Big Pulpit

Catholicism and Conspiracies: Christmas

by Foxfier

of Catholic Stand

 

  Pope Francis to Italian Media:

  People Are More Valuable Than ‘Hits’

  by Ann Schneible The Register

 

  Vatican Thanks Sisters and

  Calls for Self-Evaluation

  by Ann Carey of The Register

 

Reverse Wreckovation in L. A. – Enzo Selvaggi, Regina Magazine
Religion New Services Slams Our Lady in Joke – Shaun McAfee
The Nature of Torture – Ryan Mayer, Epic Pew
Vatican Report on Visitation of U. S. Women Religious – Edward Pentin
In Showdown with U. S. Sisters, Vatican Blinked – Phil Lawler
Libido Delendi: Desire to Obliterate Church Architecture – Fr. Z’s Blog
Christmas, When You Feel Like Scrooge – Rachel Zamarron, Ign Tdy
Catholic Moral Analysis of Waterboarding – Fr. Mat. P. Schneider LC
The Reimaginings of Exodus Inspires Moviemakers – William M. Briggs
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
For the WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (12-17-14) click here.
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For the CHRISTMAS EVE EDITION (12-24-14) click here.
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Defending Christmas and

“Pagan Christmas Roots”

by Shaun McAfee of Epic Pew

 

  Recently Commissioned Relief Carving

  of Saint Vincent de Paul

  by David Clayton of the New Liturgical. . .

 

  What Are The O Antiphons?

  Learning about a Catholic Advent Tradition

  by Lacy of Catholic Icing

 

How The Garden Is an Extension of the Liturgy. . . – David Clayton
How T.L.M. Fosters More Active Participation than O.F.– Kwasniewski
Why I Got Married in a Church – Lauren Meyers, Ignitum Today
We’re Losing the Next Generation(s) of Catholics – Phil Lawler, Cth Clt
Quæritur: Offering Correction to a Bad Priest – Fr. Z’s Blog
In Defense of the Immaculate Conception: Part 3 – Nick Hardesty, CS
Reverse Wreckovation – Fr. Z’s Blog
Exodus: Gods & Kings Has Nothing On The 10 Commandments – D. Ives
Sexual Radicalism in Catholic Higher Education – Robert Oscar Lopez
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (12-23-14) click here.
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The Inspiring Life and Conversion

of Philip Trower

by William Doino Jr.

of First Things

 

  This Papal Interview Changes Everything

  by Patrick Archbold

  of The National Catholic Register

 

  Why and How of Daily Prayer and

  An Advent Guide

  The National Catholic Register

 

St. Joseph’s Christmas Mass Spectacular! – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Fathers: Great Adventurers of the World – The Catholic Gentleman
A Note on Our Modern Celebrity Papacy – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
Correcting the “Mythology of Pope Francis” – Tom Hoopes, Aleteia∝
Exodus Movie: Promised Land or Golden Bull? – K. V. Turley, Crisis
But Catholics Do Have a Relationship With Christ – Anabelle Hazard
U.S. Debates Torture Rep. While Christian Kids Beheaded – McClarey
A Servant’s Heart – J. R. Baldwin, Ignitum Today
WaPo: Some with Same-Sex Attraction Choose Celibacy – Msgr C Pope
Synod 2014 and Synod 2015 – BigPulpit.com (11-15-14)
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (12-23-14) click here.
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Four Popes, The Synod, and The Future

by John Paul Shimek

of The Catholic World Report

 

Vatican Releases Prep. Doc. Ahead of 2015 Synod – Catholic Herald
What’s w/False English Translation of Synod’s Final Report? – Fr. Z
Synod Chicanery – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
The Elephant at the Synod: Contraception – Howard Kainz PhD. TCT
The Synod’s Shocking Omissions – The New eMangelization
Orthodox Practice to Divorce, Remarriage & Communion? – Dr J Mirus
Synod & the Ordinary Magisterium of the Church – Roberto de Mattei
Ad Usum Catholicorum: More Problems w/Radner-Seitz – Dr. E. Peters
American Influence at the Vatican & in the Synod – Phil Lawler
Crd Burke Asks Pope Francis Take Hot-button Issues Out – MacDonald
Pope Benedict’s Quiet Counsel to the Synod – C. C. Pecknold, Frt Ths
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
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For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (12-23-14) click here.
For the CHRISTMAS EVE EDITION (12-24-14) click here.
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First Things Writer Converts to Catholicism

by Matthew Schmitz

of First Things

 

  Beware the Red Kettle:

  The Salvation Army and Abortion

  by Birgit Jones of Catholic Stand

 

