Robert Edwards
25 January AD 2026
2:04 pm
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From 3,000 to 6,000 Attendees: The Holy Hours That Fill a Parish in Madrid – Rome Reports
Life is a Gift – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures By Jeffrey Bruno
When a Bishop Forbids Kneeling – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Note I:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, thanks be to God, Little Vatican (Big Pulpit) have come through this financial difficulty stronger than before. We are truly grateful for your prayers and for the generous donations that made this possible. May the Lord bless each of you abundantly for your kindness.
Note II:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, please kindly remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of: Hortencia Edwards, who passed into eternal life on December 20; Inela “Nela” Carcamo, who passed on January 7; and Jorge Carcamo, Nela’s devoted husband, who followed her in death on January 9. Thank you for your charity in prayer.
Note III:
Thank you to everyone that has prayed and donated for the funeral expenses. My wife and I are grateful for your assistance!
John L. Allen, Jr., Requiescat in Pace:
India Correspondent of Crux Remembers John L. Allen, Jr. – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Newly Installed Mosaic of Leo in Papal Basilica of St.-Paul-Outside-the-Walls – Catholic Sat on X
The “Privilege of White” Dress Once Again Displayed at the Vatican – Rome Reports
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Saints & Devotions to Bring Home Fallen-Away Catholics – National Catholic Register
Grieving Father Reminds Us How Christians Should Talk About Death – T.C. Barber at Aleteia
An Incredible Situation in Minnesota – James O’Keefe via The American Catholic
Making Europe Christian Again – Kristen Ziccarelli at The European Conservative
Gospel Socialism – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Dear Gen-Z: Self-Improvement is Not Salvation – Charlie Downs at The Catholic Herald
Schwarzenegger, Leo, & Feser on Confession – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: Dr. Janet Smith Exposes the Cardinals’ Selective Theology on Trump – Joe McLane
Building to God: Truth & Value through Architectural Presence & Power – Adoremus
The Revival of Beauty is Possible – Danielle Heckenkamp at 1 Peter 5
Reason, Revelation, & the Book of Enoch – Haile Haile at Catholic Stand Magazine
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Social Dancing – Traditional Catholic Social Dancing
DC Leftists Threaten Families As ‘Nazi Scum’ Simply For Attending Church – The Federalist
“We Don’t Do That Anymore”; Re: Gregorian Chant, Latin, Et Cætera – Corpus Christi Watershed
Catholics, Contraceptives, & the Charity Problem – Dorothy Osanna at Catholic Stand Magazine
Meet the 800 Year Catholic Order Protecting the Relics of Spanish Saints – Rome Reports
Institutional Ambiguity in the Papal Office since the Council – The Pursuit Of Truth In La La Land
Finding Meaning in Grief – Devon Rose at Catholic Answers Magazine
Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – TFP
Infertility & the Gift of Life – Leigh Snead at Catholic Exchange
Catechesis Will Never Make Up for a Deficient Novus Ordo – Rebecca Hopersberger at Crisis
Video: Ad Orientem: Why the Mass is a Sacrifice, Not a Performance – TAN Books
Rome Promotes a Bishop “Purified” by Pagan Rites – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
News Ticker:
‘A Very Catholic Event’: Thousands March in Annual Walk for Life West Coast – NC Register
News Brief:
Minneapolis Bishop’s Statement After 2nd Shooting by I.C.E., Full Text – K.N. Hattrup at Aleteia
Dieu le Roi! – The Tim Man at Saint Louis Catholic
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The “Ecumenical” Council of Constantinople Condemned the Filioque? Fr. Pt. Heers – E. Ybarra
Liturgical Items at the Abbey of St. Martin in Disentis, Switzerland – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
New Church Architecture: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Wake Forest – LAJ
A Beautiful Novus Ordo Mass—but, but, but. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Rochet of St. Alphonsus Liguori – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
The Shrine of St. Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey – Gregory DiPippo at NLM
Inside a Liturgical Classroom: What Does a Math Liturgy Look Like? – Mrs. Gerth Teaches
The Surprising Symbolism of the Baldacchino, – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Are “Divisions” in the Church? – Kaleb Hammond at Missio Dei Catholic
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Desire Fulfilled – The Relics of St. Thérèse – Kelly Ann Tallent at Missio Dei Catholic
The Supernatural Power of Jesus’ Holy Name: An Incredible True Story – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
St. Marianne Cope – Fr. Christopher G. Phillips at A Pilgrim’s Journey
Answering Protestants:
Mary’s Perpetual Virginity: Ten Biblical Evidences – Biblical Evidence For Catholicism
Persecution of Christians:
Evil Is Raging: Anti-Christian Slaughter Explodes Across The Globe – The Washington Times
Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Seeing Disability as a Vocation Can Reframe Our Approach to Classical Ed – Classical Ed Rev
Life with Hopkins: The Joy of Memorization – Betsy K. Brown at Cana Academy
Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Today’s Academics Have Forgotten About Education – Cicero Bruce at The Imaginative. . .
