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Pro-Life Group Lists 24 Companies That Fund Planned Parenthood

. . .this Christmas season, countless people will be purchasing items for their loved ones.  With so much money being spent, it is important to know what the companies you purchase from do with your money. . .

by Christina Vazquez

of Life News

Social Justice, Judaism, & the Primacy of the Sacred – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The CWR
Univ. Won’t Let Chick-fil-A Open on Campus ’cause Its Owners are Christians – Nee. Chandak
Catholic Univ. of America Social Work Dean Resigns Over Kavanaugh Tweets – NC Register
Mom Dresses 6-Yr-Old Son as Girl, Threatens Dad w/Losing Son for Disagreeing – Walt Heyer
Christine Ford Thanks Donors for $650K After Falsely Accusing Brett Kavanaugh – S. Ertelt
Sasse’s Case for Anti-Tribes – Timothy Lang, First Things
Christian Berkeley Senator Isabella Chow: Learning to Love Unconditionally – Aliya Kuykendall
40% of Patients Supposedly in “Vegetative State” Are Not; Stop Using the Term – D. Andrusko
Will Ireland’s Abortion Vote Launch a New Pro-Life Party? – The Catholic World Report
Asia Bibi Out of Caesar’s Jail, Needs Caesar’s Protection – Daniel Philpott, Arc of the. . .
How Twitter’s Biased Bans Echo China’s Social Control System – James Altschul, The Fdrlst
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A Nursery Rhyme Pope Francis Would Do Well to Read

“Will you walk into my parlour?” said the Spider to the Fly,
“’Tis the prettiest little parlour that ever you did spy;
The way into my parlour is up a winding stair,
And I’ve a many curious things to show when you are there.”

by Father George W. Rutler, Th.D. Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Cardinal Sarah on Kneeling before the Eucharist, Communion in the Hand – Fr. Z’s Blog
Awesome or Awful? The Mosaic of Christ in Majesty at the D.C. Basilica – Msgr. Charles Pope
I’m Back – Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
3 Media Documents Every Catholic Should Read – Shaun McAfee O.P., NC Register
Stop Weaponizing The Priest Abuse Crisis Against Catholic Theology – Matthew Petrusek
Doctrine Remains a Problem in Relations, SSPX Affirms after Vatican Meeting – The CWR
When Was the Holy Gospel of Saint Matthew Written? (A First Pass) – Jimmy Akin
Death of a Missionary – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Have Scientists Given Up Trying to Explain Transgender? – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
Snowed In & Can’t Get To Sunday Mass? Watch It Online at These Websites – Aleteia
The Revival of the New Classical Architecture in Italy – J.P. Sonnen, Liturgical Arts Journal
Abortionists Increasingly Harassing Pro-Lifers Praying at Abortion Mills – Christina Vazquez
Villians of the Early Church, Off the Shelf 100 with Mike Aquilina – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Living the Liturgical Calendar: The Wonderful Waiting of Advent – C. Millen, Catholic Stand
Lex Orandi, Lex Credendi, Lex Vivendi – Theodore Rebard, Crisis Magazine
Teaching Character Education With the Anthropology of St. JP2 – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Pause, Pray, Plan: Your 3-Step Advent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
State Department Continues Its Cruel War On Adoption Agencies – Jayme Metzgar, The Fdrlst
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50 Years of Effete & Infertile Liturgical Culture Is Enough

. . .the inside of the church resembled the lobby of a 3-star hotel trying to be 4.  It was a flattened ellipse, with entry on the broad side, so that there was more room from left to right than from back to front.  There was no sacristy.  Instead, there was a large teardrop-shaped peninsula, like the Peloponnese, extending from the back & far into where people would be seated.  This Peloponnese was raised a few feet from the level of the front pews, & in the middle of the teardrop, sort of near Sparta, stood the altar, with the priest’s chair stationed 10 feet behind it.  At Athens to the right stood a lectern which served as the pulpit, facing neither the people in front nor the priest, but maybe something beyond them in the distance, like Sicily. . .

by Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
5 More Good Catholic Novels That I Recommend – Fr. John P. Cush S.T.D., NC Register
“The Mouth That Roared”: Rocco Palmo’s Spot-On Tribute to Bishop Morlino – Fr. R. Heilman
Why I Asked Mom to Burn the Statues of the Saints & the 3 Things I Realized – Ignitum Today
Cafod, Catholic In Name Only – Mark Lambert, De Omnibus Dubitandum Est.
No, I Won’t Encourage Catholic Anger – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
When Was the Holy Gospel of Saint Mark Written? – Jimmy Akin, JimmyAkin.com
The Holy Mass in the First World War: A Photo Collection – New Liturgical Movement
“The Bible Comes Alive”: Why This YouTube Star Loves Praying the Rosary – ChurchPOP
Advent Resources – Amy Welborn, Charlotte Was Both
Advent & Holy Saturday: The King Sleeps – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
Jesus is Before All, & By Him, All Things Consist  – Fr. Geo. W. Rutler Th.D. Ph.D., NC Register
The Continual Spectre of False Antiquarianism – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Mvmnt
Moral & Practical Problems with the 1st Gene-Edited Babies – Fr. Mat. P. Schneider L.C., ThCL
What is It Like To Be an Underground Chinese Seminarian? – The Catholic World Report
Catholic TV: The Gist Interview with Danielle Bean – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Exhibition on Catholic Arts Competition at St. Vincent Col. Gallery in Pennsylvania – Nw Lt Mv
Friendship is Rooted in Charity – Brother Cornelius Avaritt O.P., Catholic Exchange
The Catholic Resistance to the Pontificate – Tito Edwards, The American Catholic
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Man Martyred; Facebook Erupts in Anti-Christian Hatred

. . .a sad picture of the world we live in, especially online. . .

by Tom Gilson,

of The Stream

New Population Research Shows Half the World’s Countries are Disappearing – Tom Hoopes
The Death of Europe: Two Classic Films & the Great War – Mark Malvasi Ph.D., The Imagina. . .
Why America Desperately Needs Another Baby Boom – Steven W. Mosher, The New York Post
Classical Education & the Future of Civilization – Joseph Pearce, The Imaginative. . .
To Sustain the Anglo-American Tradition, Conversation Is Not Enough – Brian A. Smith, LaL
Mythology As History – Daniel J. Flynn, City Journal
The Last Brazilian Emperor – Daryl Worthington, New Historian
The Debate Over Nationalism Is A Debate Over The West’s Future – Sumantra Maitra, The F. . .
Cut Federal Funding from Colleges That Don’t Require Western Civ Courses – Cole Levin, TCF
Trade, Nations, & War in an Enlightened Age – Samuel Gregg D.Phil., Law and Liberty
Conflict & Resolution: Charles de Gaulle’s Understanding of ‘Nation’ – A. Wierenga, Acton Inst
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New Political Party Says Its Roots are in Catholic Social Teaching

. . .the American Solidarity Party, which draws its influence from European Christian democracy. . .

by Charles C. Camosy,

of Crux

PBS Carries an Anti-Socialist Documentary. . .from Sweden (Video) – Acton Institute
A Pact with a Thief: The Vatican’s Agreement with Communist China – Chen Guangcheng, PD
Media Bias 101: CNN’s Coverage of Abortion – Dustin Siggins, The Dispatch via The CWR
Is Integralism the Answer? – Soren Hansen, The Irish Rover
Can Private Charity Replace the Social Safety Net? – Joe Carter, Acton Institute
Aristotle & the Seriousness of Politics – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Law and Liberty
Australians Should Be Wary of Amending Religious Discrimination Laws – Mercatornet
Why Isn’t Religious Freedom ‘the Defining Issue of Our Time’? – Michael Cook, Mercatornet
Christians in Ukraine Ask for Prayer as Tensions with Russia Escalate – CNA via The CWR
Open Border Advocates Downplay Human Trafficking – Robert F. Gorman, Crisis Magazine
Shandong Authorities Target Christian Students at Universities – Jiang Tao, Bitter Winter
ACN: Almost 300 Million Christians Persecuted in 21 Countries – Robin Gomes, Vatican News
Cambodia, Genocide, & the Beijing Connection – Marco Respinti, Bitter Winter
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The New York Times Reveals Painful Truths about Transgender Lives

. . .why should a doctor perform surgery when it won’t make the patient happy, it won’t accomplish its intended goal, it won’t improve the underlying condition, it might make the underlying condition worse, & it might increase the likelihood of suicide?  Sound medicine isn’t about desire, it’s about healing. . .

by Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison, Requiescat In Pace – Christine Rousselle, NC Register
Unplanned, the Fresh Air Comes – Anthony M. Esoelen Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Books You’ll Never Read – Fr. Michael Rennier, Dappled Things
Monsignor Bux: Pope Francis Must Urgently Issue Profession of Faith – Edward Pentin
Debate Over Rod Dreher Orthodox Conversion or Catholic Triumphalism I & Part II – R. Dreher
Sweden has Started “Chipping” Its Residents – Fr. Z’s Blog
When Was the Gospel of Luke Written? – Jimmy Akin, JimmyAkin.com
The Demise of Mystical Theology – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
A Minute-by-Minute Guide for a Holy Hour of Adoration – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
How Deeper Underground Can Underground Catholics Go? – Feng Gang, Bitter Winter
Are Smartphones An Occasion of Sin? – Sofia Abasolo, Catholic Stand
Mystery Bones Found at Vatican Embassy to Italy, Not from Missing Girls – C. Giangravè, Crux
St. Columba & the Loch Ness Monster – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
Catherine of Siena, Pious Paladin for Today’s Current Clergy Corruption – Catholic Stand
Confusion of Tongues: Language of Sin vs. Bureaucracy – Maureen Mullarkey, Studio Matters
Deus Caritas Est; The Attributes of Love – Robert Kurland Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: Sacred Music Points to the Beauty of Paradise – The Catholic World Report
Pause, Pray, Plan: Your 3-Step Advent Appeal – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
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True Repentance Doesn’t Mean Tormenting Yourself; Padre Pio has a Better Idea

. . .we should despise our shortcomings, but if we’re getting anxious about it, we need a different route. . .

by Anna O’Neil,

of Aleteia

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Leaving the Seminary – Nicholas Lye, Ignitum Today
A Beautiful Homemade Painted Chapel – Kendra Tierney, Catholic All Year
The Horrible History of the Biblical Assyrians Comes to Life – Lucien de Guise, Aleteia
Who – or What – Rules Me? – Joannie Watson, Integrated Catholic Life™
Pulling Back the Veil, An Overview of the Book of Revelation – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
Lord of the Absurd – Editor, Ignitum Today
4 Bishops Share Their Thoughts About Vocations – Jim Graves, National Catholic Register
The Last Words of 11 Saints Before They Died – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
The Rosary is the Weapon for These Times – Matthew Bosnick, Those Catholic Men
Against All Odds: Restoring Beauty for a Rochester Gem – Liturgical Arts Journal
Chasuble of the First Bishop of Cincinnati – Shawn R. Tribe, Liturgical Arts Journal
Some Advent Resources – Kendra Tierney, Catholic All Year
Gratitude Will Get You Even More Than You Thought – Paul E. Cator, Aleteia
National Geographic’s New Photo Campaign Highlights People with Down Syndrome – Aleteia
Catholics in California Join in Effort to Consecrate State to Mary – Denis Grasska, Crux
True Worship: Forget Self – Betty Parquette, Catholic Stand
Give & Watch Miracles Happen – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
A Special Novena Prayer in Honor of Blessed Miguel Pro – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Being Part of the Family of God – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
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15 Inspiring Facts About Saint Giuseppe Moscati That Will Leave You in Awe

. . .St. Giuseppe Moscati’s is one saint that isn’t widely known by a majority of Catholics.  Since his feast day falls on the same day as two other dynamic saints (St. Gertrude & St. Margaret of Scotland), he is often overlooked. . .

by Melissa Guerrero,

of epicPew

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Jim Gaffigan’s “Barely Catholic” Shares The Hard Truth – Becky Roach, Catholic Link
Is There Such a Thing as Episcopally Sanctioned Adultery? – J. Tranzillo, Homiletic Pstrl Rev.
Jason Evert Weighs In On How Far Is Too Far During The Kiss Of Peace (Satire) – EOTT
St. Kolbe’s Vestments & Mass Items Offer Glimpse of Roman Beauty – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Rise & Fall (& Rise) of the New Evangelization – Deacon P. Trahan, Homiletic & Pstrl Rev.
Quæritur: Parish Records & Confidentiality – Fr. Z’s Blog
LA Cathedral Dedicates Chapel to Young Saint Martyred in Cristero War – Calif. C. Daily
Why Monks & Nuns Make So Many Beloved Foods – Margarita Gokun Silver, Atlas Obscura
Careers, Capitalism, & Catholicism – Kate Lederer, The Irish Rover
10 Tips To Shop For Your Man – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic Fashion)
Shrine to Vietnamese Lady of La Vang Rises in Southern California – Caitlin Y. Kandil, RNS
Beard Balm & Daily Devotion – Max Milan, Those Catholic Men
5 Saints Making Their Comic Book Debut – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Pope Appoints a Bishop in Ilagan, Philippines – Vatican News
Video Looks at Religion’s Redemptive Role on Imprisoned Gang Members – Rhi. Guidos, Crux
Charles Cardinal Bo of Myanmar New President of FABC – Robin Gomes, Vatican News
Itinerary for Pope’s Visit to Panama Released – Vatican News
Romanian Prelates Says Pope Francis Will Visit in 2019 – Andrea Gagliarducci, CNA via Crux
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5 Catholic Novels That I Love

