Big Pulpit

Is the Left’s Honeymoon with Pope Francis Finally Over?

by Paul Kengor

of Crisis Magazine

 

  From Campus Bullies to Empty Churches

  by Mary Eberstadt

  of Intercollegiate Review

 

 

  “Rand-Baiters” Target Conservative Catholics

  by John Zmirak

  of The Stream

 

 

How to Strengthen Republican Opposition to Abortion – Dustin Siggins, Crisis Mgzn
The Next European Flashpoints – Ian Bond, The National Interest
Feds’ Interference on Gay Marriage Has Alabama Catholics Speaking Out – John Burger
A Politics of Denunciation – R. R. Reno, First Things
Among the Anti-Vaxxers – Ross Douthat, The New York Times
Why the Push for Embryo Stem Cells? – Bill Weckesser, American Thinker
The Limitations of Symbols for Religion and Civic Life – Dale M. Coulter, First Things
Kids Of Gay ‘Couples’ Find Their Voice, Will SCOTUS Listen? – Robert Oscar Lopez
The Shameful Political Hijacking of the Chapel Hill Murders – Joseph Tarocci, Cthlc Hrld
U. S. Supreme Court’s Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Saga – BigPulpit.com (3-5-15)
For the THURSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (2-19-15) click here.

Death of Beauraing Visionary Renews Message of Apparition

by Deacon Edward Looney

of Ignitum Today

 

 

  Medjugorje: A Clarification and Disobedience

  by Kevin Symonds

  of Catholic Stand

 

 

Ashes: An Outward Sign of an Internal Change – Michelle Fritz, Catholic Stand
Epic Giveaway: Verbum Foundation – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Lenten Survival Guide for People Who Hate Fish – Alex R. Hey, Epic Pew
Pope Francis Mum Over Prosecutor’s Mysterious Death in Argentina – Jorge Rouillon
Evangelical Angst about Ash Wednesday: When Protestants Pick f/ Catholicism – Dv. Mills
The Rewards of a Little Self-denial in Lent are Extraordinary – Mary O’Regan, Cth Hrld
Seven Apps to Help You Do Lent Right – Zelda Caldwell, Aleteia∝
Alabama’s Judicial Process Becomes a Marriage Battleground – Brian Fraga, The Reg
Films to Watch During Lent – K. V. Turley, Crisis Magazine
Psychiatrist: How Fifty Shades of Grey Changes Your Mind & Body – J. Frawley Desmond
What’s Wrong with Distributism – David Deavel, Intercollegiate Review
Prepare for Lent – BigPulpit.com (2-16-15)
I. S. I. S. Declares War on Civilization – BigPulpit.com (2-17-15)
The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization – BigPulpit.com (3-2-15)
U. S. Supreme Court’s Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Saga – BigPulpit.com (3-5-15)
For the THURSDAY GOD & CAESAR EDITION (2-19-15) click here.
For the THURSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (2-19-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the FRIDAY EDITION (3-6-15) click here.
For the SATURDAY EDITION (3-7-15) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (3-8-15) click here.
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President Obama Won’t Fight Boko Haram Unless Nigeria

Changes Homosexuality and Birth-Control Laws

by Diane Montagna

of Aleteia∝

 

  Islamic Terrorists Vow to ‘Conquer Rome’,

  The World Wonders What They Mean

  by Matthew Archbold

  of The National Catholic Register

 

 

  Love Is a Choice

  by Therese Aaker

  of The National Catholic Register

 

 

Living the Sorrowful Mysteries – Victor Ajluni MD, Catholic Stand
Glory, Glory, Glory – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Church and State Together for Beauty and the Good of Mankind – Rorate Cæli
Quæritur: When the ‘Sign of Peace’ Is Forced on You – Fr. Z’s Blog
5 Reasons St. Hildegard Is Fascinating – Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble, Prsd by Truth
Bible Museum (D.C.) to Focus on Book That’s Impacted Our World – The Register
Crd. Zen Demands to Know What Happened to Chinese Bp. Cosmas Enxiang – Aleteia∝
Rocco Palmo: Can’t Change What Pope Francis Has Done – Deacon Greg Kandra
Stalin as the Anti-Christ: The Catholic Roots of the Red Scare – Philip Jenkins, Aleteia∝
Prepare for Lent – BigPulpit.com (2-16-15)
I. S. I. S. Declares War on Civilization – BigPulpit.com (2-17-15)
The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization – BigPulpit.com (3-2-15)
U. S. Supreme Court’s Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Saga – BigPulpit.com (3-5-15)
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the THURSDAY MORNING EDITION (3-5-15) click here.
For the THURSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-5-15) click here.

