SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Relic Hunter: The Holy Crib of Jesus Christ – Rome Reports

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
A Pope Who Appreciates Papal Protocol & Those Who Provide for It. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Pope Leo Reveals a New Papal Staff, but What Does It Mean? – Rome Reports
Schwarzenegger & Confession, & More Returns to Papal Customs – Michael Haynes at The CH

Preparing for Lent:
Three Essential Elements Of Lent & Where To Find Them – Catholic Link

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Station Churches of Septuagesima – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Art of Catholic Genuflection – Pamela Mandela at Catholic Stand Magazine
Sir Kenneth Clark Converted to Catholicism Shortly Before His Death – The American Catholic
How Happy Couples Got Happier: Slow Revolution in Marriage Since 1970s – Interesting Data
WDTPRS: Septuagesima Sunday – Fr. Z’s Blog
Picture This! A Homily for the 4th Sunday of the Year – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In. . .
Mark 4:21 – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
To Be Little – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand Magazine
Organic Development in Applying Sacrosanctum Concilium to TLM – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Students Reverently Kneel as The Eucharist Carried Thru St. Agnes School – Fr. Z’s Blog
A 9th-Century Ambrosian Psalter – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Ezekiel’s Chariot: Human, Eagle, Lion & Ox – Patrick Pullicino at The Catholic Herald
TFP Hosts Dr. Jerry Johnson, Who Speaks About His Path to Rome – Trad, Fam, & Prop
How Universal Basic Income is Going to Change the Catholic Family – David L. Gray, Th.M.
A Fair & Balanced Recommendation to Leo on What to do with the TLM – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Scotland’s First Millennial Saint – Thomas Edwards at The Catholic Herald
Video: The Importance Of Knowing Catholic History by Hilaire Belloc – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Who is the New Ratzinger Foundation President? – The Catholic Herald

News Brief:
The Angelic Doctor Wrote in a Shorthand He Invented – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
This is a Powerful Catholic Video & Very Compassionate but No Nonsense! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Altar Girls, Bishop Guido Marini, Suppression, & Then There is New Zealand – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Seminary Music Directors Gather in Houston – M. Keough, D.S.M., D.Min., at Corpus Christi Wat
It’s Sad That Those Who Only Know the Bugnini Mass are Completely Clueless – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Holy Haste: Urgency, Encounter, & the Movement of the Gospel – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Was Revelation Completed by the Death of the Last Apostle? Part I – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Never Too Late to Refine the Literary Palate of Students – Beanie’s Blog

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Universal School Choice Works – Nicole Stelle Garnett at City Journal

Books:
The Idea Machine: How Books Built Our World & Shape Our Future – Bradley J. Birzer, Ph.D.

Poetry:
Limiting Poetry’s Feedback Loop – Steven Searcy at New Verse Review

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Video: Another Proof That Leonardo da Vinci Was a Genius – Inspiraggio

Thursday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. As I Scratch My Head, I Have Questions for Cupich, Bless His Little Heart – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. Fatal Flaws Exposed in Cardinal Roche’s Consistory Briefing Document – Diane Montagna
3. A Crisis of Catholic Fidelity at the Univ of Notre Dame – Fr. Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C., at FT
4. The Four People You Need to Forgive to Change Your Life – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
5. That is Why I Call It The National Catholic Distorter – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
6. New African Apparitions May Harbor Warning – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
7. The Question of the Traditional Mass in Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate – Canon of Shaftesbury
8. Italian Bishop’s Church Bell Irritates the Liberals – S. Mertens at Tradition, Family, & Property
9. German Bishops & the Specter of Schism: How Did It Come to This? – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC
10. Thomas Aquinas on the Evil Eye – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic

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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

The Organized Anti-I.C.E. Operations in Minnesota:
Restoring Reverence for the Rule of Law – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at The Catholic Thing
Cardinal McElroy Fans the Flames – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Cardinal Tobin of Newark Calls for a Ban on I.C.E. – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Migration, Evangelism, & a Basilica – Timothy McHugh at Catholic Stand Magazine
Being a Catholic Lib Means Changing Views to Fit Democrat Party Narrative – The Amer Catholic
Trying to Explain the Crisis over Greenland – John Horvat, II, a Tradition, Family, & Property
Alex Pretti, Minneapolis, & Confusion About Civil Unrest, Et Cætera – Leila & Phil Lawler

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Without Christianity, There is No Europe – Hilaire Belloc via The American Catholic
Grant & Lee on the Same Side Would Have Been Matchless! – The American Catholic
ANC Doubles Down on the “Natl Democratic Revolution” in South Africa – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Brits & Americans in World War II England – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Italian Bishop’s Church Bell Irritates the Liberals – S. Mertens at Tradition, Family, & Property
True Story: Christopher Lee & J.R.R. Tolkien Met in a Bar – D. McClarey at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
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

THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fatal Flaws Exposed in Cardinal Roche’s Consistory Briefing Document – Diane Montagna
A Crisis of Catholic Fidelity at the Univ of Notre Dame – Fr. Wilson D. Miscamble, C.S.C., at FT
German Bishops & the Specter of Schism: How Did It Come to This? – Gaetano Masciullo at TEC

Note I:
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.
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Question of the Traditional Mass in Pope Leo XIV’s Pontificate – Canon of Shaftesbury
Today, We Take Back Marriage for Kids – Them Before Us
Italian Bishop’s Church Bell Irritates the Liberals – S. Mertens at Tradition, Family, & Property
Pope Leo XIV—Eight Months On – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at Crisis Magazine
As I Scratch My Head, I Have Questions for Cupich, Bless His Little Heart – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
The Shared Worldview of the Doomsday Clock & Freemasonry – David L. Gray, Th.M.
Leo XIV & the Challenge of Synodality & of Germany – Roberto de Mattei at Rorate Cæli
The Four People You Need to Forgive to Change Your Life – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Thomas Aquinas on the Evil Eye – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
The Right Response to ‘Weaponized Compassion’ – Genesius at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Catholic Problem with “Magic” – John Lamont at Rorate Cæli
Video: D.D.F. Reads Mad Magazine – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
In Defense of Inherited Wealth – Matias Ahrensdorf at City Journal
That is Why I Call It The National Catholic Distorter – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
Video: Cardinal Fernandez Thinks Catholics are Too Dumb to Understand Him – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Assisted Suicide Violates ‘Unalienable Rights’ – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Chicago Communities Mourn After Archdiocese Announces Six School Closures – The CWR
Aquinas Articulates Artificial Intelligence – Mike Schramm at What We Need Now
Video: The Vatican Embraces Condemned Lutheran Heresy – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
What is Culture, & How Do We Transform It? Part 2 – David Clayton at New Liturgical Movement
Can the Legionaries of Christ Truly Be Renewed? – Niwa Limbu at The Catholic Herald
New African Apparitions May Harbor Warning – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Reason Why the Pope Wears White – Rome Reports

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Will Literature Save Us? Are We Fetishizing “Classic” Children’s Books? – Christian Imagination

Modern Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How A.I. Can Empower School Choice – Jonah Davids at City Journal

Books:
The Loss of the Sense of Sin Is Intimately Connected to the Loss of Doctrine – Dominic J. Grigio

Poetry:
A House of Living Stones & Robert Frost – Denise Trull at The Inscapist

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Does Backlash to Meghan Trainor’s Baby News Reveal Vibe Shift on Surrogacy? – Cath Conv

Wednesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. This is a Pre-Vatican II Mass in the Most Post Vatican II Way Possible! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. More Commentary on The Roche Report – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Is Church-Hopping a Real Problem? – Jacob Akey at First Things
4. German Cardinal: ‘For Me the Synodal Way is Over’ – The Catholic World Report
5. Funeral Held in Rome for John L. Allen, Jr., Founding Editor-in-Chief of Crux – C. Altieri at Crux
6. Video: Pachamama Worship Is Back In The Vatican – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
7. Disenchantment & the Demographic Decline – Kristen Ziccarelli at The Catholic Thing
8. Video: Bishop Canceled for Telling Feminists to be Obedient Like Virgin Mary – A. Stine, Ph.D.
9. The Birthplace of Jesus Undergoes Restoration for the First Time in 600 Years – Rome Reports
10. Imagine If More Celebs Modeled Marriage & Pregnancy Like Hailee Steinfeld – The Federalist

Wednesday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Why Men Must Lead Their Families – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
The Crisis of Adulthood: A Catholic Look at the Labubu Craze – M. Smyth at Denver Catholic
France’s Visible Catholic Revival: SOS Calvaires – Thomas Edwards at The Catholic Herald
Video: Giving Up on England – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.

