Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Christmastide:
What Happened at the First Christmas? Did Mary Suffer Pangs of Childbirth? – Fr. H. Coleridge
St. Thérèse’s Christmas Miracle: Defining Moment That Helped Her Become a Saint – Church Pop
How the Head of the Holy Family Healed Me – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Weekly Leo – 25 December 2025 – Jeff Miller & Jimmy Akin
Note I:
We extend our deepest gratitude for your prayers and generous contributions toward the funeral expenses of my beloved mother. Two days before her passing, a grave family emergency arose on my wife’s side, and with the subsequent loss of my mother, we found ourselves stretched far beyond our financial means. My wife and I are profoundly thankful for your compassionate charity during this Christmastide.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
Note II:
In this time of grief, my family and I find ourselves facing certain financial challenges. We are presently seeking assistance to cover some of the costs of her funeral. This remains our most immediate need.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Victory of the Holy Innocents – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Sites 2025 – A Treasure To Be Shared
Beatitudes & the Interior Life by St. Tho. Aquinas & Fr. Garrigou-LaGrange – A. McGovern, Th.D.
Carmelite Monastery Coming to New South Wales, Australia – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia
Liturgical Notes on the Feast of the Holy Innocents – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movem
A Precious Neopolitan Monstrance Gifted to the Holy Land in Mid-18th Century – Lit Arts Jour
The Humility of Christmas – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Why Christmas Was the Beginning of a New Life of Mary & Joseph – Fr. Henry J. Coleridge, S.J.
The Beautiful Christmas Letter Pope Benedict XVI Wrote to Baby Jesus as a Child – Church Pop
Bethlehem, Then & Now – Steve Ray at Defenders Of the Catholic Faith
A Meditation on the Bloody Octave of Christmas – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Why Herod Cannot See What’s Happening in His Kingdom – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Little-Known Custom for Blessing Your Children on Feast of The Holy Innocents – Church Pop
The Christmas Preface: Praefatio de Nativitate Domini – Liturgical Arts Journal
A Brief Commentary On The Cloud Of Unknowing | A Word Of Prayer – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Headship of St. Joseph – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei
When St. John the Apostle Chased Down a Bandit to Save His Soul – Church Pop
Ss. Peter & Paul by Eric Armusik – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Gloria in Excelsis Deo! – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Saturday Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Catholics Pray for Speaker’s 5-Yr Old Son Now On Life Support, Calling Fulton Sheen – The Reg
2. Beautiful Papal Midnight Mass! Leo’s Reversal of Francis & a Bombshell – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Persecuted Convert Warns Vatican: Silence on Islam Driving Europe to Suicide – D. Montagna
4. ‘Everybody’s Had It’: Backlash to Charlotte Bishop’s Ban of Altar Rails, Kneelers – Cath Wor Rep
5. The Deceptiveness of Medjugorje – Theresa A. Nixon at Petite Fleur
6. Woke US Bishops (USCCB) Celebrate Fake Holiday Invented by Criminal Marxist – Comp Clergy
7. The Adoration of the Shepherds: Hidden Gem by Hugo van der Goes – Art For The Liturgic Year
8. End, Don’t Mend, Traditionis Custodes – Kevin Tierney at New Liturgical Movement
9. Stand or Kneel for Communion? Charlotte Bishop Kicks a Hornets’ Nest – A. Jos. R. Shaw, Ph.D.
10. Recovery of Papal Protocols & Traditions Just Keep Coming! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Recent Posts:
SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
Liturgical References:
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
Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Little Gift for the 4th Day of Christmas – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Note III:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
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