Robert Edwards

Westminster Cathedral’s Master of Music Resigns – Nick Hallett at Catholic Herald
Bishops & Bribes – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Dear Catholic Leftist Twitter: Why Abortion Is Preeminent – One Mad Mom
In Praise Of Tabloid Catholic Journalism – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Did St. Ignatius of Antioch Really Believe in Transubstantiation in the 1st Century? – Steve Ray
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Ask Father: A Sick Child & Fulfilling Mass Obligation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Was Jesus Nice? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
A New Altar by Jasper & Scheer Liturgical Art – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Three 30-Minute Ideas to Jumpstart Your 2020 Closet (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Edward Feser: Science Needs Aristotle to Explain Nature – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
The Anti-Catholic Bias Of Associated Press Writers – David F. Pierre, Jr., at TheMediaReport.com
An Invitation to Those Who are Far From Prayer – Edward Monti at Catholic Stand
The Traumatic Foundation of Gender Dysphoria – Joseph Nicolosi at Crisis Magazine
Everything You Wanted to Know About Epiphany But Were Afraid to Ask – Fr. Jos. Gill at Ignitum Today
Pope’s Early 2020 Likely To Be Dominated By Documents Rather Than Deeds – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Exalted: Off the Shelf with Sonja Corbitt – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
What Catholicism Is, & What it Isn’t – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Why Saint Thomas Aquinas Opposed Open Borders – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Mob Sets Fire To Catholic Church Serving Chilean Police – CNA via Catholic Herald
Keeping the Catholic in the Anglican – Deborah Gyapong at Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society
Philippines Rejects Same-Sex Marriage – Catholic News Agency
8 Concrete Ways Parishes Can Support Persecuted Christians – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at Aleteia
Communist China Announces New Crackdown on Religious Freedom – CNA via NC Register
“Evêque Du Dehors”: French King as Bishop in Use of Royal Chapel at Versailles, Holy Sepulcher – Can Sal

Podcast(s):
The Catholic Gentleman Podcast Ep. 1 – Sacred Music with J.J. Wright – The Catholic Gentleman

Theodore McCarrick Has Moved From Kansas Friary To St. Augustine, Florida – Catholic Herald
I Am Sad To Report I Am Resigning As COO Of EWTN News – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Pope’s Mask Falls Again – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
Why Does This Priest Support President Trump – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
When Does The Christmas Season End? – Philip Kosloski via Joan’s Rome
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Abortion Activists Torch Pro-Life Advocate’s Car Outside His Home, Threaten His Children – Life News
A Strange Split In The United Methodist Church – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
Ask Father: External Solemnities. . . Er Um. . . Hooray? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Three 30-Minute Ideas to Jumpstart Your 2020 Closet (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pregnant Actress Michelle Williams Attributes Abortion to Her Success at Golden Globes – ChurchPOP
The Prophecies Behind the Christmas Story: Of Magi & St. Matthew’s Gospel – Edward Sri at NC Register
Cardinal Newman on Epiphany – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Christians Beheaded for Christmas, The West Goes Back to Sleep – Giulio Meotti at Gatestone Institute
The Fight & Flight of The Holy Family – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
What the Bible Says (& Doesn’t Say) About Christmas – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at National Catholic Register
Renewal of Family Life – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
9 Things You Need to Know About Epiphany – Jimmy Akin at National Catholic Register
Resolutions for the Real New Year – Mark C. McCann at Catholic Stand
Texas Appeals Court Orders Continued Treatment for Gravely Ill Tinslee Lewis – CNA via NC Register
Our Gift for the Lord – Mei Quan at Ignitum Today
Special Chants for the Epiphany 2020 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Reflecting on the Christmas Season: Discipleship – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Epiphany Blessing: Chalk It Up to the Three Wise Men – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register

Quick Link(s):
CNN Settles With Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann – The American Catholic
Virgin Mary Statue Filmed ‘Crying’ As Hundreds Flock To See ‘Message From God’ – S. Jackson at Daily Star
Saint of the Day Quote: St. Canute Lavard – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

