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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Fr. Gordon MacRae Christmas Card to Fr.. John Zuhlsdorf (Credit: Fr. Z’s Blog)

Action Item! Fr. Z Calls for Help for a Wrongly Imprisoned Priest

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

How the “Star Wars” Franchise Lost Its Way – Bishop Robert E. Barron S.T.D., The CWR
Pope Slams False Respect for Non-Christians Driving Jesus out of Xmas – J. Allen, Crux
Prophetic Words from 1966 about the Post-Conciliar State of the Church – Fr. Z’s Blog
Alexa, OK Google, Siri–Which Gives Catholic Information – B. Kurland Ph.D., TACatholic
Were Jesus, Mary & Joseph ‘Palestinian Refugees’? – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
FSSP Brings Tradition & a Spiritual Boost, to Northern England – K.V. Turley, NC Register
Advent a Casualty in the “War on Christmas” – Scott P. Richert, Crisis Magazine
Schools are Radicalizing Kids Into Transgender Activists – Fr. Mark Hodges, LSN
Power & Sex: Why Our Culture Needs Church’s Teachings on Sex – The Editors, NCRgstr
Cuisine or Chaos – Theresa Curley, Ignitum Today
There is Help Out There for Catholic Nursing Mothers – Amanda Evinger, NC Register
Bringing Christ to Others in the Present Moment – Suellen Brewster, Catholic Stand
The Call to the Lay Vocation, Part II – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Don’t Miss the “Magic” of Childhood – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand
The Twelve Days of Emmanuel – Brother Joseph Martin Hagan O.P., Catholic Exchange
Was Jesus Really Born on December 25th? Here’s the Intriguing Evidence – ChurchPop

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Ancient Fresco of Jesus (Credit: iStockphoto via The Stream)

Washington Post Christmas Morning: Jesus Didn’t Exist

by William M. Briggs, Ph.D.,

of The Stream

Quæritur: Mary was an “Unwed Mother”? The Holy Family were “Refugees”? – Fr. Z
What Became of the Magi After Visiting Jesus? Their Amazing Forgotten Story – ChPp
Another Topless Demonstration of Women’s Dignity? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Cardinal Maradiaga’s Explanation Does Not Compute – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Nuncio in Switzerland, “The Old Latin Mass is the Future of the Church” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Maradiaga Denies Financial Allegations, But Questions Remain Unanswered – E. Pentin
Scientists, Catholic Pro-Lifers Call for Reform of Pont. Acad. of Sciences – B. Kurland
Christmas: Reality Incarnate – Fr. Robert Johnson, Crisis Magazine
Are Christians Crying Wolf About Mistreatment & Marginalization? – D. Burk, The Strm
Christmas at Arlington – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Children in the UK Will Now Have to Learn Gay & Transgender Relationships – G. Carr
On the “Infancy Narratives” – David Warren, The Catholic Thing
A Blessed Model of Humility – Scott Richert, Catholic Answers Magazine
The US Is Accepting Fewer Christian Refugees than Ever – David J. Bier, FfEE
Christmas Two Thousands Years Later & Grace Is Still New – Trish Irvine, Catholic Stand
Christmas and the Wonder of Children – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand

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TVESDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Have Yourself a Very Subversive Christmas

by Michael Pakaluk,

of The Catholic Thing

Cats at Christmas – Msgr. Charles Pope, Community in Mission
No Better Time Than Christmas to Learn New Testament Greek – H. Mount, CH
Don’t Forget to Support Your Priests This Christmas – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Sacred Music & More from Benedictines of Mary – P. Kwasniewski Ph.D., Rorate Cæli
Vicar of Aleppo: The Gift of Christmas for the Future of Syrian Christians – AsiaNews.it
The Lourdes of India: Our Lady of Vailankanni – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Video: How Gregorian Chant Enhances the Mass – Chaz Muth, Catholic Herald
Mince Pies Amid Persecution – Jonathan Wright, The Catholic Herald
Bring Peace on Earth by Going to Confession This Christmas, Pope Says – C. Glatz, CH
Gaudete & Rorate Photopost 2017 (Part I) & (Part II) – Gregory DiPippo, NLM
Philosophy Course on Cosmic Beauty for Artists & Lovers of Art – D. Clayton, Claritas

