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FRIDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

Speak Truth to Power: My School where I Teach, Providence College, Has No Interest in Rational or Equable Conversation about the Neuralgic Issues of Our Time

by Anthony Esolen, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

U.K. Bishop Warns of ‘Terrible Perversion’ of Political Correctness – Daniel Blackman, NC Reg
Democrats Have a Religion Problem – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Amoris and the Dubia: The Controversies Explained – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Fighting the Pronoun Police – Wanda Skowronska, Crisis Magazine
A Historical Lesson in Resisting Social Pressure – Nicholas Senz, the Dispatch
90,000 Christians—One Every Six Seconds—Died for the Faith in 2016 – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
You Can’t Forget to Put These 4 Things on Your Christmas To-Do List this Year – Ch. Mooradian
Ohio State Linebacker Goes From Walk-On to Scholarship Captain – Trent Beattie, Cthlc Lane
Mary, Mother of God (The Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre, The Sacred Page
How to Convert One-Off Donors to Life-Long Supporters – CatholicFundraiser.net
Canada’s Challenge: Ministering Faithfully in a Culture of Doctor-Assisted Death – Joa. Byfield

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THURSDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

The Good Thief Isn’t Good for Protestant Doctrines

by Karlo Broussard,

of Catholic Answers

In Remembrance of Carrie Fisher (1956-2016) – Shaun McAfee O.P., Natl Catholic Register
Why Human Nature is Important When Evaluating Sexual Behavior – Karlo Broussard, Cth Ans
Our Responsibility to Criticize Islam – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
10 Classic Catholic Books Written by Women – Kevin T. Di Camillo, Natl Catholic Register
Kidnapped Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil Appeals for Pope Francis’s Help in YouTube Video – Patty Knap
4 Rules for Criticizing with Kindness – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Do You Know the Meanings of the Creatures in the Tetramorph? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
‘Hamilton’ Actor Offers Free Tickets to Boost Planned Parenthood Support – Dustin Siggins
Hey Catholic Millennials! Say Yes to Young Catholic Professionals (Org.) – John C. Connell
Heart-to-Heart: A Look at the Pain of Love – Marissa Standage, Ignitum Today
Like Dew from Above – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today

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WEDNESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

Martyrs Know Apostasy Can Not Be Justified: Martin Scorsese’s Silence Makes St. Thomas More Roll Over in His Grave

by John Paul Meenan,

of Crisis Magazine

The Creative Catholic: George Weigel – K.V. Turley, The Dispatch via The Cthlc World Rprt
Prayer is Not Worship: Saintly Intercession – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Book Pick: Natural Law’s Necessity – Fr. C. John McCloskey, National Catholic Register
Volunteering: Why You Don’t; Why We Need You – Dom Cingoranelli, Catholic Stand
The Twelve Days of Christmas: A Documentary Hypothesis – Todd Aglialoro, Catholic Answers
The Christmas Story in an Era of Irrational Skepticism – Amir Azarvan, Crisis Magazine
New CRS Chairman: Catholic Relief Services Brings Hope to World – Peter Jesserer Smith
Greccio and The First Crib – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Acts of Kindness, the Goodness of People & Lessons Learned – Randy Hain, Intgrtd Cth Life™
We Remain Works In Progress – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
The Castro Regime: Repression of the Rights to Life and Liberty – Jonathan Abbamonte, C.L.

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TUESDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

Concerning the Movie ‘Silence’ by Scorsese, Book by Shusaku Endo: No Go

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

A Vision of Our Lady of Fatima in London – K.V. Turley, National Catholic Register
Catholic Social Thought in a Progressive Bubble at Catholic University of America – Bainbridge
God is Not the Author of Confusion – Anthony Esolen Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
How Does the Pope Want to Reform the Curia? We Still Don’t Know – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Abbot: San Gennaro’s Blood Didn’t Liquefy, but Pray Anyway – Cthlc Nws Agency via The Reg
Finding God in the Lake Effect Snow – Cynthia Millen, Catholic Stand
Mothers of the Church: A Book Review – Bethanie Ryan, Ignitum Today
Anchorage’s Archbishop on His New Assignment & New Frontiers – Paul Senz, The Ct Wr Rp
Vatican Recognizes Oklahoma Missionary Priest as Martyr – Elisabeth Deffner, N.C. Register
Of Babes and Martyrs – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
Don’t Become Blind to the Blind – Wayne Smith, National Catholic Register

