’t Offensive, The Church Should Say So – Ma. Wakefield/The Spectator

EUCHARIST:
Protecting the Eucharist – Edward J. Barr at Roma Locuta Est
Bishops Debating Unity: Talking about ‘Accompaniment’ or ‘Accommodation’? – The Pillar

SPIRITUALITY:
The Unpopular Concept of Self-Forgiveness – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
Can We Know God Is Real? Part II – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand

HISTORY:
Expansion of the Early Church – Joshua Pippert at Clarifying Catholicism

LITERATURE:
The Lamp Christmas Ghost Story Contest – The Lamp Magazine

OTHER:
Tattoos from a Christian Perspective: Conversation with Shayne Swenson (Vid) – Jos. Sciambra

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Eucharist in the Early Church – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
2.  The Likelihood of a “Eucharistically Coherent” Church – Jef. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
3.  Leftist Ghouls May Desecrate Tolkien, But His Ideas Will Live Forever – Nathanael Blake, Ph.D.
4.  Ask Father: Priest Anointed Me & Then, Without Confession, Absolved Me – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Fr. James Martin & Pushing Perversity – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick at A Priest Life
6.  Dems Threatening Bishops – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
7.  Why Does No One Want to Address the Catholicity of Joe Manchin? – Julia Duin/Get Religion
8.  Dr. De Mattei Doubles Down – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
9.  A Petulant Rebellion: Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicians Rebel – Jennifer Hartline at Crisis
10.  The Democrats’ Dangerous Eucharistic Theology – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Collegiality & Eucharistic Integrity – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
A Midsummer Night’s Feast: The Birth of John the Baptist – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Can Catholics Use the Enneagram Personality System? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
What is Right & Just? – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
After Outcry, Vatican Eases Restrictions on Individual Masses in St. Peter’s Basilica – Ed Pentin
Morality & Realpolitik – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Holy See Now a Participant in the World Health Organization – Fr. Z’s Blog
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Understanding the Holy Eucharist, Our ‘Source & Summit’ – Jimmy Akin at NC Register
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Some Medieval Churches Would Leave a Hole in the Roof – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Sacrosanctum Concilium: The Ultimate Trojan Horse – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D. at Crisis
Ask Father: Can Deacons Use the Rituale Romanum to Bless Things? – Fr. Z’s Blog

SPIRITUALITY:
Anger Seem to be Everywhere Today – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Why Your Weakness is Really Strength – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
The Complex Life of a Father: Taking This Role Seriously as Leader of the Family – ChurchPOP
Original Solitude, Original Unity – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand

DEVOTIONALS:
The History Behind Holy Cards – Michael Cunningham at Catholic365.com

PERSECUTION:
Soros & E.U. Aim to Blacklist Reputable Christian Groups – Catholic News Agency
Christian Legal Group Denounces ‘Targeted Smear Campaign’ – CNA/NC Register
Misunderstanding the Armenian Martyrs – Dawn Beutner at The Catholic World Report

MIRACLES:
Statue Of Mary Survives Bomb – Harumi Suzuki at Catholic News Agency

SAINTS:
The Triumph of St. Norbert – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

SHRINES:
Trying to Save Sacred Pieces of Past in England & Wales – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
A Pilgrimage to the Home of St. Joseph of Cupertino – Bret Thomas, O.F.S., at Aleteia

BIBLE:
Why Are Jesus’ Genealogies in Matthew & Luke Different & Other Conflicts’ – Scott Smith, J.D.

THEOLOGY:
Tolkien & Theology – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative

