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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

Te Deum Laudamus Roman Building Classical ArchitectureArchbishop Sheen: Has it Really Been 65 Years?

by Dan Byron

Catholic Stand

Eight Ways to Become a Holy Family – Joseph Pronechen, The National Catholic Register
The Woman Who Was Chesterton (A.C.S. Books) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Europe, Evangelization & Civilizational Suicide – Diogo Miguel Machado, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Quæritur: Why Should We Use Black Vestments for All Souls Day or Funerals? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Denis McNamara on Church Architecture, Part 9: An Image of the New Jerusalem – Dv. Clayton
The Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary – Paul Senz, Catholic Stand
Remembering Mozart – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Divorce: A Time for New Beginnings – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
The Empiricists & Their Rubes: Or Why Atheists Don’t Have a Corner on Reason – Th. M. Doran
Pope Francis and Next Year’s Challenges – Andrea Gagliarducci, Vatican at a Glance
A.C.L.U. Sues Catholic Hospital for Being Catholic – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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SATURDAY EDITION

Pontifical-Mass-at-the-Altar-of-the-Chair-of-St.-Peters-620x320Quæritur: Can’t Go To Mass on Sunday; Are We Obliged To Go on Saturday?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Did Hillary Clinton Describe I.S.I.S.’ Persecution of Christians as “Genocide”? – J. Desmond
Book Review: Deeper Vision by Robert Royal – Chloe Mooradian, Epic Pew
Young People Are Smoking More Pot Than Ever and Why That’s a Bad Thing – Mary Rezac
Porn Is the New Tobacco, Says Catholic Therapist – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
Number of Churches Demolished in Just One Chinese Province Has Reached 1,500 – Cthlc Hrld

Let His Light Shine Upon You – Travis C. Headley, Holy Holy Holy
Family Life as “Domestic Pilgrimage” – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
Let Us Make Good Use of Time – Dan Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Love Is More than an Open Door: Chivalry in Today’s Culture – Carey Mooradian, Old Fshd Grl
From Aspergillum to Zucchetto: A Glossary of 13 Obscure Catholic Words – Kathy Schiffer
Stifling Democratic Debate over Same-Sex “Marriage” – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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FRIDAY EDITION

Pope Francis CardinalsNullity of Marriage, A Reform That Risks Sinking in the Dock

by Sandro Magister

of Chiesa

It’s Time for a Persecuted Christians First Foreign Policy – Jason Jones & John Zmirak
70 New Year’s Resolutions for Catholics – T.J. Burdick, Epic Pew
Take Time for a Yearly Examen – Philip Kosloski, The National Catholic Register
Seven Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions – Fr. Edward Looney, Catholic Lane
Why Catholics Celebrate the New Year – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis Magazine
Benedict XV, Rudyard Kipling, John Bunyan and G.K. Chesterton – Donald R. McClarey J.D.
Here’s the Only New Year’s Resolution You’ll Ever Need – Marge Fenelon, The N.C. Register
Three Kings and a Baby – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Infallible: Pope Francis’ Statements on Climate Change Not Binding on Catholics – John Zmirak
Graces for Gollum: Frodo’s Heroic Charity in The Lord of the Rings – Marissa Standage, Ig Td
“Politicians Have No Idea What Immigrants Are Going Through” – Mir. D. Bosch & Rch. Zhao
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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THURSDAY EDITION

Cardinal Danneels Homosexual Vestment Scandal Podium Homily SadThe Spirit of Vatican II Reveals Its Fangs

by George Weigel

of Denver Catholic

Seventy-Six Years a Priest! – Patrick Coffin, Catholic Answers
Patriarch Sako on Christian Persecution: Is This Not a Crime Against Humanity? – Edw. Pentin
Detachment: Camels Can Pass Through Needles – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Stand
A Crisis of Conservative Catholicism – Ross Douthat, First Things
The Development of Evil & the Growth of Good – Mitchel Kalpakgian Ph.D., Trth & Chty Frm
Mary, Mother of God – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Book Review: Science Was Born of Christianity by Stacy Trasancos – Elliot Bougis, One Ptr 5
The “One-Sided Truce” With the Modern World – Dale Ahlquist, The Distributist Review
For People with Appreciation of Europe’s Christian Roots, Hilaire Belloc Still Matters – R. Shaw
Church Security and ‘Active Shooters’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Catholics Needn’t Celebrate New Year’s Day – Dusty Gates, Crisis Magazine
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

