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MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Exorcism Against Satan & Fallen Angels Aimed at Swing States, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Zed
2.  What Now? Pray. – John Vrdolyak at Catholic Stand
3.  American Radicals’ Filthiest Export – Marek Jan Chodakiewicz at Crisis Magazine
4.  Women Put Rainbow Halo Around Virgin – Christian Davis at The Guardian
5.  Same-Sex-Attracted Catholics Decry Papal Comments on Same-Sex Unions – S. Ferrisi at Reg
6.  Pope Francis’ Seismic Shift of the Secretariat of State – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Rgstr
7.  Indicia of Fraud – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Ora pro Nobis – David Warren at The Catholic Thing
9.  Does Sacrament of Anointing Always Forgive Sins or are there Conditions to be Met – Fr. Zed
10.  Italian Newspaper: Pope Knew of Failed London Property Deal – Edward Pentin at NCRegister

My Favorite Nordstrom Rack Hack (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
By Banning Mass, the U.K. Government has Crossed a Line – Dan Hitchens at Catholic Herald
Light on the Fraud – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Trump vs. The Nomenklatura – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Happiness: Is Psychology Making Religion Obsolete? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Fresno Diocesan Priest Accused of Misconduct, Gang Links – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Thomas Pink on Aristotle’s Revenge – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
The Road Forward – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fundraising in Times of Uncertainty – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Look Down! The Stunning Floors of Italy’s Churches – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
U.K. Lawsuit gives Details on Vatican’s Controversial London Building – Ed Condon at CNA/CWR
Searches Carried Out on Key Figures in Vatican Financial Scandal – Hannah Brokhaus at CNA

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Cartagloria: Eighteenth Century Altar Cards – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Forthcoming U.K. Daily Office Will ‘Resonate’ for Seekers of Jesus Christ – Peter Jesserer Smith

POLITICS:
Robert George Discusses How Trump Changed the G.O.P. – L. Brown & J. Liedl at NC Register
Donald Trump & the Politics of Charity – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Order of Malta to Elect New Leader, Despite Pleas to Delay – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Fatherhood & the Catholic Priest: A Discussion with Fr. John Hollowell – Jos. Sciambra at SoSJ
15th-century Irish Manuscript Returned after Being in British Hands – John Burger at Aleteia
An Indulgence Primer – Diana Von Glahn at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Why Study Theology? – Brother Raymond La Grange at Dominicana
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
Does the Virtue of Obedience Mean You Have to Obey Every Human Law? – Jn. Rhiza at NC Rgstr

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Troubling Kinship of Bishop Barron & Father Martin – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
2.  As If We Needed Further Evidence of Fox News Malfeasance – D. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
3.  ‘McCarrick Report’ could be ‘Black-eye’ for Church, Cardinal Dolan says – Cthlc News Agency
4.  Identifying & Responding to Imposter Catholics – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
5.  No Problem With the Vote Totals in Pennsylvania – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
6.  “Changing the Sabbath” & the Antichrist – Jimmy Akin at JimmyAkin.com
7.  Post Election Thought: Q & A with Fr. James Altman – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
8.  Cardinal Pell’s Vatican Rehabilitation – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9.  Demons of Discord – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
10.  Long-Awaited McCarrick Report Due Next Week, Sources Say – Edward Pentin at NC Register

Fundraising in Times of Uncertainty – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Portland Rioters Damage Catholic Church Known for Outreach to the Poor – Cthlc News Agency
Arizona Hope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Nothing Wrong With the Vote Totals in Michigan? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Ancient Ruins Discovered Where Jesus Founded the Church on Peter – uCatholic
War Room with Steve Bannon – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Substantial Architectural Progress At Clear Creek Abbey & More – The Best In Catholic Blogging
New G.O.P. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pride, Fear, & Lies – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
The Church’s Islam Problem – William Kilpatrick at Crisis Magazine

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Analysis: Pope Francis’ ‘Long Game’ of Vatican Financial Reform comes Full Circle – Ed Condon
L’Affaire Becciu Shows How Far Vatican Reform has to Go – Christopher Altieri at Catholic Herald
Pp. Francis Transfers Financial Administration Out of Secretariat of State – H. Brockhaus at Reg

