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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Pope: No Women Priests – Catholic News Service via Spirit Daily Blog
2.  Dominican Order Sees Surge in Vocations from Providence College Graduates – O. S. V.
3.  Singing Sister Cristina: New Evangelization Ends in Apostasy – Tradition in Action
4.  Evil Idiots at Play – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  “I Had to Become Catholic”: The Supernatural Impact of the Miraculous Medal – ChurchPOP
6.  When Love is Not Love – Emily Berns at Catholic365
7.  Becciu Meets with Pope Again to ‘Clarify’ Secret Recording Amid Mounting Scandals – Pillar
8.  To the German Bishops: No, the Church Will Not Change – Regis Martin at Crisis Magazine
9.  Pope Francis: ‘Jesus Did Not Create Bishops’ Conferences’ – H. Brockhaus/C. N. A./C. W. R.
10.  What can the Maronite Rite offer the Eucharistic Revival? What Maronite Bishops Say – CWR

Year of the Eucharist:
Advent Checklist for the Eucharistic Revival – Tom Hoopes at Aleteia

Advent:
Boundaries & Christian Hospitality in the Holiday Season – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Six Ways to Keep Your Advent Holy – Elizabeth Ficocelli at National Catholic Register
Padre Pio & Advent – Tony La Viña at Manila Standard
Three Guides to Follow in Our Observance of Advent – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Advent & the Door of our Hearts – Raymond Cardinal Burke’s Blog
Advent Is Here: Prepare for Judgment! – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Word of the Week: Advent – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

Christendom:
#GivingTuesday2022: Catholic Nonprofits to Support – Anne DeSantis at Catholic365
In New Interview, Pope Defends Himself on China & Russia – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

America:
CNN/HLN to Feature T. L. M. Priest’s 1998 Unsolved Murder – Matt C. Abbott
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net 1
Catholic Church in Alaska Vandalized. . .Again – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Africa:
Ghanaian Bishop who became a Cardinal in August Dies at 63 – Cyprien Viet at Aleteia

Europe:
Swiss Diocese Removes Exorcist Post – SwissInfo.ch
Russians Capture Two Ukrainian Priests – Catholic News Agency

China:
The Vatican, China, & the ‘Spirit of Dialogue’ – Philip Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Analysis: Is the Vatican’s Deal with China at Stake? – A. Gagliarducci at C. N. A. via N. C. Register

South America:
The First Church Dedicated to the Miraculous Medal Is in South America – C. N. A./N. C. Register

Liturgy:
What is a Rorate Mass? – Get Fed™
Indian Archbishop Blocked from Entering Cathedral Amid Liturgy Dispute – Lk. Coppen/The Pillar
Offspring of Arius in the Holy of Holies: Recent False Claims about the Roman Rite – New Lit Mov
Dancing Disorder Instead of Adoration. . . – David L. Gray
The Beginning of Advent: Preparing for Christmas – Msgr. Aloysius F. Coogan at Tan·Direction

Sacred Scripture:
A Recipe for Readiness – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Controversy, Sainthood, & Me – Mariella Hunt at Ignitum Today
Walking on Water or Swimming? – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand

Culture:
The Washington Post Reviewer Adores New Play About Pedos – Creative Minority Report
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Lotta Volkova: The Devil Styles Balenciaga – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Needed: Teen Fashion Rebels – Ida Gazzola at MercatorNet

Politics:
Bishops Urge Senate to Vote Down “Harmful” Same-Sex Marriage Bill – John Burger at Aleteia
Wisconsin Children’s Hospital Stacking its Bench of Chaplains with Trans Activists – Federalist
The “Respect for Marriage Act” & the New Federal Regulation of Marriage – Th. R. Ascik/C. W. R.
Amy Coney Barrett Is Not a Threat to Pluralism – Kathryn Jean Lopez at N. R. O.
How a Proposed Marriage Law Targets Religious Liberty; Podcast – Respect Life Radio

Education:
Smartphone-Free Students: Franciscan Sees Benefits of ‘Unplugged Scholarship’ – N. C. Register

Sacred Tradition:
People, Look East – Rolland Millare at Crisis Magazine

Athletics:
We Need a Wall of Separation between Sport & Politics – Kenneth Craycraft at Our Sunday Visitor

