Stephen Colbert Uses Syrian Christians for Laughs by Mark Movsesian of First Things - Big Pulpit

Unthinkable: Persecution of Mideast Christians Not Included Under Label of 'Genocide’ – Editorial Board, O.S.V. Newsweekly

For Those Hurting At Christmas – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Today

Christmas Trials, Mercy & Padre Pio – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange

Catholic Books of the Year by Francis Philips of The Catholic Herald - Big Pulpit

Why Children Should Permit Busy Adults to Read Fairy Tales Aloud During Christmastide – G.K. Chesterton, The Civilized Reader

The Holy Family, Holiday Movies, and Divorce —  Richard G. Evans, Catholic Stand

Changes Coming to Marriage Rite in the U.S. – Barry Hudock, O.S.V. Newsweekly

Video Clip Worth Watching: Ralph Kramden’s Christmas Speech – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic

Catholic Thoughts on A Christmas Carol – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine

A Christmas Message From Catholic Stand – Diane McKelva, Catholic Stand

Christmas Fulfills Promise to Adam and Eve – Mark Davis Pickup, Catholic Lane

12 Days of an EpicPew Christmas – Alex R. Haley, Epic Pew

The Holy Family: The Reason for Christmas – Steve Pokorny, Catholic Lane

The Legendary Msgr. Augustine Hoey Is About to Celebrate His 100th Birthday – Catherine Utley, The Catholic Herald

Homosexual Extremist Group Tells Christian Universities to Repent of Their Christianity – Andrew T. Walker

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