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1. This is Breathtaking. Bravo, Holy Father! – Damian Thompson on X
2. The Orans Prayer Position by Laity is So Annoying During Mass – Damian Thompson on X
3. Insider Details of the Vindication of Fr. Carlos Martins – Christine Niles, J.D., on X
4. When Will Pope Leo Start ‘Poping’? – Rocco Loiacono at Spectator | Australia
5. Lesbian Appointed High-Priestess (Archbishop) of Wales – Gavin Ashenden on X
6. Suffering for the Truth: Martin, Echeverria, & Peters – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
7. St. Joseph Caravan Shows that Same-Sex “Marriage” Can be Overturned – Trad, Fam, & Prop
8. A Sound, Truly Traditional Approach to Moral Questions about Marital Relations – L.M. Lawler
9. Fr. Carlos Martins Cleared of All Charges – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. Does This House Need to Be Demolished? – John Byron Kuhner

Honorable Mentioned:
Christian Leaders Statement on Latest Attack by Jews Against Christians in Holy Land – Zenit
The Coldplay Couple Exposes the Sexual Revolution’s Big Lie – Jennifer Roback Morse
How the Church Turned Georgia’s Fertility Crisis Around – Kurt Mahlburg at The Daily Declaration

Recent Posts:
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Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Insider Details of the Vindication of Fr. Carlos Martins – Christine Niles, J.D., on X
Christian Leaders Statement on Latest Attack by Jews Against Christians in Holy Land – Zenit
St. Joseph Caravan Shows that Same-Sex “Marriage” Can be Overturned – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
When Will Pope Leo Start ‘Poping’? – Rocco Loiacono at Spectator | Australia
Text of Pope Leo XIV’s Catechesis from His July 30 General Audience – The Catholic Register
This is Breathtaking. Bravo, Holy Father! – Damian Thompson on X

Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
Suffering for the Truth: Martin, Echeverria, & Peters – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Orans Prayer Position by Laity is So Annoying During Mass – Damian Thompson on X
What Vatican II Took from African Catholicism – James the Catholic on X
Vatican II Triggered A Decline In Worldwide Catholic Attendance – Michael Haynes on X
Close the Workshop – Stuart Chessman at The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny

Father Carlos Martins Cleared Of All Charges:
Fr. Carlos Martins Cleared of All Charges – Fr. Z’s Blog
Fr. Carlos Martins Cleared Of All Charges – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Fr. Carlos Martins Cleared Of All Charges – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Sound, Truly Traditional Approach to Moral Questions about Marital Relations – Leila M. Lawler
Latin Mass In Caen Under Siege From Left-Wing Motivated Agitation – Catholic Conclave
Connection b/t Contraception & Sodomy & the Real Business of Keeping God’s Laws – Fr. Drew
How the Church Turned Georgia’s Fertility Crisis Around – Kurt Mahlburg at The Daily Declaration
The Coldplay Couple Exposes the Sexual Revolution’s Big Lie – Jennifer Roback Morse
Are Catholics Lost In Theological Fog? Sadly, Many Are. . . – Pilgrim at The Latin Right
Protests Erupt in India After Nuns Arrested On Human Trafficking Allegations – NC Register
Why Antisemitism Has No Place In Catholicism – Robert P. George, Ph.D., via Catholic Vote
Ousted Vatican Auditor: ‘I Need to Speak to the Pope!’ – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Living in a Divided House? The Aftershocks of Obergefell – Micah J. Watson, Ph.D., at Pblc Dscrs
Save Marriages to Save the Faith – J.C. Miller at Crisis Magazine
Priest Offers Catholic Parenting Manual for ‘Forming Families, Forming Saints’ – Zelda Caldwell
Does This House Need to Be Demolished? – John Byron Kuhner
Falsehood They Speak One to Another, Ps 12: On the Hallucinations of AI – Fr. Jos. Fessio, S.J.
Unwed Moms & A Lesson From Mother Cabrini – Dawn Beutner at Catholic World Report
The Great Betrayal of Chinese Catholics – Damian Thompson & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

News:
Lesbian Appointed High-Priestess (Archbishop) of Wales – Gavin Ashenden on X

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Money Problem No College Can Escape – Chris Gardner at Chronicle of Higher Education

