Big Pulpit

A Tale of Two Cardinals — One Past, One Present – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register
Is U.S. Orthodoxy Going Pro-Gay? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
I Still Have Hope That Christ Will Bring My Kids Back to the Faith – Maggie Green at Catholic Exchange
The Angel Who Ordered an Emergency Baptism – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Decade In Review: The Destruction Of The Family – Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D., & Robert P. George, Ph.D.
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cardinal Müller: Church Crisis Comes From Abandoning God, Adapting to Culture – CNA via NC Register
No-Fault Divorce, Standing for Justice: Parish Priest & Divorce – Bai MacFarlane at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Saint Thomas Becket Vs. The Demon – Fr. Carlos Martins at Ignitum Today
Pope Francis Apologizes For Losing Patience With Pilgrim In Viral Video – Courtney Mares at NC Register
In Transit at the Airport of Life’s Journey – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand
Why “Mother of God” is Mary’s Most Important Title – Matthew Leonard
Family, Memory, Power – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Diocese Of Providence Challenges Rhode Island Statute Of Limitations Expansion – CNA via The Cath. World Report
China in Hong Kong: Why ‘the First Freedom’ Will Be the First to Disappear – Thomas F. Farr at NC Register
New Communist Chinese Law Will Require Churches To Promote “The Values Of Socialism” – Jn. Burger at Aleteia
St. John the Evangelist, Poet of the Word and of the Deification of Believers – Roseanne T. Sullivan at Catholic. . .
Catholic Relief Services Prepares For Busy 2020 In Africa – Crux

Extraordinary Public Display Of Turin Shroud In 2020 – Robin Gomes at Vatican News
Be Victorious in the New Year With a Spiritual Plan – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Cath. Exchange
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
More Big Ego Blocking: Pervert Fr. Jim Sichko, Lexington Bishop Stowe’s Priest – One Mad Mom
Ask Father: Deacons In The Novus Ordo – Fr. Z’s Blog
Shrouded In Darkness: Twitter Descent – Matthew Schmitz at First Things
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Meghan Ashley Styling
Ask Father: Are “Novus Ordo” Ordinations Truly Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Rise Of Skywalker Fails – Jake Meador at First Things
Liturgical Hangovers – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Requiescat in Pace: Notable Departures of A.D. 2019 – Register Staff at National Catholic Register
The Resolution to End All Resolutions – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
The Year of the Philosopher? – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine
An Unexpected Journey with the Holy Family – Betty Parquette at Catholic Stand
“Christ’s Life Is A Demand”: The Courage Of Endurance In A Hidden Life – Th. S. Hibbs, Ph.D.
Book Review: Pope Francis, The Legacy of Vatican II – M. Miller, Ph.D., at Homiletic & Pastoral Rev.
The Disorder At The Toronto Catholic District School Board – Toronto Catholic Witness
Abortion Was the Leading Cause of Death Worldwide in 2019, Killing 42 Million People – Life News
Scientists Digitally Recreate Hagia Sophia Acoustics – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
The Diversity of the ‘Catholic Vote’ & What It Could Mean in 2020 – Lauretta Brown at NC Register
The Catholic Faith Can Shape Science Fiction – W.L. Patenaude at Catholic Exchange
It’s Time to Talk About Postpartum – Allison Auth at Crisis Magazine
Suicide Is On The Rise, What Can The Catholic Church Do To Help? – CNA via The Cath. World Report

Tweet(s):
Distraught Woman Grabs Pope Francis’ Hand & Pleads, What Did She Say? – Fr. Z’s Blog
St. Mary’s Aiken Says Baby Jesus Stolen From Outdoor Nativity Scene – Augusta 12WRDW

