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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Ascension Press’s New Edition of the Catechism is Elegant & Accessible – The C. W. R.
2.  Catholic Crisis: This Time, It’s Different – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
3.  Benedict XVI, Cardinal Pell, & Criticism of Pope Francis – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
4.  Francis to Gänswein: Pack Your Bags & Leave by February 1? – Die Zeit via I. V. via Rorate Cæli
5.  Chaput: Catholic Church’s Talent Bench ‘Pretty Thin’ After Benedict – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.
6.  Where Does the Francis Pontificate Go from Here? – Christopher R. Altieri/The C. W. R.
7.  Pope’s Role in Financial Scandal Again Takes Center Stage – Nicole Winfield at A. P.
8.  Women’s Religious Orders Since 1965, Their So-Called Springtime Renewal – Fr. A. McDonald
9.  Why Aren’t Young Catholics Marrying? – Rachel Hoover at The Catholic World Report
10.  Professionalism Accelerated Decline of Catholic Church in America – M. LeJeune
Bonus:  Eucharistic Miracle of Seefeld – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast

Year of the Eucharist:
Face to Face & Eye to Eye: A Reflection on Eucharistic Adoration – Fr. J. Kizewski/Adoremus
Eucharist Revival Through Billboards? – Joseph R. LaPlante at Our Sunday Visitor
Blessed Carlo Acutis – Michael R. Heinlein at Simply Catholic

Christmas Season:
Two Medieval Hymns for Epiphany – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Pope Benedict XVI:
Mosebach on Benedict – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them Blog
In Brazil, Benedict XVI’s Legacy Inevitably Becomes Political – Eduardo Campos Lima/Crux

George Cardinal Pell:
The Broader Lesson of the Pell Saga – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Cardinal Pell: The Claims, the Facts, & the Verdict – The Pillar
Cardinal George Pell’s Final Years in Rome – Hannah Brockhaus at C. N. A. via N. C. Register
My Friend George Pell – Fr. Brendan Purcell at MercatorNet
The Record of Cardinal George Pell, R. I. P. – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them Blog
George Pell, a Good & Faithful Servant – Madeleine Kearns at N. R. O.

Vatican:
Cardinals in Different Camps Agree Papal Resignation Should be Rare – E. A. Allen at Crux
Vatican Trial Captures Case for Separation of Powers – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux

Christendom:
Nun’s Habits: from Looking like Nuns to Looking Like Nones – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Anglicanism Refocused – A Treasure To Be Shared
We Have 550 Monasteries to Pray for You, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Was Destined to Be a Teacher of Souls – Jennifer Sokol at N. C. Register

Europe:
European Governments are Putting the Screws to Christians – László Bernát Veszprémy
For Italians, Disappearance of ‘Vatican Girl’ Remains ‘Mother of All Mysteries’ – Jn. Allen/Crux
Catholic Church in Austria Shrinking Dramatically – Catholic Conclave

Africa:
Why Are the Evangelicals Eating the Church’s Lunch in Côte d’Ivoire? – George Neumayr
Nigerian Priest Killed in Sunday Attack; Another in Critical Condition – The Pillar

Canada:
Canadian Publisher Pulls Catholic Textbooks After ‘LGBT’ Criticism – The C. W. R.

America:
Americans Rate Clergy Positively: 7th Among Most Ethical, Honest Professions – Zenit
Mayo Pharmacy: A Catholic Pharmacy Passionate About Life – A. Evinger at N. C. Register
3 Not-So-Intimidating Wardrobe Tips to Kick-Off the New Year – M. A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog
Pavone: It’s Possible I Missed Laicization Notice – Sh. Mullen, J. McKeown, & J. Burkas at C. N. A.
Buffalo Sells Landmark Church to Muslims – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Suffer the Little Kiddies, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
Post-War Catholicism in the United States – Julian Kwasniewski at One Peter 5

France:
France: T. L. M. Group Forced to Celebrate Mass at Church Doors Locked to Them – C. C.

