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MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Essential Guide To The Best Catholic Podcasts, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
2.  World Renowned Priest Theologian Reaffirms Negative Assessment of Fr. Rodrigue – MOAP
3.  Pope Francis Must Make the Truth Clear & Apologize – Jennifer Hartline at The Stream
4.  Our Hapless Bench of Bishops – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Is Receiving Communion in the Hand a Sacrilege? – Fr. Regis Scanlon, O.F.M. Cap.
6.  Why the Bear Chewing on My Leg Should Stop Doing That – Thomas G. Wiggleby at The Lamp
7.  Better to Cut Off Your Hand Than Use It to Vote for Biden – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
8.  Discovered: Liturgical Abuse Leads to Invalid Sacraments – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
9.  Still Waiting For The McCarrick Report, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
10.  A Lesser-Known “Ave Maria” That’s Just as Beautiful as Schubert’s – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
In Times of Harsh Political Discourse, What Do the Scriptures Say? – Msgr. Charles Pope
The Book of Revelation & the Downfall of the First Chosen – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
Catholic Trump Supporters Respond to Log Cabin GOP Endorsement – CNA via The CWR
The Powers of Hell Will Not Prevail – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
New Book Tells the Story of Celtic Christianity’s Centre of Learning – Medievalists.net
New Book! The Catholic Wardrobe: Musings From a Personal Stylist – Meghan Ashley Styling
Bishop Hying of Madison Blasts County for Last Minute Schools Order – CNA via NC Register
The Catholic Vote: Kanye West – Marc Barnes  at New Polity
The Catholic Church & Her 23 Liturgical Rites – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
A Pontifical Set of Elegant Vestments from Pluriarte – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
Guarding Our Children: Netflix’s Pedophilia Film ‘Cuties’ – C.C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at First Things
Heaven & Earth Meet: ‘Fatima’ Brings the Miraculous to the Big Screen – Joseph Pronechen

CANON LAW:
Canon Law & Political Discourse: What the Church Can & Must Offer Politics – Fr J Bradley JCD

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Is Baptism Necessary for Salvation? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Church in Virginia Celebrates 150th Anniversary – Josh Janney via Crux
IVG & Poly-Parenting vs. Adoption & Step-Parenting – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
How Republicans Will Benefit from America’s Demographic Transformation – William Huang

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Four Delicious Foods We Owe to the Catholic Church – ChurchPOP
2.  The Net is Closing in on Lavender Prelates – Mark Lambert at De Omnibus Dubitandum Est.
3.  Jesuit Univ. Sent Cops to Investigate a Student For Criticizing Black Lives Matter – J. Davidson
4.  No, You Can’t Vote for the Biden/Harris Ticket! – One Mad Mom
5.  Another Spirit of Vatican II Wast of Laity’s Money in Patterson, New Jersey – Fr. A. McDonald
6.  Bishop Bransfield’s Disgraceful Non-Apology – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
7.  The Health-First-Jesus-Second Heresy in the Catholic Church – Douglas Farrow, Ph.D.
8.  Ask Father: Hand Sanitizer on Hosts – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Mindfulness & Meditation can Worsen Depression & Anxiety – Clare Wilson at NewScientist
10.  The Overlooked Marian Apparitions At Egypt, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging

New Book! The Catholic Wardrobe: Musings From a Personal Stylist – Meghan Ashley Styling
MSM: Joe Biden the Light Bearer, the Latin Name for the “Light Bearer” is Lucifer – L. Verrecchio
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
What Rome’s Emperors Looked Like: Artist Uses AI Tech – William Cole at Daily Mail
Former Cosmo Writer: Wrote Book As Act Of Atonement, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Healing from Abuse, Porn, & Homosexuality: Danielle Williams-McCord – Joseph Sciambra
Our Lives Are Not Always Our Own – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Who Are the Real Catholic Politicians? – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register
What Should We Make of Integralism – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
The Artificial Jesuit, Catholic Reflexes: Dagger Prayers, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
After Hagia Sophia, Turkey Turns Second Historic Istanbul Church into Mosque – NC Register

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Vestments from the Treasury of the Cathedral of Brixen – Liturgical Arts Journal

