Robert Edwards

Living a Catholic life.

Secular News: Weekend Edition

View From The Culture War Trenches – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Immorality Of Money Printing & Why It’s Driving The World To Socialism – Edward Pentin
President Trump Is Incidental to the Culture War – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
In Defense Of That Peloton Bike Ad: Nothing’s Wrong With High-End Fitness – Kelsey Bolar at The Federalist
Transferism, Not Socialism, Is the Drug Americans Are Hooked On – Antony Davis & James R. Harrigan at FEE
The Myth of White Privilege – Rita Dunaway at The Stream
Mandatory UK Sex Education Program Teaches 6-Year-Olds to Touch Themselves – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
President Trump Fights House Democrat Subpoena to the Supreme Court – Kevin Daley at The National Interest
What’s Woke This Week? – Geraldine Massey at Spectator|Australia
Chinese Communist Party Destroys Iconic Buddhist Goddess of Compassion – Shen Xinran at Bitter Winter
What To Do About The Increasingly Vicious Anti-Jew Campus Protests – Beth Bailey at The Federalist
Pelosi’s Rush To Impeachment – Stephen L. Miller at Spectator|USA
Leaked Report Reveals Levels Of Anti-Semitism & Depravity In Corbyn’s Labour Party – E. Davidson at The Federalist

Democrat Leader Expects to Lose Some Democrats on Impeachment Vote – G. Piro at The Washington Free Beacon
Impeachment Doesn’t Work – Daniel McCarthy at Spectator|USA
What Makes Christmas Movies So Popular – S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate, Ph.D., at The Conversation
Newt Gingrich’s Essential Primer On The Challenges Of Communist China – Ben Weingarten at The Federalist
What Happens If Détente with North Korea Fails? – Robert E. Kelly at The National Interest
Another Australian State On The Verge Of Legalising Euthanasia – Richard Egan at Mercatornet
Dave Rubin Launches Creator Hub ‘Locals’ To Counter Big Tech: ‘Small Is The New Big’ – K. Zempel at The Federalist

The Margin Between A Tory Landslide & Defeat Is Tiny – James Kanagasooriam at The Spectator
Populism’s Echoes: Europe Transformed – Alberto Mingardi at City Journal

Can Nationalism Unite Us? (Book Review) – Bradford Littlejohn at First Things
Alliances For Democracy – Mark Tooley at Providence

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FRIDAY EXTRA

Money From Peter’s Pence Used To Finance Homosexual Pornography Film About Elton John, Rocketman – Corriere Della Sera
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Traditional (Pre-1917) Advent Fast In The USA – Claudio Salvucci at Liturgical Arts Journal
A Non-Blessing Blessing, A Fr. Z Mini-Rant To Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Eastern Orthodox Challenges The Immaculate Conception – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Devil Went Down To Annapolis – Francis Lee at Crisis Magazine
Jesuits & Drag Queens, Tautology? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Archaeologists In Dublin Have Discovered A 300-Year-Old Catholic Church Used In Penal Times – Catholic News Agency
Can Regular Catholics Join Ordinariate Parishes? – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Church On The Brink Of Schism In Communist China, The Alarm Of Cardinal Zen – S. Magister at Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso
Who Is He (James Martin, S.J.) To Judge? – One Mad Mom
The Magic Of The Altar Rail – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Global Diaspora Taking Its Toll On Filipino Families – Lilia Borlogan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
In An Age Of Lobbying & Identity Politics, Our Leaders Are Out Of Touch – Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
A Tyrant & A Saint From The Same Small Country – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Peter Collier, R.I.P. – Roger Kimball at Crisis Magazine
If Jesus Knows Everything, Why Is Prayer So Important? – Lavinia Spirito at uCatholic
Pro-Abortion Bias? Lessons From The Daleiden Trial – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register
Clean Your Own House (Soul) First – Birgit Jones at Ignitum Today
What Is The Proper Catholic Attitude Toward The Environment? – Dale Ahlquist at Faith & Culture
Christianity Isn’t Just Another ‘Lifestyle Choice’ – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
When A Musicophile Tries to Give Up Music? – Cecily Lowe at Catholic Stand 10