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MONDAY CHRISTMASTIDE EDITION

Stories of Secularists Resisting Conversion, Hell be Damned: Varieties of Religious Experience

by Ross Douthat,

of The New York Times

Rome Could Have Stopped the New U.N. L.G.B.T. Czar – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Faith First: Catholic Educator Fired, Refused to Teach Birth Control – Kristine Guerra, WaPo
3 Tactics for Nudging Conversions at Christmas – Carrie Gress Ph.D., National Cthlc Register
Pro-Lifer Mary Wagner Arrested Again – Sister Immolatia in Corde Perforato Iesu P.J.C.
Secular Hollywood Quietly Courts the Faithful – Brooks Barnes, The New York Times
Quæritur: Can Catholics Observe Hanukkah – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Timing of Christmas – Jimmy Akin, Catholic Answers
During Christmas, Find Christ’s Joy In Your Deepest Wounds – Melanie Jean Juneau, Cth Stnd
The Joy of Singing ‘Silent Night’ Where It Was Written – Angelo Stagnaro, N.C. Register
The Light of the Infant Jesus – Nada Mazzei, Catholic Stand
War Takes a Holiday: World War I’s Christmas Truce – Thomas J. Craughwell, N.C. Register

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CHRISTMAS DAY EDITION

This Girl with Autism Singing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” Will Blow You Away

by Shaun McAfee, O.P.,

of epicPew

22 Provocative Spiritual Maxims to Jumpstart Your Prayer Life – Stephen Mirarchi, epicPew
How a Dutch Calvinist Came Home to the Catholic Church – Amanda Evinger, N.C. Register
These Christmas Trees Are Just Ridiculous – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
5 Things You (Probably) Did Not Know about Santa – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Miracle of the Bells: A Forgotten Catholic Novel & Film – Michael De Sapio, Crisis Mgzn
The Christmas Experience Every Byzantine Understands – Brooke Gregory, epicPew
The Christian Subtext to “Secular” Christmas Film Classics – Jack Kerwick, Crisis Magazine
Discerning the Will of God with St. Ignatius of Loyola – Dylan Jedlovec, Cthlc Spiritual Drctn
Christmas “Nuts!” at Bastogne – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Jimmy Stewart, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Psalm 91 – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Canonization Process Opens for Ex-Slave Known for Heroic Charity, Mercy – Roxanne King, Rg

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CHRISTMAS EVE EDITION

Video: Does This 1944 Christmas Eve Mass Look Anything Like Yours?

by Brian Williams,

of Liturgy Guy

You Won’t Believe These Nativity Sets – Part III – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
What Is “The Nativity”? – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic World Report
How was Christmas Celebrated in the Middle Ages? – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
A “Silent Night” Version Even the Grinch in You Would Love – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
The Huron Carol: A Strange Case of Mistranslating a Saint – Peter A. Kwasniewski Ph.D.
When Celebrating Christmas was a Crime – Stephanie Mann, National Catholic Register
A Christmas Carol and Detachment – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Waxing Sentimental at Christmas: Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary – Rachel Lu, NCRg
Room at the Inn – William McGurn, The Wall Street Journal
Christmas and its Consequences: A Review of Puccini’s La Bohème – Paul Joseph Prezzia, TCR
Are You a Holiday Saint or a Mean Old Grinch? – Laura Hensley, epicPew

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FRIDAY EDITION

Pope Francis’ Christmas Address to the Roman Curia

by Father John Zuhlsdorf,

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Christmas & Culture: Closing Churches on Christmas? – Deacon Steven D. Greydanus, NCReg
Refuting the ‘Pagan Roots of Christmas’ Claim – Shaun McAfee O.P., Catholic Answers
Court Ruling ‘Puts Lives of Severely Disabled at Risk’ – Simon Caldwell, Catholic Herald
Rogue One: An Advent Story – Lauren Meyers, Ignitum Today
After the Cairo Bombing, the West Must Stand with the Coptic Church – Fr. Peter Farrington
Messianic Prophecies: 2 Samuel 7: 12-16 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Pope Lays Out Guiding Principles for Reform of the Roman Curia – Elise Harris, CNA via NCRg
Prepare for Christmas: Open Yourself to God in Prayer – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Is There an Advent/Christmastime Saint? – John M. Grondelski, National Catholic Register
Egypt’s Coptic Christians are Stuck between ISIS & an Indifferent Govt – Farid Y. Farid, Quartz