Diocese of  Madison: Tabernacles Must be Moved to the Center of Sanctuaries

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Art and the Embodiment of the Incarnate Word – R. Jared Staudt, Crisis Magazine
Help Tackle the Plague of Loneliness – Molly Gurdon, The Catholic Herald
A Christmas Hero: John Bruchalski, MD – Judie Brown, Catholic Lane
Why, You Ask, Is Celebrating Christmas an Act of Defiance? – Dale Ahlquist, The Cth Wor Rep
Dulia and Hyperdulia: Do Catholics Really Worship Mary? – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
From Loathing to Loving the Rosary – Misty, Catholic Lane
The Politics of the Baby Jesus – Jason Jones & John Zmirak Ph.D.
A Woman Changed by Grace – Stacy Trasancos Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Planned Parenthood Exposés: Abortion Unmasked in the Video Age – Joan Frawley Desmond
Christus Natus Hodie – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today
Jesus’ Birth Has a Backstory – Nicholas Frankovich, The Corner
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TUESDAY EDITION

Pope Francis PointingPope Francis’ 80th Year of Life, Will He Resign? Fr. Z Speculates

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Christmas Fulfills Promise to Adam and Eve – Mark Davis Pickup, Catholic Lane
Should We Have Married Priests? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The National Catholic Register
Why Children Should Permit Busy Adults to Read Fairy Tales Aloud During Christmastide – GKC
12 Days of an EpicPew Christmas – Alex R. Haley, Epic Pew
A Christmas Message From Catholic Stand – Diane McKelva, Catholic Stand
For Those Hurting At Christmas – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today
Video Clip Worth Watching: Ralph Kramden’s Christmas Speech – Donald R. McClarey J.D.
A Baby Changes Everything – Lianna Mueller, Ignitum Today
Christmas: The Fulfillment of Our Deepest Desires – Amy Atkinson, Ignitum Today
The Holy Family, Holiday Movies, and Divorce —  Richard G. Evans, Catholic Stand
T.S. Eliot’s “Christianity and Culture” – Bruce P. Frohnen J.D.
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MONDAY EXTRA

Homosexual FlagGay Son Wants Gay “Marriage”: How to Respond?

by Fr. John Bartunek, L.C.,

of Catholic Spiritual Direction

Ongoing, Post-Synod Attempts to Undermine Indissolubility of Marriage – Fr. Z’s Blog
Going on a Diet for the New Year Is Un-Christian – Melanie McDonagh, The Cthlc Herald
Supporting Our Brethren in the Faith – The Dispatch
Pope Francis: World and Church Need Families More Than Ever – Edward Pentin, The Register
Will Year of Mercy Offer New ‘Opening’ on Abortion? – Joan Frawley Desmond, The Register
Christmas: It’s More Than 12 Days Long! – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
Temperance and Technology – Steffani Jacobs, Catholic Stand
Christ and History – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Why Don’t Modern Parents Name Their Little Girls “Mary”? – Kathy Schiffer, Ssns of Grace
There Was No Ur-Gospel – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
Titanic Priest on Path to Sainthood? – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
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MONDAY EDITION

Books on a book shelf at Althorp House, in Northamptonshire. The Althorp Literary Festival takes place at Althorp House, home of the Spencer family annually.Catholic Books of the Year

by Francis Philips

of The Catholic Herald

January Is Right Around the Corner & So are These Important Feast Dates – Dennis Emmons
Keep Your Eyes on These Fantastic Four – Theresa Williams, Epic Pew
Home, With Propaganda, For the Holidays – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Labor: We Work the Whole Day Through – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Water from the Rock – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
11 Things I Have Learned In The Comment Section of Epic Pew – Doug Johnson, Epi Pew
Generosity – Mark Shea, The National Catholic Register
The Creed as Currently Understood – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Belmont Abbey Col. on Title IX: Legitimizing Gender I.D. ‘Spiritually Harmful’ – A. Cassandra
Purgatory and Hell: Forgotten Destinations, Part IV – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., One Peter 5
The Battle of Prayer: Why We Shouldn’t Lose Heart If We Fail – Philip Kosloski
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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SUNDAY EDITION