The Revolution of Pope Francis Doesn’t Even Spare Our Lady; Here’s What He Would Make of Her – S. Magister
Insight From Fr. Longenecker About A Devious Tweet By A Priest, Wherein Fr. Z Also Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Co-Redemtrix Idea “Foolishness”? Here Is Another View – Fr. Regis Scanlon, O.F.M. Cap.
Nigerian Diocesan Spokesman: Bridal Party Beheaded En Route To Wedding – Peter A. Dada at CNS via Crux
The Coming Oppression Of Christians – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Meghan Ashley Styling
Cries Of “Hate Speech” Thrown At Catholics At Toronto Catholic School Board Meeting – Toronto Cath. Witness
The Science of Miracles – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Shameless Popery
Sex, Money, Power: Bishop Bransfield Of Wheeling, West Virginia – Rod Dreher at The American. . .
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Ask Father: Were Jesus, Mary, & Joseph “Refugees”? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
The English Patrimony is for Catholics of Methodist Heritage Too – Sh. Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Babe Ruth’s Catholic Long Home Run – Daniel Demers at Catholic Stand
Russian Orthodox Church Cuts Ties With Alexandria Patriarch – Vladimir Isachenkov at AP via Crux
Ask Father: Too Much Water Mixed With The Wine In The Chalice, Valid? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Just How Different are the Old & New Liturgical Calendars at Christmas & New Years? – B. Williams at Liturgy Guy
New Italian Missal Argle-Bargle Translation Of Latin – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Rethinking Sex & Marriage In Light Of Catholic Teaching – Theresa Zoe Williams at epicPew
No, Cardinal Marx, the Church Cannot Bless Same-Sex Couples – Eduardo J. Echeverria, Ph.D., S.T.L., at TCT
2019: Our Year In Film & Television – Various at First Things
The Solemnity of Mary Mother of God Readings Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
2019: Our Year In Books – Various at First Things
Are American Monarchists Dreamers? – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
The Eucharist Foretold: Off the Shelf With Mike Aquilina – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Cathedral Rector: Notre Dame is Still At Risk of Destruction – Christine Rousselle at CNA via NC Register
Christ Within Us – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

Quick Link(s):
7 Unusual Ways To Start Your New Year Right – Theresa Zoe Williams at epicPew
Christmas 2019 Photopost – New Liturgical Movement

Video(s):
Myths of the Enlightenment – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Church Must Deal With ‘Fear Factor’ Keeping Bad Bishops In Power – Charles Collins at Crux
Cardinal Sodano Deserves A Millstone – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Vatican’s Pachamama Christmas – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Cardinal Müller Offers a Consolation of Theology – Fr. Paul Scalia at National Catholic Register
A Trojan Horse In The Pontifical Biblical Commission – Fr. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D., at TCT
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Meghan Ashley Styling
Have Yourself A Very Merry English Christmas – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Faith & Culture
On the Value of Silence before the Great Mystery of the Incarnation – Msgr. Charles Pope
Why Catholicism’s Two Traumas Of The 2010s Didn’t Draw The Same Attention – John L. Allen, Jr.
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
How Long Should We Celebrate the Christmas Season? – J. Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Neither Christ’s Family Nor Our Families Are Perfect – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Marx Speaks on Same-Sex Blessings in New Interview – CNA via National Catholic Register
A Defense Of The Virgin Birth Against A “Bible-Bashing” Atheist – The Catholic World Report
Hong Kong Conspicuous By Absence From List Of Pope’s Christmas Concerns – Elise Harris at Crux
A Review of ‘Catholic Young Adults: The Musical’ – Susanna Spencer at National Catholic Register
The Vatican-Centurion Global Financial Scandal: Explainer – CNA via The Catholic World Report
Tassels On Dalmatics & Tunics, Some Historical & Stylistic Considerations – Liturgical Arts Journal
New Year Resolution – Love & Surrender to God’s Will – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
Let’s Talk About Money – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Understanding the Vatican’s Document on Gender Theory & Education – Homiletic & Pastoral Review
The Argument To A First Principle Of Order – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
How The Family Is An “Apostolate” In The Church – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Christians Cling to Christmas Hope Amid Turkish Threat & a Fading ISIS – Peter Jesserer Smith
Supporting Iraq Is A Just & Merciful Cause – Kathryn Jean Lopez at Our Sunday Visitor
Pakistan: “Saving One Christian Girl Suffering Persecution Will Help Others” – Vatican News

