MORNING ISSUE:
Expert Suggests Christians Conducted Pilgrimages Earlier than Thought – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
A True Story About the Miraculous Power of the Brown Scapular – Kevin Di Camillo at NC Register
Abp. Gänswein: Holy Face of Manoppello Conveys Incomparable News of the Resurrection – CNA
New Year – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
How to Choose Your Patron Saint, in 4 Easy Steps – ChurchPOP
Our Lady of Pontmain – Catholic Restoration
Is Europe a Cause for Peace & Hope for U.S. Christians? – Paul E. Escott at Catholic Stand
How to Untie a Knotty Winter Style Prob: Winter Gnarls & Silk Scarves; Catholic Mode Blog – MAS
Some Troubles in Dublin – Fr. Gerald Murray at The Catholic Thing
How Do You Foster Catholic Community in Quarantine? – CNA via The Catholic World Report
On Laxity in “A Church in Crisis” – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
How the USCCB Fostered the Complete Collapse of the “Catholic Moment” – Fr. A. McDonald
Podcast: Understanding the Crisis of Catholic Men with Fr. Patrick Schultz – Matthew Leonard
What Catholic Social Doctrine Isn’t – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Pope Francis, are His Reforms Improving the Vatican System? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Mon Vat
Mental Prayer: Commit to Pray Every Day – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
Traditional Rite of Extreme Unction vs. Impoverished Rite of Anointing of Sick – Fr. McDonald
Join ChurchPOP’s Signal Group, Telegram Channel, & Follow Us on Gab! – ChurchPOP
Exorcist Diary: Sickening Crystals – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction
RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Lebanon: Number of Christians Decreasing Day by Day – Aleteia
POLITICS:
Inauguration Day 2017 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ask Father: Can I be a Catholic & a Libertarian? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Back When Attempting to Overturn Election Results Was Lauded by the Left – TACatholic
BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS
OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Abp. Philip Tartaglia (1951-2021): A Man with “a Father’s Heart” Remembered – Catholic Herald
South Africa’s Archbishop Gabuza is Dead – Paul Samasumo at Vatican News
EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
5 Pregnancy Apps for New Dads – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia