MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP

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:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, thank you to everyone that has prayed and donated for the funeral expenses. My wife and I are grateful for your assistance!

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV: The Art of Listening – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Why Pope Leo Rejected His First Papal Shoes: A Story at the Feet of the Vatican – Rome Reports

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why This Meeting with Cardinal Mahony Should Alarm Catholics – Catholic Unscripted
Pope Leo XIV is No Pope John Paul I – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
Tarot In The French Quarter – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Budapest
Bishop Barron Explains Catholic Social Teaching on Fraud – The American Catholic
NY Times Wonders Why Americans ‘Turning Against Gay People.’ Isn’t It Obvious? – Mt. Margolis
Eastern Orthodoxy Under Fire: Responding to Michael W. Davis – Erick Ybarra
Avid Reader from Indonesia Fills in Details About Their Bishop’s “Resignation” – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Fake News, Papal Trips, & a Return to Tradition – Michael Haynes at The Catholic Herald
Defending St. Jerome’s Honor – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
Tolkien & the Spanish Civil War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Fatima, Darwin, & Liturgy – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
What Paul VI Unleashed: Continuity, Novelty, & Institutionalization Ambiguity – Katharia
Letter Writing Enjoys a Revival as Fans Seek Connection & a Break from Screen Time – Yahoo/AP
The Humble Doorkeeper to St. Joseph – Tom Thomas at Catholic Stand Magazine
Sacred & Religious Art Still Matter: Painting Truth with Beauty – Joe Donelson at Denver Catholic
Exclusive Love: God’s Blueprint for Marriage – Senne Van Boven at Word on Fire
A Surprising Fallacy about Kindness – Life Craft
Work of Art – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: The Role of Catholic Artists in Authentic Church Reform – Sister Theresa Aletheia
Where Did the Magi Go After Visiting the Baby Jesus? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Finding the Father’s House Again, When Rome Sounds Like a Stranger – Chris Jackson
The Masculinity Crisis Is Real – Aaron M. Renn

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ars Comacina & the Tradition of Cantù Lace in Lombardy, Italy – Liturgical Arts Journal
What if Summorum Pontificum Allowed the 1965 Missal Instead of the 1962 Missal – Fr. McDonald
From Venice To Jerusalem: A Late Seventeenth Century Set of Paraments – Liturgical Arts Journal
The Abbey of St. Martin in Disentis, Switzerland – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Acedia: How to Overcome Spiritual Sloth – David Hahn at The Catholic Herald

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cursive Makes a Comeback – Sarah Maslin Nir at New York Times
Four Mistakes in Teaching the Fine Arts – Andrew J. Ellison at Cana Academy

Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Public Schools Can’t Function Without God & the Myth of Secular Education – Art of Purp

Books:
The Ultimate Hotel for Book Lovers is in Texas – Karla Walsh at Southern Living

Poetry:
My Medea – Robert Charboneau at Poetics With Robert Charboneau

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Way of St. Cuthbert Film (Director’s Cut) – Jason M. Baxter at Beauty Matters

Sunday Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. When a Bishop Forbids Kneeling – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
2. An Incredible Situation in Minnesota – James O’Keefe via The American Catholic
3. The “Privilege of White” Dress Once Again Displayed at the Vatican – Rome Reports
4. Schwarzenegger, Leo, & Feser on Confession – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. From 3,000 to 6,000 Attendees: The Holy Hours That Fill a Parish in Madrid – Rome Reports
6. D.C. Leftists Threaten Families as ‘Nazi Scum’ Simply for Attending Church – The Federalist
7. “We Don’t Do That Anymore”; Re: Gregorian Chant, Latin, Et Cætera – Corpus Chr Watershed
8. Minneapolis Bishop’s Statement After 2nd Shooting by ICE, Full Text – K.N. Hattrup at Aleteia
9. Saints & Devotions to Bring Home Fallen-Away Catholics – National Catholic Register
10. Grieving Father Reminds Us How Christians Should Talk About Death – T.C. Barber at Aleteia

Sunday Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
A Novel Deeply Concerned with the Dignity of Life – Lindsay Schlegel at Word On Fire
Rome Promotes a Bishop “Purified” by Pagan Rites – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Video: Dr. Janet Smith Exposes the Cardinals’ Selective Theology on Trump – Joe McLane

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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:
Remember the Democratic Mantra: “Trust The Science” – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
To Some the “Real” Enemy is Always Orange Man Bad – Tony Esolen via The American Catholic
Reparations Asked & Reparations Answered – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Vibrant March for Life in Paris Fights Back Against Abortion & Euthanasia – TFP
Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Marching for an America Where God’s Law & Human Life Are Respected & Loved – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
We Must Resist the Pressure to Abandon the Unborn & Embrace Lesser Causes – TFP
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
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

SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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

SATVRDAY EVENING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Managerialism & the Fallacy of the Fallacy of Vatican II Survivorship Bias – James R. Green
Fulton Sheen’s Warning is Uncannily Prophetic – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Are You Obligated To Go To Mass In Bad Weather? – Becky Roach at Catholic Link

