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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompressunwind, & rest. . .
Bonus LinkEucharistic Miracle of Lanciano; Podcast – Blessed Carlo Acutis via HtH
1.  Five Conversion Stories of People Who Became Catholic – Kathy Schiffer at N. C. Register
2.  The Holy Souls Give Back & Repay Us Generously; Video – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
3.  Advent with the Mother of the Redeemer – Pope St. John Paul, II, via Catholic Exchange
4.  Encouragement Under Trials – The Soul Sanctified at Tan·Direction
5.  Poetry: Advent Longing – Sharon at Light of Love
6.  Offer Your Work To God – Sophia Institute Press via Catholic Spiritual Direction
7.  To Do His Will Leads Us to Holiness – Matthew Martinez at Catholic365
8.  Lessons in Generosity from St. Elizabeth of Hungary – Susan Ciancio at The C. W. R.
9.  From Suffering to Joy – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
10.  Persistent Prayer & Faith on Earth – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei

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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-12 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Mexican Archdiocese Shares 1st Photo Ever Taken of Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Rgstr
2.  An Important Historical Document for the Trad Movement – Julian Kwasniewski at One Peter 5
3.  The Challenges of Screening Candidates to Seminary – Symonds/Homiletic & Pastoral Review
4.  What is St. Gertrude’s Prayer? – Msgr. William J. King at Simply Catholic
5.  “Salve Regina” Sung by the Dedicated Dominican Friars of D. C. – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
6.  Devotion to the Holy Faces Makes You Beautiful – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
7.  Holy Laughter – Richard J. Foster at Plough Magazine
8.  Remember Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help – John Roskoski at Catholic365
9.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
10.  Marriage as an Analogy for Marian Consecration – Shane Kapler at Tan·Direction
11.  How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
12.  The Road of Merciful Love – Elizabeth A. Mitchell at The Catholic Thing

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FRIDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-12 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Priest’s Perfect Response for When You’re Criticized for Having Lots of Kids – Aleteia
2.  Don’t Let Protestants Drag You to Their Turf – Pat Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
3.  A Good Queen in Purgatory – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
4.  The Return of Paganism – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso
5.  Exorcist Diary: Demons Retaliate Against The Saints – Msgr. S. J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
6.  There Is Only One Abrahamic Faith – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
7.  The Right to Bear Alms – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
8.  Woke-Pride is Incompatible with Traditional Christianity – Sh. Schaetzel/Complete Christianity
9.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
10.  Love, Responsibility & Vasectomies – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at N. C. Register
11.  How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
12.  Shrines of Italy: Church of Saint Mary of Nazareth – Christopher McCarthy at Catholic365

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-12 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  A Man Direly Possessed at Thanksgiving Dinner – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
2.  The Normalization of Sterility – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
3.  Four Ways to Teach Your Children Latin – Katie Warner at National Catholic Register
4.  The Souls in Purgatory & How to Assist Them – Emily Berns at Catholic365
5.  The History & Forms of the Christian Altar: The Later Medieval Form – Liturgical Arts Journal
6.  Advent 2022: The Best Catholic Resources – Becky Roach at CatholicLink
7.  Marshall McLuhan, Arguments, & Evangelization – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
8.  Liturgy: The Basis of Christian Culture – Prime Matters
9.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
10.  Sound a Liberal Arts Revolution – Scott J. Bloch at The Catholic Thing
11.  How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
12.  14 Beautiful Resources for Living Advent Well with Children – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Centuries After Serving As Protestant Hub, Largest Swiss City Is Losing Its Faith – Rel Unp
2.  There Is No Vatican Secret That Escapes the Chinese Regime – Sandro Magister/Settimo Cielo
3.  One Question to Convert All Protestants: Where Did The Bible Come From – Scott Smith Blog
4.  2022 T. V.’s Most Promising Christmas T. V. Movies – Kate O’Hare at uCatholic
5.  The Fallacy of Centrism & the Heresy of Americanism – Jerome German at Crisis Magazine
6.  Katanas & Crucifixes: The Japanese Otomo Clan – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
7.  How Medieval Catholic Traditions of Thanksgiving Shaped Plymouth’s Pilgrims – The Cnvrstn
8.  Anthony Esolen’s ‘Word & Song’: ‘Education Fit for a Human Soul’ – A. Murphy/N. C. Register
9.  Fitness & Health for Growth in Holiness (Video & Podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman
10.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