Statecraft:
China Taps Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Lead Lockdown Enforcement; Satire – Babylon Bee
Realism & The Ukraine War – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Spirituality:
Demons Cast Out By the Saints, & More Links – Tito Edwards at National Catholic Register
We Believe in the Communion of Saints: The Saints as Fund Managers – Brewster/Catholic Stand

Etc. . .:
30,000 Medieval Items Available Online for the First Time – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
The Catholic Gift Guide for Anybody on Your Christmas List – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Highlights from The American Catholic:
Gaslighting With a Serving of Mendacity – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Free Speech – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Doing the Pope’s Job In China – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  What does Cardinal Becciu know about Francis? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
2.  The U. S. Bishops Promote a Protégé to the Rapist Theodore McCarrick – George Neumayr
3.  Chattanooga Catholics Call for Removal of Knoxville Bishop – Chattanooga Times Free Press
4.  Peter Kreeft Predicts Doom for Our Culture, & More Links – Tito Edwards at N. C. Register
5.  Secret Call Between Cardinal, Pope Played In Courtroom – Ph. Pullella/Reuters/Yahoo!News
6.  Cyril of Alexandria’s Lost Work is Found & Translated – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
7.  Vatican’s Star Witness Testimony in Trial of the Century May Have Backfired on Francis – Crux
8.  Was Jesus Transgender? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
9.  Nun Who Wowed ‘The Voice of Italy’ becomes Waitress in Spain – A. Giuffrida at The Guardian
10. (tie)  ‘Dead Duck’? Providence Bishop Tobin gets Coadjutor – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
10. (tie)  The Waning of the West & the Future of the Church – Fr. Dwight Longenecker

Year of the Eucharist:
Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano; Podcast – Blessed Carlo Acutis via Highway to Heaven
Carlo Acutis Comic Book: Meet the Teenager who Loved the Eucharist – C. N. A./The C. W. R.

Advent:
The Smell of Christmas – Elizabeth McClung at Catholic Stand
Advent in God’s Time – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
A Particularly Eucharistic Advent – Fr. Roger Landry at National Catholic Register
The First Sunday of Advent 2022 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
A Vigilant Heart: A Day-by-Day Blessing for Advent Week One – Fr. Peter J. Cameron, O.P./Aleteia

Synod on Synodality:
The Synod Can Never Achieve Making the Church ‘Catholic in a Different Way’ – Gavin Ashenden

Christendom:
Dominican Theologian to German Bishop Bätzing: Supporting Sodomy is Modernist Heresy – Reg
Confusion & It’s Costs – Francis X. Maier at First Things
Pope Tells Orthodox Pick a Date for Easter & We’ll Accept, & More Links – Tito Edwards/Register
Pope Francis, Revolution or Restoration at Caritas Internationalis? – Andrea Gagliarducci
Becciu ‘Coulda-Been-Pope’ Lawsuit Dismissed – The Pillar
Vatican Memos: Financial Office Risked Becoming ‘a Charade’ – The Pillar
Cardinal Sarah to E. W. T. N. News: ‘Religious Liberty Is Under Threat in the West, Too’ – Register
The Importance of Easter 2025 for Ecumenical Dialogue, Unity – Ines A. Murzaku at The C. W. R.
Vatican Seeks to Thwart Ex-Auditor General’s Lawsuit – Edward Pentin at N. C. Register

Africa:
Will the Catholic World Rally to Defend Imperiled Bishop in Eritrea? – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux

South America:
Canonization Cause for ‘Red Archbishop’ Spurs Controversy in Brazil – Eduardo C. Lima at Crux

America:
Broglio & the Politics of Affiliation – J. D. Flynn at The Pillar
Business Expert Unveils New Strategy to Defeat Planned Parenthood – Jen. Sokol/N. C. Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Stika, Knoxville Diocese to Face Apostolic Visitation – The Pillar
Positive News from the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops – Michael R. Heinlein at The C. W. R.
Black Christian Marxism Worse than White Christian Nationalism; Homily from Hell – Dav. L. Gray
Detroit Bishop Calls for Penitential Advent after Passage of Abortion Initiative – C. N. A.