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:
In Memoriam: John L. Allen Jr. – William Cash at The Catholic Herald
A Litany of Prayer for Catholic Journalist John Allen – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Do People Convert To Catholicism? – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
A Priest’s Reminder: Sundays Are a Whole Day for God, Not Just an Hour – Church Pop
Vibrant March for Life in Paris Fights Back Against Abortion & Euthanasia – TFP
Traditional Liturgy Sees Canadian Revival – Quinton Amundson at The Catholic Register
Woman who saw Mary in Wisconsin to be ‘Servant of God’ – Caitlin Bootsma at Aleteia
Leo XIV: The Theology of the Seamless Shroud – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Why Commandments are Good, but Stories are Better – Kim. Ells at Invincible Family Substack
Fr. Sevin Jacques, the Soul of Catholic Scouting – Thérèse Puppinck at The Catholic Herald
Video: This Horrifying Story Proves Catholic Morality Is True – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Spiritual Directors – Sherpas to the Heavens – Nathan Krupa at The Country Disciple
Is a Leonine Unity Even Possible? – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Answering God’s Call: The True Story of Opus Dei – Benedetta Frigerio at New Daily Compass
Why Does the Direction of the Priest Matter at Mass? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., on X
Can the Novus Ordo be Reformed – Katharia at The Pursuit Of Truth In La La Land
No, Adoption & Third-Party Reproduction Are Not the Same – Them Before Us
The Sign Of The Cross Done Rightly – A Treasure To Be Shared
Religious Art & Life: Recognizing the Beauty of Goodness – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.
Which Religions Do Men & Women Prefer? – Leo Benedictus at Interesting Data
New Atheists Like Sam Harris Have Nothing Meaningful To Offer Americans – Auguste Meyrat

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Removing Watches, Jewelry, & Rings to Celebrate Mass??? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
An Exceptional Chasuble in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
The Ancient Ambrosian Rite in Milan – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
Kingdom of Asturias; the Christian Art of Early Medieval Spain – Hilary White at The SIP
Eliminating the Double Altar Look in an Historic Church – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Math & Mysticism: Sacred Art Can Change How You Think About God, Man & Cosmos – H. White
Why Many Baptismal Fonts Have Eight Sides – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Loving Yourself, the Catholic Way – Delphine Chui at The Catholic Herald

Chaos, Anarchy, and Division at Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
A Screenshot Says It All. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Schools: Lesson Planning Liturgical Formation for All Children – A. Johnson at Adoremus
The Drama of Grammar in Shelley’s “England in 1819” – Betsy K. Brown at Cana Academy

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Woke Colleges Are Still Wasting Young American Minds – New York Post

Books:
The Disastrous Pontificate Continues to Make Waves – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Poetry:
Green Questions by Rachel Hadas – One Art, A Journal Of Poetry

Friday Late-Evening Edition Top-10:
1. Stunningly Beautiful New Church of St. Catherine, in Wake Forest. . .But! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. Bishop Barron Wins Worst Take Award After Minnesota Stumble – David L. Gray, Th.M.
3. Pope Leo’s Inner Monologue: Don’t Laugh, No Matter How Cute It Is – Emily Zanotti on X
4. I Guess We Can Criticize the Pope Now – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. John Allen: Formidable Vatican Correspondent, Faithful Friend – Edward Pentin
6. Video: Leo Appoints a Stunning & Brave James Martin Disciple to Lead Priests – A. Stine, Ph.D.
7. Does Pope Leo’s Meeting With the FSSP Signal Anything New? – The Catholic Herald
8. Archbish Gänswein: “Normality is Slowly Returning” with Leo – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
9. Why Young Protestants in America’s Power Centers Converting to Catholicism? – World Magaz
10. Jesuits in Britain Respond to Senior Jesuit Chaplain at Oxford Removed – The Catholic Herald

Recent Posts:
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:
‘Family’ Tree of British Political Parties – The Anglofuturist on X
Democrats Rioting = Extortion – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Trump’s Second Term Has Ended the Conservative Era – Ross Douthat at New York Times
Marching for an America Where God’s Law & Human Life Are Respected & Loved – TFP
Soviet Canuckistan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
We Must Resist the Pressure to Abandon the Unborn & Embrace Lesser Causes – TFP

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
July 12, 2026 is the 1100th Anniversary of English Unification – Ed West on X
Between A.D. 1400-1700 at Least 20% of All Scientists Came From the Clergy – LiorLefineder on X

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Nuclear Weapons Are Still Needed: It’s Time to Put an End to the START Treaty – TFP
Brrr! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Zohran Mamdani’s Supporters Propose “Popular Assemblies” to Power the Revolution – TFP
Dante Tells Us What He Really Thinks About Italians – The American Catholic
Why the President’s Gesture Hurt – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
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

FRIDAY LATE-EVENING EDITION

BIG PVLPIT

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
John Allen: Formidable Vatican Correspondent, Faithful Friend – Edward Pentin
Bishops Describe “Extremist Settlers” Targeting Palestinian Christians – Ch. Rousselle at Aleteia
Does Pope Leo’s Meeting With the FSSP Signal Anything New? – N. Limbu at The Catholic Herald

John L. Allen, Jr., Requiescat in Pace:
John L. Allen Jr.: A Life Remembered in Gratitude – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
John Allen, Our Friend at the Vatican – Tod Worner at First Things
John L. Allen Jr, 1965-2026 – Crux Staff at Crux
John Allen Jr., Author & Longtime Vatican Reporter, Dies at 61 – The Catholic World Report
From the Culture of Contempt to a “Catholic Commons”: John L. Allen Jr. – Mt. Becklo at Crux
Rest in peace, John Allen, Jr. – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
John Allen Jr: Funeral & Visitation Arrangements – Crux Staff at Crux
Requiescat in Pacem John Allen – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Archbishop Gänswein: “Normality is Slowly Returning” with Leo – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
Pope Leo XIV Sends a Message to the U.S. Pro-Life March – The American Catholic
Pope Leo’s Inner Monologue: Don’t Laugh, No Matter How Cute It Is – Emily Zanotti on X