Advent’s Call To Repentance – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange
Does ‘Gender Affirming’ Treatment Really Improve Mental Health? – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report

Christians Have Lived In Turkey For Two Millennia, But Their Future Is Uncertain – Ramazan Kılınç at Mercatornet

Quick Links:
Catholic When Convenient: Nancy Pelosi – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
All The Small Things – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today

Saint Of The Day Quote: Blessed Adolph Kolping – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Podcast:
Q&A – The Will Of God, Chastity, & Limitations – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction

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FRIDAY EDITION

Will The December 6 “Worldwide Exorcism” Be Our Elijah Moment? – Fr. Richard Heilman at RCM
How Saint Paul Would Write A Christmas Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
U.S. Bishops Must Clear Up This Communion Confusion – Msgr. Charles Pope at NC Register
We’ve (Mostly) Abandoned The Advent Fast, But It’s Not Too Late To Start – Jay Richards, Ph.D.
While Embarrassing, Sheen Beatification Delay Could Turn Out Well – Fr. R. de Souza at NC Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Christian Persecution By ISIS Led To Many Thousands Of Muslims To Convert – Edward Pentin
Lawsuit: McCarrick Victim Told Pope John Paul II Of Sex Abuse In 1988 – Associated Press via Crux
Pelosi Fumes: ‘I Don’t Hate Anybody . . . I Was Raised Catholic’ – CNA via National Catholic Register
Three Developments Or Reversals Of Church Doctrine? – Eamonn Clark at Acton Institute Powerblog

21 Holy Hacks For Advent – Patti Maguire Armstrong at National Catholic Register
The Surprising Question You Need To Ask Yourself This Advent – Jennifer Baugh at uCatholic
‘Progressive’ Christianity Is Nothing But A Political Cult – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Titanic (Revisited) – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Chinese Depictions Of The Life Of Christ – Aelredus Rievallensis at Canticum Salomonis
The Eucharist Foretold – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Zen: Cardinal Parolin Is Manipulating The Pope On The Communist China Deal – NC Register
Brother Orchid: The Seductive Power of Good – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Last Chance For Australian Justice: Free Cardinal Pell – George Weigel at The CWR
The Church Qualifies Mary As Our Consolation – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Becciu Again Denies Involvement in IDI Hospital Purchase – CNA via The NC Register
On Supersessionism – Hans Boersma at First Things
Burkina Faso Bishop: As Violence Continues, ‘Nobody Is Listening’ – CNA via The CWR
Is Environmental Sin Possible? – Jeremy Bell at The Catholic Weekly
Open Windows For Reporting Expected To Trigger Surge Of New Abuse Cases – CNA via NC Register
An Advent Hymn That Sings Of The Great Wedding Feast Of The Lamb – Msgr. Charles Pope at CiM
‘If We Give Up Our Christianity, We Lose Our Identity,’ Says Hungarian Minister – CNA via The CWR
Note: I am requesting prayers for my father who passed away on December 2.

Quick Links:
This Beautiful Prayer To St. Nick Reminds Us He’s More Than A Jolly Gift Giver – K. Hattrup at Aleteia
The True Meaning of Christmas (Charlie Brown) – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Video:
Debunking Myths & Lies About The Inquisition – uCatholic
Chaldean Archbishop Shares Latest On Situation Facing Iraqi Christians – Edward Pentin at NC Reg

Podcast:
The Spiritual Fruits Of Singing The Mass For Both Priests & Laity – Fr. Nathan Cromly, C.S.J., at NLM