VATICAN SEX SCANDAL:
McCarrick Report Due for Release Next Week – Ed Condon & J.D. Flynn at CNA via The CWR

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Cuban Priests Blast, Communism, Cuba’s Bishops & Indirectly the Vatican – Babalú
Catholic Foster Care in Philadelphia: How Will the Supreme Court Decide? – A. Picciotti-Bayer

AMERICA’S ELECTION LEGITIMACY:
Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Doctrine, Civil Unions, & Moral Legalism – Russell Shaw at The Catholic World Report

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Forthcoming U.K. Daily Office Will ‘Resonate’ for Seekers of Jesus Christ – P. Jesserer Smith

ARCHITECTURE:
Phat Diem Cathedral in Vietnam: Beautiful Catholic Inculturation – Liturgical Arts Journal

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Are Catholics Christian? Guide to Evangelical Questions – Sh. Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
What’s Really Happening at The Visitation: The Ark Comes to Elizabeth – Steve Smith, J.D.
Why Some Nativity Scenes Include This Figurine & More – The Best In Catholic Blogging
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Andrew Walther, Defender & Advocate of Persecuted Christians, Passes Away at 45 – A. Bowman

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
The Attacks of Pro-abortionists in Poland aren’t even Vandalism, They’re Just Wickedness – Visegrád

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Barnes Explains the Mass Electoral Fraud That Just Occurred – The American Catholic
2.  The Soccer Mom Who Became a Satanist Because of RBG’s Death – Patti Maguire Armstrong
3.  What Will Bishops Do If Biden Wins? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4.  Canon Law Changed: Is This Aimed at the Prevention of Traditional Movements? – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  If Necessary I’ll be Arrested: The Lockdown Defying Priest – D. Thompson at The Spectator
6.  Cohabitation — Minimizing Money & Maximizing Morals – Khang at Ignitum Today
7.  Poland Is Falling – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
8.  Post Election Chaos – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9.  The Not-so-Nice Origins & Meanings of the Word “Nice” – Charles E. Pope at Community in. . .
10.  Election Day Postmortem – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Philadelphia Foster Care Case – CNA via The CWR
Thérèse of Lisieux’s Trick to Deal with Annoying People, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Sacristy Series: The Merits of the Italian Form of the Incense Boat – Liturgical Arts Journal
‘Platonic Parenting’ & the War on Love – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D, at Crisis Magazine
Evangelizing Our Children with Joy – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Analysis: Where Was the Biden Wave? – Ed Condon at CNA via The Catholic World Report
Fashion Principals 101 & Style Theory: Contrast (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
In Times Like These, We Need More Eucharistic Adoration, Not Less – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
How to Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Against Indifferentism – R.R. Reno at Law & Liberty

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
The Costs of the Vatican’s Deal with Communist China – Nina Shea at Hudson Institute
U.K. Religious Leaders: Ban on Mass is without Scientific Basis – Catholic News Agency

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
Ordinariate Bishop: Divine Office is Participation in the Priestly Office of Christ – P. Jesserer Smith

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Louisiana Voters Approve Amendment 1: Exclude Right to Abortion f/ State Constitution – CWR

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Polish Archbishop: President’s Abortion Law Proposal Would Be New Euthanasia – CNA/NCRgstr

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Ordinariate Bishop: Divine Office is Participation in the Priestly Office of Christ – P. Jesserer Smith

POLITICS:
Civil Rights Champion, Pro-life Democrat Loses Reelection Bid in Tennessee – CNA via The CWR
Oregon Decriminalizes Hard Drugs, Other States Legalize Medical, Recreational Marijuana – CNA

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Why Some Nativity Scenes Include This Figurine, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Election Not Resolved, with Critical Catholic Issues Hanging in the Balance – CNA via The CWR
Ordinariates Conclude 10th Anniversary Amid Pandemic Year with New Divine Offices – NC Rgstr
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
St. Charles Borromeo & the Key Principles of Catholic Reform – Fr. Charles Fox at The CWR

