SATVRDAY EVENING EDITION
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Managerialism & the Fallacy of the Fallacy of Vatican II Survivorship Bias – James R. Green
Fulton Sheen’s Warning is Uncannily Prophetic – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Are You Obligated To Go To Mass In Bad Weather? – Becky Roach at Catholic Link
Note I:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, thanks be to God, Little Vatican (Big Pulpit) have come through this financial difficulty stronger than before. We are truly grateful for your prayers and for the generous donations that made this possible. May the Lord bless each of you abundantly for your kindness.
Note II:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, please kindly remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of: Hortencia Edwards, who passed into eternal life on December 20; Inela “Nela” Carcamo, who passed on January 7; and Jorge Carcamo, Nela’s devoted husband, who followed her in death on January 9. Thank you for your charity in prayer.
Note III:
Thank you to everyone that has prayed and donated for the funeral expenses. My wife and I are grateful for your assistance!
John L. Allen, Jr., Requiescat in Pace:
In Memoriam: John L. Allen Jr. – William Cash at The Catholic Herald
A Litany of Prayer for Catholic Journalist John Allen – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Do People Convert To Catholicism? – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
A Priest’s Reminder: Sundays Are a Whole Day for God, Not Just an Hour – Church Pop
Vibrant March for Life in Paris Fights Back Against Abortion & Euthanasia – TFP
Traditional Liturgy Sees Canadian Revival – Quinton Amundson at The Catholic Register
Woman who saw Mary in Wisconsin to be ‘Servant of God’ – Caitlin Bootsma at Aleteia
Leo XIV: The Theology of the Seamless Shroud – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Why Commandments are Good, but Stories are Better – Kim. Ells at Invincible Family Substack
Fr. Sevin Jacques, the Soul of Catholic Scouting – Thérèse Puppinck at The Catholic Herald
Video: This Horrifying Story Proves Catholic Morality Is True – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Spiritual Directors – Sherpas to the Heavens – Nathan Krupa at The Country Disciple
Is a Leonine Unity Even Possible? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Answering God’s Call: The True Story of Opus Dei – Benedetta Frigerio at New Daily Compass
Why Does the Direction of the Priest Matter at Mass? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., on X
Can the Novus Ordo be Reformed – Katharia at The Pursuit Of Truth In La La Land
No, Adoption & Third-Party Reproduction Are Not the Same – Them Before Us
The Sign Of The Cross Done Rightly – A Treasure To Be Shared
Religious Art & Life: Recognizing the Beauty of Goodness – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.
Which Religions Do Men & Women Prefer? – Leo Benedictus at Interesting Data
New Atheists Like Sam Harris Have Nothing Meaningful To Offer Americans – Auguste Meyrat
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Removing Watches, Jewelry, & Rings to Celebrate Mass??? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
An Exceptional Chasuble in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
The Ancient Ambrosian Rite in Milan – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Kingdom of Asturias; the Christian Art of Early Medieval Spain – Hilary White at The SIP
Eliminating the Double Altar Look in an Historic Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Math & Mysticism: Sacred Art Can Change How You Think About God, Man & Cosmos – H. White
Why Many Baptismal Fonts Have Eight Sides – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Loving Yourself, the Catholic Way – Delphine Chui at The Catholic Herald
Chaos, Anarchy, and Division at Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
A Screenshot Says It All. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Schools: Lesson Planning Liturgical Formation for All Children – A. Johnson at Adoremus
The Drama of Grammar in Shelley’s “England in 1819” – Betsy K. Brown at Cana Academy
Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Woke Colleges Are Still Wasting Young American Minds – New York Post
Books:
The Disastrous Pontificate Continues to Make Waves – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Poetry:
Green Questions by Rachel Hadas – One Art, A Journal Of Poetry
Friday Late-Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Stunningly Beautiful New Church of St. Catherine, in Wake Forest. . .But! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. Bishop Barron Wins Worst Take Award After Minnesota Stumble – David L. Gray, Th.M.
3. Pope Leo’s Inner Monologue: Don’t Laugh, No Matter How Cute It Is – Emily Zanotti on X
4. I Guess We Can Criticize the Pope Now – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. John Allen: Formidable Vatican Correspondent, Faithful Friend – Edward Pentin
6. Video: Leo Appoints a Stunning & Brave James Martin Disciple to Lead Priests – A. Stine, Ph.D.
7. Does Pope Leo’s Meeting With the FSSP Signal Anything New? – The Catholic Herald
8. Archbish Gänswein: “Normality is Slowly Returning” with Leo – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
9. Why Young Protestants in America’s Power Centers Converting to Catholicism? – World Magaz
10. Jesuits in Britain Respond to Senior Jesuit Chaplain at Oxford Removed – The Catholic Herald
Recent Posts:
FRIDAY LATE-EVENING 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
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
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘Family’ Tree of British Political Parties – The Anglofuturist on X
Democrats Rioting = Extortion – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Trump’s Second Term Has Ended the Conservative Era – Ross Douthat at New York Times
Marching for an America Where God’s Law & Human Life Are Respected & Loved – TFP
Soviet Canuckistan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
We Must Resist the Pressure to Abandon the Unborn & Embrace Lesser Causes – TFP
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
July 12, 2026 is the 1100th Anniversary of English Unification – Ed West on X
Between A.D. 1400-1700 at Least 20% of All Scientists Came From the Clergy – LiorLefineder on X
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Nuclear Weapons Are Still Needed: It’s Time to Put an End to the START Treaty – TFP
Brrr! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Zohran Mamdani’s Supporters Propose “Popular Assemblies” to Power the Revolution – TFP
Dante Tells Us What He Really Thinks About Italians – The American Catholic
Why the President’s Gesture Hurt – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News 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
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