MORNING ISSUE, HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Pondering the Nature of God – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

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TVESDAY EDITION

LATE-EVENING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Pope Francis Fires Cardinal Tagle from Caritas Internationalis – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
2.  The Only Catholics Permitted by the Church to Criticize Vatican II – George Ryan/uCatholic
3.  Bishop Who Asked For Laicization Wants To Marry? – The Pillar
4.  Silence! About the Child Porn, Bigot – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
5.  The Ridiculous Game! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
6.  The New Threat to Spreading the Gospel – Casey Chalk/Catholic Answers Magazine
7.  German Bishops Take Perilous Detour From Unity With Rome – Fr. R. de Souza/N. C. Register
8.  Strange Pagan Scrawling’s Vandalize Catholic Church – Mt. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
9.  COVID Amnesty for Bishops? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
10.  Thanksgiving Cancelled This Year! – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand

LATE-EVENING ISSUE, NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Raw Courage – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
12.  Who Is Managing the Synod on Synodality? – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
13.  What the Koran Denies – Matthew A. Tsakanikas at Catholic460.com
14.  Keeping Quiet: The Downside to “Voluntary Laicization” – Ch. R. Altieri at The Catholic Herald
15.  What If This Mass Were Your Last? – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
16.  Celibacy to the Rescue – Jerome German at Catholic Stand
17.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
18.  Vanity & the Beauty Pageant – Christine Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
19.  Ways to Grow in Love for Our Blessed Mother – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
20.  The Wonders of St. Cecilia – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
4 Quick Observations on the U. S. C. C. B. Elections, & More Links – Tito Edwards/N. C. Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Pope on Shared Easter Date with Orthodox: Pick a Date & We’ll Accept – Kathleen N. Hattrup
2.  Popular Protestant YouTube Host Announces Decision to Convert to Catholicism – C. N. A.
3.  German Bishops Want to Celebrate Sodomy Now – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
4.  The Ongoing Dysfunction in the Vatican – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at National Review
5.  Accused Albany Bishop Asks to be Removed from Priesthood – Nicole Winfield at A. P.
6.  In Communion—But Not Happy—With Pope Francis – Eric R. Sammons at Crisis Magazine
7.  Pope Francis Fails to Correct German Bishops’ Diabolical “Synodal Way” During Visit – C. N. A.
8.  Pope Francis’s Tacit Support for S.S.M. Subverts Scripture to Please the World – J. D’Hippolito
9.  Documented Deviations from the Church – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Outrage: Arizona is the New Zimbabwe – Donald R. McClary, J.D., at The American Catholic

Christendom:
Vatican Urges ‘Moratorium’ on German Church Reform Process – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
The Future Of Polish Catholicism – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
What the West Won’t Recognize: Christian Persecution Worsening – John Burger at Aleteia
Verdict in Cardinal Zen’s Trial Expected on Friday – Courtney Mares at C. N. A. via the C. W. R.

Australia:
Darwin Bishop will Seriously Consider Closing Schools if Labor Changes Laws – Catholic Weekly

America:
The U. S. C. C. B. Elections Viewed from the ‘C’atholic Side – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal George Cancels the Country’s Most Important Pro-Life March & Mass – Zenit
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Angry Hypocrisy & Convenient Ultramontanism at National Catholic Reporter – Larry Chapp, Ph.D.
Jesuits in the Shining City – Rachel Lu at Law & Liberty
U. S. Bishops Support Cora Evans’ Cause for Canonization – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Nine Key Things the U. S. Bishops Did at Their Fall Meeting in Baltimore – Zelda Caldwell
Survey: Most Catholics Don’t Want Church to Change with the Times – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Will the Diocese of Las Vegas become a Metropolitan See? – The Pillar
New U. S. C. C. B. Pro-Life Chairman Discusses Scandal of Pro-Abortion Politicians – Register
Texan Margaret Mary Healy-Murphy Takes Step Closer to Canonization – Aleteia
F. B. I. Investigating Crimes against Churches, Pro-Life Groups, Director Affirms – The C. W. R.