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Stunningly Beautiful New Church of St. Catherine, in Wake Forest. . .But! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Video: Leo Appoints a Stunning & Brave James Martin Disciple to Lead Priests – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Marching for an America Where God’s Law & Human Life Are Respected & Loved – TFP
The Problem with the Jerusalem Statement Against Christian Zionism – G. D’Costa at First Things
All Things Are Oriented Toward Something: The Reason for Ad Orientem – Catholic Exchange
Jesuits in Britain Respond to Senior Jesuit Chaplain at Oxford Removed – The Catholic Herald
We Must Resist the Pressure to Abandon the Unborn & Embrace Lesser Causes – TFP
Bishop Barron Wins Worst Take Award After Minnesota Stumble – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Francis-Collapse of Catholicism in Latin America – Rorate Cæli
In Praise of Single-Sex Dormitories – Teagan Byrne at The Catholic World Report
Why Catholics Should Stop Using A.I.-Generated Art – Philip Kosloski at Voyage
Video: Meet the Inconsistent Consistory – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., at iCatholic Radio
Deathbed Conversions & the Limits of Pascal’s Wager: Scott Adams – Scott Ventureyra
How an Anonymous Tweet Spawned the Fake News About Macron & Leo – Silere Non Possum
The Neo-Catechumenal Way: Leo XIV Praises a Modernist Cult – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Why the Moment a Family Breaks Apart is Seared Into a Child’s Memory Forever – Them Bef Us
Video: Hinduism is False & Here’s Why – Sanctus
As Numbers Collapse, English Freemasons Seek New Recruits Through Facebook – Edward Pentin
Why Young Protestants in America’s Power Centers Converting to Catholicism? – World Magaz
Visiting an Incredible Apparition Site: Our Lady of the Day, July 47 AD – Mary The Immaculate. . .

News Ticker:
Tens of Thousands March in DC for 2026 March for Life – National Catholic Register
Jesuit Chaplain at Oxford Removed Following Safeguarding Complaint – The Catholic Herald

News Brief:
I Guess We Can Criticize the Pope Now – Fr. Z’s Blog

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Celebrate the Novus Ordo Beautifully Dammit! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
A Medieval Orphrey Repurposed Onto a New Chasuble – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
Mass Intentions Explained – The Catholic Herald
The 2025 Festival of St. Louis in Photos – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
Divine Worship: The Beautiful & Reverent Liturgical English Patrimony – A Treasure To Be. . .
To Venerate is to Draw Near: Monastic Art & the Desire for Communion – Hilary White at The SIP

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Gospel Foreshadowed: Joseph & Judah in Genesis – Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Three Nights in a German Monastery Will Do You the World of Good – The Catholic Herald
Video: On Frequent Lapses Into Habitual Sin . . . Cardinal Antonio Bacci – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Video: Too Early for the End of Days? – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

Persecution of Christians:
Report: Christians Have Never Been as Persecuted as in 2025 – Hortense Leger at Aleteia

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Go Against the Current When Educating Your Children. Part 1 – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
Breathing with Both Lungs? The Necessity for Greek in the Schools – Cana Academy

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ed Tech is Profitable, Also Mostly Useless: Research Show Few Learning Gains – The Economist
Graph: The Elimination of Conservatives in Academia – Kevin Bass on X
Death of American History? – Elizabeth Heckman & Nikolas Lanum at Fox News

Books:
True Humans – Stephen M. Barr at First Things

Poetry:
The Poetry & Priesthood of Fr. Joseph Evans – Jan Bentz at The Catholic Herald

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:
Immigration Politics Versus Church Worship – Marcus Peter at Catholic Answers Magazine
Hilary Clinton Burned – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why the President’s Gesture Hurt – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Tom Homan Bestowed With Protector of America Award by Catholics For Catholics – CforC
A Short History of the New York Times Being Wrong About Everything – Ed West

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Muslim Destroying Christian Church in England – Concerned Citizen on X
London Police Block Christian March Through Muslim Area – TEC News

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Canada’s Rush to Beijing Is a Strategic Miscalculation – Stephen Nagy at Real Clear World
How the Iranian Regime Breaks – Afshon Ostovar at Foreign Affairs
Why Nuclear Weapons Are Still Needed: It’s Time to Put an End to the START Treaty – TFP
147 Years Since Rorke’s Drift – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Spanish: The Vatican Analyzes the Proposal to Join Trump’s Board of Peace – Info Vaticana

The U.S. Territory of Greenland:
People Mocking the Idea of the U.S. Buying Greenland Don’t Know History – Max Manners on X

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Tabby Cats & Mary – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
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

TVESDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Muslims Abduct Over 150 Christians from Three Churches in Nigeria – Crux
Recovering Transcendent Beauty: Why Gen-Z Loves the TLM – A. Kelpe at Quod Scripsi Scripsi
Deepfake P#rnography & My Experience of Digital Violation – Samantha Smith at Catholic Herald

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:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, if you are able to help Lili Edwards, née Carcamo, and me with the remaining funeral costs for the cantor, organist, and reception hall cleaning, please click here. We are grateful for any help, Thank you all. In Christ.

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo XIV: Between Jubilee, Consistory, & Diplomatic Corps – Andrea Gagliarducci
Pope Leo’s Renewed Call to Priestly Holiness – Fr. Joseph Brody at Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Chaos, Anarchy, and Division at Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
The Scandalous Behaviour of Bishop Martin Leo Must Not Ignore – Damian Thompson on X

Traditionis Custodes:
Roche, Traditionis Custodes, & “Unity” – Fr. Z’s Blog

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bp Ath Schneider: Card Roche’s Liturgy Rep Is “Manipulative”, Distorts History – D. Montagna
Leftist Cardinals Challenge Trump; Catholic Schools Fight Back – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Stability & Culture: The Relevancy of the Benedictines & Their Liturgical Life – ATJ Kaethler PhD
Suddenly Amish: Why the Amish Have Got It Right – Thomas Edwards at The Catholic Herald
Artists in Our Midst – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand Magazine
India’s St. Joseph Vaz Evangelized Sri Lanka Through His Poverty – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
As Feminized Universities Falter, Faithful Catholic Colleges Flourish – Anne Hendershott at Crisis
St. Paul the First Hermit – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
No One Should Be Opposed to Leo’s Catechesis on Vatican II—but Holy Father! – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Video: Priest Declares The Natural Family Is Evil & Oppressive – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
May I Introduce. . . The Proper Way to Approach Women – Dorothy McLean
Jimmy Lai: The Evangelist in Stanley Prison – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
Generational Spirits: Questions & Answers – Fr. Mike Driscoll at Catholic Answers Magazine
Has the New Liturgy Changed You? – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
Does a Priest Need Permission to Offer the Traditional Latin Mass? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Make America Walkable Again (MAWA) – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here