Europe:
German Bishops Relax Restrictions for S. S. A., Divorced-Remarried Church Workers – E. Pentin

China:
Why has a Hong Kong Court Fined Cardinal Zen? – The Pillar
Vatican: China Violated Terms of Agreement With Bishop Installation – C. N. A./The C. W. R.
Francis “Shocked” to Discover that China is Ruled by Baddies; Satire – Eccles is Saved

Culture:
The Dictatorship of Sentimentalism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Canadian Capitalist Culture Of Death – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Religion:
Canadian Church Creates a Demonic Suicide Prayer; Video – Matt Walsh via C. M. R.
The Thomas Achord – Alastair Roberts Mess – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Free Enterprise:
Christmas Shopping? Check Out These Gifts Handmade by Monks & Nuns – Zelda Caldwell
Christmas 2022: Small Catholic Businesses Offer Meaningful Gifts for All – The C. W. R.
Advent & Christmas Sale, 30% Off Catholic Products; Books, Kids Gifts, Etc. – Slaying Dragons
Catholic Businesses Need Our Support Too – Catholic365
#iGiveCatholic Returns for ‘Giving Tuesday’ – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register

Spirituality:
Be Grateful for Whatever Remains after the Losses – David Mills at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Learning to Love Jesus – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
Padre Pio has a Special Heart for Parents with Sick Children – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

Politics:
The Connection Between Climate-Alarmism & Abortion – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Three Takeaways from the Latest Acrimonious Election Cycle – David Mills at N. C. Register

Athletics:
World Cup: Brazilian Coach Prays the Rosary During Training Session – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia

Short Links:
Now This Was Awesome – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
Bonus Link:  Eucharistic Miracle of Lanciano; Podcast – Blessed Carlo Acutis via HtH
1.  Five Conversion Stories of People Who Became Catholic – Kathy Schiffer at N. C. Register
2.  The Holy Souls Give Back & Repay Us Generously; Video – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
3.  Advent with the Mother of the Redeemer – Pope St. John Paul, II, via Catholic Exchange
4.  Encouragement Under Trials – The Soul Sanctified at Tan·Direction
5.  Poetry: Advent Longing – Sharon at Light of Love
6.  Offer Your Work To God – Sophia Institute Press via Catholic Spiritual Direction
7.  To Do His Will Leads Us to Holiness – Matthew Martinez at Catholic365
8.  Lessons in Generosity from St. Elizabeth of Hungary – Susan Ciancio at The C. W. R.
9.  From Suffering to Joy – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff at Integrated Catholic Life™
10.  Persistent Prayer & Faith on Earth – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-12 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Mexican Archdiocese Shares 1st Photo Ever Taken of Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Rgstr
2.  An Important Historical Document for the Trad Movement – Julian Kwasniewski at One Peter 5
3.  The Challenges of Screening Candidates to Seminary – Symonds/Homiletic & Pastoral Review
4.  What is St. Gertrude’s Prayer? – Msgr. William J. King at Simply Catholic
5.  “Salve Regina” Sung by the Dedicated Dominican Friars of D. C. – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
6.  Devotion to the Holy Faces Makes You Beautiful – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
7.  Holy Laughter – Richard J. Foster at Plough Magazine
8.  Remember Mary, Our Lady of Perpetual Help – John Roskoski at Catholic365
9.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
10.  Marriage as an Analogy for Marian Consecration – Shane Kapler at Tan·Direction
11.  How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
12.  The Road of Merciful Love – Elizabeth A. Mitchell at The Catholic Thing

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-12 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Priest’s Perfect Response for When You’re Criticized for Having Lots of Kids – Aleteia
2.  Don’t Let Protestants Drag You to Their Turf – Pat Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
3.  A Good Queen in Purgatory – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
4.  The Return of Paganism – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso
5.  Exorcist Diary: Demons Retaliate Against The Saints – Msgr. S. J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
6.  There Is Only One Abrahamic Faith – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
7.  The Right to Bear Alms – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
8.  Woke-Pride is Incompatible with Traditional Christianity – Sh. Schaetzel/Complete Christianity
9.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
10.  Love, Responsibility & Vasectomies – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at N. C. Register
11.  How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
12.  Shrines of Italy: Church of Saint Mary of Nazareth – Christopher McCarthy at Catholic365

