Robert Edwards

Walk in the Footsteps of the Holy Family at Christmas – Joseph Pronechen, NCRegister

Hey Santa, Why Reindeer? – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Gushing Over the Royal Fetus: Words Matter – Eric Metaxas, LifeSiteNews

Why Am I Catholic? – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

Prayer of Compunction and Adoration – Br. Charles OFM Cap, A Minor Friar

Queen James Bible: Publisher Releases ‘Gay-Friendly’ Bible Translation – John Jalsevac

College Men Encourage Each Other to Be Like St. Joseph – Joseph Pronechen, NCRgstr

‘The Decline of Evangelical America’ – Catholic Culture/Catholic World News

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Nothing Says Christmas Like a Hammer Dulcimer – Russ Rentler MD, Crossed The Tiber

New Media Sacramentals? – Fr. Tim Finigan, The Hermeneutic of Continuity

Christmas Skirmishes as Old as Puritans – Joseph Bottum, The Washington Times

Brother Francis: A New, Faith Building Cartoon Series – Tiffany P, Catholic Sistas

Avoid the Doghouse When Giving Christmas Gifts to Your Wife – Don. R. McClarey, TAC

Pope Pardons Gabriele, Appoints American as Promoter of Justice – Edward Pentin

Why Do Atheists Publicly Mock Christians During Christmas? – Msgr. Charles Pope, AOW

Vatican: Pope Benedict Won’t Be Intimidated on Homosexuality by Media – JH Westen

Imam Issues Fatwa Against Christmas – Kate Edwards, Australia Incognita

Bp. Franz-Josef Overbeck Criticizes Pope’s Concept of Family – The Eponymous Flower

Sr. Patricia On: Christmas Cookies – The Larry D, Acts of the Apostasy

“If You Don’t Stop Going to That Parish, You Will Lose Your Faith” – Jason Liske, AMC

Adelaide Procter: The Church in 1849 & Now – Thomas L. McDonald, P/God & Machine

Dawkins: Being Raised Catholic Worse than Child Abuse – Matthew Archbold, Cr Mn Rp

Heaven is a Cruise Ship – Catholic in Brooklyn

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Sikh M. P. Fights Against PC War on Christmas – Thaddeus Baklinski, LifeSiteNews

Good News for London Catholics Who Have Same-Sex Attraction – A Reluctant Sinner

Concerns Grow That France May Legalize Assisted Suicide – Alex Schadenberg, Lif Nws

Russia’s Demographic Emergency – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald

Will Russia Come Back to Life? – Steven W. Mosher, Catholic Lane

Belgian Socialists: Euthanasia for Minors Also – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower

Huh? The Pope Doesn’t Consider Pedophilia “Absolute Evil”? – Look in the Mirror

Doctors Lose Humanity Serving Government Masters – Wesley J. Smith, Human Excpt

“Coventry Carol”: A Bit of History – Thomas L. McDonald, P/God and the Machine

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O Antiphon for December 23: “O Emmanuel” – Jacob Tawney, Roma Locuta Est

Keeping Christ in Christmas – Joseph Pronechen, National Catholic Register

Messianic Prophecies: Isaiah 53 – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Les Miz or Django Unchained? – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Church Fact vs. Fiction – Trent Beattie, National Catholic Register

The Impatience of a Saint – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

Quæritur: Can I Receive Communion at Midnight Mass & the Next Day? – Fr. Z’s Blog

Saint Joseph’s College Statement on New Logo – The CNS Blog

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“Blessed are You Among Women and Blessed is the Fruit of Your Womb” – Carl E. Olson

Nine Things You Need to Know about Christmas – Jimmy Akin, National Catholic Register

Were Joseph and Mary Really Married? – Michael Paterson-Seymour, First Things

The Traditional Latin Mass in the Archd. of Toronto & Suffragan Dioceses – Rorate Cæli

Mary’s Role in Salvation History – Russ Rentler MD, Crossed The Tiber

The Old Testament Foretold that Mary Would Give Birth Without Pain – Dr. T. Marshall

O Holy Night – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Boston Priest Tapped for Vatican Role – Boston Catholic Insider

From Insignificance to Significance: The “Yes” to God’s Purpose – The Motley Monk

“Un Flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle” – Thomas L. McDonald, Patheos/God & the Machine