Quick Link(s):
6 Fun Ways to Celebrate Christmas Until The Baptism of Jesus, In One Infographic – ChurchPOP
What Kind of Music Did Abraham Listen To? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Large Statues Help Spread the Faith, Says Indiana Pastor – Jim Graves at National Catholic Register

Video(s):
With The Slovak Underground Church – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative

Podcast(s):
New Books In The Bible? – Domenico Bettinelli at JimmyAkin.com

Holy & Faithful Priests Make Holy & Faithful Parishes – Justin McClain at National Catholic Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
7 Things The Bible Never Said About The Nativity – Rachel Padilla at epicPew
Muslim Woman Who Fled To U.S. From Asia Converts To Catholicism – Charita Goshay at AP via Crux
Have You Been Praying For A Sign? Here’s What You Should Know – Fr. George Elliott at uCatholic
Medical Discoveries On Pregnancy May Shed Light On Mary As Mother Of God – Ch. C. Camosy at Crux
You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets – Matt Vander Vennett at epicPew
Renewing Intimacy in Marriage – Peter C. Kleponis, Ph.D., at Those Catholic Men
St. Augustine, Patient Husband Led Long-Searching Christian To Catholicism – Ma. Farrow at The CWR
The Mathematics of the 12 Days of Christmas – Jimmy Akin at JimmyAkin.com
Preparing to Receive Christ In The Eucharist – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
Consecration to Saint Joseph – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Salvation: What It Is & What It Isn’t – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
Why Do We Think of Christ’s Birth As a Nighttime Event? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
How the Birth of Christ Reverses the Story of Eden – Stephen Beale at Catholic Exchange
Biblical Teaching On Marriage & Family: A Homily For The Feast Of The Holy Family – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Gavin Ashenden, Queen Elizabeth’s Chaplain, Converted To Catholicism – Jm. Baresel at The CWR
Missionary Renewal in France Harkens Back to Long Legacy of Evangelization – S. Tadié at NC Register
A Sister’s Secret Formula For Joy – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Timeless Christmas Wisdom From Venerable Fulton Sheen – Melissa Guerrero at epicPew
What is the Meaning of the Star of Bethlehem? Typology of the New Ark & Christmas – Scott Smith, Ph.D.
The Church That Stands At The Spot Of Christ’s Birth – Fr. Seán Connolly at The Catholic World Report
Rejoicing in Christmas: How to Celebrate Fully the 12 Days – C. Dwyer at National Catholic  Register
God Chose to Become Man & Make His Home Within Us – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Professor John Cuddeback: Farming is a ‘Gift From the Lord’ – A. Greeley at National Catholic Register
Red Pontifical Set from Faenza-Modigliana (1700-1750) – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Science Is A Way To Know God Better, Author Stacy Trasancos Says – Charles C. Camosy at Crux
Fear, Faith, & Surrender – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
Gerard Manley Hopkins & the Grandeur of God – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
Missouri Priest Finds Beauty In The ‘King Of Instruments,’ The Organ – Jay Nies at CNS via Crux
All True Art is Incarnational – Matt D’Antuono at National Catholic Register
A Religion Abounding in Revelations – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Gold Mass Helps Spread Message That Faith & Science Are Compatible – Natalie Hoefer at CNS via Crux
Ten Beautiful Gifts of the Christmas Octave – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
The Best of Christmas Poetry: A Festive Garland of Verse – Joseph Pearce at The Catholic World Report
Do You Believe? – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Christmas & the Gift of Heavenly Peace – Fr. Charles Fox at The Catholic World Report

