Highlighted Catholic News & Punditry:
Nahida & Samar: Mother & Daughter Killed in Attack on Gaza Parish – ACI Prensa/The Reg
‘Stalinesque Show Trial’ of Jimmy Lai Opens in Hong Kong – Edward Pentin at The Reg
IDF Denies Responsibility for Killing of Palestinian Christians at Gaza Church – M. Santucci/CNA
Advent:
Ten Ways to Celebrate Advent with Grandkids – Dan Spencer, III, at Catholic Exchange
A Medieval Liturgical Commentary on the O Antiphons – New Liturgical Movement
Welcoming the Christ Child with Padre Pio – Aileen McElroy at Catholic Exchange
O Antiphons – 18 December – O Adonai – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Art of Watchful Waiting – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand
Meekness (podcast) – Fr. Z’s Blog
Your Sunday Sermon Notes, Gaudete Sunday, 3rd of Advent 2023, Vestment Poll – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Do Priests Wear Violet During Advent? – Get Fed™
Fiducia Supplicans:
Will Fiducia Supplicans Backfire on Pope Francis? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
USCCB Statement on Fiducia Supplicans – USCCB
Pope Chastisement Calls for Blessing Gay Couples – D.R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
A Vatican Document That Undermines Itself – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Strickland Urges Brother Bishops to Say ‘No’ to Popes’ ‘Blessings’ of SSA Couples – Compl Clrgy
Blessings for Same-sex Couples: An Elephant in the Room? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.
New Vatican Document: Fiducia Supplicans, Permits Blessings for “Same-sex Couples” – Fr. Zed
Media Lie, Pope Didn’t Approve Priests Blessing ‘Same-Sex Relationships’ – E. Duffy-Alfonso
Confusion Reigns & Who is Caught in the Middle of the Endless Ambiguity? – Fr. A. McDonald
Fiducia Supplicans: DDF Declaration Opens Door to “Blessings” to SSA Unions – Rorate Cæli
Did the Pope Just Permit Gay Marriage? – The Pillar
I Guess We’re Just Going to Let This Go Unchecked? – Thetimman at St. Louis Catholic
What ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Declares about Papal Power – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Will the Church Now Bless Same-sex ‘Couples’, w/Fr. Gerald Murray (podcast) – Rob. Royal, Ph.D.
The ‘Spirit’ of ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
Development of Doctrine = Camel’s Nose in the Tent – Fr. Allan J. McDonald/Southern Orders
What is a Blessing? We Hear of Blessings in the Bible & the Church – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Correctio Filialis & Staying on Course – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Vatican Blesses “Same-Sex Couples” – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Pope Issues Guidelines to Bless Same-sex Unions? (YouTube) – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
‘Fiducia Supplicans’: What Does It Say? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
MYSTIC UPDATE | Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Spirituality, Saints, & Eschatology:
The Scylla & Charybdis of Priestly Vocations – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance. . .
Blood of St. Januarius Miraculously Liquifies for Fourth Time in 2023 (Video) – ChurchPOP
Old Testament Prophets are Saints in the Church’s Calendar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Exams Ahead? Try This Traditional Prayer to St. Joseph of Cupertino! – George Ryan/uCatholic
The Life & Legacy of St. Gatian, the First Bishop of Tours – Catholics for Catholics
The Patron Saint of a Drop of Water – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Catholic News & Punditry Top-10:
1. Bishop Strickland’s Letter to His Brother Priests, & More Dispatches – Catholics for Catholics
2. Why Do We have an Obligation to Attend Mass? – Get Fed™
3. Are Catholic Colleges Catholic? – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
4. A Russian Vestment Set Made of Reindeer Fur & Mammoth Bone – Liturgical Arts Journal
5. The New Paganism – Nathaniel Lamansky at Crisis Magazine
6. Michael Cassidy Smashes Iowa Satan Altar (YouTube) – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
7. Catholic All-Women’s School Will Now Allow Men – Prudence Robertson at EWTN/YouTube
8. Choosing Between New & Old – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
9. Importance of Public Witness, Putting Faith into Action in a Freemason World (video) – C4C
