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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. “The War On Christmas” | Bishop Robert Barron – Michael Knowles
2. Statues of Mary Weeping in France & Poland – Mother & Refuge of the End Times
3. Bah, Humbug! Left-Wing Guardian Delivers Christmas Day Carbon Scold – S. Kent at Breitbart
4. Millions of Christians are Under Islamist Assault, so Francis Targets the Jews – Gatestone
5. Faithful Catholic Col.’s Enrollment Boom in Face of Nationwide Higher Ed Probs – College Fix
6. Catholic Ritual’s Appeal to Imagination: Émile Zola’s Low Mass – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
7. New Book: A Woman’s Journey From ‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholicism – Cthlc Vote
8. Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat at Tradition, Family & Property
9. Why Was CS Lewis Such a Killjoy at Christmas? Chat w/Alister McGrath – Damian Thompson
(tie)10. Police, Catholic Archbishop Clash Over Abuja Stampede Probe – The Nation
(tie)10. God is With Us: Cure of Ars Christmas Sermon – Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property

Punditry and Analysis:
How to Recapture the Lost ‘Literary Men’ – Mark Judge at Chronicles
The Dragon of Rhodes – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
Learn Extraordinary Legacy of St. John Neumann as Phila. Bishop – Tradition, Family & Property
What Deacon Frank Taught Me About Affirming and Promoting Vocations – NC Register
The Pigeon Whisperer of Westminster Cathedral – John McEwen at Catholic Herald
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Azulejos: Decorative Tile Work in the Portuguese Church of São Lourenço de Almancil – LAJ

Christmastide:
Old Saint Knick – Paul F. Petrick at Chronicles
The Full Meaning of the Christmas Message – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
There’s No Such Thing As the ‘Woke Right’ – Paul Gottfried at Chronicles

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
European Democracy Dies in Romania – Stephen Marshall at Chronicles

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why Do We Say “Jinx”? – Mary Beth Skylis at Mental Floss
How St. Frances de Sales & ‘It’s a Wonderful Life, Really’ Over Lap – Robert Greving

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. The True Meaning of the “Inn” in Bethlehem – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
2. New Book: A Woman’s Journey from ‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholicism – Cthlc Vote
3. A “Christmas Truce” at an Abortion Center – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
4. One of the All-Time Quotes on Christmas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. The Dragon of Rhodes – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
6. 3 Things I Didn’t Know About Christmas – Fr. Victor Feltes at Parishable Items
7. Why Christmas Trees Can Be Left Out Until January – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
8. Does Christmas Come from Pagan Feasts? – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers
9. ‘What is Boxing Day?’ & Other Important Questions. . . – Jack Montgomery at National Pulse
10. St. Thérèse’s Christmas Miracle: Story of Moment That Helped Her Become a Saint – ChPP

Punditry and Analysis:
The Catholic Way to Address Homelessness: Interview with Michael Acaldo – Catholic Exchange

Feast of Saint Stephen:
In Honor of St. Stephen – Steven Lawson at Ignitum Today
What is “St. Stephen’s Ride”? – Get Fed
The Ambrosian Gospel of St. Stephen – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Soon-to-Be-Saint Carlo Acutis Loved Christmas – Sabrina Ferrisi at National Catholic Register
‘An Incredible Thing’: Catholic Groups Collect Christmas Toys for Children in Need – C World Rprt
Urbi Et Orbi: Pope Francis Urges World Leaders to Pursue Dialogue, Peace in Jubilee Year – CWR

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THVRSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
God is With Us: Cure of Ars Christmas Sermon – St. John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The True Meaning of the “Inn” in Bethlehem – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
2. Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
3. A “Christmas Truce” at an Abortion Center – Patty Knap at Catholic Stand
4. Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – J Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
5. Learn Extraordinary Legacy of St John Neumann as Phila Bishop – Tradition, Family & Property
6. 25 Dec 2020: Fr. Reginald Foster, O.C.D. – R.I.P. – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. 10 Open Access Books about the Middle Ages you can Read for Free – Medievalists.net
8. Diocese of Oakland Funneled Millions Into Fund to Avoid Abuse Payout, Filing Claims – Rgstr
9. Nigerian Catholic Leaders Shocked by Deaths at Christmas Food Events – Our Sunday Visitor
10. Scary, Weird, but More ‘Biblically Accurate’ Angels Top Some Christmas Trees – AP

News:
U.S. Bishops’ Pres.: Commuting Death Sentences Shows Respect for Human Life – Vatican News
Cities Worldwide Hold Subdued Christmas Eve Celebrations Amid Conflicts – Jalal Bwaitel at AP
Syrian Christians Protest Burning of Christmas Tree – Pamela Geller at Geller Report

Punditry and Analysis:
The Remnant Needs Your Help – Michael J. Matt at The Remnant
Debate Over Vatican’s ‘Fiducia Supplicans’ Document Persists 1 Year Later – Our Sunday Visitor
Israel Accuses Pope Francis of “Genocide Blood Libel Against the Jewish State” – J Gomes PhD
The Future Of The American Experiment Depends On Mothers With Large Families – Federalist
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
Gaza ‘Advocates’ Invading Churches is Insane. Indifference of Western Christians is Sinful – JZ
Sri Lankan Cardinal Mandates Male-Only Altar Boys In Colombo Archdiocese – Cth World Report
Arab Winter Descends on ‘Valley of the Christians’ – Joachim Osther at The Stream
Christian Population Nearly Wiped Out in Christianity’s Birthplace – The Christian Post
India’s Christians Continue To Face ‘Overt & Covert’ Attacks – Rishabh Jain at Religion Unplugged

Christmastide:
One of the All-Time Quotes on Christmas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
‘What is Boxing Day?’ & Other Important Questions. . . – Jack Montgomery at The National Pulse
Why Christmas Trees Can Be Left Out Until January – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
St. Thérèse’s Christmas Miracle: Story of Moment That Helped Her Become a Saint – ChurchPOP
Soon-to-Be-Saint Carlo Acutis Loved Christmas – Sabrina Ferrisi at National Catholic Register
Christians in Gaza, Huddled in Churches, Celebrate Christmas: ‘We’re Still Here’ – Cths For Cths
Urbi Et Orbi: Pope Francis Urges World Leaders to Pursue Dialogue, Peace in Jubilee Year – CWR
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Feast of Saint Stephen:
In Honor of St. Stephen – Steven Lawson at Ignitum Today

Vatican Financial Scandal:
Vatican Under Financial Stress – Catholic Arena

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Trump To End Transgender ‘Lunacy’ – Tyler Arnold at Catholic News Agency
What Might Have Been – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Putin Chose Ukraine Over Syria – Alexander Baunov at Foreign Affairs

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Concerning That Bizarre Leg Lamp in “A Christmas Story” – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep
‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ & the Bible Passage That Nearly Disappeared – N Catholic Register
Caribbean Christmas: Jaunty Calypso Carol Tradition Has a Moral Message Alongside Rum – CH

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Winter Trend: Fair Isle Sweaters – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Can a Catholic Attend an Invalid Marriage? – Gregory Caridi, J.D., J.C.D., at Church Life Journal
2. Catholic Col. Faces $30M ‘Structural Deficit’ Amid Higher Ed. Headwinds – Baltimore C Review
3. Has St. Francis’ Prophecy Come to Pass? – David Martin at The Daily Knight
4. Padre Pio & Vatican II – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
5. Is the Anglican Experiment a Busted Flush? Gavin Ashenden on Stephen Cottrell – C Unscrptd
6. The Muslim Rape & Forced Conversion of Christian Girls – Raymond Ibrahim at Gatestone Inst.
7. Michigan AG Says Bishop Raica Dismissed Sex Abuse Allegation Later Found Credible – CC
8. Medieval Servants were Basically Slaves, Right? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm
9. Reports of Liberalism’s Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
10. The Recent Spate of Christian School Shootings – Terry Grant at American Reformer

Punditry and Analysis:
JP II-Inspired Cafe Celebrates 10 Years of ‘Bringing Riches of the Faith’ to Public Square – CNA
Learn Extraordinary Legacy of St. John Neumann as Phila. Bishop – Tradition, Family & Property
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Christianity in China: A “Foreign” Religion? – Aurelio Porfiri at 1 Peter 5

