Robert Edwards

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholic Priest In Nigeria Murdered By ‘Unidentified Assailants’ – Catholic News Agency
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Protestants Lose Another Scholar to Roman Catholicism – Aaron Renn
2. West Virginia Bishop Discourages Kneeling – Catholic World News
3. Is the Archbishop of San Antonio in Need of a Health Checkup? – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
4. A Shepherd Who Sides With The Wolves – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Fr. Z’s Predictions for 2025 – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Protestants Just Protestanting – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Ugh! Old Ultra Modern Ugly Altar Returns to Chapel Behind St Peters High Altar – Fr McDonald
8. Just Don’t – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9. San Antonio Archbishop Rips Tyrant Trump, Links Trump’s Words to Violent Tragedies – CWN
10. Rosary Podcast Surpasses Joe Rogan – Ascension Press via PR Newswire

News:
Woke USCCB Posts “Happy Hanukkah” on Christmas Day – Complicit Clergy
Record Numbers of Young Adults Flock to Salt Lake City for SEEK25 – Catholic News Agency

Punditry and Analysis:
PopeWatch: Guess the Next Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Orleans Terrorists Targeted Catholics? – Raymond Arroyo via Complicity Clergy
Smart Parents Bought Their Kids Dumb Phones for Christmas – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Let’s Talk About the Catholic Mascot, Luce: Not Converting Young People – Aubrey Gulick
Chicago: Where Eucharistic Revival Goes to Die – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Is Islam at War with The West? – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
Christmas Isn’t Over Yet! – Emily C. Hurt at Ignitum Today
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
A Love Story: As Earth Without Water by Katy Carl Part II – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at TACthlc

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cardinal Cupich Ban’s Kneeling for Communion:
Cupich vs. the Magi: The Controversy Over Kneeling in Eucharistic Reverence – Complicit Clergy

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Did Britain’s King Charles Declare Himself the Enemy of the People? – Gavin Ashenden
Good Intentions Were Not to Blame for the Failure to Stop the Grooming Gangs – The Critic
The FBI’s Oblivious Terror Agenda – Jack Cashill at American Thinker
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How The West Was Lost – Krzysztof Tyszka-Drozdowski at American Affairs
Reconquista Victorious – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
America’s Islamist Problem – Melanie Phillips
Multiculturalism, Human Rights & The West – Nils A. Haug at Gatestone Institute

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Disney’s Snow White Is Well on Its Way to Disaster at the Box Office – Aubrey Gulick
Catholic Jim Gaffigan: I Don’t Regret Hurting My Trump Fans – David Ng at Breitbart
Falling Out of Love with Dating Apps – Aaron Renn
Are Faith-Based Shows Getting Better . . . Or Not? – Terry Mattingly at Religion Unplugged

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
PopeWatch: Always a Class Act – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
10 Foods That Quiet Sugar Cravings Instantly – Post News
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
Avocado, Chèvre, & Bacon Omelet – The Modern Proper
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Demons Must Be Delighted At How Badly Americans Have Butchered Marriage – Federalist
2. A History Without Apologetics? A Commentary on the Pope’s Letter – G. Masciullo at Remnant
3. The Anti-Christ & the End of the World with Ralph Martin – Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas
4. Whatever Happened to the Papal Tiara? – Miles Pattenden at Catholic Herald
5. NEWSMAX: Catholics go to Mass to Receive Jesus Himself / John Yep – Cthlcs For Cthlcs
6. About Those Eucharistic Miracles – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
7. Jesuit High School Ignites Faith, Inspires Students to Pursue Priesthood – Cthlc News Agency
8. 2nd Edition of “Restoring Lost Customs of Christendom” Now Available – A Catholic Life
9. Book Review: The Word-Hoard Beowulf, by Peter Ramey – Robert W. Keim at Via Mediævalis
10. Beowulf & the Myth of “Primitive” Literature – Robert W. Keim Via Mediævalis

Punditry and Analysis:
Why I Converted to Christianity – Ayaan Hirsi Ali – Alex O’Connor via You Tube
Infertile Couples Whose Faith Gave Us Great Saints – Brooke Larson at 1 Peter 5

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property 6
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property 2
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards 1
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net 1
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property 1

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Will an Outgoing Gregory Keep an Incoming Promise? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
2. Rome’s Most Unique Altar Rail at San Girolamo della Carità – Liturgical Arts Journal
3. What Happens When Children are Exposed to Pornography? – Gabriela Coca & J. Wikle at IFS
4. Ratzinger & Tolkien on the Novus Ordo & Organic Development – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
5. Massachusetts Catholic School Expands With $20 Million Classical-Inspired Building – CNA
6. The Second Anniversary of Pope Benedict XVI’s Death – New Liturgical Movement
7. How Intellectuals Found God: Jordan Peterson, Peter Thiel, Ayaan Hirsi Ali. . . – Free Press
8. US Should Welcome Persecuted Christians from India, Not Brahmin Oppressors – Jas. Jones
9. On the Objective Power of Music – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
10. The Hong Kong Catholic Who is China’s Most Famous Political Prisoner – S.W. Mosher, Ph.D.

