Big Pulpit

On the Papacy, JP2 & the Nature of the Church – Ignatius Insight Scoop

Why Our Unique Solar System Points to God – Thomas McAvoy, Strng Ntns
The Two Most Effective Habits for Cthlc College Students – E. Mullholland
Origin of the Universe – Tom Sheahen, Dead Philosophers Society
The Only Way to Really Appreciate Art – D. V. Andrews, Aleteia
Maniples, Amices, Cassocks; Lost & Found – Peter Kwasniewski PhD, NLM
The Inspiring Story of the Polish Martyr Fr. Jerzy Popieluszk – David Ives
Traditional Mass, the Mass of All Times & Places – Rorate Cæli
A Distinctively Irish Miracle – P. G. Cuschieri, Aleteia
Resurrection by Daniel Mitsui – Fr. Z’s Blog
In Truth I Tell You, Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise – Brent Withers
Understanding the Theology of the Baptistery – Dr. Steven Schloeder AIA
A Confirmation Pgm. That Is Orthodox, Thorough & Engaging – R. Moreno
How to Sell Pope Francis – Emma Green, The Atlantic
Why St. George Is a Palestinian Hero – Yolande Knell, BBC News
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A Vlog Review of Jennifer Fulwiler’s New Memoir – Bonnie Engstrom, IT

Are Canonizations Infallible? – Fr. Tim Finigan, THOC
We Need the Easter Festivity We are Missing – John Cuddeback, Aleteia
Exclusive with Lady Who Received JP2 Miracle – Aleteia
How to Watch Tomorrow’s Canonization Mass – Catherine Harmon
Pre-Canonization Madness at the Vatican – Carly Andrews, Aleteia
Fr. Robert Barron: Impressions from St. Peter’s Square – J. M. Heimann
JP2 & the Rosary – Bill Zalot, NCRegister.com
Grasping Vatican II; A Book Review – Pia De Solenni, NCRegister.com
JP2 Impacts Youth Still Today – Cindy Brovsky, NCRegister.com
A Fresh Look at the Newest Saints Most Beloved Supplication – R.G. Evans
John XXIII, JP2 & Their Love Affair with Rome – A. Gagliarducci, The Reg
John XXIII & the Beginning of the Fall of the Iron Curtain – A. Gagliarducci
Legacy of a Visionary: The Life of Pope John XXIII, Part II – ThfaC
The Paschal Candle: An Artist Explains – Jennifer Donelson, New Lit Mov
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The Risen Christ: Logic On Trial – P. Kontoglou, Mystagogy

Belarus Metropolitan Urges Russians to Remember Last Judgment – Prvslv

Pascha Is Celebrated in China – Pravmir

Roman Catholics Say the Darndest Things – Restless Pilgrim

Why Persecution of Egypt’s Christians Is Not Over – CBN News

Yet Another Lutheran Pastor Journeys Into Orthodoxy – JtO

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How to Help Cohabiting Couples – Fr. Ted Martin, Homiletic & Pstrl Rvw

“Jesus’s Wife” Hoax: The Plot Thickens – Thomas L. McDonald, GatM
The Key to Increasing Vocations – Fr. Z’s Blog
Two Saintly Popes: How JP2 & John XXIII Modeled Virtue – Fr. Rob. Barron
Pope John XXIII, 1958-1963: A Brief Biography – Fr. David V. Meconi SJ
The ABCs of Anselm – Donald S. Prudlo, The Standard Bearers
In Colorado, Plenty of Connections With JP2 – Anna M. Basquez, The Reg
Faith Needs Philosophy: The Relationship bt. Reason & Revelation – H&PR
Why Developing Skill of Drawing Is So Necessary for the Artist – D. Clayton
Mideast Christians, Dhimmis Once More? – Mark Movsesian, First Things
Catholics Must Reject Elite Discourse – James Kalb, Crisis Magazine
Why Don’t Modern Parents Name Their Little Girls ‘Mary’? – Mary Schiffer
Jesuits – Fr. John Hunwicke, Mutual Enrichment
Treasures of the Abbey of St. Maurice at the Louvre – Gregory DiPippo
The TLM at the Ends of the Earth – Regina Blog
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Russia’s Patriarch Has a Lot to Lose in Crimea – Fr. Mark Drew, The CH

