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Cardinal Burke Dropped From Key Vatican Agency – John Thavis

Cardinal Wuerl Appointed to Congregation for Bishops – C. Harmon
Pope Changes Congregation for Bishops’ Membership – Edward Pentin
When I Will Concern Myself with the Roman Curia – Mary Kochan, Cth Ln
A Biblical Look at Confession – Shaun McAfee, Ignitum Today
Send in Your Photos from Gaudete Sunday – Peter Kwasniewski, NLM
Pp. Benedict Defends Francis on Markets & Ethics – Andrew M. Haines
Merry Digital Christmas – Chris Ricketts, Ignitum Today
The Cosmos Knows Nothing – Ben, Two Catholic Men and a Blog
Ruling in the Archdiocese of New York’s HHS Lawsuit – Rick Garnett
What’s Behind Our Love Affair with the Middle Ages? – Harley J. Sims
Pope Francis Celebrates Birthday w/Children at Clinic – J. M. Heimann
60 Philosophy Memes for Lovers of Wisdom – H. H. Ambrose, St. Ptrs Lst
Entry For The Most Pompous Statement Of Scientism – Will M. Briggs PhD
It’s Time to Return to the New Critics – Micah Mattix, Public Discourse
Your Ultimate Guide to Having the Perfect Family – Catholic Sistas
O Antiphon for Catholic Families, Advent Tradition – Lacy, Catholic Icing
Reasons to Love the Immaculata – Fr. James Melnick, Catholic Stand
God’s Birthday – Why Christ was Born on Dec 25 – Taylor Marshall PhD
The Veni, Veni Emmanuel You’ve Been Searching For – Kathleen Pluth
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Another Piece of Catholic Heritage Bites the Dust – Fr. Simon Henry
Peter O’Toole, Requiescat In Pace – Weathers, YI’mCatholic
Advice for the Franciscans of the Immaculate – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
“Never Be Afraid of Tenderness” – Andrea Tornielli, Vatican Insider
The Advent of Virtue: Week Three – Fathers for Good, Catholic Lane
Fear Not: Angels We Have Heard On High – Diane McKelva, Cthlc St
The Lord’s Hidden Message – Sr. Lisa Marie, Ignitum Today
Pope Won’t Be Naming Women Cardinals – John Thavis
How Can I “Rejoice” When I Feel Miserable? – John Janaro
What Do Catholic Moms Want for Christmas? –  D. O’Boyle, CthlcMom
Constitutional Soundness of Ultrasound Requirements – M. Paulsen
Pope Addresses Marxism Accusations, Women Cardinals – EWTN
Five Ethical Questions to Ask Before You Feed the Red Kettle – B. Jones
Dominican Solemn Masses, San Francisco Bay – Fr. A. Thompson OP
God the Fetus and the Mystery of Mary – Matt Fradd
Amazing Flash Mob, United States AF Band – Dcn. M. Bickerstaff, ICL™
The Grinch Vs. Pope Benedict &d Linus Van Pelt – Carson Holloway, CV
Why You Need a Wish List . . . or Two – Bernard Toutounji, Ignitum Today
Rookie Monk Out For Advent Season With High Tonsure Sprain – EotT
Winner of Dumbest Thing Said This Week – Matthew Archbold, CMR
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Pope Sends Sign Language Message to Bishops – Richard Collin, Linen

Understand What’s at Stake, Divorce & Interesting Times – Dr. E. Peters
Oath to be Administered to Franciscans of the Immaculate – Fr. Finigan
How to Have a Scrooge Advent – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SoMHead
Lussinatt: The Vigil of Saint Lucy – David L Alexander, Man W/Black Hat
Does Jesus Love the Elf on the Shelf? – Lauren Meyers, Ignitum Today
Year Zero: A History of 1945 – Francis Phillips, Mercator Net
Should Catholic Schools Be Allowed to Discriminate? – Trent Horn, CA
In Jackson & Beyond, ‘What Does It Mean To Be Catholic?’ – R. Palmo
‘Humble’ Communist Baby Killer of Uruguay Legalizes Drugs – Tancred
Obamacare, Freedom & Catholics – Gail Finke, Catholic Exchange
An Advent Adoption Story – JoAnna Wahlund, Catholic Stand
Context: God’s Great Liberating Event – J.Q. Tomanek, Ignitum Today
Advent and Confession – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
The Assault on Man; How to Withstand Turmoil – St. Etheldreda’s Pl
Asian Bishops Encourage Bible-Inspired Apostolates – A. Gonsalves
Vandals Trash Brighton Church, Destroy Painting Of Pope Francis – Fr. Z
Veni, Veni, Emmanuel – Zephyrinus
Merry Christmas, Catholic Girl – David L. Alexander, Man With Black Hat
Hegelianism & Naturalism – James Chastek PhL, Just Thomism
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Our Lady of Guadalupe, Come to Our Aid Again! – Mark Armstrong, ICL™

