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MORNING ISSUE:
No Man Left Behind: The Good News from Gregory the Great Academy – Ch. Check/Crisis
How to Conduct a Daily Examination of Conscience – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
Hungary Defines Family as Having a Mother & a Father – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Chicago Catholic School Spreads Christmas Cheer Thru American Sign Language – NC Rgstr
Before & After: St. Augustine’s Cathedral in Kalamazoo, Michigan – Liturgical Arts Journal
PopeWatch: Gobbledygook – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
On Cages & Evangelization in China – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Anti-Religious Bigots Using Riots & Covid to Go on Church Vandalism Spree – R Everson/Fdrlst
Bayes & Blueberries; or, Say “No” to Algebra – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
As Catholics Schools Jettison Truth, They Succumb to Progressive Ideology – Ma. Miller/CWR
No More Bishop Nice Guy: Future of Catholic Church in U.S. – WSJ via Rorate Cæli
The Persecution of a Finnish Parliamentarian – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Just Call Me Ms. Scrooge – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Driving Out Love: The Modern Bureaucratic Lifestyle – J. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
As Italy Hits Record Low Births, Is There a Future for the Family? – H Brockhaus/CNA/NC Reg
The Magical World of “Climate Change” – Hadley A. Arkes, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Person Who Accused Virginia Priest of Sexual Abuse Recants – Associated Press via Crux
Blood of St. Januarius Fails to Liquefy at Start of December Feast – H Brockhaus/CNA/NC Reg

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
US Bill Against Uyghur Forced Labor Gets Corporate Lobbyist Attention – CNA via NC Register
McAleese Joins Interfaith Group to Call for Change in Same-sex Laws – Catholic Herald
International Court Declines to Investigate China for Uyghur Persecution – CNA/NC Register

AMERICA’S DATE WITH DESTINY:
Before the Dementia Kicked In – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

EASTERN RITE CATHOLICS:
Britain’s First Syro-Malabar Catholic Bishop: We are Committed to the New Evangelization – CWR

EASTERN & ORIENTAL ORTHODOX:
India’s Supreme Court to Hear Complaint On Mandatory Confession in Oriental Orthodoxy – CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE:
Boston Catholic Radio Celebrates 10 Years on Air, Looks to Expand Reach – Boston Herald
10 Things I’ve Learned into My Social Media Fast – T.J. Burdick, O.P.
Fix Your Eyes on Me – David Johnson at Ignitum Today
Essays on a Catholic Approach to Ecology in the Modern Age – David Clayton at New Lit Mov
Ask Father: I have Heard of “Apostolic Pardon” but “Apostolic Blessing”? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Historical Images of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City – Gre. DiPippo/NLM
St. Augustine’s Trinitarian Christology – William Hemsworth at Catholic Stand
Card. Burke: Worldly Forces Dictating Great Reset Thru Manipulation. . . – Edward Pentin
When Tusken Raiders & Neil Armstrong Crash the Nativity – One Mad Mom
Fr. Altman Unplugged – Cream City Catholic
Advent: A Time for Reflection – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
CCHD Lies to USCCB About Network’s Partisan Political Activities – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto
Why Would God Create People He Knows Will Go to Hell? & More – The Best In Catholic Blogging
How Aborted Children Are Used in Medical Research in 2020 – S. Trasancos, Ph.D., at NC Register
“Hideous”, Post-modern Vatican Nativity Scene Provokes Wave of Criticism – Ed Pentin/NC Rgstr
Vatican Creche – 2020 – A Contemptuous Insult – Deacon P. Iacono at The Fra Angelico Inst. . .
Christmas in St. Peter’s Cancelled, Apparently This Mass is OK, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Filling the Void: Directionless Modern Spiritualities – Fr. David Abernethy at Philokalia
Clearing the Air Regarding St. JP2 & McCarrick – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
Don’t Need a Prez to Save Us, We Need to be Heroes Ourselves, St. Joseph Can Help – K.J. Lopez
Filipino Bishop Warns Catholics Against Splinter Group – Joseph Peter Calleja at UCA News

AMERICA’S DATE WITH DESTINY:
Dominion Forensic Audit – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
The Theology of Star Wars: The Jedi Netherworld & the Communion of Saints – Scott Smith, J.D.

