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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Decline of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati – Jack Butler at N. R. O.
2.  Coming Up on the Woke Agenda: Therianthropy – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
3.  Michael Knowles’ Secret Conversations with Norm Macdonald (Video) – Creative Minority Rprt
4.  Bishop Knestout Made a Public Sex Offender Priest, Not Informing Congregation – G Neumayr
5.  “F” for Female Homilist Catholic Mass Nightmare at Oakland, California – David L. Gray
6.  Sex & The Final Christian Generation – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
7.  The Gap between Papal Rhetoric & Action – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
8.  The Stomach-Churning Horror of Nigeria’s Forced Abortions of Christians – MercatorNet
9.  Bishop of Hexham & Newcastle Resigns – Patrick Hudson at The Tablet
10.  ‘The Sacred Image’ is a Must-Watch for Catholics & Art Lovers – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia

The Year of the Eucharist:
The Eucharist can Transform Your Entire Being – Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila

Advent:
The Meaning of the St. Andrew Christmas Novena – Renata G. Wieczorek/ChristmasNovena.com
The Case for Observing a Quiet Advent – Teresa Mull at The Federalist
The Patience of Advent – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine

Christendom:
The ‘Rupnik Case’, “a Tsunami of Injustice” (Translated) – InfoVaticana
How to Find a Christmas Gift for Your Priest – Fr. Ezra Sullivan, O.P., at CatholicLink
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Did Pope John Paul II Cover Up Abuse? – Eric Sammons at Catholic Answers Magazine
What’s Happening with the Former Vatican Auditor? – The Pillar
I Renounce ‘Christian Nationalism’ & All Its Dog-Whistle-Fraudulent Connotations – Jn Zmirak
A Warning against Woke & a Call to Defend the West – Piers Shepherd at The C. W. R.
Exorcist Responds to Balenciaga Debacle (Video) – Creative Minority Report
On The Hidden Mercy of the Tilma of Guadalupe – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Pope Francis to Ask Heads of State to Pardon Prisoners as Christmas Gesture – N. C. Register
Embracing Lady Poverty – T. J. Burdick, O.P., at Catholic Exchange

America:
K. of C. Film on Our Lady of Guadalupe Released – Joseph Pronechen at N. C. Register
Patterned Tights: Your New Best Holidays Friend – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
U. S. Shrine Re-Creates Our Lady of Guadalupe Apparition with Giant Sculptures – N. C. Register

Religion:
United Methodist L. G. B. T. Q. Re-Education – Jn. Lomperis at Juicy Ecumenism
Religious Persecution in China – Ewelina U. Ochab at Forbes

Culture:
The Elite’s Plan for a No-Car Society – Otto Moibul

Politics:
Animal Activists are Far Removed from the Real World – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
The Twitter Files: My Paranoia has been Vindicated – Kurt Mahlburg at MercatorNet
The Hypocrisy of the Griner Swap – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Sacred Scripture:
If Common Sense is Hard for You, the Gospel will be Harder – Fr. Luigi Maria Epicoco/Aleteia

Literature:
Book Review: Dr. Edward Sri’s Latest Book – Anne DeSantis at Catholic365
The Trials of Writing about Catholic Fiction – Mike Mastromatteo at Catholic365

Music:
Learning Gratitude from the Sad Songs of Christmas – Kenneth Craycraft at O. S. V.

Free Enterprise:
The Theology of Home 2022 Gift Guide – Theology of Home Blog
The 2022 Christmas Gift Guide for Catholic Women – Theresa Civantos Barber/Aleteia

Spirituality:
The Exorcism Files (Video) – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Mystical Body of Christ – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand

Health:
Women’s Health Care after Dobbs – Brother Columba Thomas, O.P., M.D., at Public Discourse

Education:
The Disadvantages of an Ivy League Education (Podcast) – Mk. Bauerlein at First Things

Short Links:
Breakthrough in Fusion Energy – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Exorcist Diary: Tattoo as a Demonic Portal – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
2.  Wow! Heterodox Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese Criticizes Fellow Jesuit Pope Francis – Fr McDonald
3.  The Blog “Where Peter Is” is a Super Ultra Montane Blog – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4.  Catholic Academic Blasts Vatican’s Academy for Life as ’Embarrassing’ – Elise Ann Allan/Crux
5.  It’s Time for Catholics to Move to the Ozarks – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
6.  The Recovery of the Spirit of Vatican II & the Meltdown at the Jesuits – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
7.  Conclave Problems – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
8.  Fr. Pfleger Reinstated: No Reason to Suspect He’s Guilty of Allegations – WGN9
9.  What are the Four Marian Dogmas? Catholic Answers Expert Breaks it Down – ChurchPOP
10.  New Book Shows World of Jesus’ Time to Reveal Bethlehem Shepherds’ ‘Secret’ – Igntm Tdy

The Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracles Witnessed by Two Doctors of the Church – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast

Advent:
The “Piano Smile” – A Christmas Season Moment – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
Calvinist Santa: “Everyone is on the Naughty List” – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
O the Glory of Rose Colored Vestments! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Perfect Gift: A Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Charles Pope
Creating a Culture of “Home” for Our Children this Advent – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
Pope Francis: Be Surprised by God’s Mercy This Advent – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Advent, Christmas, & Solving the World’s Problems – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand

Christendom:
Did The Pope Actually Just Ask People to Send “Good Vibes” In Lieu of Prayers? – C. M. R.
Time for Catholics to Stop Using the Term Marriage, without Modifier Holy, Sacrament – Fr AJM
Troubled & Abandoned, Like Sheep without a Shepherd – Fr. Richard Heilman
Yet More New Twists in the Vatican’s Most Spectacular Unresolved Mystery – Jn. Allen/Crux
Serious Accusations Against Fr. Marko Ivan Rupnik, What’s Going On? – The Eponymous Flower
Even Progressive Press Pointing the Confusion from Highest Realms of Rome – Fr. McDonald
Pope Francis & His Diplomatic Team have Helsinki on Their Minds – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
How Transparent Have Jesuits & Vatican Been about Rupnik Abuse Allegations – Ed Pentin
Pontifical Inst. Decries Hong Kong’s Mass Imprisonment of Protesters – Tho. D. Williams, Ph.D.

France:
Paris Area So Dangerous Police Escort Local Children to School – Ch. Tomlinson at Breitbart

America:
Missouri Rep. Weeps as She Begs U. S. House to Reject ‘Respect for Marriage Act’ – ChurchPOP
Patterned Tights: Your New Best Holidays Friend – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Nativity Hate Crime – Justin Dennis at Cleveland Fox 8
Federal Court Permanently Blocks Biden’s Gender Transition Mandate – Bloomberg Law
‘I Wanted to Give Catholic Families an Alternative’: Voyage Comics – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Disinformation Down 92% as N. Y. T. Writers Go On Strike – The American Catholic
Editorial: Now is Not the Time to Obfuscate on Marriage – Our Sunday Visitor
Is the University of Notre Dame ‘Bare Minimum’ Pro-Life? – Jonathan Liedl at N. C. Register

Australia:
Statues of Virgin Mary, St. Francis, & Angels Beheaded in Australia – C. M. R.

Canada:
Canada’s Slippery Slopes – Ephraim Radner at First Things

China:
Jimmy Lai Sentenced to Five Years & Nine Months in Prison for Fraud – PIME Asia News

The Middle-East:
Catholic Schools Might be the Only Thing to Save Lebanon, if We can save Them – John Burger

Politics:
Serious Answers to ‘Why the Far Right is Fixated on Drag Queens’ – Jennifer Fitz
Like Taking Candy From a Dementia Patient – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Looming ‘Apocalyptic’ Court Decision Could Ban Abortion Pills Nationwide – HuffPost
Sinema Goes Independent – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Sacred Scripture:
Jesus Said “Call No Man Father”. . .Well Catholics? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Are Our Bibles Reliable? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

Culture:
U. S. Military Going To The Dogs – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Somewhere a Chinese General is Laughing His Tail Off – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
Doctor Saw Baby Violently Stabbed to Death in Abortion; That’s Why I’m Pro-Life – LifeNews.com

Obituary:
R. I. P. Bob McGrath – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Free Enterprise:
Christmas Sale: Traditional Roman Compline Booklet – Notkerus Balbulus at Canticum Salomonis
Christmas Gifts For Him & Her – Catholic365
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Catholic Kids – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Statecraft:
Paying the Ultimate Price for Freedom in Iran – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Philosophy:
Why Atheism Needs God – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
First Video Released in #TheChurchIsOurHome Series – Zoe Romanowsky at Aleteia

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It’s Been 52 Years Since Oregon Blew Up A Whale Carcass (Video) – Unofficial Networks
In India, A Trash Heap Two Hundred Feet High – Vedika Sud & Rhea Mogul at C. N. N.

