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MORNING ISSUE:
Overview: The 2024 National Eucharistic Congress – Catholic News Agency via Adoremus
Ironically, the Patron Saint of the Unborn is a Young Man – Larry Peterson at Catholic Stand
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Conversation with Prudence Robertson of EWTN Pro-Life Weekly (Podcast) – Jeanette De Melo
Rome Can’t Pick in Orthodox Schism Between Moscow & Constantinople – Sandro Magister
Home as Haven: Cultivating a Christ-Centered Domestic Church – Kimberly Jansen/NC Register
Coats: Wrapping Up the Top Three Trends – Meghan Ashley Styling . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog
Synodizing – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
The Form of the Altar & the Liturgical Movement – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Pfizer & the Vatican – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
The Beauty of Austerity – Mary Cuff at Crisis Magazine
Just What We Don’t Need: Catholic ‘Fact-Checkers’ – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Christ Is the Author of the Sacraments – Msgr. Ronald Knox at The Catholic Thing
Fr. Michael Copenhagen: “Things Will Get Worse Before They Get Better” – Leila Marie Lawler
Re-Evangelizing Our Separated Brethren, the Sedevacantists – Jeremiah Bannister at One Peter 5
The Reluctance Of Males To Become Men: Failure to Launch – John Clark at Magis Center
O Light Exalted – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at First Things
Why Martin Luther King Jr. Day Incompatible with the Mass – David L. Gray
Holiness: The Only Solution to the Crisis of Our Time – Roberto de Matei, Ph.D., at Rorate Cæli
Dr. Adrian Fortescue & the Dogma of Infallibility – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
45 Gently Used Pope Names That Should Make A Comeback – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
Exorcist Diary: When Satan Torments The Mind – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
7 Saints Every Kindergartener Should Know – Kimberly Begg at Catholic School Playbook
Quisling Catholics – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cora Evans May Become Saint – Kate Dowd at San Francisco Gate
Cupich’s War on Catholics Continues: A Chicago Pastor Speaks Up – Fr. Z’s Blog
And My Daughter Wept for Jerusalem – Sydney Sadowski at National Catholic Register
Alice von Hildebrand, 98, Requiescat in Pace – Fr. Z’s Blog
Rediscovering Jesus’ Baptism Site – Jordan Tourism Board at Aleteia

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

EVENING ISSUE:
Alice von Hildebrand, Catholic Philosopher & Author, Dies at 98 – K. Olivera/CNA/NC Register
The Secrets to Successful Catholic Fundraising – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
True Femininity: An Interview with Alice von Hildebrand – Kimberly Cook at Crisis Magazine
Coats: Wrapping Up the Top Three Trends – Meghan Ashley Styling . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog
An Alice von Hildebrand Reading List – John Burger at Aleteia
How the Letter to the Hebrews Supports the Mass – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Our Culture Despises Innocence Because It Fears Its Power – Anna Abbott at NC Register
The Backward Logic of Traditionis Custodes – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Requiescat In Pace: Sister Marije Kaleta – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bishops’ ‘Million-Dollar Mouthpiece’ Declares Catholic Sexual Abuse Scandal Is Over – Cmp Clr
Cardinal Joseph Zen at 90: ‘A Great Gift of God to Hong Kong’ – Edward Pentin at NC Register
A Catholic Take on the Great Resignation (Podcast) – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
How Will Religious Freedom Fare This Year? – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer at NC Register
USCCB Aims to Clarify after ‘Jargon’ Synod Post Criticized – The Pillar
Fulton Sheen’s Advice for Beginning a New Year – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Citing Abortion Views, DC Restaurant Boots Pro-Life Group – K. Yoder/CNA/NC Register
Indian Bishop Acquitted In Nun ‘Rape’ Case – Vishnu Varma & A. Vishwanath at Indian Express
Exorcist Diary: Deacon Encounters a Satanist in Church – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
Where Did the Blessed Mother Live – Marinella Bandini at Aleteia
The Joseph & Francis Evangelization Excuse: Part I & Part II – Todd Michael Federici at Cth Stand
Why the TLM & the Latin Novus Ordo are Not the Same – Fr. Z’s Blog
To What Shall I Compare the Mass? – Jacqueline St. Clare at Catholic Stand
Sidney Poitier (1927-2022): A Tribute to Homer Smith – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at NC Register
Flying Flags of Appreciation – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Do Rocks Believe in God? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
Nun Who Secretly Baptized Babies Under Communism Dies at 92 – C. Mares/CNA/Register