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE:
Being in Church is Essential, Governor; Virtual is Not the Same as Real – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
Ordinariate Parishes Have Opportunity With Daily Office’s New Print Run – Peter Jesserer Smith
The Catholic Wardrobe Book is Now Available! – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Fashion Blog
Churches Closed on Christmas? Catholics Around the World React – K.V. Turley at NC Register
The ‘Dictatorship of Relativism’ Has Arrived – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Motherhood Redeemed: Off the Shelf with Kimberly Cook – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Modern Discourses on Race from a Catholic Perspective – David L. Gray
Beauty Needs More than Lip Service: Examining Recent Papal Commissions – Jared Staudt/BCC
St. Juan Diego & Our Lady of Guadalupe – Mariella Hunt at Ignitum Today
How Ought Catholics Engage in Politics? – Carl Bunderson at CNA via NC Register
Catholic Writers, How To Avoid Being Dead Right & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
The 2020 Pandemic: The Staff that Guides Us Back – Marion Sarte at Ignitum Today
Chaput Corrects the Record on Communion for Pro-Aborts – Joseph Hollcraft at Crisis Magazine
A ‘Disastrous’ Message from Notre Dame – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
The Liturgical Symbolism of the Pomegranate as an Emblem of Christ – P Kwasniewski PhD/NLM
Why is St. John of the Cross Called St. John “of the Cross?” – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at NC Register
St. Charles Borromeo’s Instructions on the Form of the High Altar – Liturgical Arts Journal
U.S. Bishops Approve Use of Vax with ‘Remote Connection’ to Abortion – Catholic News Agency
Cardinal & 4 Bishops Teach that Catholics Must Refuse Vaccines Tainted by Abortion – CFN
Our Lady & the Conversion of Muslims – Zubair Simonson at National Catholic Register

AMERICA’S DATE WITH DESTINY:
Where We Are – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
The Vatican’s Embarrassing SciFi Creche – Joe Grabowski at Catholic Herald

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
55 Days At Peking – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Lying Eyes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Three Great Signs of a Healthy Parish: Sign 3 Confession Lines or Anytime – Da Tech Guy Blog
2.  Skilled Artists are Renewing the Majesty of Traditional Catholic Statues – Pet. Jesserer Smith
3.  Solemn Dedication of Biden Catholic High School – Jos. P. Duggan at The American Spectator
4.  The Reign of Terror in Vienna – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
5.  South Carolina Priest Dies from Suicide – Kevin Accettulla at WBTW News 13
6.  Protected from Demons – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
7.  Why Are So Many Girls Rejecting Womanhood? – Patti M. Armstrong at Ntnl Catholic Register
8.  The “Prevailing Interpretation” Will Not Prevail – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
9.  It’s Always Darkest Before the Dawn – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
10.  So Much for Our ‘Conservative Court’ – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at Crisis Magazine

Vatican Upholds Bishop Over Reception of Communion on Tongue – CNA via NC Register
Joy That Can Never Be Taken Away – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Two Systems of Morality – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
The Christian Challenge: To Live Is To Change – Daniel Mark at Catholic Stand
Rose by Any Other Name is Not Pink – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Best in Catholic Memes: Advent Edition & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Archdiocesan Lawyer: Abuse Victims Want Santa Fe Archd. Eliminated – AP via Crux
The Catholic Wardrobe Book is Now Available! – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Fashion Blog
Historic Mission San Juan Capistrano Vandalized – CBS Los Angeles

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Archd. of Washington Sues DC Mayor Over ‘Illegal’ Virus Restrictions – J. Dunleavy/DC Examiner
Covid Vaccines: ‘The Ends Cannot Justify the Means’ – Bishop Athanasius Schneider at Crisis
SCOTUS: Govt Agents Violating Religious Liberty Liable for Monetary Damages – NC Register
Cardinal Zen: Jimmy Lai Arrest is Part of Campaign of Political intimidation – CNA/NC Register

CULTURE OF DEATH:
2020 Report: The Business Case for Abortion (As If It Were Not Obvious) – Mirror of Justice

MUSIC:
The Need for an Integral Approach to Music – Vincent Clarke at The Josias

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
St. John the Baptist in Art & Scripture – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at NC Register

ECONOMICS:
The Economy of Franceso – Kennedy Hall at The Fatima Center

SECULAR LINKS:
The Vatican’s ‘Council for Inclusive Capitalism’ – George Neumayr at The American Spectator