Recent Posts:
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Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Sarah: Silent Adoration Is Stronger Than Evil! – Mathilde De Robien at Aleteia
A Wave of Conversions to Christianity from Islam in Albania – Imperator on X
Jesus Icon Weeping? – Trad West via Spirit Daily Blog
Whoever Has God, Lacks Nothing; God Alone Suffices – St. Teresa of Avila via The Am Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Want Religious Vocations? Turn to Our Lady – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Igniting Faith: Powerful Lesson in Evangelization frm NY City Parish – Fr. Vincent Bernard, O.P.
Want Your Kids to Fall in Love With Prayer? Start With St. Ignatius’ Simple Practice – The Reg

Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Modernism is a Sin – Matt Gaspers at 1 Peter 5

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Blue States Can’t Have Nice Things – Jacob Savage at The Free Press

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
YouTube Is ‘Too Dangerous’ for Kids But YouPorn Isn’t – G. Christensen at The Daily Declaration

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem: Islam – Sebastian Morello at The European Conservative
Why Belgium’s Prime Minister Thinks Belgium Shouldn’t Exist – TLDR News EU
What Was It Like To Live In Old Babylon? – Daniel Justice Vicente at National Geographic

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Triumph of the Heart Trailer: New Film on St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Final Days in Auschwitz – ChP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
One Year of Maintaining the Realm – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm
How to Become Catholic in 2025: 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 Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. Fr. Carlos Martins Exonerated! All Charges Dropped! – Christine Niles, J.D., at Stella Maris. . .
2. The Vatican II Data Decimates Defenses Of Jimmy Akin, Trent Horn, et al. – Chris Jackson
3. Behold! The Spirit of Vatican II Mass in All It’s Glory!!! – John A. Monaco, Ph.D. Cand., on X
4. On the Persecution of the Three Professors – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
5. The Number One Reason for Divorce – The Catholic Gentleman
6. The Leo Effect: High Papal Protocols Restored! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
7. Sadness & Loss at Sacred Heart Major Seminary – Ann Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
8. Chicago-Style Pizza Hand-Delivered to Leo by Catholic Influencers in Epic Video – ChurchPOP
9. The Norwegian Catholic Revival Is Fascinating, It’s Very Un-Bergoglian – Damian Thompson
10. Ralph Martin & the Crisis of Clarity – Greg Schlueter, M.A., at Crisis Magazine

Honorable Mentioned:
About Baptizing Newborns – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Crd Pizzaballa Condemns Another Attack on West Bank Christians by Jews – Diane Montagna
It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem: Islam – Sebastian Morello at The European Conservative

Recent Posts:
Read the VVEDNSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT

A thank you to our sponsors:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
and
The Catholic Pipe Company

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fr. Carlos Martins Exonerated! All Charges Dropped! – Christine Niles, J.D., at Stella Maris Media
Crd Pizzaballa Condemns Another Attack on West Bank Christians by Jews – Diane Montagna
US to Allow Federal Workers to Promote Religion in Workplaces – CV via The American Catholic

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
The Leo Effect: High Papal Protocols Restored! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Chicago-Style Pizza Hand-Delivered to Leo by Catholic Influencers in Epic Video – ChurchPOP
Archbishop Pérez Gifts Eagles Hat to Pope Leo XIV at Jubilee Audience – Catholic Philly

Crimson Deluge o’er the Hallowed Halls of Sacred Heart Major Seminary:
Ralph Martin & the Crisis of Clarity – Greg Schlueter, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
On the Persecution of the Three Professors – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., on X
Sadness & Loss at Sacred Heart Major Seminary – Ann Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Behold! The Spirit of Vatican II Mass in All It’s Glory!!! – John A. Monaco, Ph.D. Cand., on X
The Vatican II Data Decimates Defenses Of Jimmy Akin, Trent Horn, et al. – Chris Jackson

