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1.  Why Émile Zola Was So Frightened of Our Lady of Lourdes – Angelo Stagnaro at N. C. Register
2.  A Round-Up of 70+ News Stories on Pope Benedict’s Passing – Big Pulpit
3.  Is the Catholic Church Rethinking Contraception? [Free Link] – F. X. Rocca/Wall Street Journal
4.  From Mecca to Rome: A Conversion Story – Samuel Sweeney at First Things
5.  Islam & Protestantism Grow on Ivory Coast While Catholic Church Fades – George Neumayr
6.  Do Not Apologize for the West – Heather Mac Donald via Encounter Books
7.  Fr. Josh Johnson’s Advice If You Find Yourself Assuming the Worst of Others – Aleteia
8.  I Somehow Always Need Help – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
9.  What it is like to be a Catholic Priest in Qatar – C. Mares & E. Turk at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
10.  Counter-Reformation Churches of Rome: Sant’ Andrea della Valle – Liturgical Arts Journal

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Renewal of Catholic Education is Fueled by Families, Not Institutions – Catholic School Playbook
Little Sparkle or Big Sparkle? It’s N. Y. E.! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Feast of St. Bibiana – Denise Trull at Theology of Home Blog
Mother Teresa & the Art of the Ask – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Julia Greeley: A Secret Angel to the Poor – Jessica McAfee at epicPew

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1.  “Lord, I Love You!” Benedict XVI’s Last Words – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog
2.  The Torment of Pope Benedict – Damian Thompson at UnHerd
3.  Pope Benedict vs. the Calculating Elites – Brendan O’Neill at Sp!ked
4.  Reluctant Pontiff: The End of the Ratzinger/Benedict Era – Philip Lawler, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
5.  Benedict XVI: A Look Back at the Cat-Loving Pope’s Favorite Feline Friends – The C. W. R.
6.  A Playlist to Remember Pope Benedict XVI’s Favorite Music – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
7.  Pope Benedict My Papa – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
8.  A Tragic Pope; Great Intellect is Important; an Iron Hand Even More So – J. Manuel de Prada
9.  On the Death of Pope Benedict XVI – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
10.  First Images of Pope Emeritus Benedict Lying in State – Creative Minority Report

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11.  The Liturgical Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI – Fr. Uwe Michael Lang at Adoremus
12.  Benedict XVI: A Tribute – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
13.  Benedict’s Passing Means Conservative Catholics Lose Leading Light [Free Link] – The W. S. J.
14.  The Story Behind Pope Benedict XVI’s Red Shoes – Katie Yoder at Catholic News Agency
15.  Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – Raymond Cardinal Burke
16.  An Interview with Peter Seewald, Benedict’s Biographer – C. Olson/The Catholic World Report
17.  U. S. Cardinals React to Benedict XVI’s Death – P. Pinedo/C. N. A./The Catholic World Report
18.  A Benedict XVI Reader’s Guide – The Pillar
19.  The Great Resignations – Christian Browne via Rorate Cæli
20.  U. S. C. C. B. Liturgy Chair Offers Benedict XVI Mourning Guidance – The Pillar

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21.  Benedict XVI Is Mourned in the United Kingdom – M. Teahan at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
22.  Church’s Ex-Prosecutor on Sex Abuse Defends Benedict XVI’s Record – Jn. L. Allen, Jr./Crux
23.  Pope Benedict XVI, R. I. P. – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
24.  The Condolences of International Leaders on the Death of Benedict XVI – Zenit
25.  Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Statement on the Death of Pope Benedict XVI – A. C. Society
26.  Greatest Theologian Ever to Sit on the Chair of St. Peter – F. Sempa/The American Spectator
27.  Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: My Spiritual Testament – Vatican News
28.  God Is Love: A Reflection on Benedict XVI’s Encyclicals – James Day at Catholic Exchange
29.  Benedict XVI’s Big Decision: Can a Pope Really Just Resign? – The Pillar
30.  Was Pope Benedict XVI a Liberal, Heretic, Modernist, Apostate? [Video] – David L. Gray

