Catholic News for December 21, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI MONDAY EDITION
Venerable Pope Pius XII - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
NY Daily News Slams Venerable Pope Pius XII - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS
Time for Separation of Science and State - Nick Rizzuto, Townhall
Fact: Demanding, Liturgical Churches Attract Youth - Eric Sammons, The Dvn Lf
Petition to Support New Roman Missal - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS
"Progressive" Priests Reject Pope's Bishop Pick in Spain - Hilary White, LfStNws
Bishop Braxton Takes a Stand on Kneeling - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS
Advent and Antichrist, Part IV - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
To Bark Stupak, on the Eve of Battle - Deal W. Hudson, InsideCatholic
Senator Nelson Sells Out Unborn for a Bag of Silver - Tito Edwards, The Amrcn Cth
...Father Zuhlsdorf chimes in here...

Bonus Commentary and Analysis:
Maniples in the News! - Father John Zuhlsdorf, What Does The Prayer Really Say
Wait, I Thought Abstinence Was Unrealistic - Matthew Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Anti-Catholic Bigotry on the High Seas - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS
Christian Teacher Fired for Praying for Sick Pupil - Jonathan Petre, Mail Online
Expectation of the Blessed Virgin, Interesting Customs - Fr. Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS

Bonus News:
Stampeding Elephants Destroy Everything but Christian Villages - Fr. Z, WDTPRS
National Right to Life Will Score Cloture as Vote for Abortion - Jack Smith, TCKB
Is Holy See "Copyrighting" Venerable Pope John Paul's Name? - Fr. Z, WDTPRS

Advent Music:
The Advent Messiah, Part II - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Great Christmas Movie Reviews:
The Lemon Drop Kid - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

For Fun:
Yeah, That Would Rate a Lump of Coal - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Catholic News for December 18, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI FRIDAY EDITION
Abp Burke Slams Catholic News Service - Louie Verrecchio, LifeSiteNews
We're Out of the Closet, Now Christians Need to Go Into the Closet - CA Cth Dly
Author of Hebrews: Theology School Dropout - Eric Sammons, The Divine Life
Italian Crucifexes and Swiss Minarets - Joseph Wood, The Catholic Thing
"Filioque" Means "Division" - Eric Sammons, The Divine Life
Actor Blames Catholic Church for Lack of Golden Compass Sequels - CNA
...Patrick Archbold breaks down the good news here...
Coercive Measures - Russell Shaw, InsideCatholic
In Reparation to the Blessed Virgin Mary - Donald R. McClarey, The Amrcn Cthlc
Interview with an Anglican Convert - Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Benedict XVI's Message for 2010 World Day of Peace - Fr. Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Celebrating Advent in a Culture of Fear - Mark Shea, InsideCatholic
Cardinal Hummes: Without Prayer Priests Die of Starvation - Fr. Z, WDTPRS?

Bonus Commentary and Analysis:
Cold-Blooded Child Murderer and the Loophole - Patrick Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Saint Thomas Christians Uniting - Eric Sammons, The Divine Life
Ineffabiliter Sapiens, Sapienter Infans - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

Bonus News:
"Bernadette" Actress Jennifer Jones Dies at 90 - Patrick Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Egypt: Exorcism and Virgin Mary Apparitions, Mystery in Cairo - ANSAMed

Notable Commentary and Analysis:
Excessive Health Care Profits - DarwinCatholic, The American Catholic
The Pope, The Clown, and the Cross - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
No Islamic Holy Sites Destroyed in 2012 Film, Fear of Fatwa - Tito Edwards, TAC

Great Christmas Movie Reviews:
We're No Angels - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Catholic News for December 17, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI THVRSDAY EDITION
Catholic Reporter Fired For Disagreeing with Gay "Marriage" - Fr. Z, WDTPRS?
Casey Compromise "Unacceptable" - Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
A Pro-Life Catholic Challenges Crist in Florida Senate Race - Deal W. Hudson, CO
Stumbling Block to Public School: A Child's Crucifex Drawing - D.R. McClarey, TAC
...Father Zuhlsdorf fisks these bigots here...
Abortion is their Bedrock Belief - Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Evil's Afoot in Health Care - Jack Smith, The Catholic Key Blog
Pray for the Unemployed this Advent and Christmas - Tito Edwards, TAC
ABC v. Ireland - William Saunders, The Catholic Thing
Benedict XVI Promulgates Changes to Canon Law - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

Bonus Commentary and News:
A Gaudete Rose Report - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Pope May Approve John Paul II as "Venerable" on December 19 - Fr. Z, WDTPRS?
Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor Won't be in the House of Lords - Fr. Z, WDTPRS?