Book Recommendation: Peter Kreeft’s on the Scripture Readings at Mass, Year C – NLM
Ignatius Press Offers a Versatile New Missal for the New Year – Fr. Justin Ward at Adoremus
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Why the Catholic Church Is Losing Latin America – Francis X. Rocca, et al., at The WSJ
Carmelite Monastery of Jesus, Mary, & Joseph in Valparaiso (Diocese of Lincoln) – LAJ
Continued Vatican Silence in China – Fr. James Grant at Crisis Magazine
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Being Catholic in the Workplace – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing
The Pope’s Stalled Vatican Reforms – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Astonishing “Before & After” Baptism Photos Go Viral – Aleteia
Compare & Contrast: US & Myanmar Bishops – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Celebrating Our Baptisms – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
German Bishop Criticizes Delay in Synodal Way Gender-Neutral Language Debate – CNA/Register
St. Joseph’s Supernatural Staircase – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
The Vaccine Mandates Are a Line in the Sand – Riley Kane at Crisis Magazine
Geach on Authority & Consistency – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
USCCB Gets Blasted on ‘Synodality’ – Shannon Mullen at Catholic News Agency
Facing the People or Facing East – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Taylor Marshall’s Excellent Critique of Cardinal Cupich’s Speech (YouTube) – Complicit Clergy
Seven Signs of Serious Synodality – Adam A.J. DeVille, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
An Old Rite Priest & Msgr. Charles Pope on the Old & New Forms of the Roman Rite – Ed Pentin
The Case for an Infant King – Tara K.E. Brelinsky at Catholic Stand
What to Do about Strange Monthly Intensions Designated for Gaining Indulgences? – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Personal Perspective on the Prodigal Son – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
Exorcist Diary: When Satan Torments The Mind – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
The Pantheon: Unanswered Questions – Lothar Haselberger, Ph.D., at Sacred Architecture Inst.
Shedding Light on a Dark Passage of Scripture – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Our Lady of Guadalupe FSSP Seminary in Nebraska – J.P. Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
So, This Happened to Cardinal Cupich – One Mad Mom
This Year Will ‘Hallow’ Be Thy App? Silence, Spiritual Growth. . . – Peter Jesserer Smith/Register
The Complicit Silence of the Bishops – Riley Kane at Crisis Magazine
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Is Congregation for Doctrine of the Faith Undergoing an Overhaul? – A. Gagliarducci/Register
Elitist Narcissism, the Great Evil of Our Times – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
The Views of Fr. Adrian Fortescue on the Limitations Upon the Papal Office – Fr. John Hunwicke
The USCCB: The Most Useless Organization in History – D. McClarey, J.D./The American Catholic
“Chair of Moses – Chair of Peter” – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Responding to Countdown To The Kingdom – Jimmy Akin
Magazine Launched by St. Maximilian Kolbe Is Still Thriving 100 Years Later – CNA/Register
Regarding Marriage (& Pets), Pope Francis Tells It Like It is – David Mills at Our Sunday Visitor
The Fascinating Way in Which Communion Bread Is Made – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Catholic Twitter Reacts Hotly as USCCB Sets ‘Woke’ Tone in Viral Synod Tweet – NC Register
Papal Patrons of the Arts: Three Medici Popes – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Card. Parolin Appears to Deny Conscience Right Exemption from Vatican’s Pfizer Vax – Ed Pentin
Cute Shoes & Great Bags at Mass – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
After Pro-Abort Rights Essay Draws Ire, Jesuit HS Retracts Student Mag Issue – CNA/Register
New Book from Anthony Esolen: An Annotated Reading of the Prologue of John – Fr. Z’s Blog
Priest Denounces Spanish Caritas for Christological Error – W.S. Silva/ACI Prensa/NC Register
The Eucharist – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Italian Bishop Forbids Unvaccinated Priests from Distributing Communion – CNA/Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
The Church’s Role in Raising the Level of Culture – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand
Annual March for Life Still on This Year in Washington – Kurt Jensen at Catholic News Service
Why I left the Society of St. Pius X: An Open Letter to Fr. Gołaski – Andrew Bartel, O.P., at CWR
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Is Pope Francis at Risk in the Vatican London Trial? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
The Idealised Past &* Anti-Tradition: The Brown Windsor Myth – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D.
