MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION
Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Guild of St. Stephen for Altar Servers (Sancti Stephani Archisodalitas) – Liturgical Arts Journ
The Disappearing Middle Eastern Christians – Srdja Trifkovic at Chronicles
Our Bishops Should Not Serve as a Conga Line for the Dem Natl Cmte – Fr. J.A. Perricone, Ph.D.
Christmastide:
Joseph’s Fiat: The Courage of Quiet Obedience – Rob Sexton at Catholic Exchange
28 Dec – Holy Innocents – Childermas: “They were the Church’s First Blossoms” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Dads & Husbands Should Emulate St. Joseph – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand Magazine
Giotto as a Guide to Christmas Light & Darkness – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition &. . .
The Holy Innocents – Denise Trull at The Inscapist
Why Is Christmas Considered a Nighttime Event? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
Christmas Biblical Reflections – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand Magazine
Important Ask Father: Blessing Wine on 27 Dec, St. John’s Day, or “Another Beverage”? – Fr. Zed
Where God Was Born: Inside the Holy Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem – Church Pop
A Christmas Miracle at a Catholic Hospital – Catholic Stand Magazine
Video: A Question About Christmas | GK Chesterton – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Leo XIV Embraces Serene Order’s Reign:
Leo XIV: Endings & Beginnings – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday Vatican
Note I:
We extend our deepest gratitude for your prayers and generous contributions toward the funeral expenses of my beloved mother. Two days before her passing, a grave family emergency arose on my wife’s side, and with the subsequent loss of my mother, we found ourselves stretched far beyond our financial means. My wife and I are profoundly thankful for your compassionate charity during this Christmastide.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
Note II:
In this time of grief, my family and I find ourselves facing certain financial challenges. We are presently seeking assistance to cover some of the costs of her funeral. This remains our most immediate need.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Little Christmas Joy for Abuse Victims: Leo Inspires No Hope for Justice – Gene Thomas Gomulka
Exorcist Diary: Secular People are Miserable in General – Msgr. S.J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Do We Let the Barbarians In? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
The Grooming Gang Scandal Isn’t Over, Labour is Looking the Other Way – Julie Bindel at UnHerd
What the Left Doesn’t Get Right About Christmas – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
The Inevitable Descent into Schism, & Madness – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
The Demise of Religion Among Democrats – John Halpin at The Liberal Patriot
How Terrorism Changed Christmas – Clarissa Hard at The Spectator
Who Is the Radical? The Muslim or the Christian? – Andrew C. McCarthy at National Review
Nomadic Modernity – Eddie Larow at First Things
The Trans Blob is Still Waging War on Women – Jo Bartosch at Spiked
Exposing the Rigged Research of the Same-Sex Parenting Movement – Katy Faust at Them. . .
Video: Divorce Destroys Society & Civilization | Leo XIII – Anthony Stine, Ph.D.
