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MORNING ISSUE:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
Bonus: Eucharistic Miracles witnessed by two Doctors of the Church – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
How We Treat the Poor in Age Reveals Something About Ourselves – David Mills at N. C. Register
Padre Pio’s Powerful Healing Prayer – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Prayer Secures God’s Blessings on Our Labors – Tan Books Editors at Tan·Direction
Rising From Covid Coma, He Becomes A Priest – Catholic News Agency
Now is the Time to Pray! – Deacon Mark Mueller at Missio Dei
Did You Know St. Cecilia’s Husband was also a Saint & Martyr? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Perseverance – Those Catholic Men
FOCUS Missionary Named “Servant of God,” Canonization Cause Officially Opened – ChurchPOP
One Surgeon’s Epiphany – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
Forgiveness & Redemption – Daniel Mark at Catholic365

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MORNING ISSUE:
A Shower of Grace through the Miraculous Medal – Mary Beth Bracy at Catholic Exchange
Two Flags; Two Wars; Two Poets – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Video of Priest Crying During Mass Went Viral – Pilar Velilla Flores at Aleteia
The New Faces of Persecution Against Christians in Europe – Solène Tadié at N. C. Register
Why the Welsh Alphabet Has No ”K” Because of the Bible – George Ryan at uCatholic
A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Plumbing the Depths of a Dozen Works of Classic Literature – P. Senz/The Catholic World Report
It Was Homosexual Abuse – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
There’s Something About Women & Emily Blunt Knows It – Elle Purnell at The Federalist
How Catholics Should Respond to Suicide Survivors – Christopher J. Brennan, Esq./Crisis
‘He’s Got a Gun!’ Bystander Arrested for Misgendering Non-Binary Shooter (Satire) – Babylon Bee

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  These 10 Epic Memes Honoring the Mother of God Will Totally Make Your Day – ChurchPOP
2.  Top Theologians, Catholic Jurists Meet in Rome to Respond to Pontifical Acad. for Life – Zenit
3.  Gay Grooming – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4.  Fr. Rupnik Update & Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith (Tweet) – Diane Montagna
5.  The Media Scapegoat Catholicism for the Club Q Shooting (Free) – The Wall Street Journal
6.  Expert in Fight Against Abuse: Dicastery Must Respond Regarding Fr. Rupnik – N. C. Register
7.  Inside Poland’s Far-Right’s Catholic Revival – Mateusz Mazzini at UnHerd
8.  Like a Row of Dominoes: An Analysis of the Latest Vatican Appointments – N. C. Register
9.  And the Word of the Day is Stochastic Terrorism – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
10.  Rupnik’s 10 Top Works, Now in Question (Translated) – Vida Nueva Digital

Year of the Eucharist:
St. Peter Eymard on Eucharistic Revival – Padre Pio Press

Advent:
Three Free Virtual Retreats to Help You have a Great Advent – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
On St. Joseph During Advent – Susanna Parent at Radiant Magazine
A “Hail Mary Pass” for Advent – David L. Alexander at Man With Black Hat

Christendom:
Alternative to Abortion for Extremely Sick Pre-Borns Gaining Traction – Jn. Burger/Aleteia
Who is Fr. Marko Rupnik, the Jesuit Priest & Artist Accused of Abuse? – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Despite More Attacks On Christians, US Removed Nigeria f/Religious Freedom Watch List – RU

America:
‘Respect for Marriage Act’ May Have Dire Effects for Defenders of Traditional Marriage – Register
Exposing Woke Politics & Child Harm in the American Academy of Pediatrics – Leila Marie Lawler
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Are U. S. Bishops Complicit in the Trafficking of Migrant Children? – Complicit Clergy
New Study Reveals Catholic Charities Facilitating Biden’s Border Crisis – Complicit Clergy

Great Britain:
U. K. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Banning Prayer, Protests at Abortion Facilities – Register

Culture:
Annals of L. G. B. T. Institutional Capture – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Kirk Cameron Banned from Libraries, Drag Queens Invited – C. M. R.
Being Authentic in the Struggle Against Abortion – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand

Politics:
Sen. Tom Cotton with Woke C. E. O. is a Must See – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Sam Brinton, A Fraud Our Media Helped Create – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Brittney Griner & America’s Trade Deficit – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
R. N. C. Chair Ronna McDaniel Must Go – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
Can Congress Reach a Last-Minute Agreement to Resurrect the Child Tax Credit? – I. F. S.