10 Fun Responses to “You Sure Have Your Hands Full”

by Doug Johnson

of Epic Pew

 

  Intelligent Design and Darwinian Gradualism

  by Bob Drury

  of Catholic Stand

 

 

  Galileo Redux: Church Meddling in Science?

  by Bob Kurland

  of Catholic Stand

 

 

Conquering Rome: Well Why Not? – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Why English Is the Best Language to Talk About Love – Siobhan Benitez, Ignitum Tdy
Pope Francis: Blood of Our Christian Brothers & Sisters Cries Out to Be Heard – Reg
When Teaching Truth Stops Being a Church Priority – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Archbishop Cordileone Endorses Bill to Protect California Marriage Laws – Matt Hadro
USCCB Finds it Impossible to ‘Obey’ the GIRM – Jeff Ostrowski, Views f/the Choir Lft
Catholics Fight Rising Tide of Suicide – Peter Jesserer Smith, The Ntnl Cthlc Register
Nutella Founder Dies, Said Secret of Success Was Our Lady of Lourdes – Zelda Caldwell
New Cardinals: In Their Own Words – Edward Pentin, The National Catholic Register
Giveaway: Vocation Boom! Gifts – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew (ends March 14)
Prepare for Lent – BigPulpit.com (2-16-15)
I. S. I. S. Declares War on Civilization – BigPulpit.com (2-17-15)
U. S. Supreme Court’s Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Saga – BigPulpit.com (3-5-15)
Islam & Christianity: What Now? – BigPulpit.com (3-9-15)
For the SUNDAY GOD & CAESAR EDITION (3-8-15) click here.
For the MONDAY MORNING EDITION (3-9-15) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-9-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (3-10-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY GOD & CAESAR EDITION (3-10-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-10-15) click here.

Pope Francis Decries Beheading of 21 Coptic Christians by Islamic State Group

by John Burger

of Aleteia∝

 

Islamic Genocide of Christians: The Never-ending Horror – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Iraqi Bishops Pleading with West for Greater Use of Force Against ISIS – John Burger
Hideous Irony in Western-Raised Jihadis Murdering Copts for being ‘Crusaders’ – E. West
On the “Reform” of Islam – Father James V. Schall SJ, The Catholic World Report
Famous Communists and Islam – Stephen Schwartz, First Things
Iraqi Archbishop Calls for British Boots on the Ground to Fight I. S. I. S. – Simon Caldwell
Death in Belgistan – Fr. Z’s Blog
Needed: A New Church Policy Toward Islam [Pt. 3] – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Can Islam Confront Its Problem with Violence? – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Christians’ Role as Political Players in Middle East Could Be History – Philip Jenkins, Alt∝
Making Islam “As Banal as Catholicism” – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing
The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization – BigPulpit.com (3-2-15)
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (2-17-15) click here.
For the THURSDAY MORNING EDITION (2-19-15) click here.
For the THURSDAY GOD & CAESAR EDITION (2-19-15) click here.
For the THURSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (2-19-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (3-4-15) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-4-15) click here.

Lepanto Is Ready for Its Close Up Mr. DeMille

by Donald R. McClarey, JD,

of The American Catholic

 

  Emotional Discipline (My Recovery From Addiction)

  by Theresa Williams

  of Ignitum Today

 

 

  Pope Francis to Married Couples: Discover the Joy

  and Happiness of Having a Large Family

  by Diane Montagna

  of Aleteia∝

 

Strength from Solidarity – Annie Deddens, Catholic Stand
When Repentance Looks Like A Shower – Sarah Babbs, Ignitum Today
God’s Scars – Nicholas Senz, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: Reformer or Renewer? – Father Dwight Longenecker, Aleteia∝
The Media Must Invest in Journalists who Understand Religion – Conor Gaffey, Ct
Italian Health Minister: “We are a Dying Country” – Matthew Archbold, Crt Min Rep
Controversy Over Female Altar Servers – Jeff Ostrowski, Views from the Choir Loft
The Red and Lowering Sky – Patrick Archbold, The National Catholic Regsiter
New Vermont Bishop’s Controversial Comments about Transgender Persons – D. Warren
Prepare for Lent – BigPulpit.com (2-16-15)
The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization – BigPulpit.com (3-2-15)
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (2-17-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-3-15) click here.