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CHRISTMAS DAY EDITION

Cheetah Mother and Cubs (Credit: GardenOfEaden.blogspot.com)

My First African Christmas

by Princess Michael of Kent,

of The Catholic Herald

The Forgotten Catholic Origins of the Christmas Tree – ChurchPop
All I Want for Christmas is a Thankful Heart – Susanna Spencer, NC Register
Christmas Movies: It’s a Wonderful Life & Charlie Brown – Gab. Garnica, Catholic Stand
Kiev Xmas Will Be Celebrated December 25 & January 7 – V. Rozanskij, AsiaNews.it
Christians Ready for Christmas After Caliphate’s Collapse – Peter Jesserer Smith, NCRg
Carols & the Christmas Paradox – Veery Huleatt, First Things
Ashgabat’s Catholic Community Prepares for a ‘Bright’ Christmas – AsiaNews.it
Why Do We Hang Stockings by the Fireplace? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
In Defense of Santa Claus – Nathan Stone, Crisis Magazine
Keeping the ‘Good Cheer’ This Christmas – Rachel Lanz, National Catholic Register
The Love of the Holy Family in Bethlehem – Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, Cthlc Exchange
Christmas: The Light in the Darkness – Constance T. Hull, Catholic Exchange
Lebanese Christian & Muslim Youth Serve the Needy Elderly – Doreen Abi Raad, NC Reg

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CHRISTMAS EVE EDITION

O Holy Night

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Is Christmas in December a Pagan Carryover? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Is This the Same Manger That Jesus Was Placed In? – Billy Ryan, uCatholic
On the Real Meaning of Christmas – Fr. Robert A. Sirico, Acton Commentary
Why Gold, Frankincense & Myrrh Matter – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Imaginative. . .
The Wexford Carol – Bob Kurland Ph.D., The American Catholic
Meaningful Christmas: 7 Lights from B16 – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange
Christmas Candles in Windows – Fr. William Saunders, Catholic Exchange
Pope Francis: “Without Jesus, Christmas is an Empty Feast” – Giacomo Galeazzi, VI
Christmas in Beijing: An Apple for Peace, the Crib “in the Heart” – AsiaNews.it
Mary Christmas! – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., The American Catholic
The Wisdom in Wonder: Children at Christmas Time – Elizabeth Anderson, Crisis Mgzn

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SATVRDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Archdiocesan ad for DC (Credit: The American Catholic)

Anti-Catholic Bigotry Alive & Well in DC

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Quæritur: Our Old, Misused Friend, “Ecclesia Supplet” – Fr. Tim Ferguson, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Unitarian Example: A Cautionary Tale – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Regarding the Muslim Jesus – Ali ibn Hassan, Catholic Answers Magazine
Revisiting & Understanding the “Galileo Affair” – The Catholic World Report
Are Serious Catholics Abandoning Capitalism? – Fr. Ben Johnson, Catholic Vote
There’s Nothing Less Cool Than a ‘Cool Dad’ – Matthew Archbold, NC Register
My Personal Experience With Fr. Andrew Apostoli – Fr. Matthew Pittam, NC Register
Bp. Morlino Urges Entire Diocese to Cast Out Evil by Praying to St. Michael – LSN
When We See the Light of the Lord – Fr. Hugh Barbour O. Præm., Catholic Answers
Clean & Green: The Vatican, Essential Oils & Painting with Milk – Chloe Langr, epicPew
Polish Cardinal, Rosary Priest Among Sainthood Causes Moving Forward – Brockhaus
For the THVRSDAY ANGLICAN ORDINARIATE EDITION (4 January AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (4 January AD 2018) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (4 January AD 2018) click here.

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

The Madman (Credit: Ed Feser)

The Venom of David Bentley Hart

by Edward Feser, Ph.D.