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31.  Farewell, Benedict: Official Statement of the L. M. S. – J. Shaw, J.D./The Chairman’s Blog
32.  In Gratitude & in Memoriam – Benedict XVI [Video] – Gavin Ashenden
33.  The Paradox of Benedict XVI – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican Blog
34.  Great Interview with Raymond Arroyo with Pope Benedict – Fr. A. J. McDonald at Southern. . .
35.  Pope Benedict XVI & Biblical Renewal – Scott Hahn at National Catholic Register
36.  Benedict XVI, R. I. P.: He Restored the Traditional Latin Mass – Michael J. Matt/The Remnant
37.  Requiescat In Pace: He Was a Teacher – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both Blog
38.  Death of Benedict XVI Marks Passing of a ‘Pope of Ironies’ – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
39.  Thank You Pope Benedict XVI. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders Blog
40.  Benedict XVI’s Quiet Genius [Free Link] – Francis X. Maier at The Wall Street Journal

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41.  The Political Philosophy of Joseph Ratzinger – Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., at Crisis Magazine
42.  Thank You, Joseph Ratzinger! We’ll Always Miss You, Benedict XVI! – Rorate Cæli
43.  Farewell to Pope Benedict – Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire Blog
45.  Joseph Ratzinger: A Man Sent from God – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
45.  Funeral Mass of Benedict XVI to Be Held Jan. 5 – O. S. V. News
46.  Benedict XVI Knew Where to Find Meaning – Christopher Check/Catholic Answers Magazine
47.  Benedict XVI, the Pope of Surprises – John Burger at Aleteia
48.  Requiescat in Pace: Benedict XVI – Michael Warren Davis at The American Conservative
49.  Ratzinger & Liturgy, Fundamental Principles – Edward McNamara, L.C., at Zenit
50.  Leaders Across Britain React to Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict – S. Hodges/Vatican News

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51.  God Was Good to Us Giving Us Benedict XVI – Kathryn Jean Lopez at N. R. O.
52.  Why Future Generations Will Celebrate Benedict XVI – Michael Brendan Dougherty at N. R. O.
53.  Pope Benedict XVI – Santo Subito! Doctor of the Church Now! [Video] – David L. Gray
54.  Catholic Converts: Benedict Led Me to the Catholic Church – Z. Caldwell/C. N. A./The C. W. R.
55.  Is Pope Benedict XVI A Future Doctor Of The Church? – Will Wright at CatholicLink
56.  Benedict XVI’s Final Resting Place: He Will Be Buried in Vatican Crypt – N. C. Register
57.  Remembering Pope Benedict XVI’s Visit to America – J. McKeown at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
58.  Benedict & the Future of Papal Retirements – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
59.  Remembering Benedict XVI: 10 Quotes on Love, Death, Hope, Mary, & Marriage – Register
60.  Pope Benedict XVI Was a Bestselling Author [Free Link] – F. X. Rocca/The Wall Street Journal

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61.  ‘We Love Benedict’: Catholics Flock to the Vatican to Say Goodbye to Benedict – The C. W. R.
62.  Cardinals Pell, Krajewski Reflect On Pope Benedict XVI’s Legacy – P. Guzik at O. S. V. News
63.  Best Quotes on the Liturgy by Joseph Ratzinger/Benedict XVI – New Liturgical Movement
64.  The Paradoxical Pope – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
65.  Pope Francis Pays Tribute to Benedict’s Witness of Faith, Prayer, Kindness – Vatican News
66.  How the Liturgical Calendar Framed Pope Benedict’s Life – Fr. R. J. de Souza/N. C. Register
67.  Benedict: Thinker, Preacher, Saint? Scholars & Former Students Discuss Legacy – C. W. R.
68.  One of the Truly Great: Pope Benedict Passes at 95 on Last Day of 2022 – Jn. Burger/Aleteia
69.  Who was Pope Benedict XVI Named After? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
70.  Theologian of the Heart: Benedict XVI – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Imaginative. . .

