Big Pulpit

The Theology of Science-Fiction: End-Times

by Bob Kurland

of Catholic Stand

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Sister Carol Keehan: ‘It Has Been My Privilege to Work With the President’

by Joan Frawley Desmond

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Dr. Jeff Mirus Is Wrong About Latin

by Steve Skojec

of One Peter 5

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Abp. Nienstedt Isn’t & Shouldn’t be the Sole Focus of the Criminal Complaint in Minnesota

by Phil Lawler

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Pope Francis-Putin Meeting: Ukraine to Be Hot Topic

by Edward Pentin

of The Register

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Epic Quiz: How Can You Grow in Your Faith This Summer? – Chloe Mooradian, Epic Pew
On the Logic of Morals – Father James V. Schall SJ, The Catholic Thing
Savior Siblings, Designer Babies and Godlike Doctors – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Messing w/ the Mass: Prob. of Priestly Narcissism Today – P. Vitz, PhD, & Br. D. C. Vitz
Patriarch Condemns ‘Death of the World’s Conscience’ Over Syria – Catholic Herald
Days After Medjugorje Comment, Pope Francis Downplays Predictable Visions – Elise Harris
Value of Children: Economics, Faith & Prob. of Underpopulation – E Teetsel & A T Walker
Book Giveaway: Seven Deadly Sins – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew (Raffle Ends June 12)
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Bruce Jenner, Transgenderism, and Gender Theory – Big Pulpit (June 16, 2015)
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 15, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 16, 2015) click here.

25 Popes Who Just Can’t Even Right Now

by Ryan Mayer

of Epic Pew

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Youth Ministry Today: Its Strengths and Limitations

by Bill Maguire

of The CWR Blog

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For the Love of Being a Man

by Strahlen Smith

of Catholic Stand

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How the Beauty of Creation Can Lead a Soul to God

by Philip Kosloski

of Put on Armor of God

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Pope Francis: Children Have a ‘Right’ to a Mother and Father

by Paul Kengor, PhD

of Crisis Magazine

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The Book Which Will Help You to Resist the Devil – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
Painting Catholicism with a Fascist Brush – Paul E. Gottfried, Crisis Magazine
Cardinal Pell’s Lawyer Demands Retraction of ‘False Allegations’ – David V. Barrett, CH
Abp. Shevchuk: Ukrainian Conflict Is Europe’s Biggest Crisis Since WW2 – Elise Harris
President Obama: Use that Nobel Peace Prize or Give it Back – Steven Wagner, Aleteia∝
Underground Christian Network Smuggling Refugees Out of North Korea – Mrn. Callahan
On the Worthy Reception of Holy Communion – Monsignor Charles Pope
Free Book Giveaway: Seven Deadly Sins – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew (Raffle Ends June 12)
Epic Giveaway: Monkrock Jesus Icon Tee – David Rummelhoff, Epic Pew (Ends June 27)
Archbishop Nienstedt Resigns Amid Scandal – Big Pulpit (June 15, 2015)
Bruce Jenner, Transgenderism, and Gender Theory – Big Pulpit (June 16, 2015)
Laudato Si’: More Insight and Analysis – Big Pulpit (June 20, 2015)
Synod 2015: A Growing German Schism – Big Pulpit (June22, 2015)
Laudato Si’: Further Investigation – Big Pulpit (June 23, 2015)
For the SUNDAY EDITION (June 14, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 15, 2015) click here.
For the TUESDAY EDITION (June 16, 2015) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (June 24, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY EDITION (June 25, 2015) click here.
For the THURSDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (June 25, 2015) click here.

