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SATVRDAY EDITION

3 Paintings Every Catholic Should Meditate On During Advent – Jennifer Rundlett at Aleteia
Fr. (James) Martin’s Neighborhood – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
The Powerful “New” Pro-Life Scapular Medal – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
Can the Catechism Get It Wrong? – Charles Coulombe at Crisis Magazine
Tradition Is For The Young: TLM At National Catholic Youth Conf. – New Liturgical Movement
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Walking Where Christ Walked in The Holy Land – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: Synodality Is a ‘Style’ Whose Soul Is the Holy Spirit – Edward Pentin at NC Register
As We Forgive – Erin Cain at Ignitum Today
Introducing Daprato-Rigali Studios – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Hunger & Thirst – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand

Quick Links:
A Christmas Gift From Me To You! – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man

Free E-Book: The Brief Guide To All Things Advent – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

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Secular News: Weekend Edition

Millennials Are Fleeing Cities For Refuge From Democrats’ Disasters – Tirzah Duren at The Federalist
Chick-fil-A Now Funds Pro-Abort Gps. That Work With Planned Parenthood & Gloria Steinem – Life News
Christian Trump Supporters Don’t Have A ‘Branding Problem,’ The Left Has A Lying Problem – The Federalist
The New York Times’ Head-Spinning Spin on Upcoming DOJ IG Report – Al Perrotta at The Stream
Biden’s Senior Latina Adviser Quits In Frustration – Marc Caputo at Politico
Jeremy Corbyn Reminds Us Why Israel Exists – David Harsanyi at National Review
France’s History Wars – Chris J. Bickerton at Le Monde diplomatique
Channel 4’s Climate Change Debate Was A Sham – Brendan O’Neill at The Spectator
Liberal Scrutinizes BHO Attacks On Sanders: “Hard to Think of Bigger Disappointment Than Obama” – Jim Hoft
Communist China Proves It: Obama Really Was A Sap – Editorial Board at Issues & Insights
If You Let Them, They Will Build – Phillip Sprincin at City Journal
Black & Latino Voters Blast Dems For Opposing Charter Schools – P. Crookston at The Wash. Free Beacon
We Aid The Growth Of Red Chinese Tyranny To Our Eternal Shame – M.B. Dougherty at National Review
Oberlin Students Erect Memorial to Palestinian Terrorists – Graham Piro at The Washington Free Beacon
Mexico Bristles at Cartel Terror Designation Plan by U.S. – A. Esposito at Reuters via U.S. News & World Report
Independents Souring On Impeachment Underscores Risk For Democrats – Jonathan Easely at The Hill
Cartels Wars Cause Mexicans to Worry Who Is Really Running Their Country – Angélica Durán-Martínez
The Broken (Communist) China Model – Matthew Continetti at The Washington Free Beacon
If We Can’t Trust Big Government, How Can We Trust It With Religious Liberty? – D. Pham at Spectator|Australia
Obama Privately Warned He Would Speak Out Against Nominating Sanders – The Washington Free Beacon
The Firefighting Fed – Nicole Gelinas at City Journal

Hong Kong’s Human Rights Activist Lee Applauds U.S. Pro-Hong-Kong Law – Marco Respinti at Bitter Winter
Labour & Liberal Democrats Would Force Abortions Up to Birth on the UK – Life News

Communist China: Eliminating Buddhism By Razing Statues Of Deities – Gu Qi at Bitter Winter

Quick Links:
Intermarium Countries Can No Longer Count On West To Defend Them Against Russia – Windows on Eurasia