HEALTH:
Brewing Kombucha: The Beer of Health Foods – Hearth & Field

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Wow, Even Catholic Hospital Chapels Were Exquisite! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern Orders
2.  Pope Appoints 4 Americans to Apostolic Signatura, Cardinal Tobin: What’s That? – The Pillar
3.  EWTN Rome Bids Farewell to Bureau Chief – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome
4.  Priest Apologizes for Shutting Down Parish for Pandemic – D McClarey JD/The Am Catholic
5.  Hulu’s ‘Love, Victor’ Has Catholic Mom Evolve f/Rebuking Gay Sex to Scold Priest – Breitbart
6.  Satan Tries to Manipulate Priests – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Exorcist Diary
7.  Priest Abuses Boy, Bp. J.D. Deshotel of Lafayette Blames Victim’s Family – Acadiana Advocate
8.  CNN Priest’s Sophistry: Fr. Edward Beck – Donald R. McClarey, J.D. at The American Catholic
9.  Ecclesiastical Incoherence – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
10.  Our American Catholic Rubicon – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
U.S. Eucharistic Revival to Begin 2022: We Want to Start a Fire of Devotion – CNA at NC Register
Growing Movement Inspires Strong Fathers – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis, Where is the Pontificate? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Fear of the Lord – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
How a Catholic Order Shuts Its Eyes to Sex Abuse: The Claretians – R. Herguth/Chic. Sun∗Times
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pro-Abort Congressman Ted Lieu ‘Dares’ Bishops to Deny Him Communion – Tho D Williams PhD
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Pro-abort Catholics want Church Leave Them Be, They Should Let Church be – Catholic Herald

EUCHARIST:
How a Saint’s Eucharistic Devotion Led to the Solemnity of Corpus Christi – A. Smith/NC Register

POLITICS:
Biden Doesn’t Expect Not to be Admitted to Holy Communion – CNA at NC Register
Pope Francis May Continue to Make Changes in the Roman Curia – A Gagliarducci/CNA/The CWR
Budget Cuts & Potential Layoffs Could Forever Change Official Vatican Media – Religion Unplggd

SPIRITUALITY:
The Most Expensive Thing in the World – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
The Hardest (& Most Meaningful) Prayer for a Young Mom – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
The Church Can Change The World – Again – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand

PERSECUTION:
U.N. “Experts” Seek to Discredit Holy See – Andrea Gagliarducci at Catholic News Agency

BIBLE:
The Bible Makes It Clear: Religion Means Relationship With God – Dave Armstrong at NC Register

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Joseph Cardinal Zen is Right, the T.L.M. is a Powerful Force for Unity – Fr. Z’s Blog

BOOK REVIEW:
Always a Catholic: Off the Shelf with Fr. Sebastian Walshe – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

EDUCATION:
$50M Anonymous Gift Supports Students at L.A. Catholic Schools – CNA at 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Now That She Has Died, What Do I Do? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
2.  Fr. George Rutler Cleared of Wrongdoing, Expected to Retire – Matt C. Abbott/Renew America
3.  A Step in the Right Direction; The USCCB on Biden – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
4.  The Sunset of a Papacy – Antonio Socci at Libera via Rorate Cæli
5.  What the Hell is Wrong with Bishops Who Voted Against Eucharistic Coherence – Fr McDonald
6.  The Platitudes Emanating from the Vatican – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
7.  Boycott Peter’s Pence Collection – Complicit Clergy
8.  The Lies & Reality of the USCCB Vote – One Mad Mom
9.  Pantomime Reaction to Fr. Altman on the Vortex – David L. Gray
10.  Transitioning to Hell – Charles D. Fraune at Slaying Dragons

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Pro-Gay Religious Order Still Oversees “Gayest” Parish in San Francisco – Joseph Sciambra
New Catholic Books for Young Readers Focus on Faith, Saints, & Science – NC Register
Sober Thoughts about a Rumored Restricting of Summorum Pontificum, I Rant – Fr. Z’s Blog
Called to Repentance – Fr. Christopher Pietrazsko at Ignitum Today
The Bizarre Jihad of Dawn Eden – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
A Few Thoughts on the USCCB Live Tweets – One Mad Mom
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
How Fr. Michael Scanlon Revived Catholic Colleges by Scott Hahn – Prime Matters

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Language Barriers – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing

BIBLE:
Crass: Language Issues Regarding Biblical Greek, Aramaic, & More – Fr. John Hunwicke

ART:
Explore the Medieval Christian Art of Ravenna in this Smithsonian Class – J. P.  Mauro at Aleteia

SCANDAL:
Why is the Vatican Silent on the Persecution of Catholics in China? (Podcast) – Crisis Magazine

POLITICS:
The Lie of Gay Weakness, Corporate America Keeps Handing Money & Publicity – Catholic Herald

