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Studies: When Cultures Undergo Sexual Revolution They Collapse In 3 Generations – Fr. Z’s Blog
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Vandals, Leave The Hymns Alone – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Catholic College Caught Promoting Planned Parenthood Abortion Biz To Students & Staff – Life News
Here’s How To End The CCHD Scandals – Phil Lawler at Catholic Culture
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
An Ordinariate Oratory? – Simon Dennerly at The Anglicanorum Cœtibus Society
Melted Rosary Discovered After Nagasaki A-Bomb: Photo Reveals Its Haunting Backstory – ChurchPOP
Cardinal Tagle’s Appointment Points To New Curia, China, Papacy – Edward Pentin at NC Register
How Saint Paul Would Write A Christmas Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
EWTN News/RealClear Poll: Where U.S. Catholics Stand – Matthew Bunson at NC Register
Rubrics, Rubrics . . . – Fr. John Hunwicke at Fr Hunwicke’s Mutual Enrichment
Buffalo Closure? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Some Contemporary Marian-Inspired Vestments In Blue & White – Sh. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Terrence Malick’s A Hidden Life Is Filled With Deep & Challenging Treasures – D. Woznicki at The CWR
They Prayed Without Ceasing – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
ChurchMoney: Off The Shelf With Fr. Michael White – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Father Peyton, The “Rosary Priest,” To Star In New Graphic Novel – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
The Site Of A Forgotten 1933 Simile Genocide Of Assyrian Christians – Lord David Alton
The Present Of Presence – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Supreme Court Denies Appeal Against Kentucky Ultrasound Law – CNA via National Catholic Register
Why Scripturally Mary Is Our Queen – J.P. Nunez at Catholic Stand
Congressmen Tell AG Barr: Prosecute Pornographers For Obscenity – Mt. Hadro via NC Register
Iraqi Cardinal Pleads For Help For Christians On Nineveh Plain – CNA via The Catholic World Report

Quick Links:
A Grandparent’s Prayer For The Protection Of Grandchildren – Aleteia
Quotes Suitable For Framing: Malachi – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Begin Your Workday With This Psalm – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Video:
A Very Special Star Wars Christmas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Podcast:
Tom Holland Discusses His Book Dominion: How the Christian Revolution Remade the World – First Things

Dresses For Teen Age Boys Advertisement – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
How The Left Gets America’s Emerging “Civil War” All Wrong – Jn. Horvat, II, at The Imaginative Conservative
What Actor Mark Ruffalo Doesn’t Know About Socialist Movies – B. Brownstein, Ph.D., at Intellectual Takeout
Pornography Isn’t Free Speech — On The Web Or Anywhere – Sohrab Ahmari at New York Post
The Cost Of America’s Cultural Revolution – Heather MacDonald at City Journal
In Defense Of Doomsayers – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Majority Does Not Determine Morality – Michael Brown, Ph.D., at The Stream
Elizabeth Warren’s Collapse That Have Nothing To Do With Sexism – Alexandra DeSanctis at National Review
Biden Blames Staffers For Not Warning Him About Hunter’s Board Position – The Washington Free Beacon
Sorry Joe, But It’s AOC’s Party Now – Issues & Insights
68 Christians Sentenced To Heavy Prison Terms In Communist China – Xiang Yi at Bitter Winter
De Gaulle’s Alternative For Europe – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Law & Liberty
Why President Trump’s Gains With Black Voters May Swing 2020 Election – S. Lawrence at The Federalist
Reports Of The Death Of The Apostrophe Are Greatly Exaggerated – Roslyn Petelin at The Conversation
Transgender Demands Are An Attack On Real Human Rights – Kaeley Triller Haver at The Federalist
DOJ Watchdog Releases Report On FBI Surveillance Of Trump Campaign – Chuck Ross at The Stream
Finding Hope In Baltimore – Alec MacGillis & Charles F. McElwee at City Journal
Gender-Neutral Toilets Don’t Help Our Kids, But Threaten Them – Bill Muehlenberg at Spectator|Australia
India Continues To Struggle With Surrogacy – Pinki Virani at Mercatornet
How Russian Agents Hunt Down Kremlin Opponents – Spiegel Online
The English History Of Impeachment – Matthew Walther at The Week
Why I’m Still Convinced Prime Minister Boris Johnson Will Win A Majority – Bruce Anderson at The Spectator
Forecasting The Next Decade In The Middle East – Robert Nicholson at Providence
Saving Human Rights From The (U.N.) Human Rights Movement – A.R. DeLoach, Ph.D., at Public Discourse

