Robert Edwards

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission

Christmastide:
What Happened at the First Christmas? Did Mary Suffer Pangs of Childbirth? – Fr. H. Coleridge
St. Thérèse’s Christmas Miracle: Defining Moment That Helped Her Become a Saint – Church Pop
How the Head of the Holy Family Healed Me – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Weekly Leo – 25 December 2025 – Jeff Miller & Jimmy Akin

Note I:
We extend our deepest gratitude for your prayers and generous contributions toward the funeral expenses of my beloved mother. Two days before her passing, a grave family emergency arose on my wife’s side, and with the subsequent loss of my mother, we found ourselves stretched far beyond our financial means. My wife and I are profoundly thankful for your compassionate charity during this Christmastide.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Note II:
In this time of grief, my family and I find ourselves facing certain financial challenges. We are presently seeking assistance to cover some of the costs of her funeral. This remains our most immediate need.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Victory of the Holy Innocents – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
These Are A Few Of My Favourite Sites 2025 – A Treasure To Be Shared
Beatitudes & the Interior Life by St. Tho. Aquinas & Fr. Garrigou-LaGrange – A. McGovern, Th.D.
Carmelite Monastery Coming to New South Wales, Australia – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia
Liturgical Notes on the Feast of the Holy Innocents – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movem
A Precious Neopolitan Monstrance Gifted to the Holy Land in Mid-18th Century – Lit Arts Jour
The Humility of Christmas – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Why Christmas Was the Beginning of a New Life of Mary & Joseph – Fr. Henry J. Coleridge, S.J.
The Beautiful Christmas Letter Pope Benedict XVI Wrote to Baby Jesus as a Child – Church Pop
Bethlehem, Then & Now – Steve Ray at Defenders Of the Catholic Faith
A Meditation on the Bloody Octave of Christmas – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Why Herod Cannot See What’s Happening in His Kingdom – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Little-Known Custom for Blessing Your Children on Feast of The Holy Innocents – Church Pop
The Christmas Preface: Praefatio de Nativitate Domini – Liturgical Arts Journal
A Brief Commentary On The Cloud Of Unknowing | A Word Of Prayer – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Headship of St. Joseph – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei
When St. John the Apostle Chased Down a Bandit to Save His Soul – Church Pop
Ss. Peter & Paul by Eric Armusik – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Gloria in Excelsis Deo! – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Saturday Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Catholics Pray for Speaker’s 5-Yr Old Son Now On Life Support, Calling Fulton Sheen – The Reg
2. Beautiful Papal Midnight Mass! Leo’s Reversal of Francis & a Bombshell – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Persecuted Convert Warns Vatican: Silence on Islam Driving Europe to Suicide – D. Montagna
4. ‘Everybody’s Had It’: Backlash to Charlotte Bishop’s Ban of Altar Rails, Kneelers – Cath Wor Rep
5. The Deceptiveness of Medjugorje – Theresa A. Nixon at Petite Fleur
6. Woke US Bishops (USCCB) Celebrate Fake Holiday Invented by Criminal Marxist – Comp Clergy
7. The Adoration of the Shepherds: Hidden Gem by Hugo van der Goes – Art For The Liturgic Year
8. End, Don’t Mend, Traditionis Custodes – Kevin Tierney at New Liturgical Movement
9. Stand or Kneel for Communion? Charlotte Bishop Kicks a Hornets’ Nest – A. Jos. R. Shaw, Ph.D.
10. Recovery of Papal Protocols & Traditions Just Keep Coming! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Recent Posts:
SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Little Gift for the 4th Day of Christmas – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Note III:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholics Pray for Speaker’s 5-Year Old Son Now On Life Support, Calling Fulton Sheen – The Reg
Persecuted Convert Warns Vatican: Silence on Islam Driving Europe to Suicide – D. Montagna
End, Don’t Mend, Traditionis Custodes – Kevin Tierney at New Liturgical Movement

Christmastide:
Most Significant Historical Event Ever: The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ – R.L. Kmita, Ph.D.
The Adoration of the Shepherds: Hidden Gem by Hugo van der Goes – Art For The Liturgical Year
St. Francis’ Christmas Message – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Let the Light Linger: Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas – A.T. Wallace at The Liturgical Home
The Catholic Meaning of ‘The 12 Days of Christmas’: The Secret Code Explained – Church Pop
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s Message for Christmas – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Merry, Mary, Christmas – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Catholic Musical Origins of ‘Silent Night’ – Church Pop
The Significance of Shepherds Throughout the History of God – Scott Hahn, Ph.D., at Angelus
The Eight days of Christmas? A Look at the Christmas Octave – Kevin J. Jones via CWR
Give God the Gift of Your Heart This Christmas – Diana Ragsdale at Catholic stand Magazine
Why Do Catholics Celebrate Christmas Mass at Midnight? – Church Pop
Where does the ‘Feast of the 7 Fishes’ Christmas Eve Tradition come from? – Cath World Report
A Sublime Christmas Meditation of Hope – Tradition, Family, & Property
Carving Christmas: The Story Behind the South Carolina Life-Size Nativity – The Reg

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Closing of the Holy Door at the Basilica of St. John Lateran. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
This is How Pope Leo XIV Celebrated His First Christmas Mass at the Vatican – Rome Reports
Beautiful Papal Midnight Mass! Leo’s Reversal of Francis & a Bombshell – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Join Pope Leo XIV With His 2026 Prayer Intentions – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Recovery of Papal Protocols & Traditions Just Keep Coming! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Leo XIV Revives Tradition During First Christmas of His Pontificate – Catholic World Rep

Note I:
We extend our deepest gratitude for your prayers and generous contributions toward the funeral expenses of my beloved mother. Two days before her passing, a grave family emergency arose on my wife’s side, and with the subsequent loss of my mother, we found ourselves stretched far beyond our financial means. My wife and I are profoundly thankful for your compassionate charity during this Christmastide.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Note II:
In this time of grief, my family and I find ourselves facing certain financial challenges. We are presently seeking assistance to cover some of the costs of her funeral. This remains our most immediate need.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

The Liturgical Laments of Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
Stand or Kneel for Communion? Charlotte Bishop Kicks a Hornets’ Nest – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
‘Everybody’s Had It’: Backlash to Charlotte Bishop’s Ban of Altar Rails, Kneelers – Cath World Rep

Vatican II at 60:
The Mass Psychosis of Vatican II – James R. Green at Grain of Wheat
Tolkien on Vatican II – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Notre Dame Cathedral’s New Stained Glass Ignites a New Firestorm – National Catholic Register

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Woke US Bishops (USCCB) Celebrate Fake Holiday Invented by Criminal Marxist – Complic Clergy

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Rest is British Soft Power, Our Most Popular Cultural Export: The Rest Is History – Ed West
The Deceptiveness of Medjugorje – Theresa A. Nixon at Petite Fleur
This is the Hallmark Movie I’ve Always Wanted – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Fr. Enoch: Beware the Trojan Horse in the Synodal Church – Tradition, Family, & Property
Video: Leo Goes Full Francis by Denouncing Rigidity in Christmas Message – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Seven Great Catholic Planners for an Organized 2026 – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Andrea Grillo & the End of His Usefulness – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at First Things
Can’t The West See that Green China is a Façade for Red China? – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop
Poems for the New Year: A Season of Faith, Wonder, & Renewal – Magis Center
Urbi et Orbi: Leo’s Wild Peace – Silere Non Possum
On Time Warps & Missing Feasts: The Puzzling Cycle of Christmas Feast – Msgr. Charles Pope
The Inevitable Descent into Schism, & Madness – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Virgin Before Birth, During Birth, & After Birth – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
Leo Elevates Hicks to N.Y. Archbishop as His Chancellor “Marries” Boyfriend – Hiraeth In Exile
A Christmas Baptism of the Winter Solstice? – Steve Weidenkopf at Catholic Answers Magazine
Archbishop Gänswein Warns of a “Soulless Christmas” – Catholic Conclave
Should Catholics Use AI to Re-Create Deceased Loved Ones? Experts Weigh In – Cath World Rep
Video: Mad True Story on Malachi Martin You Wont Hear Anywhere Else – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Bishop Barron Talks With Amy Coney Barrett – Spirit Daily Blog
Europe’s Forgotten Christians: Why the Near East Greek Orthodox Must Be Defended – TEC

