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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
Russia, Ukraine, & Moral Reckoning – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
Before & After: The Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More in Tallahassee – Liturgical Arts Journal
J.R.R. Tolkien on Conversion – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Not Even von Balthasar Had Thought of Abolishing the TLM Like the Pope Did – S. Magister
A Fallacy in Balthasar (Updated) – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
Ecumenism – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Old Hollywood Glamour: Neck Scarves – Meghan Ashley Styling . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog
The Real Presences & The Presence of Reality – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
The End of the Heroic Papacy – Matthew Walther at The Lamp Magazine
Deferring Conversion Until Death – Venerable Louis of Granada at Tan Direction Blog
Exorcist Diary: Demons Flee the Power of Christ – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
6 February 2022: Chicago Rosary Rally to End TLM Persecution – Fr. Z’s Blog
Traditionis Custodes  & the Greek-Catholics (YouTube) – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
St. Francis de Sales & My Favorite Male Saints – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Transgender Seminary Applicants: What Is the Church’s Pastoral Response? – NC Register
Prudence, Prejudice, & Probability – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Scott Hahn’s New Book Is a Culinary Pilgrimage Through Lent – A. Greeley at NC Register
St. Thomas Aquinas: The Will & Intellect – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
If State Dropped Charges Against Fr. James Jackson, Why is He Still Prosecuted – NC Reg
Picture Jesus Crucified – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Nichols: TLM Confirmations No Longer Permitted – L. Coppen/CNA/NC Register
Lavish Grace – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
Reasoning vs. Rationalizing – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners

More News & Other Items:
Pray for Peace – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Compare What Archbishop Roche Said in 2015 to What He is Saying Now – Fr. Z’s Blog
Hysteria on Parade – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE:
‘Shedding Their Blood’ — The Popes, Ukraine, & Russia – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at NC Register
How To Win Battles With Help From Heaven (Podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman
Old Hollywood Glamour: Neck Scarves – Meghan Ashley Styling . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Three Underappreciated Acclamations of Eucharistic Piety – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM
Sacred Vestments from 15th & 16th Century As Seen In El Greco Paintings – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
Cardinal Tobin’s Twist on Heresy – One Mad Mom
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
US Seminaries Grapple With the Issue of Transgender Applicants – Ann Schneible at NC Register
The Extent of Papal Authority – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
How Would H.L. Mencken have Described “Traditionis Custodes”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Spiritual Contagions: the Dangers of Modernism – Conor Gallagher at Tan Direction Blog
Cardinal Burke: Remembering My Friend, Alice von Hildebrand – Peter Jesserer Smith at NC Reg
The Immaculate Misconception of Pro-Choice Catholics – Loreto Xavier at Catholic Stand
The Sabina/Pfleger Liturgy vs. The Novus Ordo (Mass Nightmare) – David L. Gray
God’s Miracles are Love in Action – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
No Specific “Spirituality” & No “Charism” of Its Own — Clemens Victor Oldendorf at New Lit Mov
The Joker as Satanic Figure – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Archbishop Cordileone: Abortion Is Pagan Sacrifice – Micaiah Bilger at LifeNews.com
Answering Readers’ Comments – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis On Day of Prayer for Ukraine: ‘Please, No More War’ – C. Mares/CNA/NC Register
Self-Idolatry – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Mark Shea is Absolutely . . . – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
St. Alphonsus in Fresno Tabernacle, Marian Shrine Vandalized – Carl Bunderson at CNA

More News & Other Items:
The Cruelty is the Point – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bishop Frank Joseph Dewane of Venice, Florida, Forbids Ad Orientem – Fr. Z’s Blog
Prayer to Break Free from Sexual Sins – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
50 Years On, We Have Become a Hyperpapalized Church – The American Catholic
My Answer to Alessandra Harris – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Wrong War With the Wrong Country at the Wrong Time – The American Catholic
Rapper-Priest To Become Youngest US Bishop – NBC4 New York