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
In the New Religions, the Individual is Both Worshipper & Deity – Philip Jeffery at Catholic Herald

POLITICS:
Democrats’ History on Abortion – The Editors at National Catholic Register
Democrat Caucuses Omit “Under God” From Pledge of Allegiance at DNC – ChurchPOP
What States Can’t Do – Andrew Willard Jones at New Polity
A Catholic Understanding of the Separation of Church & State – Sh. Schaetzel at Cmplt Chrstnty

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
What Are The Five Steps Of The Examen, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Catholic Church in Belgium Sees Rise in Adult Baptisms – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Aquinas & the Theology of Grace in Michelangelo’s “The Last Judgement” – Maria Cintorino
How to Argue Like a Christian – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
Eternal Security vs. the Bible – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Prosperity & Generosity: The Biblical Roots of Capitalism – Charles Mizrahi at RealClearReligion
Rendering to God – Jacob Imam at New Polity

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
The Christian Case for Kanye – Marc Barnes at New Polity
College Women Should Prioritize Marriage, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 LINKS:
1.  How to Get Rid of Bad Thoughts – Edifa at Aleteia
2.  A Joyous Return To Catholicism – Margaret LaCovara-Reveira at Catholic365
3.  Forgiveness Through Fasting – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
4.  Blessed are the Pure of Heart: An Often Misunderstood Beatitude & Virtue – Msgr. Ch. E. Pope
5.  The Catholic Meditation Practice Known as the Rosary – Paul Escott at Catholic Stand
6.  When You Face a Fall, Put a Fork in It – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
7.  An Elusive & Essential Virtue – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic Thing
8.  Spiritual Combat: Weapons in Your Arsenal – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
9.  Prayer for St. Joseph’s Protection While Traveling – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
10.  Cultivating the Virtue of Perseverance in Prayer – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Unlocking Your Biblical Prayer Potential – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  A Catholic Priest’s Homily at the Funeral of His Son – Zoe Romanowsky at Aleteia
2.  Why the Catholic Church is Deliberately Creating a New Generation of Victims – Jos. Sciambra
3.  Mary & Jesus More Closely Related than We may have Thought – Steve Ray
4.  Are Bishops Colluding with the DNC? – Complicit Clergy
5.  Ask Father: Tattoos & St. Jane de Chantal – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Cafeteria Catholics – Ralph Hathaway at Catholic365
7.  How McCarrick Sought to Give Protection to Pro-Abort Catholic Politicians – D. McClarey, J.D.
8.  Rediscovering the Reality of the Eucharist – George Weigel at First Things
9.  How Thomas Cromwell Cut & Paste to Insert Himself into Henry VIII’s Great Bible – Mrctrnt
10.  Fatima Story Led Filmmaker to Christ – Catholic News Service via The Catholic Weekly

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Catholic Charities Pays Over $200K to Settle Federal Fraud Probe – Ken Ritter at AP via Crux
Closet Archaeology: Simple Ways to Dig Deep & Hone Your Style (Fashion Blog) – M.A. Styling
What Happens To Animals When They Die & More News Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Post-Pandemic Fundraising Strategies for Catholic Apostolates – Brice Sokolowski
College Women Should Prioritize Marriage & More News Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Sharing BBQ, Smoked Meats, & ‘the Richness of Catholic Moral Tradition’ – Alexandra Greeley
Mystical Transformation In & Through Love – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Bread in the Wilderness – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Planned Parenthood Quietly Stops Distributing Margaret Sanger Award – Kate Scanlon

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Those Victorian-Style Prayer Cards can be Intensely Reassuring – Melanie McDonough at CH
2.  What are You Planning to Say? Pope Francis Quizzed Whistleblower Priest – H. Alexander
3.  Dirty Dozen Times Five – One Mad Mom
4.  The Silence of the Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  We’re Moving! Here’s Why – Deborah Gyapong at Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Blog
6.  Kamala Harris, Lotus-Eater – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
7.  National Catholic Reporter: Procurer for the Democratic Convention – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  14 Things Catholics Should Know About Kamala Harris – Alyssa Murphy at NC Register
9.  Three Black Catholics Reflect on Faith, Race, & the Prevailing Narrative – Monica Seeley at CWR
10.  The Actual Truth about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development – Michael Hichborn

