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MORNING ISSUE:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmas, on January 10, we will offer more links.
Christmas Meditation on the Sacred Infancy of Jesus – Fr. Frederick Faber at Tan Direction Blog
The Music of the Season – Francis X. Maier at First Things
Christmas Food & Feasting: Where Cooking & Liturgy Unite – Ann Schneible at NC Register
Mary as the Ark of the Covenant – Fr. Kevin Andrew at Tan Direction Blog
The Best Christmas — Past, Present, & Future (Podcast) – Jeanette De Melo at NC Register
Christmas Details Matter – John Cuddeback at Life Craft
It’s Christmas, Call Your Mother – Carlos Caso-Rosendi at Lepanto Institute
A Christmas Hymn – Richard Wilbur at The Catholic Thing
Lowliness by St. Augustine of Hippo – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist

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:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmas, on January 10, we will offer more links.
1.  Mystical Aspects of the Mystery of Christmas – St. Francis De Sales at Tan Direction Blog
2.  When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth in December, 1 BC – Ed Pentin
3.  15 Traditional Christmas Songs to Gloriously Lift Your Heart to Jesus – ChurchPOP
4.  I have Staph. How can I Fulfill My Christmas & Sunday Obligation – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  CNA Staff Picks: The Best Christmas Movies to Watch This Year – CNA/Catholic World Report
6.  The Beautiful Polish Tradition of Breaking Bread on Christmas Eve – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
7.  Assisi is Illuminated with Giotto’s Frescoes – Courtney Mares at Catholic News Agency
8.  Stories to Read Around the Fireplace This Christmas Season – Cloe Langr at Radiant
9.  Who Created the First Nativity Scene? – Get Fed
10.  Go to Joseph – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand

BEST OF THE REST:
The Reverence Theory – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
How to Respond When People Say Jesus Had Brothers & Sisters – Kathy Schiffer/NC Register
Finding Christmas in Your Heart – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Christmas Falls on a Saturday This Year, What does that Mean for Mass Obligations – 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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmas, on January 10, we will offer more links.
1.  Ancient Pagan Prophesies Describing the Savior of the World – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
2.  Christmas Falls on a Saturday This Year, What does that Mean for Mass Obligations – CWR
3.  How to Respond When People Say Jesus Had Brothers & Sisters – Kathy Schiffer/NC Register
4.  Announcing the New Congregation for Monitoring Church Bulletins – New Liturgical Mvmnt
5.  The Liturgical Edsel – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
6.  Thomas Nast, Santa Claus, & Anti-Catholicism – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
7.  Why Was Jesus Born When & Where He Was? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
8.  It’s Ridiculous But I Believe – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
9.  The Truth About “The Twelve Days Of Christmas” – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
10.  The Reverence Theory – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
On the “Winter Feast” – Dale Ahlquist at Catholic World Report
Which Donors Are Best, Older Or Younger People? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Institute of the Good Shepherd Expelled from Curitiba, Brazil – Guild of Blessed Titus Brandsma
Book Notice: A Masterful Defense of Gothic Cathedrals & Their Traditional Worship – Nw Lt Mv
LMS Canonical Notes on the Responsa Ad Dubia – Joseph Shaw, D.Phil., at The Chairman’s Blog

