Robert Edwards

MORNING ISSUE:
Note: There will be less links today.  After Christmas, on January 10, we will offer more links.
Advent Getting Away From You? Here’s How to Salvage It – Cecilia Pigg at Aleteia
31 Christmas Presents You Don’t Need To Buy – Genevieve Perkins at CatholicLink
New Book on Catholic Fundraising Published, Order Your Copy Today – CatholicFundraiser.net
What are “Ember Days”? – Get Fed
Francis Embraces Once-Exiled LGBT Ministry – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Fr. John Hepworth, RIP: TAC Primate, Ordinariate Visionary, Catholic Priest – AC Society
Comfort Can Look (& Feel) Heavenly . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Vatican Asked Hungarian Government for Budapest Building Bailout – The Pillar
Austrian Catholics Launch Public Rosary in Response to Lockdowns – Jennifer Bryson at Crisis
Marital Nullity, Farewell; Doors Open for “Catholic Divorce” – Sandro Magister
Meet the Aztec Princess – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
France’s Interior Minister Condemns Threats Against Catholics During Procession – Register
St. Joseph Documentary from KofC Is Now Online & Free to View – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
An Answered Prayer – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
Amid Protests Against Italy’s Vax Rules, a Catholic Thinker Warns of Govt Overreach – CNA/CWR
Spiritual Companions – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
The Lateran Palace in Rome, Where Popes Resided for Centuries, Opens to Visitors – Register
Vatican: Catechists Can Replace Priests in the Liturgy – Christopher Lamb at The Tablet
Advent: The Season of Invites – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
New York & Boston Archdioceses: Mask Up at Holiday Season Masses – J Burkas/CNA/Register
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris & Iconoclasm – Donald R. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Catholic University in Rome Attracts Criticism for Handling of Plagiarism Accusations – CWR
A Permissive Pope Only Encourages Lack of Freedom – Fr. James Grant at Crisis Magazine
Nice Work if You Can Get It – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis Shows Little Signs of Slowing in 2022 – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor
Rubes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Desperate Defenders of Novelty & the Eventual Triumph of Tradition – One Peter 5
Teutonic Grinches Or The German Problem. . . Again – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
I am Not an African American & I Hate Being Called That – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
Who Will Have the Synodality Synod’s Ear? – Paul Krause at Crisis Magazine

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
Note: There will be less links today.  After Christmas, on January 10, we will offer more links.
Éric Zemmour: ‘Hands Off Notre-Dame De Paris!’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Pope Francis & the Altar of Hypocrisy – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
3 Best Catholic Fundraising Strategies for 2022 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
In Vatican’s Clumsy Stab at Censorship, the Massage becomes the Message – Jn. Allen at Crux
Synod of Bishops Restores Resource Page Link to New Ways Ministry, Issues Apology – Register
Ask Father: Did Francis Say that Sexual Sins aren’t that Serious? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Comfort Can Look (& Feel) Heavenly . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Vatican Liturgy Office Issues Guidelines for Catechist Ministry – H. Brockhaus/CNA/NC Register
Ordinariate Bishop’s Selection Dovetails with USCCB’s Revival Goals – Peter Jesserer Smith
Catholic Pro-Democracy Figure Jimmy Lai Gets Jail Time for Protesting China – CNA via CWR
Sleep, My Child, & Peace Attend Thee – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
Why Religious Freedom Matters – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer at National Catholic Register
Persevering With Mary – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Help the Victims of the Tornados in Kentucky – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Run Faster – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
She is Drunk, Rested, & Ready – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Liturgical Inventions, (1) – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Ambrosian Rite’s Unique Liturgical Colour: Morello – Shn. R. Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  The Three Godfathers; Film Review – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  Wrong Move could Trigger New Seminary Standoff with US Bishops – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
4.  Pope Praises Heretical LGBT Group Condemned Under John Paul II – The American Spectator
5.  Is Pp. Francis Really Dying? What We Know About the Viral Claim – Jim Geraghty at Nationa. . .
6.  Popes’ Acceptance of Abp. Aupetit’s Resignation Carries Consequences – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza
7.  Does Wichita’s ‘Stewardship Model’ Really Work? – Caitlin Bootsma at The Pillar
8.  Card. Müller on Traditionis Custodes: Questionable Assertions & Evaluations. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  God vs. Muhammad vs. Joseph Smith – Michael J. Carzon at Catholic365
10.  Bergoglianity & Scripture, Part III – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Suspicion Theory – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Comfort Can Look (& Feel) Heavenly . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
3 Best Catholic Fundraising Strategies for 2022 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Welcome Home: Best Christmas Ever Changes a Family & Parish – Peter Jesserer Smith/Register