Britannia:
Franciscans Bid Farewell to Athlone – Sarah Mac Donald at The Tablet
What is the Anglican Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Archeology:
Jericho: Archaeologists Uncover Early Christian Church with Ornate Mosaic – C. W. R.
Newly Restored House in Pompeii Offers Glimpse of Elite Life – Francesco Sportelli at A. P.

Politics:
The Klan Couldn’t Have Done Better – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
We Fought Jihad & . . . Jihad Won – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Dem Women’s Caucus Wears Matching White Butcher Coats in Abortion Support (Satire) – T. A. C.
Another Stash of Classified Documents Discovered During Biden’s Colonoscopy (Satire) – T. A. C.
G. O. P.-Led ‘Weaponization’ Committee to Investigate Arrests of Pro-Lifers – The C. W. R.

Evangelization:
The Four Lacunæ of the “New Evangelization” – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Art & Architecture:
The Progressive Stranglehold on Art & Architecture – Catherine Wines at The American . . .

Obituary:
Requiescat In Pace: Paul Johnson – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Religion:
The Problem of Religious Traditionalists – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at The Critic
What are the Priorities of Archbishop “Woke” Welby (Video) – Gavin Ashenden

Sacred Scripture:
Who was Sosthenes in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

History:
A Short History of the Sign of the Cross – Word on Fire
Why is Latin the Language of the Church? – Get Fed™

Apologetics:
No, Mary Was Not an Unwed Mother – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Science:
Spitzer: God Reveals Himself to Scientists Thru Perfectly-Designed-for-Life Universe – C. W. R.

Statecraft:
The Triumph of Democracy in Brazil – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Health:
Gender Ideology Breaches the Gates of Medicine – James O. Breen, M.D., at Crisis Magazine

Literature:
T. S. Eliot & Uncritical Biography – Edward Short at The Catholic World Report

Vocations:
Become a Channel of Grace as a Carmelite Priest – Fr. A. Ezechukwu, O.C.D., at Catholic365

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
Bonus: Eucharistic Miracle of Seefeld – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
1.  Church Militant, Know Thyself – Fr. Ryan T. Ruiz, S.L.D., at Adoremus Bulletin
2.  The Miraculous Charlene Richard – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
3.  Atheist, Former Navy Pilot Opens Catholic School After Finding Faith – Creative Minority Rprt
4.  To be Deep in History is to Cease to be Mormon: Jeremy Christiansen Interview – The C. W. R.
5.  Pope Prays New 20-Yr-Old Blessed will Inspire Youngsters: Maria Goretti of Brazil – Aleteia
6.  Is God Talking to Me? – Victor S. E. Moubarak at Catholic365
7.  Humility: The Cornerstone of Holiness – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
8.  A Catholic Convert’s Journey: Michael Nazir-Ali – K. V. Turley at National Catholic Register
9.  The Rosary: The Spiritual Sword of Mary – Fr. Donald Calloway, M. I. C., at Catholic Exchange
10.  St. Ambrose on Repentance – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both Blog

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  Conservatives’ Women Problem – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology of Home Blog
2.  An Unbreakable Story: The Lost Roman Invention of Flexible Glass – The Archaeologist
3.  In Defense of the Pharisees – Rod Bennet at Catholic Answers Magazine
4.  Inside the Charming Parisian Apartment of a French Designer – Architectural Digest
5.  Marriage & Manliness in Tolstoy’s “Anna Karenina” – Scott Yenor at The Imaginative. . .
6.  The Need for Cultural Literacy – Brett & Kate McKay at Art of Manliness
7.  What Home Ownership Has To Do With Healthy Families – Institute for Family Studies
8.  Intergenerational Wealth: A Vision of Property & Stewardship – Mk. Mitchell/Public Discourse
9.  How to Plan a Successful Party in 11 Easy Steps – Madeline Buiano at Martha Stewart
10.  Having More Babies Lowers the Risk of Endometrial Cancer – University of Queensland

