Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Another 100+ Christians Slaughtered by Jihadists in Nigeria – E. Vlaardingerbroek/Xtwitter
Christmastide:
Extend Your Christmas Celebration by Singing Carols & Reading Aloud. . . – John Cuddeback
The Bloody Octave of Christmas – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Customs on the Feasts of St. Stephen & St. John the Apostle – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at NLM
Why Catholics Should Visit a Franciscan Church in Christmastide – Tom Thomas/Catholic Stand
Christmas in Rome: Chapel of the Sacra Culla, Sacred Crib of Bethlehem – Liturgical Arts Journal
A Christmas Wish – Rebecca Frech at Ignitum Today
Become a Novelty By Extending Your Christmas Celebration. . . – Marge Fenelon at The Reg
Important Ask Father: Blessing Wine on 27 Dec., St. John’s Day or Another Beverage – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Attitude of Gratitude for Christmas – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
The Cave of Revelation – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Watch the True Story Behind a Well-Known Christmas Carol – Amy Smith at The Reg
Merry Christmas! (Yes, It’s Still Christmas) – Emily Berns at Catholic365
Discovering Deeper Meaning in Christmas Carols – Genesius at Catholic Stand
The “Mass” in “Christmas” – Michael Patrick Barber at What We Need Now
Gollum & the Spirit of Christmas – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
The Mystery of the Very First Christmas, What We Really Know – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Three Remarkable “Relics” Associated with Christmas – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
The Blessing of Wine on the Feast of St. John the Evangelist – New Liturgical Movement
The Catholic Origins of Boxing Day – Catholic Crusade Ministry via Catholic365
Exorcist Diary: Demons Hate Christmas – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Fiducia Supplicans Scandal:
Why Catholic Bishops are Rejecting Fiducia Supplicans – Joe McClane/A Catholic Take/YouTube
Bishop Martin Anwel Mtumbuka’s Powerful Homily Denouncing Fiducia Supplicans – Comp Clrgy
Fr. Altier on Obedience of Faith – We Cannot & Will Not Bless Sin – Complicit Clergy
Fiducia Supplicans Appears to have Failed Spectacularly – Christopher R. Altieri at The CWR
Who Accepts Or Rejects the Teachings of Fiducia Supplicans? – Sententia
Same-Sex Blessings & The Case Against The Pope – John Gravino at Soul Science
Fr. Mark Goring All In For Sin, Enjoys Duplicity – Fr. Mark Goring via YouTube
Polish, Ukrainian Bishops Join Opposition To Vatican Document – Timothy H.J. Nerozzi
Ghana Bishop: Same-Sex Marriage is an Abomination – Fred Dzakpata at Asaase Radio
Same-Sex Blessings – William K. Kirkpatrick, Ph.D., at Turning Point
MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
92-year-old has Given 69 Years to Priestly Ministry – Mónica Muñoz at Aleteia
The Fifth Prophecy of Humanae Vitae – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
Pope Francis, the Scandals, & the Repercussions:
They Will Not Leave You Alone To Tend Your Own Garden – D. McClarey/The American Catholic
Peter Seewald: Francis Wants to Erase Benedict XVI’s Legacy – Nico Spuntoni at Daily Compass
A Papal Biopsy – Horace Gates at Crisis Magazine
Catholic News & Punditry:
Christmas Massacre: Nigerian Gunmen Kill 140+ in Christian-Dominated Regions – Breitbart
Memorials Nationwide Honor Thousands of Homeless who Die every Year – Angelus News
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With Christ’s Love, We Receive His Mercy – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
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Rome Shot – Wow! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Vulnerable People Project Works to Bring Heat to Afghans Facing Harsh Winter – The CWR
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Embracing Our Inner Bishop Strickland – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
Anthony Fauci & Lukewarm Catholicism – Matthew Becklo at The Catholic World Report
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
Predictions for 2024 – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Terracotta Aumbries of Renaissance Tuscany – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Bull Moose Politics:
New Yorkers Will Vote on Making Abortion an ‘Equal Right’ in State’s Constitution – The Reg
Obamas Producing Same-Sex Cartoon For Pre-Schoolers – Paul Sacca at Blaze Media
Over 36,000 Gallons of Water Used for Electric Vehicle Fire on I-65 – WSFA 12
Bad EV Market, What Happens When Companies Heed Planners Instead of Consumers – AIER
NYT Pushes ‘Groundwater Crisis’ to Attack American Ag Industries – Leslie Eastman
Maryland 2024 Referendum Proposes Constitutional Right to Abortion – Burkas/CNA/The CWR
Could Nikki Haley Run For Vice-President? – Ryan King at New York Post
Aldous Huxley Dystopian Forecast Comes True – Don. R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
Like Bud Light, Harvard Discovers Backlash – Don Surber
Trump After He Has Crossed the Potomac – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
DEI: Degradation, Exclusion, & Intolerance – M.B. Matthews at American Thinker
But Don’t You Dare Use the Wrong Pronouns – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Conservative Leaders Send Letter to ABC on Attack Piece on Mike Johnson’s Family – MRC
Western Civ Defender:
Walsingham: Nucleus for the Reconversion of England? – Edward Pentin at The Reg
Hundreds of Children Under Six Sent to NHS Transgender Clinic – Oliver J.J. Lane at Breitbart
The Rising Star of the Right Who Could Be France’s Next PM – Hélène de Lauzun
Why were Three-year-olds Sent to the Tavistock? – James Esses at Sp!ked
The Dublin Riot: A Harbinger of Things to Come? – Raymond Ibrahim at PJ Media
Woe, Canada: Wait Time for Medical Referrals at Record High – Sally Pipes at Forbes
Stephen Fry & the Rise of Woke Anti-Semitism – Brendan O’Neill at Sp!ked
20 Open Access Books about the Middle Ages You can Read for Free – Medievalists.net
A King Among Fools & Flatterers – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Iran: October 7 Massacres Were Retaliation for Soleimani Hit! Hamas: Er . . . – Ed Morrissey
Antonio Vivaldi—Hotheaded Priest, Star Violinist, & Universal Composer – Kees Vlaardingerbroek
Will China Invade Taiwan? Xi Just Revealed the Answer – Katie Pavlich at Townhall
Brazil’s Congress Nixes Govt Funding of Abortions, Trans Surgeries – ACI Digital/The CWR
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