Big Pulpit

Today the Episcopalians, Tomorrow the Catholics!

by Donald R. McClarey J. D.

of The American Catholic

 

Pope Francis: The Need for New Keys of Interpretation – Andrea Gagliarducci, Mon Vat
Archbishop Cupich’s Seamless Bulletproof Vest for Pro-Choice Politicians – Jason S. Jones
Silence and the Eucharist – Kasia I. Ignitum Today
A ‘Progressive’ Swiss Abbot on Marriage and Homosexuality – Rorate Cæli
Pope Francis and Vatican II – Father C. John McCloskey S. T. D., The Catholic Thing
The Latest on the Kasper Proposal – Father Gerald E. Murray, The Catholic Thing
Gothic Vestments: The Real Thing – Fr. Timothy Finigan, The Hermeneutic of Cntnty
Why German Bishops Wrong on Abstinence for ‘Remarried’ Catholics – Sph. Kampowski
Monks and Beer: 13 Paintings by Eduard von Grützner – Saint Peter’s List
Are You In The Habit Of Comparing Yourself With Others? – Christina Weber, Cthlc Stand
Can Anger Be Getting the Best of Your Marriage? – Kate Veik, The Register
‘Blessed are the Pure of Heart’ – Peter Howard S. T. D., Catholic Spiritual Direction
Book Review-Home Brewed Evangelism – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
The Ethics of Fetal Tissue Donation – Denise Hunnell MD, Truth and Charity Forum
For the TUESDAY EDITION (August 25, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (August 25, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (August 26, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EXTRA (August 26, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (August 27, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EXTRA (August 27, 2015) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (August 29, 2015) click here.

The Devil Is Out of the Closet and Is a Progressive

by Patti Maguire Armstrong

of Catholic Stand

 

Planned Parenthood Took Baby Organs w/o Consent, Former Technician Says – The Reg
The 2015 Synod: The Real Issue at Stake – Fr. Regis Scanlon OFM Cap, Crisis Magazine
Where’s the Welcome Mat for Young Families? – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Stand
The Limits of Governmental Interference w/ Religious Freedom – Michael S. Paulsen PD
How Are Contemplation and Meditation Linked? – Daniel Burke, The Register
Materialistic Dogmas & Bad Conclusions: Professor Yuval Noah Harari  – FJ Beckwith PhD
What Are You Reading This Summer? Excellent Drivel – Sean Fitzpatrick, The Cvlzd Rdr
Five Ways to Escape from Apathy-ville – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™
Can Natl Pro-Life Health Ctrs Be the Cure for Planned Parenthood? – Peter Jesserer Smith
Embracing the Divorced & Remarried With a Mother’s Heart – Denise J. Hunnell MD, CS
Images That Prove Why Satan Is Terrified of Mary – Brooke Gregory, Epic Pew
St. John Vianney and the Necessary – Julie Machado, Ignitum Today
Closed-Door Discussions are Published & Synod Storm Gathers – Mary Jo Anderson
Note: We apologize for the late post and other delays.  We have been experiencing technical issues these last seven days and we will return to our normal pattern on Monday, August 17.  Please bear with us.  Thank you and God bless.

How America’s Original Sin Still Haunts Us in the 14th Amendment

by Brother Dominic Bouck, O. P.

of First Things

 

Is Your Parish Like a Convenience Store? – Fr. Robert McTeigue SJ
7 Holy Maccabees & St. Peter in Chains: Wherein There Is Cool Catholic Stuff – Fr. Z’s Blg
Mosques and Massacres – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
China’s Hideous Persecution of Christians Shouldn’t Be Unchecked – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
Defeating the Tempter by Trust in Divine Mercy – Kathleen Beckman, Cthlc Exchange
Quæritur: Priest’s Cassocks with Shoulder Capes – Father John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
The Irony of Feminism and the Reasonableness of Marriage – Peter Kwasniewski PhD
Quæritur: Gregorian Masses – Father John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Filling Up My Nearly Empty Gas Tank – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Lane
Pilgrimage in York, England: Martyr St. Margaret Clitherow, Wife & Mother – M. Durnan
Planets, Dr. Seuss & Snowflakes: Combined Proof That There Is a Creator – L. Peterson
For the MONDAY EDITION (August 17, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (August 18, 2015) click here.