What It’s Like to Get a Master’s in Theology

by Shaun McAfee

of Epic Pew

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Pope Francis Simply Doesn’t Take Sides

by Jeffrey A. Mirus, PhD,

of Catholic Culture

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Today’s Man: Recreating the Garden of Eden

by Susan Anne

of Catholic Stand

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Chaput, Romeri & the Battle Over Music in Philadelphia – Mark Nowakowski, One Peter 5
‘Atmosphere of War’ Is Engulfing World, Says Pope Francis – Carol Glatz, Catholic Herald
Why Not Natural Sex? – George Sim Johnston, The Catholic Thing
Literature as a Form of Resistance – Daniel McInerny, The Catholic Thing
There Is No Fundamental Right to Marry – S. Adam Seagrave, Public Discourse
How Many Lousy Predictions Until Error Is Admitted: Climate Change – William M. Briggs
Watching a Holocaust Happen: The Christian Genocide in the Middle East – John Zmirak
Pope Francis on Medjugorje: It’s Almost Decision Time – Elise Harris, The Register
Responding to ‘The Truth About Communion In The Hand While Standing’ – DomiNickan
Giveaway: Seven Deadly Sins – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
For the SUNDAY EDITION (June 14, 2015) click here.

The Catholic Church and the Inherent Dignity of Women

by Megan Twomey

of Ignitum Today

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Nepal’s Good Shepherd: Editorial on the Holy Vocation of Priests

by The Editors

of The Register

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Quiz: Which Fictional Priest Would You Be?

by Micah Murphy

of Epic Pew

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Beauty Matters – Father Richard Heilman, Roman Catholic Man
Ten Years a Catholic: A Conversion Story (of Rachel Lu) – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Eternity: A Special Woman’s Journey Home – Mike Eisenbath, Catholic Lane
Five Human Desires that Point to God – Steven Hemler, Strange Notions
Three Simple Paths to Interior Peace – Jeannie Ewing, Catholic Exchange
Jesus Christ, Conquerer of Satan – Matthew James Christoff, Catholic Stand
Why Do Christians Eat Bacon? A Look at Natural Law – Sam Entile, The Catholic Voyager
Just in Time for the Green Encyclical – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Catholicism, Capitalism & Caritas: The Continuing Legacy of Michael Novak – N. Peters

Is There a Vocation to the Single Life? I Think Not and Here’s Why

by Monsignor Charles Pope

of the Archdiocese of Washington (DC)

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Spirit of the Age Is Running Amok and Uncatechized Catholics

by Skip O’Neal

of The CWR Blog

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What Makes Me Catholic Is Why I’m Catholic

by David Rummelhoff

of Epic Pew

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Flannery O’Connor’s Work Driven by Obsession w/Immortality & the Soul – Mary O’Regan
Opening Our Eyes to the New Sex Slavery Close to Home – Elisabeth Deffner, The Reg
An a priori Argument for Atheism? – Bob Drury, Catholic Stand
A Return f/ Exile: 10 Papal Statements on Education & The Rights of Parents – John Clark
God, The Father of Mercies – Oliver Llewellyn, Ignitum Today
Understanding ‘Senseless’ Deaths – Ellen Wilson Fielding, The Catholic Thing
Galileo Was Right, But So Were His Critics – Kevin Schmiesing, The Cthlc World Report
How to Identify a Healthy Culture – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine
Africa’s Catholic Population has Grown by 238 % Since 1980 – Mark Pattison, Cthlc Herald
Free Book Giveaway: Seven Deadly Sins – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew (Raffle Ends June 12)
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 8, 2015) click here.

10 Episodes of Television Every Catholic Should Watch

by Doug Johnson

of Epic Pew

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Calling God ‘Mother’, Do You Preach a Sexist Jesus?

by Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble, FSP

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You Prepared for the Coming Persecution? How to Get Ready

by Father Robert McTeigue, SJ

[/one_half_last]Spiritual Reading for Kids – Vicki Burbach, The National Catholic Register
How to Serve God & Not Lose Your Soul: Best Advice Ever Received – Philip Kosloski
Night Holds No Terror: Seven of the Best Psalms to Pray Before Bed – H. H. Ambrose
Remember the Video f/ Christians to ISIS? Guess What Happened To It – Steve Skojec
Abundantly Blessed: The Lowest Degree of Obedience – Tammy Ruiz, Catholic Stand
The Trouble With Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Brendan O’Neill, Spiked
Jesus and the Television  Screen – Lianna Mueller, Ignitum Today
‘Pedaling Priest’ Begins 3,510-Mile Trek Across U. S. – Autumn Jones, The Register
Ireland has Said ‘Yes’ to Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ & ‘No’ to Catholicism – Tim Stanley, Tlgrph
Free Book Giveaway: Seven Deadly Sins – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew (Raffle Ends June 12)
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 8, 2015) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (June 14, 2015) click here.