Book Review:
Catena Aurea of Saint Thomas Aquinas - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

Great Christmas Movie Suggestions:
The Three Godfathers - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
The Bishop's Wife - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Notable Commentary and Analysis:
Google's Top 25 Catholic Websites - Tito Edwards, The American Catholic
CDF to Offer Personal Prelature to Trad Anglo Communion - T. Edwards, TAC
Top 25 Catholic Blogs by Technorati Authority - John Henry, The Am Cth

Catholic News for December 15, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI TVESDAY EDITION
Medjugorje: Card. Puljic Received by Benedict - Diane M. Korzeniewski, TDL!
The Tilma Still Mind Blowing - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
1942: Just Because You're Paranoid - Father George W. Rutler, InsideCatholic
Rerum Novarum - Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
Man Created Limbo - Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Why e-Books Won't Replace Regular Books - Eric Sammons, The Divine Life
Vox Nova Patriotism Fail - Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Missouri Right to Life Urges McCaskill to Keep Keep Her Promise - J. Smith, TCKB
Tiger Woods, Pornography, and the Loaded Gun - Russell Shaw, OSV Daily Take

Bonus Commentary and Analysis:
The Claremont Reviews Advent Interview with Fr. James Schall - C. Blosser, TAC
Give Good a Chance - Joe Hargrave, The American Catholic

Notable Commentary and Analysis:
500 Years Ago The Virgin Mary Was Taken Away from Christians - D. Hartline, TAC
Jimmy Carter's Recent Anti-Catholic Statements - Donald R. McClarey, The Am Cth
Advent and Anti-Christ, Part II - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

For Fun:
Historical Figures Grade Themselves - Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Cathlic News for December 14, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI MONDAY EDITION
Jimmy Carter's Recent Anti-Catholic Statements - Donald R. McClarey, The Am Cth
Fake Catholic Groups Working Overtime for Healthcare Bill - Deal W. Hudson, IC
The Conservative Bible - Tito Edwards, The American Catholic
When Mass Makes You Angry - Eric Sammons, The Divine Life
Stark Truths - Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Dad Barred from Taking Child to Church - Matthew Archbold, Creative Mnrty Rprt
The Re-Birth of Population Control - Father John Flynn, Zenit
Advent and Anti-Christ, Part III - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
Turk EU Campaign HQ is a Confiscated Christian Building - D. Thompson, Tlgrph
The Economic Gospels - DarwinCatholic, The American Catholic

Bonus Commentary and Analysis:
Advent and John the Baptist - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
Revival in Northern Algeria: Muslims Turn to Christ - Christian Telegraph

Bonus Music:
Handel's Advent Messiah, Part I - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Notable Commentary and Analysis:
A Young Father Meets the Old Mass - Steve Skojec, InsideCatholic

Evening Catholic News for December 11, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI FRIDAY EDITION
Evening Update:
The Great Consolidator: Benedict - Jeremy Lott, The American Spectator
The Acid Reflux of the Questioning Church - Austin Ruse, The Catholic Thing
The Catholicism Project - Tito Edwards, The American Catholic
For Rome and Moscow, It's Spring Again - Sandro Magister, Chiesa
Gaudete Rose is Coming - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Bishops Have a 2nd Reason for Opposing The Healthcare Bill - D.W. Hudson, IC
Global One Child Per Family Policy - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
The Scandal That Must Not Be Named - Patrick Archbold, CMR
15 Catholic Senators Voted Against Nelson Amendment - Fr. Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Advent and John the Baptist - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
More on H1N1 and Communion - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
The Galileo Code - Scott Walter, The Catholic Thing

Bonus Commentary and Analysis:
Lesbian Feminist Priest's Liturgy Workshop - Matthew Archbold, CMR
Forced to Pray in Church - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Genuine "Urban Renewal" As Envisioned By Pope Benedict - Elaine Krewer, TAC

Morning Catholic News for December 11, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI FRIDAY EDITION
Morning Edition:
A Tale of Two Popes - Joanna Bogle, InsideCatholic
500 Years Ago The Virgin Mary Was Taken Away from Christians - D. Hartline, TAC
MO Cth Conf Laments McCaskill's Broken Promise on Abortion Funding - TCKB
Bishops Disappointed by Senate Vote to Kill Pro-Life Amendment - The Am Cth
USCCB Asks Priests to Prepare Faithful for New Missal Translation - WDTPRS?
A Perfect Post - John Henry, The American Catholic
Concelebrating Priests Not Consuming Precious Blood - Fr. Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
It's Not a Baby at This Stage or Anything Like That - Donald R. McClarey, TAC
Liturgical Blue Vestments! - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Remembering Fulton Sheen - George J. Marlin, The Catholic Thing
Dominican Sister Associates Mary with Pro-Choice Position! - Fr. Z, WDTPRS?