News Ticker:
Phoenix Surpasses New York, Chicago to Become Nation’s 2nd-Largest Diocese – Catholic Culture
Pope Leo Issues Apostolic Letter on Priestly Formation, Fraternity, & Synodality – The Reg
Full Text: Pope Leo XIV’s Christmas Eve Homily – Pope Leo XIV via National Catholic Register

News Brief:
Internet Hysteria Stopped – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Urban II & Leo XIV Should Have Interesting Conversations on Mixing State & Church – TACath
Spanish: Christmas Broadcast on German Public TV Shows Baby Jesus as Viscous Monster – IV

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Celebrating the Feast of St. John – Ashley Tumlin Wallace at The Liturgical Home
First Principles of Liturgical Realism – Ross Arlen Tieken at El Antiguo
Celebrating the Feast of St. Stephen – Ashley Tumlin Wallace at The Liturgical Home
Liturgical Notes on the Vigil of Christmas – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Scriptures Jesus Knew: Stepping Into the World of the Dead Sea Scrolls – The Register

Persecution of Christians:
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Edinburgh Was Attacked on Christmas Eve – Catholic Arena on X
Spanish: Investigation of Lourdes Church Fire Day After Christmas – Info Vaticana
Muslims Accused of Torching Christmas Tree at a Church in West Bank – AP via New York Post

Traditionis Custodes:
Cardinal Müller is Right about the Latin Mass – The Catholic Herald

Mater Populi Fidelis:
The Tucho Fernandez Note on Mary is a Grievous Offense Against Our Lady – Rorate Cæli

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Happened When My Yale Students Gave Up Their Phones for Four Weeks – Colleen Kinder

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Troubled Logic in the School-Naming Wars – John Hirschauer at City Journal

Books:
Amazon Bestseller for Advent: The Mystical Visions of Caryll Houselander – Zelda Caldwell
Festive Fireside Reading for Christmas – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine

The Lavender Mafia:
Why Do They so Mistreat Our Lord with this Anti-ICE Nativity Scene? – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Brussels & the Faceless Nativity Scene: A Heinous & Symbolic Attack on the Incarnation – TFP

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions

Culture of Death:
How Far Will Experimenting on the Unborn Go? – Wesley J. Smith, Ph.D., at National Review
New York Legalizes Doctors Prescribing Death – Abigail Nichols at The Federalist

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan Wears Hijab in Solidarity With Somalis – NY Post
Reject the “Nation of Immigrants” Propaganda—It’s Your Civic Duty – The Federalist
Greenpeace’s Bold Move: Fighting Against American Legal Standards in Dutch Courts – TFP
The King’s Speech Hit the Wrong Note – Alexander Larman at The Spectator
9th Circuit Protects Prof’s Amendment Right to Make Fun of Land Acknowledgments – Federalist

Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
US Strikes are Freeing Christians from Bondage, Nigerians Say – Catholic Register
Nigerian Christians React to US Bombings of ISIS Targets – N. Chimtom at Catholic World Report
Trump Vows More Strikes on Nigerian Muslims Due to Christian Persecution – Cath World Rep
In Effort to Stem Violence Against Christians, U.S. Conducts Airstrikes on ISIS in Nigeria – CWR

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Greenland Will Eventually be American – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Major Signs of Another Coming Dark Age – Victor Davis Hanson
Lest We Forget: The Battle of the Bulge – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Cartier & the Lost Crusader Sword – Thomas Smith at The Medievalist
Gentlemen at War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Remembrance of Predictions Past – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A Christmas Miracle in Las Vegas? – Erin Keller via Newsbreak
December 18, 1982: Bliss Begins – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Best Classic Movies & TV to Watch with Your Family this Post-Christmas – The Federalist

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Why the Concept of Zero Matters, According to Neuroscience – Benjy Barnett at Aeon
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Note III:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nigeria’s Christians Are Dying – The Catholic Herald
What Does it Mean to “Accept” Vatican II? – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
The Altar Facing the People — A Novelty of Our Time – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM

Note I:
It is with deep sorrow and yet profound gratitude to Almighty God that I announce the peaceful passing of my beloved mother, Hortencia Edwards—a soul of rare beauty, boundless charity, and serene grace.  Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. I kindly implore your fervent prayers for the repose of the soul of my dear mother.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Note II:
In this time of grief, my family and I find ourselves facing certain financial challenges. We are presently seeking assistance to cover some of the costs of her funeral. This remains our most immediate need.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV’s First Christmas Address to the Roman Curia – I’m Sensing a Theme – Fr. Z’s Blog
These Are Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intentions for 2026 – National Catholic Register
What Will Happen When the Pope Meets All the World’s Cardinals? – Rome Reports
Leo Charms Curia with Sugar Not Vinegar: Annual Papal Christmas Message – Fr. A.J. McDonald
A Review of Pope Leo XIV’s Favorite Movie – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand Magazine
Fidelity! Fidelity! Fidelity: Leo’s Apostolic Letter Concerning the Priesthood – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Advent:
Living the Advent Journey: Climbing the Mountain – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
Why Advent Ends with Joseph: Fourth Sunday of Advent – Gayle Somers at Catholic Exchange
‘O Rex Gentium – The World is Quiet here

Bishop Martin the Mad of Charlotte:
A Message From Pope Leo XIV to Charlotte – Fr. Z’s Blog
Has the Time Come for an Apostolic Visitation to Charlotte? – Brian Williams at Liturgy Guy
Forced Unity is Not Unity, It’s Uniformity – Fr. Z’s Blog
How to Lose a Seminarian in 10 Days! – Iacobus Novus on X

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Spanish: New Tucson Bishop Removed Kneelers & Prohibited Reception on Ones Knees – IV
Video: Pope Leo XIV Made James Martin’s Biggest Fan A Bishop – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Gloria Purvis, Trump, & JFK – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Does Pope Leo XIV Intend to Govern the Church? – CatholicSat’s Substack
Why the Virgin Birth? – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
New Orleans: Scrim City – Rod Dreher
How Loneliness Became the Silent Epidemic of Our Age – Tradition, Family, & Property
Are the Pope & Cardinals Being Blackmailed? – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Why “The Lost Generation” is a Lost Opportunity – Jeremy Carl at The Course of Empire
When Will Governments Cease Persecuting the Little Sisters of the Poor? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Why Do They so Mistreat Our Lord with this Anti-ICE Nativity Scene? – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Why Men Dress Like Slobs – O.W. Root & Aaron M. Renn
Yes, a Woman’s Place Is in the Home—But so Is Her Husband’s – Fiona Melton at Crisis Magazine
Pope Leo XIV: Into the Final Stretch of Pope Francis’s Jubilee – Andrea Gagliarducci at MV
Brussels & the Faceless Nativity Scene: A Heinous & Symbolic Attack on the Incarnation – TFP
Christmas Commandos: A Modern-Day Community of St. Nicholases – Catholic World Report
New Archbishop Named for Powerful American Archdiocese – S.A. McCarthy at The Am Spect
Why I Am (Only Sorta) a Traditionalist – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Demons & Mental Torment – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Why is Christmas Not a Moveable Feast Like Easter? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

News Ticker:
Requiescat In Pace: Brother John Aidan Cook, O.S.B. – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition. . .
Spanish: Episcopal Appointments in England: Middlesbrough & Southwark – Info Vaticana
Jesus Spoke Hebrew, Aramaic, Greek, Latin. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

News Brief:
Rorate Masses Grow in Popularity Thanks to Online Interest – Catholic Arena

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and Ne
What’s It Mean? What’s It Mean? Oh! What’s It Mean? Let’s Get Liturgical! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cryptic Qumran Code Broken? – Nathan Steinmeyer at Bible History Daily

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
England & Wales See Uptick in Priestly Ordinations – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Persecution of Christians:
Africa Celebrates Christmas Between Terrorist Attacks & Christian Testimony – Daily Compass
This Christmas Season, Middle East Christians Are Under Threat – Real Clear Politics

