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The Forgotten Power of Mental Prayer: 5 Steps for Defeating Habitual Sin – Devin Rose
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
25 Quick Tips to Improve Your Confession – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Video of Boy Singing to Baby Brother w/Down Syndrome Goes Viral – S. Robsdottir at Aleteia
From Homers To Heroes: Reeling Men Back To The Faith – Fr. Richard Heilman at RCM
California Deacon Expects Miracles — & Experiences Them – Jim Graves at NC Register
2 Seminarians Are Teaching Latin Chant on YouTube – Fr. E. Ross, O.P., at Catholic Exchange
How To Be More Humble — & Why It Matters So Much – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
Confession, Humiliation & Truth: The Pain in Virtue – Meredith Lindemon at Catholic Stand
Prayer To Be Detached from “Stuff” – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Healthy Parent-Child Relationships – Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D., at Those Catholic Men
Guilio Romano’s Monumental Sacristy in the Abbazia di San Benedetto – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
A New Book on Blessed Karl of Austria for Marriage Preparation – New Liturgical Movement
The Necessity of Good Works for Salvation in the Gospels – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
The Mass Reminds Us of Christ’s Return – Romano Guardini at Catholic Exchange
Vestments in Art – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
What Our Lord’s Baptism Teaches Us About Our Salvation – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange
Meditate on Christ’s Baptism, Guided by 3 Masterpieces of Art – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Loving Our Neighbor Begins in Our Hearts – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
An Introduction To A Lenten Journey w/Mother Mary – Ch. McKinney at Cath. Spiritual Direction
We Can Share in Mary’s Invincible Faith – Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
The Bountiful Blessings of Baptism – A Homily for the Baptism of the Lord – Msgr. Charles Pope
Pray, Talk, Do – Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
Two Recent Works From Pluriarte Arte Sacro – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Confirmation & Our Lord’s Baptism – Marcellino D’Ambrosio, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange

Robert Cardinal Sarah: “Catholics Can No Longer Remain Silent” – Fr. Z’s Blog
When Bishops Tell Lies – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
After Winning Life Support Legal Battle, Young British Girl Now Out of Intensive Care – NC Register
The Great & Enduring Heresy of Mohammed – Hilaire Belloc at The Catholic Thing
Diocese of Oakland Priest Says Teachings On Homosexuality Reversible – Jos. Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Book Review: The Election of Pope Francis Is Informative & Captivating—& Raises Many Questions – The CWR
G.K. Chesterton’s Historic Home in England Faces Demolition – K.V. Turley at NC Register
What Is a Day to God? A Third Theory of Creation – David Kirby at Catholic Stand
Monks at Saint Anselm College Sue Board of Trustees to Stop Secularization – uCatholic
A Time For Everything: A Time for Baby Boomers – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Christmas Isn’t Technically Over—So Here’s Some Ways To Continue Celebrating – M. Panlilio at epicPew
Louisiana Bishop Set to Advance 3 Causes of Canonization, Including 12-year-old & WWII POW – Aleteia
French Bishops Council OKs Removing Parents’ Gender from Baptism Certificates – Catholic Herald
New Ebook: Mysteries–Quantum & Theological – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
Joseph Cardinal Zen’s Open Letter to All the Other Cardinals – Fr. Z’s Blog
Three 30-Minute Ideas to Jumpstart Your 2020 Closet (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Have Jesus’ Predictions of His Coming Failed? – Mark A. McNeil at Catholic Answers Magazine
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Has The German Church Forgotten Pope Francis’s Warnings? – Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
Imprimaturs & Private Revelations – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Why Is J.K. Rowling Being Denounced? Because She Said No To A Lie – C.C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
Christmas Music of William Byrd – Roseanne Sullivan at New Liturgical Movement
Why Is There Something Instead of Nothing? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
What Soleimani’s Death Means for Middle-Eastern Christians – Jeffrey Cimmino at Crisis Magazine
Barbara Stinson Lee, Former Editor of Intermountain Catholic, Dies at 68 – Catholic News Service via Crux
The Feast of the Baptism Readings Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
God Is Both Active & Unchanging – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

