Robert Edwards

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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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:
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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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MORNING ISSUE:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & 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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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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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 Rock – Meghan 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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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 Rock – Meghan 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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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 Rock – Meghan 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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MID-MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Could Fr. Gordon MacRae Finally Go Free? – Kathy Schiffer at The Catholic World Report
2.  Jewish Actor Converts to Catholicism: The Virgin Mary ‘Is My Most Beautiful Love’ – Register
4.  Unintended Consequences (Vatican II) – George Cardinal Pell at First Things
3.  Denver Archdiocese Defends Gender-Identity Policy for Schools – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
5.  The Jesuits: What Went Wrong – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
6.  An Open Letter to Our Bishops: About the Care of Our Souls – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis
7.  Yes, We’re in the End Times – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
8.  Bishop Aillet on Traditionis Custodes: Towards a Restoration of Peace? – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
9.  U.S.C.C.B. to Vote on Corrupt Candidate Next Week – Msgr. Gene Thomas Gomulka/1 Peter 5
10.  The Church of the Sexual Revolution (No Paywall) – C. R. Trueman, Ph.D./Wall Street Journal
Bonus:  Big Pulpit Needs Your Donations – Tito Edwards at Big Pulpit Blog

Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracle of Weiten-Raxendorf – Blessed Carlo Acutis on the Go!
What Did Tolkien Call “the One Great Thing to Love on Earth”? – Get Fed™
Learn f/Blessed Carlo Acutis: The Holy Eucharist Marks the High-Speed Lane to Holiness – Rgstr

Synod On Synodality:
Synodal Way Offers Only Quasi-Marxist Content in Spiritual Comfort Blanket – G. R. P. Ashenden
How Christocentric & Spirit-Filled are the Synodal Machinations? – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at  C. W. R.

Christendom:
10-Year-Old World’s Youngest Opera Singer’s Stunning Ave Maria Will Blow You Away – ChPOP
Growth of the Church In Norway Coincides With an Awakening to Faith – Sol. Tadié/N. C. Register
Pope Francis Meets with Fr. James Martin Again – A. C. Wimmer at Catholic News Agency
Did Pope Francis Protect His Graft-Ridden Cardinals? – George Neumayr/The American Spectator
B16 to Defend Himself Against Claims He Covered Up Priest’s Sex Abuse – Catholic Herald
The Abbey of Santa Maria di Grottaferrata – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

America:
‘Former Trans Kid’ Chloe Cole Sues Doctors for Medical Malpractice – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
Next Week’s U. S. C. C. B. Meeting May Showcase Country’s Sharp Divisions – Brian Fraga
Hope of Another – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Arrest Made in Vandalism of Cardinal Dolan’s Home at St. Patrick’s Cathedral – N. C. Register
Topless Drag “Nun” Performs at College Drag Show – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Peter Kilpatrick Installed as New Catholic University President – K. Yoder/C. N. A./N. C. Register
C. C. H. D. Gives Funds to Nashville Pro-Abortion Org that Pushes Sodomy & Marxism – Lepanto
Kidnapping Scam is Targeting Catholic School Parents, Santa Fe Archdiocese Says – Register
U. S. Bishops Fund Enemies of Christ – Lepanto Institute, et al., via Complicit Clergy

Great Britain:
James Bogle: Was Queen Elizabeth to Blame for the Abortion Act? – Rorate Cæli

Canada:
Canada Approves Mercy Killing for the Mentally Ill – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Saint Blogs:
After a Serious Scare, Three Thoughts on Catholic Health Care – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Pictures from This Year’s Sacred Liturgy Conference – Gregory DiPippo/New Liturgical Movement
Check Out the New Podcast! – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy

Spirituality:
The Excruciating Suffering of the Souls in Purgatory, Revealed in 3 Supernatural Stories – ChPOP
A Pardon Crucifix: Should Catholics Have One? – Matthew Chicoine at CatholicLink
Catholic Social Teaching – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
An Easy Purgatory for Not Complaining – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Exorcist Diary: Demons Cast Out by the Saints – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
How to Defeat the Antichrist – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
Forming the Will of Your Children (with Pilar Caranti) – The Fairest Love Shrine Podcast

Sacred Scripture:
Misusing the Sign of Jonah – Jimmy Akin
Historians Believe King Solomon Spent up to 3 Hours Each Day Opening Pickle Jars; Satire – BB

Etc. . .:
13 St. Louis Slang Terms You Should Know – Kate Schweitzer at Mental Floss
The Not-so-Nice Origins & Meanings of the Word “Nice” – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
Everyone Needs A Patron Saint, Why Not Journalists? – David Mishur at Catholic365

Culture:
Be Catholic First – Daniel W. Lipinski, Ph.D., at First Things
The Moral Beauty of Catholicism: Reversing the Perspective – Jf. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Six Ideas for Reclaiming Your Calendar & Your Life – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™
Family, Politics, & the Hunger for Identity with Mary Eberstadt; Podcast – The Moral Imagination

