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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith Clarifies Application of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ – Joe McClane

Eucharistic Revival:
The Crusade of Eucharistic Reparation – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five

Christmas:
Watch this Video before Epiphany! – Full Sheen Ahead via YouTube

Fiducia Supplicans Updates:
The Hidden Agenda Behind Same-Sex Blessings – Msgr. Gene Thomas Gomulka
Moral Bankruptcy in the Vatican? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Ghosts of Christmas Past – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
Fernandez Pours Gas on Crisis of Own Creation; Full Text of Tucho’s Clarification – Rorate Cæli
‘Fiducia Supplicans’: Can Fernández Calm the Controversy? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Rennes, France: No Blessings for Homosexual, Irregular Couples, Only for Individuals – R. Cæli
Peruvian Bishop Bans Same-Sex ‘Blessings’ – Bishop Rafael E. López-Brea via Complicit Clergy
Wherein I Comment on This Ludicrously Written Document – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Vatican Clarifies the Clarification of Blessing “Same-Sex Couples” – T.S. Flanders/One Peter Five
Vatican Responds to Widespread Backlash on Same-sex Blessing Directive – CNA/The CWR
Vatican Insists Decree on Same-sex Blessings Not ‘Heretical, Blasphemous’ – E.A. Allen/Crux
DDF Clarifies ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ after ‘Understandable’ Bishops’ Reactions – Luke Coppen
PopeWatch: Oops – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Archbishop Cordileone Says Priests Can Deny Same-Sex ‘Blessings’ – Complicit Clergy
Fiducia Supplicans is Meant to Cause Tension: Part II – Fr. James Barry at Catholic Stand
Fiducia Supplicans & Diabolical Logic – Ivan Poljaković at The Remnant

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
How to Live Simply by Living Liturgically – Abigail Wilkinson Miller at Radiant Magazine
SEEK24 Continues in St. Louis with an Eye to Salt Lake City in 2025 – McKeown/CNA/The CWR
Background on Exorcisms – Msgr. Charles Pope at Simply Catholic

Catholic News & Punditry:
9,192,631,770 Jiggles – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at Engaging Atheism
Christian Freedom in a Technology-Saturated World – Sister Christina Neumann/Catholic Stand
Contraception: The Cause of All Our Problems – Fr. Bryce Lungren at Crisis Magazine
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Miami Prelate Says Nicaragua’s Dictatorship has Gone ‘Off the Rails’ – Jn. Lavenburg at Crux
Leave the World or Embrace It? – James Kalb at The Catholic World Report
Texas Bishops Welcome Ruling Blocking Requirement for Emergency Abortions – Crux
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
This Meeting 60 Years Ago in Jerusalem Changed a Millennium – John Burger at Aleteia
“Faith of Our Fathers”: A Project to Preserve Catholic Liturgical Customs in Australia – NLM
The Church’s Cremation Change – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine

Bull Moose Politics:
It’s Not Just Trump: Democrats Moving to Bar Republicans f/Ballots Nationwide – J. Turley
Poll Shows Biden’s Migration is a Top 2024 Election Problem, & More – Catholics for Catholics
Biden Adds the Most Regulations in Nearly Three Decades – Paul Bedard/Washington Examiner
Kennedy Jr: Trump Ballot Removal ‘Makes Us Look Like a Banana Republic’ – Jeff Poor
Vivek: ‘The System’ Wants Nikki Haley as Pres. to Keep ‘War Machine Humming’ – Hailey Gomez
Nikki Haley 2015: Americans Shouldn’t Call Illegal Aliens Criminals – Jn. Binder
The People Claiming to Fight Institutional Racism are Creating Institutional Racism – TACatholic
The Left Will Roil the Country if Trump Wins Again – Rich Lowry at New York Post
Claudine Gay Betrayed the American Values of My Black Elders to Exploit White Guilt – Eli Steele
The United States is in A Dark Place – E. Jeffrey Ludwig at American Thinker
Capitalism Is Impersonal, Not Soulless – Donald J. Boudreaux at AIER

Western Civ Defender:
ISPK: Who Are the Jihadists Behind the Christmas Cathedrals Plot? – Bridget Ryder
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Deadly Blasts Near Soleimani’s Grave in Iran – The Times of Israel
Cardinal Richelieu: Cat Man – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Mosby – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic

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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
What Do Atheists Believe? – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at Engaging Atheism

Christmas:
Make Christmas Medieval Again – Joseph Bottum at The Wall Street Journal
Evidence of Jesus’ Birth on December 25 – Catholics for Catholics
Watch this video before Epiphany with Bishop Fulton Sheen – Full Sheen Ahead via YouTube

Fiducia Supplicans Updates:
Gay Blessings on Papal Parchment? – Christopher R. Altieri at The Catholic World Report
The Price to Pay For Bowing to the Lavender Mafia – D.R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
Resistance to Same-Sex Blessings Grows in Africa, but Bishops Are Divided Globally – The Reg
Swiss Bishop Savages Fiducia Supplicans – Marian Eleganti via Catholic Conclave
Spanish Priests Collect Signatures Asking Pope to Annul Fiducia Supplicans – InfoVat/Cathcon
Blessing Gay Couples, all the Deceptions of Fiducia Supplicans – New Daily Compass
Cardinal Fernández: Vatican’s Gay Blessings Guidance is Clear Answer to German Bishops – Reg
Fiducia Supplicans Appears to Have Failed Spectacularly & More. . . – Catholics for Catholics
Fiducia Supplicans is Meant to Cause Tension – Fr. James Barry at Catholic Stand
It Is Not Good for Some Couples to Be Alone – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton – Catholics for Catholics
Shia LaBeouf Enters Catholic Church, Considers Diaconate Vocation – Catholics for Catholics
The Mystery of the Holy Name of Jesus – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., at Voice of the Family
How To Bless Your Home On The Epiphany – Becky Roach at CatholicLink
The Life & Legacy of St. Gregory Nazianzen, Doctor of the Church – Catholics for Catholics
Pilgrims Walking Camino de Santiago Broke Record in 2023 – F.P. Fenton/CNA/The CWR
‘He Already Knows’ – At SEEK, Navigating Catholic Complexities – Jack Figge at The Pillar

Pope Francis Updates:
Did Benedict’s Death Lift Restraints on Pope Francis? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
The Pope vs. Tradition? – Joe Heschmeyer, Esq., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Justice? Italian Priest Excommunicated for Pope Francis Accusation – Joe McClane via YouTube
Francis Wants to Erase All Trace of Pope Benedict – Silere non possum via Cathcon
The Francis Effect in Dwindling Urbi et Orbe Attendance – Tradition in Action
Priest Criticizes Francis in Homily, Receives Sustained Applause, Excommunicated – Rorate Cæli

Catholic News & Punditry:
The Mad Magazine Caricature of U.S. Catholicism – George Weigel at First Things
The Church in Nicaragua’s Bleak Midwinter – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
Resurrecting Catholic Higher Education – Terence Sweeney at National Catholic Register
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The Good, the Badde, & the Tendentious – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Ortega Publishes Pics of Bishop Álvarez as US Demands Freedom for Bishop, Clergy – Angelus
Syro-Malabar Archeparchy’s Fate Uncertain as Liturgy Deadline Passes – Luke Coppen/The Pillar
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The End of Athletics – Patrick O’Hearn at Crisis Magazine
The Battle for Ireland’s Catholic Soul – Dubhaltach O Reachtnin at Catholic Herald
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The State of the Catholic Faith in Post-Pandemic Poland – Filip Mazurczak at The CWR
U.S. Dioceses Asked to Hold New Round of Synodal Listening Sessions – Michelle La Rosa
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
Zuppi: Whoever Doesn’t Have a Good Relationship w/Francis, Isn’t Catholic – Eponymous Flower