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MONDAY EDITION

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SVNDAY EDITION

12 Practical Tips to Make Fasting Spiritually & Physically Fruitful – Suzan Sammons at Swimming Upstream
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Discernment Do’s & Don’ts – Justin McClain at National Catholic Register
Begin Again: Venerable Bruno’s Guide for Conquering Spiritual Discouragement – Fr. Gallagher at Catholic Exchange
The Moral Theology Of St. Thérèse Of Lisieux – John Madigan at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Divine Intimacy – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction

How Gratitude Can Change Your Life – Amanda Evinger at National Catholic Register
Between the Self & God: Contemplative Life – Meredith Lindemon at Catholic Stand
The Power Of The Eucharist: Clare Of Assisi – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
What Our Blessed Mother (& My Sister) Teach Us About Hospitality – Sarah Robsdottir at Catholic Exchange

The Theology Of Giving – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Shameless Popery
The Virtue Of Hope As Diving Into The Mercy Of God – Jim Dougherty at Catholic Stand

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SATVRDAY EDITION

3 Paintings Every Catholic Should Meditate On During Advent – Jennifer Rundlett at Aleteia
Fr. (James) Martin’s Neighborhood – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Powerful “New” Pro-Life Scapular Medal – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
Can the Catechism Get It Wrong? – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
Tradition Is For The Young: TLM At National Catholic Youth Conf. – New Liturgical Movement
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Walking Where Christ Walked in The Holy Land – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: Synodality Is a ‘Style’ Whose Soul Is the Holy Spirit – Edward Pentin at NC Register
As We Forgive – Erin Cain at Ignitum Today
Introducing Daprato-Rigali Studios – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Hunger & Thirst – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

Quick Links:
A Christmas Gift From Me To You! – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man

Free E-Book: The Brief Guide To All Things Advent – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

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Secular News: Weekend Edition

Millennials Are Fleeing Cities For Refuge From Democrats’ Disasters – Tirzah Duren at The Federalist
Chick-fil-A Now Funds Pro-Abort Gps. That Work With Planned Parenthood & Gloria Steinem – Life News
Christian Trump Supporters Don’t Have A ‘Branding Problem,’ The Left Has A Lying Problem – The Federalist
The New York Times’ Head-Spinning Spin on Upcoming DOJ IG Report – Al Perrotta at The Stream
Biden’s Senior Latina Adviser Quits In Frustration – Marc Caputo at Politico
Jeremy Corbyn Reminds Us Why Israel Exists – David Harsanyi at National Review
France’s History Wars – Chris J. Bickerton at Le Monde diplomatique
Channel 4’s Climate Change Debate Was A Sham – Brendan O’Neill at The Spectator
Liberal Scrutinizes BHO Attacks On Sanders: “Hard to Think of Bigger Disappointment Than Obama” – Jim Hoft
Communist China Proves It: Obama Really Was A Sap – Editorial Board at Issues & Insights
If You Let Them, They Will Build – Phillip Sprincin at City Journal
Black & Latino Voters Blast Dems For Opposing Charter Schools – P. Crookston at The Wash. Free Beacon
We Aid The Growth Of Red Chinese Tyranny To Our Eternal Shame – M.B. Dougherty at National Review
Oberlin Students Erect Memorial to Palestinian Terrorists – Graham Piro at The Washington Free Beacon
Mexico Bristles at Cartel Terror Designation Plan by U.S. – A. Esposito at Reuters via U.S. News & World Report
Independents Souring On Impeachment Underscores Risk For Democrats – Jonathan Easely at The Hill
Cartels Wars Cause Mexicans to Worry Who Is Really Running Their Country – Angélica Durán-Martínez
The Broken (Communist) China Model – Matthew Continetti at The Washington Free Beacon
If We Can’t Trust Big Government, How Can We Trust It With Religious Liberty? – D. Pham at Spectator|Australia
Obama Privately Warned He Would Speak Out Against Nominating Sanders – The Washington Free Beacon
The Firefighting Fed – Nicole Gelinas at City Journal

