TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1. Thousands Attend Funeral of Modern-Day St. Francis in Italy – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
2. Pope Francis Rehabilitates Old Foe of Pope Benedict XVI – Kath.ch via Catholic Conclave
3. N. H. L. Christian Athlete Refuses to Wear Gay Propaganda Uniform – Rod Dreher
4. Gay “Couple” Violently Raped & Prostituted Their Adopted Underage Kids – The Am Catholic
5. Schönborn Calls Gänswein Book Unseemly, Confirms Key Detail of B16 Papacy – The C. W. R.
6. 84 Catholic Dioceses Using Student Evaluation Company Promoting Gay Ideologies – Lepanto
7. Two “Disobediences” Compared – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
8. Generation Z’s Great Crisis – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9. Vatican Priest Advisor on Sexuality Barred from Priestly Ministry – Lk. Coppen, et al./The Pillar
10. Forget Marie Kondo; Try This Catholic Approach to Home Organization – Zoe Romanowsky
Second Vatican Council:
Rise in Middle-Aged White ‘Deaths of Despair’ may be Fueled by Loss of Religion – Fr. Z’s Blog
Modernist Model of a Post-Clerical Church – Katholisch.de via Catholic Conclave
Vatican:
Pope Benedict’s Unexpected Legacy for Protestants – Sarah Stewart at Juicy Ecumenism
France:
Paris: Fight for Restoration of Suppressed T. L. M. Continues – Riposte Catholique/Catholic Cnclv
Middle-East:
Jesus Baptism Site Makeover Aims to Draw a Million Christians in 2030 – B. B. C. News
America:
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pro-Lifer Mark Houck, Arrested in F. B. I. Raid, to Stand Trial Next Week – N. C. Register
3 Not-So-Intimidating Wardrobe Tips to Kick-Off the New Year – M. A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Religion:
The High Cost of Welby’s Progressive Indulgences – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Historic Meeting of Orthodox Christian Scholars Convenes to Confront Divisions – R. N. S.
Politics:
A Hill On Which To Die: Defending Marriage – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
Health:
The Truth About Contraception Is Hidden, Concealed, & Masked – James Harris at Catholic Stand
Culture:
Abolish the F. B. I., Enjoy Those Mushroom Clouds in a Nice Ukrainian Borscht – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
One Millennial’s Restlessness – Bob Waruszewski at Ignitum Today
The Problem with Human Composting – Sarah Cain at Catholic Answers Magazine
Spirituality:
Make These Prayers a Daily Habit, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Fathom Events Brings Stirring Documentary “Lourdes” to Theaters Nationwide – Ignitum Today
Theology:
Predestination & How Sanctifying Grace Justifies Us – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
What’s in a Name? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Evangelization:
The New Evangelization: Where Do We Begin? – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Obituary:
Oldest Person in the World, French Catholic Nun Sister Andre, Dies at 118 – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Philosophy:
The Will to Power Is Not the Christian Way – Jonathan Clark at Acton Institute
Short Links:
Muslims Will Inherit Germany – The Eponymous Flower
The Great Reset – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Blessed Sacrament Desecrated in Church in Nicaragua – C. N. A. via The Catholic World Report
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