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71.  Benedict XVI, “Communio,” & the Communion of Saints – Roland Millare, Ph.D.
72.  Papa Benedicto XVI, Requiescat in Pace – Th. J. Neal, Ph.D./Neal Obstat Theological Opining
73.  Benedict’s Beautiful Reflection on His Prayer in Service of the Church – S. O’Reilly/Roma. . .
74.  Truth & Love: A Catholic Convert Reflects on Benedict XVI – Gary Houchens at Missio Dei
75.  Benedict’s Books: Unpacking the Late Pope’s Theological Impact – J. Liedl at N. C. Register
76.  Thousands Gather to Pay Final Respects to Body of Benedict XVI – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
77.  Canadian Catholic Leaders Pay Tribute to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI – N. C. Register
78.  Benedict Promoted Traditional Faith, Contended with Sex-Abuse Crisis [Free Link] – W. S. J.
79.  Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI: A Life in Pictures – National Catholic Register
80.  Cardinal Müller: Benedict Will Be Remembered as a True Doctor of the Church – Register

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1.  Exorcist Diary: Do Demons Always Lie? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
2.  Western Media Told Me that Hungary is Not Free, They are Wrong – Ch. Szabo at MercatorNet
3.  Invincible Ignorance Is Not a Ticket to Heaven – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers
4.  Conscience is Not Feeling – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
5.  Who was Nicknamed the “Soldier Saint”? – Get Fed™
6.  Six-Flags Over Colorado’s Catholicism – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
7.  Help Young People Stay Catholic, Donate to Inheritance Pilgrimages – Steve Ray
8.  Faith & Fundamentals Are Key to ‘Blue Ribbon’ Catholic Schools – Sus. Klemond/N. C. Register
9.  How to Conquer Temptation Immediately, by St. Alphonsus – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
10.  The Life of St. Nicholas in a Renaissance Altarpiece – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

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11.  “I Believe, Help My Unbelief!” The Story of How I Converted to Catholicism – Stephanie Brady
12.  St. Juan Diego – Denise Trull at Theology of Home Blog
13.  What is an Indulgence? – Matthew Martinez at Catholic365
14.  Pro-T. L. M. Strategies in the Era of “Traditionis Custodes” – Kwasniewski, Ph.D./One Peter 5
15.  Scientists can’t Explain why Guadalupe Tilma hasn’t Decayed – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
16.  Our Pick of the Films of 2022 – Michael Cook at MercatorNet
17.  The Seven Pillars of Western Civilization – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
18.  The Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail Against Your Marriage – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
19.  Ignatius of Loyola’s Secret Formula for Raising Millions – B. Sokolowski/Catholic Fundraiser
20.  Struggling with Vices? Give This a Read. . . – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaiss. . .

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The Traditional Mass at the Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy – Joseph Shaw, J.D.
Demystify the Demystifiers – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

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. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
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1.  Six-Flags Over Colorado’s Catholicism – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
2.  “I Believe, Help My Unbelief!” The Story of How I Converted to Catholicism – Stephanie Brady
3.  Struggling with Vices? Give This a Read. . . – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance. . .
4.  Our Pick of the Films of 2022 – Michael Cook at MercatorNet
5.  How to Conquer Temptation Immediately, by St. Alphonsus – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
6.  Scientists can’t Explain why Guadalupe Tilma hasn’t Decayed – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
7.  The Seven Pillars of Western Civilization – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
8.  On the Hidden Mercy of the Tilma of Guadalupe – Msgr. Ch. Pope at Catholic Spiritual Direction
9.  The Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail Against Your Marriage – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
10.  No Eucharistic Revival Without Contrition for 2020 – Rachel Cecilia Stella at Missio Dei

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11.  Pro-T. L. M. Strategies in the Era of “Traditionis Custodes” – Kwasniewski, Ph.D./One Peter 5
12.  Demystify the Demystifiers – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
13.  Catechism in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz begins Today, January 1st – The C. W. R.
14.  The Traditional Mass at the Oxford University Catholic Chaplaincy – Joseph Shaw, J.D.
15.  How to Fix Lukewarm Souls? – Tony Jesse at Catholic365
16.  Praying the Rosary with Sacred Art: An interview with Fr. Lawrence Lew, O.P. – The C. W. R.
17.  Friends Or Family, Which is More Important? A Catholic Perspective – Catholic365
18.  1 Out of 4 Countries Used Force to Impede Religious Practice During Pandemic – Zenit
19.  What is Culture? – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
20.  Perseverance in Prayer – Fr. Jean Baptiste Saint-Jure, S.J., at Tan·Direction