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Summer Reading List, 2025 Edition – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
The Norwegian Catholic Revival Is Fascinating. It’s Very Un-Bergoglian – Damian Thompson on X
St. Martha Kills a Dragon – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Changing Face Of Christian Persecution – Quinton Amundson at The Catholic Register
The Richness of the Catholic Faith – Catholic Quotes on X
About Baptizing Newborns – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
A Defense of Priestly Celibacy – Fr. Benjamin J. Bollinger at Catholic Answers Magazine
Can Sexual Attractions Change? (Dr. Nicolosi) – The Lila Rose Podcast
Complex Connection b/t Henry VIII, a Spy’s Choirbook, & Palo Alto St. Ann Choir – R.T. Sullivan
From Conclave to Catwalk – Charlotte Allen at First Things
Catholics Are Becoming the New Mainline – Jacob Adams at The Daily Signal
The Faith Harvard Forgot – The Harvard Salient & Declan Deady
In Defense of Pint & Pipe – Malcom Guite at Plough Magazine
Number One Reason for Divorce – The Catholic Gentleman
No, The Resurrected Do Not Engage in Sexual Activity – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
The Architecture of Arrogance – Theodore Dalrymple at Law & Liberty

News:
Institute of Christ the King Opens New Retreat House in Wisconsin – New Liturgical Movement

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
All-Boys Schools: What Do We Know? – Ben Smith at American Institute for Boys and Men

Recent Posts:
Read the VVEDNSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Late Last Night – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Blessed Solanus Casey: Miracle Worker & Epitome of the Virtue of Simplicity – Cth World Report
Cardinal Sarah In France: ‘Relentless Adoration Tears The Darkness Away’ – Catholic Vote
Want Religious Vocations? Turn to Our Lady – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Catholic Devotions for 30th July – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Selection of Mitres from the 1200’s through the 1500’s – Liturgical Arts Journal

Beauty:
Fall of Rebel Angels, Carved frm Single Block of Carrara Marble by Francesco Bertos – TACthlc

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Catholic ‘No’ to Freebies – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Time To Start Naming The Problem: Islam – Sebastian Morello at The European Conservative

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
EU Warned: Roads & Rail Unfit for War With Russia – TEC News

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
What Catholics Did With the Bible Since the Resurrection – Bishop via The American Catholic
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
Open Thread – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic JUL30
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. Bombshell Report Suggests Vatican II Caused Collapse? – Fr. Gerald E. Murray & Joe McLane
2. Goodbye, Good Profs & Straight Seminarians – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
3. Ghastly New Statue of Saint in Paderborn Cathedral, Tabernacle Removed for This! – C Cnclv
4. Why I Blocked The Babylon Bee & You Should Too – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
5. Tucker Carlson & Charlie Kirk are Wrong about Catholicism – S. Kokx at Catholic Family News
6. Fr. Robert Prevost Serving as Deacon with St. John Paul II at Mass – The American Catholic
7. Deacon Greydanus, Sin Makes You Stupid, & Barking Mad Leftists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
8. Who Became the Head of the “Church of England”? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
9. UK Banning Criticism of Illegal Immigration – Rod Dreher on X
10. John-Henry Westen Has His Day In Court! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Honorable Mentioned:
Bishop & Priestess Preach A Sermon Together in Germany – Catholic Conclave
Russian Orthodox Official Meets With Pope Leo XIV – Catholic World News
Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP
Is Money Laundering Reason for Unexplained Funds Xfer frm Vatican to Australia? – Ed Pentin

Recent Posts:
Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Late Last Night – BIG PVLPIT
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

A thank you to our sponsors:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
and
The Catholic Pipe Company

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Goodbye, Good Profs & Straight Seminarians – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Russian Orthodox Official Meets With Pope Leo XIV – Catholic World News
Fr. Robert Prevost Serving as Deacon with St. John Paul II at Mass – The American Catholic

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Bombshell Report Suggests Vatican II Caused Collapse? – Fr. Gerald R. Murray & Joe McLane
Bishop & Priestess Preach A Sermon Together in Germany – Catholic Conclave
Ghastly New Statue of Saint in Paderborn Cathedral, Tabernacle Removed for This! – C Conclave