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Reuters: Mexico’s Senior Cleric Backs Civil Unions? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Properly Celebrating Simbang Gabi in the Philippines – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Agnostic Med Student Refuses to Train for Abortion Turns Catholic & More! – The Best In Cath. . .
The Meaning of the St. Andrew Christmas Novena & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED LINKS:
1.  Why Would God Create People He Knows Will Go to Hell? – Jimmy Akin
2.  Holy Hacks from Fr. Calloway & Fr. Pacwa – Patti M. Armstrong at Catholic News & Inspiration
3.  When Tempted to Sin, Follow St. Francis de Sales’ Advice – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
4.  Three Simple & Concrete Ways to Live Liturgically in the Home – Fr. Brian W. Jerabek, J.C.L.
5.  Is Rare ‘Christmas Star’ Visible This December the Star of Bethlehem? – H Brockhaus/NC Reg
6.  Beautiful Ways I Learned How to Live Jesus After Visiting an Alabama Monastery – ChrchPOP
7.  Raising Your Children to Be Martyrs – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
8.  Who Wrote the Gospels & When? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
9.  The Legend of the Christmas Rose – Selma Lagerlöf at Plough
10.  The Dragonriders of Pern & the Advent Command to Remain Vigilant – Voyage Comics

Requiem Mass Altar Cards – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Raising Pro-Life Kids – Rick Becker at Focus on the Family
December 25, Jesus, & the Lambs – Janet Meyer at Catholic Stand
Dulia & Hyperdulia: Do Catholics Really Worship Mary? – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Before & After: Blessed Sacrament in Lawton, Oklahoma – Liturgical Arts Journal
2.  Update: Fr. John Hollowell – Still Battling a Brain Tumor – Fr. Z’s Blog
3.  Lord Have Mercy!  The Vatican’s Nativity Scene – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4.  Vatican Nativity Scene, Cameo Appearance by the Mandalorian & “Baby Yoda” – Fr. Z’s Blog
5.  ‘All Are Welcome’ is Not a Welcome Hymn at Mass, USCCB Doctrine Committee Says – CNA
6.  A Start, Breaking Up the Country, Peacefully – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  Fisher-Price Did a Nativity Scene Better Than What the Vatican Has Now – Dale Price at DM
8.  Woke Corporations & the Unholy Alliance Made in Hell with a Woke Pope – The Am Catholic
9.  Bps. Schneider & Strickland Firmly Reject Vax Derived f/Baby Parts – Edward Pentin
10.  Putting a Gun to Grandma’s Head – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand

Becket & His Critics – Dan Hitchens at First Things
There is Some Good in this World – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Texas Suit Dismissed for Lack of Standing – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Slimed by Demons & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
20/20 Vision of Garabandal With Marc Conza – Edward Benet at Catholic Stand
The Catholic Wardrobe Book is Now Available! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
Is the USCCB Planning on Getting Rid of Bad Hymns? – Gre. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Holiness of the Virgin-Martyr St. Lucy – Michael Heinlein at Simply Catholic
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Some Motivation to Say the Liturgy of the Hours – Jimmy Akin
2.  Exploring a Gospel Passage that is Difficult but Rich in Blessings – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
3.  How ‘Sola Scriptura’ Keeps People from Knowing the Bible – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
4.  The Supreme Court Now Holds Fate of US in Its Hand – Sh. Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
5.  Which Mass Fulfills My Sunday Obligation? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
6.  The Best in Catholic Memes: Advent Edition – Nick Jones at Clarifying Catholicism
7.  All the Amazing Things about Our Lady of Guadalupe – Scott Smith, J.D.
8.  Is Saying Merry Christmas An Act Of Defiance To The Secular Left? – D. Dillon/Catholic Stand
9.  The Lone Star State Rides With Seventeen – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Can’t We Have a Canon Law that Addresses Bad Catholics & Communion – Fr. A.J. McDonald

The Catholic Wardrobe Book is Now Available! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
St. Michael’s Shrine of the True Cross in Torresdale, Pennsylvania – Liturgical Arts Journal
“What If They Don’t Come Back,” & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Is the Catholic Sex Abuse Crisis Over? A Discussion with Elizabeth Yore – Joseph Sciambra
The Multivalency of Scripture: A Contemporary Take – Erwin Susanto at Ignitum Today
The Cathedral of Siena: The Crypt – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Crisis in Masculinity: A Discussion with Eric Sammons – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. . .

ADVENT LINKS:
The Significance of Advent According to the Church – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo. – Jane Coleman at Human Events.
Hong Kong Media Titan Jimmy Lai Jailed: He’s an Outspoken Catholic – T. Mattingly at GR

EDUCATION:
Vatican Congregation Issues New Norms for Ecclesiastical Institutions of Higher Ed. – NC Reg

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Post-Communion Prayers in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite: Texts & Sources – NLM