Swiss Court: Vatican Trial is “Fair” – Nicole Winfield at AP via Washington Post
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Introduction to Gödel’s Proof of the Existence of God – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
Papal Indulgence & the “Style of God” – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Book Review: Reclaiming Vatican II by Fr. Blake Britton – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
CDF Secretary’s Departure Beginning of Dicastery Shakeup – The Pillar
New Book: Australia’s Trial of the Century – Michael McAuley at MercatorNet
There Seems to be a Spirit of Discontent in Chicago These Days – Fr. Z’s Blog
Refuting the “Real Absence” Anti-Transubstantiation Argument – Dave Armstrong at NC Register
Bishop Schneider Calls on Pope Francis to Rescind Traditionis Custodes – Diane Montagna
Why Was Jesus Baptized? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
The Satanic Deception of Tarot Cards – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Brazil Completing Statue of Jesus Larger Than Christ the Redeemer – WS Silva/CNA/Register
Former House Chaplain Enables Heresy, Uses Aquinas to Support Abortionists – NRO
Pope Francis Contradicts Saint John Paul II on Homosexuality – The American Catholic
Morello Is the Ambrosian Rite’s Unique Liturgical Color & More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
Those Who Move: Guaranteed Winners in the New Year – Pamelia Mandela at Catholic Stand
Two Non-Terminally Ill Colombians Euthanized – ACI Prensa via NC Register
Washington Post & Shoddy Research – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Help Needed with Hymn – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Not an Insurrection – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
De Can. Observ. 13: On the Hymns, Short Chapters, & Orations – Canticum Salomonis

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
An Anglican Use Success Story – Bob Landry at Crisis Magazine
Book Review: The Realm’ Envisions What the Re-Evangelization of England Could Be – ACS Blog
The Gentleman Architect & the Monks – Brother Philip Anderson/Institute for Sacred Architecture
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Kansas Is Key: Pro-Life Amendment Referendum May Be First Test in Post-Roe US – NC Register
Pattern & Detail in Liturgical Art & Architecture – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Missionaries of Charity Evicted from Property in Northern India – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Pope is Right: It is Selfish to Choose Pets Over Children – Mel. McDonagh at The Spectator
Pope Francis Is Queering The Catholic Church – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Sarum Revivalism on the BBC – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Monks Cut Ties with Catholic School for Hiring Same-Sex Married Coach – Creative Minority Rprt
UK Tribunal Rules: Catholic Nurse Unfairly Dismissed Over Cross Necklace – CNA/NC Register
The Saints as a Shared Heritage between East & West – L. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building. . .
“Palestine” – What is the Origin & Meaning of the Word? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
Gary Cooper, Ernest Hemingway, & Our Lady of Fatima – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Big Lies & Little Lies & Polychrome Diversity – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Unvaxxed Catholics Asked Not to Attend Mass by English Parish – L. Coppen/CNA/NC Register
Xi. . . More Than a Letter in the Greek Alphabet, Especially in Hong Kong – Fr. Z’s Blog
Loyola Marymount University’s Catholic Identity Crisis – Peter Jesserer Smith at NC Register
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John Neumann, & Catholic Schools Today – Fr PMJ Stravinskas/CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmastide, on January 10, we will offer more links.