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TOP-10 NEWS STORIES:
1.  But The Science Was Settled: Fr. Looney Suffers Consequences of Vax – The Amrcn Catholic
2.  “This Pontificate is a Di. . .” Final Testament of Cardinal Pell – Gloria Romanorum
3.  Full Memorandum on the Next Conclave Is Circulating Among the Cardinals – Sandro Magister
4.  That Horrid Roman Book – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
5.  Death of George Cardinal Pell – Raymond Cardinal Burke
6.  The Word You Must Add to Your Catholic Vocabulary – Jn. Grondelski, Ph.D./Catholic Answers
7.  Swiss Bishops Call for Respect of Rules after Woman Seems to Concelebrate Mass – Register
8.  How Can I Tell You the Church of England is Becoming a Soulless Political Org. . . – C. M. R.
9.  ‘Nothing but the Truth’: A Reader’s Guide to Archbishop Gänswein’s Memoir – The Pillar
10.  Written Records of Biblical King David Discovered by Researchers – The Jerusalem Post

BEST OF THE REST:
When Will English Edition of Archbishop Gänswein’s Book Be Released? Stand By – N. C. Register
Brother Bugnolo’s ‘Urbi et Orbi’ & the Tragicomedy which Benepapism has become – Roma Lo. . .
Why Anglican Priests Aren’t Catholic Priests – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Thinking about Those Sad, Old Vatican II ‘Fundamentalists’, Such as Benedict XVI? – Get Religion
After Excommunication, Rupnik Renovated St. Ignatius’ Cave – The Pillar
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
What to Read in Benedict XVI’s Secretary’s ‘Tell-All’ Book – A. Gagliarducci/C. N. A./N. C. Register
Australians Pay Tribute to Cardinal Pell as State Funeral Ruled Out – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Funeral of George Cardinal Pell to Be at Vatican on Saturday – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
Former Freemason Converts to Catholicism, Steve Johnson (Video) – David L. Gray
Dozens Still in Captivity After Christmas Day Attack in Nigeria – N. C. Register

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TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Horrific Execution Of Nuns Who Stood Up To Hitler (Video) – M. H. Brown/Spirit Daily Blog
2.  Are Young People Flocking to the Traditional Latin Mass? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
3.  The Catholic Church Must Free Itself from This Toxic Nightmare – Cardinal Pell/The Spectator
4.  An Amateur May Have Just Rewritten Human History With Bombshell Discovery – Tech by . . .
5.  Cardinal Pell’s Righteous Fury at Vatican’s Theological Direction – D. Thompson/The Spectator
6.  Politico Fired Reporter Who Hate-Tweeted About the Death of Pope Benedict XVI – C. M. R.
7.  French Monastery Survives War & Famine After 885 Years, Amazing Now – ChurchPOP
8.  New Site! Reverent Catholic Mass Helps You Find a Reverent Church Near You! – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  The Jubilee Year of Thérèse of Lisieux has Just Begun – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
10.  Cardinal Pell’s Long Shadow – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Christmas Season:
Don’t Forget to Chalk Your Doors for Epiphany – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Winter Wreath – Emily Malloy at Theology of Home Blog
The Gospels of the Epiphany, Part II – New Liturgical Movement

Pope Benedict XVI:
Why They Hated Benedict – Paul Sapper at The Critic
Correction? Washington Post on the ‘Religious Event’ that Marked Passing of B16 – Get Religion
Monumental Catafalque for Benedict XVI at F. S. S. P. in Urbe – Liturgical Arts Journal
Pope Benedict XVI – Fr. Edmund Waldstein, O. Cist., at Sancrucensis

George Cardinal Pell:
After George Pell, They Broke the Mold for Catholic Cardinals – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
George Cardinal Pell, a Courageous Spirit Who Could Not be Cancelled – M. Cook at MercatorNet
Who Will Step Up to Replace Cardinal Pell in Defending  Catholic Truth – Jn. Liedl/N. C. Register
I Hate How Cardinal Pell’s Time in Prison is Referred to in Most Newspapers – C. M. R.
Cardinal Pell, White Martyr – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Seven Quotes from George Cardinal Pell on Life & Death – K. Yoder at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Cardinal Pell: a Sensitive Servant of Sex Abuse Survivors – James Parker at MercatorNet
Cardinal George Pell, Peace At Last – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Photos: Remembering Cardinal Pell – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Church in Australia Reacts With ‘Shock,’ Sadness at News of Cardinal Pell’s Death – The C. W. R.
Australian Politician, Pope Francis have High Praise for Cardinal Pell – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Pope Francis Praises Cardinal George Pell’s Dedication to the Church – The C. W. R.