Bull Moose Politics:
Treasury Drops a Hydrogen Bomb – The Editorial Board at The Wall Street Journal
Another California Gift to Texas – The Editorial Board at The Wall Street Journal
USA Boxing Allows Men to Fight Women in Olympics – Matthew Archbold at CMR
If You’re Happy Killing Babies, Clap Your Hands – Guy McClung, Ph.D./The American Catholic
Inside the Pressure Campaign That Ousted Claudine Gay as Harvard’s President – T. O’Neil
Claudine Gay, Thief – Geoffrey P. Hunt at American Thinker
AP Story Rages at ’Conservatives’ Using Plagiarism Against Poor Claudine Gay – Jn. Nolte
Portland Working Hard to Cement Third World Status – Leslie Eastman at Legal Insurrection
Modern Marxism is the Most Recent Manifestation of the Mark of Cain – Mt. Archbold at CMR
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Qualifies for First Presidential Ballot – Kayla Bartsch at National Review
Trump Endorses Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow’s Book ‘Breaking Biden’ – P. Bois
Next Star Wars Movie Will Be Even More Woke – David Strom at Hot Air

Western Civ Defender:
Add Flour And Salt And Assimilate – Tunku Varadarajan at The Wall Street Journal
Explosions Rock Memorial Service for Iranian Terrorist Qassem Soleimani, 100+ Dead – RS
The Perversion of the English Language – Terry Eagleton at UnHerd
Gaza Can’t Be Peaceful Without Jews – Eugene Kontorovich at The Wall Street Journal

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Christmas Massacre in Nigeria, & More Dispatches. . . – Catholics for Catholics
Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns–Blames Racism & More. . . – Catholics for Catholics
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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Ortega Arrests Two Senior Priests in Continued Crackdown on Nicaraguan Clergy – C. Herald

Christmastide:
Was Jesus Really Born on December 25th? Here’s the Intriguing Evidence – ChurchPOP

Fiducia Supplicans Updates:
What is a “Couple”? – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Two Commentaries on Blessing of ‘Irregular Couples’ – Frs. Raym. J. de Souza & Gerald Murray
Dave Armstrong Takes Off the Gloves – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Rift Widens as Hungarian Bishops Reject Them but Indian Cardinal Says Yes – C. Herald
The Pope Finally Gets His Schism – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Catholics React to African Bishop Rejection of Gay-Blessing – T. Barber/Jesse Romero/YouTube
Avoiding Hypocrisy About “private Priestly Blessings”. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Marquette Bishop Says Fiducia Supplicans Blessings Must be Done in Private – Complicit Clergy
If Dioceses Can Opt-Out of Fiducia Supplicans, Why Hasn’t Your Bishop? – Complicit Clergy
Chris Christie Ties His Shift on Gay “Marriage” to Vatican Ruling on Same-sex Blessings – CWR
In the Wake of “Fiducia Supplicans” – Updates – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priests, Imparting of Blessings for Same-sex “Couples”, Risks, Wherein Fr. Z Prays – Fr. Z’s Blog
Anti-Pope At War With Catholicism – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at  The American Catholic
Pope Under Fire from Black Christians for Allowing Gay Blessings – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
From Hatred to Love: Christmas Reflections of a Muslim Convert to Catholicism – CNA/The CWR
Heavenly Harp – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Saint Anysius – Catholics for Catholics
Exorcist Diary: Demons Crash Deliverance Session – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.

Pope Francis, the Scandals, & the Repercussions:
Bishop Schneider: New Book Expels Darkness of Relativism, Ambiguity in Doctrine – Ed Pentin

Catholic News & Punditry:
Amy Wellborn Slaps Father Dan – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Catholic Book Recommendation: Supremacy and Survival: The English Reformation – S&S
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Celebrate, Celebrate, Dance To The Evil – Guy McClung, Ph.D., Esq., at The American Catholic
False Friends, & Real Ones – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Catholics Continue to Rally Around Afghan Refugee Families in St. Louis – CNA/The CWR
Follow the Chief Editor of BigPulpit.com, Tito Edwards, on Xtwitter – Tito Edwards
Dostoevsky for Catholics – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
Here’s Where Christians Continued to Face Persecution in 2023 – Taylor Arnold/CNA/The CWR
Is CCHD Still Funding Pro Abortion Faith in Action Network? – Lepanto Institute
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Pray With the Pope on New Year’s Eve & the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – The Reg
CCHD Grantee Collects Pornographic Gay Books for Minors at Youth Ctr – Lepanto
EWTN to Air Conference on Pope Benedict XVI One Year after His Death – CNA/The CWR
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
Jesuit Refugee Service – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
India’s Modi Hosts Christian Leaders for Christmas Amid Rising Persecution – CNA/The CWR
Catholic-Funded Organization Prayed to Demons – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
Our Lady of Oxford – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Bull Moose Politics:
Fascinating – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Americans United for Life Releases Scorecard for Most Pro-life States in US – CNA/The CWR
Colorado Supreme Court Wants to Refight Our Civil War – D. McClarey/The American Catholic
They Are Truly Fools – Dad29

Western Civ Defender:
Pope Francis Speaks with Zelenskyy about Peace Efforts in Ukraine – T. Arnold/CNA/The CWR

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
What To Do When Mormon Missionaries Visit Your Front Door – McClarey/The American Catholic
Sign From God in Argentina for the Pope, & More Dispatches. . . – Catholics for Catholics
PopeWatch: Let’s Pretend – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Blue & Butternut – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Cardinal Burke Declines to Comment After Meeting Pope Francis – Diane Montagna via Xtwitter
Kentucky Man Arrested After Allegedly Strangling Priest During Mass – LEX 18
Nigerian Priest Spends Christmas Burying Parishioners – John Burger at Aleteia

BigPulpit.com Top-10:
1.  A Sign from God in Argentina for Pope Francis? – Catholics for Catholics
2.  Fr. Gerald Murray, Diane Montagna, Ed. Pentin, & Robert Royal on FS & Reactions to It – TCT
3.  PopeWatch: Monsignor Pope – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
4.  Is There a Clarification Coming Cardinal Zuppi on Fiducia Supplicans – D. Montagna/Xtwitter
5.  Cardinal Burke Says He Is ‘Still Alive’ After Rare Pope Meeting – Philip Pullella at Reuters
6.  Saying Goodbye to the Most Indispensable Blog on the Vatican Beat – John L. Allen, Jr.
7.  South Dakota Bishops Warn ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ May Normalize Serious Sin – Cmplct Clergy
8.  The Real Presence – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
9.  Benedict Trusted Francis, Was Bitterly Disappointed, Biographer Says in New Interview – CWR
10.  “Fiducia Supplicans” & the Upcoming Conclave – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., via Rorate Cæli

Christmastide:
The Catholic History Behind “Silent Night” – Jacqueline Burkepile at ChurchPOP
The Weird History of Santa Claus – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine

Fiducia Supplicans Scandal:
Tone Deaf Vatican has to Deal with 1000+ Bishops who Rejected Fiducia – TCM via YouTube
Hasta La Vista Fiducia Supplicans? – A Treasure To Be Shared
Africa Will Not Yield on Blessing Gay Unions – Cardinal Sarah via Xtwitter
From Satan to the Sanction: What’s Wrong with Fiducia Supplicans – Monica Miller at Crisis
Fiducia Supplicans Latest Piece of Francis’ New Paradigm – S. Fontana at New Daily Compass
Black Pentecostal Leader Urges Pope to Withdraw Same-sex Blessing Document – The CWR
Cardinal Fernández: Okay for Each Bishop to Discern on Same-sex Blessing – CNA
Hungarian Bishops’ Conference Rejects Main Point of “Fiducia Supplicans” – Rorate Cæli
‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Raises a ‘Couple’ of Concerns – Deacon Michael Forrest at The Reg
Bishop Njiru from Kenya Rejects Document in It’s Totality – Diane Montagna via Xtwitter
Ivory Coast Bishops Conf. Asks Priests to Refrain from Blessing Same-Sex Couples – Comp Clrg
Argentinian Catholic Lawyers Ask Pope to Revoke Fiducia Supplicans – The Remnant
Nigerian Cardinal – “We Cannot Bless Sin” – Complicit Clergy

