Big Pulpit

A Sign Of Contradiction – LarryD, Acts of the Apostasy

The Catholic Church Young People Actually Want – Marc Barnes, Bad Cthlc
News from the F. S. S. P. in North America – Shawn Tribe, New Lit Mov
How Does Theology Protect Science? – Stc. Trasancos PhD, Accptng Abndnc
Where the Blonde Jesus Thing Came From – Jeffrey Miller, The Curt Jester
ABC TV Makes Church Seem Like Titanic – Mt. Archbold, Crtv Mnrty Rprt
Ghandi on the Evils of Contraception – Kev. O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave
Defending The ‘Catholic Moment’ – Rod Dreher
Sometimes You Simply Have to Laugh. . . – Carl E. Olson, The CWR Blog
Lessons from the Liturgy Committee – Jacob Tawney, Roma Locuta Est
The Riot That Never Was – Karl Keating JD, Catholic Answers
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Wsh. Irving – Sn. Fitzpatrick, Crisis Mag
Why I am “Anti-Abortion” – Kristan Hawkins, Truth and Charity Forum
Women who have Many Sex Partners Likely to Abuse Drugs, Alcohol – LSN
Abp. Lori Implores Congress to Protect Conscience Rights – Adelaide Darling
Message of Chastity Is Essential to Pro-Life Mvmnt – John Jansen, Life News
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The BBC and the Gates of Hell – Annie Elizabeth, Defénde Nos In Proélio
Germany Missed Chance to Rise to Level of German Pope – Lra. Freeburn, LSN
Guardian Wins Week in All-England Pope-Bashing Contest – Geo. Conger DPhil
Rome: Anti-Euthanasia Activists Start Euro Gp in Historic Meeting – Jn. Jalsevac
Cardinal Piacenza’s Fine Pastoral Leadership – Fr. Tim Finigan
The Tablet is Toast! – Richard Collins, Linen on the Hedgerow
Gay Partners Adoption to be Ruled on by Euro Ct – Gré. Puppinck PhD, Aleteia α
Whiskey Catholic’s Review of Ardbeg – Fr. Tim Finigan, The Hermeneutic. . .
Review of Marriage Debate, Feb 12 on BBC Parliament – Etheldreda’s Place
The Phases of Spain – The Mad Monarchist

Finale with Beethoven: A Heroic Moment – Msgr. Dan. B. Gallagher, CWR
A (Brief) Theological Appreciation – Fr. Th. G. Guarino STD, FT
Pope Benedict vs. Secularism – Benjamin Wiker PhD, National Cthlc Register
The Absolutization of Man – Fr. Jms. V. Schall SJ PhD MA, The Cthlc Thing
“Our Pope”, A Converts Perspective – E. Neubauer, 21 Century Pilgrim
Benedict XVI, the Great Augustinian – Timothy George ThD, First Things
Media Fallibility on Papal Infallibility – Mollie Ziegler, Pths/Get Religion
Decision to Resign Came After His Fall in Mexico – And. Tornielli, La Stampa
Knights of Malta Leader Praises Benedict XVI – Catholic News Agency
Considerations on the Papal Abdication – Fr. Christopher M. Zelonis
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How Many Cardinal Electors in the Conclave? – Mt. J. Franck PhD, FT
Mahony ‘Case’ Casts Shadow Over Conclave – Mª T. P. Pederiva, La Stampa
No Mr. Mullins, Resignation ≠ Married Priests – Kate Edwards, Oz Incognita
Red Shoes and a Toolbox – Marcus Allen Steele
Red China to New Pope: Drop Democratic China – Ger. O’Connell, La Stampa
Papal Election: What the Markets Say – Jef. A. Tucker, The Chant Café
M. S. N. B. C. Panelist: Sotomayor for Pope – Matthew Archbold, CMR
Benedict’s Prophesy on Churches Future – Mrc. Bardazzi, La Stampa