Quick Link(s):
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Francisca Salesia Aviat – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Ask Father: A Priest Gave Me A Penance In Confession That Was Too Hard – Fr. Z’s Blog
Iowa Priest-Photographer Surprised by Appeal of Viral Cattle Cross Image – D. Russo at Catholic News Serv.
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Parents Beware: These New Satanic Books for Kids Are No Laughing Matter – Kathy Schiffer at NC Register
No Church for Young Men – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
“I’m Going In” – Exodus 90 Begins Monday, January 13 – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
Slap-Happy Pontiff? – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis’ 2020: Further Reform, a New Curia Constitution, McCarrick Report – Edward Pentin at NC Reg
Analysis: Why the McCarrick Report Could Be Delayed – J.D. Flynn at CNA via National Catholic Register
Things are Getting (Even) Worse for Catholics in Communist China – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Acton Institute
Cardinal Zen Begging On Knees for Catholic Church to Tackle China Persecution – Ching-Tse Cheng at TN
Chillier Relations between the Vatican & Iran, Even Before the Killing of Suleimani – Sandro Magister
A Warning & a Reminder of Grace For the Battle – Osita Onyejekwe, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Syrian Temple Suggests What Solomon’s Might Have Looked Like – John Burger at Aleteia
Becoming Holy, One Virtue at a Time – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Truth is Truth — & It’s Not Subject to a Vote – Vincent Weaver at National Catholic Register
New Ebook: Mysteries–Quantum & Theological – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
What the ‘State of the World’ Address Reveals about the State of the Church – Ch. R. Altieri at Catholic Herald
Three 30-Minute Ideas to Jumpstart Your 2020 Closet (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
96% of Biologists Confirm: Human Life Begins at Fertilization – Life News
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Pope Francis Sets Special Day To Honor, Study, Share The Bible – Carol Glatz at CNS via Crux
Shocking Report Finds Doctors Harvesting Organs From Euthanasia Victims – Life News
American Catholics Welcome President Trump’s Readiness to ’Embrace Peace’ – Christopher White at Crux
Don’t Be Fooled By Communist China’s Morality Play – Michael Sainsbury at Union of Catholic Asian News
Brazil Judge Orders Netflix To Remove Film With Gay Jesus – Associated Press via Crux
Hindu Opposition Stalls India’s Tallest Christ Statue – Catholic News Agency via Catholic Herald
As Australia Burns, Catholic Church on the Front Lines of Mourning & Relief – Elise Harris at Crux

Ask Father: Why Do Catholics Hold Their Hands Open & Turned Upward During Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Is The Vatican Keeping Bishop Scharfenberger In The Dark? – Christopher R. Altieri at Catholic Herald
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Boston College Symposium On The Priesthood “Renews” Failed Revolution of the 60s & 70s – Fr. Stravinskas
Toledo Catholic School Field Trip Skips Pre-Paid Gay Nutcracker, Gays Go Nuts – Pat. J. Reilly at First Things
The Martini Curve Revisited: What, Precisely, Was The Church 200 Years Behind? – George Weigel
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
FBI Interviewed Papal Foundation Staff About McCarrick – Ed Condon at CNA via National Catholic Register
How to Listen to God: The Oxford Group’s Two-Way Prayer – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand
Unborn Child Says: “My Body, My Self , My  Choice.” – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Three 30-Minute Ideas to Jumpstart Your 2020 Closet (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pansexual – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
New Ebook: Mysteries–Quantum & Theological – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
On Secularists Not Getting Malick’s Masterpiece – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Centurion – Mary Hathaway at Ignitum Today
Justice for Nick Sandmann — & All of Us – Patrick Reilly at National Catholic Register
A Carmelite Insight Into Framing Your New Year’s Resolutions – Fr. N. Blackwell, O. Carm., at Catholic Stan
In Defense of Marian Maximalism, Regarding Pope Francis Co-Redemptrix Comments – J. Stannus at Crisis
Post-Christendom & the Return of Paganism in the West – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
Methodists Need the Magisterium – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
A Failed Experiment In Methodist Unity – Dale M. Coulter at First Things
Brazilian Priest Suspended After Blessing Same-Sex Union – Eduardo Campos Lima at Crux
Iranian Missile Attack Stirs Fears of Erbil’s Christians – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Catholic Persecution Worse After Vatican-China Deal, Congress Finds – Matt Hadro via Catholic Herald
Planned Parenthood Should Lose Its Non-Profit Status, It Uses Our Tax $$$ to Elect Pro-Aborts – Life News
Archbishop Warda: US-Iran Tensions Threaten Iraq’s Christian Communities – C. Mares via NC Register
Iran’s Christian Minority: Officially Sanctioned But In Reality Persecuted – John Burger at Aleteia

Quick Link(s):
Oscott Rector Appointed New Bishop of Northampton – Catholic Herald
Pope Francis’ General Audience: English Summary – Vatican News