4 Spiritual Practices To Adopt This New Year – Jenna Kandas at epicPew
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
From The Seven Sisters Apostolate About Distraction During Prayer – Fr. Z’s Blog
Strive for a More Intense Interior Life – Luis M. Martinez at Catholic Exchange
Epiphany: Christ’s Manifestation of His Divinity – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Ignatius Critical Editions Present Great Literary Works, Reject Fad & Fashion – Paul Senz at The Catholic World Report
Mother Teresa’s Nuns Return To Her Rural Kentucky Mission – Associated Press via Crux
Benedictine Sisters In Ecuador Inaugurate Baby Drop-Off Box – CNA via The Catholic World Report
High School Founded by Former NFL Star Strives to Make Virtuous Students – Perry West at CNA via NC Register
Before & After: St. Mary of the Assumption in Lancaster, Ohio – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Pray To St. Joseph For Protection From Evil – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The New Sisterhood: Traditional Orders Are Booming – Joanna Bogle at Catholic Herald
Mary Pondered All These Things in Her Heart – Kevin Wells at Catholic Exchange
The Booming Monasteries That Are Running Out Of Cells – Jim Graves at Catholic Herald

On the Incident Involving Pope Francis – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
A Letter To Our Bishops – John Vrdolayk, J.D., at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
J.D. Flynn’s Defense of Vatican Is Indefensible – John Gravino at New Walden
The Menacing Calamity That Is The German Synod – Peter Jermann at Crisis Magazine
New (Catholic) Trades School Seeks To Combine Skills & Sanctity – John Burger at Aleteia
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The United Methodist Not So United Anymore – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Driving Out The Devil: What’s Behind The Exorcism Boom? – Kate Kingsbury & Andrew Chesnut at Catholic Herald
Burning Christianity: Europe’s Churches Are Under Attack – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Spectator USA
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Transgenderism Is Not Normal – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
The Intellectual Legacy Of Fr. Leonardus Lessius: Speculation, Monopoly, Subprime Mortgages. . . – NC Register
. . .In The Pursuit Of Dermot McCulloch’s Campaign To Claim St. John Henry As A Homosexual. . . – Fr. John Hunwicke
The Holy Name of Jesus – Fr. Carlos Martins, C.C., at Ignitum Today
Aborting Babies Because They’re “Gay”: Coming Soon To Communist China – Fr. Matthew Schneider, L.C.
The Magi’s Quest for the Christ Child – Nada Mazzei at Catholic Stand
Wrestler’s Nearly Fatal Car Crash Rejuvenated His Faith – Andrew Butler at Catholic News Service
Kids: Be A Mara, Not A Snyder – David Mills at The Stream
A Major Opportunity For The Pro-Life Movement – Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
Are Targeted Drone Strikes Allowed Under Just-War Theory? – Matt Hadro at CNA via NC Register
Everyday Heroes: NFL Kicker’s Friendship With Teammate Strengthens Faith – Andrew Fowler at CNS via Crux
Over 200 Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Reconsider Roe v. Wade – Matt Hadro  via NC Register
Christmas Cake, Cards, & Carols. . . How Some Christmas Traditions Began – Donal Anthony Foley at The Wanderer
Nigerian Government Are ‘Islamic Fundamentalists Without Bombs’, Says Bishop – F. Shiner via Catholic Herald
Cardinal Bo Condemns Police Brutality in Hong Kong – Christine Rousselle at CNA via NC Register
Australian Catholics Seek Prayers As Fires Continue In Four States – David Ryan & Jordan Grantham via Crux

A Picture of a Strong Bishop in the Face of Suffering – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Lies & Perversion – In & Out of the Catholic Church – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
A Man’s Home Is His Monastery – Jason Surmiller at Crisis Magazine
Top Ten Books of 2019 – The Catholic Book Blogger Edition – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Uncomfortable History Of Catholics & Slavery – Msgr. Owen F. Campion at Our Sunday Visitor
Why Catholics Bow Their Heads At The Name Of Jesus – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Why is Mary So Important for Catholics? – Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Catholic Case Against Impeachment – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
On Nigerian Beheadings, “Where Is The Moral Revulsion?” – Aleteia
The Magi & Other Magicians – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Discovery: 4th-Century Church Confirms Ethiopian Tradition That Christianity Arrived Early – Smithsonian
NFL Scout Takes Ride to Playoffs in Stride with His Catholic Faith – Trent Beattie at NC Register
Cardinal Sarah: Nigerians Killed By Terrorists Are ‘Martyrs’ – CNA via Catholic Herald
The Readings for Epiphany Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
Vocation Versus State Of Life – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Our Father: Praising God & Praying For Ourselves – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand

Quick Link(s):
More Nutty From A Bishop; Yes, A German Bishop – Fr. Z’s Blog
Free Traditional Liturgical Calendar For Bishops & Priests – Adfero at Rorate Cæli

A Tale of Two Cardinals — One Past, One Present – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register
Is U.S. Orthodoxy Going Pro-Gay? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
I Still Have Hope That Christ Will Bring My Kids Back to the Faith – Maggie Green at Catholic Exchange
The Angel Who Ordered an Emergency Baptism – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Decade In Review: The Destruction Of The Family – Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D., & Robert P. George, Ph.D.
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cardinal Müller: Church Crisis Comes From Abandoning God, Adapting to Culture – CNA via NC Register
No-Fault Divorce, Standing for Justice: Parish Priest & Divorce – Bai MacFarlane at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Saint Thomas Becket Vs. The Demon – Fr. Carlos Martins at Ignitum Today
Pope Francis Apologizes For Losing Patience With Pilgrim In Viral Video – Courtney Mares at NC Register
In Transit at the Airport of Life’s Journey – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Why “Mother of God” is Mary’s Most Important Title – Matthew Leonard
Family, Memory, Power – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Diocese Of Providence Challenges Rhode Island Statute Of Limitations Expansion – CNA via The Cath. World Report
China in Hong Kong: Why ‘the First Freedom’ Will Be the First to Disappear – Thomas F. Farr at NC Register
New Communist Chinese Law Will Require Churches To Promote “The Values Of Socialism” – Jn. Burger at Aleteia
St. John the Evangelist, Poet of the Word and of the Deification of Believers – Roseanne T. Sullivan at Catholic. . .
Catholic Relief Services Prepares For Busy 2020 In Africa – Crux

Extraordinary Public Display Of Turin Shroud In 2020 – Robin Gomes at Vatican News
Be Victorious in the New Year With a Spiritual Plan – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Cath. Exchange
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
More Big Ego Blocking: Pervert Fr. Jim Sichko, Lexington Bishop Stowe’s Priest – One Mad Mom
Ask Father: Deacons In The Novus Ordo – Fr. Z’s Blog
Shrouded In Darkness: Twitter Descent – Matthew Schmitz at First Things
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Meghan Ashley Styling
Ask Father: Are “Novus Ordo” Ordinations Truly Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Rise Of Skywalker Fails – Jake Meador at First Things
Liturgical Hangovers – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Requiescat in Pace: Notable Departures of A.D. 2019 – Register Staff at National Catholic Register
The Resolution to End All Resolutions – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
The Year of the Philosopher? – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
An Unexpected Journey with the Holy Family – Betty Parquette at Catholic Stand
“Christ’s Life Is A Demand”: The Courage Of Endurance In A Hidden Life – Th. S. Hibbs, Ph.D.
Book Review: Pope Francis, The Legacy of Vatican II – M. Miller, Ph.D., at Homiletic & Pastoral Rev.
The Disorder At The Toronto Catholic District School Board – Toronto Catholic Witness
Abortion Was the Leading Cause of Death Worldwide in 2019, Killing 42 Million People – Life News
Scientists Digitally Recreate Hagia Sophia Acoustics – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
The Diversity of the ‘Catholic Vote’ & What It Could Mean in 2020 – Lauretta Brown at NC Register
The Catholic Faith Can Shape Science Fiction – W.L. Patenaude at Catholic Exchange
It’s Time to Talk About Postpartum – Allison Auth at Crisis Magazine
Suicide Is On The Rise, What Can The Catholic Church Do To Help? – CNA via The Cath. World Report

Tweet(s):
Distraught Woman Grabs Pope Francis’ Hand & Pleads, What Did She Say? – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Mary’s Aiken Says Baby Jesus Stolen From Outdoor Nativity Scene – Augusta 12WRDW