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MONDAY 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

The Organized Anti-I.C.E. Operations in Minnesota:
The Unspoken Logic of the Anti-I.C.E. Mob – Daniel McCarthy at The Spectator
Matt Walsh Hurt Ross Douthat’s Feelings – Rod Dreher

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Immigration Figures: Why the Invasion of France Isn’t a Fantasy – Hélène de Lauzun at TEC

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Iran is Out of Good Options – Daniel DePetris at The Spectator

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It isn’t the Blizzard of 78 – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Exorcist: ‘America Needs Deliverance’ – Matt C. Abbott at Renew America
What Does the Word “Amen” Mean in the Catholic Church? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
In the Times New Roman Font War: I’m on Charlemagne’s Side – 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

VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
More Commentary on The Roche Report – Fr. Z’s Blog
Is Church-Hopping a Real Problem? – Jacob Akey at First Things
Funeral Held in Rome for John L. Allen, Jr., Founding Editor-in-Chief of Crux – C.R. Altieri at Crux

Note I:
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.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
This is a Pre-Vatican II Mass in the Most Post Vatican II Way Possible! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Outsourcing of Catholic Immigration Policy to Progressive Catholic Institutions – A. Hendershott
Disenchantment & the Demographic Decline – Kristen Ziccarelli at The Catholic Thing
Why Men Must Lead Their Families – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
German Cardinal: ‘For Me the Synodal Way is Over’ – The Catholic World Report
Video: Pachamama Worship Is Back In The Vatican – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
The Birthplace of Jesus Undergoes Restoration for the First Time in 600 Years – Rome Reports
Bishop Conley’s Homily for the 2026 March for Life Vigil Mass – National Catholic Register
What Record High Bible Sales Tell Us About Gen Z – Clement Harrold at The Catholic Herald
What is Culture & How Do We Transform It? Part 1 – David Clayton at NLM
Purification on Our Path to God – Dom Cingoranelli at Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: Bishop Canceled for Telling Feminists to be Obedient Like Virgin Mary – A. Stine, Ph.D.
Video: Giving Up on England – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.
France’s Visible Catholic Revival: SOS Calvaires – Thomas Edwards at The Catholic Herald
How Suburbia Reshaped American Catholic Life – Stephen G. Adubato at First Things
Video: 20 Years of Catholic Arts Revival—Dappled Things – Catholic Culture
Video: Can Muslims Assimilate into The West? – Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J., & Raymond Ibrahim
St. Marguerite Bourgeoys, a Visionary Saint for Our Time – National Catholic Register

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Franciscan Who Made First Full-Length Translation of Bible in Chinese – Aleteia

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Silence of God in a World of Noise – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Today’s Academics Have Forgotten About Education – Cicero Bruce at The Imaginative. . .

Books:
‘Something Wicked’: Why Feminism Was Never & Will Never Be a Christian Project – NC Register

Poetry:
The Things You’ve Said & Done: On Midlife – Matthew Buckley Smith at A Poetry Notebook

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Imagine If More Celebs Modeled Marriage & Pregnancy Like Hailee Steinfeld – The Federalist

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. The Crisis of Adulthood: A Catholic Look at the Labubu Craze – M. Smyth at Denver Catholic
2. I Prayed the Rosary Every Day for a Year, This is How it Changed Me – Saving Culture From. . .
3. In the Times New Roman Font War: I’m on Charlemagne’s Side – Tradition, Family, & Property
4. A Seamless Garment for the Right?: J.D. Vance’s Excuses for Abortion – Catholic Culture
5. Liturgical Calendar Reforms Needed Now: Scrap Ordinary Time. . . – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
6. Spiritual Warfare at the Hour of Death with Fr. Chad Ripperger – Full Sheen Ahead
7. Recasting Vatican II as Savior of Catholicism is Hollywood-esque Delusions – Fr. J.A. Perricone
8. Cardinal Pell is Three Years Dead, but ‘Demos’ Lives – Charlie Collins at Crux
9. Something Went Wrong with Men & Masculinity – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
10. Kansas State University Bursts With Conversions – Mary Rose at Catholic Vote