Religion:
Candace Cameron Bure’s Marriage Comments Spark Backlash, Her Beautiful Response – ChPOP
The Betrayal of Republicans & Mormons on Marriage – The American Catholic

Politics:
18 ‘Catholic’ Senators Voted to Redefine Marriage, will their Bishops Do Anything – Catholic Vote
How Protestant Theology Boosted American Slavery – Don Johnson at Catholic Answers
G. O. P. Helps Dems Impose Gay Marriage on Everyone – George Neumayr/American Spectator
Senator Warns Religious Liberty Protections in S. S. M. Bill are ‘Severely Anemic’ – C. M. R.

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
The Way of the Exile: A Review of Prophet – Nick Olszyk at The Catholic World Report

Culture:
An Irreligious Culture of Virtue Signaling Without Virtue – George Neumayr/American Spectator
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Helpful Tips to Take the Stress Out of Thanksgiving – Emily Malloy at TOH Blog

Obituaries:
‘He Was a Great Soul’: Remembering David L. Schindler – J. F. Desmond at N. C. Register
Requiescat In Pace: Robert Clary – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Michael Gerson, Speechwriter Who Crafted Faith-Inspired Language for George W. Bush – C. T.

Books:
Finding Healing from Life’s Wounds & Renewed Faith in God’s Love – Ignitum Today

Liturgy:
Church Life Journal Insults Eastern Liturgies with Amateur Scholarship – A. Battista/One Peter 5

Athletics:
The Catholic Guide to the 2022 F. I. F. A. World Cup – Cole Kinder at Catholic365
World Cup Fever? Qatar’s Christians are More Likely to Follow Cricket – Filipe D’Avillez/The Pillar

Spirituality:
Thoughts On Forbearance & Tolerance – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Watching Workers You Fired Driving Vehicles You Made – The American Catholic

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SVNDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompressunwind, & rest. . .
Love See with New Eyes – Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., at Integrated Catholic Life™
Watering the Soul’s Garden – Teresa of Avila at Plough Magazine
What Does It Take to Be a Saint? Three Qualities Stand Out – Catholic365
Conversion Story: Adventures of a Stumbling Saint – Shannara Johnson at C. H. N. International
The Book that Taught Me ‘Everything is Grace’ – Maria Cintorino at Radiant Magazine
Feeling Spiritually Stuck?; Video & Podcast – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Saying Yes Like Mary Said Yes – Jonathan B. Coe at Catholic Exchange
Remedies Against Sloth – Venerable Louis of Granada at Tan·Direction
“You Cannot Serve Both God & Mammon” – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei
De-Transitioner Oli London Shares Conversion to Christianity – C. N. A. via N. C. Register

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SATVRDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
Poem: In the Midst of Miracles – Sharon at Light of Love
What Is Private Revelation; Podcast – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
What Your Kids Learn When You Prioritize Your Marriage – Dana Nygaard at CatholicLink
What is a Laicized Priest? – Fr. Francis Hoffman at Simply Catholic
On Meekness – R. P. Quadrupani, Barnabite, at Tan·Direction
How Getting Rid of My Cellphone Two Years Ago Changed My Life – V. Weaver at N. C. Register
Divorce Makes Kids More Vulnerable to Getting Hurt Online – Institute for Family Studies
Amazing Stories from Purgatory & the Afterlife – Catholicism Pure & Simple
How Fast Can Angels Fly? – Get Fed™
Why Sacramentals are Important in the Spiritual Life – Matthew Chicoine at Catholic365

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Spiritual Munchausen by Proxy – One Mad Mom
2.  Cardinal Warns that Same-Sex Law Severely Harms Religious Liberty – John Burger at Aleteia
3.  U. S. Bishops Elect Coakley, Viganò Supporter, as No. 3 Official – Brian Fraga
4.  Four Quick Observations about the U. S. C. C. B. Elections – Michael R. Heinlein at The C. W. R.
5.  Who is the Only Female Saint Called “the Great”? – Get Fed™
6.  Cough, Cough – Donald R. McClary, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  German Priest Counters Pope, Backs Pornography as Sexual ‘Relief’ for Celibates – Register
8.  Constantinople Patriarch: Talks Afoot for Catholics, Orthodox to Share Easter Date – Zenit
9.  Diminished Bishops, the New Ultramontanism & the Synodal Process – George Weigel
10.  “The Most Powerful Anti-Christian Movement” – Matthew Becklo at Word On Fire Blog