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Medjugorje: A Cult Exposed – Jane Stannus at Crisis Magazine
2.  Our Cyrus Has Come – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
3.  Catholic Nuns Deemed ‘Dangerous’ & Forced Out of Convent – Zhang Feng at Bitter Winter
4.  Civil-Unions ‘Imbergoglio’ Stains the Competency of Holy See Press Office – Fr. R. de Souza
5.  Does God ‘Set’ the Day & Time of Our Death? – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
6.  America’s New Violent Reality – Matthew Schmitz at Catholic Herald
7.  Catholic Girl in Pakistan in Protective Custody after Abduction, Forced Marriage – CNA
8.  Why Do Christians Get White Stones in Heaven? – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange
9.  Ordinariate Becomes 14th U.S. ‘Restored Order’ Diocese – Peter Jesserer Smith at NC Register
10.  What has Gone Wrong? On the Collapse of Public Life – James Kalb at The Cth World Report

Catholic Families, Be Not Afraid – Alicia Connolly-Lohr at Catholic Stand
This “Martyr for Purity” was Killed in 1982 in Brazil – Larry Peterson at Aleteia
A Word of Comfort from Elisha the Prophet for a Hard Week & More – The Best In Cthlc Blogging
Is There Anything Between Death & Heaven? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
How to Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
For the Defeat of Enemies: Devotions from the Roman Missal – The Missive FSSP
Fashion Principals 101 & Style Theory: Contrast (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Why Many Catholic Dioceses Offer Free Interment of Cremated Remains – Mary Farrow at CNA
Saints as Role Models – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Vatican Bishop: Peter’s Pence Not Used to Cover London Investment Losses – CNA/NC Rgstr
Lone Director of Vatican’s London Property has Business Ties to Deal’s Broker – E. Condon/CNA

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Czech Cardinal Criticizes Big Tech Censorship After Twitter Account is Suspended – CNA/NCReg
English Bishops Want Evidence Public Masses Must be Stopped in Lockdown – S. Caldwell/OSV
French Bishops: Public Mass Ban Violates Freedom of Worship – Courtney Mares at CNA/NCReg
Church Leaders Sign Open Letter Opposing Public Mass Ban – Catholic Herald

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
New Book Reveals The Power Of Intercessory Prayer – Claire Dwyer at Catholic Spiritual Direction

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Why the Peace of Christ is the Remedy for Political Discord – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Pope Francis on Same-Sex Civil Unions – Scott Davis at Catholic Stand
What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders? – Fr. Reginald Martin at Simply Catholic
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Civilization Watchcan be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
The Wise Counsel of Andrew Walther – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Our Sunday Visitor
Andrew Walther, President of EWTN News, Remembered as a ‘St. Joseph’ Figure – J. Liedl
The Quiet Humble Success of Andrew Walther – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Vote
‘An Extraordinary Legacy of Service’ – Friends Remember Andrew Walther – Matt Hadro at CNA

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Vigano’s Letter & the Great Reset – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
2.  He Told Me to Put My Face in His Lap, How Schönstatt Founder Trained His Nuns – S. Magister
3.  Robert Barnes Electoral Map – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4.  Petition for Laicisation Granted to Pp. Francis Denier Priest – Christopher Altieri at Cth Herald
5.  Remembering a Great Man Who Died Too Soon: Andrew Walther, R.I.P. – Kathryn Jean Lopez
6.  The Summa Contra Dr. Mazza – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
7.  New Romanesque-Style Sculptures at Clear Creek Abbey – Ros. T. Sullivan at Dappled Things
8.  Can You be Saved Outside the Catholic Church? – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
9.  The U.K. Lockdown: Where are Today’s Maccabees? – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
10.  Fordham’s Fr. Bryan Massingale “Jubilant” after Pope Comes-out for Gay Unions – Sciambra