Punditry and Analysis:
Midtown Mercy – A Procession of Hope in the Heart of the City – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pics

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Indigenous Christian Village in Bangladesh Burned Down on Christmas – S. Rozario at OSV News
Safety Concerns Escalate for Christians in Historic Syrian Town – Catholic World Report
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. My Top Five Rash, Reckless Predictions for 2025 – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
2. Unboxing the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old & New Testaments – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. The Houellebecq Prophecies – Mathis Bitton at City Journal
4. Why Do So Many Libs Say Vatican II Banned Beauty in Favor of Ugly Simplicity? – Fr McDonald
5. Predictions for 2025 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Biden’s Time Has Finally Come! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. It Shouldn’t Take a Genius. . .(Cupich & Kneeling) – Msgr. Charles Fink at The Catholic Thing
8. Muslim Soccer Star Attacked for Posting Family Christmas Photo – Paul Bois at Breitbart
9. Boston U. Students to Study ‘Gender Fluid Angels’ in ‘Medieval Trans Studies’ Class – Col. Fix
10. Miracles as Proof that Catholicism is From God – Matthew Plese at 1 Peter 5

News:
Jewish Leaders Decry Pope Francis’ Criticism of Israel as ‘Incendiary’ – Religion News Service
December 2024: Rosary Rally Report – America Needs Fatima

Punditry and Analysis:
See Something, Say Something. Is That Gossip? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Set Yourself Up For a Year of Spiritual Growth With These Titles! – Scepter Blog
Dante’s New Year – Mike Schramm at Dappled Things
Profile: St. Lucy Food Project – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Stand
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
A Love Story:  As Earth Without Water by Katy Carl Part I – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at TACthlc
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Manifest Failure of the Vatican Deal With China – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
Directives Aimed at Erasing Armenian Culture are Implemented without Restraint – R.U. Borges

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
West Virginia Awards Catholic ‘Trade College’ $5 Million Grant for Expansion – Cth World Report

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Unprecedented Rise in Homelessness – Christian Britschgi at Reason
Behind the New Italian Ban on Surrogacy – Marianna Orlandi, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
This Christmastide, Remember That Charity Is More Effective Than Government – John Stossel
Immigration & Culture – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Gaza Hospital Blood Libel – Melanie Phillips
The New Sino-Indian War – Pratinav Anil at UnHerd

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
“Blue Bloods” & the Power of Fatherhood – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at First Things
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Thread You’ve Been Waiting for – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Sometimes We Don’t Give Ourselves Enough Credit – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Remembrance of Elections Past – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Learn Extraordinary Legacy of St. John Neumann as Phila. Bishop – Tradition, Family & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
To Protect Christians in Syria, Promote Equality & Territorial Integrity – Nawaf Salameh, Ph.D.

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Francis Is Literally Bankrupting The Church – Return to Tradition
2. Opus Dei’s One Big Conspiracy That Wasn’t – Philip Jeffery at The Dispatch
3. ‘Palestinians’ Violently Attack Bethlehem Church During Christmas Rehearsals – Geller Report
4. NY Times Highlights Christian ‘Blessings’ for Abortion Clinics – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.
5. Be Patient with the ‘Chreasters’ at Christmas Masses – Genesius at Catholic Stand
6. A World Without Them: Facing the Crisis in the Priesthood – Catholic Spiritual Direction
7. Man Put Whiskey in Holy Water to ‘Blind Satan’: Charged in Xmas Disturbance – S. MD News
8. Lord Mayor of Westminster to Receive Papal Knighthood, Highest Honor for Laity – CWR
9. Sorry, Elon, You Are 100% Wrong on Taiwan – Gordon Chang at Gatestone Institute
10. Doesn’t Fit MSM Narrative: Latest Arctic Ice Data Shows 26% Larger Than 2012 – Zero Hedge

Punditry and Analysis:
A Fundamental (Modern) Problem of Christianity – Robert W. Keim at Via Mediævalis
As Christianity Dies In The West, The West Dies, Too – Vince Coyner at American Thinker
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
Vatican Jubilee Mascot ‘Luce’ Resonates With Young People & Sparks Controversy – Register
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
The Virtue That Enables All Others: A Conversation with Ayaan Hirsi Ali – Jonathan Van Maren
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
Forced Conversion & Attempted Kidnap, Egyptian Christian’s Asylum Story – Christian Concern
Pope Francis: Family Dialogue Defeats Digital Distraction – Catholic World Report

Christmastide:
What Do Poinsettias Have to Do With Christmas? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Jesuit High School Ignites Faith, Inspires Students to Pursue Priesthood – Catholic News Agency