Hong Kong’s Human Rights Activist Lee Applauds U.S. Pro-Hong-Kong Law – Marco Respinti at Bitter Winter
Labour & Liberal Democrats Would Force Abortions Up to Birth on the UK – Life News

Communist China: Eliminating Buddhism By Razing Statues Of Deities – Gu Qi at Bitter Winter

Quick Links:
Intermarium Countries Can No Longer Count On West To Defend Them Against Russia – Windows on Eurasia

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FRIDAY EDITION

How Little Pope Francis Talks About The Faith On Papal Air-Conferences – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Certain People In The Vatican Lied Over Clerical Sex Abuse – Christa Pongratz-Lippitt at The Tablet
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Paul VI’s Contempt For Catholics Who Did Not Welcome Liturgical Reform – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Why Did The Allies Bomb The Abbey At Monte Cassino During World War II? – The National Interest
Michigan Diocese Supports Priest Accused Of LGBT Eucharist ‘Discrimination’ – J.D. Flynn at Catholic Herald
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
A Lost Cause: Could the Last Catholic King of England Become a Saint? – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
A Guide To Recognizing Religious & Monastic Habits At First Sight – Caroline Becker at Aleteia
Is Our Lady the Woman of Revelation 12? – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Ask Father: For The TLM Does The Tabernacle Have To Be In The Center? – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Reminder About The Date Of The Immaculate Conception – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
St. Augustine, Thoughts On Advent – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
What Is Key to Virtuous Leadership? – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
The One Advent Calendar Your Family Needs – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Bishops Struggle To Put Out Fires Across A Latin America ‘In Flames’ – Elise Harris at Crux
From Küng To Catholicism – Russell E. Saltzman at The Catholic World Report
Argentine Bishop Appears At Court Hearing On Abuse Charges – Almudena Calatrava at AP via Crux
Good For One, Good For All – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

Christmas Around the Fire – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Vatican Finances Pit Anglo-Saxon/Germanic ‘Reform’ Vs. Latin/Mediterranean – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
An Easy Way To Give Thanks More Often – David Mills at Aleteia
Making Saints In Our Shops – John Schroeter at Crisis Magazine

Christian Activist’s Arrest In Egypt Prompts Warnings Of Crackdown On Dissent – The Catholic World Report
St. Homobonus Is The Patron Saint Of Business Owners & Retail – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Advents Makes Us Prepared For The Kingdom – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange

Quick Links:
“Eucharist” is Greek for “Thanksgiving” – Patty Knap at National Catholic Register

Watch This Kid’s Unforgettable Reaction To Bocelli’s Christmas Carol – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

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Secular News: Friday Edition

These 2 Cases Show Why Trans ‘Rights’ Could Upend the Rights of All – Nicole Russell at The Stream
Why the U.S. Army Dropped Colt As Its Rifle Contractor – Charlie Gao at The National Interest
Outlets Bury Report That Melania Won Over Crowd at Baltimore Opioid Summit – Shelby Talcott at The Stream
The ABC’s In A PC Pickle – Corrine Barraclough at Spectator|Australia

Henan: State-Run Churches Closed, Assets Worth Millions Looted – Wang Yichi at Bitter Winter
More Russians have Now Fled Putin’s Russia than Did from Lenin’s after Bolshevik Revolution – Windows on Eurasia
Hundreds of Buddhist Statues Demolished in Sichuan Province – Yao Zhangjin at Bitter Winter
What Families Should Know About Video Game Addiction – Sarah M. Coyne at Mercatornet
Chick-Fil-A Has Donated To SPLC & Many Other Left-Wing Groups – Debra Heine at American Greatness
Could Nicola Sturgeon’s Threat Of An Independence Vote Save The Tories In Scotland? – Katy Balls at Spectator|USA
Stalin’s Management of Red Army Proves Holodomor a Soviet Genocide Against Ukrainians – Windows on Eurasia
Why Is Black Friday Called Black Friday? – Jon Miltimore at Foundation for Economic Education
New Intelligence Report Shows That Iran’s Missiles Are Serious Business – B.B. Taleblu & B. Bowman at The Ntnl Interest