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TVESDAY EDITION

EVENING ISSUE:
How To Pray For The Unborn – Genevieve Perkins at CatholicLink
Creating a Catholic Culture in the Home – MaryRuth Hackett at Parenting Smarts Podcast
Why Abortion can’t be Supported by a Scientific Argument – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
History of a Monk-Brewed Beer: Founding World-Famous Trappist Brewery – ChurchPOP
Thieves Break Into Convent Safe & Find Note – Aleteia
Sad Times: Irish Seminarians Describe Gay Atmosphere – Frédéric Martel/The Irish Times
Coats: Wrapping Up the Top Three Trends – Meghan Ashley Styling . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Afghanistan the Most Dangerous Place to be Christian, Advocacy Group Says – NC Register
St. Margaret of Castello: Hero for the Disabled – John Roskoski at Catholic365
Home as Haven: Cultivating a Christ-Centered Domestic Church – K. Jansen at NC Register
Q: What are the Liturgical Laws Concerning Altar Wine? – The Editors at Adoremus
Why Many Baptismal Fonts have Eight Sides – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
A Message From Evagrius Pontichus – Padre Pio Press
Emmanuel Macron Calls for Abortion to be Added to EU Rights Charter – CNA via NC Register
Dan Crenshaw is a Major Disappointment (Updated) – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What is a Four-Way Medal? – Get Fed

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
5 Organizations that Strengthen the Faith of Catholic Men – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
A Turn of the Tide for English Catholics – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand
Catholic Artist Neilson Carlin: Master of Classical Realism – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Cardinal Cupich on a Rampage – One Mad Mom
The Two Essential Signs of a Thriving Parish – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Qui Distinguit Bene Docet, Fr. Hunwicke Opines – Fr. Z’s Blog
Coats: Wrapping Up the Top Three Trends – Meghan Ashley Styling . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Rediscovering The Valuable Teachings Of Vatican II – Shawn McAfee, O.P., at epicPew
I Didn’t Become Catholic for This – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A Case Study in the Noble Beauty & Simplicity of the Traditional Sanctuary – Ltrgcl Arts Journal
Pope Francis, a Calculated Uncertainty? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
William Morris On Creating a Home – Denise Trull at Dappled Things
Fr. James Martin is Upset with Bishop Strickland of Tyler – Complicit Clergy
Improve the Mass in One Simple Step—Kill the Ditties – David Larson at Crisis
Speaking of MLK & Steven D. Greydanus – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A Coffee Table Book Guaranteed To Start Conversations – Laura Hensley at epicPew
The Order of Malta’s New Statutes Could Dilute its Sovereignty Forever – NC Register
Array of Hope Announces Evangelization Channel for Roku, Apple TV & More – Ignitum Today
Synod of Bishops’ Resources Website Links to Women’s Ordination Group – CNA via NC Register
A Couple of Cool (Liturgical) Graphs – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Arlington Traditionalists ‘Devastated’ Over New Latin Restrictions – Christine Rousselle at CNA
On Courage, Usefulness, St. Joseph, & Speaking Navajo – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
1054? The More Complicated History of East-West Relations – J Staudt PhD/Building Cth Culture
100 Years of the Legion of Mary – Patricia Montana/El Centinela via the Portland Catholic Sentinel
Will Catholic Univs. Survive the Upheaval in Higher Ed? Next 10 Years Will Tell – Ch. C. Camosy
Is There Proper Statue Etiquette in Churches, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Catholic DePaul Univ. Now Offers Students 9 Different Gender ID Options – The College Fix
The Sacred Touch of Christ’s Love – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Vermont Priest Seeks Parishioner Support In Tussle With Bishop, Family – Joe Bukuras at CNA
Spirit & Truth – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
Six Statues Decapitated In French Church – Robert Spencer at Jihad Watch
Fighting the Demon of Pornography – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Facing the Lord or Facing the People? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
How Stalin’s Russia-Ukraine ‘Sobor’ Applies to China’s ‘Sinicization’ – Fr R de Souza/NC Register
Q: Is Selling—or Buying—a Blessed Object Permitted? – The Editors at Adoremus
Who Invented the Individual? – George Weigel at First Things
MLK & Black Bourgeosie: A Legacy of Eugenics Against the Black Community – David L. Gray
Bishop Thomas Tobin Zings – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Exorcisms: What You Should Know (YouTube) – The Catholic Gentleman