Book Review: Death Comes for the Cathedrals by Marcel Proust – New Liturgical Movement
How the Letter to the Hebrews Supports the Mass – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Online Latin Courses: Discounts for Clergy & Seminarians – Joseph Shaw, Ph.D./Chairman’s Blog
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
A Reflection on St. Paul’s Words about Love – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Lecture Series on Freemasonry Through the Light of Catholicism – David L. Gray
Catholic Tips for Parenting Teens & Tweens – Erika J. Ahern at National Catholic Register
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Dear Catholic Vegetarians: Eating Fake Meat isn’t Going to Save the Planet – America Magazine
8 Catholic Stars from Hollywood’s Golden Era, & More Great Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Lawler: “And Then Came Francis” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Little Things: A Few New Year’s Suggestions – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
The Medieval Catholic Death Chant That Inspired Star Wars, Frozen, & More – G. Ryan/uCatholic
Influential German Catholic Lay Group Elects New Leader – CNA via National Catholic Register
Dr. Robert Malone, the Virus, the Vaccines, Real Science, & Politics – Steve Ray
Cannes to Show Documentary on Louisiana Priests on Path to Sainthood – Jn. Lavenburg at Crux
Fort Wayne-South Bend Priest Will Plead Guilty to Sex-Abuse Charges – J. Burkas/CNA/Register
Is Pope Francis a Trad? – Eccles is saved
Wherein Fr. Z Recommends a New Blog by Fr. Cliff Ermatinger of Milwaukee – Fr. Z’s Blog
Jesubots Recalled for Reconfiguration – Eccles is saved
Statement from the Benedictines of the Immaculate Re: Traditionis Custodes – Canticum. . .
Do You Follow the Incomparable Eccles? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Portal Magazine – The Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

AFTERNOON ISSUE:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmastide, on January 10, we will offer more links.
The Anglican Use: A Better Novus Ordo? – Andrew Slankard at Crisis Magazine
3 Successful Ways to Fundraise in the New Year – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Birth of Christ Changes Everything – Michael Sandifer at Catholic Stand
Twelve Reasons Why the Magi were Arabians & Not Persians – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Meet the Aztec Princess, Demons are Blinded, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Ecumenism: Did Vatican II Make a Mistake? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
From Anti-Catholic to Avid Believer, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Fr. Aidan Nichols on Heretical Popes – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
How to Make Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand
The Jesuit Reform That Never Happened – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register
New Year’s Resolutions: Adopting a “Theme” for the Year – Fr. Cory Catron at Tan Direcn Blog
Priest’s Book Tells Sad Tale of Jesuits’ Abortion Complicity in the US – NC Register
On the Tradition of “Keeping Vigils” – Peter John McGregor at Catholic World Report
Money, Media, & Mel Gibson. . . Coalition for Cancelled Priests – Jn Keilman/Chicago Tribune
Why Naming Something Has So Much Power – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
New Ways Ministry & the Synodal Process – Joan Frawley Desmond at NC Register
Mary, Mother of God & Our Mother – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Response to Evangelical (Allan Parr’s) Bad Communion Advice – David L. Gray
An Epiphany about the Epiphany – Meghan Garcia at Ignitum Today
New Jersey Allowing Non-Doctors To Perform Abortions – Christine Rousselle at CNA
The Pope is Right – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Rejected Allegations Against Benedict XVI Resurface – Andrea Gagliarducci at CNA
Verse 3:16 Swag Available . . . but Not What You Might be Thinking! – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Lessons of the Ongoing Crisis in the Church of France – Solène Tadié at NC Register
7 Sanctuaries Linked By a Straight Line: The Legendary Sword of St. Michael – Aleteia
Enjoy the Libel Suit Professor – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Can Holy Water, Epiphany Water, Easter Water, be Diluted & Still Maintain Their Efficacy – Fr. Zed
Carlson vs. Cruz – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Mass Atrocities – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmastide, on January 10, we will offer more links.