Tuesday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
Pope Leo Appoints Pro-LGBT Archbishop as Secretary for Dicastery for Clergy – Complicit Clergy
Two More Wonderful Reversals of Francis by Leo & Leo is Not “Remorseful” – Fr. A.J. McDonald
How the Film Wicked Is Deeply Tied Into Feminism’s Occult Origin Story – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
What the Amish & Mennonites Can Teach Us About Church Growth – Religion Unplugged

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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

The Organized Anti-I.C.E. Operations in Minnesota:
I.C.E. in Minneapolis & the Rule of Law – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
The Battle of Minneapolis – Pavlos Papadopoulos at First Things
(Mostly) Peaceful Protests? – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In the Times New Roman Font War: I’m on Charlemagne’s Side – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
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

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Pope to Roman Rota: Justice & Charity Find Harmony in Mystery of God – Vatican News

Note I:
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.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Parents Can Help Their Children Stay Strong in Their Christian Convictions – N. Pearcey
What the Amish & Mennonites Can Teach Us About Church Growth – Religion Unplugged
In the Times New Roman Font War: I’m on Charlemagne’s Side – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Power of Latin Mass: Crushing Demons with Sacred Language – Jesse Romero
Kansas State University Bursts With Conversions – Mary Rose at Catholic Vote
I Prayed the Rosary Every Day for a Year, This is How it Changed Me – Saving Culture From Itself
Repentance & the Abyss of God’s Mercy – Deacon Greg Lambert at Catholic Stand Magazine
Recasting Vatican II as Savior of Catholicism is Hollywood-esque Delusions – Fr. J.A. Perricone
A Seamless Garment for the Right?: J.D. Vance’s Excuses for Abortion – Catholic Culture
Liturgical Calendar Reforms Needed Now: Scrap Ordinary Time. . . – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
Go With God’s Flow – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Crisis of Adulthood: A Catholic Look at the Labubu Craze – Mallory Smyth at Denver Catholic
Something Went Wrong with Men & Masculinity – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Russian Forces are Liquidating the Catholic Church in Occupied Ukraine – NC Register
Be a Servant to the King – Dr. Edouard Belaga at Catholic Stand Magazine
Cardinal Pell is Three Years Dead, but ‘Demos’ Lives – Charlie Collins at Crux
Spiritual Warfare at the Hour of Death with Fr. Chad Ripperger – Full Sheen Ahead
Is the Francis Era Continuing in Leo’s Interreligious Appointments? – The Catholic Herald
Video: Rock Concert at Cathedral Scandalizes the Faithful – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Four Beautiful Prayers That Help Us Relax in God’s Light – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Is Christian Culture Possible? – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
St. Robert Southwell: Bethlehem’s Poet – Angela Cuba at Tradition & Sanity

News Ticker:
St. John’s University Again Refuses to Approve Turning Point USA – S. Korkus at The College Fix
Open Doors Releases Christian Persecution Report: 2025 ‘Deadliest’ Year in Recent History – CV

News Brief:
Pope Leo Appoints Pro-LGBT Archbishop as Secretary for Dicastery for Clergy – Complicit Clergy

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Two Enameled Icons of St. Michael the Archangel from Constantinople – Liturgical Arts Journal

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why was a Roman Centurion so Associated with the Jews at Capharnaum? – Fr. H.J. Coleridge, S.J.

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Discernment: Role & Identity – A Treasure To Be Shared

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Beauty of a Listening Soul – Denise Trull at The Inscapist

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Catholic Education Matters: A Conversation with Dr. Daniel Guernsey – Catholic Exchange
Go Against the Current When Educating Your Children, Part II – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand

Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Is History’s Role in Civic Education? – Benjamin P. Haines at Civitas Institute

Books:
Dietrich von Hildebrand on the Appreciation of Music – Michael De Sapio at The Imaginative. . .

Poetry:
A Review of The Heft of Promise by Frederick Wilbur – Mattie Q. Smith at New Verse Review

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How the Film Wicked Is Deeply Tied Into Feminism’s Occult Origin Story – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.

