THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Why We Need to Turn to Eucharistic Adoration to Find Hope – Archbishop John Wilson at CH
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Biblical Evidence of the Deity of Jesus Christ-His Works – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand

Punditry and Analysis:
Why Humility is Essential to Receive Any Grace From God – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Seven Simple Steps to Deepen Your Catholic Faith – Anne DeSantis, Ph.D., at Epic Pew
3 Catholic Resolutions to Transform Your Life Spiritually, Mentally, & Physically in 2025 – ChPP
How to Become the Man of Her Dreams with Nick Freitas – Lila Rose
Understanding Jesus Through the Lens of Genesis – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Giving God Our Time & Tiredness: Early Morning Prayer as a Parent – Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Chapel in the Cornfield: Ancilla Domini in Donaldson, Indiana – Liturgical Arts Journal
Where’s Your Treasure & Where’s Your Heart? – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
To Fast or Not to Fast – Matthew at A Catholic Life

Indiscriminate Punditry, Analysis, and News:
The Gift of Shame: Rediscovering Dignity in a Culture of Concupiscence – Missio Dei

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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
Catholic Pilgrimage Destinations in the U.S. – Genesius at Catholic Stand
Admire These Breathtaking Coffered Church Ceilings – Elisabeth Bonnefoi at Aleteia
The Tree of Life Rood at Oratory of St. Mary Magdalen in Fort Wayne, Indiana – Lit Arts Journal
Faith & Reason Harmonized in the Logos, Commentary on 16th-Century Dutch Painting – NLM
The Little Things – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
5 Truths About Your God-Given Beauty That Every Catholic Woman Should Know – Catholic Link
Clarifying the Two Types of Pride – Dr. Donald DeMarco at Catholic Exchange
Saints Are Simply Normal Christians – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Reacting to Joe Rogan On Catholicism – The Catholic Gentleman
Embrace New Beginnings: Simple Habits for Meaningful Change This Year – Magis Center

Christmastide:
Exorcist Diary: Our Christmas Exorcisms – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.

Indiscriminate Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Sins Of The Father (& Mothers) – Spirit Daily Blog

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THVRSDAY EVENING EDITION

Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
The Most Unlikely Convert w/Dr Scott Hahn – The Lila Rose Podcast

Punditry and Analysis:
A Daughter’s Transformation: The Power of Prayer & Silence – Mar Dorrio at Exaudi
“The Office of the Holy Spirit” Prayed by the Bridgettine Nuns – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Imitating the Divine Nature – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
3 Surprising Ways Tech Will Change Catholicism in the Next 50 Years! – uCatholic
Raising Saints: Sacramental Life – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
7 Spiritual & Practical Books for Mothers in the New Year – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Blest Are the Pure in Heart – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
The Best Possible Resolution for This Jubilee Year – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
When You Just Don’t Know – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine

News:
Crowd Goes Wild After Seeing Nuns on Big Screen at NHL Hockey Game in Viral Video – ChPP

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholic Breaks Down the Authority Structure in Spiritual Warfare – Full Sheen Ahead

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VVEDNESDAY EVENING EDITION

Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Mike Pantile: How to Build a Man – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
From Perpetual Pilgrim to Consecrated Virgin: A Young Woman’s Call to Christ – NC Register
High School Football Teams Host Pre-Game Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction in Epic Video – C

Punditry and Analysis:
The Chronically Ill & Their Family Caregiver – Exaudi
Why Its Important to Find Your Mission in Life – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
St. Maurus, & a Famous Miracle of St. Benedict – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Immediate Reward for Trustful Surrender – Conor Gallagher at Catholic Exchange
Feeling Spiritually Empty? The Vital Lessons from the Saints for Your Darkest Hours – uCatholic
Fighting the Clutter in Our Hearts – Monica Simpson at Theology of Home Blog
This Saint Had 3 Saintly Grandchildren – Get Fed
Aquinas’ Surprising Life Wisdom for 2025 w/Fr Gregory Pine – The Lila Rose Podcast

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Sparklers! Light from God – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
Protestants Against Mom – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
We Vote for Our President But We Live for Our Lord – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand

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SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
Did You Know the Baptismal Rite Includes an Exorcism? – The Editors at ChurchPOP
Does Jesus Talk to You? – Ida Adams at Catholic Stand
The L.A. Fires: Fire In Prophecy – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Biblical Evidence of the Deity of Jesus – His Attributes – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Marian Devotion – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Catholic Guide to New Year’s Resolutions: 5 Doable Ideas – National Catholic Register
Only the Truth Will Give You Joy & True Happiness – Roseanne T. Sullivan
There is So Much We Can, & Do know About Jesus, Mary, & Miracles – Catholic World Report
The Glory of the Glorious Mysteries – Dustin Shane at Catholic Answers Magazine
Was Jesus’ Baptism the Same as the Sacrament of Baptism? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Does God Want You to Fast From the Internet on Sundays? – Ter. Mattingly at Religion Unplugged
Travel Vestments by Ars Comacina – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Three Deadly Giants & How to Fight Them – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
Holy Thursday Ciborium Veils by Manufactura Vesti Clero – New Liturgical Movement
Deliverance From Demonic Oppression – Lila Rose

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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
L.A. Fire Official Wore Upside-Down Cross – Spirit Daily Blog

Punditry and Analysis:
We’re at War: Don’t Leave the Wounded Behind – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Perseverance in Prayer – Chantal LaFortune at Missio Dei
The Relics of the Magi in Cologne & Milan – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Exorcist Diary: Ghosts or Demons? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
The Cross – Richard Auciello at Catholic Stand
What Are Some Good Bible Study Tools for Catholics? – Clement Harrold at St. Paul Center
Lost Scriptures: The Life of Adam & Eve – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Why Would a Priest Refuse to Forgive? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
Why Catholic Families Pray to This Little Girl From Louisiana for Miracles – Natl Catholic Register
Sin without Repentance Leads to Damnation – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How to Keep God Present Before the Mind’s Eye – Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, O.P., at OSV

Christmastide and Epiphanytide:
Domestic Church Customs: Epiphany Octave & Epiphanytide – Genie Shaw at 1 Peter 5
Already Done with Xmas? 5 Good Reasons You Should Celebrate Until Candlemas – ChurchPOP

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MONDAY EVENING EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
Don’t Forget to Chalk Your Door for Epiphany – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Psalms of the Epiphany – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
5 Tips to Create the Habit of Spiritual Reading In the New Year – Scepter Blog
The Veil Removed: Powerful Film Reveals How Heaven Miraculously Joins Earth at Mass – ChPP
Developing Empathy as a Goal for the Coming Year – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Ten Non-Biblical Traditions Most Bible Christians Believe About the Magi – Fr. D. Longenecker
‘Some Paintings Never Cease to Amaze’: the Adoration of the Kings – Catholic Herald
How to Bless Your Home on the Feast of Epiphany 2025 – F.P. Fenton at Catholic News Agency
Where Our Lord Dwells – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
A Medieval Fresco of the Holy Innocents – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Secret Origins of the Most Holy Rosary – America Needs Fatima

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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
Durandus on the Divine Office of the Circumcision – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Icons as Fruit, Seed of Incarnation: Windows into Mystery of Christ, His Mother – Trdtn & Sanity
The Biblical Roots of a Dish Served for St. Sylvester’s Day – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
What Deacon Frank Taught Me About Affirming & Promoting Vocations – Natl Catholic Register
My Journey from Orthodoxy to Catholicism: the Role of Social Teaching – Greg Cook at 1 Peter 5
Catholic Mystic Uncovers the Christmas Cave’s Hidden Secret! – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
Veneration Is NOT a Pagan Accretion – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
Jesus, Peter, & Paul in Parallel in Luke-Acts – Michael Patrick Barber at The Sacred Page
Father of Modern Geology, Paleontology, Crystallography Converts, Becomes Saint – Cm Hm Nt
Marriage, Children, & Heaven – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
She Witnessed America’s Birth & Became the First U.S. Saint – America Needs Fatima
Did George Washington Die a Catholic? – Florentius at Gloria Romanorum

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SVNDAY MID-DAY EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
Fresh Paintings in Norcia – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
2nd Edition of “Restoring Lost Customs of Christendom” Now Available – A Catholic Life

