FRIDAY EDITION

Pilgrims hold up images of Our Lady of Guadalupe during an annual pilgrimage in her honor at the cathedral in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Dec. 11. The Vatican announced Dec. 12 that the pope will visit Mexico from Feb. 12-17. His trip will include a stop in Ciudad Juarez, the city across from El Paso, Texas, that is known for drug-related violence. (CNS photo/Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters) See POPE-MEXICO-SCHEDULE Dec. 14, 2015.The 2016 Agenda for Pope Francis

by Austen Ivereigh

of O.S.V. Newsweekly

Pope Francis Outlines ‘Needed Virtues’ to Roman Curia – Carol Glatz, The Catholic Herald
The Incarnation: “Something More” – Veronica Arntz, Truth and Charity Forum
Saint Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor of the Poor – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Greg Burke’s Appointment Signals Beginning of Communications Reform – Edward Pentin
To Love Is To Keep Moving Forward – Autumn Jones, Catholic Stand
Beauty & Holiness Work Together: Dignity & Virtue Are Always Attractive – Patti Armstrong
Reality Always Wins – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Building a Case for Veneration of ‘God’s Architect’: Antonin Gaudi – Elise Harris, The Register
How Can I Grow in Virtue? (Part II of II) – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Subsidiarity: Love of God and Neighbor Freely Given – Mark Shea, The Natl Cthlc Register
St. Francis De Sales Guide to Starting Your Day Right – Fr. Thomas Dailey O.S.F.S.
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