Religion:
The Islamic World’s Uyghur Silence – Charlotte Lawson at The Dispatch

Philosophy:
Is God’s Existence a “Hypothesis”? – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Sacred Scripture:
How Scripture Teaches the Immaculate Conception – Matthew Leonard

Spirituality:
Eight Things You Need to Know About the Immaculate Conception – Jimmy Akin/N. C. Register

Education:
Time for Religious Charter Schools – Nicole Stelle Garnett at City Journal

Theology:
What the Immaculate Conception Means – Fr. Steve Grunow at Word On Fire Blog

Liturgy:
Liturgical Notes on the Immaculate Conception – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Art:
Explore the Immaculate Conception through Art in Video Series on Faith & Beauty – The C. W. R.

Sacred Tradition:
On Missing Advent Traditions, & the Immaculate Conception – Emily C. Hurt at Ignitum Today
Perfect Man Perfect Mother – The Meaning of the Immaculate Conception – Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Feel Good Story of the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Professor Unveils Hidden Meaning in Ancient “Immaculate Conception” Painting – ChurchPOP
2.  U. S. Bishops Back Bill for Paid Abortion Leave – Katie Yoder at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
3.  Prominent Jesuit Artist is Catholicism’s Latest Icon to Fall from Grace – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
4.  Requiescat In Pace: Kirstie Alley – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Pope Fails to Respond to Confirmed Sex Abuse of Nuns by Prominent Jesuit Priest – Cthlc Cltr
6.  A Critical Opinion on Pope Francis – David L. Gray
7.  An Answer that Left a Newsie Speechless! – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Reuters Exposes Massive Rape & Forced Abortion Campaigns in Nigeria – The C. W. R.
9.  Diversity & Inclusion in the Catholic Church? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
10.  Woke Corporations Can Pound Sand – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Advent:
Hold Back on Christmas Songs, & Do Penance – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Ways to be more Mindful of Those who Suffer during the Advent & Beyond – Catholic365
The Art of Advent: St. John the Baptist Preaching – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange

Synod on Synodality:
Faithful Catholics Need Not Apply – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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

Christendom:
Jesuits-Friends of Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Forgotten Customs of the Immaculate Conception – Matthew Plese at One Peter 5
Priest’s Perfect Response When Criticized for Having Lots of Kids, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Top Catholics Coalesce for ‘The Great Big Christmas Show’ by UST MAX Studios – Ignitum Today
More People Are Demanding to Be ‘Debaptized’ — Here’s What’s Wrong With That – N. C. Register
Why You Should Wear the Brown Scapular – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To Rome Blog
Journos Contradict Allegations of ‘Cover Up’ Against JP2 Before He Was Pope – The C. W. R.
Don’t Let Protestant Apologists Drag You to Their Turf, & More Links – Tito Edwards at Register
The Primacy of Mary as Immaculate Conception – Fr. Serafino M. Lanzetta at Rorate Cæli
December 8; The Immaculate Conception – John Roskoski at Catholic365

America:
Is There No Room at the Inn for Catholic Teachers in Catholic Schools Today? – Crisis Magazine
If Only Teachers Could Marry Part MMDCCLXV – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Michigan Church Sues State Over Right to Hire Staff Committed to Catholic Teachings – CWR
Christian Pro-Family Group Denied Access to Virginia Restaurant Because of Values – CWR
After Visitation, What’s Next for Stika & Knoxville? How Long could It Take – JD Flynn/Pillar
Baltimore Seals Documents Related to Report on Clerical Sexual Abuse – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
‘Of Boundless Space & New Destinies’: Apollo 17 & Exploring God’s Creation – N. C. Register

Europe:
German Bishops-Backed Website Unwittingly Pushes Heterodoxy – Ed Pentin at N. C. Register
The Miracle that Made the Immaculate Virgin Patroness of Spain & Its Infantry – The C. W. R.

China:
Pope Francis Owes Catholics In China An Apology – H. Raleigh/The Federalist/Complicit Clergy

Culture:
Sort of Like Being a Male Lesbian? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Books:
New Book Dispels Sexual Confusion thru Christ’s Teachings, Real-life Testimonies – Ignitum Tdy

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
New E. W. T. N. Film on St. Bernadette Is Latest Programming on Marian Apparitions – Register
Father Stu Reborn: Back in the Theaters, With Family-Friendly Language – N. C. Register

Sacred Scripture:
What does the Bible say about Mary’s Immaculate Conception? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Politics:
Hobbs the Censor – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Sacred Tradition:
The Immaculate Conception & Other Conceptions – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Computer Dependent Society – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Vatican Trial Reveals Secret Message – Nicole Winfield at A. P. News
2.  Bishop Strickland is Not Suicidal – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  A Different Kind of Catholicism? – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at The Catholic Thing
4.  Jesuit Artist Fr. Rupnik’s Ministry Restricted Following Reports of Abuse Allegations – C. W. R.
5.  Catholic Student Center Threatened – Joe Burkas at Catholic News Agency
6.  My Anecdotal Evidence of the Plusses & Minuses of the Pre-Vatican II Church – Fr. McDonald
7.  The Inevitable Death of Social Media – T. J. Burdick, O.P., at Catholic Exchange
8.  Catholic Activists in Africa Join Anti-Disney Push Over Pro-Sodomy Agenda – Crux
9.  The Serious Difference between a “Human Being” & a “Human Person” – Sh. Kenney/C. W. R.
10.  “I Refuse to Comply!” Christians Refuse to Remove Nativity Scene from Park – C. M. R.