Science Answers the Biggest Pro-Abortion Argument – Brianna Huddleston at Catholic Stand
The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God – Meghan Ashley Styling
Great News! Cardinal Cupich Approved Constitutions Of Canons Of St. John Cantius, Chicago – Z
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Gospel Of Cardinal Dolan – Dad29
Ask Father: What’s Up With Pope Francis’ 2019 Christmas Address To The Roman Curia? – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Does Cardinal Sodano’s Departure Mean? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Amazonian & Pachamama Skúbala In Annual Vatican Christmas Concert, Video – Fr. Z’s Blog
Meeting the Protestant Challenge: Off the Shelf with Karlo Broussard –  Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Mary as Co-Redemptrix: God’s Foolishness – Christopher J. Malloy, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
When Does Christmas Actually End? It’s Not December 26 – ChurchPOP
Peter Kreeft’s Philosophy in Focus – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
Is the Massacre of the Holy Innocents Historical? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Beating the Demon of Pornography – Rob Marco at Catholic Stand
Report Says McCarrick Fund Gave More Than $600,000 To Clerics, Two Popes – Rhina Guidos at Crux
When Was Jesus Born? – Foxfier at The American Catholic
The Well-Fought Fight – George Weigel at Crisis Magazine
Christmas Eve Carolers Gathered for Cardinal Pell at Melbourne Prison – Ed Condon at NC Register
Harry Potter Author Vilified For Saying That Biological Sex Can’t Change – Fr. Z’s Blog
Netflix’s ‘Gay Jesus’ Creators Attacked With Firebomb in Brazil – ChurchPOP
Christmas In A Cage – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
The Mystery of the Star of Bethlehem – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
The Materialism of Christmas – Archbishop José Horacio Gómez at Crisis Magazine
The Birth of Christ: The Invasion of Time by Eternity – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Viktor Orbán, Defender of the Faith – Fr. Benedict Kiely at Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis’ Christmas Urbi et Orbi Message 2019 – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
100 Gallons of Holy Water Blesses Town Via Crop Dusting Plane in Louisiana – ChurchPOP
Thoughts from the Secretary’s Desk – Suellen Brewster at Catholic Stand
The Readings for Holy Family Sunday Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
Christmas Wishes with St. Francis of Assisi – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
In Newly-Released ISIS Video, 11 Christians Are Killed in Nigeria – CNA via National Catholic Register
God Was Emmanuel to Outcast Christian Parents: A Christmas Story – Loreto Xavier at Catholic Stand
In Christmas Message, British PM Vows to Defend Persecuted Christians – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Holy Family Refugees – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
New Record — More Than Half of State Capitols Feature Nativity Scenes – Jos. Pronechen at NC Register
God With Us – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Dana Gioia, Cultural Renovation & the Catholic Writer Today – K.V. Turley at NC Register
Persecuted & Forgotten? Defending Defenseless Christians – Ines A. Murzaku at The Catholic Thing

Quick Link(s):
L.A. Archdiocese Not As Skeptical About Guadalupe Apparitions – LA Times via California Catholic Daily
Saint of the Day Quote: Saint Domnio – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Tweet(s):
Irish Priest Rides Scooter For Christmas Eve Mass Recessional in Viral Video – ChurchPOP

Video(s):
Can a Catholic Actually Get a Divorce? Here’s the Truth, According to Church Teaching – ChurchPOP

Podcast(s):
Spiritual Warfare & Discernment Of Spirits – Divine Intimacy Radio via Catholic Spiritual Direction
Musical Treasures of the Mozarabic Rite – New Episode with Jim Monti – New Liturgical Movement