The Revolution of Pope Francis Doesn’t Even Spare Our Lady; Here’s What He Would Make of Her – S. Magister
Insight From Fr. Longenecker About A Devious Tweet By A Priest, Wherein Fr. Z Also Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Co-Redemtrix Idea “Foolishness”? Here Is Another View – Fr. Regis Scanlon, O.F.M. Cap.
Nigerian Diocesan Spokesman: Bridal Party Beheaded En Route To Wedding – Peter A. Dada at CNS via Crux
The Coming Oppression Of Christians – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cries Of “Hate Speech” Thrown At Catholics At Toronto Catholic School Board Meeting – Toronto Cath. Witness
The Science of Miracles – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Shameless Popery
Sex, Money, Power: Bishop Bransfield Of Wheeling, West Virginia – Rod Dreher at The American. . .
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Ask Father: Were Jesus, Mary, & Joseph “Refugees”? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
The English Patrimony is for Catholics of Methodist Heritage Too – Sh. Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Babe Ruth’s Catholic Long Home Run – Daniel Demers at Catholic Stand
Russian Orthodox Church Cuts Ties With Alexandria Patriarch – Vladimir Isachenkov at AP via Crux
Ask Father: Too Much Water Mixed With The Wine In The Chalice, Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Just How Different are the Old & New Liturgical Calendars at Christmas & New Years? – B. Williams at Liturgy Guy
New Italian Missal Argle-Bargle Translation Of Latin – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Rethinking Sex & Marriage In Light Of Catholic Teaching – Theresa Zoe Williams at epicPew
No, Cardinal Marx, the Church Cannot Bless Same-Sex Couples – Eduardo J. Echeverria, Ph.D., S.T.L., at TCT
2019: Our Year In Film & Television – Various at First Things
The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Readings Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
2019: Our Year In Books – Various at First Things
Are American Monarchists Dreamers? – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
The Eucharist Foretold: Off the Shelf With Mike Aquilina – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Cathedral Rector: Notre Dame is Still At Risk of Destruction – Christine Rousselle at CNA via NC Register
Christ Within Us – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

Quick Link(s):
7 Unusual Ways To Start Your New Year Right – Theresa Zoe Williams at epicPew
Christmas 2019 Photopost – New Liturgical Movement

Video(s):
Myths of the Enlightenment – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Church Must Deal With ‘Fear Factor’ Keeping Bad Bishops In Power – Charles Collins at Crux
Cardinal Sodano Deserves A Millstone – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Vatican’s Pachamama Christmas – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Cardinal Müller Offers a Consolation of Theology – Fr. Paul Scalia at National Catholic Register
A Trojan Horse In The Pontifical Biblical Commission – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D., at TCT
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Meghan Ashley Styling
Have Yourself A Very Merry English Christmas – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Faith & Culture
On the Value of Silence before the Great Mystery of the Incarnation – Msgr. Charles Pope
Why Catholicism’s Two Traumas Of The 2010s Didn’t Draw The Same Attention – John L. Allen, Jr.
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
How Long Should We Celebrate the Christmas Season? – J. Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Neither Christ’s Family Nor Our Families Are Perfect – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Marx Speaks on Same-Sex Blessings in New Interview – CNA via National Catholic Register
A Defense Of The Virgin Birth Against A “Bible-Bashing” Atheist – The Catholic World Report
Hong Kong Conspicuous By Absence From List Of Pope’s Christmas Concerns – Elise Harris at Crux
A Review of ‘Catholic Young Adults: The Musical’ – Susanna Spencer at National Catholic Register
The Vatican-Centurion Global Financial Scandal: Explainer – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Tassels On Dalmatics & Tunics, Some Historical & Stylistic Considerations – Liturgical Arts Journal
New Year Resolution – Love & Surrender to God’s Will – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
Let’s Talk About Money – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Understanding the Vatican’s Document on Gender Theory & Education – Homiletic & Pastoral Review
The Argument To A First Principle Of Order – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
How The Family Is An “Apostolate” In The Church – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Christians Cling to Christmas Hope Amid Turkish Threat & a Fading ISIS – Peter Jesserer Smith
Supporting Iraq Is A Just & Merciful Cause – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Our Sunday Visitor
Pakistan: “Saving One Christian Girl Suffering Persecution Will Help Others” – Vatican News

Quick Link(s):
6 Fun Ways to Celebrate Christmas Until The Baptism of Jesus, In One Infographic – ChurchPOP
What Kind of Music Did Abraham Listen To? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Large Statues Help Spread the Faith, Says Indiana Pastor – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register