Second Vatican Council:
The Poor Implantation of Vatican II & It’s Consequences – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern Orders

Vatican:
Will Pope Francis Resign Now That Benedict XVI Has Died? – Clemente Listi/Religion Unplugged
Vatican Must Treat Abuse Victims Better, Pope’s Lead Investigator Says – Ch. White, et al.

Christendom:
New Year Resolutions & Lenten Sacrifices – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand

Canada:
Toronto Catholic School Teacher Brags of ‘Trans Jesus’ Icon in Class Prayer Space – C. M. R.

America:
A Decree in a U. S. Archdiocese Limits Ad Orientem, but Based on False Translation – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Kansas Clergy Sex-Abuse Investigation Reports 188 Clergy Suspected of Crimes – The C. W. R.
Real Story Why Planned Parenthood Left Missouri (Video & Podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman

North America:
Catholic Bishop Arrested by Dictatorship in Nicaragua to be Put on Trial – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.

Britannia:
Jesuits Say ‘Fare Thee Well’ to St. Francis Xavier (Everton) in Liverpool – Pat. Hudson/The Tablet

Europe:
Jesuits in Slovenia Apologize for Fr. Rupnik’s Abuse & Say They Believe Victims – The C. W. R.

Africa:
Nigeria’s Bishops Push Buhari on Terrorism, Corruption; Buhari Pushes Back – The Pillar

Free Enterprise:
10 Pro-Life Companies to Invest In – Fahad Saleem at Insider Monkey via Yahoo!Finance

Saint Blogs:
Have This Mind Among Yourselves – Marcus Grodi at Just an Old Man Out Standing in His Field

Culture:
The Revolt against the Sexual Revolution – Alexandra DeSanctis at Public Discourse
The Suffering of the Fatherless – Arthur Goldberg at Mercatornet

Spirituality:
2023 & the Great Interior Reset – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand

Politics:
Study: Despite Promises, Malarkey Increased 376% Under Biden (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
Where Have the Voices for Liberty Gone? – Michael Lesher at Brownstone Institute

Art:
How to Buy Art on a Budget – Louise Roe at Front Roe

Liturgy:
“Catholicism or Post-Catholicisms?”, Part II: Ritual Trauma – New Liturgical Movement

Religion:
GB News Examines Merits/Demerits of CoE Woke Response to Slavery (Video) – G. Ashenden

Statecraft:
Armenia Needs Alternatives to Russia & Iran – George Monastiriakos at Geopolitical Monitor

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TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Death of Benedict Means Finally Confronting Ultramontanism – Leila Marie Lawler
2.  The Insufficiency of Jordan Peterson – Matt Soldano at Crisis Magazine
3.  Benedict XVI: It Is The Time Of Antichrist – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
4.  If Thy Right Eye Scandalize Thee: What Should be Done with Fr. Rupnik’s Art? – N. C. Register
5.  Cardinal Pell: R. I. P. with Video of His Superb Interview on Death of Benedict XVI – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Top Five Ratzinger Books – Fr. Blake Britton at Word on Fire Blog
7.  Priest Calls Out Washington Post for Editorial Fail in Pope’s Funeral Coverage – ChurchPOP
8.  The Breakup of the United Methodist Church – Peter Weber at The Week
9.  Schönborn Hopes Papal Resignations Will Not Catch On – Christa Pongratz-Lippitt/The Tablet
10.  First Translation of Pages on ‘Traditionis Custodes’ from Gänswein’s New Book – Rorate Cæli

Year of the Eucharist:
Video Connecting the Shroud & Eucharistic Miracles Examined by Experts – Fr. Z’s Blog
Do You Know about the Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano? – Get Fed™

Christmas Season:
A Catholic Guide to the Traditional 40 Days of Christmas – Susanna Spencer at N. C. Register

George Cardinal Pell:
Requiescat In Pace: George Cardinal Pell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
George Cardinal Pell dead at 81 – The Pillar
George Cardinal Pell, a Giant in More Ways Than One, Dies at 81 – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Cardinal Pell Was Towering Figure of the Church Both Physically & Intellectually – N. C. Register

