Big Pulpit

An Ironic Sandwich

by Gabriel Garnica

of Catholic Stand

Terror Attack Survivor: “There Is No Peace Without Forgiveness” – Miriam Diez Bosch, Alt
First Anglican Ordinariate Bishop: Wonderment of Being in God’s Church – Peter J. Smith
Book Review: Our Lady, Undoer of Knots: A Living Novena – Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur, C.L.
Open the Door to Forgiveness – Celia Wolf-Devine, O.S.V. Newsweekly
A Catholic Praise Tradition? – Joel Morehouse, New Liturgical Movement
Give Me That Old-Time Evangelization – Lee J. Strang, Crisis Magazine
The Primacy of Residential Life Over Commercial Life – Phillip Campbell, The Dstrbtst Rvw
The Sack of Rome: A Merciful Chastisement – Roberto de Mattei, Corrispondenza Romana
Purgatory and Hell: Forgotten Destinations: Part I – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., One Peter 5
Wishing for Beauty and Sin – Andrew, Imperceptible Intrusions of Grace
Jumping Into the Sea – Travis C. Headley, Forty Something Faith
The Piecemeal War With Islam – Big Pulpit (December 3, 2015)
What To Do About Islam? – Big Pulpit (December 17, 2015)
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Have the Courage to Say, “Jazz Is Not a Girl”

by Austin Ruse

of Crisis Magazine

Ted Cruz Pledges to Ignore Unconstitutional Obergefell Decision – Crisis Magazine
In California, 27 Iraqi Christian Refugees Refused Asylum – Jim Graves, The Cthlc World Rprt
Pope Francis Didn’t Have a Well Thought-Out Response on Aids & Condoms – E. Reimer-Barry
A Proposal for the Year of Mercy: Ban Communion in the Hand – Fr. Z’s Blog
Team Studying Possible Eucharistic Miracle – O.S.V. Staff, O.S.V. Newsweekly
National catholic Reporter: Church Is Evil for Having Different Roles for Women – Fr. Z’s Blog
Weird Catholic Calendar – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Book Review: How to Live After a Loved One Dies – Sister Janet Fearns, Catholic Herald
The Surest Path to Joy Is Living the Law of the Gift – Amy Atkinson, Ignitum Today
#FultonFridays: A Plea for Intolerance – Fulton J. Sheen, The Catholic Gentleman
The Piecemeal War With Islam – Big Pulpit (December 3, 2015)
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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Catholic Survival Kit Must Haves

by Brooke Gregory

of Epic Pew

Why Few Syrian Christian Refugees Come to America – Joan Frawley Desmond, The Register
San Bernardino Bishop Offers Prayers in Wake of Mass Shooting – The Natl Cthlc Register
Crd. Burke: Communion for Remarried Is a Fundamental Break w/Church Teaching – C.H.
Of Pharisees, Ferverinos, and Fasts – Edward N. Peters J.C.D. J.D., In the Light of the Law
No Need to Revise the Good Friday Prayer for the Jews, Says Leading Traditionalist – C.H.
Just War and Abortion Mill Shootings – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Angels of Advent: Announcing the Forerunner – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Aleteia
A Masculine View from the Pew – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
Energized Dioceses Put Year of Mercy in Motion – Peter Jesserer Smith, The N.C. Register
Boston Archdiocese Spending $100K+ to Survey Apostates – Boston Catholic Insider
Book Preview: Taking Rites Seriously – Francis J. Beckwith Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
The Piecemeal War With Islam – Big Pulpit (December 3, 2015)
What To Do About Islam? – Big Pulpit (December 17, 2015)
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13 Truth Bombs from Ratzinger and Pera’s “Without Roots”

by John Paul Manfredi

of Epic Pew

Armchair Experts: A Gigabyte Wide and a Kilobyte Deep – Nic Davidson, Ignitum Today
Neoconservative Catholicism in America – Patrick Garry, First Things
Advent: A Time to Give Up Our Disordered Attachments to Prepare for Christmas – McTeigue
How 15 Minutes of Prayer Can Change Your Life – Karee Santos, Aleteia
Dom Mark Kirby on the Link Between Sacrilege & Bad Liturgical Customs – Pt. Kwasniewski
Eucharistic Living in Family Life – Bob Dirgo, The National Catholic Register
How Should I Spiritually Feed My Mind? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
How To Fix a Focus Problem – Christina Weber, Catholic Stand
Children’s Books that Inspire Holiness – Patricia A. Crawford & Kerry A. Crawford, The Reg
25 Ways to Show Your Husband You Love Him – Sam Guzman, The Catholic Gentleman
Paul Ryan: Faithful Catholic or Ayn Rand Disciple? – Carl E. Olson, The Dispatch
The Piecemeal War With Islam – Big Pulpit (December 3, 2015)
What To Do About Islam? – Big Pulpit (December 17, 2015)
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Possible I.S.I.S. Attack on Pope Francis Thwarted