Year of the Eucharist:
Fr. Peter Stravinskas: How to Really Pursue a Eucharistic Revival (Podcast) – Respect Life Radio

Advent:
As an Advent Lesson, Stress the Importance of the Funeral Mass – Fr. Jeffrey Kirby at Crux
A Good Queen in Purgatory, The Best Catholic Advent Resources, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Singles! Advent is Our Time – Lyn Hale at Ignitum Today
Advent: Cooking & Fasting – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Exchange

Christendom:
Behind the Headlines: What’s the Real State of Play in the Vatican Financial Trial? – The Pillar
Catholic Priest Compares Advent to New Year’s Eve Hedonist Celebrations – David L. Gray
Ukraine, the Pivot of Francis; In Support of the Armed Struggle of a Martyr People – Sdr. Magister
Catholic Guidelines for Science: Catholic Teaching on Designer Babies – Bob Kurland, Ph.D.
The History & Forms of the Christian Altar, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Europe:
Russian Soldiers Capture 3rd Catholic Priest to Extract Secrets of Confession from Them – Zenit
Ukrainian Churches Unable To Function As Russian Forces Arrest Priests – Religion Unplugged
Machine Guns in the Monastery of the Kiev Caves: Can Reporters Find Sources for Facts? – G. R.
Italy’s Southern Bishops Gear Up to Support Anti-Mafia Priests – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

India:
‘My Day Begins at 2:30 am’: An Interview with India’s Hermit-Bishop – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Great Britain:
England & Wales: The State of Priestly Vocations in 2022 – Elizabeth Owens at Zenit

America:
Keep Your Parish Safe With These Essential Tips – Bob Casar at CatholicLink
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Bad Lockdown Conscience – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
SCOTUS Takes Case of Christian Website Designer Targeted ‘cuz She Won’t Push ‘SSM’ – Reg
The Christmas Answer to the Midterm ‘Abortion’ Elections – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Five Ways the Biden Administration Is Attempting to Expand Abortion – L. Brown at N. C. Register

Canada:
Canadian Veteran Offered Assisted Suicide After Asking for Wheelchair Help – The C. W. R.
Canadian Doctor Has Killed More Than 400 People by Euthanasia – LifeNews.com

Ireland:
The Rescue of a Live Nativity Scene Speaks Volumes about Christmas – Cerith Gardiner/Aleteia

Middle-East:
The ‘Small C’ Catholic Church in Qatar – Luther Ray Abel at N. R. O.

Africa:
Human-Rights Commission ‘Outraged’ as State Dept Excludes Nigeria from Watchlist – C. W. R.

Politics:
Bishop Strickland Calls Out Chillary as “Evil Woman” – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Five Reasons I Moved to Florida – Michael Wilkerson at RealClearFlorida
Democrats Bid Farewell to Their Censor – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jane’s Revenge Threatens Pro-Lifers at 2 Locations, No Worry, Cops All Over It, Right – C. M. R.
God Doesn’t Care about Our Politics the Way You Think He Does – David Mills/Our Sunday Visitor
If Nazis Won WW2, Europe Today Would Look Like . . . Communist China – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
It Doesn’t Stop in the Womb – Michael Warren Davis at The American Conservative
“Listen To The Science!” Is Scientism. . . – W. M. Briggs, Ph.D.

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
New Documentary Tries to Portray Johnny Cash as Christian Role Model, Why It Fails – R. U.