News Ticker:
St. Thomas Relic Stolen from Scarborough Church – The Catholic Register
Germany’s “Slime Mass” Apology Exposes Deeper Fault Lines in the Church – The Catholic Herald
Michael Barber’s New Videos on Social Media & Links – Michael Patrick Barber at The Sacred Page

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Twelfth Century ‘Uta’ Chasuble of Marienberg Abbey – S.R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
A Little Jewel of a Reading – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Organizing Pontifical Masses: A Call for Help – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Firstborn Jesus’ Brothers & Sisters? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Should I Ask My Priest for Career Advice? – The Catholic Herald

Answering Protestants:
When Did Jesus Finish His Sacrifice? – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine

Persecution of Christians:
Faith on the Front Lines of the Persecuted Church – Catholic Arena

The Liturgical Laments of Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
Mixed Reactions in Charlotte Ban – Sensum Fidelium on X

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Refuting John Dewey – Elizabeth Corey at Law & Liberty
What Should Classical Academies Say of History? – Andrew J. Zwerneman at Cana Academy

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
They Graduated From Stanford. Due to A.I., They Can’t Find a Job – N. Christopher at LA Times
How To Increase the Retention of Early Career Teachers – Weadé James & Paige S. DeMio
The Campus Civility Collapse – Marie Newhouse at The Chronicle of Higher Education

Books:
Combatting Feminism, A History – Carrie Gress, Ph.D. at National Catholic Register

Poetry:
A Review of Perennial: The Red River Book of 21st Century Hindi Poetry – New Verse Review

Monday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. The Mistaken Drive Against “Parish Shopping” – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
2. What’s Wrong With This Picture (JP2, B16, Francis, & Leo)? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
3. Leo Today Received in Private Audience FSSP Superior Gen Fr. John Berg – Diane Montagna
4. A Tale of Two Green Liturgies. . .in Two Cities. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
5. Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – TFP
6. What My Time in Israel Taught Me About the World’s Fertility Crisis – Them Before Us
7. Three Heterodox Cardinals Denounce President Trump – Ruth Graham at New York Times
8. How’s This for a Chapel? – Culture Explorer via Spirit Daily Blog
9. 10 Fascinating Facts About the Mysterious Enoch – B. Shumaker at National Catholic Register
10. Moving, Liturgically – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON 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:
Decision to Bar Dutch Catholic Activist Raises Questions About Free Speech – Catholic Herald
You Didn’t Ever Cross T.R. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Muslim & Migrant Fatigue – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative

The U.S. Territory of Greenland:
A Reasonable, Logical, & Historical Explanation for Purchasing Greenland – Stephen Miller via X
What Trump Wants from Greenland – Don Surber
Greenlanders Speak Out Against Danish Rule After Decades of Forced Sterilization – NY Post

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Noble Lesbian Savage Fights For Humanity – Rod Dreher
Meme Break – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
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

TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Great Christian Reset: The Return of a Christian West – Jonathan Van Maren at First Things
Women Should Take Their Husband’s Name – Johann Kurtz at Becoming Noble
Traditionalist Catholic Men: The Most Hated In the World – Laramie Hirsch at The Weltgeist

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:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, if you are able to help Lili Edwards, née Carcamo, and me with the remaining funeral costs for the cantor, organist, and reception hall cleaning, please click here. We are grateful for any help, Thank you all. In Christ.

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Yet Another Great Reversal of Pope Francis by Pope Leo! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
Pope Leo & the Truth Behind a Saint & the Chicago Bears – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
New Papal Ferula for the New Phase of Pope Leo’s Pontificate. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

Chaos, Anarchy, and Division at Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
Exclusive: Diocese of Charlotte Reacts to First Sunday After Altar Rail Ban – The Catholic Herald
Detroit Archbishop Appoints New President at Seminary, Replacing Key Personnel – Cath Vote
No Peace for the Latin Mass – John Byron Kuhner

Traditionis Custodes:
Where to Go When the Tradition is Gone – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
The Liturgical Limbo of Traditionis Custodes – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
The Roche Report, Traditionis Custodes, & Permanent Revolution – Fr. Z’s Blog

Vatican II at 60:
Terrific From Fr. McTeigue! “Are We There Yeeeeet?” – Fr. Z’s Blog

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The New Dis-Order Mass vs. The TLM – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Roche is Sad & Worried – The Wanderer (Argentina) via Rorate Cæli
Defend Churches Against Intimidation – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Phil Lawler’s Substack
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property
Bishop Who Declined Red Hat Resigns at 63 – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Faithlessness Breeds Soullessness – We’re Not At the End, But You Can See It From Here
Spanish: Clear Warnings From the Pope to the Neocatechumenal Way – Info Vaticana
Is German Literature Superior to English Literature? – Torch and Tub via Classical Ed Review
The Pious Scientists of the Late Middle Ages – Russell M. Lawson at Catholic Exchange
Ten Reasons It’s a Great Time to Be Catholic – Patti M. Armstrong at National Catholic Register
The Pathetic State of the Episcopal Church Today – Anthony Chase Fountain, Esq., at The TT
Burke’s Fairy Tale, Czerny’s Shrug, Spengler’s River – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
The Martyrdom of St. Lucia Park Hui-Sun – Florentius at Gloria Romanorum
Is Global Homo More Dangerous Than Islam? – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Russian Government Launches Unprecedented Attack on Patriarch of Constantinople – Zenit
Mysterious Experiences! – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Fisking Cardinal Roche’s Secret Letter to the Cardinals – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite. . .
The Thorns of Scott Adams’s ‘Conversion’ – Marcus Peter at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Times New Roman Font War: I’m on Charlemagne’s Side – John Horvat, II, at The IC

