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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Just When All Seems Lost That Will Be the Start of the Complete Restoration – Mary’s Blog
2.  The Story Behind the New Our Lady of Arabia Cathedral in Bahrain – CNA via CWR
3.  Is Bishop Strickland Sending a Message to His Fellow Bishops? – Complicit Clergy
4.  I Am Not Impressed by Sister Josita Colbert’s Letter – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
5.  Did the Pope Personally Participate in the Pilfering of Peter’s Pence? – Sandro Magister
6.  Church Wreckovators Prepare Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral Attack – Rod Dreher
7.  The St. Gallen Mafia & Today’s Office – Fr. Hugh Somerville-Knapman, O.S.B., at One Foot in. . .
8.  Wherein National ‘c’atholic Fishwrap’s Own Wile E. Coyote Oops Himself, Fr. Z Explains – Z
9.  Did Satan Reveal He’s About to Lose His Power (Video) – Fr. Ripperger, et al, US Grace Force
10.  Bottom of the Ninth, What Did the Bishops Do? Did They Hit a Home Run? – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
What Makes Dobbs the Best, & Possibly Last, Chance to Overturn Roe? – M Hadro/CNA/Register
New Book by Raymond Arroyo: The Spider Who Saved Christmas – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Striking Out in Baltimore – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Requiescat In Pace: Father Michael Los – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
It’s Okay for Catholics to Judge – Jim Blackburn at Catholic Answers Magazine
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
Bishops Spinning the Truth in Baltimore – Tom Basile at Crisis Magazine

BEST OF THE REST. . .

Insight & Analysis:
Bishop Strickland Challenges HHS Sec. Becerra’s Religious Liberty Changes – Fox News
On Being Saved – Prime Matters
Style That Hugs You Back; No, Really! . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Dogs Were in Awe – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
Former Economic Czar Warns the Vatican is Facing Major Deficit – Claire Giangravè at RNS
A Catholic Worthiness Score? – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral to Get Some ‘Disney-fication’ – M. Showalter at American Thinker
Hanukkah, Christmas, & Physics: The Theology of Light – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Catholic Univ. of America Honors Painting of George Floyd as Jesus – Daily Signal (link fixed)
Don’t Blame God – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Taking (& Making) Stock of Criticism Today – Asher Gelzer-Govatos at Dappled Things

The Eucharist:
The Validity of the Eucharist & Mortal Sin – E. Christian Brugger, Ph.D., at The Daily Register

Mysticism:
Pope Recognizes Miracle of WWII Martyr Blessed Titus Brandsma’s Intercession – CNA

Books & Literature:
Announcing a New Printed Edition of Traditional Roman Compline – New Liturgical Movement
Is Tolkien’s “Varda” the Best Representation of Mary in Middle-Earth – Voyage Comics & . . .
New Book Offers a Marriage of True Minds on Holy Matrimony – Richard Budd at Adoremus

Sacred Scripture & Liturgy:
Response to Fr. Ruff on Liturgical Polarisation – Joseph Shaw at The Chairman’s Blog
Four Altar Candlesticks from the Sixteenth Century – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Lectio Divina, A Guide: What It Is & How It Helps Prayer Life – Dan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
Who Wrote Ecclesiastes? – William Hemsworth at epicPew

Advent:
Celebrating Advent Essentially – Jennifer Gregory Miller at Catholic Culture
Should I Fast During Advent? – Laura O’Callaghan at Radiant Magazine
New Free Video Series for Advent from the (Traditional) Fraternité St.-Vincent-Ferrier – Fr. Zed
6 Reasons to Start Advent with a Good Confession – Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., at Aleteia

Culture of Life:
Small Children Remember Their Life in the Womb – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
National Review Comes Out Full Force to End Abortion – Kathy Schiffer at The Daily Register

Culture of Death:
Should Catholic Bishops Formally Condemn the Democrat Party? – Michael Hichborn at Crisis

Memento Mori:
Don Justo, RIP – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

