TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1. What to Make of a Benedict Funeral Communion ‘Scandal’ – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
2. Insider Information on Benedict’s Critiques of Francis – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern . . .
3. Vicar of Rome Latest Papal Confidante to Fall Out of Favor – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
4. Clericalism? I’ll Show You Clericalism! – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Pope Benedict & the ‘Liturgy Wars’ – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
6. What about the Benedict & “N. S. A. Official” Story? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
7. Ask Father: Was Pope Benedict’s Funeral Really a Valid Mass? Or Just Ugly? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. The Shocking Contempt Pope Francis has for the Great Bavarian Pope – Rod Dreher
9. New Award-Nominated Lourdes Documentary in Theaters February – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
10. It’s Now Clear that Postconciliar Catholicism is ‘a New Religion’ – Rod Dreher
Epiphanytide:
Jesus Is Not a Human Person – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Journey of Faith – A Homily for Epiphany – Msgr. Charles Pope/Community in Mission Blog
When Kings Feel Threatened By Babies – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
How Did the Wise Men Travel to Bethlehem? – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
A Christmas Message – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
The Magi Pay Homage to Jesus, the Light to All Nations – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./N. C. Register
The Birth of Christ: The Invasion of Time by Eternity – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Pope Benedict XVI:
Was Benedict the True Pope the Whole Time – J. Heschmeyer, J.D./Catholic Answers Magazine
Benedict XVI’s Tomb Opens to the Public (Images) – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Pope Benedict XVI: Doctor of the Church? – Matthew Bunson, Ph.D., at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
The True Joseph Ratzinger – George Weigel at First Things
The Future Sainthood of Benedict XVI – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Pope Benedict XVI: A Model of Moderation, Discernment, & Erudition – Daniel J. Mahoney
How to Visit the Tomb of Benedict XVI – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Second Vatican Council:
The Unfolding & Unsettling of Vatican II – William Dailey at Public Discourse
Christendom:
Curious Story of Ivory Coast’s Notre Dame Basilica, Africa’s Largest Church – George Neumayr
Priest Who was Tortured in I. S. I. S. Captivity Elected Bishop in Syria – Jn. Burger at Aleteia
Cardinal Zen Finally Meets With Pope Francis – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
America:
Nativity Scene Destroyed at St. Joan of Arc Church – The Tablet of Brooklynn
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Biden Goes to Vatican’s Nunciature in U. S. to Express Condolences on Benedict’s Death – Zenit
Vocations:
Spending Christmas Season in the Psychiatric Unit – Brother Henry Arruda, O.M.I./Catholic Stand
Spirituality:
Three Days of Darkness & Blessed Candles – Veil of Veronica
Choose Your Audacity Carefully – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Philosophy:
Sympathy for Stanford – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Politics:
Nation Devastated As Congress Resumes Functioning (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
Joe Stalin Had a More Orthodox View of Catholicism Than Biden – The American Catholic
20% of the Congressmen of the New U. S. Congress Are Catholics – Zenit
Race Marxism Exposes Roots & Radical Goals of Critical Race Theory – P. Kengor, Ph.D./C. W. R.
What? Twitter Neutral? – Karl D. Stephen at MercatorNet
Liturgy:
A Dotty & Hypotollic Mysterium – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
In Defense of Benedict’s ‘Hermeneutic of Continuity’ – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at N. C. Register
Doc. Restricting T. L. M. Broke Benedict’s Heart Says Archbishop Gänswein – C. C. Watershed
Pope Francis Presides Over Funeral for Pope Benedict XVI (Free Link) – F. X. Rocca at The W. S. J.
Religion:
British Rapper Has Vision Of Jesus – Jessica Lea at Church Leaders
Satanic Temple Plans Its ‘Largest’ Event – Samantha Kamman at The Christian Post
Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ: Resurrection’ Shooting in Mid-2023 – World of Reel
Critically acclaimed C. S. Lewis Biopic Streaming Now on a P. C. Near You – J. P. Mauro/Aleteia
Literature:
Reading Ratzinger – Fr. Gavan Jennings at MercatorNet
Saint Blogs:
The Importance Of Blessing Food – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
More about All One in Christ – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Education:
While Students Flee Public Universities, Christian Schools Only Getting Bigger – A. Schwerha
Evangelization:
St. André Bessette: A Mountain of Miracles – Mary Beth Bracy at Catholic Exchange
Statecraft:
Putin, Xi, & One Dead Pope (Free Link) – Daniel Henninger at The Wall Street Journal
Armenia’s Race for Survival – Sohrab Ahmari at Compact Magazine
Ukraine: Peace Plan of Greek Catholics, in War That is Also One of Religion – S. Magister
Etc. . .:
Playing the Board Game ‘Risk’ Made Cold-War Kids Masters of Unruly Globe (Free Link) – W. S. J.
History:
The Need for Christian & Church History – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald
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