Lauda Anima Mea Dominum – Ben Yanke

True Knowledge: Struck by an Arrow of Beauty that Wounds Man – Dav. Clayton MA
St. John Chrysostom on Fasting – Rob Hall, Road to Rome
10 Books By Papa Bene You Should Know – Ryan Eggenberger, Ignitum Today
Thomas More Col. Choir Sings EF, 1st Sun. of Lent – David Clayton MA
The Politics Of Liturgy – Rod Dreher
Love vs. Desire – Kevin O’Brien, Waiting for Godot to Leave
Multitudes Before the Throne: Hope for a Pilgrim Church – RJ Snell PhD, Crisis
Discussing Discernment – Stephanie Gulya, Catholic Lane
Whiskey Man: Fr. Johannes Bapst, SJ – Nicholas, Whiskey Catholic
Feast Day of St. Conrad of Piacenza – Jean M. Heimann, Catholic Fire
When Not to Say “How Are You?” – Tammy Ruiz, Catholic Stand
Return of the Prodigal Father – Catholic News Agency
Swollen Gums and the Holy Ghost – Simcha Fisher, National Cthlc Register
An Examination of Conscience to Help Make a Better Confession – Fr. Z’s Blg
Can There Be a Catholic Moment? – Ross Douthat, The New York Times

Presidential Blame-Game – Paul Kengor, American Spectator

Pope Benedict’s African Legacy – Obianuju Ekeocha, Catholic Stand

Guns and Pensions – Thomas Sowell, American Spectator

Self Government v. Egalitarianism – Richard Reinsch, Liberty Law Blog

Direct Killing as Intentional Killing – E. Christian Brugger, Public Discourse

Zadie Smith’s London – Theodore Dalrymple, City Journal

Electric Lemon Aid – Eric Peters, American Spectator

Obama’s War on American Generals – Daniel Greenfield, Front Page

Criticism Of Obama’s Foreign Policy Mounts – Walter Mead, Via Meadia

Here Comes Rule by “We the Experts” – Wesley Smith, N.R.O.

The Collective Ho-Hum on Benghazi – Paul Zummo, T.A.C.

Further Reflections on Benghazi – Andrew Wilson, American Spectator

Brass Tacks – Midwest Conservative Journal

Attraction of Progressive Rhetoric (I) – J.Harris, Intellectual Conservative

Benedict’s Future Residence – Shawn Tribe, New Lit Mov

Mother Who Cooked for Pope Recalls His Paternal Care – CNA
Pope’s Decision: Truth vs. Conjecture – Edward Pentin, Daily Reg
“Resign,” “Renounce,” or “Abdicate”? Bp. Paprocki Weighs In – C. Harmon
The Pope & the Philistines – Tracey Rowland, The Catholic World Report
Red China’s Catholics Unaware of Pope’s Resignation – A. E. Clark PhD
Benedict’s Greatest Lesson – William Doino Jr., First Things
Three Things I’ve Learned from Pope Benedict XVI – Brandon Vogt
On the Mind of the Pope – Fr. James V. Schall SJ, The CWR Blog
Historian Reflects on Benedict’s Pontificate – Fr. CJ McCloskey, Aleteia α
BBC Already Rewriting History of Benedict’s Papacy – Francis Phillips
Interview with New Evangelization Sec. on Abdication – Aleteia α
Pope Had Profound Effect on Former Presbyterian Minister – Scott Hahn
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How to Keep & Not Keep Lent – Dr. Taylor Marshall, CT