BEST OF THE REST:

Insight & Analysis:
The Unvaxxed are the New Black People (The New Vax Apartheid) – David L. Gray
Polish Tycoon Roman Kluska: Pandemic Being Used Against the Traditional Church – Register
Will The Left’s Violence Lead to Martyrdom? – R.C. Vanlandingham at Crisis Magazine
Catholic U. Student Govt: Replace George Floyd Christ with Uncontroversial Art – CNA/Register
The Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI: Reflecting on His New Biography – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D./CWR
Holy Matrimony: Praying for a Future Spouse – Connor Gallagher at Tan Direction Blog
Sandro Magister Wonders if Taiwan Will Now be Abandoned by the Pope – McClarey/TACatholic
Self Defense, Vigilantism & the State’s Duty to Protect: What the Catholic Church Says – NC Rgstr
Men, Women, Laity, & Clergy: God’s Wise Plan of Differentiated Order – P Kwasniewski PhD/Crisis
Forgiveness & Faith – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
The Promise & Peril of Synods – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing

Books & Literature:
Review: Divine Worship Daily Office Commonwealth Edition – Steven R. McEvoy at Book Revie. . .

Sacred Scripture & Liturgy:
Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Byzantine Rite – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Justice for Jussie – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How True – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

LATE MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Is There Proper Statue Etiquette in Churches? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
2.  Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Doors to Help the Homeless – Elisabeth Deffner/NC Register
3.  Never Marry or Date a Pro-Choice Woman! – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
4.  The Church Caves in the Age of the Pandemic – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
5.  Ex-Bishop Expecting Twins With Pornographic Writer – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
6.  Pope Francis’ Confidante Condemns US Religious Rights – S. Edwards at Shepherd Gazette
7.  Why I’m Not Eastern Orthodox – Allan Ruhl at One Peter 5
8.  Pope Francis Stresses Importance of Democracy, Why? – Jef. A. Mirus, Ph.D./Catholic Culture
9.  Major Interview by Henry Sire (Author of the Dictator Pope) – Rorate Cæli
10.  Things I’ve Learned In Spiritual Direction: The Lies We Listen To – Catholic Spiritual Direction

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Does Christianity have a Future Under Labor in Australian Federal Elections? – Catholic Weekly
Happy Birthday Blog! Sweet 16 – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Active Waiter – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Top 3 Catholic Fundraising Strategies of 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.ne
Can Friends Be Spiritual Directors? Too Old For Spiritual Direction – Catholic Spiritual Direction

BEST OF THE REST:

Insight & Analysis:
My Conversation with Bethel McGrew – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
In the Matter of Abp. Aupetit, Pope Sacrifices Truth to Political Expediency – Christopher R. Altieri
Christmas Glory: Dressing for Christmas Mass . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Fr. Robert McTeigue: Organizing Our Lives Without Christ Has Led To Chaos (Rumble) – BWR
Dorothy Day & Elizabeth Ann Seton: New York Converts On Fire – Katherine J. Lopez/Seton Shrine
The ‘What-the-Heck-is-the-Vatican-Finance-Trial-Even-About?’ Timeline – The Pillar
What Do You Think of Poetry? – John Paul Sonnen at TAN Direction Blog
African Immigrants in US More Religious than Black Americans, More Likely to be Catholic – Pew
Father Nicholas: The Real Santa Claus – David L. Alexander at Man With Black Hat