Ethically Problematic Crispr Gene-editing Tech Causing Unexpected Probs in Embryos – LAN
Real Men: You Can End Abortion – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
Attacker of Religious Sister Arrested Amid Spate of Anti-Catholicism in Austria – C News Agency
Chaplet for Priests in Purgatory – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
A Plebiscite on Persecution? – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
Fashion Principals 101 & Style Theory: Contrast (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Rethinking the Enlightenment – Jared Zimmerer at Word on Fire Blog
How to Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Andrew Walther, President of EWTN News, Remembered for Devotion to the Church – EWTN News

U.S. ELECTION 2020:
Robert Barnes Electoral Map – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Plebiscite on Persecution? – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
As a Catholic You Cannot Vote for a Candidate of the Democratic Party – D. Goddu at Catholic365
Key Penn. House Race Has Two Catholic Candidates with Opposing National Visions – NC Rgstr
Sex Education on the Ballot in Washington, Definition of Marriage in Nevada – CNA

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
U.K. Bishops Fight for Masses as England Prepares for 2nd Lockdown – CNA via NC Register
Bishop Davies of Shrewsbury Criticises Government Over Public Mass Ban – Catholic Herald
Bishop Stock of Leeds Calls on Government to Drop Proposed Ban on Public Worship – C. Herald

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
History’s Queen: Off the Shelf with Mike Aquilina – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
American Catholics & the Cold War – Mark Bauerlein at First Things

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Blessed Be the Knights of Columbus – Nic Rowan at The American Spectator
Why We Do It: Praying for the Dead – Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P., at Catholic Herald
Shooting in Vienna ‘Apparent Terrorist Attack’ – Cthlc News Agency via The Catholic World Report
The Power of Humble Leaders – B.J. Gonzalvo at Catholic365.com
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Fr. Giuseppe Vallauri, R.I.P. – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Biden-Bergoglio Reset – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
2.  Disappointed with Bishop Barron’s Article on Catholic Voting – Steve Ray at Defenders. . .
3.  The Pope Really Doesn’t Like Republicans – Damian Thompson at The Spectator|USA
4.  Is the Vatican Scared of the Hunter Biden Laptop? – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
5.  What has the Pontiff Actually Done: From the Confusion, An Evil Rises – Michael H. Brown
6.  Doubting the Conventional Narrative About the Schism of 1054 – Charles Yost at TIC
7.  What to Look for On Election Night – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Vatican Secretariat of State Provides Context of Pope Francis Civil Union Remark – CNA
9.  Our Duty to Relieve the Souls in Purgatory – Joseph Pio at Catholic Restoration
10.  Trump or Anarchy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

A Good Father Tells the Truth – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Can Catholics Vote for Biden/Harris? – Crisis Magazine
Bishops Tell U.K. Govt to Produce Evidence Church Closures Prevent Transmission – Crux
Abortionist Says Aborting Babies with Down Syndrome is Healing, Like Antibiotics – LAN
The Real Presence: An Unbroken Promise – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Our Powerful Intercessors – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
How to Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
“Liturgical Mysticism is the Crowning of the Christian Life” – P. Senz at The Cthlc World Report
Fashion Principals 101 & Style Theory: Contrast (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
In Papal Sweepstakes, Italy Still May Be More Equal Than Others – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Pope Francis & the Independence of the Holy See – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Chileans Blocked From Visiting Cemeteries On All Saints Day – G. Ibáñez at Religion Unplugged
Big Supreme Court Case Defending Catholic Foster Care Services – A. Picciotti-Bayer/Spect|USA
Vatican Must Take a Strong Stance Against Persecution in China – F. Rooney & Th. Farr/Am Spect

CULTURE OF LIFE:
New Report: Multiple States Made Pro-life Gains in 2020 – Nancy Flanders at Live Action News

POLITICS:
Have We Lost Our Way to Civil Discourse? – Robert Louis Rodriguez at Catholic365