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Updated: Pope Benedict XVI is Doing Quite Poorly, Pray for Him! – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘We Must Keep Awake’ – Nigerians Mourn 40 Christians Killed in Muslim Attack – The Pillar
Nigerian Nun Sounds Alarm on Anti-Christian Attacks, Blasts Vatican Silence – Crux
A Simple Change in the Code of Canon Law is Needed – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
The Spiritual War on Children & the Family – Jack Rigert at Catholic Exchange
The Prayer Book of St. Thomas Becket Found! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Little Sparkle or Big Sparkle? It’s N. Y. E.! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Five (Cautious) Vatican Predictions for 2023 – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
The Pavone Debacle – One Mad Mom
Courage for 2023 – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Why the First Jesuit Pope Should Be the Last One – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
Celebrating 110 Years of Our Sunday Visitor & the Future of Catholic News – Our Sunday Visitor
Lukewarm Mediocrity, Duplicitous Hypocrisy, & Media Deflections Regarding Rupnik – L. Chapp
The Monastery Where Benedict XVI Lives – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
The Fr. Rupnik Affair Is Really Bad for Pope Francis – Michael Brendan Dougherty at N. R. O.
Benedict XVI’s Last Time before a Microphone – Aleteia
Mother Teresa & the Art of the Ask – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Storm Is Coming When Benedict Dies – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Rupnik Scandal: Leading Canonist Dissects Handling of Startling Case – Diane Montagna
A Reasonable Argument for the Existence of Purgatory, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register
Statement about Fr. Rupnik from the Diocese of Rome Raises More Questions – Ch. R. Altieri
Orthodoxy’s Divisions Offer Glimmers of Hope for Healing With Catholicism – Fr. R. de Souza/Reg
Woman Arrested While Praying Silently Outside Abortuory Charged with ‘Intimidation’ – C. N. A.
Metropolitan Opera to Perform Francis Poulenc’s Powerful Dialogues of the Carmelites – C. W. R.
Catacombs, Capitulation & the Catholic Church in China – Joseph Pearce at N. C. Register
The Rock Relic of St. Stephen – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Priest in Spain Who Preached on the Affective Disorder of Homosexuality Harassed – C. W. R.
Ask Father: Are there Still “Partial Indulgences”? Notes on Indulgences in General – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Blood of the Martyrs in China – Anthony E. Clark at Catholic Answers Magazine
Site Where Jesus Healed Blind Man Will Be Open To Public – Sam. Kamman/The Christian Post
2022 was the Worst Year for the Catholic Church in Nicaragua – W. S. Silva/C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Where Did Name ‘Jesus’ Come From? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Montréal Demands Police Officers Remove Michael the Archangel Insignia, Or Else – C. M. R.
Durandus on the Sunday within the Octave of Christmas – New Liturgical Movement
Vatican Agency Pays Tribute to 18 Missionaries Killed in 2022 – C. N. S. via Our Sunday Visitor
We Need Holy Families – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
Report Tallies 2022 Abductions & Murders of Catholic Leaders – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Two Paintings by Murillo for the Feast of the Holy Family – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
The Patriarch Behind Vladimir Putin [Free Link] – Tunku Varadarajan at The Wall Street Journal
A Holy Family – Deacon Mark Mueller at Missio Dei
Saint of the Day Quote: St. Egwin of Evesham – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Theosophy: An Old Error In New Packaging – Greg Cook at Catholic Exchange
Does God Want You to Move to a Pro-Life State? – E. Christian Brugger at N. C. Register
Gavin Ashenden: Royal Family becoming a Multi-Faith Monarchy [Twitter] – GB News
Ifs & Buts – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Why St. Paul VI Started the World Day of Peace on January 1 – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Whoopi Goldberg’s Warped View of the Holocaust – Mark Goldfeder at Jewish Journal
Death Called While You Were Out – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
Symbols of the Season: The Owl & The Christmas Mouse – Sarah J. Pedrozo at Catholic365
If Saints Were Superheroes – Seth Evangelho at Ignitum Today
Why the Minichurch is the Latest Trend in Protestantism – Bob Smietana/Religion News Service
Classic, Contemporary, & Controversy: The 2022 Public Discourse Book List – R. J. Snell/E. Allen
About That ‘Immaculate Reception’ [Free Link] – Patrick Gray at The Wall Street Journal

