Big Pulpit

Catholic Books of the Year

by Francis Philips

of The Catholic Herald

January Is Right Around the Corner & So are These Important Feast Dates – Dennis Emmons
Keep Your Eyes on These Fantastic Four – Theresa Williams, Epic Pew
Home, With Propaganda, For the Holidays – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Labor: We Work the Whole Day Through – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand
Water from the Rock – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
11 Things I Have Learned In The Comment Section of Epic Pew – Doug Johnson, Epi Pew
Generosity – Mark Shea, The National Catholic Register
The Creed as Currently Understood – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Belmont Abbey Col. on Title IX: Legitimizing Gender I.D. ‘Spiritually Harmful’ – A. Cassandra
Purgatory and Hell: Forgotten Destinations, Part IV – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., One Peter 5
The Battle of Prayer: Why We Shouldn’t Lose Heart If We Fail – Philip Kosloski
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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Guess What I Found In My Parish Library

by Mel West

of Epic Pew

The Enemy of Radical Feminism Is Not Men – Cecily Lowe, Catholic Stand
Priests and Every Day Heroism – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Finding a Presidential Candidate a Catholic can Vote For – Gretchen R. Crowe, O.S.V.
The Holy Right: Explaining the Mystery of Relics – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Students Demand Catholic Univ. Denounce St. Junípero Serra as Mass Murderer – N. Rubbelke
Couples & Singles: Oh How We Envy Each Other – Ryan and Mary-Rose Verret, The Register
The Lost Meaning of Justice – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
The Separation of Charity and State – Kevin Schmiesing, Crisis Magazine
Abortion, Murder, and the Law – Christopher Kaczor, The Catholic Thing
The Year of Mercy and the Gospel of Life – Stephanie H. To, Catholic Stand
Making Sense of the Progressive Mind – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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For the FRIDAY EDITION (January 8, 2016) click here.
For the SUNDAY MORNING EDITION (January 10, 2016) click here.
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For the MONDAY EDITION (January 11, 2016) click here.
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Dr. Seuss & How the Secular Humanist Stole Christmas

by Sean Fitzpatrick

of Crisis Magazine

Living Out The Year of Mercy At Home – Annie Deddens, Catholic Stand
Christmas and Western Civilization – Carson Holloway, Public Discourse
Catholic Thoughts on A Christmas Carol – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Rorate Cæli 10-Year Anniversary: Your Thoughts – Adfero, Rorate Cæli
Star Wars: Images, Memes, Icons – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
The Catholic View of Mary – Etheldreda’s Place
Hear the Bells – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Christmas Wars: Who Is ‘Naughty or Nice’ in 2015? – Joseph Pronechen, The N.C. Register
Not-So-Lying Nativity Scene – Foxfier, The American Catholic
Advice from Santa’s Workshop and Jesus’s Manger – Patti Maguire Armstrong, The Register
Whisper of the Thin Places: Places on Earth That are a Bit Closer to God – J.D., Traditium
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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Dec. 25 Marks the Beginning, Not the End, of the Christmas Season

by Marge Fenelon

of The National Catholic Register

Why Christmas Matters – Felix Whelan, Catholic Stand
7 Simple Ways to Share Christ This Christmas – Debbie, Saints 365
Thanks to My Cancer, This May Be One of Our Best Christmases Ever – Rebecca Hamilton
Christmas Trials, Mercy & Padre Pio – Kathleen Beckman, Catholic Exchange
God Is With Us, So Do Not Be Afraid – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Natl Cthlc Register
The Holy Family: The Reason for Christmas – Steve Pokorny, Catholic Lane
An Illuminated Christmas – Meghan Ferrara, Regina Magazine
Not Like Any Other Baby – Etheldreda’s Place
Homilies of the Christmas Season by St. Leo the Great & Pope Benedict XVI – Sandro Magister
Christians Distinguished by Christmas; Christmas Distinguished by Mercy – Jeff Mirus Ph.D.