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
St. Jude Thaddeus — Martyred in Persia with Simon – Alexandra Greeley at NC Register
Fr. McGivney’s Beatification; An Interview with Dr. Maria Ulrickson – S. Skinner at Cthlc Stand
As Carlo Acutis is Beatified, How is the Internet Changing the Church? – Th. Caddick at C. Herald
Catholic Fundraising in 2020: Many Down, Some Up, but All Changed – Mk. Pattison at CNS/Crux
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
Bishop Barron Hit with Massive Backlash after Praising Pro-Gay James Martin – Complicit Clergy

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED LINKS:
1.  St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s Trick for Patiently Dealing with Annoying People – Mathilde De Robien
2.  Rob Flello: The Day My Atheist Convictions Were Shattered – Rob Flello at Catholic Herald
3.  Three Catholic Bibles That Are Guaranteed To Reinvigorate Your Study – William Hemsworth
4.  Watch Elderly Couple Married 60 Years Reunite after 215 Days Apart – Cer. Gardiner at Aleteia
5.  How God Brought a Nashville Musician Back to the Catholic Church – Pat. Knap at NC Register
6.  Catholic Absolutes for Our Interior & Exterior Life, Part I & Part II  – Steve Smith at Cthlc Stand
7.  Doctors Offered Abortion when Twin’s Scan Showed Problems, then a Miracle Occurred – LAN
8.  Why We Should Let Our Lives Slow Down – Cecily Lowe at Catholic Stand
9.  Contemplative Prayer & The Divine Office – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
10.  Why I Became Catholic – Emma North at The Australian Catholic Weekly

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Chrissy Teigen Writes about Losing Her Son at 20 Weeks – C. Fiano-Chesser at Live Action News
Becoming an Engaged Catholic Father – Catholic Stand
Bones Are Funny Things – Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
A Primer On The Book Of Revelation, & More Great Links! – The Best In Catholic BloggingXXX
Who is a Right Friend For a Shepherd? – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
Saints With Mobility Impairments – Meg Hunter-Kilmer at Aleteia
Lost Sheep Need Prayer First – Philippa Martyr at The Australian Catholic Weekly
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  “Pastoral” & Other Weasel Words – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
2.  President Duda Succumbs to Riots & Anarchy, Will Propose Eugenic Abortion – CNA via CWR
3.  Why Some Nativity Scenes Include This Figurine – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
4.  The De-Catholicization Of Poland – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  Ousted as Student Senate Pres. for My Catholic Faith, Now I’m Taking a Stand – Jack Denton
6.  Archbishop of Czestochowa’s Home Attacked by Feminist Rioters – Micaiah Bilger at Life Nws
7.  Aux. Bishop Octavio Cisneros of Brooklyn Retires, Remains as Local Pastor – C. News Agency
8.  Ask Father: Can Einkorn Flour be Used for the Eucharist? It is Lower in Gluten – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Advent Calendars Are Back in a Big Way, Here are 33 for Adults – Samantha Daly at dwell
10.  How My Fitness Became a Prayer – Karen Pullano at Ignitum Today

The Fear Factor – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
A Lesson in Preparedness – Deacon Lawrence Klimecki at The Way of Beauty
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Our Anti-Catholic Administrative State – Philip Hamburger at First Things
Covid-19, Filling Empty Churches, & The Eucharist; & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Mr. William “Bill” Strub: a.k.a. “The World’s Oldest Altar Boy” Passes at Age 98 – J.P. Sonnen
Fashion Principals 101 & Style Theory: Contrast (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
All Saints & All Souls – Praying for the Dead – Charlotte Mills at Catholic Stand
How to Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez – Poem by Gerard Manley Hopkins – All Roads Lead to Rome

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Catholic Leaders in Pakistan Condemn Forced Conversion, Marriage of Christian Girl, 13 – Crux

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Biden Touts ‘Inspiration’ of Catholic Faith, Despite Abortion & Religious Freedom Positions – Reg

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Glory in All Things Argues for the Timeless Qualities of Benedictine Education – B. Welter at CWR