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MORNING ISSUE:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
Bonus: Eucharistic Miracles witnessed by two Doctors of the Church – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
How We Treat the Poor in Age Reveals Something About Ourselves – David Mills at N. C. Register
Padre Pio’s Powerful Healing Prayer – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Prayer Secures God’s Blessings on Our Labors – Tan Books Editors at Tan·Direction
Rising From Covid Coma, He Becomes A Priest – Catholic News Agency
Now is the Time to Pray! – Deacon Mark Mueller at Missio Dei
Did You Know St. Cecilia’s Husband was also a Saint & Martyr? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Perseverance – Those Catholic Men
FOCUS Missionary Named “Servant of God,” Canonization Cause Officially Opened – ChurchPOP
One Surgeon’s Epiphany – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
Forgiveness & Redemption – Daniel Mark at Catholic365

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MORNING ISSUE:
A Shower of Grace through the Miraculous Medal – Mary Beth Bracy at Catholic Exchange
Two Flags; Two Wars; Two Poets – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Video of Priest Crying During Mass Went Viral – Pilar Velilla Flores at Aleteia
The New Faces of Persecution Against Christians in Europe – Solène Tadié at N. C. Register
Why the Welsh Alphabet Has No ”K” Because of the Bible – George Ryan at uCatholic
A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Plumbing the Depths of a Dozen Works of Classic Literature – P. Senz/The Catholic World Report
It Was Homosexual Abuse – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
There’s Something About Women & Emily Blunt Knows It – Elle Purnell at The Federalist
How Catholics Should Respond to Suicide Survivors – Christopher J. Brennan, Esq./Crisis
‘He’s Got a Gun!’ Bystander Arrested for Misgendering Non-Binary Shooter (Satire) – Babylon Bee

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  These 10 Epic Memes Honoring the Mother of God Will Totally Make Your Day – ChurchPOP
2.  Top Theologians, Catholic Jurists Meet in Rome to Respond to Pontifical Acad. for Life – Zenit
3.  Gay Grooming – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4.  Fr. Rupnik Update & Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith (Tweet) – Diane Montagna
5.  The Media Scapegoat Catholicism for the Club Q Shooting (Free) – The Wall Street Journal
6.  Expert in Fight Against Abuse: Dicastery Must Respond Regarding Fr. Rupnik – N. C. Register
7.  Inside Poland’s Far-Right’s Catholic Revival – Mateusz Mazzini at UnHerd
8.  Like a Row of Dominoes: An Analysis of the Latest Vatican Appointments – N. C. Register
9.  And the Word of the Day is Stochastic Terrorism – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
10.  Rupnik’s 10 Top Works, Now in Question (Translated) – Vida Nueva Digital

Year of the Eucharist:
St. Peter Eymard on Eucharistic Revival – Padre Pio Press

Advent:
Three Free Virtual Retreats to Help You have a Great Advent – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
On St. Joseph During Advent – Susanna Parent at Radiant Magazine
A “Hail Mary Pass” for Advent – David L. Alexander at Man With Black Hat

Christendom:
Alternative to Abortion for Extremely Sick Pre-Borns Gaining Traction – Jn. Burger/Aleteia
Who is Fr. Marko Rupnik, the Jesuit Priest & Artist Accused of Abuse? – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Despite More Attacks On Christians, US Removed Nigeria f/Religious Freedom Watch List – RU

America:
‘Respect for Marriage Act’ May Have Dire Effects for Defenders of Traditional Marriage – Register
Exposing Woke Politics & Child Harm in the American Academy of Pediatrics – Leila Marie Lawler
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Are U. S. Bishops Complicit in the Trafficking of Migrant Children? – Complicit Clergy
New Study Reveals Catholic Charities Facilitating Biden’s Border Crisis – Complicit Clergy

Great Britain:
U. K. Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Banning Prayer, Protests at Abortion Facilities – Register

Culture:
Annals of L. G. B. T. Institutional Capture – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Kirk Cameron Banned from Libraries, Drag Queens Invited – C. M. R.
Being Authentic in the Struggle Against Abortion – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand

Politics:
Sen. Tom Cotton with Woke C. E. O. is a Must See – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Sam Brinton, A Fraud Our Media Helped Create – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Brittney Griner & America’s Trade Deficit – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
R. N. C. Chair Ronna McDaniel Must Go – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
Can Congress Reach a Last-Minute Agreement to Resurrect the Child Tax Credit? – I. F. S.

Religion:
The Islamic World’s Uyghur Silence – Charlotte Lawson at The Dispatch

Philosophy:
Is God’s Existence a “Hypothesis”? – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Sacred Scripture:
How Scripture Teaches the Immaculate Conception – Matthew Leonard

Spirituality:
Eight Things You Need to Know About the Immaculate Conception – Jimmy Akin/N. C. Register

Education:
Time for Religious Charter Schools – Nicole Stelle Garnett at City Journal

Theology:
What the Immaculate Conception Means – Fr. Steve Grunow at Word On Fire Blog

Liturgy:
Liturgical Notes on the Immaculate Conception – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Art:
Explore the Immaculate Conception through Art in Video Series on Faith & Beauty – The C. W. R.