More News & Other Items:
Sacred Art Conference for Young Adults in Manhattan, Dec. 11 – New Liturgical Movement
Spotlight on Kyle Rittenhouse Illuminates Broader Issues in Culture – J.F. Desmond at Register
Fr. Jan Macha Guillotined by Nazis Beatified in Poland – Luke Coppen at Catholic News Agency
Pope Names Vatican Diplomat Next Papal Envoy to Medjugorje – H Brockhaus/CNA/Register
Petition to Return St. Junipero Serra Statue to ‘Place of Honor’ at Catholic Univ. – Register

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
The Eighties: You Had to be There – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Left is Normalizing Pedophiles – 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 LINKS:

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

1.  Humility Opens Door To Heaven – First English Translation of Thomas Á Kempis Book: Humility
2.  Run Forth to Meet Christ: The 1st Sunday of Advent – Fr. Jn. Keehner at SpiritualDirection.com
3.  The Engineer who Converted During Construction of Christ the Redeemer in Rio – Aleteia
4.  Cool: Neighborhood Sidewalk Shrine to St. Camillus of Lellis Against the Virus – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Prayer To Be Protected from Adversity – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
6.  Our Lady of Fatima Guides Our Advent Prayers – Sophia Inst. Press at SpiritualDirection.com
7.  The Hope of Advent: Be Vigilant via Conscious Contact with God – Msgr. Cha. Pope/Register
8.  The Saints on Healing Through Grief – Fr. Joseph M. Esper at Catholic Exchange
9.  What is Holiness with Fr. Matthew MacDonald – Jordan Burke at SpiritualDirection.com
10.  Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Helps Foster Children Get Adopted – Patti M. Armstrong at Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Intermittent Social Media Fasting – Matt Kappadakunnel at Crisis Magazine
Piety is the Virtue of the Warrior – Conor Gallagher at TAN Direct
Gratitude, Expectation, & Advent – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
When Trappist Nuns Rebuilt a Monastery from Ruins & Opened a Chocolate Factory – ChPOP
Finding Peace in the Passing World – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™

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.  When Trappist Nuns Rebuilt a Monastery from Ruins & Opened a Chocolate Factory – ChPOP
2.  Wife of Catholic Radio Host Among Those Killed in Christmas Parade Tragedy – CNA/Register
3.  The American Transformation of the Advent Wreath – Cl. Salvucci at Liturgical Arts Journal
4.  I Underestimated The Rot – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
5.  Abp. Mch. Aupetit of Paris Offers Resignation to Pope Due to Relationship – Christopher White
6.  Our Bishops Are Ever Profiles in Cowardice – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The Amrcn Catholic
7.  The Last Acceptable Prejudice – David Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
8.  Prepare Your Heart for Advent: Why & How to Return to Sunday Mass & Confession – Register
9.  The Five Week Advent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10.  Why Do We have an Obligation to Attend Mass? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Style That Hugs You Back; No, Really! . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
10 Things You Need to Know About Advent – Jimmy Akin at The Daily Register
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser

BEST OF THE REST:
A Queen Most Powerful – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
2022 Liturgical Calendar Season Begins – Adfero at Rorate Cæli
Risk All For Christ – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
Another Round in the ‘HHS Mandate’ Fight? – Charlie Camosy at The Pillar
The World On Fire – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
New TV Miniseries Offers a Journey Through the Christian Life – Susan Klemond at Daily Register
The Mystery of Litanies – James Matthew Wilson at First Things
Trust in Jesus – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
Advent Resources – Amy Welborn at Charlotte was Both
The “Good Bishops” are Failing Us – David Vermont at Catholic365.com
World Youth Day Spirit Gathers Pace – Marilyn Rodrigues at The Catholic Weekly