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-12 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  A Man Direly Possessed at Thanksgiving Dinner – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
2.  The Normalization of Sterility – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
3.  Four Ways to Teach Your Children Latin – Katie Warner at National Catholic Register
4.  The Souls in Purgatory & How to Assist Them – Emily Berns at Catholic365
5.  The History & Forms of the Christian Altar: The Later Medieval Form – Liturgical Arts Journal
6.  Advent 2022: The Best Catholic Resources – Becky Roach at CatholicLink
7.  Marshall McLuhan, Arguments, & Evangelization – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
8.  Liturgy: The Basis of Christian Culture – Prime Matters
9.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
10.  Sound a Liberal Arts Revolution – Scott J. Bloch at The Catholic Thing
11.  How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
12.  14 Beautiful Resources for Living Advent Well with Children – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED LINKS:
1.  Centuries After Serving As Protestant Hub, Largest Swiss City Is Losing Its Faith – Rel Unp
2.  There Is No Vatican Secret That Escapes the Chinese Regime – Sandro Magister/Settimo Cielo
3.  One Question to Convert All Protestants: Where Did The Bible Come From – Scott Smith Blog
4.  2022 T. V.’s Most Promising Christmas T. V. Movies – Kate O’Hare at uCatholic
5.  The Fallacy of Centrism & the Heresy of Americanism – Jerome German at Crisis Magazine
6.  Katanas & Crucifixes: The Japanese Otomo Clan – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
7.  How Medieval Catholic Traditions of Thanksgiving Shaped Plymouth’s Pilgrims – The Cnvrstn
8.  Anthony Esolen’s ‘Word & Song’: ‘Education Fit for a Human Soul’ – A. Murphy/N. C. Register
9.  Fitness & Health for Growth in Holiness (Video & Podcast) – The Catholic Gentleman
10.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog

MORNING ISSUE, HONORABLE MENTIONED:
Pondering the Nature of God – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

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LATE-EVENING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Pope Francis Fires Cardinal Tagle from Caritas Internationalis – C. N. A. via N. C. Register
2.  The Only Catholics Permitted by the Church to Criticize Vatican II – George Ryan/uCatholic
3.  Bishop Who Asked For Laicization Wants To Marry? – The Pillar
4.  Silence! About the Child Porn, Bigot – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
5.  The Ridiculous Game! – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
6.  The New Threat to Spreading the Gospel – Casey Chalk/Catholic Answers Magazine
7.  German Bishops Take Perilous Detour From Unity With Rome – Fr. R. de Souza/N. C. Register
8.  Strange Pagan Scrawling’s Vandalize Catholic Church – Mt. Archbold/Creative Minority Report
9.  COVID Amnesty for Bishops? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
10.  Thanksgiving Cancelled This Year! – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand

LATE-EVENING ISSUE, NEXT-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
11.  Raw Courage – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
12.  Who Is Managing the Synod on Synodality? – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
13.  What the Koran Denies – Matthew A. Tsakanikas at Catholic460.com
14.  Keeping Quiet: The Downside to “Voluntary Laicization” – Ch. R. Altieri at The Catholic Herald
15.  What If This Mass Were Your Last? – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
16.  Celibacy to the Rescue – Jerome German at Catholic Stand
17.  Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
18.  Vanity & the Beauty Pageant – Christine Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
19.  Ways to Grow in Love for Our Blessed Mother – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
20.  The Wonders of St. Cecilia – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog

HONORABLE MENTIONED:
4 Quick Observations on the U. S. C. C. B. Elections, & More Links – Tito Edwards/N. C. Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Pope on Shared Easter Date with Orthodox: Pick a Date & We’ll Accept – Kathleen N. Hattrup
2.  Popular Protestant YouTube Host Announces Decision to Convert to Catholicism – C. N. A.
3.  German Bishops Want to Celebrate Sodomy Now – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
4.  The Ongoing Dysfunction in the Vatican – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at National Review
5.  Accused Albany Bishop Asks to be Removed from Priesthood – Nicole Winfield at A. P.
6.  In Communion—But Not Happy—With Pope Francis – Eric R. Sammons at Crisis Magazine
7.  Pope Francis Fails to Correct German Bishops’ Diabolical “Synodal Way” During Visit – C. N. A.
8.  Pope Francis’s Tacit Support for S.S.M. Subverts Scripture to Please the World – J. D’Hippolito
9.  Documented Deviations from the Church – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Outrage: Arizona is the New Zimbabwe – Donald R. McClary, J.D., at The American Catholic

Christendom:
Vatican Urges ‘Moratorium’ on German Church Reform Process – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
The Future Of Polish Catholicism – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
What the West Won’t Recognize: Christian Persecution Worsening – John Burger at Aleteia
Verdict in Cardinal Zen’s Trial Expected on Friday – Courtney Mares at C. N. A. via the C. W. R.