Are Traditionalists Guilty of Heresy? – Louie Verrecchio

Give the Pope this Christmas – Theresa Noble, Ignitum Today

“Beauty Will Save the World” – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

The Word Was Made Flesh – Ariel McKinney, Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction

To The Best Husband & Dad Ever, Merry Christmas – Larry Peterson

O Rex Gentium – Jacob Tawney, Roma Locuta Est

The Hobbit, The Little Way and Christmas – Philip Kosloski, Into the West

Choking on Pride this Advent – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™

Why Losing the War on Christmas is a Good Thing for the Church – Brantley Millegan, IT

Green Bay’s Mayor Says Too Many Homeless are Staying at Catholic Shelter – Fr. Z’s Blog

Future Looks Bleak for Egypt’s Coptic Christians – Rep. Trent Franks, Washington Times

Santa Claus Bootcamp – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

On the SSPX Situation – Dom Alcuin Reid, New Liturgical Movement

Six Days, Eight Funerals, Countless Tears – John Burger, Catholic World Report

The Church and the Mandate – George Weigel

Newtown and Our Terrifying Free Will – Arman J. Partamian, Matins Musings

Canon Law and Consecrating the Eucharist – Cathy Caridi, Canon Law Made Easy

Pres. Obama, You’re Right: Our First Job is to Protect All Our Children – Jen. Hartline

9 of 10 Miss Trudeau’s Talk: God Intervened when the Bishop Would Not – P. B. Craine

Farewell to Apostate America, Part 2 – Robert Struble Jr., Catholic Lane

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Congratulations to the Great Nation of Colombia! – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli

My New Book *The Eternal City*: About Rome and Catholicism – Dr. Taylor Marshall

National “catholic ” Reporter, Hardly Pro-Life, Hijacks Pro-Life Language – Fr. Z’s Blog

Vatican Newspaper: Elementary School Shooting & the Culture of Death – Cthlc Culture

The Misplaced Trust of Governor Jindal – Denise Hunnell MD, Truth and Charity Forum

Through the Eyes of a Child – Arlene Oost-Zinner, The Chant Café

The Queen James ‘Gay’ Bible – Katherine Infantine, First Things/First Thoughts

More Hymn Liberation – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café

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Pope’s Childhood Christmas Letter to Baby Jesus Published – Catherine Harmon

The First Novena was Nine Months Long – Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, New Theological Mvmnt

Medieval Churches with Stained Glass were Photocatalytic Air Purifiers – Fr. Z’s Blog

Christmas as Heavenly Economy – Peter J. Leithart, First Things/On The Square

St. Joseph’s Hidden Life is so Eloquent – Fr. James Martin SJ, Catholic Herald

Recapture the Meaning of Some Christmas Traditions – Abram Muenzberg, Ignitum Tdy

Why Do Nice Girls Like Bad Boys? – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave

Porn Use and Supporting Same-Sex Marriage – Mark Regnerus, Public Discourse

The Defense of Marriage Requires Honesty About Homosexuality – Dale O’Leary, Crisis

Could the Soul “Evolve” from Inferior Animals? – Saint Peter’s List

Catholic Aid Sent to Frightened Congolese Refugees – EWTN News

Religion in the National Intelligence Council Report – Mark Movsesian, First Things

Vatican Newspaper Compares Marriage Equality to Communism – Alessandro Speciale

Artists, Designers & Poets Rediscovering Works of Br. Dom S. Houédard – A. Rawsthorn

Home Schooling is Growing Ever Faster – The Economist

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Why You Should Eat Indian Food Today: Saint Thomas’ Feastday – Dr. Taylor Marshall

English Propers, 4th Sunday in Advent – Jeffrey A. Tucker, New Liturgical Movement

When Advent Is Hard – Jennifer Fulwiler, National Catholic Register

Left Meets Right at Christmas Dinner – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave

Consecration to Jesus through Mary (DeMontfort) For Priests – Fr. Matthew J. Albright

What is “Heroic Virtue”? – Fr. Z’s Blog

The Gift of Celibacy, Its Meaning Today – John Morgan III, Ignitum Today

Catholic Univ. Students Petition for Starbucks Removed from Campus – Matt Archbold

Reviving Marriage in America – Anna Williams, First Things/First Thoughts

Jane Austen’s Emma –Mitchell Kalpakgian, Crisis Magazine

Three Hobbit-Related Book Reviews – Brandon Vogt, BrandonVogt.com

Peter Jackson’s “Hobbit”: Is It J. R. R. Tolkien’s Middle Earth? – Thomas M. Doran