Encountering Jesus on Broadway – John Ketcham at City Journal
Are Church Musicians Paid Too Little? – Jeffrey Ostrowski at Corpus Christi Watershed
The Father of Modern Genetics Was a Catholic Monk – Trad West on X
Why Nietzsche’s Ears Were Deaf to the Word of the Cross – Matt D’Antuono at The Reg
News Ticker:
Belmont Abbey Col. Names Scholar, Executive, & Retired 3-Star General, Pres. – Ignitum Today
Holy Doors Close as Jubilee Year Comes to an End – Catholic Arena
Priestly Vocations in England & Wales: Data Pointing to Either Stabilization or Decline – Zenit
Spanish: The Armenian Government Tries to Subdue the Apostolic Church – Info Vaticana
News Brief:
Predictions for 2026 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Matins Antiphons of St. John the Evangelist – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Solemn Mass for the Holy Family From Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth – Fr. McDonald
Pictures of Pontifical Vespers at the Pantheon in Rome – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Mov
Bible Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Extra Photos of the NCB Deluxe Gift Bible from World Catholic Press – Catholic Bible Talk
Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Never Leave the House Without Making the Sign of the Cross – The American Catholic
Vatican II at 60:
Oh the Negative Memories of the Natl Shrine of St. Alphonsus Liguori, Baltimore – Fr. McDonald
Mater Populi Fidelis:
Vatican Expert: Co-Redemptrix Title of Mary Not Absolutely Prohibited – Catholic World Report
Secular and Other Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Postmodernism Killed Great Literature – Liza Libes at Martin Center
Books:
“The Best Books I Read in 2025” – CWR Contributors at Catholic World Report
O Bishops’ Conclave, What A Jest Thou Art!:
Fr. Enoch: Beware the Trojan Horse in the Synodal Church – Tradition, Family, & Property
Sunday Late-Afternoon Edition Top-10:
1. These Are A Few Of My Favourite Sites 2025 – A Treasure To Be Shared
2. What Happened at the First Christmas? Did Mary Suffer Pangs of Childbirth? – Fr. H. Coleridge
3. How the Head of the Holy Family Healed Me – Dan Burke at Catholic Spiritual Direction
4. Beatitudes & the Interior Life by St. Th. Aquinas & Fr. Garrigou-LaGrange – A. McGovern, Th.D.
5. The Victory of the Holy Innocents – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
6. A Homily for the Feast of the Holy Family – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In Mission
7. St. Thérèse’s Christmas Miracle: Defining Moment That Helped Her Become a Saint – Ch Pop
8. Bethlehem, Then & Now – Steve Ray at Defenders Of the Catholic Faith
9. When St. John the Apostle Chased Down a Bandit to Save His Soul – Church Pop
10. The Weekly Leo – 25 December 2025 – Jeff Miller & Jimmy Akin
Recent Posts:
SVNDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION – BIG PVLPIT
SATVRDAY 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
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – BIG PVLPIT
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:
Just Pretend It’s an Unborn Child, You’ll be Fine – Fr. Joseph Krupp via The American Catholic
Why Rescue an Enemy? El-Fattah’s Release Shows Starmer’s Moral Emptiness – Sohrab Ahmari
Why Do They so Mistreat Our Lord with this Anti-ICE Nativity Scene? – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Liberals Should Read the HHS Review of Pediatric ‘Gender Affirming’ Care – Newsweek
Brussels & the Faceless Nativity Scene: A Heinous & Symbolic Attack on the Incarnation – TFP
Socialized Medicine Can’t Survive the Winter – Editorial Board at Washington Post
Dār al-Islām vs. Christendom:
How the First Palestinian Leader Became a Nazi War Criminal – Y. Schwartz at The Spectator
Nigerians for Trump: Catholics Support U.S. Action – California Catholic Daily
Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Multiculturalism & Free Speech – Andrew Stuttaford at National Review
Are We Failing to Learn the Lesson From Ancient Rome’s Riches-to-Rags Tale? – The Spectator
Can’t The West See that Green China is a Façade for Red China? – Gary Isbell at Trad, Fam, & Prop
The E.U. Could Be Gone in Four Years: A Revolutionary Eruption is Coming – Brussels Signal
Et Cætera. . . Other Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why is a Can of Sardines Among the Treasures of the Vatican? – Paolo Teixeira at Aleteia
Firefox Browser: I’ve Never Seen a Company So Out of Touch With Its Users – Futurism
Bats Are Paying the Ultimate Price for Our Wind Turbine Obsession – The Spectator
Note III:
We are navigating a brief but challenging season financially, yet a sustainable path lies clearly ahead. Your generous support—especially if you’ve been considering a gift—will help carry us faithfully through to Christmas. Come the new year, we will be firmly in the clear. Once that day arrives, this ‘note’ will be replaced with a simple word of gratitude: “We have emerged stronger.” Thank you deeply for your prayers and partnership.
– Robert “Tito” Edwards, Editor-in-Chief
Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How Loneliness Became the Silent Epidemic of Our Age – Tradition, Family, & Property
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
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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property