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MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Some Motivation to Say the Liturgy of the Hours – Jimmy Akin
2.  Exploring a Gospel Passage that is Difficult but Rich in Blessings – Msgr. Charles E. Pope
3.  How ‘Sola Scriptura’ Keeps People from Knowing the Bible – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
4.  The Supreme Court Now Holds Fate of US in Its Hand – Sh. Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
5.  Which Mass Fulfills My Sunday Obligation? – Cathy Caridi, J.C.L., at Canon Law Made Easy
6.  The Best in Catholic Memes: Advent Edition – Nick Jones at Clarifying Catholicism
7.  All the Amazing Things about Our Lady of Guadalupe – Scott Smith, J.D.
8.  Is Saying Merry Christmas An Act Of Defiance To The Secular Left? – D. Dillon/Catholic Stand
9.  The Lone Star State Rides With Seventeen – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Can’t We Have a Canon Law that Addresses Bad Catholics & Communion – Fr. A.J. McDonald

The Catholic Wardrobe Book is Now Available! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
St. Michael’s Shrine of the True Cross in Torresdale, Pennsylvania – Liturgical Arts Journal
“What If They Don’t Come Back,” & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Is the Catholic Sex Abuse Crisis Over? A Discussion with Elizabeth Yore – Joseph Sciambra
The Multivalency of Scripture: A Contemporary Take – Erwin Susanto at Ignitum Today
The Cathedral of Siena: The Crypt – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Crisis in Masculinity: A Discussion with Eric Sammons – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. . .

ADVENT LINKS:
The Significance of Advent According to the Church – Abigail C.R. Gripshover at Catholic Stand

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn v. Cuomo. – Jane Coleman at Human Events.
Hong Kong Media Titan Jimmy Lai Jailed: He’s an Outspoken Catholic – T. Mattingly at GR

EDUCATION:
Vatican Congregation Issues New Norms for Ecclesiastical Institutions of Higher Ed. – NC Reg

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Post-Communion Prayers in the Ordinary Form of the Roman Rite: Texts & Sources – NLM

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
What Christmas List? – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
26 Patron Saints to Help You Around the Kitchen – Angelo Stagnaro at NC Register
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 TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  When Was Jesus Born? Italian Researcher Puts Christ’s Birth in December, 1 BC – Ed Pentin
2.  Do Our Pet Animals Go to Heaven? – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
3.  After the McCarrick Report, an Odd Episcopal Appointment – Phi. F. Lawler at Catholic Culture
4.  The Mass Is Under Attack, Will Francis Speak? – F.A. Grabowski at Crisis Magazine
5.  The E.U. Is Coming for Catholics – Marek Jan Chodakiewicz at Crisis Magazine
6.  Merry Christmas from Menards – Ben Butera at The American Catholic
7.  China’s Jailing of Jimmy Lai, a Catholic, Widely Condemned Except by the Vatican – The WSJ
8.  The Press Should Keep On Digging Into McCarrick – Terry Mattingly at Get Religion
9.  What Mary Wore: Tunics, Belts & Veils from Our Lady’s Closet – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register
10.  Ancient Christian Cross Found in Northern Pakistan – UCA News

Hack of Top Anti-Hacking Company Proves Online Privacy Doesn’t Exist – Fr. Mt. Schneider, L.C.
John the Baptist: An Ordinary Person with an Unpopular Message – Fr. G. Musa at Ignitum Today
Can Christians Go Woke? – Noelle Mering at TOH Blog
We Could Use 20 Million Men Like Dr. Horatio Storer & More! – The Best In Catholic Blogging
Assisi in Advent: Illuminated Frescoes & a Nurse in a Nativity Scene – C. Mares at CNA
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Books of Liturgical Interest from Os Justi Press – P Kwasniewski PhD at New Liturgical Mvmnt

ADVENT LINKS:
An Advent Invitation to Kenosis – Michele Chronister at Catholic Exchange
Advent & Penitence, Past & Present – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Watch Groups: Christians in Turkey Face Suppression, Exploitation – CNA via NC Register

EDUCATION:
How a Secular Education in Christmas Carols Prepared the Way for Faith – Sister Hodder/Plough

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Book on Child Consecration Builds on St. Louis de Montfort’s True Devotion to Mary – The CWR

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
What’s to Learn from St. Francis de Sales? – Elena Attfield at Catholic Herald
Introducing Muji Kasier & the Okaja Foundation – David L. Gray
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

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Michigan Project To Replicate Padre Pio’s Famed Hospital In Italy Is Underway – Baltimore Catholic Rev.