Editorial Cartoon:
(The U.S. & N.A.T.O. Carrying An) Atlas – Michael Ramirez at Issues & Insights

Poll:
President Trump Leads Democrats In Michigan, Pennsylvania, & Wisconsin: Poll – Mary Margaret Olohan

Bishops Will Proclaim How In Good Conscience You Can Still Vote Democrat – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
Poor Leaving Church “En Masse,” Says Researcher – John Burger at Aleteia
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Marco Tosatti: Does Pope Francis Think That His Pontificate Is About To Come To An End? – Rorate Cæli
What Pope Francis Wants Is Clear, His Successor . . . Cardinal Tagle? – Rocco Palmo at Whispers in the. . .
The Fulton Sheen Fiasco – George Neumayr at The American Spectator
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Why Do Regular Catholics Join Ordinariate Parishes? – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Spirit Of Vatican II Star Cardinal Tagle Elevated To Prefect Role In Vatican – Rocco Palmo at Whispers. . .
What Are The Different Types Of Gossip? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
How Saint Paul Would Write A Christmas Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Why The Rugby Australia Settlement Is The Most Christian Thing Israel Folau Has Done – Spectator|Oz
How To Know If The Sunday Readings Are Year A, B, Or C – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Church Now Faces ‘Sheen Dilemma’ In Evaluating Saints & Their Halos – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
Sheen Beatification Delay An Act Of ‘Sabotage,’ Peoria Official Writes – CNA via Catholic Herald
How To Explain The Immaculate Conception To A Skeptic – Marge Fenelon at National Catholic Register
This Monastery Built Where Jesus Was Tempted By The Devil – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia
Feeding The Hungry Means More Than Food Alone – Joseph Pronechen at National Catholic Register
Vatican Investments Linked To Global Money Laundering Investigations – Ed Condon, J.C.L., via The CWR
Decayed Papyrus Hints That More Dead Sea Scrolls Remain – Jonathan Laden at Bible History Daily
Terror Attacks & Martyrs On London Bridge – K.V. Turley at National Catholic Register
Why An Argentine Priest Says ‘I Love My Cassock!’ – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Biblical Support For Mary’s Immaculate Conception – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Faith In The Body & Blood Of Christ – Richard Van Kirk at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis Urges Display Of Nativity Scenes In Both Public & Private – Inés San Martín at Crux

Editorial Cartoon:
Nancy Pelosi Plays The Catholic Card – Pat Cross at National Catholic Register

Quick Links:
Pray This Prayer When Using Holy Water To Bless Yourself – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
John Mark & The Appearance Of Archangel Michael At St. Michael’s Mount In Cornwall – Fr. Hunwicke
Messianic Prophecies: Nahum 1:15 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Forgive Me, Father, My Carbon Footprint Is The Size Of Texas – Mark Docherty at Non Veni Pacem
Christmas With The Kents – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Videos:
Struggle With Your Holy Hour? This Priest & Nun Explain Exactly How to Do It – ChurchPOP
5 Great Christmas Carol Flash Mobs – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Myths About The Inquisition: Catholic Historian Debunks Its Common Misconceptions – ChurchPOP