Sacred Tradition:
On Missing Advent Traditions, & the Immaculate Conception – Emily C. Hurt at Ignitum Today
Perfect Man Perfect Mother – The Meaning of the Immaculate Conception – Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Feel Good Story of the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Professor Unveils Hidden Meaning in Ancient “Immaculate Conception” Painting – ChurchPOP
2.  U. S. Bishops Back Bill for Paid Abortion Leave – Katie Yoder at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
3.  Prominent Jesuit Artist is Catholicism’s Latest Icon to Fall from Grace – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
4.  Requiescat In Pace: Kirstie Alley – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Pope Fails to Respond to Confirmed Sex Abuse of Nuns by Prominent Jesuit Priest – Cthlc Cltr
6.  A Critical Opinion on Pope Francis – David L. Gray
7.  An Answer that Left a Newsie Speechless! – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Reuters Exposes Massive Rape & Forced Abortion Campaigns in Nigeria – The C. W. R.
9.  Diversity & Inclusion in the Catholic Church? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
10.  Woke Corporations Can Pound Sand – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Advent:
Hold Back on Christmas Songs, & Do Penance – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Ways to be more Mindful of Those who Suffer during the Advent & Beyond – Catholic365
The Art of Advent: St. John the Baptist Preaching – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange

Synod on Synodality:
Faithful Catholics Need Not Apply – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Second Vatican Council:
Did Vatican II Change the Doctrine of the Social Kingship of Christ? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

Christendom:
Jesuits-Friends of Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Forgotten Customs of the Immaculate Conception – Matthew Plese at One Peter 5
Priest’s Perfect Response When Criticized for Having Lots of Kids, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Top Catholics Coalesce for ‘The Great Big Christmas Show’ by UST MAX Studios – Ignitum Today
More People Are Demanding to Be ‘Debaptized’ — Here’s What’s Wrong With That – N. C. Register
Why You Should Wear the Brown Scapular – Scott Smith, J.D., at All Roads Lead To Rome Blog
Journos Contradict Allegations of ‘Cover Up’ Against JP2 Before He Was Pope – The C. W. R.
Don’t Let Protestant Apologists Drag You to Their Turf, & More Links – Tito Edwards at Register
The Primacy of Mary as Immaculate Conception – Fr. Serafino M. Lanzetta at Rorate Cæli
December 8; The Immaculate Conception – John Roskoski at Catholic365

America:
Is There No Room at the Inn for Catholic Teachers in Catholic Schools Today? – Crisis Magazine
If Only Teachers Could Marry Part MMDCCLXV – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Michigan Church Sues State Over Right to Hire Staff Committed to Catholic Teachings – CWR
Christian Pro-Family Group Denied Access to Virginia Restaurant Because of Values – CWR
After Visitation, What’s Next for Stika & Knoxville? How Long could It Take – JD Flynn/Pillar
Baltimore Seals Documents Related to Report on Clerical Sexual Abuse – C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
‘Of Boundless Space & New Destinies’: Apollo 17 & Exploring God’s Creation – N. C. Register

Europe:
German Bishops-Backed Website Unwittingly Pushes Heterodoxy – Ed Pentin at N. C. Register
The Miracle that Made the Immaculate Virgin Patroness of Spain & Its Infantry – The C. W. R.

China:
Pope Francis Owes Catholics In China An Apology – H. Raleigh/The Federalist/Complicit Clergy

Culture:
Sort of Like Being a Male Lesbian? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Books:
New Book Dispels Sexual Confusion thru Christ’s Teachings, Real-life Testimonies – Ignitum Tdy

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
New E. W. T. N. Film on St. Bernadette Is Latest Programming on Marian Apparitions – Register
Father Stu Reborn: Back in the Theaters, With Family-Friendly Language – N. C. Register

Sacred Scripture:
What does the Bible say about Mary’s Immaculate Conception? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Politics:
Hobbs the Censor – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Sacred Tradition:
The Immaculate Conception & Other Conceptions – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Computer Dependent Society – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Vatican Trial Reveals Secret Message – Nicole Winfield at A. P. News
2.  Bishop Strickland is Not Suicidal – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  A Different Kind of Catholicism? – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at The Catholic Thing
4.  Jesuit Artist Fr. Rupnik’s Ministry Restricted Following Reports of Abuse Allegations – C. W. R.
5.  Catholic Student Center Threatened – Joe Burkas at Catholic News Agency
6.  My Anecdotal Evidence of the Plusses & Minuses of the Pre-Vatican II Church – Fr. McDonald
7.  The Inevitable Death of Social Media – T. J. Burdick, O.P., at Catholic Exchange
8.  Catholic Activists in Africa Join Anti-Disney Push Over Pro-Sodomy Agenda – Crux
9.  The Serious Difference between a “Human Being” & a “Human Person” – Sh. Kenney/C. W. R.
10.  “I Refuse to Comply!” Christians Refuse to Remove Nativity Scene from Park – C. M. R.

