TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1. After the Death of Cardinal Pell, the Gloves are Coming Off – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Why Evil Is Spreading – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
3. Switching from Modern Plain Hosts to Old-Style Traditional Design Hosts – Fr. John Hunwicke
4. Cardinal Pell & the ‘Demos’ Memorandum – Ed Pentin at National Catholic Register
5. When Padre Pio First Appeared to Me – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
6. No Deity Necessary, but You are Invited to Worship Sacred Minorities as Idols – Rod Dreher
7. From Pronouns to Names: The Latest Front in “Gender Identity” Wars – J. M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
8. Latin Mass: The Mass Of The Ages, Feared by the Demonarchy – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
9. Churches Closing & Rome Synods while the Church Burns – Various via Catholic Conclave
10. Man Wearing Jesus T-Shirt Booted from Mall of America, “People are Offended” – C. M. R.
Commentary & Opinion:
Young, Christian, & Eager To Escape – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Vatican:
Choose Your Own Vatican Trial: Serious or Soap Opera? – The Pillar
Christendom:
Dead Men Do Tell Tales – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail Against Your Marriage, & More Links – T. Edwards/Register
Benedict & Pell – Dan Hitchens at First Things
Death of George Cardinal Pell, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Cardinal George Pell: Australia’s Christian Prince – Tracey Rowland at National Catholic Register
India:
Bishops’ Meeting Ends Without Breakthrough on Liturgy Dispute – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Britannia:
Drive-by Shooting at London Church Leaves Six Wounded, Child Critical – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Europe:
Link Fixed: Salzburg Pastoral Conference is a Synodalist’s Paradise – Katholische Kirche/CathCon
America:
Man Sets 10-Foot Cross on Fire Front of Church, Police Unsure of Motive – C. M. R.
3 Not-So-Intimidating Wardrobe Tips to Kick-Off the New Year – M. A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic College Students Continue Marching for Life – John Burger at Aleteia
Africa:
Islamic State Bombs Church Service in Congo – Courtney Mares at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Religion:
Why So Many Single Christian Women Leaving the Church? – Katie Gaddini at Relevant
Young Turning To Satanism Over Christianity? – Gabriella Swerling at The Telegraph via M. S. N.
The Case for Faith-Based College Education – Tad Walch at Deseret News
Confronting Faith’s Postmodern Problem – Jonathan Yudelman, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Liturgy:
This Sacred Choir Named for the Blessed Mother is the Real Deal – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Love Letters to the Latin Mass: In the Beginning – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
Can a Bishop Restrict a “Private Mass” in the Usus Antiquior to a Priest & a Server? – N. L. M.
The History & Development of the Mitre – Liturgical Arts Journal
Health:
Many of Us Were Saying This Back in 2020 – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Maybe Our Culture Is Literally Crazy – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Many Ways The Vaccination Seat-Belt Analogy Fails – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.
Spirituality:
Exorcist Diary: Demonic Dreams – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
What is the Chartres Pilgrimage? – Get Fed™
Mercy Is Not Always Comfortable – Nicene Guy at Ignitum Today
Why Fast? To be Free – Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco at Aleteia
Culture:
Can Weimar America Save Itself? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Broker – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Statecraft:
Israel’s Changing Population & Politics – Michael Brenner at MercatorNet
Theology:
Basics of Christian Anthropology, How They Speak to Moral Issues of Today – Msgr. Ch. Pope
History:
Recovering a More Perfect Union: a Rebuke of the 1619 Project – G. Tracy Mehan, III/MercatorNet
Politics:
Integralism & the Common Good – Jerry Slayer at The Imaginative Conservative
Etc. . .:
Where to Eat Carbonara in Rome: The 10 Best Restaurants – A. Tibollo at Fine Dining Lovers
Short Links:
Before the Jesuits Switched Teams – 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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