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FRIDAY EDITION

How Little Pope Francis Talks About The Faith On Papal Air-Conferences – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Certain People In The Vatican Lied Over Clerical Sex Abuse – Christa Pongratz-Lippitt at The Tablet
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Paul VI’s Contempt For Catholics Who Did Not Welcome Liturgical Reform – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Why Did The Allies Bomb The Abbey At Monte Cassino During World War II? – The National Interest
Michigan Diocese Supports Priest Accused Of LGBT Eucharist ‘Discrimination’ – J.D. Flynn at Catholic Herald
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
A Lost Cause: Could the Last Catholic King of England Become a Saint? – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
A Guide To Recognizing Religious & Monastic Habits At First Sight – Caroline Becker at Aleteia
Is Our Lady the Woman of Revelation 12? – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Ask Father: For The TLM Does The Tabernacle Have To Be In The Center? – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Reminder About The Date Of The Immaculate Conception – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
St. Augustine, Thoughts On Advent – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at The American Catholic
What Is Key to Virtuous Leadership? – Solène Tadié at National Catholic Register
The One Advent Calendar Your Family Needs – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Bishops Struggle To Put Out Fires Across A Latin America ‘In Flames’ – Elise Harris at Crux
From Küng To Catholicism – Russell E. Saltzman at The Catholic World Report
Argentine Bishop Appears At Court Hearing On Abuse Charges – Almudena Calatrava at AP via Crux
Good For One, Good For All – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

Christmas Around the Fire – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Vatican Finances Pit Anglo-Saxon/Germanic ‘Reform’ Vs. Latin/Mediterranean – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
An Easy Way To Give Thanks More Often – David Mills at Aleteia
Making Saints In Our Shops – John Schroeter at Crisis Magazine

Christian Activist’s Arrest In Egypt Prompts Warnings Of Crackdown On Dissent – The Catholic World Report
St. Homobonus Is The Patron Saint Of Business Owners & Retail – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Advents Makes Us Prepared For The Kingdom – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange

Quick Links:
“Eucharist” is Greek for “Thanksgiving” – Patty Knap at National Catholic Register

Watch This Kid’s Unforgettable Reaction To Bocelli’s Christmas Carol – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

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Secular News: Friday Edition

These 2 Cases Show Why Trans ‘Rights’ Could Upend the Rights of All – Nicole Russell at The Stream
Why the U.S. Army Dropped Colt As Its Rifle Contractor – Charlie Gao at The National Interest
Outlets Bury Report That Melania Won Over Crowd at Baltimore Opioid Summit – Shelby Talcott at The Stream
The ABC’s In A PC Pickle – Corrine Barraclough at Spectator|Australia

Henan: State-Run Churches Closed, Assets Worth Millions Looted – Wang Yichi at Bitter Winter
More Russians have Now Fled Putin’s Russia than Did from Lenin’s after Bolshevik Revolution – Windows on Eurasia
Hundreds of Buddhist Statues Demolished in Sichuan Province – Yao Zhangjin at Bitter Winter
What Families Should Know About Video Game Addiction – Sarah M. Coyne at Mercatornet
Chick-Fil-A Has Donated To SPLC & Many Other Left-Wing Groups – Debra Heine at American Greatness
Could Nicola Sturgeon’s Threat Of An Independence Vote Save The Tories In Scotland? – Katy Balls at Spectator|USA
Stalin’s Management of Red Army Proves Holodomor a Soviet Genocide Against Ukrainians – Windows on Eurasia
Why Is Black Friday Called Black Friday? – Jon Miltimore at Foundation for Economic Education
New Intelligence Report Shows That Iran’s Missiles Are Serious Business – B.B. Taleblu & B. Bowman at The Ntnl Interest

A US-UK Free Trade Agreement Will Bring Benefits On Both Sides Of The Atlantic – Matthew Lynn at Spectator|USA
In Restoring Civics, Start with the Basics – Robert Holland at American Greatness
Vape or Cigarettes: Lung Illness May Be Inevitable No Matter What You Smoke – Allison Kurti at The National Interest

Quick Links:
Chinese Journal Points to Russia’s ‘Four Weaknesses’ – Windows on Eurasia