Westminster Cathedral’s Master of Music Resigns – Nick Hallett at Catholic Herald
Bishops & Bribes – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Dear Catholic Leftist Twitter: Why Abortion Is Preeminent – One Mad Mom
In Praise Of Tabloid Catholic Journalism – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Did St. Ignatius of Antioch Really Believe in Transubstantiation in the 1st Century? – Steve Ray
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Ask Father: A Sick Child & Fulfilling Mass Obligation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Was Jesus Nice? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
A New Altar by Jasper & Scheer Liturgical Art – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Three 30-Minute Ideas to Jumpstart Your 2020 Closet (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Edward Feser: Science Needs Aristotle to Explain Nature – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
The Anti-Catholic Bias Of Associated Press Writers – David F. Pierre, Jr., at TheMediaReport.com
An Invitation to Those Who are Far From Prayer – Edward Monti at Catholic Stand
The Traumatic Foundation of Gender Dysphoria – Joseph Nicolosi at Crisis Magazine
Everything You Wanted to Know About Epiphany But Were Afraid to Ask – Fr. Jos. Gill at Ignitum Today
Pope’s Early 2020 Likely To Be Dominated By Documents Rather Than Deeds – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Exalted: Off the Shelf with Sonja Corbitt – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
What Catholicism Is, & What it Isn’t – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Why Saint Thomas Aquinas Opposed Open Borders – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Mob Sets Fire To Catholic Church Serving Chilean Police – CNA via Catholic Herald
Keeping the Catholic in the Anglican – Deborah Gyapong at Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society
Philippines Rejects Same-Sex Marriage – Catholic News Agency
8 Concrete Ways Parishes Can Support Persecuted Christians – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at Aleteia
Communist China Announces New Crackdown on Religious Freedom – CNA via NC Register
“Evêque Du Dehors”: French King as Bishop in Use of Royal Chapel at Versailles, Holy Sepulcher – Can Sal

Podcast(s):
The Catholic Gentleman Podcast Ep. 1 – Sacred Music with J.J. Wright – The Catholic Gentleman

Theodore McCarrick Has Moved From Kansas Friary To St. Augustine, Florida – Catholic Herald
I Am Sad To Report I Am Resigning As COO Of EWTN News – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Pope’s Mask Falls Again – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
Why Does This Priest Support President Trump – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
When Does The Christmas Season End? – Philip Kosloski via Joan’s Rome
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Abortion Activists Torch Pro-Life Advocate’s Car Outside His Home, Threaten His Children – Life News
A Strange Split In The United Methodist Church – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
Ask Father: External Solemnities. . . Er Um. . . Hooray? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Three 30-Minute Ideas to Jumpstart Your 2020 Closet (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pregnant Actress Michelle Williams Attributes Abortion to Her Success at Golden Globes – ChurchPOP
The Prophecies Behind the Christmas Story: Of Magi & St. Matthew’s Gospel – Edward Sri at NC Register
Cardinal Newman on Epiphany – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Christians Beheaded for Christmas, The West Goes Back to Sleep – Giulio Meotti at Gatestone Institute
The Fight & Flight of The Holy Family – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
What the Bible Says (& Doesn’t Say) About Christmas – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at National Catholic Register
Renewal of Family Life – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
9 Things You Need to Know About Epiphany – Jimmy Akin at National Catholic Register
Resolutions for the Real New Year – Mark C. McCann at Catholic Stand
Texas Appeals Court Orders Continued Treatment for Gravely Ill Tinslee Lewis – CNA via NC Register
Our Gift for the Lord – Mei Quan at Ignitum Today
Special Chants for the Epiphany 2020 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Reflecting on the Christmas Season: Discipleship – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Epiphany Blessing: Chalk It Up to the Three Wise Men – Angelo Stagnaro at National Catholic Register

Quick Link(s):
CNN Settles With Covington Catholic Student Nick Sandmann – The American Catholic
Virgin Mary Statue Filmed ‘Crying’ As Hundreds Flock To See ‘Message From God’ – S. Jackson at Daily Star
Saint of the Day Quote: St. Canute Lavard – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