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THURSDAY EDITION

No, Junior, the Catholic Church is Not the Same as ISIS

by Brother Michael Baggot, L.C.,

of First Things

The Religious Liberty Battle Is Not Over, It’s Just Beginning – Matthew Archbold, Crt Min Rep
Protecting Middle East Christians: U.S.’s New Priority Under Trump – Joan Frawley Desmond
A Rosary That Fits Right In Your Wallet — Best Idea Ever?! – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
5 Quotes from John of the Cross to Help You When the Holiday Season is Hard – Ch. Mooradian
This Moving Documentary Takes Look at Franciscan Friars – Robert Barbry II, epicPew
The Pill That Hides Abortions From the Statisticians – R. Jared Staudt, N.C. Register
Illuminating the Immaculate Conception- Part I – Mike White, Catholic Stand
The Readings for Christmas: Vigil, Midnight, Dawn, and Day – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sc Pg
Mary Pondered All These Things in Her Heart – Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret, N.C. Register
Illuminating The Immaculate Conception; Mary’s Marriage-Part II – Mike White, Catholic Stand

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WEDNESDAY EDITION

The “Committed Catholic” Threat

by William Kilpatrick, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

How to Read Your Way to Heaven – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Why Communion on the Tongue is More Suitable Than in the Hand – Christopher Carstens
Brick by Brick in Australia – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Key to True Friendship? Christlike Self-Sacrifice – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Going to First Confession As an Evangelical Convert – K. Albert Little, The Cordial Catholic
12 Prayers to Help You Receive All the Gifts God Has for You – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Reg
6 Last-Minute Ways To Prepare Yourself for Christmas – Rich Lamm, epicPew
Watch this Amazing Explanation of the Sacrament of Baptism – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Catholic America under Archbishop Carroll – Ann Casey, Catholic Stand
Sacramental Vision: Seeing God’s Handiwork in Everything – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Igntm Tdy
The Need for a Liturgical Conscience & Where to Get One, Part III of III – Christopher Carstens

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TUESDAY ADVENT EDITION

Reading the O Antiphons Forward

by Gregory DiPippo,

of the New Liturgical Movement

A Bishop’s Suggestions to Families for a Holy Advent and Christmastide – Fr. Z’s Blog
Quæritur: Friday Penance, Abstinence During the Octave of Christmas – Fr. Z’s Blog
Linus and Saint Luke Explain It All – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
St. Joseph: Model of a Righteous Man – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
A Unique Advent/Christmas Album Sets the O Antiphons to Music – Thomas Van, Cthlc Cltr
A Clean Slate For Christmas – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Advent That Almost Wasn’t – Vickie Burbach, Pelican’s Breast
Advent: Letting Go of our Expectations – Jeannie Ewing, Integrated Catholic Life™
Advent Sermons of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux-Part IV – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACatholic
Living the Season of Advent – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Advent Waiting: From Fear to Faith – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange

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TUESDAY EDITION

75 Christian Leaders Sign Charter Rejecting Coercive SOGI Laws

by Anne Hendershott,

The Dispatch

via The Catholic World Report

The Traumatic Foundation of Male Homosexuality – Joseph Nicolosi, Crisis Magazine
Can “Rome” be Trusted? S.S.P.X. Questions and Beyond – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Are You Christian or Catholic? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, National Catholic Register
Jihadis Vs. ‘Christendom’ – Rod Dreher
Check Out These Dominican Friars Playing Hockey on a Pond – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
Who’s Your Patron Saint of 2017? – Laura DeMaria, Catholic Stand
Virginity Linked to Greater Health in Teens, Says CDC – Glenn Stanton, N.C. Register
The Grand Inquisitor, the Good Samaritan & the Benedict Option – Caleb Bernacchio, Eth Plt
Benedict XVI Praises Mother Angelica, Calling Her a ‘Very Brave’ Woman – CNA via The Reg
The Nativity of the Lord: The Mystery of Christmas (The Mass Readings Explained) – Brant Pitre
The Economy of Mercy – Eric Cain, Ignitum Today

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