Big Pulpit

The Physical World & the Argument from Design – Mark P. Shea, NCReg
Pope Francis Effect – BigPulpit.com
The Auschwitz Conflation – Marc Barnes, Bad Catholic
Common Objections to the First Cause Argument – Mark P. Shea, NCReg
On Recognizing Cults – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
The Funeral “Selfie” – Kim Scharfenberger, Aleteia
Peter Singer: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Hypocrisy – Diane McKelva
Subhumanism – Jason Jones & John Zmirak, Aleteia
The Queer World We Live In & the “Right” to Go to Hell – Cnnct Cth Crnr
Catholic Herald Publishes First Front-Page Report in Latin – Cthlc Hrl
The Modern Error of Preaching Mercy without Repentance – Msgr. Pope
Why Parents Choose Private Schools – God & Caesar
N. Koreans Execute 80 Citizens for Possessing Bibles – Junno A. Esteves
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Some Followers of the SSPX Not as Smart as I Thought – Patrick Archbold

Converted by Beauty, a True Story – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
Yes, Your Religion Matters – William Kilpatrick, Aleteia
Why Homeschooling Matters – Beverly Stevens, Regina Magazine
The Founder of the First Catholic College – Christopher O. Blum, Crisis
The Dark Night of the Body: A Detached But Worthy Read – Dcn. Russell
God Loves You: Nobody Cares – Chris Ricketts, Ignitum Today
Bringing Hope & God’s Presence to Philippines Apocalypse – P. J. Smith
New Evangelization Needs Tradition & History to be Effective – E. Pentin
Pope Francis Effect – BigPulpit.com
Free-Thinking: Doctrine or Illusion? – Stacy Trasancos PhD, Strng Notions
Help Thomas Peters in His On-Going Recovery Today – Catherine Harmon
Abp. Kurtz Fully Supported the Traditional Roman Rite – Fr. Z’s Blog
U. S. Bishops Unanimously Reaffirm Opposition to Obamacare – CNA
Top Cthlc School Principals Fear Common Core Will Harm Schools – CED
How Moral Can A Market Be? – Andrew Haines, Aleteia
Traders Need to Read Francis’s Encyclical – Ettore Gotti Tedeschi, Ct Hr
Give to Those Who Are Ready to Give Everything – Donald R. McClarey JD
Advent Calendar of Hymn Tune Introits – Kathleen Pluth, The Chant Café
Is ObamaCare Repeal Coming? – God & Caesar
Authentic Feminine Excellence – Angela Miceli, Public Discourse
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Is Pope Francis Playing a Dangerous Game of Popespeak? – Wil. Oddie

‘Pope Francis’ Most Mentioned Online Name in 2013 – Elise Harris, CNA
Pope Francis’s Life Is in Danger, Anti-Mafia Judge Warns – Cthlc Herald
Pope has Nothing Against E. F. Mass & Those Who Follow It – A. Tornielli
How Long Until Some Put Distance Bt. U. S. Bishops & Pope – NCRegister
PopeWatch: Chaput – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Crd. Dolan, Abp. Kurtz on the Francis Effect – Joan Frawley Desmond
PopeWatch: Frank the Hippie Pope? – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
How Pope Francis Fooled the Guardianistas – Conrad Black, Cthlc Herald
PopeWatch: Before He Became Pope – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
The Rabbi and Pope Francis – Peter Jesserer Smith, The Daily Register
Pope: Baptism Doesn’t Wash Away the Need to Ask for Forgiveness – CH
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Pope Francis on Medjugorje & Other Links – BigPulpit.com (11-15-13)
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Pope Francis Rejects the Spirit of Vatican II – BigPulpit.com (11-19-13)
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H. H. S. Mandate: U. S. Bishops ‘Stand United to Resist’ – Rocco Palmo