New Ceiling at St. Bernadette in Scottsdale: A Visual Triumph – Liturgical Arts Journal
Mystical Aspects of the Mystery of Christmas, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Why Tolkien Attended Daily Mass – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Which Donors Are Best, Older Or Younger People? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Pope’s Stalled Vatican Reforms – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Keys to Intense Rest This Christmastide, & More Links – The Best In Catholic Blogging
5 Ways To Have An Epic Fail New Year As A Catholic – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Why Did Jesus Mean to Pass by His Disciples When Walking on the Water – Msgr. Cha. Pope
Pope Francis Receives Manifesto Challenging German ‘Synodal Way’ – CNA via NC Register
Why The Three Wise Men Matter: The Christmas Pavlov Effect – Al Costa at Catholic Stand
Missionaries of Charity Forced to Ration Food in India After Govt Blocks Foreign $’s – Register
Sacred Art for Many Epiphanies: An Artistic Reflection – David Clayton/New Liturgical Movement
8 Things The Name Of Jesus Is According To St. Bernardine – CatholicLink
Why 2022 Could Shake-Up the Roman Curia – Catholic News Agency/National Catholic Register
Don Quixote in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
The Best Resource for Teaching Boys to Serve the TLM – John Paul Sonnen at Tan Direction Blog
Filled with Christ – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
The Internet Has Changed How We Read the Catholic News, Good for That – Fr. Z’s Blog
Soft Totalitarianism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fr. Z Fisks Fr. Robert Sirico’s Post: Pope Should Let Catholics Pray Like Catholics – Fr. Z’s Blog
Feudalism Without the Faith – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Thirty-Three Falsehoods in the CDW’s Responsa ad Dubia – Pt. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D./One Peter 5

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmastide, on January 10, we will offer more links.
An Overlooked But Powerful Reading from the Christmas Cycle – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM Blog
Ordinariate Commonwealth Daily Office Success Brings New Projects in 2022 – Pt Jesserer Smith
Passing on the Tradition of the Christmas Proclamation – John Paul Sonnen at Tan Direction Blog
Which Donors Are Best, Older Or Younger People? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Exorcist Diary: The Underlying Spiritual Warfare in Abortion – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
It Is Kosher for the Ordinariate Mass, & More Great Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Mass in Reparation of Roe vs. Wade, January 22, AD 2022 – Catholic East Texas
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
How Christmas Should Influence Our Attitude Toward Our Bodies – Catholic Exchange
Italian Author Warns Against Destructive, Misanthropic Ideology of Today’s Ecologists – E. Pentin
One Man Quietly Reclaiming Culture – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Men are at War with God – Mary Eberstadt at First Things
Amid 1,000 Colorado Houses Destroyed by Fire, Virgin Mary Statue Stands Unscathed – Register
“Radical Change is Coming in the Church” – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
This ‘Miracle of the Flowers’ Has Happened Repeatedly Near Turin for 600 Years – TACatholic
Five Predictions for Pope Francis & the Vatican in 2022 – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Am I Like Thomas? Oh, Lord, That I Might Believe – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
March to Be Held Between Paris & Rome to Beg Pope: Save the TLM – Solène Tadié/NC Register
Cleanse My Heart, My Lips, & My Fingers – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Tradition is No Dead Thing – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Who is Jesus, Really? – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Crusade: Our Response to Traditionis Custodes – Timothy Flanders at One Peter 5
The Force of Inspiration Behind Our Faith – Maurice Williams at Catholic Stand
China Trembles – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Epiphany Manifests the Powerful Mystery of Christ – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Why Medieval Composers Called This Sound “The Devil in Music” – George Ryan at uCatholic
Famous First Words – Brother Bernard Knapke at Dominicana

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmastide, on January 10, we will offer more links.