Pope Francis Curial Christmas Address: Christendom No Longer Exists – Rocco Palmo at Whispers in the Loggia
Should The Church Be Saving Souls Or Saving Society? – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Co-Redemptrix? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Ask Father: Altar Boy Notices Priest Skipped The Consecration Of The Precious Blood – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Is J.K. Rowling Being Denounced? Because She Said No To A Lie – Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
I’m Glad for Plaid! (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
My Top-12 Christmas Films – Sister Helena Burns, F.S.P., at The Toronto Catholic Register
Ask Father: Irritating Fundraisers During Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Other Modern: Christ The King Church (Kristus Konungen) In Gothenburg, Sweden – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Being Single: State Of Life, Vocation, Or Both? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
City Is Violating First Amendment By Banning Nativity Display, Firm Says – CNS via Crux
Pope Francis Sets Term Of Office For Dean Of College Of Cardinals – Cindy Wooden at Catholic News Service
Garum Watch! Ancient Factory Found In Israel – Fr. Z’s Blog
Arizona Women Shower ‘Marys’ In Need With Gifts For Their Unborn Children – Ambria Hammel at CNS via Crux
A County In Henan Banishes Ten Commandments From Churches – Han Sheng at Bitter Winter
Knights Continue Humanitarian Efforts To Help Dioceses Provide Aid To Migrants – Rhina Guidos at CNS via Crux
The ‘Nursery Of Heaven’ Is A New Catholic Resource For Grieving Parents – Anna O’Neil at Aleteia
At Year’s End, Humanitarian Aid For Migrants Moves Across Border – Rhina Guidos at CNS via Crux

Video(s):
ANTIFA Attacks Children’s Nativity, Journalists & A Kid’s Sad – Vlad Tepes

Podcast(s):
What The Catholic Church Teaches About Divorce & Annulments – uCatholic

Exchanging Bad Habits For Good Habits – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Shalom & the Sharp Ironies Of Christmas – Lilia Borlongan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
Are You Looking For Peace? Say The Rosary – Russell Shaw at Our Sunday Visitor
If I Pray When I Don’t Feel Like It, Is It Really Prayer? St. Josemaria Escriva Answers – uCatholic
Raising A Family Well Entails Discerning The Family Culture You Want To Create – NC Register
This Filipina Nun’s Legacy Continues Through The Order Of Nuns She Established – Aleteia
The Joy & Hope Of Waiting In Advent – Susanna Spencer at National Catholic Register
WDTPRS – 22 December – O Oriens: “O Dawn Of The East” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Rallying To Aid Refugees In Uganda & Lebanon – Susan Klemond at National Catholic Register
Early Medieval Reliquaries In Switzerland – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Meet The Miracle Boy Saved By Fulton Sheen’s Prayers – Joseph Pronechen at NC Register
Custom Gammarelli Vestment With Baroque Coat-Of-Arms – JP Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Ask Father: A Blessing For Guns – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Surprising Works Of Art In Peru’s Cuzco Cathedral – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
A “Carol” For The Ages – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Artifact Collection Offers Fascinating Look At Papal History – Jerri Donohue at NC Register
Why Is St. Anthony Of Padua Depicted Holding The Child Jesus? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Ask Father: Frustrated By A Lack Of Reverence, Liturgical Discipline, Am I In The Right Church? – Fr. Z
CDF Official: Anthropology & Scripture Document Is Not ‘Open’ To Same-Sex Unions – CNA via NC Reg
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Will Everyone Be Saved? Our Hope & Faith – Bob Drury at Catholic Stand
Changes At Houston’s University Of St. Thomas Leave Some Doubtful – CNA via The Cath. World Report
Former Anglican Bishop Gavin Ashenden: Fighting The ‘Anti-Christian Program’ – A. Murphy at NC Reg
A Tribute To Father Rutler – Crisis Magazine
New Work Of Apologetics Explains Why The Bible Is A Catholic Book – P. Senz at The Cath. World Report
Fifty Years On – Fr. George W. Rutler, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
A Hidden Life: The Story Of A Marriage – Nathaniel Peters, Ph.D., at First Things
What St. Joseph Teaches Us About the Last Days Of Advent – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange
Byzantine Advent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
HHS Rule Again Allows Religious Adoption Agencies To Serve In Face Of LGBT Demands – CNA via The CWR
Reform, Not Twitter, Is What The Church Needs – Peachy Keenan at The American Mind
Letting God In: 4th Sunday Of Advent Readings Explained – John Bergsma, Ph.D., at The Sacred Page
Pray The Rosary At Christmas Time – Russell Shaw at Catholic Exchange
You, Unique – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Advent: Repent & Listen To The Voice Of God – Meredith Lindemon at Catholic Stand
Pro-Life, Pro-Mother – Allison Auth at Crisis Magazine