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Largest Church in Kansas to be Built in Romanesque Style – Clayton/New Liturgical Movement
2.  You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets – Matt Vander Vennet at epicPew
3.  “What If They Don’t Come Back?” in Powerful New Release – Carrie Kline at Ignitum Today
4.  The McCarrick Whitewash – Fr. Mark White
5.  Pope Makes Year of St. Joseph, Welcomed, after Decades of Emasculating Men – Fr. Heilman
6.  Plenary Indulgences Available Thru-out Year of St. Joseph, Starting Now: Conditions – R. Cæli
7.  The Bishop of Rome Should Excommunicate McCarrick Until He Repents – Fr. A.J. McDonald
8.  What Catholic Should Look For When Buying A Bible – Will Wright at Catholic Link
9.  Meet the Clothing Company Restoring Dignity to Adults w/Special Needs – C. Gardiner/Aleteia
10.  Advice to Evangelicals: Get Some Liturgy! – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity

Yes, December 25th is the Biblical Date of Christmas – Jason Izolt at Catholic 365
The Lay Dominicans: Anatomy of a Religious Order – Scott Davis at Catholic Stand
Why Is Anti-Catholic Amendment Still In the New Hampshire Constitution? – Inside Sources
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (& Style)! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
The Deafening Silence of Pope Francis on China’s Persecution of Catholics – Rorate Cæli
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Walter Hooper, 1931–2020 – Jacob Imam at New Polity

ADVENT LINKS:
Keeping Time: Advent Traditions – Eleanor Parker at Catholic Herald
The Immaculate Conception Explained – Elizabeth Zahorick at Clarifying Catholicism
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception: America’s Real National Day – Ch. Coulombe at Crisis
Keeping Silence in the “Cloister” of Our Hearts This Advent – Chr. M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Report: Vatican Seeks 8-year Jail Sentence for ex-Vatican Bank President – Cthlc News Agency

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Why Do You Need a Priest for Confession? – Jimmy Akin
Grace vs. Blessings – Elizabeth Ambielli at Catholic 365
Turn to Your Mother – Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
Apostolic Letter, Patris Corde, on St. Joseph – Holy See
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 TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  I Don’t Know About You, But I Am Filled with a Terrible Resolve! – Fr. Richard Heilman at RCM
2.  10 Years Jail for Praying in the Australian State of Victoria – M Rodrigues/The Catholic Weekly
3.  A Wreckovation in the 1970s – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4.  Before & After: St. Mary’s in Fennimore, Wisconsin – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
5.  How to Spark a Catholic Revival – Casey Chalk at Catholic Exchange
6.  Chaput on Biden – & Scandal – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
7.  Out Sourcing the Fraud – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  The Miracle-Attended Death of St. Ambrose as Recorded by Paulinus – Gloria Romanorum
9.  Myles Standish, the Catholic Pilgrim – Declan Leary at Crisis Magazine
10.  Israeli Man Attempts to Burn Down Jerusalem’s Historic Gethsemane Church – Mid East Eye

Book Review: ‘Sex and the Unreal City’ by Anthony Esolen – Noah Gould at Acton
Could It Be a Sin to Be a Christian? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Kathy Shaidle. – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings
Caught Doing Good – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Is the Angel of Portugal Actually Saint Michael the Archangel? – James Day at NC Register
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (& Style)! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
Christ’s Mandate Couldn’t Be Clearer — Even in a Pandemic – Donald DeMarco at NC Register
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Righteous Gentile – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
Music of the Ordinariate – with Fr. James Bradley – Sacred Music Podcast

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Top Polish Archbishop: No Such Thing as “Right to Abortion” in International Law – Do Rzeczy

THEATER/FILM/STREAMING/TV:
EWTN Spain to Launch on Feast of the Immaculate Conception – ACI Prensa via NC Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Spiritual Strategic Planning – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Who Were the Puritans? – Patrick J. Walsh at Crisis Magazine
Light & Leaven – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Australia Celebrates 10th Anniversary of St. Mary MacKillop’s Canonization – NC Register
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