Books:
The Exorcism Files: Off the Shelf with Adam Blai (Podcast) – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Vatican Swiss Guard Slayings back in Spotlight with New Book – Nicole Winfield at A. P. News

Liturgy:
It Isn’t ‘Hard-Right Rhetoric’ Drawing Catholics to the TLM, No Matter What NYT Says – C. Benton
A Brief Review of the History, Function & Forms of the Prelatial Faldstool – Liturgical Arts Journal

Culture:
The Legacy of Feminism – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Shrinking American Motherhood: 1-in-6 Women in their 40s have Never given Birth – MrctrNet

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Ex-Anglican Bishop Leaves His Ordination Due to Pope & Cancelled Catholics – G. Ashenden
2.  The Pope’s Shameless Coddling of the Chicoms – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
3.  Cardinal Cupich Removes Pieta Statue from Parish While Faithful Arrested – Complicit Clergy
4.  Heterodox Robert Mickens Sounds Alarm on Pope Francis’ Cognitive Decline – Fr. McDonald
5.  Monastic Decline & the Loss that Goes with It – James Jeffrey at The Catholic World Report
6.  Biden Admin Waives Supreme Court Review in Key Transgender Fight – RealClearPolicy
7.  California Diocese to Join Growing List of U. S. Catholic Bankruptcies – John Lavenburg/Crux
8.  Apparition of the Angel of Peace – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
9.  Trudeau Purging Christmas From Canada – Brad Salzberg at Cultural Action Party of Canada
10.  Atlanta Priest Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage Act That Will Persecute Christians – Cmp Clr
Bonus:  A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Advent:
A Simple Devotion for Starting Advent Right – Fr. H. Barbour, O.Præm., at Catholic Answers
The Advent of Father Alfred Delp, Slain for Defying the Nazis – Regis Martin at N. C. Register
Being a Christ-Bearer in Dark Times – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
Advent in Miniature – Nicene Guy at Ignitum Today
Photos: Vatican Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony 2022 – C. Mares at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Be Bold. Be Local. – Phillip Hadden at Missio Dei

Synod on Synodality:
German Synod Designed to Create ‘Pressure’ on Church, Founding President Says – The Pillar

Second Vatican Council:
The Eastern Orthodox Never Had a Vatican II – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Christendom:
Anathema to the Heretics! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Vatican Awaits Results of Cardinal Maradiaga & Honduras’ Catholic University Case – Ed Pentin
Pope Francis: It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Vatican Buzzing with Conspiracy Theories as Hackers Take Down Pope’s Website – Daily Beast
Musk’s Twitter Still Silencing Catholics (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The Trouble with Bishops’ Conferences – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Presenting Happiness: ‘Box of Joy’ Project Brings Smiles – Joseph Pronechen at N. C. Register
Russia Blocks Roads to the Vatican, both Literally & Diplomatically – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Pope Francis: The Church Has a Duty to Welcome People with Disabilities – N. C. Register

Canada:
Canadian Doctors Dying at 4x Prior Rate Under 40, 8x Prior Rate Under 30 – Eponymous Flower

Europe:
Belgians Increasingly Ask to be “Un-Baptized” – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
German, Belgian Visits to the Vatican a ‘Tale of Two Countries’ – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Zelensky Will Crackdown on Moscow-Affiliated Orthodox Church in Ukraine – The Pillar

America:
Can Colorado Tell Lorie Smith & 303 Creative What to Say? (Free) – The Wall Street Journal
10-Year-Old World’s Youngest Opera Singer’s Stunning Ave Maria, & More Links – Tito Edwards
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
U. S. Bishops Respond to Passage of Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Act – P. Pinedo/C. N. A./N. C. Register
Servant of God Joseph Dutton, Hawaii’s Third Saint? – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog
Building Catholic Utopias? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
USCCB Ed. Chair Speaks Out on Catholic Schools Embracing ‘Sinful’ Gender Ideology – Register
Murder of Louisiana Priest & Assistant Confirmed, Believed to be Random – The Pillar
Vermont to Allow Religious Schools to Use State Assistance After Settling Lawsuit – Register
Magi “Traumatized” after being Asked where They came from (Satire) – Eccles Is Saved

China:
As Cardinal Zen & Jimmy Lai Cases Attest, Vatican Must Change Course with China – Register
Has the Vatican’s Dialogue with China Reached Its Limits? – Christopher White

Australia:
The Brittany Higgins Case Shows the Fragile State of Australian Justice – M. Powell/MercatorNet

Africa:
Despite Incessant Attacks, Nigerian Catholics Keep Their Faith – M. Kim/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Athletics:
The Ridiculous Game, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Nation Relieved To No Longer Have To Pretend To Like Soccer (Satire) – The Babylon Bee

Politics:
Ilhan Omar Arrives At Capitol Decked Out In Yeezy Gear (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
Rigged Election – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Taibbi, Twitter, & The Narrative-Makers – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Serious Idiocy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Non-Religious Tilt Heavily Toward Democrats – Peter Smith at A. P. News

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
A Movie Not to Miss: Devotion – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners

Liturgy:
A Magnificent Pulpit Dedicated to St. Andrew – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Understanding Liturgical Reform – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
An Academic Discussion of the Two Forms of the Latin Rite (Video) – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Spirituality:
The Patron Saint of People with Abusive Fathers – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Purpose Of Fasting & Sacrifice – Luke Brown at CatholicLink

Religion:
Perfect Storm Before & After COVID: Do Churches have $ for Missions & Charity – Get Religion

Education:
Catholic Guidelines for Science: The Church Shouldn’t Judge Scientific Merit – Bob Kurland, Ph.D.