Bookshelf Books Library PublicGuess What I Found In My Parish Library

by Mel West

of Epic Pew

The Enemy of Radical Feminism Is Not Men – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
Priests and Every Day Heroism – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Finding a Presidential Candidate a Catholic can Vote For – Gretchen R. Crowe, O.S.V.
The Holy Right: Explaining the Mystery of Relics – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Students Demand Catholic Univ. Denounce St. Junípero Serra as Mass Murderer – N. Rubbelke
Couples & Singles: Oh How We Envy Each Other – Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret, The Register
The Lost Meaning of Justice – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
The Separation of Charity and State – Kevin Schmiesing, Crisis Magazine
Abortion, Murder, and the Law – Christopher Kaczor, The Catholic Thing
The Year of Mercy and the Gospel of Life – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
Making Sense of the Progressive Mind – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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SATURDAY EDITION

Grinch Dr SeussDr. Seuss & How the Secular Humanist Stole Christmas

by Sean Fitzpatrick

of Crisis Magazine

Living Out The Year of Mercy At Home – Annie Deddens, Catholic Stand
Christmas and Western Civilization – Carson Holloway, Public Discourse
Catholic Thoughts on A Christmas Carol – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Rorate Cæli 10-Year Anniversary: Your Thoughts – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Star Wars: Images, Memes, Icons – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
The Catholic View of Mary – Etheldreda’s Place
Hear the Bells – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Christmas Wars: Who Is ‘Naughty or Nice’ in 2015? – Joseph Pronechen, The N.C. Register
Not-So-Lying Nativity Scene – Foxfier, The American Catholic
Advice from Santa’s Workshop and Jesus’s Manger – Patti Maguire Armstrong, The Register
Whisper of the Thin Places: Places on Earth That are a Bit Closer to God – J.D., Traditium
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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CHRISTMAS EDITION

NativityDec. 25 Marks the Beginning, Not the End, of the Christmas Season

by Marge Fenelon

of The National Catholic Register

Why Christmas Matters – Felix Whelan, Catholic Stand
7 Simple Ways to Share Christ This Christmas – Debbie, Saints 365
Thanks to My Cancer, This May Be One of Our Best Christmases Ever – Rebecca Hamilton
Christmas Trials, Mercy & Padre Pio – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange
God Is With Us, So Do Not Be Afraid – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Natl Cthlc Register
The Holy Family: The Reason for Christmas – Steve Pokorny, Catholic Lane
An Illuminated Christmas – Meghan Ferrara, Regina Magazine
Not Like Any Other Baby – Etheldreda’s Place
Homilies of the Christmas Season by St. Leo the Great & Pope Benedict XVI – Sandro Magister
Christians Distinguished by Christmas; Christmas Distinguished by Mercy – Jeff Mirus Ph.D.

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FRIDAY EDITION

Pilgrims hold up images of Our Lady of Guadalupe during an annual pilgrimage in her honor at the cathedral in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Dec. 11. The Vatican announced Dec. 12 that the pope will visit Mexico from Feb. 12-17. His trip will include a stop in Ciudad Juarez, the city across from El Paso, Texas, that is known for drug-related violence. (CNS photo/Jose Luis Gonzalez, Reuters) See POPE-MEXICO-SCHEDULE Dec. 14, 2015.The 2016 Agenda for Pope Francis

by Austen Ivereigh

of O.S.V. Newsweekly

Pope Francis Outlines ‘Needed Virtues’ to Roman Curia – Carol Glatz, The Catholic Herald
The Incarnation: “Something More” – Veronica Arntz, Truth and Charity Forum
Saint Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor of the Poor – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Greg Burke’s Appointment Signals Beginning of Communications Reform – Edward Pentin
To Love Is To Keep Moving Forward – Autumn Jones, Catholic Stand
Beauty & Holiness Work Together: Dignity & Virtue Are Always Attractive – Patti Armstrong
Reality Always Wins – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Building a Case for Veneration of ‘God’s Architect’: Antonin Gaudi – Elise Harris, The Register
How Can I Grow in Virtue? (Part II of II) – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Subsidiarity: Love of God and Neighbor Freely Given – Mark Shea, The Natl Cthlc Register
St. Francis De Sales Guide to Starting Your Day Right – Fr. Thomas Dailey O.S.F.S.
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