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CHRISTMAS DAY EDITION

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My First African Christmas

by Princess Michael of Kent,

of The Catholic Herald

The Forgotten Catholic Origins of the Christmas Tree – ChurchPop
All I Want for Christmas is a Thankful Heart – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
Christmas Movies: It’s a Wonderful Life & Charlie Brown – Gab. Garnica, Catholic Stand
Kiev Xmas Will Be Celebrated December 25 & January 7 – V. Rozanskij, AsiaNews.it
Christians Ready for Christmas After Caliphate’s Collapse – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCRg
Carols & the Christmas Paradox – Veery Huleatt, First Things
Ashgabat’s Catholic Community Prepares for a ‘Bright’ Christmas – AsiaNews.it
Why Do We Hang Stockings by the Fireplace? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
In Defense of Santa Claus – Nathan Stone, Crisis Magazine
Keeping the ‘Good Cheer’ This Christmas – Rachel Lanz, National Catholic Register
The Love of the Holy Family in Bethlehem – Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, Cthlc Exchange
Christmas: The Light in the Darkness – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Lebanese Christian & Muslim Youth Serve the Needy Elderly – Doreen Abi Raad, NC Reg

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CHRISTMAS EVE EDITION

O Holy Night

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Is Christmas in December a Pagan Carryover? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Is This the Same Manger That Jesus Was Placed In? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
On the Real Meaning of Christmas – Fr. Robert A. Sirico, Acton Commentary
Why Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh Matter – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Imaginative. . .
The Wexford Carol – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
Meaningful Christmas: 7 Lights from B16 – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange
Christmas Candles in Windows – Fr. William Saunders, Catholic Exchange
Pope Francis: “Without Jesus, Christmas is an Empty Feast” – Giacomo Galeazzi, VI
Christmas in Beijing: An Apple for Peace, the Crib “in the Heart” – AsiaNews.it
Mary Christmas! – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., The American Catholic
The Wisdom in Wonder: Children at Christmas Time – Elizabeth Anderson, Crisis Mgzn

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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

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Anti-Catholic Bigotry Alive & Well in DC

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Quæritur: Our Old, Misused Friend, “Ecclesia Supplet” – Fr. Tim Ferguson, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Unitarian Example: A Cautionary Tale – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Regarding the Muslim Jesus – Ali ibn Hassan, Catholic Answers Magazine
Revisiting & Understanding the “Galileo Affair” – The Catholic World Report
Are Serious Catholics Abandoning Capitalism? – Fr. Ben Johnson, Catholic Vote
There’s Nothing Less Cool Than a ‘Cool Dad’ – Matthew Archbold, NC Register

My Personal Experience With Fr. Andrew Apostoli – Fr. Matthew Pittam, NC Register
Bp. Morlino Urges Entire Diocese to Cast Out Evil by Praying to St. Michael – LSN

When We See the Light of the Lord – Fr. Hugh Barbour O. Præm., Catholic Answers
Clean & Green: The Vatican, Essential Oils & Painting with Milk – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Polish Cardinal, Rosary Priest Among Sainthood Causes Moving Forward – Brockhaus
For the THVRSDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (4 January AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 January AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (4 January AD 2018) click here.

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Here’s Why I’m Not Worried about the Pope Answering the Dubia

by Paolo Gambi,

of The Catholic Herald

My Experience of a Clown Mass – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why St. Gregory’s University in Oklahoma Is Closing Its Doors – Anthony P. Stine, Crisis
Recent Scholarship Dating Herod’s Death Matches Jesus’s Birth – GW Thielman, Fdrlst
HBO’s New Series Explores Oppression of Catholics in Protestant England – uCatholic
Cardinal Bernard Francis Law (1931-2017) – Matthew E. Bunson, NC Register
Early Church Grappled with ‘Temptation’ Translation Issue in Lord’s Prayer – E. Pentin
Prince Charles: Christians Shouldn’t Take Religious Freedom for Granted – Cthlc Hrld
Covering Card. Law’s Death: Is It Possible for Reporters to be Even-Handed – J. Duin
How Irish Monks of ‘Star Wars Island’ Saved England – Ed West, The Catholic Herald
Curia’s Biggest Problem? The Rule of Law is Being Overlooked – Ed Condon, The CH
Holy Land Military Rosary Gets Second Chance, Needs Reinforcements – J. Pronechen
How Observing Ember Days can Enhance Your Spiritual Life – Jos. Shaw, The Cthlc Hrld
Night of the Meek – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Persevering This Christmas – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Social Media Takes on Prayer: Why We Pray & Act – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
AsiaNews.it Founder Fr. Piero Gheddo Dies – Bernardo Cervallera, AsiaNews.it
For the VVED. ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (20 December AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (20 December AD 2017) click here.

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Italy Faces ‘Dark Future’ After Passing New End-of-Life Law

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

The Special Papal Commission on Sexual Abuse has Ceased to Exist – Phil Lawler, CC
Things Catholics Must Know About Pornography & Church’s Teachings – ChurchPop
Quæritur: What Happens to Professed Religious in Orders That Don’t Make It – Fr. Z
India: Hindus Want Christmas Banned in Catholic Schools – AsiaNews.it
The Two Paths: 1) Be Christian, 2) Go Mad – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
Lovely Lady Dressed in Blue, Teach Me How to Pray – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., Cth Lane
Looking for the Historical Jesus—Again – Cale Clarke, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Shakespeareologists – Theodore Dalrymple, City Journal
The Joy of Little Places: The Priestly Service in Small Parishes – Father Ed’s Blog
Acta Apostolicae Sedis Isn’t Exercise of the Magisterium – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., CC
Vatican Begins Restoring Recently Discovered Masterworks by Raphael – J-P Mauro, Al.
The Masculinity & Mortification of Auden’s St. Joseph – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
The Dilemma of the Essential & Nonessential Doctrines – Allison Low, Catholic Stand
B16 on the Dialogue of Religions – Eduardo J. Echeverria S.T.L. Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
What Is Good Sense? – David Warren, Essays in Idleness
The Ascetic Prophet & the Everyday Savior – Fr. Hugh Barbour O. Præm., Cthlc Answers
For the VVED. ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (20 December AD 2017) click here.
For the VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (20 December AD 2017) click here.

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