Year of the Eucharist:
Fr. Peter Stravinskas: How to Really Pursue a Eucharistic Revival (Podcast) – Respect Life Radio

Advent:
As an Advent Lesson, Stress the Importance of the Funeral Mass – Fr. Jeffrey Kirby at Crux
A Good Queen in Purgatory, The Best Catholic Advent Resources, & More Links – Tito Edwards
Singles! Advent is Our Time – Lyn Hale at Ignitum Today
Advent: Cooking & Fasting – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Exchange

Christendom:
Behind the Headlines: What’s the Real State of Play in the Vatican Financial Trial? – The Pillar
Catholic Priest Compares Advent to New Year’s Eve Hedonist Celebrations – David L. Gray
Ukraine, the Pivot of Francis; In Support of the Armed Struggle of a Martyr People – Sdr. Magister
Catholic Guidelines for Science: Catholic Teaching on Designer Babies – Bob Kurland, Ph.D.
The History & Forms of the Christian Altar, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Europe:
Russian Soldiers Capture 3rd Catholic Priest to Extract Secrets of Confession from Them – Zenit
Ukrainian Churches Unable To Function As Russian Forces Arrest Priests – Religion Unplugged
Machine Guns in the Monastery of the Kiev Caves: Can Reporters Find Sources for Facts? – G. R.
Italy’s Southern Bishops Gear Up to Support Anti-Mafia Priests – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

India:
‘My Day Begins at 2:30 am’: An Interview with India’s Hermit-Bishop – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Great Britain:
England & Wales: The State of Priestly Vocations in 2022 – Elizabeth Owens at Zenit

America:
Keep Your Parish Safe With These Essential Tips – Bob Casar at CatholicLink
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
Bad Lockdown Conscience – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
SCOTUS Takes Case of Christian Website Designer Targeted ‘cuz She Won’t Push ‘SSM’ – Reg
The Christmas Answer to the Midterm ‘Abortion’ Elections – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Five Ways the Biden Administration Is Attempting to Expand Abortion – L. Brown at N. C. Register

Canada:
Canadian Veteran Offered Assisted Suicide After Asking for Wheelchair Help – The C. W. R.
Canadian Doctor Has Killed More Than 400 People by Euthanasia – LifeNews.com

Ireland:
The Rescue of a Live Nativity Scene Speaks Volumes about Christmas – Cerith Gardiner/Aleteia

Middle-East:
The ‘Small C’ Catholic Church in Qatar – Luther Ray Abel at N. R. O.

Africa:
Human-Rights Commission ‘Outraged’ as State Dept Excludes Nigeria from Watchlist – C. W. R.

Politics:
Bishop Strickland Calls Out Chillary as “Evil Woman” – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Five Reasons I Moved to Florida – Michael Wilkerson at RealClearFlorida
Democrats Bid Farewell to Their Censor – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jane’s Revenge Threatens Pro-Lifers at 2 Locations, No Worry, Cops All Over It, Right – C. M. R.
God Doesn’t Care about Our Politics the Way You Think He Does – David Mills/Our Sunday Visitor
If Nazis Won WW2, Europe Today Would Look Like . . . Communist China – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
It Doesn’t Stop in the Womb – Michael Warren Davis at The American Conservative
“Listen To The Science!” Is Scientism. . . – W. M. Briggs, Ph.D.

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
New Documentary Tries to Portray Johnny Cash as Christian Role Model, Why It Fails – R. U.

Books:
The Exorcism Files: Off the Shelf with Adam Blai (Podcast) – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Vatican Swiss Guard Slayings back in Spotlight with New Book – Nicole Winfield at A. P. News

Liturgy:
It Isn’t ‘Hard-Right Rhetoric’ Drawing Catholics to the TLM, No Matter What NYT Says – C. Benton
A Brief Review of the History, Function & Forms of the Prelatial Faldstool – Liturgical Arts Journal

Culture:
The Legacy of Feminism – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Shrinking American Motherhood: 1-in-6 Women in their 40s have Never given Birth – MrctrNet