Obituary:
David Lloyd, Requiescat in Pace – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at The Chairman’s Blog

Books:
Davies on Classical Theism & Divine Freedom – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Etc. . .:
Announcement: LatinMass.com to Double T. L. M. Worldwide – Jacob Tate at One Peter 5

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Saint Tony the Finder – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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MORNING ISSUE:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
Bonus:  Apparition of the Angel of Peace – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
Humbling Oneself – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei
How Sharing in the Body of Christ can Lighten Your Sufferings – Susanna Parent at Radiant
Popular Book Shows How “Holy Ambition” in Ordinary Life Leads to Heroic Virtue – Catholic365
Fr. Josh Johnson’s Advice if You Find Yourself Assuming the Worst of Others – Aleteia
Book Pick: The Way of the Cross for Caregivers – Patti Maguire Armstrong at N. C. Register
Even When It’s Bad, Be Grateful – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
St. John of the Cross, Master of Contemplation; Video – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Her Help in the Hour of Death – Thomas à Kempis
Eight Conditions of Prayer – Kristen Van Uden at Catholic Exchange
Offering It Up – Will Ross Official

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MORNING ISSUE:
Poetry: Winter Heed – Sharon at Lift of Love
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
New C. D. C. Report: Early Medical Abortion Increased 154% in Past Decade – N. C. Register
Gen Z Loves Big Brother – Brian Robertson at Crisis Magazine
Four Catholic Novels Written in 2022 to Stick on Your List – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Three Things All-Powerful God Can’t Do – Kevin Vost at Catholic Answers Magazine
Welcoming the Stranger – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
What is the Purpose of Votive Candles? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Beauty: A Necessity, Not a Luxury – Charles Klamut at The Imaginative Conservative
The Catholic Church vs. Critical Race Theory – Sarah Negri at Acton
Take a Good Look at What We’ve been Given; Are We Good Stewards? – R. Hathaway/Catholic365

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MORNING ISSUE:
Malta Pres. Refuses to Sign Bill if Parliament Passes Measure Legalizing Abortions – Life News
Popular Book Unveils How to Grow in Holiness in the Nitty-Gritty of Daily Life – Ignitum Today
This Christmas, Introduce Your Family to Servant of God Julia Greeley, Maybe Miracles – Reg
Evangelizing a Post-Christian World – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand
What Went Wrong With the Jesuits, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Why Orthodox Christians Putting Their Hope in the G. O. P. is a Profitless Endeavor – David Griffey
Cardinal Becciu & the Twists & Turns of the Vatican Finance Trial – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
What Was So Bad about pre-Vatican II Church that Its Memory Needs to be Obliterated – Crisis
Louisiana Priest Confirmed as Victim in Double Homicide, as Archbishop Offers Prayers – Rgstr
Pope Exposes Race Essentialism & Heterodoxy at Jesuit America Magazine – David L. Gray
Protestant German Cardinals, & what does Bejing know about Grindr? (Video) – Gavin Ashenden
Constitutional Scholar Draws Lessons From Abortion Referenda Defeats – N. C. Register
Balenciaga Purposefully Misspelled Its Own Name in Ad w/Child to Make It “Baal”enciaga – CMR
Francis Names New Economy Prefect as Fr. Guerrero Resigns ‘For Personal Reasons’ – Rgstr
A Former Protestant Learns about Relics: Part II – Adam Seiler at Catholic Stand
The Devil Will Not Win, Spanish Cardinal Says in Criticism of German Synodal Way – Register
Dance with Death: U-Church of Canada Abandons Hope – A Treasure To Be Shared
Reason to Rejoice – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Five Takeaways From Pope Francis’ Latest Interview – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at N. C. Register
True Wisdom is Open to All – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Was the Vatican Hacked Again? – Jonah McKeown at C. N. A. via N. C. Register

Short Links:
The Vatican is Formidable Against Faithful Catholics, China, Not So Much – The Amrcn Catholic
Bone Ignorance Combined with Absolute Certainty, the Twin Curses of Our Times – TACatholic