Surgical Sex: Why We Stopped Doing Sex Change Operations

by Raul R. McHugh, PhD

of First Things

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What the ‘Early Church Parents’ Said About God’s Gender

by Stephen Bullivant

of Catholic Herald

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Book Review: Filling Our Father’s House by Shaun McAfee

by Laura Hensley

of Epic Pew

[/one_half_last]On Keeping Our Kids Catholic: The Indispensable Minimum – Rick Becker, God-Hntd Lntc
Truth About Communion in the Hand While Standing – Father Richard Heilman, RCM
Catholic Relief Services & Other Catholic Institutions Wrestle w/ Gay ‘Marriage’ – B. Fraga
Beginning of the End for the Spirit of Vatican II in San Francisco? – New Oxford Review
Tackling the ‘Summer Problem’ for College Students – Emma Kin, Ignitum Today
President of Vatican Academy Attacks Climate Change Skeptic – Austin Ruse, Big Govt
Pro Gay ‘Marriage’ Priest Appointed to Pontifical Council Draws Concern – Edward Pentin
‘The Finish Line Seems So Far Away’: Day 1 f/ The Road w/ Fr. Hilton – Sarah Reinhard
Ireland: Nothing as Hellbent as Grave Sin Unleashed & Publicly Encouraged – Carl E. Olson

Did the Apostles Pray the Rosary?

by Shane Kapler

of Epic Pew

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The Thrill of Anticipation: Encountering God in the Eucharist

by Sr. Teresa B. Block, OP

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Evangelizing Young People: The Power of Liturgical Signs and Symbols

by The Motley Monk

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Against All Odds: The Catholic Conversion of a Former Gay Model – Paul Darrow, The Reg
Pope Francis to Cardinal Sarah: Continue Good Liturgical Work Begun by B16 – Rorate Cæli
Recent Pro-Life Statements of Pope Francis: Will Mainstream Report? – Diane Montagna
The Way to Convert Hearts – Daniel Burke, The National Catholic Register
Still No News of Kidnapped Syrian Monk – John Burger, Aleteia∝
Seeking True Happiness? – Nick Manetto, The National Catholic Register
Time to Question Inevitability of Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Obama and the Culture War Endgame – Hadley Arkes, The Catholic Thing
Laudato Si’: More Insight and Analysis – Big Pulpit (June 20, 2015)
For the SATURDAY EDITION (June 20, 2015) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (June 21, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 22, 2015) click here.

Pope Francis Has Given Himself a Big Headache

by Father Alexander Lucie-Smith

of Catholic Herald Magazine

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Vatican Showdown: Cardinal Pell and Peter Saunders

by Phil Lawler

of Catholic Culture

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What If We Compare Marriage Rights to Voting Rights?

via Two Catholic Men and a Blog

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25 Times Jesus Was a Total Hipster

by Shaun McAfee

of Epic Pew

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Cardinal Pell Consults Lawyers Over Peter Saunders Calumny

via Catholic Herald Magazine

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Bill Proposed to Change Pakistan’s Strict Blasphemy Law – David V. Barrett, Cthlc Herald
Authorities Detain a Bishop and Priest in China – John Burger, Aleteia∝
Vatican Official Hits Back at Pro-Life Critic Over UN Invitation – David V. Barrett, Cth Hrd
The Strange Story of Cordoba’s Disputed Cathedral – Peter De Trolio III, Regina Mgzn
12 Reasons Why You Can’t Call God ‘Mother’ – Father Dwight Longenecker, SomH
San Francisco Catholics Back Archbishop as His Critics Regroup – Joan Frawley Desmond
Child Murders in Mexico Linked to Satanic Cult – Miguel Pastorino, Aleteia∝

Supreme Court Games: A Dystopian Fantasy

by Donald Wittmer,

of Aleteia∝

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Archbishop of Aleppo: ‘When Will the West Intervene?’