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
What “The Chosen” Gets Wrong About Cana, Part II – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
Our (New) Culture Must Be Destroyed – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician to the Stars!
Netflix Apologizes for Inappropriate Film Poster; Theologian: Cuties Film is Unacceptable – CNA
Dr. Mazza’s Daring Hypothesis Fails Miserably, & More Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Soul Mate – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Post-Pandemic Fundraising Strategies for Catholic Apostolates – Brice Sokolowski
The 2020 Democratic Ticket is Insulting to Catholics – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Closet Archaeology: Simple Ways to Dig Deep & Hone Your Style (Fashion Blog) – M.A. Styling
National Catholic Reporter is Openly Pro-Abortion – Action Item! – Fr. Z’s Blog

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Are We All Complicit in the Genocide of the Uyghurs? – Liam Scott at Mercatornet

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Simplicity Without Iconoclasm, Duncan Stroik Reviews Geoffrey Webb’s The Liturgical Altar – LAJ
170 Years after Pandemic, Pittsburgh Catholics Continue Cholera Mass Tradition – CNA via CWR

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Restoring Humanity: Off the Shelf with Jared Staudt – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand

POLITICS:
What Won’t We Tolerate? – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Gender-Transition Surgery Does Not Improve Mental Health After All – John Stonestreet
Austin Cuts Police Budget, Increases Abortion Funding – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Catholic Education Hangs in the Political Balance – Judy Roberts at National Catholic Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The Unique Advantages of Latin & Greek – Austin Hoffman at The Imaginative Conservative
The Catholic Parish Today – Hans Feichtinger at First Things
Catholicism Is Not The Latin Church & More Great News Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
Bishop Bransfield Offers ‘Apology’, Repays $400k to West Virginia Diocese – Cthlc News Agency
Woke Ideology at Catholic Colleges – Mark Bauerlein at Crisis Magazine

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
September 1, The Death Bell Will Ring for Southern Mongolian Identity – Massimo Introvigne

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Some of the Best Books on the History of the Church, According to Historians – John Burger
2.  Ask Father: What is Bishop Robert Barron up to When It Comes to “Trads”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Three Days of Darkness – Carlos Caso-Rosendi at Lepanto Institute
4.  What “The Chosen” Gets Wrong About Cana, Part I – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
5.  Angels Are Real, Among Us & We Can Detect Them, & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
6.  Priest Accused Of Sex Trafficking Is Toledo Diocesan Insider – Complicit Clergy
7.  Secret Renovations Expose Rift between Traditionalists & Neo-Cats – Valerie Russ at Inquirer
8.  My Thoughts On The Second Vatican Council – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  A Horrific Incident Shows Why Many Indian Christians Live in Fear – Nick Harding at C. Herald
10.  Abbot Who Helped Revive Traditional Monasticism Laid to Rest in France – CNA via CWR

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Disney Features Bisexual Lead in Cartoon About Demons & Witchcraft, Targeting Children – ChP
Are Pews In Churches A Problem, & More Great News Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
The Biden Platform: What Catholics Should Know – Catholic News Agency
Love God Back – Janet Meyer at Catholic Stand
Closet Archaeology: Simple Ways to Dig Deep & Hone Your Style (Fashion Blog) – M.A. Styling
Charity in Communion – Nicholas Lee at Ignitum Today
Atheist Thinks We Should Sell Churches & Give Money to the Poor – Steve Ray at Defenders. . .
Post-Pandemic Fundraising Strategies for Catholic Apostolates – Brice Sokolowski
Fr. Daniel P. Horan, Logic Missing & Duplicity – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Several State-Run Protestant Churches Demolished in June – Lu An at Bitter Winter

MUSIC:
Music & Meaning In The Mass: Why Meaning Matters – Charlie McKinney at C. Spiritual Direction

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
Jim Caviezel & Eduardo Verástegui In a New Film about Child Trafficking – Iwona Flisikowska

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Poem of the Day: “Love” by George Herbert – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., via Magdalen College

