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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.

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Card. O’Malley Flip Flops on Gay “Civil Unions” – Catholic Action League of Massachusetts
2.  Pope Francis Oversteps the Papal Office – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at The Catholic Thing
3.  Jim Martin: Can’t Reject False Teaching on Unions ‘cuz Pope Developed Doctrine; I Rant – Fr Z
4.  How Long, O Lord? Praying about Pope Francis – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
5.  Red Hats. . . Black History – Because He Can, The Pope Packs His “Senate” – Rocco Palmo
6.  The Deep Church: From the Borgias to Becciu – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
7.  A Reminder that Fornication is a Serious Sin that Can Exclude Us From Heaven – Msgr. Pope
8.  A Permissive Pope for a Permissive Age – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
9.  Bishop Strickland of Tyler Calls Delay of McCarrick Report Evil – Ch. White at NC Reporter
10.  Former Spiritual Director of ‘Medjugorje Visionaries’ Excommunicated – CNA via The CWR

Benedict XVI Distances Himself from Embattled Catholic Community – Catholic News Agency
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Is Pope Francis’ Papacy Leading to Schism? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Demonic Foes as Witnessed by a Psychiatrist – Patti Maguire Armstrong at National Cth Register
Celebrate The Evil? – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
Mexican Broadcaster: Vatican Held Back Popes’ Words on Unions – H. Brockhaus at CNA
Recommendations for Picking Catholic Charities to Support – Brice Sokolowski at CF
Pope Francis, a Consistory with View to the Next Conclave – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vtcn
How to Find Your Personal Style (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pandora’s Box Re-Opened: Pope’s Homosexual Opinion – Fr. M.A. Portella at The European. . .

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Aussie Fed Police Will Probe Vatican Money Transfers During Cardinal Pell Trial – CNA/NC Reg
Financial & Operational Questions Surround Scholas Occurentes Pontifical Foundation – CNA
Report: Vatican Requests Evidence in Becciu Embezzlement Investigation – CNA via The CWR

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Xi’s Pope – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
NY Post Editor Sohrab Ahmari: Big Tech Censorship Should Concern Catholics – J. Liedl/NCReg
District Cmte.: Junipero Serra Among ‘Inappropriate’ San Fran School Names – J. McKeown/CNA
Taiwan Foreign Ministry: Catholics in Red China are Facing Serious Challenges – CNA/CWR

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
Ordination of Rev. Mr. Scott R. Wooten to the Priesthood – Ordinariate
Atonement Choir Alumni Showcase ‘Artistic Creativity’ on St. JP2 Feast – Peter Jesserer Smith

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Blind Catholic Lawyer Laura Wolk Discusses Breaking Barriers, ACB’s Mentorship – L Brown/Reg

CULTURE OF DEATH:
How the Wash. Post is Going to Use the Pope against the Church – A Bermudez at CNA/CWR

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Papal Ceremonial: The Sedia Gestatoria – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
Francis Is Wrong on Civil Unions – Crisis Magazine

POLITICS:
Ask Father: “What Prayers or Novena for a Trump Victory?” – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Double Standard on Faith: Democrats & Catholicism – John S. Rosenberg at City Journal
On the Relative Importance of Death: Covid-19 & the Hierarchy of Goods – Fr. Tho. J. White, O.P.
Vote as Though Life, Religious Freedom, Marriage & the Family Depend Upon It – Bp. Strickland
Why I Am Voting For Trump (Again) – Leila Miller