The 2016 Agenda for Pope Francis

by Austen Ivereigh

of O.S.V. Newsweekly

Pope Francis Outlines ‘Needed Virtues’ to Roman Curia – Carol Glatz, The Catholic Herald
The Incarnation: “Something More” – Veronica Arntz, Truth and Charity Forum
Saint Giuseppe Moscati: Doctor of the Poor – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Greg Burke’s Appointment Signals Beginning of Communications Reform – Edward Pentin
To Love Is To Keep Moving Forward – Autumn Jones, Catholic Stand
Beauty & Holiness Work Together: Dignity & Virtue Are Always Attractive – Patti Armstrong
Reality Always Wins – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Building a Case for Veneration of ‘God’s Architect’: Antonin Gaudi – Elise Harris, The Register
How Can I Grow in Virtue? (Part II of II) – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Cthlc Spiritual Direction
Subsidiarity: Love of God and Neighbor Freely Given – Mark Shea, The Natl Cthlc Register
St. Francis De Sales Guide to Starting Your Day Right – Fr. Thomas Dailey O.S.F.S.
For the SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (January 3, 2016) click here.

Middle East Patriarchs Encourage Persecuted Christians to Find Hope at Christmas

via The Catholic Herald

22 Things That Happen When Your Big Catholic Family Is Together for Christmas – T. Federoff
Bleak Christmas Faces Catholics in Earthquake-Ravaged Nepal – The Catholic Herald
The Proper Way to Celebrate Holidays – Tom Jay, Crisis Magazine
The Story of the 1st Christmas Carol in North America & the Saint Who Wrote It – M. Archbold
7 Last Minute Catholic Stocking Stuffers – John Paul Manfredi, Epic Pew
Enter Light – Molly Milroy, Ignitum Today
Christmas and a World Upside-Down – George Weigel, The Catholic World Report
Christmas: The Hour of Faith in the Darkness of the World – Roberto de Mattei, Rorate Cæli
The Shepherds in The Field – Etheldreda’s Place
Of Medieval Carols and Joseph’s Magnificat – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
The Readings for Christmas (Vigil, Midn’t, Dawn, Day) – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Pg.

Ad Orientem: The Cardinal Virtues of Worship; Fr. Z Fisks!

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Cardinal Müller: Pope’s Words on Intercommunion Misunderstood – Edward Pentin, The Reg
Brick by Brick: Houseling Cloths Installed! – Fr. Z’s Blog
‘Yellow Day’ a Fairy Tale That Focuses on Miracles, Not Magic – Susie Lloyd, The Register
Receiving Christmas Cards with Prayer – Fr. Edward Looney, Ignitum Today
The Mystery of the Incarnation – Daniel Burke, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Homeschooling and Over-schooling – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
If Saints Had Snapchat – Chloe Mooradian, Epic Pew
“Little Drummer Boy” As You’ve Never Heard It Before – Kathy Schiffer
Star Wars: The Force Awakens, A Movie Review – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The Am Catholic
‘Come, O Come, Emmanuel’: Muted Christmas in the Holy Land – Michele Chabin, The Reg
Two Teenagers, A Child and Christmas, a Perfect Mix – Larry Peterson, It Makes Sense To Me

Altar Girls and Liturgy Dominated by Women: Bad Ideas; A Fisking by Fr. Z

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Unthinkable: Persecution of Mideast Christians Not Included Under Label of ;Genocide’ – O.S.V.
It Matters That Pope Francis Skipped Paris for Africa – Ashley Maguire, The Natl Cth Register
Changes Coming to Marriage Rite in the U.S. – Barry Hudock, O.S.V. Newsweekly
Does Catholic Faith Dictate a Position on Gun Control? – Brian Fraga, The Natl Cthlc Register
Star Wars The Force Awakens: The Spoiler-Free Epic Review – Ryan Mayer, Epic Pew
Economic Apologists? – Dawn Carpenter, Catholic Stand
Christ as the Greatest Black Swan: Explaining the Unexplainable – Donald R. McClarey J.D.
The Best Lie You Could Ever Tell – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Blessed Mother Teresa to Be Canonized After Pope Francis Approves Miracle – Edward Pentin
What was Mary Thinking the Week Before She Gave Birth to Jesus? – Tom Perna
Homosexual Extremist Gp. Tells Christian Univs. to Repent of Their Christianity – A.T. Walker
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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Girls Should Not Be “Altar Servers”