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THVRSDAY EDITION

Move Along People, No Demons to See Here – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Who Is She To Judge? – One Mad Mom
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Diocese of Grand Rapids Backs Priest Withholding Communion To ‘Married’ Lesbian – Fr. Z’s Blog
Sex Scandal Comes Closer To Francis – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Virgin of Nagasaki: The Statue of Mary That Survived an Atomic Bombing – Billy Ryan at uCatholic
Politicizing Holy Communion – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Reformed Liturgy, 50 Years Later – George Weigel at First Things
Kwasniewski On The Myth Of Ancient Holy Communion In The Hand – Fr. Z’s Blog
Father Bochanski of Courage International Recognized by Pope Francis – Kevin Jones at CNA via NC Register
Vincent Van Gogh’s Little-Known Religious Paintings Were Inspired By Great Works – L. de Guise at Aleteia
Christian Persecution in Europe Closer Than Many Think, Warns Hungarian Premier – Edward Pentin at NC Reg
Squanto, Central Figure In Thanksgiving Story, May Have Been Baptized Catholic – John Burger at Aleteia
Toronto’s Catholic Schools Bow to the Rainbow Mafia – Donald DeMarco at Crisis Magazine

Everyone In Purgatory Will Be A Saint – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
After 10 Years In Jail, Bail Finally Granted For ‘Kandhamal (Christian) Seven’ – B.K. Minj at U.C.A. News
Why Early Christians Prayed Before & After Meals – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
How The Modernists Made ‘Ecumenical’ A Dirty Word – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine

Science Proves That Showing Gratitude Makes Us Happier – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Is It Time For The Vatican To Rethink Its Line On A ‘Two-State Solution’? – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux

Pope Names Barbagallo as President of Vatican’s Financial Watchdog – H. Brockhaus at CNA via NC Register
Seeing 20/20: Mercy & Grace In Jesus’ Mirror – Suellen Brewster at Catholic Stand
Embracing The Word Of God This Advent – Susan M. Erschen at Our Sunday Visitor
Christian Leaders In Egypt Reflect On Persecution Of Coptic Minority – Christopher White at Crux

Is Communist China A Model Of The Common Good? – Matthew Schmitz at First Things

Quick Links:
Of Turkeys, Eagles, & Grizzly Bears – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Ask Father: Lighting Advent Wreath During Mass – Revisited – Fr. Z’s Blog
1919 Thanksgiving Proclamation – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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Secular News: Thursday Edition

Jeremy Corbyn Destroys Himself – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Barack Obama Speaks From The Dead – Matthew Walther at The Week
Self-Pity: The Hidden Root Of Transgender Rage – Michael Cook at Mercatornet
Chick-fil-A Funded Anti-Christian Gp. Tied To Attack On Family Research Council – T. Starnes at The Stream
The Grievance-Mongers Should Leave Thanksgiving Alone – Martin Cothran at Intellectual Takeout
Calvin Coolidge On Thanksgiving: Gratitude For The Things Of The Spirit – Joseph Sunde at Acton Institute
How to Put Your Money Where Your Morals Are – Laura Williams at Foundation for Economic Freedom
This Is How Volkswagen Aided Nazi Germany’s World War II Effort – Albert Mroz at The National Interest
Gratitude In An Angry Time – Yuval Levin at Public Discourse
As Soon As Hitler Was Dead, UK Started Planning To Invade USSR – M. Peck at The National Interest
Environmental Eschatology – Paul Schwennesen at Law & Liberty
How Thanksgiving Dinner Has Evolved Over The Years – Julie Lesnik at The National Interest
Why The Pilgrims Abandoned Common Ownership For Private Property – L. Reed at Foundation for Econ. Ed.
Pre-Socratics Or First Philosophers? – Eva Brann at The Imaginative Conservative

UK Media Tackles Leftist Anti-Semitism, While US Media Stands Idly By – E. Davidson at The Federalist
Would Russia In NATO & EU Be Game Changer Rivalry With Red China? – S. Saradzhyan at Russia Matters
Punching Above Their Weight: Cyber Lessons For Small States – M. Sexton & E. Campbell at Middle East Inst.

Trump To Designate Mexican Cartels Terrorist Organizations – Jason Hopkins at The National Interest
Can War Really Be Just Or Unjust? – Allen C. Guelzo, Ph.D., at Public Discourse

Balance In The Black Sea: The Complex Dynamic Between Turkey, Russia, & NATO – G. Tol at Middle East Inst.