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Opera Orange & the Lie of “Developmental Appropriatism” in Education – Classical Education Rev
Contrary to NY Times, Homeschooling Still Better Alternative to Public Schools – Federalist

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Restoring Breadth & Depth to Education – Solveig Gold & Mark Bauerlein at First Things
Why Southern States Are Outperforming Others in Education – City Journal

Books:
Nothing Better Than a Whole Lot of Books: In Praise of Bibliomania – Ed Simon at Literary Hub
The 2025 Public Discourse Book List – The Editors at Public Discourse
People, Place, Prayer, the Past: A Review of Paul Kingsnorth’s Against the Machine – C.R. Trueman
Our Holiday Reading List – Law & Liberty Editors
The Amazing Generation is the Book Parents Have Been Asking For – J. Haidt, et al., at After Babel

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Fr. Enoch: Beware the Trojan Horse in the Synodal Church – Tradition, Family, & Property

Saturday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Leo to Cardinals on Liturgy: Preserve Tradition, Embrace Legitimate Progress – D. Montagna
2. Pope Francis’ Papacy Ends Jan. 5; Pope Leo’s Begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6 – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Charlotte Seminary Changes Prompt Objections, ‘Martin Fatigue’ – M. La Rosa at The Pillar
4. Charlotte’s Bishop Martin Issues Formal Ban on Altar Rails – Michael Haynes
5. I Feel Your Cognitive Dissonance Bishop Martin! There is Help Though – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. A Disagreement with Phil Lawler – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
7. A Clean Slate For Christmas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. The Radical ‘Yes’ That Sparked a Dating Revival – Lila Rose
9. Cupich & the Question of Why Bother Being Catholic – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
10. The Meanings of 11 Advent & Christmas Words You Never Quite Understood – Church Pop

Recent Posts:
SATVRDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Revocation of Naturalization – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Resignations Continue at Heritage Foundation amid Frustrations with Leadership – NRO
Rescheduling Marijuana Is the Wrong Call – Patrick T. Brown, M.P.A., at City Journal
Can’t The West See that Green China is a Façade for Red China? – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop
Fulton Cty Doesn’t Dispute 315K Votes Lacking Pollsters’ Signatures Counted In 2020 – Federalist

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Coming to Britain soon, the Gangs – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith at The Chemist of Catania

Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
Bishop Eleganti: Catholicism & Islam Cannot Peacefully Coexist – Michael Haynes at Per. . .
The Bondi Barbarians – Tom Slater at Spiked

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Level of Carnage Would It Take Before You’d Question Multiculturalism? – We’re Not At. . .
Bondi Beach & Australia’s Failed Multiculturalism – David Werdiger at The Spectator
International Law – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Christmas Miracle – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Stunning Photos of God’s Creation – The Associated Press
Top 10 Traditional Christmas Foods Worldwide – Culinary Arts Academy of Switzerland

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances – Atilio Faoro at Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: 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 PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Note III:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nigeria’s Christians Are Caught in a Tide of Jihadi Violence – Beige Luciano-Adams
Charlotte’s Bishop Martin Issues Formal Ban on Altar Rails – Michael Haynes
The Radical ‘Yes’ That Sparked a Dating Revival – Lila Rose

Note I:
It is with deep sorrow and yet profound gratitude to Almighty God that I announce the peaceful passing of my beloved mother, Hortencia Edwards—a soul of rare beauty, boundless charity, and serene grace.  Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. May she rest in peace. Amen. I kindly implore your fervent prayers for the repose of the soul of my dear mother.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Note II:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo to Cardinals on Liturgy: Preserve Tradition, Embrace Legitimate Progress – Diane Montagna
Leo picks Dolan’s successor to lead New York City: Bishop Ronald Hicks – Rome Reports
Pope Francis’ Papacy Ends Jan. 5; Pope Leo’s Begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6 – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
How will Pope Leo XIV Celebrate His First Christmas? – Rome Reports

Advent:
A Clean Slate For Christmas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
WDTPRS The ‘O Antiphons: 20 December – ‘O Clavis David – The Key to Everything – Fr. Z”s Blog
Durandus on the Ember Saturday of Advent – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
‘O Key of David – Westminster Abbey on X
The Meanings of 11 Advent & Christmas Words You Never Quite Understood – Church Pop

Bishop Martin the Mad of Charlotte:
I Feel Your Cognitive Dissonance Bishop Martin! There is Help Though. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
It’s Official: Altar Rails Illegally Banned By Bishop – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The Number One Priority of the Church in Charlotte, North Carolina: No Altar Rails – Rorate Cæli
Charlotte Seminary Changes Prompt Objections, ‘Martin Fatigue’ – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Pope’s New Year’s Meeting & the Fate of the Latin Mass – The Prayerful Posse
Bishop Schneider Shares Church Proposals in Private Audience with Leo – Diane Montagna
Luther’s Revolution – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
Archbishop-Elect Ronald Hicks & Generation X. . .JP2 Generation! – Al Carbo on X
Bishop Richard Moth to Succeed Cardinal Nichols as Archbishop of Westminster – Ed Pentin
No, “Beauty” Will Not “Save the World” – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
How to Be Like Scrooge This Christmas – Laura DeMaria at Catholic Stand Magazine
Fr. Murray’s to Upcoming Cardinal’s Consistory: Cast Aside Francis’ Deviations – TAC
A Disagreement with Phil Lawler – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
Demographics, Wokeness: Baby Boomers; & Lost Generation of Straight. . . – Leila & Phil Lawler
The Christmas Eve Feast of the Seven Fishes – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Elderly Priests & Religious Are Facing Destitution – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Cardinal Cupich & the Question of Why Bother Being Catholic – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
¡Unity! – The False Church’s Passion Project – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
The Midwife of the Holy Innocents of Auschwitz – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
UK Christian, Isabel Vaughan-Spruce, Has Been Criminally Charged Again – ADF Internat’l on X
Faith Betrayed: The Vatican’s Silence on China & the Fate of Jimmy Lai – Anne Hendershott, Ph.D.
Pope Leo’s China Dilemma – Paul P. Mariani at First Things
Pope Leo XIV appoints new LMNP Pride Mass Bishop for San Diego – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
How Weimar Happened: Lessons For Us – Rod Dreher

News Brief:
Pope Leo XIV Appoints New Bishop for Palm Beach, Auxiliary Bishop for Phoenix – The CWR
Pavone Banned from Saying Mass for Deceased Mother, But Martin Free to Promote Hersey – CC

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Images of the First Traditional Ambrosian Rite Mass in Decades – Rorate Cæli
A Wooden Model for the Cathedral of Pavia – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Persecution of Christians:
Multiple Kansas Catholic Schools Targeted by Apparent Bomb Hoax – National Catholic Register

The Synodal Drinking Game:
The Twelve Days of Synodal Christmas – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Father Enoch: Beware the Trojan Horse in the Synodal Church – Tradition, Family, & Property
Whatever Happened to the Synodal Church? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Maryland School Board: We ‘Expect’ Teachers to Use Students’ Preferred Pronouns – College Fix

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Why Are The Cardinals & Bishops Silent? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
The Ecclesiastical Front in the War on Christmas – J.M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Why Do They so Mistreat Our Lord with this Anti-ICE Nativity Scene? – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Video: Notre Dame Cathedral Desecrated Again – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Brussels & the Faceless Nativity Scene: a Heinous & Symbolic Attack on the Incarnation – TFP

The Lavender Mafia:
The German Bishops’ Conference, Over the Cliff – George Weigel at Catholic World Report
Video: Bishops Use Christmas Season To Push Gross Sins – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

Recent Posts:
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How to Brilliantly Deal with Anti-Catholicism in Politics – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Immigration Policy Should Discriminate: Culture is Consequential. . . – The Spectator World
See the Latest Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
The Coming Civil War In France – Rod Dreher
Europe Chooses Death: France – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here
A Bourbon is Ready for the Throne When the Mohammedans Rise Up – Trad West on X
Patriots Should Not Fight for the British State – David Shipley at The Telegraph

Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
Sydney Catholics Hold Christmas Procession – Catholic Arena
John Quincy Adams on Islam – Brother Rachid on X