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1.  “The Best Books I Read in 2022” – The Catholic World Report
2.  Escape from Communism: Bella Dodd Conversion Story – Ma. Nicholas, M.D./P. Kengor, Ph.D.
3.  Sola Scriptura: An Epilogue – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
4.  Story of St. Ambrose Rebuking Emperor Theodosius for Crimes Against Life – Msgr. Ch. Pope
5.  God Alone is Above Her – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
6.  How a Village in Spain Helped a Young Japanese Girl become a Nun – Dolors Massot/Aleteia
7.  Canticle of Confidence – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
8.  Where Did Candy Canes Come From? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
9.  Follow Matthew Hazell’s Work on Facebook – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10.  Putting the “Milan” in “Ambrose of. . .” – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both Blog

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11.  A Secret Letter to Leo XIII – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
12.  Mueller on That Flag – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
13.  Caroling Catholic Nuns Surprise Holiday Shoppers in Downtown Boston – N. C. Register
14.  Suffer The Little Kiddies – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
15.  How Could the Holy House of Mary in Nazareth have Ended Up in Loreto, Italy? – The C. W. R.
16.  How This Ukrainian Song Became a Christmas Carol You Know & Love – N. C. Register
17.  Things the Bible Doesn’t Tell You About The Christmas Story – The Catholic Gentleman
18.  The Qur’an Denies the Historical Fact of Jesus’s Crucifixion & Death – Catholic460.com
19.  12 Ingenious Storage Lessons from the Shakers – Annie Quigley at The Organized Home
20.  A Mirror of Christmas – The Happily Married Couple – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand

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1.  Mueller on That Flag – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
2.  A Secret Letter to Leo XIII – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
3.  Caroling Catholic Nuns Surprise Holiday Shoppers in Downtown Boston – N. C. Register
4.  Suffer The Little Kiddies – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
5.  How Could the Holy House of Mary in Nazareth have Ended Up in Loreto, Italy? – The C. W. R.
6.  Something Really Difficult This Christmas? We have 550 Monasteries to Pray for You – Aleteia
7.  The Qur’an Denies the Historical Fact of Jesus’s Crucifixion & Death – Catholic460.com
8.  Frank Capra ‘Earned His Wings’ With ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ – Jay Copp at N. C. Register
9.  12 Ingenious Storage Lessons from the Shakers – Annie Quigley at The Organized Home
10.  Things the Bible Doesn’t Tell You About The Christmas Story – The Catholic Gentleman

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11.  In Search Of The Real St. Nicholas’ Deep Roots In Turkey – Kim Lawton at Religion Unplugged
12.  The Altar & Relics of St. Syrus of Pavia – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
13.  The Religious Origins of the Greeting “Merry Christmas!” – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
14.  How This Ukrainian Song Became a Christmas Carol You Know & Love – N. C. Register
15.  Reflections on the Chesterton Carol – Mark Nowakowski at Benedict XVI Institute
16.  Marian Misunderstandings At Christmastide – Laura Ricketts at epicPew
17.  The True Story of St. Nicholas Excavations in Turkey Highlight Intriguing History – Register
18.  What’s the Tradition of the Christmas “Oplatki” Wafer? – Get Fed™
19.  Winter Cherries & the Gift of Christmas – John Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft
20.  Sleigh Ride – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