POLITICS:
Why is Australia’s PM Making a Free Vaccine for Covid-19 Mandatory? – Michael Cook at Mrctrnt
The Vaccine Dilemma – Colin Donovan at Catholic Answers Magazine
Joe Biden’s Racial Awakening – Anne Hendershott at Crisis Magazine
What Is Conscience? – Fr. Joseph Parisi at Simply Catholic
No, Catholics Should Not Embrace ‘Reproductive Justice’ Like AOC– Alexandra DeSanctis

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
A Brief History of Watts & Co. of London – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Father Augustus Tolton: America’s First Black Priest – Michael O’Neill at National Cthlc Register

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Exorcist Unmasks Satans Open Spiritual Warfare In US, More – The Best In Catholic Blogging
2.  Did US Bishops Make Deal with Dems, Like Vatican’s Alliance With China? – Joh. Zmirak, Ph.D.
3.  Rare Artifacts Maybe Used for Banned Cthlc Masses Found Hidden in Tudor Manor – Smthsn
4.  The ‘c’atholic Biden Problem – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Delayed Because of Pandemic, New Fatima Movie to Open on August 28th – Jim Graves
6.  Devout Catholics & Secular Progressives – Robert P. George, Ph.D., at First Things
7.  Biden/Harris, the Most Anti-Catholic Ticket in the History of America – David L. Gray
8.  Martin & Lewis on Pope Francis & Division in the Church – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9.  Our Culture Is Attempting Suicide – Philip F. Lawler at The Imaginative Conservative
10.  Santa Fe Diocese: Homilies Must Be Less Than Five Minutes – Ed Condon at C. News Agency

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
This Means Everybody By Tony Esolen & More Great News Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
McCarrick’s Legacy in the Biden-Communion Debate – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
A Catholic Examination of Systemic Racism – Briana Huddleston at Catholic Stand
The Ecclesiastical & Exquisite Work of Louis Comfort Tiffany – Shawn R. Tribe at Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
God Who Embraces All Nations – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Catholicism & European Politics: Two New Trends – Michael Driessen, Ph.D., at The Immanent. . .
Post-Pandemic Fundraising Strategies for Catholic Apostolates – Brice Sokolowski
The Pagans Are Wrong & the Christians Are Right – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
Closet Archaeology: Simple Ways to Dig Deep & Hone Your Style (Fashion Blog) – M.A. Styling

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Big Hong Kong Politico & Catholic Multi-Billionaire: China Must Grasp Western Values – Acton
18 Jehovah’s Witnesses Sentenced to Years in Jail in Xinjiang – Chang Xin at Bitter Winter
As Outcry Grows, 37 More Christians Killed in Nigeria – Morning Star News
Hospital Worker: Communist China Forces Abortion, Infanticide on Uyghurs – CNA via The CWR

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Ritual Adequacy & Sacramental Validity – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Byzantine Chants for the Dormition of the Virgin Mary – Gregory DiPippo at New Ltrgcl Mvmnt

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Broken Vows in Dante’s Commedia – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Bringing New Life to Old Poetry – Anna Key at Dappled Things

POLITICS:
I Prefer to Think of Distributism as a Huge Impractical Joke by ChesterBelloc – D. McClarey, J.D.
Catholic Vote: Help Needed to get Trump Re-Elected – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Cardinal Pell Tells American Catholics: ‘We Rely On You’ – Peter Rosengren at Our Sunday Visitor
More New Bishops Than Priests Ordained This Year In Vocations Crisis in Ireland – S MacDonald
New Trend: Implementing a Classical Catholic Curriculum – Victoria R. LaFave at NC Register
Education & the Restoration of Moral Agency – R.J. Snell, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
After Parents Ask for Help, Texas Diocese Launches Online Parenting Workshops – CNA via CWR