Highlights from The American Catholic:
De Facto Decriminalization of Pedophilia in California – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Progressivism Will Hollow Out Your Religion & Wear Its Skin Like a Trophy – D. McClarey, J.D.
January 6 & Seditious Conspiracies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  With Priest, Assistant Missing, Louisiana Parish Rocked by Discovery of Bodies – The Pillar
2.  Normalizing Pedophilia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  Becciu Claims Francis Wants Him Dead! – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
4.  What’s It Like to be a ‘Traditionalist’ Catholic in Germany? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
5.  Seeing ‘Red Flags’ – Is There Transparency for Troubled Religious Orders? – The Pillar
6.  The Most Powerful Anti-Christian Movement, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
7.  Before & After: St. Joseph’s in Leavenworth, Kansas – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
8.  Germany’s Synodal Way Takes a Boring Route – Larry Chapp at National Catholic Register
9.  8 Uplifting Advent & Christmas Movies You Won’t Want to Miss this Season – ChurchPOP
10.  Woke Disney Movie Bombs! – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Year of the Eucharist:
A ‘Deeper Walk with Jesus’ – Eucharistic Revival Plans Walking U. S. Pilgrimages – The Pillar

Advent:
John the Baptist: Saint of Advent – Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire Blog

Christendom:
Nazir Ali: From Anglicanism to Rome My Battle against Extremism – Anglican.ink
A Common Homeland for Jews & Palestinians, Vatican Abandons 2-State Solution – S. Magister
Pope Francis: Stalin’s Holodomor Genocide Was ‘Antecedent’ to Present Ukraine Conflict – Brtbrt

America:
Chicago Protestors Arrested in Bid to Stop Church Sale – The Pillar
Some U. S. Dioceses are Lifting Restrictions on Communion Cup – C. N. S. via Catholic365
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
U. S. C. C. B,. Member of Pro-Abortion Immigrant-Rights Coalition – Lepanto
Balenciaga Apologizes Over Horrid Child Advertisements – Edie Heipel at Catholic News Agency
Big Win for Catholic Doctors Fighting Biden’s Transgender Mandate After Deadline Passes – Reg

Great Britain:
Less than Half English Population Calls Itself Christian; Shamanism, Paganism Rising – CMR

Europe:
Christian Roots: European Parliament Puts Up Nativity Scene for First Time – Aleteia

China:
Cardinal Zen’s Conviction: No One’s Safe in Hong Kong – Damian Thompson at The Spectator
The Vatican Objects, but does China Care? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
China’s State-Run Catholic Leaders Brief Hong Kong Clergy on ‘Sinicization’ Plan – N. C. Register

North America:
Dictatorship in Nicaragua Prohibits Immaculate Conception Procession – C. N. A./N. C. Register

Canada:
Canadian Fashion Retailer Runs Ad Promoting Assisted Suicide – K. Yoder/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Music:
Rorate Caeli C. D. Of Clear Creek Monks – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction

Politics:
Black Republicans – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
‘No Enemies To The Right’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Obituaries:
Clarence Gilyard, “Texas Ranger” who became Catholic, Dies at 66 – John Burger at Aleteia
R. I. P., Fr. Ian Ker: Christian, Priest, Scholar, Wit, & Friend – David Deavel at The Imaginative. . .

Philosophy:
Letting Go: My Journey to Biblical Minimalism – Anna Davis at Catholic Stand
What a Microscopic Cell Can Teach Us about Morality – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Movie Review: I Heard The Bells – Fr. Edward Looney at CatholicLink

Liturgy:
The Ordinariate Mass in France – Fr. Nicolas Cibian at Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Blog
What ‘Active Participation’ Really Means, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Books:
Beautiful New Book Teaches Kids Gregorian Chant w/Active Keyboard, Color-coded Music – R. C.
Impressive, Spiritually Nourishing New Books – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Cardinal Sarah’s New Book on Spirituality Helps Readers Encounter God – Ignitum Today

Culture:
27 Ways to Transform Your Holiday Stress into Holiness – Patti Maguire Armstrong/N. C. Register
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Triumph of the Enlightenment Fundamentalists – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative

Saint Blogs:
The Monarchy & the British Constitution – Sebastian Morello & James Bogle at One Peter 5

Religion:
The Christian Cosmology of C. S. Lewis – Stratford Caldecott at The Imaginative Conservative

Athletics:
World Cup: Polish Captain Shares the Importance of His Faith – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Spirituality:
St. James Intercisus, Martyr of Second Chances – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
A Former Protestant Learns about Relics – Adam Seiler at Catholic Stand

Evangelization:
The Christian Mission to Evangelize American Culture – David Clayton/New Liturgical Movement

