December 2012

A Merry Latin and Celtic Christmas –  Webmaster Gareth, Catholic & Welsh

Christus Natus est Nobis – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli

Christ is Born! Come, Lord Jesus! – Fr. Robert Johansen, Crisis Magazine

Awake Mankind! – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

A Defense of the Traditional Date for Christmas – Dr. Taylor Marshall, Canterbury Tales

The Pope’s Book About Christmas – Thomas P. Harmon, Catholic World Report

Christmas Hope Returned – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing

A Benedict XVI Christmas – George Weigel

The Right Name for the Baby in the Stable – The Daily Telegraph

Cardinal O’Malley Says Need Catholics in Politics and Media – Boston Catholic Insider

The Nativity of Christ – Kathleen Pluth, The Chant Café

Gloria in Profundis – Mark Shea, National Catholic Register

Gaudete, Christus est Natus – Thomas L. McDonald, Patheos/God and the Machine

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English Propers Midnight Mass – Jeffrey A. Tucker, New Liturgical Movement

The Feast of the Seven Fishes – Paul Zummo, The American Catholic

About The Christmas Star of Bethlehem – Deacon Paul O. Iacono, Sacred Arts Institute

Vatican’s Christmas Call to Faith – Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register

The Holy Monk Whose Dead Body Radiated White Light – Spiritual Life, Catholic Herald

The Silent Wonder of Mary and Joseph – Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, Crisis Magazine

Why is the Christmas Feast Celebrated Largely at Night? – Msgr. Charles Pope, AOW

The Big Lego Advent Calendar Finale – Thomas L. McDonald, P/God and the Machine

Christmas and the Scandal of Particularity – Brett Bertucio, First Things/On The Square

The Tailor of Gloucester by Beatrix Potter – Sean Fitzpatrick, Crisis Magazine

Your Guide to the Most Delicious Drinks for Christmas – Alastair Bland, Smithsonian.com

At Christmas, Atheists Say Celebrate Reason? We do! – Fr. Jim Chern, Focus Blog

‘Holiday Tree’ Dispute Wins Governor Annual Scrooge Award – CNA/EWTN News

It’s a Wonderful Country: Pottersville or Bedford Falls? – Carson Holloway, Public Dscrs

Traditional School Nativity Plays Make a Comeback – Julie Henry, The Daily Telegraph

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Stabilization Won’t Save Us – Nassim Nicholas Taleb, The New York Times

Where Was God? – Mark T. Mitchell, Front Porch Republic

Adam Lanza And Angry Geek Loners – Rod Dreher

Higher Education and Class – Alan Jacobs

Christmas and the Scandal of Particularity – Brett Bertucio, First Things/On the Square

Natalie Wood and Purity at Midnight Mass – Andrew Seely, TIC

Learning From Reagan Part III – Pete Spiliakos, PoMoCon

The Paperback Quest for Joy – Laura Vanderkam, City Journal

Government by the Intelligent Part – Rick Garnett, Mirror of Justice

The Twelve Days of Christmas – Russell Kirk, TIC

Has Fiction Lost Its Faith? – Paul Elie, The New York Times

Homesick in the Cosmos – C. R. Wiley, TIC

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The Nativity Homily of St. John Chrysostom – Rob Hall, Road to Rome (EC)

Men Have Forgotten God: Alexander Solzhenitsyn – The Voice CitW (OX)

Fr. Gheorges Calciu-Dumitreasa – Gabriel’s Message (OX)

Clothed In Our Mortal Nature – Sr. Cecilia, Christ the Bridegroom (EC)

Taste the Presence of Christ – Abbot Tryphon, The Morning Offering (OX)

Joy Clears the Skies – Fr. Ted’s Blog (OX)

Met. Tikhon to Be Enthroned Jan. 27, 2013 – Pravmir (OX)

Nativity Message 2012 – Fr. Peter Preble (OX)

Silence: A Vision of Eternal Rest – Monk Damascene, Death to the World (OX)

It Loses Something In Translation – Anastasia Theodoridis, Kyrie Eleison! (OX)

Merging the Byzantine and the Anglo-American – WuStI (EC)

Melkite Motivation – Eric Sammons, The Divine Life (RC)

Legend:

EC = Eastern Rite Catholic

OX = Orthodox Church

OR = Oriental Church (Coptics, etc.)

RC = Latin Rite Catholic

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Walk in the Footsteps of the Holy Family at Christmas – Joseph Pronechen, NCRegister

Hey Santa, Why Reindeer? – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Gushing Over the Royal Fetus: Words Matter – Eric Metaxas, LifeSiteNews

Why Am I Catholic? – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

Prayer of Compunction and Adoration – Br. Charles OFM Cap, A Minor Friar

Queen James Bible: Publisher Releases ‘Gay-Friendly’ Bible Translation – John Jalsevac

College Men Encourage Each Other to Be Like St. Joseph – Joseph Pronechen, NCRgstr

‘The Decline of Evangelical America’ – Catholic Culture/Catholic World News

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Nothing Says Christmas Like a Hammer Dulcimer – Russ Rentler MD, Crossed The Tiber

New Media Sacramentals? – Fr. Tim Finigan, The Hermeneutic of Continuity

Christmas Skirmishes as Old as Puritans – Joseph Bottum, The Washington Times

Brother Francis: A New, Faith Building Cartoon Series – Tiffany P, Catholic Sistas

Avoid the Doghouse When Giving Christmas Gifts to Your Wife – Don. R. McClarey, TAC

Pope Pardons Gabriele, Appoints American as Promoter of Justice – Edward Pentin

Why Do Atheists Publicly Mock Christians During Christmas? – Msgr. Charles Pope, AOW

Vatican: Pope Benedict Won’t Be Intimidated on Homosexuality by Media – JH Westen