The New York Times Admits: “Left Is Losing The Battle On Abortion” – Bonnie Finnerty at Life News
Whom The gods Would Destroy They First Make Mad – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Underground Thomist
Impeachment Is Destroying CNN – Michael Van Der Galien at PJ Media
Portland Considers “Mandatory Rest Spaces” For The Homeless On Private Property – Jazz Shaw at Hot Air
Buttigieg Has A ‘Deplorables’ Moment, Basically Calling All Trump Supporters Racists – Megan Fox at PJ Media
If President Trump Wants To Win Again, Pardon Daleiden & Lock Up Planned Parenthood – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Will The Communist Chinese Century End Quicker Than It Began? – R.J. Heydarian at The National Interest
How Secularism Fuels Campus Outrage – Alexander Riley at The Federalist
Preaching A Conspiracy Theory: The New York Times 1619 Project On Race – Allen C. Guelzo at City Journal
Evidence Emerges That U.S. Govt Funding Worthless College Degrees – M.C. Amselem at The National Interest
Never Mind Big Pharma & Big Oil – Watch Out For Big Uni (versities) – Charles Moore at The Spectator
Communist China’s Sovereignty Tripwire In Hong Kong – David P. Goldman, Ph.D., at First Things
Misguided Fairness For All Act Would Undermine Religious Liberty – Andrea Jones at The Stream
Chinese Communist Party Officials: All House Churches Must Be Eliminated – Li Mingxuan at Bitter Winter
‘Democratic Socialist’ Policies Made The Poor Poorer: Study – Ben Johnson at Transatlantic Blog
Why Big Tech Companies Can’t Stop Being ‘Evil’ – John Thomas at The Federalist
Australia’s Communist China Syndrome – Joel Kotkin at City Journal
Lawmakers Urge Barr To Fulfill President Trump’s Promise To Enforce Pornography Laws – The Stream
How Bernie & Biden Both Channel The Current Distrust Of Technocrats – Ross Douthat at The New York Times
Communist China’s TikTok: Harmless App Or Insidious Chinese Threat To America? – The National Interest
Another Reason To Oppose Abortion: Marriage & Pregnancy Reduce Crime – Star Parker at Life News
U.S. Has An Inequality Problem, But Not As Bad As You Think – James Pethokoukis at The National Interest
The 15 Scottish Seats That Could Decide The General Election – Stephen Daisley at The Spectator
Biden Will Force Americans To Fund Abortions & Planned Parenthood’s Agenda – Steven Ertelt at Life News

Videos:
CNN Angered By Video Of Their Impeachment Coverage, Has It Removed From YouTube. . .We Have It – RedState
Chilling Video Captures The Moment Socialism Morphs Into Anti-Semitism – Ben Johnson at Transatlantic Blog

Editorial Cartoon:
Early Release – Michael Ramirez at Issues & Insights

Atheist Harvard Prof Says Supernatural Vision of Our Lady Led Him to Catholicism – ChurchPOP
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
First-Ever Mass Of The Americas In Extraordinary Form Is Beautifully Breathtaking – ChurchPOP
How To Let Jesus Heal The Most Broken Parts Of Your Soul – Rachel Herbeck at uCatholic
Bishop Hying Of The Diocese Of Madison: “Let Advent Be Advent” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Overcoming Your Over-Scrupulosity – E. Christian Brugger at National Catholic Register
On the Precious Gift of Humility – Sam Guzman at The Catholic Gentleman
Escape to a Nearby Tabernacle – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission
Complaining To God? Ask What, Not Why – Edward Monti at Catholic Stand
Our Lady Of Fatima & Eucharistic Devotion – Joseph Pronechen at Catholic Exchange
A Five Day Silent Retreat: Drawing Closer To God – Kendra Von Esh at Catholic Stand
Why (& How) To Return To Sunday Mass & Confession – The Editors at National Catholic Register
The Necessary Journey Of Our Hearts – Fr. Nicholas Blackwell, O. Carm., at Catholic Stand
Advent Hymns: Come Thou Redeemer of the Earth – Msgr. Ch. Pope at Community in Mission
Why It’s Good To Acknowledge Our Unworthiness This Advent – C. Pecknold at Catholic Herald
The Love Of Gratitude Brings Many Blessings – Fr. Frederick Faber at Catholic Exchange
AdventCaZt 2019: “O Come Redeemer of the Earth” – Fr. Z’s Blog
6 Science-Backed Benefits Of Gratitude – Justin Coulson, Ph.D., at The Catholic Weekly
Advent: A Time of Asceticism – Ulrich L. Lehner, Ph.D., at Church Life Journal
How to Incorporate the Traditional Roman Martyrology into Daily Prayer – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
7 Ways to Prepare for the Christ Child This Advent – Sh. Antonetti at National Catholic Register
A Religious Congregation Of Blind Sisters Contemplates The Face Of Christ – CNA via The CWR