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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A thank you to our sponsor:
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VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. Ancient Catholic Prophecies Warn of a Pope Who Will Gravely Harm the Church – Cmplct Clrgy
2. Arizona Pastor Encourages Reception of the Eucharist on the Tongue While Kneeling – RPC
3. How Holy Family Present Jesus in Temple When They Fled to Egypt? – St. Paul Center
4. Did You Know? Why Pelicans Are One of the Oldest Traditional Symbols for Christ! – uCatholic
5. Early Evidence of Saintly Devotion Found in 1,800-Year-Old Christian Artifact – uCatholic
6. Untold Los Angeles Story of the Miracle That Will Make Pier Giorgio Frassati a Saint – Angelus
7. 5 Ways to Maximize Your Generosity, Even When Money Is Tight – National Catholic Register
8. True Christian Pilgrimages Are Rooted in Silence, the Gospel, Pope Says – Baltimore C Review
9. Watch: You Don’t Know When the Master of the House Will Come! – Fr. K.M. Dos Santos, M.I.C.
10. Advent & the Church Fathers – Mike Aquilina & Adam Lucas at Catholic Answers Magazine

Christmas:
The Other Major Antiphons for the End of Advent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Father Christmas Will Never Die Because Christ Has Risen From the Dead – Joseph Pearce
The Beauty & Power of the O Antiphons – Fr. Thomas Petri at CNA via Catholic World Report
Living Advent With Hope & Charity: Lessons From Mother Teresa’s Sisters – C News Agency

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VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Most Well-Attended Parishes in America – Spirit Daily Blog
2. What Sits Underneath the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome – Liturgical Arts Journal
3. Ohio School District Pays $450K for Forcing Teacher to Resign Over Trans Dispute – CNA
4. Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans Restored Immaculate Conception Chapel – Fr McDonald
5. Restoring the Beauty of the Liturgy – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
6. Great Adventure Catholic Bible 2nd Edition, Premium Goatskin Review – Fr. Jedidiah Tritle
7. Tridentine Brewing Now Available Commercially – Matthew at A Catholic Life
8. Garden of Luke: How to Get Children to Pay Attention in Mass – The Greatest of These Is Love
9. Are Religious Sisters the Happiest People in the World? – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
10. Churchill’s Recovery of Aristocratic Virtue – Michael R. Gonzalez at Law & Liberty

Punditry and Analysis:
Learn Extraordinary Legacy of St. John Neumann as Phila. Bishop – Tradition, Family & Property
Jesus, Peter, & Paul in Parallel in Luke-Acts – Michael Patrick Barber at The Sacred Page
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
The Biblical—& Literary—Angelology of the Middle Ages – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at KL

Christmas:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
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TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Learn Extraordinary Legacy of St. John Neumann as Phila. Bishop – Tradition, Family & Property

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Francis Demolished College of Cardinals, but There’s a New Website to Fix It – S. Magister
2. Why Did Rod Dreher Become Eastern Orthodox? – Maxim Grigorieff at 1 Peter 5
3. Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession – Catholic Herald
4. Bishop Strickland Lauds Archbishop Lefebvre – S.S.P.X.
5. New Hampshire Satanic Statue Decapitated for Second Time Within 2 Weeks – Catholic Vote
6. Did Dallas Jenkins Create A New Christmas Classic? – Lila Rose
7. Heh – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
8. This Chicago Home Boasts a Two-Story Library with a Secret Door – Celia Barbour at Veranda
9. Abp. Aymond Selling Historic Black Catholic School to Pay Abuse Settlements – Cmplct Clrgy
10. Ireland is Committing Genocide Against Itself – Daniel Greenfield at Sultan Knish

News:
Update: Casualties at German Christmas Market After Car Rams Crowd – Catholic News Agency
Religious Freedom Win for Nigeria: Christian Mother Acquitted of Blasphemy Charges – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
Hallow App’s Alex Jones Calls Liam Neeson Advent Partnership a ‘Mistake’ – NC Register
New Book on Padre Pio!: Padre Pio and You, by Mary O’Regan – The Shield of Faith
Portuguese Cardinal Defends His Decision to Take Part in Communist Party Rally – Ed Pentin
“Mankind Was My Business!” – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
Christmas Book Excerpt – The Prince of Peace – Scepter Blog
Short Answers: Why is Mary Immaculate? – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Clothing Hibernation: 5 Steps for the Easiest Style REvamp – M. Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Oakland Dioc. Accused of Transferring $106M Just Before Bankruptcy – Complicit Clergy