BEST OF THE REST:
From Nazareth to Bethlehem: The Trying Journey of Mary & Joseph – Aleteia
Show God Your Pessimism Too – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
The Empty Chair: How to Deal with the Absence of Loved Ones at Christmas – D. Massot/Aleteia
Comfort Can Look (& Feel) Heavenly . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
I Will Abstain from Wishing People “Happy Holidays” – Don. DeMarco, Ph.D./Catholic East Texas
New Vatican Office! Congregation for the Bulletins of the World – Fr. Z’s Blog
Canonical Considerations on the Responsa on Traditionis Custodes – Fr. Pierre Laliberté, J.C.L.
Exorcizing the Chinese Flu for Christmas – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
Three Mad Generals Willing to Take Over US to Stop Trump – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
UC Irvine Fires Catholic Ethicist who Filed ‘Natural Immunity’ Challenge to  Mandate – Register
How Does One Get Invited to the Synod (“Walking Together”) on Synodality – Fr. Z’s Blog
Facebook ‘Kills’ Charity’s Petition Against Forced Marriage of Christian Women & Girls – Register
Is it Protestant to Oppose Pope Francis’s Edicts? – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
We Don’t “Do Santa Claus”—We “Do Christmas” – Tom McFadden at Crisis Magazine
A Third Way in the SSPX Debate: A Priest Weighs In – Fr. Matthew Michael, O.S.B., at One Peter 5
Jesus is Coming! 10 Ways to Prepare for Christmas – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Unindicted Co-Conspirators – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9 Fun & Easy Ways To Celebrate Advent If You’re Starting Late – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
Are Traditionalists Guilty of “Private Judgment” Over the Popes? – One Peter 5
The Perplexity Theory – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
The Chinese Flu & the Catholic Church – Michael C. Hurley at American Thinker
May Christ be Our Light – Todd Michael Federici at Catholic Stand
The Mass is Essential – Aaron DeBusschere at Crisis Magazine
Galveston-Houston Archdiocese Mourns Death of Retired Auxiliary Bishop Sheltz – NC Register
Looking for the Star of Bethlehem from the Vatican Observatory – Ch. M. Ganey/Aleteia
Pope Meets Metropolitan Hilarion as Hopes Rise for 2nd Summit with Moscow Patriarch – 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, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmas, on January 10, we will offer more links.
1.  At Crookston Cathedral, Ron Vasek has Entered the Building – The Pillar
2.  The Catholic Middle Ground on Vaccination – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
3.  Christopher Johnson of Midwest Conservative Journal, Rest in Peace – TACatholic
4.  From Rome: “Total War Against the Faith of Our Ancestors” – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  Kwanzaa – an Anti-Catholic Pseudo-Religion – David L. Gray
6.  The Vatican’s One-Way Ticket to Liturgical Reform – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
7.  Two Commentaries on Liturgy – Anthony M Esolen PhD & DG Bonagura Jr/The Catholic Thing
8.  The Ten Commandments of Liturgy – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
9.  The Answer to the Question: What is Destroying The West? – D McClarey JD/The Am Catholic
10.  Pope Francis on His 85th Birthday: 4 Things to Know – J. Akin at National Catholic Register

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
If You Don’t Believe in Christmas Miracles, Maybe You Should Reconsider – Catholic Stand
Recapture the Meaning of Some Christmas Traditions – Abram Muenzberg at Ignitum Today
Which Donors Are Best, Older Or Younger People? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Season of Giving: Cardinal Wuerl Reportedly Donates Balance of $2M Fund – The Pillar

BEST OF THE REST:
On ‘Traditionis’ Dubia, Will Power Overrule Authority? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
More Curial Moves & Machinations – Christopher R. Altieri at Catholic World Report
Pp. Francis Names Bishop-Elect Jeffrey J. Walsh for Diocese of Gaylord, Michigan – NC Register
Comfort Can Look (& Feel) Heavenly . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cardinal Pell Gave a Talk at the London Oratory – Video – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Holy Family Arrested in Egypt for Violating Travel Restrictions – D. McClarey, J.D./TACatholic
Radical Israeli Groups Trying to Drive Christians Out of the Holy Land, Say Bishops – ACN/Aleteia
Book Notice: A How-to Guide to Living the Liturgical Year in Your Catholic Home – NC Register
Silent Keyboard: John C, RIP – Fr. Z’s Blog
Christ, Revelation 12, & the Enemy at Advent – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
The Future of the Latin Mass (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Hopeful Darkness: Advent, Solstice, & the Light of Christ – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Catholic Shopping This Season, at ThereTreatBox.com – Charles D. Fraune at Slaying Dragons
Of Workers & Talents: Two Classic Parables With a Christmas Lesson – G. Garnica/Catholic Stand
Don’t Unwrap Christmas Yet — Advent Is Still Unfolding – Celeste Behe/National Catholic Register
The Journey Toward the Star – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Turkson: Pope Francis Will Decide if I Continue to Lead Vatican Dicastery – NC Register
Contrasts Between Advent & the Dobbs Abortion Court Case – Tom Collingwood/Catholic Stand
Christmas 2021: Gift Ideas for Every Catholic on Your List – Tom Perna

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:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmas, on January 10, we will offer more links.
1.  Meetings in Rome to Reconsider Anglican Orders – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
2.  A Late Advent Message From the Lord – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
3.  On The Perpetual Virginity Of Mary & The Limits Of “The Chosen” – Catholic Spiritual Direction
4.  Who Denies the Novus Ordo is Valid? Prepare for a Surprise – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
5.  The Mass Nightmare from Church of the Holy Apostles (Virginia Beach) – David L. Gray
6.  Song of Bernadette – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Suppression Has Consequences – Kenneth J. Wolfe at Rorate Cæli
8.  A Small Difficulty with the Responsa Ad Dubia – Joseph Shaw, D.Phil., at The Chairman’s Blog
9.  My Simple Thoughts on the Traditional Latin Mass – Steve Ray/Defenders of the Catholic Faith
10.  How Not to Talk About Pornography as a Catholic – Adam A.J. DeVille, Ph.D. at CWR