Australia:
Darwin Bishop will Seriously Consider Closing Schools if Labor Changes Laws – Catholic Weekly

America:
The U. S. C. C. B. Elections Viewed from the ‘C’atholic Side – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal George Cancels the Country’s Most Important Pro-Life March & Mass – Zenit
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Angry Hypocrisy & Convenient Ultramontanism at National Catholic Reporter – Larry Chapp, Ph.D.
Jesuits in the Shining City – Rachel Lu at Law & Liberty
U. S. Bishops Support Cora Evans’ Cause for Canonization – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Nine Key Things the U. S. Bishops Did at Their Fall Meeting in Baltimore – Zelda Caldwell
Survey: Most Catholics Don’t Want Church to Change with the Times – J. P. Mauro at Aleteia
Will the Diocese of Las Vegas become a Metropolitan See? – The Pillar
New U. S. C. C. B. Pro-Life Chairman Discusses Scandal of Pro-Abortion Politicians – Register
Texan Margaret Mary Healy-Murphy Takes Step Closer to Canonization – Aleteia
F. B. I. Investigating Crimes against Churches, Pro-Life Groups, Director Affirms – The C. W. R.

Religion:
Candace Cameron Bure’s Marriage Comments Spark Backlash, Her Beautiful Response – ChPOP
The Betrayal of Republicans & Mormons on Marriage – The American Catholic

Politics:
18 ‘Catholic’ Senators Voted to Redefine Marriage, will their Bishops Do Anything – Catholic Vote
How Protestant Theology Boosted American Slavery – Don Johnson at Catholic Answers
G. O. P. Helps Dems Impose Gay Marriage on Everyone – George Neumayr/American Spectator
Senator Warns Religious Liberty Protections in S. S. M. Bill are ‘Severely Anemic’ – C. M. R.

Radio, Film, T. V., & Streaming:
The Way of the Exile: A Review of Prophet – Nick Olszyk at The Catholic World Report

Culture:
An Irreligious Culture of Virtue Signaling Without Virtue – George Neumayr/American Spectator
Footwear Choices for Your Holiday Kitchen – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Helpful Tips to Take the Stress Out of Thanksgiving – Emily Malloy at TOH Blog

Obituaries:
‘He Was a Great Soul’: Remembering David L. Schindler – J. F. Desmond at N. C. Register
Requiescat In Pace: Robert Clary – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Michael Gerson, Speechwriter Who Crafted Faith-Inspired Language for George W. Bush – C. T.

Books:
Finding Healing from Life’s Wounds & Renewed Faith in God’s Love – Ignitum Today

Liturgy:
Church Life Journal Insults Eastern Liturgies with Amateur Scholarship – A. Battista/One Peter 5

Athletics:
The Catholic Guide to the 2022 F. I. F. A. World Cup – Cole Kinder at Catholic365
World Cup Fever? Qatar’s Christians are More Likely to Follow Cricket – Filipe D’Avillez/The Pillar

Spirituality:
Thoughts On Forbearance & Tolerance – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand

Short Links:
Watching Workers You Fired Driving Vehicles You Made – The American Catholic

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MORNING ISSUE:
. . .it’s Sunday, attend Mass, decompress, unwind, & rest. . .
Love See with New Eyes – Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., at Integrated Catholic Life™
Watering the Soul’s Garden – Teresa of Avila at Plough Magazine
What Does It Take to Be a Saint? Three Qualities Stand Out – Catholic365
Conversion Story: Adventures of a Stumbling Saint – Shannara Johnson at C. H. N. International
The Book that Taught Me ‘Everything is Grace’ – Maria Cintorino at Radiant Magazine
Feeling Spiritually Stuck?; Video & Podcast – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Saying Yes Like Mary Said Yes – Jonathan B. Coe at Catholic Exchange
Remedies Against Sloth – Venerable Louis of Granada at Tan·Direction
“You Cannot Serve Both God & Mammon” – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei
De-Transitioner Oli London Shares Conversion to Christianity – C. N. A. via N. C. Register