Advent (and Christmas):
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Great Works of the Church Offer Boundless Riches – James Thunder at New Oxford Review

Cardinal Cupich Ban’s Kneeling for Communion:
Kneel vs Stand for Communion: the Debate Again Ignites – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at C Herald

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Biden Forced Grieving Military Families to Wait Hours, While He Napped on Air Force One – NYP
Biden Supports Death Penalty for Unwanted Unborn But Not for Convicted Murderers – Fdrlst
Maybe Missing Congress Critter’s Images Should Be On Milk Cartons? – The American Catholic
These Spiritual Democrats Urge Their Party to Take a Leap of Faith – Katie Glueck at NY Times

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Mayotte Disaster: Residents Demand Macron’s Resignation – Hélène de Lauzun at The EC

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
‘Hollywood Priest’: PBS Documentary Tells Life Story of Father Bud Kieser – C World Report

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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MONDAY EVENING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Mystic Update:
1. Casual Sex and Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession – Catholic Herald
2. A Few Young Women in US Buck the Trends by Joining the Ranks of Catholic Nuns – AP
3. In Defense of Santa Claus – Michael Schmiesing at Catholic Answers Magazine
4. “Mankind Was My Business!” – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
5. Short Answers: Why is Mary Immaculate? – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
6. Christmas Book Excerpt – The Prince of Peace – Scepter Blog
7. The Deep Lesson of Humility – Thomas à Kempis
8. Exorcist Diary: Demons Hate Christmas Joy – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
9. It’s Called CHRISTmas for a Reason – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
10. The Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne: ‘Fanatics’ of the Sacred Heart – Matthew Balan at CWR

Punditry and Analysis:
Sparkly Medieval Bling: Ottonian Art Goes Large – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project

Advent (and Christmas):
Quite A Sight: St. Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney at Christmas – Spirit Daily Blog
Jimmy and the Patriarch, at Christmas – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
3 Reasons to Ditch Santa – Drew Belsky at Catholic Answers Magazine

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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The End of Christianity in Syria – Rafael Pinto Borges at The European Conservative
San Jose St. Trans Scandal: 7 Women’s Volleyball Players Transfer Out– Yahoo! Sports
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Putin Says Russia is Ready to Compromise With Trump on Ukraine War – Reuters
2. Scandal at Seton Hall – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
3. Dear Protestant Zionists, Try Building the Temple Mount Now – Matthew A. Tsakanikas, S.T.D.
4. Pope Francis Appoints Bishop Gregory Kelly as New Bishop of Tyler, Texas – CNA
5. Religion Has Been in Decline, This Christmas Seems Different – Ross Douthat at NYT via SJDS
6. Stained-Glass Windows at Notre Dame to Be Replaced with Spirit of Vatican II Design – CWR
7. A Few Young Women in US Buck the Trends by Joining the Ranks of Catholic Nuns – AP
8. The Surprising Truth About the West’s Christian Revival – Justin Brierly at The Spectator
9. Anticipatory Schadenfreude – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. The Origin of “Merry Christmas”. . . St. John Fisher? – D. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic

News:
Pro-Palestinian Protest Disrupts Mass at Dublin Cathedral – Thomas Edwards at Catholic Herald
Pope Declares 16 New Saints Killed During French Revolution – CNS via Sydney Catholic Weekly

Punditry and Analysis:
The Complementarity of Roles: Women & the Diaconate – Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D., at CWR
The Macro Consequences as Religious Trends in China Unfold – John L. Allen, Jr., at WOF
How Civilization Became Christian – Mike Aquilina & Mark Bauerlein at First Things
Through the Habsburg Lands – Giuseppe Baiocchi at Das Andere (Italian)
The Boom in Christian Tech – Henry Chandonnet at Fast Company
The Official & Unofficial Duties of Ambassador to the Holy See – Pt. Wolfgang at Catholic Culture

Advent (and Christmas):
The Bard at Christmas – Jaspreet Singh Boparai at The Critic
It’s Called CHRISTmas for a Reason – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The Collapse of Syria and the Consequences for Christians:
What Will Christian Rights Look Like in the New Syria? – Sinan Hatahet at Atlantic Council