Note: Evening Edition will be published at 5:00pm Central time tonight.

Bonus Commentary and Analysis:
What Rubrics to Follow at Mass in Case of Gunfire? - Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?

Bonus Video:
The Catholicism Project, New Trailer! - Patrick Archbold, CMR

Notable Commentary and Analysis:
How Abortion Hurts Women: The Hard Evidence - Erika Bachiochi, InsideCatholic

Catholic News for December 9, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI WEDNESDAY EDITION
On the Loss of Latin and Bringing It Back - Carlos Antonio Palad, Rorate Caeli
Senate Kills Pro-Life Amendment in Health Care Bill - Tito Edwards, The Amrcn Cth
Reporter Fired for Rebutting Criticism of Traditional Marriage - K. Gilbert, LSN
The Immaculate Conception - Father James V. Schall, The Catholic Thing
Alphonse Issue Two: Murder Sleep - DarwinCatholic, The American Catholic

Bonus Music:
Fulgens Corona - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Notable Commentary and Analysis:
Academic Freedom and the Catholic University - Timothy T. O'Donnell, InsideCthlc

Catholic News for December 8, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI TVESDAY EDITION
On Being an Ultra-Catholic - Father James V. Schall, InsideCatholic
Darwin's Idea Has Cost Lives - Dennis Sewell, The Catholic Herald
Church Celebrates Feast of Saint Nicholas, the Original Santa Claus - CNA
Gay Activists Target Signers of Manhattan Declaration - Susan Brinkmann, Th Blltn
St. Ambrose: Silent Reader, Croaking Crow - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Deacon Snubs Cherie Blair - Deacon Greg Kandra, The Deacon's Bench
Meaning Well is Not Enough! We Have to Do Well - Msgr. Charles Pope, ADW
Personally Opposed - Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Benedict Warns Against Marxist Liberation Theology - Donald R. McClarey, TAC

Bonus Commentary and Analysis:
Forging Habits of Steel: Tips on Making & Breaking Habits - Art of Manliness
Mosques and Minarets - Father John Flynn, Zenit
Student Loan Debt: Crushing Burden that Harms Young Families - Cthlc Nws Agncy

Notable Commentary and Analysis:
No Islamic Holy Sites Destroyed in 2012 Film - Tito Edwards, The American Cthlc
Setting the Record Straight on the Church in D.C. - Joe Hargrave, The Amrcn Cthlc
Boycott Upcoming CCHD Collection - Tito Edwards, The American Catholic

Catholic News for December 7, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI MONDAY EDITION
Breaking News:
Tell Senate to Pass Hatch-Nelson Amendment - Jack Smith, The Catholic Key Blog

Morning Update:
Why the Sign of Our Lady Reigns over Europe - Angelo Stagnaro, The Cthlc Herald
What would Catholic-Orthodox Reunion Look Like? - Eric Sammons, The Dvn Lf
Benedict's Headache with Populist Catholicism - John L. Allen, All Things Cthlc
Comparing God and Allah - Genevieve S. Kineke, Catholic Exchange
"The New Jesuit Review" - Christopher Blosser, The American Catholic
USCCB Theologian Smacks Down Dissident Theologian - John L. Allen, ATC
Advent and Anti-Christ, Part II - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
Rest in Peace, Latin American Liberation Theology - New Catholic, Rorate Caeli
Vision of Blessed Virgin & Conversion from Islam - Abu Daoud, Islam & Christianity
Translations and Fisks - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Advent and Christmas Music:
O Come, O Come Emmanuel - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Notable Analysis and News:
Advent and Anti-Christ, Part I - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
James Carroll Takes a Swing at the Church - Joe Hargrave, The American Cthlc
Woman Religious: No Transparency Necessary - John Henry, The American Cthlc

Secular News and Analysis:
Chile No Longer a 3rd World Country, Welcome Aboard! - IDB Editorials

Catholic News for December 4, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI FRIDAY EDITION