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Here’s A List Of Corporations Funding The ‘Defund The Police’ Movement – J. Dima & Pt. Hasson
‘The Mystery is Over’: Researchers Say They Know what Happened to ‘Lost Colony’ – J. Hampton
Is It Racist to Say That 2+2=4? – Kurt Mahlburg at Mercatornet
Marxism Is Obliterating Liberalism – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Can a Local Bishop, or Does It have to be the Pope, Excommunicate James Martin – SO
2.  Suspended Priest Wins $125K From Cop In Defamation Case: She Framed Me – Tresa Baldas
3.  Understanding Jesus’ Glorified Body in the Eucharist – Msgr. Cha. Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
4.  The Witness Of The Intellectual Dark Web – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  The Only Country Named After Jesus – Can You Guess Which? – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
6.  The Catholic Signal Corps is Ready – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  The US Bishops’ One-Sided ‘Dialogue’ with Joe Biden – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
8.  Before & After: St. Wenceslaus in Wahoo, Nebraska – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
9.  Fathers, the Gay Church, & Pope Francis: A Discussion with John Zmirak – Joseph Sciambra
10.  Doc Praying Rosary in Covid Hospital Pic Goes Viral & More – The Best In Catholic Blogging

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Catholic Radio Station Attached to Archdiocese of Newark Promotes Satanism – M. Hichborn
Have Pity on Me – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Defending the Devil at a Jesuit University – Dad29
The Inner Chapel: Off the Shelf with Becky Eldredge – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Catholics Declare Million Rosary March to Cast Demonic Forces Out of America – ChurchPOP
Closet Archaeology: Simple Ways to Dig Deep & Hone Your Style (Fashion Blog) – M.A. Styling
Wherein Fr. Z Asks: What with the “QAnon Conspiracy Theory”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Post-Pandemic Fundraising Strategies for Catholic Apostolates – Brice Sokolowski
The Russian Orthodox Now See America as Pre-Revolution – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Kamala Harris Could be America’s VP, Here’s Why That’s Not a Good Idea – Carolyn Moynihan
Catholic News Outlets Reporting on Church Vandalism when Mainstream Media Won’t – C. Listi
Support Religious Freedom to Counter Communist China – Jeffrey Cimmino at Providence
More Church of Almighty God Members Arrested & Tortured – Zhou Xiaolu at Bitter Winter

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Western Liturgy’s “Sonic Iconostasis”: Latin, Chant, & Silence – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Book of Fr. Rutler’s Wit & Wisdom is a Beacon of Light, Reason, & Hope – Edmund Adamus

HISTORY:
Celebrating the Centennial of “The Miracle on the Vistula” – Filip Mazurczak at The CWR

POLITICS:
Shame on Sarah Jeong for Belittling the Uyghur Genocide – Jibran Khan at National Review
Who Won the ‘Conversion Therapy’ Debate in the Queensland Parliament? – John Whitehall
A Republic, If You Can Keep It – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
What We Talk about When We Talk about the Pope – Michael Hamill at The Lamp Magazine
Eden Invitation: A Catholic Apostolate ‘Beyond the LGBT Paradigm’ – Mary Farrow at CNA
Self-Inflicted Wounds: The Church & Dissipation of Christianity in Europe – A. Grzymala-Busse
Why Is the Media Lying About the Church’s Finances? – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine
Siblings, Brother Priests, & Now Brother Bishops – Patti Maguire Armstrong at Our Sunday Visitor
A Summary of Black Catholic History – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
Catholic Extension Receives 47 Nominations for Annual Lumen Christi Award – CNS via Crux
A New Chapter Opens in the Story of Commercial Surrogacy – Michael Cook at Mercatornet
Decay or Rebirth: The Sources of Cultural Progress – Jared Zimmerer at The Imaginative. . .
The Fallow Fields of Academe & the Lost Art of Disputatio – Jack Gist at The Cthlc World Report

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
The Pornography Pandemic of 2020 – Albert Gedney at Catholic365
Lawsuit: Bishop John Jenik ‘Trafficked’ Teen To Abuser – Kathianne Boniello at New York Post

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Lawless In Portland – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Why Academics Should Consider Classical Education – Joshua Farris at The Imaginative. . .