Priest & Catholic University Scandal at Seton Hall:
Why is There a Row Over Seton Hall’s President? – The Pillar
Priest Knew of Sex Abuse Allegations, Now He’s President of a Catholic University – Politico

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How Obama Built an Omnipotent Thought-Machine, & How It Was Destroyed – David Samuels
Harrison Butker Praises Trump’s Pick of Francis Critic Brian Burch for Vatican Amb. – Breitbart
Diversity is Our Strength – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Biden Commutes Death Row Sentences of Nearly 40 Federal Prisoners – NC Register
Christian Col. Defeats Georgia in Lawsuit, Will Get in State Financial Aid Pgm – College Fix
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
What Sort of 51st State Would Canada Be? – Kennedy Hall at The American Spectator
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
This French Dessert Requires Just a Bottle of Wine and a Few Pears – G. Yam at Serious Eats
The Chosen Announces Lent Release Schedule for Season 5 – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Winter Trend: Fair Isle Sweaters – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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MONDAY MORNING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Everything You Were Taught About Medieval Monarchy Is Wrong! – The Eponymous Flower
2. Was Russia Accurately Consecrated to Mary? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
3. The True Cost of IVF (w/ Dr Lauren Rubal) – Lila Rose
4. Orthodoxy in the Third Millennium & an Orthodox Lingua Franca – Orthodox Times
5. What It Means to Have a Culture War – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at Mercator
6. What Catholics Need to Know: Ethics of Uterus Transplants as Alternative to Surrogacy – CV
7. What Do Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith Consultants Do? – Catholic News Agency
8. It’s a New Landscape for Catholic Evangelism & Activism – National Catholic Register
9. The 11th Century Doors of Sankta Maria im Kapitol in Cologne, Germany – New Ltrgcl Mvmnt
10. The Crime of Assisted Suicide – Jeffrey Tyler Syck at Providence

Punditry and Analysis:
Evangelization & the Eucharist: An interview with Curtis Martin – Catholic World Report
Embryo Screening & the New Eugenics – Xavier Symons, Ph.D., at Public Discourse

Advent (and Christmas):
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

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Winter Trend: Fair Isle Sweaters – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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SVNDAY MID-DAY EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Healing Service in Michigan Provides a Window Into Catholic Charismatic Movement – CNA
2. Are Adam & Eve Our Biological Ancestors? – Lila Rose
3. The Mystery of the Witch of Endor – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
4. Did Padre Pio Offer the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass in the Diocese of Pittsburgh? – Fr. L.J. Cizik
5. This Nursing Home Ministry is Spreading Across the USA – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
6. The Angels in Medieval Eyes – Robert Keim at Via Mediaevalis
7. Collegiate Church of San Tommaso da Villanova at Castel Gandolfo – Liturgical Arts Journal
8. Wraiths and Reason – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative
9. The Beauty of Silver & Rose – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
10. 5 Steps to Real Catholic Community! – Marcel LeJeune at Catholic Missionary Disciples

Punditry and Analysis:
The First Shrine of Saint John Paul II in Azerbaijan – Wlodzimierz Redzioch at Exaudi
Catholic Groups Offer Prefabricated Houses for Victims of Landslides in South India – CWR

Advent (and Christmas):
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

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Winter Trend: Fair Isle Sweaters – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

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FRIDAY EVENING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Goodbye, Good Women – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
2. Ancient Catholic Prophecies Warn of a Pope Who Will Gravely Harm the Church – Cmplct Clrgy
3. Vatican Insider Blows Whistle on Francis’s Gay, Green, & Pro-Palestine Cabal – J Gomes PhD
4. The Changing World of Catholicism – Kevin Tierney
5. 12 Disqualifying Errors In Richard Hays’ ‘Biblical’ Case For Gay Relationships – The Federalist
6. As He Turns 88, 8 + 8 Interesting Things About Pope Francis – Catholic World Report
7. Satanic Holiday Celebration at Iowa Capitol ‘Forcibly Canceled’ by State, Group Says – SD Blog
8. But Why Saladin?: The West’s Low Standard Bar for Islam – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
9. An Apostolic Administrator’s Mission Impossible – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
10. Gilson on Philosophy & Its History – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.

Punditry and Analysis:
Islamophobia vs. History – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
Why Can’t Women Be Priests? How Scripture, Tradition, & Theology Give Us the Answer – ChPP
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