Catholic Indifference to the Liturgy

by Peter Kwasniewski, Ph. D.

of the New Liturgical Movement

 

Poland Then, Britain Now – Joanna Bogle, The CWR Blog
Science Contra Hubris – Edward R. Dougherty, Public Discourse
Three Easy Steps to Show that Absolute Truth Exists – Joe Heschmeyer, Strng Ntns
Modern Myths About The Crusades: The Massacre of Jerusalem – Steve Weidenkopf
On Confession: The Way to Peace – Michael Lane, Catholic Lane
Top Nine Things I Get Out of Catholicism – Stephanie Pacheco, Truth & Charity Frm
Anton Bruckner and God – R. J. Stove, The Catholic World Report
How Technology in Schools Harms Our Kids – Jim Schroeder, Aleteia∝
Woman, Know Your Power – Barb Lishko, Catholic Lane
Empire and Its Discontents: The Rise of a Global Government – James Kalb
Are We an Evil Empire? – Father C. J. McCloskey, The Catholic Thing
Why Thomas More is the Patron Saint of Statesmen – Travis Curtright, Crisis Mgzn
Six Reasons Why Giving Away Your Money Makes You Prosperous – Fr. D. Longenecker
Martyrdom Then and Now – Randall Smith PhD, The Catholic Thing
For the MONDAY EDITION (August 17, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (August 18, 2015) click here.

12 Lame Pro-Choice Signs

by Doug Johnson

of Epic Pew

 

The Fear of Marriage – Mitchell Kalpakgian PhD, Truth and Charity Forum
Living in the Noise – Liesl, Ignitum Today
Tech(nical) Difficulties: Children Glued to Screens Is a Modern Phenomenon – Liz Beller
Billionaire Builds ‘The Cloisters on the Platte’ – Anthony Flott, The Register
‘Wherever There Is Animal Worship There Is Human Sacrifice’ – Nicholas Frankovich
Planned Parenthood’s Public Relations Problem – Steve Skojec, One Peter 5
Reductionism: The Stripping Bare of Sacred Mystery – Kevin J. Symonds, One Peter 5
A Drinking Song in Honor of Saint Germanus, by Hilaire Belloc – Gregory DiPippo
Can We Evangelize Muslims? – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
Real Men Love Babies – Tyler Blanski, The Catholic Gentleman
Can We Actually Know Anything About God? – Joe Heschmeyer, Strange Notions
Can a Christian be a Social Liberal? – Amir Azarvan, Crisis Magazine
Can a Catholic be a Collectivist? – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Catholic Social Work and the Right to Religious Freedom – Frances Robinson, Frst Thngs

Kneeling Ban: Good Liturgy or Loss of Religious Freedom?

by Father Regis Scanlon, O. F. M. Capuchin

of Crisis Magazine

 

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Is Planned Parenthood Altering Abortion Procedures to Obtain Intact Body Parts?

by Matt Hadro of The Reg

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Seven Things I Love About Natural Family Planning (N. F. P.)

by Jessica McAfee

of Epic Pew

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Organic Changes and Violent Revolutions

by Mit. Kalpakgian, PhD

of Truth & Charity Forum

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Introducing Bernard Lonergan’s Philosophical Proof for God

by Father Robert Spitzer

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Why Does God Allow People to Commit Evil Acts?

by Father Mike Schmitz

of Aleteia∝

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Deny Yourself: A Practical Guide to Fasting

by Bob Waruszewski

of The Catholic Gentleman

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Has Rome Tipped Its Hand on Medjugorje? – Kevin Symonds, Catholic Stand
The Struggle To Bring Beauty Back To Catholic Churches – Jim Bryant, Regina Magazine
Life as a Catholic Dad – Bob Waruszewski, Ignitum Today
Yes, You Can Raise Faithful Kids! – Dr. Gregory Popcak, The National Catholic Register
Why the Effort to Make Gay ‘Marriage’ Sacramental Won’t Work – Kevin J. Jones, C. N. A.
Meet the ‘Church’s Media Saint’ – Joseph Pronechen, The National Catholic Register
Should Catholics Attend a Wedding When a Baptized Catholic Marries Outside the Church?
Is Sex Meaningless? The Reply of Catholic Teaching – Patrick Lee, The Cthlc World Rprt

A Model Letter on the Restoration of All-Male Altar Service

by Peter Kwasniewski, PhD

of New Liturgical Movement

 

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On Beauty and Planned Parenthood

by Luke Arredondo

of Ignitum Today

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Does Iconoclasm Further the New Evangelization?