Pope Benedict XVI:
Benedict XVI & the Missing “Last Testament”? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Closing the Age – Carlos Caso-Rosendi at Lepanto Institute
Rémi Brague: Ratzinger’s Progressivism Was Effort to Return to Faith Sources – N. C. Register
Three Things B16 Taught Me about the Blessed Virgin Mary – Margarita M. Clayton/N. C. Register

Vatican:
Investigation Into ‘Vatican Girl’ Cold Case Reopened Amid Rekindled Public Interest – C. W. R.
Benedict’s Death Ushers in Media Speculation on What Francis Can Or Will Do Next – Get Religion
Is Archbishop Georg Gänswein Against Pope Francis? – Jorge Enrique Mújica at Zenit
Vatican Court Schedules Hearing for Auditor’s Lawsuit Despite Investigation – The Pillar

Christendom:
The Sentimentality Destroying Christianity – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Welcome to “Ordinary Time” – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission Blog
The English Patrimony in the Ordinariate – A Treasure To Be Shared Blog
The Russian Invasion Could Change the Date of Ukraine’s Christmas, Here’s How – The Pillar
Ordinary Time, Again: 10 Questions, Or Maybe Five, & One Rule – J. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
The Catholic History Behind Santa’s Hat – George Ryan at uCatholic
Dangers for Armenian Christians in Azerbaijan – Jack Baghumian & Lara Setrakian at First Things

America:
Future Saints from Staten Island? – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Dorothy Day Says No to a Communist Christmas – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
Putting the ‘Catholic’ in Catholic Worker – Emily Lehman at National Catholic Register

Statecraft:
Armenia Under Siege – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative
France is Losing Patience with Macron – Gavin Mortimer at The Spectator

Education:
College Trustee Says Faculty Opposed to Diversity Should be Taken to Slaughterhouse – C. M. R.

Spirituality:
On the Potential Pitfalls of Personality Tests & the Origins of the Enneagram (Podcast) – C. S. D.
Demonic Possession from Yoga, Reiki, & the New Age (Video) – Adam Blai, Dan & Steph. Burke

Culture:
Five Ways to Thrive in 2023 as a Single Catholic – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia

Liturgy:
The Philosophy Behind True “Active Participation” – Alexander Schimpf at Crisis Magazine
Catholicism or Post-Catholicisms? An Anthropological Analysis of Liturgical Reform – N. L. M.

Archeology:
Riddle Solved: Why Was Roman Concrete So Durable? – David L. Chandler at M. I. T. News

Art:
The Art of the Luminous Mysteries: The Baptism of Christ – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange

Health:
Temptation Of The Psychonauts – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Evangelization:
Catechism in a Year Podcast Tops Charts: Has a Beauty That Speaks to the Heart – N. C. Register

Saint Blogs:
If Prayer Books Could Talk – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at Theology of the Home Blog

Politics:
Biden Declares the Southern Border as Secure as America’s Elections (Satire) – The Babylon Bee

Theology:
Is the Doctrine of Supersessionism Antisemitic? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

Sacred Scripture:
Love: The Source of All Miracles – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
Using the Bible to Explain Original Sin – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

Short Links:
The Response to Covid Was So Much Worse Than Covid – The American Catholic

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TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  What Next for Archbishop Gänswein & His New Book – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
2.  ALPHA Should Never be Used in the Catholic Church – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365
3.  Bugnolo is ‘Absolutely Certain’ There will be a New Pope within Next 30 Days? – Roma Locu. . .
4.  Kasper Reveals Benedict Wrote Him Last Month about ‘Crisis in the Church’ – Catholic Culture
5.  The Real Benedict XVI by Peter Seewald – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
6.  A Radical Proposal for U. S. C. C. B.’s Eucharistic Revival – Fr. Jn. A. Perricone/Crisis Magazine
7.  Liechtenstein Prelate Cancels Parliamentary Mass Over So-Called Gay Marriage Bill – Crux
8.  Preview: When & How Francis Unmade the Liturgical Peace Benedict Created – Sdr. Magister
9.  Dr. Jordan Peterson Ordered to Re-education Camp Or Risks Losing License – C. M. R.
10.  Sola Scriptura & America’s Love of Money – Don Johnson at Catholic Answers Magazine

