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TOP-10 STORIES:
1.  What You Missed About the Fine-Tuning Argument – Trent Horn/Catholic Answers Magazine
2.  A Driveway Is Transformed Into a Gardener’s Multi-Use Retreat – Hugh Garvey at Sunset
3.  The Renaissance Painting Found by Chance in a London Bedroom – V. M. Traverso at Aleteia
4.  The Deep Sea Discoveries & Sightings of 2022 are Fascinating – Mark Kaufman at Mashable
5.  Immagini Sacre: Memoirs of a Forgotten Faith – Phillip Campbell at Catholic Exchange
6.  The Best Tomato Soup Recipes – Meleyna Nomura at Kitchn
7.  How To Write English Prose – David Bentley Hart at The Lamp Magazine
8.  Learn About the Louvre: Discover 10 Facts About the Famous Museum – My Modern Met
9.  What’s in a Name? – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
10.  St. Isidore of Seville: Patron Saint of the Internet, Computer Users, & Students – Catholic365

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Wow! Huge Moment in the Case Against Pro-Lifer Mark Houck – Creative Minority Report
2.  Rebellious Nuns Who Saved Catholicism in Mexico – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
3.  McElroy’s Attack on Church Teachings on Sexuality Is a Pastoral Disaster – N. C. Register
4.  Responses to Cardinal McElroy’s Essay in Jesuit-Run Amerika – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Why is Ad Orientem Worship So Controversial? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Denver Catholic
6.  Robert Cardinal McElroy’s Road to Nowhere – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
7.  The House With a Hundred Gates – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative
8.  The Liturgical Revolution Which Wasn’t, No Knox Nor King James – Fr. James Hunwicke
9.  N. Y. C. Erects Satanic Looking Statue to Honor Abortion, Wait, What? – Mt. Archbold/C. M. R.
10.  Why You Keep Seeing Ads for Jesus During N. F. L. Games – Kelsey Dallas at Deseret News

Year of the Eucharist:
Immaculate Reception – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand

Vatican:
Vatican Lawyers Deploy Full Court Press Against Former Auditor – The Pillar
Making Sense of the Vatican’s Approach to Dictatorial Regimes – Russell Shaw at The C. W. R.

Christendom:
Seven Years Ago, Cardinal Pell Made History in Canterbury Cathedral – Ed Pentin/N. C. Register
A Reader’s Guide to Benedict XVI’s Last Book – J. D. Flynn & Lk. Coppen at The Pillar
Pope Francis Decries German Synodal Way as ‘Neither Helpful Nor Serious’ – The C. W. R.
The Gadfly Letter Apostolate – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic World Report

America:
Prosecution Rests Case in Mark Houck Trial, Defense Motions to Dismiss Case – N. C. Register
Bon Voyage! Packing Revisited 3.0 – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Attacks on U. S. Churches Exceed 275 & Counting – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Too Little, Too Late: D. O. J.’s First Jane’s Revenge Indictments Underwhelm – Washington Stand
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Attacks Against Our Churches are Bigotry, Pure & Simple – Fr. Patrick Briscoe/Our Sunday Visitor

Peru:
Five Things to Know about the Violence Racking Peru – C. N. A. via The Catholic World Report

Europe:
Spain Church Attacks: Suspect was Facing Deportation – B. B. C.

Liturgy:
Wars & Rumors of Liturgical Wars – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Education:
The K–12 Education Renaissance – Jeremy W. Tate at First Things

Music:
A Convert’s Journey to Fixing Bad Catholic Music (video & podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman

Saint Blogs:
Why a Woman is Not Called to be a Priest – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
“An old Farmer’s Rant” Revisited – Marcus Grodi at Just an Old Man Out Standing in His Field
Is Love a Choice or a Feeling? – Simone Rizkallah at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Resolution to End All Resolutions – David Torkington at Catholic Stand

Culture:
Waking Up To The Quiet Revolution – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Adam Graham’s Brilliant Transgender Prison Scam – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Four Ways to Safeguard Your Child from Radical Gender Ideology – The Washington Stand
Parents, It’s Time to Get Your Child Off of Social Media – Dan Hart at The Washington Stand

Statecraft:
Viktor Orban: ‘We Are In A War With Russia’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Free Enterprise:
How 1,000+ Companies Stack Up on Anti-Conservative Bias – The Washington Stand

Politics:
The Covid Narrative Tide is Turning – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
The Left & the Co-opting of Autism – Greg Cook at Crisis Magazine
“Gay Marriage” is Doubly Protected, Isn’t It Time to End the Oppression Narrative? – MercatorNet
Analysis: Illegal Immigration Under Biden Approaching 1% of Total U. S. Population – Breitbart

Books:
“Never Give Up” ~ A Review of Pelayo: King of Asturias by James Fitzhenry – Gloria Romanorum

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Great Moments in Cinema: For God, the Cid & Spain! – The American Catholic

Sacred Scripture:
Forgiving God – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Just in Case Anyone Still Believes That the Jesuits Are Catholic – The American Catholic
The Great Pat Buchanan Signs Off – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Lavender Mafia 24-7 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Humorous Take on the Religious Orders – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
The Klan Couldn’t Ask for More – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Video Shows Teachers Indoctrinating Children on Gender – C. M. R.