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
What Christmas List? – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
26 Patron Saints to Help You Around the Kitchen – Angelo Stagnaro at NC Register
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth in December, 1 BC – Ed Pentin
2.  Do Our Pet Animals Go to Heaven? – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
3.  After the McCarrick Report, an Odd Episcopal Appointment – Phi. F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  The Mass Is Under Attack, Will Francis Speak? – F.A. Grabowski at Crisis Magazine
5.  The E.U. Is Coming for Catholics – Marek Jan Chodakiewicz at Crisis Magazine
6.  Merry Christmas from Menards – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
7.  China’s Jailing of Jimmy Lai, a Catholic, Widely Condemned Except by the Vatican – The WSJ
8.  The Press Should Keep On Digging Into McCarrick – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
9.  What Mary Wore: Tunics, Belts & Veils from Our Lady’s Closet – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register
10.  Ancient Christian Cross Found in Northern Pakistan – UCA News

Hack of Top Anti-Hacking Company Proves Online Privacy Doesn’t Exist – Fr. Mt. Schneider, L.C.
John the Baptist: An Ordinary Person with an Unpopular Message – Fr. G. Musa at Ignitum Today
Can Christians Go Woke? – Noelle Mering at TOH Blog
We Could Use 20 Million Men Like Dr. Horatio Storer & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Assisi in Advent: Illuminated Frescoes & a Nurse in a Nativity Scene – C. Mares at CNA
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Books of Liturgical Interest from Os Justi Press – P Kwasniewski PhD at New Liturgical Mvmnt

ADVENT LINKS:
An Advent Invitation to Kenosis – Michele Chronister at Catholic Exchange
Advent & Penitence, Past & Present – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Watch Groups: Christians in Turkey Face Suppression, Exploitation – CNA via NC Register

EDUCATION:
How a Secular Education in Christmas Carols Prepared the Way for Faith – Sister Hodder/Plough

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Book on Child Consecration Builds on St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to Mary – The CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
What’s to Learn from St. Francis de Sales? – Elena Attfield at Catholic Herald
Introducing Muji Kasier & the Okaja Foundation – David L. Gray
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Michigan Project To Replicate Padre Pio’s Famed Hospital In Italy Is Underway – Baltimore Catholic Rev.

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Largest Church in Kansas to be Built in Romanesque Style – Clayton/New Liturgical Movement
2.  You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets – Matt Vander Vennet at epicPew
3.  “What If They Don’t Come Back?” in Powerful New Release – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today
4.  The McCarrick Whitewash – Fr. Mark White
5.  Pope Makes Year of St. Joseph, Welcomed, after Decades of Emasculating Men – Fr. Heilman
6.  Plenary Indulgences Available Thru-out Year of St. Joseph, Starting Now: Conditions – R. Cæli
7.  The Bishop of Rome Should Excommunicate McCarrick Until He Repents – Fr. A.J. McDonald
8.  What Catholic Should Look For When Buying A Bible – Will Wright at Catholic Link
9.  Meet the Clothing Company Restoring Dignity to Adults w/Special Needs – C. Gardiner/Aleteia
10.  Advice to Evangelicals: Get Some Liturgy! – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity

Yes, December 25th is the Biblical Date of Christmas – Jason Izolt at Catholic 365
The Lay Dominicans: Anatomy of a Religious Order – Scott Davis at Catholic Stand
Why Is Anti-Catholic Amendment Still In the New Hampshire Constitution? – Inside Sources
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (& Style)! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
The Deafening Silence of Pope Francis on China’s Persecution of Catholics – Rorate Cæli
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Walter Hooper, 1931–2020 – Jacob Imam at New Polity

ADVENT LINKS:
Keeping Time: Advent Traditions – Eleanor Parker at Catholic Herald
The Immaculate Conception Explained – Elizabeth Zahorick at Clarifying Catholicism
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception: America’s Real National Day – Ch. Coulombe at Crisis
Keeping Silence in the “Cloister” of Our Hearts This Advent – Chr. M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Report: Vatican Seeks 8-year Jail Sentence for ex-Vatican Bank President – Cthlc News Agency

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Why Do You Need a Priest for Confession? – Jimmy Akin
Grace vs. Blessings – Elizabeth Ambielli at Catholic 365
Turn to Your Mother – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde, on St. Joseph – Holy See
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  I Don’t Know About You, But I Am Filled with a Terrible Resolve! – Fr. Richard Heilman at RCM
2.  10 Years Jail for Praying in the Australian State of Victoria – M Rodrigues/The Catholic Weekly
3.  A Wreckovation in the 1970s – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4.  Before & After: St. Mary’s in Fennimore, Wisconsin – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
5.  How to Spark a Catholic Revival – Casey Chalk at Catholic Exchange
6.  Chaput on Biden – & Scandal – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
7.  Out Sourcing the Fraud – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  The Miracle-Attended Death of St. Ambrose as Recorded by Paulinus – Gloria Romanorum
9.  Myles Standish, the Catholic Pilgrim – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
10.  Israeli Man Attempts to Burn Down Jerusalem’s Historic Gethsemane Church – Mid East Eye

