Big Pulpit

The Silence of the Canon

Speaks More Loudly Than Words

by Peter Kwasniewski, PhD,

of The New Liturgical Movement

 

  America’s Struggle with Philosophy

  by Donald DeMarco, PhD,

  of Truth and Charity Forum

 

  The “Entirely Self-Referential”

  Church-of-the-Whatever

  by Kevin O’Brien of Waiting for Godot to Leave

 

Of Scandal & Catholic Schools – Randall Smith PhD, The Cthlc Thing
Top 10 Headaches of a Catholic Mother – Laura Hensley, Epic Pew
A Medieval Perspective on Modern Identity Politics – Carl R. Trueman
The Hobbit Party: Tolkien & the Social Order – Thomas Van, Cth Cltr
Book Giveaway: The Kingdom of Patria – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
The Witness of Heroism – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
Report: Abortion Centers Hit Record Low in 2014 – Peter J. Smith
Campus Sexual Assault: Real and Imagined – Anne Hendershott, Crisis
Jesus the Palestinian? Christ & Politics – Kathy Schiffer, SofG
A Different Kind of Healthcare – Caitlin Bootsma, Crisis Magazine
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (1-6-15) click here.

Does Religion Really Have

a “Smart-People Problem”?

by Father Robert Barron

of Strange Notions

 

  Superdad: Seven Tips to Help You Reach

  Superhero Status at Home

  by Rich Lamm of Epic Pew

 

  Pope Francis’ New Cardinals

  Reflect Church’s Minorities

  by Elise Harris of The Register

 

  Mario Cuomo 1932-2015:

  His Controversial Legacy

  by Joan Frawley Desmond of The Register

 

The Joy of a New Year – Nicole DeMille, Epic Pew
Does Crd. Marx Know His Faith? – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
How To Legally Beat Up A Little Sister – Howard Duncan, Cthlc Stand
First New Church in Turkey in Nearly a Century – Max Lindenman
Is the Culture of Death Leading to WWIII? – Paul Strand, CBN News
Consumers Kept in Dark w/ HHS Abortion Surcharge Rules – Mt. Hadro
Book Giveaway: The Kingdom of Patria – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Zimbabwe: Poverty Is the Church’s Biggest Enemy – Reinhard Backes
Rumbling & Blundering about Papal Climate Change – Thomas Peters
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
For the FRIDAY MORNING EDITION (1-9-15) click here.
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‘Downton Abbey’ Season Five:

A Catholic Creator’s Complex World

by Kate O’Hare

of Catholic Vote

 

  Pope Francis Names 20 New Cardinals

  from ‘Every Continent’

  by Francis X. Rocca of Catholic Herald

 

  Middle Eastern Christians Flee Violence

  for Ancient Homeland

  by Tara Isabella Burton of National Geographic

 

Five Reasons Every Catholic Should Study Philosophy – Shaun McAfee
Crd. Dolan to Celebrate Life of a Murderer – Don. R. McClarey JD
The Ultimate Lemonade – Gabriel Garnica, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: Right to Die Campaigners Peddling a Great Lie – C. Glatz
Book Giveaway: The Kingdom of Patria – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Fr. Schmitz on Discerning Vocations: Be More Courageous – Spenceley
The Atlantic Discovers Jesuit ‘Rebranding’ – Nicholas Frankovich
The Age of Apathy – Chelsea Houghton, Restless Press
Millennials’ Apostolate Makes an Impact in D. C. – Dustin Siggins
What Christianity Contributes to China’s Economic Rise – Brian J. Grim
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
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10 Facts about Angels

That Will Blow Your Mind

by Alex R. Hey

of Epic Pew

 

  Four Things to Remember About

  the Pope’s Environment Letter

  by Robert P. George, DPhil, of First Things

 

  Building a New Future for Church Buildings

  by Joseph R. LaPlante

  of The National Catholic Register

 

My Top Ten Favorite Saints – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Our Friends: The Saints – Lianna Mueller, Ignitum Today
Freedom of Conscience in the 21st Century – Edward Pentin, The Reg
Intrinsic Evils & Inherent Goods – Mitchell Kalpakgian PhD, TaCF
Book Giveaway: The Kingdom of Patria – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Catholic Moral Theology Can Clarify Moral Debates – Mark Gordon
Without Our Traditions, Our Life Would be Shaky! – Msgr. Cha. Pope
Why Ridley Scott’s “Exodus” Is So Uninspiring – Fr. Robert Barron
Six Heresies about the Virgin Mary – Taylor Marshall PhD
St. John Chrysostom on Wealth Redistribution – Thomas Van, Ct Clt
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
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“He Was a Genius”:

Peter Kreeft on G. K. Chesterton

via ChurchPOP

 

  New Orders Spring Forth

  For the New Evangelization

  by Anna Abbott of The Register

 

  18 Snow Forts that are

  Cooler than Your House

  by Mr. T. J. Burdick, OP, of Epic Pew

 

New Year’s Resolutions for 2015 – Ray Sullivan, Catholic Stand
How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions – Chelsea Houghton, Igntm Tdy
A Book for Those Interested in Evangelization the Culture – D. Clayton
Book Giveaway: The Kingdom of Patria – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
The Legacy of Mario Cuomo – Peter Wolfgang, Catholic Vote
No, the Bible Isn’t the Fullness of Revelation, Jesus Is. – Heschmeyer
Does Having Kids Let Me Off the Hook for Housework? – Rachel Lu
On Pilgrimage: The Analogy of Departure – TJ Gordon & J Polizzotto
Quæritur: Who Should Cleanse Vessels During Mass? – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Riddle of the Three Wise Men – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SomH
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
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Same Sex Medieval ‘Marriage’,

Fraud Revealed

by Taylor Marshall, PhD

 

  The Only Way to True Peace

  by Joseph Pronechen

  of The National Catholic Register

Progress in Ending Abortion – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Evangelize Like a Star – Denise J. Hunnell MD, Catholic Stand
Jordan Church Struggles to Accommodate Christian Refugees – Cth Ln
Being Catholic Means You May Risk Losing Friends – Heather King
Modern “Art” in Churches: The Joy of the Enemy – Fr. Z’s Blog
When Men Speak of All That Is Evil Against You. . . – David Mills
What the BBC’s Doc. about C.S. Lewis Failed to Mention – Frn. Phillips
Irony of New ‘Human Rights’ Legislation Lost on DC Council – Russello
Book Giveaway: The Kingdom of Patria – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Philippines: Bishops Crack Down on ‘Reform of the Reform’ – Rrt Cæli
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
For the WEDNESDAY EDITION (1-7-15) click here.
For the THURSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (1-8-15) click here.

Do We Really Need a

Papal Encyclical on Climate Change?

by Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith

of Catholic Herald

 

  Pope Francis’ 10 New Year’s Resolutions

  by Joe Heschmeyer

  of Shameless Popery

 

  Where Cuomo’s Logic Leads

  by Matthew Schmitz

  of First Things

The Path of Evangelization – Dominic Cassella, Epic Pew
A Christian Outlook for the New Year – Cristina Montes, Ignitum Tdy
Stealing God’s Job – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
U. S. Priest Helps Persecuted Middle East Christians  – J. Desmond
The Washington Post’s Double Standard on Catholics – Fr. Z’s Blog
Book Giveaway: The Kingdom of Patria – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Stripping the Liturgy – Philip Kosloski
The Church Needs the New Homophiles – Austin Ruse, Crisis Mgzn
Meet the Arab Christians Who Want to Fight for Israel – Robert Tait
Sri Lanka’s Not-So-Tranquil Buddhists – Mark Greaves, Cthlc Herald
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
For the THURSDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (1-8-15) click here.

Pope Francis and Out-Of-Control Deadly

Eschatological Global Warming

by William M. Briggs

 

  Pope Francis:

  Large Families ‘Represent Hope for Society’

  via The National Catholic Register

 

  11 Most Annoying Things

  to Say to a Theology Major

  by Ryan Mayer of Epic Pew

 

Make the Sign of the Cross & Go In! – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
Clinging to Tradition – Erin Cain, Ignitum Today
Withholding Tithes from the Church – Loye Young, Catholic Stand
Global Warming: Is It Really Man-Made? – Frank Rega, TShoF
Book Giveaway: The Kingdom of Patria – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
The Kasperites Don’t Understand Self-Damnation – Ellen W. Fielding
What’s Ahead for Pope Francis in 2015? – Edward Pentin, The Reg
Catholics! Keep Your Trees Up! – Christopher Check, Cthlc Answers
Eliminating Obstacles in 2015 (& Beyond) – Randy Hain, ICL™
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
For the FRIDAY EVENING EDITION (1-2-15) click here.
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Resolutions for Vocation of

Marriage and Family

by Jessica McAfee

of Epic Pew

 

  Mother of God:

  Defender of Orthodoxy

  by Father Dwight Longenecker

  of Standing on my Head

 