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 Promise – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
2.  Josephus: A Valuable Historical Source – Jimmy Akin
3.  The “Good Bishops” are Failing Us – David Vermont at Catholic365.com
4.  The World On Fire – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
5.  USCCB Eucharist Doc. is One Great Big Nothing Burger – Eric Sammons via Complicit Clergy
6.  Here We Go Again: HHS’ New War on Religious Freedom – Michael Warsaw at Daily Register
7.  Bishops Protect Biden – Taylor Marshall, Ph.D., via Complicit Clergy
8.  Abp. Mk. Coleridge of Brisbane Gives Priests Until Dec. 15 to Vax – Joe Burkas/CNA/Register
9.  The 1621 Project – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
10.  St. Joseph Gives Us the Formula for a Happy Death – Fr. Jos. Ma. Wolfe, M.F.V.A., at Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Preparation for Truth – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
The Art of Dying & Eternal Happiness – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at The Daily Register

BEST OF THE REST:
Grieving: Dreams Can Bring Closure – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
Controversial Icon Stolen from Catholic University – Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., at Aleteia
Another Year of Sacrilege? – Fr. Mark Goring, C.C., via Complicit Clergy
The Holidays are Here! Now, What to Wear? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Our Moral Edifice Has Fallen – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
An Open Letter to the Students of Archbishop Riordan High School – Abp. Sal. J. Cordileone
I Fear the Worst about Pope Francis – J.B. Toner at OnePeterFive
Spectacular Advent, Christmastide, & Epiphany Calendars – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Hard Purgatory for Trying to Seduce a Nun – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

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.  Controversial Icon Stolen from Catholic University – Fr. Patrick Briscoe, O.P., at Aleteia
2.  An Open Letter to the Students of Archbishop Riordan High School – Abp. Sal. J. Cordileone
3.  Another Year of Sacrilege? – Fr. Mark Goring via Complicit Clergy
4.  Our Moral Edifice Has Fallen – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
5.  Jesus Wept – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6.  The 4 Horsemen of Meaning (YouTube) – Jordan B. Peterson, Bishop Robert Barron, et al
7.  Catholicism? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Chinese Virus Clampdowns in Germany & Austria Restrict Access to Mass – Edward Pentin
9.  Eucharistic Coherence vs. Episcopal Incoherence – Unknown Centurion at Catholic Stand
10.  Spectacular Advent, Christmastide, & Epiphany Calendars – Fr. Z’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
The Spiritual History of the Catholic Church – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand
I Fear the Worst about Pope Francis – J.B. Toner at OnePeterFive

BEST OF THE REST:
Evolving Explanations for Why TLM was Suppressed – CNA via Portland Catholic Sentinel
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski at Catholic Fundraiser
The Latin Mass as Intangible Cultural Heritage – Peter Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at OnePeterFive
The Special Virtue Of Thankfulness – Will Wright at Catholic-Link
Slippery Slopes – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The Holidays are Here! Now, What to Wear? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
A Hard Purgatory for Trying to Seduce a Nun – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

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 LINKS:
1.  A Pilgrimage to Orvieto, the Hilltop Town of a Eucharistic Miracle – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
2.  A Theology of Home Thanksgiving – Emily Malloy at TOH Blog
3.  I Fear the Worst about Pope Francis – J.B. Toner at OnePeterFive
4.  Evolving Explanations for Why TLM was Suppressed – CNA via Portland Catholic Sentinel
5.  Vatican’s Top Liturgy Official Confirms Restrictions on Latin Mass – Christopher White/NCRprtr
6.  A Hard Purgatory for Trying to Seduce a Nun – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
7.  Fewer High-Schoolers Want to Go to College, but Not Every College Is in Decline – Register
8.  Slippery Slopes – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
9.  Cardinal Sarah Calls Catholic Priests to Spiritual Renewal in New Book – The Daily Register
10.  Sacred Scripture Depends on Sacred Tradition – Catholic Answers Magazine

BEST OF THE REST:
Probability as “Secondary Shadows of Being & Causes” – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
The Fittingness of Beauty – Philip Martin at Crisis Magazine
Don’t Let Current Events Divide Your Family This Holiday Season – Vanessa D. Garmo at Register
The Holidays are Here! Now, What to Wear? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Living the Commandment of Unconditional Love: Part II – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
“Breathing the Air of the Sacred”: Music & the Liturgy – Peter Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at OnePeterFive