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Rehabilitate the UK. . . Religious Infrastructure – Johann Kurtz at Becoming Noble
UK Banning Criticism of Illegal Immigration – Rod Dreher on X
Who Became the Head of the “Church of England”? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Science Reconfirms Two-Parent Home is Better for Children than Same-Sex Options – TFP
Update: Sirach 24 – Timothy McCormick at Catholic Bible Talk
Cardinal Pell Ordered Probe Of ‘Potentially Illegal’ Bank Transactions – Catholic World News
Is Money Laundering Reason for Unexplained Funds Xfer frm Vatican to Australia? – Ed Pentin
Deacon Greydanus, Sin Makes You Stupid, & Barking Mad Leftists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Lebanese Twin Brothers Turn Tragedy Into a Call to Action for Middle East Christians – The Reg
Want Religious Vocations? Turn to Our Lady – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Why The Arrest Of Two Nuns Is Roiling Indian Politics – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Tucker Carlson & Charlie Kirk are Wrong about Catholicism – S. Kokx at Catholic Family News
Why I Blocked The Babylon Bee & You Should Too – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
John-Henry Westen Has His Day In Court! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
John-Henry Westen Issues Frank Rebuttal To ‘False Testimony’ – The WM Review
City Of Barcelona Gravely Insults Our Lady Of Mercy, Their Heavenly Patron – Catholic Conclave

News:
Nagasaki Church Replaces Cathedral Bell 80 Yrs After It Was Destroyed In Atomic Blast – CWR

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
5 Kreeft Classics for Catholic College Students – Mike Schramm at epicPew
The Crisis of Liberal Education – Lee Trepanier, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
Can Belief in God Strengthen Academic Freedom? – James Allen Gash, J.D., at U.S. News

Recent Posts:
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Late Last Night – BIG PVLPIT
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vatican Permits Exclusively Private Devotion For Alleged Apparitions At Italian Mountain – CWR
Miraculous Origin of Pardon of Assisi & Gain a Plenary Indulgence on Aug 1 & 2 – ChurchPOP
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Beauty:
Filippino Lippi & the Beautiful Cappella Carafa in Santa Maria Sopra Minerva – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
On the Human Need for Beauty – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at C World Report

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trust Fund Commies Are The Worst Commies – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Meet the Catholic Saints Included in the National Garden of American Heroes – NC Register

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
All Meals in Yet Another German School Will Be ‘Halal’ – TEC News
How Abandoning Knowledge & Truth Destroys Nations – Albin Sadar at American Thinker

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Germany Advances Taxpayer-Funded Islamic Curriculum Despite Warnings – Javier Villamor

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
Syrian Bishop: Syria Is At Its End & Church Only Reference For Hope – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
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
How to Build a Backyard Fire Pit – In Honor of Design
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. Behold! Our Protestant Superiors! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Savannah Diocese: There Has to Be at Minimum One Ad Populum Mass – Fr. A.J. McDonald
3. The Good News Isn’t Cutting it Anymore, We Need “Hot Priests” – Mt. Archbold at Crtv Mn Rp
4. When Mel is Right – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Fr. Robert McTeigue, ‘Hot Priests’, & the Joker ‘Influencer’ Conf. at the Vatican – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. An Eastern Rite-Like Status For The SSPX? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
7. France’s TLM Divide Deepens With FSSP Dismissal in Valence – National Catholic Register
8. Pachamama Deniers Double Down! – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
9. Does Deacon Steven D. Greydanus Hate America & the Christian West? – David Griffey at DF
10. Ratzinger Called Lefebvre The Most Important Bishop Of The 20th Century – Fr. Z’s Blog

Honorable Mentioned:
Ecclesial Transparency, Liturgical Peace, & Synodality – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at What We Need. . .
Violence Continues To Escalate In West Bank As Jews Target Christian Village – C News Agency
During Adoration, the Floor Disappeared! – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Unscripted
The Priesthood Needs to be Masculine Again to Attract Vocations – Catholic Unscripted
Ex-P*rn Star Exposes the Reality of OnlyFans – Lila Rose

Recent Posts:
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published This Afternoon – BIG PVLPIT
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT

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Big Pulpit suffered a ‘High Load Issue’ beginning Sunday afternoon, which was resolved late Monday morning. This issue made it difficult to access our website until it was fixed.

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Violence Continues To Escalate In West Bank As Jews Target Christian Village – C News Agency
Ecclesial Transparency, Liturgical Peace, & Synodality – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at What We Need. . .