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Bp. Hying & Abp. Listecki Lead Large Eucharistic Procession in Burnt-Out Madison – The CWR
2.  Why Vatican II Was a Good Thing & Is More Important Than Ever – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
3.  Are There Post-Catholic Orders of Sisters that can Boast about Their Many New Novices? – SO
4.  Are Verses Left Out of the Modern Translations of the Bible? – Steve Ray at Defenders of. . .
5.  The Holy Belt of the Virgin Mary, a Relic of the Assumption – Gregory DiPippo at New Lit Mov
6.  Why Didn’t Kamala Harris Prosecute Abusive Priests? – George Neumayr at The Am Spectator
7.  Bishops Calling for Spiritual Warfare Crusade – Church Militant
8.  Catholic Voters’ Impossible Choice – Matthew Walther at The Week
9.  Learning ‘How to Read the Bible’ Made Easy – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
10.  USCCB: Staffer ‘Elated’ by Harris VP Pick Spoke in ‘Personal Capacity’ – Cthlc News Agency

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Jansenism & Cancel Culture – Fr. Christopher Pietrazsko at Ignitum Today
Should I Join A Third Order? Will It Help Me Spiritually? – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Drctn
Go Away, God – Com Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
On The Problem of Rash Judgments & the Discernment to Which We are Called – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Closet Archeology: Simple Ways to Dig Deep & Hone Your Style (Fashion Blog) – M.A. Styling
The Papal Consequences of the ‘Miracle of the Vistula’ – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
Post-Pandemic Fundraising Strategies for Catholic Apostolates – Brice Sokolowski
“The Most Anti-Catholic Ticket in History – Crisis Magazine
The “We” in “We Did It!” — & What They Did; The Election of Pp. Francis – Steven O’Reilly at RLE

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Vandals Behead St. Jude Statue Outside Historic Denver Church – Keagan Harsha at Fox Denver
Philadelphia Statement: ‘Hate Speech’ Label Does Damage to Civil Dialogue – CNA via NCRegister
Malibu: St. Junipero Serra Statue Smashed by Vandals – Miles Campbell at The Malibu Times
New Group’s Goal is Protecting Catholic Statues – Wendy-Ann Clarke at The Catholic Register
World Uyghur Congress to IOC: Stop the 2022 Winter Olympics in Communist China – M. Respinti

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Augustine’s “City of God”: The First Culture War – Paul Krause at The Imaginative Conservative

POLITICS:
Will Kamala Harris Drive Religious Voters Away From Joe Biden? – Lauretta Brown at NCRegister
Over 100 Dem. Politicians Call for Platform Changes to Welcome Pro-Lifers – Cthlc News Agency

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
The Difference between Pretending & Being; Gender Dysphoria – Lily of St. Leonards
West Virginia’s Bishop Says Emeritus Bishop Bransfield Not in Contact – Kevin J. Jones at CNA
Finding My ‘Little Portion’ – Loreto Xavier at Catholic Stand
Evangelization, Vatican II, & Censorship – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing Project – J.P. Mauro
Cincinnati Cathedral Designated a Minor Basilica – CNA via The Catholic World Report

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
Diocese of Lexington Names 20 Priests Accused of Sexually Abusing Minors – Karla Ward

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Big City Exodus – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Antifa: National Security Threat – Kyle Shideler at The American Mind

Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Pray This Single Bible Verse Before You Do Anything – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Why I Left Protestantism for Catholicism – Jonathan McMonigal at Clarifying Catholicism
A Godless IRA Militant Converts To The Faith – Shane Paul O’Doherty at Lydwine
Ready to Throw Your Life Away? – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at Aleteia
Marital Prayer Changed Everything – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia
The Angels Have Our Backs – Alfred Hanley at Catholic Exchange
Prayers Our Heavenly Father Delights In Answering – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
The Powerful Brown Scapular & Its Perennial Promises – Joseph Pronechen at Ntnl C. Register
St. Benedict’s Rule, the Little Silence, & Family Life – Susanna Spencer at National Cthlc Register
Keep a Peaceful Spirit by Using a Gentle Voice at Home – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Miraculous Medal: St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Weapon for Evangelization – C. Mares at CNA