Books:
A Novel Deeply Concerned with the Dignity of Life – Lindsay Schlegel at Word On Fire
Upcoming Poetry:
Ryan Wilson in Conversation with Poets Paul Pastor & Jane Scharl – Catholic Literary Arts
Thomist Poets with Tamara Nicholl-Smith – Christopher Honey
Poetry:
Interview: James Matthew Wilson, Poet, Professor, & Critic – Roseanne T. Sullivan
Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Flannery O’Connor, the One & Only – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Heart of Football: Fernando Mendoza’s Faith Grounds Him – National Catholic Register
Tolkien Reads the Ride of the Rohirrim – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Saturday Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Fulton Sheen’s Warning is Uncannily Prophetic – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
2. Are You Obligated To Go To Mass In Bad Weather? – Becky Roach at Catholic Link
3. Why Do People Convert To Catholicism? – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
4. A Screenshot Says It All: Chaos, Anarchy, & Division in Charlotte – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. Managerialism & the Fallacy of the Fallacy of Vatican II Survivorship Bias – James R. Green
6. The Sign Of The Cross Done Rightly – A Treasure To Be Shared
7. The Disastrous Pontificate Continues to Make Waves – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
8. Leo XIV: The Theology of the Seamless Shroud – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
9. Eliminating the Double Altar Look in an Historic Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
10. Removing Watches, Jewelry, & Rings to Celebrate Mass??? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
Saturday Evening Edition Honorable Mention:
Bishop Barron Wins Worst Take Award After Minnesota Stumble – David L. Gray, Th.M.
I Guess We Can Criticize the Pope Now – Fr. Z’s Blog
Stunningly Beautiful New Church of St. Catherine, in Wake Forest. . .But! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Recent Posts:
SATVRDAY EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
FRIDAY LATE-EVENING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
Liturgical References:
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.S.) – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Nigeria) – Nigeria Catholic Network
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Canada) – Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (U.K.) – Alive Publishing
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Australia) – Diocese of Parramatta
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (Ireland) – Church Support Group
Daily Readings: Novus Ordo Mass (New Zealand) – Universalis
Daily Readings: Traditional Latin Mass – Latin Mass Helper
Order of Mass: Novus Ordo – Universalis
Mass Times for Travel – MassTimes.org
Find a Relic Anywhere in the World – The Relic Project
Bible References:
Douay-Rheims Bible – Douay-Rheims Bible Online
Revised Standard Version – Catholic Edition Bible – EWTN
Haydock Catholic Bible – Haydock Commentary Online
Catholic References:
Ask Me Anything About the Catholic Faith – Catholic Questions
Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Wages of Bringing a Gun to a Riot – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Partisan Imbalance across Academic Disciplines – Jacob Shell on X
Land of 10,000 Tantrums – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Vibrant March for Life in Paris Fights Back Against Abortion & Euthanasia – TFP
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Christianity Built The West, & Why the Church Must Defend It – Dan Burmawi
How Our Lady (& Mother Teresa) Helped Break Communist Grip on Albania – NC Register
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Illegal Space Aliens – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Apocalypse of St. John Trailer Drops for New Film on Book of Revelation – Hollywood Catholic
Marching for an America Where God’s Law & Human Life Are Respected & Loved – TFP
Jesting Caesar – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
We Must Resist the Pressure to Abandon the Unborn & Embrace Lesser Causes – TFP
Actress Patricia Neal: A Story of Love, Healing, & Forgiveness – Mary Claire Kendall at Aleteia
Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens – Tradition, Family, & Property
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Why Nuclear Weapons Are Still Needed: It’s Time to Put an End to the START Treaty – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Why the President’s Gesture Hurt – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Zohran Mamdani’s Supporters Propose “Popular Assemblies” to Power the Revolution – TFP
Helping You Build a Better Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow on X, BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief – Robert “Tito” Edwards
A Thank You To Our Sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
