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The Forgotten Catholic Origins of the Christmas Tree – ChurchPop

Pope Francis: “Without Jesus, Christmas is an Empty Feast” – Giacomo Galeazzi, Vatican Insider

Christ Must be Centre of Catholic Mental Health Provision – Matthew Pittam, Catholic Herald

Don’t Miss the “Magic” of Childhood – Sarah Greydanus, Catholic Stand

Mary Christmas! – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D., The American Catholic

Prejudices Abound in Luther – Allison Low, Catholic Stand

Keynote Speeches: Rome Catholic Fundraising Conference 2017 – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net

Pope Francis Rebukes Ex-Vatican Officials Who Claim to be ‘Martyrs’ – Catholic Herald

The Love of the Holy Family in Bethlehem – Jacques-Bénigne Bossuet, Catholic Exchange

Curia’s Biggest Problem? The Rule of Law is Being Overlooked – Ed Condon, Catholic Herald

The Harness of Hart - Edward Feser, Ph.D.+++

Kiev Xmas Will Be Celebrated December 25 & January 7 – Vladimir Rozanskij, AsiaNews.it

Prophetic Words from 1966 about the Post-Conciliar State of the Church – Fr. Z’s Blog

More Martin . . . Further Facts about the Fraterculus – Fr. John Hunwicke, Fr Hunwicke's Mutual Enrichment

Fact Check: Boston Globes Role & the Priestly Sex Scandal – David F. Pierre Jr., The Media Report

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