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
Overview: The 2024 National Eucharistic Congress – Catholic News Agency via Adoremus
Ironically, the Patron Saint of the Unborn is a Young Man – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Conversation with Prudence Robertson of EWTN Pro-Life Weekly (Podcast) – Jeanette De Melo
Rome Can’t Pick in Orthodox Schism Between Moscow & Constantinople – Sandro Magister
Home as Haven: Cultivating a Christ-Centered Domestic Church – Kimberly Jansen/NC Register
Coats: Wrapping Up the Top Three Trends – Meghan Ashley Styling . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Synodizing – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
The Form of the Altar & the Liturgical Movement – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Pfizer & the Vatican – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
The Beauty of Austerity – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine
Just What We Don’t Need: Catholic ‘Fact-Checkers’ – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Christ Is the Author of the Sacraments – Msgr. Ronald Knox at The Catholic Thing
Fr. Michael Copenhagen: “Things Will Get Worse Before They Get Better” – Leila Marie Lawler
Re-Evangelizing Our Separated Brethren, the Sedevacantists – Jeremiah Bannister at One Peter 5
The Reluctance Of Males To Become Men: Failure to Launch – John Clark at Magis Center
O Light Exalted – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at First Things
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Incompatible with the Mass – David L. Gray
Holiness: The Only Solution to the Crisis of Our Time – Roberto de Matei, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
Dr. Adrian Fortescue & the Dogma of Infallibility – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
45 Gently Used Pope Names That Should Make A Comeback – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
Exorcist Diary: When Satan Torments The Mind – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
7 Saints Every Kindergartener Should Know – Kimberly Begg at Catholic School Playbook
Quisling Catholics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cora Evans May Become Saint – Kate Dowd at San Francisco Gate
Cupich’s War on Catholics Continues: A Chicago Pastor Speaks Up – Fr. Z’s Blog
And My Daughter Wept for Jerusalem – Sydney Sadowski at National Catholic Register
Alice von Hildebrand, 98, Requiescat in Pace – Fr. Z’s Blog
Rediscovering Jesus’ Baptism Site – Jordan Tourism Board at Aleteia

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VVEEKEND EDITION

EVENING ISSUE:
Alice von Hildebrand, Catholic Philosopher & Author, Dies at 98 – K. Olivera/CNA/NC Register
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
True Femininity: An Interview with Alice von Hildebrand – Kimberly Cook at Crisis Magazine
Coats: Wrapping Up the Top Three Trends – Meghan Ashley Styling . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog
An Alice von Hildebrand Reading List – John Burger at Aleteia
How the Letter to the Hebrews Supports the Mass – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Our Culture Despises Innocence Because It Fears Its Power – Anna Abbott at NC Register
The Backward Logic of Traditionis Custodes – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Requiescat In Pace: Sister Marije Kaleta – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bishops’ ‘Million-Dollar Mouthpiece’ Declares Catholic Sexual Abuse Scandal Is Over – Cmp Clr
Cardinal Joseph Zen at 90: ‘A Great Gift of God to Hong Kong’ – Edward Pentin at NC Register
A Catholic Take on the Great Resignation (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
How Will Religious Freedom Fare This Year? – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer at NC Register
USCCB Aims to Clarify after ‘Jargon’ Synod Post Criticized – The Pillar
Fulton Sheen’s Advice for Beginning a New Year – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Citing Abortion Views, DC Restaurant Boots Pro-Life Group – K. Yoder/CNA/NC Register
Indian Bishop Acquitted In Nun ‘Rape’ Case – Vishnu Varma & A. Vishwanath at Indian Express
Exorcist Diary: Deacon Encounters a Satanist in Church – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
Where Did the Blessed Mother Live – Marinella Bandini at Aleteia
The Joseph & Francis Evangelization Excuse: Part I & Part II – Todd Michael Federici at Cth Stand
Why the TLM & the Latin Novus Ordo are Not the Same – Fr. Z’s Blog
To What Shall I Compare the Mass? – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Sidney Poitier (1927-2022): A Tribute to Homer Smith – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at NC Register
Flying Flags of Appreciation – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Do Rocks Believe in God? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine

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THVRSDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
Nun Who Secretly Baptized Babies Under Communism Dies at 92 – C. Mares/CNA/Register
Book Recommendation: Peter Kreeft’s on the Scripture Readings at Mass, Year C – NLM
Ignatius Press Offers a Versatile New Missal for the New Year – Fr. Justin Ward at Adoremus
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Why the Catholic Church Is Losing Latin America – Francis X. Rocca, et al., at The WSJ
Carmelite Monastery of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph in Valparaiso (Diocese of Lincoln) – LAJ
Continued Vatican Silence in China – Fr. James Grant at Crisis Magazine
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Being Catholic in the Workplace – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
The Pope’s Stalled Vatican Reforms – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Astonishing “Before & After” Baptism Photos Go Viral – Aleteia
Compare & Contrast: US & Myanmar Bishops – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Celebrating Our Baptisms – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
German Bishop Criticizes Delay in Synodal Way Gender-Neutral Language Debate – CNA/Register
St. Joseph’s Supernatural Staircase – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Vaccine Mandates Are a Line in the Sand – Riley Kane at Crisis Magazine
Geach on Authority & Consistency – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
USCCB Gets Blasted on ‘Synodality’ – Shannon Mullen at Catholic News Agency
Facing the People or Facing East – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Taylor Marshall’s Excellent Critique of Cardinal Cupich’s Speech (YouTube) – Complicit Clergy
Seven Signs of Serious Synodality – Adam A.J. DeVille, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
An Old Rite Priest & Msgr. Charles Pope on the Old & New Forms of the Roman Rite – Ed Pentin
The Case for an Infant King – Tara K.E. Brelinsky at Catholic Stand
What to Do about Strange Monthly Intensions Designated for Gaining Indulgences? – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Personal Perspective on the Prodigal Son – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
Exorcist Diary: When Satan Torments The Mind – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
The Pantheon: Unanswered Questions – Lothar Haselberger, Ph.D., at Sacred Architecture Inst.
Shedding Light on a Dark Passage of Scripture – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Our Lady of Guadalupe FSSP Seminary in NebraskaIs Congregation for Doctrine of the Faith Undergoing an Overhaul? – A. Gagliarducci/Register
Elitist Narcissism, the Great Evil of Our Times – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
The Views of Fr. Adrian Fortescue on the Limitations Upon the Papal Office – Fr. John Hunwicke
The USCCB: The Most Useless Organization in History – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
“Chair of Moses – Chair of Peter” – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Responding to Countdown To The Kingdom – Jimmy Akin
Magazine Launched by St. Maximilian Kolbe Is Still Thriving 100 Years Later – CNA/Register
Regarding Marriage (& Pets), Pope Francis Tells It Like It is – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
The Fascinating Way in Which Communion Bread Is Made – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Catholic Twitter Reacts Hotly as USCCB Sets ‘Woke’ Tone in Viral Synod Tweet – NC Register
Papal Patrons of the Arts: Three Medici Popes – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Card. Parolin Appears to Deny Conscience Right Exemption from Vatican’s Pfizer Vax – Ed Pentin
Cute Shoes & Great Bags at Mass – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
After Pro-Abort Rights Essay Draws Ire, Jesuit HS Retracts Student Mag Issue – CNA/Register
New Book from Anthony Esolen: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest Denounces Spanish Caritas for Christological Error – W.S. Silva/ACI Prensa/NC Register
The Eucharist – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Italian Bishop Forbids Unvaccinated Priests from Distributing Communion – CNA/Register