Synod on Synodality:
Synodality, an Exercise in Misreading John Henry Newman & Lumen Gentium – Gav. Ashenden

Christendom:
Fr. Mike Schmitz to Read New Edition of Catechism in 2023 Podcast, Sneak Peek! – ChurchPOP
Pope Francis Ignores Another Letter from a Sexual Abuse Victim Again – The American Catholic
New Report: Anti-Christian Violence ‘Passes Threshold of Genocide’ – The Pillar
Are Bishops Vatican Bureaucrats? – Fr. Thomas G. Guarino at First Things

America:
The New York Times Lauds the T. L. M. – Deo Gratias – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Bishop Burbidge Elected to Pro-Life Chair; Other Votes Signal No Policy Shifts – N. C. Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Three Things You Should Know about 1st Session of U. S. Bishops’ Fall Assembly – Fr. P. Briscoe
U. S. Catholic Bishops Affirm Support for Ukraine War with Russia – Zelda Caldwell/N. C. Register

Politics:
No To Trump 2024 – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
New White House Bid Pits Trump Against Catholic G. O. P. Rising Star – Kate Scanlon at O. S. V.
The Remarkable Decline In Abortion Clinics – Cheryl Sullenger & Sarah Neely at Life News
Second Volume of Essays on Integralism & the Common Good – Fr. Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist.
Dobbs Saves Lives – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine

Culture:
Male Fertility Crash, Why Is Nobody Talking About It? –  Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Workouts – & Pants! – That Really RockMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Celebs Attacks Candace Cameron Bure for Traditional Marriage Stance – Creative Minority Rprt
Aella & The Futility Of ‘Consent’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
GenderDay – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
When “Medical Assistance in Dying” Comes After You – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking The Corners
The Forgotten Virtue of Patriotism – Aaron Debusschere at Crisis Magazine

Saint Blogs:
‘Where Peter Is Blog’ Reminds Me of The Friendly Atheist – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Cuban Dictatorship to Interrogate E. W. T. N. Correspondent a Second Time – N. C. Register
Is Your Mission Sitting in Your Pew? – Genesius at Catholic Stand
Catholic Exchange Needs Your Help – Catholic Exchange

Education:
Two East Coast Catholic colleges are Building Up New Nursing Programs – J. R. LaPlante/O. S. V.

Liturgy:
Bishops Consider New Mass Texts for St. Paul VI, Our Lady of Loreto – C. N. S. via Crux

Theology:
Holy Sites – What is Holy Ground? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

Vocations:
The Maternity of Consecrated Life – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today

Short Links:
Latter Day Saints Cave on Marriage – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  T. L. M. Finds New Audience, Despite Pope’s Disapproval – R. Graham/N. Y. Times/Rorate Cæli
2.  Cardinal Wilton Cancels Youth Rally, Mass for Life held at March for Life Events – C. N. A.
3.  German Bishops Promote Pornography for Priests (Twitter) – Maike Hickson, Ph.D.
4.  Broglio: Conservative, Continuity, or Compromise? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
5.  After University of Virginia Shooting, One Bishop Speaks Like a Christian – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
7.  Bishops Gave Biden a Pass in 2020 & Now Christians are Paying for It – Maureen Mullarkey
9.  Cardinal Paglia Opens up the Debate on Contraception & Redefines “Pro-Life” – C. M. R.
6.  Seven Takeaways From Alarming N. Y. Times Report on Puberty Blockers – N. C. Register
8.  Archbishop Timothy Broglio Elected U. S. C. C. B. President – Lauretta Brown at N. C. Register
10.  Catholic & Single? Here are Five Places to Meet Your Potential Spouse – N. C. Register

Year of the Eucharist:
How to Go to Adoration When You Can’t Go to Adoration – Jenny DuBay at Missio Dei
Advent, the Eucharist & Our Truest Calling – Michael R. Heinlein at Our Sunday Visitor
How the Eucharist Protects f/False Worship & Into Life of Humble Dependence on God – Mosaic