SAINTS:
E.U. Founding Father Robert Schuman Declared ‘Venerable’ by Pope Francis – C. Mares/CNA

CULTURE:
Men Who Mourn on Father’s Day – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Lead, Protect, Teach: The 3-fold Responsibility of Every Father – Kathy Schiffer/NC Reg

SPIRITUALITY:
Grace Abounds & We Are Changed – Michelle Meder at Catholic Stand

PERSECUTION:
Arab Christians in the Holy Land – Nicholas Frankovich at Commonweal

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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  We Have New Priests, When Your Feelings Are Wrong & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
2.  Millennial Priest Hosts Powerful Video Series on Discerning Vocations – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
3.  Bullies (of Fr. James Altman) of the La Crosse Tribune – Complicit Clergy
4.  Priests Face Belligerent Mob During New York City Pro-Life March – ChurchPOP
5.  The New Pagans & the Church – Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
6.  No Wonder We Have Bad Liturgical Music; Thanks G.I.A. – The American Catholic
7.  The U.S.C.C.B. Is Not Exactly Inspiring – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
8.  The U.S.C.C.B. Won’t Vote to Restrict Communion from Pro-Abort Politicos – Complicit Clergy
9.  Parliamentary Procedure Shenanigans on ‘ff’, Why U.S.C.C.B. Split Over Footnote – The Pillar
10.  Pro-Abort Catholics Off the Hook, U.S.C.C.B. Won’t Restrict Communion – Washington Times

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Standing with Vlad the Impaler – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Packing 2.0: Revisiting the Art of the Carry On Bag (Catholic Mode Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
What Does It Mean To Be Rigid? – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Prayer Request: Cancelled Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Eucharistic Coherence – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Why Beautiful Architecture Matters Now, More Than Ever – Timothy O’Donnell at NC Register
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
5 Years Later: The Mounting Costs of a Stalled Vatican Audit – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture

EVANGELIZATION:
What Do We Mean by the Term ‘Kerygma?’ – Msgr. Charles Pope at National Catholic Register

PRAYER:
Lessons Learned From a Parish Priest – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Good Guys Win: SCOTUS Rules in Favor of Catholic Foster Agency Over Gays – TACatholic

POLITICS:
Marx & the Masses – Fr. Hugh Somerville Knapman at One Foot in the Cloister
Our Leaders Take Oaths on the Bible to Defend Life – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand

BOOKS:
A New Book!: Great Adventure Kids Catholic Bible Chronicles – Amy Welborn/Ascension Press
New Book With A Catholic Perspective On The Pandemic Looks At The Church’s Future – RU

APOSTOLATES:
This Chicago Business Providing Clerical Garments for Over 100 Years – J. Duriga/CNS/Crux

PERSECUTION:
Parishes In Vancouver Vandalized – Joe Burkuras at Catholic News Agency

LAITY:
What is the Role of Women in the Church? – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine

SHRINES:
A Garden for Mary: Marian Flowers Foster Love for the Blessed Mother – Amy Smith/NC Register

THEOLOGY:
Broken Bread – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today

EDUCATION:
5 Excellent Faith-Based Resources for Financial Education – Theresa Civantos Barber 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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  So Beautiful . . . Why Do They Hate It So Much? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
2.  That’s Not What I Expected to See – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Why is a French Catholic Archdiocese Expelling the FSSP? – Solène Tadié at NC Register
4.  Conservative Protestants Coming Back To Catholicism? – Jessica Kramer at Crisis Magazine
5.  Irrelevant Mass or Reverent Mass? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Crisis Magazine
6.  OSB vs. UFO: Stanley Jaki & the Theology of Aliens – Sharen Kabel at One Peter 5
7.  Where Dinosaurs Fit in with the Creation Story – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
8.  Who Are You Inviting into Your Home? – Catholic Stand
9.  Doing the Job the Pope Will Not Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Beauty Will Save the Neighborhood – Leila at Like Mother Like Daughter