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TVESDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
The Church’s Role in Raising the Level of Culture – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand
Annual March for Life Still on This Year in Washington – Kurt Jensen at Catholic News Service
Why I left the Society of St. Pius X: An Open Letter to Fr. Gołaski – Andrew Bartel, O.P., at CWR
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Is Pope Francis at Risk in the Vatican London Trial? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
The Idealised Past &* Anti-Tradition: The Brown Windsor Myth – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D.
Swiss Court: Vatican Trial is “Fair” – Nicole Winfield at AP via Washington Post
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Introduction to Gödel’s Proof of the Existence of God – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Papal Indulgence & the “Style of God” – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Book Review: Reclaiming Vatican II by Fr. Blake Britton – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
CDF Secretary’s Departure Beginning of Dicastery Shakeup – The Pillar
New Book: Australia’s Trial of the Century – Michael McAuley at MercatorNet
There Seems to be a Spirit of Discontent in Chicago These Days – Fr. Z’s Blog
Refuting the “Real Absence” Anti-Transubstantiation Argument – Dave Armstrong at NC Register
Bishop Schneider Calls on Pope Francis to Rescind Traditionis Custodes – Diane Montagna
Why Was Jesus Baptized? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
The Satanic Deception of Tarot Cards – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Brazil Completing Statue of Jesus Larger Than Christ the Redeemer – WS Silva/CNA/Register
Former House Chaplain Enables Heresy, Uses Aquinas to Support Abortionists – NRO
Pope Francis Contradicts Saint John Paul II on Homosexuality – The American Catholic
Morello Is the Ambrosian Rite’s Unique Liturgical Color & More Links – Best In Catholic BloggingThose Who Move: Guaranteed Winners in the New Year – Pamelia Mandela at Catholic Stand
Two Non-Terminally Ill Colombians Euthanized – ACI Prensa via NC Register
Washington Post & Shoddy Research – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Help Needed with Hymn – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Not an Insurrection – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
De Can. Observ. 13: On the Hymns, Short Chapters, & Orations – Canticum Salomonis

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MONDAY EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
An Anglican Use Success Story – Bob Landry at Crisis Magazine
Book Review: The Realm’ Envisions What the Re-Evangelization of England Could Be – ACS Blog
The Gentleman Architect & the Monks – Brother Philip Anderson/Institute for Sacred Architecture
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Kansas Is Key: Pro-Life Amendment Referendum May Be First Test in Post-Roe US – NC Register
Pattern & Detail in Liturgical Art & Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Missionaries of Charity Evicted from Property in Northern India – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Pope is Right: It is Selfish to Choose Pets Over Children – Mel. McDonagh at The Spectator
Pope Francis Is Queering The Catholic Church – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Sarum Revivalism on the BBC – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Monks Cut Ties with Catholic School for Hiring Same-Sex Married Coach – Creative Minority Rprt
UK Tribunal Rules: Catholic Nurse Unfairly Dismissed Over Cross Necklace – CNA/NC Register
The Saints as a Shared Heritage between East & West – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building. . .
“Palestine” – What is the Origin & Meaning of the Word? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
Gary Cooper, Ernest Hemingway, & Our Lady of Fatima – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Big Lies & Little Lies & Polychrome Diversity – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Unvaxxed Catholics Asked Not to Attend Mass by English Parish – L. Coppen/CNA/NC Register
Xi. . . More Than a Letter in the Greek Alphabet, Especially in Hong Kong – Fr. Z’s Blog
Loyola Marymount University’s Catholic Identity Crisis – Peter Jesserer Smith at NC Register
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John Neumann, & Catholic Schools Today – Fr PMJ Stravinskas/CWR