Tumult In The Church: Is The Confusion Intentional? – W. Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
Pope Francis Voices Commitment To Full Communion With Eastern Orthodox – CNA via The CWR
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Answering Fr. James Martin’s Distortions About The Lesbian Judge & Holy Communion – Fr. Dw. Longenecker
The Sign of the Times: Preparing for the Lord – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand
Director Terrence Malick’s ‘A Hidden Life’ Focuses On A Catholic Hero – Silvia Costantini at Aleteia
N.F.P. (Natural Family Planning) vs. Contraception – Grace Anne Sullivan at Clarifying Catholicism
Prosecute Pornographers For Obscenity, Congressmen Tell AG – Matt Hadro at CNA via Catholic Herald
6 Charges Dropped Against Daleiden For Exposing Planned Parenthood Baby Part Sales, 9 To Criminal Ct. – LN
Daleiden Sues Planned Parenthood’s Dr. Ginde For Defamation – CMP via California Catholic Daily
Memento Mori: Facing Death as a Fount of Life – Haley Stewart at Church Life Journal
The Vatican’s Communist China Syndrome – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
The Peronist Economics Of Pope Francis – Sandro Magister at Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso
Ten Lessons in Evangelization From St. Francis Xavier – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange
Why Modern Man Can’t Understand Heaven – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
The Council of Clermont: Beginning of the Crusades – Steve Weidenkopf at Catholic Answers Magazine
Buffalo’s Caretaker Bishop: Let Healing Grace Fall Like Snow – Peter Jesserer Smith at NC Register
Chinese Communist Government Bishop: Catholics Must Put ‘Love For Homeland’ First – CNA via The CWR
Pope Francis Returns Part Of Relic Of Jesus’ Crib To Holy Land – Catholic News Service via Our Sunday Visitor
Beer Review: Ommegang’s Hennepin Farmhouse Saison – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at Building Catholic Culture
‘Reason for the Season’ Resonates: Christmas Campaigns Championed in Public Square – NC Register
Once Wildly Popular, “Mystery Plays” Dramatized The Bible – John Burger at Aleteia

Quick Links:
More Homosexualist Rubbish From, Wait For It! – German Bishops! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Star Trek Christmas References – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
George Lucas’ First Credit Was For This Catholic Short Film – Philip Kosloski at Voyage Comics
Jesuit Superior General: Satan Is Real, After Denying It’s Existence – Catholic News Agency via Catholic Herald
Saint Of The Day Quote: Saint Ambrose – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Florida Bishop Calls Mass Shooting At Naval Station ‘Truly Heartbreaking’ – Catholic News Service via Crux

Podcast:
AdventCaZt 2019: When A Friend Harms You, It Hurts All The More – Fr. Z’s Blog