POLITICS:
Go Fix Those Problems: Why 4 Catholics are Willing to Serve in Public Office – CNA via The CWR
Voting & The Common Good – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Pope Francis Recognizes Martyrdom of Lebanese Priests Killed Under Muslim Rule – CNA/CWR
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Why the Digital Mob Fears the Power of Little-Read Books – Francis X. Maier at NC Register
2.  Why Would a Cleric Desecrate an Altar? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
3.  One Mad Mom’s Voting Guide for Confused Catholics – One Mad Mom
4.  ESPN Journo Retorts after Pregnancy Shaming: I’m Making a Human Life! – Live Action News
5.  Realism, the Pope, & the Case for Civil Unions – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
6.  A Master Class in Irony – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  On the Suspension of Public Worship – Fr. Thomas Joseph White, O.P., at Public Discourse
8.  Card. Sarah: The West Needs to Wake Up to Threat of Islamism, after France Attack – CNA
9.  Twitter Suspends the Account of Czech Cardinal Duka – John Cody at Visegrád News
10.  A Word of Encouragement from Elisha the Prophet For a Difficult Week to Come – Ch.E. Pope

How to Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Portico of the Angers Cathedral & the Coming Wreckovation – Liturgical Arts Journal
Fashion Principals 101 & Style Theory: Contrast (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Heartwarming Moment Lady Meets Birth Father after 31 Years – A. Reynolds at Live Action News
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
What Does Purgatory Look Like? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Wives R Us, Maids In [Communist] China – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Brick by Brick: Young Priest: Never Felt More Priestly or Masculine after Offering TLM – Fr. Zed
Biography of Cardinal Sapieha, the Teacher of Pope St. John Paul II – Scott Smith, J.D.
How the Papacy became a Napoleonic Institution – Alan Fimister at Catholic Herald
A Family Guide to Spiritual Warfare – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Statues of John Paul II Bashed Thru-out Poland by Pro-abortionists – G. Adamczyk at Visegrád
Anti-Church & Church as Savior in Juxtaposition – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Card. Becciu: No Communication from Vatican Investigators Over Cecilia Marogna – NC Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Xi’s Mandate of Heaven: Rewriting the Bible – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
Pompeo: Communist China is World’s ‘Gravest Threat’ to Religious Freedom – Cthlc News Agency

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Three Dead in Terrorist Attack at French Basilica – CNA via National Catholic Register

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Alton Towers Defends Sale of Ouija Boards in ‘Spooks R Us’ Range – Th. Caddick at Cthlc Herald

POLITICS:
Controversy Continues Over Scotland’s Hate Crime Bill – Catholic News Agency
‘Court Packing’ a Threat to Republicans, but Also a Risk for Democrats – S. Beale at NC Register
Abortion is Not Just Another Social Issue – Carole Novielli at Live Action News
Should Catholics Be Political Moderates? – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand

SECULAR LINKS:
Stats Show Late-term Abortions in Colorado Not Rare as You Think – B. Sielicki/Live Action News

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Missionary Sister Kidnapped Three Years Ago by Jihadists Still Alive – Catholic Herald
The Martyrs Buried at the Valley of the Fallen – Cthlc News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Nice Basilica Terrorist Attack: Who were the Victims? – Courtney Mares at Catholic News Agency
Reasons to Remain in the Church – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
From Abortionist to Pro-life Activist: Dr. Beverly McMillan Story – K. Ranck at Live Action News
Can Halloween be Christianized Again? – John Horvat, II, at Return to Order
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
Natl Black Pro-Life Gp Files Racism against Planned Parenthood – B. Handy at Live Action News
Pakistan Catholics Protest after Abduction, Forced Marriage of 13 year-old Catholic Girl – CNA

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Substantial Architectural Progress at Clear Creek Abbey – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  No Habeo Papam: How Pope Francis Lost Me – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
3.  The Divine Worship: Daily Office Is Coming & Here’s What We Know So Far – J. Perry at ACSB
4.  Pope Francis, Civil Unions, & Moral Truth – Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D., & Robert P. George, Ph.D.
5.  Is “Same-Sex Love” Really a Thing? – Jim Russell at The Catholic World Report
6.  Ask Father: Use of a Microphone During Low T.L.M., Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Exorcist Explains the Demonic: Satan & the Fallen Angels – Ch. McKinney at C. Spiritual Drctn
8.  Priest Canonist: Permitting Same-Sex Civil Unions Is a ‘Grave Error’ – Edward Pentin
9.  Dogged – Catholic – Realism – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
10.  A Curse Lifted – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism

Science Meets Secular Mythology—& Loses, Again – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Popes’ Loose Lips Won’t Sink the The Barque of Peter – Edward J. Barr at Roma Locuta Est
Don’t Celebrate Hell This Halloween – Charles D. Fraune at Slaying Dragons
Before 2020 Ends, Pray the Surrender Novena – Ava Lalor at Our Sunday Visitor
A Comparison of the Roman & Carmelite Rites – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A 21st Century Christian: Chess Player, Samurai, & Doctor – Cesar R. Falcon at Catholic Stand
The Church Can’t Change Christ’s Doctrine & Won’t Give Up on Souls – Regis Martin at NC Rgstr
Love Fulfills the Law – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
An Exorcist on What Happens During an Exorcism – Fr. Gabrielle Amorth at Catholic Exchange

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Pakistan High Court Upholds Forced Marriage of Abducted Catholic Minor – Catholic Herald
A History of Anti-Catholicism: Telling the Story of the Church in America – Matt Hadro at CNA
China as Leviathan – Anthony E. Clark at Catholic World Report
Big Tech’s Big Bias: Religious Conservatives Face ‘Scary Pattern’ of Censorship – J. Liedl/NC Reg

POLITICS:
Abortion & Racism: Conversations with Three Black, Pro-life Leaders – Mon. Seeley at The CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Pope Francis Risks Leaving A Legacy Of Confusion & Division – Carina Benton at The Federalist
Understanding Peter’s Primacy – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Simply Catholic
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Pope Faces Criticism for Failure to Wear Mask – Catholic Herald
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Malaysia’s First Cardinal Dies at Age 88 – Catholic News Agency

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Wilton Gregory is the Deep Church – Emily Finley at Crisis Magazine
2.  It’s All the Fault of Vatican 2! – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
3.  JFK was One of the Worst Things Ever to Happen to the Church in America – P. Armstrong/Reg
4.  Priestly Seminaries of Tradition: Not Enough Room for All of the Vocations – The EF
5.  What if Abortion Opened the Portal to Satan’s 100-Year Unbinding? – Fr. Ric. Heilman at RCM
6.  November: Here are 10 Ways You can Help the Souls in Purgatory – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at CE
7.  No End In Sight: More Accused Priests Cleared of Fake Abuse Claims – TheMediaReport.com
8.  Philadelphia & the New “Tolerance” – Francis X. Maier at Ethics & Public Policy Center
9.  Ex-Satanist Discusses Religion & Politicians in 2020 – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10.  Clear Conscience: A Book for Every Catholic’s Shelf – Bethanie Ryan at Ignitum Today

The Side of President Trump the Media Censors & Ignores – Brian Burch at Catholic Vote
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Vatican Hints at Hard Line on German Bishops’ “Synodal Way” – Christopher Altieri at Cth Herald
The Future is Coming – Are You Excited? – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Must-Have Book Offers Battle Plan For Families – Claire Dwyer at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Critical Review of the “Francesco” Documentary – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
The Eastern Rites – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Is There Any Place for Classical Music In Our Culture Today? – David Clayton at New Lit Mov
Catholic Florida Man Reinstated as Univ. Senate Pres. by Student Court Ruling – CNA/NCReg
Ask Father: Is a Vote for “the Lesser of Two Evils” Still a Vote “for Evil”? – Fr. Z’s Blog

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Report: Vatican Investigators Focus on Longtime Investment Manager – Catholic News Agency

CULTURE OF DEATH:
Euthanasia’s Slippery Slope in Netherlands Set to Snare Children – Cardinal Eijk at NC Register
“Cost-Savings” Claimed as Euthanasia Benefit in Canada – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C., at ThCL

