Big Pulpit

Is the Holy Spirit Really God? The Trinity, As Defined by Constantinople – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Theory, Practice, and the Church – James Kalb, The Catholic World Report
6th Corporal Work of Mercy: Visit the Imprisoned – Philip Kosloski, The N.C. Register
Too Busy for God? – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
What is the Story with Indulgences? – Mark Shea, The National Catholic Register
Ostia Antica: St. Augustine’s Home Town – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Quæritur: House Cassocks – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pius XII’s Secret War Against Hitler – George J. Marlin, The Catholic Thing
Healing from Pornography with The Divine Comedy – Matt Fradd, Crisis Magazine
Everything I Know about Being a Lector I Learned in Third Grade – Russell E. Saltzman, F.T.
The Theological Similarities & Connections between Christianity & Judaism – Matthew Bunson
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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TUESDAY EDITION

19 January AD 2016

I’m Turning to a Mad ‘Saint’ in My Hour of Need

by Melanie McDonagh

of The Catholic Herald

Meet Rula Ghani, Afghanistan’s Christian First Lady – John Burger, Aleteia
The Rise in Traditional Latin Mass Parishes – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Saint of Karachi – Philip Jenkins, The Christian Century
Good Confessors are like Thorough Doctors, Treating Sins Firmly Can Save Lives – Ma. O’Regan
15 Signs You Went to a Catholic University – Sara Spitt, Epic Pew
Airman, Monk, Priest, Bishop: An Interview with Bishop Rene Henry Gracida – Jim Graves
A Postmodern Encyclical(s): Pacem in Terris & Caritas in Veritate – Thaddeus Kozinski Ph.D.
Holy Things, Holy Talk – Etheldreda’s Place
Truth: Not What You Think – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Lessons from the Tattooed Lady – Anthony Esolen, The Catholic Thing
Feeling the January Blues? Here are Five Holy Islands to Escape To – Matthew Pittam, C.H.
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
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MONDAY BYZANTINE EDITION

18 January AD 2016 1 Comment

Nineveh, U.S.A.: Chaldean Catholics Flourish in American Southwest

by Joyce Coronel

of One Magazine

Prayer Ropes (OrthodoxCrafts.com) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
A Church of Empire: Why the Russian Orthodox Church Chose to Bless Empire – S. Chapnin
Bishops Urge More Peace Efforts to Help Displaced Iraqi Christians – The Catholic Herald
Orthodox Priest Complains of Harassment on Christians at Refugee Camps – Pravmir
Eastern Christmas and Egypt’s President – Ayman S. Ibrahim, First Things
Iraqi Patriarch: Survival of Christians in Mideast Has Reached Critical Point – Junno A. Esteves
Patriarch Sako on Christian Persecution: ‘Is This Not a Crime Against Humanity?’ – E. Pentin
Syriac-Catholic Patriarch: ‘Our People Feel They Have Been Abandoned’ – Edward Pentin
First Greek Orthodox Epiphany Celebration in Izmir Since 1922 – Ioanna Zikakou, Grk Rprtr
Syriac Church Leaders Angered by I.S.I.S. Attack on Christian-Run Restaurants in Syria – C.H.
Two Recordings of Syriac Liturgical Music – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
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MONDAY EDITION

18 January AD 2016

“I have Confronted a Few Priests, as Politely as Possible, and Hated Every Second of It”

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

Letter to a Priest: The Spirit of Vatican II – William Luse, Crisis Magazine
To Ross Douthat: Church Crisis, the True Battle & Sacred Liturgy – Fr. Richard Cipolla, RCæli
Catholic Hospitals and the Fight for Medical Standards – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Our Bruce Jenner Century – David Carlin, The Catholic Thing
Looking Toward the November U.S. Presidential Elections – George Weigel, Denver Catholic
The Right to Speak the Truth or Worse, the Compulsion to Accept a Lie – David French
On Catholic Yellow Journalism – Etheldreda’s Place
To Those Who Say “Such a Thing Could Never Happen Again!”, I Respond, “You’re Idiots” – Z
Suffering For a Reason: Not What Yoda Would Advise – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Traditional Religious Life: The Real “Benedict Option” – Hilary White, The Cthlc World Rprt
Calgary Bishop Fred Henry Blasts Totalitarian Transgender Rules in Alberta Schools – D Bennett
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
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Sunday Pro-Life Edition