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Global Weimar? – Francis P. Sempa at Modern Age Journal
Can’t the West See that Green China is a Façade for Red China? – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances – Atilio Faoro at Tradition, Family, & Property
The TOH 2024 Christmas Guide – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., Noelle Mering, Emily Malloy, & Denise Trull

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Meet Saint Bartolo Longo: A Satanist Freed by the Rosary – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
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 PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bombshell! New Archbishop for New York City: Friendly to Tradition. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The 10 Most Iconic Photographs in Catholic Church History – Gary Sullivan at Catholic365
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
When the Vicar of Christ Joins the Media Scrum – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register

Advent:
The O Antiphons: A Sacred Countdown to Christmas – Ashley T. Wallace at The Liturgical Home
An Advent Reflection: Gifts – Elizabeth Sudlow at The Imaginative Conservative
The Peculiar Christmas Custom of the Boy Bishops – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald, M.A., at WC

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Liturgical Question at the Heart of the Consistory of Cardinals Called by Leo – Rorate Cæli
Confirmed: Joliet’s Bishop Hicks to New York City – The Pillar
Gänswein Finally Speaks Out About His Treatment by Francis – Catholic Conclave
Five Books That Can Change Your Soul – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
The Problem with the Evangelical Elite – Aaron M. Renn at First Things
Ufology & Mysticism Are on the Rise – Aaron McAfee at Crisis Magazine
Did St. Pius V Mandate That All Masses Be Celebrated in the Morning? – Gregory DiPippo
Pope Leo XIV Highlights Divorce Crisis In U.S. Roman Catholic Churches – The Federalist
Podcast: What Does Gen Z Want? – Sohrab Ahmari & Mark Bauerlein at First Things
Christ, Christmas, & the Culture War: Tommy Robinson Stirs British Christians – Ed Pentin
Sanity Being Restored? Sharp Decline in Transgender Identification – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., GAR
Massive Marian Statue Returns to Brazilian Town Square After Restoration – Church Pop
Las Posadas: A Beautiful Last Days Before Christmas Tradition – The Liturgical Home
New Report Raises Alarm Over State Inspections of Catholic Schools in France – The Reg
Why Did America Exclude Jews, Muslims, & Atheists from Office? – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D.
Lost in Cyberspace: Parents, Children, & the Digital Addiction Crisis – Robert Lazu Kmita, D.Phil.

News Ticker:
Miracle of the Liquefaction of Blood of St. Januarius is Repeated in Naples, Italy – CWR

News Brief:
My Ever Inquisitive Brother Wrote a Delightfully Unusual Book – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Velvet & Gold: A Cardinalatial Antependium from the High Renaissance – Liturgical Arts Journal

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Does Jesus Actually Want Us to ‘Hate’ Our Family Members? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Universities Have Sold a Whole Generation a Lie – Joel Kotkin at The Telegraph

Tuesday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Confirmed: Bishop Ronald Hicks to be Named New Archbishop of New York! – Rorate Cæli
2. Major U-Turns from Francis’ Papacy to Leo’s Are Coming – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Bishop Hicks is Theologically Orthodox & Protects the TLM – Damian Thompson on X
4. Sacred Liturgy to Feature Prominently at Leo’s Meeting with Cardinals – Diane Montagna
5. Should Catholics Sing Protestant Christmas Carols? – Corpus Christi Watershed
6. The Key to St. Thérèse’s Little Way Is Innocence – Tradition, Family, & Property
7. How to Deal with the Islamic Call to Prayer – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. The More Muslims Shoot People, the More We Hear About Dangers of Islamophobia – Imtiaz
9. Fr. Murray: Tucho Pornographic Books Make Him Unsuitable, Leo Must Fire Him – C for C on X
10. Oz ABC Live: Victim’s Daughter Calls Burke & Albanese Traitors – Drew Pavlou on X

Tuesday Early-Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
Heroic Couple Disarmed Muslim, Then Got Shot; Died in Each Others Arms – B. Morello
For Your Christmas Intentions – The St. Andrew Novena – M.E. Meo at Catholic Stand Magazine
The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. What’s Driving The U.S. Marriage Annulment Crisis In The Catholic Church – The Federalist
2. Bishop Cahill Out of Step with Church Teaching & the American Public – The Reg
3. The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
4. Slamming the Door on Female Clergy – Damian Thompson at First Things
5. Pope Leo XIV Speaks Not a Word About the False God of Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. The Mysterious Death Of Malachi Martin – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
7. Bondi Beach & the Heroism of Maronite Christian Ahmed Al-Ahmed – The Spectator World
8. Fr. Murray: Tucho ‘Should be Fired’ by Leo Over ‘Pornographic’ Texts – Complicit Clergy
9. Augustine v. Jerome, Gimli v. Legolas, & The Roman Thing. Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. The Patheticness of Nick Fuentes – Tom Slater at Spiked

Recent Posts:
TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Celebrating Jane Austen:
Jane Austen’s Most Famous Story Continues to Inspire Us – Fr. Joseph Thomas at The Reg
The Genius of Jane Austen – Colleen A. Sheehan, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Gentlemen, It’s Okay to Like Jane Austen – Jack Figge at National Catholic Register
Serene & Enduring Jane – R.D. Stock at Modern Age Journal
Cheers to Jane Austen on Her 250th Birthday – Amy Smith at National Catholic Register
The Charity of Jane Austen – Christopher Blum at OSV News

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
U.K. Home Secretary Protesting Israel in a Since-Deleted Video – Peter Lloyd on X
The Idea of Birthright Citizenship Rests on Some Fundamental Misunderstandings – Federalist
What’s the Matter with Seattle? – Judson Berger at National Review

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Somehow Ramadan is the Only Thing That Never Gets Cancelled – Daniel Horowitz on X

Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
The Greek Christian Genocide in Muslim Turkey, 1922 – Homer Pavlos on X

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Report Shocks Europe’s Liberal Elites – The American Conservative
Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances – Atilio Faoro at Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Two Christmas Classics That Still Warm the Heart – Joseph Pronechen at The Reg
Returning to Times New Roman, State Dept Learns from Cracker Barrel’s Mistakes – Federalist
Meet Saint Bartolo Longo: A Satanist Freed by the Rosary – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: 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 PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Confirmed: Bishop Ronald Hicks to be Named New Archbishop of New York! – Rorate Cæli
Sacred Liturgy to Feature Prominently at Leo’s Meeting with Cardinals – Diane Montagna
The More Muslims Shoot People, the More We Hear About Dangers of Islamophobia – Imtiaz

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Free Jimmy Lai:
Free Jimmy Lai – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
China is Untouchable: The Vatican’s Conspiracy of Silence on Jimmy Lai – New Daily Compass
Jimmy Lai’s Conviction Is Democracy Dying In Darkness Actually Looks Like – The Federalist

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Video: Are You Ready To Pray The Migration Mysteries Of The Rosary? – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Major U-turns From Pope Francis’ Papacy to Pope Leo’s Are Coming – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Should Catholics Sing Protestant Christmas Carols? – Corpus Christi Watershed
Meet Saint Bartolo Longo: A Satanist Freed by the Rosary – Tradition, Family, & Property
Fr. Murray: Tucho Pornographic Books Make Him Unsuitable, Leo Must Fire Him – C for C on X
How to Deal with the Islamic Call to Prayer – Fr. Z’s Blog
Bishop Hicks is Theologically Orthodox & Protects the TLM – Damian Thompson on X
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
Mary, Lifelong Virgin – Parker Manning at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Massacre at Bondi Beach Was Inevitable – Douglas Murray at City Journal
Video: Heretic Priest Defies His Bishop To Politicize Christmas – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The Key to St. Thérèse’s Little Way Is Innocence – Tradition, Family, & Property
Spanish: Mullally & the Shipwreck of Anglican Leadership – Info Vaticana
We’re Killing Ourselves & the Most Vulnerable – Kathryn Jean Lopez at NRO
Wisc Sup Ct Ends Dem AG’s Bid To ‘Defy’ SCOTUS’ Catholic Charity Ruling – The Federalist
The Vatican’s Countdown to Christmas: The Lighting of St. Peter’s Square – Rome Reports
Happy Birthday, Miss Austen – Robert B. Greving, J.D., at Crisis Magazine
The Liturgy Wars You Will Always Have with You – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at Catholic Culture
The New Temperance Movement – Andrew Stuttaford at National Review
Caravaggio’s Art Inspires Faith Even Today – Rome Reports

