Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Syria: Christians Facing Existential Terrorist Threat – Uzay Bulut at Gatestone Institute
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Confirmed: Cardinal McElroy to Be Appointed Washington Archbishop – The Pillar
2. List of Priests With No Social Media Who Have Publicly Denounced Francis – Non Veni Pacem
3. Germany: Catholic Church Sanctions Gender Change for 1 of the 3 Wise Men – Cthlc Conclave
4. Young Men Are Converting to Serious, “Muscular” Christianity – Fr. Z”s Blog
5. Traditional vs. Spirit of Vatican II Parishes: By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them – 1 Peter 5
6. Are Catholics Splintering? – Brother Louis Dethomasis, F.S.C., Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
7. The Cowardice of Sir Stephen Fry – Malcolm Clark at The Critic
8. Major TLM Construction Project in Tyler, Texas – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Trdtn & Sanity
9. Archdiocese of New York: No Altar Rails! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Historical Falsehoods about Active Participation: Response to Dr. Brant Pitre – New Lit Mov
News:
Spanish Bishops Condemn Mockery of Sacred Heart of Jesus on Spanish Public TV – CNA
Dr. William Mahrt, R.I.P. – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Muhammad Cracks List of Top Ten Names for Baby Boys in New York City for First Time – GP
Punditry and Analysis:
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller’s Unhinged New Year’s Rant – The American Spectator
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Is Cottrell Fit to Lead? Who Should Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury? – Catholic Unscripted
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Bourbon Street Massacre is What ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Looks Like – The American Spectator
Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update
Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Just Like People in Fly Over Country – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Who Really Started America’s Culture War? – Frank Furedi at Spiked
The Centrality of Civic Virtue – David Hein at The University Bookman
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics
Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Elon Musk & Rape Gangs – Melissa MacKenzie at The American Spectator
Canada PM Trudeau is Likely to Announce Resignation, Source Says – Reuters via Yahoo! News
International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
What’s Behind the AfD Party’s Rise in Germany – Heather Mac Donald at City Journal
Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender
Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Norm Macdonald was a Christian! – Michael Knowles
Megyn Kelly Blasts Golden Globes ‘Conclave’ as Most Anti-Catholic Film I’ve Seen. . . – Breitbart
Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Protestant & Catholic Exorcists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Sevens – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Barnes and Noble Made a Comeback by Revitalizing Its Philosophy – PBS News Hour
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
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