Liturgy:
The Lifting of the Chasuble at the Elevations: Touching the Hem of Christ’s Garment – 1 Peter 5
Podcast: Liturgy & Liturgical Formation with Romano Guardini – The Editors at Adoremus

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
NPR Revealed to be Only a White Woman in New Hampshire Who Does All the Voices; Satire – BB

Architecture:
Europe in These Times: Rome of the North – Kevin Duffy at Dappled Things

Sacred Tradition:
How Was Jesus Born? – Jimmy Akin
Our Journey Through a Passing World – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community In Mission

Religion:
Old-School Mennonites Live & Breathe New Testament, We Should Take Note – Michael W. Davis

Politics:
As the Abortion Pill Becomes More Widespread, F. D. A. Warns of Grave Dangers – N. C. Register
Is There an Argument for Anarchy? – Isaac Willour at PowerBlog

Obituary:
Passionist Fr. Donald Senior, Renowned Biblical Scholar, Dies at 82 – C. N. S./Our Sunday Visitor

Archeology:
Israel Archaeologists Find Ancient Comb with ‘Full Sentence’, Written in Canaanite – A. P. News

Literature:
Shakespeare’s Holy Women – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

Books:
New Fr. Spitzer Book Focuses on Wisdom, Purpose of Catholic Moral Teaching – The C. W. R.
The Genealogy of Jesus – Eric R. Sammons at Catholic Exchange
Review of Dom Gaspar Lefebvre’s “Catholic Liturgy: Its Fundamental Principles” – Rorate Cæli
Lion & Lamb Seeks to Curate the Catholic Child’s Bookshelf – Lindsay Schlegel at Aleteia

Philosophy:
Ambiguous Words Invite Bad Actions – Matthew R. Petrusek, Ph.D., at W. O. F. Blog

Music:
Music for Grace: A Classical Playlist for the Dying – Terez Rose at The Imaginative Conservative

Vocations:
Women Religious Share How They Have Found Joy in Following the Lord’s Call – N. C. Register

Poetry:
Look Not – Sharon at Light of Love

Free Enterprise:
Uncovering the Economic Lessons from Jesus Christ – Casey Chalk at The Federalist
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Going to a Career Fair? These Tips Will Help – Alexandra Harrel at C. W. I. B.

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1.  “A Dominican Moment”: The Story Of A Conversion – Rose Folsom/Catholic Spiritual Direction
2.  Catholic Psychologist Explains Secret to Holiness, Heaven, Thru Relationships – ChurchPOP
3.  Combating Pride & Cultivating Humility – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at National Catholic Register
4.  The Beauty of the Mass as Antidote to Anxiety – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
5.  Mortification – Tan·Direction
6.  Holiness Isn’t What You Think It Is with Scott Hahn; Podcast & Video – E. R. Sammons/Crisis
7.  The Importance of Contemplation – Anne DeSantis at Catholic365
8.  10 Best Ways To Start (& Keep) Your Kids Praying The Rosary – Jessica McAfee at epicPew
9.  Balance & Self-Mastery – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
10.  What Can Spiritual Fatherhood Look Like? – Editorial Board at Our Sunday Visitor

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1.  Three Important Devotions to Combat the Evil of Our Times – Catholic365
2.  Is It Always a Grave Sin to Skip Sunday Mass? – E. Christian Brugger at N. C. Register
3.  The Five Sacramentals Every Catholic Needs to Live a Holy Life – ChurchPOP
4.  When Is There Too Much Whisky? – John Horvat, II, at The Imaginative Conservative
5.  Will You Be Remembered, & Does It Matter? – Patti Maguire Armstrong at epicPew
6.  What is the “San Damiano Cross”? – Get Fed™
7.  St. Gemma Galgani: 20th Century Stigmatist – Ven. Fr. Germanus, C.P., at Tan·Direction
8.  Be More than just a Parent & Become a Catholic Parent – Gary Houchens at Missio Dei
9.  Five Steps to Better Parenting – Randy Hain at Integrated Catholic Life™
10.  Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling/Cthlc Mōdê Blog
11.  What is an Exorcist? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
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1.  The Great Catholic Exodus – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
2.  Think This Might Be Why The Left Wants to Destroy Marriage? – Creative Minority Report
3.  Swiss Bishop: I No Longer Expect Anything Good from the Upcoming Synod – N. C. Register
4.  Amy Welborn’s ‘Jesus Livingston Seagull’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  Bishops back Beatification Cause of ‘Angel of the Eucharist’ – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
6.  It Took Real Skill to Blow This Election – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  New Notes for Vatican II’s History, as the Faith Crumbles – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo
8.  Tough Talk about Vatican II & the Aftermath – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
9.  The Pope & Synod: Hangmen of the Great Commission – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
10.  “Who am I to Judge?” The World’s Selective Judgmentalism – Fr. John Hunwicke
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Opinion:
The Links between Cannabis & Psychosis Can No Longer be Ignored – A. DeVille, Ph.D./C. W. R.