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
Lost Brother Dutton Keepsakes Found – Graham Mueller at Madison Catholic Herald
Little-Known Custom for Blessing Your Children on Feast of The Holy Innocents – ChurchPOP
Rescued by Mother Teresa, Minnesota Man Shares His Incredible Stories of Two Nuns – C4C
God Always Gives You Another Chance – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Saint Thomas Becket – Catholics for Catholics
The Liturgical Life of Saint Joseph, Father of the Holy Family – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Making Jesus the King of Your Heart – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
The Divine Continuum of Repentance & Forgiveness – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
Holy Innocents – Catholics for Catholics
Prayers of Intercession: Praying For Each Other & With Saints – Dom Cingoranelli/Catholic Stand
Longing For Jesus – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Five Ways to Celebrate the Holy Family this Weekend – J. Touhey at Aleteia

Pope Francis, the Scandals, & the Repercussions:
The Pope Talking About the Devil Again. . . – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
New Resurgence: Young Families Flocking to TLM Despite Scorn from Vatican – Catholic Vote
Repressive Progressives – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
The Poisonous Fruit of Amoris Laetitia – Richard A. Spinello at Crisis Magazine

Catholic News & Punditry Top-10:
1.  SSPX to Consecrate More Bishops? – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  GetReligion will Close on February 2, 20th Anniversary of This Blog’s Birth – Terry Mattingly
3.  Catholics for Catholics Statement on Fr. Edward Beck & CNN Twisting Christmas Story – C4C
4.  Catholic Higher Ed in 2023: Three Universities Thrived, One Decided to Close its Doors – CWR
5.  On Carrying a Pocketknife – Sebastian Morello at The European Conservative
6.  Signs & Portents – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
7.  Lost Brother Dutton Keepsakes Found – Graham Mueller at Madison Catholic Herald
8.  How Hagia Sophia was Built – Medievalists.net
9.  Praying For This Pope – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
10.  The Confusion of ‘Double-Mass’s’ This Past Christmas – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Reg

Catholic News & Punditry Best of the Rest:
When Non-Catholics Tried to Save the Latin Mass – A. Joseph R. Shaw, D.Phil., at One Peter Five
Secularization Begins at Home – Lyman Stone at Institute for Family Studies
The Catholic Way: Lessons from an Imperial Family – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Denver Catholic
Beowulf & the Thumos of Catholic Manhood – Julian Kwasniewski at The Catholic World Report
Slain Nigerian Monk Spent Last Hours Helping His Brother Monks – Cécile Séveirac at Aleteia
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
Artistic Modernism & the Catholic Ghetto – A. Joseph R. Shaw, D.Phil., at The European. . .
Papal Christmas Deadline Over Syro-Malabar Rift is Met, but Indian Archdiocese Simmers – CNA
Lay Chinese Catholics’ Letter to Pope Francis – Terry Barber & Jesse Romero via YouTube
Examples of the Pax Tablet or Pax Brede – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
2023 Witnessed Continued Attacks on Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers, Churches – CNA/The CWR

Bull Moose Politics Top-10:
1.  Hillary’s Comeback – Daniel Greenfield at Sultan Knish
2.  The Cultural Revolution in Philadelphia – Thom Nickels at City Journal
3.  US Capitol Cops Open in Milwaukee – Dad29
4.  Mapped: The Most Dangerous Time to Drive in Each US State – Visual Capitalist
5.  Nikki Haley Continues to Sabotage Herself – Chris Queen at PJ Media
6.  The Year America became a Banana Republic – Sean Collins at Sp!ked
7.  Whoopsie! EV Fire in Stellantis HQ – Dad29
8.  Secularization Begins at Home – Lyman Stone at Institute for Family Studies
9.  Higher Education Has a Men Problem – Beth Akers at American Enterprise Institute
10.  Confirmed: Wind Turbines Kill Dolphins & Whales – Diana Furchtgott-Roth at The Daily Signal

Bull Moose Politics Best of the Rest:
Enduring Truths & Progressivist Illusions – Daniel J. Mahoney at Law & Liberty
Study Finds only 3.4% of US Journalists are Republicans – Charlotte Hazard at Just the News
The Rise of the Sectarian University – Greg Conti at Compact Magazine
Ohio Governor Vetoes Transgender Sports, Gender-affirming Care Ban link fixed – ABC News
DOJ Threatens to Sue Texas Over New Border Security Law – Karen Townsend at Hot Air
California Secretary of State Leaves Donald Trump on Presidential Primary Ballot – CBS LA
Comer: Expect More States to Ban Trump from Ballot – Charlotte Hazard at Just the News
Top Maine Official Nixes Trump From Ballot – Alex Seitz-Wald at NBC News

Western Civ Defender Top-10:
1.  On the Sexual Atrocities Hamas Committed on October 7 – Alex Berenson/Unreported Truths
2.  It’s Islam, Stupid – Daniel Greenfield at Sultan Knish
3.  Irony in Ireland – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
4.  The Self-immolation of the SNP – Iain MacWhirter at Sp!ked
5.  The Methodist Church of Great Britain Labels Terms ‘Husband’ & ‘Wife’ Offensive – Dyl. Gwinn
6.  Britain is a Multicultural Outlier in Europe – Guy Dampier at The Critic
7.  200 Years Later, Monroe Doctrine is Still the Best Protector of US Interests – The Federalist
8.  The Question of ‘Who Rules?’ Still Haunts British Politics – Luke Gittos at Sp!ked
9.  Jacques Delors Destroyed the European Left – Thomas Fazi at UnHerd
10.  Ukraine Peace Talks could be on the Horizon – Connor Echols at Responsible Statecraft

Western Civ Defender Best of the Rest:
Sadiq Khan: The Poster Boy For Broken Britain – Frank Haviland at The European Conservative
Like Your Calendar? Thank the Catholic Church – Matthew E. Bunson, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers
We are Cursed to be Led by ‘Sensible Centrists’ – Gareth Roberts at Sp!ked
The Other Christmas Truce – Álvaro Peñas at The European Conservative
French Priest & Holocaust Expert Counters Attempts Using Jesus for Anti-Israel Agenda – CWR
Pro-Palestinian Zealotry & Betrayal of The West – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
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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
Support BigPulpit.com & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
With Christ’s Love, We Receive His Mercy – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
A New Year’s Traditional Resolution That Trads Do Not Follow – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual. . .
Follow the Chief Editor of BigPulpit.com, Tito Edwards, on Xtwitter – Tito Edwards
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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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Christmas Massacre in Nigeria – Liberty Unyielding
Jimmy Lai’s Walk of Faith – Mark Simon at National Catholic Register

BigPulpit.com Top-10:
1.  Christmas Massacre in Nigeria – Liberty Unyielding
2.  Doesn’t Matter Remains Unchanged – James R.A. Merrick at Crisis Magazine
3.  The Sound of Mucus – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
4.  Keep Your Christmas Tree Up! – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
5.  Cardinal Fernández: Same-sex Blessing ‘Does Not Validate or Justify Anything’ – E. Beltrán
6.  Christmas in New Europe: Jihad Massacre Foiled at Cologne Cathedral – Robert Spencer
7.  Ex-Jesuit Rupnik Continues to Live an Unrestricted Life at His Art Center In Rome – Ed Pentin
8.  African Bishops Will Form Unified Response to Same-sex “Blessings” – Fr. Onyalla/ACI Africa
9.  The Dominican Friars have Stepped Up Their Game on YouTube – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
10.  Francis vs. John Paul II on Love & Marriage – Catholic Arena

Eucharistic Revival:
Discovering the Sacred Gift of Christ in the Eucharist – Ch. M. Sorrentino at Catholic Exchange