17 January AD 2016 1 Comment

**Because All Lives Matter: Not Just Black Lives**

by Regis Nicoll

of Crisis Magazine

Pro-Life Pharmacists Fight Planned Parenthood’s Agenda – Brian Fraga, The N.C. Register
The Right Side of History: Abortion and ‘Progress’ – David T. Koyzis, First Things
Abortion Fight Still Key, as New Front on Culture War Opens Up in Election Year – J. Desmond
#WhyWeMarch – Allison LeDoux, Truth and Charity Forum
A March for Life, A March of Hope – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
Ending the Real American Idol of Abortion: New Hope for the March for Life, Year 43 – C. Gress
“Born to Win”: Students for Life of America at Walk for Life West Coast – Gibbons J. Cooney
The Key to a Pro-Life Renewal: It’s All About Who You Know – Carrie Gress, The Register
Treading into the Devils Domain – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholic News and Inspiration
Relaxation of Dutch Rules Opens Euthanasia to Dementia Sufferers – Simon Caldwell, C.H.
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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SUNDAY EDITION

17 January AD 2016

A Tale of Two Churches: La Sagrada Familia and the Seville Cathedral

by Aurora C. Griffin

of The Dispatch at The Catholic World Report

Increase in Ordinations the Result of Faithfulness and Orthodoxy – Anne Hendershott
The Convert Ashamed of His ‘Obscene Drawings’ – Miguel Cullen, The Catholic Herald
On the Apostolic Tradition (St. Vladimir’s Seminary Press) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Anger Issues: What This Vice Is and What To Do About It – Brother André Marie, Ad Rem
Transgenderism Has No Basis in Science or Law – Margaret A. Hagen, Public Discourse
The Separation of Church & State is a Myth – Senator Mike Lee, Young Amrc’s Foundation
Politics and Religion – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
Appointees to Communications Secretariat Show Popes’ Reforms Taking Effect – A. Ivereigh
Church and State on Collision Course in Kenya Over Compliance Rules – Allen Ottaro
The Christian Premise Suppressed by the New Orthodoxy on Race Relations – Nicholas Danne
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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SATURDAY EDITION

16 January AD 2016 1 Comment

Fr. Zuhlsdorf Fisks the New Jude Law Pope H.B.O. Series

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

When It Comes To Gay Unions, Pope Francis Doesn’t Say No – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
British Government Accused of Disregarding Plight of Syrian Christians – Simon Caldwell
Seven Ways the Episcopalians Will React to Suspension – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SomH
Anglican Suspension of Episcopal Church Not Expected to Affect Catholic Dialogue – Jn. Burger
Five Tips for Catholic Blogging & Social Media – Fr. Matthew Schneider L.C., Catholic Stand
Baltering – Ellen R.M. Toner, Dappled Things
The Bridegroom Revealed: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Scrd Pg
How the New Testament Authors Said Mass and Prayed – Jimmy Akin, The N.C. Register
The Mercy of God is More Life-Changing Than a David Bowie Concert – Francis Phillips, C.H.
Jude Law Explains Why Playing a Pope in New H.B.O. Series Is “Very Uncomfortable” – J. Miller
Exorcism Films Exaggerate Satanic Powers Over God, Says Exorcist – The Catholic Herald
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
Five Serious Problems with Chapter 8 of Amoris Laetitia – Big Pulpit (April 24, 2016)
Amoris Lætitia, Amoris Defetiscenia – Big Pulpit (April 28, 2016)
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Learning More About Islam & Christendom

15 January AD 2016 1 Comment

God, the Professors, and the Islamization of Europe

by Peter A. Redpath, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic World Report

There Aren’t Enough Christians in Europe to Care for the Rapes in Cologne – David Warren
What We Really Need to Talk about after Cologne – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, The Cth Hrld
The Rape of Europe – Harriet Vane, One Peter 5
Why Muslims & Christians Worship the Same God – Francis J. Beckwith Ph.D., The Cthlc Thng
Who Speaks For Islam? Who Represents the Real Faith? – Editors, The New Criterion
Could Trump’s Muslim Ban Threaten Everyone’s Religious Freedom? – Loredana Vuoto
The Rome and Vienna Terrorist Attacks, 30 Years Later – Kevin Di Camillo, The Register
Mecca on the Tiber: The Catholic Church Gives Islam an Indulgence – Joseph Hippolito
Islam 101: A Crash Course – Andrew Bieszad, One Peter 5
Saint-Denis – Kenneth J. Wolfe, Rorate Cæli
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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FRIDAY EDITION

15 January AD 2016 1 Comment

Are There Really Two Popes?