10. In Defense of Anti-Feminism – Samantha Stephenson at Crisis Magazine
Catholic News & Punditry Best of the Rest:
The Tomb of Christ (Church of the Holy Sepulcher. . .) – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Glad for Plaid: The Influence of St. Margaret on Fashion – Meghan Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
The Feast of the Expectation of the Childbearing of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Fr. Jn. Hunwicke
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Why the Seasons of Advent & Christmas Matter – Bishop Robert J. Baker at The Reg
Christmas Begins on the Eve of 25 December:
Five Heartwarming Christmas Scenes from Beloved Classic Books – Theresa Civantos Barber
Christ: The Expected Unexpected Messiah – Donald R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
Christmas Book Treasures for All Ages – Denise Trull at TOH Blog
Merry Mary Christmas! – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
The Hidden Christian Meaning Behind the Ancient Candy Cane Christmas Treat – ChurchPOP
Bull Moose Politics Top-10:
1. Penn School Dist. Does Damage Control After Memo to Bus Drivers Goes Viral – L. Barkoukis
2. Americans Yawn at CDC Warnings About ‘Tripledemic’ – Stephen Green at PJ Media
3. Capitol Police Commander: ‘J6 Was Not an Insurrection’ – S.A. McCarthy/Washington Stand
4. Biden Has Lost the Battle for the Soul of the Nation – Fred Bauer at The Telegraph
5. Claudine Gay’s DEI Empire – Christopher F. Rufo at City Journal
6. Peace & Reconciliation Are Bad Things Now? – Don. R. McClarey, Esq./The American Catholic
7. Pro-life Leader Dean Nelson Passes Away at 55, Leaving Lasting Legacy – Live Action News
8. Americore Gave James Biden $600k to Deliver Funding from Middle East – B. Bernstein
9. Kamala Harris Now Viewed More Favorably Than Biden, Dems Panic Over ‘24 Polls – R. King
10. Report: Joe Biden Complains He Is Losing to Donald Trump – Wendell Husebö at Breitbart
Bull Moose Politics Best of the Rest:
Data: 26 States That Banned Therapy For LGBT People Upped Suicide Risks – The Federalist
Young, Indoctrinated, & Dangerous (podcast) – Abe Greenwald at Commentary
Pro-Life Laws Having Impact: What Numbers Saying on Births, Abortions Post-Dobbs – Reg
Family Business: The Cases Against Joe & Hunter Biden – Chris Tomlinson at The European. . .
Court Revives Lawsuit from Christian Teacher Fired over Pronouns – Holliday/Washington Stand
Monmouth Poll: Joe Biden’s Approval Rating Falls to Lowest of Presidency – Wendell Husebö
TX Gov. Abbott Signs Bill Letting Police Arrest Migrants Who Cross Border Illegally – Z. Richards
Western Civ Defender Top-10:
1. Sweden: “If You Want Our Aid, Take Back Your Migrants” – Robert Semonsen
2. Canadian Woman Dies After Waiting 10 Weeks for Cancer Treatment – Alex Schadenberg
3. The Shock of Recognition – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
4. Seven Lost Medieval Texts – Medievalists.net
5. Being Christian is Becoming Illegal in the UK – David Strom at Hot Air
6. How the CCP Infiltrated Britain – Sam Dunning at UnHerd
7. Tensions Mount for Russia’s Neighbors – Tamás Orbán at The European Conservative
8. The Hamas Plots to Kill European Jews – Daniel Ben-Ami at Sp!ked
9. Fighting in the Red Sea is Intensifying as More International Warships Pile On – The Telegraph
10. New Medieval Books: Making Money in the Early Middle Ages – Medievalists.net
Western Civ Defender Best of the Rest:
Why America Need Not Turn Every Country Into A Democracy – Michael Lind at Persuasion
The Useless United Nations – Dominique Lazanski at Law & Liberty
Israel’s Right of Reprisal – Aharon Friedman at City Journal
Jordan’s Fragile Balancing Act – Lydia Wilson at New Lines Magazine
The First Empire: Assyria (podcast) – Law & Liberty
Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Sponsor a Shabbat Dinner – Shabbat Alone Together
Bonus Links:
Support BigPulpit.com & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Follow the Chief Editor of BigPulpit.com, Tito Edwards, on Xtwitter – Tito Edwards
Politics & Culture from a Catholic Perspective – The American Catholic
Updates on the Political Landscape from a Catholic Perspective – Catholics For Catholics
Need Catholic Fundraising Advice? Visit CatholicFundraiser.net – CatholicFundraiser.net
A thank you to our sponsor: Meghan Ashley Styling