Ukraine: Greek-Catholic Church Condemns Russian Aggression – FthWrld
Middle East Patriarchs Call for Peace in Syria – The Catholic Herald
Weirdest Easter Tradition Every, the Greek Orthodox – Patrick Archbold
Syria’s Bashar Assad Visits Recaptured Greek Orthodox Village – CBS News
This Easter, Ukrainians ‘Have Nothing but Faith’ – Susan Klemond
Coptic Priest Joins Francis’ Personal Secretariat – Andrea Tornielli, Vtc Ins
Head of Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Condemns Corruption – M Miller
Louvre Scraps Section on Eastern Christianity – Giorgio Bernardelli, Vtc Ins
The Death of an Orthodox Visionary In America – Terry Mattingly, On Rlgn
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10 Great Jokes told by Saint John XXIII – John White, Catholic Vote

Why Paul J. Griffiths Is Wrong About Homosexual Acts – Fr M Latkovic STD
Key Insights on Record Number of Converts in D. C. – Msgr. Charles Pope
Did Francis Tell Divorced Woman to Get Communion – J. Akin (link fixed)
Shakespeare at 450: Slaying Anti-Catholic Dragons – J Pearce(link fixed)
John XXIII & John Paul II – George Weigel, First Things
Remembering Good Pope John – William Van Ornum, Aleteia
The Hidden Rebellion: Coming Soon on Film – Joseph Pronechen, The Reg
Father Walter Ciszek: With God in Russia – Don. R. McClarey JD, Cth Stnd
Catholicism: Scandalous in Every Age – Anthony Esolen, Crisis Magazine
The 11 Best Educational Websites for Kids – Kathleen M. Berchelmann MD
Tradition Begins at Home – Kevin Tierney, Catholic Exchange
Are You Celebrating Easter Enough? – Christina Weber, Catholic Stand
The 10 Commandments Drinking Game – Catholic History Nerd
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(click here) – uCatholic
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How Catholic Social Teaching Can Ruin Your Life – Dr. Adam DeVille

Nephilim, Incubi & Succubi – Dr. Daniel Van Slyke, Dead Phlsphrs Society
Sacramental Marriage: Why Settle for Less? – Megan Twomey, Igntm Tdy
U. K. Offering the Way Forward Out of the Vocations Crisis – F. Phillips
Catholic Radio Returns to Los Angeles – Jim Graves, The Cth Wrld Rprt
The Truth of the Resurrection – Carl E. Olson, Ignatius Insight Scoop
New Book: Ratzinger’s Collected Works on Theology of Liturgy! – Fr. Z
Catholicism & the Bourgeois Mind – Christopher Dawson
Romans Happy Ahead of Two-Pope Canonization – Edward Pentin
Jean-Baptiste de La Salle: Educator & Saint – Jos. F. X. Sladky, The Std Brs
The Dignity of Dying – Bridget Green, Truth & Charity
New Yorker to Norbertine – Michael Bradley, Ethika Politika
Atheists Hurt by U. K. Called a Christian Country, Imams Aren’t – Ed West
Catholic Economics: Natural Rights or Inalienable Duties? – Dan. Schwindt
Faith of Our Fathers, English Martyrs Film Available in USA – New Lit Mov
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Easter Messages From Russia, Ukraine Reveal Divide – VoA