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Handmade Christmas Gifts from the Monastery of Bethlehem – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Agnostic Med Student Refuses to Train for Abortion Turns Catholic – The Coming Home Net.
2.  Spiritual Warriors Have a Field Manual in ‘Slaying Dragons’ – Jos. Pronechen at NC Register
3.  What Are We Going To Do About Pope Francis? – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
4.  Pope Francis, A New Phase Upcoming – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
5.  Pope Francis Echoes Biden – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
6.  Where We Are – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7.  The Bittersweet Reason Boston Receives a Christmas Tree f/Nova Scotia Every Year – Aleteia
8.  When Politics Becomes a Religion – Fr. David Nix at Pilgrim Priest
9.  Slimed by Demons – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
10.  Covid Vaccines & Fetal Tissues: The Moral Calculus – Philip F. Lawler at Catholic Culture

Trump Rally in Georgia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (& Style)! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
There is a Need for Priestly Fraternity & Reform – Robert Klesko at National Catholic Register
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Church Must Confront, Change Old Boys’ Network Exposed in Vatican’s McCarrick Report – NJ

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Angelo Caloia, Former Vatican Banker, Found Guilty of Embezzling €55M – From Rome
Pope Francis Approves Overhaul of Vatican’s Financial Watchdog – Catholic News Agency

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Great Guidance on Critiquing Liturgical Music – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Legend of St. Nicholas in Liturgy & Art – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Lectio Divina for Advent & the Blessings of a Holy Hour 2020 – Claire Dwyer at NC Register

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
Christmas 2020 Children’s Book Picks – Kerry & Patricia Crawford at National Catholic Register

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Glorifying God in Your Body – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic Thing
Reason, Revelation, & The American Regime – Hadley P. Arkes, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
What Does it Mean to be Catholic During the Holidays? – Alex Strittmatter at Catholic Stand
From St. Nicholas to St. Stephen: Meet the Saints of Christmas – Patti M. Armstrong at NC Rgstr
The Wonder of Jesus Christ – John Kubasak at Catholic Stand
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

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Last-Minute Christmas Gift Guide 2020 – National Catholic Register

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED LINKS:
1.  December 21, Once in 800 Years, “Christmas Star”, My “What If?” Thoughts – Fr. Ric. Heilman
2.  We Could Use 20 Million Men Like Dr. Horatio Storer – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Jasper
3.  The Friars Helping to Renew the Church – Thomas Griffin at Catholic Exchange
4.  The Sacrament of Matrimony & the Restoration of the Social Order – Scott Hahn at Plough
5.  The World’s Largest Nativity Scene is in Alicante, Spain – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
6.  Discernment: The First Rule – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
7.  Augustine on Divine Illumination – Edward Feser, Ph.D.
8.  How Can Beauty & Culture Save the World? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
9.  Missa Cantata in a Medieval Church in Finland – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10.  An Original Painted Triptych from the Studio of ALBL Oberammergau – Liturgical Arts Jrnl

Salvation Requires Perseverance in Faith – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Five Advent Reflections – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in Mission
40 Years of Touching Souls via a Professional Catholic Theater Group – J. Parietti at NW Catholic
Homeless in Advent – Hand Boersma at First Things
The Sacraments: What Baptism Means to a Convert – David Schloss at Catholic Stand
How to Turn Family Meals into Precious Family Time – Bénédicte de Saint-Germain at Aleteia
Venerable Aloysius Schwartz: Modern Missionary to Korea – Michael O’Neill at NC Register

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 TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  The Real Presence of the Eucharist in the Early Church – Emily Capps at Clarifying Catholicism
2.  Major Milestones in U.S. Catholic Liturgy – Tom B. at Tom’s Digest
3.  How The Lavender Mafia Works – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
4.  Biden Has Fallen & He Can’t Get Up – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5.  Stumbling & Bumbling, Trump Team Producing Substantial Evidence of Fraud – TACatholic
6.  Video: Exorcism Against Satan & People Involved the 2020 Election – Fr. Z’s Blog
7.  Satanism is Growing in Western Societies, Says Longtime Exorcist – Sol. Tadié at NC Register
8.  Bishop’s Election in the Swiss Diocese of Chur Highlights Local Catholic Divisions – NC Rgstr
9.  The “Great Reset” – Dale Price at Dyspeptic Mutterings
10.  Cheap Grace & Negligent Clergy – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand

Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (& Style)! – Meghan Ashley Styling Catholic Fashion Blog
CNN Spiked the Hunter Biden Story – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Third Servant – Erin Cain at Ignitum Today
Yes, the Media Is Our Enemy – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Sorry, Mr. Trudeau, Christmas Isn’t Yours to Cancel – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
Bishop Gracida: Election Fraud Battle Comparable to the “Civil War” – F. Martinez at Cthlc Monitor
Why Can’t Cardinal Pell’s Media Critics Let Go? – Michael Cook at Mercatornet
The Last Pope To Use His Real Name: Pope Lando – Debra Booton McCoy at Catholic 365
Christmas Decor Ideas with Garland Greenery – Melissa at The Inspired Room
Tips & Gift Ideas for the Young Artist – John Folley
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 TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  We Were Made for This Fight – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
2.  Unexpected Surrender – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
3.  Trump on the Stolen Election – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4.  Ask Father: Traditional Eucharistic Fast f/Midnight before Christmas Midnight Mass – Fr. Zed
5.  This Painter Is Reviving Baroque Art in Rome – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
6.  Where We Are – The American Catholic
7.  Non-Christmas Movies With Christmas Scenes – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8.  Switzerland’s Catholic Bishops Lament Record Exodus from Church in 2019 – CNA via NC Reg
9.  Star Wars Holiday Special – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Analysis: Is There a Road Back for Cardinal Becciu? – Ed Condon at CNA at NC Register

3 Tips – Writing an End of the Year Appeal Letter – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Card. Pell on What He Learned from Prison: ‘The Christian Package Works’ – Ed Pentin/NC Rgstr
Secular Songs Brought Me Closer to God – Cesar R. Falcon at Catholic Stand
Did the Lying Media Cost Trump the Election? – Regis Nicholl at Crisis Magazine
Neck Scarves: Wrap Up in Color Against the Chill (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Catholic Harry Wu Reminded the World of Chinese Communist Brutality – Jim Graves at NC Reg

AMERICA’S DATE WITH DESTINY:
CNN Hates Conservative Cuban Americans – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Polish Catholic Leader to E.U.: There Can Be No Compromise on the Right to Life – CNA/NC Reg

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
On the Meaning & Theology of Advent with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers – David L. Gray
Of Preludes, Postludes, & Appreciation for Sacred Liturgy – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at CiM

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
Tradition & the Meaning of Art – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
O Come, Emmanuel – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
British Library Acquires 15th Century Psalter – Medievalists.net

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
St. Teresa of Ávila, the Patron Saint of Chess, Always Defended Her King – A. Stagnaro/NC Rgstr
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 TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Please, Leave Our Mass Alone – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
2.  Is This What Jesus Looked Like? – Spirit Daily
3.  The Suicide of a Civilization – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
4.  Why Would CBS News say that Abp. Gregory was First ‘Black’ Cardinal? – T. Mattingly at GR
5.  The Sexual Revolution Has Only Just Begun – Alexander Frank at Crisis Magazine
6.  Fr. Heilman on the Coup Attempts against President Trump – David L. Gray at DavidLGray.info
7.  Once Beloved Colorado Priest Among Newly Identified Clerical Abusers – CNA via NC Register
8.  A Scene From Hell: Planned Parenthood – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Our Sunday Visitor
9.  CNN Busted – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10.  Ad Orientem:  But, But, But, What Is There To See? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Catholic Writers, How To Avoid Being Dead Right – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
The Fraud in Michigan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Neck Scarves: Wrap Up in Color Against the Chill (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Church Leaders Who Cancel Christmas are Clinging to Govt Lies, Not Christ – C. Benton/Fdrlst

ADVENT LINKS:
Start Advent Off Right with a Christ-Centered Craft for Kids – Rachel Campos-Duffy at FN

AMERICA’S DATE WITH DESTINY:
Emergency Democrat Votes – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Puppet Masters – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

EASTERN RITE CATHOLICS:
The Midnight Office of the Byzantine Rite – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

CULTURE OF LIFE:
Five Louisiana Priests Who Died In 1873 Pandemic Up for Sainthood – Jn. Lavenburg at Crux

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
Liturgical Living for Busy Families in December – Lauren at The Contemplative Homemaker
Classic, Simple, Elegant Romanitas in New Vestment Work – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

SCRIPTURE:
The End of the Story – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today

ART/PIC/EDITORIAL CARTOON/MEME(S):
A Look into Heaven’s Stained Glass Windows – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand

ECONOMICS:
How Catholics Can Use Power of Finance As Tool, Test, & Testament to Jesus – P Jesserer Smith

