Big Pulpit

TUESDAY EDITION

12 January AD 2016

by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

Conflating Christianity & Islam Is an Absurd Response to Terrorist Atrocities – Fr. Lucie-Smith
The 13 Examples of Pride Carved into the Floor of Purgatory – S.P.L. Staff, Saint Peter’s List
Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility – Mitchell Kalpakgian, The Civilized Reader
Francis Phillips Talks to Roger Buck the Author of the ‘Gentle Traditionalist’ – Francis Philips
Beauty Meets Grace in Detroit’s Historic Churches – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Why Do Some People Hate God? Because God Has Rules – Larry Peterson, It Makes Sense. . .
Grandparents: Link to the Past, Hope for the Future – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
When Action Is the Only Argument – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Where Maturity Really Begins – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
History Through the Eyes of the Church – Celeste Behe, The N.C. Register
Selling Stardom: A Christian Path to Hollywood – Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times
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MONDAY EXTRA

11 January AD 2016

Bishop-Elect Steven Lopes Ready to Lead a ‘Vibrant’ Anglican Ordinariate in the United States

by Brian Fraga

of O.S.V. Newsweekly

Justin Welby Summit to Tackle Anglican Break Up – John Bingham, The Daily Telegraph
For All Wavering Anglicans & Episcopalians: Anglicanorum Cœtibus – Fr. Z’s Blog
Washington State Pharmacy Reg.: Catholic Health Systems in the Crosshairs – Brian Fraga
An Unsustainable ‘Compromise’ on Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Anderson Ph.D. & George D.Phil.
Twelve Key Points From Pope’s 2016 ‘Survey of the World’ – Edward Pentin, The Register
The Cappa Magna in the Light of Nature, Rationality, and Mystery – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
The Authority of Rerum Novarum & Quadragesimo Anno – Phillip Campbell, The Distr. Rvw
An Example of St. Pio’s Mercy – Frank Rega, The Shield of Faith
Book Review: Is ‘The Kiss of Jesus’ Right for You? – Anabelle Hazard, Catholic Stand
My New Years Resolutions: Do God’s Will – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
The Significance of China’s New Two Child Policy – Fr. C.J. McCloskey, Truth & Charity Frm
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MONDAY EDITION

11 January AD 2016

The Obamacare Contraceptive Mandate was Crafted as a Specifically Anti-Catholic Measure

by Carrie Severino

of Benched Memos

Francis Effect: Drop in Confessions, Even With Jubilee – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
The Scandal of Mother Teresa – Filip Mazurczak, The Catholic Thing
Altar Serving: Keeping Young Men Engaged – David Roney, Catholic Stand
T.L.M. Shrine’s Flock Seeks Demolition Delay, Archbishop Cupich Won’t Delay – Sam Cholke
Country Singer Faces Her Impending Death, Looks Forward to Seeing Jesus – Kathy Schiffer
When Right-To-Die Is Duty-To-Die: Chilling Belgium Case of Euthanasia – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
Book Review: A Pontificate Of War – Fr. Z’s Blog
Why Do Catholics Bless Themselves With Holy Water? – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Why Pray Novenas? – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholic Stand
The Depraved Leading Morally Bankrupt: Norway Teaches Sex to Muslims – Hilary White
Immigration, Citizenship, and Cosmopolitanism – Arthur Milikh, Public Discourse
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SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

10 January AD 2016

Carson the Butler on True Marriage

by Robert P. George, D.Phil.,

of First Things

Perpetual Adoration Transforms California Parish – Joan Frawley Desmond, The Register
Does the Pope Really Think Jesus Sinned? – Scott Eric Alt, Catholic Stand
A Letter to the “Hipster Husband” With the Annoying Kids at Mass – Steve Skojec, One Ptr 5
The Miraculous Rise Of The Traditional Latin Mass – Jeff Ostrowski, Views from the Choir Loft
Wisconsin Bishop Puts Tabernacles in Their Rightful Place – The National Catholic Register
10 Most Gorgeous Paintings of Joan of Arc – Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble, Pursued by Trth
Resolutions and Virtues Part 2: Virtues as Moral Help – The Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Catholic Colleges Prepare for H.H.S. Showdown Before the Supreme Court – Justin Petrisek
What Euthanasia Enthusiasts Really Want – Wesley J. Smith, First Things
Little Sisters’ Case “Not Nearly as Complicated as Government Would Like it to Be” – Desmond
The Inestimable Spiritual and Economic Value of Small Family Farms – Richard Aleman
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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SUNDAY MORNING EDITION