Polls:
Post-Debate Polls: Biden Maintaining Lead, Warren Dropping, Buttigieg Surging – T. Justice at The Federalist

AP: Swing-State Voters Skeptical Of Impeachment – Graham Piro at The Washington Free Beacon

Podcast:
Building Civil Society: A Conversation – H. Husock, L. Mufleh, R. Porter, M. Rose, & S. Shelton at City Journal

Quick Links:
‘The West Will Not Allow The Russian Federation To Disintegrate,’ Kashapov Says – Window on Eurasia

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VVEDNESDAY EDITION

Dads, It’s Your Job To Raise Strong Catholic Men: A Priest’s Powerful Advice For Catholic Fathers – ChurchPOP
Ask Father: I Spurn Bergoglio, So How Can I Remain A Catholic? Fr. Z’s Rant & Beatdown – Fr. Z’s Blog
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
This Is What Lay Leadership In The Church Is Supposed To Look Like – Jn. Cavadini, Ph.D., at Church Life Journal
Francis: An Ignoble Householder – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
An Exorcist & Psychiatrist Share Suggestions For Marriages – Patti Maguire Armstrong at NC Register
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Rookie QB Thankful for Conversion to Catholicism – Trent Beattie at NC Register

A Winning Strategy For Catholic Americans – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
The McCarrick Report: Coming Soon? – Fr. Gerald E. Murray at The Catholic Thing
How Bad Were “the Bad Popes?” – Kevin Di Camillo at National Catholic Register
“An Incredible Organ for an Incredible Church” – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement

Grammar Rules, Catholic Schools, & Truth – Cynthia Millen at Catholic Stand
Pope Wants Anti-Nuke Stance In Catechism – Inés San Martín at Crux
St. Peter In Rome – Timothy C. Gray, Ph.D., at Faith & Culture
Atheistic Morality – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Advent Is A Time For Greater Silence & Prayer – Fr. Ed Broom, O.M.V., at Catholic Exchange

Legalizing Marijuana Opens A Pandora’s Box – Anna Abbott at National Catholic Register
This Couple Has Welcomed 18 Children Into Their Home – Dolors Massot at Aleteia
Analysis: What Will The Vatican Tell Moneyval? – Ed Condon, J.C.L., at CNA via National Catholic Register
Crypto-Christianity: The Long History Of Hidden Faith – John Burger at Aleteia
White House Reportedly Asked Senators To Block Armenian Genocide Resolution – Mt. Hadro at CNA via NC Register
Adopting Embryos Sounds Noble, But Is It Really? – Silvana Scarfe at The Catholic Weekly
Pope Francis Talks Vatican Financial Scandal Aboard Papal Plane – Hannah Brockhaus at CNA via NC Register
Seven Tips For Catholics To Live Thanksgiving – Fr. Nicholas Sheehy, L.C., at Catholic Exchange

Preparing for Advent – One Week at a Time – Mary Ellen Barrett at Seton Magazine

Quick Links:
Signs Of The Pope’s Declining Health? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is This Canon? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What’s Happening To Catholics In Communist China? – Fr. Z’s Blog
12 Foods & Drinks & Their Patron Saints – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

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Secular News: Wednesday Edition

Against The Smart Home – Matthew Walther at The Week
“La Cina è vicina”: Chinese Police Roaming the Streets of Italy – Marco Respinti at Bitter Winter
Please Won’t Someone Think Of The Gender-Fluid Sportspeople – Karalee Katsambanis at Spectator|Australia
How Trump Survives – Ross Douthat at The New York Times
Ruthless Quotas At Amazon Are Maiming Employees – Will Evans at The Atlantic
Why Men Need To Start Being Men Again – Caleb Stephen at Spectator|Australia
Eliminating Christianity Through “Sinicization” – Wang Yichi at Bitter Winter
Kim’s Worst Nightmare: Inside America’s “OPLAN 5015” Against North Korea – Michael Peck at The National Interest
Hong Kongers Break Beijing’s Delusions Of Victory – James Palmer at Foreign Policy
Woke Capitalism Is a Sign of Things to Come – Matthew Continetti at Law & Liberty
Ever Wonder Where World War III Will Start? Check India & Pakistan – Kyle Mizokami at The National Interest
Swing State Dem Flips On Impeachment – Mairead McArdle at National Review
Venice Needs Venexit – Manfred Manera at Spectator|USA
The Armenia Genocide Today – Mark Movsesian at First Things
Care About China’s Uighur’s? You Must Be A White Racist Cultural Imperialist – A. Chrenkoff at Spectator|Australia
Where Self-Interest Ends & Social Responsibility Begins – Mark Hemingway at Law & Liberty
Lebanon’s Leap Into The Unknown – Faysal Itani at Middle East Institute
State of Emergency: Why Chile Is Facing a Crisis – Alexis Javier Apablaza Campos at The National Interest
Trump & Netanyahu Will Win Again – Dominic Green at Spectator|USA
Washington Post Whitewashes British Labour Party’s Anti-Semitism – Adam Kredo at The Washington Free Beacon
Jeremy Corbyn Flounders On Anti-Semitism, Brexit, Tax, & Spending – Isabel Hardman at The Spectator
Spare A Thought For China’s Muslim Uyghurs – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil., at Acton Institute Powerblog
White House Continues To Support The Iranian Anti-Regime Protesters – A. Kredo at The Washington Free Beacon
Controlled Choice Isn’t School Choice – Kerry McDonald at Foundation for Economic Education