Highlights from The American Catholic:
You Can Trust Pfizer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Coming Home to the Church: Stories of 10 Theologians – J. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./N. C. Register
2.  The Beautiful Symbolism of the Wedding Veil – Marzena Devoud at Aleteia
3.  Francis Appointee McElroy’s Jaw-Dropping Call to Revolutionize, Queer the Church – R. Dreher
4.  Where in the World is Catholic Mass Attendance Highest? – John Burger at Aleteia
5.  Fr. Illo: Bishops’ Eucharistic Revival Doomed Without Faith-Filled Mass – California Cthlc Daily
6.  Benedict Warns of Intolerant West in New Book Published Posthumously – Catholic Herald
7.  How Do You Argue with Extreme Fringe Trads that the Novus Ordo is Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  The White-Martyr Cardinals’ Dinner – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
9.  Cardinal Müller’s Criticism of Pope Francis – L. Besmond de Senneville/La Croix International
10.  Why My Kids are in the Front Rows at Mass – Micah Murphy at Thy Geekdom Come

The Pope Francis Interview by Nicole Winfield at the Associated Press:
Pope Says Homosexuality Not a Crime – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press
Pope Discusses His Health, His Critics, & Future of Papacy – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press
Pope Decries Expanding Gun Use – Associated Press
Pope Warns German Church Reform Process Elitist, Ideological – N. Winfield/F. D’Emilio at A. P.
Pope Deplores World Obsessed With Weapons (video) – Associated Press

The Fallout from the Pope Francis A. P. Interview:
What, Precisely, Did Pope Francis Say about Homosexual ‘Sin’? – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
Which is Worse? A Crime or a Sin? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Repentance for Sin & Sacramental Absolution – Fr. Th. Weinandy, O.F.M., Cap./The Catholic Thing

Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracle of Seefeld, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Synod on Synodality:
Pope Francis Decries German Synodal Way as ‘Neither Helpful Nor Serious’ – N. C. Register

Second Vatican Council:
The Periti of Vatican II: A New Research Project by Sharon Kabel – New Liturgical Movement

Vatican:
Francis Says Intestinal Problems Have ‘Returned’ but Insists, ‘I’m in Good Health’ – N. C. Register
Benedict XVI’s New Book Vindicates John Paul II (video) – David L. Gray

Christendom:
Running the Numbers, Africa isn’t the Catholic Future, It’s the Present – Jn. L. Allen, Jr./Crux
U. S. Watchdog Urges Special Attention to Anti-Christian Carnage in Nigeria – J. Lavenburg/Crux
The Death of a Pope – Sydney Sadowski at Catholic Stand
Pope to Order of Malta: After Divisions, Time for Concord – Alessandro de Carolis/Vatican News
Spain: Moroccan Kills Sacristan & Leaves Four Others Injured (translated) – InfoVaticana

America:
Pro-Life Leader, Catholic Father of 7 Mark Houck Goes to Trial: Emotional 1st Day – N. C. Register
Cardinal George: Simply Catholic – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
Gender Studies – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Liberalism and Leo XIII – John C. Pinheiro, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
2023 Winter Trend: Faux Fur – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Two Suspects Indicted in 2022 Attacks on Florida Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers – N. C. Register

Africa:
Revealed: Fr. Isaac Achi’s Final Moments Before He Was Burned to Death in Nigeria – ChurchPOP
At Least Thirty-Nine Priests Murdered In Nigeria In 2022 – Elizabeth Uwandu at Vanguard

Britannia:
The Church of England: Not of Sound Mind – Rev. Dr. Peter Mullen at Crisis Magazine

Asia:
For Catholics in Asia, Lunar New Year is Celebrated with Mass & Prayer – Th. C. Barber/Aleteia
Can Polls Save Myanmar’s Ethnic Christians? – Ann Tom Anand at Catholic365

Saint Blogs:
Mary, Victrix of Satan – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
A Little Friendly Social Media Advice – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Conversion of St. Paul – Denise Trull at Theology of Home Blog

Religion:
America Needs More Unapologetic Christians Like Tony Dungy – Sh. Fleetwood/The Federalist
Anglican Archbishop of York Says Sexual Immorality is Not Sinful – Christian Concern
Islamic Paintings of Prophet Muhammad are Important Piece of History, Here’s Why – R. U.
The Church of England Takes a “Third Way” on “Gay Marriage” – Carl R. Trueman at First Things

Politics:
Alabama Governor Adds Another Layer of Protection to Religious Freedom – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Victimhood’s Badge of Honor – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology of Home Blog
“Irrelevant,” Dems Response to Question About When a Baby Becomes Human – C. M. R.
Why Some Pro-Lifers Think ‘Free Birth’ Should be the Next Policy Goal – M. La Rosa at The Pillar
Bill Gates Steered Millions to China – Gabe Kaminsky at The Washington Examiner
Survey: 0% of Black Georgians Report Poor Voting Experience – Jsh. Arnold/Washington Stand

Spirituality:
How This Saint Broke His Ribs From Praying So Fervently – George Ryan at uCatholic
The Benefits of Prayer on Our Mental & Physical Well Being – Jason Lewis at Catholic Stand
Jack Rigert: Defending Your Kids & Family Amid a Spiritual War (stream) – Respect Life Radio