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.  Forget RCIA, Meet OCIA: US Bishops Approve Big Name Change – CNA via The Daily Register
2.  After McWilliams, Cleveland Diocese Faces a Choice – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
3.  Caesarism From The Post-Liberal Right? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
4.  When You’re Dead, You Will Want the Mass, Not a Lay-Led Funeral – J Grondelski PhD/Register
5.  Beautiful Video from Le Barroux Traditional Benedictine Monks, the Wine Monks – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  The Importance of Looking Like a Gentleman; with Professional Barber – Cthlc Gentleman
7.  Leading Pro-Life Bishops: Catholic Church Must be Prepared if ‘Roe’ Overturned – Register
8.  End of the Line for Roe v. Wade? – Russell Shaw at Catholic Exchange
9.  Pope’s Role in Vatican London Building Deal Arises in Court – Nicole Winfield at AP News
10.  The Dangers of Dualism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Geach’s Argument Against Modernism – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Reflecting on St. Joseph as His Year Comes to a Close – Catholic Stand

BEST OF THE REST:
A Sweet Bit of Thanks: No Fuss Easy Pumpkin Pie – Emily Malloy at TOH Blog
3 Fundraising Strategies for Giving Tuesday – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
USCCB Votes to Inscribe Mother Teresa in the US Liturgical Calendar – The Daily Register
The ABC’s of Advent: Let Us Live What We Believe – Cynthia McMillen at Catholic Stand
The Holidays are Here! Now, What to Wear? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Perseverance – Brian McShane at Catholic Stand
5 Online Sources for Learning Natural Family Planning – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

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 on average less news links due to the Thanksgiving Week Holiday
Just a Wee Bit of Gaslighting – One Mad Mom
The Gen Z Dilemma & Challenge for the Church – Paul E. Escott at Catholic Stand
3 Fundraising Strategies for Giving Tuesday – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Ghosts, Hauntings, & Unanswered Questions: A Guide to Our Restless Dead – Catholic Stand
Nun Returns Home After Terrorists Kept Her Captive for Almost 5 Years (Video) – ChurchPOP
Even A Grouchy Curmudgeon Can Be Called To Service – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
The Holidays are Here! Now, What to Wear? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Priest Assaulted, Robbed At Gunpoint – Jessica Albert at WJZ13 CBS Baltimore
Update From Fr. Christensen, Warrior Priest against ALS – Read & Pray – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bishops of Ghana Lament the Rise of Sodomy – GCBC
What It Means to Keep an Open Mind – Matt D’Antuono at The Daily Register
Who is the Antichrist in Catholic Church Teaching? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Cultivating Catholic Creative Writing – Clare Walker at The Daily Register
Former Freemason Explains Freemasonry – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
Why the World Should Thank the Church for ‘Classical’ Compositions – The Daily Register
Exorcist Diary: Priesthood Under Attack – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
Christmas in Summer: Living the Church Calendar in the Southern Hemisphere – The Pillar
Ou est la Moutarde? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
The “Greater Good” is Not a Catholic Moral System – Fr. David Nix at Padre Peregrino
Can We Have Catholicism Without Dogma? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Overcoming Pornography – Fr. Daniel Maria Klimek, T.O.R., at Freedom In Christ

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:

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

1.   Forgiveness May Not Mean What You Think It Does – Greg Popcak, Ph.D./Our Sunday Visitor
2.  The Great Catholic Conversion Story of UFC World Champion Bas Rutten – ChurchPOP
3.  12 Ways to Overcome a Scrupulous Conscience – E. Christian Brugger at The Daily Register
4.  Humility is Essential to All to be Saved (Part I) – Fr. Cajetan Mary da Bergamo at TAN Direction
5.  A Convert’s Journey to a Dominican Convent: A Vocation Story – Sister D. Marie, O.P., at Aleteia
6.  The Great Power of Silence: 3 Beautiful Ways to Pray Like a Saint – ChurchPOP
7.  Healing the Wounds of Anger in Mary’s Arms – Maura Roan McKeegan at Catholic Exchange
8.  A Prayer Before Fasting – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
9.  The Curé d’Ars on the Dignity & Vocation of Priests – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V./Catholic Exchange
10.  Why Do We Sing At Mass? – Will Wright at Catholic-Link