Ukrainian Catholic Leader Urges to Take Action to Stop Russia – CS

Dialogue Between an Elder and an Atheist – Mystagogy

Acquiring Humble-Mindedness – Lessons From a Monastery

Paul Evdokimov on Existentialist Philosophy – Honey and Hemlock

A Pascha of Incorruption – Pravmir

Think Pope Francis Is Squishy? You’re Not Paying Attention – J. V. Gerardi

One Man’s Amazing Journey Toward the Catholic Faith – Kathy Schiffer
Humanae Vitae Really Isn’t Going Anywhere – Russell Shaw, Aleteia
Holiness in Place: The Counterculture of Stability – Colin O’Brien, Aleteia
Five Things You Didn’t Know About Easter – Taylor Marshall PhD
A Little Learning Is a Dangerous Thing – William Kilpatrick, Crisis Magazine
Shame & Self-Control – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave
Strong Rebuttal to Metropolitan Hilarion’s Offensive Remarks – Byz Ed.
10 Reasons to Believe in the Resurrection – Fr. Matthew Schneider
Pope Francis’ Easter Message – Don. R. McClarey JD, The Amrcn Catholic
Half of Malta Accept & Live by Teaching on Contraception – Ariadne Massa
God Is Not a Vending Machine – Nicholas Senz, Catholic Stand
Into the Garden We Walk – Katie Richard, Ignitum Today
Living in the New York Times World – God & Caesar
Catholic Saint of the Day Is. . .(click here) – uCatholic
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Christ is Risen: Orthodox Christians Celebrate Easter Worldwide – RT

Catholics and Orthodox Celebrate Easter in Ukraine – Euronews

A Look At the Holy Light (Holy Fire) of Jerusalem 2014 – Mystagogy

Patriarch Kirill Urges Peace for Ukraine in Easter Address – Prvmr

Greek Orthodox, Catholic Bishops Celebrate Easter – Telegram

An Easter Tale of Two Orthodox Babushkas – Radio Free Europe

Holy New Martyrs of Optina – John Valadez, Death to the World

Hollow Orthodoxy – Abbot Tryphon, MONKROCK

Ukrainians in Florida Spend Easter Praying For Homeland – MH

A Tribute to St. Elias Church and Its Pastor – The Raven

Singing Priest at Wedding: Well Beyond the Liturgical Problems – A. Wood

Little Boy Sees the Face of God & Lives – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
John Hagee & Anti-Catholicism – Shane Schaetzel, Catholic In The Ozarks
Are Canonizations Infallible? Yes & No – Pat Archbold, The Reg (link fixed)
Book Review: Killing Jesus – Fr. David Friel, Views from the Choir Loft
Eternal Rome and Her Easter Churches – Carol Long
The Question of Suffering, the Response of the Cross – Cardinal Ratzinger
The Catholic Gentleman: Linguistics & Vocabulary – Whiskey Catholic
Dante & the Papacy – Daniel J. Heisey, Saint Austin Review
On Barbarism & Benedict – Regis Martin, Crisis Magazine
A Time of Mercy – Fr. James V. Schall SJ, The Catholic World Report
Victory for Life in Colorado – Terry Polakovic, Crisis Magazine
The End of the Anonymous Church – Nathan Tran, Ignitum Today
Terri Schiavo Was Unavailable For Comment – Don. R. McClarey JD, TACth
JP2’s Legacy Can Help Us Win Back Religious Liberty – Ryan Eggenberger
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The Greatest Easter Painting Ever Made – Elise Ehrhard, Crisis Magazine

What Should We Make of the Movie, Heaven is for Real – P. M. Armstrong
Catholic Presence Growing in Norway – Kathy Schiffer, Seasons of Grace
Failing & Falling – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, NCRegister.com (link fixed)
Pope John Paul II, Playwright Saint – Fr. Peter J. Cameron, (link fixed)
Fr. Robert Barron Comments on the Meaning of Easter – Jean M. Heimann
The Five-Fold Argument for the Resurrection – Joe Heschmeyer, Str Ntn
The Testimony of Peter & John: The Readings for Easter – John Bergsma
Either Jesus Is God Or a Megalomaniac – Anthony S. Layne, Catholic Stand
Approaching Dignity, Skipping the Spin – Nic Davidson, Ignitum Today
And All Shall Say: Alleluia, Alleluia – Fr. Robert Johansen, Crisis Magazine
John Paul II & The Blessed Sacrament – Jason Evert, The Cthlc World Rprt
Reviving The Lost Art Of Polish Easter Eggs – Philip Kosloski
‘God’s Not Dead’ & Christianity in America Isn’t Either – Larry A. Carstens
Masterpieces of Gregorian Chant/The introit of Easter – Fulvio Rampi
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