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
What Has Gone Wrong? On the Collapse of Public Life – James Kalb at The Catholic World Report
Beer Bread, Cooking Club & Feasts with Father – Alexandra Greeley at NC Register
Don’t Let Your Suffering Go to Waste – Marge Fenelon at National Catholic Register
76 Franciscan Nuns Test Positive at Monastery in Germany – Associated Press
Catholic Aid Is Helping Returned African Migrants Counter Hunger, Covid – T. Karombo at RU
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

EXTRA NEWS LINK(S):
Christmas Gift Ideas for Every Catholic on Your List – Tom Perna
Nine New Priests Named in Colorado Sex Abuse Report – Colleen Slevin at Associated Press

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Meet Philip Rivers’ Wife, Tiffany, the Matriarch of Their 11-person Family – J Hendricks/NYP
2.  ‘We Want God,’ Oregon Protesters Say, Demanding Expanded Church Attendance – Crux
3.  PopeWatch: Contempt – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4.  Fr. Rutler Denies Assault Allegation – Jonah McKeown at Catholic News Agency
5.  The Arrival of an American Cromwell – Charles A. Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
6.  Will These Catholic Lawyers Stop the Steal? – Michael Warren Davis at Crisis Magazine
7.  Francis Cancels Traditional Veneration – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
8.  The Beautiful Spiritual Traditions Behind the Aran Sweater – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
9.  New Romanesque Tabernacle & Sanctuary Lamp by Granda Liturgical Arts – L. Viar at LAJ
10.  The 2020 Catholic Gentleman Gift List – Sam Guzman at The Catholic Gentleman

Pope Francis Entrusts Bishop Michael W. Fisher with Troubled See of Buffalo, NY – Ch. Altieri/CH
Covid-19 Vaccines & Catholic Ethics – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
George Cardinal Pell’s Prison Journal Is an Engaging Read – Joan Frawley Desmond/NC Register
The Multivalency of Scripture: The Postmodern Rejection of Modernity, Part II – E. Susanto at IT
Viva Cristo Rey! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Neck Scarves: Wrap Up in Color Against the Chill (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pope ‘Confident’ We Will Reach Goal of Shared Eucharist with Orthodox – K.N. Hattrup at Aleteia

ADVENT LINKS:
St. Thérèse of Lisieux 1st Confession: St. Thérèse Quotes & Guide to Confession – S Smith JD
Five Advent Reflections – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in Mission
Making & Meditating on an Advent Wreath – Debbie Loo at Ignitum Today

AMERICA’S DATE WITH DESTINY:
Voter Integrity Project: Findings & Conclusions – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

POLITICS:
What’s Wrong With the 1619 Project? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

SECULAR LINKS:
The American Proposition after the Catholic Moment – James M. Patterson at Law & Liberty

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Love of the World Fuels Fear of Death – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in Mission
Purchase Olive Wood from Bethlehem to Help Christians this Christmas – Steve Ray
St. Francis of Assisi Frescoes, Baddesley Clinton, England: The Chancel Arch – D. Clayton at NLM
Words, the Blind Man, & the Road to Bethlehem – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
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 TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  Light and Leaven: Off the Shelf with Bishop Joseph E. Strickland – Pt. Socks at Catholic Stand
2.  The Meaning of the St. Andrew Christmas Novena – R.G. Wieczorek at ChristmasNovena.com
3.  How to Escape the Influence of Bad Bishops – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
4.  The Continuing Scandal of the McCarrick Doctrine: Cardinal Gregory – Fr. J. Pokorsky at CC
5.  Two Things to Do When Shepherds Don’t Shepherd – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at TOH Blog
6.  Love Liturgical Dance, Then the Solemn Sung High Mass in the OF is for You – Fr. A. McDonald
7.  Pell Surprised by ‘Technicolor Criminality’ of Vatican Financial Scandals – Cthlc News Agency
8.  AP Exclusive: Cardinal Pell on the Vatican & Vindication – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press
9.  A Crisis of Crèches – Michael Yost at Crisis Magazine
10.  Appointment of New Bishops, Beijing Clobbers Rome; Fujian Case – Sandro Magister

Biden & US Bishops: Compromise Crafted by ‘Uncle Ted’ McCarrick Still in Place – Get Rlgn
Six Famous Carmelite Saints – Mariella Hunt at Ignitum Today
Five Thoughts on ‘Brooklyn Diocese v. Cuomo’ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at NC Register
Neck Scarves: Wrap Up in Color Against the Chill (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Mark’s Urgency in the Gospel: A Look at Year B – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at NC Register