News Ticker:
Don Lemon & Leftists Interrupt Christian Service to Protest ICE – Creative Minority Report
Bishop Barron: ICE Should Focus on Serious Criminals, Asks Protesters to Stop Interfering – CWR
Irish Teacher Arrested Again After Refusing to Use “They” Pronoun for Student – M. Nawfal on X

News Brief:
A Full Training in Sacred Art Wall Painting Suitable for Catholics – David Clayton at NLM
West Coast Walk for Life Schedule: Friday & Saturday, January 23 & 24 – California Catholic Daily
Mary Co-Redemptrix Billboard Spotted on I-75 in Florida – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Hope For Sacred Music! – Richard J. Clark & Dr. Myrna Keough via Corpus Christi Watershed
Externals of the Mass – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Resurrecting Old Vestments: Antique Vestment Repair & Restoration – Liturgical Arts Journal

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mary’s Perpetual Virginity: Ten Biblical Evidences – Biblical Evidence For Catholicism
Video: Biblical Proof the Holy Spirit is a Divine Person – Full Sheen Ahead
Update on Cambridge Bibles for 2026 – Marc at Catholic Bible Talk

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Orphanage, to Cocaine, to Faithful Priest – Steve Rey at Defenders Of The Catholic Faith

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Teaching Your Children Discernment – Cath Spiritual Dir
Finding God in Stillness – Scepter Blog
Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens – Tradition, Family, & Property
Seven Days A Week: Meditations & Prayers – A Treasure To Be Shared
The Worth of a Tear Shed for Jesus is Greater than Fasting for a Year. . . – The American Catholic

Answering Protestants:
Papal Primacy & the Gift of Authority – Fr. Matthew Gonzalez at Homiletic & Pastoral Review

Persecution of Christians:
Cardinal Brenes & Christian Persecution in Nicaragua – The Catholic Herald

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
They Wanted a University Without Cancel Culture Then Dissenters Were Ousted – Evan Mandery

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
I’ve Been a Public School Teacher for 20 Years. Trust Me: Homeschool Your Kids – TAOP on X
Mountains of Evidence on Teen Social Media Harm – Jon Haidt & Zach Rausch at After Babel
Nearly 30 Yale Undergrad Depts Have No Republican Faculty, Report Finds – Rachel del Guidice

Books:
The Best Books Catholic Culture Staff Read in 2025 – Catholic Culture

Poetry:
Winter 2026 Issue Now Available! – Steve Knepper at New Verse Review

Monday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. The Mistaken Drive Against “Parish Shopping” – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
2. What’s Wrong With This Picture (JP2, B16, Francis, & Leo)? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
3. Leo Today Received in Private Audience FSSP Superior Gen Fr. John Berg – Diane Montagna
4. A Tale of Two Green Liturgies. . .in Two Cities. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
5. Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – TFP
6. What My Time in Israel Taught Me About the World’s Fertility Crisis – Them Before Us
7. Three Heterodox Cardinals Denounce President Trump – Ruth Graham at New York Times
8. How’s This for a Chapel? – Culture Explorer via Spirit Daily Blog
9. 10 Fascinating Facts About the Mysterious Enoch – B. Shumaker at National Catholic Register
10. Moving, Liturgically – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both

Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Pope Leo’s New Notes – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
2. Leo XIV, the Long Transition – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
3. How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP
4. Carmelite Friar Prays Rosary Online at 4am is Brazil’s Most-Watched Streamer – Zenit
5. If Progressive Catholics Were Totally Honest. . . – The Latin Right
6. Bishops Against Bishops on the TLM: Where Will Leo Land? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
7. Pic Showing Ratzinger & Fulton Sheen Together at Second Vatican Council – Cath Arena on X
8. The Diabolical Face of Francis – Theresa A. Nixon at Petite Fleur
9. Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10. Priest Who Was Padre Pio’s Personal Secretary Dies At 85 – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON 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:
Trump Has a Real Insurrection on His Hands In Minnesota – Breccan F. Thies at The Federalist
The AWFLs Are Screeching in Waukesha – Dad29
White House Healthcare Plan Raises Pro‑Life Questions – The Catholic Herald

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Crime in Germany Rises, with Left-Wing Violence Dominating the Statistics – TEC

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
China’s Fertility Crisis: Free Babies, Subsidized Embryos, & Ghost of One-Child Policy – Zenit
January 3, 1777: Battle of Princeton – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Video: Niall Ferguson: Does The West have a Future? – The Macdonald-Laurier Institute

The U.S. Territory of Greenland:
Denmark’s Greenland Illusion: Sovereignty Without Power – Iben Thranholm at Courage Media
Why Greenland Suddenly Matters to the Rest of the World – Javier Villamor at TEC
Muslims Take Over Streets of Paris, But Macron Wants to Defend Greenland – David Vance on X

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Heisman Winner Mendoza: Why He Took Trophy to Priests at St. Paul Ctr/Univ – S. Jose on X
The Curious Catholic Comedy of James Donald Forbes McCann – D. Turner at The Catholic Herald
Requiescat In Pace: Scott Adams & His Last Note, Converting – The American Catholic
The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP
The Best Movies I Watched in 2025 – Thomas V. Mirus at Catholic Culture

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
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

MONDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Mistaken Drive Against “Parish Shopping” – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
A Tale of Two Green Liturgies. . .in Two Cities. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Leo Today Received in Private Audience FSSP Superior General Fr. John Berg – Diane Montagna

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:
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, if you are able to help Lili Edwards, née Carcamo, and me with the remaining funeral costs for the cantor, organist, and reception hall cleaning, please click here. We are grateful for any help, Thank you all. In Christ.