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VVEEKEND EDITION

MORNING ISSUE:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmastide, on January 10, we will offer more links.
Book Review: Death Comes for the Cathedrals by Marcel Proust – New Liturgical Movement
How the Letter to the Hebrews Supports the Mass – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Online Latin Courses: Discounts for Clergy & Seminarians – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D./Chairman’s Blog
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Reflection on St. Paul’s Words about Love – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Lecture Series on Freemasonry Through the Light of Catholicism – David L. Gray
Catholic Tips for Parenting Teens & Tweens – Erika J. Ahern at National Catholic Register
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Dear Catholic Vegetarians: Eating Fake Meat isn’t Going to Save the Planet – America Magazine
8 Catholic Stars from Hollywood’s Golden Era, & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Lawler: “And Then Came Francis” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Little Things: A Few New Year’s Suggestions – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
The Medieval Catholic Death Chant That Inspired Star Wars, Frozen, & More – G. Ryan/uCatholic
Influential German Catholic Lay Group Elects New Leader – CNA via National Catholic Register
Dr. Robert Malone, the Virus, the Vaccines, Real Science, & Politics – Steve Ray
Cannes to Show Documentary on Louisiana Priests on Path to Sainthood – Jn. Lavenburg at Crux
Fort Wayne-South Bend Priest Will Plead Guilty to Sex-Abuse Charges – J. Burkas/CNA/Register
Is Pope Francis a Trad? – Eccles is saved
Wherein Fr. Z Recommends a New Blog by Fr. Cliff Ermatinger of Milwaukee – Fr. Z’s Blog
Jesubots Recalled for Reconfiguration – Eccles is saved
Statement from the Benedictines of the Immaculate Re: Traditionis Custodes – Canticum. . .
Do You Follow the Incomparable Eccles? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Portal Magazine – The Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham

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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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FRIDAY EDITION

AFTERNOON ISSUE:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmastide, on January 10, we will offer more links.
The Anglican Use: A Better Novus Ordo? – Andrew Slankard at Crisis Magazine
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Birth of Christ Changes Everything – Michael Sandifer at Catholic Stand
Twelve Reasons Why the Magi were Arabians & Not Persians – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Meet the Aztec Princess, Demons are Blinded, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Ecumenism: Did Vatican II Make a Mistake? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
From Anti-Catholic to Avid Believer, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Fr. Aidan Nichols on Heretical Popes – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
How to Make Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand
The Jesuit Reform That Never Happened – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register
New Year’s Resolutions: Adopting a “Theme” for the Year – Fr. Cory Catron at Tan Direcn Blog
Priest’s Book Tells Sad Tale of Jesuits’ Abortion Complicity in the US – NC Register
On the Tradition of “Keeping Vigils” – Peter John McGregor at Catholic World Report
Money, Media, & Mel Gibson. . . Coalition for Cancelled Priests – Jn Keilman/Chicago Tribune
Why Naming Something Has So Much Power – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
New Ways Ministry & the Synodal Process – Joan Frawley Desmond at NC Register
Mary, Mother of God & Our Mother – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Response to Evangelical (Allan Parr’s) Bad Communion Advice – David L. Gray
An Epiphany about the Epiphany – Meghan Garcia at Ignitum Today
New Jersey Allowing Non-Doctors To Perform Abortions – Christine Rousselle at CNA
The Pope is Right – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Rejected Allegations Against Benedict XVI Resurface – Andrea Gagliarducci at CNA
Verse 3:16 Swag Available . . . but Not What You Might be Thinking! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Lessons of the Ongoing Crisis in the Church of France – Solène Tadié at NC Register
7 Sanctuaries Linked By a Straight Line: The Legendary Sword of St. Michael – Aleteia
Enjoy the Libel Suit Professor – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Can Holy Water, Epiphany Water, Easter Water, be Diluted & Still Maintain Their Efficacy – Fr. Zed
Carlson vs. Cruz – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Mass Atrocities – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily

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

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