News Brief:
Jimmy Lai in Prison, Maybe Parolin can Lecture on China’s Model Social Teaching – Pluant

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Suppression of Septuagesima Was a Major Blunder – Nubes Pluantlustum on X

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Two Vocations From the Same Family – Sachin Jose on X

Black Sunday, Saracens’ Sabre Slashing:
Oz ABC Live: Victim’s Daughter Calls Burke & Albanese Traitors – Drew Pavlou on X
Brown U. Victim: Christian & VP of Young Republicans Remembered – Mike Netter on X
Heroic Couple Disarmed Muslim, Then Got Shot; Died in Each Others Arms – B. Morello
Bondi Beach Cops Shoot Victim that Tried to Stop Muslim Attack – Luke Rudkowski on X
Oz PM Anthony Albanese Declares Far Right is True Threat to Democracy – Brit Patriot on X
Oz PM Never Mentioned Islam in 5022 Words, Mentioned Right Wing Extremism – D. Pavlou
Hamas Supporters Disrupt the Vigil for the Bondi Beach Massacre – Eyal Yakoby on X
Australia’s Dangerous Naïveté – Rich Lowry at National Review
Jewish Daughter of Bondi Shooting Victim Slams Australia ABC Live on Air – Oli London
Oz Senator Banned for Wearing Oz Flag, Other Senator Allowed to Wear Keffiyeh – Oz Greens
One of These Men Was Banned From Australia – Catt2 on X
Australian Anti-Immigration Party Now Polling 20%, Previously 6% – Visegrád 24 on X
How is This an Actual Australian Senator – Oz Greens on X

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Soundness of a Discipline – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at The American Spectator

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
College Board’s Defense Doesn’t Pass Muster – Jeremy W. Tate, et al., on Wall Street Journal

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. What’s Driving The U.S. Marriage Annulment Crisis In The Catholic Church – The Federalist
2. Bishop Cahill Out of Step with Church Teaching & the American Public – The Reg
3. The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
4. Slamming the Door on Female Clergy – Damian Thompson at First Things
5. Pope Leo XIV Speaks Not a Word About the False God of Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
6. The Mysterious Death Of Malachi Martin – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
7. Bondi Beach & the Heroism of Maronite Christian Ahmed Al-Ahmed – The Spectator World
8. Fr. Murray: Tucho ‘Should be Fired’ by Leo Over ‘Pornographic’ Texts – Complicit Clergy
9. Augustine v. Jerome, Gimli v. Legolas, & The Roman Thing. Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
10. The Patheticness of Nick Fuentes – Tom Slater at Spiked

Recent Posts:
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Culture of Death:
Chinese Billionaire’s U.S. Baby Factory Exposes Birthright Citizenship Scam – The Federalist

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Problem With Labour’s ‘Anti-Muslim Hostility’ Definition – P. West at The Spectator World
Trump’s Appalling Reiner Reaction Is a Sign of Something Deeply Wrong – Jim Geraghty
Trump Is His Own Worst Enemy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Majority of Young French Muslims Put Sharia Above National Laws – Henry Samuel on X

Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
Pope Leo XIV is Flat Out Wrong about Muslim-Christian Co-Existence – Brigitte Gabriel on X

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are We Really Preparing for War With Russia? – Mark Galeotti at The Spectator World

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fine Motor Skills & Academic Success Are Significantly Linked – Yiran on X

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: 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 PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jimmy Lai Found Guilty of National Security Violations, Faces Life in Prison – Cath News Agency
Evangelizing through Art & Architecture – Mary Lawler at Catholic Exchange
The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV Speaks Not a Word About the False God of Synodality – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Leo XIV Praises the Spanish & French Martyrs of the 20th Century – Rome Reports
Spanish: President Sheinbaum Invites Pope Leo XIV to Mexico – Info Vaticana

Advent:
Little Women, Big Joy: Gaudete Sunday with the March Sisters – Lauren Woodrell at Magis Center
Advent Guide: Charming Covington – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., & Emily Malloy at TOH Substack

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Poll: Most Catholic Voters Support Trump, Deportations Despite Bishops’ Concern – CNA
What’s Driving The U.S. Marriage Annulment Crisis In The Catholic Church – The Federalist
Bishop Cahill Out of Step with Church Teaching & the American Public – The Reg

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catechesis & Examination of Use & Construction of Altar Rails in the Novus Ordo – NLM
Slamming the Door on Female Clergy – Damian Thompson at First Things
For Your Christmas Intentions – The St. Andrew Novena – M.E. Meo at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: How Can Women Dress Modestly? – Lila Rose
The Dark Side of the Global Surrogacy Market – Mary Harrington at UnHerd
Augustine v. Jerome, Gimli v. Legolas, & The Roman Thing. Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Key to St. Thérèse’s Little Way Is Innocence – Tradition, Family, & Property
French Catholic Daily La Croix: The Normalization of the TLM is Here – Rorate Cæli
College Campus Ministries Register Remarkable Growth in Baptisms, Confirmations – The Reg
Beyond Feminism – Alexandra DeSanctis at National Review
Married Women Reap More from the Festive Season than Singles – Scott Yenor, et al.
Fr. Murray: Tucho ‘Should be Fired’ by Leo Over ‘Pornographic’ Texts – Complicit Clergy
A Parent’s Dilemma: ‘We Raised Them Catholic — Why Did They Drift?’ – The Reg
The Mysterious Death Of Malachi Martin – Michael Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Lucy of Narnia Was a Real Saint? Yep, & She Had a Miraculous Life – Church Pop
The Lost Generation – Jacob Savage at Compact Magazine
Christian Renewal in the West Is Here, but Will Leaders Be Able to Sustain It? – The Reg
The Patheticness of Nick Fuentes – Tom Slater at Spiked

News Ticker:
Relevant Radio® Celebrates 25 Years of Broadcasting Hope at Commemorative Mass & Gala – IT
Record 12.8 Million Pilgrims Visit Guadalupe Shrine – Catholic World News
Mississauga’s Holy Name of Mary College to Close – The Catholic Register

News Brief:
Spanish: Rosary Rally in Vienna for a Blasphemous Artistic Exhibition – Info Vaticana
Pope Decries Australian Shooting, Condemns Anti-Semitism – Catholic World News
Spanish: Australian Bishops’ Conference Asks for Prayers After Attack in Sydney – Info Vaticana
Bishop of Providence Issues Statement After Shooting at Brown University – The Reg
Spanish: José Antonio Kast: Chile Elects a Catholic, Pro-Life, & Pro-Family Pres. – Info Vaticana

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Cathedral of St. Stephen & the Assumption in Pavia, Italy – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
The Church of Saint-Roch in Paris – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal

Black Sunday, Saracens Sabre Slashing:
Australia Ignored Growing Islamist Threat for Too Long – Kyle Orton at UnHerd
The Bondi Beach Massacre Was a Choice: Australia Let This Evil Come & Fester – City Journal
Australia Doesn’t Have A Gun Problem, It Has An Islamist Problem – Brianna Lyman
Bondi Beach & the Heroism of Maronite Christian Ahmed Al-Ahmed – The Spectator World
Less-Than-Reassuring Answers in the Brown University Shooting – Jim Geraghty at NRO
The West’s Deflections Over Bondi Are Obscene – Georgina Mumford at Spiked
The Bondi Beach Shooting Was a Pogrom – Brendan O’Neill at The Spectator World

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Monument of Unageing Intellect – Marc O. DeGirolami, J.S.D. & LL.M., at Public Discourse
TPUSA Denied, While Democrats Club Approved, at a Catholic University – The College Fix
Chesterton Schools Network Wins $1 Million Yass Prize – The Yass Prize

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
NSFW: Videos Show Bizarre Sexual Ceremony That Amherst College Pushes – Free Beacon
A Conservative Overhaul of the University of Texas is Underway – Vimal Patel at New York Times
Putting the Progressive University in the Dock – Scott Yenor at James G. Martin Center