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
‘Dead Name’ Describes How Gender Ideology Kills Family Bonds – Fr. Johnson/Washington Stand
Vimeo Bans Transgender Truth Documentary ‘Dead Name’ – Fr. Ben Johnson/Washington Stand
A Man Called Otto a Powerful Portrayal of Love of Neighbor – The Catholic World Report

Culture:
Internet History, Porn, & the Altered Sexual Marketplace – Naomi Schaefer Riley at I. F. S.
Marriage Declining Dangerously – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Music:
On Singing Gregorian Chant Artfully – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at One Peter 5

Statecraft:
Japan on Verge of Societal Collapse Due to Crashing Birth Rate, Prime Minister Says – Ari Blaff
Japanese Prime Minister Vows to take Action on Declining Birthrate – C. N. A./The C. W. R.

Theology:
Purgatory – The Golden Prison – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
God Demands Justice – Abraham Joshua Heschel at Plough Magazine

Books:
The Blood-Drenched, Suffering Lands of Eastern Europe – Tim O’Sullivan at MercatorNet
Spending Time & Money With Our Lord – David P. Deavel, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative

Education:
Why Cutting Corners in Admissions Process is Bad for Catholic Schools – C. School Playbook

Apologetics:
The Weirdness of Mary’s Motherhood – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine

Science:
Science, Faith, & Answering Life’s Biggest Questions – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor

Free Enterprise:
Brits Pay More to Charge Electric Car than to Gas Up – John Nolte at Breitbart

Etc. . .:
These Two Ingredients Will Give You the Crispiest Fried Chicken Ever – A. A. Demarest/Kitchn
The History of How School Buses Became Yellow – Bryan Greene at Smithsonian Magazine

Short Links:
Martyr: Fr. Fidelis Moscinski – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Pope’s Ecological Conversion – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
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1.  The New & Glorious English Translation of the Sacrament of Penance – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2.  The #TradWife Movement has Inspired Me to Ask Myself These Questions – C. Pigg at Aleteia
3.  Pavone was Accused of ‘Sexual Misconduct’ before Laicization – The Pillar
4.  Cardinal Re Horrified of Bishop Wilmer Heading C. D. F. – Il Messaggero via Catholic Conclave
5.  Can We Pray to the Archangel Uriel? Why E. W. T. N. Priest Warns Against It – ChurchPOP
6.  Spanish Priest Blasts James Martin for Poisoned Doctrine on Homosexuality – N. C. Register
7.  Study: Marrying Young Without Living Together First Yields Most Durable Marriages – Aleteia
8.  Bugnolan “Conclave” Begins January 30, 2023 at a Rome Airport Hotel! – Roma Locuta Est
9.  On the Road to Hyperpapalism – Martin R. Cejka at The European Conservative
10.  Backgrounder: Why is There So Much Christian Persecution in Nigeria – John Burger/Aleteia

Year of the Eucharist:
Adore Jesus This St. Valentine’s Day – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand

Christendom:
Key Papal Ally Says Divisions in the Church Nothing New, can be Healthy – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Jesuits Ask Fr. M. Rupnik to Stay Close to Rome During Ongoing Preliminary Inquiries – C. W. R.

America:
Revisiting “Santa Muerte” – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Priest Found Guilty of Blocking Entrance to Abortion Facility, Faces Prison Time – N. C. Register
2023 Winter Trend: Faux Fur – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Facing Declines in People & Money, Seattle Launches Parish Consolidation Push – Crux
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
N. Y. C. becomes First City in the Nation to Offer Free Abortion Pills – J. P. Mauro

Canada:
Cardinal Ouellet Denies Second Sexual Abuse Claim from Québec – Tom Heneghan at The Tablet

Britannia:
Scottish Catholic Magazine – Will Ross Official

Peru:
Peruvian Bishops Call For Peace as Unrest Continues – F. McDonagh & E. Teague at The Tablet

Evangelization:
Whitney Houston Sax Player Converts to Catholicism – Bess Twiston Davies at The Tablet
Evangelizing through Authentic Friendship – Michael Adams at Word on Fire

Apologetics:
Why Would a Priest Refuse to Forgive? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Is the Body of Christ Male or Female? – Unknown Centurion at Catholic Stand
Did God Change Saul’s Name To Paul? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Politics:
The Death Cult of Eco-Feminism – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine

Liturgy:
What is the Zairean Rite & What Does It Mean for the Church? – Aleteia

Spirituality:
Do The Hard Thing – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Confidence in the Spiritual Life When We Are Weak – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
New Beginnings in Christ – Dian Ragsdale at Catholic Stand

Art:
How Mary—& a Painting—Inspired ‘O Magnum Mysterium’ – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Vocations:
Why St. Monica is the Go-To Saint for Modern Dating – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Free Enterprise:
It’s Time to Treat Big Tech Like Big Tobacco – W. Bradford Wilcox at I. F. S.

