MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1. Exorcist Diary: Tattoo as a Demonic Portal – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
2. Wow! Heterodox Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese Criticizes Fellow Jesuit Pope Francis – Fr McDonald
3. The Blog “Where Peter Is” is a Super Ultra Montane Blog – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. Catholic Academic Blasts Vatican’s Academy for Life as ’Embarrassing’ – Elise Ann Allan/Crux
5. It’s Time for Catholics to Move to the Ozarks – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
6. The Recovery of the Spirit of Vatican II & the Meltdown at the Jesuits – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
7. Conclave Problems – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
8. Fr. Pfleger Reinstated: No Reason to Suspect He’s Guilty of Allegations – WGN9
9. What are the Four Marian Dogmas? Catholic Answers Expert Breaks it Down – ChurchPOP
10. New Book Shows World of Jesus’ Time to Reveal Bethlehem Shepherds’ ‘Secret’ – Igntm Tdy
The Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracles Witnessed by Two Doctors of the Church – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
Advent:
The “Piano Smile” – A Christmas Season Moment – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Calvinist Santa: “Everyone is on the Naughty List” – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
O the Glory of Rose Colored Vestments! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Perfect Gift: A Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Charles Pope
Creating a Culture of “Home” for Our Children this Advent – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
Pope Francis: Be Surprised by God’s Mercy This Advent – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Advent, Christmas, & Solving the World’s Problems – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Christendom:
Did The Pope Actually Just Ask People to Send “Good Vibes” In Lieu of Prayers? – C. M. R.
Time for Catholics to Stop Using the Term Marriage, without Modifier Holy, Sacrament – Fr AJM
Troubled & Abandoned, Like Sheep without a Shepherd – Fr. Richard Heilman
Yet More New Twists in the Vatican’s Most Spectacular Unresolved Mystery – Jn. Allen/Crux
Serious Accusations Against Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik, What’s Going On? – The Eponymous Flower
Even Progressive Press Pointing the Confusion from Highest Realms of Rome – Fr. McDonald
Pope Francis & His Diplomatic Team have Helsinki on Their Minds – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
How Transparent Have Jesuits & Vatican Been about Rupnik Abuse Allegations – Ed Pentin
Pontifical Inst. Decries Hong Kong’s Mass Imprisonment of Protesters – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.
France:
Paris Area So Dangerous Police Escort Local Children to School – Ch. Tomlinson at Breitbart
America:
Missouri Rep. Weeps as She Begs U. S. House to Reject ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ – ChurchPOP
Patterned Tights: Your New Best Holidays Friend – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Nativity Hate Crime – Justin Dennis at Cleveland Fox 8
Federal Court Permanently Blocks Biden’s Gender Transition Mandate – Bloomberg Law
‘I Wanted to Give Catholic Families an Alternative’: Voyage Comics – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Disinformation Down 92% as N. Y. T. Writers Go On Strike – The American Catholic
Editorial: Now is Not the Time to Obfuscate on Marriage – Our Sunday Visitor
Is the University of Notre Dame ‘Bare Minimum’ Pro-Life? – Jonathan Liedl at N. C. Register
Australia:
Statues of Virgin Mary, St. Francis, & Angels Beheaded in Australia – C. M. R.
Canada:
Canada’s Slippery Slopes – Ephraim Radner at First Things
China:
Jimmy Lai Sentenced to Five Years & Nine Months in Prison for Fraud – PIME Asia News
The Middle-East:
Catholic Schools Might be the Only Thing to Save Lebanon, if We can save Them – John Burger
Politics:
Serious Answers to ‘Why the Far Right is Fixated on Drag Queens’ – Jennifer Fitz
Like Taking Candy From a Dementia Patient – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Looming ‘Apocalyptic’ Court Decision Could Ban Abortion Pills Nationwide – HuffPost
Sinema Goes Independent – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Sacred Scripture:
Jesus Said “Call No Man Father”. . .Well Catholics? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Are Our Bibles Reliable? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Culture:
U. S. Military Going To The Dogs – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Somewhere a Chinese General is Laughing His Tail Off – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Doctor Saw Baby Violently Stabbed to Death in Abortion; That’s Why I’m Pro-Life – LifeNews.com
Obituary:
R. I. P. Bob McGrath – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Free Enterprise:
Christmas Sale: Traditional Roman Compline Booklet – Notkerus Balbulus at Canticum Salomonis
Christmas Gifts For Him & Her – Catholic365
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Catholic Kids – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Statecraft:
Paying the Ultimate Price for Freedom in Iran – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Philosophy:
Why Atheism Needs God – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
First Video Released in #TheChurchIsOurHome Series – Zoe Romanowsky at Aleteia
Etc. . .:
It’s Been 52 Years Since Oregon Blew Up A Whale Carcass (Video) – Unofficial Networks
In India, A Trash Heap Two Hundred Feet High – Vedika Sud & Rhea Mogul at C. N. N.
BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald
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