Christmastide:
Keep Your Christmas Tree Up! – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Seventeenth Century Nativity Frontal from the Workshop of the Ursulines of Quebec – LAJ
Mary Did You Know? Yes, of Course! – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take via YouTube
St. Stephen: Visiting the Spot Where the First Martyr Died – Jonah McKeown/CNA via The CWR
Christmas Midnight Mass 2023: Fontgombault Sermon, St. Francis & the Nativity Scene – RC
Why is Christmas on December 25? – Jon Sorensen at Catholic Answers Magazine
Christmas & Its Forgotten Message – Donald DeMarco at National Catholic Register
‘O Come Let Us Adore Him’: Bavarian Crèches – Alexander Folz/CNA Deutsch/The Reg
‘O Come Let Us Adore Him’: European Crèches – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
A Proper Hymn for St. Stephen – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Santa Claus, St. Nicholas, Myths, Fairy Tales, & ‘Lies’ – Dave Armstrong at The Reg
‘O Come Let Us Adore Him’: Peruvian Crèches – Diego López Marina/ACI Prensa/The Reg
The Feasts “Between” – Russell Shaw at The Catholic World Report
Why Can’t Every Day Be Like Christmas? – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The Third Joyful Mystery: The Birth of Jesus Christ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Reg
St. Francis & the Story of the First Nativity Scene – H. Brockhaus/CNA/The Reg
Come to the Crèche: Liturgical Living Tips for a Catholic Christmas – Emily Malloy at The Reg

Fiducia Supplicans Scandal:
Doesn’t Matter Remains Unchanged – James R.A. Merrick at Crisis Magazine
Cardinal Fernández: Same-sex Blessing ‘Does Not Validate or Justify Anything’ – Edgar Beltrán
African Bishops Will Form Unified Response to Same-sex “Blessings” – Fr. Onyalla/ACI Africa

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
Growing a Liturgical Family Organically – Danielle Heckenkamp at One Peter Five
Blind From Birth, Sister Chiara Antonella Shares Her Story of Music & Prayer – The CWR

Pope Francis, the Scandals, & the Repercussions:
Ex-Jesuit Rupnik Continues to Live an Unrestricted Life at His Art Center In Rome – Ed Pentin
Francis vs. John Paul II on Love & Marriage – Catholic Arena

Catholic News & Punditry:
The Sound of Mucus – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The Dominican Friars have Stepped Up Their Game on YouTube – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
What Our Lord Meant When He Said ‘Call No Man Father’ – Angelo Stagnaro at The Reg
Vatican To Release Homilies Benedict Wrote During Retirement – AP via New York Post
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
African Priests Fill American Pulpits as Reverse Missionaries, Revitalizing Parishes – G. Doerfler

Bull Moose Politics:
America’s “Second Civil War” of 1913 – Dad29
‘Jesus Was a Palestinian Jew’ & Other Media Myths – Ed Morrissey at Hot Air
Hitler Wasn’t Available: New York Times Runs Article by Hamas Official – Robert Spencer
Pope Blasts Abortion in Christmas Message, Calls Killing Babies Slaughtering of Innocents – LN
Eight Times Biden Pushed Transgender Agenda on Children – Hannah Bleau Knudsen

Western Civ Defender:
Christmas In New Europe: Jihad Massacre Foiled at Germany’s Cologne Cathedral – Rb. Spencer
How the Byzantines Saved Civilization – Robert Spencer at PJ Media

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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Priests Taken by Russian Forces in Ukraine Still Missing – John Burger at Aleteia
Second Bishop Detained by the Dictatorship in Nicaragua – D.L. Marina/ACI Prensa/The CWR
Yes, You Need to Go to Mass Twice This Weekend — for Sunday & for Christmas – The CWR
Live Christmas Blessing from Bishop Strickland – Catholics for Catholics
Indiana Catholic Women’s College Reverses Transgender Admissions Policy – CNA

Advent:
Two Best Practices to Extend Beyond Advent – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
Why You Should Turn to St. Joseph Especially in a Short Advent – Kathleen N. Hattrup
The End of Advent & the Ark of the Covenant – Msgr. Charles Pope at National Catholic Register
The Fourth Sunday of Advent: Prophecy Fulfilled – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange
The Liturgy of the Mass is Guiding Us Into the Promise Made to King David – Dav. L. Gray, Th.M.

BigPulpit.com Top-10:
1.  The Scandal of Fiducia Supplicans – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
2.  The Cost of “Making a Mess” – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap. at First Things
3.  A Faith Healer in Skinny Jeans is Bringing Catholics back to Mass – D. Feliba, et al./MS Start
4.  Pharisaical Word-Games from the US Bishops – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
5.  The Truth About Bishop Barron: A Conversation with Paul & Kristen Ciaccia – Jos. Sciambra
6.  Bishop Barron Blasted for Bumbling Blather on Gay “Couple” Blessings – Xtwitter/Cmp Clrg
7.  Fiducia: the Defense of Incompetence – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
8.  Never Another Jesuit Pope – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
9.  Bishops of the World Resist Francis to His Face – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
10.  Papal Posse Pulverizes Pope’s Proclamation on Gay Unions – Raymond Arroyo, et al./Cm Clg

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
How to Rejoice When You’re Unhappy – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Want to Go to Confession, But It’s Been a Long Time? – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Becoming a Benedictine Oblate – Heather Kin at Angelus News
A Guardian Angel Smiles – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Melita Mariana: A Marian Pilgrimage Like No Other – Aleteia
A Medieval Christmas Hymn from the Masters of Sacred Music – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Cell-Block Salvation – Those Catholic Men

Fiducia Supplicans (FS) Scandal:
German Women Respond to Fiducia Supplicans – One Peter Five
The Latest Reactions to Fiducia Supplicans from Around the World – A. Joseph R. Shaw, D.Phil.
Bishop Barron On Fiducia Supplicans (FS) – USCCB
Papal Power & the Obedience of the Faithful – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
The Pope & the Black Hole – Dan Hitchens at First Things
Marian Fathers of the Immaculate Conception Refuse to Bless SSA Unions – Fr. Ch. Alar/Cm Clg
Catholic Answers Apologists Explain Fiducia Supplicans (FS) – Catholic Answers
Ambiguity of FS Makes Way for Multiplying Misinterpretations – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
Athanasius Prohibits Clergy from Performing Any Blessing of SSA “Couples” – Diane Montagna
Exercise in Smoke & Mirrors, Spin becomes Substance & Appearance Reality – G. Ashenden
‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Shattering the Myth of Francis as ‘Pope of the Peripheries’ – Rorate Caeli
UK’s Clergy Publish Letter Reaffirming Traditional Church Teaching – Tho. Colby/Catholic Herald
What Accounts for Regional Differences on ‘Fiducia Supplicans’? – The Pillar
The Dicastery for the Faith Blesses Sin Against Nature – Roberto de Mattei, D.Phil.
Müller: Would We Bless The Mafia? – Peter Pinedo at Catholic News Agency
Is the ‘False Narrative’ Narrative a False Narrative? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Fiducia Supplicans & the Defense of Ritual Purity – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Bishops Around World Divided Over Vatican Document – Tyler Arnold at Catholic News Agency
Müller Warns Priests They Will Commit Sacrilege if They Bless SSA “Couples” – InfoVaticana
What Is a Couple? – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Spanish Bishop: It’s Presentation of Document That’s Causing Chaos – N. de Cárdenas at CNA
God’s Blessings & Magisterial Teaching – Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, O.F.M. Cap.
Cardinal Müller – ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ is ‘Self-contradictory’ – The Pillar
Patriarch Sviatoslav: Fiducia Supplicans’ has No Legal Status in Ukraine – One Peter Five
Cardinal Ambongo Requests a United African Response to Francis’ Gay Declaration – R. Cæli
On the Public Meaning of Priestly Blessings – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
Bishops of Cameroon Firmly Reject Francis’ Gay Declaration – Rorate Cæli
African Bishops v. ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Pope Francis, the Scandals, & the Repercussions:
Creating a Different Church? Will It Backfire & Has It Already? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Vatican News Failed Attempts at Damage Control & Pope’s Own Goal – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Beyond the Usual Suspects, a Growing Chorus is Questioning Papal Power – John Allen at Crux
St. Thomas More on Today’s Chaos – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Fauci & Francis, Two of a Kind? – Catholics for Catholics