The Eucharist:
Archbishop Aquila: The Eucharist can Transform Your Life – Cthlc News Agency/Denver Catholic

Sacred Scripture & Liturgy:
Why Everyone Should Sing at Mass, Even if They aren’t Good at It – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Advent:
This Advent, Find Time for Silence – Fr. Ed Broom at Catholic Exchange

Culture of Death:
‘Fulani Association’ Warns Christians in Nigerian State to Close Churches or Risk Attacks – Rgstr

Memento Mori:
Sixteen Martyrs of the Spanish Civil War to be Beatified in Granada – B. Ruiz/CNA/NC Register

More News & Other Items:
The Difference Between Lasting & Temporary Friendships – Ana Lydia Sawaya at Aleteia
Victoria Anti-Discrimination Bill Unfairly Targets Religious Organizations – CNA via CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

EVENING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Spanish Privilege: Cerulean Blue & the Immaculate Conception – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  O Mary, Conceived Without Sin, Pray for Us Who Have Recourse to Thee – Jn. Grondelski/Reg
3.  The Immaculate Conception According to Anne Catherine Emmerich – TAN Direction Blog
4.  Pope Francis – Culture Warrior – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
5.  How Much Was Pope Aware of Vatican’s Financial Malpractice of London Deal – Ed Pentin
6.  Pope’s Answer on Paris Prelate Raises More Questions than It Answered – Jn L Allen Jr/Crux
7.  Fired Before Christmas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  The Immaculate Conception & Eastern Orthodoxy – Nishant Xavier at One Peter 5
9.  No Comment – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Synod of Bishops Removes Resource Page Link to Heretical New Ways Ministry – CNA/Rgstr

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholic College Supports Attacks on Pro-Life Students – Joe Burkas at CNA via NC Register
A Partial Answer to the Problem of Evil – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Remember Her in Your Prayers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Collegium Sanctorum Angelorum: 4-Year Traditional College, Seeking Help – Fr. Z’s Blog
Justice Sandra Sotomayor: The Bullying Pro-Choicer – David Mills at National Catholic Register
The Immaculate Conception – Colin Gormley at Ignitum Today
Top 3 Catholic Fundraising Strategies of 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis Closes Clerical Sex Abuse Loophole – The Pillar

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception:
Which are the 10 Principal Virtues of Mary? – Get Fed
The Illuminating Orations of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception – New Liturgical Movement
Did You Know the Immaculate Conception is Patroness of the US – Kate Olivera at CNA via CWR
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception 2021 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Red, White, & Marian Blue? The Immaculate Conception & the American Catholic Experience – Rg
“Full of Grace”: The Power & Purpose of the Immaculate Conception – Matthew Leonard

Insight & Analysis:
Vatican Duels, Becciu Parries Cardinal Pell’s Thrusts – Sandro Magister at L’Espresso
Was Pope Francis Wrong to Apologize to the Orthodox? (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis
Christmas Glory: Dressing for Christmas Mass . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
On Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, Part II & Part III – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Hindu Nationalists Attack Catholic School in India – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
St. Etheldreda & the Art of Compromise – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Devoted to the Carpenter of Nazareth: A Visit to St. Joseph Basilica – Js. Pronechen/NC Register
The Never-Ending Search for Christ – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Exoneration of Key Vatican Officio in Finance Trial Puts Attention on Pope, Senior Officials – Reg
Treasuring the Word – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Pope Updates Norms on Crimes Judged by the Vatican’s Doctrinal Office – C. Mares/CNA/Rgstr
Year Of Saint Joseph Nears End – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency

Roe v. Wade:
Justice Thomas, Dobbs v. Jackson, & My Foster Son – Kristin Meyer at Aleteia
50 Years Ago, While America Slept, Roe v. Wade Began to Transform the Nation – Sh. Mullen/Reg
Can the Constitution Mandate Pregnancy & Vaccines? – Leila Marie Lawler at Crisis Magazine

Advent:
An Extraordinary & Unforgettable Start to Advent – Fr. Roger Lander at National Catholic Register

Culture of Life:
Whatever SCOTUS Decides, Abortion Fight Will Go On – Ashraf Khalil at Crux

More News & Other Items:
The Japanese War Pilot Who came to Pearl Harbor to Apologize – John Burger at Aleteia
Unconfirmed Reports from Right Wing Sources that Pope Francis is Dying – TACatholic

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Eighty Years Since A Sleeping Giant Awoke – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Books for Christmas 2021 – George Weigel at The Catholic Difference via EPPC
2.  The Impossible! – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
3.  Cardinal Müller Criticizes ‘Traditionis Custodes’ in Preface of New Book – Edward Pentin
4.  Cloister Under Hollywood Sign Closing – Deborah Netburn at Los Angeles Times
5.  Jordan Peterson & Bishop Barron Misread Solzhenitsyn – L. Ma. Miller/Happy Despite Them
6.  An Ambiguous Papal Response to an Ambiguous Parisian Affair – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
7.  Plan for the Dissolution of the Monasteries Discovered – Medievalists.net
8.  Can Lay Ministers Give Blessings At The Mass? – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
9.  News from Guadalajara & What Cardinal Robles has Done about the TLM Parish – Fr. Z’s Blog
10.  Police Arrest, Drag Franciscan Priest Out of New York Abortion Facility (Video) – ChurchPOP

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Exorcist Diary: Mentally Tormented by the Devil – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
Bergoglianity & Scripture, Part II – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Pope Francis, Democracy, & Hypocrisy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Top 3 Catholic Fundraising Strategies of 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Francis Says He Accepted Paris Archbishop’s Resignation ‘on the Altar of Hypocrisy’ – Register

BEST OF THE REST:

Insight & Analysis:
Proposed Designs of Cathédrale Notre-Dame’s Interior More Damaging Than Any Fire – Crisis
Excommunication is the Obligation of the Bishops – David Vermont at Catholic365
Christianity in the Movies – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Christmas Glory: Dressing for Christmas Mass . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
On Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Whatever Happened to St. Nicholas? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Will SCOTUS Finally End Discrimination Based on Religion in School-Choice Programs – Register
A Simple Lesson in Christian Consistency – David L. Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

The Eucharist:
7 tips to Get the Most Out of Adoration – Amelia Monroe Carlson at Catholic365

Books & Literature:
New Book Defends All-Male Liturgical Ministry, Subdiaconate/Minor Orders, & Proper. . . – NLM

Sacred Scripture & Liturgy:
Why Gregorian Chant is Supreme – John Paul Sonnen at TAN Direction Blog

Advent:
20 Ways to Go All In This Advent – Patti Maguire Armstrong at National Catholic Register

Culture of Death:
The Black Abortion Genocide – Myth or Reality (A Dialectic) – David L. Gray

Memento Mori:
Last Salute – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

More News & Other Items:
Francis Says He Will Meet Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill Again – C Mares/CNA/NC Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
1.  What’s in the ‘Perlasca Tapes?’ – The Pillar
2.  The Pandemic is Over – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
3.  African Priest Writes 2nd Open Letter to Pp. Francis Noting Theological Concerns – Ed Pentin
4.  A Catholic University Docks Students for Not Announcing Preferred Pronouns – J Burkas/CNA
5.  The St. Gallen Mafia – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
6.  Other Modern: Basilica of Sainte-Thérèse de Lisieux, Normandy, France – Liturgical Arts Journal
7.  Spanish Bishop Gets Civilly Married – ACI Prensa & CNA via National Catholic Register
8.  Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of Springfield Attacks Satanic Displays – State-Journal Register
9.  Introduction to Gödel’s Proof of the Necessary Existence of God – A. Cavallo at Ignitum Today
10.  Even If Roe Ends We Still Have a Culture of Death – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Pope Francis, the Financial Question is a Pandora’s Box – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Exorcist Diary: The Underlying Spiritual Warfare in Abortion – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
Top 3 Catholic Fundraising Strategies of 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Anglicanorum Coetibus Society Launches the New St. Peter’s Rambler – AC Society Blog