Book Review: ‘Sex and the Unreal City’ by Anthony Esolen – Noah Gould at Acton
Could It Be a Sin to Be a Christian? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Kathy Shaidle. – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings
Caught Doing Good – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Is the Angel of Portugal Actually Saint Michael the Archangel? – James Day at NC Register
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (& Style)! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
Christ’s Mandate Couldn’t Be Clearer — Even in a Pandemic – Donald DeMarco at NC Register
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Righteous Gentile – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
Music of the Ordinariate – with Fr. James Bradley – Sacred Music Podcast

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Top Polish Archbishop: No Such Thing as “Right to Abortion” in International Law – Do Rzeczy

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
EWTN Spain to Launch on Feast of the Immaculate Conception – ACI Prensa via NC Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Spiritual Strategic Planning – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Who Were the Puritans? – Patrick J. Walsh at Crisis Magazine
Light & Leaven – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Australia Celebrates 10th Anniversary of St. Mary MacKillop’s Canonization – NC Register
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Handmade Christmas Gifts from the Monastery of Bethlehem – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Agnostic Med Student Refuses to Train for Abortion Turns Catholic – The Coming Home Net.
2.  Spiritual Warriors Have a Field Manual in ‘Slaying Dragons’ – Jos. Pronechen at NC Register
3.  What Are We Going To Do About Pope Francis? – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
4.  Pope Francis, A New Phase Upcoming – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
5.  Pope Francis Echoes Biden – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
6.  Where We Are – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  The Bittersweet Reason Boston Receives a Christmas Tree f/Nova Scotia Every Year – Aleteia
8.  When Politics Becomes a Religion – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
9.  Slimed by Demons – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
10.  Covid Vaccines & Fetal Tissues: The Moral Calculus – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture

Trump Rally in Georgia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (& Style)! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
There is a Need for Priestly Fraternity & Reform – Robert Klesko at National Catholic Register
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Church Must Confront, Change Old Boys’ Network Exposed in Vatican’s McCarrick Report – NJ

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Angelo Caloia, Former Vatican Banker, Found Guilty of Embezzling €55M – From Rome
Pope Francis Approves Overhaul of Vatican’s Financial Watchdog – Catholic News Agency

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Great Guidance on Critiquing Liturgical Music – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Legend of St. Nicholas in Liturgy & Art – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Lectio Divina for Advent & the Blessings of a Holy Hour 2020 – Claire Dwyer at NC Register

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Christmas 2020 Children’s Book Picks – Kerry & Patricia Crawford at National Catholic Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Glorifying God in Your Body – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic Thing
Reason, Revelation, & The American Regime – Hadley P. Arkes, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
What Does it Mean to be Catholic During the Holidays? – Alex Strittmatter at Catholic Stand
From St. Nicholas to St. Stephen: Meet the Saints of Christmas – Patti M. Armstrong at NC Rgstr
The Wonder of Jesus Christ – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Last-Minute Christmas Gift Guide 2020 – National Catholic Register

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED LINKS:
1.  December 21, Once in 800 Years, “Christmas Star”, My “What If?” Thoughts – Fr. Ric. Heilman
2.  We Could Use 20 Million Men Like Dr. Horatio Storer – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Jasper
3.  The Friars Helping to Renew the Church – Thomas Griffin at Catholic Exchange
4.  The Sacrament of Matrimony & the Restoration of the Social Order – Scott Hahn at Plough
5.  The World’s Largest Nativity Scene is in Alicante, Spain – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
6.  Discernment: The First Rule – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
7.  Augustine on Divine Illumination – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
8.  How Can Beauty & Culture Save the World? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
9.  Missa Cantata in a Medieval Church in Finland – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10.  An Original Painted Triptych from the Studio of ALBL Oberammergau – Liturgical Arts Jrnl

Salvation Requires Perseverance in Faith – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Five Advent Reflections – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in Mission
40 Years of Touching Souls via a Professional Catholic Theater Group – J. Parietti at NW Catholic
Homeless in Advent – Hand Boersma at First Things
The Sacraments: What Baptism Means to a Convert – David Schloss at Catholic Stand
How to Turn Family Meals into Precious Family Time – Bénédicte de Saint-Germain at Aleteia
Venerable Aloysius Schwartz: Modern Missionary to Korea – Michael O’Neill at NC Register

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