Year of the Eucharist:
The Blessed Eucharist & the Real Presence – Fr. Michael Müller at Tan·Direction

Epiphanytide:
Four Vestments on Epiphany Featuring the Adoration of the Magi – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Politics of Epiphany – Matthew Kuchem at Public Discourse
The Gospels of the Epiphany – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Poem: Epiphany – Rose of Sharon at Light of Love Blog

Pope Benedict XVI:
English Translation of German Interview of Archbishop Gänswein (Video) – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Facing the Future at the End of an Era, with the Help of Pp. Benedict & Tolkien – Gavin Ashenden
Benedict XVI & Tradition: An Analysis of His Approach to the Traditional Liturgy – Ed Pentin

Second Vatican Council:
Did Vatican II Change the Doctrine of Supersessionism? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

Synod on Synodality:
Census Fidei? Methodological Missteps Undermining Synod on Synodality – Mk. Regnerus, Ph.D.

Christendom:
Pope Francis Reorganizes Diocese of Rome in Face of ‘Epochal Change’ – N. C. Register

Ireland:
A Church in County Kerry was Attacked by Arsonists Last Week (Twitter) – Catholic Arena

Canada:
Canada’s Euthanasia Scandal – Alexander Raikin at The New Atlantis

America:
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

Health:
Experts Say They Don’t Know What Thing is Causing Everyone to Just Collapse (Satire) – B. B.

Saint Blogs:
The Holy League, Cardinal Burke: “This is Exactly What is Needed in Our Times” – Fr. R. Heilman

Liturgy:
Minutes from Cmsn. of Cardinals that Advised JP2 to Lift Restrictions on Old Missal – N. L. M.
“C. W.” for Children’s Liturgy Gone Wild Catholic Mass Nightmare (Albany, N. Y.) – David L. Gray
“The Interim Rite” – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment Blog
Traditional Ceremonies Surrounding the Death of a Roman Pontiff – Liturgical Arts Journal
Where Things Stand in the Syro-Malabar ‘Liturgy War’ – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Spirituality:
Kickstart the Year Praying the Chaplet of St. Michael – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Hail Mary Full of Grace, Punch the Devil in the Face: Spiritual Warfare – Msgr. Charles Pope
Ask Father: Can We Pray to the Poor Souls in Purgatory to Intercede for Us? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Finding Healing after Child Loss with Red Bird Ministries – Susanna Parent at Radiant Magazine
New Year, Remembering Past Injuries, Clinging to Past Sins, the Purification of Memory – Fr. Zed

Apologetics:
The Problem with “Becoming the Best Version of Yourself” – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building. . .

Culture:
Horrifying Report on Sex Abuse in Chicago Public Schools Came & Left Last Week, Why? – M. N.
The Index of Forbidden Words – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
It Sure is Genderday – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both Blog
How I Reconcile Being a Stay-at-Home Mom with My Professional Dreams – T. O. H. Blog

Theology:
St. Francis de Sales’ Salty Description of False Devotion – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Politics:
Pregnancy Center Hires Private Investigators to Find Pro-Abortion Firebombers – C. Downey

Archeology:
Excavation Site of Pool of Siloam Where Jesus Cured a Blind Man to Open to Public – Register

Books:
Book by Benedict’s Top Aide Reveals Tensions in Vatican – Philip Pullella at Reuters

Evangelization:
Apologetics Isn’t Dead: Cameron Bertuzzi’s Conversion to Catholicism – Stephen Ray
St. Abo, Martyr & Convert from Islam, Pray For Us! – Zubair Simonson at N. C. Register

Education:
Radical K-12 Reform: Pay Homeschoolers – Richard Illyes at MercatorNet

Short Links:
No Truth on Rumors of Conservatives Ousting of Francis (Twitter) – George Neumayr
Benedict Learned About Traditionis Custodes via L’Osservatore Romano – The American Catholic
Current Trend of Canonizing Popes Like Some Sort of Retirement Perk is Nauseating – TACthlc