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Ready for Pre-Order: Commonwealth Edition of Ordinariate Daily Office – Peter Jesserer Smith
A Relationship with Christ – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
The Pen-Tip Duel Between Rome & the Church of Germany – Sandro Magister
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Where is God During the Storms of Life? – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
3 Steps to Set Yourself Up for Summer Style Success (Catholic Mode Blog) – Mghn Ashley Styling
Fargo Dad Follows His Son, a Priest, to Holy Orders as a Deacon – J. McKeown/CNA/NC Register

SHRINES:
The Mary Garden: A Popular Devotion With a Heavenly Aroma – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register
Pilgrims Return To El Camino – Joseph Wilson & Iain Sullivan at Associated Press

MIRACLES:
Miracle of Vistula: When Mary Saved the World from Communism – K.V. Turley/NC Register
A Tale of Two Easters & a Miracle in Japan – Luke O’Hara at National Catholic Register

POLITICS:
Pope Appoints Ecclesiastical Assistant for Vatican Comms – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register
Poll: Majority of Catholics Say Pro-Abort Politicos Shouldn’t Receive Communion – Natl Review
The German Catholic Church’s Threat to Unity – Fr. Goran Jovicic at National Review
Italian Court Backs Vatican’s Torzi Charges, Excuses Senior Clerics – The Pillar

CARRY YOUR CROSS:
Pandemic Catholicism: An After-Action Review – Amator Ecclesiæ – Crisis Magazine

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Repositorium Sanctae Eucharistiæ – Historical Modes of Eucharistic Reservation – LAJ

APPARITIONS:
St. Anthony of Padua’s Only Approved Apparition – K. Yoder/EWTN News/NC Register
Insights on Religious Apparitions – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand

LOVE:
On the Balance of Love & Correction according to St. Gregory – Msgr. Charles Pope at CiM

SPIRITUALITY:
Seen & Unseen – Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today

EDUCATION:
Veteran Educators Tackle What’s Needed for Renewing Catholic Schools – E. J. Ahern/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

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Urgent: Prayers for Fr. Tim Finigan – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  A (Needed) Guide to Reading G. K. Chesterton – David Mills at Catholic Herald
3.  A Fourth-Century Vision of the Twenty-First Century – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
4.  Anti-Catholic Bigotry Turns Ugly in Massachusetts – MassResistance at The Stream
5.  A Third Father James & the Illusion of a Third Way – Barbara J. Farrah at Crisis Magazine
6.  Grading the Josephites’ Black Power Liturgy – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
7.  The USCCB Meeting: Don’t Believe the Hype – Ed Condon at The Pillar
8.  When Demons Concocted a Counterfeit Mystic – Adam Blai at Catholic Exchange
9.  Even the Left Criticizes Modernist Clergy – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10.  Update: Vatican Refused June 15 Meeting, Mass No Longer on the Agenda – NC Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
New Book on Recognizing the Devil: Put Evil in Its Place – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D./NC Register
Why The American Catholic Will Always Have Comments – D McClarey JD/The American Catholic
4 Family-owned Shops for Beautiful Baptism Gifts – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia
Looking at the Fruits – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Thanking God for the Gift of the Priesthood – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Our Sunday Visitor
3 Steps to Set Yourself Up for Summer Style Success (Catholic Mode Blog) – Mghn Ashley Styling
Response to Bulgakov: Orthodox Denials of the Immaculate Conception – Clarifying Catholicism
How to Persuade Someone to Donate to Your Apostolate – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Unpacking the Theater of Cardinal Marx’s Resignation – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register

LITERATURE:
Tolkien & Theology – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
The Perennial Brilliance & Catholic Vision of William Shakespeare – The Catholic World Report

POLITICS:
Theologians: Bishops Must Address Biden’s Policies That Contradict Church Teaching – NCReg
The Catholic Bishops Should Stand Firm on Abortion – Brooke Stanton at National Review
Poll: Faithful Catholics Say Politicos Who Oppose Teaching Create Confusion – NCRg

MEDIA:
CNA Launches Daily News Podcast Made for Smart Speakers – CNA/The Catholic World Report

CONVERSION:
The Study of History Strengthened My Catholic Faith – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand

SPIRITUALITY:
The Battle Begins in the Mind – Wendy McMahon at Catholic Stand
Faith & Works – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today

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