Why Max Weber was Wrong About the Protestant Work Ethic – S. Gregg
St. Juan Diego & Our Lady of Guadalupe – Diana von Glahn, Cth Sprtl Drctn
Pope Francis Named Time’s Person of the Year 2013 – Edward Pentin
Edinburgh Auxiliary Named as Bishop of Dunkeld – The Catholic Herald
Duckling Diary: Lessons from Our Rural Life – Judith Costello, Cthlc Mom
Catholic Education: What is Lost and Hoped For – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
ATF and Squid Tattoos – God and Caesar
You Cannot Lose My Love – Robbe Lyn Sebesta, Catholic Stand
Balancing the Canonization of Nelson Mandela – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
What Pro-Lifers Can Learn From “My Abortion” – Erin Karlovich, Ign Tdy
Member Testimonials for New St. Thomas Institute – Dr. Taylor Marshall
Advent: Waiting Like Mary and Joseph – Terry McDermott, Catholic Lane
Tools for Thinking Sensibly about Scripture – Mark P. Shea, Strng Ntns
Being a Better Friend to Atheists Online – Stacy Trasancos PhD
Happy Days Are Here Again? – Donald R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Catholic
Advent in Miniature – JC, Ignitum Today
My Journey as a Catholic: Baptism & First Holy Communion – Jason Liske
Rejecting the Gospel of Christ – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
Theology of the Interior Body – Kevin Tierney, Catholic Exchange
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Why Pope Francis is Time’s “Person of the Year” – John Thavis

Priest Shortage? Not Everywhere – Brad Noel, Southern Fried Catholicism
Quæritur: Genuflections During Ordinary Form Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
Letting Santa & the Tooth Fairy Ruin My Life – Jen Fulwiler, Cnvrsn Diary
What Is & What We Know Of It, Probabilistically Speaking – W. M. Briggs
ONS Considering Issuing Stats for All Types of ‘Marriage’ – W. Oddie PhD
Why Aren’t They Preaching What I Think Is Important? – Kevin Tierney
Sacrosanctum Concilium & New Lectionary – Gregory DiPippo, Nw Lt Mv
Mind, Body, Spirit – Amy M, Catholic Sistas
Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show – Matt Fradd
Of Teepees & Tabernacles – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
First Confession & Embarrassment – Rick Becker, Catholic Exchange
Catholic Social Teaching in a Christmas Carol – Stephanie Pacheco, TACF
Getting ‘Theology of the Body’ Right – Deacon Jim Russell, Catholic Stand
Messianic Prophecies: Zechariah 12:10 – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
No Cookie-Cutter Saints – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
President Obama’s Faithful Helpers – Anne Hendershott, Crisis Magazine
The Simple Beauty of Lily & Madeleine – Matthew Becklo, Aleteia
Photos: New St. Thomas Inst. Chicago, Houston & Dallas – Dr. T. Marshall
Woman, Behold Your Son!’ 33 Days to Morning Glory – Fr. G. J. MacRae
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Controlling Women’s Desires in Kenya – Anne Morse, Catholic Lane

To Theologians: Sensus Fidelium Is Not Majority Opinion – C. Harmon
Here’s a Pope Who Condemns Unfettered Capitalism – Michael Coren
Anti-Common Core Speaker Disallowed from Speaking at Church – CMR
Ladies, Take Back Your Christmas! – Beverly De Soto, Regina Magazine
Emergency Contraception Can Cause Abortion – Donna Harrison, MD
Courage In The Face of Life’s Atrocities – Diane McKelva, Catholic St
Values-Free Democracy Is Another Form of Tyranny – Fr. Lucie-Smith
Traditional Confirmations in New Hampshire – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
All Seated on the Ground: A Christmas Story – Alford, Bearded Gospel
Franciscans of the Immaculata, Founder’s Health “Serious” – Tancred
The Birth of Advent, My Baby Boy – The Death of Catholicism
Encountering the Christian East For the First Time – Jason Liske
Hollywood’s Moral Ambiguity – Sean Fitzpatrick, Catholic Exchange
Of Faith and Fandoms – Lilia Draime, Aleteia
Donna Tartt’s Goldfinch – William Doino Jr., On The Square
The Patron Saint of the Elderly? JP2? – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
Blessed Mother in Kuwait – V. Hargrove, Catholic News & Inspiration
Greed and Grape Nuts – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
SNAP Publishes Phone #s and Emails of Accused Clerics – Media Report
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Univ. Suspends Legion of Mary for Catholic View on Gay Sex – CWN