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Abdication of Nicholas II & the Fall of the Romanovs by Tsuyoshi Hasegawa – New Criterion
The Triumph of Christian Conservatism in 2024: A Look Back – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
Is 2025 the Year of Assisted Suicide? – Nic Rowan at The American Conservative

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Learn Extraordinary Legacy of St. John Neumann as Phila. Bishop – Tradition, Family & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Will Syria’s Christians Really be Safe Under HTS? – Martin Parsons at The Critic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Archbishop of Glasgow Unveils Diabolical Jubilee Cross – Complicit Clergy
2. Old Priest Dies Weeks After Life Sentence – Jack Brook at The Independent via Newsbreak
3. Scrooge of Baltimore Cancels Xmas Mass, Crushing Church w/Impossible Tax – C Confidential
4. The Ghost of Christmas Past is Haunting Pope Francis – Damian Thompson via Cmplct Clergy
5. The Dream About the Future Pope: Can Dreams Predict the Future? – Gene Thomas Gomulka
6. SJSU Volleyball Star Warns NCAA After TX Files Lawsuit on Trans in Lady’s Sports – Breitbart
7. France’s ‘Christian Terrorist’ Turns Out to Have Been a Muslim All Along – Robert B. Spencer
8. NYC’s Bryant Park Christmas Village Goes Up in Flames – Amy Curtis at Twitchy
9. Francis Tells Methodists That He Professes Their Faith – Robert Morrison at The Remnant
10. Trump & Putin in European Jesuit Nativity – Catholic Conclave

News:
Pope Francis Prays for South Korea Air Crash Victims & Families – Catholic World Report

Punditry and Analysis:
Jordan Peterson & C.S. Lewis – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
Padre Pio: Pray, Hope, & Don’t Worry – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
Australia’s godless Christmas – Terry Barnes at The Spectator
I Have Always Liked the Impressionists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
How Do Notre Dame New Furnishings Fit Into Church’s Vision of Sacred Design? – NC Register
In Defense of the Family: The Destruction of Divorce – Matthew Tyson at Ignitum Today
Learn Extraordinary Legacy of St. John Neumann as Phila. Bishop – Tradition, Family & Property
No, Pope Francis, Israel is Not Cruel – Rabbi Mark Dratch at Religion News Service
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Christmastide:
Discover the Joys of ‘Keeping a Long Christmas’ – Rachel Quackenbush at Catholic Vote
Shepherds at Birth of Christ: Their Significance & Lessons for Our Faith Journey – Fr. R.D. Breton
Wait With Expectant Joy This Christmas – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Capernaum: The Power of Education – Bertrand Senez, Ph.D., at The European Conservative

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Jimmy Carter: Requiescat in Pace – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
There Were 21 Campus Hate Crime Hoaxes Uncovered in 2024 – The College Fix
Elon & Vivek Under Fire From the Right – David Strom at Hot Air
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Canadians Who Say: ‘Trump, Take My Country—Please!’ – R. Subramanya at The Free Press
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why Did Amazon Prime Butcher Frank Capra’s Classic? – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Thank You, Ann Barnhardt – Saint Louis Catholic
77 Fascinating Finds in ’24: Mysterious ‘Anomaly’ Near Giza Pyramid. . . – Smithsonian
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. 5 Beautiful Catholic Sites in North Carolina – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
2. More Prayer, Less Pain: 2 College Students Design Faith-Inspired Kneeling Pads – C Wor Rep
3. Christmas was Banned for Being too Catholic in Early America? – Christine Niles, J.D., at FB
4. My Journey from Orthodoxy to Catholicism: The Role of Social Teaching – G. Cook at 1 Peter 5
5. Sister Wilhelmina’s Order Expands to English Abbey Founded by Thomas More’s Family – CNA
6. Bing Crosby’s Irish & American Christmas – Emina Melonic at Chronicles
7. 5 Monasteries in Spain to Inspire Pilgrimage & Wonder – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
8. God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
9. The Truth About Babies, Big Families, & Happiness w/Catherine Pakaluk – Lila Rose
10. 3 Things I Didn’t Know About Christmas – Fr. Victor Feltes at Parishable Items

Punditry and Analysis:
The Neo-Gothic Revival: Re-Enchanting Art & Craft in Victorian England – Hilary White at TSIP
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
A Selection of Violet Vestments from the Nineteenth Century French Tradition – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
A Just Wage for Church Employees: A Call to Conversion – Brian Pedraza at Church Life Journal

Christmastide:
Does Christmas Come from Pagan Feasts? – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers
‘An Incredible Thing’: Catholic Groups Collect Christmas Toys for Children in Need – C World Rprt
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Learn Extraordinary Legacy of St. John Neumann as Phila. Bishop – Tradition, Family & Property
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property