Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. The True Meaning of the “Inn” in Bethlehem – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
2. New Book: A Woman’s Journey from ‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholicism – Cthlc Vote
3. A “Christmas Truce” at an Abortion Center – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
4. One of the All-Time Quotes on Christmas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Dragon of Rhodes – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
6. 3 Things I Didn’t Know About Christmas – Fr. Victor Feltes at Parishable Items
7. Why Christmas Trees Can Be Left Out Until January – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
8. Does Christmas Come from Pagan Feasts? – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers
9. ‘What is Boxing Day?’ & Other Important Questions. . . – Jack Montgomery at National Pulse
10. St. Thérèse’s Christmas Miracle: Story of Moment That Helped Her Become a Saint – ChPP
Punditry and Analysis:
The Catholic Way to Address Homelessness: Interview with Michael Acaldo – Catholic Exchange
Feast of Saint Stephen:
In Honor of St. Stephen – Steven Lawson at Ignitum Today
What is “St. Stephen’s Ride”? – Get Fed
The Ambrosian Gospel of St. Stephen – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Soon-to-Be-Saint Carlo Acutis Loved Christmas – Sabrina Ferrisi at National Catholic Register
‘An Incredible Thing’: Catholic Groups Collect Christmas Toys for Children in Need – C World Rprt
Urbi Et Orbi: Pope Francis Urges World Leaders to Pursue Dialogue, Peace in Jubilee Year – CWR
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