TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1. Coming Home to the Church: Stories of 10 Theologians – J. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./N. C. Register
2. The Beautiful Symbolism of the Wedding Veil – Marzena Devoud at Aleteia
3. Francis Appointee McElroy’s Jaw-Dropping Call to Revolutionize, Queer the Church – R. Dreher
4. Where in the World is Catholic Mass Attendance Highest? – John Burger at Aleteia
5. Fr. Illo: Bishops’ Eucharistic Revival Doomed Without Faith-Filled Mass – California Cthlc Daily
6. Benedict Warns of Intolerant West in New Book Published Posthumously – Catholic Herald
7. How Do You Argue with Extreme Fringe Trads that the Novus Ordo is Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. The White-Martyr Cardinals’ Dinner – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
9. Cardinal Müller’s Criticism of Pope Francis – L. Besmond de Senneville/La Croix International
10. Why My Kids are in the Front Rows at Mass – Micah Murphy at Thy Geekdom Come
The Pope Francis Interview by Nicole Winfield at the Associated Press:
Pope Says Homosexuality Not a Crime – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press
Pope Discusses His Health, His Critics, & Future of Papacy – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press
Pope Decries Expanding Gun Use – Associated Press
Pope Warns German Church Reform Process Elitist, Ideological – N. Winfield/F. D’Emilio at A. P.
Pope Deplores World Obsessed With Weapons (video) – Associated Press
The Fallout from the Pope Francis A. P. Interview:
What, Precisely, Did Pope Francis Say about Homosexual ‘Sin’? – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
Which is Worse? A Crime or a Sin? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Repentance for Sin & Sacramental Absolution – Fr. Th. Weinandy, O.F.M., Cap./The Catholic Thing
Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracle of Seefeld, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
Synod on Synodality:
Pope Francis Decries German Synodal Way as ‘Neither Helpful Nor Serious’ – N. C. Register
Second Vatican Council:
The Periti of Vatican II: A New Research Project by Sharon Kabel – New Liturgical Movement
Vatican:
Francis Says Intestinal Problems Have ‘Returned’ but Insists, ‘I’m in Good Health’ – N. C. Register
Benedict XVI’s New Book Vindicates John Paul II (video) – David L. Gray
Christendom:
Running the Numbers, Africa isn’t the Catholic Future, It’s the Present – Jn. L. Allen, Jr./Crux
U. S. Watchdog Urges Special Attention to Anti-Christian Carnage in Nigeria – J. Lavenburg/Crux
The Death of a Pope – Sydney Sadowski at Catholic Stand
Pope to Order of Malta: After Divisions, Time for Concord – Alessandro de Carolis/Vatican News
Spain: Moroccan Kills Sacristan & Leaves Four Others Injured (translated) – InfoVaticana
America:
Pro-Life Leader, Catholic Father of 7 Mark Houck Goes to Trial: Emotional 1st Day – N. C. Register
Cardinal George: Simply Catholic – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
Gender Studies – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Liberalism and Leo XIII – John C. Pinheiro, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
2023 Winter Trend: Faux Fur – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Two Suspects Indicted in 2022 Attacks on Florida Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – N. C. Register
Africa:
Revealed: Fr. Isaac Achi’s Final Moments Before He Was Burned to Death in Nigeria – ChurchPOP
At Least Thirty-Nine Priests Murdered In Nigeria In 2022 – Elizabeth Uwandu at Vanguard
Britannia:
The Church of England: Not of Sound Mind – Rev. Dr. Peter Mullen at Crisis Magazine
Asia:
For Catholics in Asia, Lunar New Year is Celebrated with Mass & Prayer – Th. C. Barber/Aleteia
Can Polls Save Myanmar’s Ethnic Christians? – Ann Tom Anand at Catholic365
Saint Blogs:
Mary, Victrix of Satan – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
A Little Friendly Social Media Advice – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Conversion of St. Paul – Denise Trull at Theology of Home Blog
Religion:
America Needs More Unapologetic Christians Like Tony Dungy – Sh. Fleetwood/The Federalist
Anglican Archbishop of York Says Sexual Immorality is Not Sinful – Christian Concern
Islamic Paintings of Prophet Muhammad are Important Piece of History, Here’s Why – R. U.
The Church of England Takes a “Third Way” on “Gay Marriage” – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
Politics:
Alabama Governor Adds Another Layer of Protection to Religious Freedom – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Victimhood’s Badge of Honor – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology of Home Blog
“Irrelevant,” Dems Response to Question About When a Baby Becomes Human – C. M. R.
Why Some Pro-Lifers Think ‘Free Birth’ Should be the Next Policy Goal – M. La Rosa at The Pillar
Bill Gates Steered Millions to China – Gabe Kaminsky at The Washington Examiner
Survey: 0% of Black Georgians Report Poor Voting Experience – Jsh. Arnold/Washington Stand
Spirituality:
How This Saint Broke His Ribs From Praying So Fervently – George Ryan at uCatholic
The Benefits of Prayer on Our Mental & Physical Well Being – Jason Lewis at Catholic Stand
Jack Rigert: Defending Your Kids & Family Amid a Spiritual War (stream) – Respect Life Radio
Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
‘Dead Name’ Describes How Gender Ideology Kills Family Bonds – Fr. Johnson/Washington Stand
Vimeo Bans Transgender Truth Documentary ‘Dead Name’ – Fr. Ben Johnson/Washington Stand
A Man Called Otto a Powerful Portrayal of Love of Neighbor – The Catholic World Report
Culture:
Internet History, Porn, & the Altered Sexual Marketplace – Naomi Schaefer Riley at I. F. S.
Marriage Declining Dangerously – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Music:
On Singing Gregorian Chant Artfully – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
Statecraft:
Japan on Verge of Societal Collapse Due to Crashing Birth Rate, Prime Minister Says – Ari Blaff
Japanese Prime Minister Vows to take Action on Declining Birthrate – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Theology:
Purgatory – The Golden Prison – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
God Demands Justice – Abraham Joshua Heschel at Plough Magazine
Books:
The Blood-Drenched, Suffering Lands of Eastern Europe – Tim O’Sullivan at MercatorNet
Spending Time & Money With Our Lord – David P. Deavel, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
Education:
Why Cutting Corners in Admissions Process is Bad for Catholic Schools – C. School Playbook
Apologetics:
The Weirdness of Mary’s Motherhood – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Science:
Science, Faith, & Answering Life’s Biggest Questions – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
Free Enterprise:
Brits Pay More to Charge Electric Car than to Gas Up – John Nolte at Breitbart
Etc. . .:
These Two Ingredients Will Give You the Crispiest Fried Chicken Ever – A. A. Demarest/Kitchn
The History of How School Buses Became Yellow – Bryan Greene at Smithsonian Magazine
Short Links:
Martyr: Fr. Fidelis Moscinski – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Pope’s Ecological Conversion – 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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