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Catholic Univ. Pres. Apologizes for ‘Needless Controversy’ of Twice-Stolen Icon – CNA/Register
On Doing The Right Thing Or Driving In Italy – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Brezhnev Papacy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cruel & Incoherent Further Restrictions on TLM – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D./The Catholic Thing
Another Note on the Dubious Dubia™ Concerning “Traditionis Custodes” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Which Donors Are Best, Older Or Younger People? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

BEST OF THE REST:
Principles for Chaste Relationships – Part II – E. Clark, S.T.L./Christian Renaissance Movement
Can the Arts Bring Millennials Closer to God? A Beautifully Restored Brooklyn Theater – CNA
Exorcist Diary: The Devil’s Maze – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
Comfort Can Look (& Feel) Heavenly . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Because to Question Vatican II is to be a Racist – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Music of the Season – Francis X. Maier at First Things
Joy is a Fruit, Not a Feeling – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
A Painting Helps Fr. Z Drill Into Mystery of the Visitation, Authentic Active Participation – Fr. Zed
The Virtue of Obedience – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Not Just Israel, The Holy See Also Has Its “Abraham Accords” – Sandro Magister
Let America Live: Off the Shelf with Dr. Stella Immanuel – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Notre Dame 2.0 & Missale Romanum 2.0 – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D./New Liturgical Movement
Simon Peter: An Example of God’s Power – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
Christmas Mincemeat Hand Pies: Two Ways! – Emily Malloy at Theology of Home Blog
Doctrine as Spirit: Fully Human – Sydney Sadowski at Catholic Stand
Restoring Cathédrale Notre-Dame Paris – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at First Things

Pope Francis Responds to Dubia Regarding Traditionis Custodes:
Roche’s Rules: Does the New TLM Instruction Line Up with Vatican II? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Traditional Latin Mass Restrictions: Here is What You Need to Know – CNA/Natl Catholic Register
May the Lord Protect Faithful Catholics from the Bishop of Rome – David Griffey/Daffey Thoughts
Traditionis Custodes – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

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:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmas, on January 10, we will offer more links.
1.  Rumors That Curia Reforms Done by Mid-December & Pope’s Resignation – A. Gagliarducci
2.  SDG Says Farewell – Deacon Steven D. Greydanus at National Catholic Register
3.  Is Cardinal Turkson Out? – Ed. Condon & J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
4.  The Final Straw: The Pope Is Haman the Agagite? – Carlos Caso-Rosendi at Lepanto Institute
5.  Saying Goodbye to ‘EWTN Pro-Life Weekly,’ Hello to a New Role – Catherine Hadro at Register
6.  Satan’s Six Messages – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Spiritual Direction
7.  Defeating the Enemy: Men’s Group in London, Mary Magdalen Men’s Association – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  The Hermeneutic of Hush Up: Additional Restrictions on the TLM – Creative Minority Report
9.  Nastier & Nastier; Additional Restrictions on the TLM – Fr. Jn. Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
10.  Exorcist Diary: Demons are Blinded – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Vatican Insiders: Reports of Cardinal Peter Turkson’s Resignation ‘Credible’ – A Gagliarducci/CNA
Which Donors Are Best, Older Or Younger People? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pilgrimages to the Two Little Towns of Bethlehem – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Fr. Z’s First Reactions to Congregations “Responses” to “Dubia”, Re: “Traditionis Custodes” – Fr Z
Three Reasons to Pray the Angelus this Advent – Fr. Edward Lee Looney at Ignitum Today
The Last Stand of the Brezhnev Papacy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Things That Might Not Make Sense; More Restrictions on the TLM – Amy Welborn
Comfort Can Look (& Feel) Heavenly . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Peak Ultramontanism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis, Ever The Iconoclast – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

