THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. The True Meaning of the “Inn” in Bethlehem – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
2. New Book: A Woman’s Journey from ‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholicism – Cthlc Vote
3. A “Christmas Truce” at an Abortion Center – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
4. One of the All-Time Quotes on Christmas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Dragon of Rhodes – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
6. 3 Things I Didn’t Know About Christmas – Fr. Victor Feltes at Parishable Items
7. Why Christmas Trees Can Be Left Out Until January – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
8. Does Christmas Come from Pagan Feasts? – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers
9. ‘What is Boxing Day?’ & Other Important Questions. . . – Jack Montgomery at National Pulse
10. St. Thérèse’s Christmas Miracle: Story of Moment That Helped Her Become a Saint – ChPP

Punditry and Analysis:
The Catholic Way to Address Homelessness: Interview with Michael Acaldo – Catholic Exchange

Feast of Saint Stephen:
In Honor of St. Stephen – Steven Lawson at Ignitum Today
What is “St. Stephen’s Ride”? – Get Fed
The Ambrosian Gospel of St. Stephen – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Soon-to-Be-Saint Carlo Acutis Loved Christmas – Sabrina Ferrisi at National Catholic Register
‘An Incredible Thing’: Catholic Groups Collect Christmas Toys for Children in Need – C World Rprt
Urbi Et Orbi: Pope Francis Urges World Leaders to Pursue Dialogue, Peace in Jubilee Year – CWR

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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. Ancient Catholic Prophecies Warn of a Pope Who Will Gravely Harm the Church – Cmplct Clrgy
2. Arizona Pastor Encourages Reception of the Eucharist on the Tongue While Kneeling – RPC
3. How Holy Family Present Jesus in Temple When They Fled to Egypt? – St. Paul Center
4. Did You Know? Why Pelicans Are One of the Oldest Traditional Symbols for Christ! – uCatholic
5. Early Evidence of Saintly Devotion Found in 1,800-Year-Old Christian Artifact – uCatholic
6. Untold Los Angeles Story of the Miracle That Will Make Pier Giorgio Frassati a Saint – Angelus
7. 5 Ways to Maximize Your Generosity, Even When Money Is Tight – National Catholic Register
8. True Christian Pilgrimages Are Rooted in Silence, the Gospel, Pope Says – Baltimore C Review
9. Watch: You Don’t Know When the Master of the House Will Come! – Fr. K.M. Dos Santos, M.I.C.
10. Advent & the Church Fathers – Mike Aquilina & Adam Lucas at Catholic Answers Magazine

Christmas:
The Other Major Antiphons for the End of Advent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Father Christmas Will Never Die Because Christ Has Risen From the Dead – Joseph Pearce
The Beauty & Power of the O Antiphons – Fr. Thomas Petri at CNA via Catholic World Report
Living Advent With Hope & Charity: Lessons From Mother Teresa’s Sisters – C News Agency

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MONDAY EVENING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. Casual Sex and Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession – Catholic Herald
2. A Few Young Women in US Buck the Trends by Joining the Ranks of Catholic Nuns – AP
3. In Defense of Santa Claus – Michael Schmiesing at Catholic Answers Magazine
4. “Mankind Was My Business!” – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
5. Short Answers: Why is Mary Immaculate? – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
6. Christmas Book Excerpt – The Prince of Peace – Scepter Blog
7. The Deep Lesson of Humility – Thomas à Kempis
8. Exorcist Diary: Demons Hate Christmas Joy – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
9. It’s Called CHRISTmas for a Reason – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
10. The Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne: ‘Fanatics’ of the Sacred Heart – Matthew Balan at CWR

Punditry and Analysis:
Sparkly Medieval Bling: Ottonian Art Goes Large – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project

Advent (and Christmas):
Quite A Sight: St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney at Christmas – Spirit Daily Blog
Jimmy and the Patriarch, at Christmas – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
3 Reasons to Ditch Santa – Drew Belsky at Catholic Answers Magazine

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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. Where is the ‘Hail Mary’ in the Bible? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Raising Readers at Christmas: 18 Books That Build Virtue & Faith – National Catholic Register
3. Careful What Comes In The House – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
4. ‘A Christmas Carol’ Audio Drama for Advent Climbs the Podcast Charts – N Catholic Register
5. 10 Quotes to Prepare Your Heart For the Coming of Christ – Scepter Blog
6. How Did Mary Die? Rosary Secret, Hidden Details of Mary’s Assumption – America Needs. . .
7. Have You Gone to Confession During Advent Yet? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
8. End of World: What to Look For – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine
9. Faith-Filled Stories to Enjoy as a Family – Debbie Cowden at National Catholic Register
10. Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Punditry and Analysis:
The Book of Proverbs’ Deceptive Simplicity (Or, How to Get It Right) – The Sacred Page
Sound Advice for Parents From Saint John Neumann of Philadelphia – Gloria Romanorum
In Time of Calamities, the Value of Suffering – Quod Scripsi, Scripsi