  Seven Steps to a Large Family Holiday

  on a Small Budget

  by Marilyn Rodrigues of Restless Press

 

An Exodus Movie Plagued by Extravagant Mediocrity – Nick Olszyk
The Evil Before Christmas: Franciscan Advent Reflection – Lin. Stone
Torture Report Released & Mark Shea – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACt
Did Tertullian & St. Augustine Deny the Real Presence? – Tim Staples
Did Pope Francis Say Animals Go to Heaven? – Jimmy Akin, The Reg
Does Contraception Have a Place in Christian Relief Work? – Toutounji
7 Things to Mention When Bringing a Friend to Mass – Lucy East, EP
Rel. Orders & the Clergy-Abuse Crisis: Lessons Learned – J. Desmond
Fighting the Culture War – Russell Shaw, Aleteia∝
Synod 2014 and Synod 2015 – BigPulpit.com (11-15-14)
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
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For the TUESDAY MORNING EDITION (12-23-14) click here.
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For the TUESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (12-23-14) click here.
For the CHRISTMAS EVE EDITION (12-24-14) click here.
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Mass-Start Times that Warrants Attention

by Dr. Ed Peters

of In the Light of the Law

 

A Video Reflection: 3rd Week in Advent – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Pope Emeritus: Just Call Me ‘Father Benedict’ – Elise Harris
A Kneeling Santa Claus: One Powerful Image – Gretchen R. Crowe
1916 Military Rosary Inspires New Combat Rosary – Fr. R. Heilman
The Return of the Prayer to St. Michael – Joe Bissonnette, Crisis
Reject the Reformation: Patristic Scriptural Exegesis – J Heschmeyer
N.Y. ‘s New St. Cecilia Academy for Pastoral Musicians – J Donelson
The Enemy’s Tactic #1: The Loss of Reason – Philip KosloskiX
Developments Shape Dogmatic Theology – Br. Th. Jos. White OP DPhil
The Atheist’s Article of Faith – Apologia
Reviving the True Meaning of Death – Cornelius Pulung, One Peter 5
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
For the SUNDAY EDITION (12-21-14) click here.
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Surprise! Marriage Is the Foundation

of Catholic Social Teaching

by Dr. Jeff Mirus

of Catholic Culture

 

  Ten Ways to Battle Gossip

  by Father Dwight Longenecker

  of Standing on my Head

 

  Messianic Prophecies: Isaiah 50:6

  by Donald R. McClarey, JD,

  of The American Catholic

 

Doctors Push to Allow Death by Organ Donation – Celeste McGovern
Whose Gender? Which Identity? – Carl R. Trueman, First Things
The Gift of the Atheists – Genevieve Kineke, Catholic Lane
The New College Counterculture – Ryan Shinkel, First Things
Mary the Spouse of the Holy Spirit: Blasphemy or Biblical? – Armstrong
Fifteen Myths About Catholic Annulments – Benedict Nguyen, Regina
Why Culture War Is Unavoidable – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Strategies for Overcoming Porn – Mark S. Latkovic STD, Tr & Ch Fm
How to Craft a Wooden Monstrance for Kids – Lacy, Catholic Icing
Sophia Press Giveaway: Five Great Books – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (12-22-14) click here.

Why I Became Catholic:

My Appearance on “The Journey Home”

by Steven D. Greydanus

of The National Catholic Register

 

  How Much of Mass Can I Miss?

  You Know and It Still Counts?

  by Dr. Ed Peters of In the Light of the Law

 

  Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

  a Threat to the Church

  by Brian Fraga of OSV Newsweekly

 

Enduring His Wife’s Addiction – Patti Maguire Armstrong, In Ct Lf™
Jesuit U.: Opposition to Gay ‘Marriage’ Is Harassment – Kevin J. Jones
Confession! What a Relief! – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Chastity & Love: Please Don’t Let Them Be Misunderstood – Kr. Santos
We Like Messages, Don’t We? – Howard Duncan, Catholic Stand
President Obama’s Scripture Stumble – Kathy Schiffer, SofG
Hope in Season – J. C., Ignitum Today
Interview: Exodus Director Ridley Scott, Star Christian Bale – S. D. G.
Here Comes the ‘Cardinal of Cash’ – Harry Stevens, Regina Blog
Synod 2014 and Synod 2015 – BigPulpit.com (11-15-14)
For the MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION (11-15-14) click here.
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The Conversion of the Vikings

by Donald S. Prudlo

of The Standard Bearers

 

  Helpful Advent Links

  by Abigail C. Reimel

  of Ignitum Today

 

  Coming to a Theater Near You:

  The Vatican Museums in Glorious 3D

  by Kathy Schiffer of Seasons of Grace

 

Images that Perfectly Describe Our Faith – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
These Children are a Blessing – Randy Hain, Integrated Cthlc Life™
English Bishop Threatens Parishioner Over Church Closures – Cth Hrld
Crd. De Paolis: Catastrophe if Divorced Receive Communion – Fr Zs Blg
Woman Aborts Baby at 28 Weeks b/c Deformed Left Hand – Archbold
Jesuit Sycophantic Slop – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Christmas Wars in France – Mark Movsesian, First Things
Traditionalists & the Council – William Bornhoft, Catholic Lane
Friendship for Husbands & Wives – Brianna Heldt, Catholic Stand
Sophia Press Giveaway: Five Great Books – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Family and Marriage – BigPulpit.com (12-22-14)
For the TUESDAY BYZANTINE EDITION (12-23-14) click here.
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Seven Reasons Why Your Child

  Needs a Catholic Pediatrician

  by Kathleen M. Berchelmann, MD,

of Aleteia∝

 

  Unraveling the Pope ‘Francis Enigma’

  by Joan Frawley Desmond

  of The National Catholic Register

 

Thomas Peters: ‘Course of My Life Has Changed Forever – T. Stanley
Faith, Farming & Ecology; How Should They Co-Exist? – Barb Ernster
A Response to the Cohabitation Epidemic – Arland K. Nichols, Crisis
Defense of the Immaculate Conception: Part 1 & Part 2 – N. Hardesty
Catholic Schools Rel. Lib. Under Fire in D. C. – Peter Jesserer Smith
How to Protect Your Children f/Anti-Catholic Myths – And. M. Brown
Pope Francis Does Not Gather Moss – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
Back to the Roots of Family Regression – Jessie Tappel, Tru & Chr Fm
What’s Keeping You f/Becoming a Saint? – Bob Waruszewski, Ign Tdy
Vatican Calls Online Harassment ‘Violence’ – Elise Harris, The Reg
For the SUNDAY EDITION (12-14-14) click here.
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Linus and Saint Luke,

Say It All About Christmas

by Donald R. McClarey, JD,

of The American Catholic

 

  In New Interview, Pope Francis Defends

  Decision on Cardinal Burke

  by John Burger of Aleteia∝

 

  The Suicidal Savagery of Trotskyite ‘Islamists’

  by Victor Gaetan

  of The National Catholic Register

 

Giving Communion to Pro-Abor Politicos & Abp. Cupich – Bill Maguire
Pope Francis’ Warning to Europe Lost on Lesbian Politico – W. Wright
Yes, Catholics Can Judge! – Jo Anna Wahlund, Catholic Stand
Martyrdom, J. F. K. & Catholic Social Teaching – Jordan Haddad
Sophia Press Giveaway: Five Great Books – Shaun McAfee, Epic Pew
Lineamenta Raises More Concerns on Synodal Process – Edward Pentin
Christmas Tips From the Yeti – Ryan Mayer, Epic Pew
St. Hippolytus Refuted Astrology in 3rd Century – S. Trasancos PhD
Little Sisters in Court: Don’t Stop Us Serving Dying Poor – Mary Rezac
Vatican Museums 3D: Tech Movie Tour to Rome – D. Ma. C. O’Boyle
For the WEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION (12-17-14) click here.

Do You Know Your Liturgical Colors?

by Judith Babarsky

of Epic Pew

 

  Revitalizing Parishes Begins With the Liturgy

  by Joseph Pronechen

  of The National Catholic Register

 

  Books that Teach Children

  to Know and Love Their Faith

  by Francis Phillips of Catholic Herald

 

Parishioner Donates Her Kidney to Her Priest – Jack Sheedy
A Meeting of Two Literary Converts – Francis Phillips, Catholic Herald
100 years of The Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School – Charles Cole
Time to Challenge No-Fault Divorce – Thomas F. Farr & Hilary Towers
Should Parish Cooperate w/Lay Movements? – Fr. C. John McCloskey
Did the Church Change Its Doctrine on Usury? – Jay W. Richards, Crisis
N. Ireland: Church Cuts Ties Over Gay Adoption – Thm. D. Williams PhD
The Priest of the Gulag: Walter Ciszek, SJ – Kevin Schmiesing, TSB
Ireland’s Highest Cross Attacked in Anti-Catholic Protest – Greg Daly
Win Books and a Kindle: Epic Holiday Giveaway – Epic Pew
Synod 2014 and Synod 2015 – BigPulpit.com (11-15-14)
For the SUNDAY EDITION (12-14-14) click here.
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