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
The Art of Refraining from Taking Advantage of Fame, Popularity, & Success, by Leo – Zenit
What’s Wrong With This Picture? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Pope Leo XIV Takes Aim at Orwellian Language – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Sun: Sister Mother Earth – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at NLM
The Disenchantment of the World: Max Weber’s Legacy – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
Does the Lineage of Christ Matter? – Fr. Kenneth M. Dos Santos, M.I.C., at Catholic Stand
Video: Why Euthanasia Violates the Dignity of the Human Person – Full Sheen Ahead
10 Fascinating Facts About the Mysterious Enoch – B. Shumaker at National Catholic Register
Lost for Decades: A.I. Helps Locate Spanish Work of Art in Massachusetts, U.S.A. – Rome Reports
Love the Sinner, Hate the Sin? – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand Magazine
Demons in the Desert: The Epic Spiritual Warfare of St. Anthony the Great – Church Pop
Martin Luther King wasn’t a Catholic, but He Appealed to Catholic principles – Catholic Answers
The Sheen Renaissance – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Did the Ancient Egyptians Prophecy the Death & Resurrection of Christ – Catholic Stand
What My Time in Israel Taught Me About the World’s Fertility Crisis – J. Wood at Them Before Us
Catholic Women Chat Beauty, Difficulty, Redemptive Nature of Teachings on Sexuality – EWTNN
Moving, Liturgically – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
C.S. Lewis on Prayer in Wartime – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Shoppers Overwhelm Stationery Shops As Social Media Touts ‘Return To Analog’ – WBEZ Chicago

News Ticker:
40 Catholics in South Africa Archd Face Excommunication For Unruly Protests – EWTN News

News Brief:
Create a T.L.M. Ordinariate & Start With the F.S.S.P.! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
How’s This for a Chapel? – Culture Explorer via Spirit Daily Blog

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Motet for Septuagesima Sunday – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Sealing Shut the Holy Door of St. Peter’s: Bricks, Coins, & Parchments – Rome Reports
5th Cent Eastern Roman Church of Panagia Acheiropoietos in Thessaloniki – Liturgical Arts Journ

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
5 Practical Tips for Praying the Daily Rosary, the ‘Greatest Prayer’ Next to the Mass – Church Pop
God Promised Forgiveness, But Not Procrastination Tomorrow – The American Catholic
5 Tips To Help Do the 5 First Saturdays Devotion More Devoutly – Tradition, Family, & Property

Persecution of Christians:
One in Seven Christians Worldwide Suffers Persecution: New Professional Report – Zenit

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Did We Ever Stop Teaching This Way & How Can We Return to What Works – Beanie’s Blog

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Florida Shows How to Push Back Against Campus Speech Radicalism – Real Clear Education
The Campus ‘Vibe Shift’ is an Illusion – Samuel J. Abrams at Washington Examiner
Why Southern States Are Outperforming Others in Education – N. Arnold, et al., at City Journal

Books:
Assessing Modernity’s Malaise – Alex Hibbs at Law & Liberty

O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Heterodox Cardinals Denounce Trump – Ruth Graham at New York Times

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Amen to the Bugnini Mass? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders

Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Pope Leo’s New Notes – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
2. Leo XIV, the Long Transition – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
3. How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP
4. Carmelite Friar Prays Rosary Online at 4am is Brazil’s Most-Watched Streamer – Zenit
5. If Progressive Catholics Were Totally Honest. . . – The Latin Right
6. Bishops Against Bishops on the TLM: Where Will Leo Land? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
7. Pic Showing Ratzinger & Fulton Sheen Together at Second Vatican Council – Cath Arena on X
8. The Diabolical Face of Francis – Theresa A. Nixon at Petite Fleur
9. Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10. Priest Who Was Padre Pio’s Personal Secretary Dies At 85 – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote

Monday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
The U.K. Is in Peril: It’s An Open Secret – Abigail Anthony at National Review
Fr. John Howren, Died Unexpectedly, Requiescat in Pacem! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Consent Fallacy – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician To The Stars!

Sunday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. What Killed Sacrosanctum Concilium – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
2. The Question That the Pope’s Niece Asked Her Uncle – Rome Reports
3. Card Burke Reflects on Consistory, Discusses Concerns Over Papal Workload – Edward Pentin
4. The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP
5. Explaining Catholic Civil Disobedience to Simcha Fischer – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D. at Cath Cultur
6. Standing-Room Only at Eucharistic Adoration – Spirit Daily Blog
7. We’re Saved! At Last We Will Learn How to Do “Walking Together” Together – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
9. A Cocky Roche Infestation – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
10. Non Multa Sed Multum: The Method of Leo XIV – Silere Non Possum

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON 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:
Antifa Storms Minnesota Church – Anders Hagstrom at Fox News
Trump & Teddy Roosevelt: Twin Presidents – Francis P. Sempa, J.D., at Modern Age Journal
How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
The Thousand & One E.U. Expenses That Finance Islam & Inclusion – New Daily Compass

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why the Taliban Wants to Talk with the Trump – James D. Durso at The National Interest
Trump’s Tough Love for Europe – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative
Treason? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

The U.S. Territory of Greenland:
As American as Apple Pie: Purchasing Greenland – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
German Retreatkrieg – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – TFP
Sort of Explains the Guarding the Streets of Heaven Thing – The American Catholic
Five Reasons Zohran Mamdani Will Not Save New York – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
What Would Russia’s Conversion To Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Property
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
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

MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Carmelite Friar Prays Rosary Online at 4am is Brazil’s Most-Watched Streamer – Zenit
Priest Who Was Padre Pio’s Personal Secretary Dies At 85 – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
Leo XIV, the Long Transition – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope Leo’s New Notes – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Leo Approves a Jubilee Year to Mark 800 Years Since the Death of St. Francis – Zenit
Will 2026 Be a Crucial Year for Leo & the Catholic Church? – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC

The Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals:
Tucho Demotes Doctrine While Baggio Decentralizes the Church – Chris Jackson

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bishops against Bishops on the TLM: Where Will Leo Land? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
Ratzinger V. Kasper: Why the Debate Matters Even More Today – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at CWR
St. Thorfinn of Hamar Offers Timeless Lessons for Nigeria – Vincent Obiajulu at Catholic Stand
Manufacturing Crisis with ICE, NASA’s Moon Push, & Holy Doors Sealed – David L. Gray
Byzantine Monastery Unearthed in Egypt – Lauren K. McCormick at Biblical Archaeology Society
Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – TFP
Latin Mass Project Seeks to Expand Knowledge of Beauty of Tradition – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
A Jubilee Pilgrimage & Venerable Antonietta Meo – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Cardinal Dolan Calls on Parents to Name Babies After Saints – Church Pop
If Progressive Catholics Were Totally Honest. . . – The Latin Right
Yes, Treating Employees Like Family Still Happens – Tradition, Family, & Property
Spanish: The Liturgical Limbo of Leo XIV – Info Vaticana
The U.K. Is in Peril: It’s An Open Secret – Abigail Anthony at National Review
America’s First Basilica Uses Lights to Show Catholic Heritage – Jenny Lark Snarski at Aleteia
How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP
The Consent Fallacy – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician To The Stars!
K-Pop Demon Hunters: Teaching Teenagers about Spiritual Warfare – Nathan Krupa at TCD
Video: Jesuit School Blocks TPUSA Chapter From Being Formed – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.

News Ticker:
Pope at Angelus: We Are Precious in God’s Eyes – Deborah Castellano Lubov at Vatican News
More Than 110 People at Kansas State Prepare to Enter the Church This Easter – Catholic Vote
The Persian Gulf Just Got Its First Basilica – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia

News Brief:
Five Powerful Prayers to Honor The Holy Name of Jesus in January – C. Perkins at Church Pop
Fr. John Howren, Died Unexpectedly, Requiescat in Pacem! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pic Showing Ratzinger & Fulton Sheen Together at Second Vatican Council – Catholic Arena on X

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Information Requested About Hymnals – Jeff Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
Candlemas With the Family – A Catholic Mom’s Life
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Is the Journey to the Priesthood Like? – Rome Reports

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Can Prayer Help Us Make Crucial Decisions? – Mónica Muñoz at Aleteia
Franciscan Friars Draw Youth, Families to Eucharistic Adoration in N.Y. City – Catholic Vote
The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP

Persecution of Christians:
From India to China, a Discreet Stifling of the Christian Faith – Hortense Leger at Aleteia

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Humanities Endowment Awarding Millions to Western Civilization Programs – Jen. Schuessler

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Civics Takes Center Stage in 2026 – Mary-Liz Shaw at Ed Surge
Mis-Portraits of a Graduate – Daniel Buck at Education Next
How One Student’s Failing Grade Turned the “Transgender” Agenda Upside Down – TFP

Books:
The Diabolical Face of Francis – Theresa A. Nixon at Petite Fleur

Sunday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. What Killed Sacrosanctum Concilium – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
2. The Question That the Pope’s Niece Asked Her Uncle – Rome Reports
3. Card Burke Reflects on Consistory, Discusses Concerns Over Papal Workload – Edward Pentin
4. The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP
5. Explaining Catholic Civil Disobedience to Simcha Fischer – Peter J. Wolfgang, J.D. at Cath Cultur
6. Standing-Room Only at Eucharistic Adoration – Spirit Daily Blog
7. We’re Saved! At Last We Will Learn How to Do “Walking Together” Together – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
9. A Cocky Roche Infestation – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
10. Non Multa Sed Multum: The Method of Leo XIV – Silere Non Possum

Recent Posts:
SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON 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:
Catholics for Catholics Invites USCCB to Ceremony of Rescued Migrant Children – CforC
AWFL Wimmins Whine About “AWFL” – Dad29
A Catholic Perspective on Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’ – Editors at National Catholic Register

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Civil War Approaches – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Trump Will Get Greenland: Europe is Too Weak to Fight – Wolfgang Munchau at UnHerd
Christendom Rising: Europe Must Become Christendom Again – Editorial Team at TEC
China’s High-Tech Gamble is Winning the Race, but Losing Ground – Gary Isbell at TFP
Marine Le Pen is Unstoppable – Gavin Mortimer at The Spectator
‘Charlie Began Taking in a Lot of Harmful Ideological Messages’ – Ed West at Wrong Side Of. . .
The 1950 Christmas Miracle of Hungnam – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Funny How Hollywood Only Makes Exorcist Movies Out of Catholicism – The American Catholic
Don’t Judge Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey on Historical Accuracy Alone – J. Howland at Unherd
What Would Russia’s Conversion to Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Volunteers who Honor the Legacy of Heroes with “Taps” – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
As Women Climb the Corporate Ladder, Burnout is an Unwelcome Achievement – G. Isbell at TFP
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
Ukraine, the Rule of Money & the Art of the Done Deal – Tradition, Family, & Property
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

SVNDAY EARLY-AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Standing-Room Only at Eucharistic Adoration – Spirit Daily Blog
What Killed Sacrosanctum Concilium – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Vatican II & Pope Leo – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Question That the Pope’s Niece Asked Her Uncle – Rome Reports
Non Multa Sed Multum: The Method of Leo XIV – Silere Non Possum

The Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals:
Card Burke Reflects on Consistory, Discusses Concerns Over Papal Workload – Ed Pentin
Roche’s Consistory Manifesto: Liturgical Revolution Still Demands Its Victims – Ch. Jackson
A Cocky Roche Infestation – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity

The Synodal Drinking Game:
Leo Meets German Nuncio as Bishops Prepare Synodal Conference Vote – Diane Montagna
We’re Saved! At Last We Will Learn How to Do “Walking Together” Together – Fr. Z’s Blog
Where is the Need for the Real Iron Fist to Prevent a Schism in the Church? – Fr. McDonald

Traditionis Custodes:
Cardinal Roche Doubles Down on ‘Traditionis Custodes’ – Edward Pentin

Mater Populi Fidelis:
Mater Populi Fidelis: A Note “That Luther Would Sign” – Tradition, Family, & Property

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Explaining Catholic Civil Disobedience to Simcha Fischer – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
Cardinals in Conflict: The Future of the Latin Mass & Synodality – The Prayerful Posse
Fisking Bishop Schneider’s Liturgical Recommendation to Pope Leo – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Cardinal Roche is Very, Very Worried – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Catholics Slowly Being Poisoned: Preaching of S.S.A. Clerics Has Consequences – G.T. Gomulka
As ‘Cause’ Gains Steam, So Does Mystic’s Predictions – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
A Wave of Attacks Jolts Catholic Parishes on New York City – Tim Daniels at Zenit
Why I Might Skip J.D. Vance at the March for Life Rally – Kathryn Jean Lopez at National Review
Death Be Not Proud – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Great St. Anthony – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Spanish: B16 Warned Card Marx Over Synodal Path, Marx Ignored Warning – Info Vaticana
The Devil Preys Constantly – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
“Permission” to Offer the TLM? – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
Video: Bad Bishops Mad That Tucho’s Nasty Heresies Getting Exposed – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Four Million Join Venezuela’s Massive Marian Procession – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
The World’s Fastest Growing Church: Iran – International Christian Concern
Venezuela, A Killing In Minneapolis; Islamoeuropa; Hitler Youth – Rod Dreher
Anthony of the Desert, The Master of the Osservanza, & Edvard Munch – Art For The Liturgical. . .

News Brief:
A Plenary Indulgence Every Day – Fr. Chris Alar, M.I.C., at Divine Mercy via Spirit Daily Blog
St. John Fischer Said the First ‘Merry Christmas’ – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Muslims Attack Christian Preacher in Tampa, Florida – Dr. Maalouf on X

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Who Is Jesus Christ? A Homily for the 2nd Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope at CIM
WDTPRS: A “Liturgical Unicorn” – 2nd Sunday after Epiphany (N.O.: 2nd Ordinary) – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Life of St. Anthony the Abbot in a Sienese Altarpiece – Gregory DiPippo at New Lit Mov
Second Sunday After Epiphany – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Baptist Pastor to Catholic Priest: A Unique Journey to Priesthood – Catholic World Report

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
2026 Challenge: Make Your Home Into a Monastery – Rome Reports
An Act of Beautiful Charity – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Would Russia’s Conversion To Our Lady of Fatima Look Like? – Tradition, Family, & Property

Vatican II at 60:
Did Vatican II Reject the Completeness of Revelation? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand Magazine
Taking Offense at Term “Nervous Disorder” to Describe Fake Mass of Bugnini – Fr. McDonald
Doubling Down on What Hasn’t Worked for 6 Decades is a Poor Strategy – The American Catholic

The Liturgical Laments of Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
Open Letter to the Priests & Pastors of Dioc of Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A. – Rorate Cæli
In Charlotte, the Bishop, & His Chancery are Neo-ICE Which Needs Protesting – Fr. McDonald

Catholic (Classical) Liberal Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Education is Not About Content Transmission – Andrew V. Abela, Ph.D., M.B.A., at Superhabit

Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The “Mindfulness” Degree: When Colleges Encourage Students Not to Think – Martin Center
Florida Joins Texas In Ending Am Bar Assoc’s ‘Gatekeeper’ Grip On Law Schools – The Federalist
Schools Are Getting Worse in Most Red States – Matthew Yglesias at Slow Boring

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:
Zohran Mamdani’s Supporters Propose “Popular Assemblies” to Power the Revolution – TFP
Immigration Policy Should Discriminate – Lionel Shriver at The Spectator
The Current Republican President is Always Literally Hitler – The American Catholic
The Prevent Video Game That Treats Every Teenager Like a Far-Right Extremist – The Telegraph

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Drug Gangs, Child Gunmen, & Antisemitic Abuse: Welcome to Marseille – The American Spectator
Revealed: Mosque Helped Pick Police Chief Who Banned Israeli Football Fans – GB News
Even Muslim Countries are Terrified of Britain’s Islamists – Rakib Ehsan at Spiked

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Slaps Britain With Tariffs Over Greenland – Michael Simmons at The Spectator
Farewell NATO – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Mass Migration Destroyed Sweden’s Scandinavian Utopia – Auguste Meyrat at The Federalist
Greenland is Already American, We Just Make It Official – D. McClarey at The American Catholic
Ukraine, the Rule of Money & the Art of the Done Deal – Tradition, Family, & Property
1979 Iranian Muslim Revolution Documentary – BBC

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Volunteers who Honor the Legacy of Heroes with “Taps” – Tradition, Family, & Property
‘Non Nobis Domine’: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza on Giving Glory to God – The Reg
As Women Climb the Corporate Ladder, Burnout is an Unwelcome Achievement – G. Isbell at TFP
My Fellow Americans, You Must Watch ‘Pluribus’ – Rod Dreher at The Free Press
5 Tips To Help Do the 5 First Saturdays Devotion More Devoutly – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
What Gifts Can We Bring to the Christ Child in These Turbulent Times? Ourselves. – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – Catholic News Agency via National Catholic Register
Need Professional Fundraising Advice? – Brice Sokolowski at CatholicFundraiser.net
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