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV Mourns Congo Church Attack – Catholic World News
Pope Leo: Denounce The Culture Of Death, Drugs, & Sexuality As Entertainment – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV: The Quiet American – Francis X. Rocca at National Catholic Register

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Good News Isn’t Cutting it Anymore, We Need “Hot Priests” – Mt. Archbold at Crtv Min Rep
Pachamama Deniers Double Down! – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Savannah Diocese: There Has to Be at Minimum One Ad Populum Mass – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Priesthood Needs to be Masculine Again to Attract Vocations – Catholic Unscripted

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fr. Robert McTeigue, ‘Hot Priests’, & the Joke ‘Influencer’ Conf. at the Vatican – Fr. Z’s Blog
In Defense of Mary, Maiden-Mother of God – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
Does Deacon Steven D. Greydanus Hate America & the Christian West? – David Griffey at DF
Ratzinger Called Marcel Lefebvre The Most Important Bishop Of The 20th Century – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Protestant Take on Tradition – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
An Eastern Rite-Like Status For The SSPX? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Behold! Our Protestant Superiors! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Do Women Misunderstand Men – The Lila Rose Podcast
Are Sts. Joachim & Anne Mentioned in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Texting Guidelines for Catholics – Theo McManigal at Catholic Answers Magazine
Heeding Anscombe On Just War Doctrine – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
France’s TLM Divide Deepens With FSSP Dismissal in Valence – National Catholic Register
On The Urgent Need For A Militant Catholicism – Radical Fidelity
Dialogue with the Non-Catholic World, Gaudium et Spes – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at NC Register
Vatican II: An Eastern Catholic View – The Meaning of Catholic
Ex-P*rn Star Exposes the Reality of OnlyFans – Lila Rose

News:
Muslim Rebels Attack A Church In The DRC – Rome Reports
Thousands Of Vietnamese Catholics Gather In Missouri For Marian Pilgrimage – C News Agency

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Big Spending Doesn’t Guarantee Student Success – Chad Adelman at The 74

Recent Posts:
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the MONDAY EARLY-EVENING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
During Adoration, the Floor Disappeared! – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Unscripted
Catholic Devotions for 29th July – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Beauty:
The Virgin Mary of Glory, A 20th-Century Japanese Madonna & Child – David Clayton at NLM

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Obama’s Bruised Ego Was Behind The Corrupt Plot To Bring Down Trump – Martin Gurri at NYP

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Worthless UN – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Economists Worry About ‘Depopulation Bomb’ – Catholic World News

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
EU Accused of Silence Over Islamist Violence Against Christians – Michael Curzon at The EC
Syrian Bishop: Syria Is At Its End & Church Only Reference For Hope – Tradition, Family, & Prprty

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When Mel is Right – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
Italian Scientists Create ‘Frozen Light’ – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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
Let The Conspiracy Theories Begin! A Pope Francis Sighting – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards’

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1. Cardinal Sarah Homily: Powerful Warning To All Catholics – Diane Montagna
2. Spadaro’s Fake Interview with Leo Causes a Stir in Italy, Why So Important? – The Remnant
3. Archbishop Of Toulouse Ban Seminarians from Wearing Cassocks – Catholic Conclave
4. Behold! The Balloon Mass in Munich! – Fr. Ojeka on X
5. What Did God Hate About Sodom? – Mary Healy at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. Pope Leo XIV — ‘My Friend Robert’ – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
7. Spirit of Vatican II: Vatican Turns To ‘Hot Priests’ To Spread Faith – The Telegraph
8. Fr. Allan J. McDonald is Unhappy with Vatican News – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
9. The Detroit Purge – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
10. The Ulsterisation Of English Politics: Westminster Is Losing Legitimacy – Aris Roussinos

Honorable Mentioned:
Is John-Henry Westen Staying At Life Site? Big News? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
North Carolina Priest Resigns After Spiritual Direction Abuse Allegations – The Pillar
A Guide to the Horrified & Mystified – Paul Seaton at Public Discourse

Recent Posts:
Read the TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION Published Earlier This Morning – BIG PVLPIT
Read the MONDAY EARLY-EVENING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the MONDAY EARLY-EVENING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

A thank you to our sponsors:
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Note:
Big Pulpit suffered a ‘High Load Issue’ beginning Sunday afternoon, which was resolved late Monday morning. This issue made it difficult to access our website until it was fixed.

