Big Pulpit

Love and Responsibility, The Law of Gift – Dr. Edward Sri, Integrated Catholic Life™

Ichthys: History and Symbolism – Jennie Murphy, Truth & Charity

Three Lessons In Mercy We Can Learn From A Murderer – The Passionate Papist

The New Egypt, As Seen from the Coptic Christmas Mass – Samuel Tadros, The Corner

Why Do I Care? (Sacred Music) – Wendi, Cradle Stories

Bishop Blasts Secularist Intolerance – Catholic Culture

The Cult of Experience: The Charismatic Appetite – Heather M. Erb, New Oxford Review

Are the Sexes Really Complementary? – Susan Moore, Crisis Magazine

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, the Untouchable – Sandro Magister, Chiesa

Ten Reasons There Are No Women in Hell – Simcha Fisher, National Catholic Register

A Pilgrim’s Ponderings: Thoughts from Tepeyac – Michelle Burns, Ignitum Today

Former Man United Footballer to become a Priest – Ed West, Catholic Herald

Shameless Blog Plug of the Day: CF Family (Cystic Fibrosis)

35,000 Flee Islamic Violence in Northern Nigeria – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower

Zeal for God’s House: An Architect’s Reflections on Sacred Space – H. H. Menzies, H&PR

Virgo Potens: 8 Quotes by Roman Pontiffs on the Rosary – Carlos Urbina, Saint Peter’s List

Abortion, Rape, Redemption Tackled in Pro-Life Rap Song – Peter Baklinski, LifeSiteNews

Canon Law and Justice – Fr. Simon Henry, Offerimus Tibi Domine

The Importance of Vocation – Andreas Widmer, The Catholic Thing

Boy States Christian Belief, Called Homophobic by Superintendent – Chris Johnson, MCJ

Christ Taught as One Having Authority, What Does that Mean? – Fr. Ryan Erlenbush, NTM

Tips for Inquiring Protestants on Choosing a Parish & RCIA Pgm – Devin Rose, St. Jsp Vng

Don’t Do It, Liam Neeson! – Daria Sockey, Coffee and Canticles

Obedience and Ballroom Dancing – Dorothy Pilarski, Catholic Lane

Harmony: 8 Quotes on Culture, Education, and Leisure – H. H. Ambrose, Saint Peter’s List

2012 Will Be an All-Out Battle for Marriage as 6 States May Vote On It – T. Peters, CV/AmP

The Girl Scouts: Latest Front in the Culture War – Over the Rhine and Into the Tiber

Sir Kenneth Clark’s Mindless Civilisation – Joseph Pearce, StAR

Jesus Sided With The Outcasts, Which Means People I Like – DarwinCatholic, The Amr Cth

E.U.: Victory for Life, Euthanasia Will Always be Prohibited – Grégor Puppinck PhD, TBAB

Natural Law in Italy – Mark Misulia, First Things/First Thoughts

St. Paul and Me: My Conversion Story – Jay Boyd PhD, Philothea on Phire

One Reason Why I Love NPR: ‘Ephemeral‘ is Their Word for Flaky – Ms. Borges, Lox Populi

To Love God is a Gift that is Received, Not Achieved – Msgr. Charles Pope, Archd. of Wash.

The History Channel Makes Us Dumb – Mark Shea, Patheos/Catholic and Enjoying It!

ILGA Europe: We are Not the Only Sock Puppets! – J. C. von Krempach JD, Trtl By & Bynd

German Jesuit: Jesus Was Blasphemous to the Core – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower

The Crisis in American Marriage: Catholic Division – Russell Shaw, Catholic Lane

AP Feeds Yahoo! News Readers’ Bigotry – Anthony S. Layne, The Impractical Catholic

How Bishop Bruskewitz Built Up the Church on the Plains – Jim Graves, Daily Register

Getting Rid of Excess Baggage – Randy Hain, Integrated Catholic Life™

Talk to Your Mother! – Simcha Fisher, National Catholic Register

Hildegard of Bingen: Voice of the Living Light – Sandra Miesel, Catholic World Report

B16’s Talks More Advanced than Obama’s, Research Finds – Mark Greaves, Catholic Herald

Depressed Cities, Abortion, and the Demographic Winter – Stefano Gennarini JD, TBAB

Statue of Our Lady at Battle of Lepanto Found, Being Restored – M. de la Fuente, ABC

Why Catholics Like Einstein – George Sim Johnston, Crisis Magazine

Can Priests Use The Traditional Roman Ritual & “Reserved Blessings” – Fr. Z, WDTPRS?