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TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  What to Make of a Benedict Funeral Communion ‘Scandal’ – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
2.  Insider Information on Benedict’s Critiques of Francis – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern . . .
3.  Vicar of Rome Latest Papal Confidante to Fall Out of Favor – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
4.  Clericalism? I’ll Show You Clericalism! – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Pope Benedict & the ‘Liturgy Wars’ – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
6.  What about the Benedict & “N. S. A. Official” Story? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
7.  Ask Father: Was Pope Benedict’s Funeral Really a Valid Mass? Or Just Ugly? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  The Shocking Contempt Pope Francis has for the Great Bavarian Pope – Rod Dreher
9.  New Award-Nominated Lourdes Documentary in Theaters February – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
10.  It’s Now Clear that Postconciliar Catholicism is ‘a New Religion’ – Rod Dreher

Epiphanytide:
Jesus Is Not a Human Person – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Journey of Faith – A Homily for Epiphany – Msgr. Charles Pope/Community in Mission Blog
When Kings Feel Threatened By Babies – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
How Did the Wise Men Travel to Bethlehem? – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
A Christmas Message – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
The Magi Pay Homage to Jesus, the Light to All Nations – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./N. C. Register
The Birth of Christ: The Invasion of Time by Eternity – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand

Pope Benedict XVI:
Was Benedict the True Pope the Whole Time – J. Heschmeyer, J.D./Catholic Answers Magazine
Benedict XVI’s Tomb Opens to the Public (Images) – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Pope Benedict XVI: Doctor of the Church? – Matthew Bunson, Ph.D., at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
The True Joseph Ratzinger – George Weigel at First Things
The Future Sainthood of Benedict XVI – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Pope Benedict XVI: A Model of Moderation, Discernment, & Erudition – Daniel J. Mahoney
How to Visit the Tomb of Benedict XVI – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.

Second Vatican Council:
The Unfolding & Unsettling of Vatican II – William Dailey at Public Discourse

Christendom:
Curious Story of Ivory Coast’s Notre Dame Basilica, Africa’s Largest Church – George Neumayr
Priest Who was Tortured in I. S. I. S. Captivity Elected Bishop in Syria – Jn. Burger at Aleteia
Cardinal Zen Finally Meets With Pope Francis – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency

America:
Nativity Scene Destroyed at St. Joan of Arc Church – The Tablet of Brooklynn
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Biden Goes to Vatican’s Nunciature in U. S. to Express Condolences on Benedict’s Death – Zenit

Vocations:
Spending Christmas Season in the Psychiatric Unit – Brother Henry Arruda, O.M.I./Catholic Stand

Spirituality:
Three Days of Darkness & Blessed Candles – Veil of Veronica
Choose Your Audacity Carefully – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand

Philosophy:
Sympathy for Stanford – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

Politics:
Nation Devastated As Congress Resumes Functioning (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
Joe Stalin Had a More Orthodox View of Catholicism Than Biden – The American Catholic
20% of the Congressmen of the New U. S. Congress Are Catholics – Zenit
Race Marxism Exposes Roots & Radical Goals of Critical Race Theory – P. Kengor, Ph.D./C. W. R.
What? Twitter Neutral? – Karl D. Stephen at MercatorNet

Liturgy:
A Dotty & Hypotollic Mysterium – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
In Defense of Benedict’s ‘Hermeneutic of Continuity’ – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at N. C. Register
Doc. Restricting T. L. M. Broke Benedict’s Heart Says Archbishop Gänswein – C. C. Watershed
Pope Francis Presides Over Funeral for Pope Benedict XVI (Free Link) – F. X. Rocca at The W. S. J.