Wildly Unhealthy to Congregation When Priest Proclaims He’s ‘Gay’ – Fr. Reesman, LSN
Huge News about Card. Maradiaga of Honduras, Vast Amounts of Money – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Vatican Thought Law’s Funeral Mass was Right Thing To Do – John L. Allen, Crux
Christmas Classics & Clunkers—Steven Greydanus – Patrick Coffin, Catholic Stand
L’Osservatore Romano Publishes Women Wearing Only Underwear – D.C. McLean, LSN
A Traditional Neapolitan Nativity Scene – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
The Most Successful Way to Fundraise in 2018 – B. Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Cardinal Law’s Funeral Mass Held in St. Peter’s Basilica – H. Brockhaus, CNA via NCReg
8 Hacks to Help You Finish Advent Strong – Jessica McAfee, epicPew
Fire Chief was Wrongly Fired for Supporting Biblical Marriage: Court – K. Theriot, LSN
George Washington & the Divine Author of Our Blessed Religion – McClarey J.D., TACth
Communist China Bans Christmas, Calls It “Spiritual Opium” – AsiaNews.it
EWTN Doc. Shows Returning Iraqi Christians’ Struggles & Courage – Edward Pentin, Reg
The First Christmas – Carolos Caso-Rosendi
Instantly Now – Theresa Curley, Ignitum Today
Advent: A Time for Being Molded in Love – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand

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FRIDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Are You Ready for the Singularity? – Eric Sammons, Catholic Answers Magazine
The Original Image of Divine Mercy: It’s Not Where You Might Think – CNA via The CWR
Romano Guardini’s Diagnosis of the Modern World – Jeremy A. Kee, The Imaginative. . .
Why Did Jesus Leave the Burial Cloth Rolled Up & In a Separate Place? – Aleteia
Life in “Little Rome,” in the heart of Washington, D.C. – Aurora C. Griffin, The CWR
St. Micah: A Saint Who Encourages All to Walk Humbly w/God – Th. Doyle-Nelson, NCRg
So, Catholic Coloring Books for Grown-Ups are a Thing. . . – CNA via The CWR
What Do We Mean by the Communion of Saints? – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
A New CNS Series about Gregorian Chant – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Fr. Patrick Peyton, Founder of Family Rosary Crusade Declared Venerable – T. Williams
St. Therese of Lisieux’s Parents Inspired This Drug Rehab Project – CNA via The CWR

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

Prayer for Vocations Handbook (Credit: Fr. Zs Blog)

A Seminary in Cincinnati with Positive Numbers, Action Item! @CatholicCincy

by Father John Zuhsldorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Interview: Jim Caviezel Goes Back to the Bible in ‘Paul, Apostle of Christ’ – Greydanus
Pope Francis Rebukes Ex-Vatican Officials Who Claim to be ‘Martyrs’ – Catholic Herald
You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets – Part IV – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
Bernard Cardinal Law, RIP: Seeking a Balanced Perspective – Phil Lawler, Cthlc Culture
The Tax Reform: The Benedict Option vs. Homeschooling – Jn. Zmirak Ph.D., The Strm
Pope to Curia: ‘Betrayers of Trust’ are Frustrating Vatican Reform – Jn. L. Allen, Crux
Senior Vatican Figure Says at Law’s Funeral, Even Cardinals Make Mistakes – Jn. Allen
Pope to Workers: No Under-the-Table, Exploitative Jobs in the Vatican – J. Allen, Crux
Israel’s “King Arthur”: 4th Sun. of Advent Mass Readings Explained – J. Bergsma Ph.D.
The Hail Mary, a Biblical Prayer to the Mother of God – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Late Advent Messages from God to His People – Msgr. Charles Pope, CiM
A Poem for Advent – Christopher Bell, the Human Life Review
The Desert Flowers: The Gospel & Isaiah – Randall B. Smith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Mary the Blessed Mother, Full of Grace – Mark C. McCann, Catholic Stand

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THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION

Woman Praying in Pew (Credt: RedLetterChristians.org)