Two Good Commentaries On The Works Of Fr. James Martin, S.J.L.B.G.T. – Fr. Z’s Blog
Celebrating the Novus Ordo as It Ought to Be – Fr. Roger Landry at National Catholic Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Report: Vatican Invested Peter’s Pence Funds In Elton John Homosexual Pornography Film – Edward Pentin
Report: Patriarch Bartholomew Says Reunion with Catholic Church Is “Inevitable” – uCatholic
What Our 2nd American-Born Martyr, To Be Beatified Today, Is Still Saying To Youth – Aleteia
How Saint Paul Would Write A Christmas Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
The Only Catholic Priest Ever to Play in a Major League Baseball Game – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
The Symbolism Of The Altar Rail Or Communion Rail & Some Practical Suggestions – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Centrality Of The Blessed Virgin Mary – Brian Kranick at Catholic Exchange
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The ‘Inside-Outside Man’: Lessons Learned @2019 Connecticut Cath. Men’s Conf. – Mk. McCann at Cath. Stand
The Ancient Roots Of Deification In The Latin Tradition – Carl E. Olson at The Catholic World Report
Advent & The Second Coming – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Death In The Modern Age & How To Prepare As A Catholic – Cath. News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Veneranda Antiquitas: Dom Mabillon On The Use & Abuse Of History – Æ. Rievallensis at Canticum Salomonis
X-Men Are Surprisingly Philosophical – Sarah Bailey at Catholic Stand
Algorithm Religion – John Waters at First Things
“Between God & Us Alone”? The Social Aspect Of Sin – Anthony S. Layne at Catholic Stand
The Advent & Christmas Season In Times Of Grief – Faith Kowitz at Clarifying Catholicism
Not Cool To Be The King – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
“All Time Belongs To Him”: On Advent & The Liturgical Year – Fr. Charles Fox at The Catholic World Report
Abide In Christ: Off The Shelf With Fr. Joe Laramie – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Washington & Lincoln Weren’t Theocrats, But Believed In The Common Good – C.C. Pecknold at Cath. Herald
Were the Jerusalem Council Decrees Universally Binding? – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Christ, the King of Advent – Jack Kenny at Crisis Magazine
The Contradiction of Christ the King – Barbara Padolina at Catholic Stand

Quick Links:
Preach It Carl!: The Vacuousness Of The Current Papacy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Brilliant Commentary On Family By Pope Francis – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
For The Benefit Of Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Vatican Now Has An Official Minecraft Server You Can Play On – Billy Ryan at uCatholic

Podcast:
AdventCaZt 2019: When Liturgical Participation Became “Doing” – Fr. Z’s Blog

View From The Culture War Trenches – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Immorality Of Money Printing & Why It’s Driving The World To Socialism – Edward Pentin
President Trump Is Incidental to the Culture War – Michael Brendan Dougherty at National Review
In Defense Of That Peloton Bike Ad: Nothing’s Wrong With High-End Fitness – Kelsey Bolar at The Federalist
Transferism, Not Socialism, Is the Drug Americans Are Hooked On – Antony Davis & James R. Harrigan at FEE
The Myth of White Privilege – Rita Dunaway at The Stream
Mandatory UK Sex Education Program Teaches 6-Year-Olds to Touch Themselves – Micaiah Bilger at Life News
President Trump Fights House Democrat Subpoena to the Supreme Court – Kevin Daley at The National Interest
What’s Woke This Week? – Geraldine Massey at Spectator|Australia
Chinese Communist Party Destroys Iconic Buddhist Goddess of Compassion – Shen Xinran at Bitter Winter
What To Do About The Increasingly Vicious Anti-Jew Campus Protests – Beth Bailey at The Federalist
Pelosi’s Rush To Impeachment – Stephen L. Miller at Spectator|USA
Leaked Report Reveals Levels Of Anti-Semitism & Depravity In Corbyn’s Labour Party – E. Davidson at The Federalist
Democrat Leader Expects to Lose Some Democrats on Impeachment Vote – G. Piro at The Washington Free Beacon
Impeachment Doesn’t Work – Daniel McCarthy at Spectator|USA
What Makes Christmas Movies So Popular – S. Brent Rodriguez-Plate, Ph.D., at The Conversation
Newt Gingrich’s Essential Primer On The Challenges Of Communist China – Ben Weingarten at The Federalist
What Happens If Détente with North Korea Fails? – Robert E. Kelly at The National Interest
Another Australian State On The Verge Of Legalising Euthanasia – Richard Egan at Mercatornet
Dave Rubin Launches Creator Hub ‘Locals’ To Counter Big Tech: ‘Small Is The New Big’ – K. Zempel at The Federalist
The Margin Between A Tory Landslide & Defeat Is Tiny – James Kanagasooriam at The Spectator
Populism’s Echoes: Europe Transformed – Alberto Mingardi at City Journal
Can Nationalism Unite Us? (Book Review) – Bradford Littlejohn at First Things
Alliances For Democracy – Mark Tooley at Providence