Video(s):
With The Slovak Underground Church – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Podcast(s):
New Books In The Bible? – Domenico Bettinelli at JimmyAkin.com

Holy & Faithful Priests Make Holy & Faithful Parishes – Justin McClain at National Catholic Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
7 Things The Bible Never Said About The Nativity – Rachel Padilla at epicPew
Muslim Woman Who Fled To U.S. From Asia Converts To Catholicism – Charita Goshay at AP via Crux
Have You Been Praying For A Sign? Here’s What You Should Know – Fr. George Elliott at uCatholic
Medical Discoveries On Pregnancy May Shed Light On Mary As Mother Of God – Ch. C. Camosy at Crux
You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets – Matt Vander Vennett at epicPew
Renewing Intimacy in Marriage – Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D., at Those Catholic Men
St. Augustine, Patient Husband Led Long-Searching Christian To Catholicism – Ma. Farrow at The CWR
The Mathematics of the 12 Days of Christmas – Jimmy Akin at JimmyAkin.com
Preparing to Receive Christ In The Eucharist – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
Consecration to Saint Joseph – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Salvation: What It Is & What It Isn’t – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
Why Do We Think of Christ’s Birth As a Nighttime Event? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
How the Birth of Christ Reverses the Story of Eden – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange
Biblical Teaching On Marriage & Family: A Homily For The Feast Of The Holy Family – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Gavin Ashenden, Queen Elizabeth’s Chaplain, Converted To Catholicism – Jm. Baresel at The CWR
Missionary Renewal in France Harkens Back to Long Legacy of Evangelization – S. Tadié at NC Register
A Sister’s Secret Formula For Joy – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Timeless Christmas Wisdom From Venerable Fulton Sheen – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
What is the Meaning of the Star of Bethlehem? Typology of the New Ark & Christmas – Scott Smith, Ph.D.
The Church That Stands At The Spot Of Christ’s Birth – Fr. Seán Connolly at The Catholic World Report
Rejoicing in Christmas: How to Celebrate Fully the 12 Days – C. Dwyer at National Catholic  Register
God Chose to Become Man & Make His Home Within Us – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Professor John Cuddeback: Farming is a ‘Gift From the Lord’ – A. Greeley at National Catholic Register
Red Pontifical Set from Faenza-Modigliana (1700-1750) – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Science Is A Way To Know God Better, Author Stacy Trasancos Says – Charles C. Camosy at Crux
Fear, Faith, & Surrender – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
Gerard Manley Hopkins & the Grandeur of God – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
Missouri Priest Finds Beauty In The ‘King Of Instruments,’ The Organ – Jay Nies at CNS via Crux
All True Art is Incarnational – Matt D’Antuono at National Catholic Register
A Religion Abounding in Revelations – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Gold Mass Helps Spread Message That Faith & Science Are Compatible – Natalie Hoefer at CNS via Crux
Ten Beautiful Gifts of the Christmas Octave – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
The Best of Christmas Poetry: A Festive Garland of Verse – Joseph Pearce at The Catholic World Report
Do You Believe? – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Christmas & the Gift of Heavenly Peace – Fr. Charles Fox at The Catholic World Report