10 January AD 2016 1 Comment

by Brian Caulfield

of Fathers For Good

Catholic Care Home Sued for Refusing Euthanasia in Belgium – Simon Caldwell, The Cthl Hrld
Nebraska Bishops: Students Should Participate in Sports According to Birth Gender – The Reg
The March for Life: Feeling Like Part of Something Big – Gretchen R. Crowe, O.S.V.
How Is Your T.L.M. Doing? – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
How to Respond When Someone Says That the Gospels Are Just Myths – Fr. Dwt. Longenecker
Three Simple Rules For Happiness – Fulton Sheen, The Catholic Gentleman
People or Property? I.V.F. and Surrogacy Have Opened a Pandora’s Box of Law – Peter J. Smith
After Making a Commitment to Give God 1% of My Life, My Spiritual Life Flourished – G. Jansen
Business: The Idea of Big Business Being Wrong – Thomas Storck, The Distributist Review
Set Goals Worth Living For in 2016! – John C. Connell, Catholic Stand
The Sham Science on Gay Parenting – Matthew Hennessey, Crisis Magazine
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
For the SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (January 10, 2016) click here.
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SATURDAY EDITION

9 January AD 2016

The Evidence Is Coming In: The C.D.F. Was Right on Gay Parenting

by William Oddie, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

Irish Viking Navigates Rocky Seas of the N.F.L. – Trent Beattie, The National Catholic Register
Does God Hide Himself? Atheism’s ‘Lack of Vision’ – John Clark, Seton Magazine
Wise Words on The Wise Men – Etheldreda’s Place
Motherhood Changes Radical Feminist’s (Brazil Femen) Stance on Abortion – The N.C. Register
The Celebrity Surgeon Who Used Love, Money & the Pope to Scam an NBC Producer – Ciralsky
Film, Document from Phoenix Challenges Men To Go ‘Into the Breach’ – James Graves, O.S.V.
“Rural Women: The Feminine Genius in the Countryside” – Bob Gronski, Catholic Rural Life
Books Blog: The Russians Who Found Faith in a Materialist World – Francis Phillips, The C.H.
What Is the Global Economy? David W. Cooney, The Distributist Review
Norway Begins Adoption Process for 5 Children Seized From Christian Parents – Samuel Smith
Neo-Anabaptists and the Benedict Option – Jake Meador, Mere Orthodoxy
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
For the SUNDAY MORNING EDITION (January 10, 2016) click here.
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For the Pro-Life Edition (January 24, 2016) click here.
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FRIDAY EDITION

8 January AD 2016

The Wanderer: Synod’s Final Report Is “Deceptive in a Very Serious Way. . . Something Here Is Not Right”; Fisking by Fr. Z

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Satan’s Twin Terror: Mary and The Eucharist – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
What a Pastoral Church Looks Like – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Cardinal Pushes for Canonisation of 100 Indians Martyred by Hindu Extremists – Sim. Caldwell
Advocacy for Abandoned Spouses Fulfills Synod’s Call – Stephen Beale, The N.C. Register
Mary and John and the Meaning of Mother – David Rummelhoff, Epic Pew
Vespers to be Celebrated in Henry VIII’s Chapel for the First Time in 450 Years – M. Teahan
T.L.M.: Evangelize or Else Close and Die; A Fisking by Fr. Z – Fr. Z’s Blog
After France’s Year of Terror, Is This Just the Beginning? – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, C.H.
Has Christianity Become a Coward’s Religion? – Bruce Frohnen, Crisis Magazine
Keeping Resolutions by Struggling All Year Round – Claire Navarro, Ignitum Today
The Baptism of the Lord!; An Analysis of This Sunday’s Readings – John Bergsma Ph.D., T.S.P.
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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THURSDAY EXTRA

7 January AD 2016 1 Comment

The Pope’s Agonizing Dilemma: Reforming the Curia, The Communion Question, Creation of New “Super-Dicastery”, a New Congregation, Addressing Powerful Secretariat of State, Naming New Cardinals, and More. . .

by Fr. Mark Drew

of The Catholic Herald

Denying Life-Sustaining Treatment to a Patient Who Wanted to Live – Philip Hawley Jr.
First Steps Toward Protecting Parental Authority – Michael Quinlan, Crisis Magazine
Catholic Devotions: A Spiritual Vocabulary – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
What Does 2016 Hold for U.S. Women Religious? – Ann Carey, The Catholic World Report
Little Sisters to Supreme Ct.: We Can’t Choose Bt. Our Care for the Poor & Our Faith – N.C.Rg
Bishop Thomas Olmsted Urges Men to ‘Step Up’ & End Crisis of Masculinity – Simon Caldwell
Catholics & November 8th: Suggestions to Ponder Before Election Day – George Weigel
5 Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions – Liesl Bee, Ignitum Today
Protesting 43 Years of Legalized Abortion – Patti Maguire Armstrong, The N.C. Register
Sad Ending to a Sad Life: Defrocked Priest Causes Fatal Crash – Kathy Schiffer, Ssns of Grace
National Catholic Reporter Must be Banned by U.S. Bishops – Michael Hichborn, Lepanto Inst.
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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