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1.  Things the Bible Doesn’t Tell You About The Christmas Story – The Catholic Gentleman
2.  How This Ukrainian Song Became a Christmas Carol You Know & Love – N. C. Register
3.  What’s the Tradition of the Christmas “Oplatki” Wafer? – Get Fed™
4.  The True Story of St. Nicholas Excavations in Turkey Highlight Intriguing History – Register
5.  Marian Misunderstandings At Christmastide – Laura Ricketts at epicPew
6.  Reflections on the Chesterton Carol – Mark Nowakowski at Benedict XVI Institute
7.  The Religious Origins of the Greeting “Merry Christmas!” – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
8.  Praying For The Souls This Christmas – Susan Tassone at Spirit Daily Blog
9.  12 Ingenious Storage Lessons from the Shakers – Annie Quigley at The Organized Home
10.  Winter Cherries & the Gift of Christmas – John Cuddeback, Ph.D., at Life Craft

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1.  12 Ingenious Storage Lessons from the Shakers – Annie Quigley at The Organized Home
2.  Why is Bethlehem Called “the City of David”? – Get Fed™
3.  Sleigh Ride – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
4.  10 True-To-Life Christmas Miracles – Alex Mercer at ListVerse
5.  ‘Silent Night’ Put Town on Map; Chapel Memorializing Carol Draws Tourists – Our Sunday Vstr
6.  Hail Mary, Conceived Without Sin – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
7.  Newman & Augustine on the Meaning of Christmas – Russell Shaw at Aleteia
8.  Teaching The Real Meaning Of Christmas In Family Life – Anne DeSantis at epicPew
9.  Rejoice With Those Who Rejoice at Christmas, & Weep With Those Who Weep – N. C. Register
10.  This Christmas. . . Reconcile with your Neighbor – George Calleja at Catholic365

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. . .it’s Sunday, attend Christmas Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
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1.  Which Christmas Carol was Written by a Saint? – Get Fed™
2.  “The House of Christmas” – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
3.  The Suspected Meaning of the “12 Days of Christmas,” a Catholic Legend – ChurchPOP
4.  Do Frankincense & Myrrh Chase Away Evil? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
5.  Merry Christmas, According to the Letter to the Hebrews – Jf. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
6.  Why is Christmas on December 25? – Jon Sorenson at Catholic Answers Magazine
7.  Tabernacle of Stone that Sheltered the Savior – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
8.  A Mirror of Christmas – The Happily Married Couple – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
9.  This Santa Rides a Camel around Jerusalem Every Year, Here’s Why – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
10.  Reflect on the Astonishing Mystery of Christmas – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

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1.  Christmas Eve with the Von Trapp Family – Maria Augusta Von Trapp at Catholic Exchange
2.  Answers to a “Pagan Christmas” – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Ignitum Today
3.  Three Kings & Star of Bethlehem: The Mystical Revelations of Therese Neumann – Mystics. . .
4.  How Midnight Mass Begins with a Special Proclamation – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
5.  Putting the Christmas Back in Christ – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
6.  Christ Was Really Born on December 25 – Taylor Marshall, Ph.D./The Splendor of the Church
7.  How Do We Know Where Jesus Was Born? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
8.  Dispelling Some Common Myths About Christmas – Jimmy Akin at Our Sunday Visitor
9.  And Who Were The Shepherds? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
10.  Isaiah 11: Messianic Prophecy 700 Years Before the Birth of Jesus – Myra Kahn Adams
11.  St. Francis & the Story of the First Nativity Scene – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
12.  Was the Star of Bethlehem a U. F. O. – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
13.  St. Nicholas is Coming to Town: the Real Story – Christopher B. Warner at The C. W. R.