Cardinal Pell’s Christmas In Prison – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
I Am Sorry, Mom – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Pontifical Biblical Commission Re-evaluating Homosexuality, Coordination w/Germans – Jn. Gravino
Michelle Wolf Blasphemously Declares Her Abortion Made Her Feel As “Powerful” As “God” – ChPOP
An Open Letter To President Trump – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
The Well-Fought Fight – George Weigel at The Catholic World Report
Ask Father: Peter’s Pence These Days, Alternatives? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Fruits Of Fatima – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
The Three Wise Men: History Or Myth? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Stream
The Great Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Pontifical Biblical Commission Asks, “What Is Man?” – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Priests Respond To Archbishop Paglia: ‘Accompaniment Isn’t Directionless’ – Catholic Herald
The Cascina San Benedetto Vision – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Martyrs Of The English Reformation – Joseph Pearce at Faith & Culture
Fasting, Ember Days & Reparation Of Sins – Derya Little at National Catholic Register
Students Discover Beauty Of Gregorian Chant – Marilyn Rodrigues at The Catholic Weekly
Gaudete Sunday & Rorate Mass Photopost 2019 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Baylor Professor Assesses The Main Factors in Christian Persecution – Edward Pentin at NC Register
St. Perpetua, Mystic Warrior – Julie Onderko at Catholic Exchange
It’s Time To Ban Pornography – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Are You Missing The Opportunity To Adore Him? – Will Wright at uCatholic
Mexico President Opposes Bill To End Church-State Separation – Peter Orsi at AP via Crux
Advent: The Other Penitential Season – Anna Abbott at National Catholic Register
Justices Could Limit Job Bias Lawsuits Against Churches – Mark Sherman at AP via Crux

Tweet(s):
Info Vaticana Reports That The Vatican Wants To Revive The View On Homosexuality – Hilary White

Editorial Cartoon(s):
Michelle Wolf’s Abortion Blasphemy – Pat Cross at National Catholic Register

Quick Link(s):
Why Christ Came 2000 Years Ago – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Video(s):
Watch: Pope Francis Celebrates His 83rd Birthday – uCatholic

A Buttigieg Hallmark Christmas – Robert R. Reilly at The Catholic World Report
If Only She Had Been Allowed To Go To Woodstock – One Mad Mom
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Vatican’s Financial Bait-&-Switch – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Tribunal Psychologist: “I Could Conceivably Make A Case For Any Marriage Being Null” – Leila Miller
The Confusion About St. Joseph’s “Doubt” – Joseph Sciambra at Sons of St. Joseph
Was Jesus Really Born At That Place In Bethlehem – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
“We Can’t Deny Communion! We Mustn’t ‘Politicize’ The Eucharist!” False Argument – Fr. Z’s Blog
It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Krampus – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
The O’Antiphons: Learn Them & Pray Them – Will Wright at Catholic Link
The Anti-Parents – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Quo Vadis, Europa? – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
Growth Stages In Our Relationship With God – Deacon John Bacon at Catholic Stand
The Fight For Traditional Marriage Isn’t Over – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella, J.D.L., J.D., at Crisis Magazine
Our Lady Of Walsingham & The Spirit Of Christmas – Fr. Benedict Kiely at Faith & Culture
Politicizing The Eucharist? – Randal B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Christ’s Love Can Heal Low Mass Attendance – Fr. Tim McCauley at Catholic Exchange
The Change To The ‘Pontifical Secret’ Does Less Than It Appears To Do – Ch. R. Altieri at Catholic Herald
French Philosopher Documents Deadly Persecution Of Nigerian Christians – John Burger at Aleteia
Action On Pontifical Secrecy Praised, But US Catholics Still Waiting On Theodore McCarrick – J.D. Flynn
The Prayer Of Azariah & Our Need To Thank God – Paul Kniaz at Catholic Stand
Happy Birthday Pope Francis – Vatican News
Ending Pontifical Secret A Milestone, But There’s Accountability Beyond Law – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
The History & Evolution Of The Nativity Creche – Christine Warner at Napa Institute
Living Through The Joyful Mysteries – Birgit Jones at Ignitum Today