BEST OF THE REST:

Insight & Analysis:
Whatever Happened to Saint Nicholas? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative
A Letter to My Child on How to Die Well – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Pseudo-Religions & African Spirituality Among Black Americans – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
Christmas Glory: Dressing for Christmas Mass . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Waiting for the 490th Solstice – Carlos Caso-Rosendi at Lepanto Institute
Podcast Discussion of “Benedict is (Still) Pope” (BiP) Theories – Steven O’Reilly/Roma Locuta Est
The Historical Reality of Jesus (YouTube) – Bishop Robert Barron

The Eucharist:
The Greatest Subject in All the World: The Blessed Eucharist – J.P. Sonnen/TAN Direction Blog

Roe v. Wade:
The Struggle That Would Not End – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fact-Checking the Abortion Claims in ‘Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health’ Oral Arguments – Rgstr

Mysticism:
Prophecies for St. Anne, Mary, & You – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand

Books & Literature:
False Mercy: Off the Shelf with Christopher Malloy – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
‘Christ the Savior Is Born’: Children’s Book Picks for Christmas 2021 – K Crawford/et al/Register

Sacred Scripture & Liturgy:
Bergoglianity & Scripture – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Against “Organic Development” – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Advent:
The Tree of Jesse in Sacred Art – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Meanings & Traditions of Advent – Francesca Pollio at CNA via National Catholic Register

Scandal:
Orthodox Priest Shouts ‘Pope, You are a Heretic’ at Francis in Athens – Ph. Pullella, et al./Reuters
SSA Predator Ohio Priest Pleads Guilty to Raping 10-Year-Old Altar Boy – CBS 12 News
Charleston Diocese Restricts Latin Mass as it Promotes Unity – The Post & Courier
New York Mandates Inoculations for All Catholic School Employees – CBS New York

Memento Mori:
Requiescat In Pace: Bob Dole – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fr. Joseph Santos, RIP – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

More News & Other Items:
Donate to the Only Traditional Diocese in the World, in Campos – Rorate Cæli
5 Small Catholic Businesses to Help You Finish Your Christmas Shopping – F. Pollio/CNA/CWR
Help Us Compile a Full List of All Traditional Catholic Schools in the United States – Rorate Cæli

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Govt, Big Tech, & the Media are Trying to Push Us Into Adopting the ‘Right’ Behavior – TACatholic
Earning Respect – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Government at Work – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .

1.  What Does the Catholic Phrase “World Without End” Mean? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
2.  How Can This Be, Since. . . ? – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
3.  Pray This Psalm when You Successfully Recover from an Illness – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
4.  2nd Sunday of Advent: God Comes To You More Than You Go To Him – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  The Deeper Meaning of Advent in Latin – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange
6.  10 Psalms to Encourage You in Difficult Times – Marge Fenelon at The Daily Register
7.  The Love of Gratitude Brings Many Blessings – Fr. Frederick Faber at Catholic Exchange
8.  St. Josemaría Escrivá Founded Opus Dei to Help People Become Holy Thru Daily Tasks – Reg
9.  Did This Crucifix Miraculously Survive a Fire? – Marinella Bandini at Aleteia
10.  Praising the Masculine Virtues of St. Joseph as His Jubilee Draws to a Close – NC Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
These Churches were Built on Holy Water Sites – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
What Parables Mean: How to Understand Jesus’ Parables in the Bible – J Burkepile/ChurchPOP