Catholic News & Punditry:
Bishop Strickland’s Second Letter to His Brother Priests – Catholics for Catholics
How Do I Know If It’s a Mortal Sin? – Joe Heschmeyer, Esq., at Catholic Answers Magazine
2024 Fashion Trends: A Return to a Classic – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Message – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Israeli Ambassador Accuses Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem of ‘Blood Libel’ – Peter Pinedo/Reg
Repetition Ad Nauseam – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Irish Diocese To Allow Laymen To Preside At Funerals – Joe Burkas at Catholic News Agency
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Jimmy Lai’s Persecution & Show Trial – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take via YouTube

Christmas Begins on the Eve of 25 December:
Ten Most Bizarre Christmas Traditions Found in Europe – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
‘Pagan Christmas’? Nope! – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Find Joy in Your Deepest Wounds, Especially During Christmas – Mel. J. Juneau/Catholic Stand
Is It Okay to Write ‘Merry Xmas’?: Inside the Thousand-Year-Old Christian Tradition – The CWR
Was Jesus Born in the City of Nazareth or Bethlehem? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Why Does Jesus Come as a Baby? (Video) – Fr. Peter John Cameron, O.P., at Aleteia

Bull Moose Politics Top-10:
1.  When Christian Prof Spoke of His Struggle w/Homosexuality, Gay Mob Came for Him – Fdrlst
2.  A Moment in a Very Big War – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
3.  Biden Made Merrick Garland to Prosecute Trump, Resurfaced NYT Report Says  – W. Husebö
4.  California’s Aristocracy of Lunatics – Matt Feeney at UnHerd
5.  Blockbuster Poll Casts Doubt on Outcome of 2020 Election – Chris Talgo at American Thinker
6.  In a New York State of Decline – John Ketcham at City Journal
7.  Elite US Universities Face a Political Crisis They Can’t Control – Stephen Collinson at CNN
8.  Governor of Iowa: ‘Satanic Altar’ & Free Speech – Full Sheen Ahead via YouTube
9.  Authorities Reveal Another Threat to a Supreme Court Justice – Mary Margaret Olohan
10.  Judge Orders Release Of Epstein Names – Associated Press

Bull Moose Politics Best of the Rest:
An Embattled Mayor – Paul du Quenoy at City Journal
When Even Latinos Grow Fed Up With Broken Borders – John Hanson at The Political Insider
AEI’s Favorite Books of 2023 – Julia Cataneo at AEI
Netflix CocoMelon Show Features Boy Dancing in Tiara & Skirt for Gay Parents – Wash Examiner
Trump Barred from Appearing on Colorado’s Presidential Primary Ballot – Catholics for Catholics
Ten More Migrant Buses Arrive in Denver as Speer Encampment Grows – Fox 31 Denver
Why Did the School System Fail? – WhatIfAltHist via YouTube
The Racism of the Intellectuals – Cory Franklin at Sp!ked
DC Transit Rejects Picture Of Washington Kneeling In Prayer – Todd Starnes
A Judicial Insurrection Against Democracy – Brendan O’Neill at Sp!ked
By Trying to Keep Trump Off the Ballot, Democrats are Staging a Coup in Broad Daylight – Fdrlst
Migrants in Mad Dash to Cross Texas Before State’s Arrest Law Goes Begins – J. Morphet, et al.

Western Civ Defender Top-10:
1.  In Hell Cromwell is Grinning – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
2.  France’s Battlefront: Islamist Attacks Escalate in Schools – Hélène de Lauzun at The EC
3.  The Old Asian Country Nobody Knows About (Sikkim) – General Knowledge via YouTube
4.  The History of Calendars, in Seven Facts – HistoryFacts.
5.  Why is Germany in a Steep Decline? (video) – Peter Zeihan via Straight Arrow News
6.  Jerusalem is Israel’s Future – Ben Judah at UnHerd
7.  ‘Diversity’ Just Means Discrimination – Alka Sehgal Cuthbert at Sp!ked
8.  The Islamization of Spain: From al-Andalus to the Migration Crisis – Uzay Bulut at The EC
9.  US Citizen Hostage Dies in Gaza – Newsmax via Hot Air
10.  Who Will Govern the Palestinians? – Seth Mandel at Commentary

Western Civ Defender Best of the Rest:
Almost All Christians Have Fled Southern Lebanon Amid Israel-Hezbollah Bombing – The CWR
Just Another Chinese City? Not Hong Kong – Jordan McGillis at City Journal

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Star Trek IV – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Jim Caviezel Makes Singing “Debut” in “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” – ChurchPOP
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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Nahida & Samar: Mother & Daughter Killed in Attack on Gaza Parish – ACI Prensa/The Reg
‘Stalinesque Show Trial’ of Jimmy Lai Opens in Hong Kong – Edward Pentin at The Reg
IDF Denies Responsibility for Killing of Palestinian Christians at Gaza Church – M. Santucci/CNA

Advent:
Ten Ways to Celebrate Advent with Grandkids – Dan Spencer, III, at Catholic Exchange
A Medieval Liturgical Commentary on the O Antiphons – New Liturgical Movement
Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio – Aileen McElroy at Catholic Exchange
O Antiphons – 18 December – O Adonai – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Art of Watchful Waiting – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Meekness (podcast) – Fr. Z’s Blog
Your Sunday Sermon Notes, Gaudete Sunday, 3rd of Advent 2023, Vestment Poll – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Do Priests Wear Violet During Advent? – Get Fed™

Fiducia Supplicans:
Will Fiducia Supplicans Backfire on Pope Francis? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
USCCB Statement on Fiducia Supplicans – USCCB
Pope Chastisement Calls for Blessing Gay Couples – D.R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
A Vatican Document That Undermines Itself – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Strickland Urges Brother Bishops to Say ‘No’ to Popes’ ‘Blessings’ of SSA Couples – Compl Clrgy
Blessings for Same-sex Couples: An Elephant in the Room? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.
New Vatican Document: Fiducia Supplicans, Permits Blessings for “Same-sex Couples” – Fr. Zed
Media Lie, Pope Didn’t Approve Priests Blessing ‘Same-Sex Relationships’ – E. Duffy-Alfonso
Confusion Reigns & Who is Caught in the Middle of the Endless Ambiguity? – Fr. A. McDonald
Fiducia Supplicans: DDF Declaration Opens Door to “Blessings” to SSA Unions – Rorate Cæli
Did the Pope Just Permit Gay Marriage? – The Pillar
I Guess We’re Just Going to Let This Go Unchecked? – Thetimman at St. Louis Catholic
What ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Declares about Papal Power – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Will the Church Now Bless Same-sex ‘Couples’, w/Fr. Gerald Murray (podcast) – Rob. Royal, Ph.D.
The ‘Spirit’ of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Development of Doctrine = Camel’s Nose in the Tent – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern Orders
What is a Blessing? We Hear of Blessings in the Bible & the Church – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Correctio Filialis & Staying on Course – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Vatican Blesses “Same-Sex Couples” – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Pope Issues Guidelines to Bless Same-sex Unions? (YouTube) – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
‘Fiducia Supplicans’: What Does It Say? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
The Scylla & Charybdis of Priestly Vocations – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance. . .
Blood of St. Januarius Miraculously Liquifies for Fourth Time in 2023 (Video) – ChurchPOP
Old Testament Prophets are Saints in the Church’s Calendar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Exams Ahead? Try This Traditional Prayer to St. Joseph of Cupertino! – George Ryan/uCatholic
The Life & Legacy of St. Gatian, the First Bishop of Tours – Catholics for Catholics
The Patron Saint of a Drop of Water – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture

Catholic News & Punditry Top-10:
1.  Bishop Strickland’s Letter to His Brother Priests, & More Dispatches – Catholics for Catholics
2.  Why Do We have an Obligation to Attend Mass? – Get Fed™
3.  Are Catholic Colleges Catholic? – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
4.  A Russian Vestment Set Made of Reindeer Fur & Mammoth Bone – Liturgical Arts Journal
5.  The New Paganism – Nathaniel Lamansky at Crisis Magazine
6.  Michael Cassidy Smashes Iowa Satan Altar (YouTube) – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
7.  Catholic All-Women’s School Will Now Allow Men –  Prudence Robertson at EWTN/YouTube
8.  Choosing Between New & Old – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
9.  Importance of Public Witness, Putting Faith into Action in a Freemason World (video) – C4C
10.  In Defense of Anti-Feminism – Samantha Stephenson at Crisis Magazine

Catholic News & Punditry Best of the Rest:
The Tomb of Christ (Church of the Holy Sepulcher. . .) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
The Feast of the Expectation of the Childbearing of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Fr. Jn. Hunwicke
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Why the Seasons of Advent & Christmas Matter – Bishop Robert J. Baker at The Reg

Christmas Begins on the Eve of 25 December:
Five Heartwarming Christmas Scenes from Beloved Classic Books – Theresa Civantos Barber
Christ: The Expected Unexpected Messiah – Donald R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
Christmas Book Treasures for All Ages – Denise Trull at TOH Blog
Merry Mary Christmas! – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
The Hidden Christian Meaning Behind the Ancient Candy Cane Christmas Treat – ChurchPOP

Bull Moose Politics Top-10:
1.  Penn School Dist. Does Damage Control After Memo to Bus Drivers Goes Viral – L. Barkoukis
2.  Americans Yawn at CDC Warnings About ‘Tripledemic’ – Stephen Green at PJ Media
3.  Capitol Police Commander: ‘J6 Was Not an Insurrection’ – S.A. McCarthy/Washington Stand
4.  Biden Has Lost the Battle for the Soul of the Nation – Fred Bauer at The Telegraph
5.  Claudine Gay’s DEI Empire – Christopher F. Rufo at City Journal
6.  Peace & Reconciliation Are Bad Things Now? – Don. R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
7.  Pro-life Leader Dean Nelson Passes Away at 55, Leaving Lasting Legacy – Live Action News
8.  Americore Gave James Biden $600k to Deliver Funding from Middle East – B. Bernstein
9.  Kamala Harris Now Viewed More Favorably Than Biden, Dems Panic Over ‘24 Polls – R. King
10.  Report: Joe Biden Complains He Is Losing to Donald Trump – Wendell Husebö at Breitbart

Bull Moose Politics Best of the Rest:
Data: 26 States That Banned Therapy For LGBT People Upped Suicide Risks – The Federalist
Young, Indoctrinated, & Dangerous (podcast) – Abe Greenwald at Commentary
Pro-Life Laws Having Impact: What Numbers Saying on Births, Abortions Post-Dobbs – Reg
Family Business: The Cases Against Joe & Hunter Biden – Chris Tomlinson at The European. . .
Court Revives Lawsuit from Christian Teacher Fired over Pronouns – Holliday/Washington Stand
Monmouth Poll: Joe Biden’s Approval Rating Falls to Lowest of Presidency – Wendell Husebö
TX Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Letting Police Arrest Migrants Who Cross Border Illegally – Z. Richards

Western Civ Defender Top-10:
1.  Sweden: “If You Want Our Aid, Take Back Your Migrants” – Robert Semonsen
2.  Canadian Woman Dies After Waiting 10 Weeks for Cancer Treatment – Alex Schadenberg
3.  The Shock of Recognition – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
4.  Seven Lost Medieval Texts – Medievalists.net
5.  Being Christian is Becoming Illegal in the UK – David Strom at Hot Air
6.  How the CCP Infiltrated Britain – Sam Dunning at UnHerd
7.  Tensions Mount for Russia’s Neighbors – Tamás Orbán at The European Conservative
8.  The Hamas Plots to Kill European Jews – Daniel Ben-Ami at Sp!ked
9.  Fighting in the Red Sea is Intensifying as More International Warships Pile On – The Telegraph
10.  New Medieval Books: Making Money in the Early Middle Ages – Medievalists.net

Western Civ Defender Best of the Rest:
Why America Need Not Turn Every Country Into A Democracy – Michael Lind at Persuasion
The Useless United Nations – Dominique Lazanski at Law & Liberty
Israel’s Right of Reprisal – Aharon Friedman at City Journal
Jordan’s Fragile Balancing Act – Lydia Wilson at New Lines Magazine
The First Empire: Assyria (podcast) – Law & Liberty

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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Vatican Convicts Cardinal Becciu, Sentenced Five Years Jail for Embezzling Funds – The Reg

Eucharistic Revival:
Eucharistic Miracle of Montserrat – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven

Advent:
Gaudete Sunday Third of Advent: We Are Our Rites! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The True Liturgical Color for Gaudete & Laetare Sundays, Rose – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Sweet, Beautiful, Soul-Saving Joy – A Homily for the Third Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Advent Thoughts From St. John of the Cross – Jennifer Sokol at National Catholic Register
Gaudete Sunday 2023: O Sapientia – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Gaudete Sunday – Marcellino D’Ambrosio at Integrated Catholic Life™
Advent Joy – David L. Alexander at man with black hat

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
‘Future Events: A Prophecy of Coming Times’ – Matt C. Abbott at RenewAmerica
The Saint of Auschwitz – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Coming Home to the Catholic Church: Casey’s Story – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
St. Eusebius of Vercelli – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Pope Francis, the Scandals, & the Repercussions:
Fr. Ripperger Discusses Limits of Papal Authority Over Liturgy – Jesse Romero, et al, via YouTube
A Tale of Two Catechisms – Whispers of Restoration
When “Inclusive Accompaniment” Means Police Brutality – Fr. Brian Harrison, O.S./One Peter Five
Pope Francis’ ‘Role Models’ for the Russian Youth – Maciej Dybowski at The European. . .

Cardinal Becciu Scandal:
What Role Did Becciu Play in Unjust Imprisonment of Pell – Deacon Nick Donnelly via Xwitter
Is the Vatican Trial Finally Over? In a Phrase, ‘Not So Fast’ – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Becciu to Appeal ‘Absurd’ Criminal Conviction – The Pillar
Cardinal Becciu Guilty – The Pillar

Catholic News & Punditry Top-10:
1.  Hell Comes in Many Forms – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
2.  Pope’s Surgeon Faces Falsification Charges – Crux
3.  Is Notre Dame Law School Still a Place for Faithful Catholics? – Athansius Sirilla at Crisis
4.  The Jesus Prayer: A Primer – David Warren at The Common Man
5.  A Very Big Window – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
6.  This Beautiful Crèche Is Spreading in France & Beyond, & More Links – Tito Edwards/NC Reg
7.  Pope Francis Turns 87: One of the Oldest Popes in Church History – T. Arnold/CNA/The Reg
8.  No, St. Hadrian of Canterbury was Not Black – Alka Sehgal Cuthbert at Sp!ked
9.  Three Famous Black Madonnas from Around the World – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
10.  Medieval Roman Antics – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement

Catholic News & Punditry Best of the Rest:
Notre Dame Cathedral of Paris Gets Back Its Rooster – Thomas Adamson at Associated Press
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
The Only Thing Necessary for Peace & Goodwill – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
How the Church Can Reclaim St. Nicholas’ Legacy from Commercialization – ChurchPOP
Walk for Life West Coast Celebrates 20 Years in January – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Christmas Begins on the Eve of 25 December:
“Silver Bells” – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Seven Medieval Christmas Traditions – Medievalists.net
Lectio Divina: Holy Reading During Christmastide – A Treasure To Be Shared
This Christmas Season, See One of Oldest Icons of Mary & Child in Met Exhibit – Peter Pinedo
Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas? – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
“Keep Christ in Christmas” – Sachin Jose via Xwitter

