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MORNING ISSUE:
The Truth About Saint Joseph – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Be Not Afraid – Sister Christina Neumann at Catholic Stand
Ask Father: Help for a Blind Priest who wants to Learn the Traditional Latin Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Proving the Existence of the Immortal Human Soul – Nat Guyear at Catholic Stand
The Remarkable & Wide-ranging Legacy of Mother Seton – Ch. Shannon, Ph.D., at The CWR
The Foster Children of Orthodoxy – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
2021 College of Cardinals: Who Could Vote in a Future Papal Conclave – M. Mancini/CNA/CWR
Armenian Priest: Azerbaijanis Controlling Our Cities, Destroying Christian Heritage – NC Register
Catholic Coherence, Catholic Integrity – George Weigel at Ethics & Public Policy Center
What Happens When a Priest Faces an Allegation Decades Old? (Fr. Pfleger) – JD Flynn/The Pillar
In Belarus, Vatican Diplomacy Fails a Religious-freedom Test – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
5 Essential Tips For Young Adult Men To Live A Pure Life – Catholic Link
Rarely Seen Dante Divine Comedy Drawings Now Online – John Burger at Aleteia
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
If You Don’t Bother to Learn a Thing from Your Citizens Breaching Capitol, You’re a Fool – Fr. Zed
The Press I Saw During Breach of the Capitol Building are Not My Father’s Press – Fr McDonald
Watching the Chaos in Washington DC, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bishops React to Chaos at the Capitol in Statements & Tweets – NC Register
Don’t Feed the Trolls – Jane Stannus at Crisis Magazine
What Do You Wish For? – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Is Your Debate Style Passionate or . . . Poisoned? – Jennifer Fitz at Sticking The Corners

POLITICS:
Catholics: 20% of Population, 30% of Congress – Mark Pattison at Catholic News Service
Wave of Arrests in Hong Kong Targets Pro-democracy Politicians, Activists – Cthlc News Agency

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Amen – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why I Believe in Islam – Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., at Crisis Magazine
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

OBITUARY(IES)/DEATH(S):
Last Widow of a Civil War Veteran Dies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
PopeWatch: Helder Camara – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Tucson Diocese to Suspend Indoor Masses for a Month Due to Virus – CNA via The CWR
Texas Navy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

MORNING ISSUE:
I’ll See You in the Eucharist – Christina Marie Sorrentino at Radiant
Introducing the Newest Catholic Journal: The Pillar – Ed Condon at The Pillar
The Present Crisis – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Rights, Reason, & Responsibility – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
Subruit Hæc Aevi Demoliturque Prioris Robora: Iconoclasm – Dun. G. Stroik/Sacred Architecture
Why Is God So Invisible? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Pontifical Science Acad. Emails Show Vatican Hostility to Climate Change Skepticism – E. Pentin
Tough Times Give Rise to Catholic Dissidents – Alicia Connolly-Lohr at Catholic Stand
The Storming of EWTN Continues – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis, the Improvisational Pontiff – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
Chicago’s Fr. Michael Pfleger Accused of Past Child Abuse – Deacon G. Kandra/Deacon’s Bench
Can I Get an Awoman? – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine
Can We Make a Legitimate Case for the Latin Rite’s use of Latin in the Liturgy? – Fr. A. McDonald
A God Who Surprises – Erin Cain at Ignitum Today
Is Islam a Religion of Peace, or of War? – Zubair Simonson at National Catholic Register
The Unseen Elements in the Journey to Bethlehem – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Dance Floor where St. John the Baptist was Condemned to Death Discovered – Fr. Z’s Blog
There’s More to James Randi Than Meets the Eye – Angelo Stagnaro at NC Register
Merry Christmas from Guam’s New Ordinariate Community – Peter Smith at AC Society
Jim Caviezel on Ronald Reagan & Freedom – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Har Har – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Why Does the U.S. Electoral Process Breed Suspicion? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Reg
The NY Times Celebrates China’s Version of “Freedom” – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Efrain Reyes Didn’t Kill Himself – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
I Will have to be Fair . . .  – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