The Lavender Mafia:
Same-Sex “Marriage” & the European Bishops – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at First Things

Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Bombshell or Firecracker? Leo Has a Private Audience With George Weigel! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. A Couple of Recent & Conspicuous Reversals of Francis by Leo. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Devout Catholics Support Mass Deportations – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
4. Never Too Late: 100-Yr-Old Man Baptized, Confirmed, & 1st Communion Same Day – Ch Pop
5. The Watering & Dumbing Down of the Faith at Vatican II – Virgil Nemoianu at Tradition &. . .
6. The “True” Islam – Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., at Catholic World Report
7. Home Alone in the Priesthood: Unaddressed Reasons Young Priests Leave – Gene T. Gomulka
8. The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
9. Fruit of the Council: A Church No Longer Serious About Salvation – The Catholic Herald
10. Austrian Bishop & Priests Praising Depraved Blasphemy, Mary as Bearded Man – Cath Conclav

Monday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
What’s the Difference bt. the “Lætare” Sunday of Lent & “Gaudete” Sunday of Advent? – Fr. Zed
Archbishop Gänswein Supports Scrapping of Traditionis Custodes – Catholic Conclave
Pope Leo XIV & the Dancing Crucifix Returns to the Center of the Altar – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Leo XIV: A European Pope? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
She Tried Fasting & It Changed Her Life Forever – Lila Rose

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Albanese the Appeaser – Hugo Timms at Spiked
‘Birthright Citizenship’ Is A Feudal Relic That Has No Place In America – The Federalist
Whirring Sound – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Calling Out Candace – National Review

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances – Atilio Faoro at Tradition, Family, & Property

Christendom vs. Dār al-Islām:
FBI Thwarts New Year’s Eve Bomb Plot in Los Angeles, Officials Say – Catholic Vote
Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances – Atilio Faoro at Tradition, Family, & Property
Video: Freedom of Speech, Islam, & the Left with Andrew & Noleen Sedra – Lila Rose

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Europeans Aren’t Even Weak Shadows of What They Once Were – The American Catholic
America’s New Doctrine of Empire Can Trump Save Europe From Itself? – A. Roussinos at UnHerd
So What? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Spain Without Spaniards: The Unprecedented Decline of the National Population – A. O’Mullony

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Devout Catholic Philip Rivers Electrified the NFL With Historic Comeback – Catholic Vote
What’s Up With the Fishwrap, America, Crux, Praising a Netflix Film? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Catholic Heart Hidden in the Christmas Classic ‘Home Alone’ – National Catholic Register

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Rob Reiner, Narrator of My Childhood – Jeffrey Blehar at National Review
How to be Catholic: 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 PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Never Too Late: 100-Yr-Old Man Baptized, Confirmed, & Receives 1st Communion Same Day – CP
Devout Catholics Support Mass Deportations – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
She Tried Fasting & It Changed Her Life Forever – Lila Rose

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Bombshell or Firecracker? Leo Has a Private Audience With George Weigel! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Leo XIV: A European Pope? – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
A Couple of Recent & Conspicuous Reversals of Francis by Leo. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Gaudete! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Advent:
What’s the Difference bt. the “Lætare” Sunday of Lent & “Gaudete” Sunday of Advent? – Fr. Zed
Ancient Advent Mass Gains New Interest Among Younger Catholics – Catholic News Agency
Ecclesial Thanksgiving: St. Leo the Great & the Advent Ember Days – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Prepare Your Heart for Christmas with St. John of the Cross’ Beautiful Advent Poem – Ch Pop
Advent is the Perfect Time to Invite Someone to Church – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

Vatican II at 60:
The Watering & Dumbing Down of the Faith at Vatican II – Virgil Nemoianu

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Fruit of the Council: A Church No Longer Serious About Salvation – The Catholic Herald
Austrian Bishop & Priests Praising Depraved Blasphemy, Mary as Bearded Man – Cath Conclave

Traditionis Custodes:
Archbishop Gänswein Supports Scrapping of Traditionis Custodes – Catholic Conclave

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Archaeologists Uncover Rare Fresco of Jesus in Town Leo Recently Visited – Rachel Wolf
Who Created Our Cultural Dark Ages? Blaming the Right is Tempting & Wrong – UnHerd
Media Framing of the First Female Archbishop of the Anglican Church – Catholic Stand Magazine
American Catholics Overwhelmingly Disagree with Leo’s Attacks on Trump – P.J. Wolfgang, J.D.
Catholic Voters Still Back Trump – Matthew E. Bunson, Ph.D., at National Catholic Register
The Liturgical War by Some Bishops & Pope Leo XIV on Their Faithful – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The High Price of “Harmless” Fun – Gary Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Home Alone in the Priesthood: Unaddressed Reasons Young Priests Leave – Gene T. Gomulka
Attacks on the Sacred & a Kinky Vatican Official? – The Prayerful Posse
The “True” Islam – Fr. James V. Schall, S.J., at Catholic World Report
Where Christianity Retreats, Islam Advances – Atilio Faoro at Tradition, Family, & Property
“Amahl and the Night Visitors”: The Classic Christmas Opera – Michael De Sapio
How Feminism Became The Biggest Pagan Megachurch In The World – Carrie Gress, Ph.D
How Euthanasia Gained a Foothold in Hospice Care – Frank Mongillo at National Review
An ‘Aide-Memoire’ for Pope Leo – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Rod Dreher Warned of Totalitarianism in West Censored Under UK Laws – The Telegraph
. . .I Analyze & Fisk The Telegraph Article of Me – Rod Dreher
All 187,460 Miles of Road That Led to Rome, Mapped – Franz Lidz at New York Times
Some Useful Reminders in the Liturgy Debate – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Praying with the Liturgical Calendar, Living within the Church’s Seasons – Cath Spiritual Direct
Why Not the Novus Ordo in Latin? Asking the Wrong Question – Kevin Tierney
The Nuptial Mass, the Story of the Care Cloth – A Treasure To Be Shared
Blue Vestments for Immaculate Conception – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Sun: Praise for the Creator – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at NLM
Pope Leo XIV & the Dancing Crucifix Returns to the Center of the Altar – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Did Angels Mate with Human Women? – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
TLM Gospels Switch Between “Ierusalem” & “Ierosolyma”? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Would John the Baptist Ask That of Jesus? – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Drawing Discerning Men Deeper into the Heart of the Father – Catholic Spiritual Direction
Imposing Hands & Words: The Matter & Form of Holy Orders – A. Sanders at Adoremus Bulletin

Black Sunday, Saracens Sabre Slashing:
Bondi Massacre: This is What Islamist Terrorism in the West Looks Like – Visegrád 24 on X
Bondi Massacre: Multiculturalism in High Resolution – Adam Johnston on X
The Bondi Barbarians – Tom Slater at Spiked
Brown University Mass Shooter Yelled “Allahu Akbar” – Laura Loomer on X
Bondi Massacre: Female Police Officers Froze During Attack – Gunther Eagleman™ on X
Bondi Massacre: Four Officers Failed to Engage Attackers, Hid Instead – Right Angle News Net
Amsterdam: Hamas Supporters Attack Hanukkah Celebrations – The British Patriot on X
Israel Accuses Leftist PM of Fueling Antisemitism Before Bondi Attack – Kurt Zindulka
Australian Politician Tony Burke Faces Immediate Resignation Calls – Catholic Arena on X
The Religious Affiliation of the Top 10 Terrorist Groups in the World – Kat Kanada on X
Australia Took Away Their Citizens’ Guns Prior to Terror Attack – Libs of TikTok on X
An Incomplete List of Muslim Attacks on The West Since 1992 – Visegrád 24 on X
Germany: 5 Arrested over Alleged Islamist Terror Plot Against Christmas Market – K. Zindulka
The Following Story is No Longer True. . .
, , ,Brown University Mass Shooter is Also a Tranny – Joshua Hall on X

Persecution of Christians:
20 More Nigerian Christians Kidnapped – Catholic Arena on X

The Synodal Drinking Game:
Video: Synod Leaders Call For The Church To Abolish Masculinity – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Liberal Education as Civic Education – Jennifer Frey at Jack Miller Center
Learning by Labyrinth – Benjamin Lyda at Living Classical Education
Caves, Happiness, & Liberal Learning – W. Winston Elliott, III, at The Imaginative Conservative