4 Spiritual Practices To Adopt This New Year – Jenna Kandas at epicPew
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
From The Seven Sisters Apostolate About Distraction During Prayer – Fr. Z’s Blog
Strive for a More Intense Interior Life – Luis M. Martinez at Catholic Exchange
Epiphany: Christ’s Manifestation of His Divinity – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Ignatius Critical Editions Present Great Literary Works, Reject Fad & Fashion – Paul Senz at The Catholic World Report
Mother Teresa’s Nuns Return To Her Rural Kentucky Mission – Associated Press via Crux
Benedictine Sisters In Ecuador Inaugurate Baby Drop-Off Box – CNA via The Catholic World Report
High School Founded by Former NFL Star Strives to Make Virtuous Students – Perry West at CNA via NC Register
Before & After: St. Mary of the Assumption in Lancaster, Ohio – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Pray To St. Joseph For Protection From Evil – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
The New Sisterhood: Traditional Orders Are Booming – Joanna Bogle at Catholic Herald
Mary Pondered All These Things in Her Heart – Kevin Wells at Catholic Exchange
The Booming Monasteries That Are Running Out Of Cells – Jim Graves at Catholic Herald

On the Incident Involving Pope Francis – Fr. Christopher Pietraszko at Ignitum Today
A Letter To Our Bishops – John Vrdolayk, J.D., at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
J.D. Flynn’s Defense of Vatican Is Indefensible – John Gravino at New Walden
The Menacing Calamity That Is The German Synod – Peter Jermann at Crisis Magazine
New (Catholic) Trades School Seeks To Combine Skills & Sanctity – John Burger at Aleteia
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The United Methodist Not So United Anymore – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Driving Out The Devil: What’s Behind The Exorcism Boom? – Kate Kingsbury & Andrew Chesnut at Catholic Herald
Burning Christianity: Europe’s Churches Are Under Attack – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Spectator USA
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Transgenderism Is Not Normal – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
The Intellectual Legacy Of Fr. Leonardus Lessius: Speculation, Monopoly, Subprime Mortgages. . . – NC Register
. . .In The Pursuit Of Dermot McCulloch’s Campaign To Claim St. John Henry As A Homosexual. . . – Fr. John Hunwicke
The Holy Name of Jesus – Fr. Carlos Martins, C.C., at Ignitum Today
Aborting Babies Because They’re “Gay”: Coming Soon To Communist China – Fr. Matthew Schneider, L.C.
The Magi’s Quest for the Christ Child – Nada Mazzei at Catholic Stand
Wrestler’s Nearly Fatal Car Crash Rejuvenated His Faith – Andrew Butler at Catholic News Service
Kids: Be A Mara, Not A Snyder – David Mills at The Stream
A Major Opportunity For The Pro-Life Movement – Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
Are Targeted Drone Strikes Allowed Under Just-War Theory? – Matt Hadro at CNA via NC Register
Everyday Heroes: NFL Kicker’s Friendship With Teammate Strengthens Faith – Andrew Fowler at CNS via Crux
Over 200 Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Reconsider Roe v. Wade – Matt Hadro  via NC Register
Christmas Cake, Cards, & Carols. . . How Some Christmas Traditions Began – Donal Anthony Foley at The Wanderer
Nigerian Government Are ‘Islamic Fundamentalists Without Bombs’, Says Bishop – F. Shiner via Catholic Herald
Cardinal Bo Condemns Police Brutality in Hong Kong – Christine Rousselle at CNA via NC Register
Australian Catholics Seek Prayers As Fires Continue In Four States – David Ryan & Jordan Grantham via Crux

A Picture of a Strong Bishop in the Face of Suffering – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
New Year, New Decade – Top 3 Fundraising Tips for Catholics – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Lies & Perversion – In & Out of the Catholic Church – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
A Man’s Home Is His Monastery – Jason Surmiller at Crisis Magazine
Top Ten Books of 2019 – The Catholic Book Blogger Edition – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Uncomfortable History Of Catholics & Slavery – Msgr. Owen F. Campion at Our Sunday Visitor
Why Catholics Bow Their Heads At The Name Of Jesus – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Why is Mary So Important for Catholics? – Peter Kreeft, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Catholic Case Against Impeachment – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
On Nigerian Beheadings, “Where Is The Moral Revulsion?” – Aleteia
The Magi & Other Magicians – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Discovery: 4th-Century Church Confirms Ethiopian Tradition That Christianity Arrived Early – Smithsonian
NFL Scout Takes Ride to Playoffs in Stride with His Catholic Faith – Trent Beattie at NC Register
Cardinal Sarah: Nigerians Killed By Terrorists Are ‘Martyrs’ – CNA via Catholic Herald
The Readings for Epiphany Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
Vocation Versus State Of Life – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Our Father: Praising God & Praying For Ourselves – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand

Quick Link(s):
More Nutty From A Bishop; Yes, A German Bishop – Fr. Z’s Blog
Free Traditional Liturgical Calendar For Bishops & Priests – Adfero at Rorate Cæli