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The Pope’s Reckless Words on Civil Unions Will Damage the Church – Dan Hitchens at Cth Herald
Dare We Admit That Not All Will Be Saved? – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
A Very Curious Legend of St. Raphael – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Vatican Extends Plenary Indulgence for the Dead Throughout November – CNA via The CWR
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Recent Comments about Gay Unions, a Slap in the Face of Those Trying to Leave Gay Life – Fr. Z
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
Faithful Obliged Not to Follow Pope’s Opinion on Gay Civil Unions – Stefano Fontana at Daily. . .
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
Ask Father: I Don’t Like Trump or Biden, Can I Opt Out & Not Vote at All? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Documentary Plot Thickens: Narratives Compete Amid Vatican Silence – Christopher Altieri at CH
Munich Archdiocese: Church Tax Income Rises as Record Numbers Depart – CNA via The CWR
Catholics Pray for Clarity in St. Peter’s Square After Popes’ Civil Unions Remarks – Ed Pentin
Pope Francis Names New Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem – Catholic News Agency

More of Pope Francis & Same-Sex Civil Unions News Links:
Context of Pope’s ‘Civil Union’ Documentary Comment Reported – CNA via The CWR
A Roundup of Responses to Pope’s Unravelling ‘Civil Unions’ Comments – Catholic Herald
Argentine Archbishop & Pope Francis Advisor: ‘Civil Union’ Not Mistranslated in Doc. – CNA/Reg

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 LINKS:
1.  Mother Mary Clare’s Four Obstacles to Prayer – Nicholas Vance at Catholic Stand
2.  Public School Students Flocking to Catholic Schools Amid Pandemic – John Burger at Aleteia
3.  The Power of the Morning Offering – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
4.  Mary & My Return to Rome – Do Whatever He Tells You – Richard G. Evans at Catholic Stand
5.  Humility in Prayer According to St. Teresa of Avila – Msgr. Ch. E. Pope  at C. Spiritual Direction
6.  Have Perseverance in Your Race To Heaven – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
7.  Mending a Torn Nation Through Prayer: U.S. Catholics – Joseph O’Brien at NC Register
8.  If You Truly Want to Follow Christ Learn Patience – Gabriela Garnica at Catholic Stand
9.  Unleashing the Power of Intercessory Prayer – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
10.  Married, Single . . . Seek His Plan for You – Anna Walsh at The Australian Catholic Weekly

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
The Little Pilgrimage of Our Lady – Betty Parquette at Catholic Stand
The Power of Forgiveness: How Lives Are Changed & Transformed – Patty Knap at NC Register
Divinization, Becoming Like God, Begins at Baptism – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
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 NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Primer on the Book of Revelation – Brianna Huddleston at Catholic Stand
2.  Against Swearing – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
3.  Bp. Schneider to Pope: For Sake of Your Soul, Retract Approval of Gay Unions – E. Pentin
4.  There’s Something Rotten & It’s Not In Denmark – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
5.  Feeling Pushed Towards Trump – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners
6.  You Just Never Know When the Pontiff Will Say Something Authoritative – D. Price at DM
7.  The Hopeless Ambiguity of Sacrosanctum Concilium – Gregory DiPippo at New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
8.  Pope Francis & Gay Civil Unions – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
9.  Trump Won the Debate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Statue of Virgin Mary Vandalized in Brooklyn – ABC News New York

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Raw Enthusiasm – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Is There a Moral “Sense” – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Recommendations for Picking Catholic Charities to Support – Brice Sokolowski at CF
Melville on Secularization – Cream City Catholic
How to Find Your Personal Style (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Family before Government: Subsidiarity, Education, & Natural Law – Hannah Jordan at CC
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 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Statement From Cardinal Raymond Burke on Pope Francis’ Civil Unions Remarks – Ed Pentin
2.  Where Francis Leads, We Can’t Follow – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
3.  What to Think about the Pope & His Comments of Civil Unions for Homosexuals – Steve Ray
4.  The Treason of the Fathers: Pope Francis’ Gay Enabling Includes ‘Civil Unions’ – J Zmirak PhD
5.  What a Mess & So Unnecessary – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
6.  Halloween Will Be Ugly – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
7.  Questions Emerge Regarding Pope Francis’ Statement on Same-Sex Civil Unions – CNA
8.  The Pope Hasn’t Changed His Mind about Same-Sex “Marriage” – Jms. Parker at Mercatornet
9.  Saul Alinsky: Playing Merry Hell – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
10.  Fishwrap’s Whining Attack on Amy Coney Barrett – Fr. Z’s Blog