BEST OF THE REST:
Catholic Novena Prayer to St. Jude for a Hopeless Situation – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Catholic Advent Wreath Prayers to Embrace the Season Every Sunday with Your Family – Register
God Wills Our Good – Saint Alphonsus at TAN Direction
5 Ways to Live Advent Well – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
Welcome to Nazareth – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Hope, the Future, & Advent – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at The Catholic Thing
A Holy Advent in Anticipation of Our Divine Messiah – Michael Sandifer at Catholic Stand
Sin Can Make Us All Blind Beggars – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:

Lead Story:
Don’t Be Fooled Parents: Demonic Atmosphere Brought Hellish Result at Astroworld Concert – Rg

Top Stories:
Doing the Work of the Devil – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Paris Archbishop’s Resignation Could Signal Vatican Shift – The Pillar
‘Dobbs v. Jackson’: What did Roberts, Kavanaugh, & Barrett Say? – J. McKeown at NC Register

Insight & Analysis:
Gerhard Cardinal Müller Calls Virus-Related Sacrament Restrictions ‘Grave Sin’ – Edward Pentin
Christmas Glory: Dressing for Christmas Mass . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Intergenerational Interdependence is a Blessing Not a Curse – Jennifer Fitz/Sticking the Corners
Top 3 Catholic Fundraising Strategies of 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Attending Sinful Weddings – Janet E. Smith at Crisis Magazine
The Shallowing of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Waiting for the Sun & the Son – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Wait & See: The Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris Wreckovation – Dyspeptic Mutterings

Roe v Wade:
1 Core Issue May Decide the ‘Dobbs’ Abortion Case — Here’s Why – Sh. Mullen/CNA/NC Register
Clarence Thomas Asks Specific Question that Destroys Pro-Abortion Lawyer – CMR
In ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’ Oral Arguments, Justice Barrett Raises Option of Adoption – NC Register
The Hill Thinks ACB Should Recuse Herself from Abortion Case. . .Because She’s Catholic – CMR
Pro-Life Leaders React to Biden’s Statements About ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’ – CNA/NC Register
3 Pro-Life, Pro-Constitution Truths from Clarence Thomas – Jordan Boyd at The Federalist
Catholic Physician Blasts Sotomayor for ‘Dead Brain People’ Comment On Fetal Pain – Register

Traditionis Custodes Scandal:
The Roadmap of Archbishop Roche: Liquidate the Traditional Liturgy! – Rorate Cæli

Mysticism:
What The Angelic Doctor Taught On The Nature & Purpose Of Purgatory – SpiritualDirection.com
“Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know” – Cha. D. Fraune/Voyage Comics
Exorcist Diary: An Echo of Heaven’s Song – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti

Advent:
How Anglican Devotion can Enrich Advent for Catholics – Fr. James Bradley at AC Society Blog

Culture of Life:
Massive Crowds Rallied for Life Outside Supreme Court Amid Abortion Hearing – ChurchPOP
3 Pitfalls To Avoid While Practicing Natural Family Planning – Melissa Flen at Catholic Link

Culture of Death:
Vatican Stops EU Cancellation of Christmas – Nicole Winfield at AP via Washington Post
Pornography & the Castration of Young Men – Randall Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

More News & Other Items:
Pray for Ryan Rogers – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Catholic Archbishop of Paris – C. Mares/CNA/NC Register
Action Item! Prayers for a Good Next Archbishop of Paris – Fr. Z’s Blog
Venezuelans Roller Skating to Christmas Mass at Sunrise – Jim McDermott at America Magazine
Why Every Catholic Should Always Wear the Miraculous Medal – Jac. Burkepile at ChurchPOP
Die Hard is Not a Christmas Movie! Convince Me Otherwise – D. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Someone Finally Solves the “Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?” Argument – Dyspeptic Mutterings