BEST OF THE REST:
St. John of Avila’s Inspiring Contribution to Priestly Holiness – Fr. Mark S. Mannion at Register
Prayer for Strength To Do Good Works – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

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:
1.  What to Do When You Get a Bad Confessor – Fr. Hugh Barbour at Catholic Answers
2.  The Parenting Style that Best Predicts If Your Kids Will Practice Their Faith as Adults – Aleteia
3.  Philosophers Come to Catholicism – First Things – First Thoughts
4.  The 2021 ‘Buy Catholic’ Christmas Gift Guide – Katie Warner at The Daily Register
5.  Can We Reach Heaven without Jesus? – Caroline Godin at Catholic365.com
6.  New Book Pairs Eating & Edification, in a Very Catholic Pedagogy – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
7.  Meet Navy Vet who Became a Sister of Life: My Heart Was Made for Something More – Rgstr
8.  The Place & Purpose of Church Symbols Thru the Centuries – B. Welter/Catholic World Report
9.  Wesley’s Method: Forming Small Groups for Discipleship – Anglicanorum Coetibus Society
10.  The Holidays are Here! Now, What to Wear? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
St. Benedict & Conversion – Fr. Derek Sakowski at SpiritualDirection.com
3 Fundraising Strategies for Giving Tuesday – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Godparents Are Guides to Holiness – Father Roger Landry at The Daily Register
What are “Illuminated Manuscripts”? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™

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 NEWS LINKS:
1.  Everything You Need to Know About the National Eucharistic Congress – CNA via Register
2.  Ignatian & Carmelite Spirituality: Complementary Or Contradictory – D Torkington/Cthlc Stand
3.  Where in the World is Blasé Cardinal Cupich? – One Mad Mom
4.  Bishop Rob. E. Guglielmone of Charleston & Denying Extreme Unction – Dyspeptic Mutterings
5.  Response to Cardinal Cupich – Joseph Shaw at The Chairman’s Blog
6.  What the Bishops Really Said at Baltimore – George Weigel at Catholic World Report
7.  Cardinal Mahony Tags in for Cardinal Cupich – One Mad Mom
8.  The US Bishops’ Statement: An Invitation to Disobedience – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
9.  Most Vaxxed Nation Aborted Christmas Over Wanton Rise in Chinese Virus Cases – Steve Ray
10.  USCCB Eucharist Document: A Nothing Burger – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Archbishop Gomez of L.A. at the Eye of the Storm – Joan Frawley Desmond at Daily Register
Bishops: Afraid to Guard the Blessed Sacrament, They Plan a Pizza Party – OnePeterFive
Father Said “I Absolve You Of Your Sins” Instead of “From Your Sins” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Ever Profiles in Cowardice – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Julia Meloni’s The St. Gallen Mafia: Crucial Insights into Pope – Paul G Kengor PhD/TAN Direction
Pride & Humility – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Action Item! Must Share! Do Your Part! Chicago: “Save the Latin Mass Campaign” – Fr. Z’s Blog
3 Fundraising Strategies for Giving Tuesday – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Rosary, Pro-Abortion Politicians, & the Eucharist – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand

The Eucharist:
Eucharistic Congress to be Held in Indianapolis – John Burger at Aleteia
Blessed Carlo Acutis Named a Patron of USCCB Eucharistic Revival Campaign – Register
Bishops Aim For 100,000 At Eucharistic Congress – Catholic News Agency

USCCB:
“We Give Them A Stone!” – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Bishops Vote to Allow Pro-Abort Politicos to Continue to Receive Communion – NRO
Look! USCCB to Release Another Paper No One Will Ever Read! – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
Behind the Scenes – David Gray at DavidLGray.info
Five Lessons from the Bishops’ Discourse on the Eucharist – Michael R. Heinlein at CWR
USCCB’s Eucharistic Word Salad – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings
Quick USCCB Notes – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
USCCB Approve Eucharistic Doc., Ignores Communion for Pro-Abort Politicos – Steve Ray
What the Bishops Discussed Wednesday at the 2021 Fall USCCB Meeting – The Pillar
A Show of Communion in Baltimore – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor
USCCB Try to Keep Focus on Eucharist, Not Politicians, in New Document – L. Brown at Register
USCCB is Still USCCB, Goes Soft on Pro-Choice Catholic Politicians – Creative Minority Report

