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

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

BEST OF THE REST:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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

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

BEST OF THE REST:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

AFTERNOON ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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

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

BEST OF THE REST. . .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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

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

BEST OF THE REST. . .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

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