Monday Early-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. Two More Wonderful Reversals of Francis by Leo & Leo is Not “Remorseful” – Fr. A.J. McDonald
2. Before & After: Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona – Liturgical Arts Journal
3. Liturgical Terrorism – Msgr. Hans Feichtinger at Crisis Magazine
4. Fisking Leo’s ‘False Notion‘ Address – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
5. How the Charlotte ‘Dubia’ May Impact Liturgy Disputes Beyond North Carolina – Jon. Liedl
6. Brazil: Viral Images After Priest Interrupts Eucharist to Comfort Crying Elderly Man – OSVN
7. We Don’t Need J.D. Vance to Know That Life Is Worth Living – Kathryn Jean Lopez at NRO
8. Pope Benedict XVI & The Good Weak Man – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. On Futility in Liturgical Reform & Why Seminars are Not the Answer – Dom Alcuin Reid
10. Leo: Do Not Let a False Notion of Compassion Obscure the Truth – Wanderer via Rorate Cæli

Monday Early-Afternoon Edition Honorable Mention:
NY Times Wonders Why Americans Turning Against Gays; Isn’t It Obvious – Mt. Margolis
Why Leo Meeting with Cardinal Mahony Should Alarm Catholics – Catholic Unscripted
Why I Feel Strangely Hopeful for the English Church – Clement Harrold at The Catholic Herald
The Novel That Predicted Much of the Modern Papacy – Kevin T. DiCamillo at Crisis Magazine

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SVNDAY 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

The Organized Anti-I.C.E. Operations in Minnesota:
GOP Rewarding Anti-I.C.E. Attacks in Minnesota Will Incite More Violence – The Federalist

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Religious Liberty Sustained America – Ayaan Hirsi Ali at National Review

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
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:
Before & After: Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Phoenix, Arizona – Liturgical Arts Journal
On Futility in Liturgical Reform & Why Seminars are Not the Answer – Dom Alcuin Reid
Liturgical Terrorism – Msgr. Hans Feichtinger at Crisis Magazine

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.

Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo: Do Not Let a False Notion of Compassion Obscure the Truth – Wanderer via Rorate Cæli
Fisking Leo’s ‘False Notion‘ Address – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Two More Wonderful Reversals of Francis by Leo & Leo is Not “Remorseful” – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Chaos, Anarchy, and Division at Detroit, Charlotte, and Tennessee:
How the Charlotte ‘Dubia’ May Impact Liturgy Disputes Beyond North Carolina – Jonathan Liedl

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why I Feel Strangely Hopeful for the English Church – Clement Harrold at The Catholic Herald
Brazil: Viral Images After Priest Interrupts Eucharist to Comfort Crying Elderly Man – OSV News
Pope Benedict XVI & The Good Weak Man – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Brazilian Marian Shrine Received Astonishing 10M Pilgrims in 2025 – Matthew Green at Aleteia
For & Against A.I.: The Difficult Art of Making Distinctions – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S
We Don’t Need J.D. Vance to Know That Life Is Worth Living – Kathryn Jean Lopez at NRO
Wounded by Beauty – A Conversation with Leon Griesbach – Masha Goepel at Catholic Stand
Surrogacy Gone Wild Treats Babies Like Orders to Be Filled – Jennifer Roback Morse at The Reg
Vienna Refuses Statue of Christian King To Avoid Fueling ‘Islamophobia’ – Zoltán Kottász at TEC
Christ as the Center of Culture – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
Passport to Perfection: Our Father – David Torkington at Catholic Stand Magazine
The Issues with Parish Territories & Related Things – Jacob Akey at Catholic Culture
When Pope St. Paul VI Avoided a Holy Door Tragedy – Catholic Arena
One Brain: The Neurobiology & Theology of Marriage with Arthur & Ester Brooks – Lila Rose
Michael Knowles & Donald R. McClarey, J.D., Debate Law Enforcement – The American Catholic
Why The Left Went Child-Free – Daniel Hess & Aaron M. Renn
The Trellis: Transmitting Faith through Community – Soren Johnson at IFS
Video: Malachi Martin & The Untold Fatima Vision Of Pius XII – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Can Psychopaths Be Saved? & More Weird Questions – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Angelic Thrones: The Many-Eyed Ones – A Treasure To Be Shared
Skeptics Question Miracles Like The Resurrection Amid Strong Counter-Evidence – Cath Answers
Destroyer or Nurturer? Darwin’s Divinized Conception of Nature – John Zmirak, Ph.D.