by Michael Tamara

of Crisis Magazine

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Pope Francis and the Gadgets of Sin: The Technological Paradigm and Its Consequences

by Tom Hoopes

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10 More Things You Might Be Doing Wrong at Mass

by David Rummelhoff

of Epic Pew

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Combatting Your Personal Stress

by John C. Connell

of Catholic Stand

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How Can We See Christ in Criminals?

by Rachel Lu

of The Register

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Why I Love Consecrated Religious – Father Edward Looney, Catholic Exchange
The Co-Habitation Trap – George Sim Johnston, The Catholic Thing
National Exorcism: Following Mexico, Should Ireland & U. K. Be Next? – Dcn. Nick Donnelly
Synod 2015: The Key Question Is Does Jesus Allow Divorce Or Not? – Sandro Magister
A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small – Ashley McGuire, The Register
The One and Only Culture War:  A Reply to David Brooks – J. D. Flynn, First Things
Life Begins @ Conception – Tyler Blanski, Crisis Magazine
State Law Mandates Vaccines for School Children, No Belief Exemptions – Cel. McGovern
For the TUESDAY EXTRA (August 25, 2015) click here.

A Visiting Catholic Is Struck by the Beauty of the Mass, Asks If This Is a Catholic Church

by Father Charles Byrd

of the New Liturgical Movement

 

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The Family That Prays Together Stays Together

by Kathy Schiffer

of The Register

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Synod of Bishops: Which Position Will Pope Francis Take?

by Andrea Gagliarducci

of Monday Vatican

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I’m Single and I Use Natural Family Planning

by Morgan McFarlin

of Ignitum Today

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Laudate Si’ and Birth Control

by Julie Machado

of Catholic Stand

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Pro-Life: A Spoken Word Invitation to Cecile Richards

by T. J. Burdick

 

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Saint Mary Magdalene: Apostle to the Apostles

by Laura Hensley

of Epic Pew

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Replies to Planned Parenthood Arguments – Sam Entile, The Catholic Voyager
Extremists Execute the Unborn, Christians Seek Truth and Justice – Carl E. Olson
How Can We Change Modern Media? – Strahlen Smith, Catholic Stand
Selling Our Souls to Trade In Ova, Sperm & Fetal Parts – Fr. James V. Schall SJ, Aleteia∝
Of Planned Parenthood, Politics, and the Catholic Glass Ceiling – Rick Becker, The Reg
Napa Institute Brings Together Catholic Leaders in Business, Academia & the Arts – CWR
A New Generation Rallies Nationwide to Protest Planned Parenthood – Sue Ellen Browder
Jeb Bush, as Director of Philanthropy, Gave Millions to Planned Parenthood – Ben Johnson
For the MONDAY EDITION (August 17, 2015) click here.

A Vatican Conference With a Pronounced Anti-Catholic Political Tilt

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

 

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Pope Francis Is Pushing the Theological Envelope in the 2015 Synod

by Andrea Gagliarducci

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The Wonder of Ordination: Receiving the Sacrament of Holy Orders

by Pastor Iuventus

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The Fruits of Being a Faithful Parent

by Rich Lamm

of Epic Pew

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Keeping Faith While Grieving

by Karen Reep

of Catholic Stand

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Syrian Christians and the English Jew – Charles Krauthammer, The Washington Post
Fr. Michael Quealy in Vietnam – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Are You Happy? – Steven Jonathan Rummelsburg, Ignitum Today
Cardinal William Wakefield Baum Recalled as ‘Joy-Filled Priest’ – Joseph Pronechen
An Seventh Day Adventist Now Millenial Traditionalist Convert – Beverly Stevens, Regina
Iconospasm: Fr. Robbins Wreckovation in New York City – Dr. Leroy Huizenga, The CWR
Love Is Our Mission: ‘Choosing Life’ – Kevin Aldrich, Catholic Stand
Twelve Causes of Gender Confusion – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Four Reasons to Keep the Heat up in Your Business – Christine Weber, Catholic Stand
Why Is Religious Freedom At Risk? – Ryan T. Anderson, First Things

Top 10 Apps for Catholics

by Chloe Mooradian

of Epic Pew

 

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Pope Francis and the Poor Secular Media Coverage

by the Editorial Board

of OSV Newsweekly

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What Do Fetal Parts and Relics Have in Common?

by Anabelle Hazard

of Catholic Stand

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Understanding ‘Social Justice’

by Judith Costello

of Catholic Stand

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But Why Are These Videos So Damaging to Planned Parenthood?