Punditry and Analysis:
What Exorcists on YouTube Get Wrong w/Dr. Sean Tobin – Lila Rose
Special Chants for the Epiphany 2025 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
If Mary is Not the Mother of God, Then Whom is She the Mother of? – Catholic Answers
The Custom of Festive Hangings in Rome: the Chiesa Nuova – Liturgical Arts Journal
A Lonely Island of Prayer: a visit to La Grande Chartreuse in 1890 – Hilary White at TSIP
St. Thomas More’s Example of Maintaining a Strong Family – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
The Beautiful Christmas Letter Pope Benedict XVI Wrote to Baby Jesus as a Child – ChurchPOP
Infertile Couples Whose Faith Gave Us Great Saints – Brooke Larson at 1 Peter 5
Angel Expert: Apparitions Reveal ‘Strong Link’ Between St. Michael & Divine Mercy – NC Register

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Mary Wykeham: The Surrealist Who Embraced a Religious Life & Became a Nun – Rlgn Unplggd

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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
Major TLM Construction Project in Tyler, Texas – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Snty
The New Completed Nativity of the Monastery of Norcia by Fabrizio Diomedi – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl

Punditry and Analysis:
Epiphany & Its Customs – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement
This Miracle By Mary Converted Thousands – Lila Rose
Where Is Infant Baptism in the Bible? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
Real Resolutions for Real Catholics – Full Sheen Ahead
The Greatness of Humility – Matthew at A Catholic Life
A Year of Sacred Art – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
Petitionary Prayer – Fr. James Brent, O.P., at Catholic Spiritual Direction
When Do We Pay Attention To Numbers? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
How To Understand The Words Of The Twelve-Year-Old Jesus? – Exaudi

Christmastide:
Keeping Christmas Until Candlemas – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
How to Practice Our Lady of Fatima’s Forgotten Call to the 5 First Saturdays Devotion – ChrchPP
7 Bible Verses Every Child Should Learn – Clement Harrold at St. Paul Center
Catholic Doctrine & the Sunday Readings for January 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
New Archaeological Evidence Shows Early Christians Did Pray to the Saints – J Heschmeyer JD
Why Does God Allow Bad Things? – Jesse Romero at Full Sheen Ahead
Quit Your Belly Aching in 2025 – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
5 Plot Holes for God – Pat Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
These Saints Will Help Your Struggle With Addictions – Diego Hernández Herrera at Catholic Link
Be Patient with the ‘Chreasters’ at Christmas Masses – Genesius at Catholic Stand
Sir James MacMillan on “Music & the Sacred in Antiquity & Modernity” – New Liturgical Mvmnt

Christmastide:
Christmas Isn’t Over Yet! – Emily C. Hurt at Ignitum Today
A Christmas Sermon That Puts ‘Hustle Culture’ in Perspective – Our Sunday Visitor
The Three Types of Christmas & How to Celebrate Them – Dn. Staudt at Building Catholic Culture

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
12 Ways to Obtain a Jubilee Indulgence – National Catholic Register

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VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. Set Yourself Up For a Year of Spiritual Growth With These Titles! – Scepter Blog
2. Midtown Mercy, a Procession of Hope in the Heart of the City – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pics
3. On the Objective Power of Music – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
4. 5 Habits to Kick in 2025 & What to Do Instead – Debbie Cowden at National Catholic Register
5. Profile: St. Lucy Food Project – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Stand
6. The Secret of Mary – Fr. Jeremiah Shryock, C.F.R., at Catholic Spiritual Direction
7. Christmas was Banned for Being too Catholic in Early America? – Christine Niles, J.D., at FB
8. Obedience, Boundaries & Trust in Spiritual Direction w/Fr Boniface – Lila Rose
9. For St. Vincent de Paul Society, Preventing Homelessness Begins with Home Visits – Pillar
10. 12 Delightful, Faith-Filled Catholic Stories to Enjoy as a Family this Christmastide – ChrchPP

Punditry and Analysis:
Do Ghosts Exist? Art & Morality in Shakespeare’s Hamlet – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at KL
The Sacraments Give Us the Vital Help We Need – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
Why G.K. Chesterton Approved of New Year’s Resolutions – John Touhey at Aleteia
The Full Meaning of the Christmas Message – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Four Tips For Discerning Your Vocation – The Catholic Gentleman

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