MORNING ISSUE:
The Catholic Renewal – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
The Legend of Pope St. Silvester I – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
On the Mystery of Time – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in Mission
This Priest is Amazing! You Need to Watch This Sermon on “The Next 4 Years? – Fr. R. Heilman
Modernity, Art, & Liturgy – Michael De Sapio at The Imaginative Conservative
Watch: Fr. Heilman’s Powerful Homily, Rebellion to Tyrants is Obedience to God – Complicit Clergy
Vatican Loot Goes Down Under – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Globalist Tony Annett Doesn’t Like It when We Pray for Protection Against Satan – Fr. Z’s Blog
One Mad Mom’s Predictions for 2021 – One Mad Mom
EWTN Accused of Racism for Firing Gloria Purvis – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
Why January 1 is the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Steve Kellmeyer at Ignitum Today
“Annus Horribilis” for the Vatican Secretariat of State, But It’s Not Over – Sandro Magister
The Gift of Faith Grew From a Tiny Mustard Seed – Betty Parquette at Catholic Stand
Vatican Says $2.3B Transferred to Australia ‘Like Science Fiction’ – Ph. Pullella/Reuters/The SMH
New Year’s Catholic Resolution – Alex Strittmatter at Catholic Stand
Surviving the Catholic Church – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Where We Are – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Don’t Know Much About Theology – Anna Abbott at NC Register
Police State – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Wikileaks Just Dumped All Their Files Online, Happy New Year! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Former Comptroller of Steubenville Diocese Sentenced for Embezzlement – Highland Cty. Press

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links in order to set aside time to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.

MORNING ISSUE:
A Great Renovation: Baltimore’s St. Philip Neri Church – Tom’s Digest
God Tells Us Not to Trust in Princes, We Should Probably Listen – G. Van Son/Catholic Stand
Towards a New Counter-Revolution – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Carl Trueman’s Cultural Tour de Force – Carl E. Olson at National Catholic Register
St. Thomas Becket, Integralist – The Josias
Duty Calls, ‘To Each One His Work’: ἐξουσία – Brother John Joseph at Ignitum Today
What Catholics Need to Know about Islam – Raymond Ibrahim at Middle East Forum
Pope Francis, How to Characterize His Pontificate? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
A Presidential Order on Civic Architecture Will Engender Creativity & Variety – D. Clayton/NLM

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links in order to set aside time to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.

MORNING ISSUE:
Evangelization: The Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist – Christina M. Sorrentino at H&PR
Is Virtual Mass Sufficient? – Nick Chui at Ignitum Today
Restoring Eucharistic Reverence in an Age of Impiety with Dr. Peter Kwasniewski – David L. Gray
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Confirmation is Not Simply Symbolic – David Schloss at Catholic Stand
15 Points of Catholic Apologetics You Should Know – Angelo Stagnaro at NC Register
The Time of Christmas – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Chinese Govt Arrests Catholic Nuns In Hong Kong – T. Justice at The Federalist
Why D.C.’S Basilica Of The National Shrine Is Worth A Visit In The New Year – C. Listi at RU
Chant Tones for Revised Te Deum – Steven Rabanal at The Acolyte’s Toolbox
Another Curiosity: 18th Century Marian Chasuble from Northern Italy – Liturgical Arts Journal
How Many Masses can a Priest Say on Sundays? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
In This, I am Decidedly Pro Trans! – Fr. Z’s Blog
I Could Watch This Every Day – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links in order to set aside time to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.

MORNING ISSUE:
The Devil’s Radio – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
The Joy of Festivity is Not the Same as the Despair of Partying – J. Craig at Those Catholic Men
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Christmas Gift; or, No News but the Good News – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
The Feast of the Holy Innocents Is About Murder, Not Immigration – Jn. Grondelski, Ph.D./NC Reg
Make America Beautiful Again – Francis Lee at Crisis Magazine
The Miraculous Christmas Flowers of St. Patrick – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
He Is With Us – Fr. Joseph Gill at Catholic Stand
Paraguay’s Congress Holds Minute of Silence to Legalized Abortion in Argentina – CNA/NC Reg
Chilling Video of Abandoned St. Peter’s Square on New Year’s Eve Day – Fr. Z’s Blog
Astronomy, Exegesis & the Star of Bethlehem – Dave Armstrong at NC Register
The New GOP – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links in order to set aside time to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.