Quick Link(s):
A Rare Sight: The Silver Chasuble – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Breakfast With The Bishop: Only For English Hellenists – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
10 Catholic Gifts For Babies & Toddlers – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Cardinal Newman’s Translation Of The Church’s Advent Hymn – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
12 Missionaries Who Will Inspire You – Thomas Belleil at Aleteia
Pope Francis Turns 83 – Vatican News

“The Veil Removed”: Powerful Film Reveals How Heaven Miraculously Joins Earth At Mass – ChurchPOP
The Best Spiritual Books Of 2019 – Francis Phillips at Catholic Herald
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Single Factor That Endangers Our Society’s Future – Philip Lawler at Catholic Culture
Support For Fr. Joseph Illo, Fr. Z Rants About Denial Of Communion – Fr. Z’s Blog
Catholic Church Sex Abuse Victims Are Suing Pope Francis – Susan Edelman & E. Bowden at New York Post
I Convinced A Satanist To Come To Mass, Now He’s Becoming Catholic, A Great Conversion Story – ChrchPOP
Catholic Dating Gets A Makeover – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
God’s Money Doing The Devil’s Work – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
The Crucifixion Of Peter By Michelangelo – Timothy C. Gray, Ph.D., at Faith & Culture
Continuing The Hunt For A Fabled GK Chesterton Quote – Stephen Bullivant at Catholic Herald
Patton’s Prayer: How A Catholic Chaplain Helped Win The Battle Of The Bulge During WWII – uCatholic
Analysis: Has Archbishop Paglia Opened A New Fight Over ‘Accompaniment’? – Ed Condon via The CWR
What Does It Mean To Be “Hanai” In God’s Family? – Bear Woznick at uCatholic
What Are The “O Antiphons” Of Vespers? – Fr. Roger J. Landry at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Holy House Of Loreto – Loreto Xavier at Catholic Stand
Two New Saints Give New Hope For Philosophy – Donald DeMarco, Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
The Homily & The Homilist – Richard Van Kirk at Catholic Stand
10 Ways To Keep Christ In Your Christmas – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Real Joy – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
In The Bible, “Word of God” Usually Means Oral Proclamation – D. Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Graham Leonard & Gavin Ashenden – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Pp. Francis Lifts Pontifical Secret From Legal Proceedings Of Abuse Trials Of Clerics – H. Brockhaus via NC Reg
The Vatican & IDI Financial Scandal: A CNA Explainer – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Dutch Cardinal Eijk: Priests Should ‘Speak Clearly’ On Assisted Suicide – A. Gagliarducci at Natl Cath Register
Parents Are Called To Be The Primary Teachers Of The Faith To Their Children – Msgr. Owen F. Campion at OSV

Podcast(s): 
How Vatican II Moved Exalting Active Participation Over Proper Liturgical Worship Of God – Fr. Z’s Blog

Video(s):
Gavin Ashenden Explains Why He Is Becoming Catholic This Sunday – Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society Blog