Science Answers the Biggest Pro-Abortion Argument – Brianna Huddleston at Catholic Stand
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Meghan Ashley Styling
Great News! Cardinal Cupich Approved Constitutions Of Canons Of St. John Cantius, Chicago – Z
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Gospel Of Cardinal Dolan – Dad29
Ask Father: What’s Up With Pope Francis’ 2019 Christmas Address To The Roman Curia? – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Does Cardinal Sodano’s Departure Mean? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Amazonian & Pachamama Skúbala In Annual Vatican Christmas Concert, Video – Fr. Z’s Blog
Meeting the Protestant Challenge: Off the Shelf with Karlo Broussard –  Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Mary as Co-Redemptrix: God’s Foolishness – Christopher J. Malloy, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
When Does Christmas Actually End? It’s Not December 26 – ChurchPOP
Peter Kreeft’s Philosophy in Focus – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
Is the Massacre of the Holy Innocents Historical? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Beating the Demon of Pornography – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Report Says McCarrick Fund Gave More Than $600,000 To Clerics, Two Popes – Rhina Guidos at Crux
When Was Jesus Born? – Foxfier at The American Catholic
The Well-Fought Fight – George Weigel at Crisis Magazine
Christmas Eve Carolers Gathered for Cardinal Pell at Melbourne Prison – Ed Condon at NC Register
Harry Potter Author Vilified For Saying That Biological Sex Can’t Change – Fr. Z’s Blog
Netflix’s ‘Gay Jesus’ Creators Attacked With Firebomb in Brazil – ChurchPOP
Christmas In A Cage – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
The Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
The Materialism of Christmas – Archbishop José Horacio Gómez at Crisis Magazine
The Birth of Christ: The Invasion of Time by Eternity – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Viktor Orbán, Defender of the Faith – Fr. Benedict Kiely at Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi Message 2019 – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
100 Gallons of Holy Water Blesses Town Via Crop Dusting Plane in Louisiana – ChurchPOP
Thoughts from the Secretary’s Desk – Suellen Brewster at Catholic Stand
The Readings for Holy Family Sunday Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
Christmas Wishes with St. Francis of Assisi – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
In Newly-Released ISIS Video, 11 Christians Are Killed in Nigeria – CNA via National Catholic Register
God Was Emmanuel to Outcast Christian Parents: A Christmas Story – Loreto Xavier at Catholic Stand
In Christmas Message, British PM Vows to Defend Persecuted Christians – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Holy Family Refugees – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
New Record — More Than Half of State Capitols Feature Nativity Scenes – Jos. Pronechen at NC Register
God With Us – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Dana Gioia, Cultural Renovation & the Catholic Writer Today – K.V. Turley at NC Register
Persecuted & Forgotten? Defending Defenseless Christians – Ines A. Murzaku at The Catholic Thing

Quick Link(s):
L.A. Archdiocese Not As Skeptical About Guadalupe Apparitions – LA Times via California Catholic Daily
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Domnio – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Tweet(s):
Irish Priest Rides Scooter For Christmas Eve Mass Recessional in Viral Video – ChurchPOP

Video(s):
Can a Catholic Actually Get a Divorce? Here’s the Truth, According to Church Teaching – ChurchPOP

Podcast(s):
Spiritual Warfare & Discernment Of Spirits – Divine Intimacy Radio via Catholic Spiritual Direction
Musical Treasures of the Mozarabic Rite – New Episode with Jim Monti – New Liturgical Movement

Pope Francis Curial Christmas Address: Christendom No Longer Exists – Rocco Palmo at Whispers in the Loggia
Should The Church Be Saving Souls Or Saving Society? – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Co-Redemptrix? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Ask Father: Altar Boy Notices Priest Skipped The Consecration Of The Precious Blood – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Is J.K. Rowling Being Denounced? Because She Said No To A Lie – Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
My Top-12 Christmas Films – Sister Helena Burns, F.S.P., at The Toronto Catholic Register
Ask Father: Irritating Fundraisers During Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Other Modern: Christ The King Church (Kristus Konungen) In Gothenburg, Sweden – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Being Single: State Of Life, Vocation, Or Both? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
City Is Violating First Amendment By Banning Nativity Display, Firm Says – CNS via Crux
Pope Francis Sets Term Of Office For Dean Of College Of Cardinals – Cindy Wooden at Catholic News Service
Garum Watch! Ancient Factory Found In Israel – Fr. Z’s Blog
Arizona Women Shower ‘Marys’ In Need With Gifts For Their Unborn Children – Ambria Hammel at CNS via Crux
A County In Henan Banishes Ten Commandments From Churches – Han Sheng at Bitter Winter
Knights Continue Humanitarian Efforts To Help Dioceses Provide Aid To Migrants – Rhina Guidos at CNS via Crux
The ‘Nursery Of Heaven’ Is A New Catholic Resource For Grieving Parents – Anna O’Neil at Aleteia
At Year’s End, Humanitarian Aid For Migrants Moves Across Border – Rhina Guidos at CNS via Crux

Video(s):
ANTIFA Attacks Children’s Nativity, Journalists & A Kid’s Sad – Vlad Tepes

Podcast(s):
What The Catholic Church Teaches About Divorce & Annulments – uCatholic