AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1. Catholic Actress Sees Vision of Her Soul & Converts; Her Story & Short Film – ChurchPOP
2. The Best News You’ll (Probably) Hear This Month – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
3. California Church Requires Legal Wavier to Receive Holy Communion [Video] – David L. Gray
4. Scandal: Decorating the Church for Christmas During Advent – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. Mass. Human Right Commissioner Fired after Curse-Laden Rant to Christians – C. M. R.
6. Vatican Confirms Papal Apology, Russia Praises ‘Ability to Admit Mistakes’ – E. A. Allen/Crux
7. Pope Francis Names Successor to Saint Cloud’s Bishop Kettler – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
8. Ireland: Teacher in Jail for Christmas, Refused Trans Student Preferred Pronouns – C. M. R.
9. Why Archbishop Paglia’s Monetary Malfeasance is No Surprise, Here’s Why – Francis X. Maier
10. The Current Crisis of Faith in the Church Has Its Ground in the New Mass – Fr. Mich. Gurtner
NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11. Jordan Building Major Site Where Jesus Was Baptized – Talia Wise at C. B. N. News
12. This is What a Comedian in Hell Is Like – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
13. University of Mary Wins Six-Year Fight for Religious Freedom – Patrick Reilly/N. C. Register
14. Controversial Priest, Leader of Brazilian Charismatic Group Dies at 85 – E. C. Lima/Crux
15. A Comprehensive Canonical Critique of “Traditionis Custodes” – New Liturgical Movement
16. Trump Emigrates To Clown World – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
17. The Complex Case of Fr. Marko Rupnik, Explained – The Pillar
18. A Great Moment Only in Joe Biden’s Mind – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
19. Art & Unequal Treatment, Is This the Clericalism that Pope Francis Decries – Fr. A. J. M.
20. Tucker Goes Down the Kennedy Assassination Rabbit Hole – The American Catholic
Bonus: Which Age Group Should You Ask for Donations? – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Year of the Eucharist:
St. Mother Theresa on Eucharistic Revival – Padre Pio Press
Season of Advent:
How to Pray the ‘Christmas Novena’ That’s Been Said for 300 Years – N. C. Register
Trust & Expectation with the O Antiphons – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
Bible Verses Behind the “O Wisdom” Antiphon – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Angelus: A Prayer for Advent & Beyond – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
The Last Sunday of Advent: Reflecting on Joseph & Mary – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange
“Dashing” Through The Christmas Season – Elizabeth Teixeira at Ignitum Today
Christendom:
The Virgin Mary’s Reproductive Choice – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Can Women be Ordained to the Diaconate? Vatican Commission Interview – Fr. P. Briscoe/O. S. V.
Jesuit Case Underscores Secrecy, Leniency for Abuse of Women – A. P. via Crux
Africa’s Leaders Meet in D. C. as Christian Persecution in Nigeria Still Being Ignored – Register
France:
A New Documentary about the Restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris – New Liturgical Movement
Mexico:
Guadalupe Breaks Record For Pilgrims – Catholic News Agency
Britannia:
The Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Brompton Oratory) – Liturgical Arts Journal
North America:
Ortega Seeking to Destroy Catholic Church in Nicaragua, Advocates Tell Congress – Register
Priest Decries Lack of Religious Freedom in Cuba – C. N. A. via National Catholic Register
China:
Jimmy Lai Trial Delayed Over ‘National Security’ Objections to Lawyer – The Pillar
Liturgy:
The Rebranding of the Traditional Latin Mass Movement [Podcast] – Eric Sammons at Crisis
Politics:
The Cathedral Turns Torquemada On Elon Musk – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Joe Biden Ignores a Hero of the Border Patrol – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Religion:
When a Baptist Marries a Catholic – E. Christian Brugger at National Catholic Register
What Does the Future Hold for Traditional Methodists? – Ben Witherington at Acton
Ideology Fueling Ukraine War is Hurting Orthodox Unity, Says Patriarch – John Burger/Aleteia
Nearly 40% of U. S. Adults Say We Are ‘Living in the End Times’ – Pew Research Center
On Mormon Tithing & a $100 Billion Investment Fund – Jana Riess at Religion News Service
Culture:
American Girl Betrayed American Girls – The Ruth Institute via The Stream
Dating: Did Our Relationship Grow? – Robin Stone at Catholic Stand
Patterned Tights: Your New Best Holidays Friend – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
On Fatherhood & “Healthy Masculinity – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
“Countering Marriage Myths” – Richard & Linda Eyre
Cambridge Dictionary Goes Woke & Redefines ‘Woman’ – Kurt Mahlburg at MercatorNet
The Parental Delusion of Sad Beige Parenting – David Mills at The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Social Capital Works – Marco Ambrosio, Chris Bullivant, et al., at Social Capital Campaign
Music:
New Album of Rare Sacred Music from T. L. M. Choir – Mark Nowakowski at One Peter 5
Theology:
Jesus, Mary, & Joseph were Royals, Not Peasants – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Catholicism: Refuge for Rationality – Matthew Petrusek at Word on Fire Blog
History:
Catholic True Crime: When Priests Were Hunted in Ireland – George Ryan at uCatholic
Literature:
Apocalyptic Advent With Benson’s “Lord of the World” – David Deavel at The Imaginative. . .
Spirituality:
Wisdom Requires Purity of Heart – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
Christ Frees Us from Negative Feedback Loops – Fr. Dan Pattee at Catholic Exchange
When I’m Tempted – Ann Irving at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Art:
Pope Francis Gives Greek Orthodox Parthenon Sculptures from Vatican Museums – Register
Books:
Matt Archbold’s Books Make Great Christmas Gifts – Creative Minority Report
Saint Blogs:
As C. N. S. Washington Closes, We Reflect on 100-Plus Years of Service – Greg Erlandson/O. S. V.
Archeology:
Early Medieval Christian Items Unearthed North of London – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Science:
Why Fusion Ignition is Being Hailed as a Major Breakthrough – Carolyn Kuranz at MercatorNet
Statecraft:
Russia’s Separation From The West – Ianto Watt
Short Links:
Washington’s Archdiocesan Press Secretary Makes $240K – The American Catholic
Highlights from The American Catholic:
Strong Men, Builders of Family & Civilization – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
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