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Ex-Anglican Bishop Leaves His Ordination Due to Pope & Cancelled Catholics – G. Ashenden
2.  The Pope’s Shameless Coddling of the Chicoms – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
3.  Cardinal Cupich Removes Pieta Statue from Parish While Faithful Arrested – Complicit Clergy
4.  Heterodox Robert Mickens Sounds Alarm on Pope Francis’ Cognitive Decline – Fr. McDonald
5.  Monastic Decline & the Loss that Goes with It – James Jeffrey at The Catholic World Report
6.  Biden Admin Waives Supreme Court Review in Key Transgender Fight – RealClearPolicy
7.  California Diocese to Join Growing List of U. S. Catholic Bankruptcies – John Lavenburg/Crux
8.  Apparition of the Angel of Peace – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
9.  Trudeau Purging Christmas From Canada – Brad Salzberg at Cultural Action Party of Canada
10.  Atlanta Priest Celebrates Same-Sex Marriage Act That Will Persecute Christians – Cmp Clr
Bonus:  A Must-Shop Catholic Jeweler: Bebeati – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

Advent:
A Simple Devotion for Starting Advent Right – Fr. H. Barbour, O.Præm., at Catholic Answers
The Advent of Father Alfred Delp, Slain for Defying the Nazis – Regis Martin at N. C. Register
Being a Christ-Bearer in Dark Times – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
Advent in Miniature – Nicene Guy at Ignitum Today
Photos: Vatican Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony 2022 – C. Mares at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Be Bold. Be Local. – Phillip Hadden at Missio Dei

Synod on Synodality:
German Synod Designed to Create ‘Pressure’ on Church, Founding President Says – The Pillar

Second Vatican Council:
The Eastern Orthodox Never Had a Vatican II – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Christendom:
Anathema to the Heretics! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Vatican Awaits Results of Cardinal Maradiaga & Honduras’ Catholic University Case – Ed Pentin
Pope Francis: It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again – H. Brockhaus at C. N. A. via The C. W. R.
Vatican Buzzing with Conspiracy Theories as Hackers Take Down Pope’s Website – Daily Beast
Musk’s Twitter Still Silencing Catholics (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The Trouble with Bishops’ Conferences – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
Presenting Happiness: ‘Box of Joy’ Project Brings Smiles – Joseph Pronechen at N. C. Register
Russia Blocks Roads to the Vatican, both Literally & Diplomatically – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Pope Francis: The Church Has a Duty to Welcome People with Disabilities – N. C. Register

Canada:
Canadian Doctors Dying at 4x Prior Rate Under 40, 8x Prior Rate Under 30 – Eponymous Flower

Europe:
Belgians Increasingly Ask to be “Un-Baptized” – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
German, Belgian Visits to the Vatican a ‘Tale of Two Countries’ – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Zelensky Will Crackdown on Moscow-Affiliated Orthodox Church in Ukraine – The Pillar

America:
Can Colorado Tell Lorie Smith & 303 Creative What to Say? (Free) – The Wall Street Journal
10-Year-Old World’s Youngest Opera Singer’s Stunning Ave Maria, & More Links – Tito Edwards
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
U. S. Bishops Respond to Passage of Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Act – P. Pinedo/C. N. A./N. C. Register
Servant of God Joseph Dutton, Hawaii’s Third Saint? – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome Blog
Building Catholic Utopias? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
USCCB Ed. Chair Speaks Out on Catholic Schools Embracing ‘Sinful’ Gender Ideology – Register
Murder of Louisiana Priest & Assistant Confirmed, Believed to be Random – The Pillar
Vermont to Allow Religious Schools to Use State Assistance After Settling Lawsuit – Register
Magi “Traumatized” after being Asked where They came from (Satire) – Eccles Is Saved

China:
As Cardinal Zen & Jimmy Lai Cases Attest, Vatican Must Change Course with China – Register
Has the Vatican’s Dialogue with China Reached Its Limits? – Christopher White

Australia:
The Brittany Higgins Case Shows the Fragile State of Australian Justice – M. Powell/MercatorNet

Africa:
Despite Incessant Attacks, Nigerian Catholics Keep Their Faith – M. Kim/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Athletics:
The Ridiculous Game, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Nation Relieved To No Longer Have To Pretend To Like Soccer (Satire) – The Babylon Bee

Politics:
Ilhan Omar Arrives At Capitol Decked Out In Yeezy Gear (Satire) – The Babylon Bee
Rigged Election – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Taibbi, Twitter, & The Narrative-Makers – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Serious Idiocy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Non-Religious Tilt Heavily Toward Democrats – Peter Smith at A. P. News

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
A Movie Not to Miss: Devotion – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking the Corners

Liturgy:
A Magnificent Pulpit Dedicated to St. Andrew – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Understanding Liturgical Reform – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
An Academic Discussion of the Two Forms of the Latin Rite (Video) – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Spirituality:
The Patron Saint of People with Abusive Fathers – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Purpose Of Fasting & Sacrifice – Luke Brown at CatholicLink

Religion:
Perfect Storm Before & After COVID: Do Churches have $ for Missions & Charity – Get Religion

Education:
Catholic Guidelines for Science: The Church Shouldn’t Judge Scientific Merit – Bob Kurland, Ph.D.