by Steve Skojec

of One Peter 5

Medina, The First Muslim Refugee Resettlement Program – William Kilpatrick, Crisis
Why I.S.I.S. Might Win, Even If It Loses – S. Adam Seagrave, Public Discourse
Bombing Alone Will Not Stop I.S.I.S. – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Catholic Herald Magazine
I.S.I.S. Is Obliterating Christian Communities, Why Aren’t We Paying Attention? – Philip Jenkins
The West’s Choice: Root Out Muslim Extremism, or Face Worldwide Jihadism – Phil Lawler
Our Misguided Obsession with Islam’s Perspicuity – Casey Chalk, Ignitum Today
Church in Syria Faces ‘Suicidal Choice’, Says Archbishop – Staff Reporter, Catholic Herald
Assyrian Army Commander: ‘We Are Losing Christianity’ to Islamic State – Edwin Mora
Saudi Oil: It’s Not About North Dakota, It’s About I.S.I.S. – James R. Rogers, First Things
Is Islam a Heresy or World Religion? Legos and Muhammad – Taylor Marshall Ph.D.
The True Threat Within Islam – Jude P. Dougherty, The Catholic Thing
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Big Pulpit (December 8, 2015)
What To Do About Islam? – Big Pulpit (December 17, 2015)
Europe & Islam – Big Pulpit (January 5, 2016)
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Pope Francis Airplane Presser, Wherein Fr. Z Rants

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Fr. Antonio Spadaro’s Journal Entry at Odds With Synod’s Final Report – Edward Pentin
Fr. Geo. Woodall Rejects Fr. Ant. Spadaro’s Innovative Interpretation of the Synod – E. Pentin
My Plan for Advent: Pray, Prepare, Be Present, and Prune – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
To the Martyrs by Cardinal Wuerl (Emmaus Road Publishing) – Stuart Dunn, Stuart’s Study
Synod 2015 Revisited, Why No English Translation & What are the Main Points – George Weigel
Book Review: Word By Word by Sarah A. Reinhard et al – Shane Kapler, Epic Pew
Univ. of Notre Dame Curriculum Cmt. Insists Theology Critical to Catholic Identity – J. Petrisek
Expanding the Flock With Millennial Outreach – Dustin Siggins, The National Cthlc Register
Bust These Six Time Management Myths – Christina Weber, Catholic Stand
Atlanta Falcons’ Q.B. ‘Catholic for a Reason’ – Trent Beattie, The National Catholic Register
On a New Generation of Campus Disorders – Stephen M. Krason, Crisis Magazine
The Piecemeal War With Islam – Big Pulpit (December 3, 2015)
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Book Review: Anti-Catholic Myths Have Consequences

by Jerry Salyer

of The Dispatch at The Catholic World Report

The Lonely Road of the Church’s “New Minority” – Misty, Catholic Lane
Fr. Bill Carmody: Planned Parenthood Shooting Antithesis of Pro-Lifers – Catholic Herald
Christmas Gift Ideas from N.L.M. Authors – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., New Liturgical Mvmnt
Judges and Their Occupational Hazards – Hadley Arkes Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Extraordinary Life of First Black Priest in the U.S. Turned Into a Graphic Novel – Joyce Duriga
Why Do Good Things Happen to Bad People? – Etheldreda’s Place
Share and Share Alike – Jack Quirck, The Distributist Review
‘Put On Christ’ Adds Modesty to Daily Living, With Aid of Saints – Celeste Behe, The Register
Saint Peter Damian, ‘Gomorrah’, and Today’s Moral Crisis – The Catholic World Report
Infant Burials: What Can You Do to Help the Lesser of These? – Tammy Ruiz Ziegler, C.S.
Recent Typeface Design and Calligraphy from Daniel Mitsui – Peter Kwasniewski Ph.D., N.L.M.
The Piecemeal War With Islam – Big Pulpit (December 3, 2015)
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Top 10 Manly Christmas Gifts for Men (2015 Edition)

by Taylor Marshall Ph.D.