Short Links:
Admitting the Obvious – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Pope: No Women Priests – Catholic News Service via Spirit Daily Blog
2.  Dominican Order Sees Surge in Vocations from Providence College Graduates – O. S. V.
3.  Singing Sister Cristina: New Evangelization Ends in Apostasy – Tradition in Action
4.  Evil Idiots at Play – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  “I Had to Become Catholic”: The Supernatural Impact of the Miraculous Medal – ChurchPOP
6.  When Love is Not Love – Emily Berns at Catholic365
7.  Becciu Meets with Pope Again to ‘Clarify’ Secret Recording Amid Mounting Scandals – Pillar
8.  To the German Bishops: No, the Church Will Not Change – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
9.  Pope Francis: ‘Jesus Did Not Create Bishops’ Conferences’ – H. Brockhaus/C. N. A./C. W. R.
10.  What can the Maronite Rite offer the Eucharistic Revival? What Maronite Bishops Say – CWR

Year of the Eucharist:
Advent Checklist for the Eucharistic Revival – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia

Advent:
Boundaries & Christian Hospitality in the Holiday Season – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Six Ways to Keep Your Advent Holy – Elizabeth Ficocelli at National Catholic Register
Padre Pio & Advent – Tony La Viña at Manila Standard
Three Guides to Follow in Our Observance of Advent – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Advent & the Door of our Hearts – Raymond Cardinal Burke’s Blog
Advent Is Here: Prepare for Judgment! – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Word of the Week: Advent – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

Christendom:
#GivingTuesday2022: Catholic Nonprofits to Support – Anne DeSantis at Catholic365
In New Interview, Pope Defends Himself on China & Russia – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

America:
CNN/HLN to Feature T. L. M. Priest’s 1998 Unsolved Murder – Matt C. Abbott
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net 1
Catholic Church in Alaska Vandalized. . .Again – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Africa:
Ghanaian Bishop who became a Cardinal in August Dies at 63 – Cyprien Viet at Aleteia

Europe:
Swiss Diocese Removes Exorcist Post – SwissInfo.ch
Russians Capture Two Ukrainian Priests – Catholic News Agency

China:
The Vatican, China, & the ‘Spirit of Dialogue’ – Philip Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Analysis: Is the Vatican’s Deal with China at Stake? – A. Gagliarducci at C. N. A. via N. C. Register

South America:
The First Church Dedicated to the Miraculous Medal Is in South America – C. N. A./N. C. Register

Liturgy:
What is a Rorate Mass? – Get Fed™
Indian Archbishop Blocked from Entering Cathedral Amid Liturgy Dispute – Lk. Coppen/The Pillar
Offspring of Arius in the Holy of Holies: Recent False Claims about the Roman Rite – New Lit Mov
Dancing Disorder Instead of Adoration. . . – David L. Gray
The Beginning of Advent: Preparing for Christmas – Msgr. Aloysius F. Coogan at Tan·Direction

Sacred Scripture:
A Recipe for Readiness – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Controversy, Sainthood, & Me – Mariella Hunt at Ignitum Today
Walking on Water or Swimming? – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand

Culture:
The Washington Post Reviewer Adores New Play About Pedos – Creative Minority Report
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Lotta Volkova: The Devil Styles Balenciaga – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Needed: Teen Fashion Rebels – Ida Gazzola at MercatorNet

Politics:
Bishops Urge Senate to Vote Down “Harmful” Same-Sex Marriage Bill – John Burger at Aleteia
Wisconsin Children’s Hospital Stacking its Bench of Chaplains with Trans Activists – Federalist
The “Respect for Marriage Act” & the New Federal Regulation of Marriage – Th. R. Ascik/C. W. R.
Amy Coney Barrett Is Not a Threat to Pluralism – Kathryn Jean Lopez at N. R. O.
How a Proposed Marriage Law Targets Religious Liberty; Podcast – Respect Life Radio

Education:
Smartphone-Free Students: Franciscan Sees Benefits of ‘Unplugged Scholarship’ – N. C. Register

Sacred Tradition:
People, Look East – Rolland Millare at Crisis Magazine

Athletics:
We Need a Wall of Separation between Sport & Politics – Kenneth Craycraft at Our Sunday Visitor

Statecraft:
China Taps Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Lead Lockdown Enforcement; Satire – Babylon Bee
Realism & The Ukraine War – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Spirituality:
Demons Cast Out By the Saints, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
We Believe in the Communion of Saints: The Saints as Fund Managers – Brewster/Catholic Stand