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MORNING ISSUE:
Poem: In the Midst of Miracles – Sharon at Light of Love
What Is Private Revelation; Podcast – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
What Your Kids Learn When You Prioritize Your Marriage – Dana Nygaard at CatholicLink
What is a Laicized Priest? – Fr. Francis Hoffman at Simply Catholic
On Meekness – R. P. Quadrupani, Barnabite, at Tan·Direction
How Getting Rid of My Cellphone Two Years Ago Changed My Life – V. Weaver at N. C. Register
Divorce Makes Kids More Vulnerable to Getting Hurt Online – Institute for Family Studies
Amazing Stories from Purgatory & the Afterlife – Catholicism Pure & Simple
How Fast Can Angels Fly? – Get Fed™
Why Sacramentals are Important in the Spiritual Life – Matthew Chicoine at Catholic365

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MORNING ISSUE, TOP-10 MOST VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Spiritual Munchausen by Proxy – One Mad Mom
2.  Cardinal Warns that Same-Sex Law Severely Harms Religious Liberty – John Burger at Aleteia
3.  U. S. Bishops Elect Coakley, Viganò Supporter, as No. 3 Official – Brian Fraga
4.  Four Quick Observations about the U. S. C. C. B. Elections – Michael R. Heinlein at The C. W. R.
5.  Who is the Only Female Saint Called “the Great”? – Get Fed™
6.  Cough, Cough – Donald R. McClary, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  German Priest Counters Pope, Backs Pornography as Sexual ‘Relief’ for Celibates – Register
8.  Constantinople Patriarch: Talks Afoot for Catholics, Orthodox to Share Easter Date – Zenit
9.  Diminished Bishops, the New Ultramontanism & the Synodal Process – George Weigel
10.  “The Most Powerful Anti-Christian Movement” – Matthew Becklo at Word On Fire Blog

Synod on Synodality:
Synodality, an Exercise in Misreading John Henry Newman & Lumen Gentium – Gav. Ashenden

Christendom:
Fr. Mike Schmitz to Read New Edition of Catechism in 2023 Podcast, Sneak Peek! – ChurchPOP
Pope Francis Ignores Another Letter from a Sexual Abuse Victim Again – The American Catholic
New Report: Anti-Christian Violence ‘Passes Threshold of Genocide’ – The Pillar
Are Bishops Vatican Bureaucrats? – Fr. Thomas G. Guarino at First Things

America:
The New York Times Lauds the T. L. M. – Deo Gratias – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Bishop Burbidge Elected to Pro-Life Chair; Other Votes Signal No Policy Shifts – N. C. Register
How to (Not) Annoy People when Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Three Things You Should Know about 1st Session of U. S. Bishops’ Fall Assembly – Fr. P. Briscoe
U. S. Catholic Bishops Affirm Support for Ukraine War with Russia – Zelda Caldwell/N. C. Register

Politics:
No To Trump 2024 – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
New White House Bid Pits Trump Against Catholic G. O. P. Rising Star – Kate Scanlon at O. S. V.
The Remarkable Decline In Abortion Clinics – Cheryl Sullenger & Sarah Neely at Life News
Second Volume of Essays on Integralism & the Common Good – Fr. Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist.
Dobbs Saves Lives – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine

Culture:
Male Fertility Crash, Why Is Nobody Talking About It? –  Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Workouts – & Pants! – That Really Rock – Meghan Ashley Styling, a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Celebs Attacks Candace Cameron Bure for Traditional Marriage Stance – Creative Minority Rprt
Aella & The Futility Of ‘Consent’ – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
GenderDay – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
When “Medical Assistance in Dying” Comes After You – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking The Corners
The Forgotten Virtue of Patriotism – Aaron Debusschere at Crisis Magazine

Saint Blogs:
‘Where Peter Is Blog’ Reminds Me of The Friendly Atheist – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Cuban Dictatorship to Interrogate E. W. T. N. Correspondent a Second Time – N. C. Register
Is Your Mission Sitting in Your Pew? – Genesius at Catholic Stand
Catholic Exchange Needs Your Help – Catholic Exchange

Education:
Two East Coast Catholic colleges are Building Up New Nursing Programs – J. R. LaPlante/O. S. V.

Liturgy:
Bishops Consider New Mass Texts for St. Paul VI, Our Lady of Loreto – C. N. S. via Crux

Theology:
Holy Sites – What is Holy Ground? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

Vocations:
The Maternity of Consecrated Life – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today

Short Links:
Latter Day Saints Cave on Marriage – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

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