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
On Liturgical Beauty & False Stylistic Absolutes – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
Flannery O’Connor Reads ‘A Good Man is Hard to Find’ in Rare 1959 Audio – Mike Springer at OC

POLITICS:
A Mainstream Poll Stumbles into the Truth – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
For Catholics, There’s Only One Choice – Fr. Peter M. Stravinskas, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
ACB’s Confirmation Signals New Chapter for Catholics & Legal Abortion – Fr. R. de Souza/NC Reg

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Prediction as to Presidential Election – Donald R. McClarey, J.D, at The American Catholic
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Order of Malta to Elect New Grand Master Amid Constitutional Clash – CNA via The CWR
Meet Australia’s New Ambassador to the Holy See – Linda Bordoni at Vatican News
5 Ways of Dealing With Anti-Catholic Bigotry, According to Al Smith – David Mills at NC Register
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Catholics Must Engage the Culture Through the Arts – Matthew Archbold at Creative Mnrty Rprt
Solidarity – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  And Now for the Rest of the Story of Pope’s Gay Union Comments – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2.  An Exorcist Explains Why the Devil Hates Bells So Much – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NCRgstr
3.  Crowding the Conclave – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  “Saruman” Taylor Marshall’s ” False Dichotomies” on Francis – Catholic Monitor
5.  Video: Autopsy of a Really Slick Lie – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Ordained by a Predator: A Conversation with Fr. Mark White – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of. . .
7.  Ancient Crucifixion Nails Linked to Caiaphas’ Tomb – Matthew Archbold at Creative Mnrty Rprt
8.  Joe Biden’s 800-Pound Gorilla – Regis Martin, S.T.D., Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
9.  Why I am Still a Catholic – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
10.  Constantine’s Vision & the Theory of the Sun – John Burger at Aleteia

Book review: Fifty Catholic Churches to See Before You Die – Michael Hodges at Catholic Herald
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Why I Trust Working Fathers (& Why Bureaucrats Become Tyrants) – Jason Craig at ThCM
Stevie Nicks vs. Pope Leo on Freedom – Patti Maguire Armstrong at Catholic Lane
Where Are You Going, Peter? – Jane Stannus at Crisis Magazine
Once Again, New Cardinals Reflect Pope Francis’ Preferences – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza at NC Rgstr
A Catholic Vote for Trump: Off the Shelf with Jesse Romero – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
What Should a Catholic Make of Q? – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
How to Find Your Personal Style (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
When the Rich Cry Poverty – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Exclusive Interview with Joseph Cardinal Zen – Peter Rosengren at The Catholic Weekly
China Continued Religious Crackdown During Renewal of Vatican Deal – Catholic News Agency

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
An Allegorical Rationale for the Ministers Sitting During the Gloria & Credo – P Kwasniewski PhD
Cut From Special Cloth: Creating Valuable Vestments for Celebrating Mass – Pet. Jesserer Smith
Christus Vincit: Music for the Feast of Christ the King – Thomas Neal at Liturgical Arts Journal

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
10 Things I Learned About St. Max. Kolbe from Docudrama ‘Two Crowns’ – Fr. E. Looney/NCReg

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
7 Books to Inspire You on Your Journey to Sainthood – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

POLITICS:
Joe Biden, Pre-Conciliar Catholic? – George Weigel at First Things
When Joe Biden Saved ‘Roe v. Wade’ – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at NC Register
Senate Votes to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court – Steven Nelson at N.Y. Post

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The Occult Disposes Us to Satan – Sister Anna Marie McGuan at Simply Catholic
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Is Your Bishop Eschatological? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Vanity Fair Worries that ACB Will Execute Women for Abortions – Matthew Archbold at CMR
The Deeper Meaning of the Communion of Saints – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange
On Living in the Same Universe – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Priest Parables – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
How Sts. Louis & Zélie Martin Lived Their Single Life before They Met – Mat. De Robien at Aleteia
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Women Doctors Of The Church: St. Catherine Of Siena – Will Wright at Catholic Link
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
New Zealand Bishops Endorse Gay “Civil Unions” Stand by Pope – New Zealand Bishops Conf.