1/3 of Americans Have an STD: Sex Revolution Fail? – Brantly Millegan
Breaking Free from Porn: A 5 Step Battleplan! – Matt Fradd
The Present Darkness of This World – Jason Liske, Ascending Mt. Carmel
Quæritur: Glass Chalice . . . Really? Still a Problem? – Fr. Z’s Blog
U. S. Bishops Agree to Resist Mandate – Jean M. Heimann, Catholic Fire
U. S. Bishops on H. H. S. Mandate: We ‘Stand  United’ – Cat. Harmon
New USCCB Pres. Won’t Budge on H. H. S. Mandate – Joan F. Desmond
Councils, Catholicism & Conspiracies – Foxfier, Catholic Stand
A Tale of 2 Survivors – Charly Holganza, MercatorNet
Are You Scared of the Synod? – Julie Rodrigues, Ignitum Today
The Altar of Success – Melanie Jean Juneau, Catholic Stand
Vatican II on Atheism: More Fruitful Dialogue – Stephen Bullivant, Str Ntn
“Jack”: Convert, “Mere” Christian & Near Catholic – Ignts Insght Scp
When Gov’t Keeps Teens from Seeing Therapist – Robert Carle, Pblc Dscrs
Catholic Singer/Songwriter Karl Miles – Catholic Mom
Jesus Is Lord of My Talent – Martina, Catholic Sistas
Archbishop Müller Hammers the Freiburg Heretics – Andrea Tornielli, VI
A New Solution to the Synoptic Problem – Karl Keating, Catholic Answers
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The Dangerous Road from Imam to Catholic Preacher: Mario Joseph – Alt

Bp. Zubik Refuses to Facilitate the “Moral Evil” of Obamacare – Fr. Z
God Often Isolates Those Whom He Chooses – Byz Pulpit
Saying Not Now to the Supreme Gift: The ‘Gravity’ of NFP – Dcn. Russell
Isn’t Being Chaste the Same Thing as Being a Prude? – Aleteia
The 2011 Interview of New USCCB Pres. Abp. Kurtz – Catherine Harmon
Minding the Monarchical Church – Matthew Olson, Ignitum Today
Unfortunately, It’s Time For More Musical Reparation – Jason Liske, AMC
Pope Francis Euphoria – BigPulpit.com
Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ in Illinois – Matthew Heinrich, In & Out of the Ditch
Cross Purposes: Catholic Schools & Common Core – Peg Luksik, Crisis Mg
Confessions of a Quantitative Easer – God & Caesar
Defend Priests Against Bullies – Patti Maguire Armstrong, Cth Nws & Inspr
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Origins of Mandatory Private Confession – Quartermaster of the Barque

A Catholic Approach to No-Shave November – Abram Muenzberg, Ign Tdy
Where Are the Catholic Bedroom Police? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SOMH
How a Holy, Humble Nun Captured a City’s Heart – Jay Copp, NCREg
The Practical Problems of the Pastoral Approach – Fr. Dw. Longenecker
Archbishop Kurtz Elected President of U. S. Bishops’ Conference – CNA
Pope Francis Euphoria – BigPulpit.com
Anglican Ordinariate Use, Prayerbook & App – Shane Schaetzel, CITO
Failure of Governance Is the Biggest Crisis Facing the Church – CH
Promoting Gender Confusion in the Young – Rachel Lu, Crisis Magazine
How Obamacare Offends Human Dignity – Stephen M. Krason, Aleteia
The ACLU Targets Catholic Hospitals – Matthew Archbold, NCRegister
At War With Religious Liberty – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACatholic
Healthcare dot What Now? – Pat Archbold, The National Catholic Register
Illinois, Hawaii Poised to Legalize Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Jn. F. Desmond
On Manliness: Perseverance – Michael Lane, Catholic Stand
Finding Friends after College – Bob Waruszewski, Ignitum Today
A Peace The World Cannot Understand – Jason Liske, Ascndng Mt. Crml
Trinity, Eucharist, Tradition & Challenge of Sola Scriptura – Byz Pulpit
Tea Party at the Crossroads – God & Caesar
Selling the Common Core to Catholic Dioceses – Anne Hendershott, Crisis
[The WEDNESDAY EXTRA will be available later this afternoon]
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Pope Francis Celebrated Mass Ad Orientem – Fr. Z’s Blog