Nobody Meets Their Spouses At Church

by Rod Dreher

Univ. of Minnesota Memo Proposes Banning Christmas, Celebrations – Steven Ertelt, LN
Does This Christmas Mass f/1944 Look Anything Like Yours – Brian Williams, Lit. Guy
Heartwarming Christmas Stories the Mainstream Media Should Report – Katie Yoder, CV
As Boston’s “Law Era” Ends, “We’re Living With the Consequences” – Rocco Palmo
de Mattei, Canon 915, Vatican II, Modernism & Acta Apostolicae. . . – E. Peters J.C.D.
How Kim Jong Un Stole Christmas – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Did Irish Explorer St. Brendan Discover America in 6th Century – Ph. Kosloski, Aleteia
Media Giant Blocks Radio Host f/Speaking at Canada’s March for Life – L. Laurence, LSN
CNN Hypes Children’s Book w/’Gay & Married’ Santa Claus – Brad Wilmouth, LSN
Pope Francis: All of Mass is Important – Don’t be Late! – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
Mass in Sign Language? These Priests Celebrate It Every Week – CNA via The CWR
The Readings for Christmas Explained – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
UK Under Pressure to Veto Bermuda’s Repeal of ‘Gay Marriage’ – L. Laurence, LSN
Did the Werewolf Legend Start with St. Christopher? – Philip Kosloski, Aleteia
Christ Must be Centre of Catholic Mental Health Provision – Matthew Pittam, The CH
South Africa Hosts Mini World Youth Day – Allen Ottaro, The Dispatch via The CWR

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Thvrsday Culture of Life Edition

Alfie Evans with Mom and Dad (Credit: Action4Alfie.com via LifeSiteNews.com)

Alfie Evans’ Parents Fight for His Life

by Caroline Farrow,

of the National Catholic Register

Answering a Classic Birth Control Argument – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers Magazine
Govt Agent Tells Man w/Down Syndrome How Much He Costs Society – Fr. Mk. Hodges
Metro Allows Ads f/Pro-Aborters, Denies Ad for Christmas & Jesus’ Birth – T. Perkins
Dem. Presidents are Not Responsible for Declining Abortions – Michael New Ph.D., LN
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf Vetoes Ban on Dismemberment Abortions – M. Bilger, LN
Senate Confirms Pro-Life Appeals Court Nominee Steve Grasz – Steven Ertelt, LN
Mary Wagner’s Christmas Letter f/Jail Published in Polish Newspaper – L. Laurence
Archbishop: Law Banning Pro-Lifers Threatens Everyone’s Freedom – Abp. Prendergas
Many Babies Born Alive after Botched Abortions, Numer Unknown – LifeNews.com
The Time I Met a Jailed Pro-Life Warrior, Mary Wagner – Dorothy C. McLean, LSN
Bishop Oscar A. Solis Calls on Catholics to Pray For an End to Abortion – M. Bilger, LN

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VVEDNESDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA

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Pope Francis (Credit: Paul Haring via CNS)

Here’s Why I’m Not Worried about the Pope Answering the Dubia

by Paolo Gambi,

of The Catholic Herald

My Experience of a Clown Mass – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Why St. Gregory’s University in Oklahoma Is Closing Its Doors – Anthony P. Stine, Crisis
Recent Scholarship Dating Herod’s Death Matches Jesus’s Birth – GW Thielman, Fdrlst
HBO’s New Series Explores Oppression of Catholics in Protestant England – uCatholic
Cardinal Bernard Francis Law (1931-2017) – Matthew E. Bunson, NC Register
Early Church Grappled with ‘Temptation’ Translation Issue in Lord’s Prayer – E. Pentin
Prince Charles: Christians Shouldn’t Take Religious Freedom for Granted – Cthlc Hrld
Covering Card. Law’s Death: Is It Possible for Reporters to be Even-Handed – J. Duin
How Irish Monks of ‘Star Wars Island’ Saved England – Ed West, The Catholic Herald
Curia’s Biggest Problem? The Rule of Law is Being Overlooked – Ed Condon, The CH
Holy Land Military Rosary Gets Second Chance, Needs Reinforcements – J. Pronechen
How Observing Ember Days can Enhance Your Spiritual Life – Jos. Shaw, The Cthlc Hrld
Night of the Meek – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Persevering This Christmas – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Social Media Takes on Prayer: Why We Pray & Act – Paul Kniaz, Catholic Stand
AsiaNews.it Founder Fr. Piero Gheddo Dies – Bernardo Cervallera, AsiaNews.it
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