Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Vatican Convicts Cardinal Becciu, Sentenced Five Years Jail for Embezzling Funds – The Reg
Eucharistic Revival:
Eucharistic Miracle of Montserrat – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven
Advent:
Gaudete Sunday Third of Advent: We Are Our Rites! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The True Liturgical Color for Gaudete & Laetare Sundays, Rose – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Sweet, Beautiful, Soul-Saving Joy – A Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Advent Thoughts From St. John of the Cross – Jennifer Sokol at National Catholic Register
Gaudete Sunday 2023: O Sapientia – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Gaudete Sunday – Marcellino D’Ambrosio at Integrated Catholic Life™
Advent Joy – David L. Alexander at man with black hat
MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
‘Future Events: A Prophecy of Coming Times’ – Matt C. Abbott at RenewAmerica
The Saint of Auschwitz – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Coming Home to the Catholic Church: Casey’s Story – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
St. Eusebius of Vercelli – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Pope Francis, the Scandals, & the Repercussions:
Fr. Ripperger Discusses Limits of Papal Authority Over Liturgy – Jesse Romero, et al, via YouTube
A Tale of Two Catechisms – Whispers of Restoration
When “Inclusive Accompaniment” Means Police Brutality – Fr. Brian Harrison, O.S./One Peter Five
Pope Francis’ ‘Role Models’ for the Russian Youth – Maciej Dybowski at The European. . .
Cardinal Becciu Scandal:
What Role Did Becciu Play in Unjust Imprisonment of Pell – Deacon Nick Donnelly via Xwitter
Is the Vatican Trial Finally Over? In a Phrase, ‘Not So Fast’ – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Becciu to Appeal ‘Absurd’ Criminal Conviction – The Pillar
Cardinal Becciu Guilty – The Pillar
Catholic News & Punditry Top-10:
1. Hell Comes in Many Forms – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
2. Pope’s Surgeon Faces Falsification Charges – Crux
3. Is Notre Dame Law School Still a Place for Faithful Catholics? – Athansius Sirilla at Crisis
4. The Jesus Prayer: A Primer – David Warren at The Common Man
5. A Very Big Window – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
6. This Beautiful Crèche Is Spreading in France & Beyond, & More Links – Tito Edwards/NC Reg
7. Pope Francis Turns 87: One of the Oldest Popes in Church History – T. Arnold/CNA/The Reg
8. No, St. Hadrian of Canterbury was Not Black – Alka Sehgal Cuthbert at Sp!ked
9. Three Famous Black Madonnas from Around the World – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
10. Medieval Roman Antics – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Catholic News & Punditry Best of the Rest:
Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris Gets Back Its Rooster – Thomas Adamson at Associated Press
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
The Only Thing Necessary for Peace & Goodwill – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
How the Church Can Reclaim St. Nicholas’ Legacy from Commercialization – ChurchPOP
Walk for Life West Coast Celebrates 20 Years in January – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Christmas Begins on the Eve of 25 December:
“Silver Bells” – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Seven Medieval Christmas Traditions – Medievalists.net
Lectio Divina: Holy Reading During Christmastide – A Treasure To Be Shared
This Christmas Season, See One of Oldest Icons of Mary & Child in Met Exhibit – Peter Pinedo
Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas? – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
“Keep Christ in Christmas” – Sachin Jose via Xwitter
Bull Moose Politics Top-10:
1. Reflections on the Worst Generation – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
2. Jew-Hating Democrat Senator Staffer, Gay Porn Filmed in Senate: Updated – Beege Welborn
3. “A White Male Would Probably Already Be Gone” – Christopher F. Rufo at City Journal
4. Pfizer Shares Sink Because No One Wants a Jab – Legal Insurrection
5. Biden to Desecrate Graves of Civil War Memorial f/Arlington Natl Cemetery – Legal Insrrctn
6. Now Capitol Police Looking Into Pornographic Homosexual Video Shoot, Updated – J. Turley
7. The Coming Crack-Up of the Left – James E. Hartley at AEIR
8. On the Tragedy of Matthew Perry & the Profound American Addiction to Drugs – A. Berenson
9. Senate Sodomite in Capitol Sex Tape is Attempt by Biden to ‘Bring Back Decency’ – KDJ
10. Always Steal From The Worst – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Bull Moose Politics Best of the Rest:
Report on ‘Glock Switches’ Finally Provides Hard Numbers – Tom Knighton at Bearing Arms
Majority of Americans 18-24 Think Israel Should ‘be Ended & Given to Hamas’ – Jon Devine
Farmer Wins Case, Denial of Spot in Market Over Religious Beliefs – Lansing State Journal
Who Counts as an Expert? – Leor Sapir at City Journal
Trump Up by 50 in Michigan GOP Race? – Byron York at Washington Examiner
FDA Finds Control Lapses at Moderna Factory – Patrick Wingrove at Reuters
Dana White, Arbiter of Patriotism? – Dad29
It Seems Like End of Road for Iconic American Car as Chevy Camaro Production Stops – UPI
‘Historic’ Biden Judicial Muslim Nominee Sits on Board Founded by Terrorist – Free Beacon
Ron DeSantis Challenges Donald Trump to Debate Ahead of Iowa Caucus – Hannah B. Knudsen
Beyond Taxation & Representation: the Legacy of the Boston Tea Party – Luis C.A. Quintero
Western Civ Defender Top-10:
1. Pope Francis’ ‘Role Models’ for the Russian Youth – Maciej Dybowski at The European. . .
2. Seven Medieval Christmas Traditions – Medievalists.net
3. How Miss Universe Became an Enemy of the State – John Sexton at Hot Air
4. No, St. Hadrian of Canterbury was Not Black – Alka Sehgal Cuthbert at Sp!ked
5. France to Bring Back Uniforms in State Schools – Hélène de Lauzun at The European. . .
6. Machiavelli’s World – David Polansky at City Journal
7. Irish Teacher Jailed Indefinitely Over Student’s Pronouns. . . – Mahyar Tousi TV via YouTube
8. Moroccan Muslim Terrorist Set Fire to a Church in Villastanza – Catholic Arena via Xwitter
9. A Radical Alternative to Central Banks – Kevin Dowd at The Critic
10. Will Israel Cause a World War? – WhatIfAltHist via YouTube
Western Civ Defender Best of the Rest:
Hamas Admits to Shelling Israeli Hospital – Jazz Shaw at Hot Air
ABC News Refutes Biden’s Claim of Israel ‘Indiscriminate Bombing’ – Joel B. Pollak at Breitbart
Triumph of an Old Classic at La Scala: Montemezzi’s L’Amore dei Tre Re – Paul du Quenoy
Putin: Talk of Me Invading NATO is ‘Complete Nonsense’ – Jazz Shaw at Hot Air
Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
How Will You Do Mass on the Double Christmas This Year, & More Links – Tito Edwards/NC Reg
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