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bismarck’s Secret: Strong Families, Catholic Schools Fuel Vocations Boom – NC Register
As Jihadists Advance, 30% Of Niger’s Catholics Have Fled Their Villages – Catholic World News
Cardinal Sarah Homily: Powerful Warning To All Catholics – Diane Montagna

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV, One More Peruvian Among His ‘Countrymen’ – Rome Reports
Here’s the Pope Leo XIV’s Message for 5th World Grandparents’ Day – Aleteia
Pope Leo XIV — ‘My Friend Robert’ – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Spadaro’s Fake Interview With Leo Causes A Stir In Italy, Why Is It So Important? – The Remnant
New Statistical Study Shows Vatican II Triggered Global Decline In Mass Attendance – Ror. Cæli
Bishop Of Toulouse Ban Seminarians from Wearing Cassocks – Catholic Conclave
The Digital Mission of Distraction: Rome’s Jubilee for Catholic Influencers – Chris Jackson at HIE
Behold! The Balloon Mass in Munich! – Fr. Ojeka on X
Vatican Turns To ‘Hot Priests’ To Spread Faith – Josephine McKenna at The Telegraph

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘A Diocese Full Of Life’: Meet Oslo’s New Bishop Fredrik Hansen – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Having Kids Late In Life? So Did Jesus’ Grandparents – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
On Pilgrimage with 20,000 Young Catholics – Rod Dreher at The Free Press
The Ulsterisation Of English Politics: Westminster Is Losing Legitimacy – Aris Roussinos
What Did God Hate About Sodom? – Mary Healy at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Guide to the Horrified & Mystified – Paul Seaton at Public Discourse
Not Rejecting the Lie Makes You Complicit in Truth’s Sorrowful Passion – Radical Fidelity
A Primer on Progressivism – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Is John-Henry Westen Staying At Life Site? Big News? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
The Detroit Purge – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
Fr. Allan J. McDonald is Unhappy with Vatican News – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
No Time to Be Human – Steve Skojec at The Skojec Files
To Celebrate Humanæ Vitæ’s Anniversary. . . Or Not? – S.D. Wright at The WM Review
Does ‘Conversion Therapy’ Lead to Higher Su*cide Rates? (Dr. Nicolosi) – The Lila Rose Podcast
The Great Distraction: How Bread, Circuses & Push Notifications Explain the. . . – Tom White
Compression Culture Is Making You Stupid & Uninteresting – Maalvika at Learning-Loving &. . .

News:
World’s Youngest Premature Baby Celebrates His First Birthday Against All Odds – CNA
Two Nuns Detained In India After Being Accused Of ‘Forced Conversion’ – N. Carvalho at Crux
North Carolina Priest Resigns After Spiritual Direction Abuse Allegations – The Pillar

Recent Posts:
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Read the SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vestments from the Norbertine Abbey of Averbode in Belgium – Liturgical Arts Journal

Beauty:
The Beauty of Holiness – Spencer A. Klavan, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
World’s Largest Planned Parenthood Clinic (Houston) to Close Due to Lack of Funding – The Reg
New Poll Reveals Highest Level Of Pro-life Sentiment Since Roe’s Reversal – Live Action News
A Cultural Shift: Nike Embraces Pro-Family Values in New Ad – Breitbart

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mamdani & the New Phase of Wokeness – Gregory Conti at First Things
Stanford-Led Study Finds Vaccine Saved Far Fewer Lives Than Previously Reported – Sean Salai
Pharisaical Advocates of Open Borders Already Have Their Reward – John Zmirak, Ph.D.

