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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

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The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

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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

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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

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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

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FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

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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

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The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

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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

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The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
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The Samizdat Herald can be Reached at Its’ New Location – The Samizdat Herald
FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

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MORNING ISSUE:
The Virgin of Paris & the Conversion of Paul Claudel, On Christmas Eve 1886 – R.T. Sullivan
The Only Person Ever Pre-Announced – Venerable Fulton J. Sheen at CERC
“O Emmanuel”: A Final Antiphon & More Music – Malcom Guite at The Imaginative. . .
Christmas 2020: A Little Too Authentic for My Taste – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
In a Rare Move, Catholic Nuns Set Out to Build a New Monastery – Katelyn Ferral at RNS
A Note about Old Testament Prophets & the Church’s Calendar – Fr. Z’s Blog
It’s Back to the Basics – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
The Key to the Season: The Collect for the Vigil Mass of Christmas Eve – Michel P. Foley at NLM
Preparations for the Joy of Christmas – B.J. Gonzalvo at Catholic Stand
Advent, the Annunciation & the Mérode Altarpiece – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at NC Reg
Time is Life – Thomas Tan at Ignitum Today
Home Altars Put God in His Place (of Honor) – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register
Was James the Brother of our Lord Same Person as Apostle James son of Alphaeus – Steve Ray

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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

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EVENING ISSUE:
A Late Advent Message From the Lord – Msgr. Charles E. Pope at Community in Mission
When Loved Ones Leave the Church – Christina M. Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Australia’s Church Leaders Claim Unaware of $1.7B Transferred from Vatican – Ed Pentin
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Last Hong Kong Governor: Pope ‘Badly Advised’ on China Bishops’ Pact – S. MacDonald at Crux
A Countercultural View About Women in the Church – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand
Paulist Fathers Offer “Queer” Advent Reflections – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Saint of the Day Quote: Blessed Nicholas Factor – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Forgotten History of Christian Slavery Under Islam – Fr. Seán Connolly at The CWR
Commie Christmas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Diocesan Ethicist: People May Still be Led to Refuse Vax in Good Faith – Fr. Richard Heilman
Smother Love – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Live These Final Days of Advent in the Spirit of Mary – Fr. Stan Smolenski at NC Register
Hmmm. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Francis’ Instagram Account Appears to ‘Like’ Another Model’s Racy Pic – L. Brown/NY Post

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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

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MORNING ISSUE:
A Plea for Intolerance by Venerable Fulton J. Sheen – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
Syracuse Bishop Revives Ember Days, Calls for Prayer & Fasting for Vocations – NC Register
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Cathedral of Siena: The Baptismal Font – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
If Only the Tsar Knew – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The State Will Be Transformed – Andrew Willard Jones at New Polity
Fulfillment of All Prophecies – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Celebrating Jesus’ Birthday Liturgically at Home – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
The Ongoing Incarnation: A Christmas Meditation – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
Extending Comfort & Joy to the Elderly This Christmas – Susan Klemond at NC Register
Christmas in the Trees – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
That Demon Cult Bowl Placed on St. Peter’s Altar, Where’s the Damned Bowl Now? – Fr. Zed
A Commercial or a Catholic Christmas? – Catholic Stand
Questions I Answered on Catholic Answers Live: The Nativity (Video) – Steve Ray
Note of the Doctrine of the Faith Congr. on the Morality of Using Some Anti-Covid Vax – Fr. Zed
Answering a World of Lies with the Fifth Advent Candle – Steve Smith at Catholic Stand
Senator Hawley Explains Why 74M Americans Aren’t Going to be Silent & Go Away – Steve Ray

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FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

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MORNING ISSUE:
Bishop Tells Congress: Nigerian Christians Facing ‘Calculated Genocide’ – Hadro/CNA/NC Reg
Ordinariate Parish’s E-Day Brings People Back to Catholic Faith – Jackson Perry at AC Society
Top Recommended Fundraising Goals for 2021 – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
How Aborted Children are Used in Research – Tracy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at Ntnl Catholic Register
The Democratic Party Has Been Infiltrated by Demonic Powers – Fr. Richard Heilman at RCM
A Catholic Ultimatum to the GOP – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Ordinariate Parish’s E-Day Brings People Back to Catholic Faith – Jackson Perry at AC Society

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Theopolitics can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Theopolitics
Civilization Watch can be Reached at Its’ New Location – Civilization Watch
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FŒDVS can be Reached at This Location – FŒDVS

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