Etc. . .:
30,000 Medieval Items Available Online for the First Time – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
The Catholic Gift Guide for Anybody on Your Christmas List – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Gaslighting With a Serving of Mendacity – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Free Speech – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Doing the Pope’s Job In China – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  What does Cardinal Becciu know about Francis? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
2.  The U. S. Bishops Promote a Protégé to the Rapist Theodore McCarrick – George Neumayr
3.  Chattanooga Catholics Call for Removal of Knoxville Bishop – Chattanooga Times Free Press
4.  Peter Kreeft Predicts Doom for Our Culture, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
5.  Secret Call Between Cardinal, Pope Played In Courtroom – Ph. Pullella/Reuters/Yahoo!News
6.  Cyril of Alexandria’s Lost Work is Found & Translated – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
7.  Vatican’s Star Witness Testimony in Trial of the Century May Have Backfired on Francis – Crux
8.  Was Jesus Transgender? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
9.  Nun Who Wowed ‘The Voice of Italy’ becomes Waitress in Spain – A. Giuffrida at The Guardian
10. (tie)  ‘Dead Duck’? Providence Bishop Tobin gets Coadjutor – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
10. (tie)  The Waning of the West & the Future of the Church – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano; Podcast – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven
Carlo Acutis Comic Book: Meet the Teenager who Loved the Eucharist – C. N. A./The C. W. R.

Advent:
The Smell of Christmas – Elizabeth McClung at Catholic Stand
Advent in God’s Time – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
A Particularly Eucharistic Advent – Fr. Roger Landry at National Catholic Register
The First Sunday of Advent 2022 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A Vigilant Heart: A Day-by-Day Blessing for Advent Week One – Fr. Peter J. Cameron, O.P./Aleteia

Synod on Synodality:
The Synod Can Never Achieve Making the Church ‘Catholic in a Different Way’ – Gavin Ashenden

Christendom:
Dominican Theologian to German Bishop Bätzing: Supporting Sodomy is Modernist Heresy – Reg
Confusion & It’s Costs – Francis X. Maier at First Things
Pope Tells Orthodox Pick a Date for Easter & We’ll Accept, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register
Pope Francis, Revolution or Restoration at Caritas Internationalis? – Andrea Gagliarducci
Becciu ‘Coulda-Been-Pope’ Lawsuit Dismissed – The Pillar
Vatican Memos: Financial Office Risked Becoming ‘a Charade’ – The Pillar
Cardinal Sarah to E. W. T. N. News: ‘Religious Liberty Is Under Threat in the West, Too’ – Register
The Importance of Easter 2025 for Ecumenical Dialogue, Unity – Ines A. Murzaku at The C. W. R.
Vatican Seeks to Thwart Ex-Auditor General’s Lawsuit – Edward Pentin at N. C. Register

Africa:
Will the Catholic World Rally to Defend Imperiled Bishop in Eritrea? – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux

South America:
Canonization Cause for ‘Red Archbishop’ Spurs Controversy in Brazil – Eduardo C. Lima at Crux

America:
Broglio & the Politics of Affiliation – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
Business Expert Unveils New Strategy to Defeat Planned Parenthood – Jen. Sokol/N. C. Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Stika, Knoxville Diocese to Face Apostolic Visitation – The Pillar
Positive News from the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Michael R. Heinlein at The C. W. R.
Black Christian Marxism Worse than White Christian Nationalism; Homily from Hell – Dav. L. Gray
Detroit Bishop Calls for Penitential Advent after Passage of Abortion Initiative – C. N. A.

Europe:
German Bishops Relax Restrictions for S. S. A., Divorced-Remarried Church Workers – E. Pentin

China:
Why has a Hong Kong Court Fined Cardinal Zen? – The Pillar
Vatican: China Violated Terms of Agreement With Bishop Installation – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Francis “Shocked” to Discover that China is Ruled by Baddies; Satire – Eccles is Saved

Culture:
The Dictatorship of Sentimentalism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Canadian Capitalist Culture Of Death – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Religion:
Canadian Church Creates a Demonic Suicide Prayer; Video – Matt Walsh via C. M. R.
The Thomas Achord – Alastair Roberts Mess – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Free Enterprise:
Christmas Shopping? Check Out These Gifts Handmade by Monks & Nuns – Zelda Caldwell
Christmas 2022: Small Catholic Businesses Offer Meaningful Gifts for All – The C. W. R.
Advent & Christmas Sale, 30% Off Catholic Products; Books, Kids Gifts, Etc. – Slaying Dragons
Catholic Businesses Need Our Support Too – Catholic365
#iGiveCatholic Returns for ‘Giving Tuesday’ – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register

Spirituality:
Be Grateful for Whatever Remains after the Losses – David Mills at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Learning to Love Jesus – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
Padre Pio has a Special Heart for Parents with Sick Children – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

Politics:
The Connection Between Climate-Alarmism & Abortion – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Three Takeaways from the Latest Acrimonious Election Cycle – David Mills at N. C. Register

Athletics:
World Cup: Brazilian Coach Prays the Rosary During Training Session – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Short Links:
Now This Was Awesome – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

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