Sacred Tradition:
Respect for Tradition is Vital if We Want a Culture of Beauty – New Liturgical Movement

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Bishop Kurt’s Rising Ruthenian Star – Carl Bunderson at The Pillar
2.  You Might be able to Improve the Preaching in Your Parish, Change a Priest’s Life – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  The Devilishly Heretical Fr. James Martin – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
4.  The Late Benedict XVI’s New Book – A . C. Wimmer at Catholic News Agency
5.  This Heterodox German Bishop May Soon Be Vatican’s Doctrinal Head – N. C. Register
6.  Following the German Bishops’ Lead—to Disaster – Phi. F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
7.  Farewell, George Neumayr, a Man with the Heart of a Lion – Robert Moynihan at Inside the V. . .
8.  What if They Restrict the T. L. M. Even More? – T. S. Flanders at One Peter 5
9.  Three Simple Words to Keep You From Judging Others – John C. Connell at Catholic Stand
10.  Inspirational Video of Little Children Play-Acting a Mass as Priests (Video) – Fr. Z’s Blog

Christmas Season:
What’s the Deal with the Christmas Ox & Ass? – Michael Lofton at Catholic Answers

Synod on Synodality:
S. S. A. Proponent Fr. Timothy Radcliffe Will Lead Synod Retreat – C. Mares at C. N. A.

Commentary & Opinion:
Meanings & Words – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Proselytizing the Popesplainers – Kennedy Hall at One Peter 5

Christendom:
Liturgical War Instead of Liturgical Peace – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Africa:
Mythbusting: “African Catholicism is a Vatican II Success Story” – New Liturgical Movement

Europe:
A ‘Dirty Schism’ in Germany? – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
Church in Germany Defies Vatican on Sexual Ethics – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
For Italy’s Catholic Church, the Battle of the Bells Tolls On – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Will Don Bosco’s Mom be Beatified? – Aleteia
German Bishop Dismisses Vatican Concerns Over a Permanent Synodal Council – C. W. R.

America:
Montse Alvarado Named President & C. O. O. of E. W. T. N. News – N. C. Register
What was It like to be at the First Post-Roe March for Life? – Zoe Romanowsky at Aleteia

Canada:
Has Canada Finally Realized that Its Euthanasia Law is a Human Rights Disaster? – MercatorNet

Indian Sub-Continent:
Pakistan Tightens Its Already Far-Reaching Blasphemy Laws – J. McKeown at C. N. A. via C. W. R.

North America:
Prosecution Accused of Fabricating Witnesses for Trial of Nicaraguan Bishop – N. C. Register

Religion:
Hundreds Of Churches Closing in The West – Adam Gabbatt at The Guardian
Sorry, Anglicans, There Is No Third Way – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Free Enterprise:
Ten Topics You Rarely Hear Discussed Openly & Rationally on Mainstream Media – MercatorNet
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Theology:
What If You’re Wrong? – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
Nothing Escapes the Notice of God – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic365

Spirituality:
Am I Cooperating with Evil by Changing Generic “He” to Gender Neutral Terms – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why St. Francis de Sales was Skeptical of Self-Proclaimed Mystics – Phi. Kosloski at Aleteia

Culture:
Modesty vs. Androgyny – Abigail Kengor at Crisis Magazine
The Rise of the Single Woke & Young, Democratic Female – J. Kotkin & S. Abrams at MercatorNet
The Myth of a Good Divorce – Stephen G. Adubato at Plough Magazine
The Beauty of Silence – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
2023 Winter Trend: Faux Fur – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Helping Yourself To The Western Canon – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Education:
Teaching the American Civil War – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
The Purpose of Mathematics in a Classical Education – Thomas I. Treloar, Ph.D., at T. I. C.
There’s Never been a Better Time to Homeschool – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Philosophy:
Philosopher Georg Hegel & the Left Today – Michael J. Baglino at Catholic365

Evangelization:
The Sacrament of Marriage – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
A Closer Look at the Life & Legacy of St. Ignatius of Loyola – Catholic365

Politics:
Charles’s Britain: Land Of Woke & Glory – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Step Two – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
V. P. Harris & Her War on the Unborn – John Roskoski at Catholic365
Will The Right’s Next Pro-Life President Please Stand Up? – Jessica Kramer at Crisis Magazine
Report: U. S. Is ‘Most Permissive Country’ for Minor Gender Transition – Washington Stand
Making It Easier to Have a Child Doesn’t Require Making Birth Free – I. F. Studies

Obituary:
Bishop Matthew H. Clark of Rochester Dies at 85 – N. B. C. News
Remembering Paul Johnson, the Historian of Human Dignity – Hans Zeiger at Public Discourse

History:
Vatican Coins in the Fountain! A Brief History of Church Coinage – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Short Links:
Gay Activists Couple Who Sexually Abused Adopted Sons Having Rough Time in Prison – T. A. C.
Netflix About to Bring You a Narnia Series, What Could Go Wrong – C. M. R.