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
L.A. Public Schools Lost 26% of Students, Yet Increased Staffing by 19% – Corey A. DeAngelis on X
USC Professors Promote ‘Drag Pedagogy’ for K-12 Teacher Prep Programs – The College Fix
Kids Rarely Read Whole Books Anymore. Even in English Class. – Dana Goldstein at NY Times

Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. For Gaudete Sunday, Pope Leo XIV Wore a Beautiful Rose Chasuble – Josh Mansfield on X
2. Spanish: Pope Leo XIV Receives Gänswein in Audience – Info Vaticana
3. Why Christ Asked Who Touched Him, if He Knew It was the Bleeding Woman – Fr. Coleridge
4. A Little-Known 15th-Century Saint’s Terrifying Vision of Purgatory – Church Pop
5. Is It Okay To Miss Mass If You’re Traveling? – Matthew Chicone at Catholic Link
6. How to Stop Complaining & Have Joy – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
7. A Priest’s Powerful Message for Every Tired Mom – Church Pop
8. Five Miraculous Facts About Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas – Church Pop
9. Ordering Our Loves: The Secret Architecture of a Holy Life – Rob Sexton at Catholic Exchange
10. An Example of a Leather Antependium frm Old Quebec City (1675-1725) – Liturgical Arts Journ

Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
God Doesn’t Waste Humiliation & Suffering – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
Spanish: The Greatest Hymn of Advent – Info Vaticana
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
Cardinal Burke’s Titular Church in Rome: Sant’ Agata dei Goti – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Perfect Gift: A Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In. . .

Recent Posts:
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Political Prisoner – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Bizarro World of MTG, Tucker, Candace, & the Crank (Woke) Right – David Strom at HA
Trump Should Absolutely Model 1920s Immigration Policies Because They Worked – Casey Chalk
Rebuking Larry Chapp – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
This British Government is Anti-British – Frank Haviland at The European Conservative
The Great British Brain-Drain – Luke Johnson at The American Conservative
Why 7M Venezuelans Have Fled Venezuela – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Report Exposes Microsoft’s Disturbing Ties To China – Paul Bradford at AG
It is Not Racist to Tell the Truth About Britain’s Rape Gangs – Brendan O’Neill at Spiked
USAID was a Scam. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Another Faulty ‘Climate Change’ Study Gets Busted – Tim O’Brien at PJ Media

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Immigration Without Assimilation Is Cultural Suicide – Christopher Mannion, K.M.
Paris Has Canceled New Year’s Celebrations Due to “Security Reasons” – Visegrád 24 on X

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
European Nationalists Welcome Trump’s Civilizational Turn – Andrew Day at TAC
How the Roman Ranking System Actually Worked – Peter Jones at The Spectator World
The Reality of Slavery in America vs. Everywhere Else – John Stossel on X
The Tragic Politics of the French Revolution – Daniel Johnson at Law & Liberty
Lebanon Still Held Hostage by Hezbollah; Christians Forced Out – Gatestone Institute

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Is GM Bringing Back the Two Stroke Engine? – Eric at Eric Peters Autos
China’s Underpopulation & Overproduction Will Lead to Ruin – Tradition, Family, & Property
Why You Should Take Your Kids To See The Nutcracker, This Year & Every Year – The Federalist
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Complicated Legacy of Frank Gehry’s Work – Justin Shubow at National Review
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
China’s Underpopulation & Overproduction Will Lead to Ruin – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
For Gaudete Sunday, Pope Leo XIV Wore a Beautiful Rose Chasuble – Josh Mansfield on X

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Spanish: Pope Leo XIV Receives Gänswein in Audience – Info Vaticana
The Weekly Leo – 10 December 2025 – Jeff Miller & Jimmy Akin

Advent:
Waiting with Hope: The Spiritual Meaning of Advent – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
Spanish: The Greatest Hymn of Advent – Info Vaticana

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Perfect Gift: A Homily for the 3rd Sunday of Advent – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In. . .
How to Stop Complaining & Have Joy – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
Science Is Not Enough: Karl Stern, A.I., & the Vocabulary of the Soul – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at CSM
How to Eradicate Envy – Dr. Donald DeMarco at Catholic Exchange
Five Miraculous Facts About Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas – Church Pop
Why Christ Asked Who Touched Him, if He Knew It Was the Bleeding Woman – Fr. Coleridge, S.J.
Dilexi Te & a Monastic Vision for the Homeless – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
Ordering Our Loves: The Secret Architecture of a Holy Life – Rob Sexton at Catholic Exchange
Seven Miracles That Reveal Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Powerful Intercession – Church Pop
What is Gaudete Sunday & What is Its Spiritual Meaning? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Gratitude Is the Answer – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
A Priest’s Powerful Message for Every Tired Mom – Church Pop
Four Saints Whose Trauma Led To Their Holiness – Catherine DiNuzzo at Catholic Link
There’s More to St. Pier Giorgio than His Works – Paul Suski at Catholic Exchange
A Little-Known 15th-Century Saint’s Terrifying Vision of Purgatory – Church Pop
Is It Okay To Miss Mass If You’re Traveling? – Matthew Chicone at Catholic Link
God Doesn’t Waste Humiliation & Suffering – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
Mother Angelica’s Stirring Encounter with the ‘Poorest of the Poor’ in Mexico – Church Pop

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Burke’s Titular Church in Rome: Sant’ Agata dei Goti – Liturgical Arts Journal
Gaudete Sunday 2025 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
An Example of a Leather Antependium from Old Quebec City (1675-1725) – Liturgical Arts Journal
Liturgical & Spiritual Resources on New Online Platform – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM

Friday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. For the Crime of Being a Priest – The World Is Quiet Here
2. Video: The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Catholic Faith Is in Freefall – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
3. Brigitte Macron Catholic Controversy – Taylor R. Marshal, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
4. Dropped Eucharists & Christ’s Secret Wound – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
5. Why Christians become Liberals & How to Avoid It Happening to You – The WM Review
6. Society’s New ‘Sins’: Smoking & Having Too Many Kids – Dr. Ray Guarendi at The Reg
7. The Irish Priest Who Became the Most Decorated Chaplain in U.S. History – Catholic Arena
8. Even Liberal Protestants Must Commit – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
9. True-Ecumenism vs. False Ecumenism from a Traditional Catholic Priest. . . – Erick Ybarra
10. The Magisterial Minimism of John Henry Newman – John F. Doherty at Public Discourse

Friday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Good Fences Make Good Christians – Drew Belsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Catholic Meaning Behind the Color Blue – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
A Black Marian-Themed Cope from the Renaissance – Liturgical Arts Journal

Recent Posts:
FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

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

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Charlie Brown Christmas (1965) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: 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 PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: The Numbers Don’t Lie: The Catholic Faith Is in Freefall – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
For the Crime of Being a Priest – The World Is Quiet Here
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
Dropped Eucharists & Christ’s Secret Wound – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist
The Magisterial Minimism of John Henry Newman – John F. Doherty at Public Discourse
Why Christians become Liberals & How to Avoid It Happening to You – The WM Review
The Tragedy of Christian Power Politics – Phoenix Contes at Public Discourse
Universal Causality – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Society’s New ‘Sins’: Smoking & Having Too Many Kids – Dr. Ray Guarendi at The Reg
True-Ecumenism vs. False Ecumenism from a Traditional Catholic Priest. . . – Erick Ybarra
Even Liberal Protestants Must Commit – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
Biggest Question Our Culture Faces: to Hold or to Compromise? – Echoes from an Old Hollow Tree
The Irish Priest Who Became the Most Decorated Chaplain in U.S. History – Catholic Arena
The Catholic Meaning Behind the Color Blue – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Good Fences Make Good Christians – Drew Belsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
Herodotus the Storyteller – Matthew K. Reising, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty
Brigitte Macron Catholic Controversy – Taylor R. Marshal, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Black Marian-Themed Cope from the Renaissance – Liturgical Arts Journal

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo XIV’s Vision of Catholic Education – Daniel Guernsey at The Catholic Thing
Plato Meets Game Theory: How Schelling Points Explain the Power of Great Books – Big Think
An Introduction to Classical Education – Review by Emily Harrison at Classical Education Review