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Syrian Bishop: Syria Is At Its End & Church Only Reference For Hope – Tradition, Family, & Prprty

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Sarah: Too Often in the West, Religion is Presented as an Activity – The Amrcn Catholic
The 2025 World According To Viktor Orban – Rod Dreher
Zohran Mamdani & Muslim Immigration – Seth Segal at American Thinker

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Iconic Notre Dames Des Champs Church In Paris Closed After 2 Fires In 48 Hours – The CWR

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Tour de France & the Interior Life – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
5 Design Ideas to Steal from a French Style Icon for an Effortlessly Beautiful Garden – BH&G
How to Become Catholic in 2025: 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 Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. Pachamama Never Happened: & Other Things You Must Believe to Remain in. . . – C. Jackson
2. Ralph Martin & The Crisis of Clarity: What Weisenburger Really Dismissed – Greg Schlueter
3. Data Show: Vatican II Triggered Decline In Catholic Practice – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at CC
4. When the Laity Need to Defend the Faith When Bishops Refuse To – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
5. Post-1969 There are No ‘Revised’ Vesting Prayers—There are No Prayers at All – J. Grondelski
6. Influencer Jubilee Flop: Young People Reject Church’s Spin & Mystifiers – Silere Non Possum
7. The Dinosaurs & Adam-Eve Question – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
8. ‘When Your Dad Is A Church Musician’ Goes Viral – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
9. 40+ Massacred In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo – John Burger at Aid to the. . .
10. Newly Appointeditis. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Honorable Mentioned:
New Assault On Besieged Christian Village On West Bank – Roberto Cetera at Vatican News
New York Archdiocese Sees Hundreds Of Responses To ‘Called By Name’ Program – OSV News
A Vigil on the Edge of Christendom – Filip Gašpar at The American Postliberal
On Abraham, Sodom, & the Love of God – Fr. Herman Majkrzak at Sons of Sirach
Mike Lewis, Who Do You Worship? God or the Zeitgeist? – Steve Skojec at The Skojec Files

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Read the SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Assault On Besieged Christian Village On West Bank – Roberto Cetera at Vatican News
40+ Massacred In The Democratic Republic Of The Congo – John Burger at Aid to the. . .
Data Show: Vatican II Triggered Decline In Catholic Practice – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at CC

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo: May Blood Of ‘Martyrs’ In DRC Church Attack Become Seed Of Peace – Vatican News
How Pope Leo XIV Can Influence The Catholic Church’s New Social Media Missionaries – CWR
Pope Leo XIV & the French Mission – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
James Hitchcock & the Continuing Battles Over Vatican II – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Cth Thing
Post-1969 There are No ‘Revised’ Vesting Prayers—There are No Prayers at All – Jn. Grondelski
Pachamama Never Happened: & Other Things You Must Believe to Remain in. . . – Ch. Jackson

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Syrian Bishop: Syria Is At Its End & Church Only Reference For Hope – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Ralph Martin & The Crisis of Clarity: What Weisenburger Really Dismissed – Greg Schlueter at GR
On Abraham, Sodom, & the Love of God – Fr. Herman Majkrzak at Sons of Sirach
‘When Your Dad Is A Church Musician’ Goes Viral – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Gen-Z ‘Spirituality’ on the Rise? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
A Vigil on the Edge of Christendom – Filip Gašpar at The American Postliberal
Influencer Jubilee Flop: Young People Reject the Church’s Spin & Mystifiers – Silere Non Possum
Coldplaygate & the Case for Public Judgment – Justin Murphy at First Things
The Dinosaurs & Adam-Eve Question – Stacy A. Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
Church is Counter-Cultural & Solution to Problems are Counter-Intuitive – Archbold & McTeague
Meet The 100-year-old Priest Who Still Says Daily Mass – Sarah Robsdottir at Aleteia
When the Laity Need to Defend the Faith When Bishops Refuse To – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
The Current Relations Between The Vatican & The Russian Church – Rome Reports
Mike Lewis, Who Do You Worship? God or the Zeitgeist? – Steve Skojec at The Skojec Files
Newly Appointeditis. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
New York Archdiocese Sees Hundreds Of Responses To ‘Called By Name’ Program – OSV News

Recent Posts:
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SVNDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Astronomy & Liturgy: the Symbolic Meanings of the Date of Easter – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Kim Davis Asks Supreme Court To Overturn Obergefell Decision – R. Foley at The Christian Post

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Teddy Roosevelt to Trump: Bully! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Victorian Doctor Jereth Kok Loses Job Over Social Media Posts – The Daily Declaration

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nationalism Will Save the West – Mark Bauerlein & Yoram Hazony at First Things
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
A Man Is Beaten Only When He Quits The Fight – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Requiescat In Pace Tom Lehrer – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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