Advent (and Christmas):
Why the Canticle of Zechariah is Perfect for Advent – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Teach Your Kids the Joys of Giving – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand

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MONDAY EVENING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. Incredible New Findings on Teresa of Avila’s Relics – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
2. Demons Beg Exorcists To Remove Scapulars – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
3. The Exorcism of 15,000 Demons through the Holy Rosary – America Needs Fatima
4. The Secret Power of Paper (I Promise, It’s Not Boring) – Hilary White at Sacred Images Project
5. ‘God Did Not Make Death’ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. Discovering a Classic – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
7. Who Was Veronica? Tracking One of Beloved Figures f/Christ’s Passion – Gloria Romanorum
8. What “Baptized In the Holy Ghost” Means – Karlo Broussard at Indulgences Blog
9. The Cathedral of the Plains – Catholic Vote
10. Can Nations Be Baptized? – Peter J. Leithart at First Things

Punditry and Analysis:
Texas Religious Sisters Care for Their ‘Sisters in Christ’ on Death Row – Catholic World Report
Our Lady of La Leche in St. Augustine, Florida – Zelda Caldwell at Aleteia

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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

Punditry and Analysis:
Overcoming Adversity – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
Heading Towards Christmas with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul – Catholic Herald
Why This Famous Poet Became Catholic on Christmas Day – Fr. Michael Rennier at Aleteia
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
A Few of History’s Most Incredible Sacred Heart Images – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Down-Syndrome Boy Becomes Altar Boy – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
A Road Map for Prayer: 3 Steps to Revitalize Your Spiritual Life & Reconnect with God – ChrchPP
Immaculate Conception or a Mass of Confusion? – Christopher Check at Indulgences Blog
A Dramatic Interview with Lucia of Fatima – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Pintoricchio the Gothic Storyteller of the Renaissance – Hilary White at Sacred Images Project
God’s Plot Holes? – Pat Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
We All Need to Support the Catholic Arts – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
The Possibility of Salvation for Non-Christians – John P. Joy, S.T.D., at 1 Peter 5
The Most Poetic Time Zone in History – Robert Keim at Via Mediaevalis

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Poetry in the Midwest: Q&A with Matthew Wilson – Ally Hall at The Hillsdale Collegian
The Human Being: Suffering and Transcendence – George Stanciu, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .
The Strange Medieval Sculptures of Nidaros Cathedral – Medievalists.net

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SVNDAY MID-DAY EDITION

Punditry and Analysis:
The Mystical Art of St. John of the Cross – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Natl Catholic Register
Exorcist Diary: Occult Third Eye or Divine Charism? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
On the Streets of Oxford with the Companions of the Order of Malta – Catholic Herald
Rediscovering the Treasures of a Traditional Marriage – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Michelangelo’s Sign of the Cross – Catch Light
6 Books To Give Non-Catholics – Genevieve Perkins at Catholic Link
Are Religious Sisters the Happiest People in the World? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
I Highly Recommend Prayers for Poor Souls in Purgatory – D. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
3 Prayers Composed by Saints to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Advent (and Christmas):
A Few Good Causes for End of the Year Giving – Fr. Z’s Blog
Without This Your Advent Fails – The Catholic Gentleman
Prepare the Way of the Lord With a Good Confession – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Santa Will Find You – Brittany Neff at Dappled Things Blog
It Makes Sense for Mary Not to Sin – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine

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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Punditry and Analysis:
True Love Rarely Waits for Fat Bank Accounts – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Santa Lucía: the Bearer of Light & a Joyful Tradition – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
St. Lucy – Catholics For Catholics
4 Practical Ways To Inspire Your Teen’s Faith Journey – Lucas Wollschlager at Catholic Link
Gratitude Can Change Your Life & Marriage w/Laura Doyle – Lila Rose
The Moving Story of a Religious Congregation with Sisters Who Have Down Syndrome – Zenit
Ex-Convict Transformed By Our Lady – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Advent (and Christmas):
Obstacles to God’s Grace: Address Them During Advent – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand
Why Do the Gospels Tell Us So Little About Jesus’s Childhood? – C. Harrold at St. Paul Center
Interpreting the Book of Revelation: the Sixth Seal – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
Mary, Mother of Whom? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Cause & the Cure of Christmas Melancholy – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
The “Uh-O” Antiphons of this Advent Season – Laura Ricketts at epicPew
‘Tis the Season to Live Liturgically – Portia Berry-Kilby at Catholic Herald