Bull Moose Politics Top-10:
1.  Reflections on the Worst Generation – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
2.  Jew-Hating Democrat Senator Staffer, Gay Porn Filmed in Senate: Updated – Beege Welborn
3.  “A White Male Would Probably Already Be Gone” – Christopher F. Rufo at City Journal
4.  Pfizer Shares Sink Because No One Wants a Jab – Legal Insurrection
5.  Biden to Desecrate Graves of Civil War Memorial f/Arlington Natl Cemetery – Legal Insrrctn
6.  Now Capitol Police Looking Into Pornographic Homosexual Video Shoot, Updated – J. Turley
7.  The Coming Crack-Up of the Left – James E. Hartley at AEIR
8.  On the Tragedy of Matthew Perry & the Profound American Addiction to Drugs – A. Berenson
9.  Senate Sodomite in Capitol Sex Tape is Attempt by Biden to ‘Bring Back Decency’ – KDJ
10.  Always Steal From The Worst – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic

Bull Moose Politics Best of the Rest:
Report on ‘Glock Switches’ Finally Provides Hard Numbers – Tom Knighton at Bearing Arms
Majority of Americans 18-24 Think Israel Should ‘be Ended & Given to Hamas’ – Jon Devine
Farmer Wins Case, Denial of Spot in Market Over Religious Beliefs – Lansing State Journal
Who Counts as an Expert? – Leor Sapir at City Journal
Trump Up by 50 in Michigan GOP Race? – Byron York at Washington Examiner
FDA Finds Control Lapses at Moderna Factory – Patrick Wingrove at Reuters
Dana White, Arbiter of Patriotism? – Dad29
It Seems Like End of Road for Iconic American Car as Chevy Camaro Production Stops – UPI
‘Historic’ Biden Judicial Muslim Nominee Sits on Board Founded by Terrorist – Free Beacon
Ron DeSantis Challenges Donald Trump to Debate Ahead of Iowa Caucus – Hannah B. Knudsen
Beyond Taxation & Representation: the Legacy of the Boston Tea Party – Luis C.A. Quintero

Western Civ Defender Top-10:
1.  Pope Francis’ ‘Role Models’ for the Russian Youth – Maciej Dybowski at The European. . .
2.  Seven Medieval Christmas Traditions – Medievalists.net
3.  How Miss Universe Became an Enemy of the State – John Sexton at Hot Air
4.  No, St. Hadrian of Canterbury was Not Black – Alka Sehgal Cuthbert at Sp!ked
5.  France to Bring Back Uniforms in State Schools – Hélène de Lauzun at The European. . .
6.  Machiavelli’s World – David Polansky at City Journal
7.  Irish Teacher Jailed Indefinitely Over Student’s Pronouns. . . – Mahyar Tousi TV via YouTube
8.  Moroccan Muslim Terrorist Set Fire to a Church in Villastanza – Catholic Arena via Xwitter
9.  A Radical Alternative to Central Banks – Kevin Dowd at The Critic
10.  Will Israel Cause a World War? – WhatIfAltHist via YouTube

Western Civ Defender Best of the Rest:
Hamas Admits to Shelling Israeli Hospital – Jazz Shaw at Hot Air
ABC News Refutes Biden’s Claim of Israel ‘Indiscriminate Bombing’ – Joel B. Pollak at Breitbart
Triumph of an Old Classic at La Scala: Montemezzi’s L’Amore dei Tre Re – Paul du Quenoy
Putin: Talk of Me Invading NATO is ‘Complete Nonsense’ – Jazz Shaw at Hot Air

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Bishop Strickland’s Letter to His Brother Priests – Catholics for Catholics
The Never Trump Call for Violence – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Civil War II – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
An Irish Ghost Haunts Hallow – The Editors at National Catholic Register
Iowa Satanic Temple Display Not Protected by First Amendment, Legal Expert Says – The Reg

Eucharistic Revival:
Beautiful Eucharistic Procession in Kerala, & More Dispatches. . . – Catholics for Catholics

Advent:
Gaudete Sunday: Advent’s Call to ‘Rejoice Always’ – Msgr. Charles Pope at The Reg
Find Peace Amidst the Holiday Hustle with this ‘O Antiphon’ Prayer Guide – Denver Catholic
10 Additional Ways To Become Holier This Advent – A Treasure To Be Shared
The O Antiphons: “O Emmanuel” – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Rejoicing With the O Antiphons – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
Our Lady of Fatima: Her Prophecies & Warnings Remain as Essential as Ever – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Doctrines of Demons – Veil of Veronica
How to Pray the 300-Year-Old ‘Christmas Novena’ – Katie Yoder at CNA via The Reg
The Darkness Within – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Did You Know Franciscans Pass Down Their Robes? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Stripped Down to Simplicity, What Brings Joy Becomes Apparent – Th. Francis at Ignitum Today
How a Religious Community Uses an Ambulance as a Mobile Confessional – ChurchPOP
The Life of Saint Virginia Centurione Bracelli – Catholics for Catholics

Pope Francis, the Scandals, & the Repercussions:
Cardinal Gregory & the ‘Dominant’ Rite – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Mercy Strikes Again: the Unjust Treatment of Cardinal Burke – Diane Montagna/Catholic Herald
To Recognize & Resist the P. . . – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
The Curious Case of the Purloined Precept – Deacon James H. Toner at Crisis Magazine
Ask Father: Validity of Absolution & Reception of Communion in the State of Grace – Fr. Z’s Blog
Moral Theologian on New Cremation Guidance: ‘Reverence for Body’ Still Paramount – The Reg
Theology for Toddlers – Javier Arias at InfoVaticana
Vatican Orders Closure of Community Co-founded by Rupnik – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Rome: Small Part of Cremated Ashes can be Kept in Personal Place, Some Cases & More – C4C

Catholic News & Punditry Top-10:
1.  Are You a Fornication-Denier? – Drew Belsky at Indulgences Blog
2.  A Random Catholic Blog Just Became The Most-Interacted Website On Facebook – A. Bumas
3.  Irish Priest Calls Musician Shane MacGowan’s Raucous Funeral Mass ‘A Scandal’ – CNA
4.  No, Mary Was Not an Unwed Mother – Joe Heschmeyer, Esq., at Catholic Answers Magazine
5.  Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meg. Ashley Styling/Catholic Stylist
6.  “The Best Books I Read in 2023” – CWR Contributors at The Catholic World Report
7.  Cardinal Burke Offers Extensive Reflection on State of World, Church – Walter S. Silva/CNA
8.  Accused Killer Laid on Priest in Form of a Cross after Nebraska Stabbing, Filings Say – Reg
9.  “Computer-Verified” Gödel-Scott Proof of God’s Necessary, Unique Existence – Ignitum Today
10.  The Cathedral of Toledo, Spain – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Catholic News & Punditry Best of the Rest:
Your Confessional is Ready: Buzzing into Confession at Bishop Machebeuf HS – Denver Catholic
How Will You Do Mass on the Double Christmas This Year, & More Links – Tito Edwards/The Reg
Catholic Survey Showed Church Closures Severely Affected Mental Health – uCatholic
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Perils of “the Vote”: Must All Government be Bad Government? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.
Roman Catholic Christian Soldiers in the Streets of Phoenix, & More. . . – Catholics for Catholics
Christian Population Shrinking in China Amid ‘Crackdown’ – Zelda Caldwell/CNA/The Reg