by Rachel Lu

of Crisis Magazine

Will Syrian-Christian Asylum Seekers Celebrate Christmas in a U.S. Prison? – Peter J. Smith
Pope to Curia: Reform to Continue With Determination, Clarity & Resolve – Edward Pentin
Messianic Prophecies: Zechariah 14: 1-5 – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Last Minute Gift Ideas – David Rummelhoff, Epic Pew
Handel’s Advent Messiah – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Bishop: ‘Separation of Biological & Social Gender Is Basic Error of Gender Theory’ – The Reg
Mideast Christians Deserve U.S. Refuge – Abraham Cooper & Yitzchok Adlerstein, W.S.J.
In Year of Mercy, Catholics in Middle East ‘Will Pray for Daesh’ – Oliver Maksan, Catholic Lane
Falling in Love Is a Terrible Reason to Marry – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Catholic Stand
2015 Catholics of the Year – O.S.V. Newsweekly
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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Catholic of the Year: Maestro Sir James MacMillan, the Holy Warrior With a Baton

by the Editors & Directors

of The Catholic Herald

The Legendary Msgr. Augustine Hoey Is About to Celebrate His 100th Birthday – Cat. Utley
Growing Opposition to Prayer in Public Life – John M. Grondelski, Crisis Magazine
Cardinal Sarah Warns of ‘Eclipse of God’ – Edward Pentin, The National Catholic Register
What “Social Justice” Really Means – Fr. James V. Schall S.J., Crisis Magazine
Remembering Two Great Bishops – George Weigel, The Dispatch
What Is the Actual U.S. Divorce Rate and Risk? – Glenn Stanton, Public Discourse
Dignitatis Humanae: Teaching for a Vanishing World – Hadley Arkes Ph.D., The Cthlc Thing
Why T.S. Eliot Loved St. John of the Cross – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, The Natl Cth Register
The F.S.S.P.: Growing a Traditional Catholic Apostolate in Mexico – Fr. Jonathan Romanowski
A Way Out of the Pornography Compulsion – Patrick Coffin, Catholic Answers
Understanding Secular Progressivism, It’s Theoretical & Institutional Side – James Kalb
What To Do About Islam? – Big Pulpit (December 17, 2015)
For the TUESDAY EDITION (December 29, 2015) click here.

To My Fellow Cultists

by Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky

of The Catholic Thing

About Pope Francis Granting Priests Authority Reserved to the Holy See – Jenna M. Cooper
Distributism Is Not an Agrarian Visionary Dream and Other Myths – Dorothy Day. Distr. Rev.
In Defense of Domesticity – Tyler Blanski, Crisis Magazine
The Seductive Siren Song of Genetic Enhancement – Rebecca Taylor, The Natl Cthlc Register
Human Rights as a Religion: The Failure of Europe – Mark Movsesian, First Things
Lowering Catholic Standards: Is a More Welcoming Church a Healthier One? – H.P. Bianchi
Is Real Knowledge Only Scientific Knowledge? – Karlo Broussard, Strange Notions
Does God Hear the Theological Silence About Racism in Abortion? – Guy McClung Ph.D. J.D.
Carl Anderson: Dignitatis Humanae Can Help Address Religious Freedom Crisis – Edward Pentin
Purgatory and Hell: Forgotten Destinations, Part III – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., One Peter 5
Crd. Müller: Year of Mercy an Invitation to Know, Follow Jesus Christ – Andrea Gagliarducci
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
For the SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (January 3, 2016) click here.
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Padre Pio’s Christmas Meditation

by Frank Rega

of The Shield of Faith

The First Marian Veneration: 4th Sunday of Advent – John Bergsma Ph.D., The Sacred Page
Music for Advent: A Playlist – R.J. Stove, The Dispatch
From Here to Eternity: The Year of Mercy – David Torkington
When Sports Displace Catholic Education – Douglas Kries, The Catholic Thing
A Deeper Vision: Catholicism and the Past Century – Robert Royal, The Cthlc World Report
Will There Be Chocolate in Heaven? – Kathy Schiffer, The National Catholic Register
The African Who Brought Chesterton to Sierra Leone – Rodolfo Casadei, Distributist Review
Remembering the English Martyrs’ ‘Extraordinary Devotion’ to the Mass – Edward Pentin
The Challenge: How C.S. Lewis’ Space Trilogy Came Into Being – Bradley J. Birzer
The ‘Great Secret’ of San Francisco’s A.I.D.S. Response – Adelaide Mena, The N.C. Register
“You Will Go To America” – Msgr. John T. Myler, Ex Cathedra
For the MONDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (December 14, 2015) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (January 1, 2016) click here.
For the SUNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (January 3, 2016) click here.