Christian Persecution

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 EXTRA

council-fathers-icon-beautiful10 Times Catholic Dogma Didn’t Change When People Thought It Would

by Mary Flynn

of epicPew

14 Saints Reveal Details About the Antichrist – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Register
Imagine the Trump Campaign Had Called Islam Backwards & Mocked Muslims – Mat. Archbold
Way Too Cool! St. Thomas Becket’s Prayer Book – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Asia Bibi Case Shames Pakistan’s Government – and Britain’s – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith
Annulment Chaos in the Holy Land – Jill Duchess of Hamilton, Catholic Herald
Abortion Group Targets Catholic Doctors’ Conscience Rights – Jonathan Abbamonte, C.L.
New Truth? Jesus’s Mistakes? God’s Errors? – Guy McClung J.D. Ph.D., Catholic Stand
Once Saved, Always Saved? Part I – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
Religious Leaders Blast Civil Rights Report on Claims of Discrimination – Mark Zimmerman
Catholic Schools Should Leave Common Core Behind – CNS Staff, The Cardinal Newman Soc.
Colorado Assisted Suicide Bill Criticized for Preying Upon Fear – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.

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THURSDAY EXTRA

north-korea-leader-kim-jong-un-christian-persecutionNorth Korea: Christians ‘Hung on a Cross Over Fire’, Steamrollered and Crushed to Death

by Father John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

More Hilarious Catholic Headlines You Might Not Have Seen – Matt Vander Vennet, epicPew
Has Pope Francis Failed? – Matthew Schmitz, The New York Times
Trump Is in the House – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
L.A. Dodgers Host First-Ever ‘Catholic Night’ – Michael Wahle, Catholic News Agency
Truth, Not Tone: Asking More from the Univ. of Notre Dame & Fr. Jn. Jenkins – R.J. Snell Ph.D.
Telos: For This I Was Made – Jean Elizabeth Seah, Ignitum Today
Making the Most of The Year of Mercy While We Can – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Lawmaker Vows to Push Stronger Bill on Abuse-Related Lawsuits – Associated Press via Crux
Devotion to Saints Michael and All Angels 2016 – Liz Estler, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Police Shootings and the Proper Respect for Authority – Elizabeth Anderson, Crisis Magazine

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CATHOLIC TUESDAY EDITION

Jean-Léon Gérôme The Christian Martyrs Last Prayer c 1863-1873Comfort Catholicism Has to Go; It Is Time to Prepare for Persecution

by Msgr. Charles Pope

of the National Catholic Register

Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity: What Does the Science Say? – Catholic News Agency
The TV Dinner and the Sexual Revolution – Denise J. Hunnell M.D., Catholic Stand
Ribbit: A New Game Changer in Social Media – Joe Sales
Argentine Saints-To-Be Reveal Pope’s Thinking on Priests, Nuns, and Laity – Inés San Martín
Although Girls Are Allowed to Serve, There Is Still the Process of Discernment – Brian Williams
The Barque of Peter Sails Through History – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
10 Biblical Names of Jesus and their Pivotal Meanings – Laura Hensley, epicPew
The Desert in Carmelite Spirituality – Carmelite Sisters, Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Political Relevance of St. Augustine – John P. East, The Imaginative Conservative
Catholic Social Teaching Principles in the Workplace – Luciano Corbo, New Evangelizers
A Defense of Single-Issue Voting – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing

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