Bull Moose Politics Top-10:
1.  NBC News Embarrasses Itself With ‘Cisgender Runners’ – Amy Curtis at Twitchy
2.  Senate Staffer Caught Making Gay Porn in Capitol Bldg, Democrat Senator Identified – RS
3.  2022 Nobel Prize Winner Blasts Claudine Gay & DEI – David Strom at Hot Air
4.  University Scalped Five-Mo.-Old Unborn Babies, Stitched Hair on to Lab Rats – Catholic Vote
5.  Has Hitler Won The Left? – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
6.  Here’s What Happened to the DOJ Official Who Tried to Protect Hunter Biden – Matt Margolis
7.  Progressives Worry About So Many Former Comrades Drifting to the Right – John Sexton
8.  AZ Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs Pulls Trigger, Orders Natl Guard to Secure Border – B. Lower
9.  Christian Military Vet Decapitates Statue of Satan – Kate Anderson at Daily Caller
10.  After All Saying ‘Women Will Die’ w/ Abortion, Where are the Dead Women – Am Thinker

Bull Moose Politics Best of the Rest:
Study Says Human Breathing Contributing to Global Warming – Eric Utter at American Thinker
A State-by-State Look at Noncitizen Voting – Joe Fried at American Thinker
The Uncomfortable Truths of October 7 & Modern America – Jessica Tarlov at The Messenger
School Board Member Sworn In On Stack Of Explicit ‘Banned’ Children’s Books – Sarah Wilder
17 Convenience Stores Robbed This Week in Democrat-Run San Diego – Jn. Nolte at Breitbart
Antisemitism’s Sharp Left Turn – Robert Graboyes from Bastiat’s Window via Hot Air
The Constitutional History of the Boston Tea Party – Hans Eicholz at Law & Liberty

Western Civ Defender Top-10:
1.  My Victory Over the Gender Ideologues – James Esses at Sp!ked
2.  Cancel Culture Canadian Style – Tom Flanagan at Law & Liberty
3.  John Mearsheimer: There is No Two-state Solution – Freddie Sayers at UnHerd
4.  Should These Countries Even Exist? – General Knowledge via YouTube
5.  The Movement That Imagined a Jewish Homeland Without the State of Israel – L. Almagor
6.  ‘Transgenderism has become a Youth Subculture’ – Jo Bartosch at Sp!ked
7.  How Israel Plans to Win in Gaza – CaspianReport via YouTube
8.  Euros & Dollars: Milei’s Peso Plunge Explained – Sven R. Larson at The European Conservative
9.  Has China’s Christian Population Stopped Growing? – Conrad Hackett at Pew Research Center
10.  Suspected Hamas Terrorists Arrested Across Western Europe – Thomas O’Reilly

Western Civ Defender Best of the Rest:
EU Pressuring New Leftist Polish Govt to Fast-Track Gay Marriage – Thomas O’Reilly
COP28 & the Scourge of Eco-imperialism – Brendan O’Neill at Sp!ked

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Earliest Depictions of Jesus in Art – UsefulCharts via YouTube
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Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
St. Gianna Beretta Molla’s Brother Declared ‘Venerable’ – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar

Advent:
It’s Not Too Late to Have a Truly Meaningful Advent – Ed Van Buskirk at Catholic Exchange
Begin Cultivating Patience This Advent Season – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
The Station Churches of Advent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The O Antiphons: “O King of All Nations” – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange

MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
Ten Fascinating Catholic Christmas Traditions in Europe – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
St. Sharbel: Untie The Ropes! – Fr. Derek Sakowski at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Greatest Conqueror – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis Recognizes Miracle attributed to St. Teresa of Ávila’s Spiritual Daughter – CNA
God Speaks in Silence – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand
The Life & Legacy of St. John of the Cross – Catholics for Catholics
The Enchanting Origins of the Christmas Tree Tradition – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Why Mary is Frequently Called the New Eve – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Pope Francis, the Scandals, & the Repercussions:
Nuncio Asks Brazil Bishop Who Criticized Amazon Synod to Leave Prelature – CNA/The CWR
New Bishop Resolves Crisis in Toulon; Ordinations Resume – Hélène de Lauzun

Catholic News & Punditry Top-10:
1.  We Have Seen This Show Before – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
2.  Old Mass – New Mass, a Few Comments & a Video – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  PopeWatch: Too Catholic? – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
4.  Communion on the Hand & Catholic Totality – Don Pietro Leone via Rorate Cæli
5.  Roman Catholic Christian Soldiers in the Streets of Phoenix – Catholics for Catholics
6.  Why Has Pope Francis Never Visited His Homeland? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Reg
7.  Controversy & Petition Sparked by Mt. Shasta Ski Park’s 20-foot Virgin Mary Statue – 7 KRCR
8.  ‘Words Matter’ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
9.  The Potential Pitfalls of a Papal Visit to Belgium – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
10.  Are Young Scientists Changing Their Minds About God? – Thomas Colsy at Catholic Herald

Catholic News & Punditry Best of the Rest:
Syro-Malabar Priests Want Investigation of Papal Video Demanding Obedience – Carvalho/Crux
2022, Google Employee: No Question Company Suppresses Religious Sites – Blake Lemoine
Pope’s Company at St. Mary Major Captures Contrasts, Contradictions of Papal History – Crux
Examples of Medieval Pontifical Sandals – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Celebrating Mass in the Dark in Gaza – Sachin Jose via Xwitter
Catholic Questions & Answers – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Americans are Surprisingly Spiritual, New Study Finds – John Burger at Aleteia
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
“Context-driven” Ethics & the Dictatorship of Relativism – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The CWR
Tights: An Underrated Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Wardrobe Stylist
Human Rights Leaders Call for Nigeria to be Redesignated as Religious Freedom Violator – Reg

Bull Moose Politics Top-10:
1.  I’m Sorry My Racism Was Revealed – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
2.  Reality Keeps Getting Ahead of the Babylon Bee – D.R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
3.  Debate Erupts Over Remington Plant Closure – Tom Knighton at Bearing Arms
4.  Cheer on Academia Burning Itself Down – Kurt Schlichter at Townhall
5.  Once Revered, the Harvard Brand Is Now Officially Toxic – Joe Concha at The Messenger
6.  Stefanik: Time to Defund the Rot in Higher Education – Ed Morrisey at Hot Air
7.  House Approves Resolution Demanding MIT, Harvard Presidents Resign – Adam Sabes
8.  Trump Now Leads Biden in All Seven Swing States: Poll – David Zimmerman/National Review
9.  Elon Musk to Open STEM-focused Schools, University in Austin – American-Statesman/MS
10.  Poll: About 20% of Democrats Want Donald Trump Executed, Exiled, Jailed for Life – Husebö

Bull Moose Politics Best of the Rest:
¡Afuera! Milei Leads the Way on Slashing Bureaucracy – Peter Jacobson at FEE
Learning From Lincoln – Matthew Schmitz at Compact Magazine

Western Civ Defender Top-10:
1.  Netanyahu to Biden: We’re Destroying Hamas Whether You Like It or Not – Ed Morrisey
2.  Ben and Jerry’s has No Right to Lecture Anyone about Migrants – Thomas Osborne at Sp!ked
3.  The Decline of Art in Western Culture Parallels the Decline of Everything of Else – Am Thinker
4.  Searching for an Enemy in France: From ‘Far Right’ to ‘Ultra Right’ – Hélène de Lauzun
5.  The Green Grinches – Lauren Smith at Sp!ked
6.  UN Climate Summit Climaxes in Potentially Ruinous Commitments – Tristan Vanheuckelom
7.  Still No Sides to History – Theodore Dalrymple at Law & Liberty
8.  Marion Maréchal Supports Immigration Referendum to Unite the French Right – H. de Lauzun
9.  Platinum Populism – Sam Bidwell at The Critic
10.  The Trans Colonisation of Women’s Sports – Fiona McAnena at Sp!ked

Western Civ Defender Best of the Rest:
Bundestag President: AfD’s Popularity a ‘Democracy Problem’ – Robert Semonsen
The Limits of American Power – Leonidas Zelmanovitz at Law & Liberty

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