MORNING ISSUE:
Nigerian Bishop Kidnapped, Catholics Pray for His Safety – ACI Africa/CNA/NC Register
This is War, Total, Unrestricted, Asymmetrical War; Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
New Controversy Erupts Over Plans for the Rebuilding of Notre Dame – S. Tadié at NC Register
Is Bishop Bätzing an Apostate, a Liar, or a Schismatic? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Renovation of Kalamazoo Cathedral by Duncan Stroik – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Importance of Customs & Traditions – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Left’s Goal: Destroy the Family – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
Robert Grosseteste’s Integralism – P.J. Smith at Semiduplex
Experiencing God’s Guidance in Times of Uncertainty – Bryne Moses Salvator at Ignitum Today
The Art of Altar Missals: Example from Canada – J.P. Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
What Is Truth? Relativism, Realism, The Word? – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
When Were the Gospels Written? – Jimmy Akin
Buy Our Product Bigots – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Stick a Fork in Argentina, Murder of Children Legalized: Sickening Video – Fr. Z’s Blog
Developing a Relationship with Jesus – Jeffrey Stevens at Catholic Stand
Bishop Rojas Takes Helm in San Bernardino Diocese – CNA via NC Register
Ask Father: Penance on Friday, Octave of Christmas – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Dermot Farrell as Head of Dublin Archdiocese – CNA/NC Register
Stolen Election in Pennsylvania – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
2021 EWTN Lineup Will See New Arrivals, Some Departures – CNA via NC Register
Pope Francis Strips Vatican Secretariat of State of Assets – Nicole Winfield at AP via Y! News

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links in order to set aside time to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.

MORNING ISSUE:
Holy Habits: 20 New Year’s Resolutions – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
Why did McCarrick visit the Obama/Biden White House in July 2013? – Steven O’Reilly at RLE
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Covid Vaccines & Catholic Bioethics – Jeffrey A. Mirus at Catholic Culture
St. Vianney: The Inspiring Priest – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic Stand
A Very Modern Mystic – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
The Beloved Disciple – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Pope Francis Issues Law Reorganizing Vatican Finances – CNA via NC Register
A Christmas Message from a German Soldier – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Dangerous Alliance of Rothschild & Vatican of Francis – Complicit Clergy

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links in order to set aside time to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.

MORNING ISSUE:
Rembrandt’s Holy Family & the Presentation in the Temple – Jn. Grondelski, Ph.D., at NC Register
The Blessing of Wine on the Feast of St. John the Evangelist – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Not Shocked in California – One Mag Mom
St. Francis & the Message of Christmas – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
No Man-Made Nation can Last Forever – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Bishop of Myra: The True Story of St. Nicholas – Mariella Hunt at Ignitum Today
The Catholic Case for Secession? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
The Beauty of Imperfection – Glenn Slaby at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis, Deciphering His Speech to the Curia – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
R.I.P. – Fr. Reginald Foster, O.C.D. – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Snubs Vatican Crèche – Philip Pullella at Reuters

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links to set aside time to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.

MORNING ISSUE:
Our Politician’s Communion Scandal – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
How Should Catholics Respond to Crises in the Church? – Patti M. Armstrong at NC Register
Remembering the 1920-22 Belfast Pogrom of Catholics – Kevin Rooney at Sp!ked
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Connection between Contraception & the LGBT Community – Jim Russell at The CWR
A New Master of Education Program in Catholic School Administration – David Clayton at NLM
Bad Liturgical Idea #7548023 – Fr. Z’s Blog
Jew & Greek – Glenn C. Arbery, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .
Will Xi Succeed Where Mao Failed? – R.C. Vanlandingham at Crisis Magazine

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links in order to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.

MORNING ISSUE:
Breviary Insert with New Approved Texts for the Liturgy of the Hours – Tom B. at Tom’s Digest
A New Sarum Ceremonial Manual – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
For Catholic Priests: How to Grow Your Parish – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Before & After: Blessed Sacrament in Lawton, Oklahoma & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
CTS Invites Registration of Interest in New Daily Office & Divine Worship Books – Pet. Smith/ACS
Join the Largest Catholic Bible Conference on the Planet & It’s Free! – Steve Ray at Defenders. . .
The Reason Why No Photography is Allowed in the Sistine Chapel – Rick Marshall at Mental Floss
Even in a Pandemic, Churches Like St. Agnes Remain Vital to Life in New York – Edw. Short at CJ
Rights Talk vs. Dialogue – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links in order to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.

MORNING ISSUE:
Mary Christmas! – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
The Full Meaning of the Virgin Birth – L. Jared Staudt at Building Catholic Culture
What Child Is This, the Son of Mary – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Chesterton’s Christmas – Collin Slowey at Public Discourse
History & the Holy Family – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative. . .
3 Kinds of Gifts & What They Tell Us About God – Celeste Behe at National Catholic Register
A Divine Master Plan – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Christmastime Lessons in the School of St. Joseph – Fr. Roger Landry at NC Register
The Titan Versus the Christ Child – Anita Moore, O.P., Esq., at V for Victory!

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

Note: We will be posting less links in order to improve our online security features.  We will return to robust posting on January 5.