Philly Prosecutors Show Venom for Catholic Church – Dave Pierre, TheMediaReport.com

Why Warren Buffet is Anti-Catholic – Bill Donohue, Eurasia Review

Oxford Orients Itself – Anthony Radice, A Tiny Son of Mary

The Body and Soul, Sexuality and Marriage; Part 1 – Andrew Sciba, Truth & Charity

Ireland Stand Up Campaigning to End Closure of Ireland’s Vatican Embassy – W. Oddie, CH

SSPX Bp. Williamson: I’d Rather be a Schismatic Sedevacantist than an Apostate – Fr. Z

Euro’s Gay Lobby Squeamish over Critical Questions – J.C. von Krempach JD, TBAB

“Good Christian B!#ches” Preview – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

The End of Catholic Hospitals? – Jay Boyd PhD, Philothea on Phire

The Madness of Abortion – Joseph Bottum, Catholic Vote

Backlash Begins Against Obama’s LGBT Agenda – Wendy Wright, Catholic Lane

Advocates see Growing Support for Pro-Life Act – Brian Fraga, OSV Newsweekly

The Oft-Repeated Lie About Warren Buffet’s Secretary’s Tax Rate – DarwinCatholic, TAC

Why Republicans Will Never End Abortion – Scott P. Richert, About.com/Catholicism

Newt’s Infidelity – Carson Holloway, Catholic Vote

Worthy of Public Office, or Not? – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, What Does The Prayer Really Say?

Gingrich 48-Obama 50: Remember Grant – Donald R. McClarey, The American Catholic

Gingrich’s Marital Standard & Ours: In Health But Not Sickness – Mark Stricherz, Cth Vote

Religious Intolerance, California Style – The Cardinal Newman Society Blog

The Problem with Relying on Governmental “Charity” – Tom Crowe, Catholic Vote

State Catholic Conferences in Religious Liberty Battles: California – Scott Alessi, OSV

That They May All Be One: From the Reformation to Christian Unity – Kathy Schiffer, SOG

Orthodox Christians take High-Visibility Role in the March for Life – The Editors, LfStNws

A Catholic Girl’s Guide to Pop-Culture Christianity – Amy Smith, National Catholic Register

Euro Member Questions EU Funding of Homosexualists– J.C. von Krempach JD, TBAB

How Circumstance Dictates Islamic Behavior – Raymond Ibrahim, Catholic Lane

Cynthia Nixon Wasn’t “Born This Way” – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Pro-Contraception Catholics Try to Justify Support for Obama – Thomas Peters, CV/AmP

Ten Tips for Successful Catholic Blogging – Joe Heschmeyer, Shameless Popery

The Greatest App You Will Ever Purchase – Marc Barnes, Patheos/Bad Catholic

History of African-American Catholics – Thomas J. Craughwell, OSV Newsweekly

We Won’t Back Down – Catholic Vote

Lost In Transition: What’s the Matter with Today’s Emerging Adults? – Th. Lickona, MrNt

The Persecuted Church – Genevieve Kineke, Catholic Lane

Girl Scouts and the Church: 100 Years is Enough? – Fr. Joe, Southern Fried Catholicism

Parish Bans Girl Scout Troops over Ties to Planned Parenthood – Patrick B. Craine, LfStNw

Russia Names New Submarine After Saint – Tancred, The Eponymous Flower

Why I Promote the EF Mass – Jay Boyd PhD, Philothea on Phire

Fr. Z Endorses National Catholic Reporter & Michael Sean Winter’s Idea – Fr. Z, WDTPRS?

Pope Praises Silence & Potential of Social Media – Carol Glatz, Catholic Herald

Was St. Paul Knocked Off His High Horse on the Way to Damascus? – Dr. Tay. Marshall, CT

A Sign Maybe You Should Homeschool – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

Catholics, Be Courageous! – The Editors, Daily Register

New WHO Study on Abortion or Is It? – Susan Yoshihara PhD, Turtle Bay and Beyond

Churches Get More Financial Oversight after Scandal – Andrew Duffy & Meghan Hurley, VS

The Christ Child Didn’t Read Comic Books – Micah Murphy, Truth & Charity

Why I Don’t Worry About Paying for My Kids’ College Educations – Jennifer Fulwiler, NCRg

Faith as Commitment – Randall Smith, The Catholic Thing

Child Sacrifice in 21st Century America – George Weigel, Crisis Magazine

UK: Student Union Attempts to Restrict Pro-Life Talks – Madeleine Teahan, Cthlc Herald

Great March for Life Video Summation – Marc Barnes, Patheos/Bad Catholic

Beautiful Vid: Christendom Leads March for Life – Matthew Archbold, Creative Mnrty Rprt

New York Time Ignores March for Life for Fifth Year in a Row – John Jalsevac, LSN

Abortionists Horrified by Abortion – Matthew Archbold, Creative Minority Report

A Generation Lucky to be Alive – Chelsea Zimmerman, Ignitum Today

You Just Bought Planned Parenthood Some Sweet Digs – Matthew Archbold, Crtv Min Rep

Media Stupidity at The March For Life – Marc Barnes, Patheos/Bad Catholic

Correct Understandings of Religious Freedom & Conscience – Carl Olson, Ignts Insght Scp

UK: Religion Takes a Back Seat to Rights in Court – Andrew Hough, Daily Telegraph

Obama vs. Catholics – L. Brent Bozell III, Crisis Magazine

HHS Decision Prompts More Strong Opposition From Catholics – EWTN News

A Time for Catholic Action & Catholic Voices – Abp. José H. Gomez, First Things

Rep. Smith: HHS Mandate is Attempt to End Catholic Health Care – Michelle Bauman, CNA

An Unconscionable Threat to Conscience – Donald P. Condit, Acton Institute

Religious Freedom: The Cornerstone of American Gov’t – Abp. Timothy Dolan, NY Archd.

Is Obama Trying To Replace The Pope? – IDB Editorials