Crd. Hoyos: Pope Has No Problem with the Old Rite – Jennifer Donelson
Wigging Out About Francis – Daniel McInerny, Aleteia
Pope Francis and the Catholic Civil War – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, SOMH
Pope Francis, Internet Mega-Celebrity – Brantly Millegan, Aleteia
The Top 6 Most Inspiring Moments of Francis’ Papacy – Brantly Millegan
PopeWatch: Homosexuality Is Now Mandatory! – Donald R. McClarey JD
Pope Francis Welcomes Soccer Star Carlos Tevez to the Vatican – Ct Hr
PopeWatch: Francesca Immacolata Chaouqui – Donald R. McClarey JD
Pope: Breaking New Ground in Jewish-Catholic Relations – P. J. Smith
PopeWatch: Maradiaga – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
The Francis Era: Synthesis or Civil War? – Ross Douthat
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Pope Francis Effect – BigPulpit.com (November 14, A. D. 2013)
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Pope Francis on Medjugorje & Other Links – BigPulpit.com (11-15-13)
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Savage’s Proposal of Mandatory Abortions Gets Applause – Dcn. Donnelly

A Rose Is Just a Rose Except in Canada – Howard Duncan, Catholic Stand
3 Ways Not to Share the Trinity – Matt Fradd
How You Can Help w/Philippine Recovery Efforts – Catherine Harmon
Thousands of Lives to Give: The Philippines – Rachana Chhin, Igntm Tdy
Miracle Baby Born in Philippines Amid Disaster – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Be Witnesses as Francis Looms Large, Nuncio Upstages Elvis – Rc. Palmo
Mysterium Fidei: The Year & the Encyclical – Fr. David Meconi, H&PR
Should Heretics Receive the Death Penalty? – Taylor Marshall PhD
The Challenge of a Post-Modern World – Kate Edwards, Oz Incognito
Have Yourself a Very Deuterocanonical Resurrection – Devin Rose, IT
My Dear Grubmuck – Michelle Arnold, Catholic Answers
Unintentional Fetal Depersonalization – Marc Barnes, Bad Catholic
Great Kapellmeister Domenico Crd. Bartolucci Is Dead – The Epnms Flwr
Richard Morris, RIP (May 30, 1942 – Sep. 12, 2013) – Jeffrey A. Tucker
Sacred Art for Our Children – Cassandra Poppe, Catholic Mom
Hugh O’Flaherty, Ireland’s Shining Priest – William Doino Jr, First Things
St. Martin of Tours & Search for Holiness – Régine Pernoud, Ign Ins Scp
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Cardinal Maradiaga’s Poisonous Fruit – John Zmirak, The Catholic Thing

Now We Know Why the Ordinariate was Started! – Donald R. McClarey JD
The Great Battle in Heaven, Like You’ve Never Seen It – Frank Weathers
Philippines: Vast Super Typhoon, Devastation, Death – Fr. Z’s Blog
Pope Expresses Solidarity W/Victims of Typhoon – Kerri Lenartowick
In Medio Ecclesiae – Kathleen Pluth, The Chant Café
Pope Francis Appoints New English Bishop – Catholic Herald
Law Gets Us There, Love Gets Us There More Quickly – Dr. Ed Peters JD
Regret and the Christian Life – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel
Mary: Model of the Theological Virtues – Edward Looney, Ignitum Today
Thomas Aquinas & Philosophical Realism – William M. Briggs, STTS!
Hope of Heaven – Tom and April Hoopes, The National Catholic Register
Don’t be a Cafeteria Prolifer – Birgit Jones, Designs by Birgit
The Catechism of Hockey – Catholic Mom
Why Come To Holy Mass? – Andrew McDowell, Catholic Collar and Tie
Photos from Musica Sacra Scotland’s Inaugural Event – Charles Cole
We Will Remember Them – Fr. Simon Henry, Offerimus Tibi Domine
Theatre Review: Good Person of Szechwan – Christopher White, Aleteia
Gerard Manley Hopkins’ “The Windhover” – Mitchell Kalpakgian, Crisis
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7 Books That Changed My Life – Scott Eric Alt, Logos & Muse