Polls:
CNN’s Ana Navarro Can’t Believe Polls Show 34% Of Blacks Approve Trump – Th. Lifson at The American Thinker

Quick Links:
Dems Think Impeachment A Loser Politically – Elizabeth Matamoros at The Washington Free Beacon
Change of Generations, Leaders of Former Soviet Republics Have Less in Common with Russia – Window on Eurasia

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TVESDAY EDITION

Bringing the Faith to the Ends of America: Monasteries Take Root in Remote US Locations – J. Graves at NC Register
Despite The Storm, The Future Of The Church Looks Bright – Scott Warden at Our Sunday Visitor
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
Money Wars At The Vatican, With The Pope Among The Belligerents – S. Magister at Settimo Cielo via L’Espresso
Before & After: St. Francis Of Assisi In Grapevine, Texas – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Editorial: Couple’s Joint Suicide Raises Disturbing Concerns – Our Sunday Visitor
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
The Idiosyncratic Pope Francis – Eduardo J. Echeverria at The Catholic Thing
Saints Who Saw Hell – Off The Shelf With Paul Thigpen – Pete Socks at Catholic Stand
Franklin Graham To Catholics: Excommunicate Cuomo – Stock Daily Dish
Nice Is No Substitute For Christ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The “Female Diaconate” After The Amazon Synod – Scott Pauline at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
We Must Save Our Finest Music Before It’s Too Late – Colin Mawby at Catholic Herald
Canon Law, Civil Law, & The Current Crisis In The Church – M.J. Mazza, J.D., at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
A Fire & A Sword: Four Unexpected Reasons Why Jesus Said He Came To Earth – S. Beale at Catholic Exchange

New “Vespers” Composition Flows From “The Gift Of Meeting Mary & Jesus” – C. Olson at The Catholic World Report
Gay Rights & The Civil Rights Act – R.R. Reno at First Things
German Bishop: Amazon Synod’s Proposals Have ‘Great Importance’ for Us – Edward Pentin at NC Register
Xi Jinping Portraits Replace Catholic Symbols In Churches – Tang Zhe at Bitter Winter
The True Prosperity Gospel – Susan Skinner at Catholic Stand
Bishop Zanchetta Will Return To Argentina, Due In Court On Thursday – CNA via National Catholic Register
Thanksgiving 2019 – Fr. Joseph Gill at Ignitum Today
Priests Guilty Of Abusing Deaf Children At Argentine School – Almudena Calatrava at AP via Crux

AMA Supports Federal Ban On ‘Conversion Therapy’ – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Vatican Dicastery Announces Formation Of New Youth Advisory Body – Paige Hanley at CNS via Crux

Quick Links:
Colin Mawby A.D. 1936-2019, Requiescat In Pace – Joseph Shaw at The Chairman’s Blog
Biblical Measurements & Units – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

Podcast:
The Sound Of Beauty – Joseph Pearce at Faith & Culture

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Secular News: Tuesday Edition