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM:
Catholic Churches Suppressed & Secularized Nationwide in China – Shen Xinran at Bitter Winter

AMERICA’S DATE WITH DESTINY:
Anomalies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Voter Suppression – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
First Freedom Under Siege – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

LITURGY & RUBRICS:
The Use (Or Not) of Lace in Penitential Times – Liturgical Arts Journal

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
On the Status of Minor Orders & the Subdiaconate – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Lit Mov
March for Life Gears Up for Pandemic Conditions – Catholic News Agency
Tear the Heavens & Come Down – Fr. Gerald Musa at Ignitum Today
Blessed Carlo Acutis & the Internet – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register
Choices We Make – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
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):
Forty-Three Priests Dead In Italy’s Second Viral Wave – Hannah Brockhaus at Cthlc News Agency

MORNING ISSUE TOP-10 VISITED NEWS LINKS:
1.  New Biography of St. Thomas Becket Dispels Myths with Serious Scholarship – Cth Wrld Rep
2.  A New Opportunity to Challenge the Triumph of McCarrick Catholicism – Dr. Gregory Popcak
3.  Detroit Priest Says Removal Part of “Cover-Up” – David Kilby at Catholic Herald
4.  Communion on the Floor & the Trinity of Disorientation – Robert R. Reilly, Ph.D., at The CWR
5.  Reopen the Churches—Or Our Lady Will – Jane Stannus at Crisis Magazine
6.  “Sidney Powell is Asking for Prayer. Calling all Prayer Warriors” – F. Martinez/Catholic Monitor
7.  Mass Schedules. . . Then & Now – Fr. Z’s Blog
8.  Liturgical Tweaking in Italy: Rearranging the Deck Chairs on the Titanic – Fr. Z’s Blog
9.  Parody: Cardinal-Designate Hopes for Dialogue with President-Presumptive – Undrg. Thomist
10.  Carlo Acutis Rushed to Sainthood While Others Wait Centuries for the Honor – Ma Linge/NYP

Neck Scarves: Wrap Up in Color Against the Chill (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Good News: “Key” Available for Scanlon’s “Latin Grammar” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Proposed Changes After the McCarrick Report – Alicia Connolly-Lohr at Catholic Stand
Wilton Gregory, Biden’s Kind of Bishop – George Neumayr at The American Spectator

VATICAN FINANCIAL SCANDAL:
Swiss Court Orders Full Access to Records for Vatican Financial Investigation – Ed Condon/CWR

AMERICA’S DATE WITH DESTINY:
Is It Time to Exorcize the Democrat Party? – Fr. Z’s Blog
President Elect Biden? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Frei & Barnes: Legal Battles Over the Election – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

ORDINARIATE CATHOLICS:
Scotland’s Ordinariate Advances New Tartan – Peter Jesserer Smith at ACS Blog
The Construction of the Ordinariate Calendar – Steven Rabanal at The Acolyte’s Toolbox
St. Peter’s Rambler: 1st Sunday of Advent – Jackson Perry at Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Blog

LITERATURE & BOOK REVIEW(S):
New History of Catholics in U.S. Full of Scholarship, Insight, Humor – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D./CWR
November Books – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

SECULAR LINKS:
Pope Francis Creates 13 New Cardinals in Bizarre Covid-Compliant Ceremony – Breitbart

BONUS NEWS LINKS:
Zenit News Agency Plans to Suspend Operations – John Burger at Aleteia
The Cross, the Crescent, or the Swastika? – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
The Grace of Discernment – Msgr. Stephen Rossetti at Catholic Exorcism
Becoming a Christian — How Does That Happen? – Regis Martin at National Catholic Register
An Important Apostolate: Seven Sisters – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Encyclicals Became a Mini-industry – Melanie McDonagh at Catholic Herald
TOH Christmas Gift Guide – Noelle Mering at Theology of Home
The Eucharist Is the Body, Blood of Christ – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
This Advent Prepare a Way for Him in Your Heart – Charlette Mills at Catholic Stand
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

OTHER NEWS LINK(S):
Mujahid Targeted Catholic Youth Group in Vienna – Kronen Zeitung via Gates of Vienna
Lego Releases 9,000-piece Colosseum Building Set, Its ‘Largest to Date’ – Daniel Payne at JTN