Sacred Scripture & Liturgy:
Christ the King: An Embarrassing Feast for a “Reimagined Church” – Fr. Jn. A. Perricone at Crisis
Turning to the Gospel of Mark (Shea) – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Feast of the Prophet Obadiah, & the Vigil of the Presentation – New Liturgical Movement
Christ the King Sunday: The Social Kingship of Christ – Mrs. María de Fátima

Insight & Analysis:
Vatican Finance Trial: Pope Francis’ Role in London Deal Questioned by Defense – Register
The Rosary – God’s “Chain” of Command – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Are Priests Guilty Until Proven Innocent? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The Holidays are Here! Now, What to Wear? (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cardinal Becciu’s Trial is a Dysfunctional Show with Serious Repercussions – Ch. R. Altieri at CWR
“Cooperation” & Parishes Partnering with Amazon – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
US Church Abuse Report: Recent Cases Rare, Historical Numbers Show Painful Legacy – Rgstr
Pivoting When God Asks – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
Catholic Progressives & the Culture War – George Weigel at The Daily Register
After Hong Kong, Will the Pope Abandon Taiwan Too? – Sandro Magister
The Call – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Is Pope Francis’ Pragmatic Approach Creating a Crisis for Canon Law? – CNA via CWR

Advent:
The Jesse Tree Redux – Jennifer Gregory Miller at CatholicCulture.org

Culture of Death:
Washington Florist Who Declined to Serve Same-Sex Wedding to Pay Settlement, Retire – Rgstr

Memento Mori:
Catholic Prayer for Family Members in Purgatory – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Seven Ways You Can Help the Holy Souls This November – Laura Ricketts at EpicPew
7 Practical & Easy Ways to Honor & Remember Deceased Loved Ones – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Why Do Catholics Pray for the Dead? (Video) – Catholic Answers via EpicPew

More News & Other Items:
2021 Catholic Gift Guide – Eric Sammons
Mucky Deeds – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
Rittenhouse Not Guilty on All Charges! – 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
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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Ralph Martin’s Surprising Vladimir Putin Video – Fr. Z’s Blog
2.  Respect for the Body: A Response to Archbishop Jackels – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D./Register
3.  The Opening Act for the Second Coming – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
4.  5 Items to Watch at the US Bishops’ Fall Meeting – Lauretta Brown at The Daily Register
5.  Abp. Sample of Portland Issues a Dispensation Regarding Traditionis Custodes – Fr. Z’s Blog
6.  Revolt Against Reality by Gary Michuta: Book Review – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
7.  An “Unwelcome” Change to New Translation of the Order of Baptism of Children – Adoremus
8.  USCCB Fund Another Marxist Group With Ties to Abortion Pushing Coalitions – Lepanto Inst.
9.  Exposing the St. Gallen Mafia: Exclusive Interview with Author – Julia Meloni/TAN Direction
10.  Outside USCCB, Dueling Demonstrations on the Eucharist – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
How God Might Bring Good Out of Traditionis Custodes – Ch. Hartmann at OnePeterFive
The Clericalism of Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
This Book is the Maker of Saints – Nathaniel Richards at OnePeterFive
Open My Eyes Lord – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
St. Faustina’s Visions of the Souls in Purgatory – Maura Roan McKeegan at Catholic Exchange
3 Fundraising Strategies for Giving Tuesday – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
From Benedict’s Peace to Francis’s War & Are Canonizations Infallible – Fr. John Hunwicke

BEST OF THE REST. . .