Imam Issues Fatwa Against Christmas – Kate Edwards, Australia Incognita

Bp. Franz-Josef Overbeck Criticizes Pope’s Concept of Family – The Eponymous Flower

Sr. Patricia On: Christmas Cookies – The Larry D, Acts of the Apostasy

“If You Don’t Stop Going to That Parish, You Will Lose Your Faith” – Jason Liske, AMC

Adelaide Procter: The Church in 1849 & Now – Thomas L. McDonald, P/God & Machine

Dawkins: Being Raised Catholic Worse than Child Abuse – Matthew Archbold, Cr Mn Rp

Heaven is a Cruise Ship – Catholic in Brooklyn

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Sikh M. P. Fights Against PC War on Christmas – Thaddeus Baklinski, LifeSiteNews

Good News for London Catholics Who Have Same-Sex Attraction – A Reluctant Sinner

Concerns Grow That France May Legalize Assisted Suicide – Alex Schadenberg, Lif Nws

Russia’s Demographic Emergency – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald

Will Russia Come Back to Life? – Steven W. Mosher, Catholic Lane

Belgian Socialists: Euthanasia for Minors Also – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower

Huh? The Pope Doesn’t Consider Pedophilia “Absolute Evil”? – Look in the Mirror

Doctors Lose Humanity Serving Government Masters – Wesley J. Smith, Human Excpt

“Coventry Carol”: A Bit of History – Thomas L. McDonald, P/God and the Machine

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O Antiphon for December 23: “O Emmanuel” – Jacob Tawney, Roma Locuta Est

Keeping Christ in Christmas – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register

Messianic Prophecies: Isaiah 53 – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Les Miz or Django Unchained? – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Church Fact vs. Fiction – Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register

The Impatience of a Saint – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

Quæritur: Can I Receive Communion at Midnight Mass & the Next Day? – Fr. Z’s Blog

Saint Joseph’s College Statement on New Logo – The CNS Blog

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“Blessed are You Among Women and Blessed is the Fruit of Your Womb” – Carl E. Olson

Nine Things You Need to Know about Christmas – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register

Were Joseph and Mary Really Married? – Michael Paterson-Seymour, First Things

The Traditional Latin Mass in the Archd. of Toronto & Suffragan Dioceses – Rorate Cæli

Mary’s Role in Salvation History – Russ Rentler MD, Crossed The Tiber

The Old Testament Foretold that Mary Would Give Birth Without Pain – Dr. T. Marshall

O Holy Night – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Boston Priest Tapped for Vatican Role – Boston Catholic Insider

From Insignificance to Significance: The “Yes” to God’s Purpose – The Motley Monk

“Un Flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle” – Thomas L. McDonald, Patheos/God & the Machine

Are Traditionalists Guilty of Heresy? – Louie Verrecchio

Give the Pope this Christmas – Theresa Noble, Ignitum Today

“Beauty Will Save the World” – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

The Word Was Made Flesh – Ariel McKinney, Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction

To The Best Husband & Dad Ever, Merry Christmas – Larry Peterson

O Rex Gentium – Jacob Tawney, Roma Locuta Est

The Hobbit, The Little Way and Christmas – Philip Kosloski, Into the West

Choking on Pride this Advent – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™

Why Losing the War on Christmas is a Good Thing for the Church – Brantley Millegan, IT

Green Bay’s Mayor Says Too Many Homeless are Staying at Catholic Shelter – Fr. Z’s Blog

Future Looks Bleak for Egypt’s Coptic Christians – Rep. Trent Franks, Washington Times

Santa Claus Bootcamp – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

On the SSPX Situation – Dom Alcuin Reid, New Liturgical Movement

Six Days, Eight Funerals, Countless Tears – John Burger, Catholic World Report

The Church and the Mandate – George Weigel

Newtown and Our Terrifying Free Will – Arman J. Partamian, Matins Musings

Canon Law and Consecrating the Eucharist – Cathy Caridi, Canon Law Made Easy

Pres. Obama, You’re Right: Our First Job is to Protect All Our Children – Jen. Hartline

9 of 10 Miss Trudeau’s Talk: God Intervened when the Bishop Would Not – P. B. Craine

Farewell to Apostate America, Part 2 – Robert Struble Jr., Catholic Lane

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The Higher Ed Bubble Is Very, Very Real – Via Meadia

The Rush to Impose Reason on Horror – Jonah Goldberg, NRO

Teen Vampire Sex Books – Rod Dreher

Judge Orders Calpers to Get in Line – Via Meadia

Holidays and Hobbits – Kate Pitrone, PoMoCon

The Massacre of the Innocents – Mark Steyn, NRO

A Good Introduction to Political Philosophy – Lee Cheek, TIC

Jung’s Therapeutic Gnosticism – David Bentley Hart, First Things

On Christianity and Fantasy – Alan Jacobs

What About the Culture of Narcissism? – David Masciotra, FPR

How to Be a Non-Liberal, Anti-Socialist Conservative – Roger Scruton, TIC

Lessons From Reagan Part II: We Are The 47% – Pete Spiliakos, PoMoCon

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Congratulations to the Great Nation of Colombia! – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli

My New Book *The Eternal City*: About Rome and Catholicism – Dr. Taylor Marshall

National “catholic ” Reporter, Hardly Pro-Life, Hijacks Pro-Life Language – Fr. Z’s Blog

Vatican Newspaper: Elementary School Shooting & the Culture of Death – Cthlc Culture

The Misplaced Trust of Governor Jindal – Denise Hunnell MD, Truth and Charity Forum

Through the Eyes of a Child – Arlene Oost-Zinner, The Chant Café

The Queen James ‘Gay’ Bible – Katherine Infantine, First Things/First Thoughts

More Hymn Liberation – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

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