VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Former Religious Sister Makes Bombshell Allegations Against Father Rupnik – Ed Pentin
2.  Why Pavone is Defrocked—Not Martin, Not Rupnik – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
3.  Massimo Faggioli Actually Offers Good Commentary on the Scandal & Pope – Fr. A. McDonald
4.  Central Figure of Pachamama Scandal Under House Arrest – The American Catholic
5.  Canceling Church Services on Christmas? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
6.  More Thoughts on Pavone – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
7.  Archaeologists Prepare to Open ‘Tomb of Jesus’ Midwife’ to Public – N. C. Register
8.  Groomer Clowns Steal Christmas – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9.  Women Won’t Wheesht – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
10.  I’m Jewish, Can We Please Stop with the ‘Happy Holidays’? – Bethany Mandel/Deseret News

TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Sts. Adam & Eve: A Christmas Feast – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
12.  Leaked Slides Reveal Dark Side of Canada’s Euthanasia Policy – Yuan Yi Zhu at UnHerd
13.  Dionne We Now Our Gay Apparel – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
14.  Cardinal Parolin’s Day in Court: What to Expect – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
15.  Woman Arrested by English Police for Silent Prayer Near Abortion Facility – N. C. Register
16.  Patterned Tights: Your New Best Holidays Friend – Meghan Ashley, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
17.  Fr. Rupnik Case Riddled With Glaring Lapses in Judgment – Fr. R. J. de Souza/N. C. Register
18.  Parliamentary Inquest Could Demand Disclosures in ‘Vatican Girl’ Case – A. P. via Crux
19.  Ominous Messages Spray-Painted on Home of Pro-Life Pregnancy Ctr Board Member – Reg
20.  Stanford Plans to Eliminate “Harmful” Words Such as “American, ” Etc. . . – C. M. R.

Advent:
Gaudete Sunday & Rorate Mass Photopost 2022 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
O Oriens – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
The Art of Advent: The Annunciation – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Advent Calls Us to Silence – Pope Benedict XVI via Tan·Direction
O Great Little One! O Great Advent! – Regis Martin at National Catholic Register
Biblical Sources of the “O King of All Nations” Antiphon – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Christendom:
What Did Jesuits Know About Fr. Rupnik? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Challenges of Screening Seminary Candidates, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
More ‘Church On Christmas’ Talk – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Regarding Rupnik Case, Jesuits Explain How Their Survivor Response System Works – Zenit
Mary, the Church, Christmas, & Jimmy Lai – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Claims of Phony Vatican Art Licensing ‘Scheme’ Draw Strong Denials – N. C. Register
Timeline of Investigations into Allegations Against Fr. Marko Rupnik – Zenit
Jesuits Inaugurate Email “Hotline” to Report Abuse Cases – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog

America:
Which Age Group Should You Ask for Donations? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Africa:
Nigerian Mother Charged With Blasphemy for Defending Murdered Christian Student – Register

Liturgy:
An “Everyday” Solemn Mass Set from Renaissance Florence – Liturgical Arts Journal

Music:
The Bittersweet Origin of Rudolph’s Red Nose – Sarah Robsdottir at Aleteia

Culture:
Suffer The Little Kiddies – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Catholic Balance: Life in the Middle of the Road – Suellen Brewster at Catholic Stand
What is Pro-Life Today – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Apple Dumplings – Smitten Kitchen
What is the Duty of the Ordinary Christian? – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them

History:
A Tribute to St. Andrew, the Apostle – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Saint of the Day Quote: Blessed Peter Friedhofen – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

Theology:
Christmas Makes No Sense Without Sin – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./Catholic Answers Magazine

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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