MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1. Professor Unveils Hidden Meaning in Ancient “Immaculate Conception” Painting – ChurchPOP
2. U. S. Bishops Back Bill for Paid Abortion Leave – Katie Yoder at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
3. Prominent Jesuit Artist is Catholicism’s Latest Icon to Fall from Grace – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
4. Requiescat In Pace: Kirstie Alley – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Pope Fails to Respond to Confirmed Sex Abuse of Nuns by Prominent Jesuit Priest – Cthlc Cltr
6. A Critical Opinion on Pope Francis – David L. Gray
7. An Answer that Left a Newsie Speechless! – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Reuters Exposes Massive Rape & Forced Abortion Campaigns in Nigeria – The C. W. R.
9. Diversity & Inclusion in the Catholic Church? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
10. Woke Corporations Can Pound Sand – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Advent:
Hold Back on Christmas Songs, & Do Penance – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Ways to be more Mindful of Those who Suffer during the Advent & Beyond – Catholic365
The Art of Advent: St. John the Baptist Preaching – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Synod on Synodality:
Faithful Catholics Need Not Apply – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Second Vatican Council:
Did Vatican II Change the Doctrine of the Social Kingship of Christ? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Christendom:
Jesuits-Friends of Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Forgotten Customs of the Immaculate Conception – Matthew Plese at One Peter 5
Priest’s Perfect Response When Criticized for Having Lots of Kids, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Top Catholics Coalesce for ‘The Great Big Christmas Show’ by UST MAX Studios – Ignitum Today
More People Are Demanding to Be ‘Debaptized’ — Here’s What’s Wrong With That – N. C. Register
Why You Should Wear the Brown Scapular – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To Rome Blog
Journos Contradict Allegations of ‘Cover Up’ Against JP2 Before He Was Pope – The C. W. R.
Don’t Let Protestant Apologists Drag You to Their Turf, & More Links – Tito Edwards at Register
The Primacy of Mary as Immaculate Conception – Fr. Serafino M. Lanzetta at Rorate Cæli
December 8; The Immaculate Conception – John Roskoski at Catholic365
America:
Is There No Room at the Inn for Catholic Teachers in Catholic Schools Today? – Crisis Magazine
If Only Teachers Could Marry Part MMDCCLXV – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Michigan Church Sues State Over Right to Hire Staff Committed to Catholic Teachings – CWR
Christian Pro-Family Group Denied Access to Virginia Restaurant Because of Values – CWR
After Visitation, What’s Next for Stika & Knoxville? How Long could It Take – JD Flynn/Pillar
Baltimore Seals Documents Related to Report on Clerical Sexual Abuse – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
‘Of Boundless Space & New Destinies’: Apollo 17 & Exploring God’s Creation – N. C. Register
Europe:
German Bishops-Backed Website Unwittingly Pushes Heterodoxy – Ed Pentin at N. C. Register
The Miracle that Made the Immaculate Virgin Patroness of Spain & Its Infantry – The C. W. R.
China:
Pope Francis Owes Catholics In China An Apology – H. Raleigh/The Federalist/Complicit Clergy
Culture:
Sort of Like Being a Male Lesbian? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Books:
New Book Dispels Sexual Confusion thru Christ’s Teachings, Real-life Testimonies – Ignitum Tdy
Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
New E. W. T. N. Film on St. Bernadette Is Latest Programming on Marian Apparitions – Register
Father Stu Reborn: Back in the Theaters, With Family-Friendly Language – N. C. Register
Sacred Scripture:
What does the Bible say about Mary’s Immaculate Conception? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Politics:
Hobbs the Censor – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Sacred Tradition:
The Immaculate Conception & Other Conceptions – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Short Links:
Computer Dependent Society – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald
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