7 January AD 2016 1 Comment

True to His Faith: Kauai Man Ready to Enter Priesthood

by Alden Alayvilla

The Garden Island

Discernment Through Experience – Peter Lyons, Catholic Stand
Marist Poll: Most Americans Call Islamic State Atrocities Genocide – The Natl Cthlc Register
Are Married Catholic Priests the Thin Edge of the Wedge? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Aleteia
Quæritur: Can a Bishop Forbid Open Carry of Guns in States Where It Is Legal? – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Happens When You Google Christmas Tree Toppers – Doug Johnson, Epic Pew
An Assessment of the New U.S. Bishops Document Faithful Citizenship – Stephen M. Krason
Catholicism at Year Zero – Ross Douthat, Evaluations
Abp. Josef de Kesel in Scandal Less Than a Month After Assuming Office – John Burger, Aleteia
Changing the Culture of Marriage & the Synod on the Family – Hannah Salamida, The Dsptch
Faith and Femininity in Disney’s Tangled – Luke Arredondo, Ignitum Today
Charlie Hebdo’s Anti-God Cover Is Unfair, Says Vatican Newspaper – Agence France-Presse
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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WEDNESDAY EDITION

6 January AD 2016

Protestantization, Flops, and the Management of Expectations

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

U.K. Bishops Should Embrace Unpopularity & Speak Out Against Secular Consensus – E. Condon
King Herod Wins and Wins . . . Until He Loses – Jason Jones & John Zmirak, The Stream
Detachment – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
People Aren’t Born Transgender, But Playing Dress-Up Can Spark Psychological Probs. – Heyer
8 More Epic New Years Resolutions – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
Why Are We Driven to Distraction? (Or, How Do Saints Keep Their Cool?) – Jeff Mirus Ph.D.
Anything Worth Doing: Should We Pursue Distributism in the U.S.? – Jack Quirk, The Dist. Rev.
New Bishop for El Salvador – Carlos X, Super Martyrio
Lessons from the Reform Papacy of St. Pius V – Christian Browne, Crisis Magazine
Book Review: The Book of Gomorrah by St. Peter Damian – Elliot Bougis, One Peter 5
The Propaganda Against Franco’s Spain – Bruce Walker
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
For the THURSDAY EDITION (January 7, 2016) click here.
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TUESDAY EXTRA

5 January AD 2016 1 Comment

Epiphany Brings Thoughts of Christian Persecution in the East

by Fr. George W. Rutler

of Crisis Magazine

Details on Padre Pio’s Relics Coming to Vatican; View Rare Video of Padre Pio – D. Montagna
Marching Forward: Pro-Life Movement Looks to Build on 2015 Victories – Brian Fraga
Should We Stop Pursuing Excellence to Avoid Moral Danger? – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D.
Vigil of Epiphany: Special Blessing of Water – Fr. Z’s Blog
6 Ways to Savor the Christmas Season – Brooke Gregory, Epic Pew
Solzhenitsyn and Distributism – Joseph Pearce, The Distributist Review
Resolutions and Virtues Part 1: Cardinal Virtues – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
“Not a Philosophical Speculation” – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., The Catholic Thing
Islamic Activists Learn from the Same-Sex “Marriage” Campaign – William Kilpatrick, Crisis
Book Review: Debunking Anti-Catholicism – John T. Goerke, The National Catholic Register
The Appointment of Belgian Archbishop Jozef De Kesel: A Mistake? – Erwin Wolff, Chrch Mltnt
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
Sunday Pro-Life Edition – Big Pulpit (January 17, 2016)
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Do Muslims & Christians Worship the Same God? – Francis J. Beckwith Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
Europe, Evangelization & Civilizational Suicide – Diogo Miguel Machado, The Cthlc Wrld Rprt
Europe, Multiculturalism, and Nihilism – Luca Volontè, Public Discourse
‘Moderate Islam’ Isn’t Working – Cheryl Benard, The National Interest
It Is Time for Muslims to Begin a Deep Self-Examination – Yasmine Bahrani, The Wshngtn Pst
Catholicism, Terrorism, and Responsibility – William Kilpatrick, The Catholic World Report
Europe No Longer Knows Its Roots, Says Vatican’s Top Ecumenical Officer – Arwin Schwibach
Asking the Right Question About Islam’s God – Todd Aglialoro, Catholic Answers
Will the Church Get Hit by the Backlash Against Islam? – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Disagreement, Charity & Islam: Accusations of Bigotry Aren’t Helping – Lael Weinberger, F.T.
The Amazing Survival of the Baltic Muslims – Tharik Hussain, B.B.C. News Magazine
Learning More About Islam & Christendom – Big Pulpit (January 15, 2016)
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For the Tributes to Mother Angelica (March 28, 2016) click here.
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by Donald R. McClarey, J.D.,

of The American Catholic

by Brian Fraga

of O.S.V. Newsweekly

by Carrie Severino

of Benched Memos

by Robert P. George, D.Phil.,

of First Things

by Brian Caulfield

of Fathers For Good

by William Oddie, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

by Fr. Mark Drew

of The Catholic Herald

by Alden Alayvilla

The Garden Island

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

by Fr. George W. Rutler

of Crisis Magazine

by Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.,

of Big Government