by Damian Thompson

of The Catholic Herald

Fishwrap’s Zagano: Catholic Church is Muslim Mob That Beats Women to Death – Fr. Z’s Blog
Here’s How the Anglican Battles Might Affect The Catholic Church – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Priority Should be Given to Christian Refugees – Peter Maurice, Crisis Magazine
Pope Francis’ Conversation on Mercy – Edward Pentin, The National Catholic Register
What Does the Episcopalian Suspension Mean? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on. . .
Details on Suspension of The Episcopal Church from the Anglican Communion – George Conger
Anglicans Step Back From Brink, Suspend Episcopal Church for Three (3) Years – Edward Pentin
George Weigel vs. Liturgical Improvisation – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
“Gender-Sensitive” Catholicism?; German Bishops Gobbledygook – Rudolf Voderholzer, F.T.
Pontifical Council for Christian Unity to Extoll Martin Luther & the Reformation – Rorate Cæli
Fisking Cardinal Turkson’s ‘Anti-Business’ Address in Chile – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Cthlc Cltr
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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THURSDAY EDITION

14 January AD 2016

The Number of Lawsuits Against the Church is Growing, as is the Pushback When the Church Seeks to Clarify Acceptable Behavior

by the Editorial Board

of O.S.V. Newsweekly

Cardinal Rodriguez: Homosexual Lobby Exists in the Vatican – Edward Pentin, The Register
Grandmothers: God’s Gift of Love and Mercy – Anne De Santis, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis & Catholic Traditionalists: 20 Questions for Kenneth Wolfe – Fr. Sean Salai S.J.
Obedience in the Year of Mercy – Emma King, Ignitum Today
George Weigel on Improvising Priests at Mass, Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Saints to Help with Your New Year Resolutions – Theresa Williams, Epic Pew
Bye Bye Celibacy?: What’s Next Under Pope Francis in 2016 – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
What Does a Religious Brother Have to Say About Marriage & Family Life? – Fr. Basil Cole O.P.
Extracts from Pope’s New Book, ‘The Name of God Is Mercy’ – Edward Pentin, The Register
New Anglican Schism = Old Protestantism – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Imagining David Bowie in Hell – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
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WEDNESDAY EXTRA

13 January AD 2016

A Misplaced Grief: The Vatican and David Bowie

by Fr. George W. Rutler

of Crisis Magazine

Dear Father: Please Stop Changing the Words in the Mass – George Weigel, First Things
Reply to Mgsr. Charles Pope: Are Traditional Catholics Doing Enough? – Joseph Shaw, Rrt Cæli
Saint Joseph and His Call to Men – Matthew James Christoff, Catholic Stand
Msgr. Georg Ratzinger Was Unaware of Sex-Abuse Claims in German Boy’s Choir – The Register
Resolutions: Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Anglican Communion on the Brink of Formal Schism – Edward Pentin, The N.C. Register
Substitute Religions & Tolerance: Explaining the Viciousness of Progressives – D. McClarey J.D.
German Bishops Break Silence Over Cologne Attacks – The N.C. Register
My Favorite Scenes from the President’s State of the Union Address – Kathy Schiffer, SoG
Drop in Attendance, Papal Flop: Francis Alienating the Base, ie, Devout Catholics – J Barigazzi
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

13 January AD 2016 1 Comment

7 Illustrations of How People in the Old Testament Viewed the Universe

by S.P.L. Staff

via Saint Peter’s List

The Maiden of Nazareth (Scepter Publishers) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Isn’t the Catholic Faith Simply Love Unveiled? – Jeffrey A. Mirus Ph.D., Catholic Culture
Christological Heresies – Etheldreda’s Place
Whatever Happened to Manhood? – Louis Markos
How Can We Transmit the Permanent Things? – Michael Jordan
How Do We Redeem Time? – Fr. Paul Scalia, The Catholic Thing
10 Ways to Win the Battle for Purity – Fr. Ed Broom O.M.V., The Catholic Gentleman
Carrying Our Crosses – Travis C. Headley, Holy Holy Holy
Gnosticism Is All Around Us – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
“Sin Makes Men Accomplices of One Another” – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Cthlc Stnd
Josephite Marriage, Part One, Part Two, Part Three, and Part Four – Etheldreda’s Place
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
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by Fulton J. Sheen

of The Catholic Gentleman

by Melanie McDonagh

of The Catholic Herald

by Joyce Coronel

of One Magazine

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

via Fr. Z’s Blog

by Regis Nicoll

of Crisis Magazine

by Aurora C. Griffin

of The Dispatch at The Catholic World Report

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

by Peter A. Redpath, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic World Report

by Damian Thompson

of The Catholic Herald

by the Editorial Board

of O.S.V. Newsweekly

by Fr. George W. Rutler

of Crisis Magazine

by S.P.L. Staff

via Saint Peter’s List