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Dialoguing with the Most Incoherent Document ever sent out from Rome – C. E. Olson/C. W. R.
2.  Jesuit Fr. James Martin Says “Gay Marriage” Is Marriage – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D./Breitbart
3.  Make No Mistake, the Gloves have come Off – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4.  Vatican Investigates Newcastle Cathedral for Sex Party, Bishop Resigns – Leading Britain’s . . .
5.  How Would Modern Roman Missal Parishes Take to This Sign? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6.  Cleaning Lady Decided that Modern Art in Church is Rubbish – Spiegel via Catholic Conclave
7.  George Neumayr, R. I. P. – Wlady Pleszczynski at The American Spectator
8.  Catholic Church becomes a Place to Swing rather than Pray – Catholic Conclave
9.  Could Bevy of New Vatican Books Betoken Not Civil War, but Synthesis? – Jn. Allen at Crux
10.  Homosexual Mass on a Bicycle – Ansa.it via Catholic Conclave
Bonus:  Eucharistic Miracle of Kranenburg – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast

Commentary & Opinion:
Locker Rooms & Lessons in Gender – Leila Miller at Catholic Answers

Vatican:
Pope Francis Confers Lay Ministries Upon Ten People in St. Peter’s Basilica – C. N. A./C. W. R.
Bugnolo to Go Radio Silent Until after the Benepapist “Conclave”?! – S. O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est

Christendom:
The 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest to Follow Jesus in 2023 – Christianity Today

Europe:
Medieval Pendant Found in a Garbage Pit may hold the Bones of a Saint – Live Science
Le Chiese delle Cittá: Sant’Agnese fuori la Mura – Nathaniel Gotcher at Ignitum Today

America:
Priest With Dementia Still Missing – Associated Press
Requiescat In Pace: George Neumayr – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Supreme Court Tackles Respect for the Sabbath in ‘Groff v. DeJoy’ – N. C. Register
“Walk for Life” in San Francisco – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
2023 Winter Trend: Faux Fur – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Great Post-Dobbs Signs at the March for Life – Fr. Matthew P. Schneider, L.C.
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pro-Lifers At Annual March – Micaiah Bilger at LifeNews.com

Britannia:
Second Bystander Ensnared by English Ban on Prayer Outside Abortion Clinics – C. N. A./C. W. R.

Africa:
The Horror In Nigeria – Jude Atemanke at Catholic News Agency

Philippines:
How the Santo Niño became the Philippines’ Most Popular Devotion – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
The Blue Dahlia – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both

Spirituality:
The Seven Secret Symbols of The Rosary – T. J. Burdick, O.P., at Catholic Exchange
Learning to Pray with Power – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
Patron of Children – Prayers to the Infant of Prague – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand

Politics:
The Tip of Mount Paper – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Philosophy:
Were They Snowflakes or Situationalists? – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

Literature:
When Fiction & Theology Intersect – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Let In The Darkness To Show The Light: A Plea For Catholic Fiction – Larry Denninger

Theology:
The Cross Is Not for Wisdom – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers

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1.  ’60 Minutes’ Examines Medically Unexplainable Miracles of Lourdes – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
2.  Something I Owe My Wife – John Cuddeback at Life Craft
3.  Love God with Your Body – Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Præm., at Catholic Answers Magazine
4.  A Little Miracle in the Midst of the Pandemic – Christina M. Sorrentino at Catholic Exchange
5.  An Introduction to Mystical Marriage – A Talk by Fr. Ermatinger at Padre Pio Press
6.  The Sung Liturgy & the Eucharist (Video) – Chair of St. Peter Ordinariate
7.  An Altarpiece of St. Andrew the Apostle – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
8.  What Does It Mean that God has Called You? – M. D’Ambrosio, Ph.D./Integrated Catholic Life™
9.  Miracles from the Litany of Saints – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
10.  Recognizing the Advantages We May Have & the Compassion that should Follow – O. S. V.

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TOP-10 STORIES:
1.  Former C. W. R. Editor George Neumayr Dies of Malaria while Working in Africa – The C. W. R.
2.  Incredible: Twin Saved Sister with ‘Distress’ Signal from Inside the Womb – Live Action
3.  Against the “Jesus” of the Journalists – David Deavel at The Imaginative Conservative
4.  Scientists Discover Two New Minerals in Meteorite – Simon Druker/United Press International
5.  Expert Advice on How to Brew a Good Cup of Tea – Kendra Wilson at Gardenista
6.  A Collection of Cookie Recipes – Magnolia
7.  God Blessed America – Christopher Flannery at The American Mind
8.  The Burden of Being a Family – Clara Piano at Public Discourse
9.  Station 14: Who is God? – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
10.  Wines & Mines in the Mon Valley – Salena Zito at Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Extra: Ryan Anderson on Why His Think Tank Targets Culture, Not Just Politics; Podcast – Mosaic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
. . . breaking . . . George Neumayr passes away last night in the Cote d’Ivoire . . .
1.  “We have to be Careful Who gets their Hands on It” – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
2.  Ask Father: Francis Said Priests Must Never Deny Absolution, True? Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Cardinal Müller Sharply Criticises Pope Francis in New Book – Katholisch.de/Cthlc Conclave
4.  Dare We Fear That Most Men Be Damned? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
5.  Our Rivals May Not be as Powerful as We Think – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
6.  Are Younger Catholic Priests Growing More Conservative? – Fr. P. Briscoe/Our Sunday Visitor
7.  Cardinal Zen: I Agree with Archbishop Gänswein on Traditionis Custodes – Ed Pentin/Register
8.  The Seven Communist & 36 Islamic Regimes That Most Persecute Christians in 2023 – Zenit
9.  The Council Hangs by a Thread: Response to Cavadini, Healy & Weinandy – Dom Alcuin Reid
10.  Word on Fire to Build New Studio in Rochester – Jeff Kiger at Rochester Post Bulletin