Religion:
British Rapper Has Vision Of Jesus – Jessica Lea at Church Leaders
Satanic Temple Plans Its ‘Largest’ Event – Samantha Kamman at The Christian Post

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Mel Gibson’s ‘Passion of the Christ: Resurrection’ Shooting in Mid-2023 – World of Reel
Critically acclaimed C. S. Lewis Biopic Streaming Now on a P. C. Near You – J. P. Mauro/Aleteia

Literature:
Reading Ratzinger – Fr. Gavan Jennings at MercatorNet

Saint Blogs:
The Importance Of Blessing Food – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
More about All One in Christ – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Education:
While Students Flee Public Universities, Christian Schools Only Getting Bigger – A. Schwerha

Evangelization:
St. André Bessette: A Mountain of Miracles – Mary Beth Bracy at Catholic Exchange

Statecraft:
Putin, Xi, & One Dead Pope (Free Link) – Daniel Henninger at The Wall Street Journal
Armenia’s Race for Survival – Sohrab Ahmari at Compact Magazine
Ukraine: Peace Plan of Greek Catholics, in War That is Also One of Religion – S. Magister

Etc. . .:
Playing the Board Game ‘Risk’ Made Cold-War Kids Masters of Unruly Globe (Free Link) – W. S. J.

History:
The Need for Christian & Church History – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand

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Make These Prayers a Daily Habit – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
Author: The Arts Led Me Back to the Catholic Faith – Leonardo Colon at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
How to Make a Good Confession – Eremita at Catholic Daily Brief
St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, ‘Woman Who Prays Always’ – Kelly Marcum at N. C. Register
Apologetics Isn’t Dead: Cameron Bertuzzi’s Conversion to Catholicism – Word on Fire Blog
On Interior Conversation – Thomas À Kempis via Tan·Direction
Son of WW2 Polish Jews Becomes Cardinal & Archbishop of Paris: – The Five Beasts
Piety for Things – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
A Message from Purgatory – Padre Pio Press
The Book of Hours of Étienne Alleaume – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

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The True Meaning of Offer It Up with Fr. James Brent (Video) – Theology of Home Blog
Should You Share When You Suffer? – The Ruth Institute at The Stream
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Choosing to Live Gratefully – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™
Formal Vesture for Men & Women in a Parish Choir: A Solution – New Liturgical Movement
Was the Wedding at Cana Really Jesus’ First Miracle? – Msgr. Charles Pope at O. S. V.
Little Sparkle or Big Sparkle? It’s N. Y. E.! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Why are Catholic Bibles & Protestant Bibles Different? – A. M. Carlson at Catholic365
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Six Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin at N. C. Register
Dante’s Holy Women – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
Vogue Features Horrifying Stories of Chemical Abortions: I Wasn’t Properly Warned – Live Action
Therapist: Yes, Post-Abortive Women Suffer from ‘Trauma’ & ‘Complicated Grief’ – Sophia Corso

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MORNING ISSUE:
How the Peace of Christ, Bought With His Blood, Conquered My Anxious Atheist Heart – Register
Viktor Vasnetsov & the Revival of the Icon – Deacon Lawrence at The Way of Beauty
The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The “Barbarous” Sequence of the Presentation – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Idolatry of Preference – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
The Cross Divides Because It Demands a Choice – Carl E. Olson at The C. W. R.
Little Sparkle or Big Sparkle? It’s N. Y. E.! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Roots of Woke: The Devil and Bella Dodd – Joseph Serwach at Crisis Magazine
The Art of Killing a Conscience – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Virtue in Hospitality – Marissa Ranieri at Radiant Magazine
Our Lady of Guadalupe Interesting Facts – J. John Basil at Catholic365
Pregnancy Resource Centers Can Save More Lives, Says Author – Live Action

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TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  My Wife Hates the Traditional Latin Mass! – David L. Gray
2.  Protestant Comebacks When Catholics Say Peter Is Pope – Catholic Answers Magazine
3.  A Round-Up of 70+ News Stories on Pope Benedict’s Passing – Big Pulpit
4.  The Mysteries of the Mandorla in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Icon – New Liturgical Movement
5.  Deathbed Conversions Reveal Rosary’s Power, Give Hope for Fallen-Away Catholics – Register
6.  Exorcist Diary: A Parent’s Prayer – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
7.  The Real & Present Danger of Volunteers – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
8.  Some New Liturgical Gifts – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
9.  What Will Be Our Legacy? – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
10.  Hildegard & the Female Voice – Denise Trull at Dappled Things

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