Full Text of Pope Francis’s In-Flight Interview from Africa to Rome – The Dispatch
Pro-Life Groups Condemn Planned Parenthood Shooting & Pray for Victims – The N.C. Register
Supreme Court to Rule on the Biggest Abortion Case of the Decade – Jonathan Abbamonte
Eucharistic Miracle? Salt Lake City Diocese Investigates ‘Bleeding’ Host – The N.C. Register
The Truth About the 14th Ordinary Assembly of the Synod of Bishops? – Cardinal Ray. Burke
Crybullies Aren’t Just for College: Corporations & LGBTQ Political Correctness – D.B. Holiday
Neo-Pacifism and the Catholic Church – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Politics of American Narcissism – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
The Grief of Being Unloved – Mark Davis Pickup, Catholic Lane
Intemperate Lives, Disordered Wills, and Darkened Intellects – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D.
The Piecemeal War With Islam – Big Pulpit (December 3, 2015)
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Big Pulpit (December 8, 2015)
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Pushback to Pope Francis’s Comment on Intercommunion by Cardinal Sarah and Bishop Athanasius Schneider

by Diane Montagna

of Aleteia

10 Highlights from Pope Francis’ Inflight Press Conference from Africa – Edward Pentin
Shining a ‘Spotlight’ on Hollywood Duplicity and Bias – Anne Hendershott, Crisis Magazine
Honoring a Radical Pro-Lifer in Colorado Springs – Glenn Stanton, The N.C. Register
Why Pro-Lifers Oppose Violence Against Abortion Clinics – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
Vatican Prosecutions of Journalists Generate Criticism, Questions – Edward Pentin, The Reg
Discipline Versus Doctrine – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
Understanding Why the ‘Vatileaks II’ Trial Isn’t Just About Press Freedom – Phil Lawler, C.C.
The Transgender “Craze”: What Is the Compassionate Response? – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia
Catholic Priests: A Special Blessing – James Hooper, Catholic Stand
Year of Mercy: “He Has Mercy on Those Who Fear Him” (Lk 1.30) – Fr. Basil Cole O.P.
Preparing for His Second Coming – Mary Proffit Kimmel, Ignitum Today
Give Prolife this Giving Tuesday – Tricia A., Good Counsel
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Stephen Colbert Mocks Syrian Christian Refugees

by Jason Scott Jones & John Zmirak Ph.D.

Blasphemy From the Patheos Catholic Channel Manager – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Three Things You Can Do – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
U.S. Bishops: ‘Abortion and Marriage are Key Election Issues’ – Catholic Herald Magazine
Is Rubio Risking McCain’s Fate by Calling on U.S. to Defend Turkey? – J. S. Jones & Jn. Zmirak
God Banished from Downton Abbey, Says Show’s Historical Advisor – Patrick Foster
A Refreshing Look at the Proper Role & Enormous Power of Women in the Church – Phil Lawler
Using Modern Science to Treat Homosexuality – Mark S. Latkovic, Crisis Magazine
America’s Incoherent Attitude Towards Suicide – Cullen Herout, Catholic Stand
Cultural Marxism is at the Heart of Our Moral Disintegration – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Mary’s Yes, and Yours – Lianna Mueller, Ignitum Today
The Assault on Parental Moral Authority – Caleb Henry, Crisis Magazine
The Piecemeal War With Islam – Big Pulpit (December 3, 2015)
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Mission Abandoned: Did We Betray Pope Saint John XXIII’s Vision for Vatican II?

by George Weigel

of Catholic Herald Magazine

Keep Christ in Advent – Anne Marie Miller, Ignitum Today
U.S. Bishops Defend Outreach to Syrian Refugees Amid Security Concerns – Joan F. Desmond
Homilies and Gregorian Chant for Advent – Sandro Magister, Chiesa
New Anglican Ordinariate Missal Makes Advent History – Peter Jesserer Smith, The Register
What Exactly Are Virtues? – Fr. John Bartunek L.C., Catholic Spiritual Direction
The Wrong Way to Celebrate Advent – Pastor Iuventus, Catholic Herald Magazine
Bishop Schneider: Real Compassion Doesn’t Mean Concealing the Moral Truth – Edward Pentin
Blue Vestments: Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Surviving The Holidays With Grit And Grace – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
St. Michael and Spiritualism: a Hidden History? – Kevin Symonds, Catholic Stand
German Bishops Slander Cardinal Sarah and African Catholics – Leroy Huizenga, First Things
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Five Relics Whose Stories Have Gripped the World

by Fr. Matthew Pittam

of Catholic Herald Magazine

5 Years a Farmer: Lessons in Community & Hardship – Kevin Ford, The Distributist Review
Dangerous Compassion in the Syrian Refugee Debate? – William Kilpatrick, The N. C. Register
Feasting on Advent – Emma King, Ignitum Today
How Christians Respond to Persecution Around the World – Ann Carey, O. S. V. Newsweekly
Adversity and Our Faith – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Saint Brice, Saint Martin’s Bad Disciple – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
If Only You Knew. . .St. Teresa & the Waters of Prayer (Part 2 of 2) – Carmelite Sisters
The Luminous Mysteries of the Holy Rosary – Paul Senz, Catholic Stand
Why We’d All Be Catholic If We Really Thought About It – Thomas M. Doran, The Dispatch
The Oldest Hymn to Mary – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
The ‘Strong Money’ of Good King Saint Louis – John Horvat II, Crisis Magazine
The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary – Big Pulpit (December 8, 2015)
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