If You Want Latin in Mass, You Can Keep Latin in Mass, Period! – Fr. Z
What Is a Carol? – Charles Cole, New Liturgical Movement
Are You Stylish, or Just Fashionable? – Sequoia Sierra, Regina Magazine
Edward T. Oakes, S. J., R. I. P. – Christopher Blosser, The Amrcn Catholic
Advent & Christmas 2013 at the Vatican – Edward Pentin, The Daily Reg
ACLU Lawsuit Targets U.S. Bishops’ Health Care Directives – CNA
Advent & Anti-Christ, Part II – Donald R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Catholic
Please Support First Things Now – R. R. Reno, On The Square
The Three Advents of Ascent – Dan Burke, The National Catholic Register
Feast of the Immaculate Conception – BigPulpit.com
Archbishop Eamon Martin Launches Online Advent Calendar – ICBC
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The Immaculate Conception: 8 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin

3 Easy Arguments for the Immaculate Conception of Mary – Tay. Marshall
Immaculate Conception in Art – Stacy Trasancos PhD
Mary Immaculate: Antidote to the Contraceptive Mentality – Alli LeDoux
Mary’s Story in Marble & Bronze – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Immaculate Conception White Chocolate Cream Cake – Catholic Cuisine
The Immaculate Deception? – Ben, Two Catholic Men and a Blog
Cardinal Newman on the Immaculate Conception – Donald R. McClarey JD
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Transferred) – Liz Estler, RCSD
Feast of the Immaculate Conception – BigPulpit.com
The Surprise of the Immaculate Conception – Sarah Reinhard, Cth Exchng
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The Greatest Catholic Painter You’ve Never Heard Of – Gwyneth Holston

Nat’l ‘Catholic’ Reporter Attacks Francis on Women’s Ordination – Fr. Z
Lost My Daughter to the Culture of Death – God & Caesar
René de La Tour du Pin & the Renewal of the Social Order – J. F. Sladky
Fields Trips in a Large Family – Jen Dunlap, Forever For Always No. . .
Feast of the Immaculate Conception – BigPulpit.com
“The Sound of Music”: Wholesome Entertainment Sells – Kathy Schiffer
Mandela’s Record on Pro-Life & Pro-Family Issues – John Smeaton, SPUC
Obamacare & the Bishops: Sharing the Blame – The Motley Monk, TACthlc
Liturgical Reform, a History to Rewrite – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
St. Porphyrios and the Hippies – Byz Pulpit
Blech! *splik* Blech! Gak! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Te Deum, Solemn Tone, 5th-Century Monastic Chant – Zephyrinus
Common Core Is Not Catholic Education – David G. Bonagura Jr., TCT
Human Beings are Not the Problem, They are the Solution – Al. González
Refuting the Myth of the “Invisible Church” – David L. Gray, Cthlc Lane
A Salute To the Courage of Newborns – Melanie Jean Juneau, Cthlc Stand
Scaling the Faceless, Ominous Ramparts of Modernism – Enz. G. Selvaggi
New Chapter in Battle for Christmas in the Public Square – Ptr. J. Smith
Belgium Looks Set to Euthanize Children – Edward Pentin, The NCRegister
A Bruised, Dirty Church – Phil Kosloski, Catholic Exchange
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Liturgical Notes on the Immaculate Conception – Gregory DiPippo, NLM