Obituary:
David Lloyd, Requiescat in Pace – Joseph Shaw, J.D., at The Chairman’s Blog

Books:
Davies on Classical Theism & Divine Freedom – Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Etc. . .:
Announcement: LatinMass.com to Double T. L. M. Worldwide – Jacob Tate at One Peter 5

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Saint Tony the Finder – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

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MORNING ISSUE:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
Bonus:  Apparition of the Angel of Peace – Blessed Carlo Acutis Podcast
Humbling Oneself – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei
How Sharing in the Body of Christ can Lighten Your Sufferings – Susanna Parent at Radiant
Popular Book Shows How “Holy Ambition” in Ordinary Life Leads to Heroic Virtue – Catholic365
Fr. Josh Johnson’s Advice if You Find Yourself Assuming the Worst of Others – Aleteia
Book Pick: The Way of the Cross for Caregivers – Patti Maguire Armstrong at N. C. Register
Even When It’s Bad, Be Grateful – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
St. John of the Cross, Master of Contemplation; Video – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
A Prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary for Her Help in the Hour of Death – Thomas à Kempis
Eight Conditions of Prayer – Kristen Van Uden at Catholic Exchange
Offering It Up – Will Ross Official

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MORNING ISSUE:
Poetry: Winter Heed – Sharon at Lift of Love
December & End of Year Fundraising Advice for Catholics – B. Sokolowski/CatholicFundraiser.net
New C. D. C. Report: Early Medical Abortion Increased 154% in Past Decade – N. C. Register
Gen Z Loves Big Brother – Brian Robertson at Crisis Magazine
Four Catholic Novels Written in 2022 to Stick on Your List – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Three Things All-Powerful God Can’t Do – Kevin Vost at Catholic Answers Magazine
Welcoming the Stranger – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
What is the Purpose of Votive Candles? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
Beauty: A Necessity, Not a Luxury – Charles Klamut at The Imaginative Conservative
The Catholic Church vs. Critical Race Theory – Sarah Negri at Acton
Take a Good Look at What We’ve been Given; Are We Good Stewards? – R. Hathaway/Catholic365

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MORNING ISSUE:
Malta Pres. Refuses to Sign Bill if Parliament Passes Measure Legalizing Abortions – Life News
Popular Book Unveils How to Grow in Holiness in the Nitty-Gritty of Daily Life – Ignitum Today
This Christmas, Introduce Your Family to Servant of God Julia Greeley, Maybe Miracles – Reg
Evangelizing a Post-Christian World – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand
What Went Wrong With the Jesuits, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
Why Orthodox Christians Putting Their Hope in the G. O. P. is a Profitless Endeavor – David Griffey
Cardinal Becciu & the Twists & Turns of the Vatican Finance Trial – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
What Was So Bad about pre-Vatican II Church that Its Memory Needs to be Obliterated – Crisis
Louisiana Priest Confirmed as Victim in Double Homicide, as Archbishop Offers Prayers – Rgstr
Pope Exposes Race Essentialism & Heterodoxy at Jesuit America Magazine – David L. Gray
Protestant German Cardinals, & what does Bejing know about Grindr? (Video) – Gavin Ashenden
Constitutional Scholar Draws Lessons From Abortion Referenda Defeats – N. C. Register
Balenciaga Purposefully Misspelled Its Own Name in Ad w/Child to Make It “Baal”enciaga – CMR
Francis Names New Economy Prefect as Fr. Guerrero Resigns ‘For Personal Reasons’ – Rgstr
A Former Protestant Learns about Relics: Part II – Adam Seiler at Catholic Stand
The Devil Will Not Win, Spanish Cardinal Says in Criticism of German Synodal Way – Register
Dance with Death: U-Church of Canada Abandons Hope – A Treasure To Be Shared
Reason to Rejoice – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Five Takeaways From Pope Francis’ Latest Interview – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at N. C. Register
True Wisdom is Open to All – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Was the Vatican Hacked Again? – Jonah McKeown at C. N. A. via N. C. Register

Short Links:
The Vatican is Formidable Against Faithful Catholics, China, Not So Much – The Amrcn Catholic
Bone Ignorance Combined with Absolute Certainty, the Twin Curses of Our Times – TACatholic