The Death of Shame

by Diane McKelva

of Catholic Stand

 

  Pope Francis and a Curious Encounter

  at the Tomb of Padre Pio

  by Thomas L. McDonald

  of God and the Machine

 

  Fifty Shades of Madness: No Gray Area Here

  by Jennifer Hartline

  of Catholic Stand

 

 

  Searched ‘Funny Baptism’, Was Not Disappointed

  by Ryan Mayer

  of Epic Pew

 

 

The University of Scranton: Reclaiming its Catholic & Jesuit heritage – The Motley Monk
Some Wisdom from John of the Cross – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
Gonzaga: “We Hide the Word ‘Catholic’ From Prospective Students” – Jim Infantine, FT
Protecting Students from Catholicism At Marquette – Anne Hendershott, Crisis Mgzn
An Atheist Haunted by God: My Conversion to Catholicism – Jennifer Fulwiler, Aleteia∝
Pittsburgh’s ‘Church Alive’ Fundraising Campaign Sets Record – Peter Jesserer Smith
What Is It About the Virgin Mary that Enrages Feminists? – Father Robert McTeigue SJ
12 Things to Remember If You Keep Falling Into the Same Sin – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Prepare for Lent – BigPulpit.com (2-16-15)
I. S. I. S. Declares War on Civilization – BigPulpit.com (2-17-15)
The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization – BigPulpit.com (3-2-15)
For the WEDNESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (2-11-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (2-17-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (2-17-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (3-4-15) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-4-15) click here.

Your Lenten Bucket List: Five Ways to Prepare

by Robert Barbry II

of Epic Pew

 

  Four  Steps for the Best Lent Yet

  by Adele Findlay

  of Restless Press

 

 

  Enter Lent, Insert Apps: Three Lenten Apps to Consider

  by Sarah Reinhard

  of The National Catholic Register

 

 

Three Big and Beautiful Benefits of Lent – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia∝
Why Catholics Practice Fast and Abstinence? – Deacon Michael Bickerstaff, The ICL™
15 Strategies For A Better And Holier Lent, Part 1: Almsgiving – John Clark, Seton
Praying the Divine Office This Lent – Father David M. Friel, Views from the Choir Loft
Quiz: What Should You Give Up For Lent? – Chloe Mooradian, Epic Pew
Top Ten Catholic Films for Lent 2015 – Jean M. Heimann, Catholic Fire
Printable Lenten Calendar for Kids – Lacy, Catholic Icing
Spending Lent w/ the Devil: Slubgrip Instructs a Challenging Lenten Read – Sa. Reinhard
Free Crown Of Thorns Printable For Lent – Lacy, Catholic Icing
For the WEDNESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (2-11-15) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (2-16-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (2-17-15) click here.

The Hazards of Creationism

by Thomas P. Sheahen

of Catholic Stand

 

  99 Ways to Teach Like the Master, Jesus

  by T. J. Burdick

  of Ignitum Today

 

 

Top Ten Books to Give Fallen Away Catholics – Sister Theresa Aletheia Noble, Aleteia∝
How did Saint Thérèse Conquer Satan and Attain Perfection? – Philip Kosloski
German Bishops’ Conference’s Dance With the Material World – Edward Pentin
Prepare for a Successful Marriage by Following God’s Plan for Courtship – Fr. Morrow
Reclaiming the Fifth Way – James Iovino, Homiletic & Pastoral Review
Crd Schönborn: Pope Francis Has Strong Will to Push Reforms – Andrea Gagliarducci
Why “Relaxing Pastoral Practice” Is a Bad Idea – Russell Shaw, The Catholic Thing
A Trap Set for Practicing Catholic – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Prosecutor of T. L. M.7 Franciscans Admits Guilt of Defamation and Lies – Rorate Cæli
Ex-Porn Star Crissy Moran: How I Left Pornography for Christianity – Mark Stricherz
Prepare for Lent – BigPulpit.com (2-16-15)
The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization – BigPulpit.com (3-2-15)
U. S. Supreme Court’s Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Saga – BigPulpit.com (3-5-15)
For the WEDNESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (2-11-15) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (2-16-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (3-4-15) click here.
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-4-15) click here.
For the THURSDAY MORNING EDITION (3-5-15) click here.
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Quiz: Which Male Religious Founder Are You?