What Is Sacred Music? More Complex Than You Think – Msgr. Ch. Pope
Pope Venerates Immaculate Conception Statue – Jean M. Heimann, Ct Fr
“Your Best” Catholic Parenting – Dr. Gregory Popcak, Catholic Exchange
Comparing Mandela to Jesus Is Absurd – Francis Phillips, The Cthlc Herald
The Truth About Mary – Sister Sophia, Integrated Catholic Life™
Pope: Early Christians a Model for ‘Digital Age’ – Kerri Lenartowick, DReg
Is Mary the Mediatrix of the 7 Sacraments? – Taylor Marshall PhD
“Mary Immaculate” by Fr. Kenneth Baker, SJ – Ignatius Insight Scoop
3 Misconceptions on the Immaculate Conception – Edward Looney, Ig Td
They Turn Their Eyes to Mary – Kathleen Pluth, The Chant Café
Catholic Techie Jeff Miller – Sarah Reinhard, Catholic Mom
The Controversy Over Evangelii Gaudium – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
The Homage that Sin Pays to Guilty Knowledge – Kevin O’Brien, WFGTL
How Genesis 24 Foreshadows Christianity – Allison, Catholic Sistas
Christmas Classics from a Father-Daughter Duo – Devin Rose, Igntm Tdy
Saint Francis of Assisi and the Laity – Howard Duncan, Catholic Stand
My Journey as a Catholic So Far: Wandering Off the Path – Jason Liske
Washington’s Bubble Zone – G. Tracy Mehan III, Mercatornet
Atheist Disproves Existence of Grandfather He’s Never Seen – Eye Tiber
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Photo: Pope Francis Looking Like Pope John XXIII – Dr. Taylor Marshall

Letter on Medjugorje Creates Shockwaves – Jimmy Akin, The NCegister
My Journey as a Catholic So Far, Pt. 4: RCIA & Arrogance – Jason Liske
2nd Sunday of Advent: 9 Things to Know & Share – Jimmy Akin
The Immaculate Conception, Most Highly-Favored Lady – Scott Eric Alt
The Saint Who Is Venerated by both Catholics & the Orthodox – Byz Plpt
Comforting Advice for the Elderly & Those Who Love Them – Kt. Schiffer
Padua Prisoners Send Francis Italian Panettoni for Xmas – And. Tornielli
Saint Nicholas, the Secrete Santa – Hector Molina, Catholic Answers
Last Things First: The 2 “Mini-Seasons” of Advent – Joe Heschmeyer, SP
New Book on China’s Saints Published in Chinese – The CWR Blog
Parallels in the Economics of Andrew Carnegie & Pope Francis – S. Entile
Building a Bridge to Truth, Cardinal Newman – Fr. S. P. Beseau PhD STD
Are You Living a Contemplative Life? – Connie Rossini, Cntmpltv Hmschl
More on Evangelii Gaudium, The Joy of the Gospel – BigPulpit.com
Pope Francis to Create Commission on Sex Abuse of Minors – Big Pulpit
The Purge: Review & Reflection – Robbe Lyn Sebesta, Catholic Stand
50 Years Since Sacrosanctum Concilium – BigPulpit.com
Thin Skin of Elizabeth Warren – God & Caesar
What Was Bilbo’s Dark Night of the Soul? – Philip Kosloski
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception – BigPulpit.com
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How a Subculture Brainwashed America – Thomas M. Doran

Making the Sacred as Ugly as Sin! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Francis’ Fellowship of the Ring – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Aleteia
The Anglican Ord. Is More Beautiful in Action than in Theory – W. Oddie
Does 1 Maccabees Deny Its Own Inspiration? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shml Ppry
Belgium’s Culture of Death – Wesley J. Smith, Catholic Lane
Why Be Still & Silent at Mass? – Romano Guardini, Catholic Exchange
Catholic Univs. Get Top Rankings for Study Abroad Programs – A. Wilson
Unique Advent Calendar for the Digital Age – Jean M. Heimann, CF
Why Aren’t You Naked? – Marc Barnes, Strange Notions
Poverty Or Income Equality? – Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Inclusiveness: A Harmful Ideology – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Which Rights Should Prevail? – Joseph Meaney, Truth and Charity Forum
Discrimination Against Christians? – Grégor Puppinck, On the Square
The Spirit of Vatican II & Wrong Santa Claus – Beverly Stevens, Regina
Tales of Glory: A Gift to the Catholic Faithful – Jason Liske, Asc Mt. Crm
The ACLU & the Great Switcheroo – Matthew Murphy, Truth & Charity
Be Watchful, but Do Not Watch Hollywood. . . – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
Are You Wearing Dung-Colored Glasses? – Melanie Jean Juneau, Cth Stnd
Advent: Our Reason for Being – Dr. Mark S. Camp, MCCatholic
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