Highlights from The American Catholic:
De Facto Decriminalization of Pedophilia in California – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Progressivism Will Hollow Out Your Religion & Wear Its Skin Like a Trophy – D. McClarey, J.D.
January 6 & Seditious Conspiracies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  With Priest, Assistant Missing, Louisiana Parish Rocked by Discovery of Bodies – The Pillar
2.  Normalizing Pedophilia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3.  Becciu Claims Francis Wants Him Dead! – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
4.  What’s It Like to be a ‘Traditionalist’ Catholic in Germany? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
5.  Seeing ‘Red Flags’ – Is There Transparency for Troubled Religious Orders? – The Pillar
6.  The Most Powerful Anti-Christian Movement, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
7.  Before & After: St. Joseph’s in Leavenworth, Kansas – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
8.  Germany’s Synodal Way Takes a Boring Route – Larry Chapp at National Catholic Register
9.  8 Uplifting Advent & Christmas Movies You Won’t Want to Miss this Season – ChurchPOP
10.  Woke Disney Movie Bombs! – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Year of the Eucharist:
A ‘Deeper Walk with Jesus’ – Eucharistic Revival Plans Walking U. S. Pilgrimages – The Pillar

Advent:
John the Baptist: Saint of Advent – Bishop Robert Barron at Word on Fire Blog

Christendom:
Nazir Ali: From Anglicanism to Rome My Battle against Extremism – Anglican.ink
A Common Homeland for Jews & Palestinians, Vatican Abandons 2-State Solution – S. Magister
Pope Francis: Stalin’s Holodomor Genocide Was ‘Antecedent’ to Present Ukraine Conflict – Brtbrt

America:
Chicago Protestors Arrested in Bid to Stop Church Sale – The Pillar
Some U. S. Dioceses are Lifting Restrictions on Communion Cup – C. N. S. via Catholic365
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
U. S. C. C. B,. Member of Pro-Abortion Immigrant-Rights Coalition – Lepanto
Balenciaga Apologizes Over Horrid Child Advertisements – Edie Heipel at Catholic News Agency
Big Win for Catholic Doctors Fighting Biden’s Transgender Mandate After Deadline Passes – Reg

Great Britain:
Less than Half English Population Calls Itself Christian; Shamanism, Paganism Rising – CMR

Europe:
Christian Roots: European Parliament Puts Up Nativity Scene for First Time – Aleteia

China:
Cardinal Zen’s Conviction: No One’s Safe in Hong Kong – Damian Thompson at The Spectator
The Vatican Objects, but does China Care? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
China’s State-Run Catholic Leaders Brief Hong Kong Clergy on ‘Sinicization’ Plan – N. C. Register

North America:
Dictatorship in Nicaragua Prohibits Immaculate Conception Procession – C. N. A./N. C. Register

Canada:
Canadian Fashion Retailer Runs Ad Promoting Assisted Suicide – K. Yoder/C. N. A./N. C. Register

Music:
Rorate Caeli C. D. Of Clear Creek Monks – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction

Politics:
Black Republicans – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
‘No Enemies To The Right’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Obituaries:
Clarence Gilyard, “Texas Ranger” who became Catholic, Dies at 66 – John Burger at Aleteia
R. I. P., Fr. Ian Ker: Christian, Priest, Scholar, Wit, & Friend – David Deavel at The Imaginative. . .

Philosophy:
Letting Go: My Journey to Biblical Minimalism – Anna Davis at Catholic Stand
What a Microscopic Cell Can Teach Us about Morality – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
Movie Review: I Heard The Bells – Fr. Edward Looney at CatholicLink

Liturgy:
The Ordinariate Mass in France – Fr. Nicolas Cibian at Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Blog
What ‘Active Participation’ Really Means, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register

Books:
Beautiful New Book Teaches Kids Gregorian Chant w/Active Keyboard, Color-coded Music – R. C.
Impressive, Spiritually Nourishing New Books – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Cardinal Sarah’s New Book on Spirituality Helps Readers Encounter God – Ignitum Today

Culture:
27 Ways to Transform Your Holiday Stress into Holiness – Patti Maguire Armstrong/N. C. Register
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Triumph of the Enlightenment Fundamentalists – Sohrab Ahmari at The American Conservative

Saint Blogs:
The Monarchy & the British Constitution – Sebastian Morello & James Bogle at One Peter 5

Religion:
The Christian Cosmology of C. S. Lewis – Stratford Caldecott at The Imaginative Conservative

Athletics:
World Cup: Polish Captain Shares the Importance of His Faith – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Spirituality:
St. James Intercisus, Martyr of Second Chances – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
A Former Protestant Learns about Relics – Adam Seiler at Catholic Stand

Evangelization:
The Christian Mission to Evangelize American Culture – David Clayton/New Liturgical Movement

Short Links:
Admitting the Obvious – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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