via Epic Pew

 

  A Day With Carmel Nuns

  courtesy ChurchPOP

 

 

 

Love Calls Us to Empathy – Megan Twomey, Ignitum Today
50 Shades of Chastity and Saint Valentine – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
Rediscovering Preaching within the Liturgy of the Hours – Colleen R. Vermeulen, H&PR
Love and 50 Shades of Grey – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Movie Review: “Old Fashioned”, Love Is an Open Door! – Katie Sciba, The Catholic Wife
Pope Francis Creates 20 New Cardinals – Edward Pentin, The National Cthlc Register
Preaching, Music, and Acoustics – Deacon W. Patrick Cunningham, Hom & Pas Rev
Full Text of Pope’s Homily at Mass for New Cardinals – Edward Pentin, The Register
Book Review: The Great Reformer by Austen Ivereigh – Father C. John McCloskey
The Conversion We Think We Want – Stephen Beale, Catholic Exchange
The Clash of Civilizations: Christianity and Islam – BigPulpit.com (2-10-15)
The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization – BigPulpit.com (3-2-15)
For the WEDNESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (2-11-15) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-2-15) click here.

The Catholic Gentleman: Last Rites

via Whiskey Catholic

 

The Church Flowed from the Second Vatican Council? – Frank Rega, TSoF (link fixed)
The Last Altar Boy – Eye of the Tiber
Father Richard McBrien’s Legacy – William Doino Jr., First Things
750th Anniversary of Dante; Cardinal Burke to Join Pilgrimage – John Burger, Aleteia∝
Physician-Assisted Suicide and Spiritual Suicide in Canada – Joe Bissonnette, Crisis
Why Natural Family Planning Is More Awesome Than You Think – Matthew Sewell, MC
In Search of Catholic Leaders – Fr. C. John McCloskey, The Catholic Thing
Five New Ideas On How To Select Bishops – Sandro Magister, Chiesa via La Repubblica
The Enduring Importance of Saints’ Days – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald Magazine
Dogmatic but Not on Dogma – Dadicati Nella Fede
Mexico Worst in Catholic Priests and Lay Leaders Killings – Father Levi
Synod 2015: Spirit of Vatican II vs. The Word – BigPulpit.com (2-9-15)
The Clash of Civilizations: Christianity and Islam – BigPulpit.com (2-10-15)
The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization – BigPulpit.com (3-2-15)
For the WEDNESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (2-11-15) click here.
For the SUNDAY EDITION (3-1-15) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-2-15) click here.

10 Things Every Catholic Should Know

About Sola Scriptura

by Father Dwight Longenecker

of Standing on my Head via Patheos

 

  You’ll Never Guess Who Gave the Best Response

  to President Obama’s Crusade Remarks

  by Steve Skojec

  of One Peter 5

 

  More Controversy Over the New York City

  Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

  by Matthew Hennessey

  Crisis Magazine

 

  Christopher Check Takes the Helm

  of Catholic Answers

  by Joan Frawley Desmond

  of The National Catholic Register

 

  A Catholic Guy’s Guide to a Happy

  Saint Valentine’s Day (And Beyond)

  by Sam Guzman

  of Aleteia∝

 

  Cardinal Nichols ‘Hopes the Anglican

  Ordinariate Will Flourish’

  by Madeleine Teahan

  of Catholic Herald Magazine

 

Fear of the Lord Part 2: Love and Fear – J. C., Ignitum Today
What We Can Learn f/Brian Williams, His Million Snarky Critics & the Catechism – S. Wills
Carver Embraces the Cross – Jim Graves, The National Catholic Register
Oscar Romero and Hatred of the Faith – Sister Anne Flanagan, Pursued by Truth
Cardinal Müller on Reform of the Roman Curia and the Church – Edward Pentin
Giveaway: Holy Heroes Lenten Adventure – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Theologian: Faith No Justification for Rep. Ryan’s Support for Abortion – Matt Hadro
Epic Giveaway: Verbum Software! – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Synod 2015: Spirit of Vatican II vs. The Word – BigPulpit.com (2-9-15)
The Clash of Civilizations: Christianity and Islam – BigPulpit.com (2-10-15)
The Islamic State Is Exterminating Christians and Civilization – BigPulpit.com (3-2-15)
For the WEDNESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (2-11-15) click here.
For the MONDAY MORNING EDITION (3-2-15) click here.
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-2-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (3-3-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (3-3-15) click here.