Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Europe Faces Surge in Anti-Christian Attacks as Violence Spreads – Rebeka Kis at TEC
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Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter & Paul – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Before & After: St. Philips Catholic Church in Rolling Ground, Wisconsin – Liturgical Arts Journal
Elijah & the Priests of Baal: An Anticipation of the Trinity – David Clayton at New Liturgic Movem
St. Elizabeth of Hungary – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
St. Francis on Treatment of the Eucharist, Communion, Ornaments of the Altar – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dilexi Te:
Msgr. Nicola Bux’s Open Letter v. Cardinal Cupich – Fr. Z’s Blog
Open Letter Defends Traditional Mass Against Cardinal Cupich’s ‘Spectacle’ Claims – Ed Pentin
Traditionis Custodes:
This Seems To Make Sense To Me! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Lavender Mafia:
Lavender Mafia in Conference: Gutless Control Freaks – Damian Thompson & Don McClarey
Catholic and Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is Classical Education Against the Machine? – Classical Education Review
Primary Knower & First Learner – Mandi Gerth, M.A., at Mrs. Gerth Teaches
What Is the Classic Learning Test, & Why Is It Popular With Conservatives? – EdWeek
Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How To Reverse The Dumbing Down Of American Higher Ed – Jonathan Turley at The Hill
California: College Kids’ Math Skills Hit All-time Low; State Blames Failing Public Schools. – NYP
Bizarre Assignments Expose DEI’s Grip in Texas – Jared Gould at Minding The Campus
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sometimes Veil bt Heaven & Earth is Thinner Than Thought – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
Seven Mysteries About the Nephilim: Let’s Solve a Few – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers
Praying for the Police: More than 1,200 Rosary Rallies Held in Thanks – Tradition, Family, & Prop
What Ever Happened To The New Evangelization? – A Treasure To Be Shared
Video: Synod on Synodality Recommends Radical Changes to Catholic Morality – A. Stine, Ph.D.
How Pregnancy Centers Help Women: Centers Provide $450M in Value, Report Finds – The Reg
How Salvation History Comes to Life in the Mass – Saint Dominic Media
Vatican Opens New Outpatient Clinic For The Poor – Caitlin Bootsma at Aleteia
Exorcist Diary: Demons Drain Energy – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Video: The Pope’s Ambassador to the U.S. Sends a Clear Warning to the Bishops – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Pope Leo on Cinema & Bubkis on Catholicism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Peek Under the Hood – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
The Challenge & Possibility of Christian Statesmanship – Ben R. Crenshaw at American Reformer
The Road to Martyrdom in 1930s Spain – Sarah Metts at Catholic Exchange
A Martyr to Remember – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Todas! Todas! Todas! But Relax! It’s The Anglican Communion’s Way. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. The Vibe Shift Comes for Traditionis Custodes – Kevin Tierney
2. On Pope Leo’s Liturgical Vision, But He’s Spitting In The Wind. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Catholic Arena: Lavender Mafia Furious with Pope Leo XIV Over Snub(?) – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
4. The Much Dreaded & Deleterious Traditional Latin High Mass – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. New Yorkers Turning To The Church, Number Of Catholic Converts Soaring – New York Post
6. Vatican Clarification on Leak is a Nothing Burger: TLM Exemptions For All – Matthew Hazell
7. Pope Leo XIV Taking Hands-Off Approach the Traditional Latin Mass – E. Owens at Zenit
8. Robert George Resigns From Heritage Foundation Board Over Kevin Roberts Video – The Reg
9. A New Marian Hymn – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on My Head
10. The Three Traps of Satan to Steal Your Peace – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Video: Why Are Our Bishops So Weak? Michael Hichborn Reports – Catholic Unscripted
Pope Leo XIV on Scripture (& Catholic American Bible) – USCCB
Beautiful! Andrea Bocelli Celebrates Daughter’s Catholic Confirmation – Church Pop
Bishops Announce They Want James Martin’s Values Taught to Catholic Youth – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Recent Posts:
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EARLY-EVENING TOP-10 – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
Liturgical References:
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for November 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
US Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Socialism & New York City – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Intersection of Politics & Education: ‘Gender Affirming Care’ Policies in Public Schools – TFP
November 18, 1861: Report from the President – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Art of Political Fencing in an Age of Polarization – Tradition, Family, & Property
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
‘Our Holy Home’ Partners w/Sacred Artists for Christ-Centered Card Collection – Ignitum Today
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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