Eucharistic Adoration Drawing New Generations of Catholics & More Links – TBICB
How we Know the Magi Arrived Later & What That Means for Us – Fr. Vic. Feltes/Parishable Items
Marian Art That Has Touched My Heart – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
Which Donors Are Best, Older Or Younger People? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Trial of the Century Takes the Pope to Court, Which Risks an Incident with China – Sdr. Magister
Merrie Christmas – Neil Jopson at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis, What to Expect in the Coming Year – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Couple to Couple League Launches New Fertility Website – Jim Graves at NC Register
Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life Pushes Child Vax Despite Documented Deaths – Ed Pentin
Remember Christ This Christmas – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
Knights of Peter Claver Teaching Christmas is of Pagan Origin! – David L. Gray
The Vatican Reconsidering Anglican Orders, & More Great Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Vaccine, New Eucharist – Julie Machado at Catholic Stand
The Mass of St. David, King, & Prophet – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Students for Life Report Features Catholic Schools with Ties to Planned Parenthood – Register
Good News in the Diocese of Marquette – Fr. Z’s Blog
Paging Planned Parenthood: Where Is the Outrage Over Forced Abortions? – A. Murphy/Register
The Feast of the Circumcision 2022 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
To Vax or Not to Vax: A Decision Analysis Approach – Bob Kurland, Ph.D./The American Catholic
Gregorian Chant Disc by FSSP Seminarians Tops the Charts. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
2022’s Continuing Chinese Flu Conversation – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
Intercession & Science – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
Cardinal Cupich Has His Own Pachamama Moment – Fr. Z’s Blog
Lilies of the Field – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fear or Faith? – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
New Joe Biden Stamp – Tito Edwards at The American Catholic
Uncovering Mother Teresa’s Hidden Family History – Michael Cook at MercatorNet
Flag Map of the Provinces of the Kingdom of France – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Divisive Approach to Liturgical “Unity” – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
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Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
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A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling

MORNING ISSUE:
Note: There will be fewer links today.  After Christmastide, on January 10, we will offer more links.
Pope Francis: Let Us Place the New Year Under the Protection of Mary – C. Mares/CNA/Register
The Hidden Blessing of a Closed Door – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
A Good Point about Holy Days of Obligation & Our Catholic Identity – Fr. Z’s Blog
Which Donors Are Best, Older Or Younger People? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Jesus, the Perfect Candle – The Use of Candles in Church – Nada Mazzei at Catholic Stand
Nigerian Priest Was Killed On Christmas Eve – Catholic News Agency
Joseph Koterski S.J. November 28, 1953–August 9, 2021 – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
Toe Socks: Happy Feet . . . a Catholic Mōdê Blog – Meghan Ashley Styling
Outrage Over Chicago Mass – Shannon Mullen at Catholic News Agency
Kwanza Mass Nightmare at St. Alphonsus Liguori “Rock” Church, St. Louis – David L. Gray
The Catholic Collapse in Australia: A Warning to All – Fr. James Grant at Crisis Magazine
St. Gallen Mafia Is the ‘Skeleton Key’ to Unlock the Riddles of This Pontificate – Ed Pentin
The Writing On the Wall & The Future of Your Parish – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
A Warning About Social Media, & More Great Links! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Victor Aubert on the Motu Proprio – Canticum Salomonis
Who Actually Delegitimizes the “Novus Ordo Missæ”? – Clemens Victor Oldendorf/New Lit Mov
Distributism Farming Fantasy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Chinese Flu & Civil Disobedience – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Words & Rationality are Often Not on Speaking Terms – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The “Holy Innocents” & the Aborted Innocents – Derek Caudill at Ignitum Today
Exorcist Diary: Satan is Out to Destroy America – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti
When the Vatican Had an Executioner – George Ryan at uCatholic
Deconstructing the Deconstructors – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
. . .Your Side Lost the Civil War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
It’s Time to Occupy the Churches – Sean McClinch at One Peter 5

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
FŒDVS: The League of Catholic Bloggers – FŒDVS
Theopolitics: Where Religion Meets Politics – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch: Where Geopolitics Meets World History – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald: Click Quality, Not Bait – The Samizdat Herald

A thank you to our Patroness: Meghan Ashley Styling