Chick-Fil-A’s Doublespeak: Switching Support From Christian To LGBT Charities – Robert Gagnon at The Federalist
A Soviet Dissident Shatters Western Illusions – Robert R. Reilly at Mercatornet
Twitter Suspends Andy Ngo For Reporting Facts About Trans Murders – Chrissy Clark at The Federalist
Iceland’s Melting Glaciers Are Nothing To Panic About – David Gunnlaugsson at The Spectator
What Kids In Portland Public Schools Learn About Thanksgiving: ‘War Crimes’ & Racism – Ma. Grabar at The Federalist
Charles Schwab To Move California HQ To Texas – Domingo Rodriguez, Jr., at Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Blockbusters Buried In The IG Report On FBI Misuse Of Confidential Sources – Margot Cleveland at The Federalist
The Antifederalists Were Eerily Prophetic – Gary M. Galles at Foundation for Economic Education
Exposed: Communist China’s Op Manuals For Mass Internment & Arrest By Algorithm – B. Allen-Ebrahimian at ICIJ
Yes, There Is Such A Thing As Elective Late-Term Abortion – Alexandra DeSanctis at National Review
Trump’s Progressive Allies – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Proves Trump Right On Vaping – John Tierney at City Journal
China’s Anti-Christian Student League Of 1922: Preparing The Persecution – Massimo Introvigne at Bitter Winter
If You Think Health Care Is Expensive Now, Just Wait Until It’s ‘Free’ – Christopher Jacobs at The Federalist
Australia: Water Crisis? What Water Crisis? – Charles Essery at Spectator|Australia
Bloomberg News Tells Reporters Not to Investigate 2020 Democrats – Alex Griswold at The Washington Free Beacon

The Three “I”s Of Gasoline Subsidies & Social Unrest In Iran – Amin Mohseni-Cheraghlou at Middle East Institute
The Left’s ‘Tyranny Of Tolerance’ Means Australia Need Religious Freedom Laws – Peter Kurti at Spectator|Australia
How Communist China Influences Media In Central & Eastern Europe – Ivana Karásková at The Diplomat
Are ‘Designer Babies’ Possible? Researchers Say No – Michael Cook at Mercatornet
Hong Kong Demands Freedom In Landslide Election – Rev. Ben Johnson at Transatlantic Blog
Black Voters Take Issue With Elizabeth Warren’s Plan To Eradicate Charter Schools – Chrissy Clark at The Federalist
Why a Wealth Tax Can’t Solve Our Problems – Mitchell Nemeth at Foundation for Economic Education

Espionage, Communist Chinese Style – Robin Burk at American Greatness

Quick Links:
Attempt to Shame Trump Supporter on Daily Show Panel Completely Backfires – Leah Barkoukis at Townhall
U.S. Navy Chief Fired Over Handling of SEAL Saga Involving Trump – Ph. Stewart at Reuters/Washington Free Beacon
Moscow Intensifies Efforts to Russianize Non-Russians & Destroy Republics, Experts Say – Window on Eurasia

Dead During Communist China Detention: Families Suspect Foul Play – Wang Anyang at Bitter Winter

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MONDAY EDITION

That Time When The Pope’s Close Ally Stonewalled Me. . .  – Leila Miller
How to Run a Catholic #GivingTuesday Fundraiser on Facebook – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Live Perpetual Adoration Of The Blessed Sacrament Via Adorecast – Team Catholify
A Jim Crow Future For Christians? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
The Final Report Of The Amazon Synod & The “Conversion” Of The Church – Thomas R. Ascik at The Catholic World Report
Father Catoir’s Farewell Column: Rejoice – Fr. John Catoir at Catholic Stand
Is The Married Permanent Diaconate A Trojan Horse To Attack The Sacred Priesthood? – Deacon N. Donnelly at Rorate Cæli
The 3-Second Rule (Catholic Fashion Blog) – Meghan Ashley Styling
Catholic Politician Kicked Out Of UK Party Over Religious Beliefs – Catholic News Agency via The Catholic World Report
From Southern Baptist To Catholic: Kim Tisor’s Conversion Story – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
The United States is a Crypto-Catholic Republic – Shane Schaetzel at Complete Christianity
Amazon CEO Gives Millions To Catholic Charities To Fight Homelessness – Associated Press via Crux
A New York Catholic School Has Transformed Lives Of Generations Of Low-Income, At-Risk Students – City Journal
The Rise & Rise Of Modest Fashion – Max Polak at Mercatornet
Pope Francis Wants Sex-Abuse Claims Against Brooklyn Bishop ‘Cleared Up Quickly’ – Sara Dorn at New York Post
Mathematics, The Language God Talks: A Reflection On The Nature Of Reality – Robert Kurland, Ph.D., at Catholic Stand