. . .classics from Flannery O’Connor, Walker Percy, Morris West, Graham Greene, & Georges Bernanos. . .

by Father John P. Cush, S.T.D.,

of the National Catholic Register

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
6 Shocking Ways Pornography Affects the Brain, In One Infographic – ChurchPOP
St. Thomas Aquinas on the Signs of the End Times – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Absolution from a Heretical Priest & Then Going to Communion – Fr. Z’s Blog
New Ascension Press “Great Disappointment Catholic Bible” w/Timeline of Failures – (Satire)
The Orthodox Interpretation of Genesis & the Serpent – Dave Armstrong, NC Register
How We Know the Human Soul is Immortal – Dennis Bonnette Ph.D., Strange Notions
We’re Not a ‘Religion of the Book’ – Fr. Hugh Barbour O. Praem., Catholic Answers Magazine
Catholic Apologetics: A How-To Guide To Defending The Faith – Will Wright, Catholic Links
10 Tips To Shop For Your Man – Meghan Ashley Styling (Catholic)
How Studying Islam can Deepen & Strengthen Your Christian Faith – Derya M. Little, The CWR
God Under Another Name? – Jimmy Akin, JimmyAkin.com
On the ‘O’ Antiphons & the Nativity (GA 3.5-7) – Aelredus Rievallensis, Canticum Salomonis
A Visual Meditation on the Unbleached Beeswax of the Requiem – Liturgical Arts Journal
What Is the Purpose of the Church? – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
The Radical Ideal of Marriage – Mark & Ursula Boyd, Ignitum Today
The Dangerous Effects of Surrogacy: How Big Fertility Exploits Poor Women – Mercatornet
#IGiveCatholic – The Digital Wave That’s Raising Millions – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Did You Know? The Bible Was the First Ever Printed Book – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
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The Remedy of Silence

. . .silence.  This is the real remedy to modernity.  I can think of no better antidote to the cult of unlimited choice than this.  Silence teaches patience, & patience gives birth to prayer.  Silence quells our restlessness & puts us in touch with eternal values. . .

by Sam Guzman,

of The Catholic Gentleman

Live Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament – Adorecast
Coming Out for the Holidays – Anna Carter, Truth & Love
The Trans-Industrial Complex – Mary Hasson, Humanum
Possibly Lying in Confession? Help for the Scrupulous – Jimmy Akin, JimmyAkin.com
The End of Identity: Charles Williams, Sex Robots, & Hell – Jane Clark Scharl, Crisis Magazine
“As God as My Witness, I Thought Turkeys Could Fly!” – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
What Role Did Franciscan Monks Have In The First Thanksgiving? – Becky Roach, Cthlc Link
Thanksgiving & the Eucharist – Marcellino D’Ambrosio Ph.D., Integrated Catholic Life™
Dating Outside the Church – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
Ted & The New Evangelization – Al Lumnus, Cream City Catholic
Taking the Wedding Outside – Anna Abbott, National Catholic Register
The Origin of Thanksgiving as a National Holiday – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
5 Reasons to Go See the Pro-Adoption Movie “Instant Family” – Virginia Allen, Life News
I Planted, Apollos Watered – Noel Ethan Tran, Ignitum Today
Mass: The Perfect Thanksgiving – Mary Reed Newland, Catholic Exchange
Thanksgiving Proclamation A.D. 1918 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
#IGiveCatholic – The Digital Wave That’s Raising Millions – Brice Sokolowski, Cthlc Fundraiser
Thanksgiving, Traditions, Gratitude, & Grace – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand
Thanksgiving Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln – Pat Cross, PatCrossCartoons.com
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