News Ticker:
Univ of Notre Dame Sees Record Number of Converts Preparing to Join Church – The Reg

News Brief:
Newman Guide: Fulfilling St. John Henry Newman’s Vision for Catholic Education – Newman Soc
Abomination in Texas: Giant 90-Foot Hindu Demon Statue – A. Duncan via Spirit Daily Blog
What Is Catholic Social Justice? – The American Catholic

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Spanish Splendour: A Luxurious Set of Vestments from the Early 1500s – Liturgical Arts Journal

Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Once, Dominant Interpretation of Genesis That Angels Had Children with Women – Jimmy Akin

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Discernment of Spirits for Beginners: Practical Tips for Your Children – Cath Spiritual Direction
Purity of Heart: The Forgotten Attitude That Transforms Prayer – Scepter Blog
The Holiness of Routine – Girlfriends

Classical Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Jerome Academy Illustrates What Sets a Catholic School Apart – National Catholic Register

Secular Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Red States Have Many Wins to Celebrate for National School Choice Week – City Journal

Books:
The Novel That Predicted Much of the Modern Papacy – Kevin T. DiCamillo at Crisis Magazine

Poetry:
Karen Solie’s Wellwater Wins T. S. Eliot Poetry Prize – The Poetry Society

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Moral Midgets at London’s Natl Theatre Ruining Art to Score Political Points – Theod. Dalrymple

Monday Early-Morning Edition Top-10:
1. Why Leo Meeting with Cardinal Mahony Should Alarm Catholics – Catholic Unscripted
2. NY Times Wonders Why Americans Turning Against Gays; Isn’t It Obvious – Mt. Margolis
3. Pope Leo XIV is No Pope John Paul I – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. Why Leo Rejected His First Papal Shoes: A Story at the Feet of the Vatican – Rome Reports
5. Tarot In The French Quarter – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
6. Avid Reader from Indonesia Fills in Details on Their Bishop’s “Resignation” – Fr. A.J. McDonald
7. Eastern Orthodoxy Under Fire: Responding to Michael W. Davis – Erick Ybarra
8. Tolkien & the Spanish Civil War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. The Masculinity Crisis Is Real – Aaron M. Renn
10. What if Summorum Pontificum Allowed 1965 Missal Instead of 1962 Missal – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Monday Early-Morning Edition Honorable Mention:
An Incredible Situation in Minnesota – James O’Keefe via The American Catholic
When a Bishop Forbids Kneeling – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
The Profound Impact of Profanity: How Swearing Affects the Brain, Emotions & Soul – TFP

Recent Posts:
MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY 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

The Organized Anti-I.C.E. Operations in Minnesota:
Minneapolis Signal Text Group Infiltrated – Cam Higby & Eric Schwalm on X
Peaceful Protestors Don’t Carry Loaded Pistols – David Catron at The American Spectator
Video: Chaos in Minnesota, Another I.C.E. Shooting – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
Minnesota’s Ridiculous Lawsuit to Bar Federal Immigration Enforcement – Andrew C. McCarthy

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Godless Commie Bastards – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
March for Life Attendees Disillusioned at J.D. Vance’s Soft Approach on Abortion – K. Mulder

The Coming Fratricide in Europe:
Berlin: Left-Wing Extremist Violence Nearly Doubled in 2025 – TEC News

Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
A Nightmare Scenario for Iran – Michael Doran at The Washington Post via Hudson

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
America’s Attic Getting Nervous – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Steve Skojec: What Happens if Weston Prevails in Perelandra – The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Vibrant March for Life in Paris Fights Back Against Abortion & Euthanasia – TFP
How to be Catholic: A Step-by-Step Guide – EWTN News via National Catholic Register
Children of Light Make Reparation for a Black Mass of Defiant “Light” in Texas – 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

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

Recent Posts:
SVNDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
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:
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:
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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:
‘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

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