A US-UK Free Trade Agreement Will Bring Benefits On Both Sides Of The Atlantic – Matthew Lynn at Spectator|USA
In Restoring Civics, Start with the Basics – Robert Holland at American Greatness
Vape or Cigarettes: Lung Illness May Be Inevitable No Matter What You Smoke – Allison Kurti at The National Interest

Quick Links:
Chinese Journal Points to Russia’s ‘Four Weaknesses’ – Windows on Eurasia

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THVRSDAY EDITION

Move Along People, No Demons to See Here – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Who Is She To Judge? – One Mad Mom
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Diocese of Grand Rapids Backs Priest Withholding Communion To ‘Married’ Lesbian – Fr. Z’s Blog
Sex Scandal Comes Closer To Francis – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Virgin of Nagasaki: The Statue of Mary That Survived an Atomic Bombing – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Politicizing Holy Communion – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Reformed Liturgy, 50 Years Later – George Weigel at First Things
Kwasniewski On The Myth Of Ancient Holy Communion In The Hand – Fr. Z’s Blog
Father Bochanski of Courage International Recognized by Pope Francis – Kevin Jones at CNA via NC Register
Vincent Van Gogh’s Little-Known Religious Paintings Were Inspired By Great Works – L. de Guise at Aleteia
Christian Persecution in Europe Closer Than Many Think, Warns Hungarian Premier – Edward Pentin at NC Reg
Squanto, Central Figure In Thanksgiving Story, May Have Been Baptized Catholic – John Burger at Aleteia
Toronto’s Catholic Schools Bow to the Rainbow Mafia – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine

Everyone In Purgatory Will Be A Saint – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
After 10 Years In Jail, Bail Finally Granted For ‘Kandhamal (Christian) Seven’ – B.K. Minj at U.C.A. News
Why Early Christians Prayed Before & After Meals – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
How The Modernists Made ‘Ecumenical’ A Dirty Word – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine

Science Proves That Showing Gratitude Makes Us Happier – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Is It Time For The Vatican To Rethink Its Line On A ‘Two-State Solution’? – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux

Pope Names Barbagallo as President of Vatican’s Financial Watchdog – H. Brockhaus at CNA via NC Register
Seeing 20/20: Mercy & Grace In Jesus’ Mirror – Suellen Brewster at Catholic Stand
Embracing The Word Of God This Advent – Susan M. Erschen at Our Sunday Visitor
Christian Leaders In Egypt Reflect On Persecution Of Coptic Minority – Christopher White at Crux

Is Communist China A Model Of The Common Good? – Matthew Schmitz at First Things

Quick Links:
Of Turkeys, Eagles, & Grizzly Bears – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ask Father: Lighting Advent Wreath During Mass – Revisited – Fr. Z’s Blog
1919 Thanksgiving Proclamation – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Secular News: Thursday Edition

Jeremy Corbyn Destroys Himself – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Barack Obama Speaks From The Dead – Matthew Walther at The Week
Self-Pity: The Hidden Root Of Transgender Rage – Michael Cook at Mercatornet
Chick-fil-A Funded Anti-Christian Gp. Tied To Attack On Family Research Council – T. Starnes at The Stream
The Grievance-Mongers Should Leave Thanksgiving Alone – Martin Cothran at Intellectual Takeout
Calvin Coolidge On Thanksgiving: Gratitude For The Things Of The Spirit – Joseph Sunde at Acton Institute
How to Put Your Money Where Your Morals Are – Laura Williams at Foundation for Economic Freedom
This Is How Volkswagen Aided Nazi Germany’s World War II Effort – Albert Mroz at The National Interest
Gratitude In An Angry Time – Yuval Levin at Public Discourse
As Soon As Hitler Was Dead, UK Started Planning To Invade USSR – M. Peck at The National Interest
Environmental Eschatology – Paul Schwennesen at Law & Liberty
How Thanksgiving Dinner Has Evolved Over The Years – Julie Lesnik at The National Interest
Why The Pilgrims Abandoned Common Ownership For Private Property – L. Reed at Foundation for Econ. Ed.
Pre-Socratics Or First Philosophers? – Eva Brann at The Imaginative Conservative