  Totally Doable New Year’s Resolutions

  by Shaun McAfee of Epic Pew

 

Seven Spiritual New Year’s Resolutions – Dcn. Edward Looney, Ig Td
Smarter Goals for the New Year – Ed Rogers, Psyched Catholic
New Year’s Resolution Idea: Meet the Saints – Alex Johannigman, ATC
Five Things You Might Not Know About January 1st – Marge Fenelon
2015 Prediction: Romero Beatified – Carlos X, Super Martyrio
When Is Christmas Over: January 1? Epiphany? Candlemas? – SE Wills
Hands Off Our Solstice! – Steve Roney, ‘Od’s Blog!
Was Marquette Prof Disciplined for Upholding Church Teachings? – Fra
If We Don’t Know It’s Sin, Does It Hurt Us? – Patti Maguire Armstrong
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (1-13-15) click here.

Growing Support for Traditional Liturgical

Practices at Catholic Colleges and Universities

by Peter Kwasniewski, PhD,

of The New Liturgical Movement

 

  The Church as a Private Detective,

  The G. K. Chesterton Corner

  by Shaun McAfee of Epic Pew

 

  The Complexity of

  Reforming Religious Communities

  by Dr. Jeff Mirus of Catholic Culture

 

The Home: Source of Inspiration – Mitchell Kalpakgian PhD, Tr&ChF
Monstrance Fished Out of Reservoir Installed in Basilica – Matysek Jr.
Quæritur: Mass in Classical Latin – Fr. Z’s Blog
China: Crackdown? Christians Outnumber Communists – S. W. Mosher
The Suburban Parish & The Heresy of Inconsequentialism – K. O’Brien
Men Having Babies & Other Postmodern Myths – H. Hamilton-Bleakley
Richard III’s DNA Mystery: Is Royal Family Legitimate? – Ed West, CH
Reason #3 to Reject the Reformation: The Visible Church – J. Hesch.
Shakespeare First Folio f/ Catholic College Found – David V. Barrett
Christendom & Responding to Muslim Terror – BigPulpit.com (1-9-15)
For the SUNDAY EDITION (1-11-15) click here.
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Revisiting Pope Leo XIII and

Reclaiming Catholic Social Doctrine

by Gregory J. Sullivan

of The Catholic World Report

 

  The Renewal of Catholic Culture and

  the Flourishing of Human Society

  by Deacon Peter Trahan of H&PR

 

  Alice von Hildebrand on Fleeting Fads

  and Eternal Truth

  by Trent Beattie

  of The National Catholic Register

 

The Holy Spirit & Contemporary Reform of the Church – Fr. Tangorra
A Pity that Canon Law Is Ignored Concerning Latin – Fr. Z’s Blog
Don’t Say Gender When You Mean Sex – Dale O’Leary, Crisis Mgzn
Picture Books and the Childlike Heart – Maura Roan McKeegan, TCR
Votive Candles: Lights of Faith & Hope – Edward Looney, Cthlc Lane
Reason #1 to Reject the Reformation: The Canon of Scripture – J. H.
What the Traditional Mass Means to Me – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Life in Post-Truth America – Daniel Greenfield, Catholic Lane
15 Quotes on Forgiveness & Other Ways to Annoy Enemies – McAlister
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If Pope Francis Is a Radical Environmentalist,

What was Pope Benedict XVI?

by Carl E. Olson

of The CWR Blog

  In Pakistan,

  ‘Living the Faith Is a New Challenge Every Day’

  by Reinhard Backes via The Register

 

  Thou Shalt Take it Easy:

  Seven Reasons to Embrace Sunday Rest

  by Sam Guzman

  of The Catholic Gentleman

 

  Jesus’ Prayer in the Womb of Mary

  by Shane Kapler

  of Epic Pew

 

 

 

The Beggar In Me – Amanda Sloan, Ignitum Today
Catholicism & Environmentalism – Thomas M. Doran, The Ct Wr Rp
Pontifical Council for Culture’s Strange Video about Women – Fr. Z
Do Catholics Know That Their Theology is Correct? – Steven Dillon, SN
2014 the Culture War Divide Became Deeper, Darker & Weirder – C. G.
A Biblical-Theological Interpretation of Her Apparition – Paulino Forte
Getting in Touch Again: Date Night – Kevin DiCamillo, Catholic Lane
Don’t Fall For Palestinian Christmas Lies – Jonathan S. Tobin
France & Islam: Islamist Terror Strikes Paris – BigPulpit.com (1-7-15)
For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (1-6-15) click here.
For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (1-6-15) click here.
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