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
On the Wickedness That Withers & the Truth That Perdures – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at CiM
Lord Have Mercy – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Nun Forgave Murders As They Killed Her – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
Recommendations for Picking Catholic Charities to Support – Brice Sokolowski at CF
Lessons from the Life & Legacy of Blessed Karl, the Last Habsburg Emperor – K.V. Turley/NCReg
How to Find Your Personal Style (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Welcome to Wiemar America – Msgr. Richard C. Antall at Crisis Magazine
Walk in My Ways – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
The Catholic Churches That Dot the Beautiful Island of Capri – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Vatican & Communist China Renew Deal Over Appointment of Bishops – Ed Pentin at NC Register

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Divine Office as a Mirror of the Mass – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Four Cardinals, Four Violet Chasubles of the Eighteenth Century – Liturgical Arts Journal

ARCHITECTURE:
Tremendous Victory: Notre Dame Cathedral Will Be Exactly Restored – E. Benson at Return to. . .

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
Catholics & Single Issue Voting with Fr. McTeigue, S.J. – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic. . .

POLITICS:
What’s at Stake in the Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
PopeWatch: Civil Unions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Census that Brought Our Lord to Bethlehem – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
Spain’s Twentieth Century Martyrs were Not Only from the Civil War – CNA via The CWR
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Science Always Points To God – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Deeply Flawed Opportunism of Pope Francis – Carl E. Olson at The Catholic World Report
2.  Blessed Charles of Austria: The Indivisible Emperor – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
3.  Upholding the Dignity of Marriage with Bai MacFarlane – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
4.  The Pope Sows More Seeds of Confusion – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
5.  Francis has Openly Called for Civil Unions for Homosexuals, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Pp. Francis Backs Civil Unions for Gay Couples, in Shift for Vatican – Francis X. Rocca at WSJ
7.  My Dissection of the NC Reporter’s Pope’s Comments on SSA Civil Unions – Fr. McDonald/SO
8.  The Exorcism & Death of Anneliese Michel – Matt C. Abbott at Renew America
9.  Both Candidates Face Hurdles With Catholic Voters – Andrew Walther at RealClearPolitics
10.  Pope Francis & Gay Civil Unions – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
What did Pope Francis say about Civil Unions? A CNA Explainer – J.D. Flynn, J.C.L., at CNA
Recommendations for Picking Catholic Charities to Support – Brice Sokolowski at CF
What Approach should We take to Sedevacantists? Stay Clear & Pray for Them! – Fr. R. Heilman
Religion & Civic Duty – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
St. John Paul II Knew the Dangers of Bad Anthropology – Steve Greene at Catholic Answers
Great Spiritual Truths According To St. John Of The Cross & More – The Best In Catholic Blogging
The Lamest of All New Prolife Catholic Fallacies – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
How to Find Your Personal Style (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
LAs’ Archbishop Gomez Denies Claim that He Plans to vote for Biden – J. McKeown at CNA

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Vatican Investigators Provide Evidence of Payments to Italian ‘Security Consultant’ – CNA/CWR

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
How Flocknote & eCatholic Can Transform Ordinariate Parishes – Peter Jesserer Smith at ACSB

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Recent Gothic Revival Vestment Work of Note, Beautiful – Liturgical Arts Journal

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
Bloodstone: St. Albert the Great & the Philosopher’s Stone – David Clayton at New Lit Mov

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Serving Life: How Pro-life Pregnancy Centers are Making a Difference – CNA via The CWR

POLITICS:
Embryonic Stem Cell Research Underperforms in California – Fr. Matthew Schneider at ThCL
Pro-Life Dems Make the Case for a 22-week Abortion Ban in Colorado – K.J. Jones at CNA/Reg
Archbishop Kondrusiewicz: Reconciliation is Crucial in Belarus – Andrea Gagliarducci at CNA