Synod on Synodality:
Synodality? How about Better Preaching – Randall Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Christendom:
Papal Ally: How can We have Dialogue with Everyone, Except w/Our T.L.M. Brethren – Rorate Cæli
Hate Crimes Against Christians on the Rise in Europe, Report Says – C. N. A. via N. C. Register

America:
Peterson, Weinstein, & Drawing Culture Warriors to the Church – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
Election Winners at U. S. C. C. B.’s 2022 Fall Meeting – Michelle La Rosa & B. Hodge at The Pillar
Franciscan Univ. Debuts Ministry for Students Struggling With Same-Sex Attraction – Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Wokeism’s Impact on Our Military – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Why Baltimore? The Reason U. S. Bishops Meet There Every Year for the Fall Meeting – Register
Bishop Barron Reconsecrates Cemetery Vandalized on Halloween; + Video – J. P. Mauro/Aleteia
F. B. I. Releases Video of Attack on Firebombed Buffalo Pregnancy Center – N. C. Register

France:
French Catholic Leaders Mired in Sexual Abuse Scandals Dig Themselves Deeper – T. Heneghan
“Green” Landscape Planned for Rebuilt Notre-Dame in Paris – John Burger at Aleteia

Culture:
10 Exciting New Pronouns To Try Out Today (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
When You Really Just Need to Kill Someone – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Workouts – & Pants! – That Really RockMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Rise of Bureaugamy: What It Means for Social Conservatives – Darrick Taylor at Crisis
Puberty Blockers & Medical Lies – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Demystifying Chastity – Sister Carino Hodder at Plough Magazine

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
New Film Brings Us Man Who Paved Way for JPII: a Clint Eastwood in Clerics – David Ives/Aleteia
Indiana Jones 5 & the Temple of Relativism – James Day at National Catholic Register

Politics:
Greta Thunberg Turns Left. . . & Red – John Horvat, II, at The Imaginative Conservative
The Washington Post’s Apologia for a Murderer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Katie Hobbs Projected to Win Arizona Race with 108% of Precincts Reporting (Satire) – The B. B.
Regime Claims “Climate Change” Worse Than Cancer – W. M. Briggs, Ph.D.
Joe Manchin Projected To Retain Control Of The Senate (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
Crony Capitalism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Midterms Showed How the Pro-Life Movement Can Win – Tim Busch & Alexandra DeSanctis
“Safeguards” Cannot Make Euthanasia Safe – Robert Clarke at First Things

Books:
Four Centuries Later: A Modern Look at Introduction to the Devout Life – A. K. Simpson/Adoremus
Transparency will be just an Empty Slogan in the Church without Personal Renewal – MrctrNet

Sacred Scripture:
Who Says the Mass is a Sacrifice? Scripture & the Fathers, that’s who! – Steve Ray
Is the Bible Historical? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Free Enterprise:
Former Twitter Employee Can’t Seem To Find Meditation Room At New Taco Bell Job – The B. B.
True Freedom & the Revival of the Idea of Distributism – Sean Fitzpatrick at The C. W. R.

Spirituality:
When the Holy Souls Protected a Jeweler from Ruin – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Be Prepared: Our Time Is Short – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Miraculous Spiral Staircase in Santa Fe, New Mexico – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World

Liturgy:
Showcasing One of the Largest Vestment Collections in the America – Liturgical Arts Journal
What’s the Point of Advent? – Elizabeth Scalia at Our Sunday Visitor
A Tale of Two Collects: Different Worldviews in Old & New Prayers – New Liturgical Movement
Editorial: John the Baptist, Advent Prophet of Hope – Editorial at Our Sunday Visitor

Religion:
What Greek Myth Tells Us about Modern Witchcraft – Joel Christensen, Ph.D., at The Conversation
U. S. Senate Prepares to Vote on Disastrous “Respect for Marriage Act” – Religious Freedom Inst.
Are We Entering A ‘Postdenominational’ Era? Inside The Rise Of The Unaffiliated Church – R. U.

Vocations:
All Young Catholics Should Watch These Inspiring Vocation Stories – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Discernment Is Not About You – Sword & Spade via Those Catholic Men

History:
80 years ago, the Untold Story of Nazi Germany in Occupied Tunisia – The Conversation
Ten Terrible Fates of History’s Most Famous Martyred Saints – Selme Angulo at List Verse

Statecraft:
Zelensky: Missile Hitting Poland is Significant Escalation – Jn. Leicester & Js. LaPorta at A. P.