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
China’s Underpopulation & Overproduction Will Lead to Ruin – Tradition, Family, & Property
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How the American TFP Was Able to Make Reparation in Vienna – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: 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 PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
More ‘Erotic’ Books by Card Fernández Unearthed, After Being Hidden by Vatican – M. Haynes

Note:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Thank You Pope Leo XIV. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Leo Continues Singing Our Father in Latin During Wednesday Audiences – Rome Reports

Advent:
Advent in the Roman Missal: The Rorate Mass – John Paul Sonnen at New Liturgical Movement
An Advent Heart in a Christmas World: Five Simple Ways to Slow Down – Scepter Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I Instantly Added This Book To My List! (Fr. Z Polls) – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Angelic Orchestra of the Middle Ages – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
Vladimir Soloviev: Why Only the Catholic Church is God’s True Church on Earth – TACatholic
Crucial Tips • “Teaching Children How to Sing” – Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
No Christmas Songs During Advent? – Michael Schmiesing at Catholic Answers Magazine
A Critical Eye to a Beautiful Renovation of Atlanta’s Sacred Heart Basilica – Fr. A.J. McDonald
“The Truth & Meaning of Human Sexuality” is a Masterpiece – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Tricky History of Childhood Reading: Rethinking Western Canon of Children’s Literature – TCI
Video: Catholics Demand Leo Condemn Brigitte Macron Committing Sacrilege – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Hating Jesus In Vienna For Christmas: A Filthy Art Exhibit – Rod Dreher
China’s Underpopulation & Overproduction Will Lead to Ruin – Tradition, Family, & Property
General Debate on Christianity with an Atheist – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for. . .
Poll Finds Signs of a Confession Revival in France – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Video: U.S. Government Admits It Is Allied with the Satanic Temple – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
A Union of Orthodoxy w/Catholicism May Remind Us What Was Lost in the Schism – Fr. Charron
Sacred Movement in Hispanic Philippines – Caterina Lorenzo-Molo, Ph.D., at One Peter 5
The Eye of Providence & More Patrons’ Questions – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Video: Catholics Submit Open Letter to Leo In Defense of Mary – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Classical Music: Good for the Soul – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity

News Brief:
I’m Streaming on Amazon Prime! – Christine Niles, J.D., at Stella Maris Media

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Book of Hours of Étienne Alleaume – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Vatican II at 60:
The USCCB Celebrates 60th Anniversary of Vatican II: Disgraceful – TACatholic

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Repetitio Mater Memoriæ in Leo XIV’s Drawing New Maps of Hope – Inst For Cath Liberal Ed
Rhetoric: Key to Unlocking Hidden Meaning in Primary Sources – Reflections on the Belles. . .
Video: Newman: Education Humanizing Thru Friendships for Wisdom, Truth, Virtue – U of Dallas

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
USCCB Funds MICAH That Promotes Abortion & LGTB Ideologies – Lepanto Institute

Recent Posts:
VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Everyone Thinks Legal Weed is Inevitable. Everyone is Wrong – C.F. Lehman at City Journal
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the American TFP Was Able to Make Reparation in Vienna – Tradition, Family, & Property
Sacred Art Gifts; Christmas is Coming – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: 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 PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Religious Leaders Say They’re Observing A Hidden Trend Among Younger Americans – WaPo
Marian Theologians Critique Vatican Note On Co-Redemptrix As Furor Grows – Michael Haynes
Does Pius IX’s Response to Rejecting Vatican I Show Hints to Rejecting Vatican II? – Cath Stand

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Advent:
O Come, O Come, Emmanuel: From the “O Antiphons” – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Amazing Miracle For St. Juan Diego’s Canonization! – Fr. Z’s Blog
A Cure For Cultural Amnesia: Get Lost in the World of Literature – Bishop James Conley
Nine Polish Salesian Priests Martyred by Nazi’s to be Beatified – The American Catholic
Leo: On Misreading Lebanon’s Civil War & Destabilising Immigration – Gavin R.P. Ashenden, Ph.D.
Yes, Peter Was Really There – Steve Ray at Catholic Answers Magazine
Fr. Z Rants Over Provocative Artwork by a Cistercian Nun – Fr. Z’s Blog
“Summa in a Year” Podcast Makes the Brilliance of Aquinas Accessible to Every Catholic – Ign T
Historically & Theologically Absurd to Compare The Holy Family to Illegal Aliens – The Federalist
I Wish I Didn’t Wait: Delaying Child Bearing to the Detriment of Your Children – Them Before Us
Video: Archdiocese Fights with Heretical Priest Over Profane Nativity Scene – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Making Saints of Recently Deceased Popes Cheapens Sainthood – The American Catholic
Nearly Half of Netflix Kids’ Shows Expose Children to LGBT Propaganda – The Federalist
Smashing Biggest Lie in History: How Islam Really Conquered Indonesia – Ofer Binshok on X
Priest Refuses To Remove Anti-ICE Nativity Scene, Seeks Meeting With Archbishop – CNA
How a Trip to Poland Convinced Me that Socialism Works – Tradition, Family, & Property
Video: Priests Are Quitting The Priesthood In Droves – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Is Vatican ‘Satisfied’ With China’s Contempt For Diplomatic Accord? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
Why Evolutionism is Not Acceptable: Divine Creation vs. Godless Naturalism – R.L. Kmita
How the Liturgy Guides Us to Live the Mass Beyond Sunday – St. Dominic Media
‘The Tranny Lobby Knows It’s Losing – So Now It’s Lashing Out’ – Spiked
Video: Radical Theologian Declares Christ A Failure – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

News Brief:
Cardinal McElroy Says Cancer Surgery Successful – Catholic World News
Irish Teacher Faces Christmas In Prison In Dispute Over Gender Ideology – Catholic World News

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Fire of the Godhead Which Miraculously Consumes, Cools, & Conceives – David Clayton
A Monastic Inspired Marian Chasuble from Talleres de Arte Granda – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Altar & Relics of St. Syrus of Pavia – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Persecution of Christians:
Pastor, Wife, & Churchgoers Abducted at Gunpoint During Sunday Service in Nigeria – CBN

The Synodal Drinking Game:
Beware the Trojan Horse in the Synodal Church – John Horvat, II, at Crisis Magazine

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Has the Graduate-School Collapse Begun? – Megan Zahneis at The Chronicle Of Higher Education
The Absurdity of the Nation’s Largest Teachers’ Union – Wai Wah Chin at City Journal

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Here’s How To Bless A Christmas Tree – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Andrea Grillo Go’s Ballistic Over Carlo Acutis Sainthood – Silere Non Possum
2. President Trump’s Immaculate Conception Message – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
3. Video’s of Andrea Grillo Going Bonkers Over Carlo Acutis Sainthood – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Faithful Worldwide Petition Pope Leo to Re-Examine “Mater Populi Fidelis” – Diane Montagna
5. Video: Man Dies, Meets Jesus, Sent Back with Urgent Message – Catholic Unscripted
6. Sister Miriam Exposes the Possible Cause Behind the Nun’s Vocation Collapse – Church Pop
7. ‘Miles Christi’ in California Suppressed Completely: ‘We Have Lost Our Vows’ – Cal Cath Daily
8. How to Reboot Monastic Life & Save Christendom – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
9. Parish Bored by the Birth of Christ, Makes Nativity “Ripped from the Headlines” – Mt. Archbold
10. The Unanswered Question: Natural Law & Same-Sex Attraction – D. Knapp at The Latin Right

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
The Rise & Fall of Liberal Catholicism in the Netherlands – Tradition, Family, & Property
Were the High Priests from Jesus’ Time still from the Priestly Line of Aaron? – Steve Ray
Deliver Us From Evil: The Achilles Heel of Vatican II – Fr. Tom Collins via Les Femmes

Recent Posts:
TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT

Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project

Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
European’s Idea of ‘Freedom of Speech’ is Orwellian – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
How the American TFP Was Able to Make Reparation in Vienna – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Restaurateur Flees California After Vegan Thugs Harass Patrons – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop
How to be Catholic: 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 PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property