USCCB:
The Curse of Meetings – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at The Catholic Thing
Group Funded by USCCB Launched Coalition Pushing Abortion, Gay Activism – Lepanto Inst
US Bishops to Vote on New Sainthood Causes, Both from Louisiana’s Cajun Country – OSV News
Bishops Start National Assembly with Session Closed to Public – Aleteia
Eucharistic Coherence & More: 8 Things to Know About The US Bishops’ Meeting – Daily Register

Traditionis Custodes Scandal:
Rome Against the Roman Rite: A Template for Fearful Bishops – Ray. Kowalski at OnePeterFive

Mysticism:
Understanding the Difference between an Intercessor & a Mediator – Msgr. Charles Pope at OSV
A Fast Freed a Soul from Flames – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

Books  & Literature:
Italian Vaticanist Looks to Next Conclave in New Book – Edward Pentin at The Daily Register
New Book: The Feasts of Christendom: History, Theology, Customs. . . – New Liturgical Mvmnt
Dostoevsky Still Speaks to Us, 200 Years Later – Jessica Hooten Wilson at The Daily Register
Catholic Parents Guide: 10 Family Prayer Time Ideas Thru-out the Day & Year – S. Smith, J.D.

Sacred Scripture & Liturgy:
The King James Version (KJV) Only? – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Divine Worship: Daily Office — A Short Guide – Eastbourne Ordinariate Mission
A Chasuble for Martinmas (St. Martin’s Day) – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Make the Liturgical Calendar Part of Your Home (Podcast) – Catholic Exchange

Insight & Analysis:
Special Report: The Covid Mass Effect – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
Why is the Vatican Assailing Contemplative Life? – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine
Top Catholic Scholar Alasdair MacIntyre: It’s Time for a Conversation About Justice – Register
Fall Mass Style: Warm Up to Inspiration (Catholic Mōdê Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Happy & Unhappy Young Priests: Analysis of a New Study – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas at CWR
New TV Miniseries Offers a Journey Through the Christian Life – Susan Klemond at Daily Register
If Excommunicated Do You Stop Being Catholic? Can You Just Confess? Re-Baptize? – Fr Zs Blog
Defeating the Cancel Culture with Kindness – Kathy Schiffer at Crisis Magazine
The Actual Spirit of Vatican II – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Before the Judgment Seat of God – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Special Report: The Catholic Hot Buttons – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
What is the Church’s Role in Vax Policy? – Phil Lawler at CatholicCulture.org
Loyola Marymount University & the Loss of Faithfulness – Jennifer Hartline at Crisis Magazine
Living the Commandment of Unconditional Love, Part I – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Brotherhood of Hope Blazes the Way of College Evangelization – Jim Graves at Register
Priests: Shed Your Blood Before You Break the Seal! Follow St. Mateo Correa – OnePeterFive
St. Albert the Great: Saintly Scientist for the Modern World – Kevin Vost, Ph.D./Catholic Exchange

Cardinal Becciu:
Cardinal Becciu Case is the Tip of Corruption Iceberg in the Vatican – Mt. C. Hoffman at CWR
Can Becciu’s Defense Hold Up in Court? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Card. Becciu Says He ‘Favored’ Home Diocese But Denies Scandal – H. Brockhaus/CNA/Register

Pro-Life News:
Infanticide has Only One Meaning: The Act of Killing an Infant – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Beautiful Stories Heard Outside Planned Parenthood – Patty Knap at The Daily Register

More News & Other Items:
Catholic Physician Fired for Refusing to Prescribe Morning After Pill f/Catholic Hospital – CMR
Fr. Julián Carrón Resigns as President of Communion & Liberation – CNA via The Daily Register
Pictures: See the Stunning ‘Chapel of Bones’ in Portugal – George Ryan at uCatholic
Fr. Gregor Pawlowski, Jewish Holocaust Survivor & Catholic Priest, RIP in Poland – Daily Register
Croatian President Raises Plight of Bosnian Catholics During Vatican Visit – CNA via CWR
Former Grand Master of the Order of Malta Dies at 71 – CNA via The Daily Register
How St. Albert The Great Integrated Religion & Science – Will Wright at Catholic-Link

Highlights from The American Catholic Website:
CNN Plays Catch Up – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
America’s Progressive Future – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
I Object! – 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

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