Christendom:
Cardinal Sins & Spotty Vatican Responses – Christopher R. Altieri at The Catholic World Report
Why Pope St. Leo Matters Today – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Vatican Auditors Sue Secretariat of State, Allege Widespread Financial Corruption – The Pillar
Russian Catholic Bishops Courageous Under Putin – T. S. Flanders at One Peter 5
An Unfailing Treasure: ‘Christifideles Laici’ & the Laity’s Call to Holiness – David Werning/O. S. V.
Spanish Bishop Appoints Controversial Ex-Communist as Head of Campus Ministry – C. W. R.

Ireland:
A Deacon’s Plea to Bishop Browne of Kerry, Ireland – Dcn. James Toner, Ph.D., at One Peter 5

Great Britain:
Mourners Pay Tribute to ‘Much-Loved’ Scottish Archbishop – M. Teahan/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Australia:
Australia’s National Broadcaster is Clueless about Religion – Samuel John at MercatorNet

China:
Our Lady of Naju: New Catholic Movement Followers Harassed in Hong Kong – Bitter Winter

Canada:
U. S. Archeparchy’s Auxiliary Bishop Named Auxiliary for Winnipeg Archeparchy – C. N. S./O. S. V.

America:
Communism is Destroying Men in America; Video & Podcast – The Catholic Gentleman
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
What Will the U. S. Bishops’ Post-Roe Pro-Life Advocacy Look Like? – J. Liedl at N. C. Register
C.C.H.D. Violates Own Guidelines, Gives Funds to Las Vegas Pro-Abortion Org. – Lepanto

Religion:
The Most Dangerous Post-Election Lie – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Vocations:
Six American Bishops Talk About Their Vocations – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register

Spirituality:
The Signs a Soul is Saved Given St. Avellino – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
What Does a Modern Exorcism Look Like? – Julie Fenwick at Vice
Can Souls in Purgatory Visit Us? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Politics:
Mark Shea & That Vaunted Whole Life Ethic – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Lioness Explains the Math – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The G. O. P.’s Mid-Term Failure; No Paywall – The Editorial Board at The Wall Street Journal
America Is Patty Hearst, & Mid-Terms Decided by Stockholm Syndrome – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
The Lethal Fallout of Wokeness in Medicine – Connor Vasile at MercatorNet
Republican Party Staves Off Red Wave; Satire – The Babylon Bee
The Inalienable Right to Religious Liberty – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Law & Liberty
Trump Is the Republican Party’s Biggest Loser; No Paywall – Editorial Board at Wall Street Journal
California G. O. P. Has No Roadmap to Win Statewide Office – The American Spectator
Biden Can Win in 2024; Can a Catholic Belong to Greek Letter Frats & Sororities – David L. Gray
Since Dobbs Decision Leak, Violence Against Pro-Lifers 22 Times+ That of Pro-Choicers – CMR

Theology:
Love of the World – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Books:
Humanitarian Award Winner Helps Set Captives Free Amid Hopeless Situations – Ignitum Today
Gregorius Magnus: New Edition Published – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at The Chairman’s Blog

History:
The Heroic Story of Catholic Poland – Ed West at Wrong Side of History
How the Image of the Virgin of Almudena Survived the Eighth-Century Muslim Invasion – C. W. R.

Free Enterprise:
The Most Important Economic Idea for Catholics – Michael Pakaluk, Ph.D., at Our Sunday Visitor

Saint Blogs:
How to be a Christian Nationalist – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity

Philosophy:
God’s Moral Dilemma – J. P. Nunez at Catholic Stand

Culture:
Every Pro-Life Republican Governor Who Signed an Abortion Ban Won Re-Election – Life News
Ron DeSantis Understands that the Culture War is a Winner – Andrea Widburg/American Thinker
Florida Bracing for New Influx of Residents Fleeing Blue States after Dems’ Success – N. Y. Post
Statement Sweaters That “Yule” Be Thankful For! – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Pro-Life Group Criticizes G. O. P. – Samantha Kamman at The Christian Post
You Can Have More Pictures of Mary than Jesus – Fr. Seb. Walshe at Catholic Answers Magazine
More Tech, Less Teen Happiness – Jenet Erickson at Institute for Family Studies
Kevin DeYoung on the Case for Kids; Podcast – R. R. Reno, III, Ph.D., at First Things

Obituary:
Archbishop Emeritus Mario Conti Dies Aged 88 – Patrick Hudson & Brian Morton at The Tablet

Statecraft:
How to Encourage Religious Freedom in Afghanistan – Aref Dostyar/Religious Freedom Institute

Short Links:
German Bishop Says Church Teaching on Sexuality Is Wrong – uCatholic

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