TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1. Ascension Press’s New Edition of the Catechism is Elegant & Accessible – The C. W. R.
2. Catholic Crisis: This Time, It’s Different – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
3. Benedict XVI, Cardinal Pell, & Criticism of Pope Francis – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
4. Francis to Gänswein: Pack Your Bags & Leave by February 1? – Die Zeit via I. V. via Rorate Cæli
5. Chaput: Catholic Church’s Talent Bench ‘Pretty Thin’ After Benedict – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.
6. Where Does the Francis Pontificate Go from Here? – Christopher R. Altieri/The C. W. R.
7. Pope’s Role in Financial Scandal Again Takes Center Stage – Nicole Winfield at A. P.
8. Women’s Religious Orders Since 1965, Their So-Called Springtime Renewal – Fr. A. McDonald
9. Why Aren’t Young Catholics Marrying? – Rachel Hoover at The Catholic World Report
10. Professionalism Accelerated Decline of Catholic Church in America – M. LeJeune
Bonus: Eucharistic Miracle of Seefeld – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
Year of the Eucharist:
Face to Face & Eye to Eye: A Reflection on Eucharistic Adoration – Fr. J. Kizewski/Adoremus
Eucharist Revival Through Billboards? – Joseph R. LaPlante at Our Sunday Visitor
Blessed Carlo Acutis – Michael R. Heinlein at Simply Catholic
Christmas Season:
Two Medieval Hymns for Epiphany – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Pope Benedict XVI:
Mosebach on Benedict – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them Blog
In Brazil, Benedict XVI’s Legacy Inevitably Becomes Political – Eduardo Campos Lima/Crux
George Cardinal Pell:
The Broader Lesson of the Pell Saga – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Cardinal Pell: The Claims, the Facts, & the Verdict – The Pillar
Cardinal George Pell’s Final Years in Rome – Hannah Brockhaus at C. N. A. via N. C. Register
My Friend George Pell – Fr. Brendan Purcell at MercatorNet
The Record of Cardinal George Pell, R. I. P. – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them Blog
George Pell, a Good & Faithful Servant – Madeleine Kearns at N. R. O.
Vatican:
Cardinals in Different Camps Agree Papal Resignation Should be Rare – E. A. Allen at Crux
Vatican Trial Captures Case for Separation of Powers – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Christendom:
Nun’s Habits: from Looking like Nuns to Looking Like Nones – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Anglicanism Refocused – A Treasure To Be Shared
We Have 550 Monasteries to Pray for You, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Was Destined to Be a Teacher of Souls – Jennifer Sokol at N. C. Register
Europe:
European Governments are Putting the Screws to Christians – László Bernát Veszprémy
For Italians, Disappearance of ‘Vatican Girl’ Remains ‘Mother of All Mysteries’ – Jn. Allen/Crux
Catholic Church in Austria Shrinking Dramatically – Catholic Conclave
Africa:
Why Are the Evangelicals Eating the Church’s Lunch in Côte d’Ivoire? – George Neumayr
Nigerian Priest Killed in Sunday Attack; Another in Critical Condition – The Pillar
Canada:
Canadian Publisher Pulls Catholic Textbooks After ‘LGBT’ Criticism – The C. W. R.
America:
Americans Rate Clergy Positively: 7th Among Most Ethical, Honest Professions – Zenit
Mayo Pharmacy: A Catholic Pharmacy Passionate About Life – A. Evinger at N. C. Register
3 Not-So-Intimidating Wardrobe Tips to Kick-Off the New Year – M. A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Pavone: It’s Possible I Missed Laicization Notice – Sh. Mullen, J. McKeown, & J. Burkas at C. N. A.
Buffalo Sells Landmark Church to Muslims – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Suffer the Little Kiddies, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
Post-War Catholicism in the United States – Julian Kwasniewski at One Peter 5
France:
France: T. L. M. Group Forced to Celebrate Mass at Church Doors Locked to Them – C. C.
Britannia:
Franciscans Bid Farewell to Athlone – Sarah Mac Donald at The Tablet
What is the Anglican Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Archeology:
Jericho: Archaeologists Uncover Early Christian Church with Ornate Mosaic – C. W. R.
Newly Restored House in Pompeii Offers Glimpse of Elite Life – Francesco Sportelli at A. P.
Politics:
The Klan Couldn’t Have Done Better – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
We Fought Jihad & . . . Jihad Won – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Dem Women’s Caucus Wears Matching White Butcher Coats in Abortion Support (Satire) – T. A. C.
Another Stash of Classified Documents Discovered During Biden’s Colonoscopy (Satire) – T. A. C.
G. O. P.-Led ‘Weaponization’ Committee to Investigate Arrests of Pro-Lifers – The C. W. R.
Evangelization:
The Four Lacunæ of the “New Evangelization” – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Art & Architecture:
The Progressive Stranglehold on Art & Architecture – Catherine Wines at The American . . .
Obituary:
Requiescat In Pace: Paul Johnson – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Religion:
The Problem of Religious Traditionalists – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at The Critic
What are the Priorities of Archbishop “Woke” Welby (Video) – Gavin Ashenden
Sacred Scripture:
Who was Sosthenes in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
History:
A Short History of the Sign of the Cross – Word on Fire
Why is Latin the Language of the Church? – Get Fed™
Apologetics:
No, Mary Was Not an Unwed Mother – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Science:
Spitzer: God Reveals Himself to Scientists Thru Perfectly-Designed-for-Life Universe – C. W. R.
Statecraft:
The Triumph of Democracy in Brazil – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Health:
Gender Ideology Breaches the Gates of Medicine – James O. Breen, M.D., at Crisis Magazine
Literature:
T. S. Eliot & Uncritical Biography – Edward Short at The Catholic World Report
Vocations:
Become a Channel of Grace as a Carmelite Priest – Fr. A. Ezechukwu, O.C.D., at Catholic365
BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald
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