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
And How Can Man Die Better – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:

Lead Story:
Demolish Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream

Insight & Analysis:
Why Catholic Schools Should Be Communities of Sacred Song – Catholic School Playbook
An Anti-Christian Cultural Hegemony – Joseph Shaw at Voice of the Family
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
In a Time of Pandemic & Upheaval, Our Lady Gave Us the Miraculous Medal – NC Register
What is the “Rapture”? – Get Fed
Marriage: A Match Made In Heaven – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Style That Hugs You Back; No, Really! . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
At Mass: Together as One – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
The Drills of a Militant Church – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at OnePeterFive
Lay it Down with the Trinity – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
How Marvel’s ‘Eternals’ Illustrates the Danger of Abandoning Truth – Jn. Tuttle/Voyage Comics

The Eucharist:
The Unholy Revival for the Holy Eucharist – David Gray at DavidLGray.info

Roe v Wade:
This Is What A Real Catholic Bishop Sounds Like – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Healing the Culture Urges Supreme Court to Dump Roe Once & For All – C Kline/Ignitum Today
Supreme Court’s ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’ Oral Arguments Promising for Pro-Life Cause – NC Register
US Bishops Respond to Supreme Court Arguments in ‘Dobbs v. Jackson’ – CNA/NC Register

Mysticism:
Woman Attacked by Demons Reveals Power of Holy Water Against Evil – ChurchPOP
Priests Suffer More Pain for Longer in Purgatory – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Priest Who Vanished – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine

Books & Literature:
The Vatican Mafia Under John Paul II Continued – Roberto de Mattei at One Peter 5

Advent:
Advent & Apocalypse – Raymond Cardinal Burke
Why St. Andrew is a Perfect Advent Saint – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Culture of Life:
How Jérôme Lejeune Revolutionized Society’s View on Down Syndrome – S. Tadié/Register
Catholic School Kids Break Out Singing “Regina Caeli” in Gym After Victory – ChurchPOP

Culture of Death:
Bolivian Archdiocese Condemns Feminist Violence Against Those Protecting Churches – Rgstr

Memento Mori:
Death Isn’t Just for November — 10 Ways to Help the Poor Souls Throughout the Year – Register

More News & Other Items:
Young Catholics Restoring Wayside Crucifixes Across France – Solène Tadié at NC Register

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Stare Decisis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Most Dangerous Job in the World – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
2.  “Road Map” to the Survival of the Catholic Family – Mother Miriam, O.S.B., at TAN Direction
3.  The Exorcism of a Satanic Priestess – Charles D. Fraune at One Peter 5
4.  Church Vandalism Is Soaring, Here’s Why Everyone Should Care – Abp S Aquila/T Busch/WaPo
5.  There Is Also a Vaccine for the Virus That Infects the Church – Sandro Magister
6.  Priests Survey Finds Lower Morale, ‘Conservative Shift’ Among US Clergy – CNA/NC Register
7.  The Problem with CUA’s Painting of George Floyd as Jesus Christ – B. Clegg/National Review
8.  Think Tank Thomas Aquinas – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
9.  God Save Us From Such “Love” – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Notre Dame’s ‘Woke’ Rebuild Plan: Glaring Lack of Mainstream News Coverage – Get Religion

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
What Image Is Hidden in Eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe, & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Why Do Scholars Dismiss Accounts of Miracles Performed By Saints as Mere Hagiography – NLM

BEST OF THE REST. . .