"Fulton the Great," 30 Years On - Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
Abp Dolan to Mark 30th Annvrsry of Abp Sheen's Death with Memorial Mass - CNA
How to Save a Catholic School - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Openly Gay 'Catholic' is Member of USSCB Health Care Subcmt - James Todd, PS
Archbishop Robert Carlson Responds to Gay Protests in St. Louis - Fr. Z, WDTPRS?
Forgive Us Our Isms - Joe Hargrave, InsideCatholic
Simply Outrageous - Joe Hargrave, The American Catholic
Fr. Z Reflects on the Calgary Communion Scandal - Fr. John Zuhlsdrof, WDTPRS?
Sheriff Refuses to Cancel Christmas Party - Matthew Archbold, Crtve Mnrty Rprt
Kremlin Calls... Vatican Answers - Rocco Palmo, Whispers in the Loggia
Couldn't They Find a Catholic? - Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
The Wounded Irish Church - Deal W. Hudson, InsideCatholic

Urgent News:
Action Needed to Stop Abortion Funding in Senate Health Bill - Jack Smith, TCKB

Bonus News and Analysis:
Reclaiming Catholicism - Julia Duin, The Washington Times
'Tis the Season for Temperance - John Zmirak, InsideCatholic
Pope: Presumption Leads to Failure in Theology - Zenit
Gay Marriage Bill Suffers Decisive Defeat in N.Y. State Senate - Karl Vick, WaPo
Orthodox, Catholic Faiths Inch Closer - The Moscow Times

Bonus Video:
Father Barron on Eucharistic Adoration - D Mac, Creative Minority Report

Catholic News for December 3, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI THVRSDAY EDITION
Catechesis Concerning "Pro Multis" - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Mean-Spirited Minority Wrong to Claim Christmas Offends Non-Christians - CNA
Happy Birthday Novus Ordo? - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
In Defense of the Novus Ordo - Eric Sammons, The Divine Life
Luke, Linus and the Nativity - Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
Abortion Mill: "We Do Sacred Work" - Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Adios Heretics, Hello Orthodoxy! - Tito Edwards, The American Catholic
No Way To Treat a Visitor - Jack Smith, The Catholic Key Blog
Planned Parenthood to Pro-Life: Interview with Abby Johnson - V. Schmalz, OSV
Angry Atheists Win and Then Sue - Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report
PETA Poses Nude Model With Cross, Rosary - Dc. Greg Kandra, The Deacon's Bench
Time Mag: U. of Notre Dame Loses Due To Priest Abuse? - Patrick Archbold, CMR

Bonus Analysis and News:
Hey, 'The Blindside' May Lift Off - Terry Mattingly, Get Religion

How Not To Evangelize:
World's Worst/Best Apologetics - Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Catholic News for December 2, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI WEDNESDAY EDITION
Bible Reading is Central to Conversions to Catholicism in Shanghai - CNA
James Caroll Takes a Swing at the Church - Joe Hargrave, The American Catholic
The Grounds of Civilization - Father James V. Schall, The Catholic Thing
The Calgary Communion Showdown - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Teaching Teens: The Risk of Education - Fr. Dwight Longenecker, InsideCatholic
America Mag Slams Traditional Catholicism - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
US Interns Swap Work For Incredible Experiences at Vatican - Gustavo Solis, CNS
NY Cth Conf to Lawmakers on Same-Sex Marriage: Mind the Public - R. Karlin, T-U
City Fines Archd of San Francisco $14.4 Million - Jack Smith, The Cthlc Key Blog
Pope to Orthodox: History Impeding Holy Spirit - Zenit
Got News? Stark Religious Numbers - Terry Mattingly, Get Religion
Environmentalism: UN Admits It's a Religion - Wesley J. Smith, 2ndhand Smoke

Bonus Short News:
Ad Orientem Mass At the Apostolic Palace - Father John Zuhlsdorf, WDTPRS?
Russian Orthodox Rebuff Female German Cleric - Christian Telegraph
Planned Parenthood Drops Lawsuit Against Abby Johnson - CitizenLink

Catholic News for December 1, 2009 A.D.

CVSTOS FIDEI TVESDAY EDITION
Cardinal DiNardo Rebukes Critics on Health Care Involvement - Tito Edwards, TAC
Catholic Church Architecture & the Spirit of the Liturgy - Patrick Archbold, CMR
Liturgy: Back to the Future - David G. Bonagura, The Catholic Thing
The Debate is About Authority - Christopher Blosser, The American Catholic
Card. Bergoglio: the Problem of Catholicism in South America - Fr. Z, WDTPRS?
Woman Religious: No Transparency Necessary - John Henry, The American Catholic
On December Fool's Day - Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
Gay Advocates Protest Catholic Church - Matthew Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Archbishop Vincent Nichols Lays Flowers at Altar to Hindu gods - Mark Shea, CAEI!
Bang The Drum Slowly - Patrick Archbold, Creative Minority Report
Is Chris Matthews a Dumb Catholic? - Tim Graham, NewsBusters
Israel and Judah - Mark Shea, InsideCatholic