BEST OF THE REST:
Ruminations on Possible Turkson Exit – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Second ‘George Floyd’ Christ was Stolen from Catholic University – Joe Burkas at CNA via CWR
Just Sitting With Jesus – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
It’s a Wonderful Life Film Appealed to All as Roe Made a Generation Nonexistence – Register
Concerning Babes, Dragons, & the Kingdom for the Childlike – James Mahoney at Ignitum Today
Gaudete Sunday & Rorate Mass Photopost 2021: Part 1 – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
No Mary, No Jesus. Know Mary, Know Jesus – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Reclaim Advent: Fr. Jn. Burns Discusses Spiritual ‘Guidebook’ for ‘Resting With God’ – Register
The Word, the Lamb, or the Bridegroom? – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
The Other Major Antiphons for the End of Advent – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A Time for Conversion & Prayer – Betty Parquette at Catholic Stand
A New Ceremonial Book for the Old Holy Week, Now Available to Order – New Liturgical Mvmnt
Proclaiming a Christian Vision – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Kentucky Tornadoes: Catholics Rally to Help Parishioners, Neighbors in Need – NC Register
John the Baptist Mission – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
What is at Stake in the Vatican’s “Maxi-Trial” – Christopher R. Altieri at Catholic World Report

Pope Francis Responds to Dubia Regarding Traditionis Custodes:
The Spiritual Abuse Continues – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Traditional Latin Mass Restrictions: Here’s What You Need to Know – CNA via CWR
An Eastern Catholic Priest on the Recent Vatican Document – Rorate Cæli
Abp. Roche & Card. Braz de Aviz Have No Comment on Traditionis Custodes App. Doc. – E. Pentin
Additional Notes on the Dubious Dubia Concerning “Traditionis Custodes” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis Issues Further Restriction on the Traditional Latin Mass – Hannah Brockhaus/CNA
Regarding the Suppression of the Traditional Latin Mass – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite. . .
Let a Thousand Rites Bloom & Flourish! – Adam A.J. Deville, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
Vatican Answers the Dubia on ‘Traditionis Custodes’ – Here’s What It Means – The Pillar
Trying to Make Some Sense of the Responsa ad Dubia – Christopher R. Altieri at Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Traditional Catholics: Exceptions to “Synodality” – Caminante Wanderer via Rorate Cæli
FSSP: New Liturgy Doc. Doesn’t Directly Address Former Ecclesia Dei Communities – NC Register
A Supreme Moment of Decision, Courtesy of “Divine Worship” – P Kwasniewski PhD/One Peter
How To Write Your Own Dubia – Eccles Is Saved

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 fewer links today.  After Christmas, on January 10, we will offer more links.
How Did Christmas Caroling Come About? – Eddie O’Neill at Simply Catholic
How Parental Rights in Education Matter for a Healthy Society (Podcast) – NC Register
New Book on Catholic Fundraising Published, Order Your Copy Today – CatholicFundraiser.net
Wokeism: What It Is, Where It Came From, & 3 Tips on How to Combat Its Errors – New Advent
Ask Father: I Have No Home Base, What Would Be Considered My Diocese Or Parish – Fr. Z’s Blog
Organic Development as a Useful Metaphor in Liturgical Discussions – New Liturgical Movement
Comfort Can Look (& Feel) Heavenly . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Problem with the Female Empowerment Movement – Casey Chalk at Crisis
How the Blind can ‘See’ Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico – Catholic News Agency
No Longer an Atheist: Activist Kaitlin Bennett Announces Conversion to Catholic Faith – ChP
“Coming into the Catholic Church This Easter!” From Anti-Catholic to Avid Believer – Steve Ray
The Most Powerful Prayer Book – Mark Danis at Integrated Catholic Life™
With Great Joy! Witness the Rarely-Seen Life Profession of Byzantine Nuns – Rb. Klesko/Register
Prayer as Liturgy – Barb Szyszkiewicz at Simply Catholic
Why Must We Pray? – Stacy A. Trasancos at Catholic East Texas
Did the Saints Ever Lose Their Tempers? – Rachel Shrader at Get Fed™
Parish Evangelization – John F. Kippley at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
14 Bible Verses That Show We’re Saved Through Baptism – Dave Armstrong at NC Register
Liturgical Inventions (2) – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Does Your Home Have a Physical Center? – Life Craft
A New Way to Look at the “Status” of the SSPX, Wherein Fr. Hunwicke Bowls. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
3 Inspiring Comic Books about Catholic Heroes – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Can Catholics “Recognize & Resist”? – Eric Sammons at One Peter 5
What Is This New Theology? – Tony Jesse at Catholic365.com
Was Russia Consecrated as Our Lady Requested at Fátima? – Msgr. Ch. Pope/Our Sunday Visitor
8 Catholic Stars from Hollywood’s Golden Era – Cerith Gardiner 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 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

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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

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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

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