Sandy Hook, Huckabee, & the Inscrutability of Evil – Francis J. Beckwith, The Cth Thng

Can Obama Have Marriage Agenda Without Talk on What Marriage Is – R. Anderson

Fr. Schall: Looking Back, Looking Ahead – Hadley Arkes, The Catholic Thing

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Pope Benedict’s Caveats on Subsidiarity, Charity, & Social Teaching – Dr. Jeff Mirus

A New Rose Vestment – Shawn Tribe, New Liturgical Movement

High-Pressure Parenting & Low Birth Rates – Anna Williams, First Things/First Thoughts

Religion: Virtue of Temperance – Kaitlin Davis, Ignitum Today

Top Ten Works On the Blessed Virgin Mary – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel

Head of the CDF Urges Catholics to Welcome Ordinariate Converts – Madeleine Teahan

The Catholic Position On Gun Control Should Be. . . – Patrick Archbold, Ntn Cth Register

Inspiring Catholics of 2012 – OSV Newsweekly

11 Reasons the Authority of Christianity Is Centered on St. Peter & Rome – St Ptr’s List

A Christopher Dawson Revival? – Fr. Brian Van Hove SJ, Ignatius Insight Scoop

Healthy Societies Need Successful Marriages – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine

Concerning the Zombie Apocalypse – Marc Barnes, Patheos/Bad Catholic

Christmas: Cure for Cynicism and Irony – George Weigel, First Things/On The Square

What Really Freaks Out Catholic Dissidents – Fr. Allan J. McDonald, Southern Orders

Should Pro-Lifers Compare Abortion to the Connecticut Tragedy? – Bryan Kemper, LSN

Note: We will resume a regular schedule this Saturday.

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Gushing Over the Royal Baby Shows Abortion Advocates Inconsistent – Eric Metaxas, LN

Five Ways To Evangelize Your Family This Christmas – Ryan Eggenberger, Ignitum Today

Christmas Sequence “Laetabundus” – Kathleen Pluth, The Chant Café

Lady Chapel of St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne, Australia – Shawn Tribe, Nw Lt Mv

Croaking Hope – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave

The Perfect Gift for Christmas – Paul Zummo, The American Catholic

The Two Sides of China’s Party – Anthony E. Clark PhD, Catholic World Report

Questioning the Use of Microphones – Fr. Tim Finigan, The Hermeneutic of Continuity

Why the Welfare State Denies Catholic Freedom – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine

FBI Report Finds 68 Anti-Catholic Crimes in 2011 – Kevin J. Jones, CNA

Is Jesuit Georgetown University Catholic Anymore? – Matthew Archbold, The CNS Blog

The What’s, Why’s & How’s of Talking to Strangers About God – Lauren Garcia, Focus

Nine Things You Need to Know About Pope’s New Book About Baby Jesus – Jm. Akin

In Defense of Silence Over Gunmen – Marc Barnes, Patheos/Bad Catholic

Bp. Olmsted to Head Congregation for Religious in Rome or No? – The Eponymous Flwr

Note: Limited Schedule of Posts Through December 27.  I Need a Break Too. 🙂

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Cardinal Questions Whether David Cameron can be Trusted – Catholic Herald

French Traditional Marriage March Expect Crowds Up to 350,000 – Jeanne Smits, LSN

Russia Rejects U.N. Committee Edict on Homosexual Propaganda – S. Gennarini JD, CL

Belgian Euthanasia to Expand to Minors – Wesley J. Smith, Human Exceptionalism

Conversion of Wantage Community Marks End of Anglo-Catholicism – William Oddie, CH

Ukip are the True Heirs to Thatcher – Thomas Pascoe, The Daily Telegraph

France Steps Up Efforts to Restrict Religious Freedom – Stephen Kokx, Catholic Vote

Negotiating Same-Sex Marriage Confusion – Fr. Tim Finigan, The Hermeneutics

France, Intimidated – Joseph A. Harris, The American Spectator

MPs, Peers Start Gay Marriage Rebellion Saying Cameron has No Mandate – J. Bingham

Mr Tibbits’s Catholic School – Charles Cole

Conservative Grassroots Rail Against Gay Marriage – Robert Watts, The Daily Telegraph

I Do, but Not in the Established Church – Peter Smith, MercatorNet