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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Punditry and Analysis:
Religious Sisters Provide Nursing, Prayerful Presence for Sick & Dying – Natl Catholic Register
These Lay Groups Are Bringing Back “Old-School” Devotions – Camille Dalmas at Aleteia
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Icon Writing w/Katarzyna Piasecka: Discovering Harmony in the Chaos of Modern Life – Exaudi
Questions about Liturgy: Combining Mass & the Liturgy of the Hours – Fr. Edward McNamara
St. Lucy Miraculously Appeared in Sweden Multiple Times – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
A New Approach to Spiritual Theology – Anthony Lilles at Catholic Spiritual Direction
How Did Saint Homobonus Become the Patron of Entrepreneurs in the 12th Century? – uCatholic
Horrifying Vision of Purgatory f/St Magdalen de Pazzi – Adr. Fonseca at America Needs Fatima
The Spiritual Value of Work: Building a Common World – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
The New Chapel Of Our Lady Of Mount Carmel – Kara Thawmi at The Wanderer
Up in Arms at the Last Supper: Analyzing Leonardo Da Vinci’s Last Supper Painting – Catch Light

Advent (and Christmas):
Merry Mary CHRISTmas ! – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Pastime with Good Company: 5 Ideas for the Holidays – J. Kwasniewski at Tradition & Sanity
Spirited Audio Adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” f/The Merry Beggars Soars Up the Charts – IT
8 Fascinating But Not-So-Jolly Legends About St. Nicholas – Saba Khonsari at Mental Floss

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THVRSDAY EVENING EDITION

Punditry and Analysis:
This Is Making You Effeminate – Simple Man at Missio Dei
A Protestant Doctor Who Became a Catholic Priest & Hymn Composer – R. Cavanaugh at Aleteia
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Manoppello’s Holy Veil: Light of Faith for a New Jubilee – P. Badde at National Catholic Register
Saint Rises from the Dead after going to Purgatory – Adrian Fonseca at America Needs Fatima
8 Saint Quotes to Reflect on Gratitude – Scepter Blog
Aquinas on Ghosts – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
Watts and Co. 150th Anniversary Exhibition at All Saints Church, Jesus Lane, Cambridge – LAJ
2025 Traditional Catholic Fasting and Abstinence Calendar – Matthew at A Catholic Life
Why We Can Say Mary is the Mediatrix of All Grace & the Co-Redemptrix – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Walking to Church – Boniface at Unam Sanctam Catholicam
God or Nothing? Modern Science Points Only One Way, Says French Author – Filipe d’Avillez
The Iliad for Children – Emily Finley at The Christian Imagination

Advent (and Christmas):
What is Advent: Meaning, Tradition, & Preparation – Javier Ferrer Garcia at Exaudi
The Advent Wreath: A Symbol of Hope & Preparation – Patricia Jiménez Ramírez at Exaudi

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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Punditry and Analysis:
The Truth About Hell Appendix D – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
These Religious Sisters Bring Hope to Women on Death Row – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Fr. Dan Reehil, Exorcist: Can Horror Films Attract Demons? – Fr. Daniel Maria Klimek
God Gives Grace However He Pleases – Karlo Broussard at Indulgences Blog
Proof From Purgatory: Ghostly Burnt Hand Marks – Adrian Fonseca at America Needs Fatima
Why Have Incense at Mass? – Luke Lancaster at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Teen’s Testimony of the Impact of the Latin Mass in Her Life – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
The True Secrets of La Salette (1846) – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
The Forgotten Details Found in Michelangelo’s Masterpieces – Catch Light
St. Gregory of Nyssa’s Meditation on the Words “Our Father Who Art in Heaven” – Shield of Faith
Fathers And The Adventure Of Life – The Catholic Gentleman

Advent (and Christmas):
The Nativity Fast: The “Advent” of the East – F. Andrew Wolf, Jr., at Crisis Magazine
5 Practical Tips to Power Up Your Advent – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at National Catholic Register

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Ancient & Contemporary Yule Traditions – Mary Beth Skylis at Mental Floss

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VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY EDITION

Punditry and Analysis:
One Drop of Jesus’s Blood – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Who Are You, Juan Diego? – M.C. Holbrook at Catholic Exchange
Heaven’s Prophecies are Unfolding – David Martin at The Daily Knight
New Film on Padre Pio Provides Intimate Look Into Saint’s Life f/Those Who Knew Him – CWR
From Swiss Army Officer to Priest: Wonderful Conversion of Fr. Nicholas Diessbach – TFP
The One Hundred Pages Strategy – Matthew Walther at The Lamp
Padre Pio & Cheating Husbands – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Exorcist Diary: Can Dogs See Demons? – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.

Advent (and Christmas):
Are There Any Catholic Rules About Fasting During Advent? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Catholic Priest Remembers Old Advent Traditions – Full Sheen Ahead
Five Advent Themes – Msgr. Charles C. Pope at Catholic Spiritual Direction
2013 Extraordinary Christmas Eucharistic Miracle: Cardiac Muscle Typical of an Agony – ChPP
The Peculiar Christmas Custom of the Boy Bishops – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird. . .

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