Year of the Eucharist:
Gaudium et Spes On Eucharistic Revival – Padre Pio Press

Synod on Synodality:
Pope & Synodal Way Should Not Appease Catholics Who Have Lost Their Way – Fr. McDonald

Second Vatican Council:
Dom Alcuin Reid Stands Athwart Traditionis Custodes & Its Defenders – Leila Marie Lawler

Commentary & Opinion:
Importance of Choosing to Live with Intention, Purpose (Video, Podcast) – Catholic Gentleman

Christendom:
Cardinal Kasper Criticizes Pope Benedict XVI Fans –  Katholisch.de via Catholic Conclave
Saint Thérèse of the Child Jesus‘ 150th Birthday, Will Pope Francis Visit Lisieux? – Zenit
Report: Christian Persecution at Highest Point in 30 Years – H. Brockhaus/C. N. A./The C. W. R.

Vatican:
The Service Begins of the New Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for the Oriental Churches – Zenit
Pope Francis Prays for Nigerian Priest who was Burned to Death – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Europe:
How Steep is Poland’s Drop in Mass Attendance? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Fortunato Cardinal Frezza Enters Formally in the Order of Malta – Zenit
S. O. S. Catholic Poland – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Via Francigena is the Oldest Pilgrimage Route in Europe – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Germany: Judicial Process Against Benedict XVI Is Suspended – Zenit

America:
Priest Warns of Dangers of Social Media after 12-year-old Girl Records Her Suicide – The C. W. R.
3 Not-So-Intimidating Wardrobe Tips to Kick-Off the New Year – M. A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
After Roe, Most Americans Support Abortion Restrictions: Poll – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.

Africa:
Nigerian Christians: Muslim Extremists Hunting & Killing Us Daily – B. Johnson/The Wash. Stand

South America:
Brazilian Bishop Authorizes Prayer for Private Devotion to Benedict XVI – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Amid Violence & Political Crisis, Peru’s Bishops Appeal for Calm – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Religion:
Why United Methodist Tolerance of Conservatives Impossible – Jn. Lomperis/Juicy Ecumenism
Church of England Bishops Refuse to Allow Same-Sex Marriages – Brittany Bernstein at N. R. O.

Culture:
Dylan Kapit on How to Groom Autistic Kids – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The High Tide & the Turn – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
About that Christian Trans Teen Report, WaPo Ignored All the Inconvenient Voices – Get Religion
How to Style a Bookshelf with Visual Intrigue – Sacha Strebe at Eye Swoon
Reframing Homemaking as a Skilled Occupation – Ivana Greco at Institute for Family Studies
A Case for a March for Children – Nicholas Spencer at Public Discourse
Dobbs Dealt Blow to Abortion Supply Side; Now Pro-lifers Should Focus on Demand Side – I. F. S.
Dialectics about Dialects & Culture – Fr. Nathanial Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Abortions in Texas Drop 99% Following Roe Reversal – Katherine Hamilton at Breitbart

Theology:
My Kind of Antichrist – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing

Evangelization:
How to Avoid Verse-Slinging with Protestants – Colin J. Causey at Catholic Answers Magazine

Politics:
Is Free Childbirth the Next Step for the Pro-Life Movement? – K. J. Jones/C. N. A./N. C. Register
The Great Climate Anxiety Grift – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.

Spirituality:
Proof of the Power of Saint Joseph, the Politically Incorrect Saint – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
The Blessing of Wicked Weather – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
Why Men Pray the Rosary – Join RosaryMen.com – David L. Gray
The Mysteries of the Mandorla in the Guadalupe Icon, & More Links – Tito Edwards/N. C. Register
Is Prayer Really Necessary? – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand

Education:
Mom Misses Chinese Communist Child-Raising Help – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Saint Blogs:
Some Monarchs Did Not Get The Memo To Go To Mexico – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand

Liturgy:
The Secret Garden of the Saints – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
‘Dune’ Foreshadowed an Abhorrent New Proposal for Surrogacy – Michael Cook at MercatorNet
Glass Onion & Our Culture’s Envy of Virtue – Anna Reynolds at Crisis Magazine

Statecraft:
China’s Shrinking Population is a Big Deal – Feng Wang at MercatorNet

History:
Father Ed: Rediscovering a Holy Priest & Founding Father of Alcoholics Anonymous – DC Exam.
How the Catholic Church Influenced the Pro-Life Movement before & after Roe – O. S. V. News

Philosophy:
Readings from The Portable Atheist: Christopher Hitchens – Adam Seiler at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Gay Caesar Demands His Pinch of Incense – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
So Long Barbie Stalin – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
True – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Thousands Attend Funeral of Modern-Day St. Francis in Italy – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
2.  Pope Francis Rehabilitates Old Foe of Pope Benedict XVI – Kath.ch via Catholic Conclave
3.  N. H. L. Christian Athlete Refuses to Wear Gay Propaganda Uniform – Rod Dreher
4.  Gay “Couple” Violently Raped & Prostituted Their Adopted Underage Kids – The Am Catholic
5.  Schönborn Calls Gänswein Book Unseemly, Confirms Key Detail of B16 Papacy – The C. W. R.
6.  84 Catholic Dioceses Using Student Evaluation Company Promoting Gay Ideologies – Lepanto
7.  Two “Disobediences” Compared – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
8.  Generation Z’s Great Crisis – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9.  Vatican Priest Advisor on Sexuality Barred from Priestly Ministry – Lk. Coppen, et al./The Pillar
10.  Forget Marie Kondo; Try This Catholic Approach to Home Organization – Zoe Romanowsky