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Archbishop Viganò Responds to Pope Francis’ Civil Unions Remarks – Edward Pentin
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
Cardinal Cordes’ Lament: Church in Germany Infected by ‘Theological Virus’ – Ed Pentin at Reg
Report: Vatican Reaffirms Rejection of Dutch ‘Apparition’ – Luis Santamaría at Aleteia
Poll: Young Catholic Follow Church Doctrine More Than Older Ones – Catholic News Agency
On the Nature of Complicity – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
A Brief Defense of Priestly Celibacy – Br. Maximilian Maria Jaskowak at Catholic Exchange
Francis’s New Encyclical Reads Like a U.N. Mission Statement – Guy Sorman at City Journal
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS
Theopolitics has Permanently can be Reached at It’s New Location – Theopolitics

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Poland: Auxiliary Bishop Bogdan Wojtuś  of Gniezno Dies from the China Virus – CNA via CWR

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Is This the End of the College of Cardinals as a Polite Society? – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
2.  My One Question for Pope Francis – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
3.  Cardinals Deplore German Bishops’ Slide, as Schism Fears Arise – Edward Pentin at NC Rgstr
4.  Covid-19, Filling Empty Churches, & The Eucharist – Howard Kainz, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
5.  Chris Cuomo: Serious Christians, Your Kind Aren’t Welcome In Public Life – C. Benton/Fdrlst
6.  Before & After: St. John the Evangelist Church in Lambertville, New Jersey – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
7.  Biden-Endorsing Network Funded by USCCB Pushes Abortion, Transgenderism. . . – MH at LI
8.  Where Deep State Meets Deep Church – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
9.  The Scandal of Joe Biden – Chilton Williamson, Jr., at Crisis Magazine
10.  Biden’s Betrayal – Kenneth Craycraft at First Things

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Alleged Vatican Money Transfers During Pell Trial Sent to Police by Australian Intel. – CNA/CWR
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
School Teacher With Stigmata: Teresa Higginson, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Understanding the Glorified Body of Jesus in the Eucharist & More – The Best In Cthlc Blogging
Science Always Points to God – Jeffery A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
What Are You Doing, God? – Liza A. at Ignitum Today
Who is the Thief? Exploring One of Jesus’ More Provocative Images – Msgr. Ch. E. Pope at CiM
Recommendations for Picking Catholic Charities to Support – Brice Sokolowski at CF
Our Culture Needs to Do a 180 — These 180 Short Catholic Videos Will Help – Mt Archbold at Reg
How to Find Your Personal Style (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Secret Audio Recording Shows Key Figures Discussing Vatican’s London Property Deal – CNA

EASTERN RITE CATHOLICS:
Pope Appoints Kurt Burnette as Bishop in US as Administrator of Canadian Eparchy – CNA

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
In Defense of Allegorical Interpretation of the Liturgy – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Creating the Haven of Home: ‘Theology of Home II’ – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register

POLITICS:
Fliers Being Left Around Kansas City – The American Catholic
Papal States Had To Go – George Weigel at The Australian Catholic Weekly
N.Y. Catholic Conference: Science Doesn’t Support Church Closures – Christine Rousselle at CNA

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
End Times, & More Great Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
After Teacher Beheaded, Some in France Turn to Fr. Jacques Hamel – CNA via The CWR
Privilege & Christianity – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
Because of Our Fathers: A Conversation with Tyler Rowley – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. . .
The Power of Our Lady to Teach Us About God – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS
Theology of Superman: Man of Steel, Batman v. Superman, & Justice League – Scott Smith, J.D.
Theopolitics has Permanently can be Reached at It’s New Location – Theopolitics
Racing to Win: Philosophy Versus the New Gnostics – Jack Gist at The Catholic World Report