by John Burger

of Aleteia∝

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The Redeeming Act of Adoption

by Roxanne King

of The National Catholic Register

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Happy Birthday, Dante, ‘Sommo Poeta’

by Robert Royal, PhD

of The Catholic Thing

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Rocking Out With the Saints’ Playlists

by Matt Vander Vennet

of Epic Pew

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Five Steps to Maximize the Value of Your Work – Christina Weber, Catholic Stand
Science-Gilding the Marriage Debate – Jason Richwine, Public Discourse
The Blessings of New Beginnings – Todd Nolan, Catholic Stand
Rick Santorum Joins Second Bid for Republican Presidential Nomination – John Burger
A Fool’s Freedom: The Libertine Life – Nicene Guy, Ignitum Today
Pope Francis’s New Environmental Encyclical: Laudato Sii (Praised Be You) – Elise Harris
Another Confused Priest Threatens To Sue A Blogger, #RosicaFactor – Rstr-DC-Cthlcsm

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11 Things That Happen To Parents Who Bring Their Kids To Mass

by Rich Lamm

of Epic Pew

 

  Four Short Prayers for Struggling Young Catholics

  by Maria Montemayor

  of Ignitum Today

 

 

 

  The Surprising Catholic History of Pretzels

  by Matthew Archbold

  of The National Catholic Register

 

 

 

Approaching Homosexuality With ‘True Compassion,’ Not ‘Sentimentality’ – Ptr. J. Smith
The Church and Capital Punishment – Tim Staples, Catholic Answers
Catholic Health Association Uses Its Freedom to Bear False Witness – Ann Carey, The Reg
Priest On CharlieChallenge: Opening Kids To Spiritual Warfare – J. Frawley Desmond
5 Years Since Launch of Common Core, Concerns Remain for Catholic Schools – J. Petrisek
Follow the Money: U. S. Group Funded Irish Gay ‘Marriage’ Vote – Victor Gaetan, The Reg
The Catholic Church Is Experiencing a Hostile Takeover – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACth
Teresa of Avila on Why We Need Both Deep Joy and Difficult Suffering – Daniel Burke
Coming To A Post Office Near You: Flannery O’Connor Postage Stamp – Frank Weathers
Free Book Giveaway: Seven Deadly Sins – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew (Raffle Ends June 12)
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 1, 2015) click here.
For the MONDAY EDITION (June 8, 2015) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EDITION (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EDITION (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY SÆCVLARIA EXTRA (1 June, AD 2017) click here.
For the THVRSDAY CATHOLICA EXTRA (1 June, AD 2017) click here.

Pope Francis Has Yet to Comment on Ireland’s Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Vote

by Donald R. McClarey, JD,

of The American Catholic

 

  Cardinal Wuerl: Jesus Christ Did Not Change His

  Words, and Neither Should the Catholic Church

  by Matthew Hadro

  of The National Catholic Register

 

 

  Pittsburgh Makes History: Bishop Zubik

  Consecrates Virgin This Sunday

  by Peter Jesserer Smith

  of The National Catholic Register

 

 

  The Burden of Modesty

  by Denise J. Hunnell, MD,

  of Catholic Stand

 

 

 

  11 Times Jesus Took Demons Seriously and

  Why You Should Too!

  by Alex R. Hey

  of Epic Pew

 

 

Not a Burden, But a Grace: The Permanence of Marriage – Marta Jiminez, The Register
Baroness Flather Says Church Has Done Nothing for Women, She Is Wrong – Pt. D. Williams
Church’s Top Social Justice Org., Caritas, Helping Radical Pro-Abort Org. – D. McClarey JD
Catholic Republican Rick Santorum Enters 2016 Race – The National Catholic Register
Anti-Christian Bullies Target Jewish Gp. Helping Men w/ Same-Sex Attraction – Ast. Ruse
It Wasn’t the Homosexuals Who Trashed Marriage in Ireland – Michael Cook, Aleteia∝
Ireland’s Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Vote was Never an Equal Contest – Melanie McDonagh
Ireland’s Vote Legalizing So-Called Same-Sex Marriage – Big Pulpit (5-26-15)