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Who Will Be the Next Pope? – Crisis Magazine
2.  James Martin Vicious Internet Lynching of Fr. Dwight Longenecker – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Fr. Thomas Weinandy Responds to Archbishop Viganò’s Letter about Vatican II – The CWR
4.  Homosexuality Tolerated in the English Dominicans Since the 1920’s – Joseph Sciambra
5.  Christians Want Power? Sioux Center Pushes Back On New York Times Story – Lee Pitts at RU
6.  Five Marks of an Adolescent Progressive – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at NC Register
7.  Mike Lewis of America Magazine Frets Over Division in Church – D McClarey JD at TACatholic
8.  Wokeness As Post-Protestantism – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9.  Retired Bishop Howard Hubbard of Albany Faces Fifth Sodomy Lawsuit – Wil. Mahoney, Ph.D.
10.  Gretchen Whitmer is America’s Most Incompetent Politician – Matthew Walther at The Week

Closet Archaeology: Simple Ways to Dig Deep & Hone Your Style (Fashion Blog) – M.A. Styling
My Joy & Pain as a Japanese Catholic – Minori Maria Clara Takeuchi at Catholic Herald
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
Thousands of Calif. Christians Defy Gov. Newsom’s Lockdown, Attending Church – M.M. Olohan
Dobby is Free, Are We? – Nicholas Lee at Ignitum Today
Arlington Diocese Launches Online-Only Catholic School – Christine Rousselle at CNA
A Woman Mentored by Jesus – Laurika Nxumalo at Catholic Stand
US Senator Asks Attorney General to Fight Anti-Catholic Vandalism – CNA via Ntnl C. Register
Post-Pandemic Fundraising Strategies for Catholic Apostolates – Brice Sokolowski
We Are His Sheep – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
St. Maximilian Kolbe Graphic Novel Tells Story of Hope & Sacrifice – Thomas L. McDonald

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Smash Your TV & Your Smartphone While You’re at It – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building. . .
2.  Is Bishop John Stowe of Lexington the Worst Bishop in America? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
3.  Restoring the Faith After Vatican II – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Inside the Vatican
4.  Catholic Church Still Hated in San Francisco – One Mad Mom
5.  Horrible Spirit of Vatican II Space Turned Beautiful – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
6.  Kamala Harris’s Anti-Catholic Bigotry – Alexandra DeSanctis at National Review
7.  The Last of the Zoroastrians – Shaun Walker at The Guardian
8.  A Courageous Priests Informs Catholics How To Vote & the Crucial Issues – Steve Ray
9.  Is Vatican II Responsible for What Came After? – David Mills at Catholic Herald
10.  Why a Generation of Girls Is Fleeing Womanhood – Jean C. Lloyd at Public Discourse

Post-Pandemic Fundraising Strategies for Catholic Apostolates – Brice Sokolowski
USCCB Official, Donna Toliver Grimes, Giddy with Excitement over Biden-Harris Ticket – CNA
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament – EWTN Poland
The Good, Courageous, & Persecuted Priests Who Saved My Life – Joseph Sciambra
Carefully Charismatic & Fully Catholic – Richard G. Evans at Catholic Stand
When can a Pastor be Removed from Office – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
Where is God? – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
The Ancient Cosmological Roots of Facing North for the Gospel – Jeremy R. Holmes, Ph.D.
Back to Basics: The LBD (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Question of Catholic Integralism: An Internet Genealogy – John G. Brungardt, Ph.D.

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Who Was Flannery O’Connor & Why Is She Being Canceled? – Lorraine Murray at NC Register

POLITICS:
Catholics React to Biden’s Kamala Harris VP Selection: ‘Deeply Flawed’ – CNA via NC Register
Analysis: Will Anything Change on Pro-Choice Politicians & Holy Communion? – J.D. Flynn/CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Loneliness is a Deadly Epidemic Spurred on by Covid-19 – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Patrimony Preserved: Tenth Anniversary Conference on the Catholic Anglican Use – Ch. Mahon

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
What the Galileo Story Really Tells Us – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
The Vatican Bowing to Communist China – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Biden Says Nuns Inspire Him to Run, Plans to Sue Little Sisters of the Poor – CNA via The CWR
Authentic Charitable Work – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand

THE SAMIZDAT HERALD:
Perish the Thought That Biden has Dementia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Old Norse for Modern Times – Ian Stuart Sharpe at Medievalists.net