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Return to Accepting Men with S. S. A. at the Seminary – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2.  Mob Screams Like Demons, Eats Pro-Life Leaflet on Univ. Campus During Rosary – ChPOP
3.  The Hollow Men: A Warning about America’s Coming Generation – M. Hickey at MercatorNet
4.  Peter Kreeft Predicts Doom, Barbarism, & Disaster for Our Culture; Video – C. M. R.
5.  What ‘Active Participation’ Really Means – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
6.  Detroit Archbishop: Catholics Must Fast, Give Alms, Do Penance after Prop. 3 Passage – DFP
7.  It is Impossible to Accept that the Vatican is Taking the Sex Abuse Crisis Seriously – C. W. R.
8.  Why I Went to a Catholic College – Veronica Clarke at First Things
9.  Abortion Politics Loom Over US Catholic Bishops’ Vote (No Paywall) – Francis X. Rocca/WSJ
10.  New Catholic Med School Draws Inspiration from Padre Pio – Charlie Camosy at The Pillar

Christendom:
Revitalizing Christian Faith & Culture in a Post Post-Christian Era – S. Cain/Catholic World Report

Ireland:
Thank You, Fr. Sheehy – Sheila Fullerton at Crisis Magazine

America:
U. S. Bishops’ Fall Meeting: 10 Things to Expect As Prelates Meet in Baltimore – Zelda Caldwell
What Is Twitch & How Are Catholics Using It To Evangelize?; Video – University of St. Thomas, TX
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Emil Joseph Kapaun – From Farm Boy to Priest to Hero – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
A Moment of Christendom: The St. Louis Patronal Procession – Anna Kalinowska at One Peter 5
C. C. H. D. 2020-2021 Grants Report – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute

Australia:
Anti-Conversion Therapy Laws: An Ideological Weapon to Fight Catholics in Australia – MN

Great Britain:
As U. K. Energy Prices Soar & Winter Bites, Catholic Parishes Offer Warm Respite – The Pillar

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Is a Christian Nationalist Movie, & a Great One – Jn Zmirak PhD

Culture:
A Catholic Millennial Woman on Modesty – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei
Workouts – & Pants! – That Really RockMeghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
A New Take on a Beloved Advent Tradition – Get Fed™
Podcast: The Problem with Chastity Ministry – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them

Free Enterprise:
Money Laundering & F. T. X. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Spirituality:
Proficiscere: The Catholic Way of Dying – David L. Alexander at Man With Black Hat
The Rosary & the “Blue Army” – John Roskoski at Catholic365
. . .You’re Saying That Death is a Calling – Kelly Lindquist at The Lamp Magazine
Prayer & Recovery: Step 11 & Catholic Teaching – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Have You Ever Tried Making an Advent Resolution? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
A New Book of Prayers for Laypeople Ministering to the Sick Could Be on Its Way – N. C. Register
Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition – Hector Molina at Catholic Answers Magazine

Sacred Scripture:
Signs – Jonathon Fessenden at Missio Dei
You’re in the Bible! – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Is the Brown Scapular “Biblical”? – Shane Kapler at Tan·Direction

Etc. . .:
Why is Our Fourth Finger the “Ring Finger”? – Adriana Bello at Aleteia

Philosophy:
Adventures in the Old Atheism, Part VII: The Influence of Kant – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
The Harmony of Scientific & Philosophical Facts – F. X. Cronin at Catholic Exchange

Theology:
“Spiritual But Not Religious”? What a Cop-Out! – Kevin J. Banet at Catholic365

Liturgy:
Pulpits in Ship Shape, with Commentary from Moby Dick – New Liturgical Movement
Our Lady of Walsingham Shrine: The Slipper Chapel at England’s Nazareth – L. A. J.

Books:
New Ascension Book About Solemnities Draws Catholics Deeper into Prayer – Adoremus

Vocations:
Religious Community for Sisters with Down syndrome Seeks American Sisters – C. N. A.

Short Links:
Archbishop Paglia: Change Is Possible On Contraception – The American Catholic

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