Second Vatican Council:
Rise in Middle-Aged White ‘Deaths of Despair’ may be Fueled by Loss of Religion – Fr. Z’s Blog
Modernist Model of a Post-Clerical Church – Katholisch.de via Catholic Conclave

Vatican:
Pope Benedict’s Unexpected Legacy for Protestants – Sarah Stewart at Juicy Ecumenism

France:
Paris: Fight for Restoration of Suppressed T. L. M. Continues – Riposte Catholique/Catholic Cnclv

Middle-East:
Jesus Baptism Site Makeover Aims to Draw a Million Christians in 2030 – B. B. C. News

America:
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pro-Lifer Mark Houck, Arrested in F. B. I. Raid, to Stand Trial Next Week – N. C. Register
3 Not-So-Intimidating Wardrobe Tips to Kick-Off the New Year – M. A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog

Religion:
The High Cost of Welby’s Progressive Indulgences – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Historic Meeting of Orthodox Christian Scholars Convenes to Confront Divisions – R. N. S.

Politics:
A Hill On Which To Die: Defending Marriage – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine

Health:
The Truth About Contraception Is Hidden, Concealed, & Masked – James Harris at Catholic Stand

Culture:
Abolish the F. B. I., Enjoy Those Mushroom Clouds in a Nice Ukrainian Borscht – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
One Millennial’s Restlessness – Bob Waruszewski at Ignitum Today
The Problem with Human Composting – Sarah Cain at Catholic Answers Magazine

Spirituality:
Make These Prayers a Daily Habit, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Fathom Events Brings Stirring Documentary “Lourdes” to Theaters Nationwide – Ignitum Today

Theology:
Predestination & How Sanctifying Grace Justifies Us – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
What’s in a Name? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Evangelization:
The New Evangelization: Where Do We Begin? – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand

Obituary:
Oldest Person in the World, French Catholic Nun Sister Andre, Dies at 118 – C. N. A./The C. W. R.

Philosophy:
The Will to Power Is Not the Christian Way – Jonathan Clark at Acton Institute

Short Links:
Muslims Will Inherit Germany – The Eponymous Flower
The Great Reset – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Blessed Sacrament Desecrated in Church in Nicaragua – C. N. A. via The Catholic World Report

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Two Comparatively Quiet Deaths Key to a Deafening Catholic Story – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
2.  Thief Steals St. Michael Statue, Trips, is Injured by the Angel’s Sword – C. N. A./N. C. Register
3.  Cardinal Pell’s Toxic Nightmare – Hugh Hunter, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
4.  Des Moines Diocese Implements Anti-Woke Policies! – Rod Dreher at The American . . .
5.  So. . . about that Rumor. . . – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
6.  His Time Is Short – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Soylent Green is People! Will the Vatican Respond? – Edward J. Barr, J.D., at Roma Locuta Est
8.  Ask Father: When can People Begin to Ask for Pope Benedict’s Intercession? – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Catholic News Service Closes, O. S. V. News is Born – Maria Wiering at O. S. V. News
10.  The Religious Persecution on Our Doorstep – Antonio Garrastazu at The Hill

Year of the Eucharist:
Transubstantiation: Do We Believe? – Mike Filce at Ignitum Today

Christmas Season:
Forgotten Customs of the Octave of Christian Unity – Matthew Plese at One Peter 5

Synod on Synodality:
Cardinal Zen ‘Very Concerned’ about Synod on Synodality – C. Mares at Catholic News Agency

Vatican:
Has Pope Francis Denied Cardinal Becciu Due Process? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
A Reader’s Guide to Archbishop Gänswein’s Memoir, & More Links – Tito Edwards/N. C. Register
Before Reaching Rome, Ratzinger Put Modern Europe in the Rear-View Mirror – Get Religion

Christendom:
Cardinal Hollerich Thinks Conservatives Lack Intelligence – K. T. O. T. V. via Catholic Conclave

America:
McCarrick’s Lawyers Say He’s Not Competent to Stand Trial – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
Serial Sex Abuse in Chicago Public Schools Merits No Mention by Media – TheMediaReport.com
3 Not-So-Intimidating Wardrobe Tips to Kick-Off the New Year – M. A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Archbishop Explains what Led to New Musical Setting of the Mass – John Burger at Aleteia
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Federal Court Rules Catholic Hospital Cannot Refuse Transgender Surgery – J. P. Mauro/Aleteia

Europe:
Thousands of Men Hold Rosaries, Sing Ancient Marian Hymn at Basilica in Poland – ChurchPOP

Africa:
Rwandan Priest Forgives His Family’s Killer: We Shared a Drink, Shedding Tears – N. C. Register
First-Ever Blind Catholic Priest in Kenya is Ordained – Magdalene Kahiu/C. N. A. via The C. W. R.