UK Media Tackles Leftist Anti-Semitism, While US Media Stands Idly By – E. Davidson at The Federalist
Would Russia In NATO & EU Be Game Changer Rivalry With Red China? – S. Saradzhyan at Russia Matters
Punching Above Their Weight: Cyber Lessons For Small States – M. Sexton & E. Campbell at Middle East Inst.

Trump To Designate Mexican Cartels Terrorist Organizations – Jason Hopkins at The National Interest
Can War Really Be Just Or Unjust? – Allen C. Guelzo, Ph.D., at Public Discourse

Balance In The Black Sea: The Complex Dynamic Between Turkey, Russia, & NATO – G. Tol at Middle East Inst.

Polls:
Post-Debate Polls: Biden Maintaining Lead, Warren Dropping, Buttigieg Surging – T. Justice at The Federalist

AP: Swing-State Voters Skeptical Of Impeachment – Graham Piro at The Washington Free Beacon

Podcast:
Building Civil Society: A Conversation – H. Husock, L. Mufleh, R. Porter, M. Rose, & S. Shelton at City Journal

Quick Links:
‘The West Will Not Allow The Russian Federation To Disintegrate,’ Kashapov Says – Window on Eurasia

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Dads, It’s Your Job To Raise Strong Catholic Men: A Priest’s Powerful Advice For Catholic Fathers – ChurchPOP
Ask Father: I Spurn Bergoglio, So How Can I Remain A Catholic? Fr. Z’s Rant & Beatdown – Fr. Z’s Blog
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
This Is What Lay Leadership In The Church Is Supposed To Look Like – Jn. Cavadini, Ph.D., at Church Life Journal
Francis: An Ignoble Householder – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
An Exorcist & Psychiatrist Share Suggestions For Marriages – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Rookie QB Thankful for Conversion to Catholicism – Trent Beattie at NC Register

A Winning Strategy For Catholic Americans – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
The McCarrick Report: Coming Soon? – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at The Catholic Thing
How Bad Were “the Bad Popes?” – Kevin Di Camillo at National Catholic Register
“An Incredible Organ for an Incredible Church” – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement

Grammar Rules, Catholic Schools, & Truth – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
Pope Wants Anti-Nuke Stance In Catechism – Inés San Martín at Crux
St. Peter In Rome – Timothy C. Gray, Ph.D., at Faith & Culture
Atheistic Morality – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Advent Is A Time For Greater Silence & Prayer – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange

Legalizing Marijuana Opens A Pandora’s Box – Anna Abbott at National Catholic Register
This Couple Has Welcomed 18 Children Into Their Home – Dolors Massot at Aleteia
Analysis: What Will The Vatican Tell Moneyval? – Ed Condon, J.C.L., at CNA via National Catholic Register
Crypto-Christianity: The Long History Of Hidden Faith – John Burger at Aleteia
White House Reportedly Asked Senators To Block Armenian Genocide Resolution – Mt. Hadro at CNA via NC Register
Adopting Embryos Sounds Noble, But Is It Really? – Silvana Scarfe at The Catholic Weekly
Pope Francis Talks Vatican Financial Scandal Aboard Papal Plane – Hannah Brockhaus at CNA via NC Register
Seven Tips For Catholics To Live Thanksgiving – Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, L.C., at Catholic Exchange

Preparing for Advent – One Week at a Time – Mary Ellen Barrett at Seton Magazine

Quick Links:
Signs Of The Pope’s Declining Health? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is This Canon? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What’s Happening To Catholics In Communist China? – Fr. Z’s Blog
12 Foods & Drinks & Their Patron Saints – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

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