An Estimated 6,000 People Attended A Eucharistic Procession In Sydney On Sunday – Dv. Ryan at The Catholic Weekly
Losing Our Religion – Christian Daru at Catholic Stand
First John, Faith & Works, & Falling Away – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Prayer In English, Our Sarum Patrimony – David Warren at The Catholic Thing
7 Tips For Celebrating Advent As A Family – Aleteia
The Power Of Psychics & Witches Is Not Morally Good – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician to the Stars!
Church & State Today: What Should Catholics Do With Politics? – James Kalb at The Catholic World Report
Solemn Requiem With Music By Morales – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
What Does It Mean To Be Japanese & Catholic? Pope Francis In Japan Raises The Question – CNA via The CWR
Communist China Pressuring Priest At Center Of Agreement With Vatican – Associated Press via Crux
Penn. Cath. Conf.: Gov. Wolf Failed To Protect ‘Humanity’s Most Vulnerable Lives’ w/Down Syndrome Abortion Veto – The CWR

Podcast:
Who Will Be The Next Pope? The Cardinals With The Best Chance, According to Professional Oddsmakers – ChurchPOP

Quick Links:
Hey Chick-Fil-A, Are Golden Calves Tasty? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Gregorian Chant Was Born – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
What Do Japanese Call The Pope? – Associated Press via Crux

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Secular News: Monday Edition

Prophet Or Alarmist? – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
New York Requires Religious Schools, Churches To Hire Pro-Abortion, Pro-LGBT Employees – The Federalist
A Top Southern Baptist’s Culture War Surrender – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
Weapons Of The Future: This Is How The Army Will Crush America’s Enemies – M. Peck at The National Interest
How Republicans Won Phase One Of Impeachment – Mollie Hemingway at The Federalist
Make Alberta American? – Brandon J. Weichert at American Greatness
Elizabeth Warren Lies About Her Son Attending Two Different Private Schools – Chrissy Clark at The Federalist
Democrats Stacked the Deck in #ImpeachmentHearings & Still Lost Support? – Al Perrotta at The Stream
We Tried Vegan Thanksgiving Turkeys, & Here’s What We Found – Deena Shanker at Bloomberg
Texas Town Becomes 7th to Declare Itself a “Sanctuary for the Unborn” & Ban Abortions – M. Bilger at Life News
Social Media & The Populist Moment – Ross Douthat at The New York Times
By Cracking Down On Protests, Iran’s Regime Is Creating Its Own Worst Enemy – Michael Rubin at TNI
The Ukraine Blame Game – Roger Kimball at Spectator|USA
My Parents Are Immigrants, But Biden Is Right: Undocumented Immigrant Felons Should Be Deported – The Federalist
Jeremy Corbyn’s Credibility Problem – Katy Balls at Spectator|USA
Cosmopolitanism In Europe & The Americas – Rod Dreher at The American Conservative
First Tibet, Then Xinjiang, Next Hong Kong? – Susan Windybank at Spectator|Australia
Where Is Nancy Pelosi On Impeachment? – Matthew Walther at The Week
How Bloomberg Helps Bernie – Freddy Gray at Spectator|USA

To Win In The 21st Century, America Must Step Up Its Science Game – James Pethokoukis at The National Interest
The Case Against Judicial Supremacy – Brian Bird, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Historic Mistake: Should America Have Brought China Into The WTO? – Simon Lester at The National Interest
How Communist China Is Slowly Becoming The World’s Largest Imperialist Power – S. Maitra at The Federalist
Communist China Threatens America’s Inventive Genius (Just Not How You Think) – The National Interest

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