Britannia:
Bishops: ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban Will Criminalize Christian Pastoral Care – N. C. Register
Protest Over Schools Merger in Downpatrick – Patrick Hudson at The Tablet

North America:
With Bishop Álvarez Trial, has Ortega Intimidated Nicaragua’s Bishops? – E. Beltrán/The Pillar

Politics:
Biden Threatening Civil War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Decline of the Catholic Vote – Peter Maurice at Crisis Magazine

Culture:
Why Aren’t Young Catholics Marrying? – Rachel Hoover at The Catholic World Report
Facebook is Dead Unless You Post Something that Does Not Matter – Jef. Tucker at MercatorNet
U. S. A. Today Warns against Using “Problematic” Words Like ‘Aloha’ & ‘Hola’ – C. M. R.

Spirituality:
What Should Be Said at a Funeral? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Free Enterprise:
D. E. I. Training: Harmful, Phony, & Expensive – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Philosophy:
Catholic Ethicists Discuss Fate of the Estimated 1 Million Human Embryos on Ice – N. C. Register

Science:
The Arrow of Time – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand

Sacred Scripture:
Where Was King David Buried? What is the City of David? (P. D. F.) – Steve Ray
Ecclesiastes & The Fir Tree – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand

Statecraft:
United Nations’ Misguided Views of Sex, Health, & Happiness – G. Migeon, et al./Public Discourse

Theology:
The Magnificent Dogma of the Divine Maternity of Mary – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
What Vatican II Hath Wrought – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  After the Death of Cardinal Pell, the Gloves are Coming Off – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Why Evil Is Spreading – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
3.  Switching from Modern Plain Hosts to Old-Style Traditional Design Hosts – Fr. John Hunwicke
4.  Cardinal Pell & the ‘Demos’ Memorandum  – Ed Pentin at National Catholic Register
5.  When Padre Pio First Appeared to Me – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
6.  No Deity Necessary, but You are Invited to Worship Sacred Minorities as Idols – Rod Dreher
7.  From Pronouns to Names: The Latest Front in “Gender Identity” Wars – J. M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
8.  Latin Mass: The Mass Of The Ages, Feared by the Demonarchy – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
9.  Churches Closing & Rome Synods while the Church Burns – Various via Catholic Conclave
10.  Man Wearing Jesus T-Shirt Booted from Mall of America, “People are Offended” – C. M. R.

Commentary & Opinion:
Young, Christian, & Eager To Escape – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Vatican:
Choose Your Own Vatican Trial: Serious or Soap Opera? – The Pillar

Christendom:
Dead Men Do Tell Tales – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail Against Your Marriage, & More Links – T. Edwards/Register
Benedict & Pell – Dan Hitchens at First Things
Death of George Cardinal Pell, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Cardinal George Pell: Australia’s Christian Prince – Tracey Rowland at National Catholic Register

India:
Bishops’ Meeting Ends Without Breakthrough on Liturgy Dispute – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Britannia:
Drive-by Shooting at London Church Leaves Six Wounded, Child Critical – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

Europe:
Link Fixed: Salzburg Pastoral Conference is a Synodalist’s Paradise – Katholische Kirche/CathCon

America:
Man Sets 10-Foot Cross on Fire Front of Church, Police Unsure of Motive – C. M. R.
3 Not-So-Intimidating Wardrobe Tips to Kick-Off the New Year – M. A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Catholic College Students Continue Marching for Life – John Burger at Aleteia

Africa:
Islamic State Bombs Church Service in Congo – Courtney Mares at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.

Religion:
Why So Many Single Christian Women Leaving the Church? – Katie Gaddini at Relevant
Young Turning To Satanism Over Christianity? – Gabriella Swerling at The Telegraph via M. S. N.
The Case for Faith-Based College Education – Tad Walch at Deseret News
Confronting Faith’s Postmodern Problem – Jonathan Yudelman, Ph.D., at Public Discourse

Liturgy:
This Sacred Choir Named for the Blessed Mother is the Real Deal – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Love Letters to the Latin Mass: In the Beginning – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
Can a Bishop Restrict a “Private Mass” in the Usus Antiquior to a Priest & a Server? – N. L. M.
The History & Development of the Mitre – Liturgical Arts Journal

Health:
Many of Us Were Saying This Back in 2020 – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Maybe Our Culture Is Literally Crazy – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Many Ways The Vaccination Seat-Belt Analogy Fails – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.

Spirituality:
Exorcist Diary: Demonic Dreams – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
What is the Chartres Pilgrimage? – Get Fed™
Mercy Is Not Always Comfortable – Nicene Guy at Ignitum Today
Why Fast? To be Free – Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco at Aleteia

Culture:
Can Weimar America Save Itself? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Broker – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

Statecraft:
Israel’s Changing Population & Politics – Michael Brenner at MercatorNet

Theology:
Basics of Christian Anthropology, How They Speak to Moral Issues of Today – Msgr. Ch. Pope

History:
Recovering a More Perfect Union: a Rebuke of the 1619 Project – G. Tracy Mehan, III/MercatorNet

Politics:
Integralism & the Common Good – Jerry Slayer at The Imaginative Conservative

Etc. . .:
Where to Eat Carbonara in Rome: The 10 Best Restaurants – A. Tibollo at Fine Dining Lovers

Short Links:
Before the Jesuits Switched Teams – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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