Lenten Station: The Basilica of St. Anastasia, 1st Tue. in Lent – Zephyrinus
B16’s Revolution On State-Funded Catholic Charity – C. Manion PhD SMOM
Petrus Beatus Catenarum Laqueos: Feast of Chair of Peter Hymn – K. Pluth
Homeschooling Family Case As Canaries In Coal Mines – Rod Dreher
USSCB: Obama has ‘More Grudging Attitude’ To People of Faith – B. Johnson
4 Ways Les Misérables Converted Me – Melissa Keating, Focus Blog
Does Catholicism “Have Issues”? – Robert Royal PhD, The Catholic Thing
What Is Marriage? – Sherif Girgis, Public Discourse
Whisky Review: Ardbeg – Michael, Andrew & Nicholas, Whiskey Catholic
One Man’s Heaven is Another Man’s All-You-Can-Eat Dessert Buffet – K. O’Brien
Parallels between Vatican Corruption & Boston Diocesan Corruption – BCI
The Language of Life – Denise Hunnell MD, Truth and Charity Forum
A Worried NARAL Is Good News For Pro-Lifers – Steve Skojec, Cthlc Vote
Alveda King: How Can Blacks Survive if We Murder Our Children? – Life News
Sedevacantists Shall Be Right, Momentarily – Patrick Coffin, Cthlc Answers
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Why an American has No Chance of Becoming Pope – Chris Owens, BD
Pope Names – Jeffrey Miller, The Curt Jester
For Pope, Keep An Eye On. . . – Patrick Archbold, Creative Mnrty Rprt
Card. Dolan: He Who Thinks is Next Pope is on Dope – Paolo Mastrolilli
Answering Your Questions About Papal Elections (Conclave) – J. Heschmeyer
Cardinals and Their Doctorates. . . or Not – Fr. Z’s Blog
On Bringing the Conclave Forward & ‘Sacredness’ of Rules – Andrea Tornielli
Is The Pope Infallible? – Rod Dreher
Cut The Papa-Bull – Patrick Archbold, National Catholic Register
How Will New Pope Lead While Card. Ratzinger Still Alive – William Oddie
EJ Dionne Jr, Unencumbered by Facts, Reason, Calls for Girl Pope – T. Crowe
Why I like Cardinal Pell for Pope – Suzanne F., Big Blue Wave
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What Does It Mean to “Offer It Up”? – D. Burke, Cthlc Spiritual Direction

Fasting & Abstinence: 6 Basic Questions & Answers on Lent – St. Peter’s List
The Pope, Twitter, and the World – Br. John Sica OP, Dominicana
Did the Virgin Mary & the Apostles Keep Lent? – Dr. Taylor Marshall, CT
An S. S. P. X. Personal Prelature? – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Living Lent in Beijing – Anthony E. Clark PhD, The CWR Blog
The S. S. P. X.: The Last Train? – Andrea Tornielli, La Stampa/Vtcn Insdr
Benedict on the Spiritual Battle That Is Lent – Estefania Aguirre, Daily Reg
Were The Martyrs Real? – Rod Dreher
The Feast of Blessed Fra Angelico & His Paintings – Jean M. Heimann, CF
Dealing with Demonic Rage – Fr. Dwt. Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Dialogue of Our Lord & Editior of the Natl “c”atholic Reporter – Fr. Z’s Blog
It’s the Devil, Silly – Val Bianco, Catholic Stand
Compelling Legal Briefs that Challenge Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Austin Ruse
John Cardinal McCloskey – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic
Fr. Z Installs Electric Altar Rails; 2 Women Injured – Eye of the Tiber

Dawson and the History We Are Not Told – Jeffrey Hart, T.I.C.

Idealistic Dreams and the Decline of Society – S.Laib, Intellectual Conservative

Survived Two World Wars and the Depression – Lonely Conservative

US Public Pensions: Worst in the World? – Walter Mead, Via Meadia

The Presidency in the Age of Obama – Mark Rozell, Liberty Law Blog

Waiting for my UPS Man – Nead Beuman, n+1

A New Farming Revolution in the Works? – Walter Mead, Via Meadia

More ‘Socialist’ Than Europeans? – Paul Gottfried, American Conservative

Love and Death in the Ashes – John Wilson T.I.C.

Thanatopsis for Ronald Dworkin – Robert Miller, First Things

How the Government Is Killing the Recovery – Walter Mead, Via Meadia

We’re History – Bill Croke, American Spectator

The Chelyabinsk Event – Commentary, John Steele Gordon

God’s Love In Your Life – Pope Shenouda III (OR)

The Desert of Lent – Kevin Clay, MONKROCK (EC)

Raising the Mind, Warming the Heart – Death to the World (OX)

Sunday of Orthodoxy Reflection – Ramblings of a Byz Catholic (EC)

Testing of Faith – Coptic Dad and Mom (OR)

“For Though a Righteous Man Falls Seven Times…” – Kaiserswest (EC)

Thoughts For Cheesefare Weekend – Fr. Chris Zugger (EC)

St. Athanasius on Fasting – Abouna’s Blog (OR)

While in the Workplace, I Need the Bread of Life – The Devout Life (EC)

Legend:

EC = Eastern Rite Catholic
OX = Orthodox Church
OR = Oriental Church (Coptics, etc.)
RC = Latin Rite Catholic
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