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TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Texas Priest Hears Confessions for 18 Hours Straight Before Christmas – ChurchPOP
2.  Only One Bishop Has the Courage to Denounce the Unjust Laicization of Frank Pavone – C. C.
3.  Pope Francis Targets Traditionalists for Christmas – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
4.  The Abyssal Eyes of Father Rupnik – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  To Obey or Not to Obey. . .That is the Question – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
6.  A Scene from Hell – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Nigeria Muslim Terror Attacks Kill 46 Christians – Fr. Justine John Dyikuk at The Pillar
8.  Take Advantage of Travel to Practice Catholic Traditions – Genesius at Catholic Stand
9.  Catholic Books to Give & Read – Becky Roach at CatholicLink
10.  Feliz Navidad from Groomer Grandpa – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

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11.  Praying in England: Breaking the Law From the Inside Out – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
12.  Portraits From a Hong Kong Prison Cell: Postcards for Jimmy Lai This Christmas – Register
13.  Wokeism before Wokeism was Invented: Monty Python 1979 – Steve Ray at Defenders of. . .
14.  Rupnik Remains Consultor at Key Vatican Depts Despite Excommunication – The Pillar
15.  Catholic College Honors Pro-Abortion Yamiche Alcindor with “Ethics” Award – C. M. R.
16.  420 Church Attacks in Four Years, but Most Americans Unaware – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
17.  Kari Lake Trial Done: Waiting for Decision – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
18.  Nun: ‘Rupnik Was Egocentric & Humiliating’ – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
19.  Now That Is Dry Humor – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
20.  Priests are Increasingly Conservative as Faithful Grow More Liberal [Free Link] – The W. S. J.

Advent:
Skipping Church on Sunday, Because It’s Christmas? – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./N. C. Register
Mary Christmas! – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Mary Traveled to the Hill Country. . . – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Close Out Advent with the Infant of Prague Christmas Novena – M. J. Lichens/Catholic Exchange
Jesus as the Center of History – Richard DeClue, Ph.D., at Word on Fire Blog
Five Reasons We Need a Savior – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission Blog
Five Tips for Making Christmas Vacation More Christ-Centered – Integrated Catholic Life™
The Art of Advent: The Meeting of Mary & Elisabeth – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange

Christendom:
What Does It Mean to be Laicized, Defrocked, or Dismissed from the Clerical State? – The C. W. R.
Rupnik Mosaics Stand in U. S. Chapels, Amid Priest Artist Abuse Scandal – The Pillar
Christmas & China at the End of 2022 – Anthony E. Clark, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report

America:
Against the Fundamentalist Attack on Christmas – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
St. Ignatius of Loyola’s Secret Formula for Raising Millions – B. Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
2022 Brings Clarity: There’s No Mistaking the Attacks on Family – J. R. Morse at N. C. Register
Place Your Order for Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests – U. S. P. S.
Catholic Groups Gear Up to Shelter Record Number of Migrants Amid Texas Freeze – Register

Britannia:
In England, Silent Prayer Can Be A Crime – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Say – No- to the Queering of Carols, YouTube [Video] – Gavin Ashenden
Only Grinches Steal Christmas: U. K. Atheist Trashes Christmas – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Culture:
If it Looks Good on Sale Now, it Will Look as Good Later – Meghan A. Styling, Catholic Mōdê Blog

Evangelization:
One Surgeon’s Epiphany, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Bet You Can’t Pronounce This Saint’s Name – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
Lessons from English Lessons about Teaching the Faith – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
If You Are Looking For Contemporary Saints – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
The Saint Who Was Never Born, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Saint of the Day Quote: Ten Martyrs of Crete – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic

Free Enterprise:
Catholic Men’s Gifts – Becky Roach at CatholicLink
Catholic Gifts for Women – Becky Roach at CatholicLink

Politics:
Joe Biden Delivers Christmas Address Without Saying the Word ‘Jesus’ – Ch. Spiering/Breitbart
Kamala Harris Links Griswold to Obergefell – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Spirituality:
Right-Hand Man – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand
Whether to Just Accept or Embrace – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
The Joy of Helping Someone in Ministry – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand

Books:
‘Blood, Fire & Gold’ Review: When Queens Go A-Courting [Free Link] – Allan Massie at The W. S. J.

Liturgy:
Paleochristian Baptismal Pools from Roman Tunisia – Liturgical Arts Journal

Sacred Scripture:
Lot Offers the Mob His Daughters & Is Righteous, & More Links – Tito Edwards/N. C. Register
Mary Speaks, Zechariah Remains Quiet – Michael Lofton at Catholic Answers Magazine

St. Blogs:
A Very Cold War Christmas – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

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