Insight & Analysis:
4 Reasons Authentic Catholic Healthcare Matters & How To Find It – Catholic Link
Fear as a Means of Control (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Imago Dei as a Political Concept – Chad Pecknold at The Post Liberal Order
Style That Hugs You Back; No, Really! . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Excited Church Awaits Canonization of India’s First Lay Martyr Saint – Anto Akkara at NC Register
For Some Catholic Employers, Paid Parental Leave Helps Honor the Family – The Pillar

Advent:
Why You Should Attend A Rorate Caeli Mass This Advent – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
An Introduction to an Advent Journey With Mary – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
The Cutest Advent Calendar Of The Year! – Jessica McAfee at epicPew

Culture of Life:
Catholic Attorney Legal Tips: Writing Religious Exemption Letter for Vax Mandates – S Smith JD

Culture of Death:
Roe v Wade: Unconstitutional & Unjust – Patrick Lee at Catholic News Agency

Memento Mori:
Phil Saviano, Survivor of Clerical Abuse Featured in ‘Spotlight,’ Dies at 69 – CNA via NC Register

More News & Other Items:
Before & After: Our Lady of the Rosary Church-San Diego & More Links – Best Catholic Blogging
Study Confirms Conservative Trend In Young Priests – B Vermurlen/S Cranney/M Regnerus/SSRN

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
By 2024 Bi— Harris Will Wish It Had Been Tried – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Why I Don’t Believe in the Rapture – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
2.  . . .There but for the Grace of God Go I; Observations on the Culture of Death – Jos. Sciambra
3.  Bishop Barron: Fox to be Put in Charge of Henhouse – Leila Ma. Lawler at Happy Despite Them
4.  Reported Changes to Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris Confirmed – CNA/Catholic World Rprt
5.  How Catholics Fall into Liberalism – Fr. Felix Sarda y Salvany at TAN Direction Blog
6.  The 4 Mindsets That Are Deeply Hurting Catholic Communities All Around The World – C-L
7.  Propping up Traditionis Custodes – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
8.  Pope Francis & the Relationship with the Movements – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
9.  Ever on the Side of the Oppressors – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  A Church Without Purpose – Clement Harrold at Crisis Magazine

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Inside the Abbey of Monte Oliveto Maggiore – Andrea Barvi at The National Catholic Register
Blue Collar Apologetics: Off the Shelf with John Martignoni – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
A Word Or Two About Heresy – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing

BEST OF THE REST. . .

Insight & Analysis:
What’s the Meaning of the Seasons’ Traditions? – Joanna Bogle at Simply Catholic
Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris Priest Denies Redesign is Too Radical – AFP via France 24
Why We Need to Take Back the Life-Giving Art of Letter Writing – A. DeBoer-Ramirez at Radiant
Style That Hugs You Back; No, Really! . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Malta: An Uninterrupted 2000-Years-Long Christian Tradition – Aleteia
Don’t Let Infertility Blow Up Your Marriage – The Fruitful Hollow
The Blessed Boon of Homeschooling – Colleen Roy at TAN Direction Blog

Books & Literature:
2021 Ratzinger Prize Laureate: The Sexual Revolution Left Behind Destructions – Register

Sacred Scripture & Liturgy:
Private Chapel & Vestments of Card. Gianfrancesco Gambara (1533-87) – Liturgical Arts Journal
Singing & a Hymnal in Every Home – Paul Caleb Roland at Anglicanorum Coetibus Society

Advent:
The Collects of Advent: Who is Being Addressed, & What Difference Does It Make – New Lit Mov
Varieties of Violacea Found in the Sixteenth Century – Shawn R. Tribe/Liturgical Arts Journal
Advent: A Time for Preparing One’s Heart to Welcome Infant Jesus – Fr Nixon OSB/TAN Direction
An Advent Journey With Mary: Mary, Teach Me How To Wait – Jacqueline St. Clare/Catholic Stand

Culture of Life:
Dobbs on the Docket: How Will the Supreme Court Decide/Podcast – Jeanette De Melo/Register

More News & Other Items:
Marc Cardinal Ouellet Says Women’s “Ordination” is Wrong Path – Inés San Martín at Crux

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Mickey Mouse Bows to Communist Butchers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Homicidal Car – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
World Health Organ. Skipped Over the Letter ‘Xi’ to Name the New Variant, Why – TACatholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait! – The Samizdat Herald

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