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

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So-Called Gay-Rights Advocate Wants to Eliminate Christianity – by Kevin J. Jones
Here Is How We Can Defund Planned Parenthood – Rebecca Hamilton, The Register
Taking a Stand After the Supreme Court Debacle on ‘Gay Marriage’ – S. J. Rummelsburg
Fetal Heartbeat and the Judicial Imagination – Hadley Arkes PhD, The Catholic Thing
What Can We Do To Combat Satan’s Influence? – Philip Kosloski, The Register
Paper or Plasma? How Are You Reading This Summer? – Sean Fitzpatrick, Civilized Reader
Ten ‘Isms’ That Are Destroying the Church – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, S on my H
Five Things Christians Shouldn’t Say to Atheists – Sr. Theresa Aletheia Noble, P by T
America the Murderous: A Solemn Prophetic Warning – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SomH
The Homosexual Revolution in America – Brad Miner, The Catholic Thing
For the TUESDAY EDITION (August 18, 2015) click here.

The Rise and Fall of the Catholic Blogosphere

by Damian Thompson

of Catholic Herald Magazine

 

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The Trail of Fetal Body Parts in Scientific Papers

by Stacy Trasancos, PhD

of Catholic Stand

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Pope Francis Is Humble, But Jesus Never Meant the Pope To Be Just a Servant

by Fr. Dwight Longenecker

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The Feminist Case Against Womenpriests

by Bethanie Ryan

of Ignitum Today

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What Has Happened to Sacred Catholic Music?

by H. L. Duncan

of Catholic Stand

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A New Stripping of the Altars?

by Nicholas Senz

of Catholic Stand

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Crabs, Crosses, and Clovers-A Saintly Symbols Matching Quiz

by Tatiana Federoff

of Epic Pew

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Pope Benedict Has Spoken on the Synod & Communion for Divorcees – W. Oddie PhD
Planned Parenthood, Cecil the Lion, and the Wisdom of Serpents – Mary Jo Anderson
Is Sexual Preference Immutable? – Kevin Clark, Crisis Magazine
Same-Sex ‘Marriage’: The Winnowing of Catholic Men  – Matthew James Christoph, CS
The Glory of Our Humble Offerings (Sunday Readings) – Katie Sciba, The Cthlc Wife
Did Soon-To-Be Saint Junipero Serra Play Role in Decimation of California’s Indians? – OSV
National ‘Catholic’ Reporter Attacks Church’s Moral Teachings, Once Again – Fr. Z’s Blog
Courage Director Gives Advice to Help Catholic Col. Address Same-Sex Attraction – CED
For the TUESDAY EDITION (August 18, 2015) click here.

Vatican Spokesman, Fr. Federico Lombardi, Has the Inside Information on Pope Francis

by Sandro Magister

of Chiesa

 

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David Brody to G. O. P. Candidates: Die on the Sword for Marriage

by William B. May

of The Register

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SCOTUS and Rainbows: How Do We Respond?

by Judith Costello

of Catholic Stand

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Rocky Balboa, Gospel of Saint John, and the New Evangelization

by Matthew Higgins

of Ignitum Today

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Captain of the Gate; Poetry for Your Homeschooled Children

by Donald R. McClarey, JD

of The American Catholic

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Pope John Paul II on the Culture of Death at Planned Parenthood

by Ryan Mayer

of Epic Pew

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Dr. Peter Kreeft Responds to the Culture’s Objections to Heaven

by Dr. Peter Kreeft

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Home-Schooling Movement Surges 62% in a Single Decade – Peter Jesserer Smith
Civilizations Death Wish – Fr. George W. Rutler, Crisis Magazine
Shadow Council Pushes Contraception, Homosexual Unions – Andrea Gagliarducci
What the Sting Videos Will and Won’t Achieve – Zachary Gappa, Catholic Lane
Same-Sex Attracted Catholics Push for Church Weddings – John Burger, Aleteia∝
Crypto-Catholics At Jamestown? – Thomas L. McDonald, God and the Machine
Ross Douthat Blasts Planned Parenthood – Joan Frawley Desmond, The Register
The New York Times on Mideast Christians – Mark Movsesian, First Things
Witnessing for the Pope’s Visit and a Giveaway – David Rummelhoff, Epic Pew
For the MONDAY EDITION (August 17, 2015) click here.