Money From Peter’s Pence Used To Finance Homosexual Pornography Film About Elton John, Rocketman – Corriere Della Sera
Immaculate Mary, Your Praises We Sing (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Traditional (Pre-1917) Advent Fast In The USA – Claudio Salvucci at Liturgical Arts Journal
A Non-Blessing Blessing, A Fr. Z Mini-Rant To Priests – Fr. Z’s Blog
Eastern Orthodox Challenges The Immaculate Conception – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Devil Went Down To Annapolis – Francis Lee at Crisis Magazine
Jesuits & Drag Queens, Tautology? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Archaeologists In Dublin Have Discovered A 300-Year-Old Catholic Church Used In Penal Times – Catholic News Agency
Can Regular Catholics Join Ordinariate Parishes? – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Church On The Brink Of Schism In Communist China, The Alarm Of Cardinal Zen – S. Magister at Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso
Who Is He (James Martin, S.J.) To Judge? – One Mad Mom
The Magic Of The Altar Rail – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Global Diaspora Taking Its Toll On Filipino Families – Lilia Borlogan-Alvarez at Catholic Stand
In An Age Of Lobbying & Identity Politics, Our Leaders Are Out Of Touch – Chad C. Pecknold, Ph.D., at Catholic Herald
A Tyrant & A Saint From The Same Small Country – Peter Darcy at Catholic Stand
Peter Collier, R.I.P. – Roger Kimball at Crisis Magazine
If Jesus Knows Everything, Why Is Prayer So Important? – Lavinia Spirito at uCatholic
Pro-Abortion Bias? Lessons From The Daleiden Trial – Michael Warsaw at National Catholic Register
Clean Your Own House (Soul) First – Birgit Jones at Ignitum Today
What Is The Proper Catholic Attitude Toward The Environment? – Dale Ahlquist at Faith & Culture
Christianity Isn’t Just Another ‘Lifestyle Choice’ – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
When A Musicophile Tries to Give Up Music? – Cecily Lowe at Catholic Stand 10
Advent’s Call To Repentance – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange
Does ‘Gender Affirming’ Treatment Really Improve Mental Health? – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
Christians Have Lived In Turkey For Two Millennia, But Their Future Is Uncertain – Ramazan Kılınç at Mercatornet

Quick Links:
Catholic When Convenient: Nancy Pelosi – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
All The Small Things – Noel Ethan Tan at Ignitum Today
Saint Of The Day Quote: Blessed Adolph Kolping – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Podcast:
Q&A – The Will Of God, Chastity, & Limitations – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction

Will The December 6 “Worldwide Exorcism” Be Our Elijah Moment? – Fr. Richard Heilman at RCM
How Saint Paul Would Write A Christmas Appeal – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
U.S. Bishops Must Clear Up This Communion Confusion – Msgr. Charles Pope at NC Register
We’ve (Mostly) Abandoned The Advent Fast, But It’s Not Too Late To Start – Jay Richards, Ph.D.
While Embarrassing, Sheen Beatification Delay Could Turn Out Well – Fr. R. de Souza at NC Register
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Christian Persecution By ISIS Led To Many Thousands Of Muslims To Convert – Edward Pentin
Lawsuit: McCarrick Victim Told Pope John Paul II Of Sex Abuse In 1988 – Associated Press via Crux
Pelosi Fumes: ‘I Don’t Hate Anybody . . . I Was Raised Catholic’ – CNA via National Catholic Register
Three Developments Or Reversals Of Church Doctrine? – Eamonn Clark at Acton Institute Powerblog
21 Holy Hacks For Advent – Patti Maguire Armstrong at National Catholic Register
The Surprising Question You Need To Ask Yourself This Advent – Jennifer Baugh at uCatholic
‘Progressive’ Christianity Is Nothing But A Political Cult – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Titanic (Revisited) – Kat Larson at Ignitum Today
Chinese Depictions Of The Life Of Christ – Aelredus Rievallensis at Canticum Salomonis
The Eucharist Foretold – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Zen: Cardinal Parolin Is Manipulating The Pope On The Communist China Deal – NC Register
Brother Orchid: The Seductive Power of Good – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Last Chance For Australian Justice: Free Cardinal Pell – George Weigel at The CWR
The Church Qualifies Mary As Our Consolation – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Becciu Again Denies Involvement in IDI Hospital Purchase – CNA via The NC Register
On Supersessionism – Hans Boersma at First Things
Burkina Faso Bishop: As Violence Continues, ‘Nobody Is Listening’ – CNA via The CWR
Is Environmental Sin Possible? – Jeremy Bell at The Catholic Weekly
Open Windows For Reporting Expected To Trigger Surge Of New Abuse Cases – CNA via NC Register
An Advent Hymn That Sings Of The Great Wedding Feast Of The Lamb – Msgr. Charles Pope at CiM
‘If We Give Up Our Christianity, We Lose Our Identity,’ Says Hungarian Minister – CNA via The CWR
Note: I am requesting prayers for my father who passed away on December 2.

Quick Links:
This Beautiful Prayer To St. Nick Reminds Us He’s More Than A Jolly Gift Giver – K. Hattrup at Aleteia
The True Meaning of Christmas (Charlie Brown) – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Video:
Debunking Myths & Lies About The Inquisition – uCatholic
Chaldean Archbishop Shares Latest On Situation Facing Iraqi Christians – Edward Pentin at NC Reg

Podcast:
The Spiritual Fruits Of Singing The Mass For Both Priests & Laity – Fr. Nathan Cromly, C.S.J., at NLM

Hell Is Real, People Really Go There, Why Modern Man Can’t Understand This – NC Register
News From Real-Life Benedict Options – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Ask Father: How To Pray The “Cursing Psalms” Against Our Enemies? – Fr. Z’s Blog
How I Found Abounding Graces in the Miraculous Medal – Jeannie Ewing at Catholic Exchange
Moderation Is Key: Scripture’s Approach To Drinking – Msgr. Charles Pope at Our Sunday Visitor
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
10 Reasons To Reject Population Control & Celebrate Babies – Patti M. Armstrong at NC Register
Stained Glass, Light Metaphysics, & Medieval Allegorical Commentary – Canticum Salomonis
The Flight Of Persecuted Christians In Sri Lanka, The Philippines, & Pakistan – Aleteia
The Easiest Way to Pray as a Family – Joannie Watson at Integrated Catholic Life™
The Ankley Family: Farmers In Michigan, Friends Of Uganda – Alexandra Greeley at NC Register

Quick Links:
Listen To ‘Veni, Veni, Emmanuel,’ A Traditional Advent Hymn – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

12 Practical Tips to Make Fasting Spiritually & Physically Fruitful – Suzan Sammons at Swimming Upstream
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Discernment Do’s & Don’ts – Justin McClain at National Catholic Register
Begin Again: Venerable Bruno’s Guide for Conquering Spiritual Discouragement – Fr. Gallagher at Catholic Exchange
The Moral Theology Of St. Thérèse Of Lisieux – John Madigan at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Divine Intimacy – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
How Gratitude Can Change Your Life – Amanda Evinger at National Catholic Register
Between the Self & God: Contemplative Life – Meredith Lindemon at Catholic Stand
The Power Of The Eucharist: Clare Of Assisi – Charlie McKinney at Catholic Spiritual Direction
What Our Blessed Mother (& My Sister) Teach Us About Hospitality – Sarah Robsdottir at Catholic Exchange
The Theology Of Giving – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Shameless Popery
The Virtue Of Hope As Diving Into The Mercy Of God – Jim Dougherty at Catholic Stand