Methodist Minister to Catholic Radio Personality – Brantly Millegan
A Group of Muslims Restores the Basilica of Gethsemane – And. Avveduto
Pope Francis has a New “Ghost Writer” – Andrea Tornielli, Vatican Insdr
Themes Announced for Upcoming World Youth Days – Elise Harris
Bishops Encourage Schools to Implement Living Wage – Mdl. Teahan
Slavery and the Bible – Stee Roney, ‘Od’s Blog!
St. Faustina Play Brings Timely Message to the Stage – Joseph Pronechen
Can Objective Morality Exist Without God? – Joe Heschmeyer, Shml Ppry
Realism in an Age of Relativism – James P. Bernens, Crisis Magazine
God v. Just Because: Explanations for Objective Morality – Heschmeyer
Mass in a Hidden Chapel – Richard Collins, Linen on the Hedgerow
FSSP Discernment Weekend in England, Dec. 13-15 – Gregory DiPippo
A Catholic Politician in the Nordic Public Square – Alberto Carosa
Women Religious Ask Pope for Prayer against Trafficking – Carol Glatz
The Real Survival Message-Learn to Hear The Voice of God – St. Ethld Plc
Sisters on the Rise – Beverly Stevens, Regina Magazine
Letter to a Brand-New Catholic – Ginny Moyer, Catholic Mom
Vatican Releases Preparatory Document for Synod on Family – El. Harris
Latin Texts of the Ordinary Form Now Online – Ben Yanke, The Chnt Cfé
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19 Shockingly Simple Ways to Live Your Crazy Catholic Life – Cthlc Ssts

Caring for the Poor Is Natural Catholic Territory – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith
Immigration Reform Debate: Is Piecemeal Approach Required? – B. Fraga
Pope Emeritus Benedict on the “Dark Passages” of Scripture – Jm. Akin
Can Very Small Children Gain Indulgences for Poor Souls? – Fr. Z’s Blog
General Absolution Is a Danger to Souls – Joseph Shaw, LMS Chairman
Souls on Ice – Fr. O, An Irish Ordinariate
Vatican Advises U. S. Bishops About Medjugorje Apparitions – EWTN Nws
Quotas for Transsexuals: What ENDA Portends – Austin Ruse, Crisis Mgzn
Love Appropriate to Form – Robert Benne, First Things
Multiple Parents in a “Brave New World” – Fr. James V. Schall SJ
Sin City: Taking Your Faith On The Road – Greg Yoko, Catholic Stand
On the Rational in the Dark Night – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
Why I Took My Son with Me to the Voting Booth – Daniel McInerny, Aleteia
Pro-Lifers Demand Abortion Transparency in Health-Care Plans – CNA
The NFL, NCI, and Risk – Matthew Hanley, The Catholic Thing
14 Things to Know & Share on the New Letter on Medjugorje – Jm. Akin
The End of Protestantism – Peter J. Leithart, On The Square
The Dumbest Generation – God & Caesar
Signs of the Time: Decline of the West in Sweden – The Eponymous Flwr
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Quæritur: Weddings on Sundays or Holy Days of Obligation? – Fr. Z

8 Ways Homeschooling Is Good for Your Health & Life – Theresa Thomas
Adoption: More Than Just an Option – Diane McKelva, Catholic Stand
Has Pp. Francis Saved Western Culture Via Anglican Ord.? – D. Clayton
Why Young People Drawn to Rich Forms of Liturgy Expression – K. Pluth
The Tragic World of the Satanic Poets – Jason Liske, Ascndng Mt. Carmel
Pope: Bp Matano to Lead Destroyed Diocese Left Behind by Bp Clark – EP
NCEA Took Money f/Pro-Abort Gates Found. to Fund Catholic Ed. – Fr. Z
Superior General Arrested for Alleged Kidnap of Confreres – Cn. Wooden
Pornography, Liturgy are Topics at Upcoming Bishops’ Meeting – CNA
A Vague, Abstract Spirituality No More – Seth Evangelho, Ignitum Today
OMG! Public Universities to Require Single-Sex Dorms – The Motley Monk
N. T. Wright & Orthodox/Byzantine View of Hell – Byz Pulpit
Vatican to U.S. Faithful: Stay Away f/Pro-Medjugorje Events – Aleteia
Simcha Fisher Interview, Sinner’s Guide to Nat. Fam. Plan. – Engstrom
Sarah Palin Says that Catholics are Not Christians? – Russ Rentler MD
Other Entitlement Monsters – God & Caesar
Is Dave Ramsey Anti-Family? – Richard Becker, Crisis Magazine
Senior Leader in Legionaries of Christ Resigns – Edward Pentin, NCRgstr
The Elephant Man – Melissa Musick, The Catholic Catalogue
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